Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-12-19 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[VOL. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1114.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR.
[Four Dollars Per Annum....Paid in advance.]
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1804.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
20 Dollars Reward.
RUN away from the subscriber living in Amherst county near Lynchburg, the 27th March last, a negro man slave named GEORGE—about 26 or 27 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, rather of a yellowish complexion, square made, bow-legged, and has a down look with a low voice, also thick lips. This fellow was raised in King William county, by old Henry Slatter, and has since been the property of Mrs. Beard, of Augusta county. I heard that he was in Augusta county in the month of April last, and from the best information I can get, his aim was for King William county, where he was raised. Any person securing him in jail so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward, and if brought home, all reasonable charges paid.
Joseph Kinnerly.
December 8, 1804.
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, MALIGNANT AIR 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 22th, 1804.
PLOUGHS.
TOMPKINS & HARRIS have a few PLOUGHS for sale, made by the noted blind Causley, which are more approved of than any that have been used in this state.
Richmond, October 23, 1804.
Just published, and for sale at this office.
The famous full blooded English Horse
HAMBLETON,
The property of Wm. Lightfoot, Esq. will stand at my stable in the county of Hanover, ten miles above the courthouse, and within a mile of Mr. Edmund Taylor's tavern, in the Forks of Hanover, the ensuing season. The terms, pedigree and performance will be made known before the season commences.
John Thornton, Sr.
November 22d, 1804.
On the 22d day of September next, will be SOLD, at Dicusson Bridge, to the highest bidder, for ready money.
A TRACT OF LAND
Containing about 425 acres, lying partly in New Kent and partly in James City county, on each side of Dicusson creek, and extending below the bridge, whereon Lewis A. Pauly, esq. formerly resided—The dwelling house thereon is a large, new and commodious one; the store house, granary and various other houses are all in good order. The quality of the soil is such as is such as is usually found on Chickahominy, and both a tavern and store, it is believed, may be kept there to advantage. This valuable property is to be sold at the request of John L. Dormoy, esq. under a deed of trust made to the undersigned by Lewis A. Pauly, esq. to secure the payment of £500, with interest to the said Dormoy—the deed is recorded in the General Court. In the same deed a moiety, of a LOT in Richmond is mentioned belonging to Mrs. Pauly, but as she did not execute the deed, that will not be offered for sale, and should she survive her husband, she will be entitled to a dower in the said tract of land, whereon it was deemed necessary to apprise those who might be induced to purchase. The sale will take place at one o'clock, or thereabout.
CHAMPION TRAVIS.
JAMES SAMPLE.
Williamsburg, Aug. 6, 1804.
The sale of the above property is POSTPONED till the 26th December next, when it will take place at Dicusson bridge. C. Travis. J. Sample. December 3, 1804.
Valuable Medicines.
PUBLIC confidence has never been more deliberately and firmly reposed, and perhaps in no instance more justly, than it appears in the efficacy of HAMILTON'S WORM LOZENGES, prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by RICHARD LEE, no. 56, Maiden-lane, New York and in Richmond, (only) at S. Pleasants' Printing-office.
The proprietor has lately presented to the public eye the testimony of the Hon. A. C. Henton, Chancellor of Maryland, the Rev. Mr. Melcher, and of other distinguished and respectable characters. The following cases, of more recent occurrence, are now respectfully submitted.
Copy of a letter from Mr. Henry Ackerman, Brick-layer, Magazine-street, near Broadway, Jan. 24, 1804.
SIR:—It would be ungrateful were I to withhold my testimony in favor of Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges. I had been between five and six years past much indisposed, and latterly often tormented with severe griping and pains of the bowels, troubled with offensive breath, and with violent feverish fits, and other obvious symptoms of worms; but frequently hearing your Worm Lozenges recommended in cases similar to mine, I determined on a trial of them, as my last resource. The first dose evacuated twelve or thirteen feet of a tape worm; two other doses were taken which brought away a quantity of matter like broken skins and pieces of worms. I suppose the tape worm voided at different times must have exceeded forty feet. The almost incredible benefit I received from this medicine, induced me to give a dose to a child of mine who was pining and sickly: it produced the same good effect in this instance, expelling a worm of a different kind, from nine to twelve inches long, and at the same time restoring a good state of health. I remain, Sir, yours, &c.
HENRY ACKERMAN.
To Mr. Richard Lee.
FOR SALE AS ABOVE, Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard,
A safe and effectual remedy for acute and chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chilblains, Sprains, Bruises, Pain in the Face and Neck, &c.
"AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE."
For the prevention and cure of Bilious and Malignant Fevers is recommended
Hahn's Anti-Bilious Pills. The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
Hamilton's Elixir,
A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obstinate Coughs, Asthma, Sore Throats, and approaching Consumption.
To Parents who may have children afflicted with The Hooping Cough.
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable. The Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. attorney general of the state of Maryland.
GENTLEMEN—I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with torments, and with obstructed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts, I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN.
HAMILTON'S Grand Restorative,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavorable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea—frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or extensive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life—bad lying in, &c.
Hahn's true and genuine German Corn Plaster, An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them, root and branch without giving pain.
The Genuine Persian Lotion.
So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellant minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparallelled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin, of every kind—particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurf, tetter, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c.—The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration, which is essential to health; yet its effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion, and refreshing the bloom of youth—never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and a handsome one more so.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
HAHN'S GENUINE EYE WATER, A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes whether the effect be natural weakness or of accident, speedily removing inflammations, defluxions of rheum, dulness, itching and films on the eyes; never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small-pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening to weak light. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues when nearly deprived of light.
Tooth-Ache Drops,
The only remedy yet discovered, which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
The Anodyne Elixir,
For the cure of every kind of head-ache.
The Damaſk Lip-Salve.
Infalible Ague and Fever Drops, For the cure of Agues, Remittant and Intermit-tant Fevers.
Thousands can testify that being cured by these drops after the bark and every other medicine has proved ineffectual: not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one, and numbers not half a bottle.
The Sovereign Ointment for the Itch,
Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women, or on an infant a week old, not contain a particle of mercury, or any dangerous ingredients whatever; and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the exhibition of other remedies.
The Indian Vegetable Specific.
The Medicines prepared by Richard Lee, have been in high estimation and general use throughout the United States for upwards of six years; many of them are sold for less than the drugs of which they are compounded could be purchased at a retail price.
It is no inconsiderable evidence of their utility, that during the above period, numerous imitations of every article (the production of ignorance and inexperience, urged by envy and pecuniary) have intruded on the public, seen a day and then perished; others now succeeded them, which in like manner are fast descending "to the tomb of the Capulets," while our remedies become more generally used and acquire a daily accession of well earned celebrity.
To prevent the imposition of worthless or dangerous preparations, purchasers are requested to remember, that an engraved label, with the signature of Richard Lee's (to counterfeit which is felony) is affixed to each of his genuine medicines.
NOW ON NEVER. THOSE who wish to gratify their curiosity by viewing the Vibrating Philosophical Acoustic Apparatus, must improve the present opportunity, as it will continue in town but a few days. In order to accommodate the public the proprietor has reduced the price of admittance to the invariable Larkets 50 cents.
WAX WORK.
THE proprietor respectfully informs the public that he has added an additional Figure to his Museum, as a proof that the figures in his collection are superior to any ever exhibited. His Museum will leave this in a few days. Admittance half a dollar; 25 cents for those who have visited the Museum. if
BACON.
JUST received and for sale by the subscriber opposite the Bell Tavern, a quantity of excellent MIDD-LINGS, which will be sold low for cash only.
Russell & Wallace. Richmond, December 14, 1804.
FOUND IN THE STREET IN THIS CITY, A red Morocco Pocket Book.
The owner may have it by applying at this office. December 12.
CASH will be given for Twelve or Fifteen BOYS,
From 7 to 15 years old.—Enquire of the Printer
WANTED TO HIRE FOR THE ENSUING YEAR, A good Female Cook.
Also, a good WASHER and IRONER. Enquire of the printer. Dec. 12.
WILL BE LET.
To the lowest bidder on Friday the fourth of January next, at Halifax Court house.
THE building of a Jail for the said county, the materials to be of wood within, and brick or stone without. The plan will be made known on the said day by
The Commissioners. December, 12, 1804.
Humanity Hall Grammar School
WILL be continued by the subscriber for the ensuing term, in which youth will be instructed in the Greek, Latin and English languages, Geography, the Elements of Geometry, with Practical Surveying—Also, Writing and Arithmetic, Vulgar, Decimal and Analytical.
The price of board, tuition, washing, fuel and bedding, will be twenty eight pounds for the term, paid quarterly in advance. He commences on the 15th of January next and expires the 10th of December. Particular attention will be paid to the morals and deportment of the pupils, and every exertion made to advance them in knowledge.
Thos. Nelson. Forks of Hanover, Nov 27, 1804.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RUN away from the subscriber on the 1st day of December, a negro man by the name of ARCHEE, about twenty five years old, his complexion black, and when spoken to has a smiling countenance, has a scar under his left ear occasioned by a burn—he formerly belonged to Mayo Carrington, Esq. of Cuber and county—his clothing was when he left me, a long blue cloth coat, Virginia cloth pantaloons, a swansdown waistcoat and a pair of coarse negro shoes. It is supposed he is lurking about John Daniel's, Esq. of Cumberland county, where his wife lives. Whoever will deliver the said Archie to me, living in Buckingham county, or secure him in any jail so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward. All masters of vessels are forewarned from carrying the said negro out of the state of Virginia under the penalty of the law.
Henry C. Bell. December 10th, 1804.
NOTICE.
BANK OF VIRGINIA. Richmond, Dec. 12, 1804.
A General meeting of the Stock-holders will be held at the Bank-house, on the first Monday in January next, for the purpose of electing Directors for Richmond, Norfolk, Petersburg, and Fredericksburg; and for other purposes relative to the affairs of the Corporation.
In order that a list of the Share-holders may be exhibited, those persons who have not sent in the receipts granted by the Commissioners for receiving subscriptions, are requested to transmit them by the day above mentioned, together with the Cashier's receipts for the second instalment, when new receipts will be issued, in lieu thereof by the President.
JOHN BROCKENBROUGH, Cashier.
Congressional Register.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Debate in Committee of the Whole, ON THE IMPEACHMENT OF JUDGE CHASE.—[CONTINUED.]
Monday, December 3, 1804.
The additional deposition of George Hay, who being asked, what were the manners and deportment of Samuel Chase, during the trial of James Thomson Callender, deposed and saith,
"That it appeared to him at the time of the trial, and he yet believes that the manners of Mr. Chase were intentionally rude and insolent. The deponent tho't and still thinks, that Mr. Chase was determined that Callender should if possible, be convicted, and that to accomplish this purpose, he endeavored to intimidate, to depress, and to silence his counsel. He interrupted them frequently, with wanton rudeness. He ordered one, if no more, of them to sit down. He charged them with advancing doctrines which they knew to be illegal, and which they advanced, he said, only to deceive and mislead the populace—The patience of the deponent was at length exhausted, and he quitted the court and the cause, under a belief that farther exertions in the defence would only tend to cover himself with still greater shame, to subject him to still greater humiliation."
