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VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XIIIth YEAR.]
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RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PAINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1805.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
FOR SALE.
My tract of land, in Goochland County, on the waters of Lickinghole Creek, about 43 miles from Richmond and six miles from Cartersville; containing about 600 acres, of which 50 acres are creek low grounds, the greater part of which is well ditched. About two thirds of the land is cleared and in good order for cropping, with all necessary houses for a family and a farm. For terms apply to me on the premises, or to Mr. Archd. Bryce, Jr. William Britt.
Goochland, Dec. 18, 1805.
The subscriber offers for sale, the PLANTATION AND TRACT OF LAND, on which he lives, in Halifax County. The improvements are very valuable, consisting of a good dwelling house, kitchen, work house, granary, stables and all other houses necessary for the convenient and comfortable accommodation of a family, together with a corn mill on a small creek, adding considerably to the value & convenience of the property. 'Tis believed there are about seven hundred acres of land, a sufficient quantity cleared to employ six or eight hands to advantage. The terms of sale will be made known by applying to the subscriber, and possession will be given at the end of the next year. William Thompson. December 20, 1805.
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 REX AND LEE, no. 56, Maiden-lane, New York. And in Richmond, (only) at S. Pleasants' Print-ing-office.
The proprietor has lately presented to the public eye the testimony of the Hon. A. C. Hanton, Chancellor of Maryland, the Rev. Mr. Mother, and of other distinguished and respectable characters. The following extracts of their recent occurrences, are now respectfully submitted.
Copy of a letter from Mr. Henry Ackerman, Brick-layer, Mayal-sho-street, near Broadway, Jan. 24, 1804.
SIR—It would be ungrateful were I to withhold my testimony in favor of Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges. I had been between five and six years past much indisposed, and 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, voluted 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 Habn'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, Obstinate Coughs, Asthma, Sore Throats, and approaching Consumption. To Parents who may have children afflicted with The Hooping Cough.
This discovery 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 perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it. From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. attorney general of the state of Maryland.
GENTLEMEN—I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with soreness, and with obstructed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts, I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention. LUTHER MARTIN.
HAMILTON'S Grand Restorative, is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures, venereal infections—residence in climates unfavourable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea—frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unwholesome or extensive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life—bad lying in, &c.
He has 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 heat, scurf, tetter, ring worms, 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—neither failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and a handsome one more so.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
HAIN'S GENUINE EYE WATER, A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eye 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 fever, and wonderfully strengthening to weak light. 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.
Infalible Age and Fever Drops, For the cure of Agues, Remittants and Intermitting Fevers.
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 generally throughout the United States, for upwards of six years; many of them are sold for less than the drugs of which they are compounded could be purchased at a retail store.
It is no inconsiderable evidence of their utility, that during the above period, numerous imitations of every article (the production of ignorance and inexperience, urged by envy and penury) have intruded on the public, been a day and then perished; others now succeeded them, which in like manner are fast defending "to the tomb of the Canulets," 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 engraving of a label, with the signature of Richard Lee (to counterfeit which is felony) is affixed to each of his genuine medicines.
Lee's Infalible Age Drops.
Recent Cures. A child of Mr. William Lozier, 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 paroxysm to terminate frequently in most alarming convulsions. A variety of medicines, recommended by sympathizing 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 Messrs. Pearshall, Pearl Street, was severely afflicted with an intermittent; but after taking Lee's Ague Drops, was cured in two days. At the recommendation of Mr. Joyce, a friend, Mr. Terence Tole, who had suffered much from an obstinate intermittent upwards of a year (with few and trifling intervals) was cured by a few doses of the same Medicine. At the recommendation of Mr. Joyce, a bottle was procured by M. P. Skooley, who was likewise horrified with an obstinate intermittent. A small portion completely removed every symptom of the complaint (which may surprise those who regard the bark as the only specific)—Four 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. 59 Maidenlane New York, and at S. Pleasants' Printing office, Richmond. Oct. 1, 1804.
JUST PUBLISHED.
In eight vols. duodecimo, with plates; and for sale at S. Pleasants' Book-store, Richmond, THE
ANCIENT HISTORY
OF THE
Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes & Persians, Macedonians & Grecians.
By CHARLES ROLLIN. Dec. 10.
PRINTING PAPER.
65 Reams Royal Printing Paper for sale at this office.
WILL be sold, at Powhatan January court,
(being the 15th) to the highest bidder, a valuable TRACT OF LAND, containing 1200 acres, on Deep creek, in the said county, either altogether, or in lots to suit purchasers. The value of this land will be best known by an accurate view of the different lots, to which are attached rich low grounds, which will be shown by Mr. Hatcher, on the premises, with whom is left a plot, by a late survey. There is a good crop of wheat sown thereon. Twelve likely hands will be hired, which are under an over-seer, engaged for the ensuing year, with every thing prepared for a crop. One fourth of the purchase money will be required on taking possession, & the remainder in three annual payments, to carry interest from the date, but good security, properly secured, of residents within the limits of Richmond or Petersburg, will be accepted for the deferred payments. Wm MAYO. Powhatan, Dec. 13th, 1805.
The Celebrated Running Horse, Peace Maker,
Will stand the ensuing year at Smith Paine's in Buckingham, within 2 miles of Newington. The owner had contemplated running him again the ensuing spring; but believing him to be seriously incapacitated at this time to distinguish himself upon the turf, owing to an excessive hard founder, which he experienced a few months previous, to his race with Florizel, but after the match was made between them, has declined running him again; he will be shown at the following courthouses, during the March term of each court, viz: Buckingham, Goochland, Cumberland & Powhatan. His pedigree and performances, together with a more general advertisement in relation to him, will be furnished in due season. December 25th, 1805.
Fashionable Goods.
Ready made White Satin Petticoats—various dark coloured silk ditto—Florence Silk and Satin Spencers—Elegant Souffle Dresses—Rich Brocades and Figured Satins—Plain & figured Leman and Pique Muslins. A handsome variety of plain, checked and striped Sarsnets—Ladies' Tabouret Neck Handkerchiefs—Lace Sleeves and Shoulder Ornaments; Which, with a general assortment of Seasonable Goods, are offered for sale, at moderate prices, by M. & B. MYERS. Richmond, 24th Dec. 1805.
