Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1806-10-15 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XIVth YEAR.]
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1806.
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—paid in Advance.]
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1806.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
DOCT. WILSON
Has just received at his shop, opposite the stores of Messrs. John and Robert Gamble, and Mr. Neil McCall, a general assortment of MEDICINES. He offers them for sale on lower terms than they can be procured at any other house in Richmond. He has on hand a variety of Paints, Varnishes and Oils—Also Spirits of Turpentine and Turpentine Varnishes by the Barrel at unusually low prices. Richmond, 17th September 1806. w3m
A FRESH SUPPLY OF
MEDICINES,
Have just come to hand, at the Apothecarys Shop, on the main street (Shoemaker Hill.)—They are offered for sale on as low terms as they can be procured at any shop in Richmond.
FALL GOODS.
The subscribers respectfully inform their friends, and the public, that they are receiving from London, Liverpool, and different ports of Holland and France, an extensive & very general assortment of MECHANIC DIES, adapted to the approaching season; which they will sell by the bale, package, or piece, on the lowest terms, for cash, country produce, or approved notes.
Those Goods being carefully selected, by one of the partners who went to Europe for the purpose, they will, themselves, give general satisfaction, and that country merchants and others will find it their interest to deal with them. They have for rent THREE BRICK WAREHOUSES, covered with slate, laying on the street leading to Mayo's Bridge, opposite Messrs. Brown, Rives & Co. Those houses will be fitted up at the shortest notice for stores, if required.
John & Robert Gamble, Jun.
Robert Gamble, Senior, continues to do business in the line of a commission merchant. Richmond, 15th Sept. 1806. w3m
United States Court, Fifth Circuit, and Virginia District, May term, 1806.
Sam. Pleasants the younger, executor of Thos. Pleasants, the younger, who was the executor of Jacob Pleasants, deceased. Plaintiff. Against, James Garnett, only surviving assignee of the estate and effects of John Ellis, who was at the time of his death a bankrupt, Cornelius Buck, agent, and attorney for the said assignee, Richard Adams and Thos. Underwood, late of the house of Adams and Underwood, John Laprade, executor of Anderson Peers, Thomas Fleming Bates and Arthur Campbell. Defendants.
ON the motion of the plaintiff, it is ordered That the deft. Buck do file within the papers in this cause, or before the first day of the next term, a letter said to be in his possession from John Ellis to Jacob Pleasants, dated in the month of January or February, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five, requesting him said Pleasants, to purchase a vessel, &c. and the deft. Garnett, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to a rule of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this district, it is ordered, That the said deft. do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the pls. bill, 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 capitol in the said city; and it is further ordered, That one of the commissioners of this court do examine state, and settle all matters in account between the parties in this cause, and make a report thereof to the court, stating such matters specially as either party may require or be think pertinent. A Copy—Test. WM. MARSHALL, Clk.
Commissioner's Office.
Richmond, Sept 13th, 1806. The parties concerned are desired to TAKE NOTICE, That I have appointed Wednesday, the twelfth day of November next for stating the accounts requested by the foregoing decree, upon which day their attendance is requested at my Office, with their papers and accounts, ready for examination and settlement. WM. MAY, M. G.
FRANKLIN'S LIFE & WORKS.
PROPOSALS, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE WORKS OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN. PHILOSOPHICAL, LITERARY, AND POLITICAL. ONE edition has been lately published in England in three volumes octavo; the papers contained in these volumes will be revised and compared with the papers in the possession of the editor of the Aurora, which are corrected in the hand writing of Dr. Franklin; and a considerable addition will be made of interesting papers, which have not appeared in any former edition, a few manuscripts never before published, and which are not noticed in the English collection lately published. The publisher had for a considerable time past contemplated this publication, and had collected a number of articles which had incidentally fallen into his hands, and others, which by much industry he has been able to procure. The additional papers it is presumed will form two additional volumes. The whole will be put to press as soon as the Divisions of Parley are completed—and will be printed on a superior paper, and in a style suitable to the value of the work. The price to subscribers for each volume will be 250 cents, payable only on delivery. A printed proposal will be circulated without delay, and subscriptions will be received at the Book store of the publisher, Wm. Duane, and by the different booksellers throughout the U. States.
*** Gentlemen who hold subscription papers for the new and improved edition of FERGUSON'S LECTURES (which is nearly through the press) are requested to forward to this office, as early as possible a list of the names already obtained. The subscription will be kept open till the work is published. October 9
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public generally, that they have again determined on standing the imported horse.
Knowsley, the next ensuing Season, at their stable, 10 miles above Charlottesville. The terms with other particulars, will be made known in due time.
Wm. Woods. Geo. M. Woods. Albemarle, October 1st. 1806. w4t
REMOVAL.
DUNSMURE & TURNER beg leave to inform their friends and the public, that they have removed their store to Mr. Thomas Mitchell's new tenement, adjoining Mr. Wm. Cook, copper smith, and opposite Messrs. M. Day and Cowan, watch makers; where they have on hand a general assortment of GROCERIES, With the addition of PAR IRON, &c. &c. Richmond, October 9 1806.
SAMUEL BAILEY,
Offers for sale, at his nursery in New Kennebec, near the Cross Roads, a large quantity of grafted
Apple Trees,
Of choice fruit at 64 per Tree He believes they are not excelled, if equalled by any in this state, either in hardiness or quality, having, at considerable trouble, collected the most approved kinds, agreeable to the following list:
 Winter—Bell Flower—Summer—Cheese—  Winter—Cheese—Clopton's Hangar—May—Apple—June—July—Golden—Wiltshire—  Rawl's—Jennett's—Lowry's—Summer—Pearmain—Winter—Pearmain—Trueman's—ditto—  Lightfoot's—ditto—Longstem—Sheep—Nose—  Harvest—Apple—Sweet—Russe—Long Crab—Red do—Flat do—Nonpareil, &c. &c.  October 9 1806. 4*
Valuable Property for Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us, by Peter F. Archer, for the benefit of John G. Jefferson, will be SOLD BY AUCTION, on the 24th day of November next, that valuable TRACT OF LAND, called Fox Harbour, containing by estimation about 660 acres, with more than one third uncultivated, a great part of which is prime Tobacco land, laying on both sides of the road which leads from Pidgeon Hill to Beverley's bridge—Also, the following SLAVE: Simon, Dacey and her three children. Leonard, Sam, John, Phill, Sukey and her three children. Davy, Sarina and her two children. Phoebe and her two children, Joe, Tom Big, Tom, Bristol. Munter and her three children, or so much of the said property as shall be sufficient to satisfy the purpose of the said deed of trust. The sale will continue from day to day till it is completed. A minute description of the many advantages which would attend the purchase of the above said tract of land is thought unnecessary, as it is imagined that those inclined to purchase, will view it and judge for themselves. JOSHUA CHAFFIN, } Trustees. WILLIAM J. S. SLEIGH, } WILLIAM BENTLEY, } October 9th. 1806. ris
NOTICE.
THE subscriber being about to remove to the western country, hereby gives notice, that he will SELL, a public auction, on Monday the 10th day of November next, at the place of his present residence, in this county, about one hundred barrels of INDIAN CORN, the growth of the present year; three or four hundred bushels of OATS; some WHEAT; FODDER, of several kinds; about three thousand weight of PORK; stock of CATTLE, SHEEP and HOGS; household and kitchen FURNITURE; plantation TOOLS and UTENSILS, and various other articles not deemed necessary to enumerate. The terms will be made known on the day of sale. Robert Terry. Halifax county, October 4th. 1806. 3w
20 DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY on the 27th ult. a negro man named HARRY, about 22 years old, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, dark mulatto, his upper fore-teeth are shorn at the ends from being decayed between. I do not recollect any other marks by which he can be described, having lately purchased him of Maj. Gideon Hatcher, of Goochland, who raised him. It is probable he is still lurking about that neighborhood, as he has been seen there since his elopement, or he may be possibly in the neighborhood of Richmond, where he has been frequently whilst living with Mr. Graham, at his coal pits in Goochland. The above reward will be paid to any person black or white, who will secure him in jail and give information of the same, and if brought home, all expenses will be paid, in addition to the above reward by John R. Archer. Amelia, 8th October 1806. if
M'CAY and COWAN,
HAVE just received by the late arrivals from London, a large and fashionable assortment of WATCHES, with a variety of articles of JEWELLERY and SILVER WORK—Also, an assortment of WATCH MAKERS TOOLS and MATERIAL—which with their former stock, renders their assortment very general—all of which they offer at the lowest prices, for cash. Richmond, October 9th. 1806. if
THE SECOND VOLUME OF
CHASE'S TRIAL, BY SAM'L. SMITH. Is just received and ready for delivery to ready for delivery to subscribers at this office. A few copies of the work complete, for sale a ovz. if
FROM A PARIS PAPER.
FOURTH ADDRESS
TO THE
BRITISH NATION.
"America will not go to war with us," says your ministerial writer. Have you so soon forgotten the origin of her last war with you? It was not to vindicate wrongs and injuries which she had received—it was simply to ward off those with which she was threatened. It was not to get rid of obnoxious taxes, which you had already repealed, but oblige you to renounce forever your claim to impose them. If then 1,500,000 poor, divided colonists, with unexampled courage braved alone for some years your rage, for the sake of maintaining an abstract principle of right, when the remaining sentiments of loyalty and dread of your power, were in the scale against them, what will 7,000,000 of free citizens, inflamed by the most atrocious violations of their national rights, decide? Will they tamely submit without a struggle to laws as humiliating as, if vanquished, the conqueror could impose?
At the commencement of the American war we fought you alone, single-handed, when you had no other enemy to contend with; and it was not until after we had vanquished and captured one of your armies, that France even promised us succor. Yet it is pretended, that at a moment when every maritime nation of Europe is against you, we dare not enter the field with you. No! People of Great-Britain, your ministerial writers do not believe this nonsense. They know war will be the inevitable consequence of the proposed measures. It is only to allay the fears of your manufacturers, and your merchants interested in the American commerce, that these pretensions of our timidity and submission are held up.
The real question then, is reduced to this, is a war with the United States preferable to an honest policy? To an indulgence to this Neutral Nation, to exercise its lawful right, the rights which God and Nature have assured to all nations? What benefit could Great-Britain derive from a war which will balance the eternal infamy attached to its injustice?
America is not the country most congenial to British laurels. The climate is too warm, and however verdant it may be at the moment of transplantation, they always fade. Scarcely a hero in your armies, who gathered laurels in our plains or on our mountains, who did not see them wither at Saratoga, or within the walls of York-Town.
It is to be presumed, therefore, we shall hear no more of landed expeditions. I much doubt whether your maritime advantages for which alone you undertake the war will be much greater. It is a fact, perhaps not generally known to you, that the State of Massachusetts alone took 1,100 of your ships during the colonial war.
Massachusetts then possessed but 300,000 inhabitants and about 100,000 tons of shipping. She now possesses 500,000 inhabitants, and 350,000 tons of shipping.
The United States could then equip during the whole war, but three or four frigates. Their present establishment consists of ten stout frigates, and they have the means of equipping, and manning in 4 months fifty more, if exigencies should require it.
The plan of blockading 1600 miles of sea coast by frigates, would become impossible, and the American commerce would still rival yours notwithstanding your hostility.