"The deponent believes that there did not escape from him during the trial, a word or gesture, that could have given offence to the judge. The conduct of his associates was, he believes, equally guarded; he does not therefore ascribe the insolence of Mr. Chase to irritation, occasioned by the conduct of the bar."
"The deponent is under no apprehension, that his judgment has been much misled, by the circumstances attending his own situation. He knows, and can now name men, whose politics then differed from his own, who expressed their abhorrence of Mr. Chase's conduct in terms as strong as language affords.—In fact the public mind was very much excited, and apprehensions were entertained by many, that some serious disturbance might take place. Mr. Monroe, then governor of Virginia, was so completely convinced of the danger, he not only earnestly recommended moderation and forbearance to those who were daily crowding about him, but kept his eye constantly on the capitol, that he might be ready to command the peace, at the first commotion.—To him Mr. Chase is probably indebted for the safety of his person during his residence in Richmond."
"The solicitude of Mr. Monroe to preserve order, arose from causes totally unconnected with Mr. Chase. The character of the state, he observed, had never been tarnished by any opposition to the laws, or any outrage on persons clothed with its authority. The preservation of this character at that period (May, 1800) was in his estimation a matter of infinite importance, he therefore urged and intreated those, whom he supposed, might come into collision with the judge, to be patient, under every outrage."
"GEORGE HAY. Richmond, Feb. 7, 1804."
The question was taken on the 4th article and carried without a division.
The fifth article was then taken into consideration.
Mr. J. Randolph stated the circumstances upon which this article was grounded; by the 3d section of the act of Congress establishing the judicial courts of the United States, it is provided that for any crime or offence against the United States the offender shall be arrested, imprisoned or bailed, agreeably to the usual mode of process in the state where such offender may be found; and it is provided by the laws of Virginia, printed in a volume commonly called the Revised Code of 1794, That the manner of proceeding against persons charged with Crimes shall be in one of these two modes, the first in capital cases such as treason or felony, the second in cases not capital. The Virginia Laws authorise expressly the issuing of a Capias on which the body of an offender may be taken and committed to close custody in the first species of offence. In the other case, that is of offences not capital, this process is not warranted by our laws which require a different process, viz; a summons, which the court may order the clerk to issue returnable to the next ensuing court. In the case of Callender who was presented and indicted for a crime not capital, the circuit court did issue the process which is only warranted in capital cases. To convince the committee on these points, he read the 5th section of the Law of Virginia, page 110 respecting the trial and punishment of crimes, and also section 23 page 112. From these regulations he said there could not remain a shadow of doubt that the process which was issued against Callender, by order of the circuit court, and which is annexed to the articles of impeachment, & which commands the marshal of the Virginia district, to arrest the body of J. T. Callender, and bring him forthwith before the judges of the court, was illegal, being contrary to the laws of Virginia and of course contrary to the laws of the United States.
The question was taken on adopting the 5th article, and carried, 71 voting in the affirmative, and 30 in the negative.
The sixth article under consideration.
Mr. J. Randolph said the law of Virginia relative to this point having just been read, he would only point to the words which are repeated from that law by the article of impeachment, they evince that the authority of congress as well as the laws of the state of Virginia had been disregarded and contemned.
On the question to agree to the sixth article, the committee divided, there being 70 in its favor and 22 against it; it was carried.
The seventh article before the committee.
Mr. J. Randolph said it was extracted almost word for word from the deposition of George Read, Attorney for Delaware district; the deposition is as follows:
"First. To the first interrogatory this deponent saith, that he was present in the character of district attorney of the United States of America, in and for the Delaware district, at the circuit court of the said United States, held at New Castle, on the twenty-seventh and twenty-eighth days of June, one thousand eight hundred, in and for the said district, by, and before Samuel Chase, one of the judges of the supreme court of the United States, and Gunning Bedford, district judge of the United States aforesaid, for the said district."
"Second. To the second interrogatory this deponent saith, that he was present in court on the first day of the said court, mentioned in this deponent's answer to the first interrogatory, when the grand jury then and there attending, after having received a charge from the said Samuel Chase as presiding judge, retired to their room, and also when they returned to the bar of the said court."
"Third. To the third interrogatory this deponent saith, that the grand jury, thro' their foreman, upon being asked by the clerk the question stated in the third interrogatory, did answer, that they had found no bills of indictment nor had any presentments to make."
"Fourth. To the fourth interrogatory this deponent saith, that the said Samuel Chase, did, on receiving the answer from the grand jury, mentioned in this deponent's answer to the third interrogatory, observe to that body in his hearing—That he had been informed or heard, a highly seditious temper or disposition had manifested in the state of Delaware, among a certain class of people, particularly in New Castle county, and more especially in the town of Wilmington, where lived a most seditious printer, unrestrained by any principle of virtue and regardless of social order—That the name of this printer was"—here the learned judge paused for a moment and then observed—"Perhaps it might be assuming too much to mention the name of this person, but it becomes your special duty, and you must enquire diligently into this matter." That although this deponent will not undertake to say that every word as here set forth is precisely what the honorable judge expressed:—Yet he is perfectly convinced that the language is for the most part, what was used by the said judge, and the idea conveyed by him at the time, precisely what the context imports.
"Fifth. To the fifth interrogatory this deponent saith, that several members of the grand jury on the behalf of themselves and their brethren, did, as soon as the said judge had closed the observations detailed in the answer to the fourth interrogatory, then and there earnestly request the court to dismiss them from further attendance on that duty, mentioning to the court, as a reason for the request, that they were generally farmers, and it being the season of harvest, their personal attention was most requisite, on their farms—to which the said judge replied, that the business to which he called their attention, was of a most urgent and pressing nature and must be attended to, that he could not therefore discharge them until the ensuing day, when further information should be communicated to them on the subject he had referred to"—or words to that effect—but this deponent did not at the time hear the judge say that his detaining the grand jury was for the purpose of examining a file of papers published by the said printer."
On the question to agree to the seventh article, it was carried without a division.
The eighth article under consideration.
Mr. Mott rose to move an amendment, which was to strike out the words declaring that the house "saved to itself the liberty of exhibiting at any time hereafter any further articles or other accusations or impeachment against the said Samuel Chase"—& further, that part which saved to the House "the right of replying to any such articles, impeachment or accusation, which shall be exhibited to them." It seemed to him unfair that the house should reserve such a right to themselves, if there is any thing more with which he ought to be charged, it ought to be now brought forward, and the accused should be informed at once how far we mean to go, in order to enable him the better to make his defence.
Mr. J. Randolph hoped the gentleman (Mr. Mott) would not insist upon his amendment. He believed the article stood very well as it was; but if it be faulty, it has however one thing in its favor: it is
On the question to agree to the seventh article, it was carried without a division.
The eighth article under consideration.
Mr. Mott rose to move an amendment, which was to strike out the words declaring that the house "saved to itself the liberty of exhibiting at any time hereafter any further articles or other accusations or impeachment against the said Samuel Chase"—& further, that part which saved to the House "the right of replying to any such articles, impeachment or accusation, which shall be exhibited to them." It seemed to him unfair that the house should reserve such a right to themselves, if there is any thing more with which he ought to be charged, it ought to be now brought forward, and the accused should be informed at once how far we mean to go, in order to enable him the better to make his defence.
Mr. J. Randolph hoped the gentleman (Mr. Mott) would not insist upon his amendment. He believed the article stood very well as it was; but if it be faulty, it has however one thing in its favor: it is
On the question to agree to the seventh article, it was carried without a division.
The eighth article under consideration.
Mr. Mott rose to move an amendment, which was to strike out the words declaring that the house "saved to itself the liberty of exhibiting at any time hereafter any further articles or other accusations or impeachment against the said Samuel Chase"—& further, that part which saved to the House "the right of replying to any such articles, impeachment or accusation, which shall be exhibited to them." It seemed to him unfair that the house should reserve such a right to themselves, if there is any thing more with which he ought to be charged, it ought to be now brought forward, and the accused should be informed at once how far we mean to go, in order to enable him the better to make his defence.
Mr. J. Randolph hoped the gentleman (Mr. Mott) would not insist upon his amendment. He believed the article stood very well as it was; but if it be faulty, it has however one thing in its favor: it is
On the question to agree to the seventh article, it was carried without a division.
The eighth article under consideration.
Mr. Mott rose to move an amendment, which was to strike out the words declaring that the house "saved to itself the liberty of exhibiting at any time hereafter any further articles or other accusations or impeachment against the said Samuel Chase"—& further, that part which saved to the House "the right of replying to any such articles, impeachment or accusation, which shall be exhibited to them." It seemed to him unfair that the house should reserve such a right to themselves, if there is any thing more with which he ought to be charged, it ought to be now brought forward, and the accused should be informed at once how far we mean to go, in order to enable him the better to make his defence.
Mr. J. Randolph hoped the gentleman (Mr. Mott) would not insist upon his amendment. He believed the article stood very well as it was; but if it be faulty, it has however one thing in its favor: it is
On the question to agree to the seventh article, it was carried without a division.
The eighth article under consideration.
Mr. Mott rose to move an amendment, which was to strike out the words declaring that the house "saved to itself the liberty of exhibiting at any time hereafter any further articles or other accusations or impeachment against the said Samuel Chase"—& further, that part which saved to the House "the right of replying to any such articles, impeachment or accusation, which shall be exhibited to them." It seemed to him unfair that the house should reserve such a right to themselves, if there is any thing more with which he ought to be charged, it ought to be now brought forward, and the accused should be informed at once how far we mean to go, in order to enable him the better to make his defence.
Mr. J. Randolph hoped the

Fortified by precedent, which is of some importance in cases of this nature. He hoped the gentleman who was a decided friend of the American people, and of the rights of this house, did not wish to abridge the liberties of the one, or the privileges of the other, as they had been granted by the people, and had been received by us from our predecessors. He hoped it was not intended that our powers should be less than those who sat here before us, and yet the amendment would be a tacit avowal that they were wrong in making this reservation in the case of the impeachment of Blount, and that we ourselves were wrong in so doing, in the case of Judge Pickering. He trusted the house would not agree to the amendment, if it was persisted in by the gentleman.
Mr. Mott. If precedents are wrong, they ought not to be our guides, and if we have such precedents, the sooner we establish new ones on other principles the better. He thought it cruel, as well as unjust, to bring new articles of impeachment against a man when on his trial; a sudden attack when a man is unprepared, may defeat the best talents and convict an innocent man. He conceived, if the house had a design to bring other articles, they ought to do so at the present time; but if they had not a design, he would ask why they reserve a power you do not mean to exercise? He knew it was the practice to make this reservation, and had seen it in Jersey, but for all that he thought it improper and unjust.
The question on adopting the amendment was taken and lost.
The question was next taken on agreeing to the eighth article and carried in the affirmative. There were for it seventy six members, which are more than a majority of the whole house.
Mr. Elliot. Mr. Chairman, as I have voted in opposition to every one of the articles, and shall of course vote in the negative when they are considered in the aggregate, it is indispensably necessary that I should make a few observations, in order to rescue myself from the imputation of being, on this occasion, in a different manner from what I did at the last session; although I am already sufficiently justified to my own conscience.
