Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-03-13 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[VOL. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1138.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum...paid in advance.]
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1805.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
WHEREAS, by an act of the General Assembly, passed the 29th day of January last, entitled "An Act for carrying into execution the constitution of the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings in the state of Virginia," lately adopted at a General Meeting. It is among other things enacted, "That the funds now in hand, as well as debts due to the said society, shall be divided between the towns and country, in proportion to the capital subscribed by the towns and country respectively;" and that "property insured in towns, and property insured in the country, shall be responsible for their respective losses only, and not for the losses of each other."
And whereas, from the extraordinary losses which the society had sustained prior to the 24th day of February last, the funds of the society, had been very much reduced, and yet are reduced so that the portion of the said funds to be allotted to the towns in conformity to the act of Assembly aforesaid, will in all probability be insufficient to meet the losses (exclusively chargeable on the funds of the towns) which may reasonably be expected to occur in the course of the present year, and the credit and very existence of the institution requiring that provision should be made for the immediate payment of such contingent losses—The Board of Directors of the Society aforesaid, have thought proper to call for the payment of half a quota on each building which had been insured in any town in this commonwealth, or in the town of Alexandria, before the said 24th day of February last, to be paid on or before the first day of April next. I do therefore in conformity to a resolution adopted by the said Board of Directors, hereby make known to all whom it may concern, that the said requisition of half a quota to be paid on or before the first day of April next, on each building insured in any town in this commonwealth, and in the town of Alexandria, hath been made for the purpose aforesaid, and in pursuance of the authority vested in the President and Directors by the act aforesaid, and by the rules and regulations of the said society. And I do further hereby in pursuance also of the resolution aforesaid, notify to all persons concerned, that every insurance on which the said half quota shall be payable, under the said requisition, will be forfeited unless payment thereof, that is of a sum equal to half the premium mentioned in the policy, be made at the farthest by the first day of June next, and such insurance will remain forfeited until the payment of the half quota so forfeited, and interest thereon shall be afterwards, either voluntarily made or coerced in the mode prescribed by law.
AL: MORAE, President M. & A. S. At the General Office of Insurance Richmond, Feb. 25th, 1805. w3t
DIOMEDE. This extraordinary horse, in as high health and vigor as he has ever been since his arrival in America, will stand the ensuing season at my stable, three miles below Richmond, on James river, and cover mares at Fifty Dollars the season, the money to be sent with the mares; or One Hundred Dollars by insurance, the money for the insurance to be paid in October, and returned in every instance where the mare shall not prove to have been in foal, (except the property shall be changed) and all mares sent to Diomedes last season, which proved not to have been in foal, are at liberty to come this season gratis. Notes of hand for the insurance will be expected, to accompany the mares. The season commences the 1st of March, and ends the 1st of August. The pastures and inclosures are good and secure; the strictest attention will be paid all mares, particularly those in foal, and those with colts, who shall have inclosures suitable to their condition—no responsibility for escapes or accidents.
The great size, figure and performances on the turf, aided to the high prices which his colts command, gives him a decided superiority over any stallion in America.
To say nothing of the number of his colts, who won in 1803, (the first season they appeared on the turf) which greatly surpassed (in number) those of any other horse, although he came to America many years after several stallions of high fame—in 1804 we find Mr. Taylor's Hamiltonian winning five times, Mr. Hoopes's Peace Maker four times, Mr. Selden's Lavinia three times, and Sing four times; Mr. Wylie's Mask twice, Mr. Ball's Florizel, three years old, winning two sweepstakes, which produced his owner 4000 dollars, and many other good racers.
Mr. Ball has refused for this colt 5000 dollars—Hamiltonian was sold in May last for 2000 dollars—Peace Maker was sold in October last for 2700 dollars—Lavinia in November for 2100, and 2000 refused for Sing.
DIOMEDE was got by Florizel, (one of the best sons of King Herod) his dam by Spectator, sister to Juno, (the dam of Dragon and Young Eclipse), his granddam (sister to Horatius, by Blank) his great granddam, Feather's dam, and full sister to the granddam of Cygnus, and Blossom, by Chiliders, out of Miss Belvoir, by Grey Grandmama, Paget, Turk, Betsey Percival, Leeds, Arabian.
MILES SELDEN. Tree Hill, Jan. 5th, 1805. w4t
FOR SALE. By Edward Hallam, At his Grocery Store, opposite the Swan Tavern 500 Wt of excellent Salt Paved Bacon. Patent Shot, by the bag or hundred. Madeira, Teneriffe and Sherry Wines. Antigua, Jamaica and New England Rum. Cognac Brandy and Whiskey. Philadelphia Porter, by the bbl. 3 doz. each. Coffee by the bag—Molasses by the hhd. Loaf & brown Sugar—Hyson & Imperial Teas 9 by 11 and 10 by 12 Window Glass. Bar Iron, Irish Potatoes, &c. The above articles will be sold low for ready pay April 24, 1804. The subscriber has just received six thousand weight of first quality New-England Cheese, Which he will dispose of on moderate terms. Ready made PENS for sale here.
guineas the season, which may be discharged with the 1st of August, when the season will expire. Notes for five guineas will be expected with the mares, dischargeable as above. HILLARY MOSELEY. Charlotte, March 1st, 1805.
THE CELEBRATED HIGH BLOODED ENGLISH HORSE, OSCAR; FULL sixteen hands high, imported by me last summer, after having seen him the year before, and satisfied myself as to his reputation, is now in fine health, full of vigor and muscular strength, and will be let to mares, the ensuing season, at my stables, in Charles City county, Sandy Point, at Six Guineas the season, which may be discharged by the payment of Five Guineas, on or before the tenth day of August next; Three Guineas the lease, and Ten to insure a foal; A Dollar to the groom. Pastures as extensive as any in the state, and inferior to none for fine natural grass, especially the white clover, which abounds to a wonderful degree in the months of April, May and June, as also after harvest, that succession of crab and other grass, which so plentifully takes place here, will be afforded, with entertainment for servants, free from charge. No liability for involuntary escapes, nor will I be responsible for any injuries or accidents which may not be the result of wanton neglect or abuse, as I here give my word to the public, that no pains nor assiduity shall be wanting on my part to render satisfaction, with respect to persons, to every gentleman who thinks it to his advantage for the season. This very extraordinary stallion, cost me, when landed in this state, greatly upwards of one thousand pounds, and without meaning to detract from the merits of any other, I can safely venture to say, that the most perfect horse in Virginia; for the most critical observer has not yet been able to discover a single defect or blemish in him, either as to activity, strength, or beauty. Nothing can excel him in the neck, ear and eye; So bold, gay, and full of fire is he, that he fascinates in spite of prejudice, every beholder, that instant he is brought into view.
I would endeavor to give a full description of him, for the satisfaction of those gentlemen who cannot conveniently visit me, but in the attempt I might do him injustice, and therefore, I invite the most scrupulous examination of him, even by those who think themselves competent judges in this respect, and I do not fear the result. In short, it will not be deemed extravagant to say, he is, of his kind, the best effect of nature.
"OSCAR" is a dark brown, was got by Saltram, the best horse in his day, (who was the sire of Whiskey, and many good racers)—his dam by High Flyer—grandam by Herod—great grandam (Miss Middleton) by Regulus—great great grandam (Camilla) by a son of Bay Bolton, Bartlett's Children, Honeywood's Arabian, dam of the two True Blues.
In 1798, at New-Market, at three years old, he won a handicap sweepstakes of 15 guineas each, two year old course, beating Lord Clermont's b c by Drummer, Mr. Howarth's b c Mouse, Mr. Adams's b f Cypress, Mr. Watson's f Duplicity; two to one on Oscar.
In 1799, he was second best, four mile heats against Heart of Oak and others, running three heats.
In 1799, he won the Oatlands Stakes of fifty guineas each, h ft ditch (10 subscribers) beating Lord Grosvenor's ch f Lady Bull, Mr. Heathcote's b c Warner, Sir F. Standish's b c Stamford, Mr. Durand's Play or Pay, Mr. Cookson's b h Ambrose, Lord Clermont's b h Aimator, Lord G. Cavenendish's b h by Jupiter. The judges could only place the first five.
In 1800, at New-Market, April 14th, he won the Craven Stakes, of 10 guineas each, across the Flat, at 4 years old, carrying 8 stone 5lbs, free for all ages, beating the Duke of Grafton's b c First Fruits, Lord Clermont's b c by Meteor, Mr. Cookson's b h Diamond, Mr. Coventry's b c Voltaire, Mr. O'Kelley's Grey Pilot, Mr. Durand's Rancheondra, (late Princess) Mr. Dashwood's Play or Pay, and Sir F. Standish's b c by Sir Peter, out of Storage. The judge could only place the first five. Even betting, Oscar against the field.
In the same month and place, he won a subscription plate of 50l beating Mr. R. Heathcote's ch f Georgiana, Mr. Haller's b f Quiz, Mr. O'Kelley's Antrim, Lord Clermont's ch c Veratier, Mr. Golding's b c by Balloon, Mr. Travis' Ballarina, Mr. Perrin's Pizarro, and Lord Grosvenor's ch c by Buzzard. The judge could only place the first three, 7 to 4 on Oscar.
He was second best for the King's plate of 100 guineas, for four years old, carrying 11 stone, running against Sir F. Pool's Worthby, by Pot-8-O's, and Sir F. Standish's b h by Stamford, 5 years old.
In October, New-Market, he received forfeit of Mr. Heathcote's Warner, for 500 guineas, across the Flat, half forfeit. For these remarkable instances of speed and bottom, in so young a horse, I refer the reader to the Racing Calendars for 1798, '99, and 1800.
Sandy Point, February, 1805. w15ly N. B. The Season will commence immediately
Bail and Delivery Bonds For sale at this office.
Scheme of a Lottery,
For the benefit of WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE
   FIRST CLASS.     8000 Tickets at 10 dolls. 80,000   2 Prizes, dolls. 10,000 20,000   60 of 500 30,000   2,000 of 15 30,000   80,000   Subject to a deduction of 15 per ct. 12,000   Expense of drawing, 2,000   Dollars, 10,000   First Ticket drawn, Dolls. 500   Last drawn, 10,000   1 other Prize of 10,000   52 other Prizes of 500 dolls. 26,000   2,000 of 15 dollars, 30,000   Dollars. 80,000  
All tickets drawn blank may be renewed in the next class, at 10 dolls. each; the price of all others will be 15 dolls. All prizes of 15 dollars may be renewed for the next class, or paid, at the option of the person entitled. If they be not claimed within three months after the drawing commences, they will be considered as renewed in the second class. The drawing to commence in the city of Williamsburg, on the _____ day of _____, under the management of James Madison, John Bracken, William Nelson, Robert Greenhow, Burwell Bassett, Robert Saunders, Samuel Tyler, Champion Travis, William Lightfoot, Littleton W. Tazewell, George Tucker and James Semple.