But the loss sustained by your manufacturers enters for nothing with you in your estimate of the consequences. What! then if all the ports of Europe and America are shut to you, your productions will still find their way without injury to you, into every country of the globe! Admitting for a moment this absurd doctrine, do you count for nothing, the shock which will be given to your manufacturing towns by the first effects of the stoppage? Do you estimate as of no moment the bankruptcies of capitalists, and the groans of the poor, deprived of their daily bread?—Do you consider as of little importance the suspension of all remittances from the United States? Will 30,000,000 of dollars suddenly withdrawn from the usual supplies of your manufacturing shops, produce no sensation? If the Americans have not patriotism enough to forego wholly the use of your manufacturers, which I insist, are not necessary to them, it is to be hoped they have sufficient to suspend imports, till the existing two years stock which they always keep, be consumed.
But you miscalculate grossly the spirit of the American people in supposing they cannot manufacture. Nay, there is not one which she does not, or has not at some period or other, manufactured. The two great staple articles necessary in America are woolen and cotton goods. Possessing these, she can forego all others. America can raise wool enough for her own consumption any year she pleases. And you know, that her cotton has become a drug in your market. She has already established woolen and cotton manufactures, and she is in possession of all your mechanism necessary to render them profitable.
All your reasoning in favor of your manufactures is predicated, upon the idea that you can undersell other nations, and therefore that they will buy of you—but you forget, that a war, forcing a circumlocutory trade, and increased expenses, enhances the price of your manufactures and offers a premium to domestic industry. In the late war, British Goods in America sold at three for one upon the cost; and are you foolish enough to believe that we cannot manufacture at a cheaper rate than that?
We have now three times the number of inhabitants and five times the capital we had in that war; and how can these objects be more profitably employed than in manufacturing woollen cloths, when yours will cost us three hundred per cent above the manufacturing price?
Besides, do you reckon for nothing the supplies we can draw from Europe? France now furnishes us many articles, and among others not a few woollen cloths. Germany supplies us with many linen goods—and Italy with silks. The commerce of these countries would flourish by the increased demand which we should make upon them, and, I repeat it, it is not in the power of Great Britain, though her ships cover the Ocean, to prevent the enterprising sailors of America from navigating the Atlantic.
If immense fleets have been able to elude the vigilance of your squadrons, and traverse the ocean for months without encountering your fleets, how easy is it for single, detached, fast sailing vessels to carry on a sure and profitable commerce; Recollect once for all, that America lies on the only road to the Antilles and Caribbees, and that your commerce is a thousand times more exposed to her strokes, than hers is to yours.
But this ministerial writer has the affrontery to say, that America would have too much honor to confiscate the British property existing in private credits and public credits.
What! A Nation set up the claims of honor who avowedly make war on a calculation of profit. Who, acknowledging implicitly that she has no cause even of discontent with the other nation, avows she must fight her, because it is mere for her pecuniary interest not to be at peace. Can such a nation pretend to claim protection from the honor, the sense or justice of the other? Away with such ridiculous appeals to principles which you have been the first to despise. America, jealous of her good faith, would have been the last to enter into so shameful a contest; but she will also be the first to follow an example which your perfidy will have rendered necessary to her safety.
To all your future losses in trade—to the loss of your national character, you must therefore add the total loss of 30,000,000 of dollars due from citizens of the United States, and 45,000,000 due from the government of the United States to your subjects.
The appeal is now about to be made to Europe, to the world. If by a timely dismissal of those who have given these pernicious counsels, you prove that you are not the partakers in their unfathomable and perfidious views, it is possible that you may preserve your station in the opinion of other nations—but if, setting at defiance every principle hitherto held sacred, if avowing that you know no other rule but your interest—no other law but your power, you make a wanton attack on the commerce of the U. States, you will soon learn that what I have predicted is more than mere prophecy.
You will reap in the distress of your manufactures, the ruin of your commerce, and in the execution of both hemispheres the rewards which such unprincipled conduct will in such a case most richly merit. AN AMERICAN.
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
Advantages of union, with an enquiry into the compatibility of republican government with an extensive territory.
Recent as well as probable events render it an enquiry of the first order, whether the union of these states under one federal head is fitted to endure. Americans are too enlightened to question their own deep stake in the result of this enquiry. The motto of their association has taught them that "united they stand," and that "divided they fall." Late events have confirmed the truth of this maxim, and shewn, with the clearness of a sun beam, that, having every thing to dread from the ignorance, the illiberality, and the hostility of Europe, their only safety lies in their union.
In making this enquiry at some length, we offer no apology to our readers. Its importance is our justification; to dissipate error is our object. The enemies of those, who, uprightly and wisely administer our public concerns, dare to charge them with having pursued measures calculated to hasten a dissolution of these states—they dare more—they dare to hold up such a dissolution as a probable event. We deny both; and we call upon those, who throw out these insinuations, to enter the fair field of discussion, and to maintain by fact and argument what they allege; we call upon them to meet that view of the subject which we propose to offer.
In taking this view, we shall,
 1. Rapidly enumerate the leading advantages of union;  2. Concisely notice the disadvantages that would probably flow from a disunion;  3. State and contrast those circumstances that will ensure duration to a union, with those likely to produce a disunion, from which it will appear whether the union of these states is likely to endure;—  4. How far the measures of the administration tend to the one or the other result.  5. And lastly, appreciate the motives and conduct of those men who insist on the probability of an early dissolution. 
The leading advantages of union will be—
 Internal peace and tranquility.  External security.  Undisturbed intercourse, personal as well as commercial, among our people. 
A system of laws alike in all essential points.
An increasing similarity of ideas, habits and manners.
Taxes comparatively light.
A standing force, diminishing with the growth of our numbers.
An independence of the whole foreign world, arising from our ability to supply our own wants.
A national character, founded on the sentiments of justice and magnanimity.
The disposition and the ability to foster and reward ingenuity and talents.
A general holiness of conception and justness of thinking, which will constitute the best preservatives of public virtue and private morals.
Bold as these outlines are, they are not the coloring of fancy. Many of them are already delineated on the faithful page of history. Already do we reap the fruits of our union, mere internal peace and external safety, a more perfect intercourse among ourselves, a better and a more uniform system of laws, a greater correct order of ideas, habits and manners, lighter taxes, and a smaller standing army, than any nation, with a population competent to the maintenance of its independence, can boast.
To show that these blessings, alest dependent on a great and happy nation, will be confirmed and extended by the continued duration of the union of these states requires but little, if any, illustration.
Internal peace and tranquility, the invariable offspring of a good government, possessed of a disposition to promote the public happiness, and of the power to give effect to such a disposition.
External security will naturally flow from our strength, which will be in exact proportion to our union.
Undisturbed intercourse, personal as well as commercial, among our people, is a prominent feature in the present compact that unites us.
The laws of the different members of the confederacy are at present signs of the same common stock, and no improvement can be made in one state, which time and experience shall approve, that will not probably be adopted by the others.
A sense of common interest, a constant interchange of opinions, personal intercourse, commercial connections, a sentiment of mutual dependence, a universal love of liberty, and a thousand other causes will insure a growing similarity of ideas, habits and manners.
As our strength and resources advance we shall gain external security from the impression made on foreign nations by our power, which, aided by our pacific policy, will secure to us, in a high degree, an exemption from the expenses of wars in which they are frequently engaged. We shall consequently in this way consume comparatively but little of the substance of our people. Such too is the nature of our governments, state as well as federal, that their maintenance will require but little more, when our population shall have attained a hundred millions, than it does at present. Let it be recollected that before this period shall have arrived, the present national debt will have been discharged, which consumes three fourths of the whole revenue, and a vast sum of wealth, rising from the increased value of Western lands, be in a state of active production.
In proportion to our internal tranquility and external security will be the diminished quantum of military force required for our protection. Every passing year, by insuring the successful cultivation of new products and the successful manufacture of new fabrics, increases our independence of Europe. It will not be denied but that the long possession of these great and distinctive blessings, accompanied by the largest portions of liberty, that any people have ever enjoyed, must necessarily produce a national character founded on sentiments of justice and magnanimity; or that these sentiments can fail to foster and reward ingenuity and talents, wherever discovered, either under the garb of indifference or amidst the glare of wealth; and to produce a general holiness of conception and justness of thinking, which would constitute the best preservative of public virtue and private morals.
The disadvantages attendant on a disunion are too numerous and momentous to receive a just delineation from a concise notice. After, therefore, the enumeration we shall make, much more than is expressed will still be left to the imagination of the reader.
The most obvious and certain evil of disunion would be a constant collision, perhaps warfare, among the different states. Each state would aim at its own aggrandizement, either regardless of the welfare of its neighbor, or with the studied purpose of humbling or degrading her. Foreign intrigue would be actively exerted to create new or to inflame existing sources of jealousy and ill-will. Among the different states there would be either a suspicious peace, or an open warfare.
Thus divided and exacerbated against each other, too many, if not all of the states, would be the victims of foreign influence or foreign power. Their weakness would oblige them to accept from the governments of Europe as a favor what now they claim as a right; and, as in the case of all favors bestowed by a powerful on a weak nation, the latter would pay much more than the value of the privilege accorded to her. The independence of the states thus precarious, expensive and ruinous, would soon be considered a misfortune, and one of two alternatives equally fatal to liberty be adopted. The states would either become consolidated into one homogeneous mass, under the

course of a military usurper, or be attached to provinces to European powers.
That freedom of intercourse, which is at present one of the most fertile sources of our prosperity, would give place to an intercourse fettered with infinite restrictions, or be exchanged for a sullen state of inactivity and anti-social existence.
Codes of laws, every day becoming more unlike, by diverging from the common principles which at present prevail, and which arise from a common interest, would become as numerous as the states; and there would not only be an end to a similarity of ideas, habits and manners, but a systematic variance and hostility.
In proportion to the insecurity and danger of the states would be the necessity of augmenting their taxes; while the sources of taxation would in the same ratio be diminished. Without a federal head the collection of productive impost would be unattainable. Our experience has already proved this. A state whose population did not exceed a hundredth part of the union, rendered abortive the most strenuous efforts of all the other states made successively for 7 years to draw revenue from this source. This revenue at present exceeds eleven millions of dollars, while that raised by the states from other sources does not exceed two millions. With resources thus impaired, new causes for expenditure would be multiplied. Each state would require an armed force to protect itself against its neighbors, as well as against a foreign foe—both of which would be ready to seize the moment of security and imbecility to inflict a mortal blow on its sovereignty and strength. That force whose power now consists in its union would then be lost by division, and the whole country be positively weakened by internal dissensions and conflicts. Taxes, in the odious shape of excises, polls, and on land, would be raised to an enormous extent, and the armed force be correspondingly augmented: the sword would decide every thing, and liberty exist not even in name.
We should become more dependent on the foreign world from our diminished ability to supply our own wants. The best labor & talent of our people would be exhausted in military preparations and contests; the productive powers of the community would be deeply impaired; the encouragement to cultivate natural advantages, arising from the fostering hand of national benevolence, would be withdrawn, and a state of insecurity, if not of constant warfare, would banish the greater part of our capital, which would seek employment in countries more propitious to its growth.