My cool judgment tells me that were I to vote in favor of the present impeachment, in its present form I must forsake in my own estimation that political character as a republican, which it has been the study of my life to acquire and preserve, and which has hitherto secured me the confidence of a people truly republican as ever have existed in any age or nation. It is upon republican principles that I oppose the report. At the last session I declared myself in favor of the impeachment so far only as related to the conduct of Judge Chase, upon the trial of James Thompson Callender. I considered the conduct of the latter upon that occasion as amounting to a denial of important constitutional privileges to Callender, the privileges of compulsory process for witnesses, and of trial by an impartial jury of his country; and had the committee taken that strong ground, I must have given it my support. They have, however, abandoned it; and I am decidedly of opinion that if the conduct of the judge did not amount to a violation of the constitution, it ought to be considered as a mere error in judgment. And for errors of judgment a majority vote is not impeachable.
It is not upon any trifling or minute distinction between form and substance that I found my objections to the second and third articles, but upon what I consider as strong and solid ground. But to the fourth article there are a variety of objections. After having stated in the second & third articles, every thing which it was necessary to state, when the strong ground of the constitution was abandoned, we are presented with the black catalogue of judicial crimes that has ever been invented. This article will forever form a phenomenon in the history of impeachments, and confirm the admiration by its wonderful display of the powers of invention, amplification, and embellishment. Never have I been more completely convinced that genius is capable of creating anything whatever, that it possesses a magic power. We are here presented with a stupendous pyramid of judicial guilt, of which minutest  opinio forms the pedestal and intense  eluctate constitutes the apex. Judge Chase is accused of manifest injustice, partiality, intemperance, rudeness, vexation, soliloquy, &c. &c. If this horrid list of the crimes of a judge is to be crowned by a resolution, "it is solid gold," is to swell the list of our transgressions; I must still be permitted to observe, that it is a very strong evidence of very little connection with the essence of its criminality. Besides, the conduct of the judge was different at different stages of the trial, and were I to consider his supposed obduracy as criminal, I could not consider the report as consistent with truth unless amended so as to read in this manner: In manifesting, in the early part of the trial, an indecent solicitude, and, at its later stages, a very ardent solicitude, for the conviction of the prisoner. Such a statement is a mere mental operation. Had the judge displayed an anxiety to save the prisoner, he might with equal propriety have been impeached as guilty of sympathy or pity.
I cannot vote for the last article, without a violation of my political principles. I do not believe that the impression of political opinion is a crime in a republican government. I have repeatedly declared that I consider it improper in a judge to read political issues from the bench; and I have also had frequent opportunities, both on former and recent occasions, of expressing my conviction that judicial officers ought not to be punished for declaring their political opinions. We ought not ourselves to practice what we reprobate in others, and it is always desirable to carry our own theories into practice.
With these powerful considerations, others of a different nature have naturally mingled themselves in my own mind, while reflecting upon this important subject. Is there no danger that the feeling and views of party have, imperceptibly to ourselves, involved themselves with our reflections, and that they will improperly influence our conduct? For myself I am disposed to look upon a member of our highest judicial tribunal, upon whom, with correct motives, such an irresistible torrent of public opinion is precipitated, with a favorable eye. It is our duty to endeavour to realize the ancient idea of the blindness of justice. Let us be blind as it respects the man, blind to his political opinions, but eagle eyed as it respects his crimes. The pure fountain of justice ought not to be polluted with a single muddy particle of the spirit of party.
I have said enough to explain my sentiments and views upon this subject, and I will not trouble the committee with a repetition of any of my arguments at the last session.
Mr. Nicholson enquired of the chairman whether it would be in order to move an amendment.
to any of the articles now they have been severally agreed to.
Gen. Vaux (chairman) said the amendments might be moved in the house on agreeing to the report of the committee of the whole or in the committee by a vote to reconsider.
Mr. J. Randolph thought it of importance that if amendments were necessary they should be brought forward in committee of the whole, to give gentlemen an opportunity of fuller discussion. In the house members were trammelled by the rule permitting them only to speak twice on the same question, but here we are free to discuss and debate at pleasure. If an amendment is wished, he would move to reconsider the first article. And he did move it.
It was carried without opposition.
Mr. Nicholson then observed that part of the second article of impeachment against Judge Chase, which was complained of, had taken place previous to the trial. He would therefore move to make it read by the insertion of the words in italic "the said Samuel Chase antecedent to and on the trial of John Fries " so as to cover the whole ground.
Carried.
Mr. Nicholson proposed a similar amendment to the fourth article. "That the conduct of the said Samuel Chase was marked during the whole course of the said trial as well as antecedent thereto with manifest injustice, partiality and intemperance."
The amendment was lost.
After some desultory conversation it was agreed that the amendment to the first article be altered, by inserting the words in relation thereto , instead of those in italic , and a similar amendment was agreed to in the fourth article.
The committee of the whole rose and reported the articles as amended.
Adjourned.
Friday, December 7.
Dr. Leib moved that the committee of commerce and manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of so far amending the impost and tonnage act as to allow the collector of the port of Philadelphia an additional deputy, and that they be authorised to report by bill or otherwise.
A petition from William A. Barron of the corps of engineers, praying a further allowance for his expenses in the military academy.
Referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Thomas said, he rose with a view to propose an enquiry relative to the duty on salt. On this article a duty of six cents per bushel was first laid, in the year 1790 it was raised to twelve cents, and in the year 1797 eight cents more were added, making the duty twenty cents per bushel of 56 lbs. at which rate it now stands. But, as every measured bushel of good strong salt which is imported into this country, will weigh 80 or 90 lbs. this is in reality a duty of about 30 cents per bushel.
Three years ago, when the repeal of the Stamp Act, excise and other internal tax laws, were before congress, an attempt was made to reduce the duty on salt, and retain a part of that system.
At that time, although he was conscious the duty on this article of real necessary consumption was too high, and fell extremely heavy on the agricultural part of the community, particularly those living back from the sea-board, who were obliged to use large quantities of it, for their black cattle and other beasts of pasture, notwithstanding the increased price at which it came to them, in consequence of the transportation, and the profits charged on the amount of duty as well as original cost by the several merchants or traders through whose hands it passed, yet he did believe it better to allow this duty to remain as it was, a while longer, rather than not be enabled to abolish that expensive, inconvenient and anti-republican system of internal taxation.
And should it now be found, on due enquiry, that a reduction of the duty on this article, at this time, would be incompatible with the great object of paying off the national debt and meeting the other exigencies of government, for his part he would not urge it. But he was persuaded this was not the case. He believed our finances are amply sufficient to authorize the measure.
On examining the report of the secretary of the treasury he found, that besides meeting all the calls of government, including the sum appropriated annually towards the reduction of the public debt, there is a surplus of 4,882,225 dollars in the treasury, and although there are several payments to be made out of this sum, there will be a large balance remaining.
It also appears, from a comparative view of the bonded duties of the present with former years, that there will be an increase of revenue coming into the treasury the ensuing year, and he believed there was no reasonable probability of any new causes for expenditure.
This being the case, he flattered himself, it would not be deemed unreasonable or improper to propose a reduction of the duty, on this article of necessary consumption at this time.
With this object, however, said Mr. Thomas, I wish to couple another which I consider of the greatest importance, as it respects the reputation of our beef, pork, fish and butter, put up for exportation, as well as the health of our seaport towns, and seamen employed on foreign voyages.
He said by the treasury accounts it appears that the aggregate amount of salt imported into the United States during the year ending the 30th September last, was 3,958,192 bushels of 56 lbs. each, of this about one fourth part, or 869,555 were imported in foreign vessels. All this salt was brought from foreign places, and no part of the salt prepared from the briny waters near the Onondaga in New York, the various springs in the Western states, and the sea water at Cape Cod, Portsmouth, &c. are taken into this calculation.
Of this salt so many parts came from the Swedish, Danish and Dutch West Indies. Other parts were imported from the British West Indies, the other British colonies, from the French West Indies, from Spain, from Teneriffe, and the other Canaries, and the Spanish West Indies. Parcels of the same salt were likewise brought from Portugal, Madeira, Cape de Verd Islands, and Italy, and about 20,000 bushels of a similar kind has heretofore annually been brought from Louisiana, which is now a part of the United States.
But notwithstanding all this trade in salt to so many parts of the earth, the commerce in that article between the United States and Great Britain, is very extensive and important. During the year he before mentioned, the proportion of imported salt which was furnished by England alone, and of the manufacture of that country, amounted to 1,271,537 bushels of 56 lbs. So that it is evident at least one third of the salt consumed in our country is exported from that part of Great Britain called England, and chiefly from those countries of which Liverpool is the mart.
This salt, as he understood, was prepared by the process of boiling the brine of the rock salt from Cheshire, and the water of the sea. And on account of the great plenty and cheapness of coal in Lancashire, there being also as he believed, no export duty laid on it, this salt was produced in abundance and sold on very low terms. It is employed as ballast for British ships coming into our ports, and when arrived, is sure to sell and pay freight and frequently afford a profit. Our own ships also very commonly take it in for ballast and often as part of the cargo.
This traffic would be perfectly fair and convenient if English salt was of a strength and quality fit to preserve animal flesh for provisions. But he was clearly of opinion, from his own knowledge, this was not the fact, and he had lately observed a discussion on this subject in the British Parliament which confirmed that opinion.
The British government long ago made a distinction between English salt and foreign salt on their importation into Ireland. To encourage the introduction of salt from the Bay of Biscay and Portuguese dominions, they permitted it to be imported into that kingdom at the rate of 84 lbs. the bushel, while Liverpool salt was charged with the same duty of two shillings on the bushel, of 56 lbs. the reason of this distinction was undoubtedly wise and cogent, experience had proved that British salt, as brought to the market, was destitute of that purity and strength which was necessary to preserve animal flesh from taint and corruption, and fit for human food in hot climates and on long voyages.
The trade of Ireland in beef, pork and butter, was of great importance, not only to that country itself but to the whole navy and army of Britain, to keep up the character and wholesomeness of their provisions, was a matter of immense national importance, and this could only be done by attention to have it preserved with salt of purity and strength. Experience had proved that the salt formed by crystallization in the open sunshine on the western shores and islands of Southern Europe, was vastly better than that produced by artificial concretion, in a boiling heat over a fire in the north. And the government had with prudent discernment favored the introduction of Bay salt into Ireland, by permitting 84 lbs. to be imported for the same duty that was paid on the introduction of 56 lbs. of Liverpool salt.
The people of Liverpool have lately expressed uneasiness at this partiality, and an attempt has been made in Parliament, so to equalize the duty, as to give to both Bay and English salt a fair competition in the Irish Market. This, however, was repelled by the Irish members, with many discernment and spirit; on the ground, that Bay salt was of a stronger quality, less easy to dissolve, and indispensable to the salars of meat. That English or Liverpool salt would not answer for this extensive and important branch of business. That the discrimination in favor of Bay salt was politic and proper, and especially connected with the provision trade and the health of the fleets and armies.
It is my wish said Mr. T. that such a distinction should be made on the introduction of English salt into the United States, as has been made by the British laws themselves, on its importation into Ireland. There certainly exists the same causes for it. Like Ireland, our country abounds in provisions—beef, pork, fish and butter are great and staple articles of export; but their quality is very far inferior to the provisions of Ireland. The putrefaction of beef, pork and fish, to a very serious extent, has often occurred; the loss of property thereby was great, and the reputation of our provisions materially affected. But that was not the greatest evil—there is no doubt but that the exhalation from tainted and corrupted meats and fish in our towns as well as on board our vessels, poison the atmosphere and excite malignant fevers and other diseases.
