The enquirer (Richmond, Va.), 1805-09-13 00:00:00

MUTUAL INSURANCE OFFICE. THE members of the Mutual Insurance Company against Fire on Goods and Furniture in the State of Virginia, are hereby notified that a second full quota is found to be necessary...
THE printer of the Winchester Gazette, Alexandria Advertiser, Norfolk Ledger, Petersburg Intelligencer, Frederickburg Herald, Lynchburg Gazette and Staunton Review, are requested to publish the above advertisement till the 1st of October...
BOLTING CLOTHS. A COMPLETE assortment of best Dutch Bolting Cloths, just received - for sale by M. B. MYERS. September 10. (epf.)
THE BROAD-ROCK FALL RACES. Will commence on Monday, the 7th day of October next. THE first day will be run, the greatest and most interesting match race ever run in America...
THE second day - the Jockey Club Purse of 400 dollars. 4 mile heats. The 3d day - the Proprietor's Purse of 200 dollars. 3 mile heats, carrying weight for age...
THE usual toll will be collected at the gates each day of racing. All persons are requested not to bring their dogs to the field during the races, as they will be shot without respect to the owners. Broad-Rock, September 10, 1805.
THE TREASURER. Of the Broad-Rock Jockey Club takes this method to inform those delinquent members, agreeable to an order of the said Club, that he shall advertise the names of those who fail to pay on their delinquencies to him or to Mr. Wm. Ball...
ROBBERY AND INTENDED MURDER! 100 DOLLARS REWARD. A REWARD of for the apprehension of my negro man, JOSEPH, who this day made an assault upon my life...
SAID MOSES is about five feet eight inches high, about thirty years old, stoutly made, and generally of a cheerful, smiling countenance. He has a scar, I think, near one of his eyes, and a wide mouth.
HENRY COWAN, near Williamsburg. September 10. (epf.)
NEGROES & FOR SALE. BY virtue of two deeds of trust, made and executed by Samuel Carlick of King William county to me...
BEVERLY ROBINSON, Trustee. September 10. (ids)
I AM authorised to sell a great bargain in the HOUSES and LOT formerly occupied by Mr. John Roper, as a Tavern, at Rockets, which is now in complete repair...
JOHN PROSSER. August 30. (ids)
J. H. FASBENDER. LATELY FROM CHARLESTON, S. C. RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Richmond, and its vicinity, that he has commenced the WATCH-MAKING business...
THE subscriber will sell at Public Sale, upon the premises, on Monday the sixteenth instant (September) for ready money, that valuable FARM in Henrico county...
ROGER GREGORY. September 3. (2t. p)
DRINKING. IN ALL ITS VARIETY, EXECUTED AT THE OFFICE of the ENQUIRER.
FOR SALE. ALL the LANDS belonging to the COLLEGE of WILLIAM and MARY, lying in the county of King William - These Lands are in two separate tracts...
TO BE SOLD, FOR CASH. I Am requested by David Patterson, Junr. to expose for sale, as trustee, the whole or so much of the property in the trust deed conveyed...
GEORGE MCCREDIE, Trustee. Manchester, August 13. (epids.)
TO BE SOLD, FOR CASH. I Am requested by David Patterson, Junr. to expose for sale, as trustee, the whole or so much of the property in the trust deed conveyed...
JAMES F. LEITCH, Trustee. Manchester, August 16. (epids.)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT the Common Council of the City of Richmond will, at its meeting on the third Monday in this month, proceed to nominate to the Professors of William and Mary College...
ANDREW STEVENSON, C. C. C. Sept. 6. (3t)
MILITARY CERTIFICATES. FOR SALE, Certificates of this state, bearing interest of 6 per cent. and receivable at the Treasury for all arrearages of taxes...
WILLIAM PRICE, Cashr. Genl. M. A. S. May 10. (t)
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND. FOUR miles from town, adjoining a bye-road leading to Four-Mile-Creek; bounded on the S. by Cornelius's Creek...
THOMAS BURLING. Richmond, August 30.
J. ABERCROMBY, Professor of Music & Dancing, late from Charleston: BEGS leave to Notify, that he has taken a residence in this city...
SCHOOL FOR DANCING. He teaches the MINUET in its Cour, Cotillions, Country and Fancy Dances, systematically - Will attend families as Instructor for the Violin, Piano-Forte, Guitar...
Terms made known on application. 27 Days of teaching, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 4 o'clock. Sept. 6. (2t & 3t)
PICKLING VINEGAR. GROCERS, Tavern-Keepers and Private families may be supplied with VINEGAR of a very superior quality...
HART & SOUTHGATE. Opposite the State House. About 31 barrels New-York prime (salt-petred) PORK, by the barrel or piece. August 16. (ep2w & 1awf)
FROM THE AURORA. THOMAS PAINE TO THE CITIZENS OF PENNSYLVANIA, ON THE PROPOSAL FOR CALLING A CONVENTION. NO. II.
The complaint respecting the Senate is the length of its duration, being four years. The sage Franklin has said, "where annual election ends, tyranny begins" - and no man was a better judge of human nature than Franklin...
The Senate is an imitation of what is called the house of lords in England, and which Chesterfield, who was a member of it, and therefore knew it, calls "the hospital of incurables."
Before we imitate anything, we ought to examine whether it be worth imitating, and had this been done by the convention at that time, they would have seen, that the model from which their mimic imitation was made, was no better than unprofitable and disgraceful lumber.
The great invading Norman let them know What conquerors, in after times, might do; To every misqueeteer he brought to town, He gave the lands that never were his own - He cantoned out the country to his men, And every soldier was a demizen;
This is the disgraceful origin of what is called the house of lords in England, and it still retains some tokens of the plundering baseness of its origin. The swindler Dundas was lately made a lord, and is now called noble lord!
The Pennsylvania convention of 1776, copied nothing from the English government. It formed a constitution on the basis of honesty. The defect, as I have already said of that constitution, was the preceptancy to which the legislature might be subject in enacting laws.
The ground work, however, of that constitution was good, and deserves to be referred to. Every thing that Franklin was concerned in pro-
ducing, merits attention. He was the wife and benevolent friend of man. Riches and honours made no alteration in his principles or his manners.
The constitution of '76 was conformable to the Declaration of Independence and the declaration of rights, which the present constitution is not; for it makes artificial distinctions among men in the right of suffrage...
To know if any theory or position be true or rational, in practice, the method is, to carry it to its greatest extent; if it be not true upon the whole, or be absurd, it is so in all its parts however small. For instance,
As the practice of a smaller number negating a greater, is not founded in reason we must look for its origin in some other cause. The Americans have copied it from England, and it was brought into England by the Norman conqueror...
The safe with the conqueror was, that in order to complete and secure the conquest he had made, and hold the country in subjection, he cantoned it out among the chiefs of his army, to whom he gave castles and whom he dubbed with the title of lords as is before shown.
But what are those things to us, or why should we imitate them? We have but one ORDER in America, and that of the highest degree, the ORDER OF SOVEREIGNTY, and of this ORDER every citizen is a member in his own personal right.
(To be continued.)
European Intelligence. LONDON, July 9. His majesty's disorder in his eyes is supposed to have been caused by being exposed to the dust so much lately, in the Reviews which he has attended...
The Czarina has extended to both eyes, and an operation must be performed. Government has received advice, we understand, of the capture of the Hannibal, a Spanish ship of the line.
The Hannibal, which was severely handled in her action with the Lively, struck to a frigate of 44 guns, the Illustrious being at the time in sight. The Hannibal was formerly a British 74, and was taken about five years since in Algiers Bay...
Internal Convulsions in the Turkish Empire. The vast empire of the Ottomans, extending from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean and Arabian Gulf, from the Nile to the Danube, before which, at the commencement of the last century, the capital of the Roman Empire and sink of such iniquity...
While measures were taken to quell the disturbances in the island of Cyprus, Kadri Aga, a chief of banditti, revolted in Romelia, struck terror to the very gates of Selim's metropolis, and took the foundation of his throne.
The sect of Wahabis in Arabia, whose present leader is called Saadi Idu Abdelaziz, who the Porte looked upon as conquered, still continued the last battle on the Tigris, between them and the Pacha of Belgrade...
Thus the Turkish empire was convulsed by undisciplined hordes on the Danube and the Tigris, on the Nile and the Dardanelles; and it was not in a situation to contend with advantage with these disturbers of its peace. The French provinces, distinguished for the mildness of their climate, and the fertility of their soil, were thus defolated by innumerable and slavery, and the Government, engaged in the improvement of two of its departments, without which a state can never act with energy.
FOREIGN NEWS - VIA NEW-YORK. From the London Star, of July 8. Letters have been received from Holland, dated on Tuesday - they mention, in general terms, the activity which prevails on board their fleet in the Texel...
The following estimate of national expenses, has been laid before their high mightinesses by the grand penionary, for the seven remaining months of the present year unprovided for, and which, on the 1st. instant was voted as follows;
  General administration 823,107   Foreign department 465,930   Marine 9,768,616   Army 14,233,897   Home department 695,647   Rivers and dykes 235,485   Seaports 469,269   Total, 59,501,560 
Mantua, it is stated, is to be the viceroy of Italy, and Salicetti, hitherto French minister to the Ligurian republic, is to be administrator general of that province...
MANTUA, June 17. This day the emperor Napoleon, king of Italy, arrived at Legnano, between 1 and 2 in the afternoon. He immediately mounted on horseback, and minutely inspected the works going on at the fortifications of the city.
Her majesty the empress entered Mantua, on the same day, at 4 P. M. She was received with those transports which her presence always produces.
VERONA, June 17. To-morrow morning one of the Monarch will leave us to go to Genoa. He will stop at Mantua, Bologna, and Parma - it is asserted.

that after having laid some days in the new departments of Liguria, he will proceed to Turin. The empress queen will meet his majesty again at Mantua or at Bologna. The minister of the interior, of the finances, and of foreign relations, have already been at Genoa for some days. His most serene highness the arch treasurer of the empire has also arrived at the same place.