WILL BE SOLD,
ON the second Wednesday in January 1806, at the HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, belonging to the estate of Milner Radford, dec. Also a quantity of Corn, Wheat, Oats, Fodder, and the stock of Horses, Cows, Hogs, &c. A credit will be given until the first day of January, 1807, for all sums over five dollars, the purchasers giving bond with approved security to the executor. Noble Jourdan, Exr. December 19th, 1805.
ROBERT GREENHOW,
MERCHANT in Williamsburg,
returns his thanks to his good customers, and the public in general, for the support and encouragement he has experienced during the whole of his mercantile career. His time of life, and extensive dealings, renders it now absolutely necessary, that a retrospect should be taken; that he should in a measure withdraw from business, and seriously set about the winding up of his past concerns. To accomplish which, he now enters all those in arrears, either by specialties or open accounts, to favor him so far, on the presentation of their respective debits, to come forward, & make payments; or give him satisfactory assurances, that on or before the year eighteen hundred and seven, such should be made. From and after the 1st day of the ensuing year, the business of the store will devolve wholly on ROSCOW COLE, for whose conduct in every respect, he can from long experience, vouch. It will be conducted under the firm of GREENHOW & COLE, and if not on the extensive scale that it has heretofore been, it will be generally found supplied with such articles as are most in demand—which being at all times purchased with CASH, will be disposed of for CASH, such PRODUCE as may suit, AND ON CREDIT ONLY TO PUNCTUAL CUSTOMERS, on as low terms as possible.
ROSCOW COLE begs leave to assure all those who may favor him with their custom, that no exertion on his part shall be wanting, to give satisfaction. That he, or early, he will (if health permits) be ever ready to attend the demands of customers, and endeavor to deserve, the PATRONAGE OF THE PUBLIC. Williamsburg, Dec. 20th 1805.
To be Rented,
A NEW BRICK HOUSE, two stories high, with dormer windows, with eight fire places in each tenement. The house was built to accommodate two families. It lies on the main street, on Shockoe hill, a little above Major Wolfe's. December 16, 1805. Wm. DU-VAL.
Manchester Turnpike Company.
NINTH REQUISITION. THE shareholders of said company are hereby required to pay into the hands of James Brander, Treasurer, the additional sum of ten dollars on each share, on or before the 8th day of February next. 24th December, 1805.
Delinquent Shares on former Requisitions.
NOTICE is hereby given, that all the shares upon which there shall appear to be due delinquencies of former requisitions, will be offered for sale, at Mr. Brooks's Tavern, in Manchester, on the 11th day of February next, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon. By order of the Directors, JAMES BRANDER, clk. December 24, 1805.
BLANK BONDS
For sale at this office.
LETTER
From the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a report prepared in obedience to the supplementary act, intitled "an act to establish the Treasury department." December 10, 1805. Read and ordered to be referred to the committee of Ways and Means.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Dec. 9th, 1805.
SIR—I have the honor to enclose a report prepared in obedience to the act entitled "an act to establish the treasury department." I have the honor to be, very respectfully, Sir, your obedient servant, ALBERT GALLATIN.
The honorable the speaker of the house of Representatives of the United States.
REPORT.
In obedience to the directions of the act supplementary to the act intitled "an act to establish the treasury department," the secretary of the treasury respectfully submits the following reports and estimates:
REVENUE & RECEIPTS.
The nett revenue arising from duties on merchandise and tonnage which accrued during the year 1801, amounted to 12,020,275. The nett revenue arising from the same source which accrued during the year 1802, amounted to 10,154,564. That which accrued during the year 1803, amounted to 11,306,430. And that which accrued during the year 1804, amounted, after deducting that portion which arose from the additional duties constituting the Mediterranean fund, (as will appear by the statement (A) to 12,672,525.
It is ascertained that the nett revenue which has accrued during the three first quarters of the year 1805, does not fall short of that of the corresponding quarters of the year 1804: and that branch of the revenue may, exclusively of the Mediterranean fund, be safely estimated, for the present, at twelve millions of dollars; which is nearly the average of the two years 1803 and 1804.
The defalcation which took place in the year 1802, and the increase in the next following years, sufficiently shew that no inconsiderable portion of that branch of the revenue, is due to the neutrality of the United States during the continuance of war in Europe. Yet if the revenue of 1802, the only year of European peace since 1793, be considered as the best basis on which to form an estimate, this, with an addition of ten per cent. on account of the increase of population for three years, and of near 300,000 dollars, the computed revenue of New Orleans, will give a result of near eleven millions and a half.
The statement (B) exhibits in detail the several species of merchandize and other sources from which that revenue was collected during the year 1804.
The revenue arising from the sales of public lands has been greater during the year ending on 30th September, 1805, than that of any preceding year. It appears by the statement (C) that during that period, besides 145,000 acres sold to persons claiming a right of pre-emption, 474,000 acres have been disposed of at the ordinary sales, making altogether, with the preceding sales, from the time when the land offices were opened in 1800 and 1801, an aggregate of near two millions of acres. The actual payments by purchasers which during the year ending on the 30th Sept. 1804, had amounted to 432,000 dollars, and had not in any one previous year exceeded 250,000 dollars, have during the year ending on 30th Sept. 1805, amounted to 575,000 dollars; of which sum 335,000 dollars were paid in specie, and the residue in stock of the public debt. The specie receipts from that source may for the ensuing year be safely estimated at five hundred thousand dollars.
The receipts arising from the permanent revenue of the United States may, therefore, without even including the duties on postage and other small incidental branches, be computed, for the year 1806, at twelve millions and five hundred thousand dollars, 12,500,000.
The payments in the treasury, during the same year, on account of the temporary duties, constituting the "Mediterranean fund," which will have accrued to the 31st day of March next, are estimated at 900,000 dollars, and about one hundred thousand may be expected from the arrears of internal duties and of the direct tax, and from other incidental branches, making for temporary and incidental receipts one million of dollars, 1,000,000.
The balance of specie in the treasury; which, on the 30th day of Sept. last, amounted to 4,575,654 dollars, will, as the receipts & current expenditures of the present quarter may be considered as nearly equal, be diminished at the end of this year, only by the payments on account of the American claims, assumed by the convention with France, and as the whole amount of those claims which remained unpaid on the 30th day of Sept. last, will, in this estimate, be stated amongst the expenditures of 1806, the whole of the above-mentioned balance may be added to the receipts of that year, viz: 4,575,000.