As to national character it would be lost. We might share the fate without gaining the glory of the cities of Greece, or be destined to run the ignominious & humiliating round of the states of Barbary, a lasting and mournful spectacle of the abuse of natural advantages; but there would be an end to all those proud and aspiring hopes, which expand the heart of every genuine American with the expectation that the national character, founded on sentiments of magnanimity and justice, will be gradually unfolded, destined to eternalize the reign of liberty in the new world, and ultimately to ensure its triumph in the old.
(To be continued.)
FROM THE WITNESS.
On Saturday last a motion by counsel, was made to the county court, that Mr. Ashley be discharged from the recognizance, by which he was bound to good behavior until this term. In support of which motion it was stated that he had in every particular complied with the injunctions of the bond, and therefore was not a proper subject of further restrictions of the kind.
This motion was objected to by the attorney for the state; who offered to read certain paragraphs in the Witness, to show that Mr. Ashley had not conducted as to deserve the exoneration by him claimed.
Which paragraphs were objected to for two reasons. 1st, Because Mr. Ashley on the day of becoming recognized did convey away all his interest in the establishment, and had since that time worked as a journeyman in said Office. 2nd, Because there was no proof other than his laboring in said office, to show that he even saw or aided in the least in publishing said papers then offered.
A written contract was then produced, by which Mr. Ashley had relinquished, for a consideration therein stipulated, all his interest in the establishment.
Witnesses were then sworn, from whose testimony it did not appear that any purchases or contracts respecting the establishment had been made in behalf of Mr. Ashley—or that he had acted in any other capacity than that of a journeyman, under similar engagements with others in the office. It was contended by Mr. Attorney that this agency in the business was sufficient; and that he stood now about the same as at the time of conviction. The court overruled the objection and admitted the evidence. He then read various passages from different numbers of the Witness, to show that Mr. Ashley's behavior had not been such as was required. He did not attempt to controvert the truth of facts stated in these paragraphs; tho' they were claimed to be true by the defendant's counsel, who said, if he had expected to see these things brought up, he should have been able so to make them appear;—nor was there any positive evidence that Mr. Ashley had even the agency of a journeyman in one of the papers produced by Mr. Attorney. After some altercation on various points, the question, and the court decided that Mr. Ashley should renew the bond.
My counsel then moved in my behalf, for a discontinuance of the order of the court; stating various considerations in support of the motion. This was also objected to by Mr. Attorney, who referred the court to what he had before read to the court, as the grounds of his objection.
My counsel remarked, among other things, on the present spirit of newspapers in the state, at all parties; and asked, whether my conduct was more than must be expected under such various and repeated provocations—and whether the court required me to behave better than every body else? For such, said he, is the amount of continuing these orders upon one who, I
ever, has not at any rate conducted himself worse than other printers in the state.
The court decided a continuance of the order for bonds till next term—consequently I returned to prison.
PARIS, August 4.
Assembly of the French Deputies protesting the Religion of the Jews.
SECOND SITTING.
The Commissioners of his Majesty having entered the Hall, M. Mole, who was at their head, addressed the assembly as follows:
"GENTLEMEN, "His Majesty the Emperor and King having appointed us commissioners to treat with you respecting your own affairs, has sent us here this day for the purpose of communicating his intentions. Called from the farthest part of this vast empire, none of you can be ignorant of the purpose for which you are assembled here. You are aware that the conduct of many of those who profess your religion has given rise to complaints which have reached the foot of the throne. These complaints were not without foundation. The emperor, notwithstanding, contested himself with arresting the progress of the evil, and wished to have your opinion on the means of radically curing it. You will, no doubt, prove yourselves deserving of this paternal consideration, and you will feel the value of the important mission which is confided to you. Far from regarding the government under which you live, as a power of which you should be suspicious, your study will be to enlighten it, to co-operate with it in the good which it is preparing; and by thus manifesting that you have profited by the experience of all the French, you will prove, that you have no wish to separate yourselves from other classes of society."
"The laws which have been imposed upon persons of your religion have been different all over the world; they have been too often dictated by the exigency of the moment. But, as there is no example in the Christian annals of any assembly like this, so, in like manner, you, for the first time, are to be impartially judged, and your fate decided by a Christian Prince. It is his Majesty's wish that you should become French; it is your duty to accept this title, and to consider that you, in fact, renounce it, whenever you show yourselves unworthy of it."
"You shall hear the questions read, which are to be proposed to you. It will be the duty to declare the whole truth upon each of them. We now declare to you, and we shall never cease to repeat it to you, that when a Sovereign, as firm as he is just, who knows every thing, who can punish as well as reward, interrogates his subjects, they would render themselves as culpable as they would show themselves blind to their real interests, if they should hesitate about answering freely and frankly."
"It is his Majesty's wish, Gentlemen, that you should enjoy perfect deliberation. Your President will communicate your answers to us as soon as they are prepared. As to ourselves, we have no more ardent wishes than to be able to inform the Emperor, that among his subjects of the Jewish religion, there are none whose loyalty is not unquestionable, and who are not disposed to conform to those laws and morals which it is the duty of all Frenchmen to practise and follow."
The following questions, proposed by his Majesty, were then read by the Secretary of the meeting.
 1. Is the Jew permitted to marry more than one wife?  2. Is divorce permitted by the Jewish religion?  3. Can a Jewess intermarry with a Christian, or a Christian female with a Jew; or does the law prescribe the Jews alone should intermarry?  4. Are the French in the eyes of the Jews brothers or aliens?  5. What in all cases are the connections which their law permits them to maintain with the French who are not of their religion?  6. Do the Jews who were born in France, and have been treated as French citizens by the laws, consider France as their native country? Are they bound to defend it? Are they under an obligation to obey the laws, and to follow all the regulations of the Civil Code?  7. Who are they who are called Rabbins?  8. What civil Jurisdiction do the Rabbins exercise among the Jews? What power of punishment do they possess?  9. Are the mode of chusing the Rabbins, and the system of punishment, regulated by the Jewish laws, or are they only rendered sacred by custom?  10. Were the Jews forbidden by their laws to take usury of their brethren? Are they permitted or forbidden to do this of strangers?  11. Are those things proclaimed, which are forbidden to the Jews by their law? 
LONDON, August 12.
The opening of the Jewish Assembly at Paris took place upon a Saturday, the day on which the Jewish law forbids every kind of employment. This, no doubt, was done designedly. Bonaparte delights in outraging all ancient prejudices and habits.—We have little doubt that he intends to force the Jews to change their day of Sabbath. The speech with which the Assembly was opened by the Imperial Commissioners, is remarkable for nothing but its insolence and impiety. In the height and excess of their impious zeal, they dare to attribute to their idol, one of the attributes of the Almighty, the attribute of Omnipotence. Our readers will easily collect from the questions proposed to the Jews, that Bonaparte means to make the Jews liable to the laws of Conscription.—He treads upon tender ground.—let him beware—the religious propensities and attachment of men were never outraged with impunity—he has yet to learn, perhaps, the lengths to which religious fanaticism will carry the human heart.
BOSTON, October 3.
By the arrival of the Packet, captain McLean, at Portland, in 43 days from Liverpool. London newspapers have been received there, to the 15th of August. We have been favored with a letter from a gentleman in Portland, to his brothers in this
town, containing the following interesting extracts.
LONDON, Aug. 15.
"A cabinet council met yesterday, at 1 and sat until 3 o'clock, and at half past 10 dispatches were sent off by M. Bassiico to Lord Lauderdale."
The fluctuations in the funds yesterday was, we believe, greater than upon any one day since the last peace. In the morning, as soon as the arrival of the messenger was known the funds rose rather more than 1 per cent: but about one o'clock, a sudden alteration took place. Stocks began to fall; and at one time, Omnium was as low as 5 3-4 per cent. It left of at last at 6 1-4.
Lord Lauderdale reached Portland Tuesday and demanded an interview. The French minister declined seeing him, until Saturday or Sunday following! The separate peace between Russia & France has changed the French tone against England, and (the editor of the Sun observes) although we do not take upon us to say there is no probability of peace, we have reason to believe it is considerably diminished.
On the dispatches sent off to Lord Lauderdale as above, the same Editor says, "we have no doubt they are of a decisive nature." It is therefore likely that the negotiation will be brought to a decisive issue, one way or the other, in a very short time.
He further observes that the Paris and Dutch papers to the 9th and 12th are not calculated to excite any hopes of peace. By a decree of the 3d, Bonaparte has ordered out 50,000 conscripts, a measure which cannot be accounted for, upon the idea of peace, though the French editors pretended to give something like a reason for it.
The writer of the letter from Portland adds, that "from the papers and from a conversation I had with a passenger, my opinion is against the idea of peace."
The New Packet for Boston sailed in company.
Since copying the above, we have met a gentleman from Portland, who had seen the paper containing these extracts, & a London paper of the 16th, which asserted that it was not true that Lord Lauderdale had been so unfavorably received as had been reported. The gentleman says, however, that the passengers are all of opinion that the negotiation will fail.
PHILADELPHIA, October 3.
At a numerous and respectable meeting of the Constitutional Republicans of the city of Philadelphia, held at the White Horse Tavern, in Market-street, on Thursday evening the 2d instant.
GUY BRYAN was chosen Chairman, and
RICHARD BACHE, junior, Secretary.
The object of the meeting being stated, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That at the present crisis of the affairs of the United States, an expression of the public sentiment has become expedient, and may be beneficial; as well in relation to the conduct of foreign powers, as to our domestic policy. Therefore,
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to prepare and transmit to the President of the United States, a respectful address, declaratory of the feelings, principles and objects of the Constitutional Republicans of Pennsylvania; and particularly setting forth,
That we cherish for his personal virtues and accomplishments, an affectionate respect; for his political principles, a sincere attachment; and for his patriotic services, a grateful remembrance.
That we regard, with increasing confidence, the administration of our national affairs, under his auspices; in the course of which (aided by the enlightened and virtuous statesmen selected for his council) he has displayed to the world the blessings and the energies of a republican system of government: combining the love of peace with a sense of honor; the equality of private rights, with the maintenance of public order; and the duty of fiscal economy, with the advancement of national industry, opulence and morality.
That we will support him with promptitude and zeal, as long as he shall be disposed (and we trust it will be long) to devote his wisdom and vigilance in the office of chief magistrate, to the honor and prosperity of his country.
That on these assurances we are persuaded his impartiality, candor and justice, will induce him to rely, notwithstanding the acts by which the republican cause has been put at hazard, by the recent attempt to overthrow the best institutions, and to frustrate the worthiest characters of our country.
Resolved, That a committee of the following nine persons be requested to prepare and transmit the proposed address to the President of the United States, viz.
Jonathan B. Smith, Matthew Carew, William Jones, Mahlon Dickerson, Edward Fox, Samuel Wetherill, sen., Blair McClellan, John Douglass and Joseph Reed.
October 7.
PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE.
LONDON, August 6.