VIENNA, June 15. It is said here for certain, that his royal highness the archduke Charles, is going to Sishert-hent to pay his respects to the king of Prussia. PARIS, June 26. It is asserted, that Marshal Lafoc will proceed without delay to the coast, to take the command in chief of a corps of the expedition of England.
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF LORDS, FRIDAY, July 13.
The Lord Chancellor then addressed the following Speech to both Houses of Parliament: My Lords and Gentlemen, "We have it in command from his Majesty to express the satisfaction with which he has observed the proofs you have given in the course of the present Session of your constant regard for the honour of his crown, and the interests of his dominions; and particularly the measures which you have adopted for strengthening his Majesty's hands at this important conjuncture, by the augmentation of the Disposable Military force of the Kingdom."
"Gentlemen of the House of Commons, "His Majesty has directed us particularly to thank you in His Majesty's name, for the zeal and liberality with which you have granted the large supplies which the necessity of the public service has required. "My Lords and Gentlemen, "His Majesty has not yet been enabled to communicate to you the result of the negotiations in which he is engaged with powers on the continent; but you may rest assured that no step will be omitted on his Majesty's part, for promoting such a concert as may afford the best prospect of restoring general and permanent tranquility; or may, if necessary, furnish the means of repelling with vigour the continued encroachments on the part of the French Government, which threaten, every day, more and more, the Liberty and Independence of all nations of Europe. After the delivery of the speech, the Special Commission aforementioned was read. In this, the names of all the Lords, who are Members of his Majesty's Privy Council, were specified, and after stating the various prorogations of the present Parliament, since the end of the last Session, concluded nearly as follows: "Know ye, that, for certain pressing causes and considerations, we have thought it further to prorogue our said parliament: We, therefore, confiding in our fidelity, prudence, and attention to our commands, vest you with full power and authority, in our name, on this 12th day of July, further to prorogue our said Parliament, in our city of Westminster aforesaid, to Thursday, the 22d. day of August next, to be then there holden: We, therefore, command you, and all of you, that you attend to the premises, and faithfully follow the same, as aforesaid; and, of this, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal and the Knights, Citizens, and Burgesses of our said Parliament, are to take notice, &c." The Lord Chancellor then said, "My Lords and Gentlemen—By virtue of his Majesty's Commission, under the Great Seal, to us, and other Lords directed, and now read; We do, in his Majesty's name, and in obedience to his Majesty's Commands, prorogue this Parliament, to Thursday, the 22d. day of August next, to be then there holden; and this Parliament stands prorogued to the said 22d. day of August accordingly." The Commons then withdrew to their own House, and shortly after their Lordships separated.
LONDON, July 10. GEORGE R.
Injunction to our courts of admiralty, and to the commanders of our ships of war and privateers. In consideration of the present state of commerce, we are graciously pleased to direct, that neutral vessels, having on board the articles hereinafter enumerated, and trading, directly or circuitously, between the ports of our United Kingdom and the enemy's ports in Europe (such ports not being blockaded,) shall not be interrupted in their voyages by our ships of war or privateers, on account of such articles or any of them, being the property of our subjects trading with the enemy, without having obtained our special licence for that purpose; and if any neutral vessel, trading as aforesaid, shall be brought into our ports for adjudication, such vessel shall be forthwith liberated by our courts of admiralty, together with the enumerated articles laden therein, which shall be flown to be British or neutral property. EXPORTS. List of goods permitted to be exported to Holland, France, and Spain—British manufactures (not naval or military stores) grocery, alum, annatto, cocoa, calicoes, copperas, drugs (not dying drugs,) rhubarb, spices, sugar, pepper, tobacco, vitriol, elephants teeth, pimento, cinnamon, nutmegs, cornelian stone, nankeens, East India ware, tortoise shell, cloves, red, green, and yellow earthenware, indigo (not exceeding five tons in one vessel,) wooleens, rum, and prize goods, not prohibited to be exported. IMPORTS—FROM HOLLAND. Grain, (if immovable according to the provisions of the corn laws) salted provisions of all sorts (not being salted beef or pork,) oak bark, flax, flax seed, clover and other seed, madder roots, salted hides and skins, leather, rushes, hoops, secumum faturi, barilla, malis, yarn, fustian, butter, cheese, quills, clinkers, terrace, Geneva, vinegar, white lead, oil, turpentine, pitch, hem, bottles, winewood boards, raw materials, naval stores, lace, and French cambrics and lawns. FROM FRANCE. Grain, (as above,) salted provisions of all sorts, (not being salted beef or pork,) seed, saffron, rags, oak bark, turpentine, hides, skins, honey, wax, fruit, raw materials, linseed cakes, tallow, weld, wine, lace, French cambrics and lawns, vinegar and brandy. FROM SPAIN. Cochineal, barilla, fruit, orchella wood, Spanish wool, indigo, hides, skins, sumac, liquorice juice, lewis, saffron, silk, sweet almonds, cassia bark, raw materials, oak bark, annatto, wine, cork, flax, lead, naval stores, vinegar and brandy. And we are further pleased to direct, that the foregoing enumeration may be added to, or altered by any order of the lords of our council. By his majesty's command, HAWKESBURY.
NORFOLK, September 6. COMBINED FLEET.
The Schooner Eagle-Groff, arrived here in 48 days from Bordeaux, by 28, in lat. 43, 27, long. 12, 48, saw a fleet of 23 sail of ships of war and two brigs, steering S. E. by E. wind N. W. which capt. Groff supposed, and no doubt was, the combined fleet from the West-Indies. From the course they were steering, and with the wind at N. W. they must have been bound to France, or more to the northward. If Lord Nelson had taken the coast of France and Spain in his way, before his arrival at Gibraltar, on the 19th July, he must have got ahead of the combined fleet. Ledger.
By Captain Groff we have received Paris papers to the 10th, and Bordeaux papers to the 15th July. In these papers we perceive but few articles worth extracting, which are in this day's paper. We noted they contained an AUTHENTIC account of the capture of Jamaica by the combined fleet, but this (as wits of Bistol say of "Norfolk news") is French news. Peace appears to be a desirable object in France, as we judge from the editorial speculation on that subject; indeed; some affirm positively that peace is very near at hand. These papers do not mention the death of Talleyrand, and as our files are regular that intelligence must be premature. B.
FROM FRENCH PAPERS. Received at the Office of the Public Ledger. PARIS, June 15. Report made to His Majesty the Emperor and King, by His Excellency the Minister of the Public Treasury.
SIRE, The payment of the American debts upon the fund of 20 Millions is in full activity. Among the American creditors who are paying off, there are several who receive by means of their attorneys. I have received information from all parts, that some of these agents complained of having been obliged to make sacrifices for the purpose of being paid. It is, however, much more probable that they thus prepare for themselves means, under false pretences, to make these deductions supported by their employers. To disconcert these manoeuvres, I have written the annexed letter to Mr. Armstrong, the Minister of the United States. It has since been rumored, that some creditors had been forced, previous to obtaining their liquidation, to give bills of exchange, in blank, payable at the same time that the treasury should make its payments. Though fully persuaded beforehand that nothing similar had taken place at the general liquidation, I did not judge it less necessary to put a stop to these calumnious reports. For this purpose, I determined to see all the creditors tete a tete at the moment of the payment; I told them, that I was taking measures that no deduction should be allowed them by their employers in America, that if they had paid any such bills, the payment of them should be at their own cost, and that for the remainder I should give them (the attorneys) the means of forcing those to restitution who should have extorted such bills in blank from them. It appears to me that these rumours have less weight since I took this step, and should they entirely cease, I shall have the certitude that these reports were impositions of covetous people, who wished to cheat their employers. I pray you, Sire, to accept the homage of my profound respect for your Majesty.
BARBE MARBOIS. Paris, 11th Prairial, year 13. The Minister of the Public Treasury to His Excellency the Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States. Paris, 17th Floreal, year 13. SIR, You and I have taken cognizance of the liquidation which has been made of each of the American debts, payable at the Public Treasury, upon a fund specially assigned by one of the conventions of the 10th Floreal, year 11. We have taken the measures which we judged most proper to secure to each creditor the recovery of what is due to him. Several of them are represented by attorneys, or by agents with full power of attorney. It appears from what I was told by the person who presented himself in your name, that you are apprehensive of the abuses which some persons might make of the orders that will be delivered to them by you. I have indeed received information that some attorneys or other agents intend to retain in their own hands more or less considerable portions of the sums which shall be paid to them, and that they will seek to justify this infidelity, by giving out that they have been obliged to make advances of disbursements to obtain a right to this payment. We must be upon our guard against such charges, when those who hazard to make them will name nobody, and confine themselves to vague denunciations. All persons interested in these payments have had and will always have the power of recurring to us or to the upright Magistrate, Director General, who presided at the liquidation of these debts. But independent of this power, you may acquaint all those to whom or for whose account these payments are made, that the whole of the sums paid belongs to them; that their correspondents cheat them if they attempt to make deductions, either exorbitant, as I have been informed, or even moderate. They are obliged to allow them only the commission usual in trade. All other deduction, secret or even avowed, which these correspondents should make them undergo, would indicate a malversation, for which they will have full redress in the Courts of Justice or in any other manner. In support of their reclamation, they will obtain from you and from me all necessary information. They may ask for it at any time, may return and ask for fresh information; nothing will be refused to them. We shall always look upon it as a duty to enable them to exercise their right to its full extent. I even think it proper, since you and I are to see all parties who are to receive payment, that we should give them these assurances, and that if any may have been led into error, they should know that we shall spare no pains that they may experience no loss in the amount of the sum, which shall have been acknowledged to be due to them. I pray you, Sire, to accept the assurance of my high consideration. (Signed) BARBE MARBOIS.
June 29. His majesty being informed of the bravery displayed at the engagement of Pecamp by the small division of the flotilla under the orders of captain Hamelin, of the skillful manoeuvres which it executed and of the injury it did the enemy, who were ten times more considerable in force, has ordered the minister of marine to cause a report to be made to him upon the individuals who distinguished themselves in that action setting forth the names of the regiments embarked on board the vessels.