Making, in the whole, an aggregate of more than eighteen millions of dollars, 18,075,000.
EXPENDITURES.
The expenses of the year 1806, which must be defrayed out of those resources, are like the revenue, either of a permanent nature or temporary, viz: The permanent expenses are estimated at 11,450,000 dollars, and consist of the following items, viz:
 1. The annual appropriation of eight millions of dollars for payment of the principal and interest of the public debt, of which more than 4,000,000 dollars will be applicable to the discharge of the principal, and the residue to the payment of interest, 8,000,000.  2. For the civil department, and all domestic expenses of a civil nature, including invalid pensions, the light house and mint establishments, the expenses of surveying public lands, the third instalment of the loan due to Maryland, and a sum of 150,000 dollars to meet such miscellaneous claims as may be allowed by Congress, 1,150,000.  3. For expenses incident to the intercourse with foreign nations, including the permanent appropriation for Algiers, 200,000.  4. For the military and Indian departments, including the permanent appropriations for certain Indian tribes, 1,030,000.  5. For the naval establishment (exclusively of deficiencies for the service of the years 1804 and 1805, which are estimated at 600,000 dollars) 1,070,000. 
11,450,000.
The extraordinary demands, for the year 1805, amount to four millions of dollars, viz:
The Navy deficiencies of 1804 and 1805, as above mentioned, 600,000.
And the balance of the American claims assumed by the French convention, which remained unpaid on the 30th Sept. last, amounting to 3,400,000.
Making altogether fifteen millions four hundred & fifty thousand dollars, 15,450,000.
  12,020,275 10,154,564 11,306,430 12,672,525 12,500,000 1,000,000 4,575,000 18,075,000   8,000,000 1,150,000 200,000 1,030,000   1,070,000 11,450,000 600,000 3,400,000   4,000,000 15,450,000 

It appears from the preceding statement that the permanent revenues of the U. States will, during the ensuing year, exceed the permanent expenditures by a sum of more than one million of dollars, and that the monies already on hand, together with the temporary resources of the year, will, after leaving the sum which it is always necessary to keep in the treasury, be sufficient to discharge the navy deficiencies and the whole amount of the claims assumed by the convention with France, the large receipts of last year rendering it unnecessary to recur for that object to the loan authorised by the act of the 10th of November, 1803.
MEDITERRANEAN FUND.
It appears by the statement (43.) that the additional duty of two and an half per cent on goods paying duties ad valorem, which constitutes the "Mediterranean Fund," amounting, during the six last months of 1804, to 563,038 dollars. And it is ascertained that the amount of the duty accrued during the year ending on the 30th day of June, 1805, was 990,000 dollars. This apparent product will, it is true, be diminished by subsequent exportations; but it is believed, from a view of the value of the goods imported in 1803 and 1804, which are charged with that duty, that the fund may be estimated as producing nearly nine hundred thousand dollars a year. If that estimate be correct, the fund will ultimately produce, during the one year and nine months, commencing on the 1st day of July, 1804, and ending on the 31st day of March, 1806, one million five hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars.
The expenses heretofore charged on that fund have been, viz.    Paid, in 1804, to the navy department, under the act constituting the fund,  525,000     Paid, in 1805, to the said department, by virtue of the 2d section of the act of the 25th January, 1805,  590,000       1,115,000  
Making altogether, 1,115,000 dollars, and leaving an unappropriated surplus, estimated at 450,000 dollars, but which will be more than absorbed by the navy deficiencies above-mentioned. The monies actually received or to be received into the treasury on account of that fund, prior to the first day of January, 1806, are estimated at about 600,000 dollars. The residue will be received between that day and the 31st day of March, 1807; and credit has been taken for a sum of 900,000 dollars, on that account, in the preceding estimates of the receipts of the year 1806.
PUBLIC DEBT.
The payments on account of the principal of the public debt have during the year ending on the 30th day of September, 1805, exceeded four millions three hundred and seventy-seven thousand dollars, as appears by estimate (B.)
The two last instalments due to Great Britain, and amounting to one million seven hundred and seventy-six thousand dollars, have also been discharged during the same period.
Making in the whole a reimbursement of more than six millions one hundred and fifty thousand dollars,
As the exportation of the specie necessary to discharge the last mentioned instalment would have been sensibly felt, it was found eligible to pay it in London, in conformity with the authority given by the act of the 3d of March, 1805, and the operation was effected, at par, by the bank of the United States.
It appears by the same statement (D.) that the payments on account of the public debt, from the 1st April, 1801, to the 30th September, 1805, have amounted to almost eighteen millions of dollars,
During the same period there have been paid to Great Britain, in satisfaction and discharge of the money which the United States might have been liable to pay in pursuance of the provision of the 6th article of the treaty of 1794,
The balance in the treasury amounted, on the 1st day of April, 1801, to
And on the 30th day of September, 1805, to
Making an increase of
From which deducting the proceeds of the sales of the bank shares,
Leaves for the increase arising from the ordinary revenue,
Making in the whole, a difference of more than twenty two millions of dollars in favor of the United States, during that period, of four years and a half,
In order to give a more general and concise view of the receipts and expenditures of the United States during the four years commencing on the 1st day of April, 1801 and ending on the 31st day of March, 1805, than can be derived from the annual printed accounts, a statement marked (H) and several explanatory statements marked (H. 1. to H. 8.) have been added to those which usually accompany this report.
From those it appears that a sum of fifty millions six hundred and sixty-seven thousand four hundred and sixty-seven dollars and four cents has been paid into the treasury during that period, viz.
From duties on tonnage and on the importation of foreign merchandise,
From all other sources (including 1,596,171 dollars and 43 cts. arising from the sales of bank shares and of public vessels,)
And that the expenditures, during the same period, have amounted to forty-nine millions six hundred and sixty-five thousand five hundred and twenty-seven dollars and fifty-six cents, which have been disbursed for the following purposes:
1. Less than one third of the whole has been sufficient to defray all the current expenses of the United States, viz.
For the civil list and all domestic expenses of a civil nature,
For the military establishment and Indian department,
For the naval establishment,
For the expenses attending the intercourse with foreign nations,
Amounting altogether to
2. Near one third was necessary to pay the interest on the public debt, viz.
On which subject it may not be improper to observe that a part of that sum, amounting to 3,150,000 dollars, was paid on account of the interest on the deferred stock, a charge which commenced only in the year 1801, and was therefore in addition to the annual sum wanted before that year for the payment of interest on the public debt.
