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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1805.
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Auditor's Office, 15th Dec. 1805.
SIR,
PURSUANT to the resolution of the Committee of Finance communicated in your letter of the 18th inst. I have to state, that the net amount of the tax on land, slaves and other property, called the revenue tax of 1803, payable into the treasury on the first day of October, 1804, was $274,594 17 cents.
The amount of surplus duty on tobacco exported from 1st Oct. 1803, to 1st Oct. 1804, payable into the treasury in Oct. 1804, 21,269 96
The amount of tax on law process, county seal and appeals from 1st Sept. 1803, to 1st Sept. 1804, payable into the treasury 15th Dec. 1804, also tax on public seal and notarial seal, from 1st Oct. 1803, to 1st Oct. 1804, 14,241 37
The amount of fees paid by the register of the land office into the treasury, from 1st Oct. 1803 to 1st Oct. 1804, payable half yearly, 2,413 98
The net amount of tax on land, slaves and other property called the revenue tax of 1804, payable into the treasury 1st Oct. 1805, 312,519 43
The amount of surplus duty on tobacco exported from 1st Oct. 1804 to 1st Oct. 1805, payable into the treasury in Oct. 1805, (taken from the accounts rendered the preceding year, those for the present year have not all come in,) 21,269 96
The amount of tax on law process, county seal and appeals from 1st Sept. 1804 to 1st Sept. 1805, payable 15th Dec. 1805; also, tax on public seal and notarial seal, from 1st Oct. 1804 to 1st Oct. 1805, (taken from the accounts rendered the preceding year, those for the present year have not all come in,) 14,241 37
The amount of fees paid by the register of the land office into the treasury from 1st Oct. 1804, to 1st Oct. 1805, payable half yearly, 1,958 76
316,970 70 $ 629,490 13
The amount of expenditures from the 1st day of Oct. 1804 to the 30th Sept. 1805, inclusive, 327,230 30 And from 1st Oct. to 30th Nov. 1805 inclusive, 47,800 25 375,031 15
Amount of warrants drawn on the treasury from 1st Oct. 1804, to the close of the last session of the general assembly, being 1st Feb. 1805, 174,319 58
Amount of warrants drawn on the treasury from 1st May, 1805, to 30th Sept. following (given at the request of Mr. Harvie, one of the committee,) 23,942 10
In answer to that part of the resolution which requires me to state "at what time respectively the taxes voted in the years 1802, 1803 and 1804, were, or ought to have been paid into the treasury," I must beg leave to refer the committee to the act of assembly passed the October session of 1792, entitled, "an act, prescribing the mode of ascertaining the taxable property within this Commonwealth, and of collecting the public revenue," which makes the tax on land, slaves and other property to become due on the thirty first day of December in each year, and payable into the treasury on the first day of October next thereafter, and as this law has never been repealed, but is still in force, the taxes arising from these branches of revenue imposed by an act of Assembly of 1802, consequently became payable into the treasury on the first day of October, 1803, and the like tax imposed in the session of 1803, became payable on the first day of October, 1804, and at the session of 1804, a similar tax was imposed and became payable into the treasury on the first day of October last. The clerks of courts are directed by acts of Assembly of the years 1802, 1803 and 1804, to account on or before the 15th of December in each year, for the taxes received by them to the first of September in such year.
I am, with great respect, Sir, your very humble and obedient servant, SAMUEL SHEPARD.
Thomas Miller, esq chairman of the committee of Finance.
SIR,
THE treasurer being required by a resolution of the committee of Finance, to furnish that committee with various statements relative to the public revenue, has complied with the requisition of the said resolution, as far and fully as the books and records of his office have enabled him.
He has drawn up for their inspection, an accurate and correct account of all monies received into the treasury and paid thereout, upon the first day of October, 1804, and from that day, until the first day of December, 1805.
He has certified to the said committee, the amount of monies expended from the first day of October, 1804, until the rising
of that Legislature, which commenced its session in the December of that year.
Being required by the said committee to furnish them with the amount of the warrants upon the treasury which were not paid at the time of presenting them, for want of funds to discharge them—the treasurer answers—it is impossible for him to say to what sum the said warrants would amount, as it has not been the rule and custom of his office to make a record of warrants until they are paid off; he also would observe that an entire cessation of the receiving of public money has never yet happened for any length of time together; that during the times of the greatest scarcity of public treasure, he continued to receive slowly and in small quantities, as by reference to a list of receipts and disbursements in the months of April, May, June, July, August and September, which is herewith transmitted, will appear; that it often happened, that a warrant which could not be paid on one day, was presented on the next, or some few days or weeks afterwards, and discharged, either with money, or by discounting it in the taxes of 1804, or the arrears of some other taxes then due.
The treasurer feels himself somewhat at a loss, what answer to make to that part of the resolution which requires him to say "what proportion of the expenditures charged on the revenue voted in 1803, has been defrayed out of the revenue voted in 1804;" the only answer which he can make, is, that it has not been the custom and usage of his office to keep a list of the dates of warrants, that the old and the new are entered indiscriminately in the receipt book, which renders it completely out of his power, to comply with this part of the said resolution; he will in this place observe that these old warrants in question, and warrants of recent date too, were during the summer months sometimes discounted, not only for arrears, but also for the taxes of 1804.
As to that part of the said resolution, which requires the treasurer to state the time at which the money in the treasury was exhausted during the preceding summer, he answers, that he begs leave to refer the committee to his monthly balances for information, a list of which he has certified for their inspection.
The treasurer feels it his duty to furnish to this committee every statement and document which his office affords, and will endeavour to be in readiness to comply with any further requisition which they shall be pleased to make.
I am,
With respect and consideration, WILLIAM MOSELEY.
Office of the Treasury, December 14, 1805.
Thomas Miller, esq. Chairman of the committee of Finance.
The Public Treasury between the first day of October, 1804, and the thirtieth day of November, 1805, inclusive. Dr.
   To balance per settlement on the 1st of October, 1804 D. C.     Received from that date, viz: from sheriffs on account of the revenue taxes of 124943 98   1783 209 76   1784 2768 87   1787 394 97   1789 3 97   1795 122 87   1796 1656 24   1798 3463 16   1799 2040 92   1800 682 98   1801 8058 93   1802 5988 53   1803 85650 52  
   And on account of the taxes of 1804 236,000 65   From sundry persons on account of the purchase of unappropriated lands 229,182 15   From clerks 1165 69   From inspectors of tobacco 16801 97 1-2   From sundry persons for the redemption of their land returned for the non-payment of the taxes due thereon 26852 70   From sundry persons on divers accounts 4155 82 1-2   From sheriffs on account of militia fines 12394   From the register of the land-office on account of fees 1232 45   For composition on surveys 5387 30   From sheriffs on account of the arrearages of the certificate tax 8 89   653 84  
532,344 47 The Public Treasury between the first day of October, 1804, and the thirtieth day of November, 1805, inclusive. Cr.
   By disbursements and discounts from the first day of October, 1804, to the 30th day of September, 1805 (both inclusive) D. C.     By ditto in the months of October and November, 1805 538,824 72   By balance due from the treasury on December the first, 1805 51,300 72   142,219 03   532,344 47  
The above and foregoing account (as is expressed in the face of it) includes the revenue of two years: that is to say, it includes the amount actually on hand at the commencement of one year, together with the whole revenue which has been received during that year, also, during the two months next succeeding the expiration of that year.
(Errors excepted.)
WILLIAM MOSELEY, Treasurer. December 13th, 1805.
A list of monthly balances in the treasury of Virginia, commencing on the 1st day of October, 1804, and ending on the 1st day of December, 1805.
   Balance on hand on the 1st of October, 1804 124,958 98   November 153,891 72   December 157,483 71   January, 1805 143,543   February 64,144 77   March 35,334 89   April 23,252 38   May 4,648 46   June 4,231 81   July 8,602   August 2,617 95   September 2,487 41   October 128,700 40   November 148,457 09   December 142,219 03  
(Errors excepted.)
WILLIAM MOSELEY, Treasurer. December 16th, 1805.
Amount of money received into the treasury during the months mentioned below, of the year 1805.
   April 2,206 05   May 11,521 92   June 23,602 69   July 7,199 37   August 7,910 86   September 167,109 04  
Amount of money paid out of the treasury during the months mentioned below, of the year 1805.
   April 20,809 97   May 11,938 57   June 19,232 50   July 13,183 42   August 8,041 40   September 40,596 05  
(Errors excepted.)
WILLIAM MOSELEY, Treasurer. December 16th, 1805.
Amount paid out of the treasury between the first day of October, 1804, and the 31st day of December following (both days included)
   Ditto in the month of January, 1805 87,012 22   Ditto on the first day of February, 1805 (being the day upon which the last Legislature rose) 86,927 73   8,266 35  
(Errors excepted.)
WILLIAM MOSELEY, Treasurer. December 16th, 1805.
DOCUMENTS.
Accompanying a Message from the President of the United States.—(Continued.)
(B)
CONSULATE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
(L. s.)
ISLAND OF CUBA.
By this public instrument, be it known unto all whom the same shall, doth, or may concern, that I, Henry Hill, junior, consul of the United States of America for the island of Cuba, resident at Havanna, do hereby certify, that on the day of the date hereof, before me, personally came and appeared Jacob R. Valk, late master, and George Alcock, late mate of and belonging to the schooner Sea Horse, of Charleston, who, on their solemn oaths, which they then took before me upon the holy evangelists of Almighty God, did severally, solemnly depose & declare, that they, the deponents, on the ninth day of June, sailed and departed in and with the said schooner, laden with a cargo of flour and German linens from Charleston, aforesaid, bound on a voyage to Spanish America...that the said schooner, at the commencement thereof, was tight, staunch, and strong, &c in every respect well fitted, furnished, found, manned and equipped for the due performance of the said voyage with various winds and weather, and without any particular occurrence, until the thirteenth day of July, when they made the island of Blanca, on the fourteenth the Tortugas, and on the next day arrived off Laguira...that they lay off and on Laguira aforesaid, until the twentieth following. In the course of which time, he, the deponent Jacob R. Valk, made application for admittance to entry; and being informed that that port, as well as all others on that coast, were shut against neutrals, he proceeded agreeable to his orders and instructions for this port of Havanna. And the said several deponents did further depose that in proceeding for the said port nothing material happened until the twenty-fourth following of said month of July, when being off the island of Jamaica, they were brought to by his Britannic majesty's armed schooner Superior, and upon being examined and found to be neutral were politely dismissed.....that they prosecuted the said voyage, making the best of their way for this said port, and experienced nothing remarkable until the fourth day of August, instant, when doubling Cape San Antonio, in this island of Cuba, they were brought to by a schooner under French colours, and boarded by an officer and four men, who took possession of said schooner Sea Horse, and sent the deponent Jacob R. Valk, and two of his crew, on board the said privateer with the said schooner's papers...that the officer on board the said schooner Sea Horse, hailed the commander of the said privateer, and said that as he knew her to be a good prize he would bring her to anchor; immediately upon which both vessels bore away for Punta Fuera, about four leagues from Cape San Antonio.
That the commander of said privateer, aided by several Spaniards, who came on board her in canoes from their habitations on that coast, began rummaging the Sea Horse, opening the hatches, and breaking open the packages and cases of dry goods, principally consisting of German linens, whilst the crew of the said privateer were continually passing and repassing from one of the said vessels to the other, and most of them in a state of intoxication.
(To be continued.)

LONDON, Oct. 28.
The accounts from Paris say that Gen. Mack has been obliged to surrender with 40,000 men...
In a situation of affairs so difficult, at a crisis so momentous, the opposition remains true to the character which Mr. Wilberforce gave of them...
If ever one nation was placed in a more commanding attitude than another, if ever a nation was able to say "I hold in my hand the fate of Empires and the world," Prussia is that nation...
November 7.
The last Bulletin (the 4th) of which our readers were in possession before the arrival of these papers, brought down the operation of the two armies to the action of Guntzburg...
Ulm. A very warm action took place, but the Austrians, inferior in number, were at length obliged to fall back to the entrenchments of Ulm...
Prince Ferdinand marched to join Hoenzollern's division at Aslen. Murat's division was sent in pursuit of him...
All the debouches of Ulm, having been occupied by the 15th, Bonaparte appeared before it, and preparations were made to storm the entrenchments...
The French say, that in those several affairs, they have taken 60,000 prisoners. The campaign has been opened in Italy...
We are happy to find, that the Archduke Ferdinand has made his escape. It was reported in some of the Paris Journals of the 28th...
farther than Grasenberga. Both parties in this chase violated the Prussian neutrality. Murat then came back to Newmark...
We find by letters from Madrid, of the 12th of October, that 8000 Spanish troops, under the command of General O'Farrell, are to be sent to Italy...
A D L letter of this morning announces the sailing of the expedition from the Downs, with a favorable wind.
Our Dover letter states that a great number of vessels are collecting there for the purpose, as it is supposed, of making an attack upon some of the enemy's ports.
Address of the Emperor Napoleon, to his Soldiers.
The evening before the surrender of Ulm, the emperor issued the following proclamation: "Soldiers, a month ago we were encamped on the shores of the ocean opposite to England...
"But bear in mind, to-morrow, that you are fighting against the allies of England; that you have to avenge yourselves on a perfidious prince, whose own letters breathed nothing but peace at the moment when he was marching his army against our ally...