   SECOND CLASS.     1,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. 59,380   4,385 ditto at 15 dolls. 70,930   130,310   Deduct loss on 2,662 tickets renewed at 2 1-2 5,155   Dolls. 125,155   2 Prizes of 20,000 dolls. 40,000   3 ditto of 10,000 dolls. 30,000   3 ditto of 5,000 15,000   40 ditto of 1,000 40,000   1 ditto 155   125,155   Deduct 10 per cent. 12,500   Expenses of drawing, 2,500   Sum raised, Dolls. 10,000   Ticket first drawn, Dolls. 1,000   Ticket last drawn, 20,000   One other prize of 20,000   Two ditto of 10,000 20,000   13 ditto of 5,000 dolls. 65,000   40 ditto of 1,000 40,000   ditto 155   Dollars 125,155  
TICKETS May be had of George Tucker, Thomas Taylor, and Samuel Pleasants, Jr. in Richmond, Robert Birchett, and Watkins Leigh, Petersburg, Thomas Newton, Dr. Barrand, & Littleton W. Tazewell, Norfolk; Hugh Mercer, Fredericksburg; Henry Tucker, Winchester; Chapman Johnson, Staunton; and in all the towns in Virginia, and in many places in the country.
W. WARDLAW,
IS now opening at his shop on the Main Street in Richmond, opposite Mr. Taylor's Vendue Office, a large Importation of
MEDICINES,
Received directly from London, also a general assortment of SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, SHOP FURNITURE, MECHANIC ART MACHINES, PATENT MEDICINES, &c. &c. It is his intention to keep, at all times, a supply of Genuine Medicines, sufficient to answer the current demand; which will be sold low for cash or on the usual credit to those who will give him sufficient assurances of punctuality. November 20th, 1804. wtf
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN away from the subscriber in Buckingham, ham county, on Tuesday the 19th February, a negro man named LYMAS, well known in the town of Manchester, aged about 38 or 39, much pitted with the small-pox, with a scar on one of his cheeks, rather of a yellowish complexion; he has relations near Todd's bridge in King & Queen county; it is likely he will endeavor to get on board some vessel and make his escape or else make his way to Todd's bridge. His clothing when he went away was a negro cotton coat and overalls. All masters of vessels are hereby forewarned carrying him off at their peril. The above reward will be paid for his delivery to me, or ten dollars to confine him in jail and give me information thereof. March 4th, 1805. JOHN HENDRICK. tf
Notice.
MUTUAL INSURANCE OFFICE, Richmond, March 4th, 1805
THE members of the Mutual Insurance Company against Fire on Goods and Furniture in the State of Virginia, are particularly requested to meet at the said office, either in person or by proxy, on Monday the 8th day of next month, (April) on business of the utmost importance to the company. On referring to the 21st article of the Constitution of the said Company, it will be found that no member is at present insured, or can be until a meeting shall be convened and certain rules & regulations complied with, which, with other matters of much consequence, renders it necessary that there should be a strict compliance with the above requisition. 3w
BENJ: DU-VAL, President. Just published, and for sale by S. Pleasants, Jr. in an elegant pocket edition.
WATTS'
PSALMS, HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS.
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
THE Shareholders are hereby notified, that the fourth instalment will become due on Friday the 6th of April, and will be received at the Bank, and at the Offices of Discount and Deposit at Norfolk, Petersburg and Fredericksburg. Certificates of Stock will after that day be issued on application at the Bank. March 6, 1805.
TO BE RENTED.
For one or more years, and possession given the 15th of April next—a convenient Store & Dwelling-house, With three rooms below, and two above, with a fine place in two of the lower rooms, with a good dry cellar under them, a kitchen, smoke-house, garden, and two acres of land adjoining enclosed, part of which is well set with red clover. This tenement has been occupied for some years past by Messrs. Alban Gilpin & Co; it is situated in a healthy and agreeable neighbourhood, is a fine stand for a country store, about 25 miles from Richmond, and not more than half a mile from the river, and in the midst of a fine wheat country.—For terms apply to the subscriber. SAM. PLEASANTS. Powhatan co. 4th Mar. 1805. tf
AT a meeting of the Commissioners of the LOTTERY, for the benefit of WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE—March 2d, 1805.
 1. That all persons who have Tickets to dispose of, except those who reside in Richmond, Norfolk, Petersburg and Fredericksburg, be requested to forward to Robert Greenhow, Esq. of Williamsburg, the Tickets which they have on hand, with the money and bonds received for Tickets sold by them; and that those who reside in the above mentioned towns, be requested to forward only the money and bonds they have received.  2. That in future, Tickets shall not be sold on credit.  3. That public notice be given of the accidental loss of 12 Tickets, placed in the hands of a gentleman to dispose of, viz. from No 3341 to 3352, both included; that all persons be cautioned against purchasing either of those Tickets, and informed, that a reward will be given for the restoration of them to either of the commissioners.  4. That the foregoing resolutions be published three times, in the Argus, Norfolk Herald, and Petersburg Intelligencer. 
Signed. J. MADISON, Chairman of the Commissioners.
THE LAWS
Passed at the last Session of the General Assembly, Are just published at this office. March 9.
Congressional Register.
Wednesday, January 30.
DEBATE ON THE GEORGIA CLAIMS.
(Continued.) Mr. Boyd. The question before the house is not whether we are to do a good or an injury to the class of men who are denounced a band of speculators; but it is whether we shall agree to or reject the amendment to the resolution offered yesterday to the house by a gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Clark.) Yesterday was taken up in reading the laws of Georgia, and the United States, and various other papers, which have been long in the hands of the members, and which no doubt had been so attentively perused by them, as to render the reading at this day not indispensably requisite.—Mr. Boyd said that if papers were to be read for the instruction and edification of the members as to well known facts, he thought it would have been of more consequence to have read the declaration of independence, and the treaty of peace of 1783, in which the independence of the United States was acknowledged by the only power on earth who contended against it.—We were then free, sovereign, and independent states, to all intents and purposes, and as sovereign states each and every state in the union had full power and authority to dispose of their lands to whom they pleased, and under what conditions they pleased, and if the state of Georgia in the exercise of her sovereignty have conveyed to the Mississippi land company the right of soil to the land in question, & that company have transferred the same to the New England Mississippi land company, the right is vested in them, unless we have arrived at that state of political depravity, that what was yesterday acknowledged as a right shall to morrow be declared a wrong.
Why is it that speculators are so much reproached, when we ourselves have become speculators to an extent beyond the aggregate of the land speculations in the United States of America? Has not Congress recently speculated in the purchase of Louisiana, and paid the price, and will gentlemen contend here, as if they mean to be consistent they might do, that we have acquired no right to the same, because we purchased of France, who had no right to sell as its government holds all its powers for the good of the people, and that it is not for the good of the French people, that their territories should be alienated from them? Does it follow that
when a nation has vested in another its rights of soil and jurisdiction, that the investiture does not hold good, without enquiry into the purity of the motives of the contracting parties? Will you then prevent men from putting their reliance and confidence in the state legislatures?
It is asked why, if they have a right to the lands in Georgia which they claim, why do they propose to relinquish to the United States nine tenths of their claim? It would be a sufficient answer to that question to say, that Congress is the only power possessing the right to extinguish the Indian title to that country, and if Georgia had possessed that right he apprehended the present claimants would have been suffered to go on and improve their farms in that district; they never would have been disturbed in their possession. He was not in favor of speculators, but he had made up his mind never to lay his hand violently upon the claim of any man, more than he would a man's property when he was in full and quiet possession. Nor should he pretend to instruct others in the disposal of their money, persuaded that every man had a right to lay his money out in such way as was most agreeable to himself, and of which he was the best judge.
We are asked who dare vote for squandering the public money in this wholesale manner? This is my declaration in reply. I dare to vote for the measure proposed by the committee of claims. Nay, further, I am bound to vote in its favor. It is my duty so to vote, for I have sworn to support the constitution of the United States, and that constitution declares that no state shall make any ex post facto law, or law impairing contracts. But why do gentlemen dwell so much upon speculators. The act of Congress to obtain the cession of her western territory from the state of Georgia, is a speculation upon the speculators who purchased the right of soil to the Mississippi territory.
I do not enquire whether Georgia sold her land in small tracts or in large districts; nor whether she sold the land to individuals or companies—numbers and quantities I lay out of the question, and confine myself merely to the enquiry, did she sell, and finding that she did sell, and that for a valuable consideration, my mind rests satisfied, and I am compelled to render that justice which the annulling act of Georgia refused—Nay the price itself does not enter into my contemplation; circumstances may alter the relative value of the price to the article.—Will any gentleman say that the price at which Congress have sold their lands to the great purchasers, such as Simms and others, is a cause to justify our setting those sales aside? I apprehend not—Why then do they measure by a different standard in the case of Georgia.
Georgia under the old regime was what was called a king's government; the right of jurisdiction was given up to her exercise from the first; the right of soil remained in the crown; but when we acquired our independence, Georgia took possession, which she was justifiable in doing, of the soil as well as the sovereignty—and their being possessed of both, it was competent for the legislature to dispose of the vacant land, and no subsequent legislature could constitutionally say it avails not, and it shall not hold—I am not ashamed of this opinion; on the contrary it is corroborated by the practice of the states in the union. A grant of land by the legislature is universally sacred—It is so under the government of the U. States also, yet neither the state legislatures are all the citizens of the state, nor are Congress all citizens of the United States, which according to the doctrine we have heard advanced are requisite to complete the contract. This being the case I will not vote for the amendment; it goes to destroy the right which the petitioners have to the reserved fund of five millions of acres; it goes to defeat and overturn a well established security which the people of the United States have for landed property. I will not vote for it, I do not believe that Congress have a divine right to do wrong.—Mr. Boyd said, if all the speculators were scouted from these walls, he did not know who would remain—He had no quarrel with them about the question, but he should ever contend that every man had a right to pursue his object in his own way, the right grew out of the moral compact agreed to as fundamental in every established and well regulated society. (To be continued.)
HIGH COURT OF IMPEACHMENT.
The Answer and Plea of Samuel Chase. Continued.
As little can this respondent be justly charged with having by any conduct of his, endeavoured to "wrest from the jury their indisputable right to hear argument, and determine upon the question of law as well as the question of fact, involved in the verdict which they were required to give." He denies, that he did at any

we declare that the aforesaid counsel should not at any time address the jury, or did in any manner hinder them from addressing the jury on the law as well as on the facts arising in the case. It was expressly stated in the copy of his opinion delivered, as above set forth, to William Lewis, that the jury had a right to determine the law as well as the fact; and the said William Lewis, and Alexander James Dallas were expressly informed, before they declared their resolution to abandon the defence, that they were at liberty to argue the law to the jury. This respondent believes that the said William Lewis did not read the opinion delivered to him as aforesaid, except a very small part at the beginning of it, and of course, acted upon it without knowing its contents; and that the said Alexander James Dallas read no part of the said opinion until about a year ago, when he saw a very imperfect copy, made in court by a certain W. S. Biddle.