3. More than one third, and which may be considered as the surplus revenue of the United States during that period, has been applied towards the reimbursement and extinguishment of the debt, viz.
On account of the principal of the public debt proper,
In payment of debts contracted before the first day of April, 1801, and arising under the British treaty and under the French convention of 30th September, 1800,
It is sufficiently evident that whilst one third of the national revenue is necessarily absorbed by the payment of interest, a persevering application of the resources, afforded by seasons of peace and prosperity, to the discharge of the principal, in the manner directed by the legislature, is the only effectual mode by which the United States can ultimately obtain the full command of their revenue, and free disposal of all their resources. Every year produces a diminution of interest and a positive increase of revenue. Four years more will be sufficient to discharge [in addition to the annual reimbursements on the six per cent. and deferred stocks] the remainder of the Dutch debt, and the whole of the eight per cent. navy six per cent. five and a half per cent. and four and a half per cent. stocks. As the portion of the public debt which shall then remain unpaid will consist of the six per cent. deferred and Louisiana stocks, neither of which can be reimbursed except at the periods and in the proportions fixed by contract, and of the three per cent. stock, which its low rate of interest will render it ineligible to discharge at its nominal value; the rapidity of the reduction of the debt, beyond the annual reimbursements permitted by the contracts, will, after the year 1809, depend on the price at which purchases may be effected. And should circumstances render it eligible, a considerable portion of the revenue now appropriated for that purpose, may then, in conformity with existing provisions, be applied to other objects. All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, December 9th, 1805.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Debate on the motion of Dr. LOGAN, for leave to bring in a bill to suspend the commercial intercourse between the United States and St. Domingo.
FRIDAY, December 29, 1805.
Dr. Logan observed that agreeably to notice, he asked leave to bring forward a bill to prevent commercial intercourse between the U. States and the French Island of St. Domingo. Dr. L. observed that the attention of congress had been called to this subject by the President of the United States at the commencement of the last session of congress in the following words: "While noticing the irregularities committed on the ocean by others, those on our own part should not be omitted, nor left unprovided for. Complaints have been received that persons residing within the United States have taken on themselves to arm merchant vessels, and to force a commerce into certain ports and countries in defiance of the laws of those countries; that individuals should undertake to wage private war, independently of the authority of their country, cannot be permitted in a well-ordered society. Its tendency to produce aggressions on the laws and rights of other nations, and to endanger the peace of our own, is so obvious that I doubt not you will adopt measures for restraining it effectually in future."
The first complaint alluded to in the message of the president, is a letter addressed to the Secretary of State by the envoy of Great Britain, dated on the 31st of August, 1804, in which he observes, "I have received information respecting several vessels which have of late been armed in, and have sailed from the different ports of the U. States, some loaded with articles contraband of war (gunpowder is said to be the general article) others with cargoes of innocent goods and others again in ballast. After the diligent enquiry which it has been my duty to make on so important a subject, I think that I can have the honor of stating to you with certainty, that several vessels of the above description, which are mentioned to be schooner rigged, have sailed lately from the port of Baltimore, whilst others of a larger size, even ships of considerable burthen, and completely equipped for war have sailed from the port of Philadelphia, bound to the possessions of his majesty, his enemies in the East as well as West Indies. It is said the object of some of these equipments is to force a trade with the blacks in the island of St. Domingo, in which attempt the public prints have stated so circumstantially, as to leave no doubt on the subject, that two American vessels have been captured by French cruisers, after making resistance. But I have strong reason to believe, that the destination of others, particularly from the port of Philadelphia have been with cargoes of contraband articles to the enemies possessions in the East and West Indies."
"Let their destination, however, be what they may, it cannot, I conceive, but be justly considered, that such armaments, on the part of the citizens of a neutral state, must be attended with consequences prejudicial to a belligerent power, and may, therefore, be deemed rightly as offensive, for which reason the law of nations has stated one of the first obligations of neutrality to be that of abstaining from all participation in warlike expeditions. The armed vessels alluded to may become the property of the king's enemies either by capture at sea, or by purchase in the ports to which they are destined, and are thus in readiness to be converted immediately into instruments of hostility against his majesty, whilst in another point of view, they are calculated to protect the vessels when they are loaded with contraband articles against the lawful search and detention of a lawfully commissioned cruiser, when the latter shall be of inferior force. Indeed I conceive, that it may not be giving too great an extent to the principle of the law of nations, without attending to the nature of the cargo, to consider the very arms, ammunition & other implements of war, with which such vessels are furnished as contraband articles, when the vessels have been thus equipped without the authority of the nation to which they belong."
"I understand, Mr. that the armaments in question have in fact taken place under no commission or authority whatever from the government of the U. States, I have therefore thought it my duty to have the honor of making you acquainted with the information that has reached me on this subject, and if the observations which I have taken the liberty to make upon it should happily be conformable to the sentiments of the American government, I can safely trust to their justice, as well as to their jealousy of observing the most strict neutrality in the present war, to take such measures as shall appear to them the most proper for suppressing the illegal proceedings complained of on the part of those individuals, citizens of the U. States, who shall appear to be concerned in them."
In a letter from the charge d'affaires of France, dated the 7th of May, 1804, and addressed to the Secretary of State, he observes, "The undersigned is informed in a manner which leaves him no room to doubt it, that the American merchants, who pursue this commerce (meaning the commerce with St. Domingo) publicly arm in the ports of the U. States, vessels which are intended to support by force a traffic contrary to the law of nations, and to repel the efforts which the cruisers of the French republic are authorised to make in order to prevent it. These armaments have also for their object to cover the conveyance of munitions to the revolted of that colony. The government of the United States cannot be ignorant of these facts which are public; the consequences thereof have already been manifested in the West Indies, where the public papers advise that there have been actions between the French cruisers and American vessels carrying on this commerce. In considering the matter merely under the view of the law of nations, it is manifest that American citizens under the very eyes of their government, carry on a private and piratical war against a power with which the U. States are at peace. The undersigned would be wanting in his duty if he did not vindicate, under such circumstance, the rights and dignity of his government, which are openly injured, and if he did not call the attention of Mr. Madison to the disgraceful reflection which the French government would have a right to make if the silence of the local authorities, respecting acts of this nature, should be imitated by the government of the United States."