The two gun-boomers and the four gun-boats, which, within pistol shot, returned the fire of a large frigate, a schooner, a brig, and a cutter, carried only twelve 24 pounders, whilst the enemy had more than 120. The crews of the gun-boats amounted only to 150 men, and those of the enemy's division to about 700. The value of the two gun-boomers and of the four gun-boats did not amount to 200,000 fr. and the enemy's division was worth two millions.
BOSTON, August 31.
Captain Jarvis, arrived from Rochelle, informs, that soon after leaving port, and while passing off Rochelle, he met a French squadron, consisting of seven sail of heavy ships, coming out of the Roads, who brought him to, and ordered him into the Roads, under the custody of a gun brig; soon after he had come to anchor in the roads (the brig being about
to execute some order at Brittany passage) the ship favored his escape, and he failed. He could not ascertain the exact force of the squadron, nor their destination. Boston Gaz.
A letter received from Gibraltar, and dated 24th July, states, "That Lord Nelson arrived at that place a few days previous, having been unsuccessful in his pursuit of the combined French and Spanish fleets; and that he immediately proceeded to the westward in search of them." The letter also adds, "That 11,000 Spanish troops were encamped at the north port of Gibraltar, from which the garrison daily expected to be attacked; but were preparing to give the enemy a warm reception." (Ib.)
NEW-YORK, September 5.
Capt. Bernard, from St. Petersburg, informs us that on the 26th ult. he spoke the ship Eagle, Groff, at that time out 34 days from Bordeaux for Norfolk, who soon after his departure had fallen in with the combined French & Spanish West-India squadron in the Bay of Biscay, apparently steering for Brest.
From PLYMOUTH, Aug. 25.
The brig Joseph, capt. Carver, who arrived here yesterday, on the 21st of July, 75 leagues W. N. W. from Cape Finisterre, was boarded from the combined fleets from the West Indies, steering from the Bay of Biscay. Particular inquiries were made by the officers respecting the British fleet off Ferrol. The French and Spanish fleets included 27 ships and two brigs. They were but a day or two's sail from Corunna and Ferrol; where the Spaniards have 10 or 12 ships of the line, blockaded by 9 British.
West-Indies.
Gen. Ferrand has issued an order forbidding the officers under him from issuing commissions to cruisers elsewhere than at St. Domingo, where the parties are to reside and the captures to be adjudged. He also revokes all authority, in prize matters and for issuing commissions, vested in the delegates from St. Domingo to other colonies. (Nat. Intel.)
Domestic Intelligence. BOSTON, Sept. 2.
FROM GIBRALTAR.—Captain Simmons, arrived here on Saturday in 35 days from Gibraltar, informs, that an official and detailed account of the Negotiation and Peace with Tripoli, had been received at that place, and that he was promised a copy of the same, by the American Consul, but being ready for sea, and a favourable breeze springing up, he left the place without it. He however understood, that the terms were an exchange of prisoners, and the gratuity from our government of 60,000 dollars.
Capt. S. further informs, that Lord Nelson had arrived at Gibraltar, without having heard any thing of the combined fleets from about four days after leaving the W. Indies; and immediately proceeded to Titus bay, to water; from whence he was to proceed in pursuit of the enemy, determining (as he said) to follow them while he had a vessel in a situation for the service. (Bost. Gaz.)
GENERAL EATON.—The public are anxious to learn some particulars of their countryman, who has recently acquired so much fame in Africa. We understand he is a native of the western part of the state of Massachusetts (Brinsfield) and has a wife and family there or in Vermont. He was educated, on the savings of his pay as a soldier in the revolutionary army at Dartmouth College; and graduated about the year 1798. He was a captain in the U. In the U. S. service, at Gen. St. Clair's defeat near the Miami, where he signalized his courage. President Washington appointed him Consul at Tunis, where he discharged his duty with zeal and ability. When the expelled Bashaw of Tripoli, (Sidi Hamet Caramanli) applied to the United States, through Commodore Morris, for assistance in recovering the throne usurped by his brother; and promising on his part, would the United States advance 50,000 dollars, 20,000 stand of arms, &c. and co-operate with their fleet, he would, if successful, make an advantageous Peace with the United States; a correspondence on the subject passed between the Secretary of State (Mr. Madison) and Mr. Eaton, who made known his project. The project was afterwards sanctioned by government; and Mr. Eaton commissioned to co-operate with the exiled Bashaw. The consequence is now known. (Boston Continel.)
It is currently reported, that Mr. Bowdoin had not been accredited as Minister of the United States to the court of Spain. On what authority the rumour was founded we know not; but it is certain that letters have been received by some recent arrivals from Spain, stating, that he would not proceed to Madrid; but on the contrary, was actually preparing to take his passage for England, with his family and suite. (Boston Gaz.)
Mr. Bowdoin. The paragraph respecting Mr. Bowdoin in the Boston Gazette of yesterday, though not absolutely incorrect, may perhaps make a wrong impression. We have obtained correct information, on the subject.—Mr. Bowdoin arrived at Corunna in 35 days. He received his passports in due time, but was seized with a serious indisposition, and remained ill 8 or 10 days. After a consultation of physicians, it was determined that considering the state of the roads, and the duties which would devolve on him, it would be very imprudent to proceed to Madrid. On account of his bad health, a trip to England was recommended, and having obtained every becoming civility, Mr. Bowdoin received passports for that country. No mention is made of any probable rupture between the United States and Spain. (Boston Repository.)
SALEM, September 2.
We were incorrect in our last paper, in stating, that Commadore MURRAY had resigned his command in the Mediterranean, and returned to the United States; it is Commadore BARRON, who lately commanded our fleet before Tripoli, and not Murray. The latter is a Captain in the navy, and now commands the frigate John Adams, despatched off Charleston S. C. to look out for the privateers which lately infested that coast.
THE TRIPOLITAN PEACE.
We have understood that there were one hundred and fifty Americans, principally volunteers, with Gen. Eaton, upon the expedition which went by land against Tripoli. Gen. Eaton acted under the express command of the government of the United States—he departed in July, 1804, in the American squadron, from Washington, and was landed from one of the U. S. vessels, at Alexandria in Egypt, in the month of Dec. last; it is understood he was supplied with large sums of money, ammunition, field artillery, camp equipage, muskets, pikes, &c. for the troops, and in short, with every necessary for the expedition. Gen. Eaton was accompanied with several American officers, but we have heard of no particular names. The Ex-Bashaw was found in Alexandria, and readily agreed to assist in raising
the army. What the particular stipulations on both sides were, we have yet to learn. We only know at present, that 5 or 6000 men were soon collected, and that they marched to the westward, along the Barbary shore, until they encountered the Tripolitan forces, in the vicinity of Derne, a town on the eastern borders of, and belonging to Tripoli—here a victory was gained by the American army, and the place immediately surrendered. This was known at Malta early in the month of May, and new supplies of ammunition, &c. were immediately sent to General Eaton, in a Government brig. The reigning Bashaw of Tripoli must have been seriously alarmed. Our fleet was highly respectable—it was well known, we had then nearly twenty sail of vessels of war in the Mediterranean sea, (with the 9 gun-boats sent from this country, and some hired cutters, the number defined to attack Tripoli, in July, was thirteen vessels, carrying more than 3,000 men, and 500 pieces of heavy cannon.) Could Tripoli hold out against a force so formidable, under officers so experienced, assisted too by a considerable army on shore? We cannot suppose that the Bashaw could expect to oppose them with success, he therefore took the wisest course, and opened negotiations for peace. To talk of tribute, under these circumstances, was nonsense, he had not been able to command it last year. He is then said to have lowered his demand, from a million to a hundred and fifty thousand dollars. After the gallant PREBLE had expended a few thousand dollars worth of powder and shot, in the different attacks on his fleet and forts, his agents at Malta probably informed him what he might soon expect to receive. His only fancy, therefore, was in an immediate peace, and it is said, he sent a flag of truce to Malta, to treat on the terms. Capt. Leech expressly states, that Consul Lear was thereupon despatched to Tripoli, and that a treaty was soon negotiated, with conditions highly honourable to the United States. The American prisoners were to be all released from slavery. Ransom or tribute must have been out of the question, and future tribute, or annual subsidies must also have been abandoned forever. If the fleet had attacked Tripoli in July, as intended, it probably would have surrendered, almost upon any conditions. We rejoice, however, in the peace as it is. General Eaton and his brave companions in arms are entitled to the thanks of the Government, and nation at large, for their unqualified exertions. A march over the deserts of Africa, thro' an enemy's country, what an undertaking!—this has been attempted by Americans, in Mr. Jefferson's Presidency, it will remain for future historians to record the fact, to our honor. Let Europeans imitate the glorious example. Let the governments of England and France, and even those of Spain, Portugal, Sweden and Denmark, learn from us that it is better firmly to resist demands of tribute in the first instance and by a noble conduct such as ours, teach the barbarians of Africa, that there are nothing when force is applied to force. To those who thought the Tripolitan war would end differently, we shall offer their own language uttered on a former occasion. "Battles for defence but not a cent for tribute." To the friends of our unfortunate countrymen, detained in slavery, we tender our congratulations on their happy deliverance, and to the American people, we declare our unqualified approbation of the wise policy pursued by our Administration, in carrying on the Tripolitan war, and heartily rejoice with all, that it has terminated so advantageously for the U. States. (Register.)
BOSTON, Sept. 2.
An arrival at Boston brings information that the British fleet of war Indian is now in the South Channel impressing American seamen.
We perceive it asserted in several prints that our gun-boats taken by the Spaniards are not yet liberated. We find on enquiry, that official information has been received of their liberation. (National Intel.)
Force at present in the Mediterranean employed against Tripoli.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Guns. Includes entries for President, Constitution, Constellation, Congress, Essex, John Adams, Siren, Argus, Scher. Nixon, Nautilus, Enterprise, and various American bomb vessels.
NEW-YORK, September 5.
Impressments.—The brig Elizabeth, from Newry, was brought to yesterday morning at 4 o'clock by the frigate Cambrian, and detained 6 hours. Nine passengers and five seamen were impressed. Some of the passengers had endeavored to force themselves under the coals in the hold, but the lieutenant and his gang were too keen to be thus duped, and actually pricked them out with the points of their swords. (Dai. Adv.)