"Soldiers, to-morrow will be an hundred times more celebrated than the day of Marengo. I have placed the enemy in the same position."
"Recalled, that the most remote posterity will remark the conduct of each of you on this memorable day. Your progeny, five hundred years hence, may place themselves under these eagles around which we rally, will know in detail every thing that your respective corps shall achieve to-morrow...
"Soldiers, who have been engaged in the affairs of Wertingen and Guntzburg, I am satisfied with your conduct. Every corps in the army will emulate you, and I shall be able to say to my people: "Your Emperor and your army have done their duty."
(Signed) NAPOLEON.
"By order of the Emperor and King, the Major-General of the grand army, "DAVoust."
The public rejoicings last night were partial—Lord Nelson's death had impressed every heart with grief. At the theatres tributes were paid to his memory...
An impression of 3000 of last night's Gazette Extraordinary were sent down to Yarmouth, in order to be transmitted in a fast sailing cutter to the continent.
Admiral Collingwood's conduct has obtained the fullest approbation; and last night's dispatches were sent off to Plymouth to be forwarded to him by the Acasta, containing a commission, which appoints him to the command of the ships in the Mediterranean...
Lord Nelson had accomplished the 47th year of his age, having just equalled in the amount of his years, the number of ships of the line he had taken from the enemy.
The squadron commanded by Sir Richard Strachan is still off Cape Finisterre, where they had received intelligence of the Rochefort squadron, which on the 30th ult. was not in port, and was supposed to be afraid to make land.
His Majesty's ship the Prince of Wales may be hourly expected at Spithead with Sir R. Calder. She left the fleet off Cadiz 3 days before the action.
We find the following important article under the Berlin head of Oct. 12. "It would certainly be doing the greatest injustice to the just and generous character of our King, to suppose for a moment, that he would not oppose the audacious progress of the French."
FRANKFORT, Oct. 26. The theatre of war being removed from the banks of the Iller to Bavaria, the usual course of the mails have been resumed...
"It is but a fortnight since we passed that river and the Alps of Wertingen, the Neckar, the Danube, and the Lech; those celebrated barriers of Germany have not retarded our march a day, an hour, or an instant. Indignation against a prince whom we have twice defeated on his throne, when it depended entirely on our pleasure to hurl him from it, supply us with wings. The enemy's army deceived by our manoeuvres and the rapidity of our movements, is completely turned. It now fights only for its safety. It would gladly embrace an opportunity of escaping and returning home; but it is now too late. The fortifications which it erected at a great expense, along the Iller, expecting that we should advance through the passes of the Black Forest, are become useless since we have approached by the plains of Bavaria."
"Soldiers, but for the army which is now in front of you, we should this day have been in London; we should have a venged ourselves for six centuries of insults, and restored the freedom of the seas. But bear in mind, to-morrow, that you are fighting against the allies of England; that you have to avenge yourselves on a perfidious prince, whose own letters breathed nothing but peace at the moment when he was marching his army against our ally...
PARIS, Oct. 26. Extraordinary Meeting, Thursday, Oct. 26. At one o'clock this day, the members of the Conservative Senate met in virtue of a convocation extraordinary, ordered by his Highness Prince Joseph, Grand Elector.
His Imperial Highness Prince Louis, Chancellor of the Empire; and some of the Ministers were present at the sitting. It was opened under the Presidency of the Grand Elector, with the following speech, pronounced by his Highness:
"Senators—In the midst of his triumphs, his Majesty has felt the necessity of giving to the Senate a new proof of his esteem; it is the object of the message which his Majesty has ordered me to submit to you. You will perceive, gentlemen, that his Majesty is impatient that the French youth should take their share of the fresh successes which await him. But already our young conscripts are in motion; they are setting out, or have already done so. All parents know, that when their children go to the grand army, they go to place themselves under the shield of the common Father of the French, who is more sparing of their blood than he is ardent for glory. The Emperor and his army have exceeded the hopes of the nation; I have the happiness of informing you, that it answers, in a manner worthy of it, the glorious invitation of its Chief."
The message of the Emperor and King, which his Imperial Highness read to the meeting, is expressed in the following manner:
"Senators—I send you forty stand of colors, which my army has conquered in the different actions which took place since that at Wertingen. It is a homage which I and my army pay to the Sages of the Empire; it is an offering made by children to their father. Senators, accept it as a proof of my satisfaction for the manner in which you have always assisted me in the most important concerns of the Empire. And you, Frenchmen, cause your brothers to march; let them hasten to combat by our sides, in order that, without shedding of blood, without extraordinary exertions, we may repel far from us all the armies created by the gold of England, and overwhelm with confusion the allies of the oppressors of the seas. Senators, a month is not yet elapsed since I told you that your Emperor and his army would do their duty—I am impa-
tent to say, that my people have done theirs. Since I be, in the campaign I have dispersed an army of one hundred thousand men; I have almost taken the half of them prisoners; the rest are killed, wounded, or deserted, and reduced to the greatest consternation. These brilliant successes, I owe to the affection of my soldiers, to their patience in supporting fatigue. I have only lost 1500 men in killed and wounded. Senators, the first object of the war is already fulfilled. The Elector of Bavaria is re-established on his throne. The unjust aggressors have been struck, as if by lightning, and with the help of God, I hope, in a short space of time, to be able to triumph over my other enemies. "From my Imperial Camp at Elchingen, 26th Vendemaire, October 18. Signed) "NAPOLEON."
For further foreign extracts, see this day's Argus Extra.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday, Dec. 18.
An engrossed bill for the relief of Theoderick Armistead was read a third time, and passed without a division.
Mr. Findlay from the committee of elections, made a report on the petition of Thomas Spalding. The report details the circumstances of the case, and concludes with a resolution that the sitting member, Cowles Mead, is not, and that the petitioner, Thomas Spalding, is entitled to a seat in the house.
Referred to a committee of the whole house on Monday.
IN SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
December 6th, 1805.
The President communicated the following letter and report: Navy Department, 5th Dec. 1805.
SIR, IN obedience to the resolution of the Senate of this day, requiring the secretary of the navy "to lay before the Senate, the reasons why an additional appropriation is required for the naval service for the current year," I have the honor to state.
That out of the sum appropriated for the support of the navy for the year 1805, the sum of 312,370 dollars has been paid for extra expenses, not contemplated in my estimate for that year. Statement A gives a view of those expenses.
The sum of 237,650 dollars has moreover, been paid out of the money appropriated for the support of the navy, for the year 1805, for expenses incurred during the year 1804, by the squadron fitted out under the act, entitled "An act further to protect the commerce and seamen of the United States against the Barbary powers," and by Commodore Preble in his preparatory arrangements for attacking Tripoli. With respect to these last mentioned expenses it may be proper to observe that there existed at the time they were incurred, an adequate appropriation, made by the act under which they were authorised, to pay them, if payment had been necessary during the year 1804; but it was not necessary to pay them until the year 1805; and as the appropriation made by the act above referred to, was not, agreeably to the treasury construction, subject to my order, at the time that payment of these expenses was required, they were paid out of the money appropriated for the support of the navy for the year 1805.
From the preceding statements it appears that the following sums have been paid out of the money appropriated for the support of the navy for the year 1805, for expenses not contemplated in my estimate for that year, viz.
Table with 2 columns: Description, Amount. Rows include: For extra expenses incurred during the year 1805, as per statement A, 312,370; For expenses incurred during the year 1804, explained above, 237,650; Constituting a total of, 550,000.
Which is the existing deficiency, respectfully submitted, ROBERT SMITH.
The honorable the President of the Senate. (A) Estimate of the extra expenses of the navy department, incurred during the year 1805.
Table with 2 columns: Description, Amount. Rows include: For vessels and gun-boats, captured and put into commission in the Mediterranean, by the commanding officer, 32,000.
For building the two vessels of war, authorised by the act, entitled, "An act further to protect the commerce & seamen of the U. States, against the Barbary powers," by which an adequate appropriation was made, but which appropriation was not subject to my order after the close of the year 1804, 63,120.
For expenditures under the resolution of Congress, of the 27th November, 1804, voting a sword to captain Decatur, and two months extra pay to each of the officers of the ketch Intrepid, for which no appropriation was made, 2,000.
For expenditures under the resolution of Congress, of the 2d of March, 1805, voting a medal to commodore Preble, a sword to each of the commissioned officers and midshipmen, who distinguished themselves in the attacks against Tripoli, and one month's extra pay to each of the petty officers, seamen, and marines,

of commander Preble's squadron, for which no appropriation was made, 20,000  For six months service of the frigate Adams, 26,000 dollars, and four months service of the brig Hornet, 16,500,000, which vessels were put into commission for the protection of our commerce on the coast, 39,500  For nine months service of eight gun-boats, having only men enough to navigate them across the Atlantic, 35,000  For two bombards, purchased and fitted out by commander Preble, and seven months service, 47,000  For nine months service of 400 extra men, sent out in the John Adams, to the Mediterranean, 63,750  For bounty to seamen, which we were obliged to give to induce them to enter the service, the pay in the merchant service, being extravagantly high, 10,000  DOLLS. 313,370
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
House of Delegates.
FRIDAY, December 20th, 1805.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk.
The Senate have passed the following bills, to wit:
An act, to amend an act, entitled, an act, Providing for the poor and declaring who shall be deemed vagrants.
Concerning certain lots in the town of Springfield; and Appointing other trustees in the town of Milton.
The engrossed bills, Authorising the appointment of commissioners to ascertain the different county lines bordering on the Three Notch road leading from the county of Albemarle to the county of Hanover.
Incorporating the town of Wheeling in the county of Ohio.
Authorising the sale of the glebe of Bristol parish, were severally read the third time and passed.
Ordered, that the clerk carry the said bills to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
A report from the committee of claims (which lay on the table) was called up, & read in the following words:
The committee of Claims, have according to order had under their consideration several petitions to them referred, and have come to the following resolutions thereupon:
1. Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Downing Smith, praying that the amount of taxes which he has been compelled to pay on a tract of land, which never did belong to him, may be refunded, is reasonable. Your committee beg leave further to report, that other cases may exist or arise, comprised within the principle of that stated by the petitioner.
2. Resolved also, As the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Philip Woodson, praying compensation for a negro man slave, his property, who was employed at the instance of the executive, as a witness in behalf of the Commonwealth in certain criminal prosecutions, and who, in consequence thereof, was enabled to make his escape, and has never since been heard of, is reasonable.
3. Resolved also, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of the several inspectors of tobacco in the town of Petersburg, praying for an augmentation of their salaries, be rejected.
4. Resolved also, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Graham Bell, praying for the release of a fine imposed on him, by the district court of Brunswick, is reasonable.
5. Resolved also, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the town of Petersburg, praying that Graham Bell may be released by the Legislature, from a fine imposed on him by the district court of Brunswick, is reasonable.
6. Resolved also, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Benjamin Hoomes, praying that instead of his annual pension of seventy two pounds per annum, he may receive a commutation of five hundred pounds for his present relief, is reasonable.
7. Resolved also, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of David Street of Lunenburg county, praying the remission of a fine assessed on him by the verdict of a jury in Brunswick district court, is reasonable.
8. Resolved also, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Charles Watts, of the same county, in opposition thereto, be rejected.
9. Resolved also, as the opinion of this committee, that the memorial from a number of the inhabitants of the city of Williamsburg, stating, that they have been subjected to militia fines for not attending certain musters, which musters, they conceive to have been illegally ordered, and
praying relief from the Legislature, is reasonable.
10. Resolved also, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Edward Houchins, stating, that in the year 1780, he was a soldier in captain Curd's company of Goochland militia, detached to join the southern army, and received a wound in the arm at Gates's defeat, in consequence of which, he has been unable to acquire a subsistence by manual labour; that in the year 1787, he procured the necessary vouchers to establish a claim on the liberty of his country, and placed them in the hands of general John Guerrant for that purpose (who was at that time a member of the Legislature from Goochland.)
The vouchers were by him either lost or mislaid; which has hitherto prevented the petitioner from obtaining that relief which he trusts he should have received. They are now found, and the petitioner still in the same disabled situation, and has continued so ever since he was wounded; and praying the Legislature would take his case into consideration, and grant him such allowance for the past, as well as an annuity for the future, as they shall deem proper, is reasonable.
The 1st, 2d, 9th and 10th resolutions being read a second time, were on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
The third resolution being read a second time, a motion was made to amend the same by striking out at the end thereof the words "is reasonable," and inserting in lieu of them the words "be rejected;" and the question being put on the proposed amendment it passed in the affirmative.
The question being put upon the resolution as being amended, it was agreed to by the house.
The fourth resolution being read a second time, a motion was made to amend the same by striking out at the end thereof the words "is reasonable," and inserting in lieu of them in the words "be rejected;" and the question being put on the proposed amendment, it passed in the negative.
The question being then put upon the resolution as reported, it was agreed to by the house.
The 6th, 7th and 8th resolutions being read a second time, were on the question put thereupon, disagreed to by the house.
Ordered, that bills be brought in pursuant to the 1st, 2d, 4th, 9th and 10th resolutions, and that the committee of Claims do prepare and bring in the same.
Ordered, that leave be given to bring in a bill, to repeal an act, "More effectually to provide for the payment of taxes upon lands within this commonwealth, and to provide an equitable method for the payment of taxes upon lands within this commonwealth;" and that messrs. Harvie, Izewell, Smyth (of Wythe) Semple, Ludwell, Brooke, Henning, Mercer, Clarke, Garland, E. Harrison, Love, Miller (of Powhatan) and Jones (of Nottingham) do prepare and bring in the same.