And this respondent further answering, saith that according to the constitution of the United States, civil officers thereof, and no other persons, are subject to impeachment; and they only for treason, bribery, corruption, or other high crime or misdemeanor, consisting in some act done or omitted, in violation of some law forbidding or commanding it; on conviction of which act, they must be removed from office; and may, after conviction, be indicted and punished therefor, according to law. Hence it clearly results, that no civil officer of the United States can be impeached, except for some offence for which he may be indicted at law; and that no evidence can be received on an impeachment, except such as on an indictment at law, for the same offence, would be admissible. That a judge cannot be indicted or punished according to law, for any act whatever, done by him in his judicial capacity, and to a matter of which he has jurisdiction, through error of judgment merely, without corrupt motives, however manifest his error may be, is a principle resting on the plainest maxims of reason and justice, supported by the highest legal authority, and sanctioned by the universal sense of mankind. He hath already endeavoured to shew, and he hopes with success, that all the opinions delivered by him in the course of the trials now under consideration, were correct in themselves, and in the time and manner of expressing them; and that even admitting them to have been incorrect, there was such strong reason in their favour, as to remove from his conduct every suspicion of improper motives. If these opinions were incorrect, his mistake in adopting them, or in the time, or manner of expressing them, cannot be imputed to him as an offence of any kind, much less as an high crime and misdemeanor, for which he ought to be removed from office; unless it can be shewn by clear and legal evidence, that he acted from corrupt motives. Should it be considered that some impropriety is attached to his conduct, in the time and mode of expressing any of these opinions; still he apprehends that a very wide difference exists between such impropriety, the casual effect of human infirmity and a high crime and misdemeanor for which he may be impeached, and must on conviction be removed from office.
Finally, this respondent, having thus laid before this honorable court a true state of his case so far as respects the first article of impeachment, declares, upon the strictest review of his conduct during the whole trial of John Fries for treason, that he was not on that occasion unmindful of the solemn duties of his office as judge; that he faithfully and impartially, and according to the best of his ability and understanding, discharged those duties towards the said John Fries and that he did not in any manner, during the said trial conduct himself arbitrarily, unjustly or oppressively, as he is accused by the honorable house of representatives.
And the said Samuel Chase, for plea to the said first article of impeachment, saith, that he is not guilty of any high crime, or misdemeanor, as in and by the said first article is alleged; and this he prays may be inquired of by this honorable court, in such manner as law and justice shall seem to them to require.
(To be continued.)
LATEST FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
New York, March 2.
The arrival of the ship Flora , has furnished us with London dates to the 19th January. The intelligence received on this occasion is of an interesting nature, and affords matter both of speculation and curiosity. The aspect of affairs in Europe seems to be undergoing a material and momentous change—a change from the turmoil of war to the enviable condition of peace. Overtures for peace, as will be seen in our extracts, have actually been made on the part of the court of Paris to the cabinet of London; and although the king, in his speech to parliament, has expressed the views of the British government on this subject in very indefinite terms, yet, that general peace may be the result of the correspondence begun between the two powers, does not appear a very improbable circumstance. When we consider the harassing alarms, and enormous expenses, and all the thousand and his attendant on the present posture of affairs, it would not be exceedingly surprising should a peace ere long patched up, and at least a temporary tranquillity afford a respite to the contending parties.
Whatever may be the issue of the Gallic overture, Britain is improving her precious opportunity of shewing Spanish naval vigor and superiority. A host of valuable Spanish prizes have been captured by the English cruisers, and sent into the different ports; and in this way thousands of the tars of Old-England have made their fortunes, and millions of specie have been furnished to the government.
N. Y. Daily Adv.
LONDON, January 14.
The Gazette of Saturday night contains an order in council granting general reprisals and letters of marque against Spain. This being the usual form of declaring war, some of our contemporaries entertained an expectation that it would be accompanied with a specification of all the reasons. The order in council contains one that is as good as ten thousand: it states that Spain has declared war against us.
The Gazette confirms our report of the elevation of Mr. Addington to the Peerage, by the title of Viscount Sidmouth; and of the appointment of Lord Mulgrave to the office of Secretary of State for foreign affairs, in the room of Lord Harrowby. Various other ministerial changes are said to be in contemplation. Among those, which we consider most entitled to credit, is the appointment of the Earl of Buckinghamshire to the place of joint post master general, vice Lord Charles Spencer who retires upon a pension. The Duke of Portland also goes out on a pension, and it is almost certain that he will be succeeded by Viscount Sidmouth, as president of council. This new arrangement is confidently spoken of in the political circles as having been effected by the influence of his royal highness the Prince of Wales. Should this report be founded in fact, the coalesced opposition will prove formidable only in talent to the minister. Mr. Yorke is also mentioned as likely to come into office, and will probably succeed Lord Melville, should the latter resign the admiralty. The successor of Sir Evan Nepean in Ireland is not mentioned with any degree of confidence.
January 16.—The Lively frigate commanded by capt. Hammond, has fallen in with, and captured another Spanish Dolar ship, valued at 100,000 £ sterling. The Lively was not accompanied by any other vessel. This is the second prize ship which this meritorious officer has been so fortunate as to fall in with.—The Diamond frigate, capt. Elphinstone, has also captured a Spanish ship of war, said to be of great value: the enemy fought the Diamond some time, and had three men killed, and three wounded in the action.
The brig Apollo , laden with hides, tallow, and three chests of Dollars, from the river La Plata, captured by the Fisgard frigate, was spoke with in lat. 51, long. 16, 20; being leaky and having only seven people on board, intended making some port on the north west of Ireland. On Wednesday se'nnight the ship Edward , arrived in the port of Limerick from Dublin; about 10 days previously, in lat. 52, long. 16, she fell in with a Spanish ship from the river La Plata laden with hides, dollars, &c. prize to his Majesty's ship Fisgard , with a signal of distress. Notwithstanding the sea was running very high, the Edward boarded her, and took out the Lieutenant of the Fisgard , and eleven seamen. Shortly after she went down.
January 17.—The King of Sweden has given orders, that no Swedish ships enter the ports of France or Holland.
Mr. Bouverie, the Messenger was sent off on Tuesday night with dispatches, which upon the arrival of the messenger at Deal yesterday morning, were immediately forwarded on board a man of war in the Downs, for the purpose of their being sent to Paris.
That the Messenger was not dispatched before is to be attributed to the circumstance of the Ministers wishing to transmit to the French government his majesty's speech, and the unanimous address of both houses of Parliament.
It is now attempted to be shewn, that no difference whatever of opinion exists between Lord Grenville and Mr. Fox, upon the subject of that part of his majesty's speech and the address which relates to the overture for peace. If those who are making that attempt, gave a favorable report of the speeches of both these gentlemen, it is impossible for them not to see that a very wide difference of opinion exists. They must either abandon their attempt or their report. They told us that Lord Grenville said "I understand by the speech that his majesty thinks it essential to the honor and safety of the empire, that he should enter into no negotiation until he has advised with those powers on the continent with whom he is in the habits of confidential intercourse and connexion. I rejoice in this declaration, and wish even that in practice the principle may be carried further."
The words of Mr. Fox were (we take the report from the paper to which we have alluded)—"With that part of his majesty's speech in particular, that related to the overtures of peace that had been made by the enemy, and in which it was stated that his majesty had not thought it right to enter into any more particular explanation without previous communication with those powers on the continent with whom we are engaged in confidential intercourse and connexion, Mr. Fox, could not with any degree of propriety, concur,
as no documents had been laid before them to shew it to be really necessary. From the face of the business, it did not appear that any further intercourse was necessary, and if there was a wish to promote peace, as had been stated, measures of negotiation should not be unnecessarily delayed."
His Majesty's Most Gracious speech to both houses of Parliament, on Tuesday, January 15th, 1805.
My Lords and Gentlemen,
Since the end of the last session, the preparations of the enemy for the invasion of this kingdom have been continued with incessant activity; but no attempt has been made to carry their repeated menaces into effect.
The skill and intrepidity of my navy, the respectable and formidable state of my army and militia, the unabated zeal and improved discipline of a numerous volunteer force, and the general ardor manifested by all classes of my subjects, have indeed been sufficient to deter them from so presumptuous and desperate an enterprise. Whilst his spirit continues to animate the country, and its voluntary exertions for its own defence subsists in their full vigour, we need not fear the consequences of the most powerful efforts on the part of the enemy; but let us never forget that our security has arisen from the resolution with which we have met and provided against the danger, and that it can be preserved only by steady perseverance and unremitting activity.
The conduct of the Court of Spain, evidently under the predominant influence and controul of France, compelled me to take prompt and decisive measures to guard against the effects of hostility. I have at the same time endeavored, as long as it was possible, to prevent the necessity of a rupture; but in consequence of the refusal of a satisfactory explanation, my minister quitted Madrid, and war has since been declared by Spain against this country.
I have directed a copy of the manifesto, which I caused to be prepared on this occasion to be laid before you, together with such papers as are necessary to explain the discussions which have taken place between me and the court of Madrid. You will, I trust be convinced by them, that my forbearance has been carried to the utmost extent which the interest of my dominions would admit; and, while I lament the situation of Spain, involved in hostilities contrary to its true interest, I rely with confidence on your vigorous support in a contest which can be attributed only to the unfortunate prevalence of French counsels.
The general conduct of the French government on the continent of Europe has been marked by the utmost violence and outrage, and has shewn a wanton defiance of the rights of neutral territories, of the acknowledged privileges of accredited ministers, and of the established principles of the law of nations.
Notwithstanding these transactions, so repugnant to every sentiment of moderation and justice, I have recently received a communication from the French government containing professions of a pacific disposition. I have in consequence expressed my earnest desire to embrace the first opportunity of restoring the blessings of peace on such grounds as may be consistent with the permanent safety and interests of my dominions; but I am confident you will agree with me, that those objects are closely connected with the general security of Europe; I have therefore not thought it right to enter into any particular explanation without previous communication with those powers on the continent, with whom I am engaged in confidential intercourse and connexion; with a view to that important object, and especially with the emperor of Russia, who has given the strongest proofs of the wise and dignified sentiments with which he is animated, and of the warm interest he takes in the safety and independence of Europe.
Gentlemen of the House of Commons,
I have directed the estimates for the public service to be laid before you. I regret, the necessity of any additional burdens being imposed on my people; but I am sure you will be sensible how much their future safety and happiness depend on the vigor of our exertions, and that in the mode of raising the supplies, you will continue to shew your anxiety for the support of public credit, and for restraining as much as possible the accumulation of the national debt.
My Lords and Gentlemen,
In considering the great efforts and sacrifices which the nature of the contest requires, it is a peculiar satisfaction to observe the many proofs of the internal wealth and prosperity of the country. It will, I am sure, be your great object to maintain and improve these advantages, and at the same time to take all such measures, as, by enabling me to prosecute the war with vigor, may afford the best prospect of bringing it to a safe and honorable termination.
January 19.—Price of stocks this day at 12 o'clock.