We understand that Government have purchased the brig Dolly from Samuel G. Ogden, Esq. for the sum of eleven thousand dollars. (Ib.)
The ship Ocean, captain Hufley, from Amsterdam for New-York, was captured on Sunday last, off the Hook, by the British frigate Cleopatra, and ordered for Halifax. The British frigate Cambrian, capt. Beresford, is off Sunday Hook. (Merc. Adv.)
The British ship Leander, and the frigate Le Ville de Milan, from Halifax, are gone to cruise off the mouth of the Delaware—and probably another ship or two will be stationed off the Chesapeake. The principal ports of the United States will then be in a pretty complete state of blockade. The ships of war at Sandy Hook, we are informed, board all vessels bound in or out.
When these outrages upon our national sovereignty were committed from the same quarter before, we entered fully into the question of national law as applicable to the subject. We showed not only that the conduct of the British Commander within the Hook was utterly unwarrantable, but we also showed that his cruising off the harbour, though not strictly within what is called our territorial seas, for the purpose of capture or search, was altogether contrary to the law of nations. We at that time quoted and now again quote from an excellent Treatise on the law of nations, Azuni the following regulations in point:

4. "Pirates and every other vessel of war, ought not to lie in wait for, nor to take means to learn what enemy's vessels are expected to arrive; and in case they should discover them off the port, they may not go out to capture them; and if they attempt it, they may be compelled by the forts or ships to return into port." 5. "They may not conceal themselves in the bottom of bays and gulfs, nor behind promontories or small islands of a neutral country for the purpose of surprising and capturing enemy ships: they ought not in any manner to disturb the free and secure approach of any vessel of any nation whatsoever towards ports or upon the coast of a neutral state." If all concurring reports are to be credited several British ships of war are now, and have been for some time cruising off the mouth of our harbour for the express purpose of disturbing the free and secure approach of all vessels of all nations whatsoever, and even of our own towards this port; and they are in the constant habit of bringing to, and exercising their power over every vessel they find on the coast of this neutral country. They are therefore completely within the authority quoted; and their conduct amounts to nothing less than a high handed offence against the national sovereignty. Even. Post.
NORFOLK, Sept. 9. This morning a letter was put into our hands from a very respectable gentleman of this borough, stating circumstances which we are very sorry to learn, but coming from such a respectable source, we cannot for a moment doubt their veracity, and our duty dictates an exposure of such intolerable conduct. The New-York packet, Weymouth, on her passage from this to New-York, having on board several ladies and gentlemen of this place, was met by the British sloop of war Hawke or Driver, who fired several shot at the packet, after she had hove too, and within 100 yards distance. The lieutenant, who came on board, behaved in the most brutal manner, reviling the Americans in the grossest terms, and wishing that his nation was at war with us. They were in the act of taking two slaves from on board, when observing their age, the officer declared, if they were not so old he would have taken them. Those outrages, committed in sight of our ports, & by persons whose stations would lead to a supposition that they were gentlemen, cannot be censured in terms stronger than they merit. Ledger.
THE FINE ARTS. It is pleasing to observe that American genius progresses, in equal pace with the American nation to celebrity. Among the names of the numerous persons who have obtained premiums in England for useful discoveries in the useful and fine arts, we find, many Americans. Mr. Asa Packer, a native of this state, (a relative of our celebrated engineer, Mr. Latrobe) has obtained two premiums for useful mechanical inventions. The celebrated painters, natives of the U. States who have obtained so much fame in England, keep their usual distinction in the contest and rivalry of fame. Mr. Hawkins, who was born in Europe, resided for a long time in America, as to be fairly claimed as an American, has obtained several premiums for his admirable mechanical inventions. It is pleasing to learn that this amiable and ingenious young man after purchasing the objects which his genius had pointed out under all the disadvantages of mediocrity and often of necessity, retired in an obscure village of Bucks county, is likely to obtain the most ample rewards for the merits of his honorable and honest perseverance. A admirable writing machine, by which two or more letters may be written in the same hand, without the variation of a letter the twirling of a line, has obtained general applause in London, and has afforded the inventor resources by which he is able to pursue other objects more complex and expensive. Mr. Hawkins has introduced his vertical Piano into use in England with great success; and his new musical instrument called the clavichord, which combines the harmony of string and wind instruments, is also in forwardness. Through the exertion of Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Hawkins is likely to print out the productions of his genius in France as they are in England. The writing machine is made by Mr. Peale in this city. In the most perfect style, at so low a rate as 50 dollars.
A plan has been for some time in agitation to establish a repository for the productions of the fine arts in this city, we find by an English newspaper, one of our countrymen has been making provision for the establishment. We allude to Mr. Robert Fulton a native of Lancaster in this state, one of the first engineers and mechanics of the present age. He has lived for several years with Mr. Barlow in Paris, and we are happy to learn, he is now to follow his celebrated friend to his native country. The article which introduced this sketch we copy from Bell's Weekly Messenger, of 26th of May last, which is as follows: "Monday last finished the sale of the pictures of the Shakespeare gallery. The cabinet pictures brought proportionally much higher prices than those of the greater dimension, in consequence of five persons having room to place works from ten to twelve feet square." "Sir J. Reynold's Robin Hood produced 205 guineas; his Coriolanus 250; his Macbeth and Much Ado about Nothing 260; for this picture he received 1200l." "Mr. Northcote's Romeo, Juliet and Paris at the tomb of the Capulets, brought 200 guineas." "Mr. West's Ophelia before the king and queen 125 guineas; his King Lear in the Storm 205. We have to regret that the two last mentioned pictures, which are the most happy productions of the truly classic mind of Mr. West, are going out of the country. They have been purchased by an American gentleman, (Mr. Fulton, of Philadelphia) and are to be the first ornaments of a Gallery which is to be established in that city. We cannot part with them without feeling interested in the fate of that beautiful Ophelia whose charming elegance, mingled with delicious sadness, fills the soul with the most lively sentiment; nor with the majestic Lear, whose heart seems torn with ingratitude, and the sense of complicated evils. There is a grandeur of conception, & spirit of execution in this picture, which has seldom been surpassed, and which can only be enjoyed by men of cultivated taste and elevated minds. In such a case we are not to look for delicate complexions, smooth and polished surfaces, or fine colours; nor do we look for such qualities in the works of Raphael; but for correct drawing, firmness of touch, free flow of drapery, dignity of character, and movement of soul; all of which are treated in those pictures with the highest order of intellect, and which will rank them among the most distinguished works of art when Mr. West shall be no more—feeling as we do, it is with reason we regret that those pictures are to leave the country; but it must be highly gratifying to the Pennsylvanians to possess such works of their celebrated and esteemed countrymen." "We understand that the whole collection of the Shakespeare Gallery brought only 6000l. The premiums were sold for 4400 guineas. Lord Byron was the purchaser of Sir Joshua Reynolds's Macbeth, and Cardinal Beaufort." "A rival institution is raising in the city of London similar to the royal corporate institute, in Albemarle Street. It is proceeding under the patronage of some of the most eminent merchants, headed by Sir Francis Baring. The establishment will be perfectly liberal and open, and on a scale of great magnificence, for the encouragement of literature in every department."
Able lecturers are already engaged for the several branches of philosophy; and the hearts of the sons of learning are swelled high with hope." Aurora.
EXTRAORDINARY INDUSTRY. The account is given in the London Society for the Improvement of Arts, by a lieutenant of the navy, in nearly these terms: "I yesterday took a walk of about two miles, to satisfy myself respecting a remarkable instance of perseverance and indefatigable industry, which I found as follows: "Twelve acres of barren downs had been taken from the common, seven or eight of which were in a very high state of cultivation, and the remainder in a very forward state of improvement. This space was divided into eight fields, separated by fences of stone. The fields were intersected with various drains, which empty themselves into the ditches that have been obliged to be dug round the margin of each field, both for this purpose, and in order to give greater height to the fences. On each side of every bank ditches are dug, and in the gateways ditches are made able to support a loaded cart, that the water may run freely off. The land produced in 1803, ten cornish bushels of barley, nine bushels of hay, two bushels of oats, and ten bushels of wheat, besides pasture for cattle." This has been the labour of eighteen years, by one indefatigable man, who begun it in the fiftieth year of his age. His dwelling house and out buildings, including the turf walls of which they are composed, the laying of the rafters, and the thatching, are all executed by himself, though he was only bred to husbandry. This deserving character is William Pearce, near Helston, Cornwall, who, when he began his improvements, was possessed only of one mare, and theilling per day which he earned by hard labour. He has brought up seven children, of whom the sons volunteered into the service of their country; two were killed in the last war, and two were still employed in the same service when the account was received. The Society of Arts awarded him their silver medal and fifteen guineas, as an encouragement of virtuous and distinguished industry. "Pearce was equalled in all his industry by a printer who lived many years since in Connecticut. He published a weekly paper, for which he prepared the news, &c. set the types, and performed the press work; the papers he carried round, or dispatched them by the mails; kept the accounts and collected the debts; without a single assistant old or young. In a word he did all the duties of editor, clerk, printer and "devil." So the story used to be told. Boston Palladium.