On motion, resolved, that a committee be appointed on the part of this house, to examine jointly with a committee from the Senate, the treasurer's accounts for the last year; and a committee was appointed of messrs. Coleman (of Caroline) Woodson, White, Martin, Lightfoot, Shearman, Snyder, Prewittman, Wood (of Essex) Randolph, Wooding, Coleman (of Pittsylvania) and Reeder.
Ordered, that the clerk acquaint the Senate therewith.
Mr. Miller (of Powhatan) from the committee to whom was committed the resolution, approbatory of the conduct of the President of the United States, reported, that the committee had, according to order, had the said resolution under consideration, and had made several amendments thereto, which he handed in at the clerk's table, where the same were twice read, and the question being severally put upon the said amendments, they were agreed to by the house.
The said resolution as amended, is in the following words: "At this important crisis in the affairs of their country, the legislature of Virginia think proper to express the following sentiments:—They have seen with admiration and pleasure in the intercourse of the present administration of the government of the United States with foreign nations, that just, rational and liberal policy which should ever characterise the acts of a government resting on the will and maintaining the rights and interests of a free and enlightened people. With real mortification have they discovered, that from all nations the same correct and dignified conduct may be looked for in vain. They have viewed with indignation our ports blockaded, our seamen impressed and other injuries, which power and ambition, making the most erroneous calculations on the strength and policy of the United States, have inflicted on the fair commerce and inalienable rights of our fellow citizens. With astonishment they have seen the most rational principles in the laws of nations, disregarded and contravened by governments pretending to act on that liberal and enlarged justice which it behoves every enlightened nation to pursue. They have beheld with corroding sensations, Spain evading the most equitable contracts on frivolous pretexts, and declining too to enter into a fair adjustment of our differences..."
They have learned with still more unpleasant feelings, that inroads have been made by the regular officers and soldiers of that government into parts of the Territories of Orleans and the Mississippi which had been delivered up to us, and that our citizens have been seized and our property plundered.
"Resolved therefore, that the legislature of Virginia have the highest confidence in the wisdom, virtue and firmness of the president of the United States, and that they are ready, whenever congress shall direct, to join in a contest with any nation that has injured us, and "try which party can do the other the most harm."
"The question being about to be taken upon the said preamble and resolution as amended, a member in his place demanded, that the question on the said resolution should be divided; and that a distinct question should be taken on each member of the said resolution: The question was then taken upon the first member of the said resolution, which is in the following words, to wit: "Resolved therefore, that the legislature of Virginia have the highest confidence in the wisdom, virtue and firmness of the president of the United States;" which passed in the affirmative—Ayes 151—Noes 8.
The question was then taken upon the last member of the resolution, which is in these words, "and that they are ready whenever Congress shall direct, to join in a contest with any nation that has injured us, and "try which party can do the other the most harm;" and agreed to unanimously.
The question being then put upon the preamble to the said resolution as amended, it was agreed to unanimously.
Ordered, that the clerk do carry the said resolution to the senate and desire their concurrence.
Saturday, December 21.
A communication from the senate by their clerk.
The senate have passed the bill, To authorise the county court of Lee to erect a turnpike, or toll gate, on the road leading from Mockerson gap to Cumberland gap, through the said county, with several amendments, to which they request the concurrence of the house of delegates.
The house forthwith proceeded to consider the said amendments, and the same being twice read, were on the question put thereupon, severally agreed to by the house.
Ordered that the clerk inform the senate thereof.
The house, according to the order of the day, proceeded by joint ballot with the senate, to the choice of a member of the privy council, or council of state, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Philip Grymes, esq. and on counting the ballots a majority was found in favor of William W. Henning, esq.
The house, according to the order of the day, proceeded by joint ballot with the senate, to the choice of a member of the privy council, or council of state, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the removal of William Foushee, esq. and on counting the ballots a majority was found in favor of William Aylett, esq.
The house, according to the order of the day, proceeded by joint ballot with the senate, to the choice of a member of the privy council, or council of state, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the removal of William Brockenbrough, esq. and on counting the ballots a majority was found in favor of William Munford, esq.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20.
Capt. DECATUR was yesterday waited on by the principal gentlemen of this city.
Gen. MOREAU and Lady, are at present on a visit to this city.
Ten Dollars Reward for a Horse.
TAKEN from the main-street, opposite the post-office, in this city, between 6 and 7 o'clock, in the evening of the 21st inst. a bright bay HORSE, with a Saddle and Bridle, supposed to be 5 years old last spring, about 4 feet 10 or 11 inches high, coarse mane, two or three white spots on his back, occasioned by the saddle, and a hurt that is not hard to feel, the well, and I have been informed, a small white spot on the inside of one of his thighs; has rather a thick mane, his gait a strong steady trot, carries his head low, and a sleepy countenance when still. The saddle is double skirted, and the stirrup irons plated. has been in use about twelve months, a double reined bridle with a leather curb. Whoever delivers the horse, saddle and bridle to me, near the basin, shall receive the above reward; and Five Dollars for the horse alone, if taken out of this county, and half that sum if within the county. 'Tis suspected he was rode off, not with a view to keep.
SAMUEL PARSONS.
Richmond, 12th Mo. 4th h. 1805 wtf
Ten Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber, on Saturday the 21st inst. a dark grey MARE, formerly the property of Jesse Carpenter, described above five feet high, trots gallops and paces well; had on when taken, a bridle and saddle, no particular marks are remembered. Any person who will deliver the said mare, shall receive the above reward; or if stolen, upon apprehending and convicting the thief, the further reward of Twenty Dollars, and all other charges and expenses paid by
EVERITT GAY.
Rockers. Dec. 25, 1805
NORTHERN SUMMER;
OR
TRAVELS ROUND THE BALTIC.
Through Denmark, Sweden, Russia, Prussia and part of Germany, in the year 1804.
By JOHN CARR, Esq.
Author of the "Stranger in France," &c. &c.
A few copies of the above work are just received and for sale at S. Pleasants' Printing-Office and Book-Store. Dec. 22.
VIRGINIA ARGUS
RICHMOND:
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1805.
State of the poll for a Senator in the room of Genl. Taylor, esq. resigned, for the district of Cumberland, &c.
   Daniel. Harrison. Jones.     Chesterfield, 57 32 22   Powhatan, 94 48 5   Cumberland, 102 13 00   Amelia, 14 73 15   Nottoway, 2 1 111   269 167 153  
ERRATUM.—Instead of the 9th toast, as published in the last Argus, read—"The federal and state constitutions—respect for them without idolatry—They are neither too sacred to be touched, nor ought they to be lightly changed."
From WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 23.
There was an interesting debate on Friday in the senate on Dr. Logan's bill to suspend commercial intercourse between the U. States and St. Domingo. Messrs. Logan and Jackson advocated, & Messrs. S. Smith, Hillhouse, Mitchell and Adams opposed it. The debate became the more interesting from its implication of the general state of our foreign relations, and particularly the late British orders. No sentiment but that of reprobation was uttered, and the necessity of taking bold and commanding ground in defence of our violated rights was avowed on all hands. The further consideration of the bill was postponed till Monday. We shall endeavor to publish a sketch of the debate. [Nat. Intel.]
Extract of a letter from the Charge des Affaires of the United States at Algiers, to the consul of the United States, at Alicante, dated Algiers, Sept. 4, 1805.
"On the 30th ult. the soldiers rose in a body and murdered the Dey, Musapha Bashaw, and his prime minister,—Hamey, late a secretary to his predecessor, was unanimously conducted to the palace, and proclaimed Dey of Algiers. Not a life was lost except the two first mentioned; no sort of confusion ensued. I have renewed our treaty with the present Dey and Divan, according to custom.
"All is tranquil now, and the Moors at the time I last wrote, in a state of insurrection, have laid down their arms since the accession of the present Dey to the sovereignty. He is said to be a good man—I knew him well previous to his coming into power, as I did his officers, who are all new."
Extract of a letter dated Chickasawa, November 23, 1805.
"I have just returned from the Choctaws where a treaty was concluded on the 17th or 18th, by which the U. S. have obtained a considerable tract of country connecting the settlements on Tombigby with those of Natchez and cutting off all communication between the Choctaws and Spaniards."
RALIGH, (N. C.) Dec. 23.
The General Assembly, of this state adjourned sine die, on Saturday afternoon, after having passed 19 laws of a general, and 96 of a local nature.
We are concerned to state that our newly elected Governor is at present and has been for some days sick and unable to attend to business. On Thursday last he deputed Alexander Martin, esq. L. L. D. Speaker of the Senate, to officiate for him during his indisposition.
The bill for establishing a State Bank passed the House of Commons, as we supposed it would by a large majority, there being only 24 votes in the negative.
We understand (says the Philadelphia Freeman's Journal) that yesterday morning, a duel was fought between Major Jackson, Editor of the Register, and Daniel W. Coxe, Esquire, when the former received a bullet through his jaws.
From the New York Commercial Advertiser.
The following INTERESTING INTELLIGENCE we have received from a respectable gentleman, who arrived here on Saturday evening, in 41 days from Bordeaux. The day before this gentleman sailed, private letters from Paris, were received at Bordeaux, announcing, that (a few days subsequent to the capitulation of Ulm, and the capture of general Mack and his troops,) the Russian army, having proceeded by forced marches, came up with the columns under the command of prince Murat and marshal Bernadotte: that a severe action ensued: that Murat and Bernadotte were both killed: 23 general officers either killed, severely wounded, or taken prisoners; and the whole of the French troops defeated with immense slaughter. Such was the information received at Bordeaux, and believed by the best informed gentlemen of that place.
The intelligence produced an immediate and considerable effect on the funds at Bordeaux.
LONDON, Oct. 31.
AMERICAN BOTTOMS.
The following official communication will be read with much interest by the commercial world. It relates to a subject of much importance, and embraces consequences of the greatest magnitude. We shall offer no remarks on it at present.
"Great Cumberland Place, Oct. 28, 1, 1805.
"SIR,—I have the pleasure to enclose you a copy of a note from lord Mulgrave, containing information that his majesty has thought fit to relax in certain respects the blockade of the ports of Cadiz and St. Lucar, which is now formed by his naval forces."
"As the modification which is given to the blockade of these ports by this declaration of his majesty, may be of importance to the United States, I have to request that you will be so good as to communicate it, without delay, to their consuls at the several ports, that their citizens may have advantage of it. I have the honor to be, sir, your very obedient servant.
Signed "JAMES MONROE."
"General William Lyman, consul of the United States, &c. &c. &c."
To JAMES MONROE, Esq.
"Downing Street, Oct. 27, 1805.
"The undersigned, his majesty's principal secretary of state, for foreign affairs, has the honor to inform Mr. Monroe, that the king having been pleased, in conformity to the note transmitted by the undersigned, to Mr. Monroe, on the 25th of April last, to direct that the necessary measures should be taken for the blockade of Cadiz and St. Lucar, and such ports having been, and being now blockaded, the undersigned is commanded to acquaint Mr. Monroe, that his majesty is pleased to declare that such blockade shall not extend to prevent neutral vessels, from entering into, and sailing from said ports of Cadiz and St. Lucar, provided, that the vessels so entering & sailing from the said ports, shall not be found to have on board, or to have carried to said ports, any warlike or naval stores, or any article or articles intended to be, and usually converted into warlike, naval stores, or provisions of any kind whatever, excepting such as may be fairly deemed sea stores, for the use of the crews of such neutral vessel. The undersigned is therefore commanded to, request Mr. Monroe to apprise the American consuls and merchants residing in England, of this determination of his majesty. The undersigned requests Mr. Monroe to accept the assurances of his high consideration.
Signed "MULGRAVE."
Extracts from a letter to the inhabitants of — county, from their representatives in the present General Assembly.
RICHMOND, December 23d, 1805.
"A committee has been appointed to examine into the state of the Penitentiary, and to enquire into the expediency of reforming our penal laws: the result of which will probably be, either a great deduction in the expenses of that institution, or its total annihilation.
"A bill to extend the jurisdiction of a single magistrate to twenty dollars, has been introduced, and appears to have many advocates. Its provisions are, that the defendant may appeal on all sums above ten dollars, by giving security to be acknowledged and endorsed on the back of the warrant, and upon the affirmation of the judgment ten per cent. damages are to be awarded, and execution may issue against both principal and security; but to prevent appeals, a stay of execution is authorised by a bare endorsement of the magistrate; with an acknowledgment of the security; on the return of an execution against the defendant, of "no effects," a new execution may issue against the body.
"Petitions from several counties have been presented, praying, that a convention may be called to amend the constitution of this commonwealth. They have been referred to a committee of the whole house on the state of the commonwealth, & are made the order of the day for the second Monday in January next.
"Leave has been given to bring in a bill to "amend the judiciary system." Its principal outlines are, that the number of judges in the court of appeals shall be confined to three; so soon as the present number may be reduced to that by deaths; that the chancery districts shall be abolished, and the judges of the general court possess chancery jurisdiction, who are to hold three terms, in each district, a year.
"A petition has been received and referred, praying that hereafter, the magistrates may not be permitted to lay a county levy, to any considerable amount, or recommend officers to the executive, unless a majority of all the acting justices be present.