Cons. for money 61 1-2 5-8—ditto for Jan. 61 5-8 3-4—for Feb. 62 1-8 1-2—Reduced 60 1-2 to 6-8.
The report has been in circulation some time that subsidiary treaties with Russia and Sweden are in great forwardness, and it is stated that the subsidies will amount to no less than five millions per annum. In return, Russia, it is said, stipulates to bring into the field an army of 100,000 men, to be employed against France in any way effectual. The emperor of Ger-
many and the king of Prussia have been invited on very advantageous terms to accede to the confederacy, but hitherto without effect.
Private letters from Spain state that the people are very much dissatisfied with the conduct of their government, and that the Prince of peace becomes every day more obnoxious, not only to the multitude, but to the nobility, who consider him as the servile agent of Bonaparte in Spain.
One of these communications states, that the Prince of Asturias, aided by the old Castilian nobles, had determined to oppose the baleful influence of the Prince of Peace in the state; and that the latter, being of course supported by the French interest, had determined to make a grand stand against his royal highness.
By accounts received from off Brest, it appears that there are twenty-five sail of the line besides frigates, now lying in that harbor, completely fitted and ready for sea.
Yesterday morning died, at an advanced age, the right hon. John Moore, lord archbishop of Canterbury, primate of all England.
DEAL, January 15.
The officer who was the bearer of the dispatches from France did actually sail for France on Thursday evening in the Immortale . The weather was so boisterous on Friday that all communication with the shore was impracticable. But on Saturday he was landed at Bologne.
PLYMOUTH, January 15.—Came in the Mercury Spanish ship, from Buenos Ayres, bound to Cadiz, laden with hides, &c. and a quantity of dollars, captured by the Phoenix , of 36 guns.
Jan. 16.—Came in the Spanish ship Pedro , of St. Sebastian, from Montevideo, bound to Coruna, laden with hides & tallow, and is very valuable: she was captured on the 12th inst. and sent in by the Repulse of 74 guns.
The cargo of the Santa Maria from the Havana for Ferrol and Coruna, captured by the Phoenix of 44 guns, capt. Baker, is very valuable, and contains $10,000, several hundred ounces of gold, in dust and ingots, horn tips, 140 bales of cotton, 150 bales of fine wool, 1400 hides in their hair, 100 hds. of salted beef, 35 sheets of copper, and 100 quintals of cocoa.
HULL, Jan. 15.—On Friday morning a cartel from the Texel, with about 112 English prisoners, who had been confined in different prisons in Holland, landed at Scarborough. We believe this to be the first exchange since the commencement of hostilities.
PARIS, December 27.
THE EMPEROR'S SPEECH.
At the opening of the legislative body which took place on the 26th, a variety of ceremonies were observed applicable to the recent change of the government.—The following is the speech of the emperor on the occasion:—Gentlemen, deputies of the department to the legislative body, gentlemen, tribunes and members of my council of state, I now appear before you to preside at the opening of your session. The character which I am desirous to impress on your labors, is one of the most august and the most imperious. Princes, magistrates, soldiers, citizens, we have alone in our career one object—the interests of our country. If the throne, on which Providence and the wishes of the nation have placed me, be at all dear to my heart, it is only because it gives me the power of protecting and preserving the most sacred interests of the French people. Without a strong and paternal government, France would have had to dread the return of all the miseries which it has formerly endured. Imbecility in the supreme power is the greatest calamity which can befal a nation. Soldier or first consul I had only one sentiment:—as emperor I retain the same—and that is a wish for the prosperity of the French people. I have been fortunate enough to contribute to this object by my victories, to consolidate it by treaties, to stem the torrent of civil discord, and to pave the way for the restoration of manners, society and religion. If I am not cut off by death in the midst of my labors, I hope to be able to leave to posterity a recollection, which will either serve for the example or the reproach of my successors.
My minister for the interior will lay before you a view of the state of the empire—the orators of my council of state will lay before you the different objects on which your deliberations are to be employed. I have given orders for presenting papers relative to the conduct of the ministers in the various departments. I congratulate you on the prosperous state of our finances. Great as the expenses are, they are covered by the receipts. Vast as the preparations for the prosecution of the war in which we are engaged have been, I shall demand no new sacrifice of my people.
It would have been sweet to me at so solemn an epoch, to look to the empire of peace, throughout the world, but the political principles of our enemies, and their recent conduct towards Spain, shew, sufficiently, with how much difficulty this can be attained. I have no wish farther to extend the territories of France. I am only desirous of maintaining their integrity. I have no wish to exercise a domineering influence over Europe, but I am not at all disposed to give up that which I have already acquired. No states shall be incorporated with the empire, but I shall not sacrifice my rights, or the ties which attach me to the states which I have created.
"In elevating me to a throne, my people have engaged to make every effort which circumstances may require for the preservation of their prosperity and glory as well as mine. I am impressed with the fullest confidence in the national energy, and the affection with which the people regard me. Their dearest interests are the objects of my constant solicitude."
"Gentlemen, deputies of the department to the legislative body, gentlemen, tribunes and members of my council of state, your conduct during preceding sessions, the zeal which you displayed for the best interests of your country, are the best securities for that assistance which I require of you and which I confidently expect during the continuance of this session."
Jan. 2.—This day at one o'clock, the members of the legislative body and of the tribunate repaired to the palace of the Tuileries. They were successively conducted by the grand master, master and assistants of the ceremonies, and introduced by the grand master into the hall of the throne, where the princes and grand dignitaries attended, as also the ministers, grand officers of the empire, and ministers of the senate, and of the council of state: his imperial highness prince Joseph, grand elector, presented the legislative body and the tribunate to his imperial majesty.
M. Fontanes and M. Fabre (of Aude) read the addresses of the bodies over which they preside.
ADDRESS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODY. "Sire—Your very faithful subjects, the members of the legislative body, came to the foot of the throne to address their thanks and congratulations which they have voted for the sentiments contained in the speech of your majesty."
"The opening of this session will be a memorable era of our history. Never did the throne and the nation give, the one or the other, so much splendor and support."
"The rights of the head of the state have accrued from all the interests which he has shewn for those of the French people."
"We already taste the good which the force of supreme power assures; and, thanks to your cares, we will be secured from the evils which its excess might bring with it."
"The national resources develop themselves with so much the more energy as your majesty promises to manage them with the more vigilance."
"You do not propose new subsidies, notwithstanding the immense military preparations. You deserve, Sire, that the French should never reckon their resources, since you so well reckon their wants."
"This great people, adorer of great men, always precipitates itself in their suite; and when illustrious chiefs call it to battle, it becomes more necessary to restrain its course than to excite it. Faithful to your great designs, it will protect the states which you have created; and the existence of which it becomes a wise policy to secure."
"But if, like you, this generous people are prepared for war, like you they desire only peace; and, too wise to give up their legitimate right, they are too strong to over-rate their pretensions."
"Your majesty declares that you do not wish to extend the territory of France, but to maintain its integrity. These words most deprive your enemies of every pretext. In fact, Sire, you have no need of any farther glory from conquest. You will be as great in the details of the internal administration, as upon the field of battle. The world will speak as much of your institutions, as of your victories."
"A long time is before you. Every thing which your majesty meditates, for the happiness of France, will be carried into effect. The finest destiny will not be interrupted; and, besides, it is a kind of glory that never dies."
"Treaties may be abolished by new treaties. The fruit of victories is sometimes lost; the greatness itself of Empires impairs their duration. But love and admiration perpetuate the examples of those who have founded or re-established society upon the triple basis of laws, morals, and religion. The work of these great men lasts for a long time, and their spirit governs posterity."
"This glory, Sire, will one day be yours, and your actions as your words give us assurance of it."
"This day the voice of all the departments is heard by your majesty. They are assembled, in a manner, around you in the person of their deputies. Each of us have been enabled to concur by his individual opinion to this great act, which has given you the Crown. We now manifest the same wish in a body. The people and their deputies will never repent of having formed it. They will serve with the same zeal, a power of which your genius proves more and more the advantage, and of which your wisdom has discerned all the limits."
His Imperial Majesty, in his reply to this address, expressed himself nearly in these words: He said he acquiesced in the sentiments of the Legislative body; that these sentiments would serve as a guide for the discussions and deliberations of the body, in the same manner as those which he had expressed when I opened the session, should be the rule of his government.
ADDRESS OF THE TRIBUNATE.
"Sire, "Your very faithful subjects, the Members of the Tribunate, have heard with emotion the speech which your Majesty

has pronounced at the opening of the Session of the Legislative body. It has been much affected by the dispositions which you have manifested to maintain the honor and glory of the French nation abroad, and to secure its happiness and tranquility at home.
"You have declared, Sire, that you will preserve the integrity of the Empire, but that you do not wish to increase the Territory. This solemn declaration will be to Europe the assured pledge of the sentiments of moderation and peace, which have constantly animated you.
"Your Majesty has also declared, that you would not sacrifice its rights, nor the bonds which connect it with the States which you have created.
"Sire—The glory of the throne upon which you are seated, the honor of the French people, their real interests, those even of all Europe, require that you shall never renounce our interest, which is the guidance of the Continental Peace.
"You have farther announced, that you were satisfied with the prosperous state of the finances, and that no new sacrifice would be demanded of the nation.
"Sire, in doing homage to the vigilant and wise administration which has produced this happy result, the Tribunate thinks itself competent to assure your Majesty, that you will always find in the devotion of the nation the resources necessary to discountenanced ambitious views, and repel unjust aggressions.
Advertisement.
WILL be sold, to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the 20th day of April next, in the town of Carteretville, before John Jordan's tavern door, all the HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE belonging to the estate of J. Jordan. Sec.—A credit until the 25th day of December next will be allowed the purchasers for all sums over ten dollars, giving bond and approved security to bear interest from the day of sale if not punctually paid. It is expected that all those who have any claims against the estate will make them known by the day of sale; and those indebted to the said estate must blame themselves if funds are brought against them, as long indulgence has already been given.
LUND HOPKINS, Adm'r. 11th March 1805. HART AND SOUTHGATE, MAIN STREET, RICHMOND. Offer for Sale, less for Cash or Negotiable Notes, HOLLANDS GIN by the pipe or less quantity, New England RUM by the Hhd or barrel, FRENCH BRANDY, Antigua RUM, WINES, &c. &c. CIDER by the barrel. NEW IRON AND CASTINGS, Sole LEATHER SPIRITS OF TURPENTINE in 5 gallon jugs. CANDLES by the box. SUGAR by the barrel or retail. TEA, COFFEE, and a general assortment of GROCERIES, suitable for families and dealers, in town or country. Richmond, March 13. 1805. [w/f]
To Undertakers. THE subscriber purposing to erect some Brick Buildings on the Market Square in the course of the present year, invites proposals from undertakers with the middle of April next, the plan of said buildings and the mode of payment will be made known on application. JOHN SEABROOK. 11th March 1805.
By virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the subscriber by Richard L. Lacy, deceased, which deed is recorded in New-Kent office, to secure a sum of money due to Lydia Apperson of New-Kent county, will be exposed to sale, to the highest bidder, for cash, on the premises, on Saturday the thirtieth day of next month, The Tract of Land. Which belonged to the said Richard L. Lacy at the time of his death, on which Edmund B. Lacy at present resides. This land is situated about 5 or 6 miles below Providence Forge, and within one mile of Chickahominy river, on an eminent hill, where you have an extensive view of the river—the tract contains, by estimation one hundred and ninety six acres, the land to be received by the purchaser be the quantity more or less; there are a tolerable dwelling house and out houses on the land. The sale will commence at 12 o'clock. John H. Christian, Trustee. March 9th, 1805.
Upper Appomattox Company. In pursuance of an order of the Trustees, at their last meeting, the 14th Sept. 1804—Will be SOLD, at Powell's Tavern, in Petersburg, the 15th day of April next. ALL SHARES of the first subscription, on which a balance may be due at that time, without discrimination. T. PRYOR, CLK. & Receiver. 9th March, 1805.
FOR SALE. Two Tracts of Land; ONE contains 400 acres, the other 500 acres, living in Cumberland county, on White's river, about 10 miles above the mouth and on the road that leads from Columbia to Cumberland Court house; they are well improved and in good order for cropping. Terms will be made known by the subscriber, who lives on the premises. JESSE THOMAS. 10th March, 1805.
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VIRGINIA ARGUS. RICHMOND: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1805. RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT. CORRECTED WEEKLY. Tobacco, 33 3/4 to 36 3/4 Cash. Wheat, 10s 6d to 12s do. Flour, fine, 66 3/4 do. Flour, superfine, 69 3/4 do. Corn, 30s do. Hemp, (clean) £ 52 do. Iron, £ 33 do. Bacon, 9d do. Whiskey, 4s do. Pork, 54s do. Butter, 1s 6d do.
Captain Stanton of the ship Neptune, who arrived at New York from Cadiz, informs, that although that port was blockaded by nine British ships of war, yet they suffered American vessels to go in and come out without molestation, provided they had no contraband articles on board. This news coming from captain Stanton, may be depended on, though it does not accord with the following extract of a letter, which is also from a respectable quarter. EXTRACT of a letter from Cadiz, dated Jan 9.—"This port is now in a state of blockade, both for vessels coming in and going out. An official letter to this effect (which I saw) was sent by the British admiral to the governor, desiring him to inform all the foreign consuls thereof. The declaration of war on the part of Spain was made some time since. Wheat, corn, rice, &c. will be very high the ensuing year, as the heavy rains have ruined all the grain in the ground, and the foreign crop will be short. The situation of this country is really dreadful and I am afraid will be much worse."
Another letter says, "You will soon hear of a great change of government. The Prince of Peace has fled, and an order has been issued to seize his person." Extract from a Cadiz Price Current of January 10. "Flour 22 to 23 dols. wheat 8 dols. a faneg. corn 4 dols. per do. fish 10 dols. rice 10 do. yellow beeswax 47 dols. butter 40, and lard 22 cents. Lumber very low."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Cadiz Bay, to a merchant in New York, dated December 14th. "The crops have so completely failed throughout the whole kingdom that every grain of wheat necessary for the support of the country must be imported."
The alarm of war between Spain and Great Britain has also been one cause of the sudden rise of grain & flour; but this must have taken place from other than not less powerful causes, viz. from a conviction of the impossibility of receiving a sufficient supply either from Europe or America. The best calculation is, that the province of Andalusia alone will require 2,500,000 bushels of grain, or that equivalent in flour, till June next; and the principal exportation is from the United States. From the north of Europe (say the Baltic) it is known to a certainty that every vessel has come forward and the impracticability of the navigation of those seas till may next, or June, will preclude all hopes of receiving any further supplies. The same reason will hold as to the navigation of the Black Sea and the supplies that might be expected from Russia; and the quantity in the Mediterranean is so trifling as hardly to merit notice. Bona parte having prohibited the exportation wherever his control or influence extended, although to satisfy the repeated solicitations of Spain he has consented under certain conditions to permit the exportation of grain from certain ports of France; yet, such were the restrictions, that it would be folly to suppose any will come forward from thence. The very day of the proclamation of permission for exportation, the price rose 5 per cent above the price at which it was lawful to export; which is a strong proof they have not too much for themselves, and the arbitrary measures of the government of France make it a dangerous thing to purchase any quantity for exporting. Under a full view of these facts, and which I have taken pains to inform myself of, I am firmly of opinion that shipments of flour from America must yield a handsome profit. The British Government have given assurances that this port shall not be blockaded, and that free ingress and egress shall be permitted to neutrals.—This a mess from the British consul here, Mr. Duff, an aged and respectable man. Indeed it would be the greatest inhumanity, considering the impoverished state of this people, to do otherwise. Whole towns in the interior have been abandoned; convicts for life have been set free to prevent starvation; more are said to have perished by famine than by the fever, of which latter 26,780 have perished in Malaga only, and near 3000 in Cadiz where it has not altogether subsided. Flour has been sold on shore this day at twenty two dollars per barrel."
The following is a copy of a letter from capt. Stephen Decatur to the secretary of the Navy, dated United States' ship Congress, Syracuse, 15 November, 1804. SIR, I have had the honor of receiving by the John Adams your most flattering letter of the 22d of May, enclosing a captain's commission from the president. I find the president. I find my services have been far over-rated and I feel my self entirely at a loss for words sufficient to express my gratitude to the President & to yourself on the present occasion.
As you have directed, I have given the thanks of the President to the officers and men employed in this service, each of whom feels sensibly the honor conferred on them, and I return their thanks to the President with assurances of their highest regard; I also beg leave to request you will convey to the President my thanks for the very distinguished honor he has conferred on me, with assurances, that I shall look forward with impatience for an opportunity to do away part of the obligation I owe my country. I have the honor to be with respect, Sir, your obedient servant, STEPHEN DECATUR, jr.
LIST OF ACTS Passed at the Second Session of the Eighth Congress, March 3d, 1805. 1 An act making a farther appropriation for carrying into effect the treaty of commerce and navigation between his Britannic majesty and the United States of America. 2 Making an appropriation to supply a deficiency in an appropriation for the support of government during the present year, and making a partial appropriation for the same object, during the year one thousand eight hundred and five. 3 Concerning drawbacks on goods, wares and merchandise. 4 For the disposal of certain copies of the laws of the United States. 5 Declaring Cambridge, in the state of Massachusetts, to be a port of delivery. 6 To divide the Indiana territory into two separate governments. 7 Authorizing the corporation of George town to make a dam or causeway from Mason's island to the western shore of the river Potomac. 8 For the relief of Charles Hazen, widow & relief of the late brigadier general Moses Hazen. 9 Making appropriations for the support of the navy of the United States, during the year one thousand eight hundred and five. 10 Making an appropriation for completing the south wing of the capitol, at the city of Washington; and for other purposes. 11 For carrying into more complete effect the tenth article of the treaty of friendship, limits and navigation with Spain. 12 To provide for completing the valuation of lands and dwelling houses, and the enumeration of slaves in South Carolina; & for other purposes. 13 Supplementary to the act, entitled "an act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage." 14 For the relief of John Steele. 15 For the relief of Alexander Murray. 16 Authorizing the Post master General to make a new contract for carrying the mail from Fayetteville in North Carolina, to Charleston in South Carolina. 17 Concerning the mode of surveying the public lands of the United States. 18 Making appropriations for the support of the military establishment of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and five. 19 Making appropriations for the support of government, for the year one thousand eight hundred and five. 20 To continue in force "an act declaring the consent of Congress to an act of the state of Maryland, passed the twenty eighth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety three, for the appropriation of a health officer." 21 To amend the act, entitled "an act further to amend the act, entitled "an act to lay and collect a direct tax within the United States." 22 To appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of building gun boats. 23 To authorize the erection of a bridge across a mill pond and marsh in the navy-yard belonging to the U. States, in the town of Brooklyn, in the state of New York. 24 Further to amend an act, entitled "an act regulating the grants of land; and providing for the disposal of the lands of the United States, south of the state of Tennessee." 25 For ascertaining and adjusting the titles & claims to land within the territory of Orleans, and the district of Louisiana. 26 To amend the act, entitled "an act for the government and regulation of seamen in the merchant's service." 27 For the relief of the widow and orphan children of Robert Elliott. 28 Authorizing the discharge of John York from his imprisonment. 29 To authorize the Secretary of War to issue military land warrants; and for other purposes. 30 To amend the charter of George Town. 31 For her providing for the government of the territory of Orleans. 32 To amend an act, entitled "an act for imposing more specific duties on the importation of certain articles; and also, for levying and collecting light money on foreign ships or vessels." 33 To provide for the accommodation of the President of the United States. 34 To establish the district of Genessee, of Buffalo creek, and of Miami, and to alter the port of entry of the district of Erie. 35 To regulate the clearance of armed merchant vessels. 36 Further to alter and establish certain post roads, and for other purposes. 37 For the relief of Richard Taylor. 38 Supplementary to the act, entitled "an act making provision for the disposal of the public lands in the Indiana territory; and for other purposes." 39 Making provision for the accommodation of the President of the United States. 40 Making provision for the widow and orphan children of Thomas Flinn. 41 For the relief of George Scone, and Alexander Cameron. 42 Making appropriations for carrying into effect certain Indian treaties, and for other purposes of Indian trade and intercourse. 43 To provide for a light house, on Watch-hill point, in the state of Rhode Island. 44 To revive and make permanent the act to prescribe the mode of taking evidence in cases of contested elections for members of the House of Representatives of the United States, and to compel the attendance of witnesses, passed the third day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, and in addition to the same. 45 "For the more effectual preservation of peace in the ports and harbors of the United States, and in the waters under their jurisdiction." 46 "To extend jurisdiction in certain cases to the territorial courts." 47 "For the relief of Robert Patton & others." Joint Resolution, expressive of the thanks of Congress to Commodore Edward Preble, the officers, seamen and marines of his squadron.
17th DAY'S DRAWING. Prize of 1000 Dols.—No. 2775. Prize of 500 Dols.—No. 2187. Prize of 300 Dols.—No. 3147. Prize of 100 Dols.—No. 167 & 552. Prizes of 12 Dols.—Nos. 3141 133 3800 3048 3378 1775 2939 81 341 3224 2482 2430 1094 3354 2339 3125 2105 2320 499 206 2934 2225 720 1311 1707 815 2256 261 3114 3620
STATE OF THE WHEEL.
Table with 3 columns: Prizes, Dols. 1 Prize 5000, 1 1000, 1 500, 1 500, 1 100, 1 100, 215 of 12 2350, 220 Prizes 9430, 280 Blanks. 500 Tickets to draw.
CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL CHURCH LOTTERY.