THE CANNON. RICHMOND, 13th SEPTEMBER. VINDICATION OF MR. JEFFERSON. No. V. Though the insinuation brought against Mr. Jefferson of his being actuated by personal fear be entirely of modern origin, yet there were not wanting at the time of the Revolution who censured them as some men censure now, every act which does not exactly accord with their own opinions. Such opinions were at that time formed on a very partial knowledge of actual circumstances; and yet the censures of such men as Mr. Turner are nothing more than these opinions "half made up," and strained a little further beyond the limits of truth. Historians like Mr. Turner have indeed little claim to the merit of originality; and even this little consists in throwing a new and more deceitful gloss upon antiquated and refuted mistakes. Prompted by men of this description, it was, that Mr. George Nichols, at that time a very young man, but at all times a very honest man, was resolute in bringing out some specific charges against Mr. Jefferson. He reduced the heads of these charges to writing; he communicated them through a common friend to Mr. I. who also reduced to writing the heads of his justification on each particular charge. This paper is still in existence; and though it was framed, when every circumstance was still fresh in the memory of its author, yet does it not contain the slightest hint about Mr. Jefferson's fabricated flight from Richmond, or his refusing singly to encounter a whole troop of horse. The film which was spread over Mr. Nichols's mind, was soon removed. Ashamed of the insinuation which had been put upon him, he candidly relinquished the further prosecution of this enquiry. But not satisfied with this tribute of justice, he some time afterwards embraced a conspicuous occasion of repairing his involuntary mistake and retracting in a most public manner the erroneous opinions which he had advanced. The reader may depend upon it, that all the preceding facts are substantially correct. They have been gathered by minute enquiries in various quarters, or from visible and authentic records. While such testimony was before us, there was no necessity of resorting to vulgar and ridiculous rumours. But whether these facts shall obtain the credence of the public, is a different question; and in the decision of which, we do not hold ourselves responsible. "Ma facon est de dire la Verite, et non pas de la faire croire." We shall probably have all this statement returned by pompous appeals to testimony. We shall once more be reminded of the declarations of the oldest & most respectable inhabitants of Richmond. Perhaps when we demand a sight of these witnesses, we shall be introduced to certain foreign merchants who have come among us since our revolution with all their inveterate prejudices against the republican patriots of the country; or to those credulous listeners, who believe whatever they hear; or to certain high-toned federalists, who believe without evidence and propagate without belief, the most unfounded calumnies against Mr. Jefferson. If Mr. Turner wishes to establish his charges beyond the possibility of a doubt, he must seek for more substantial testimony than this. Let him produce his witnesses by name; let them be such men, as are entitled to our respect, who tell what they have seen and not merely what they have heard. Surely from these boasted "thousands of living witnesses" it will be easy to collect the most incontrovertible proofs. And yet this very obvious doubt at once rises before us. If these men are in existence now, were they not also existing during the period of the revolution? Why then did not these "thousands of living witnesses" lift up their voice against the character of Mr. Jefferson, at that moment when they would have been so much more powerful in "arresting the progress of vice" than they can expect to at the present time? Why did not this host of witnesses arise to criminate and overwhelm Mr. Jefferson, before all those calamities had befallen our country, which have flowed in such copious streams from the celebrated act concerning Religious freedom, from the docking of entails, from the revision of the Virginia Code, by which the chaos of the law was reduced to order; from the correspondence with Hammond and Genet, from a report on the American commerce, from a report on the fisheries, from the reduction of our national debt, the abridgement of executive patronage, & the acquisition of Louisiana? Fortunately for the credit of their own patriotism; unfortunately for the federal cause; unfortunately for the justification of Mr. Turner; not one of these thousands was either sent into the Virginia Legislature, or into congress. For in the fall term of 1781, an enquiry into the conduct of the executive was instituted at the request of Mr. Jefferson, agreeable to their resolution of June the 12th. When the assembly met six months after Mr. Jefferson who was a member from Albemarle, called up the subject himself. Still no charges were exhibited against him though that long period had elapsed. It was then that the House of Delegates gave an un-
qualified vote of acquittal. It was then that the high office of President of the United States and its admirable measures of his administration, so congenial to the interests and opinions of the people, that he was once more elected, and by a majority which no other citizen in the Union could possibly command. And yet it will be believed that these various acts of public confidence would have been repented, had Mr. J's conduct been dictated by "timidity," had he been a "dastardly traitor to the trust reposed in him," had he been guilty of such "monstrous atrocity, such diabolical turpitude, of such extensive, confined, and deliberate villainy as defies the strongest language" even of Mr. Turner's "pen?" Can such ridiculous tales as these stand up against the common sense of the American nation? Yet with all these infamous false-flavours in the face, with all this dreadful clamour, with all this odium, they have committed the dignity of this beloved country to the auspices of Mr. Jefferson, and by him will it be restored in all its original splendor to the fountain from which it flowed.
A malignant fever has also made its appearance in New-York. A report of the Board of health on the 7th inst. states that three cases of the fever and four doubtful ones had been reported to the board. The papers announce that the principal seat of the disease is between Pearl street and the East river, from the old Slip to the Fly market, from which a considerable number of the inhabitants had already removed. The report of the Board of Health in Philadelphia on the 7th inst. states, that in Southwark between Third street and the river Delaware, and between South street and the navy, there existed about 70 cases of malignant fever. There were 6 cases within the limits of the city. The report of the City Hospital states 9 new cases in the last 24 hours, 3 dead, and one discharged cured: Remaining in the Hospital 27, four of these convalescent.
The Mayor of BALTIMORE has by his proclamation of the 6th inst. subjected the intercourse between that city and Philadelphia to certain restrictions. His proclamation of the 9th imposes similar restrictions upon the intercourse with N. York.
Last Evening's Mail. BALTIMORE, September 10. The Important Intelligence of peace with Tripoli, and freedom to her late American captives, is completely confirmed by the following article: but effected, as it appears, by different, & rather less pleasing measures than those heretofore stated, by the arrival at Salem, &c. But although it proves that our spirited and enterprising countryman, General Eaton, was not the negotiator for the desirable achievements in question, it fills it most probable that his glorious and splendid operations in the interior of the country, softened down the inextensibility of the hostile Bashaw into something like moderation, and, no doubt, produced his precipitate compliance with the terms of peace. American.
[The following extract we copied from a letter, in the hands of a commercial friend, received from an officer on board the Constitution, dated MALTA, June 26, 1805.] "Our differences with Tripoli, have at length been completely and in my mind honorably settled, thro' Com. Rodgers and Col. Lear, and it has been done without firing a single shot at the city. The terms on which the peace has been concluded, will be made known to you thro' the proper department. The outlines I will here state:—first, an exchange of prisoners was agreed upon, so far as they went, say 89. For the remaining 213 we paid 60,000 dollars—without consular presents, annual tribute, or any other consideration. All the American prisoners were released previous to the signing of the treaty, or a compliance on our part with any of the stipulations—which evidently shews how anxious the Bashaw was to end the very unprofitable contest he had been so long engaged in with the Americans. The Tripolitan prisoners were not delivered to the Bashaw, until the frigate Constitution had left Tripoli with the Americans, arrived at Syracuse, returned on board the Tripolitans, and returned to Tripoli—and all this was done in 12 days."
FOR SALE. A TRACT OF LAND in Surry county, containing about 1600 acres, within 3 miles of James river and a mile and a half of a navigable part of Grace's creek. There is a house on the land, and the improvements are sufficient for the accommodation of a genteel family, with every necessary house for farming. This tract will bear dividing into three parts, and may have a sufficient proportion of very rich low grounds to each; but would be more valuable to a single purchaser, as it abounds with timber, both of white and red oak, (for staves) pine, poplar and ash; and there is a very advantageous site for a grist and saw mill, nearly in the centre of the tract—it is unnecessary to say more than that it is a healthy, airy situation, and abounds in good grazing; has an apple orchard now in perfection, of 300 grafts from the most choice kinds. The quality of the lands, will be best judged of by those who are desirous of purchasing, and will take the trouble of viewing the premises—part of the purchase money being paid down, the balance may be paid in two, three or four annual payments—giving approved security. For terms apply to RICHARD COOKE. Sept. 13. F 7w.
RACING. THE New-Market Fall Meeting will commence, agreeably to a resolution of the Jockey Club, on the 4th Tuesday in October, being the 22d of the month, and continue 5 days. 1st. A Pot Sweepstakes for four years old colts and fillies, three mile heats, carrying 100 lbs on each, the latter allowed 20 lbs. entrance 200 dollars, play or pay.—This race is established by four having subscribed. 2d. The Jockey Club Purse of 450 dollars, four mile heats, agreeably to the rules of the course. 3d. The Proprietor's Purse of 225 dollars, three mile heats agreeable to the same rules. 4th. A Pot Sweepstakes for three years old colts and fillies, two mile heats, carrying 80 lbs. on each, the latter allowed 20 lbs. entrance 200 dollars, play or pay.—These stakes are also established, four having entered. 5th. A Handy Cap Purse of 200 dollars, entrance 50 dollars, 2 mile heats, agreeable to general rules of banding capping. The above Sweepstakes to close the 25th of September. N. B. Every dollar of each day's race the proprietor pledges himself to see hung up at the starting-post; to remunerate himself for which, and his having the course in the best order it ever was in, till will be collected at the gates each day, viz. 4 wheel carriages, 6s 2 ditto 4s Man and horse, 3s Post carriages, 1s 6d Excellent stableage and litter furnished race horses gratis; and the very best accommodation for gentlemen, their servants and horses. RICHARD BATE, Treasurer and Proprietor. New-Market, Sept. 13. ep62w
NOTICE. THE subscribers, being desirous of obtaining their administration on the estate of William Witham, deceased, call upon all those who have claims against him, to make them known before the second Monday in November next, when they intend to render an account of their administration to the court of busing, for the city of Richmond, after which no claim will be allowed, given in, will be attended to, but the notice will be placed in law thereof. All persons indebted to the deceased, are desired to make immediate payment, as no indulgence can be given. EDWARD CARRINGTON, J. A. CHEVALIER. September 19. (Tf)
EDUCATION OF YOUNG LADIES, AT WILLIAMSBURG. N. B. The course of instruction will recommence, on the 18th October, and no pupils can be engaged after the 15th of that month. FEMALE Education, which, till lately, was too little attended to, appears now to have become an object universally interesting. In Europe it is not uncommon to enrol one half of a young Lady's fortune to useful and ornamental accomplishments; and in our own country also, parents seem rapidly adopting the opinion, that a large portion of the sum they intend for their daughters, may wisely be appropriated to their Education. The idea perhaps is just. What husband does not feel that the intelligence and accomplishments of his wife are of more importance to his happiness and enjoyment, than the addition of a few hundred pounds to his estate? What parent is not sensible that his satisfaction and peace of mind depend directly on that amiable deportment and general good conduct of his daughters, which result from a good education? Nor are these all, nor even the greatest benefits that flow from this fertile source. She, whom the wife and affectionate guard ans of her youth have rendered rich in intellectual acquisitions and the elegant arts of personal accomplishment, can never become poor. She possesses a resource of enjoys a patrimony which can neither be exhausted by time, nor diminished by accident; but which, after having proved a refuge from misfortune for the mother, commonly descends in rich inheritance to her children. Impressed with the truth and importance of these considerations, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have devoted a large portion of their time and attention to the establishment of a school for the general improvement of young ladies. Having daughters of their own to educate, and viewing that object as the most serious business of their lives, they are personally interested in the arrangements they are making; and they judge from their own feelings, that they render an acceptable service to society, in forming a seminary where polite literature and the arts of personal improvement may be equally cultivated. They frankly own that they have sought less to produce an economical establishment than to render their institution consonant to the wishes of those who desire a good situation for their instruction and accomplishment of their daughters. They have accordingly engaged the assistance of the most eminent instructors in the several branches of female education, and made a liberal provision for every object which might conduce to the success of their undertaking. Their establishment will probably be most acceptable to those who have no disposition to make economy a principal consideration; but it is just to acknowledge, that on this subject they have hitherto experienced from parents the most liberality of sentiment. A regard for the interest and improvement of his native city, and a just attachment to its amiable and excellent society, together with a conviction of its being, for education in general, the most favourable situation of this and the neighbouring southern and western states, induce Mr. Anderson to the following observations. The advantages which Williamsburg at this time possesses with regard to youthful improvement, and the rational enjoyments of social intercourse, unattended with the dissipation incident to large towns, give it a just claim to parental attention. Many individuals, particularly such who have a numerous family to educate, might find it interesting to make it their permanent or temporary residence. Several convenient dwellings may at present be obtained on moderate terms; and as far as relates to Mr. and Mrs. A's institution, all charges for tuition shall be made at half price for those young ladies whose parents are induced on their account to reside in town. To those who cannot thus become the immediate guardians of their children, Mr. and Mrs. A. offer (for a certain number of young ladies) a situation under their own roof, where it has been endeavoured to assemble every advantage which can render improvement easy, agreeable and certain. N. B. The young ladies who have obtained permission of absence for a summer visit to their friends, are requested to be punctual in their return by the 1st October. September 13. (ep1m.)