Besides the reforms, if reforms they may be called that are proposed to be put in execution under the New Constitution in Germany, as mentioned in my letter of yesterday a restriction on the circulation of English Books, Pamphlets, Newspapers, &c. intended to be enforced on the Continent, some of which are mentioned by the name, viz. Regnier's Courrier d'Angleterre, Peltiere's Ambigu, Secret History of the Court and Cabinet of St. Cloud. All Histories and Memoirs of the French Revolution, all English Histories and Memoirs of the late Queen of France, &c. &c. And should a Peace take place with England, Bonaparte intends to engage some of the ablest English Counsellors to superintend the British Press. Some restrictions are mentioned as intended to be laid on the circulation of English newspapers on the continent or some part of it.
It is said the Emperor of Austria has been called upon to accede to a formal renunciation of all claims to any pre-eminence or influence over the German empire, and that Bonaparte in conjunction with the new federative system has required his formal answer or rather his entire submission to his proposals by the 10th of the present month.
This intelligence has been received in a private letter from Hamburg, dated 25th
ult. Same letter adds that either after the Grand Fete to take place at Paris or immediately after Peace is proclaimed, a restoration to the rank of Duke, Marquis, Count, Baron, &c. will be commenced by Bonaparte which will include many of the old French nobility, and some foreigners who will be made French citizens.
Various rumors were afloat yesterday, one was, that a Paris paper had been received stating that the treaty Russia has just made with France was very unfavorable to G. Britain; another was that Lord Lauderdale had been detained at Calais, because his passports were not regular or they were forged. Though these reports are very fairly supposed to have originated in the meridian of the Stock Exchange, they produced some depression on the Funds.
A messenger was dispatched to Paris from Deal on Monday last, supposed to contain farther instructions to Lord Lauderdale. It is calculated that about Sunday or Monday next Lord Lauderdale's first dispatches to government may be expected from Paris.
Intelligence from Lisbon has been received by the last mails which import that the electric mind of Bonaparte is contemplating a new acquisition of power in the South of Europe as well as in the North of Germany. He has demanded of Spain that the provinces of Catalonia, Navarre, Aragon, and Biscay should be ceded to France!!! And insists upon his Catholic Majesty's receiving an Ambassador from Louis the New King of Naples.
The report yesterday was that Mr. Fox, who had been much better in health as mentioned the preceding day was rather better still.
The gigantic plan of Miranda, of attempting to emancipate the inhabitants of South America from the bondage of Spain, is an interesting object to mankind when contrasted to the ambitious designs of Bonaparte in Europe. This plan is not confined merely to the soil which gave him birth. Like a Philanthropist he thought not of attempting such a grand work unless he could comprehend in his conception the happiness of all South America. It succeeded it will open new resources to trade and commerce in which Great Britain will likely take a large share, and compensate her commercial losses of trade on the continent.
There are two circumstances mentioned in private letters just received from France, which, if true, lead to hope that Peace will be established between France and England—The one, states that the Merchants in France have been told by the government they are at liberty to ship corn for England or elsewhere—the other that the Dutch have been dismantling their ships, which are to be laid up in ordinary.
We have had more lates paid into the Sheriffalty of London to be excused serving the office of Sheriff next year than ever was remembered—which may be attributed to two circumstances—the one is, the expectation of a dissolution of Parliament & another election for the county of Middlesex which is always a harassing duty to the Sheriff for time being—the other arises from a Mr. Miles being elected who keeps a madhouse, which constitutes an objection in some minds. Yesterday another Common Hall was held at Guildhall. Mr. Windham rose and in an animated speech recommended Richard Phillips, Esquire, of Bridgewater, as a fit man to serve that important office. On the several names being put up by proper officers, a great show of hands appeared for Mr. Phillips, but on naming James Brandscomb, Esquire (the lottery office keeper) the greatest show of all were in his favor, and it was declared the election of the Livery had fallen upon him. Mr. Bish (of Cornhill) had paid 600l. fine to be excused serving, after he had proposed to serve the office, and several others paid their fines of 400l. each.
Major Gen. Maitland, second brother to Lord Lauderdale, whose firmness and moderation have effected a Peace at Ceylon, and whose economical administration of the finances brought that island into a flourishing state, is said to be appointed to go Governor to Bombay, and to have the command both at Malabar and northward of Bombay, a country which has been so long distracted by war upon war. Great advantage is certainly gained by having the civil and military chief commands united on the same person in distant provinces.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 9.
FROM EUROPE.
To the politeness of captain Ashby, from London, we are indebted for London papers to the 13th of August. Captain A. touched at Falmouth on the 22d, of August, and had papers to the 18th inclusive, but gave them to the British squadron off the Capes. We learn verbally, however, that not the least hopes were entertained of peace when he left Falmouth. The people in general did not seem to wish a peace on the proposed terms. A few miscellaneous extracts are in this day's Telegraphe from our London papers.
We have also extracted a few marine articles from a Plymouth paper, and the following sketch of the treaty between Russia and France, which have not yet been published here.
LONDON, August 13.
The Hamburg Correspondent of the 2d inst. contains a letter from Amsterdam of the 29th ult. which gives the following as an outline of the reported conditions of the Preliminary Treaty with Russia, signed by M. d'Oubril, at Paris:—
"There shall be friendship and good understanding between Russia and France."
"The Russians shall evacuate Cattaro to the French, and separate themselves from the Montenegrins."
"The French in like manner shall evacuate Ragusa, which will be again placed under the protection of the Porte."
"Both powers shall guarantee to the Porte the integrity of its dominions."
"France promises within a certain time after the evacuation of Cattaro, to withdraw its troops from Germany. Russia promises to use her endeavors to restore peace between France and England. Russia will employ her good offices to accommodate the disputes between Prussia and Sweden."
Such are reported on the Continent, to be the leading features of the Treaty alluded to. We can, however, assert, and we do it
on the best authority, that it contains other, and most disgraceful terms for Russia. The Preliminaries which D'Oubril signed, the barriers of Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean Sea are thrown open to France; the overthrow of the Germanic Constitution is sanctioned; the interests of Naples and of all Italy are sacrificed to Napoleon's family, and Russia is virtually shut out from all interference with the affairs of other European Powers.—Star.
FREDERICKSBURG, Oct. 10.
Arrived in the river, the schooner Sally and Priscilla, Capt. Smith, from Antigua. Mr. John Rawlins, supercargo, came to town late last evening, and has politely favored us with Antigua papers to the 16th September, from which we copy the following account of a dreadful
HURRICANE AT DOMINIQUE.
ST. JOHN'S, (Ant.) Sept. 16.
Arrived this morning, the Danish schooner, Marinera, Capt. Basden, from Barbadoes and Dominique.—She brings the most deplorable accounts of the ravages made by a Hurricane at the latter Island, on the night of Tuesday last. Some faint idea may be formed of the violence of the storm, from the following letter to a gentleman in this Island, dated at Roseau:—
"On Thursday night, the 9th inst. we experienced the most violent Hurricane known in this Island for 50 years—about 9 o'clock at night, it began to blow from the northward, and continued till 12, when it blew so hard, as to render it impossible to move from the house."
"The rain fell most dreadfully, and caused the river to run through every street in town. The consequences are distressing beyond every thing I ever saw; almost the whole centre of the town is carried away; very many lives are lost. Persons, houses, stock, and every thing which stood in the street leading between Mr. Dodd's and Mr. Calet's were swept into the sea. The cries of the unfortunate persons were dreadful, and there was no possibility of rendering them any assistance from the darkness and horror of the night. All the houses at the river side, with many of the inhabitants are also carried away."
The house and store rented by Captain Syers, was also washed away; and I am sorry to add, that young Mr. Harper and a servant of Mr. Syers, went with it.—Capt. McKay, by an extraordinary effort, leaped from that house on a high wall, as the house was passing over Mr. Martin's lot, and escaped. All the shipping, except one vessel, are lost—several seamen perished. The estates have suffered severely. The buildings at Merne Bruce, except one, are blown down; but fortunately, very few lives were lost there. The officers and men lay all night on the ground, not daring to get up for fear of being blown off the hill."
Another letter says, "it is ascertained that at least 107 persons have perished in the storm."
NEW-ORLEANS, Sept. 4.
The Natchez Herald mentions, that all the troops excepting one company have left Fort Adams for Natchitoches.
Letters from Fort Adams state that nothing has transpired relative to the movements of the Spaniards near Natchitoches, and that dispatches had passed through that place from the war office for the commanding officer of the American troops at Natchitoches.
NATCHEZ, Sept. 9.
Gen. James Wilkinson arrived in this city on Sunday last, and departs this morning, we understand, for Natchitoches, by the way of Fort Adams.
Extract of a letter from Natchitoches, dated August 30, 1806.
"On Sunday last his excellency gov. Claiborne arrived at this place, accompanied by col. Henry Hopkins, adj. gen. of the territory of Orleans, and a handsome escort of gentlemen of the country of Rapides; no intelligence of his excellency's coming was received at Natchitoches, until a few minutes before his arrival, which was announced by a federal salute from Fort Claiborne. The governor's arrival has made the most favorable impression on the minds of all those of the inhabitants who are attached to the interest of the U. S.; who saw a large armed force advancing within five leagues of Natchitoches, evincing a hostile disposition, already imprisoning and transporting into the dominions of Spain, no less than five citizens of the U. S. who had never offended them; cutting down and taking away the flag of the U. S. from the Caddo nation, which country was acknowledged within our jurisdiction, and carrying the flag through the country, exhibiting it as a trophy of victory and superiority; an armed party of upwards of 300 cavalry and mounted infantry, opposing and turning back a scientific exploring party, ascending Red River by order of the President of the U. S. under the direction of major Freeman and capt. Sparks, harboring and protecting slaves absconding from their masters, together with reports of still larger reinforcements advancing to join them."
"This situation of affairs will probably prolong for some time his excellency's stay here, for the purpose of organising and putting himself at the head of such of his militia as may be proper to call in on the occasion."
NASHVILLE, (Ten.) Sept. 20.
Accounts received by the last Natchez Mail, corroborate the intelligence of ONE THOUSAND Spanish troops approaching Natchitoches: And that the United States' troops, have marched from Fort Adams to that place to stop the progress of the invaders. Should the Spaniards attempt anything of a hostile nature, we hope our troops will be sufficient to repel the invaders.
Further accounts state, that it was expected, that an engagement has taken place between the parties before this.
Accounts via Knoxville, mentions, that an engagement was to have taken place between the above parties, on the 15th ult.
CHARLESTON, October 3.
GENERAL MIRANDA.
When Capt. Price left Currazoa, Gen. MIRANDA, with his troops, were at Aruba. The General after taking possession of Coro, not finding his forces sufficient to effect

In conjunction with his friends, had returned to Aruba, where he was exercising his men, and waiting a further reinforcement of British troops.
When Miranda entered Coro, the greater part of the inhabitants fled, and retreated into the country. Some slight skirmishes had taken place with the Spanish troops, but with trifling loss on either side. Nineteen of Miranda's men, who were on a watering expedition, were taken prisoners.
The force of Miranda at present consists of the Leander, his own ship, one British frigate, two sloops of war, two Brigs, and three schooners, and about 500 soldiers and sailors.
Several American masters of vessels had sold their cargoes to Miranda, and were paid in British government bills.
NORFOLK, October 10.
INCENDIARIES.