BALTIMORE. Thirty-ninth day's drawing. 600 Tickets drawn this day. Prize of 5000 Dollars.—No. 3689. Prize of 500 dollars.—No. 15722. Prize of 200 dollars.—No. 6137. Prizes of 100 dollars.—Nos. 12266 8040 18482 3428 13767 6438 15771. Prizes of 50 dollars.—Nos. 5720 12255. Prizes of 25 dollars.—Nos. 19528 5433 1879 15738. 69 of 20 and 103 of 15 dollars. Henry Crowl, of Baltimore, is the fortunate holder of this ticket.
THE Democratic Republicans of Richmond are invited to assemble at the Bell Tavern on Saturday the 16th day of March, 1805, at 6 o'clock, to decide on the persons to be supported for the Common Council and Magistracy in the different Wards—on which occasion it is proposed that the freeholders should select a candidate to represent the city in the next General Assembly. (By Authority.)
AN ACT
For carrying into more complete effect the tenth article of the Treaty of Friendship, Limits and Navigation with Spain. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That whenever any Spanish vessel shall arrive in distress, in any port of the United States, having been damaged on the coasts, or within the limits of the United States, and her cargo shall have been unladed in conformity with the provisions of the sixtieth section of the act entitled "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage," the said cargo or any part thereof, may, if the said ship or vessel should be condemned as not sea worthy, or be deemed incapable of performing her original voyage, afterwards be re-laden on board any other vessel or vessels, under the inspection of the officer who superintended the landing thereof, or other proper person. And no duties, charges or fees whatever, shall be paid on such part of the cargo, as may be re-laden and carried away, either in the vessel in which it was originally imported, or any other whatever.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the collector of the district of Norfolk, in Virginia shall be, and he hereby is authorized and required, to refund to the owners or agents of the Spanish brigantine Nancy, (which vessel arrived in distress at that port in the year one thousand eight hundred and four) the amount of the duties secured by him, on such part of her cargo as was re-exported: Provided, that the debenture or debentures issued by the said collector for the drawback of the duties on the exportation of the said cargo, shall be duly surrendered to him and cancelled.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR, Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate. February 14, 1805—APPROVED. TH. JEFFERSON.
Notice.
All persons who have drawn public arms in the company nominated by the subscriber, are requested to return them without delay to H. Dalbey. Richmond 12th March, 1805.
NOTICE.
By mutual consent, the Partnership of William Fuson & Co. of Patrick county is this day dissolved. All persons indebted to the said company are earnestly desired to come forward immediately and make payment to the said Fuson—all persons having any demands against the said Company, are desired to call on said Fuson for payment, as the said William Fuson is authorized to settle the accounts of the said Company. W. FUSON RALEY COLE. March 6th, 1805.
Table with 3 columns: Prizes, Dols. 1 Prize 5000, 1 1000, 1 500, 1 500, 1 100, 1 100, 215 of 12 2350, 220 Prizes 9430, 280 Blanks. 500 Tickets to draw.
NOTICE
AS hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia, held on the 22d February, 1805—they adopted the following: ARTICLE 9. Sec. 1. No person, who is or shall be a member of this Society, shall be considered as withdrawn therefrom, until six weeks shall have elapsed from and after the period, at which the notice of his intention to withdraw shall be delivered to the Principal Agent, and all persons members of this society, who may at any time hereafter, give to the Principal Agent notice of their intention to withdraw from the same, shall pay to the Cashier General, or some authorized collector of the society, as well the premium or premiums, quota or quotas, which may be called for between the date of the delivery of such notice, and the lapse of six weeks thereafter, as the premium or premiums, quota or quotas, which may have been due, previous to the date of the notice; otherwise such persons, the delivery of a notice to that effect notwithstanding, shall not be considered as withdrawn from the society. The above 9th article is a true extract from the records. Teste. W. F. AST, Principal Agent.
AS under the act of the General Assembly, passed on the 29th January last, all buildings situated in towns established by law, and those situated in the suburbs thereof, shall be considered to come under the town insurance—and the Board having determined that the buildings situated, within one mile of the limits of such towns, shall be considered as in the suburbs of such towns: It will on a fair computation be found that the buildings, in the towns and suburbs thereof, amount to at least twelve millions of dollars; then 135 buildings must burn every year amounting to 120,000 dollars, to come up to the annual premiums paid in the insurance companies abroad. Taking all the losses together which have taken place in the towns, I think that they do not amount, during thirty years back, to half a million of dollars, or about 17 buildings per annum. Consequently, the average loss is only about fourteen cents for a dollar on seven per cent. a year: Then noting heretofore the enormous fees which have befallen the towns, show me the insurance company that will insure upon better terms: What is paid to them goes out of the country, what is paid here is employed to succour our unfortunate fellow citizens. The foregoing statement shows plainly that the Mutual Insurance is preferable to any whatever—To insure in an Insurance Company is too expensive, and besides that the society of a few speculating individuals pre-cares. Buildings in towns, suburbs and country, being ALL liable to be destroyed by fire, renders it too hazardous for a man to stand his own insurer. The laws and regulations and particularly the rates of hazard have been reformed—so that buildings standing by themselves pay a great deal less than those hazardous situated, which will be seen by the new laws and regulations which are now in the press, and will in a few days be furnished to each member of the society. W. F. AST. w2w
Government Security.
NEW-YORK LOTTERY.
No. III for the encouragement of Literature, Begins Drawing on the FIFTEENTH DAY of APRIL next. 25,000 DOLLARS, 10,000 DOLLARS, 5,000 DOLLARS, HIGHEST PRIZES. The Scheme contains 33,000 Tickets, of which 9,913 are Prizes, less than two and a half blanks to a prize—Decimal fifteen per cent. At the session of the Legislature of the state of New York, on Monday the 12th Nov 1804, a Resolution passed the Senate, and was concurred in by the House of Assembly, that the drawing of the said Lottery be postponed until the Second Monday in April next, in consequence of the defalcation of one of the managers, and that the Legislature will GUARANTEE the PAYMENT of ALL the PRIZES in said Lottery.
TICKETS
2nd Halves, Quarters & Eighths ARE TO BE HAD AT G. & R. WAITE'S PERMANENT LOTTERY OFFICES, No. 64, MAIDEN LANE, & No. 33, MAIDEN LANE. AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES: Whole Tickets Dols. 7 50 | Quarters, Dols. 2 00 Halves, " 3 75 | Eighths, " 1 12 But as the tickets and shares, have met with such an extraordinary rapid sale throughout every part of the United States, they will speedily advance in price.
Distant Adventurers, by inclosing BANK NOTES of ANY DESCRIPTION, may have tickets forwarded them by post, to any part of the Union, by G & R WAITE, with the utmost punctuality: and the earlier intelligence sent of their success—CASH advanced for prizes as soon as drawn, or warranted undrawn tickets exchanged for prizes during the drawing. For the satisfaction of adventurers in Richmond and its vicinity, G. & R. Waite will forward to the printer of this paper, the Managers' Official List of Prizes, as soon as printed, where any gentleman can examine his own number.—Letters (post paid) will be duly attended to. New York, Nov 23, 1804.
BLACKSTONE'S COMMENTARIES,
Notes of Reference to the Constitution and Laws of the Federal Government of the United States,
AND OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA:
IN FIVE VOLUMES. With an appendix to each volume, containing extracts upon such subjects as appear most necessary to form a systematic view of the Laws of Virginia as a member of the Federal Union. BY ST. GEORGE TUCKER, Professor of Law in the College of William & Mary, and one of the Judges of the Genl. Court in Virginia. PENN & EVANS, Which will be sold by the single or dozen.

BROKER'S OFFICE. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Court-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict fidelity.
THOM. NORFELL. Richmond, October 3, 1804. if CASH will be given for Twelve or Fifteen BOYS, From 7 to 15 years old,—Enquire of the Printer.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the late firms of Buchanan, Dunlop & Co. Of Petersburg; Robert Pollok & Co. Of Richmond; and Dunlop, Pollok & Co. Of Manchester, Are hereby notified that James Dunlop, late a partner in the above concerns, has become purchaser of the outstanding debts; they will therefore be pleased to make payment to Mr. John Tompkins, residing in Richmond, or the subscriber, residing in Petersburg; who alone are authorised to make collections and grant discharges. Suits will be indiscriminately commenced against all who do not make payment before the first of February next. JOHN DUNLOP, Attorney for James Dunlop. Petersburg, Nov. 15, 1804. (1f)
THE Subscriber hath removed his SCHOOL from the Falling Garden over to the white house near the Courthouse, where Messrs. Cohen & Isaacs formerly kept store. He will continue to teach Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar and Geography; he will also teach Book-Keeping, and several branches of the Mathematics, if required.—The price of tuition will be made known on application. JNO S. PLEASANTS. 13th Nov. 1804.
All kinds of MATTRESSES for Sale—Also, old ones worked over. I.S.P.
Notice. THE subscribers having put an end to their retail business, request the debtors to this firm to come forward, without loss of time, to have their accounts adjusted, and to pay what may be due; as great indulgence has been already given, further cannot, reasonably be expected.—George M'Credie will attend at this place, for the purpose of settling the accounts, and receiving payment. Those who do not pay, or give satisfactory assurance of paying soon, must blame themselves if suits are instituted against them. LYLE & MCCREDIE. Manchester, Feb. 4th, 1805. 2m
Private Entertainment. THE subscriber has taken a lease of five years, of the well-known and commodious house in the city of Richmond, long occupied by Mr. Richard Grouse, which is situated on the street leading from the main street by the Governor's, and is near the wine store of Prosser and Moncure. He is provided with an excellent stable, which shall be constantly supplied with forage of the best quality, where he will receive Horses at Liberty, and the utmost attention shall be paid to those horses which may be committed to his care. The long experience which the subscriber has had in this kind of business, and the general satisfaction which he has given to those who have favored him with their custom at Manchester and other places, authorises him to hope, that he will not only continue to receive the patronage of his former friends, but likewise the countenance and favor of the public at large. He also proposes to take in about 20 BOARDERS, on reasonable terms, and begs leave to assure those who may favor him with their patronage, that every attention and exertion shall be used to give entire satisfaction. And the subscriber also offers his services to sell horses on commission—in all cases where he may be employed to do so, he will charge the owner no more than the actual cost for the support of such horses. PETER MOSELEY.