"A resolution approbatory of the conduct of the President, in his negotiations with foreign powers, and expressing our readiness to join in a contest in support of our rights, whenever congress shall direct, passed the house of Delegates with eight dissenting voices only.
"Several other subjects, of a general nature, but of less importance, have been spoken of. At this time it is impossible to say how they will terminate."
ALEXANDRIA, Dec. 18.
The circuit court of the District of Columbia, has been engaged for the last days on the trial of John A. Banford, for the robbery and attempt to murder Mr. Peter, of the Bank of Columbia, in June last; and this morning the jury brought in verdict Not Guilty.

WE the subscribers, Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows:
Edmund Winston and Francis T. Brooke, esqrs., to the Districts of Winchester, Hardy and Montgomery court-house.
John Tyler and Robert White, esqrs., to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburgh, Brunswick court-house and Suffolk.
Richard Parker and Creed Taylor, esqrs., to the Districts of Prince Edward court-house, Franklin, Washington court-house and the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county.
Joseph Prentis and Paul Carrington, Jr., esqrs., to the Districts of Northumberland, King & Queen Williamsburg and Accomack court-houses—And William Nelson, Jr., & Archibald Stuart, esqrs., to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Hay market districts, at the next succeeding terms thereof.
Witness our hands and seals this fifteenth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and five.
Jos: Prentis, (seal.) Ino. Tyler, (seal.) Wm. Nelson, Jr. (seal.) Robt. White, Jr. (seal.) Paul Carrington, Jr. (seal.) Arch'd. Stuart, (seal.) Francis T. Brooke, (seal.) Creed Taylor, (seal.)
Published by order of the Judges. WILSON ALLEN, c. c. c.
LAND FOR SALE.
BY virtue of a decree of the County Court of Louisa, will be sold, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on the twenty fourth day of December next, for ready money, part of a Tract of LAND, belonging to the estate of Major Thomas Johnson, dec. known by the name of the Old Mill Tract, lying on both sides of Harris's Creek in Louisa county, near the Court house—Containing about six hundred and fifty acres, adapted to the culture of Corn, Wheat, and Tobacco. This Land is to be sold to satisfy a debt due the estate of Thomas Johnson, deceased, for money paid by said Thomas Johnson, deceased, as security for said Major Thomas Johnson, dec. Purchasers may be accommodated with divisions of this land into lots, if it should be found likely to benefit the Sale.
The Commissioners. November 14, 1805. Im.
REMOVAL.
H. DABNEY, begs leave to inform the public, that he and his friends in particular, that he has removed to the New Brick building opposite the Market; where he offers for sale on the most reasonable terms, a complete assortment of well chosen
GROCERIES,
For Cash or Produce only. Richmond, November 25, 1805. tf A likely NEGRO WOMAN for Sale. Apply as above.
WILLIAM MCAY
RETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to his numerous friends and customers for the kind encouragement he has received, and informs them that the business will in future be carried on under the name of
MCAY & COWAN,
WATCHES & CLOCK MAKERS;
Who render their services to their friends and the public in the line of their profession, and hope from unswerving attention to merit the confidence of their customers. They repair Watches and Clocks of every description. M and C have just received a large and fashionable assortment of jewelry, consisting of Large, fancy, mourning, set and plain Ear-rings, Gold and gold set Necklaces, A handsome assortment of ornamented tortoise shell Combs, Mourning, fancy, wedding, plain and plain set Finger Rings, Mourning, plain and plain set Breast Pins, Gold Miniature Settings and Chain, Mourning and plain Bracelets and Neck Clasps, Mourning and fancy Lockets, Ladies and Gentlemen's gold, gilt, silver and gilt Watch Chains, Gold, gilt, pebble and glass Seals, Gold, gilt and steel Keys, Gold, silver and tortoise shell Sleeve Buttons, and Slides. Silver Thimbles, Salt Spoons, Netting Needles, Tooth Picks and Shoe Clasps, with a variety of other articles. They have likewise on hands a few good Watches, all of which they offer on the most reasonable terms. N. B. Miniature Settings and Hair-Work executed in the neatest manner.
WILLIAM COWAN
Returns his acknowledgments to his friends & the public for the liberal encouragement he has received since his commencement in business, & flatters himself from the present connection, to merit their future confidence. N. B. Persons who have Watches remaining in his hands will please call at the shop of M'Cay and Cowan. November 26. 3w
Manchester Turnpike Company.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Directors of the Manchester Turnpike will attend at Bob Anderson's in the county of Chesterfield, on the 20th instant, for the purpose of receiving proposals for completing that part of the road which remains unfinished. By order of the board, JAMES BRANDER, CLK. Manchester, 4th Dec. 1805. tD
LAND FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell 503 acres of land lying on the waters of Weyno creek in Halifax county, within 6 miles of the court house. This land perhaps is equal to any high land, in the said county for the production of tobacco, corn, wheat, &c. and lies in a very desirable, wealthy neighborhood, and is well improved; on it is a dwelling house, just built 25 by 32, four rooms on the lower floor and two above, with all other necessary out houses, all of which are new. Any person wishing to purchase, will apply to the subscriber living on the premises. William Yancey. December 12, 1805.
HEINING'S
New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease & release, mortgage, trust, &c. FOR SALE AT J. HEINING'S BOOK-STORE. 446
Fall & Winter Goods.
The subscribers have received, and are now opening a considerable part of their
WOOLLENS;
Among which are Bales of assorted Rose & Duffill Blankets, Do. Nap'd Cottons, Do. Yarn & Plaid Hose, Do. White & Coloured Plains, Do. Kerseys & Halfthicks, Do. 6-4 & 7-4 Coatings, plain and strip'd, Do. Cloths, assorted colours and prices, Do. Forrest Cloths, Boxes Men's Hats assorted prices, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Diapers, &c.
Also—An assortment of HARDWARE, CUTLERY and NAILS.
In addition to which, they daily expect on the arrival of the Suffolk from London, a large assortment of
FASHIONABLE GOODS,
Which will be offered for sale on their usual terms GILLIAT & KIRBY. October 4, 1805. tf
Forty Dollars Reward.
RUN away from the subscriber living in Granville county, North Carolina, in March last, two bright mulatto fellows; one by the name of BARTLEBY, about 35 years of age, he has but little to say, and appears to be very humble, he is a tolerable good Shoemaker and Cooper, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and he is a well set negro.—GEORGE is about 23 years of age, about 6 feet high, spare made but a very active negro, fond of drink, and a very forward saucy fellow. I expect they have obtained free passes and will endeavor to pass for free negroes; it is probable they are lurking about Manchester, Richmond or Petersburg; they were seen in Manchester a few days past. Any person taking them up and confining them in jail, so that I get them, shall have the above reward or 20 dollars for either, paid by the subscriber. LEWIS MENING. June 5th, 1805. tf
The subscriber wishes to sell for cash, or on credit the first day of January next, the
Two Brick Tenements,
Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1804. 2w
THE
proprietor offers for sale, a TRACT OF LAND, adjoining Sculler's Town, which he proposes to divide into lots of twenty-five acres. For further particulars apply to Messrs. Prosser & Moncure. tf
JAMES TERNAN,
Has just received a supply of fresh & good MEDICINES, PAINTS AND HATTERS. M COLOURS—opening at his Corner Shop, opposite Col. Gamble's, with which he shall be happy to serve his numerous friends, on the most moderate terms. He returns his sincere thanks for the favor of their custom. (tf) Sept 4
Geo. Watt
HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe warehouse, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of on moderate terms, by wholesale,
The following Articles, viz:
Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cognac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hyson and Imperial Teas, 400 Sacks Live-pool Salt, Parent Shot, assorted sizes—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorser, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d March, 1805.
S. JACOBS
Has just received a handsome and well selected assortment of
FALL GOODS;
Among which are— Cloths, Coatings and Cassimeres, Plains, Kerseys half Thicks, Rose, Duffie and Point Blankets, Flannels, scarlet, crimson, white & yellow, Velvets, Thicketts & Constitution Cords, Bennett's real patent Do. Fancy Waspcoating & Swandowns, Calicoes, Mullins & Cambries, Real Silk Chambrays & Irish Linens, Elegant Silk Shawls & Hosiery, &c. Together with other articles in the fancy way, all of which are offered at the most moderate prices.
GUN POWDER
of superior quality, by the Keg. S. J. Batters himself that from his attention in procuring this article only of an excellent quality and the reasonable rate at which he sells it—he will not only merit a continuation of his customers, but be enabled to supply (much to their satisfaction) all those who are in the habit of retailing it. October 29th, 1805. tf
The Celebrated English Running Horse
CLIFDEN
Is now at Mr. stable (in Powhatan county, two miles below Genito and five above Goodle's Bridges) where he will positively stand the next season; the terms will be reasonable and made known in due time. Creed Haskins. Powhatan, 29th Nov. 1805. Im
Just received and for sale at this office, A NEW COMEDY,
ENTITLED, THE SCHOOL OF REFORM, OR, HOW TO RULE A HUSBAND, IN FIVE ACTS, BY THOMAS MORTON, Esq.
BY
virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Jacob Maddox, of Buckingham county, to secure the payment of a debt due to James Murphy and co. therein expressed, WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the 29th day of December next, at the dwelling house of said Maddox, the following property, to wit: Lucy and her two children, Milly and Nancy, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to discharge the said debt with interest and cost. John Higginbotham, Trustee. Warminster, Nov. 25th, 1805. tds
For Sale,
A New Grand PIANO-FORTE, tuned Concert Pitched. Apply on Shockoe Hill, at the house opposite Mr. Copland's, to P. A. Peticolas. December 3d, 1805. tf
*** Subscribers to PINKERTON'S MODERN GEOGRAPHY,
who have not yet received their Books, are respectfully informed that they are ready for delivery at this Office. (tf)
BOLTING CLOTHS.
M & B. MYERS have just received a fresh supply of Dutch BOLTING CLOTHS of the best quality, which renders their assortment complete.
They have also received their assortment of Fall & Fancy GOODS,
And a quantity of best three stranded SEINE TWINE. tf Oct. 29.
WANTED, as House-keeper
in a large family, an elderly Lady, who can come well recommended. Liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the printer. Nov. 6, 1805. tf
THE
subscribers offer for sale, their reversionary right in a new Fire proof Warehouse on Maxwell's wharf, in the Borough of Norfolk, described in the will of Dr. John K. Read, dec. as his Underlease Warehouse. In this property, Mrs. Helen Read has a life estate. MERIWETHER JONES, BENJAMIN F. READ. Oct. 26, 1805. tf
It is probable that I may leave this state ere long; in which event, Meriwether Jones will be fully authorised to act for me.
BENJAMIN F. READ. (tf)
Marshal's Sale.
IN pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth circuit of the Virginia District pronounced at the May Term, 1805, in behalf of John Tale and Thomas Aston assignees of Henry Martin, against James Vaughan, adm'r of Matthew Vaughan, deceased and others, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, on Thursday the 2d day of January, 1806.
The following Slaves,
Viz. Gibb, Joe, Ned, Trip, Cyrus, Peter, Parrot, Billy, Lewis, Lewy, Carter, Phil, Parrot, (males)—Neil, Franky, Lucy, Fanny, Judy, Amy, Dolly, Sylvia and Betty, (females)—or so many thereof as may be sufficient to raise the sum of one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six dollars and thirty four cents, with interest on one thousand four hundred and seventy nine dollars and fifty nine cents, part thereof at the rate of six per cent per annum, from the 22d day of May, 1805 and the expenses of sale. Benjamin Mosby, D. M. for Joseph Scott, M. V. D. Dec. 4th, 1805. tds
FOR SALE,
A likely Negro Woman, Who is a good Cook, Washer and Ironer. For further particulars enquire of the printer. Dec. 10, 1805. tf
ALL
persons are hereby bid to be aware of receiving an assignment of a bond amounting to upwards of £70, given in 1797 by the reverend John Brunsell, dec. of Amelia, to Bridget Gordon, formerly of the said county. I cannot specifically state the date or amount, but am positive the debt has been discharged, and suppose the bond was not taken up in consequence of the negligence of said Brunsell. Richard Booker, adm'r. Cumberland, Nov. 27, 1805. 3w
To Rent,
AND possession given the first of January next, a HOUSE and LOT, situated near the Rock Landing. Enquire of Joseph Gallego. December 7, 1805. tf
NEGROES FOR SALE.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Richardson Harrison, to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned, due to the estate of Thomas Byers, dec. WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the house of Hasey Cole, near the Coal Mines, in the county of Chesterfield, on Wednesday, the first day of Jan. eighteen hundred and six, the following slaves, viz. Charles, Phillis and Annaky, or so many thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy the debt mentioned in the said deed of trust. The above named Charles is an excellent waterman and waggoner, about thirty-five years of age, and Phillis and Annaky young women under twenty. William Trabue. Chesterfield county, Dec. 19th, 1805. 3t
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it appears by an Inquisition taken before the Coroner for the county of Harrison in this commonwealth, that ABEL CLEMENTS stands charged with the murder of his whole family, consisting of his wife and eight children, and had fled from justice; I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of five hundred DOLLARS for apprehending and conveying before some one of the justices of the peace or the coroner for the aforesaid county of Harrison, to be dealt with as in such cases the law directs; And I do moreover enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey before some one of the justices of the peace or the coroner for the county aforesaid, the said Abel Clements.
Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, the 2d day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the thirtieth. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
TO RENT,
AND possession given the first day of January next, a HOUSE & LOT, situated on Shockoe Hill, opposite Mr. William Dawson's. For further particulars apply to SAM'L. M'CRAW, or JACOB FACKLER. Richmond, 2d Dec 1805. tf
Advertisement.
TO be SOLD, on Friday the third day of January next, at the Piping Tree, in King William county, to the highest bidder, for ready cash, fifteen or twenty LIKELY SLAVES, the estate of John King, dec. by the Executors. November 30th, 1805. tds
For Sale, On Private Contract,
GREEN-WAY; the seat on which I now reside, including Mons-Sacer and the courthouse tenements, containing in all 1200 acres of fertile level farming land (reserving one acre of consecrated ground). The whole is bounded by two navigable creeks, emptying into James river before the door and forming a bay, therefrom 1400 yards only—25 miles to Petersburg, by water, 30 to Richmond by land, and 28 to Williamsburg. The courthouse tenement has on it a large enclosed tavern, with six rooms; one of which is 32 feet by 20 in length and breadth, arch'd at the middle and used for entertainments, also, all necessary out houses, a good garden and a fine well of water, dry cellars, stoves, &c. for the use of a commercial business, which are now occupied to advantage in that line. This is an excellent place for stock, fish and fowl in their seasons, and enough of corn, wheat and oats may be made by common industry, for the consumption of the tavern. This tenement has 200 acres of land annexed to it, and rents for £100 a year. GREEN-WAY contains 500 acres well improved. On it, is a genteel well-finished dwelling house, containing Grooms all wainscoted, chain board high, with fine dry cellars, the full length of the house which is 56 feet: also every other building which a reasonable person could wish or desire, to wit: a handsome study, store house, kitchen, laundry, dairy, meat house, spinning house and ice house, within the curtilage, a barn 40 by 34 feet, two granaries, two carriage houses, 20 stalls for horses, a quarter for house servants, a handsome shingle pigeon house, well stocked, and several other out houses for slaves, a well of water (so excellent that I can drink it with delight after returning from a mountain circuit,) a large fertile garden abounding with a great variety of shrubs, herbs and beautiful flowers, well enclosed. The buildings new and well covered with shingles. MONS-SACER contains 500 acres more or less, on which is a neat small dwelling, a barn begun on a never-failing stream, one mile from James river and emptying itself therein. This farm is remarkably level and highly improvable, is in a line settlement for wheat and timber, so that the manufacturing business may be carried on to great advantage, as also the sawing of timber now so much in demand. About half this estate inclusive is under fine fire wood and timber—and scarcely a gallor wash on any part of it. The age and fever has not visited a white person for 20 years that I recollected. In short there cannot well be conceived a more agreeable situation in all respects than this estate taken together.
UTOPIA
I will also dispose of—This little estate lies in James City county; is in an island surrounded by navigable water near the mouth of Chickahominy river, containing 746 acres of highland and hard marsh sufficient for the support of 1000 head of cattle in the month of May. The high land is rich and produces four and five barrels of corn to the acre. There are 100 acres of good timber adjoining the same. In the centre of this island is a very handsome hill, on which a small but comfortable dwelling is built, affording a fine prospect over James river for many miles. Here every necessity of life can be had and many of its luxuries with little trouble. It overflows with milk and honey when sufficient stock is furnished to go upon. It is remarkable for fine fruits, as the frost seldom or never affects it; and no place in Virginia surpasses it for fish and wild fowl. From this place quantities of hay might be transported by water to Richmond, Norfolk or Petersburg. Any kind of public securities will be taken for the above property, or if more agreeable to the purchaser or purchasers, I will receive part in cash and the balance at convenient periods—30 or 40 slaves and stocks of every kind may be had, if the estate is purchased all together. My lands on Clear creek, Big Licking and Triplet, in Kentucky I will also sell, or exchange for property in Richmond. It may be now enquired why I should in an advanced stage of life part with an estate so convenient and agreeable in all respects? In the first place, in a little time I shall be compelled by the unerring voice of nature to "quit this mortal coil," and it is right I should so adjust all my matters as to leave nothing for litigation after my death. My years of regret will be therefore but few on that score. Secondly, it is the best mode I can adopt for a fair division of what I possess among my children; and lastly, I am desirous of obtaining a situation, more convenient and cheap for the education of my sons, which the savings from a narrow parsimonious salary, and the profits arising from a much neglected estate, in consequence of my attention to public duties, can never support. August 24, 1805. JOHN TYLER. wtf
W. Wardlaw,
HAS RECEIVED HIS FALL SUPPLY OF MEDICINES,
By the ship Rolls, from London.—Also, a great variety of PAINTS, VARNISHES, SURGEONS' INSTRUMENTS, PATENT MEDICINES, &c. &c. And by the ship George, from Liverpool, a large supply of VIOLS and SHOP GLASS. Those who favor him with their orders may depend on being supplied with every article in his line on the most liberal terms. The citizens of Richmond are requested, when they apply at his shop by a child or servant to put the name of the article wanted on paper, to prevent mistakes. wtf
DOCT. WILSON,
TAKES THE liberty to observe that he continues his APOTHECARY SHOP at the Bell-Tavern,
where he may generally be had MEDICINES of every kind in general use, as well as other articles in the Drug line, of good quality and at fair prices; of which persons disposed to buy may satisfy themselves by calling at his shop. He also begs leave to observe, that he professes to practice Physic in all its branches. Persons of needy circumstances will be prescribed for gratis by paying the retail prices of his medicines. Richmond, Oct. 3d, 1805. wtf
SLANK BONDS
For sale at this office.
FOR SALE,
THAT VALUABLE, HEALTHY AND PLEASANT SITUATION, ON which the subscriber at present resides, containing between five and six hundred acres, lying in Amelia county, near Genito bridge. Terms made known by application to Wm. Murray. Grove Brooke, May 13, 1805. wtf
WHEAT FAN & WOVEN WIRE MANUFACTORY,
No. 7, Bridge street, four doors north of Griffith's Bridge, Baltimore.
WHERE are made and sold, WHEAT FANS, first quality; ROLLING and other SCREENS, for wheat, barley, flaxseed, &c.; HAND RIDDLES and SIEVES, for coal, corn, barley, wheat, rye, oats, meal, brick-dust, flaxseed, clover seed, cockle, lime, sand, &c.; SHAKES for Indian meal; WIRE SIFTERS, WOVEN WIRE for windows, &c. &c. AMOS SMITH, (Formerly WEST & SMITH.)
N. B. A good assortment on hand.
Any of the above articles will be delivered in Richmond, (on short notice) at the same prices as at the manufactory (exclusive of freight) on the orders being left with SAMUEL PARSONS FOR SON.
Near the Basin, of whom the prices may be known—who have now on hand, Wheat Fans, Wheat and Lime Sieves, and Keel Sieves, &c. of a superior quality.
P.S. WIRE SIFTERS, and a few tons BAR IRON on hand. 11th Mo. 1st, 1804. wtf
WE have for Sale the following articles,
most of which being consigned, we will sell low for cash or good sixty days paper.
10 Hogsheads Molasses. 5 do. N. E. Rum. 10 Barrels do. do. 16 do. Liver or Tanner's Oil. 1 Box Hats. 8 do. Cotton and Wool Cards. 2 Pipes French Brandy. 30 Barrels Herrings. 80 Tierces Lime. 3 do. Rice. 5 Hogsheads & Pipes Apple Brandy. Ground Plaister in barrels. Shapard & Lucke. November 26, 1805. wtf
N. B. Ground and Fine Salt in Sacks.
Hats, Shoes, &c.
The Subscriber has received a good assortment of HATS, SHOES and HATTERS' TRIMMINGS—44 Cotton Shirting & Irish Linens, Stevenson's Bleach by the piece, for sale by D. J. BURR, Two doors above Eagle Tavern, November 26, 1805. lawfw
LAND FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell 250 acres of land, lying in Chesterfield county, within six miles of Manchester. The advantages of small farms near large towns are obvious and generally admitted, as not to require particular enumeration. Any person wishing to purchase may see the land and know the terms by applying to Mr. John Branch, residing in Manchester, or the subscriber, near Buckingham courthouse. Archibald Branch. September 2, 1805. wtf
To Rent,
A HOUSE at the Falling Gardens. Apply to the Editor, or to D. Wilson, who will give cash for a few thousand pounds of SENECA or RATTLE SNAKE ROOT; also for BEESWAX and LINSEED OIL. Richmond, Dec. 5th, 1805. wtf
Education.
THE Trustees of Washington Henry Academy have engaged the Rev. Mr. Thomas Hughes as a Teacher at the said Academy for the ensuing year; who will teach the Dead Languages, the English Language grammatically, Writing and Arithmetic, at the moderate price of 16 dollars 66 2/3 cts. per scholar, payable quarterly in advance. Scholars may be boarded at the Academy and in the neighborhood. The situation of Washington Henry Academy is in the centre of a populous and respectable neighborhood, about ten miles from Richmond, is remarkably healthy, and possesses the advantage of some excellent springs of water. THO: TINSLEY, pres'd. of the trustees; Hanover co. Dec. 3d, 1805. w

Virginia Argus Extra.---December 27.
Foreign Intelligence.
PARIS, October 26.
SIXTH BULLETIN.
Elchingen, October 18.
The day of Ulm was one of the most brilliant in the history of France. The capitulation of the town is annexed, as well as the account of the regiments shot up there. The emperor might have taken the place by assault, but 20,000 men, defended by fortifications and wet ditches, would have made a resistance, and his desire was to save the effusion of blood. Gen. Mack, commander in chief of the army, was in the town: it is the fate of generals opposed to the emperor to be taken in fortified places. It will be recollected, that after the brilliant movements on the Brennero, the old field Marshal Wurmsier was made prisoner in Mantua: Melas was also at Alexandria; Mack also at Ulm. The Austrian army was one of the finest that Austria ever had, it consisted of 14 regiments of infantry of the army of Bavaria, as it is called, 13 regiments from the Tyrol, and 5 regiments which had been sent in wagons from Italy; altogether 34 regiments of infantry and 15 regiments of cavalry.
The emperor had placed the army of prince Ferdinand in the same situation in which he had placed that of Melas. After having hesitated, Melas adopted the noble resolution of piercing thro' the French army, which occasioned the battle of Marengo. Mack took another resolution: Ulm is the point of union of a great number of roads; he had formed the plan of making his divisions retreat by these roads to re-assemble them in Bohemia and the Tyrol. The division of Hohenzoellern and Werneck marched off by Heydenheim. A small division retreated by Memmingen, but the emperor on the 14th hastened from Augsburg to Ulm immediately disconcerted the projects of the enemy, ordered the bridge and position of Elchingen to be carried, which rendered every thing secure.
Marshal Soult, after having taken Memmingen, went in pursuit of the other columns. Prince Ferdinand had therefore no other resource than to suffer himself to be shut up in Ulm, or to endeavour by cross roads, to join the division of Hohenzoellern: this prince adopted the latter resolution, and proceeded to Axiem with four squadrons of cavalry.
In the mean time prince Murat was in pursuit of prince Ferdinand. The division of Werneck endeavoured to oppose him at Langenau. He took three thousand of them prisoners, one of which was a general officer, and two stands of colours. While he made a movement on his right to Heydenheim, marshal Lannes marched on Aalen and Neresheim; the progress of the enemy was retarded by the loss of wagons, and they were weakened by the battle of Langenau. At this action prince Murat had much reason to be satisfied with the conduct of gen. Klein. The 20th regiment of dragons, the 9th light infantry, and chasseurs of the imperial guard, particularly distinguished themselves. The aid de camp Brunet displayed a great deal of courage.
The action did not retard the march of prince Murat. He advanced rapidly towards Neresheim, and on the 17th at 5 in the evening, he arrived before that position. The division of dragons of gen. Klein charged the enemy. Two standards, a gen. officer & a thousand men were again taken at the battle of Neresheim. Prince Ferdinand & 7 of his generals, had barely time to get on horseback. Their dinner was found on table. For two days they had no place of rest.
It appears that prince Ferdinand will not be able to escape the French army, unless by disguising his person, or getting off with a few squadrons by some bye path of Germany.
As the emperor was passing thro' a crowd of prisoners, an Austrian col. expressed his astonishment to see the emperor of the French wet, covered with dirt, as much and more fatigued than the meanest drummer in his army. One of his aid de camps having explained to him what the Austrian officer said, the emperor ordered this answer to be made: "Your master wished to make me recollect that I was a soldier. I hope he will allow that the throne and the imperial purple have not made me forget my first profession."
The appearance of the army on the 15th was really most interesting. For two days the rain fell in torrents; the whole army was dripping wet; the soldiers had no provisions distributed to them; they were up to their knees in mud. But the emperor infused fresh spirits into them; and at the moment he perceived whole columns in this state, he ordered long live the emperor to be cried.
It is also mentioned, that the emperor replied to the officers who surrounded him, and who expressed their surprise, how, in a moment of such distress, the soldiers could forget all their wants and appear only sensible to the pleasure of seeing him. "They are in the right: it is to spare their blood that I make them undergo such great fatigue."