On Wednesday night a most diabolical attempt was made to set fire to the house of Mr. Wright Southgate, on Main-Street. It appears that the perpetrator of this horrid act had been at some trouble to effect the nefarious design. A coil of fire was wrapt in a piece of cotton, and over that a piece of a newspaper, which had been dipped in oil, these were put into a piece of carpeting, and put under the street door. Another coil had been put into a deal box, which was in a cellar in the front of the house. A pane of glass being broken in the cellar window prevented any noise. The box is much burned, and the door a little. Providentially the fire went out, but the horror which such an attempt excites, will it is hoped, induce an active and persevering endeavor to discover the perpetrators.
ASSIZE OF BREAD
For the City of Richmond, for the 15th of October, 1806. Superfine Flour being at 86 6 3/4 cents per barrel, viz:
A Loaf of Superfine at d4 1-2, to weigh 25 ounces. A Loaf of common at d4 1-2, to weigh 26 ounces.
THE great abuses which have long been practised on this city by Bakers, are known to every inhabitant. Their effects are more particularly felt by the poor, who cannot otherwise obtain their supplies of bread. All officers in the service of the city, are hereby ordered and directed to be vigilant in examining bread sent out, or otherwise offered for sale; and to enforce the ordinance in that case made and provided, whenever deficiencies in weight or quality, shall be detected. Individuals ought not, in a matter so interesting to their pockets, as well as health, to be backward in calling for the interposition of the law, in every case of abuse.
E. CARRINGTON, Mayor.
FOR SALE.
Opposite the street leading to Col. Mayo's Bridge.
20 ton Philadelphia iron assorted 20 ton Swedish ditto, square and flat bars German and blistered steel Spermaceti and Linseed oils Yellow ore and white lead Window glass, 8 by 10 and 10 by 12 Patent shot by the bag and retail Double and single F. gun powder Cut and wrought nails all sizes Cotton and wool cards, &c. &c.
We have still on hand a few barrels good cut Herring, and a few thousand weight of Wight Bacon. With a general and good assortment of GROCERIES.
RUSSELL & WALLACE. October 14, 1806.
GREENHOW & CO.
MERCHANTS in Williamsburg, most respectfully inform their friends and countrymen, that by the ships Father and Sons from London; the Laura and the Juno, from Liverpool; they have received a select, and well chosen assortment of useful, and fashionable
GOODS;
Particularly adapted to the demands of the times. They are purchased with ready money, from the manufacturers themselves, with whom Robert Greenhow has long been in the habit of dealing, and whose custom to preserve, they have manifested particular solicitude. Being thus obtained good in their respective kinds, and on the very best terms; they will be sold as low as possible for cash, and at their usual credit, to punctual customers.
October 10th, 1806.
NOTICE.
A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that the charter of the city of Williamsburg may be amended, so as to enable the citizens to elect the Members of the Common Council annually.
October 7th, 1806.
THE Subscriber has accommodations for twenty-five gentlemen of the Legislature. He has also stabling for as many horses.
ALEXR. QUARRIER. Richmond, Oct. 15th, 1806.
FALL GOODS.
J. I. COHEN,
Second door below Mr. S. Thomas's Book Store, has just received a fresh assortment of FALL GOODS, consisting of Striped & Rose Blankets; Superfine and Second Class Coatings; Frize; Cashmeres; Blankets; Negro Cottons; Plains and Halfblacks; Ladies' Bath Coatings; Bombazettes; Wild Bores; Durmas; Calimanes & Russells; Thibetans; Velvets; Fancy Cords & Corduroys; Constitution Coats; Patent Cord Vesting; Seward's Winding; Men's & Women's Silk, Cotton & Woolen Hosiery; Men's Hats, &c. Also Silk & Cotton Chambrays; Calicoes; Chintzes; Cotton and Linen Cambrics; Irish Linens and Lawn; Fancy Muslins; SCARLET BOMBAZETTES, for children; Black and Colored Shawls and Lustrings; a few elegant Silk Drapes; Handkerchiefs, for the head; Satin Damask and Silk Silk Shawls; Black and Oriental Pink; Pink Plaid Muslin Handks; Bandanas; Madras; and Romal do; Thread Laces and Edgings; Rubbans; Lace Sleeves and Mouselinet de laine; Silk and Kid Gloves, &c. &c. all of which will be sold on the most moderate terms.
Richmond, October 9, 1806.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1806.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
(CORRECTED WEEKLY.)
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Items include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour, Corn, Hemp, Iron, Bacon, Whiskey.
The celebrated Commodore BARNEY, who distinguished himself in the American revolution, is a candidate for Congress for the city of Baltimore.
N. R. Moore, William McCreery, Edward Lloyd and Philip B. Key, Esquires, are chosen Members of Congress for the state of Maryland.
We have seen a gentleman from Portland, who has seen a London paper of the 16th August which asserted that it was not true that Lord Lauderdale had been so unfavorably received as had been reported. The gentleman says, however, that the passengers are all of opinion that the Negotiation will fail.—Boston Rep.
The following extract of a letter from London, will be found interesting, in regard to the doctrine of the British courts, in adjudicating American vessels:
"We have now to inform you of the restitution of the Union and cargo, on our paying the captor's expenses. The judge, Sir William Scott, would not consider the voyage from Batavia to Philadelphia connected with the outward one from Amsterdam, and the whole question with the court was respecting the property; and though there was in his opinion strong evidence of its true nature, yet as the persons from whom this evidence was received, had been engaged in a colorable transaction (alluding to clearing out for Tranquebar) in a former part of the business, he did not consider it improper to refer the case for the further proof, if wished for by the captors. With respect to that part of the cargo shipped on account of the George, he ordered immediate restitution. Upon this the King's advocate offered to restore ship and cargo on paying the captors expenses, which the court agreed to, and restitution was ordered accordingly."—Phil. Gaz.
The latest official information from the Westward, down to the 30th of August at Natchitoches, states that the Spanish forces, after having remained from the 10th to the 19th of August within 17 miles of that place, fell back on the 19th to the Bayou Pierre, a post not heretofore delivered to the U. States, and about 60 miles from Natchitoches; where they still remained.
It was considered as doubtful whether this retrograde march was occasioned by the want of provisions, in which they were very deficient, or whether it indicated a purpose to retire permanently beyond the boundary of the territory delivered to us.
Governor Claiborne had reached Natchitoches on the 24th of August, and was making arrangements for calling out the militia in case of necessity.
General Wilkinson had passed through Fort Adams for Natchitoches. He expressed a hope of being able to induce the Spanish Governor to withdraw his forces without resorting to coercive measures; and a confidence in case he should not, of being able to compel him.
Mr. Freeman, after ascending the Red river about 600 miles, had returned, with his exploring party, to Natchitoches. Although it was contemplated that he should proceed further, yet owing to the season & lowness of the water, he had reached the lights practicable point, and would have voluntarily returned in a few days, independently of the menace of the Spaniards.
Nat. Intel.
The democratic citizens of a large number of the wards of the city of Philadelphia, and of some of the districts of the county of Philadelphia, have expressed their opinion in favor of the re-election of THOMAS JEFFERSON as PRESIDENT of the United States, and have appointed committees to unite in framing an address to him requesting him not to decline being a candidate for the Presidential chair at the ensuing election.
The resolutions adopted at these meetings all evince an unshaken attachment to Mr. Jefferson, and confidence in his administration of the public concerns. We give them entire.
RESOLUTIONS OF WALNUT WARD.
Resolved, that a committee be appointed to meet such committees as have or may be appointed by our democratic brethren of the other wards of this city, for the purpose of addressing the President of the United States, requesting his consent to be put in nomination for the presidency, another constitutional term, after the present has expired, and to devise such measures as they may think the most eligible to promote this most desirable object, and others having a tendency to advance the democratic interest.
Sam. Carswell, John Vallarica and Anthony Taylor, were appointed the committee.
CEDAR WARD.
Whereas an opinion has been circulated that our highly esteemed President and fellow citizen, Thomas Jefferson, intends retiring from all public employment, at the expiration of the present presidential period, and whereas in the opinion of this meeting it would be highly detrimental to the cause of democratic republicanism and the general interest of the United States for our country to be deprived of the services of so able and valuable a character. Therefore,
Resolved, that C. Ross, A. Rodney, James Stuart and Clement Hunter, be, and they are appointed a committee to meet
with the committees who are or may be appointed by the different wards of the city, for the purpose of drawing up and forwarding to the President of the United States a respectful address, requesting him not to decline being a candidate for the presidential chair at the next ensuing election for that very important office.
Resolved, That in the opinion of this meeting, it is a duty highly incumbent on the democratic citizens not only of this city, but of the union, to come forward and express their opinions, approbatory of the meritorious and unremitting services of the President of the United States, in as much as many who have pretended, and do still pretend, to be his friends and advocates of democracy, have actively joined hands with the federalists, the open and avowed enemies of our government, as at present administered, and the constant and malevolent aspersions of the character of Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence.
MIDDLE WARD.
On motion, Resolved, That this meeting highly approve of the measures proposed by the meetings of our democratic brethren of the other wards in uniting to draw up an address to the president of the United States, signifying their entire satisfaction with his highly meritorious services to his country and earnestly soliciting that he will not decline being a candidate for the presidential chair, at the next ensuing election. Whereupon Thomas Leiper, Peter Gravenstine, and R. Patterson were appointed a committee on the part of this ward for the above purpose.
CHESWUT WARD.
Resolved, As the unanimous opinion of this meeting, that Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, for his wise system of pacific policy with regard to foreign nations, for the salutary measures of releasing the public from odious and unnecessary taxes, and for the general scope and intention of his principles of government; is entitled to the confidence, and that, should he be willing to serve his country at the next general election, he merits the suffrages of his fellow citizens.
Resolved, That a committee of three citizens from this ward be now appointed to meet any committees that may be appointed by our fellow citizens of the other wards of the city, for the purpose of addressing the President, soliciting his re-acceptance of the public confidence and trust.
Resolved, That William Dunne, Samuel Meeker, and John Miles, be the committee for the purpose specified in the foregoing resolution.
Resolved, That the committee of this ward be authorised and required to support any address, which shall be confined to the purpose expressed in these resolutions, but that they be not authorised to support any address, which may directly or indirectly convey an approbation of any other person than the President.
LOWER DELAWARE WARD.
Resolved, That whereas committees have been appointed by several wards of the city, for the purpose of addressing the President of the United States on the subject of his again accepting the Presidency, (after his present constitutional term expires) and this meeting placing full reliance in his administration, and believing it of importance to the interest of our country, that he should continue to preside over our councils.
Therefore, Resolved, That James M'Glothery, Britton Edell and George Slemmer be a committee to meet such other committees, as may be appointed from other wards, to address the President, requesting his consent to be put in nomination for the next presidency.
LOCUST WARD.
Resolved, That Tench Coxe, Hugh Ferguson and John Smith, be a committee to join other committees, from the respective city wards to address the President of the United States, requesting his consent to be put in nomination for the presidency for another constitutional period after the present has expired, and to devise any other measures which they may think the most eligible to promote the desirable object and any other having a tendency to promote the democratic interest.
SOUTH WARD.
Resolved, That Walter Franklin, Dr. James Reynolds and John L. Leib, be a committee to meet committees appointed by the other wards for the purpose of addressing Thomas Jefferson on the subject of his re-election as president of the United States.