Advertisement. TO be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on a credit of twelve months, FIVE TRACTS OF LAND , belonging to the estate of Thomas Anderson, dec. viz:—One in Campbell county, of 400 acres, lying on both sides of the main road, on the branches of Beaver creek; this tract to be sold at next April Court, being the 86th day of the month. One in Botetourt county of 160 acres, lying on Can'taba creek; this tract to be sold at next April Court, being the 11th day of the month; these two tracts to be attended by Mr. Anthony Dibrell, who is hereby fully authorised to act for the executors of the said Thomas Anderson. One of 400 acres, one of 147 acres, and one of 50 acres, lying in Buckingham county, the two former on the waters of Rock Island creek, and the latter one on Iron's or Jerry's creek. These three last tracts to be sold at next May Buckingham court, being the 13th day of the month. Bond with approved security will be required, to bear interest from the date, but if punctually paid the interest shall be remitted. NATHL ANDERSON, & ROBERT RIVES, Ex'rs of Thos. Anderson, dec. Albemarle county, Feb. 18th, 1805. ids
Notice. Mr. Anthony Dibrell of Buckingham county, is hereby fully authorised to make sale of one TRACT OF LAND , in Patrick, containing 5100 acres, lying on Dan river—three dirts in Grayson county, lying on the waters of Little Reed Island creek, about a thousand acres each, 25 one of 500 acres; the said Dibrell will attend at next April Grayson court for the sale of the said lands for and on behalf of NATHL ANDERSON. Albemarle county, Feb. 18th, 1805. ids
Negro Slaves, to wit: A boy named Isham, about 14 years of age; a woman named Fanny, and her two children, named Will and Sall. ARCH'D. TAYLOR. Cartersville, Feb. 14, 1805. 4w
Foolscap & Letter Paper For sale at this office.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscribers by Mr. John Turner, the 15th July, 1804, to secure the sum of one hundred and sixty-seven pounds five shillings, due Mr. William M. Lewis, ex'rs of Francis Lewis, will be SOLD, for cash, on the premises, on Wednesday the 27th March next, two
Improved Tenements In this city, nearly opposite the court-house—At so, one other TENEMENT , in said deed, opposite Rocketts warehouse, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to pay the aforesaid sum of one hundred and sixty-seven pounds five shillings, with interest thereon from the 21st day of Feb. last, together with the expense attending the execution of said trust. Richard Adams, } Trustees. John Prosser, } Richmond, Feb. 25, 1805.
FOR SALE OR HIRE, A Valuable Blacksmith. CHARLES JOHNSTON. Richmond, March 1805. 4t
MAP OF VIRGINIA. FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A MAP OF VIRGINIA, FORMED FROM ACTUAL SURVEYS, AND THE LATEST AS WELL AS MOST ACCU- RATE OBSERVATIONS. BY JAMES MADISON, D. D. PRESIDENT OF WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE
To which will be added, A MAP of the greater part of the state of Ohio, from actual surveys, including the whole of the Virginia military tract,—with all that part of the state west of the Ohio river, to the Indiana boundary line. The north-east corner of the Map will be ornamented with an interesting View of the City of Richmond. The size of the MAP will be five feet six inches in length, and three feet eight inches in breadth. An ingenious and skillful engraver is engaged to execute the work, in a style not inferior to any similar work in the United States. CONDITIONS. The price to subscribers will be eight dollars, neatly mounted, colored and glazed.—One dollar, (to lighten the great expense of publication,) to be paid on subscribing. To non-subscribers, the price will be ten dollars. [COPY-RIGHT SECURED]
In offering the above work to the public, the proprietors are sensible that excellence is not often attainable; but with candor and truth, equally remote from arrogance and partiality, they can say, that they conscientiously believe it has a just claim to the confidence and patronage of the people. A Map of Virginia has been long and anxiously looked for: None has been published, on the plan of the one now offered, for many years. The labor, expense, and apparent difficulties, in accomplishing so interesting a work, have deterred several from the arduous undertaking. The proprietors, finding that most of the other states had recently given encouragement to similar productions, and entertaining a high sense of the real dignity and importance of Virginia, embarked in the business, from a well-grounded belief, that the magnitude and utility of the work, would in sure, if accomplished, a remuneration. And while Virginia is powerfully stimulated with the love of science and virtue, they hope and believe she will view domestic productions, which prove pre-eminently useful, with a generous pride. Those gentlemen who take subscription papers, are requested to return them to the subscriber, in Petersburg, by the first day of May. The maps will be ready for subscribers in the course of the ensuing summer. WILLIAM PRENTIS. Petersburg, Feb. 1805. * * * Subscription received by S. Pleasants jun. and others with whom subscription papers are lodged.
ADVERTISEMENT.
STOLEN from the subscriber who lives in Halifax county, about three miles below Meadesville in the night of the 18th of this instant, a SORREL MARE , four feet eight or nine inches high, six years old this spring, has been docked pretty short, her usual gait is a short brisk trot, has a small lump on her back occasioned by the back band, she has a full forehead with two or three brakes in it, her sides are shaved pretty much with gear, no brand perceivable. Any person that will deliver the said mare to me or to Isaac Easley living in Halifax county, shall receive Twenty Dollars reward, and ten more for apprehending the rogue. John Hill. February 25th, 1805. 6t
FOUND , on Saturday the 2d inst. a Red Morocco POCKET BOOK , which the owner may get by applying to the subscriber and paying for this advertisement. James Bootwright. Richmond, March 4th, 1805
RUN away from the subscriber about the 13th January last, a negro man named ADAM , about 25 years of age, of a dark complexion, about 6 feet high, has a small scar on his forehead; had on when he went away an osnaburgs shirt, short coat and pantaloons of blue jeans, and common felt hat; he had sundry other clothing which it is supposed he carried with him, as they have not been seen since he escaped. He was purchased of Mr. Gabriel Tutt near Culpeper courthouse, by Mr. John Mullins, about 18 months past, of whom the subscriber purchased immediately afterwards; the said fellow has a wife at Dr. Claggett's, who resides at Culpeper courthouse; it is probable he may be harboured by his wife at this place. Whoever will deliver the said fellow to the subscriber living in Albemarle county near Charlottesville, shall receive a reward of Thirty Dollars, or if secured in any jail so that I get him again Twenty Dollars. JOHN CLARKSON. 23d Feb. 1805. if
TAKEN up by Richard Gordon, Esq. in the upper end of Cumberland county, two COWS and CALVES of the following description, to wit: One a small red cow with part of her hind legs white, with some white under her belly, and a small part of her face white, marked with a crop and underknee in the right, and a crop and a swallow fork in the left ear, four years old, appraised to nine dollars.—The others brown white and pied cow, some white in her forehead, marked with a crop and underknee in the right, and a swallow fork in the left ear, four years old, appraised to ten dollars. November 24th, 1804. 3w
John Michaux. M. Woodson, clk.
ALMANACKS. Bates's and Carey's Franklin Almanacks, for 1805, are for sale at this office, by the gross, or dozen.
THE IMPORTED HORSE, PRECIPITATE, Will stand at my house to be let to mares the next season. THOMAS GOODE. Chesterfield county, Appomattox river, Nov 27, 1804. if
FOR RENT, The large white House, At Rocketts, formerly occupied by Mr. William Fenwick, and afterwards by Mr. Braxton Craddock. For terms apply to Gallego, Richard & Co.
FOR SALE, On a credit of 13 months, at the Eagle Tavern, on the 25th of March ensuing. A certain Tract or Parcel of Land, Lying in Patrick county, on Mayo river, containing 550 acres more or less; being that tract lately owned by John Spencer, and sold by virtue of a deed of trust, for the benefit of Dunlop, Pollok, & Co. Col. George Penn of Patrick, will show the land to any person disposed to purchase. An undisputed title with general warranty, will be made the purchaser, on payment of the money.—Undoubted security will be required. PROSSER & MONCURE, V. M. Richmond, Feb 12th, 1805.
A TAN-YARD, TO LET, On a lease of 5 years, that very valuable TAN-YARD , situate on the main street of this city, between the Capitol and the Basin of the Canal, in an eligible and well accustomed stand for the Tanning and Currying business, having been long occupied by the late Mr. Jacob Boekius, and possessing conveniences superior to any in this city, viz:— A large Currying Shop, Cellar and Drying Loft, adjoining the main street; a spacious Bark House on a street that leads from the main street to the basin of the canal; two Bark Mills and Houses; a large Beam House and Pools, Limes, Beats, Handlers and Vats, sufficient for the tanning of from 2500 to 3000 hides a year, exclusive of skins—Also, on same tenement, a convenient dwelling house, smoke house, stable, carriage house and garden, all in good repair—The lessee may be accommodated with about sixty cords of excellent Red and Black Oak Bark now in the bark house, at a fair price. Proposals for the above will be received by either of the subscribers in all this month, and if not leased within the same, will be let at Public Auction, at the Vendue Office of Messrs. Prosser & Moncure, on the 15th of March next, to the highest bidder. Bond and approved security will be required (of the lessee) and possession given on or before the first day of April next, of the bark house, bark mills, beam house, limes, pools, beats, handlers, and a part of the vats; and of the dwelling house and residue of the tenement, on the first day of June. BENJAMIN TATE, } Executors. JOHN PROSSER, } Richmond, February 9th, 1805.
The subscriber has again to request the favor of those having claims against the estate of the late Jacob Boekius, to bring them forward immediately for payment; and those indebted to said estate will please make payment immediately, or suits will be instituted. JOHN PROSSER, Ex'r. Of Jacob Boekius, dec. Richmond, Feb. 9th, 1805. 15M
For Sale, for Cash.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed by John Carter Lutheape, to Robert White, to secure the payment of £560 with interest and costs, for the benefit of Eliza Perkins, will be SOLD, for ready money, on Thursday, the 14th of March next,
A Tract of Land, Lying in the county of Hanover, containing two hundred and seventy-five acres, being the tract whereon the said Lutheape now resides—Also, at the same time and place, and on the same terms, will be sold, the following NEGROES , to wit: Peter, Lucy, Scotland, Johnny & Charles. Thomas Starke, } Trustees. Samuel Richardson, } February 14, 1805. (ids*)
FOR SALE, TWO LOTS, HANDSOMELY situated in the town of New Canton, on James river; on both are new and well built dwelling houses and offices; on one an excellent garden well enclosed, and the other containing one acre, with a good post and rail fence.—For further particulars enquire of Messrs. William Anderson and James Rea of said place, who are legally authorised to sell and convey the same. ROBERT HILL. New-York, 1st Feb. 1805. if
WILL BE SOLD, At Public Auction, on Saturday the 29th day of April next, at the Rawleigh tavern, in the city of Williamsburg, that valuable plantation, called
YARMOUTH, Lying in James City county, on Chickahominy river, ten miles from Williamsburg. The improvements are a two-story brick house with two rooms and a passage above and below, porticos on each side, a large and capacious barn, and 3 other out houses. The whole tract including an island in view of the house, high and low land, with marshes, contains about 5700 acres, scarce by one-third of which is cleared. Two thirds of the island is arable, which, with the land adjoining the house, is of superior quality. Adjacent to the island are two bold and navigable creeks for cattle is very extensive and the marshes and meadows will supply an abundance of hay. Fish and fowl, in their respective seasons, may with ease be obtained at your door. The orchards, consisting of the greatest variety of all kinds of fruit selected with care, are now in their prime. The terms of sale are one third cash, the balance in one, two and three equal annual payments. PEYTON RANDOLPH, Jr. For ELIZ: INNIS. Nov. 18th, 1804. ids
A HOUSE, to Rent, AT THE FALLING GARDEN. Enquire on the premises, of JAMES LOWNES. 2d mo. 23d, 1805.