His object was to retrieve and establish the reputation of our salted provisions in foreign markets—to prevent the loss of property by those who put up provisions for exportation, and also to prevent the evils resulting to our citizens and seamen from tainted and spoiling meats and fish. With this view of the subject he should propose in the first place, an enquiry into the expediency of reducing the duty on salt generally, and in the second, the propriety of making a distinction, so as to encourage the importation of strong and pure salt, in preference to the weak and impure salt manufactured in England.
He therefore moved the following resolution:
Resolved, That the committee of ways and means be instructed to enquire into the expediency of reducing the duty on salt, and also into the propriety of making a distinction in the duty, so as to encourage the importations of salt from the dominions of Denmark, Sweden, the United Netherlands, Spain, France, Portugal and the British West Indies in preference to that of any other place or places; and that they report thereupon by bill or otherwise.
Mr. J. Randolph said that the resolution which the gentleman from New York had submitted, and in relation to which he had favored the house with such copious details, embraced two objects—the reduction of the duty on salt generally—and the encouragement of the importation of a particular description of that article. The last subject belonging to a class which was consigned to the committee of commerce and manufactures, he should confine himself to the first branch of the resolution: nor should he have troubled the house at all were not the motion of the gentleman from New York calculated to excite an expectation, which he wished to repress, because he feared it could not be gratified. It was not to oppose enquiry, but to apprise the mover and the public that the result was likely to prove unpropitious to his wishes, that he had risen. The country on which the salt duty fell with peculiar force was that middle region, near enough to the sea board to be supplied altogether by importation, but too remote to have its consumption diminished by vicinage to the sea. Those whose stock had access to salt water felt the duty, but partially—those, whose situation obliged them to use salt of home manufacture only, not at all. As an inhabitant of that district of country by which the duty was principally paid, and as a friend to agriculture, he had at an early period of the session, in conjunction with his friend the Speaker, turned his attention to the practicability of reducing the duty on salt—and you well know, Sir, (said Mr. R.) that the result of our enquiry satisfied us that this desirable object was not at present attainable. He mentioned this to show that other members felt an interest in this subject, as well as the gentleman from New-York, although they had not brought it before the house. The treasury statements on which that gentleman relied for the support of his position, that we can dispense with a portion of our existing revenue, establish the opposite opinion, beyond controversy. The estimated revenue of the ensuing year after defraying the estimated expense, yielded only a surplus of 210,000 dollars, and the specie balance in the treasury, which the gentleman had brought to his aid, was large indeed, but charged with near four millions of dollars on account of Great Britain, Maryland, and American claims upon France, whose payment we had assumed by convention with that power. The delay of these claims which were expected to have been paid and for which we had made provision accordingly during the present year, had swelled the specie balance in the treasury—but certainly had not liberated that resource. On this subject what was the inference drawn by the head of that department? precisely the reverse of that of the mover of the resolution. "As the greater part of these demands will be paid in the course of the year 1805, the balance will not, probably at the end of that year, exceed the sum which it is always expedient to retain in the treasury." The House would recollect that by our last accounts our flotilla was bombarding Tripoli. Who could answer for its fate? who could undertake to say that, before the Christmas holidays, intelligence might not be received from that quarter (as was the case last year) which would render it necessary to impose new burthens, instead of taking them off. The remarks which he had offered were not in opposition to the motion of enquiry. He thought it his duty, and was always ready to go into every profitable research whether it tended to diminish the public burthens or to promote the agriculture, trade or manufactures of the country. He had their interest much at heart. He was as much interested in lowering the impost on salt as any member in that house could be, but he felt it to be his duty explicitly to state that the object at which the resolution aimed was illusory. If however the prosperous condition of our affairs should experience no reverse—if our Mediterranean warfare should have a speedy and honorable termination—if we should continue to maintain a pacific position between the belligerent nations of Europe, & no unforeseen calamity should befall us, he had well founded expectation that we might dispense with the additional duty of 8 cents on salt, at the next session of congress.
Mr. Jackson impressed with the importance of the subject, hoped it would be referred to the committee, and he would assure the gentleman from Virginia that the district of country over the mountain was greatly affected by the duty, for they did not procure salt in sufficient abundance in the interior to answer their consumption; salt usually sold there from 3 to 5 dollars to 4, and when it is considered what the merchants and traders advance was a per cent. upon the first cost, it would be readily allowed that the citizens in the western country did not pay less than one dollar per bushel. If however the public exigencies are absolutely
such that the duty cannot be dispensed with, he would be one of the first to vote against the reduction. But the house will not refuse its assent to reduce the duty, because it is possible that dangers may occur, or that it is possible we may go to war with other of the Barbary powers, or even with all the world; for that too is possible! So desirous was he of getting rid of this duty, that he would rather postpone the payment of the public debt a little longer, than oppress the people with such an unequal law.—Unequal and oppressive, as it was to his constituents, yet he was satisfied they would willingly bear it, if it should prove on investigation that its repeal would endanger our finances or create a failure in the payment of the public debt in a reasonable time.
Mr. Thomas had no objection to adopt the idea of Mr. J. Randolph in referring the second part to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. Crow inquired what the effect of reducing the duties on salt would be the loss of 220,000 dollars annual revenue, which was more than its present excess, and as to the four millions in the treasury, that would speedily be required to pay the bills drawn upon the secretary on account of the purchase of Louisiana, and the whole of it was appropriated. He called for a division of the question, whereupon the first part respecting the repeal of the duties was referred to the committee of ways and means.
After this question the second part could neither be debated nor amended—and a question to refer it was lost.
A bill respecting the post-road to lead from the Atlantic to the western waters was read and referred to a committee of the whole on Monday.
Petitions from Nancy Flinn who's husband accompanied Major Trueman, killed by the Indians, and John Benton an old revolutionary soldier, both praying relief, were referred to the committee of claims.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the report in favor of the Georgia claimants of land lying South of Tennessee, having time to register the evidence of their titles in the office of the secretary of State.
Mr. Vaux in the Chair.
On motion of Mr. Clark, three months were allowed for the purpose. The committee of the whole rose and reported and the house agreed to the report.
The committee of the whole was discharged from the further consideration of the report of the committee of commerce and manufactures on the petition of S. G. Ogden and the house took the same into consideration, and resolved that the petitioner have leave to withdraw his petition.
A message was received from the Senate informing, that they would be ready to receive the articles of impeachment against Samuel Chase one of the associate judges of the Supreme court, at 1 o'clock this day.
Mr. J. Randolph from the managers appointed on the part of the house, to conduct the impeachment against Samuel Chase, an associate justice of the United States, reported, that the managers, this day carry to the Senate the articles of impeachment agreed to by this house, on the thirtieth ultimo; and that the said managers were informed by the Senate that their house would take proper measures relative to the said impeachment of which this house should be duly notified.
Monday, December 10.
Mr. Nicholson had leave of absence for eight days.
The Secretary of War reported against granting lieutenant Walbach his claim for expenses and the loss of his horse during the time he attended General Wilkinson as a commissioner to certain Indian nations, upon the principle that there was no provision made by law for such cases.
Referred to the committee of claims.
A message from the Senate by Mr. Ouis their secretary, informing that they had passed a bill for the disposal of certain copies of the laws of the United States to which they desired the concurrence of the House.
Mr. G. W. Campbell moved to refer to the committee on post offices and post roads a resolution authorising a road to be laid out from Tennessee to New Orleans.
Mr. J. Randolph from the committee of ways and means brought in a bill authorising the completion of the valuation of houses, lands and slaves in South Carolina; which had been inaccurately done under the law of 1798. The bill was read twice and referred to a committee of the whole on Thursday next.
Mr. J. Clay presented a memorial from the chamber of commerce at Philadelphia, remonstrating against the bill intended to restrain merchant vessels from arming. Referred to the committee of the whole on the bill regulating the clearance of armed merchant vessels.
Mr. Lowndes presented a petition in behalf of the claimants of Georgia lands in the upper Mississippi country, praying Congress to take up the subject and decide thereon during the present session.
Referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Easton presented a petition from Hannah Hobby, relict of the late marshal of the district of Maine, praying that she may be exonerated as the administratrix of her late husband, from the payment of 6,000 dollars due by him to the United States.
Referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Nelson presented a petition from Elisha Bell and others, praying to be allowed 5000 acres of land due to his gra-

father, captain Alexander Bell, for services rendered during the French and Indian war of 1755-9, or a proper consideration in lieu thereof.
Referred to the committee of claims. Mr. Vandley from the committee of elections reported in favor of John Hoge, lately elected a member of this house for the state of Pennsylvania, that he is entitled to his seat. The report was on motion of Dr. Leib made the order of the day in committee of the whole for Friday next.
Mr. Eppes from the committee appointed on that subject asked and obtained leave to report a bill to amend the charter of the town of Alexandria.
Referred to a committee of the whole on Wednesday next.
A message from the Senate informing that the Senate had entered into a resolution relative to the trial of Samuel Chase, which was delivered to the Speaker, but not read. We learn that the purport of this resolution was that the Senate had fixed the second day of January, for the appearance of Judge Chase before the Senate, having directed him to be summoned fifteen days previous thereto.
Mr. Rodney called for the order of the day on the bill for establishing a court for the adjudication of prizes in certain cases.
Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair. After some time spent in discussing the bill, filling up the blanks and amending some of the sections, the committee rose and reported the bill with amendments. They were immediately taken up by the House, and gone through, and the house adjourned.
Tuesday, December 11. Mr. Speaker laid before the house a letter inclosing sundry resolutions entered into by the inhabitants of the county of Alexandria, against a recession of that part of the district of Columbia to the state of Virginia, which, on motion of Mr. Lewis, was referred to the committee of the whole on the subject of a recession of the district, except the City of Washington, to the states of Maryland and Virginia.
The message received yesterday from the senate was read, containing a resolution directing the Secretary of the Senate to summon Samuel Chase, one of the associate judges of the supreme court of the United States, to answer the articles of impeachment, and that the return thereof be made the second of January, and that the service should be at least fifteen days before the return day.
Mr. Early observed that the law authorizing the claimants of Georgia lands south of Tennessee to register the evidence of their titles under Great-Britain or Spain in the office of the Secretary of State had expired last month, and thereupon he moved that a committee be appointed to revive the same, allowing further time for that purpose. A committee of five was appointed accordingly.
Mr. Lewis presented a petition from Francis Adams a collector of internal duties in the district of Virginia: praying to be reimbursed 56 dollars expended in defending a suit brought against him in his official character: referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Seaver presented a petition from Ebenezer Brown, a sergeant in our Revolutionary army, praying a commutation of half pay or a pension in consideration of the wounds he received and his consequent disability; referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Rodney presented the petition of Joseph Hodgson, applying for a compensation for the loss he sustained by the burning of his house, whilst occupied as the war office in this city. Referred to the committee of claims.
The order of the day on the unfinished business of yesterday being the report of the committee of the whole, on the bill establishing a court for the adjudication of prize causes in certain cases, was taken into consideration and the last clause of the bill, on motion of Mr. Rodney, was recommitted to the select committee of seven, who reported the bill.