The emperor, when the army occupied the heights which commanded Ulm, sent for the prince of Lichtenstein, maj. gen. who was shut up in the town, to communicate to him, that he wished it would capitulate telling him, that if he took it by storm, he would be under the necessity of acting as he did at Jaffa, where the whole garrison were put to the sword; that it was one of the melancholy rights of war; that he wished that both he and the brave Austrian nation were spared the necessity of so dreadful an action; that the place was not tenable; that it ought therefore to surrender. The prince required that the officers and soldiers should have liberty to return to Austria. "I will grant it," replied the emperor, "to the officers, but not to the soldiers; for who will be my security that they will not be made to serve again?" Then after having hesitated a moment, he added: "Well then, I will rely upon the word of prince Ferdinand. If he is in the town, I wish to give him a proof of my esteem, and I will grant to him what you require of me, hoping that the court of Vienna will not break the word of one of its princes." Upon M. D. Lichtenstein assuring him that prince Ferdinand was not in the town, "Then," said the emperor, "I do not see who is to be my guarantee that the soldiers I send you back will not be employed again."
A brigade of four thousand men occupies one of the gates of Ulm. On the night of the 16th there was a terrible hurricane: the Danube completely overflowed, and carried away almost all the bridges, which strains us very much in our supplies of provisions. On the 15th marshal Bernadotte having pushed his advanced posts as far as Wassenburg and Haag on the road of Brunau, took 4 or 500 prisoners and 17 pieces of cannon of different sizes, having thus taken, since his entry at Munich 1500 prisoners, 19 pieces of cannon, 200 horses
and a quantity of baggage, without the loss of a single man.
The emperor passed the Rhine on the 1st of Oct: the Danube the 6th, at five o'clock in the morning; the Lech the same day at half past three, his troops entered Munich on the 14th; his advanced guard arrived on the Inn on the 15th. On the same day he was master of Memmingen, and on the 17th of Ulm.
He took from the enemy, at the battles of Wertingen, Guntzburg, Elchingen, the days of Memmingen and Ulm, and in the actions of Albeck, Langenau and Neresheim, 40,000 men, infantry as well as cavalry, more than 40 stand of colours, a great number of cannon, baggage waggons, &c. and to accomplish all this, only marches and manoeuvres were employed.
In these partial actions the loss of the French army amounted to no more than 500 killed & 1000 wounded. It is a common remark among the troops: the emperor has found out a new method of making war—he only makes us use our legs instead of our bayonets. Five sixths of the army have never fired a shot, which has mortified them much. But they have all marched a great deal, and they redouble their activity, when they have hopes of overtaking the enemy. The eulogy of the army may be made in two words. It is worthy of its chief.
The Austrian army may be considered as annihilated. The Austrians and Russians will be obliged to make many levies of recruits to resist the French army, which has destroyed an army of 100,000 men, without experiencing, we may say, any loss.
SEVENTH BULLETIN.
Elchingen, Oct. 19.
On the 18th, at five o'clock in the morning, prince Murat arrived at Nordlingen, and succeeded in surrounding the division of Werneck. This general solicited a capitulation. The terms of the capitulation will not arrive until to morrow. Lieut. generals Werneck, Bavier, Hohenzoellern, and generals Fagal, Mackery, Hohenfeldt, Weisler and Dienersberg, are prisoners on parole, with permission to return home. The soldiers will be sent to France as prisoners of war. More than two thousand cavalry have surrendered, and a brigade of dismounted dragons have been mounted on their horses. It is asserted that the reserve artillery of the Austrian army, consisting of five hundred carriages, is taken. It is supposed that all the remainder of the column under prince Ferdinand is at this moment surrounded, prince Murat having out flanked his right on the side of Aalen, and Marshal Lannes his left towards Nordlingen. We expect to hear the result of these manoeuvres, prince Ferdinand has now but few men left.
After an audience, which the emperor granted to general Mack, at 2 o'clock this afternoon, Marshal Berthier and that general signed an addition to the capitulation, purporting that Ulm must be evacuated by the Austrian garrison on the 20th.
There are at Ulm 27,000 men, 3000 horses, 18 generals, and from 60 to 80 pieces of cannon, with their horses. Half the emperor's guard had already set out for Augsburg; but his majesty consented to remain here to morrow, to see the Austrian army file off. We become more certain every day, that there are not 20,000 men escaped of this army of 100,000 men, and this extraordinary advantage has been obtained without the effusion of blood.
The emperor did not stir out of Elchingen to day. The fatigues and continual rain to which he had been exposed for the preceding week required a short repose. But repose is not compatible with the direction of this immense army. Every hour of the day and night officers arrive with reports, and it was requisite that the emperor should issue orders. He seemed much satisfied with the activity and zeal of marshal Berthier.
To morrow (the 20th) at three in the afternoon, 27,000 Austrian soldiers, 60 pieces of cannon, and 18 generals, will pass the emperor in file, and lay down their arms.
The emperor presents the colours he has taken at Ulm to the Senate; they amount to 80 instead of 40 stands, at which he formerly stated them.
It is supposed that the emperor will set out for Munich to morrow evening. The Russian army has arrived on the Inn.
EIGHTH BULLETIN OF THE GRAND ARMY.
Elchingen, Oct. 20.
The following are the two capitulations announced in the bulletin of yesterday, which were concluded by order of prince Murat—the one being signed by the chief of prince Murat's staff, and the other by general Fauconet.
The emperor took his station, from two o'clock in the afternoon to seven in the evening, on the heights near Ulm, where the Austrian army filed off in his presence. Thirty thousand men, two thousand of which are cavalry, with 60 pieces of cannon, and forty stands of colours, have surrendered to the victorious army. The French army were posted on the heights. The emperor, surrounded by his life guards, sent for the Austrian generals, and kept them with him until their troops had filed off. He treated them with the utmost distinction. There were present, besides the general in chief Mack, eight generals, and seven lieutenant generals. The names of the generals and regiments will be given in the subsequent bulletin.
The number of prisoners since the commencement of hostilities, amount to sixty thousand men, and eighty standards have been taken, besides artillery, baggage,
&c.—It is supposed that the emperor, after dispatching his couriers, will set out this evening for Augsburg and Munich.
CAPITULATION OF GENERAL WERNECK.
It has been agreed upon between marshal the general of division, Belliard, chief of the general staff of his royal highness prince Murat, marshal of the empire, & lieutenant of his majesty, the emperor of the French, and king of Italy: and M. the lieutenant general Werneck, commander and chamberlain in the service of his majesty the emperor of Germany, and commandant of a division of the army.
1. That the body of troops under the orders of M. the lieutenant general Werneck, shall lay down their arms, become prisoners of war, and be sent into France.
2. That Messieurs the general and subaltern officers shall be prisoners of war, on parole, and be sent into Austria. They engage not to serve against the French armies, or those of the allies of his majesty the emperor and king, Napoleon, until they shall have been exchanged.
3. That the horses belonging to the cavalry, the artillery, with the carriages caissons, and ammunition, shall be surrendered to the French army.
4. All the regiments, battalions, squadrons, or detachments separated from the body of troops under the orders of M. the lieutenant general Werneck, shall lay down their arms, and become prisoners of war, subject to the 2d, 3d and 4th articles.
Observation of general Werneck. "I understand this article as applying to such troops as belong to the body under my own command."
5. All the horses and equipages belonging to Messieurs the general and subaltern officers, shall be left in their possession.
6. All the French prisoners of war at Trottingen, or other places occupied by the troops under the command of M. the lieutenant general Werneck, shall be immediately set at liberty.
Trottingen, 27th Vendemaire, 14th year, (19th Oct. 1805.)
The general of division and chief of the general staff.
(Signed) BELLARD.
Lieut. general and commandant of a body of troops.
(Signed) WERNECK.
CAPITULATION.
Of the commandant of the escort of the heavy baggage of the Austrian army.
This day being the 26th Vendemaire, 14th year, October, 18,) the brigadier general Fauconet, one of the commandants of the legion of honour and commandant, of the Chasseurs of the 13th and 14th regiments of the 5th division of the French grand army; and M. Locatelli, major of Hohenlohe's regiment of dragons, have concluded the subjoined capitulation, in consequence of a summons sent by M. the general Fauconet, to the said M. Locatelli, to cause the corps of cavalry appointed under his command, to escort the heavy baggage of the Austrian army, to lay down their arms:
Article I. All the hussars and light horse which compose the detachment escorting the artillery and baggage of the Austrian army, are prisoners of war, and shall be conducted into France. They shall therefore lay down their arms, and deliver up their horses to the regiments under the orders of M. the general Fauconet—Agreed to.
II. Messrs. the officers shall retain the horses on which they were mounted at the time the corps were taken. Each of them shall also have the privilege of retaining a valet in his service and their equipage shall be preserved. The soldiers shall retain their effects. One valet shall be allowed for the major, and for each of the messrs. the captains, and one for every two lieutenants or sub-lieutenants.
III. All the petty detachments of infantry and artillery, turned in flank by the French troops, and closely pressed by the cavalry under M. the general Fauconet, are also prisoners of war, and shall surrender their cannon, waggons, caissons and arms; and messieurs the officers shall enjoy the same advantages as those granted to the officers of cavalry—Agreed to.
IV. Messrs. the officers of the cavalry, artillery and infantry, comprised in the present capitulation, shall be at liberty to return home, on giving a written parole of honor, not to serve against the armies of his majesty the emperor and king or those of his allies, until they shall have been exchanged, or until the conclusion of a peace, should no exchange take place. His royal highness prince Murat is requested to grant this condition, which is submitted to his approbation.
Done at head quarters, at Bopfingen, October 18, 1805.
Signed LOCATELLI, major. The general of brigade, Fauconet.
9th BULLETIN.
Elchingen, Oct. 21.
The emperor has just issued the subjoined proclamation and decrees:
"His majesty set off for Augsburg at noon this day."
"We are now in the possession of an accurate list of the army which was shut up in Ulm. It consisted of 33000 men,
to which number the 3000 wounded being added, the total amounts to 36,000. There were also found in the place, 60 pieces of artillery, with their carriages and ammunition, and 50 stand of colours."
"Nothing can form a more striking contrast than the disposition of the French army and that of the Austrian army. In the French army, heroism is carried to the highest pitch, in the Austrian army, dejection has reached its lowest level."
The Austrian soldier is paid in paper money, he can remit nothing to his family, and he is ill treated. The French soldier thinks only of glory. A thousand traits might be particularised like the following: B e d, a private in the 76th, was about to have his thigh amputated; life was already extinguished; at the moment when the surgeon was preparing to operate, the soldier stopped him 'I know that I shall not survive the operation,' said he, 'but no matter;' the loss of one man will not prevent the 76th from marching with their bayonets extended, and formed in three ranks, against the enemy."
The emperor had occasion to complain of nothing except the excessive ardor of the soldier. Thus the 17th light infantry, which arrived before Ulm, rushed into the place; and thus, during the capitulation, the whole army were so anxious to storm it, that the emperor was obliged to declare it as his positive intention, that the place should not be stormed.
The first column of the prisoners at Ulm had just begun its march for France. The following is a statement of the total of our prisoners, at least of those actually known to have been taken, with their present situations: 10,000 at Augsburg, 33,000 at Ulm, twelve 1000 at Donauwerth, and twelve thousand already on their march to France.
"The emperor in his proclamation, says, that we have made 60,000 prisoners; it is probable that they exceed that number. He states the captured standards at 90; it is also probable that these amount to a greater number."
"The emperor addressed the Austrian generals whom he sent for, as their army was filing past him, in the following terms: 'Gentlemen, your master carries on an unjust war—I tell you plainly, I know not for what I am fighting; I know not what can be required of me. It is not in this army alone that my resources consist, though were this the case, still my army and myself would make considerable progress. But I shall appeal to the testimony of your own prisoners of war, who will speedily pass through France; they will observe with their own eyes the spirit which animates my people, and with what eagerness they flock to my standards. This is the advantage of my nation, and my position. At a single word, 200,000 volunteers, crowd to my standards; and in six weeks become good soldiers—whereas your recruits only march from compulsion, and do not become soldiers but after several years.'
"I would give my brother the emperor of Germany one further piece of advice—let him hasten to make peace. This is the moment to recollect that all empires have an end—the idea that the end of the dynasty of the house of Lorraine may have arrived, should impress him with terror."
"I desire nothing upon the continent. I want ships, colonies, & commerce; & it is as much my interest as mine that I should have them."
"M. Mack replied, that the emperor of Germany had not wished for war, but was compelled to it by Russia." "If that be the case," said the emperor, "then you are no longer a power."
"Most of the generals have confessed how disagreeable this war was to them, and how much they were affected to see a Russian army in their country. They condemned that blind system of politics, which would bring into the centre of Europe, a people accustomed to live in an uncultivated country, and who, as well as their forefathers, might take a fancy, to settle in a milder climate."
"The emperor has treated lieutenant general Klenau (whom he knew as commander of the regiment of Wurmsier) with much civility, as also the lieutenant generals Giulay, Gottesheim, Ries, and the prince of Lichtenstein, &c. comforting them in their misfortunes, and telling them that war has its chances, and that though frequently conquerors, they might sometimes be conquered."
The imperial head quarters at Elchingen, October 21.
"Soldiers of the grand army—In a fortnight we have finished a campaign. We have accomplished our purpose. We have expelled the troops of the house of Austria from Bavaria, and re-established our ally in the sovereignty of his states. That army, which with equal ostentation and imprudence, had posted itself on our frontiers, is annihilated.—But what does this signify to England? Her purpose is accomplished. We are no longer at Boulogne, and the amount of her subsidy will thereby be neither increased nor diminished."