THE SECOND VOLUME OF Pinkerton's Geography, AND THE ATLAS, (Which completes the work,) are now ready for delivery at S. Pleasants' Book-store. * * * A few copies for sale—Price 15 dollars.
Lands, Lots, and Canal Shares FOR SALE.
On Monday, the twenty-fifth day of March next, will be exposed to public sale, at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, in order to close the mercantile concern of Buchanan, Dunlop & Company, the following tracts of Land, &c. viz: A certain tract of Land, situated in the county of Campbell, on the branches of Cub creek and Falling river, containing 2,800 acres, bounded by the lands of Hughes and M'Reynolds. Also, another tract of Land in the same county, on the waters of Beaver and Possum creeks, containing 450 acres, by a late and accurate survey, and including part of what is called Cooper's mountain. Also, Another tract of Land in the said county, on the branches of Possum, Rock-castle and Flat creeks, containing 850 acres, and bounded by Stevenson's, Chandler's and Martin's lands. Also, Another tract of Land in said county, containing 870 acres, on the head branches of the south fork of Falling river, and upon the south east side of Long mountain, and bounded by Onsbys, Forbes's and Smith's lands. Also, Another tract of Land in said county, containing 90 acres, on the head branches of the south fork of Falling river, on both sides of the main road, and bounded by the Long mountain and Richard Smith's land. Also, Another tract of Land, situated on the western branches of Buffalo creek, in the county of Campbell, containing 350 acres, and commonly known by the name of Turner's place; in deed in the hands of John Dabney. Also, A tract of Land, situated in Parson county, North Carolina, containing 99 1/2 acres, sold under an execution against Duncan Rose, jr. and purchased at the marshal's sale at Raleigh, North Carolina, as per deed to John Tompkins, made by the marshal, recorded in Parson county court; deed remains in the office. Also, A tract of Land in Patrick county, Virginia, on the head waters of South Mayo river, containing 1020 acres, more or less, as per deed from John Hughes, to Buchanan, Dunlop & Co. recorded in the county court of Patrick, at February court, 1800. A considerable part of this tract is rich low grounds. Also, Lots No 4 and 5, each half acres, situated on the main street in the town of New London, on which are a store and dwelling house. Also, Lots No 45 and 46 in said town, containing 5 acres, adjoining the above half acre lots, whereon a barn and other out houses now stand. Also, Lot No. 41, situated in said town, containing 11 acres, and No 42 and 43, containing each 8 acres. Also, A tract of Land adjoining the above lots, containing 200 acres, which land Thomas Reid purchased of Pamela Crump, as will appear by the deed of indenture, recorded in the district court of New London; deed of the lots and last mentioned tract of land in the hands of John Dabney.
AT THE SAME TIME & PLACE WILL BE SOLD, 5 Shares in the Upper Appomattox Canal Company. A further description of the lands and lots is deemed unnecessary, as those inclined to purchase will of course view them. Mr. Thomas Head will show the lands in Campbell county and the lots in New London—Mr. Duncan Rose, jr. the lands in Parson county, and Mr. Samuel Staples that in Patrick county, and the deeds may be seen on application to Messrs. Prosser and Moncure of Richmond. On the lands and lots a credit of 13 months will be given, and on the Canal Shares a credit of 12 months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security to carry interest from the date, if not pointedly paid. At the same time and place, & upon the same terms, will be sold, another tract of Land, in Campbell county, containing 400 acres. David Buchanan, By Robert Pollok, his Attorney, John Dunlop, Attorney for James Dunlop Robert Pollok.
Valuable Property for sale.
WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on the third day of April next, at 12 o'clock, an undivided moiety in the two LOTS OF GROUND , formerly the property of Andrew Ronald, dec. fronting the basin of the James River Canal, near the centre of the city of Richmond, with an undivided moiety of all the valuable buildings thereon, consisting of a large three story brick building, eighty feet in length, with four separate tenements, twenty feet wide and forty-five feet in length, with fire places on the first and second floors, roomy garrets in each, with large wheels fixed for hoisting and lowering packages, &c. with dispatch and ease, good dry cellars with fire places in each; this house has been lately built and in good repair; adjoining is a well finished two story framed dwelling house, thirty-eight feet square, with two good cellars, with fire places in each for cooking—in this house on the first and second floors are eight rooms and six fire places—also, a small two story Brick House with four rooms, with fire places in each, convenient for a store or small family—Likewise, a small Wooden Building with a cellar built for a kitchen, and may be used as a shop—Also, two Stables and a Carriage House. The buildings except the kitchen, stables and carriage house are insured in the mutual insurance company against fire in the state of Virginia, and the premiums paid; the loss from the basin on one side, and are bounded by Cary's street and the cross street leading to shoe-lace warehouse on two other sides of them; and are as convenient for commercial or other business as any in the city. The terms of sale will be seventeen thousand dollars in ready money, the residue payable the fifth day of August next, for which residue bond with approved security will be required. It is deemed unnecessary to state the great value of the above property to those who reside in this city, but for the information of strangers, the subscriber begs leave to state, that the aforesaid property is immediately opposite the lower part of the basin of the James River canal, where all the produce of the upper country is landed, and to any person desirous of carrying on the commission business extensively, perhaps is superior to any other place in this city. William Austin. Richmond, 4th February, 1805.
The subscriber wishes to sell for cash, or on credit till the first day of January next, the
Two Brick Tenements, Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1804. 2w
THE SUBSCRIBERS OFFER FOR SALE,
Their PLANTATIONS In the county of Chesterfield, lying on both sides of the main road leading to the town of Manchester and distant therefrom about 12 miles, and about 16 from Goodie's bridge. The two tracts adjoin each other and contain about 339 acres—this land is well watered, being bounded by Falling creek, and has a few acres of excellent meadow ground; on both tracts there are good buildings and such as would accommodate two families; there is also a good orchard. For terms and viewing, the premises apply to either of the subscribers. William Baker, Thomas Baker. Chesterfield, Feb. 22d, 1805. 4t
JUST RECEIVED, AN EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF 7-8 and 4-4 LINEN LINENS, 5-4 Do. SHEETINGS, 3-4 and 8-4 DIAPERS and LONG LAWNs—Which the subscribers offer for sale at their usual low prices. GILLIAT & KIRBY. February 25, 1805. 1m
TO RENT OR LEASE, FOR TEN OR TWELVE YEARS, A Lot of LAND, No. 81, in the town of Manchester. Enquire of Dr. B. Du-Val, or Wm. Richardson, Jr. February 22
To be sold for ready money, In pursuance of a deed of trust from David Ross, Esq. in order to raise the sum of four thousand nine hundred and forty two dollars and forty two cents, with interest thereon, to be computed after the rate of five per centum per annum, from the 19th day of this month, due from the said David Ross, to the trustees of James Dunlop, dec. the following
Lands, Lots & Tenements, Of such part of them as may be necessary to pay the said debt and interest, with the charges and expense of sale. An estate or plantation, in the county Goochland, called COLES , containing by estimation fifteen hundred acres, be the same more or less, lying on the waters of Byrd creek, and purchased by the said David Ross of the representatives of James Cole, of William Cole and John Hughes, and adjoining the lands of Richard Adams and Samuel Richardson, according to its known boundaries as held by the said David Ross. Also, the following Lots in the town of Columbia, Fluvanna county, to wit: Lot No. 65, on which the warehouse is built. No. 75, on which is a store-house; now or late in the occupation of John Forbes. No. 74, now or late in the occupation of J. Strother. No. 76, now or late in the occupation of Mrs. Price. The sale will take place at John Napier's tavern, in the town of Columbia, on Thursday the 28th day of next month; and the lands and tenements aforesaid, will be set up in that order which shall appear best to suit the purchasers and most beneficial to the parties concerned. JOHN WICKHAM, } Trustees. BEN. MOSBY, } GEO. GREENHOW, } February 25, 1805. ids
To be sold for ready money, In pursuance of a decree of the circuit court of the United States, between Esther Bond , attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards , plaintiff, and David Ross and others, defendants , in order to raise the sum of dollars 7000 40 cents, with the expense of sale,
A Number of Slaves, And so much of that Valuable Estate , in the county of Campbell, known by the name of the OXFORD IRON-WORKS , as shall appear sufficient to raise the said sum of money and the said expenses, the said land being now in the occupation of the said David Ross, and the slaves aforesaid being on the land. The sale will take place at the Oxford Iron-Works , in the county of Campbell, on Thursday the 11th of Apr. next. The slaves are reported to be very valuable. The land is so well known as to render a description unnecessary. Ben Mosby, D. M. for Jos. Scott, M. V. D. February 25, 1805.
WILL be sold, for cash, on 29th day this month, at the dwelling house on the tract of land below mentioned—One certain tract or parcel of LAND , lying in the county of Goochland, containing 602 1/2 acres, and adjoining the land of John Haden, Meredith Anderson, &c. Conveyance of said land is to be found of record in the county court of Goochland, to which reference may be had; conveyed to the subscriber in trust, by Henry Wood, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. The subscriber not being interested, only as trustee, is only to be bound to convey title in him. Martin Dawson. Milton, 1st March, 1805. 3w
WILL be sold, for cash, on 28th day this month, at the dwelling house of Richard Davenport, SIX NEGROES , names viz. Anthony a boy, Peter a boy, a woman the name of Isabel, and her three children, Eliza, Julian and Hannah. Also, four head of Horses, conveyed to the subscriber in trust by said Richard Davenport, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. per deed of record in the county court of Albemarle. Martin Dawson. Milton, 1st March, 1805. 3w
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. BROKE away last evening, a large stout made blood bay HORSE , upwards of five feet high, 7 years old last spring, was shed all round about two months ago, but some of the shoes may now be on; he has a large head and small eyes, trots and gallops; if he has any other marks by which he might be distinguished, they are not recollected. He had on a "addle, a good deal worn, with a hogskin seat and plated stirrups. The above reward will be paid on delivery of the horse and saddle to the subscribers. Pickett, Pollard & Johnston. Richmond, March 5, 1805.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. RUN away from the subscriber on Friday the 22d of last month, a negro man named JESS , about 28 or 29 years old, of a very yellow complexion, and has a very bushy head of hair; he is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high and very well made. He has a wife at Wm. Powell's of Cumberland county, and is very well known in that neighbourhood and in the neighborhood of New Canton, (formerly the property of Walter Irvine of New Canton); I expect he will attempt to pass as a freeman and try to get out of this state by water. I do therefore forewarn all masters of vessels, and all other persons from harboring or carrying out of this state the said slave at their peril. Any person delivering him to me in Buckingham county near the new store, or securing him so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward exclusive of what the law allows. DRURY CHILDERS. March 4th, 1805. 3w
STORAGE.
THE subscriber is in possession of a large and convenient warehouse at Rocketts, and tenders his services to the public, in that line—He will attend to the receiving and delivering any goods that his friends may think proper to place in his care. W. S. GOODWIN. FOR SALE, IN STORE, 800 Bushels STOVE SALT. New York PORTER. New Ark CYDER. Newtown IPPINS. By the Barrel. W. G. (3w)