Mr. Nelson presented a bill for the relief of Samuel Carson, of Alexandria. Referred to a committee of the whole for Wednesday next.
Mr. R. Stanford wished to call up the resolutions on the recession of a part of the district of Columbia to the states of Maryland and Virginia. If any gentleman wished for the delay of a day or two, he had no objection to their indulgence, though for his part he saw no necessity for suspending a decision.
Mr. Lewis wished that all the inhabitants of the district might be heard on this subject before congress decided, he hoped therefore the subject would not be pressed upon the house at this time.
Mr. Stanford was perfectly content to let the matter rest a little longer.
Mr. Lewis then called for the order of the day on the bill authorizing the erection of a dam or causeway across the western arm of the Potomac from Mason's island to the Virginia shore.
General Varnum in the chair. After a long debate the committee rose and reported the bill with amendments, but before the house decided on the same, an adjournment was moved and carried. Adjourned.
Wednesday, December 12. Mr. J. C. Smith presented a memorial from Thomas Kelland, praying to be allowed a drawback of the duties on goods imported from Batavia to Philadelphia in the ship Washington, in 1801, and since exported
to Europe in other vessels, the drawback being refused under a misconstruction of the law by the officers of the customs, and decided by Congress at the last session under a misapprehension of the facts. Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. Thomas presented a petition from Sarah Blagden, Widow of Lieut. Colonel Blagden of the cavalry, praying compensation for sundry services performed by the deceased during our revolutionary war. Referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Lyon presented a petition and memorial from sundry inhabitants of the counties of Randolph and St. Clair, in the Indiana territory, stating their claim as actual settlers to the pre-emption right to certain lands, and trusting that Congress will enable them to obtain their lands on moderate terms. Referred to a select committee of five.
Mr. Dana from the committee of claims reported severally on the petitions of James McPherson, for lands granted him by certain Indian chiefs whilst prisoner among them, that the Indian deed was so defective and so utterly void of proof and so peculiarly objectionable, as to induce the committee to report a resolution that the petition be rejected.
This resolution was concurred in by the house.
On the petition of Mary Ralston, the report was against the justice or legality of the claim against the United States, her husband as an inspector of the port of Philadelphia receiving a per diem compensation, could not claim his pay beyond the time of his service. His sickness was one of those misfortunes upon which claims upon humanity might be founded, but not upon the United States. Resolved that she have leave to withdraw her petition.
On the request of Dr. Leib this report was suffered to lie on the table, to give time for further enquiry into the merits of the claims.
Also on the petition of Moses White & Charlotte Hazen, that from an attentive consideration of the case the prayer of the petition is reasonable and ought to be granted. Referred to a committee of the whole for to-morrow.
Gen. Varnum from the committee appointed on that subject presented according to order, a bill for establishing rules and articles for the government of the armies of the United States, which was twice read, and referred to the committee of the whole for Friday next.
Mr. Newton presented the petition of Gideon Parrat, an old soldier in our revolutionary war, stating his being engaged in several battles and receiving several wounds in the service, by which, and his advanced age, he is rendered incapable of obtaining a decent support; praying to be placed on the pension list. Referred to the committee of claims.
On motion of Mr. Lewis, the unfinished business of yesterday, on the bill relating to the dam or causeway to be erected across the Potomac, from Mason's Island to the Virginia shore, was considered, and after some attempts to modify the bill, all of which proved unsuccessful, the bill was ordered to be engrossed and read a third time to-morrow.
Mr. Jackson called for the order of the day on the bill relative to the clearance of armed merchant vessels, if gentlemen were prepared to consider the same. He thought a law on this subject should be enacted as speedily as possible; for a number of merchants in our seaports had embarked extensively in an illicit commerce, which he conceived dangerous to our peace and national honour.
Mr. J. Clay requested the bill might be suffered to lie until the memorial from the Chamber of Commerce of Philadelphia was printed, which had been ordered a few days since.
Mr. Jackson did not know of this memorial or of an order for printing; if the business could be understood on its being read to the house by the clerk, he should incline to consider the bill; he wished, however, the house to decide on the postponement.
Dr. Eustis wished the bill to lie on the table.
A question was taken for postponing till to-morrow, and carried, 72 voting in favor of the motion.
Mr. Thomas called for the order of the day on the report of the petition from the New-York and Dutchess counties slate companies, recommending a resolution that it is not expedient at this time to increase the duties on slate.
The house went into a committee of the whole on the report.
Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair. Mr. Thomas moved the committee of the whole to concur in the report of the select committee, which was agreed to without a division.
The committee then rose and reported its concurrence, and the resolution was thereupon adopted by the house.
Mr. Stanford would have called up the resolutions for the recession of the territory of Columbia to the states of Virginia and Maryland, but on account of the absence (as he understood occasioned by indisposition) of two or three gentlemen who feel interested in the decision; but he gave this notice that he should call it up when he saw them in their places, which he hoped would be to-morrow.
Mr. Jackson called up the order of the day on the bill making application of the monies heretofore appropriated by law for making a post road from the navigable waters of the Atlantic to the Ohio river.
Mr. Eppes informed that the Senate had a bill on the same subject at this moment
before them, and that too in the same form.
Mr. Jackson withdrew his call—and then the house adjourned.
IN SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
December 7, 1804.
Mr. Pickering laid on the table the following motion, which was read, and ordered to lie for consideration.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Two thirds of both houses concurring, that the following article be proposed to the legislatures of the several states, as an amendment to the constitution of the United States, which, when ratified by the legislatures of three fourths of the several states, shall be valid to all intents and purposes, as part of the said constitution.
ARTICLE. From and after the third of March, one thousand eight hundred and nine, representatives and direct taxes, shall be apportioned among the several states, which may be included within this Union, according to the numbers of their free inhabitants, respectively.
WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 14.
By the mail of last evening we received the following returns of the electoral votes for President and Vice-President.
Massachusetts, nineteen votes for Thomas Jefferson as President and George Clinton as Vice-President.
New York, nineteen votes for the same.
New Jersey, eight votes for the same.
Connecticut, nine votes for Charles C. Pinckney as President, and Rufus King as Vice-President.
The whole returns received give Thomas Jefferson and George Clinton nineteen votes, and Charles C. Pinckney and Rufus King eleven votes.
The Trustees of the following Lottery hereby give notice, that on Thursday the 10th day of January next, they will certainly commence the drawing of the said Lottery at the Capitol in this City.
Richmond Dec. 10th, 1804.
(By Authority.)
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, CLASS No. 1.
To build an Academy in the City of Richmond.
Table with 3 columns: Tickets, Prizes, Amount. 3750 Tickets at 10 dollars each. 1 Prize of dollars 5000, 1 Do. 2000, 5 Do. 1000, 5 Do. 500, 10 Do. 300, 20 Do. 100, 1500 Do. 12.
1542 Prizes. 2208 Blanks.
3750 Tickets at 10 dollars each.
Table with 3 columns: Tickets, Prizes, Amount. 1st drawn Ticket having a blank to its number after 2000 tickets are drawn. Do. after 2500 do. are drawn, 1,000. Do. after 3000 do. are drawn, 1,000. Do. after 3500 do. are drawn, 1,000. Last drawn Ticket, 5,000.
This Lottery has been authorised by the Legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a Seminary of Learning in or near the Metropolis of this State. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses of drawing, &c. The trustees to insure success, have divided the Lottery into four distinct classes, so as to raise the sum contemplated by an annual Lottery, for four years, to raise every year 5,000 dollars, that the work may progress; it is expected that the present Lottery may be drawn by the first day of January next.
It is hoped that the gentlemen who have purchased Tickets in the Richmond Academy will still hold them, as the division of the former Lottery into four classes was deemed necessary by the Trustees, to insure success to so useful an institution. The town of Boston (to the honor of its citizens) has public schools in which are about sixteen hundred pupils. The flourishing and increasing city of Richmond cannot boast of one public school. The Trustees of the Richmond Academy, have about thirteen acres of ground, nearly one half is accepted as a donation, and the remainder they have contracted for, on which they intend to erect the Academy. The site is elevated, healthy and beautiful. If any gentleman who has purchased Tickets is dissatisfied with dividing the Lottery into four classes, if he returns the tickets the money will be repaid, provided they are returned in ten weeks from this day—Drs. William Forster, William D. Val, William Price (Registrar), and George Tucker, are appointed by the Trustees to sell and dispose of the tickets, who are authorised to appoint agents for the above purpose.
The remaining Tickets may be had of the said committee, of Robert Mitchell, Esq. Mayor, Samuel Pleasants, Jr. William Pritchard, and William Moseley, Treasurer. Richmond, December 18, 1804.
At a Court held for Washington County the 17th day of October, 1804.
Elizabeth Gibson, Complainant, In
AGAINST Isaac Anderson, Defendant, } cery.
The defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of the commonwealth of Virginia: On the motion of the complainant by her counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the third Tuesday in February next and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be inserted in some public newspaper published in this state for two months successively, and another posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county.
A Copy—Attest. David Campbell, D. C.
A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF Morocco Pocket Books Is just received and for sale at this Office.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1804.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
Table with 3 columns: Article, Price, Unit. Tobacco, (new) 31s 6d (old) 36s Cash. Wheat, 11s do. Flour, fine, 54s do. Flour, superfine, 57s do. Corn, 27s do. Hemp, (clean) £ 10 do. Iron, £ 8 do. Bacon, 10d do. Whiskey, 4s do. Pork, 39s do.
MAP OF VIRGINIA.
It is with much pleasure we inform the public, that a MAP OF VIRGINIA, laid down from actual surveys, and the latest as well as most accurate observation, is now preparing by Mr. Madison, President of William & Mary College; a rough draft of which will, in the course of two or three weeks, be submitted to the inspection of the members of the General Assembly. The labor and expense attending the execution of this important work, has been very great, and a considerable length of time has been employed in collecting the necessary materials. Every county, and most of the public roads, &c. will be accurately delineated, and the whole work, we are informed, will be rendered so correct, as to merit the confidence and patronage of the public.
The SENATE have fixed the second of January for the appearance of SAMUEL CHASE to answer to the articles of impeachment preferred against him, and have directed notification thereof to be made to him fifteen days previous thereto. (Nat. Intel.)
Extracts from the Message of Gov. Richard, son to the Legislature of South Carolina, the 27th Nov. 1804.
"Another political year has revolved around, and will soon close the period for which I have been elected, and by the tenor of the constitution, renders me ineligible for a certain term, to that office, which is again at the disposal of the legislature of my country. Grateful for the charge you have honored me with, I shall at your pleasure, and with much readiness, dismantle myself of executive authority, and resign it into the hands from whence I received it, with the hope that the choice of another executive, which the constitution now calls for, may be judicious and honorable. No circumstance has occurred of an extraordinary nature, deviating from the common course, to require being recommended to your particular attention. The affairs of government continue without interruption, while Providence blesses our country with peace and prosperity, and leaves us to enjoy it with gratitude and moderation, and in our respective stations to endeavor to preserve and advance the welfare of the state."