JUST received at Ritchie's Book-Store, The Second Edition of CURRAN'S SPEECHES, with valuable additions and an elegant print of the Orator. Price bound, three dollars. BOYER'S LECTURES on the diseases of the bones. Illustrated with Plates. The first American Edition with notes and additional Plates, by J. Hartshorne, M. D. Price four dollars.
FISHER & LESUEUR, have just received a few cakes HIBBERT'S BROWN STOUT. Sept. 11. Stop.
TO MILLERS, OWNERS, AND MANUFACTURERS OF FLOUR. THE subscriber informs his friends and the public that he has purchased the stock of French Burr pieces from Mr. Thomas Donovan, and has again commenced the making of BURR MILL STONES near the basin of the canal, and opposite to the Hay Scales, where he has a large quantity of materials and expects future constant supplies. The business will be carried on by the best workmen, and will be constantly attended to by himself. The experience he has had induces him to believe that he will be able to give general satisfaction. He also hopes that his old friends, and the public will again favor him with their commands. Being well acquainted with the manufacturing of flour, he will give the purchasers of stones the best information how to put the stones to work to advantage—and will also advise for those who desire it. Bolting cloths adopted to quality of the stones. JOHN MOODY. 13th Sept. (ep 4w.)
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF BLANKS, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
* G. Nichols's Letter from Kentucky. * Russell's Confession. * Journals of the house of delegates. * John Thompson's eloquent speech on the British treaty.

LONDON, July 5.
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEEDINGS.
HOUSE OF LORDS,
JULY 4.
Colonial Intercourse with America.
LORD HOLLAND, Rose to bring forward his promised motion for some important information on this subject. He prefaced it with a very able and argumentative speech, of considerable length. He described the proceedings which had taken place in some of the W. India islands, particularly in Jamaica, which induced him to think the present appeal to the wisdom of parliament necessary. They arose principally from the conduct of the governors of those islands, with respect to the discretionary power exercised by them, relative to the commercial intercourse between the islands, and the United States of America. He alluded to the suspension of the navigation laws, in one point of view, but more especially to the restrictive power exercised by them with respect to the importation of American produce; so necessary for the subsistence of the islands, or the shipping of that country. The line of conduct to which he referred, either in a political or commercial point of view, was of the most serious importance, and still more, as it effected the supply of the islands with articles of the first necessity, as lumber and provisions. The inhabitants of Jamaica in particular felt it so strongly, that their legislative assemblies made repeated representations, to the governor upon the subject, who, in one of his answers, stated, he could not permit the importation in neutral bottoms longer than a given period. With respect to the question, though as affecting the interests of the islands, of great importance, was still of greater, as it may affect the commercial intercourse and good understanding between this country and the United States of America. He deprecated every thing like a narrow, selfish commercial policy with respect to America. Ministers should consider the circumstances and situation of America, the great importance of continuing that good understanding, and extensive commercial and friendly intercourse which now happily subsists between the two countries, and to which their common origin, language, and manners, so very fortunately dispose them. One of his objects in coming forward was to give an opportunity to his majesty's ministers to disclaim such notions or principles as advanced their conduct with respect to the restrictions on the trade and commercial intercourse between the West-India islands and America. It so happened, and fortunately, he thought, that our West-India islands could not be adequately supplied with articles of the first necessity, except from the United States. He thought this was eventually fortunate, because the important consideration to which he adverted would operate as an additional inducement with the government of this country to cultivate a friendly understanding with America. He adverted to some ineffectual attempts which had been made under former administrations to supply our West-India islands from the British dominions in North-America. Adverting to the in calculable importance of the American commerce to this country he observed, that any attempts to exclude America from the trade of our W. India islands, would be worse than the conduct as related in the ancient fable, of the dog in the manger, whose determination was comparative ly wife and liberal. It would go to remind him of the fable of the two petitioners to Jupiter, to whom the godhead said, that whatever he gave to the one, the other should have double—then gave one, in a paroxysm of folly and malignity, give me blindness in one eye, that my neigh bor may be blind in both eyes. So would it be metaphorically, did this country wish to ex clude America from our West-India trade, upon the narrow principle of commercial jealousy. His lordship took a view of the policy and effects of the navigation act, in its different bearings—and argued, that the changes in the system of Europe, and the relative situation of this country, rendered the policy of acting upon it very different from what it was at its first enactment. In war, generally speaking, it was impracticable. He viewed the affairs to which he adverted were placed on a liberal footing and permanent basis; and it was important that ministers should declare what line or system of conduct they intended to adopt, respecting the intercourse between America and our West-India colonies, in time of war. Through the whole of his speech, more especially towards the conclusion, the noble lord expatiated upon the great national importance, either in a poli cal or commercial view, of maintaining an a micable intercourse and close connexion with A merica—and repeated, that one of his princ ipal objects in coming forward was to give mi nisters an opportunity of disclaiming all notions of narrow or selfish policy, with respect to their intended intercourse in question, a circumstance which would give great satisfaction to all par ties; and with respect to their intended system in future, they should be explicit. His lordship concluded by moving an address to his majesty, "for the production of the com munication which took place between the le gislative assemblies of Jamaica and his majesty's government of that island, touching the inter course between that colony and the United States of America, from the commencement of the war with France to the 21st of May last; also for copies of the correspondence between his majesty's secretary of state for the colonial department and the governor of Jamaica, on the subject, within the same interval; also, for va rious documents respecting the quantities of provisions, &c. imported from America into the island of Jamaica, at certain given periods, distinguishing those imported from British A merica, and those from the United States of A merica."
The question being put on the first motion— The Earl of CAMDEN, in allusion to what had transpired on the subject on a former even ing, observed he had stated that counter-orders had been sent out to the governors. The or ders which were sent relative to the conduct of the governors, respecting the subject in ques tion, were precisely to the same purpose, during the last war. By the act of the 28th of the king, he observed, all goods and commodities were prohibited from being imported into the British West-India islands from the U. States of A merica, with the exception of certain articles, as provisions and lumber, in cases of necessity; of these the respective governors were general ly constituted the judges. They were to act upon their responsibility with respect to the ad mission of these articles, and bills of indemnity, were passed, when they had acted contrary to the law. The noble earl adverted to the exten sive nature of the information called for—the propriety of accompanying these documents with others which were necessary for the full il lustration of the subject, and which, in this very advanced period of the session, it would be im practicable to produce. He therefore submit ted to the noble baron, the propriety of with drawing his motion for the present; or, in case he persisted, he should think it his duty to move the order of the day upon them.
Lord Holland shortly explained. Lord Hawkesbury's objections were not so much against producing the required information, as producing that alone, which should produce a false prejudice upon the subject, and would by no means put the house in full posses sion of the case. Under that conviction minis ters would feel it their duty also to move for a number of additional documents. With re spect to what was said of the restrictions upon the trade in question, he had to observe that there were many representations made, from respectable and important quarters, of a direct contrary tendency to those alluded to by the noble baron, and reasons adduced that govern ment, instead of imposing unnecessary restricti ons, were, in fact, too indulgent with respect to that part of the trade of the United States, to the great detriment of the British merchants; their lordships would therefore see the propri ety of the proposed additional documents, in order to afford parliament and the public an op portunity to decide and judge thoroughly of the merits of the question. He admitted the sub ject was one which any noble lord might fairly bring before parliament, but the advanced pe riod of the session rendered the production of the necessary documents impracticable. He was, therefore, of opinion with his noble friend, it would be preferable to postpone the discus sion to another session, when all the informa tion proper to be laid before parliament could be produced. With respect to the line of conduct intended to be pursued by his majesty's govern ment relative to the subject in question, it would be regulated by their convictions of the true interests and character of their country, & a due respect for the principles of the navigati on laws. With respect to what was said of their views in regard to the trade of America, they would be regulated by no sentiment contrary to those just and liberal principles of com mercial policy, so well understood in the pre sent day; upon principles, founded not only upon the true interest of their own country, but even with a proper regard to the interest and prosperity of America herself.