"Of 100,000 men who composed that army, 60,000 are prisoners; they will go to take the place of our conscripts in the labors of our fields. Two hundred pie-
ces of cannon (their whole park,) 90 stand of colors, and all their generals are in our hands; there have not escaped of this army 15,000 men. Soldiers, I have announced to you a great battle, but, thanks to the bad combinations of the enemy, I have been able to obtain the same success, without running any risk; and, what is unexampled in the history of nations, so important a result has not diminished our force more than 1500 men."
"Soldiers, you owe this success to your unbounded confidence in your emperor: to your patience in supporting fatigues & privations of every description, and to your singular intrepidity."
"But we will not stop here. You are impatient to commence a second campaign. We are about to make that Russian army which the gold of England has transported from the extremities of the universe, undergo the same fate."
"In this contest is more particularly implicated the honor of the infantry. It is this which will, a second time, decide the question, already resolved in Switzerland and Holland; whether the French infantry be the second or the first in Europe? Here there are no generals, in combating whom I can have any glory to acquire. All my care shall be to obtain the victory with the least possible effusion of blood; my soldiers are my children."
Given at my imperial camp of Elchingen, 29th Vendemaire 14th year (21st October, 1805.)
Napoleon, emperor of the French and king of Italy,
"Taking into consideration that the grand army has, by its courage and zeal, obtained results which were not to be expected but from a complete campaign, and being desirous of giving it proof of our imperial satisfaction, have decreed, and hereby decree as follows:
"Art. I. The month of Vendemaire, 14th year, shall be accounted as one campaign, in favor of all the soldiers composing the grand army. This month shall be so estimated in all accounts relative to the valuation of pensions and those which respect military services."
"II. Our minister at war, and of the public treasury, are charged with the execution of the present decree."
Signed NAPOLEON. Given at my imperial camp of Elchingen, Oct. 21."
Napoleon, emperor of the French and king of Italy,
We have decreed, and do hereby decree as follows:
Article I. Possession shall be forthwith taken of all the tates in Suabia belonging to the house of Austria.
II. The military contributions which shall be levied thereon, together with the produce of the ordinary contributions shall be entirely appropriated to the army. All the magazines taken from the enemy, those of artillery & provisions excepted, shall likewise become its property. Every individual shall share in the said contribution, in proportion to his rank.
III. All contributions levied by individuals, and all articles taken out of the enemy's magazines, shall be restored to the general mass; it being improper that any person should avail himself of the laws of war, to the prejudice of the general mass of the army.
IV. There shall forthwith be appointed a treasurer and director general, who shall account monthly to a military council of administration, for the produce of the contributions levied, a statement of which with its reparation shall be printed.
V. The pay of the army shall be regularly advanced from the funds of our imperial treasury.
VI. The minister at war is charged with the execution of the present decree. Signed NAPOLEON.
TENTH BULLETIN.
Augsburg, Oct. 22.
On the capitulation of Gen. Werneck, near Nordlingen, prince Ferdinand, with a body of one thousand horse, and a portion of artillery, had taken to flight as he threw himself into the Prussian territory, and took the route by Gunzenhausen for Nuremberg.—Prince Murat followed on his heels, and succeeded in overtaking him, which gave rise to a battle on the road between Furth and Nuremberg, in the night of the 21st. All the rest of the park of artillery, and all the baggage, without exception, were taken. The chasseurs a cheval of the imperial guard covered themselves with glory; they overthrew every thing which opposed them; they charged Mack's regiment of cuirassiers. The two regiments of cuirassiers have sustained their reputation.
We are full of astonishment when we consider the march of prince Murat, from Albeck to Nuremberg. Although always fighting, he exceeded in speed, the enemy who were two days march before him. The result of this prodigious activity was the taking of 1500 waggons, 50 pieces of cannon, 16,000 men, including the capitulations of general Werneck, and of a great number of colors.—Eighteen generals have laid down their arms. Three were killed.
[Here follows an enumeration of officers who distinguished themselves.]

On the 21st, at night, prince Murat slept at Nuremberg, where he rested the 22d.
The division of Wirttemberg is arrived at Geisingen.
The battalions of Chasseurs which had followed the enemy since its passage through Stuttgart, have gone to conduct to France a new column of 10,000 prisoners. The troops of Baden, 3 or 4000 strong, are on their march to Augsburg. The emperor has made a
The emperor has made a present to the Batavians of 20,000 Austrian fusils for the army and the national guards.
He has also made a present to the elector of Wirttemberg of six pieces of Austrian cannon.
During the manoeuvre of Ulm, the elector of Wirttemberg was, for a moment, apprehensive for his electress and family, who then went to Heidelberg, and he disposed his troops to defend the heart of his states.
The Austrians are detested by all Germany, well convinced that, without France Austria would treat them like its hereditary States.
No idea can be formed of the misery of the Austrian army—they are paid in notes, by which they lose forty per cent. Our soldiers pleasantly call the Austrians paper soldiers. They are without any credit. The house of Austria could not any where borrow ten thousand francs. The generals themselves have not seen a piece of gold for several years. The English, when they heard of the invasion of Bavaria, made a little present to the emperor of Austria, which has not rendered him more rich; they have engaged to remit him the 48 millions, which they had lent him during the last year. If this be an advantage to the house of Austria, it has already paid pretty dear for it.
BULLETIN OF THE ITALIAN ARMY.
Oct. 18th, 14th year.—At four o'clock in the morning the general in chief caused the bridge of the Old Castle of Verona to be attacked. The wall which barricaded its middle, was thrown down by means of a petard. The two companies which the Austrians had made were rendered practicable by the aid of planks and boards; and twenty-four companies of Voltigeurs sprung from the other side of the river, from whence they were followed by the first division.
The enemy warmly defended the passage; they were driven back, and chased from all their positions, after a battle which lasted till six o'clock in the evening. They lost seven pieces of cannon, and 18 covered waggons.
We took 14 or 1500 prisoners, and killed or wounded nearly an equal number; but a few combatants fell on our side.
We had about 300 slightly wounded.
A bridge head was immediately constructed at the bridge of the Old Castle. We shall make known the result of this happy day.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
Friday, December 27, 1805.
From Washington City Dec. 24.
Yesterday, in the House, Mr. Dawson brought forward the resolutions, which, in substance, follows:
1st. That 150,000 dollars be appropriated to the better security of Ports, Harbors, &c.
2d. That 250,000 dollars be appropriated for the building of Gun Boats.
3d. That 660,000 dollars be appropriated to the building of six line of battle ships.
Referred to the committee of the whole on the state of the union.
From Philadelphia, Dec. 21.
In looking minutely into our files of London & Liverpool papers, which are to the 10th Nov. we find an article, which appears to have eluded the notice of the New York Editors; or at least, we do not recollect to have observed it among their selections. It is contained in a Liverpool paper of the 9th, apparently copied from a London evening paper of the 7th, which is the latest period of the advices by the Neptune.—It says: "Government this day received various dispatches from the Continent, all of them much more satisfactory, than we had reason to expect from the late French accounts. The advantage stated, on the authority of letters, of the 22d Oct. from Berlin, to have been gained over the French, was achieved by the Archduke Ferdinand. This is a most important piece of intelligence; for great fears were entertained, that his force had fallen a sacrifice in consequence of General Mack's surrender."
The advantage here alluded to, is given in the same paper in the following words: "A letter from Berlin, dated October 22, states that on the 18th, an escort of 600 French infantry, and 300 cavalry, between Nordlingen & Dinkelsbuhl, and were beat by the superior force, with the loss of about 50 pieces of artillery and 100 ammunition waggons."—Phil. Gaz.
IN SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
On Monday and Tuesday last, the Senate were engaged on a motion of Mr. Bradley, for leave to bring in a bill to prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, from and after the 1st day of January, 1808.
On this motion the previous question was called, viz.
"Shall the main question be now put?" —and passed in the affirmative, as follows:
YEAS. Messrs. Anderson, Bradley, Condit, Fenner, Howland, Kitchell, Logan, Mac- lay, Mitchell, Plumer, Smith (of Md.) Smith (of Ten.) Smith (of Ver.) Stone, Thurston, and Worthington—16.
NAYS. Messrs. Adair, Adams, Baldwin, Gail- lard, Gilman, Jackson, Moore, Pickering, Sumpter, Tracy, and Wright—10.
The yeas and nays were then taken on the main question, which passed in the affirmative, as follows:
YEAS. Messrs. Anderson, Bradley, Condit, Fenner, Gilman, Howland, Kitchell, Lo- gan, Mac- lay, Mitchell, Plumer, Smith (of Md.) Smith (of Ten.) Smith (of Ver.) Stone, Thurston, Worthington, & Wright—18.
NAYS. Messrs. Adair, Adams, Baldwin, Gail- lard, Jackson, Moore, Pickering, Sumpter and Tracy—9.
Mr. Bradley then introduced the bill, which received a first reading.
On Wednesday Mr. Logan gave notice, that he should to-morrow ask leave to bring in a bill, to suspend the commercial intercourse between the U. States of America, and the French island of St. Domingo.
The bill to prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the U. States from and after the first day of January, 1808, was read the second time.
A motion was made to make it the order of the day for the first Monday in February, and lost; when it was ordered that its further consideration be postponed to the first Monday in December, which is equivalent to a rejection of the bill.
On this question the senate were equally divided 14 members for and 14 members against the motion, and the vice-president gave the casting vote.
We understand that in the course of the discussion, it was allowed on all hands that as soon as the time arrived when congress shall possess the constitutional power of prohibiting the importation of slaves, it would be proper for them to exercise it. The opponents of the bill took two grounds, the one consisting in the expediency of legislating on the subject before the year 1808, & the other in the alleged unconstitutionality of legislating until that period.
It is remarkable in the hereditary princes of Europe, that they are men of great speed in running, the arch duke Ferdinand of Austria, seems to have outstrip the English duke of York, on a recent occasion, and even to have left all his own men behind him.—Aurora.
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
MR. PLEASANTS,
I HAVE read with some degree of surprise and pain, a communication in the Enquirer of Tuesday last, relative to the constitution of our state; hinting at the propriety and necessity of calling a convention, for the purpose of amendment and revision, to remedy grievances which the author seems to think, obviously exist. I had fondly hoped, sir, that this subject had been dropped, never again to be renewed, more particularly at a period like the present, when national parties seem verging fast, to a state of "discord and confusion," actuated rather by an extravagant spirit of licence, than a sober spirit of liberty, little, I fear, inferior, to the enthusiasm of Cromwell. If the majority of the good people of Virginia, feel satisfied and happy in experiencing the blessings of freedom, under their inestimable constitution, framed by an assembly "of the most experienced and sagacious statesmen of our country;" by men "who had filled the most honorable offices under the confederation of the commonwealth;" framed too, at a period, "when, happily for the people, party spirit was unknown to them;" formed at their request, by a select body of their wisest and best citizens; I would ask, and I ask it confidently too, if it can be rationally expected, that an amendment or revision, would or could be productive of any good? I think, sir, that I may venture to answer in the negative; for myself, I can say, that feeling the strong attachment I do for my country, I would not wish to trust its happiness to an expedient, from which much harm but no good could result. The constitution may be considered "as a system of wise policy, instituted for the purpose of perpetuating and immortalising the liberty of the nation." I confidently trust that the speculative theorists of the present day, will never be able to convince or persuade the sober and enlightened part of our fellow citizens, that a change or innovation, as regards this sacred instrument is necessary, or if necessary in some few particulars, that it would be expedient to risk so much for the purpose of obtaining so little; with the legislature of Virginia, I hope it will not succeed; by them, I trust it will not be countenanced. To this respectable national body, are the people to look up, for the protection of their rights, and their liberties, it is a kind of palladium, a tutelary Goddess, who shields our state—when this is gone, we may become the prey of our enemies—No Agamenon, no Achilles will be wanted—Thersites himself will be sufficient for the conquest. The experience of many years hath shewn that by preserving this consti-
tution inviolable, or by drawing it back to the principles, on which it was originally founded, whenever it shall be made to swerve from them, we may secure to ourselves and to our latest posterity, the possession of that liberty, which we have long enjoyed. What would we more? What other liberty do we seek? If then we seek no other, is it not marked out to us in such characters, as he that runs, may read? Where hath liberty and happiness like ours, been more boldly asserted, more wisely or more successfully improved, and more firmly established in this, than in other countries; by so much more heavy would our just condemnation prove, were we to suffer its subversion. The virtue of our ancestors, to whom all these advantages are owing, would aggravate the guilt, and the infamy of their degenerate posterity. In the golden and iron ages, America hath been, as it were, the temple of liberty—whilst her sacred fires have been extinguished in so many countries, here they have been religiously kept alive; so that if her constitution is to be swept away, if a fatal reverse is to happen, if slavery and servitude are to overrun the world, and freedom to retire from it like Astrea; this new world, as a portion of the abandoned globe, will have at least, the mournful honor, whenever it happens, of shewing her last, her parting steps. These are my opinions—I have given them with plainness and truth to my fellow-citizens; though truth may sometimes offend. I am indifferent to offences taken with truth on my side.
CITIZEN. December 20th, 1805.
LEGISLATURE OF S. CAROLINA.
Monday, December 3.