"With respect to the fiscal department, it is pleasing to me to announce its situation affluent, that all the exigencies of government can be met with the usual promptitude, and that a surplus will remain for your disposal in such way as may appear to you most beneficial for the public advantage; or become a subject for your consideration, whether the taxes for the present year, in consequence thereof, may not with propriety be reduced; my opinion is that it can be very safely done, unless some suggestions be made of an important application of the surplus, for the benefit of the state; in which case, doubtless, it would be unadvisable."
"Science and literature promise fair to flourish in our country; when the instruction of youth is fostered by the attentive care of the legislature, when institutions are established by them, and supported by their liberal patronage, Providence will not fail to regard the endeavors, and prosper the exertions. I congratulate you on the early completion of the State College, which, from the proceedings of the trustees, it appears that the institution will shortly go into operation; as the system will be adopted to advanced education, it would be worthy of your attention to establish seminaries of learning in every district in the state, rendered accessible to all classes of your citizens, where they may be prepared to partake the advantages of this college."
A letter from New Orleans of the 11th November states—
"Governor Folck is now in this city, but will leave it in a few days. This officer marched with 200 men from Pensacola to Baton Rouge, in order to restore the tranquility of that settlement, which had been disturbed by Kemper and his party. But on the governor's arrival every thing was quiet; Mr. Kemper with his party consisting of not more than 28 persons, having abandoned their objects, and retired from the district. Governor Folck has with him here, eight or ten officers, a band of music, and 16 or 20 barge-men. Gov. Folck is on his return to Pensacola, and it is said he requests Governor Claiborne's permission to pass by the way of New Orleans. On Sunday last (being St. Carlo's day) the marquis of Casa Calvo, (who remains here as commissioner of limits) gave a dinner, at which the Spanish officers and many of the officers of the United States attended; and on Tuesday governor Claiborne gave a dinner, at which the officers of the United States and those of Spain now in our city attended."
A New Orleans paper says, "On the 5th ult. the court was opened by the hon. J. B. Prevost, with an elegant, but brief charge to the Grand Jury—We regret our inability to procure a copy for the perusal of our readers. Among other rules of court, it is determined that all actions shall be brought by petition and that all its pleadings shall be in French and English."
A striking occurrence.—Last Saturday morning, (says the New York Evening Post) a Mr. W——, of that city, arose before his wife, and had breakfast prepared, and even the tea poured out ready for drinking against she came down. Just as they were seated, a rap called him to the door. While he was there, happening to taste her tea, she found it too sweet for her, and therefore exchanged her cup for his, he being in the habit of drinking his tea sweeter than she was. He returned, swallowed the contents of his cup somewhat hastily, when looking earnestly at the sediment, he turned to her with a face of horror, and asked if she had not changed the cup? Being answered in the affirmative, then I am gone, said he, and died in less than two hours.
MARRIED—On Saturday evening last, by the Rev. J. D. Blair, Captain PETER FOSTER, to Mrs. ANN SHELTON, both of Hanover county.
NOTICE.
As there will be no business done at the Bank on Tuesday the 23th inst. nor on Tuesday the 1st day of January, paper for discount must be lodged on the Saturdays preceding those days respectively, and will be paid upon the Mondays—All payments which fall due on Christmas day, or the 1st day of January, must be made on the Mondays preceding.
J. Brockenbrough, Cashier. Bank of Virginia, 18th Dec. 1804.
FISHER & LESUEUR, Have just received a quantity of HIBBERT'S
Brown Stout Of Superior quality—Also, a few Barrels SWEET ORANGES. December 17, 1804.
Notice is hereby given to the debtors of
ROSS & FORD, That in compliance with my duty as assignee, I shall commence suits in the common law against all those who do not come forward and give assurances when payment may be expected. Neil McCoull. Richmond, December 15, 1804.
FOR SALE,
A Life Estate in the DWELLING HOUSE, (which has just undergone a thorough repair) Four half acre LOTS, with stables, coach-house and other necessary outbuildings, on the church hill, in the occupancy of John Banks, Esq. It commands an extensive prospect, and is as healthy a situation as any in Richmond. Neil McCoull. 12th December, 1804.
Man away from the subscriber, in this city of Richmond, an Apprentice Boy, by the name of Julius Willis Barkwell, by trade a Tailor, about seventeen or eighteen years of age, has a down look when spoken to; he took with him sundry clothes that I do not recognize, except a blue coat and pantaloons. Whosoever will deliver the said apprentice to me in Richmond or secure him in any jail so that I get him again, shall receive ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS Reward and no charges paid. I expect he is lurking about his father's in New Kent, near Frayser's Tavern. William Elliott.
Dec. 17th, 1804. N. B. I caution all persons against harboring or employing the said apprentice as I will use the vigor of the law on such as do it. W. E.
ON the 11th day of March, 1805, will be offered for sale, at Louisa courthouse, if fair, otherwise the next fair day, A LIKELY NEGRO FELLOW, Belonging to the estate of Major Samuel Ragland, desc. on a credit of twelve months. Bond and approved security will be required, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid, by the Administrator. December 16, 1804.
NEIL MCCOULL,
Has received his Fall Supply of DRY GOODS. Richmond, 12th Nov. 1804.
Government Security.
NEW-YORK LOTTERY.
No. III. for the encouragement of Literature, Bases Drawing on the EIGHTEENTH 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—Deduction 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
And Halves, Quarters & Eighths,
ARE TO BE HAD AT G. & R. WAITE'S PERMANENT LOTTERY OFFICES, No. 64, Maiden Lane, & No. 38, Main Street.
AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES. Whole Tickets Dols. 7 00 | Quarters, Dols. 1 87 Halves, " 3 50 | Eighths, " 1 00 But as the tickets and shares have met with such an extraordinary rapid sale throughout every part of the United States, they will of necessity advance in price.
Bail and Delivery Bonds
For sale at this office.

THREE DWELLING HOUSES TO BE RENTED. ONE situate at the foot of Adams's hill, and but a small distance from the Arsenal's hall, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Underwood. On this lot there is a very good and well enclosed garden, a well of excellent water & other conveniences. One other, situate in the Alley, between the street leading to Shockoe warehouse and that leading to Mayo's bridge, lately occupied by Mr. John Robins.
The other situate on the back street, near Harris's Tobacco manufactory and the Rock landing, having a large garden well enclosed, at present occupied by Mr. Henry Tompkins. Possession of the two first described may be had immediately, and of the other on the 1st of January next. Apply to JOSEPH GALLEGO, Or 12, 1804.
Ten Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscriber on Wednesday evening last, a negro woman named AGGY, about five feet eight or nine inches high, thin visage, likely speaks remarkably quick, formerly the property of Wm. S. Slater of York county. She had on when she went away a blue half thick jacket, a green petticoat and old red cloak; (perhaps she may have changed her dress) — she has a small mark on the back of her neck. Whomsoever will deliver the said woman to me or secure her in jail so that I may get her again, shall receive the above reward from BENJ. WOLFE. Richmond, 6th Nov. 1804.
SADDLERY. JOHN MENERY, SADDLER, respectfully informs the public in general, and his friends in particular, that he has just received an elegant and well chosen assortment of Saddlery, Coach & Harness Mountings, Whips, Spurs, &c. &c. Laid in under his own inspection, whereby he is enabled to offer them on the most reduced terms. Richmond, 20th November, 1804.
GIMCRACK WILL stand next season at my stable about 12 miles from Howell's Ferry, ten from Sims's Ferry, and seven miles from the court-house. Herbert C. Cocke. Halifax, November 19th, 1804.
Sale at Auction. WILL BE SOLD, At Public Auction, for ready money, on Wednesday the 19th day of December next, The House & Lot, On Shockoe Creek, at present occupied by Benjamin James Davis, and commonly called the Shot Factory. The title papers may be seen by applying to THOMAS TAYLOR & CO. m. w. 21st November, 1804.
Notice..... The office of supervisor of the revenue, for the district of Virginia, being discontinued, and the unliquidated business in the said office transferred to the collectors of the direct tax & internal revenue whose accounts have not been finally adjusted and paid, are hereby informed, that they are now requested to call at my office, in the city of Richmond, without delay, and pay the balances due to the United States — And those whose lands have been sold in the district of Virginia by authority of an act of Congress of the United States for non-payment of the Direct Tax, may redeem such lands, by paying to me within the time limited, the principal, costs and fees as the law directs. As most of the abovenamed lands were sold in Dec 1802, the privilege of redemption will continue until December next. The money received by me for the redemption of the said lands will be returned to the purchaser, with interest at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum on the purchase money, to the day on which it may be paid to me. JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. June 27th 1804.
Family Flour. A CONSTANT supply of FLOUR, of a superior quality, for family use, kept for SALE, by GEORGE WATT. Richmond, 5th March, 1804.
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. NORVELL. Richmond, October 3, 1804.
THE Subscriber hath removed his SCHOOL from the Falling Garden over to the white house near the Courthouse, where Messrs. Cohen & Isaac 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.
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 authorized to make collections and grant discharges. Suits will be indiscriminately commenced against all who do not make payment before the 1st of February next. JOHN DUNLOP, Attorney for JAMES DUNLOP Petersburg, Nov. 15, 1804. Ready made PENS for sale here.
Valuable Property for sale. On Thursday the 20th of December, will be sold, at Public Auction, on the premises, THE PLANTATION, Late the property of Henry Royster, dec. containing 571 1-2 acres, lying on Beaverdam creek, one mile from James river, and twenty-eight from Richmond. This land is fertile in its soil, and in good order for farming — it is useless to mention the many advantages arising from this property, as it is presumed those inclined to purchase, will view the premises. The terms of payment for the land will be one fourth cash, and the balance in three annual installments, for the payment of which a deed of trust on the property will be required. On the same day will be sold, on a credit of twelve months, ALL THE PERSONAL ESTATE, consisting of three valuable Negro Fellows, stock of Horses, Oxen, Hogs, Poultry, Cows, Cart, Crop of Corn, &c. — Bond and approved security will be required for all sums above ten dollars, carrying interest from the date if not punctually paid. AND. ROYSTER, DAVID ROYSTER, Adm'rs. Goodland county, Oct. 18, 1804.
THE Subscriber is authorised to Rent the HOUSE at May Market, now occupied by John Heath, Esq. The house is large and convenient, and may be obtained on reasonable terms. Possession will be given on the first of December, when Mr. Heath's term expires. PHILIP NORBORNE NICHOLAS. November 13, 1804.
Peter Bellett, Nursery and Seedman, at Williamsburg, intending to remove to the state of New-York, OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS NURSERY Containing 20 acres of rich manured Land, with about 100,000 TREES, of which 25,000 consist as follows are fit to be transplanted this season. 44 Sorts of Apples at 6d per tree; 44 do of Pears at 1s 6d; 30 do of Peach at 9d to 1s 6d ea; 19 do of Nectarine 1s to 1s 6d ea; 19 do of Apricot 1s 6d to 2s ea; 3 do of Quince 1s 6d to 2s 6d ea; 19 do of Cherries 2s to 4s 6d ea; 18 do of Plums 1s 6d to 2s ea; 4 do of Almond 3s ea; 5 do of Mulberries 1s 6d to 4s 6d ea; 2 do of Figs 1s 6d ea; 17 do of Raspberry Bushes; Lombardy Balsam Poplars — Currants, Gooseberries & Strawberries of sorts; Grape Vines of sorts, Artichokes and Asparagus Roots, together with a variety of Flowering Shrubs, Flower Roots and Seeds, and Rose Bushes, and a small quantity of GARDEN SEEDS of this year's growth. Also, may be had with the Nursery EIGHT NEGROES, 3 of which are well acquainted with gardening and nursery work: also, 3 Horses, 5 Steers, 4 Cows, and the nursery and farming utensils, which if not sold by the first day of May next, will be set up at Public Sale on that day, until which time he will continue to sell Trees, &c. &c. on lower terms than usual. Orders left with Mr. George Greenhow at Richmond, Messrs John & Saul Peniston at Petersburg, will be duly attended to with dispatch. Winnsburg, Nov. 20, 1804.