SOUTHWARD.
When certain characters under the cloak of hypocrisy are covering their designs, and with Janus faces declaring their attachment to the present administration, their conduct disproves the declaration, for a union with the federalists the open and avowed enemies of democratic principles, fully develops their character and proves their wishes in unison with each other, and that their united efforts centre to destroy our much esteemed president, whose undeviating virtue would still preserve the just rights and privileges of the people.
A combination so shameful in its nature and dishonorable in practice, must meet the detestation of every true democratic republican, and we place a firm dependence on the patriotism and abilities of Thomas Jefferson, our present chief magistrate, who we trust will always counteract the machinations of his and our enemies, we hope that the opinion in circulation of his intention to retire from office at the expiration of the time for which he has been elected is premature, and that he will again consent to serve us, therefore,
Resolved, That Robert McMullen, Wm. Linnard, Ebenezer Ferguson, Esq. James Engle, and John Thompson, (grocer) be a committee to meet other committees who are or may be appointed by the different wards and districts of the city and county of Philadelphia, for the purpose of drafting and forwarding a respectful address to the President of the United States, requesting that he will not decline becoming a candidate for the important office which he now holds, when his present time shall expire.
DEMOCRATIC YOUNG MEN.
At a numerous and respectable meeting of the Democratic Young Men, of the city and county of Philadelphia.
It is with sincere regret that this meeting has learnt from various channels the intention of Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, to decline a re-election after the expiration of his present term. At a period so important as the present is, no sincere friend of his country will be willing to dispense with his services, when the prosperity of the union must depend upon the continuance of those measures, which in the midst of perils secured internal welfare, preserved peace, and maintained the dignity of the nation. When it is seen that a formidable party is exercising every stratagem to regain its lost power, and has succeeded so far as to detach numbers from the republican cause, it is highly necessary that there should be a rallying point which may shield from danger, what was the result of a long & arduous struggle—the liberties of a virtuous people. To this point we may be guided and saved, only by the wisdom of a Jefferson. Pennsylvania, foremost in opposing the arbitrary acts of the federal party, and proud with the success of her efforts, is now swayed by men, who are either openly or secretly endeavoring to overthrow the administration. Much as republicanism owes its rise to our state, not one of its officers can be found who is not a professed federalist, or who does not combine with, and support federal men. In this state of things, however, we do not despair;—the cause of the people, aided by our patriotic and enlightened President, will triumph over all the desperate designs of our desperate opponents. Therefore,
Resolved, That a committee of three from the city and three from the county of Philadelphia be appointed on the part of the democratic young men, to unite and confer with all committees, that are or may be appointed by the citizens generally, for the purpose of addressing Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, upon the propriety of his serving for another constitutional period, whereupon Thomas Irwin, Geo. G. Leiper, James Wilson, (pr.) from the city—Daniel Addis, Richard Heimbarger, and James M. Linnard, from the county, were appointed the committee.
Extract of a letter from Cadiz, dated August 16th, 1806.
"We have little to say on the subject of our trade, every thing being at this moment at a stand, owing to the strong expectation of a general peace in Europe. Negotiations between the courts of London and Paris are going on, and great hopes are entertained that they will be brought to a favorable issue.
"In the mean time our port continues blockaded for vessels laden with warlike stores and provisions, but quite free for those with colonial produce—Country wheat has fallen to about $4 a 4 1-2 per fanega, the crops have turned out very good, but whilst the blockade continues, the prices will support themselves."
NEW HAMPSHIRE REPRESENTATIVES.
In the late election for members of Congress, in the state of New-Hampshire, the Republican ticket has prevailed by a great majority, although the meetings were in general, but thinly attended.
The following is a correct statement of votes (exclusive of the scattering) that each candidate received—as taken from the records of the secretary of the state.
Table with 2 columns: Republican, Federal. Names and vote counts: Storer, 5695; Tenney, 3685; Durell, 5123; Betton, 2825; Smith, 5773; Thompson, 2838; Gardner, 5677; Ellis, 3625; Carlton, 5695; Hough, 3596.
Junius.—The mystery respecting this celebrated writer is destined to undergo a new discussion, but there is little reason to hope that he will ever be discovered. Two points, however, have been ascertained, which will prove who is not the writer, tho' it will most probably never be known who is. Mr. Malone, whose knowledge, judgment, and diligence in literary enquiries, entitle him to great respect, has strongly insinuated that Mr. Dyer, the friend of Dr. Johnson, and a gentleman of high talents and learning, was the real Author. As to Hugh Boyd, it can also be proved that Junius was in the habit of sending almost daily productions of immediate reference to temporary subjects during the period when Boyd was for many months in Ireland. It is very probable that the late Lord Amherst could have given an opinion respecting Junius, which would have been entitled to more attention than the opinion of any body else, as that writer labored very hard under another signature, in support of his Lordship, respecting his removal from the government of Virginia; a circumstance so disgraceful to the administrator of that period. There is so much genuine merit in the productions of Junius, that however often the controversy respecting the real Author may be revived, it will always be interesting to those who direct their attention towards politics and literature.—Lon. Jap.
The following paragraph lately appeared in a provincial newspaper:—"Travellers should be careful to deliver their luggage to proper persons, as a gentleman a few days since, on alighting from a stage coach, entrusted his wife to a stranger, and he has not heard of her since."
A gentleman not remarkable for his steadiness to a party, was complaining that he was troubled with a pain in his side; 'Sir,' said a friend, 'when you find yourself uneasy on one side, you have nothing to do but to turn to the other.'
MARRIED—On Tuesday the 30th ultimo, in Martinsburg, by the Rev. Moses Hoge, HENRY ST. GEORGE TUCKER, Esq. of Winchester, to Miss ANN EVELINA HUNTER, of Martinsburg.
DIED—On the 18th ultimo, at the seat of Capt. Wm. M. Thornton, beloved and esteemed by all who knew him, Dr. WILLIAM JOHNSON, of C-Ira. In the premature death of this amiable young gentleman, whose professional talents had justly excited the highest expectations; his friends and the community at large, have sustained an irreparable loss.
CUSTOM HOUSE—RICHMOND:
ENTERED.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Port. Ships include Rachel & Mary, Holmes; Baltimore; Sch'r Traveler, Snow; Norfolk; Sloop Laura, Sale; Baltimore; Sch'r Harriet, Meekins; Richmond, Schumann; New York; Jane, Pearson; Philadelphia; Mary Ann, Luce; Boston; Sloop Lucy, Roberts; City Point; Sch'r Harriet, Edwards; Baltimore; Sloop Sally, Williams; New York; Sophia, West; Norfolk; Sch'r Ann & Elizabeth, James; New York; Feronia, Block; do; Sloop Molly, Weeks; Great Egg Harbor; Good Intent, Gifford; Philadelphia; Sch'r Polly, Meredith; City Point; Sally, Travis; New York.
CLEARED.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Port. Ships include Resolution, Ireland; Philadelphia; Independence, Scull; do; Sally, Spencer; E. Greenwich; Good Intent, Gifford; Philadelphia; Molly, do; Sch'r Tritton, Badcock, do; Mary Ann, Luce, Boston; Commerce, Butler, Providence; Rebecca & Polly, Travers, N. York.
NOW READY FOR THE PRESS, And will be published immediately after the next session of the General Assembly, By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jun.
VOLUME SECOND
OF THE
REVISED CODE;
CONTAINING
A collection of all such Acts of the General Assembly of Virginia, of a public and permanent nature, as have been passed since the session of 1801; to which will be added, such Acts of the same nature as may be passed at the session of 1806.
TOGETHER WITH
AN APPENDIX,
IN WHICH WILL BE INSERTED,
I. Such Public Acts as have been omitted in the last edition of the Revised Code. II. A compilation of the several laws for the establishment of the James River, Potomac, Appomattox and Dismal Swamp Canal companies; in all of which the state has an interest. III. Acts for the establishment of the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings of the state of Virginia. IV. Laws concerning the Northern Neck. V. A Table of Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties and Amercements, designating such as are to the use of the Commonwealth; such as go towards lessening the county levy; such as belong to individuals; and such as are appropriated to any particular object. VI. Acts for establishing Turnpike roads. VII. Acts authorising the erection of Toll Bridges.
All the Acts comprised in this volume, have been carefully collated by a gentleman of the bar—Notes of reference to former and subsequent statutes, are annexed to each chapter, and a copious INDEX will be given at the end of the work.
TERMS.
I. It shall be printed on an entire new type, of a size larger than that used in the last edition of the Revised Code, published in 1803. II. The paper shall be of good quality, and the book, when bound, will form a volume in large octavo, to match the first volume of the same work. The number of pages cannot be ascertained, though it is expected, from the matter of which the book will be composed, (there being ninety-five new chapters in the continuation from 1801 to 1805, and upwards of one hundred omitted acts) that it will contain nearly as many pages as the last edition. III. The price to subscribers will be Five DOLLARS, to be paid on delivery of the book—to non-subscribers the price will be considerably increased. * * SUBSCRIPTIONS are received by the publisher in Richmond.
FOR SALE.
THE TENEMENT where I now reside, and possession given immediately.
J. PENN.
October 9th, 1806.
ON Tuesday the 4th day of next month, at the dwelling house of the subscriber, will be exposed to public sale, a variety of HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE, also, a Wagon in good repair and gears, and one or two horses, and two milch cows.
On Monday the 16th day of the same month on the premises, will be sold or rented, MY HOUSE, nearly opposite to Mr. Wm. Rose's, and situated on the main street—unless privately rented or sold before that day. And at Hanover court house, on the first day of the court in next month, will be rented, the farm about two miles distant from that place, called HICKORY HILL, containing about 300 acres of LAND, and having on it a convenient dwelling house with 5 rooms, and closes and cellars, and other convenient houses, and a variety of choice fruit trees. The terms of sale, or renting, will be made known on the several days, by GEO. WM. SMITH.
October 14, 1806.
WILL BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, at New Kent courthouse, on Monday the 24th of November next, for cash,
Twenty Likely Negroes,
Among which are eight or ten, consisting of boys and girls between the ages of six and sixteen years—the balance men and women, not exceeding forty years of age. The above negroes will certainly be sold on that day, if fair, if not, the next fair day, for what they will produce.
ARMISTEAD RUSSELL.
October 9th, 1806.
FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK STORE,
HENING'S
New Virginia Justice,
Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease and release, mortgage, trust, &c.

FROM THE COMPANION. DOMESTIC HAPPINESS. 'Tis not scenes of festive pleasure, Splendid equipage and dress, Hoarded heaps of glittering treasure, Can bestow true happiness. No, the sweetest joy arises, From domestic dear delights; Where the peace that virtue prizes, With attractive pow'r unites. Far from scenes of sad vexation, Happy they who can remove To their tranquil habitat on, Blest with competence and love. Where good nature ever smiling, Kindles joy in every heart; And affection, grief beguiling, Sweetest pleasure can impart. Piety the scene adorning, With a lustre all divine, Brings to view the glorious morning, When their joys shall brighter shine. Earth's delights at best are fleeting, Ev'ry pleasure has its pain; But when these are all retreating, 'Tis to bloom more fair again. O how lovely is the dwelling, Where such joys as these abound, Each enjoyment sure foretelling, All with glory shall be crown'd. R.