"The French government certainly could not see without a profound regret, that after having given to the U. States the most marked proofs of the desire to place the good understanding of the two nations upon the most immovable foundations, by abandoning national interests which might have eventually produced collisions, individual interest should now be permitted to compromise this good understanding. Its regret would be still much greater, if, when the dignity and safety of France are so nearly injured in the U. States, by their citizens, the American government should preserve, respecting these violations, a silence which would appear to offer an excuse, & even a sort of encouragement, to all the excesses which cupidity may attempt. Beside that the peace of the two nations cannot but be seriously compromised by the proceedings of the individuals, and by the reprisals to which they must
necessarily lead, this state of things would infallibly tend to diminish the amicable disposition, which the two governments wish to cultivate."
Dr. L. observed that the commerce as carried on by the citizens of the United States is not only a violation of the law of nations which the United States as an independent nation is bound to obey; but it is in direct violation of a treaty made in 1800, between the United States and France, a treaty on the most liberal principles as to the rights of neutrals and highly advantageous and honorable to both nations.
To remedy the evils complained of a law was enacted during the last session of Congress to regulate the clearance of armed merchant vessels; this act has operated as a deception, as since the publication of the law, the trade to St. Domingo has been carried on to as great if not greater extent than formerly. The only merit of the arming law, is, that in a national view it removes the responsibility from the individual who may be engaged in the trade, to the government by which it is authorised.
Whilst we are anxious to have our own national rights respected, it is honorable to violate the rights of a friendly power with whom we are at peace? or is it sound policy to cherish the black population of St. Domingo whilst we have a similar population in our Southern states, in which should an insurrection take place the government of the United States is bound to render effectual aid to our fellow citizens in that part of the Union. Dr. L. concluded by observing that in bringing forward the bill under consideration, he was not influenced by views of friendship towards England or France, but to preserve the immediate honor and future peace of the U. States.
(To be continued.)
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
MONDAY, Dec. 23d, 1805.
The engrossed bill altering the reward for killing wolves in the counties of Washington and Augusta, and the bill authorising the payment of a sum of money to Thomas Millen, were severally read a third time and passed.
Mr. Sempie reported the following resolutions from the committee for courts of Justice:
1. Resolved, that it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry persons, owners of lots in the town of Liberty, praying that they may be allowed a further time for improving the said lots in the manner required by law, is reasonable.
2. Resolved, that the petition of James Wright and Eve his wife, praying that an act may pass, vesting in them the right of the commonwealth to a certain tract of land situated near the city of Williamsburg, and whereof George Reid, a former husband of the said Eve, died seized and intestate, leaving no heirs capable of inheriting the same, is reasonable.
3. Resolved, that the petition of G. Jackson, chairman, and M. Armstrong, secretary, of a meeting of a number of the inhabitants of Harrison county, praying that an act may pass, imposing on the inhabitants of that district of country, wherein lands are claimed by the Indiana company, a tax, for the special purpose of raising a sum of money sufficient to defray the expenses incurred by the inhabitants aforesaid, in defending the claims of the said company, be rejected.
4. Resolved, that so much of the petition of the trustees of the Upper Appomattox company, as prays, that the canal which has been cut under the direction of the said company, may be extended through the town of Petersburg, so as to form a basin near the creek between the said town and Blandford, and that additional tolls may be allowed the said company, is reasonable.
Resolved, that the residue of said petition, praying that additional shares may be taken by the commonwealth in the said company, is reasonable.
The first and second resolutions being read a second time, were on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
The third resolution being read a second time, a motion was made to amend the same by striking out at the end thereof the words "be rejected," and inserting in lieu of them the words "is reasonable;" and the question being put upon the proposed amendment, it passed in the negative.
The question being then put upon the resolution, as reported, it was agreed to by the house.
The fourth resolution being read a second time, a motion was made to amend the same by striking out at the end thereof the words "is reasonable," and inserting in lieu of them the words "be rejected."
On motion, ordered, that the said resolution do lie on the table.
A motion was then made that the house come to the following resolution:
"Resolved, as the opinion of this house, that the question as to the propriety of notice may be discussed after the receipt and reference of a petition, and after the report of a committee thereupon;" and the question being put upon the said resolution, it passed in the negative.
On motion, ordered that the consideration of the said resolution be now resumed; the consideration of the said resolution was thereupon resumed, and the further consideration of the same was, on motion, ordered to be postponed to the 31st of March next.
On motion, ordered that the further consideration of the fifth resolution be postponed to the 31st of March next.
Ordered, that bills be brought in pursuant to the 1st and 2d resolutions, and that the committee for courts of justice do prepare and bring in the same.
Mr. Sempie, from the committee for courts of justice, made the following report:
The committee for courts of justice, have, according to order, had under their consideration, the petition of Ayres Tatham to them referred, and have come to the following resolution thereupon:
Resolved, that it is the opinion of this committee, that the aforesaid petition, praying for the reasons therein set forth, that an act may pass, for dissolving a marriage, solemnized between the petitioner and his wife Tabitha, is reasonable.
Ordered, that a bill be brought in, pursuant thereto, and that the committee for courts of justice do prepare and bring in the same.
The speaker laid before the house a letter from the governor referring to several enclosures for the information of the General Assembly.
Tuesday, December 24, 1805.
The engrossed bills, establishing several public warehouses, repealing so much of the law, giving an additional reward for killing wolves in certain counties as relates to the county of Harrison; establishing several inspections of tobacco in the county of Kanawha; to repeal an act for killing crows in certain counties; and releasing to John White and William Lee, the right of the commonwealth to a certain lot and lands named therein, were severally read the third time and passed.
Ordered, that the clerk carry the said bills to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
The engrossed bills for the relief of Mary Gresham, and remitting a fine to John H. Allen, were severally read a third time, and rejected.
A bill making provision for keeping in good repair certain roads in the counties of Loudoun and Fauquier, (which lay on the table) was read a first time; and the question being put on the second reading of the bill, it was rejected.