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. Fashionable MILLINERY and FANCY GOODS.
S. RAPHAEL, nearly opposite the Bell Tavern, has just received the latest London Fashions, via New-York and Philadelphia. — consisting of Split Straw Bonnets, bo'd do Leghorn ditto, Cambricks Crape ditto, Bussells & French laces Gypsy Hats, Chip and Silk & Damask Shawls Straw, Satinet to picnic Veils Shag, plush & velvet do Silk Gloves Head Dresses & Wigs Kid and Beaver do Laced Caps and Cloaks Silk Wools and Tassels Colonade Muslin Wrenths, silver, tinzel, Mulmul do artificial, comforts, Floss worked and tam. &c. &c. Also, an assortment of Cloths, Casimeres, Toilets, &c.
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.
Twenty Dollars will be given for apprehending and delivering to me in Manchester, PETER, a likely black fellow, about five feet six or seven inches high, twenty seven years old, who absconded on the 19th November — his dress when he went away was a short grey cloth coat, half boots, and carried with him a pair of new shoes — he is well known in and about the city of Richmond, where he has lived for several years past with Captain Moss, and has a number of acquaintances between Richmond and York. I am induced to believe that he is still in Richmond or the neighborhood. The above reward will be given on delivering him to me in Manchester or securing him in jail so that I get him again. Philip Boos. December 4th, 1804.
Manchester Turnpike Company. DELINQUENT Stockholders, on the 6th Requisition, due the 1st current, are hereby notified, that such shares as shall remain unpaid, on the first Monday in January next, will on that day be sold, at Mr. Brooks's Tavern in Manchester, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon. James Brander, Clk.
THE TENEMENT, Near Mr. Wythe's, on Shockoe Hill, lately occupied by Mr. L. Burrough — For further particulars apply to WILLIAM M'KIM. Richmond Sept. 9th, 1804. TO RENT, Till the 27th May, 1805, THE TENEMENT, AND POSSESSION GIVEN IMMEDIATELY, A CONVENIENT Store-Room and Lumberhouse, On the Main street, opposite Gilliat & Kirby's — For terms apply to ISAAC WEBSTER. Richmond, Dec. 6th, 1804.
WE the subscribers, Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law, appointed the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows: Richard Parker and Francis Brooke, esquires, to the Districts of Winchester, Hardy and Montgomery Courthouses. Joseph Prentiss and Joseph Jones, esquires, to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick Courthouses and Suffolk. Edmund Winston and Paul Carrington, Jr. esquires, to the Districts of Prince Edward Courthouse, Franklin, Washington Courthouse, and the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county. William Nelson, Jr. and Archibald Stuart, esquires, to the Districts of Northumberland, King & Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack Courthouses — And John Tyler and Robert White, esquires, to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Raymarket Districts, at the next succeeding terms thereof. Witness our hands and seals, this 13th day of November, one thousand eight hundred & four. John Tyler, (seal.) Wm. Nelson, jr. (seal.) Robt. White, jr. (seal.) Paul Carrington, jr. (seal.) Published by order of the Judges, WILSON ALLEN, c. o. c.
S. Jacobs, Nearly opposite Mr. Pleasants' Book-Store, has just received, and offers for sale on the most moderate terms, Fall & Fancy Goods, AMONG WHICH ARE, Fine, superfine and common Cloths & Casimeres, Manchester Cords, Swandown & Pettinette, Rose, Striped and Point Blankets, Kendal cottons, Irish linens, osnabrgs & sheetings, Linen and Cotton Cambricks, Laced, Floss work & plain Muslins and Laces, Kid, Silk, raw Silk and Beaver Gloves, Pic Nic ditto. Hosiery. Fine Shirting Muslins, &c. &c. N. B. Real genuine patent CORD, warranted not to lose their pile. A few Kgs FF GUN-POWDER, of superior quality, very low. November 16, 1804. [BY PERMISSION.]
BURR & HAMILTON. Is now opened at Mr. Hallam's Washington Tavern, a new collection of WAX FIGURES, superior to any in America; among which is a striking likeness and representation of the late unfortunate DUEL, fought between Col. Aaron Burr, vice president of the United States, and Gen. Alexander Hamilton, wherein Gen. Hamilton is supported by his second, after receiving the mortal wound; while Col. Burr is led from the field by his second — a striking representation of the place where the duel was fought, pointed upon scenery which adds much to this interesting representation, &c. — And a number of selected FIGURES chosen from the best selections in America — Music on an elegant Organ. Admittance 50 Cents for the first admission, and no person is admitted the second time without paying half price, 25 Cents.
FOR SALE, 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, porticoes 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 2700 acres, seven-tenths of one-third of which is cleared. Two-thirds of the island is arable, which, with the land adjoining the houses, is of superior quality. Adjacent to the island are two bold and navigable creeks with convenient landing to each. The range 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 oysters, consisting of the greatest variety of all kinds of fruit, dressed with care, are now in their prime. The terms will be made known by William Berkeley of Richmond, William Randolph of Wilton, or the subscriber. PEYTON RANDOLPH, Jr. Nov. 4th, 1804. For ELIZ: INNIS. own 2nd 2aw aft if
ADVERTISEMENT. To be sold, at public auction, at the place formerly known by the name of the Palace, in the city of Williamsburg, on Thursday the tenth day of January, 1805, if fair, if not the next fair day, a number of Very valuable & likely SLAVES, And other personal Estate of the Rev. Samuel Smith M'Croskey, dec among which are a valuable collection of Books, a Single Chair and Hass, and all the stock of Cattle, Sheep & Horses, and Farming Utensils belonging to the farm, and the crops of Grain, Hay and Fodder thereon made, some Household Linen, and other articles. A credit of six months will be given to all who purchase above the value of twenty dollars, the purchasers giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date; but if punctually paid the interest will be remitted. Ready money will be required for all purchases not exceeding twenty dollars. Elizabeth M'Croskey, Ex'x. Williamsburg, Nov. 28, 1804.
FOR SALE. On Saturday the 22nd of December next, on the premises, will be sold to the highest bidder, my Tract of LAND in Goochland County, containing four hundred and eighty-odd acres, adjoining the land of Archer Payne, Henry Gray, Humphrey Parish and others, it being the place formerly the residence of Josias Payne, and by him sold to John Hylton, & purchased by the subscriber from said Hylton the last fall. A particular description of this land is deemed unnecessary as it is presumed that any person inclined to purchase, will first view the premises; suffice it to say that it has on it a two story dwelling house with six rooms, and a fire-place in each; some necessary out houses and fruit trees of all kinds; it lies on the upper part of Beaver Dam, within about four miles of the old Court-House, and about three of James River; the soil of the kind of grain, particularly Wheat; there are about 200 acres in woods, the greater part of which is good Tobacco land. The terms of sale will be on a credit of one, two, and three years; bond and security with a deed of trust on the land, to secure the payment of the purchase money will be required. JOHN QUARLES. Fluvanna, Nov. 25, 1804. ALMANACKS. Bates's and Carey's Franklin Almanacks, for 1805, are for sale at this office, by the gross, or dozen.
A List of Tobacco remaining in Shockoe Warehouse upwards of two years, Viz.    Lynch's P E 128 1422 1253   128 1217 1105 130   1549 3214 120 1403   C A 2327 120 1250   A B 3013 120 1330   T I 535 120 1130   W 509 125 1504   P P 825 150 1504   S I 688 125 1125   I M 352 160 1646   W 969 140 1450   T S 2219 1173   C C 3071 120 1230   T R 165 112 1268   B L 979 112 1344   D W 1923 155 1195   Withchale D P 125 1063   No. M. K. 35 118 1017   115 1485 212 1551   170 1409 3433 120   Spring P I 1022 1232   200 175   1275 130   1203 140   No. M. K. 464 120   130 1506   653 165   694 135   Nicholas's No. M. K. 305 126   155 1363   Rivanna F C 714 143   Henderson's G C 385 169   W I C 932 137   I R 624 123   W I C 1011 1496   No. M. K. 804 142   713 166   300 144   Horsley's, Z T 779 133   730 138 1471   238 153 1720   Amherst, P I 226 194   No M K 111 1055   Cannon's, D 158 1320   No M K 394 182   844 147 1324   C G 48 106   Woodson's, A M 450 153   W A D 3 110   C T R 979 135   A M 508 140   E I 310 153   Campden No M K 94 152   Dean's T F 853 147   G M 1309 130   A M 3 159   No M K 430 150   182 1476   Dean's No M K 148 1476   1067 168 1151   Swan Creek, No M K 139 1029 
The above tobacco will be sold at Henrico January Court, if not claimed by the owners according to law. Williamson & Mosby, Inspectors. 4th Dec. 1804.
NOTICE. We the undersigned, partners in the late concerns of Buchanan, Dunlop & Co. at Petersburg, Robert Pollok & Co. at Richmond and of Dunlop, Pollok & Co. at Manchester, have sold to Mr. James Dunlop, our late partner in said concerns, the debts now due to and outstanding at these different establishments — those interested will therefore please to take notice, that hereafter payments are to be made only to the said Mr. James Dunlop, his attorney or attorneys, and to whom those have claims against these concerns will apply for payment. David Buchanan, By Robert Pollok his attorney. Robert Pollok. Virginia, Petersburg, Dec. 6, 1804.
Old Cogniac Brandy, Of superior quality. Will certainly be Sold for Cash, At the house of Moses Treadway in the county of Powhatan, on Thursday the third day of January, one thousand eight hundred and five, pursuant to a decree of the superior court of chancery, holden for the Richmond district, pronounced on the second day of June last, in favor of col. Samuel Meredith of Amherst county, against John Nunnally and others. On the day, and at the place above mentioned, and in conformity to the aforesaid decree, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, one certain tract or parcel of LAND, lying on Appomattox river, in the upper end of said county, within two miles of the place of sale, containing four hundred and twelve and one half acres, a part of which is low ground, adjoining the said river, the remainder high land, thought to be equal in value to any in the neighborhood; there are two plantations on this tract, one of which has immediately upon the river, being that plantation wherein Archibald Nunnally lived in his lifetime, the buildings are such as might answer for the accommodation of an overseer & negroes, with a good barn, &c. The other is the plantation upon which Capt. John Nunnally has lived for a number of years; upon which there is a good dwelling house with two rooms below and two above stairs; a kitchen, smoke house, dairy, stable, barn, &c. all in good repair; upon this tract eight or ten hands may be employed to great advantage. Great Taylor, Francis E. Harris, Nelson Patterson, Edward Mumford, Rich'd Crump, John Ford, December 7th, 1804.