Earl Stanhope contended that ministers had not been sufficiently explicit, particularly with respect to their intended conduct during the re cess. Instead of giving a plain answer to the queries of his noble friend, the secretary of state answered only by generalities. His lordship then spoke in support of some of his noble friend's argu ments, with respect to the great importance of a good understanding between America and this country, whose example the latter ought to fol low, with respect to her line of internal and ex ternal policy. The duke of Montrose replied with considera ble spirit to many of the positions advanced by the noble earl who spoke last, whose warmth of expression, he supposed, might arise from the warmth of the present season, a period in which he generally thought proper to attend to his duty in that house. He contended that his no ble friends had been sufficiently explicit; the orders given, they stated had been the same as during the last war; and the line of conduct would be persevered in. He conceived that ev ery country had a right to regulate the trade of its own colonies, and that no other state could properly complain of it. With respect to the noble earl's panegyrics upon America, he un derstood that a noble earl had lately disposed of his property and gone to that country; perhaps if the noble earl's opposite to him would follow the same example, he might, after a short resi dence in that country, return home in a better humor with his own!
The earl of Limerick was of opinion the an swers given by ministers were explicit; and ad verted to the consideration, how far too great an indulgence with respect to the trade of A merica, would operate injuriously upon the trade of Ireland and our West-India colonies. The earl of Suffolk spoke in support of some of the positions of his noble friends, lords Hol land and Stanhope.
Lord Hawkesbury, the earl of Camden, and the duke of Montrose, spoke severally in ex planation.
Earl Stanhope in explanation said, it was the duty of a person in his situation to watch over the interests and concerns of his country at home, and not to leave it because he might be out of humor, at the misconduct of weak, inef ficient and incapable ministers.
The earls of Darnley and Carysfort spoke shortly in support of the leading arguments of noble lords on that side of the house.
Lord Harrowby briefly vindicated the con duct of the ministers on the subject in question; and he deemed them sufficiently explicit in their declarations.
Lord Holland spoke in reply, and contended that ministers had not been explicit; their de clarations were mere generalities; in allusion to what was said of the emigration of a noble earl (Selkirk) to America, he referred to his late work upon the subject which he regarded as full of useful information, and vindicated the mo tives which induced that noble lord to go to the country in question. He warmly reprehended the idea of noble lords being told, when they openly and freely declared their opinions of the misconduct or incapacity of ministers, that they should leave their country if they did not like it. No, it was the duty, as his noble friend, well observed, of persons in their situation to stay in their country, watch over its interest, endeavor to rescue it from destruction, and to abide its fate. Such was the duty of members of that house, and they who asserted otherwise knew little of the duties of the legislature.
The Duke of Montrose said a few words in consequence of what fell from noble lords op posite; he would not be dictated as to the line of debate or observation he would pursue. He would adopt that which he thought most likely to conduce to his object; it was not his practice to rebuke others, neither would he be rebuked. The question being loudly called for, a division took place. For the motion, 8—against it, 14; majority 6.
AT a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Mutual Assurance Society, against Fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia, held at the General Office on the 26th day of August, 1805.
A GREAT variety of causes having concurred to render it impracticable to complete the re valuation of those Buildings in the towns and in the country which had been insured prior to the 30th day of January last, at the period limited in the first section of the 8th article of our rules and regulations. Resolved, therefore, that the Special Agents of this society be allowed 'till the 30th day of November next, to complete the revaluation of all buildings which have been insured as aforesaid, within the dis tricts and towns, for which they may have been se verally appointed.
ALEXANDER MRAE, President M. N. S. S. Tell, Lewis M. Preston, Cl. B. D. August 30. (E 3w.)
TO BE RENTED,
MY HOUSE and LOT, upon Stockton-Hill, in an airy pleasant situation. For terms, apply to Mr. Samuel M'Craw, who is fully authorized by me, to treat for the same, or to the subscriber. Possession may be im mediately had. WILLIAM MANN. August 30. (E 4f.)
BELL TAVERN—APOTHECARY SHOP
Debor WILSON, has just received from Philadelphia and New-York, where he personally laid in a general supply of
MEDICINES, and other articles in the Apothecary line—Among which are: PERUVIAN Bark, Jalap, Calomel, Ipecac, Rhubarb, Magnesia, Camphor, Arrow Root, Anderson's Pills, Bateman's Drops, Aqua Fortis, British Oil, Cephalic Snuff, Church's Cough Drops, Daffy's Elixir, Dalley's Carminative, Gowland's Lotion, Godfrey's Cordial, Greenough's Tincture, for the Teeth & Gums, Haerlea Oil, Hooper's Female Pills, Iffue Plasters, James's Fever Powders, Jesuit's Drops, Milk of Roses, Nankkeen Dye, Squire's Elixir, Squire's Opedodoe, Stoughton's Bitters, Tooth Powder, Fleth Bruiser, Court Plaster, Fig Blue, Spanish Indigo, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf, Logwood, Lip Salve, Windfor Soap, Warh Balls, Copal Varnish, White Varnish, Spirits of Turpentine, Camaine, Drop Lake, Dutch Pink, Flake White, King's Yellow, Ivory Black, Litharge, Red Lead, White Lead, dry and ground in Oil, Walnut Oil, Parent Yellow, Prussian Blue, Rose Pink, Blue Smalts, Spanish Brown and Yel. ground in Oil, Terra-de-Sienna, Turkey Umber, Venetian Red, Verdelgrece, Vermilion, Spanish Whiting, Linseed Oil, &c. &c. &c.
The above articles are warranted to be of the best quality—Regular attention and fair prices. Physicians, or those who buy to retail, will perhaps find it to their account to call and examine. August 30. (F ff.)
FOR SALE,
A Very valuable shoemaker. For terms apply to the Editor of the Enquirer. July 2. (1aw.2m.)
IN CHANCERY.
Fortunatus Sydnor, Compl't. Against Jesse Smith, Robert Sydnor & Wil liam Garland Sydnor, Defts. THIS day came the complainant by his counsel, and the defendants, Robert and William Garland Sydnor, not having entered their appearance, and given security ac cording to the Act of Assembly, in such case made and pro vided and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth. On the motion of the complainant by his counsel aforesaid; it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the first Monday in October next, and answer the bill of the said complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond, for two months suc cessively, and posted at the Court-house door, of this county. Teste, ADAM CRAIG, c. c. July 19. (2F 2m.) (I. F. F.)
BENJAMIN STETSON,
INFORMS his friends and the public in general that he has for sale, 400 gallons Holland's Linseed Oil, White Lead and Spanish Brown ground in Oil, Patent Green ground in ditto. Verdigris and Spanish Brown, dry; 8 by 10 Window Glass, & Put ty; 24, 34, 44, 64, 84, 104, and 204 Nails, two Casks Spike Nails, Bar Iron, German and Blistered Steel; general assortment of Iron Hollow Ware; 10Hds. Molasses, French Brandy, West-India and New-England Rum, Tea, Coffee, Loaf and Brown Sugar, Chocolate, Mens, fine and coarse Shoes, Lad dies Kid & Morocco and Leather Slippers; 8 Boxes Cotton and Wool Cards assorted; half pint and quart Tumblers, small invoice elegant cut glass, stone ware, German Ozenburgs, 50acks Salt, Novafisca Grind Stones, and many other articles in store, which he will sell cheap for cash or country produce. April 2. (1aw12m.)
TO BE SOLD,
On liberal credit, and in lots to suit purchasers, FROM two hundred and fifty to three hundred acres of LAND, in the county of Henrico, about four miles from Richmond—a distance, which renders it but little liable to pillage, yet sufficiently near to one of the best and most improving markets in the United States.
The advantages of small farms near large towns, are so obvious and generally admitted, as not to require particular enumeration. Persons residing in the city with large families, and who are obliged to keep horses, would be able in one year to save more than the original purchase. For further particulars enquire of Mr. Thomas Norvell. May 14. (oatf.)
BENJAMIN DUVAL,
AT THE SIGN OF THE GOLDEN MORTAR, RICHMOND. HAS just received a very large and extensive as sortment of fresh MEDICINES, SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, DRUGS and DYE-STUFFS, PAINTS of all kinds, OIL, VARNISHES, PUT TY, &c.
HATTERS' MATERIALS,
consisting of: Hatters' Irons, Logwood, Copperas, Virdegreafe, Fustick, Spanish Indigo, Oil of Vitriol, Ag. Fortis, Quickilver, Crude Tartar, Batan Irons, Bow-Strings, Linings, Galoons, Taffy Bands, Rubbing Dishes, Stampers, Trenchers, &c.
Which added to his former stock, completes an assortment that was never equalled in his line of busi ness, in this city.
He thanks his customers for past favors, and hopes to merit a continuation of their custom. His former attention to the quality of his Medicines, importing them in their crude state, that he might be able to judge of their quality, and powdering and preparing them under his immediate inspection, have contributed to his present establishment; and opposition he pre sumes will not relax his exertions to give general satis faction in future.
His experience for more than 12 years past, as A pothecary and Druggist in this city, added to a small stock of Medical Information acquired before, enable him, he thinks, to form a tolerably correct judgment as to the quality of Drugs and Medicines, although he cannot boast of honors conferred on him, greater than the confidence of numerous and respectable cus tomers.
In regard to his wholesale customers, he promises to furnish each of his wholesale customers with a printed price current, as soon as possible, and feels himself confident in their approbation, knowing that no one in this state can afford to under-sell him. This he in tends to do, not to get other's customers from them, but to secure his own.
Any articles that may be ordered, and not approv ed of as to quality, may be returned if in good order, and in a reasonable time. June 7. (3w & 4f.)
THE HIGHEST PRICE (IN CASH) WILL BE GI-
VEN AT THIS OFFICE FOR CLEAN LINEN & COTTON RAGS.
ROBERT GORDON, & Co.