Mr. Harrison, [of Amelia,] from the committee of propositions and grievances, reported the following resolutions:
1. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the memorial of sundry inhabitants of the county of Louisa, praying that the course marked out by law establishing the road from Rockfish Gap to Richmond, commonly called the Upper and Lower Staunton Turnpike, may be so changed as to pursue the Three Chopt road from Richmond to Charlottesville, & from thence to Staunton, is reasonable.
2. Resolved, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the counties of Bedford, Botetourt and Montgomery, praying the formation of a new judicial district, to be composed of the said counties, is reasonable.
3. Resolved, that the petition of Edward West, praying compensation for certain improvements in the construction of gun locks, is reasonable.
4. Resolved, that the petition of Peter Boyer, praying that a law may pass establishing a ferry from his land on the north east side of the Great Kanawha or New river across the said river to the opposite shore, is reasonable.
5. Resolved, that the petition of James Jordan, praying that he may be allowed by law to establish a ferry from his land, in the county of Kanawha, across Mud river, to his own land on the opposite shore, is reasonable.
6. Resolved, that the petition of Joseph Haugh, praying that a law may pass authorising him to establish a ferry across Kanawha river from his land at the mouth of Fall creek in the county of Kanawha, to his own land on the opposite shore, is reasonable.
7. Resolved, that the petition of William Clendinen, praying that he may be authorised by law to establish a ferry across the Ohio river, from his land about four miles below the mouth of the Great Kanawha river, in the county of Mason, to the opposite shore in the state of Ohio, where is situate the town of Gallipolis, is reasonable.
The 1st, 3d, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th resolutions being twice read, were on the question put thereon, severally agreed to by the house.
The 2d resolution being read a second time, a motion was made to amend the same by striking out at the end thereof the words "is reasonable," and inserting in lieu of them the words "be rejected;" and the same passed in the affirmative.
The question as amended was agreed to by the house.
Ordered that the committee of propositions and grievances do bring in bills pursuant to the 1st, 3d, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th resolutions.
Mr. Harrison, [of Amelia,] from the committee of propositions & grievances, also reported the following resolutions:
1. Resolved, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the county of Shenandoah, praying that a law may pass authorising the establishment of a turnpike road over the Blue Ridge at Thornton's gap, is reasonable.
2. Resolved, that the petition of John Connell, praying that he may be authorised by law to establish a ferry across the Ohio river, from his land in the county of Brooke, to the land of Bazel Wells and Hezekiah Griffith, on the opposite shore, is reasonable.

REMOVAL.
H. DABNEY, begs leave to inform the public and his friends in particular, that he has removed to the New Brick building opposite the Market, where he offers for sale on the most reasonable terms, a complete assortment of well chosen
GROCERIES,
For Cash or Produce only. Richmond, November 25, 1805. rj A likely NEGRO WOMAN for Sale. Apply as above
WILLIAM MCCAY
RETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to his numerous friends and customers for the liberal encouragement he has received, and informs them that the business will in future be carried on under the firm of
MCCAY & COWAN,
WATCH-MAKERS.
Who render their services to their friends and the public in the line of their profession, and hope from unremitted attention to merit the confidence of their customers. They repair Watches and Clocks of every description. M and C. have just received a large and fashionable assortment of Jewellery, consisting of Large, fancy, mourning, set and plain Ear-rings, Gold and gold set Necklaces, A handsome assortment of ornamented tortoise shell Combs, Mourning, fancy, wedding, plain and plain set Finger Rings, Mourning, plain and plain set Breast Pins, Gold and Silver Settings and Chain, Mourning and plain Bracelets and Neck Clasps, Mourning and fancy Lockets, Ladies and Gentlemen's gold, gilt, silver and silk Watch Chains, Gold, gilt, pebble and glass Seals, Gold, gilt and steel Keys, Gold, silver and tortoise shell Sleeve Buttons, and Studs, Silver Thimbles, Salt Spoons, Netting Needles, Tooth Picks and Shoe Clasps, with a variety of other articles. They have likewise on hands a few good Watches, all of which they offer on the most reasonable terms. N. B. Minute Settings and Hair-Work executed in the neatest manner.
WILLIAM COWAN
Returns his acknowledgments to his friends & the public for the liberal encouragement he has received since his commencement in business, and flatters himself from the present connection, to merit their future confidence. N. B. Persons who have Watches remaining in his hands will please call at the shop of M'Cay and Cowan. November 26. 3w
LAND FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell 303 acres of land lying on the waters of Wynn's Creek in Halifax county, within 6 miles of the court house. This land perhaps is equal to any high land, in the said county for the production of tobacco, corn, wheat, &c. and lies in a very agreeable wealthy neighborhood, and is well improved; on it is a dwelling house, just built 23 by 22, four rooms on the lower floor and two above, with all other necessary out houses, all of which are new. Any person wishing to purchase, will apply to the subscriber living on the premises. William Yancey. December 13, 1805. 8t
For Sale,
A New Grand PIANO-FORTE, tuned Concert Pitched. Apply on Shockoe Hill, at the house opposite Mr. Copland's, to P. A. Peticolas. December 30, 1805. tf
*** Subscribers to PINKERTON'S MODERN GEOGRAPHY, who have not yet received their Books, are respectfully informed that they are ready for delivery at this Office. (tf)
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 stranded SEINE TWINE. tf
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. tf
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. MERTWETHER JONES, BENJAMIN F. READ. Oct. 26, 1805. tf
It is probable that I may leave this state ere long; in which event, Meriwether Jones will be fully authorised to act for me. BENJAMIN F. READ. tf
HENING'S New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, &c. ease & re-lease, mortgage, trust, &c. FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK-STORE.
NEW PUBLICATION Just received at S. Pleasants' Printing-Office and Book-Store, [PRICE ONE DOLLAR,]
FAMILY TOUR THROUGH THE BRITISH EMPIRE; CONTAINING SOME ACCOUNT OF ITS Natural and Artificial Curiosities, History and Antiquities, INTERSPERSED WITH BIOGRAPHICAL ANECDOTES, Particularly adapted to the amusement and instruction of Youth, (with a large Map of the British Empire.) BY PRISCILLA WAKEFIELD.
Fall & Winter Goods.