A FACT A little after the American revolution an American citizen happened to be a spectator in one of the London Theatres, when, among other amusements, they had a farce taking off the American officers as shoemakers, tailors, farmers, &c. In this way, one of the players dressed as a British officer was on the stage—another made his appearance as an American officer, in a kind of slovenly half military dress. The former accused the latter with "pray where are you, Sir?"—"An American officer!"—"you are?"—"yes"—"so it appears, but what was you before the war?"—"a shoe maker"—"I thought so."—The next that appeared was a tailor, and the same remark was made upon him, to burlesque the American officers and please the Cockneys. But as soon as he could be heard, our young American volunteered from the middle of the Pit, Great Britain conquered by Shoemakers, Tailors, and Farmers, by G—d! —Democrat.
A new comedy, from the pen of M. T. Dindin has been acted with applause, on the London Haymarket Theatre. It is entitled " Five miles off "— A RUINED CHARACTER. Count Tracey complaining to Foote, that a man had ruined his character. "So much the better," replied the wit, "for it was a bad one, and the sooner it was destroyed the more to your advantage." In some cases, no change can be for the worse. "Who are you this morning?" said Sam Foote to a lawyer. "Not at all myself," says Lattimer. "Then, I congratulate you," replied Sam, "for he whoever else you will, you will be a gainer by the bargain."
Some years since, male fashions of jackets and neckcloths prevailed among the females, but the ladies have since determined to differ from the gentlemen as much as possible—therefore while our Beau carry their hands in their pockets, our Belles carry their pockets in their hands. ATTENTION TO TAKE OUT A WRITT, ACCORDING TO THE SPIRIT. The following epistle from one Quaker to another, is not on a very ludicrous subject, yet friend Abraham has contrived to handle it with some whimsicality. "Friend John, I desire thee to go to one of those sinful men in the Fls, called an attorney, and let him take out an instrument with a seal thereto, whereby we may sell the outward tabernacle of Jonathan Doodale, and bring him before the lambkin men at Westminster, that he may be taught to do as he would be done by—Trust thy friend in the light. Abraham Foxcraft. "
The following description of Woman is from the pen of one of the most enlightened and elegant writers of the age—the benevolent De Saint Pierre. Woman pleases all our senses by her form and by her graces. She has in her character every thing that can interest the heart of man, and at every stage of human life. She merits by the long and painful solicitude which she exercises over our infancy, our respect as a mother, and our gratitude as a nurse; afterwards as a man, advances to youth, she attracts all his love as a mistress, and in the maturity of manhood, all his tenderness as a wife, his confidence as a faithful steward, his protection as being feeble; and even in old age she merits our high consideration as the source of posterity, and our intimacy as a friend who has been the companion of our good and bad fortune through life. Her gaiety, nay her very caprices, balance, at all seasons, the gravity and the over-reflective constancy of man, and acquire reciprocally a preponderancy over him.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A PAMPHLET. Containing Sketches of the History of France and England—And an account of Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France, from his birth to the battle of Austerlitz—price 3s. April 28 1806 WHEAT FANS, FOR SALE, BY C. & T. SAUNDERS, Near the Basin of the Canal. May 23, 1806. (tf)
TICKETS in the Second Class of the William and Mary College Lottery are for sale at this office. "Discoveries of Lewis and his Party, in Louisiana." A few copies of the above interesting work, just received, and for SALE at the Post Office, Williamsburg, and at this office. May 5, 1806.
NOTICE. The price of TUCKER'S BLACK-STONE after the first of January, 1807, will be twenty two dollars and fifty cents. The subscribers to that work who have not yet taken their copies, will not after that time be entitled to the subscription price. Philadelphia, July, 1806. t1st Jan
MILLINERY. MRS. S. PLEASANTS, in corner house next door below Jacob Johnson's Bookstore, has received a handsome assortment of BONNETS, HATS, &c. &c. of newest fashion, just from Philadelphia. A supply will be constantly kept on hand.
A MILLER WANTED. THE subscribers wish to employ a MILLER, to attend to a manufacturing mill. To one that can come well recommended, liberal wages will be given. S. W. Venable & Womack. Prince Edward July 4, 1806. tf
JUST PUBLISHED, By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jun. 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, 1807; Being the third after Bissextile or Leap Year. Adapted to the Latitude and Meridian of Richmond. Calculated by BENJAMIN BATES, Of Hanover county, Virginia. Containing, besides the astronomical calculations, officers of Government, members of the Senate and House of Delegates, times of holding the superior & county Courts throughout the state, list of roads, &c. &c. &c. a great variety of useful and entertaining matter. * Great allowance made to wholesale purchasers. September 13th, 1806.
A BARGAIN MAY BE HAD IN A Chariot, Harness and Pair of Excellent Horses. Enquire of the printer. Richmond, August 2, 1806. tf
REMOVAL. H. DABNEY has removed to the house on the Main Street, nearly opposite Mr. J. Darnsatt's and next door to Mr. W. Mitchell's brick building. Where he offers for SALE a general assortment of GROCERIES, on reasonable terms, for cash, or produce only. A consignment of snuff in packages of any size, from 15 to 60 lbs., will be sold below the usual price of that article. Richmond, August 11 1806. tf
A. HEWES & CO. Have for sale, at their store, opposite the Market, Salt in sacks Jamaica and Antigua Rum New England Rum Port & Sherry Wine Old Cognac Brandy Leaf and Brown Sugar Molasses Coffee of superior quality Alexandria Crackers Rhode Island Cheese Imperial Tea Herrings and Shad Alexandria Beer in bbls English Walnuts Brown Soap Pepper Allspice Mace Cloves Starch Fig Blue, &c. &c. &c. A general assortment of CROCKERY and STONE WARE, and Rhode Island LIME. Richmond, July 4th, 1806. tf
MATTRASSES. CAN be had on very short notice, MATTRASSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the corner house, same square, below Mr. Jos Darnsatt's, near the market, and next door to Mr. Jacob Johnson's book store.—Also, BEDS furnished, and old mattresses worked over. Jno. S. Pleasants. June 5, 1806.
REMOVAL. THE Subscribers have removed their COMPTING HOUSE, from the Main-Street to one of David Bullock's Brick Buildings, at the lower end of the Basin, between the Tenements occupied by C. and T. Saunders, and Norvell, Wyatt and Bullock—where they continue their purchases of wheat as usual.—They also keep for sale a regular supply of Flour, Corn Meal, Hominy and Bran. Thomas and Amos Ladd. 10 Mo. 3d. 1806. tf
NOTICE. WHEREAS in consequence of the death of Robert Burton, the partnership of BROWN, RIVES and Co and of the different branches of that House, at Norfolk, Caera, Bent Creek, Lynchburg, New Market, Warminster and Milton, will terminate, agreeable to the several articles of copartnership, at various periods, between the first day of August last, and the first day of January next; this is to give notice to all persons interested, that the business of each establishment will be closed immediately after the time limited for its expiration. JAMES BROWN, ROBERT RIVES, Surveiling Partners of BROWN, RIVES & Co. Richmond, 1st October, 1806.
The business carried on by Brown, Rives and Co will be continued by the subscribers under the firm of Brown and Rives, and the stores at Caera, &c. furnished with their usual supplies. JAMES BROWN, ROBERT RIVES. Richmond, 1st October, 1806. 4w A FRESH SUPPLY OF Church's Cough Drops Is just received from the Proprietor's Dispensary, New York, and for sale at this office.
NOTICE. THE copartnership of GILLIAT & KIRBY, by its limitation, would expire on the first day of next month; but the members of that firm have mutually agreed to extend it to the first day of May next—All persons indebted thereto, are earnestly requested to come forward without delay, and pay off what they respectively owe, as longer indulgence ought not to be expected—Those who have unsettled accounts and cannot make immediate payment it is hoped, will execute bonds for their respective balances. GILLIAT & KIRBY have already received a part of their FALL GOODS, And by the first arrivals from London, Liverpool, &c. the residue is expected, which they will sell low for cash, country produce, or approved note. GILLIAT & KIRBY. Richmond, August 20th, 1806. 2m
JUST RECEIVED AT THIS OFFICE, THE SECOND VOLUME OF Burke's History of Virginia. Subscribers are requested to call and take their books. August 27.
TICKETS in the third class of the Richmond Academy Lottery, for sale at this office. BY VIRTUE of a deed of trust, executed to the subscriber, by Richard Johnson, to secure the payment of a debt due by him to William Brown, & Co will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the front door of Thomas Wells's Tavern, in the town of Milton, on Wednesday the 22d October next, the following property, or so much thereof, as may be sufficient to pay the balance due on the trust— ONE MAN SLAVE, by name Tom, one sorrel Bedford STUD COLT, and one hundred acres of LAND, lying on Buck Island Creek, in Albemarle, being the lower end of the tract, purchased by said Johnson, of Henry Wood. RICHARD ANDERSON, Trustee Milton, 22d Sept. 1806. tds
50,000 a single ticket may gain. NEW-YORK STATE LOTTERY. No. V. For the Promotion of Literature, and other purposes. To commence drawing on the second Tuesday in December 1806, and 500 Tickets to be drawn each day until the whole is concluded. Prizes payable 30 days after. The excellency of the present scheme is universally acknowledged to exceed any yet offered in the United States. THE CAPITAL PRIZES ARE 50,000 Dollars, 20,000 Dollars, 10,000 Dollars, 5,000 Dollars, 2,000 Dollars. Besides several of 1,000, 500, 200, 100, &c. &c. The first 4,000 Blanks to be entitled to 8 dollars each. The whole subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. In this scheme there is a possibility for one Ticket to draw 50,000 Dollars. Notwithstanding the great number of capital prizes in this Lottery, there are less than two blanks to a prize. TICKETS AND SHARES, FOR SALE AT G. & R. WAITE'S TRULY FORTUNATE LOTTERY-OFFICES, No 64 & No 33, Maiden-Lane, New-York. AT SEVEN DOLLARS EACH, but will advance as the drawing approaches. By enclosing Bank notes (post paid) to G. & R. WAITE, Tickets and Shares will be punctually returned by post, to any amount, and the earliest advice sent to adventurers of their success. The public are requested to remark, that the drawing of the New-York Lotteries is managed in so correct a manner, as not to be subject to error. The time of drawing, and payment of prizes is punctual, and guaranteed by the State Legislature. Schemes at large enclosed with Tickets.—The many Capital Prizes sold by G. & R. W. in former Lotteries, (list of which will also be enclosed) it is presumed, will be an additional inducement to distant adventurers to purchase of them. Sm
Racing at Surry Courthouse, WILL commence on Wednesday the 5th November, and continue three days. First day, a Post Sweepstakes for Colts and Fillies, two years old, and the advantage mile heats, carrying each a feather; entrance TWENTY DOLLARS, ten colts entered and subscription closed. Second day, the Surry Jockey Club Purse of THREE HUNDRED and FIFTY DOLLARS, three mile heats. Third day, (Friday) the Proprietor's Purse of ONE HUNDRED and FIFTY DOLLARS, two mile heats. All persons who start horses for this purse will be required to pay the sum of TWENTY DOLLARS, except members of the Club, and from them an entrance of EIGHT DOLLARS will be required. The weights of the course are as follows: Aged horses, lbs 130 6 years old, 120 5 years old, 110 4 years old, 100 3 years old, 85 CHARLES H. GRAVES, Secretary. Agreeable to the rules of the club, a meeting will be held at Mr. David Price's, on Wednesday evening, the 5th November. Good stables and litter furnished race horses gratis, by DAVID PRICE, Proprietor of the Course. Surry county, 8th September, 1806. tf
SUBSCRIBERS TO Rees's New Cyclopaedia, ARE desired to call at this Office and receive their Books, the 1st and 2nd part being ready for delivery, and the publishers anxious to receive their money in order to enable them to prosecute the work. September 10.