HAVE imported by the Jason, just arrived from Madeira, and now landing at Rocketts, a quantity of Wine from Murdoch Matherson & Co. the house from which they have heretofore had their sup plies of this article—also, a parcel from Scott, & Co. They have every reason to hope that both these parcels will prove to be very fine, being assured by the shippers, that better never has been sent to the Unit ed States. They are likewise just receiving a few pipes, hds. and qr. casks of Red Port, of the first quality; and have on hand a parcel of dry Lisbon Wine, both imported by themselves—direct from Oporto and Lisbon.
Their general assortment of goods is very com plete, amongst which they have—12,000 lbs. of Copper, in bottoms and Sheets of all dimensions, and weights suitable for fills; a fresh supply of Bolting Cloths, from No. 2 to 7: a quantity of Superfine Blue and Black Broad Cloth of first rate, at 3 dol lars per yard; & Irish Linens, from 5/sterling, 6/ to 10/ per yard. August 13. (ep3w 1aw 4w.)
VALUABLE LAND
IN LOUISA COUNTY—FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to a deed of Trust, executed by Jo siah Bingham, to secure the payment of 200 dol lars, interest and charges, due to Yeomans Smith, will be sold at Public auction, for ready money, on the 7th October next, at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, between 12 and 1 o'clock. A certain TRACT OF LAND, lying in the county of Louisa, on both sides of Reedy Run, adjoining the lands of David Morris and Samuel Hanfson, con taining 300 acres, by a late survey.
ROBERT BELL, JOHN DUNSMURE } Trustees. August 30. (tds.)
TO BE SOLD,
At Public Auction, at Goffy's Hotel, in Alexandria, on Monday the 16th day of September, at 12 o'clock, at noon:
ALL that TRACT OF LAND, late Presly Thornton, Esquire's, situated in Northum berland county, Virginia, lying immediately on the Potomac River. The following description is given of this property by persons well acquainted with it:—It contains 2,500 acres, 1,700 acres of which are the most valuable low grounds on the river between 3 and 400 acres heavily timbered, and the remainder very high land, extremely productive. The soil of this tract is equal to any in the state for the cul tivation of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy, and small grain of all kinds. On this tract are a large commodious Brick Mansion House and two Offices, a Large Brick Stable, Valuable Barn, Cow-House, and many other out-houses. The Orchards and Garden contain a variety of valuable fruit trees, and the waters abound with excellent fish and oysters. It is situated about a day's sail from Baltimore, Alexandria, and Norfolk. There are two good mill sites for grist and saw mills on the estate, and plenty of cedar and chestnut timber for which an excellent market may be found at the City of Washington.
The terms of sale are—one-fourth cash, one-fourth in one year, one-fourth in 18 months, and the residue in two years from the day of sale. The payments to be secured by bonds, with mortgages on the premises and to be on interest from the day of sale.
For further information, application may be made in behalf of the subscriber, Thomas Robinson, to Richard Peters, Jun. attorney at law, in the city of Philadelphia, or to William Lewis, in the same city. (Philadelphia.)
THOMAS ROBINSON. W. LEWIS. July 23. ep 158.
FOR RENT;
THE HOUSE and OUT-HOUSES in the Town of Manchester, late in the occupancy of Richard Baugh, deceased. The house is adapted to the ac commodation of a small family, with a kitchen, fla ble and smoke house—attached to the buildings are a good garden, and a spacious yard well enclosed; and an advantage of grazing on the luxurious commons of the Town, which surround the premises. The situation is pleasant, and has been ever considered as healthy. The property will be Let on Lease for one or more years, and possession given the 25th Decem ber next. For terms of rent or lease, application may be made to George McCrele, of Manchester, or the subscriber, JOHN CRINGAN. (St.) August 16.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
BEG leave to inform their friends and the public generally, that they have removed their SHOP a few doors below the Eagle Tavern, where they in tend carrying on the
SHOE & BOOT MAKING BUSINESS
more extensively than heretofore. They intend keeping constantly on hand, a good Stock of Leather, Boots and Shoes of every descrip tion, by wholesale or retail. Orders from the Country will be gratefully re ceived and faithfully attended to. By the Public's Obed't Serv't, SAMUEL BARRET & Co. (cpd) August 27.
NOTICE.
A Petition will be presented to the General As sembly of Virginia, at the next session, praying that an act may pass to incorporate a company for the purpose of cutting a Canal on the fourth side of the Falls of James River, or otherwise improving the navigation of the river for the passage of Batteaux; and also for the establishment of a Bank in the town of Manchester. August 13. (epml.)
FAIRFIELD RACES.
ON Monday the 30th of September, will be run for over the FAIRFIELD COURSE, the great PRO DUCE SWEEPSTAKE. To this race there are twenty-three subscribers, at 200 Dollars each; half for feit if the Dam named produced a Foal. Distance, two mile heats.—Subscription closed.
The day following, the JOCKEY CLUB PURSE of four hundred and fifty Dollars, four mile heats. On the third day, the PURSE of the PROPRIETOR OF THE COURSE, of two hundred and fifty Dollars, three mile heats.
On Thursday, the FARMER'S SWEEPSTAKE. There are, to this race, twenty subscribers at 02 dol lars, and the Subscription closed. The Secretary and Treasurer have taken the liberty to change the day for running this race: the day preceding the PRODUCE STAKE was fixed upon by the subscribers, but this day commences the week.
WEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS:
Aged Horses. 138 lbs. 6 years old 128 5 do. do. 118 4 do. do. 106 3 do. do. 90
Mares and Geldings allowed 3 lbs.
The money for each days purse will be placed in the hands of the Judges; it is to be hoped that more punctuality will be observed by the subscribers in paying up the amount of their subscriptions before ran. ESME SMOCK, Treasurer. The subscriber wishes to rent the Dining House and the Booths in the Field. Persons who have formerly rented them, will have the preference, if application is made in time. ESME SMOCK, Proprietor of the Course.
GEORGE WILY,
BROKER & COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Near the Basin. BUYS and sells all kinds of Produce—Also, Lands Lots, and houses, Bank Stock, &c. He has for Sale, LOTS No. 141, 2, 3, and 4, which make one entire square in Du-Val's addi tion.—There is a good Spring attached to them. These lots are well worth the attention of any gentle man wishing to build a summer retreat for his family. July 23. (f.)
JOHN TOMPKINS,
HAS just received a fresh supply of OLD COG-
NICA BRANDY, a part of the same shipment of his former parcel. Also, a few hds. of ANTIGUA RUM, of good quality. He has on hand, a parcel of BEST FRENCH CAMBRICKS. The whole of which, he offers for sale very low for cash or on a liberal credit. August 16. (1AN)
HE subscriber is authorized to barter (or other wise dispose of), a very valuable and productive property in the upper country, which is estimated, by the proprietor, to be worth between 30 and 40,000 dollars, but he will be perfectly willing that its cash value shall be adjudged by disinterested men. Virginia Bank stock will be taken in exchange, and a very liberal price allowed. The above mentioned property is situated in a heal thy country, about 120 miles above this place, and within 10 miles of James river. THOMAS NORVELL. August 23. (f.)
THOMAS NORVELL,
PURE MILL STONES, OF ALL SIZES; and
PLAISTER OF PARIS, of an excellent quality.
FOR SALE, as usual, at WILLIAM DAVIDSON. near the Market. [epit.] Dec. 4.
LAND—FOR SALE,
IN the county of Lunenburg, lying within one mile of the Court-house, on Couch's creek; this tract contains seven hundred and fifty acres, one hundred and fifty of which is cleared; comfortably improved for the accommodation of a family. This land is well suited to the cultivation of Tobacco, Corn and Wheat. A great bargain may be had in this land. The terms may be made known, by application to Major Grief Green, of Nottoway, who is duly authorized to dispose of it, or the subscriber living on the premises. JOSEPH SMITH. (epit.) Lunenburg, August 2. (epit.)
JOSEPH SMITH,
RUNAWAY NEGRO.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD, if taken within fifty miles of Richmond, and one hundred Dol lars if taken beyond it. Will be given to apprehend a negro man named JIM WILSON, about thirty years of age, who left night runaway from the subscribers. He is very short made, and about 5 feet 10, or 6 feet 11 inches high; has a masculine countenance—had on when he went away, a Russia Drill Drab Coat and Pantaloons; but has a variety of other clothing. He was formerly the property of Mr. Edward Hal lam of Hanover Town, where perhaps he may be gone. All masters of vessels are forewarned from har boring or carrying him away, under the penalty of the law. GILLIAT & KIRBY. September 6. (f.)
NEAL NELSON,
BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURER,
MAIN-STREET, RICHMOND. MAKES Boots & Shoes to any pattern or fash ion, equal in point of Ma TERIALS and WORKMAN SHIP to any in general use.
Imported BOOTS and SHOES, of the first quality and newest fashion, for sale.
Gentlemen at a dis tance, who are disposed to forward me their measure, by paying attention to the annexed cut, can be fitted with Boots or Shoes as well as if they were on the foot. A—the length of the Boot. C—round the Calf. B—the pitch of ditto. D—round the heel and instep. E—round the instep. G—across the ball of the foot. Fix the heel against a perpendicular, and stick a knife at the end of the great toe—set down in figures the number of inches and quarters, in the dif ferent measures. January 1. epit
DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, to wit:
BE it remembered, That on the twenty-fifth day of August, in the thirtieth year of the Indepen dence of the United States of America, Daniel Call, of the said District, hath deposited in this office, the title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as Author, in the words following, to wit:
"Reports of Cases, argued and adjudged in the Court of Appeals of Virginia by Daniel Call—volume third."
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, "An act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned;" and also to an act entitled, "An act supplementary to an act entitled an act for the encouragement of learning by se curing the copies of maps, charts and books to the au thors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned, and extending the benefits thereof to the arts of designing, engraving and etching histo rical and other prints."
L. S. WILLIAM MARSHALL, Clerk of the District of Virginia. August 27. (cpfw.)
FAIRFIELD RACES.
ON Monday the 30th of September, will be run for over the FAIRFIELD COURSE, the great PRO DUCE SWEEPSTAKE. To this race there are twenty-three subscribers, at 200 Dollars each; half for feit if the Dam named produced a Foal. Distance,