The subscribers have received, and are now opening a considerable part of their
WOOLLENS; Among which are Bales of assorted Rose & Duffill Blankets, Do. Nap'd Cottons, Do. Yarn & Plaid Hose, Do. White & Coloured Plains, Do. Kerseys & Halfthicks, Do. C. & 7-4 Coatings, plain and strip'd, 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 and NAILS. In addition to which, they daily expect on the arrival of the Suffolk from London, a large assortment of
FASHIONABLE GOODS, Which will be offered for sale on their usual terms. GILLIAT & KIRBY. October 4, 1805. tf
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, but 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. tf
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. 2w
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. Presser & Moncure. tf
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.
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 Mucavado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cognac, 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 endorser, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d March, 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 Thicks, Rose, Duffie and Point Blankets, Flannels, scarlet, crimson, white & yellow, Velvets, Thicksets & Constitution Cords, Bennet's real patent Do. Fancy Waistcoating & Swandowns, Galiccos, Muslins & Cambrics, Real Silk Chambrays & 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. Batters himself from his attention in procuring this article only of 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. tf
The Celebrated English Running Horse
CLIFDEN
Is now at my stable (in Powhatan county, two miles below Genito and five above Goode's Bridges) where he will positively stand the next season; the terms will be reasonable and made known in due time. Creed Haskins. Powhatan, 29th Nov. 1805. 1m
Just received and for sale at this office, A NEW COMEDY, ENTITLED, THE
SCHOOL OF REFORM, OR, HOW TO RULE A HUSBAND,
IN FIVE ACTS, BY THOMAS MORTON, Esq.
Marshal's Sale.
IN pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth circuit of the Virginia District, pronounced at the May Term, 1805, in behalf of John Tale and Thomas Aston, assignees of Henry Martin, against James Vaughan, adm'r of Matthew Vaughan deceased, and others, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, on Thursday the 2d day of January, 1806.
The following Slaves,
Viz. Gibb, Joe, Ned, Trip, Cyrus, Peter, Parrot, Billy, Lewis, Lewy, Carter, Phil, and Potentus, (males)—Nelly, Franky, Lucy, Fanny, Judy, Amy, Doll, 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 dollars and fifty nine cents, part thereof at the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 23d day of May, 1805, and the expenses of sale. Benjamin Mosby, D. M. for Joseph Scott, M. V. D. m Dec. 4th, 1805. tds
FOS SALE,
A likely Negro Woman,
Who is a good Cook, Washer and Ironer. For further particulars enquire of the printer. Dec. 10, 1805. tf
TO RENT,
AND possession given the first of January next, a HOUSE and LOT, situated near the Rock Landing. Enquire of Joseph Gallego. December 7, 1805. tf
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it appears by an Inquisition taken before the Coroner for the county of Harrison in this commonwealth, that ABEL CLEMENS stands charged with the murder of his whole family, consisting of his wife and eight children, and 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 FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for apprehending and conveying before some one of the justices of the peace or the coroner for the aforesaid county of Harrison, to be dealt with as in such cases the law directs: 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 before some one of the justices of the peace or the coroner for the county aforesaid, the said Abel Clemens.
Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, the 2d day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the thirtieth. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
TO RENT,
AND possession given the first day of January next, a HOUSE & LOT situated on Shockoe Hill, opposite Mr. William Dawson's. For further particulars apply to SAM. M'CRAW, or JACOB FACKLER. Richmond, 2d Dec. 1805. tf
Advertisement.
TO be SOLD, on Friday the third day of January next, at the Piping Tree, in King William county, to the highest bidder, for ready cash, fifteen or twenty likely SLAVES, the estate of John King, dec. the Executors. November 30th, 1805. tds
TO RENT,
ON moderate terms, a HOUSE and LOT, with a large Stable and a Carriage House, and Smoke-House and a good Garden well inclosed, lying opposite to Wm. Dawson on Shockoe Hill. For terms apply to Thomas Elliott or Jacob Fackler, Richmond. 3d Dec. 18. tf
Just received and for sale at this office, THE LADIES' ANNUAL POCKET BOOK, AND THE GENTLEMEN'S Annual Pocket Remembrancer, FOR THE YEAR 1806.
THE Ladies' Book contains an elegant engraved Frontispiece—an Almanac—ruled pages for memorandums, and engagements, also for account of monies received, paid or lent, for every day in the year; select prose and poetry; new and celebrated songs; a marketing table; and several other useful tables. The Gentlemen's Book contains an Almanac, ruled pages for memorandums, and cash accounts, government of the U. S. executive, legislative and judiciary, commissioner of loans, Federal courts of law, patents, ministers, consuls, &c to and from foreign nations, military establishments, table of the pay and subsistence of officers of the navy, list of officers of the navy, marine corps, navy agents, list of the whole naval force of the U. S. Post-Office establishment, Coins of the U. S. Duties payable by law, officers of the customs, light houses, and several useful tables, &c. December 10. Ready made PENS for sale here.
An excellent Stand for a Merchant.
TO be Rented for one or more years, and possession given on the 1st day of January next, the
Store House & Granary,
Situated at Aylett's Warehouse, on Mattaponny river, at present in the occupancy of Mr. Robert Hill. The store-house is large and commodious, having 4 rooms on the lower and 2 on the upper floor, which are well calculated for lumber rooms. Mr. Hill's intention of declining the Mercantile business after the present year, will leave a considerable opening for a well assorted store to be established at that place.—I have also a convenient dwelling house and necessary outhouses at the same place about 60 yards from the store house, which I would rent or lease together with 8 or 10 acres of land adjoining; also the Carriage maker's and Smith's Shop, situated near the last mentioned tenement, which may be had with or without the said tenement if required. For terms apply to the subscriber near the premises. P. Aylett. Montville, King William, December 5, 1805. w4t
Will be Sold,
By virtue of a deed of trust from Lewelling Jones of Prince Edward, and Edward Jones of Nottoway, to Samuel Carter, at Carter & Booker's store in Prince Edward county, on Monday the 10th of March next, one NEGRO MAN, named Salisbury, twelve head of CATTLE and one black MANE, to satisfy the debt therein mentioned. December 10, 1805. w8t
THE TRUSTEE.