THE subscribers, Brewers of Porter and Ale, in Philadelphia, desirous of extending the consumption of their liquor in Richmond and the neighboring towns, will afford a complete supply of every article, and all the information necessary for carrying on a Porter Cellar, in the said place, on receiving sufficient security for final payment. Application to be made to them in Philadelphia, or to Mails, Macmurdo and P. Hare & Son. August 8th, 1806. tf
Foolscap & Letter Paper For sale at this office.
FOR SALE. THE LOT & HOUSES where- on John Hamilton, Esq. the British Consul resides: on it are a three story Dwelling House, an Office and Kitchen, and other necessary Houses for family use; a Well of good Water, newly fitted and a Garden lately pailed in, a Warehouse and Cellar under it; the remains of a Wharf, which will make a good foundation to build on; with all the privileges of lots situated on the river, of extending a wharf. Also, 271 1-2 Acres of well timbered LAND, with a good Fishery on Willoughby's Bay, taking in the mouth and part of Mason's Creek, where the best of Oysters and Fish can be conveniently taken. Also, a LOT in Smithfield, between Mrs. Purdie's and Captain Todd's lots.—For terms apply to Thos. Newton. August 2.
MARSHAL'S SALES. TO BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, under 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, plaintiff, and David Ross and others defendants, in order to raise the sum of twelve thousand six hundred and fifteen dollars and thirty three cents, due and payable the first day of July last, and expenses and charges of sale, that valuable and well known estate, in the county of Botetourt, called FORT LEWIS —stated by the said Ross to contain 2608 acres. The sale will take place on the premises, on the 14th day of November next. Also, under the said decree, and upon the same terms, will be SOLD, at the Oxford Iron Works, in the county of Campbell, on the 18th of the same month, a number of VALUABLE SLAVES. HEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. September 26, 1806. tds
FOR SALE, MY LAND, in the county of Goochland, whereon I now live, containing 690 acres; well situated, lying within two miles of James river, and five miles above Goochland courthouse; is well improved, and in fine order for an ensuing crop; it is well adapted to the culture of tobacco, corn & wheat. A farther description is thought unnecessary, as it is presumed the purchaser would wish first to view the premises, which (in my absence, will be shewed) by Capt. Humphrey Parrish, or Mr. Whitehead Ryan, who live adjoining thereto. I will undertake to sow thereon 80 or 90 bushels of wheat in good order. And in the case of sale of the land, I will likewise sell the crop thereon of every description, together with the stock of cattle, hogs, and sheep, household and kitchen furniture, plantation utensils, &c. The terms of sale for the land, will be one third cash, & for the balance three equal annual instalments, on giving bond with approved security, carrying interest from the day, if not punctually paid. Young negroes will be taken (if approved of) in payment for a moiety at least, of each payment; a deed of trust will be taken upon the premises to secure the three last payments. The personal estate will be sold on a credit of twelve months on giving bond with approved security. And the price of the land made known on application to the subscriber. Craddock Vaughan. 16th Sept. 1806. 6w
EDUCATION. THE Subscriber's present engagement, as a Tutor in the family of Doct. George Evans, of Chesterfield county, will end on the 1st day of January next; at which time he would willingly listen to proposals for establishing an Academy, or other public seminary in some populous, healthful and otherwise eligible neighborhood in the state of Virginia. His plan would embrace the following branches of instruction,— The Greek, Latin and English languages grammatically—a regular consecutive course of historical reading, accompanied with a knowledge of Geography and Chronology—the Belles Lettres, with a careful perusal of the best Authors, in the three languages above-mentioned, with a view to criticism and composition—Arithmetic—Book-keeping—Surveying and the practical branches of the Mathematics. The talents of the Subscriber, (such as they are) the attention with which he has discharged the various, delicate and difficult duties of a Teacher, and the system he has pursued, with the success attending it, are all sufficiently known to, and have happily met the approbation of a great many respectable and competent judges, of literary merit in the eastern and middle parts of this State. To those who know him not, he respectfully asks permission to say, that for the last twenty years of his life, he has labored, with sedulous application and perseverance, to improve and expand his own mind and the mental faculties of others, and that he now, though with unaffectioned diffidence, believes himself capable of rendering public and permanent services to the youth of a country, in which he has spent more than half the number of years he has lived, and the usefulness, happiness and prosperity of the citizens of which country, he shall never cease to pray for, and to the utmost of his abilities promote. Of himself he has said as much as the occasion demanded, and he cherishes a hope it will not be found that truth or propriety required him to say less. Letters addressed to the subscriber, to be left at Colesville, or the Richmond Post office, will be duly attended to, and should an engagement be entered into before the 15th of January next, public notice will be given thereof. James Johnstone. Chesterfield county, 15th Sept. 1806.
BY VIRTUE of a deed of trust executed to me by Thomas C. Fletcher, of Albemarle county, to secure the payment of a sum of money therein expressed, due John Goddard, of Baltimore, will be SOLD, for cash, on the 16th day of October next, at Tippiet T. Estey's tavern, in the town of Charlottesville, one FEMALE SLAVE, Judith. The subscriber being only trustee, will convey the title vested in him as such. JOHN KLEY, Jr. Trustee. Albemarle, 26th Sept. 1806.
TO RENT, A HOUSE on the Hay market square, with an office, a stable, chair house, and an excellent garden, &c. For terms apply to Jasper Robbins, at Mr. John M'Enery's. Richmond, 1st October, 1806. tf
Bail and Delivery Bonds For sale at this office.
Henry Hovey, has for Sale, 13 Bales INDIA GOODS, viz. Aliabad Emeries Mammoodys Mow Sannas Gurrabs Jannah Sannas Gillia Hd'kfs. & Checks —ALSO— 10 Pipes Hollands Gin 20 qr. casks S. Wine 40 boxes 8 by 10, 20 do 20 boxes Chocolate 10 by 12 window glass 4 pipes Old Cognac 8 Hds. Molasses Brandy 50 lbs. Nutmegs 20 crates Stone Ware 80 gro Playing Cards 50 casks Lime 30 boxes Cotton and 10 casks Whale Oil Wool Cards 50 boxes Short Pipes 40 bags Pepper 500 lbs refined Salt Pe- 50 Hds. Northern net, and 50 Bbls. Rum A fresh assortment of 15 Hds. Antigua Rum Shoes 50 Hds. Brown Sugar
FOR BOSTON, THE SCHOONER TRAVELLER, CAPT. SNOW. Will sail in a few days—For freight or passage apply as above. Richmond, October 6, 1806. 3t
NOTICE IS hereby given, that a petition will be presented to the next Assembly of Virginia, praying to remove the Court-house of Warwick county from the place it is at present stands, to Stoney-run, on the land of Richard Cary, Dec. Richmond, 19th Sept. 1806. w2m
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the estate of Samuel Scherer, dec. are requested to bring them forward properly authenticated before the first of November, at which time the administration of the subscriber will be closed, and if application shall not be made by the time above specified, this notice will be considered as a release from the payment of such claims; those indebted must see the necessity of making immediate payment as no further indulgence can be given. George Scherer, Adm'r. October 1st, 1806. 3w
TO RENT, THE BRICK HOUSE, at the Falling Garden, at present occupied by S. Pleasants Jr.—Possession may be had by the last of this month. Enquire of the subscriber, near the premises. JAMES LOWNES. 10th Month, 3d 1806. tf
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the estate of William Ebanks, dec. late of the county of Caroline, are desired to bring them in before the first day of January next ensuing this date, about which time the undersigned intends to close his administration and deliver the estate to the several distributees. This advertisement will be plead in bar of all claims presented after that day. CARTER MOODY, Adm'r. of Wm. Ebanks, dec. Caroline county, October 3d, 1806. tf
Sale, &c. in Manchester. I wish to sell the greater part of my household & kitchen FURNITURE; some GARDENING and PLANTATION UTENSILS, and a CHEST of CARPENTERS TOOLS; a GIG and HARNESS; a well finished CARRIAGE, and two stout HORSES, that are accustomed both to the saddle and carriage; two milch COWS with several young CATTLE, and some HOGS; a small collection of VALUABLE BOOKS; a MICROSCOPE, of considerable powers; Dr. NOOTH'S GLASS APPARATUS, for impregnating water, with fixed air, &c. &c. I am also desirous of LEASING THE TENEMENT I now occupy, on the hill, in Manchester, on which are a comfortable dwelling house, kitchen, dairy, smoke house, ice house, stable & carriage house; a garden well stocked with vegetables, and in the yard, a well of excellent water; exclusive of two and a half acres of ground well inclosed, with about half of it laid down in Lucern. Possession may be had any time after the middle of November. If the above property is not disposed of privately, in the course of the present month, it will soon afterwards be offered at public auction, of which due notice will be given. James Henderson. Manchester, 6th October, 1806. 3t
FOR RENT, AND possession given immediately, the HOUSE and LOT, belonging to the estate of William Elliott, dec. on the hill, near the Swan tavern. The house is very convenient for a genteel family, with a good garden, smoke house, &c. For terms apply to William M'Kim, or ROBERT HYDE, Acting Executor of Wm. Elliott, dec. Richmond, October 6th, 1806. tf
J. BOULTON, NEXT door to Mr. J. Darnsatt's, has just received from the Isle of Wight, Smithfield, and Southampton, fourteen or fifteen thousand weight of prime Bacon, among which are a great number of salt petred Hams, of the first quality—He has likewise a general assortment of West India produce, Groceries, &c. which he will sell low for cash or country produce. To Mechanics. I wish to sell a very complete set of PATENT TOOLS, for manufacturing cut nails, with all the necessary heading tools and Hammers belonging to the same. Likewise, a complete set of tools for the Brass Foundering Business—containing all kinds of Patterns, Vices, Bellows, Anvil, Hammers, Files, Tongs, &c. besides a large quantity of old Metal. A credit of 6 and 12 months will be given on the above Tools—Bond with good security required. I shall have no objection to show the purchaser of the nail tools, the nature and method of conducting that kind of business. To Rent, A handsome two story BRICK HOUSE, and possession given immediately, situated on the South side of James river Canal, near the public tobacco Warehouse and armory. It is well finished and calculated for a Grocery or Tavern, or for both, having six fine places, with a large kitchen, roomy cellars, smoke house, &c. As the above tenement can be easily divided, I would have no objection to accommodate two good tenants, if required. Likewise, a small BRICK TENEMENT, adjoining, fit for a small family, containing three rooms, and kitchen, yard, &c. Jas. Boulton. Richmond, October 7, 1806. 3w
BILLS OF LADING May be had at this Office.