The House, agreeably to the order of the day, went into a committee of the whole, on the bill to prevent Negro Slaves and other persons of color from being brought into or entering this State, and for the purposes therein mentioned; on that part of the Governor's message No 1, which relates to the subject matter of the bill, and on the presentments of the grand jury of Kershaw district on the same subject.—Mr. Middleton in the chair.
After considerable debate, the committee rose; Mr. Speaker resumed the chair; the chairman of the committee reported the following resolution, which had been agreed to by the committee of the whole House:
Resolved, that the importation of slaves is repugnant to the true interests of this state, dangerous to its tranquility and safety, and that it be recommended to this House that a committee be appointed to bring in a bill to prevent the said importation hereafter, from beyond seas or elsewhere.
From Norfolk, Dec. 24.
On Friday night, an apartment in the Custom House, was broken into, and the iron chest containing about 800 dollars in bank notes and cash, stolen therefrom.—No discovery has yet been made, although a reward of 100 dollars, is offered by the collector for the apprehending of the thieves and the recovery of the property.
Died, at his seat in Mecklenburg county, Col. Wm. Davis, formerly collector of this port.
RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY.
CLASS II.
Seventh Day's Drawing.
Prizes of 100 dollars—Nos. 4088 4844. Prize of 50 dollars—No. 6958. Blanks—Nos. 6943 7474 5223 5481 5155 1850 8834 7341 4280 5220 3783 5382 4005 7549 4410 4311 4117 4129 4243 4615 4963 4247.
Eighth Day's Drawing.
Prize of 100 dollars—No. 7380. Prizes of 25 dollars—Nos. 5991 7042. Blanks—Nos. 6766 6172 3798 4654 7040 7184 7539 6514 7226 7709 5746 6678 4065 4999 7189 7045 7362 6931 7282 6162 6035 5055 4375 6760 6763 7697 3986 4915 4189 5390 6354 4646 6982 6399 5930 6277 5945 5001 7683 5577 4106 6541 5672 7693 4192 6804 4490.
This day's gain in favor of the wheel 350 dollars.
WANTS a place behind the counter, a YOUNG MAN, who can come well recommended. For further particulars enquire of Messrs. C. & T. Saunders. Richmond, 23d December, 1805. wtf
Manchester Turnpike Company.
SINTH RESOLUTION.
THE shareholders of said company are hereby required to pay into the hands of James Brander, Treasurer, the additional sum of ten dollars on each share, on or before the 8th day of February next. 24th December, 1805. td
Delinquent Shares on former Requisitions.
NOTICE is hereby given, that all the shares upon which there shall appear to be due delinquencies of former requisitions, will be offered for sale, at Mr. Brooks's Tavern, in Manchester, on the 11th day of February next, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon.
By order of the Directors, JAMES BRANDER, clk. December 24, 1805. ed
General Office of Insurance.
THE members of the Mutual Insurance Company against Fire on Goods and Furniture, in the state of Virginia are requested to take notice, that agreeably to the fourth article of the Regulations of the said Company, a general meeting will be held, at this office, on Wednesday the 8th day of January next. It is hoped that the meeting will be full, and that those who cannot make it convenient to attend in person, will not fail to appoint proxies in time.
Wm. H. Fitzhugh, P. Agent. Richmond, Dec. 14th, 1805.
Negroes for Sale.
WILL be offered, at public auction, at Zech's Brook's Tavern, in the town of Manchester, on the 10th day of February, 1806, on a credit till the end of the year, SUNDAY SLAVES, belonging to the estate of the late Col. Bernard Markham, dec. bond and approved security will be required.
The Executors. December 24th, 1805. w10F
Land for Sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale, 950 acres of that valuable tract of LAND, belonging to the late Col. Bernard Markham, dec. about three miles above Manchester and lying upon the river affording several very convenient mill seats; this tract possesses many advantages which would be considerable to a purchaser. It is now under high cultivation, inclosed in a good fence and well watered; two thirds of the above tract is covered with valuable timber, and lies convenient either to the turnpike or river. The above land if not disposed of privately, prior to the 1st day of May, will then be offered at public auction, on the premises, in lots to suit purchasers. Any person wishing to view it, will be shewn it by the subscriber, or in his absence by William Bowles residing thereon.
George Markham. December 24th, 1805. w11may
The Celebrated running horse,
Peace Maker,
Will stand the ensuing year at Smith Paine's in Buckingham, within 2 miles of New-Canton. The owner had contemplated running him again the ensuing spring; but believing him to be seriously incapacitated at this time to distinguish himself upon the turf, owing to an excessive hard foundry, which he experienced a few months previous to his race with Florizel, but after the match was made between them, has declined running him again; he will be shewn at the following courthouses during the March term of each court, viz: Buckingham, Goochland, Cumberland & Powhatan. His pedigree and performances, together with a more general advertisement in relation to him, will be furnished in due season.
December 25th, 1805. 4w
Fashionable Goods.
Ready made White Sarsin Pelisses various dark coloured silk do. Florence Silk and Sarsin Spencers elegant Souffle Dresses Rich Brocades and Figured Satins Plain & figured Lenan and Pique Muslins A handsome variety of plain, check'd and strip'd Sarsars Ladies' Tabourd Neck Handkerchiefs Lace Sleeves and Shoulder Ornaments; Which, with a general assortment of Seasonable Goods, are offered for sale, at moderate prices, by M. & B. MYERS. Richmond, 24th Dec 1805. tf
St. Johns.
A MASONIC SERMON will be delivered at the Masons' Hall, this day at 11 o'clock by the Rev. brother J. BUCHANAN; when the brethren and other citizens are requested to attend.
WILL BE SOLD.
ON the second Wednesday in January 1806, all the HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, belonging to the estate of Milner Radford, dec. Also a quantity of Corn, Wheat, Oats, Fodder, and the stock of Horses, Cows, Hogs, &c. A credit will be given until the first day of January, 1807, for all sums over five dollars the purchasers giving bond with approved security to the executor.
Noble Jourdan, Exr. December 19th, 1805. 3t
ROBERT GREENHOW,
MERCHANT in Williamsburg, returns his thanks to his good customers, and the public in general, for the support and encouragement he has experienced during the whole of his mercantile career. His time of life, and extensive dealings, renders it now absolutely necessary, that a retrospect should be taken; that he should in a measure withdraw from business; and seriously set about the winding up of his past concerns. To accomplish which, he now entreats all those in arrears, either by specialties or open accounts, to favor him so far, on the presentation of their respective debts, to come forward & make payments; or give him satisfactory assurances, that on or before the year eighteen hundred and seven, such should be made. From and after the 1st day of the ensuing year, the business of the store will devolve wholly on ROSCOW COLE, for whose conduct in every respect, he can from long experience vouch. It will be conducted under the firm of GREENHOW & COLE, and if not on the extensive scale that it has heretofore been, it will be generally found supplied with such articles as are most in demand—which being at all times purchased with CASH, will be disposed of for CASH, such PRODUCE as may suit, AND ON CREDIT ONLY TO PUNCTUAL CUSTOMERS, on as low terms as possible. ROSCOW COLE begs leave to assure all those who may favor him with their custom, that no exertion on his part shall be wanting, to give satisfaction. That late, or early, he will (if health permits) be ever ready to attend the demands of customers, and endeavor to deserve, the PATRONAGE OF THE PUBLIC. Williamsburg, Dec. 20th 1805. tf
To be Rented,
A NEW BRICKHOUSE, two stories high, with dormer windows, with eight fire places in each tenement. The house was built to accommodate two families. It lies on the main street, on Shockoe hill, a little above Major Wolfe's. Wm. DU-VAL. December 16, 1805.
Education.
ANDREW BROADDUS, respectfully informs the public, that he expects to resume the office of a Teacher of Youth, the ensuing year, and would receive as boarders, a moderate number of boys, who will be instructed in Reading, Writing and Arithmetic; English Grammar and the Principles of Language; Geography and the Use of the Globes and Maps. They will also occasionally be exercised in Composition and Elocution. The School will be opened between the 20th and 30th of January, and the term expire about the 10th of December following. Price for board and tuition (each boarder furnishing his own bedding) £28. of which £6, will be expected in advance; the balance at the expiration of the term. Parents and Guardians committing boys to this Seminary, may rely on particular attention to their morals, manners, and literary progress. Caroline, December, 1805. 2
WILL be sold, at Powhatan January court (being the 13th) to the highest bidder, a valuable TRACT of LAND, containing 1200 acres, on Deep creek, in the said county, either altogether, or in lots to suit purchasers. The value of this land will be best known by an accurate view of the different lots, to which an attached plan shows the grounds, which will be shewn by Mr. Richler, on the premises, with whom is left a plan, by a late survey. There is a good crop of wheat sown thereon. Twelve likely hands will be hired, which are under an overseer, engaged for the ensuing year, with every thing necessary for a crop. One fourth of the purchase money will be required on taking possession, & the remainder in three annual payments, to carry interest from the date; but good bonds, properly secured, of residents within the districts of Richmond or Petersburg, will be accepted for the deferred payments. Wm. MAYO. Powhatan, Dec. 13th, 1805. tis
Wants to Hire,
FOR the ensuing year, two industrious Black MEN, that have been accustomed to plantation business. For such good encouragement will be given. Enquire of the printer, December 23, 1805. 2
ON Monday the 30th day of December next (if fair if not the next fair day) will be sold, to the highest bidder, at the residence of Andrew Scott, dec. of Chesterfield county, the following property to wit: three or four likely Negroes, the stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs. Household and Kitchen Furniture and Plantation Utensils, the crop of Corn, Fodder and Hay, one Wagon and Team, &c. &c. Also three likely Negro Men to be hired out for twelve months, one of which is a very good waggoner—terms of sale will be cash for all sums of ten dollars and under, and for all sums above ten dollars six months credit will be given. Bonds and approved security will be required from the purchasers, to carry interest from the date, but the interest to be remitted if the principal is punctually paid. All persons having claims against the estate are desired to bring them forward properly authenticated before the day of sale as provision may be made to discharge the same. And all those persons indebted to the estate are earnestly requested to make payment to R. M'TYRE, Adm'r. November 29th 1805. 2
NEIL M'COULL,
Has received by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, HIS USUAL SUPPLY OF Fall & Winter Goods. Richmond, 18th October, 1805. tf
Valuable Family Medicines.
Just received direct from the Patentees, and for SALE at this Office, the following Valuable Medicines. Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious and Siemachet Bitters. Prepared by THOMAS H. RAWSON, member of the Connecticut Medical Society.
These Bitters have undoubtedly had the most rapid sale of any Patent Medicine ever before discovered, and are justly appreciated for their singular and uncommon virtues for restoring weak and decayed constitutions, and all that train of complicated complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons such as intermittent Fevers and Augues, long Autumnal Fevers, Dysenteries, &c. They are also a very pleasant bitter for common use, and where they are known they have taken the place and superseded the use of all other bitters in public houses as well as in private families.
Dr. Lee's (Windham) Bileous Pills.
The great sale and increasing demand for these valuable pills for these twelve years, has proved their intrinsic worth. They have proved singularly efficacious in Bileous and Yellow Fevers, Jaundice, Head Aches, Dysenteries Bileous Cholice Colicwinds, Female complaints, &c.
The very great demand and high esteem in which these pills are held throughout the United States and the West Indies, has induced many to counterfeit them; the purchaser is requested to observe that the name of Samuel Lee (the patentee) is affixed to each bill of directions, in his own hand writing, or they will not be genuine.
Dr. Rawson's Itch Ointment.
A certain and safe application for that disagreeable complaint called the ITCH. Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious Pills or Family Phyit.
The extraordinary celebrity these pills have gained the universal demand for them and effect of which they are held by medical men of the first eminence, are sufficient testimonials of their intrinsic worth. In great colds and sudden attacks of disorders, an early use of these pills often produces the happiest effects and taken once in eight or ten days in cases of indigestion, headaches, dizziness, pains in the stomach and bowels, dysentery, diarrhoea, dropsies &c. and a liberal use of my anti-bilious bitters in the intermediate time has relieved patients almost to a miracle.
For jaundice bilious complaints, WHEATON'S
Genuine Patent Bitters,
Price only 58 cents, Secured to him by Letters Patent from the President of the United States.
A MEDICINE extremely useful and efficacious for curing jaundice and bilious disorders, and removing that sinking, faint and distressed feeling at the stomach, difficulty of breathing, loss of appetite and sleepy, dull heaviness in the forepart of the day, weakness and trembling of the limbs, dizziness of the head, and yellowness of countenance, complaints so common to jaundice and bilious people.
Also removing obstructions of the bowels, and of urine, cholicky complaints, pickings and purgings, indigestion, sick head ache, rheumatic complaints, &c. which arise from a collection of four bilious matter in the stomach, and at length restoring the constitution to strength and vigor.
They are also found very useful to carry off worms, and to cure rickety children, and may be used with safety in all constitutions, ages and sexes. The many cures that have been effected in New England, by the above medicine (as may be seen in the bills) prevent the necessity of further recommendation. LIKEWISE,
Wheaton's patent Itch Ointment,
Price only 50 cents.
The only medicine in the world which will certainly cure the ITCH, without having in it any thing either dangerous or disagreeable; it being composed mostly of ingredients never before discovered or used in that disorder.
One box cures a person, and there need be no washing after the use of it, as the skin is generally left cleaner and smoother.
ALSO,
Rawson's celebrated Bitters & Lee's
genuine Windham Bileous Pills.
The above medicines are for sale at this office.