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 Cairn, and 2 miles from Cumberland courthouse. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed 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. gwtds*
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that the annual meeting for electing Directors will be held on Monday the 6th January. Power of Attorney for voting by proxy for Directors. KNOW all men by these presents, that of do hereby appoint to be substitute and proxy, for and in name and behalf, to vote at any election of a Director or Directors, of the Bank of Virginia, as fully as might or could, were personally present. In witness whereof have hereunto set hand and seal, this day of in the year Signed and delivered } in the presence of }
FOR SALE,
BY THE SUBSCRIBERS,
First quality Jamaica sugar, Second do. Santa Cruz ditto, First and second quality loaf ditto, Best green coffee, Old Antigua Rum, New England ditto, Cognac Brandy, Peach ditto, Holland Gin, Caldwell, Frasure and Co's superfine Chocolate, Fresh London mustard, Basket, Salt, Pepper, White Ginger, Pimento and Nutmegs, Martinique Noyau, Box Raisins and Currants, Citron, Soft shell Almonds, Brimstone Madder & ground Ginger in small kegs, Logwood, Turkey Cotton, Best dormant Indigo, A general assortment of STONE & EARTHEN WARE. EXPECTED. A quantity of common N. E. and Bullocks CHEESE. Fisher & Lesteur. November 25th, 1805. wtf
THE subscriber respectfully in-
forms the public, that the STAGE from Richmond to Charlottesville, during the Winter establishment, will leave the Bell Tavern every Tuesday at one o'clock, p. m. and arrive at Charlottesville every Thursday at one o'clock. Returning—Leave Charlottesville every Saturday at 11 o'clock, and arrive at Richmond every Monday at 12 o'clock. Richard Terrell. P. S. There is a line of Stages from Charlottesville to Staunton, from thence to Lexington, and from thence to Abingdon. M. T. Richmond, Dec. 1, 1805. w6t
General Office of Insurance.
THE members of the Mutual Insurance Company against Fire on Goods and Furniture, in the state of Virginia are requested to take notice, that agreeably to the fourth article of the Regulations of the said Company, a general meeting will be held, at this office, on Wednesday the 8th day of January next. It is hoped that the meeting will be full, and that those who cannot make it convenient to attend in person, will not fail to appoint proxies in time. Wm. H. Fitzhughson, P. Agent. Richmond. Dec. 11th. 1805
NORTHERN SUMMER;
OR, TRAVELS ROUND THE BALTIC,
Through Denmark, Sweden, Russia, Prussia and part of Germany, in the year 1804. By JOHN CARR, Esq. Author of the "Stranger in France," &c. &c. A few copies of the above work are just received and for sale at S. Pleasants' Printing-Office and Book-Store. Dec. 22.
FOR SALE,
In the county of Albemarle, Virginia, nine hundred and seventy-one acres of LAND, lying on both sides of Hardware river, generally adapted to small grain, corn and tobacco, with a great abundance of Meadow Land—about four hundred acres is cleared, most of which are low grounds; and it is perhaps capable of the highest improvement of any land in this part of this world, by having an inexhaustible source of rich mud or soil, that has been accumulating for ages. The situation is fine and healthy, convenient to two tobacco warehouses, the courthouse and several valuable merchant mills, and in a very respectable neighborhood. Hardware river is capable of being made navigable into James river from several miles above this tract, for which there is an act of assembly. There is on the land a large two story dwelling house and other convenient buildings—at about a half mile from which there is also an old dwelling house, kitchen and store house, that may be made with some repairs capable of accommodating a genteel family. There is also on the premises between 90 and 100 000 well burnt bricks, which will be disposed of on reasonable terms. The payments required will be one third cash, and the other two thirds in equal annual instalments, to be secured by a mortgage on the land. Any person wishing to purchase or see the said land, will apply to the subscriber living on the premises. Charles Wingfield. Nov. 25th, 1805. w6t
Just received and for sale at S. Pleasants'
Printing Office and Book Store,
Richmond, The Stranger in France; or a Tour from Desvœuvres to Paris—by John Carr, Esq. Cooper's History of North America; containing a review of the customs and manners of the original inhabitants; the first settlement of the British Colonies; and their Rise and Progress, to the time of their becoming United, Free and Independent States—By the Rev. Mr. Cooper—to which is added an Appendix, containing the Constitution of the United States, and the Declaration of Independence. Smith's Wealth of Nations, Pleasures and Pains of Memory, Pleasures of Hope and Memory, Vattel's Law of Nations, Dialogues of Devils, Dramatic Poems. The safety of appealing at the Day of Judgment, in the Righteousness of Christ, opened and applied, by Solomon Stoddard. The Life and Character of the late reverend, learned and pious Mr. Jonathan Edwards, President of the College of New Jersey, together with Extracts from his Private Writings and Diary; and also, seventeen Select Sermons, on various important subjects. VIRGINIA: At a superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond the 28th day of September, one thousand eight hundred and five. Between James Dossell, and Benjamin Drown and Samuel M. Smith, Walter Leigh, Henry Jones and William Jones, executors of John Brown, deceased, defendants. THE defendant Samuel M. Smith, Walter Leigh, Henry Jones and William Jones, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, that they are not inhabitants of this country; on the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city. PETER FINSLEY, C. C. AT a Court held for New Kent county, on Thursday the 10th day of October, 1805. Robert Crump and Phillip Rogers, Samuel Owings, Nicholas Owings, Bale Owings and Geo. Street, trading under the firm of Geo. Street & Co. on behalf of themselves, and other creditors of Nathaniel Wilkinson, dec. Complainants. AGAINST William Chamberlayne, Edmund Parke, George Wilkinson, jr. William Wilkinson, Richard L. Wilkinson, Martha Wilkinson, Frances Wilkinson, and Sarah Wilkinson, which said William, Richard, L. Martha, Frances and Sarah, are children of Nathaniel Wilkinson, dec. and Sarah Wilkinson, widow and relict of said Nathaniel Wilkinson, dec. def'ts. THE defendant Richard L. Wilkinson not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth; on the motion of the complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Richard L. Wilkinson do appear here on the second Thursday in February next and answer the complainants bill; and that a copy of this order be published in some newspaper printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, Wm. Bev. Clayton, c. c. *** Subscribers to the DEBATES of the VIRGINIA CONVENTION, and to GIBBON'S HISTORY of the DECLINE and FALL of the ROMAN EMPIRE, are requested to apply at this office, where their copies are now ready for delivery. yf