ERSKINE'S CELEBRATED DEFENCE OF STOCKDALE, In the Court of King's Bench England.
Richmond, Dec. 11, 1804. Fifty Dollars Reward Will be paid to any person who will deliver to the subscriber in this City, a Runaway Negro, named CLAIBORNE, About 17 years of age. He has a long and snuffing countenance, small lips, is round shouldered, his colour is between black and mulatto. He has been always employed as a house servant, and does not understand any other kind of business. He had a great variety of wearing apparel, all of excellent quality, much better than is usually given to servants. There is great reason to believe, that he has been deceived or inveigled away by the master of a northern trading vessel, and it is probable he will endeavour to go to Norfolk or Hampton for the purpose of getting on board; and as he is well acquainted on the stage road, and has very good address he will probably pass for a free man. THOMAS GILLIAT.
STORE OF Ironmongery, Jewellery, &c. BY FRANCIS FOLLET, (From New-York.) Between Messrs. Bohn & Hubner's and Mr. Charles Spencer's, Main street, Richmond, where he offers for sale an assortment of GOLD, gilt, silver, plated, japan'd and Cutlery Ware; gold & silver Watches; Watch materials; ladies and gentlemen's morocco pocket books; glove ties; elastic garters and girdles; coral, wax and glass beads; ivory, bone and wood chess men; backgammon tables; battle doors and shuttle coeks; flutes, fifes, guns, gun locks, pistols, swords, sword belts, sword knots, epaulets, military feathers, sportsmen's bags and knives, and common and agate flints; whips, canes, umbrellas, boot jacks, spurs, razor hones and straps; shaving boxes and brushes; cutting tools; powder bags and puffs; violet and shaving soap; pomatum; tooth powder, and essences; gentlemen's mahogany dressing cases and traveling desks; Reeves's colours for drawing and painting of different sizes; hair, lead and slate pencils; slates; ink powder; wafers; quills; paper folders; counting house seals; ink stands; ivory, horn and tortoise shell combs; ladies' ornamented tortoise shell dress combs; skeve buttons; jew's harps; fish hooks; pins and needles; elastic and common knitting needles; tambour needles and cases; thimbles; specacles and case; surveyors' compasses and chains, and mathematical instruments in cases; pocket compass dial; glass globe lamps for halls; elegant brass and iron and steel tools; irons and irons; copper; iron chaffing dishes; soft and hard waffle irons; post box coffee mills; iron and brass candlesticks; key rings; cook screws; clock pins, floor, hearth, scrubbing, white wash, cloths, tooth and shoe brushes; Britannia metal table and tea spoons; Britannia metal tea pots; frying pans, pots and kettles; five grates; mill saws; hand and pin saws; Turkey oil stones; gimblets; shoemakers' tools; brick trowels, shovels and spades; hicks; hinges; screws, nails, racks — With a great variety of similar articles, too tedious to enumerate. Also, for sale — Kid, morocco and leather slippers; men's fine and coarse shoes and boots; hair and leather trunks; fancy and woolen chairs; earthen ware, in crates; assorted; Spanish flint indigo; patent blue; powder and shot.
Powhatan, November 17th, 1804. Manakin-Town Grammar School. The subscriber intends to continue his School the ensuing year, at the same place; at which will be taught Latin and English grammatically, Geography, Arithmetic, Reading, and Writing. He will take six or eight Boarders, at the moderate price of sixteen pounds (lodging excepted) — His terms for tuition are six pounds for Latin, and four for English. The school will commence the 10th day of January, and terminate the 18th of December. JAMES CRAWFORD.
In pursuance of an act of the General Assembly of Virginia, passed the 20th of January, 1802, to establish a Turnpike between the town of Manchester and Falling Creek, on the Buckingham road — there has been improved by the Manchester Turnpike Company, one half the distance on said road, from the Ferry Landing in the town of Manchester, to Falling Creek, and entered of record in the County Court of Chesterfield, agreeably to the requisites of said act, so as to entitle said Company to the benefits of said Toll. NOTICE is hereby given, that a TOLL GATE is now erected, for the purpose of collecting said TOLLS, agreeably to the authority of said act. EDM'D LOCKETT, Superintendent. For the Manchester Turnpike Company. 23d November, 1804.
HART and SOUTHGATE, Grocers and Commission Merchants, In the store lately occupied by Mr. BOULTON, opposite Mr. Pleasants' Printing-Office, MAIN STREET, RICHMOND, Respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have laid in a general assortment of Groceries and Liquors of the first quality, which they are selling very low for ready money or produce at cash prices. Also, Queen's Ware, Patent Shot, Gunpowder, Indigo, &c. &c. and Maw's Philadelphia bottled Porter, of which they have a constant supply, by the dozen or single bottle. They have for sale, on Commission, COTTON NAILS (from 3d to 20d) by the cask or small quantities; also, a quantity of SOLE LEATHER, for Cash, or to be bartered for Wheat; and a pair of COLOGNE MILLSTONES, 3 feet 11 ins. August 8, 1804.
NICHOLAS HALLAM, Two doors above the Swan-Tavern, has just received from the Isle of Wight, and for sale on the most moderate terms, Three thousand wt. of excellent BACON HAMS, and Middlings, and a supply of choice new and old Northern CHEESE; Also, IRISH POTATOES. Likewise, an assortment of well chosen GROCERIES, Consisting of Loaf & Brown Sugars; Co Fee, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea; Chocolate, Figs, Indigo, Mace, Cloves, and other spices; Dry Sherry, Lisbon, and Malaga Wines; Ceg, Peach and Apple Brandy; Rum, Holland and Country Gin; Whiskey, Molasses, &c.; Coey and Stone Ware, and a variety of other articles in the Grocery line. I WISH TO HIRE, 10 Negro Men & 6 or 7 Boys. The ensuing year, principally to work in a yard and digging earth. I will give liberal wages and pledge myself to pay the strictest attention such a line in case of sickness. John P. Shields. December 8, 1804.

VIRGINIA ARGUS EXTRA.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1804.
House of Delegates of Virginia.
Monday, December 10th, 1804.
Ordered , That Mr. Graham be added to the committee of privileges and elections and propositions and grievances; Mr. Mercer to the committee of claims; Mr. J. Yancey to the committee for courts of justice, and Mr. Woodford to the committee for courts of justice, and to the committee to whom was referred the petition from the owners of mills at the head of tide water on the rivers Potomak and Rappahannock.
Mr. E. Harrison presented from the committee of propositions and grievances the following bills; A bill, "Authorising William Bentley and Edward Moseley to erect a toll bridge over Staunton river;" and
A bill, "Incorporating a company to build a toll bridge over the south branch of Potomak river," which were received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
On motion;
Resolved , That a committee be appointed whose duty it shall be to enquire into the revenue and expenditure of the last year; to ascertain how much of the public debt has been redeemed since the first of October, 1803; and to prepare an estimate of the expenses and resources of the ensuing year; and a committee was appointed of Messrs. Miller, (Powhatan) E. Harrison, Dillard, Barbour, Madison, Simons, E. Boyd, Ker, Lightfoot, Mercer and Semple.
On motion;
Resolved , That the Executive be requested to lay their Journal before the General Assembly.
On motion;
Resolved , That a committee be appointed whose duty it shall be to enquire whether the salary or compensation, allowed by law to the physician for attending the public guard, and the convicts in the penitentiary, is adequate to his services, and that they report thereupon to this house by bill or otherwise; and a committee was appointed of Messrs. Semple, Peake, Blake, Jones, (Nottoway) Snyder, Purdie, Dulany, Ker, Hawes and Dashiell.
Ordered , That leave be given to bring in a bill, "To amend an act, entitled an act, reducing into one the several acts of assembly for the inspection of Tobacco;" and that Messrs. Barbour, Aylett, Randolph, Wooding, Pasteur, Cabell, Clarke, Miller, (Goochland) and James Jones do prepare and bring in the same.
Ordered , That leave be given to bring in a bill, "Concerning Jailors, their fees and duties;" and that Messrs. Edwards, Moore, Burwell, Campbell, Smith (King and Queen) and Storrs do prepare and bring in the same.
Ordered , That leave be given to bring in a bill, "For making allowance to witnesses attending on the part of the Commonwealth in civil suits;" and that Messrs. Johnston, Beeson, Aylett, Moseley, Beale, Hawes and Peake do prepare and bring in the same.
Ordered , That leave be given to bring in a bill, "To amend the several laws concerning proceedings in chancery, in the county and other inferior courts, and for other purposes;" and that Messrs. Hening, E. Harrison, Kinney, Campbell, Edwards, Davison, Mathews, Byrd and Leake do prepare and bring in the same.
Ordered , That leave be given to bring in a bill, "To amend the act, entitled an act concerning the high court of Chancery;" and that Messrs. Semple, Gray (Southampton) Hening, Storrs, Walker (C. City) Barbour and Currie do prepare and bring in the same.
Ordered , That leave be given to bring in a bill, "To authorise widows in the counties of Nansemond, Isle of Wight and Southampton, to get tar and turpentine on their dower lands; and that Messrs. Byrd, Blow, Gray, (Southampton) Riddick, Dashiell, Purdie and Sebell do prepare and bring in the same.
Ordered , That leave be given to bring in a bill, "To amend the act, entitled an act, reducing into one the several acts concerning wills, the distribution of intestates' estates, and the duty of executors and administrators;" and that Messrs. Kinney, Semple, Barbour, Currie, Smyth, (Wythe) and Doake, do prepare and bring in the same.
A petition from a number of persons, was presented and read, praying the passage of a law authorising commissioners to raise by lottery, the sum of ten thousand dollars, for improving by a canal, the navigation of Quantico creek;
Also a petition from a number of the inhabitants of the town of Hillsborough, in Loudon county, praying for certain amendments to the law establishing the said town;
Ordered , That the said petitions be referred to the committee for courts of justice; that they do examine the matter thereof, and report the same, with their opinion thereupon, to the house.
A petition from Matthew Wright, of the county of Bedford, was presented and read, praying the passage of a law to establish a town on his lands in the said county;
Ordered , That the said petition be referred to the committee of propositions and grievances; that they do examine the matter thereof, and report the same, with their opinion thereupon, to the house.
A petition of Joseph White, of Loudon county, was presented and read, praying to be put upon the list of pensioners, in consequence of a wound received during the revolutionary war;
Also a petition of Daniel Henry and William Kerecheville, commissioners of the revenue in the county of Frederick, praying, for reasons stated in the petition, additional compensation for their services during the present year;
Also a petition of Samuel Pleasants, jun. praying an additional allowance by the legislature, of the difference between four and a half dollars per volume, and six dollars per volume, for one thousand copies of the "Revised Code," furnished the executive by him, for reasons stated in the said petition;
Also a petition of Robert Setlington, sheriff of the county of Bath, praying that he may be allowed his list of insolvents;
Also a petition of Vincent Fortune, praying, for reasons in the said petition stated, the remission of a fine assessed upon him by the district court of Fredericksburg;
A petition of Thomas Reekes, of Mecklenburg county, was presented and read, praying compensation for a negro arrested in and committed to the jail of the said county, on a charge of felony, but who died in jail before his trial;
And the question being put upon the said petition, it passed in the negative.
Resolved , That the said petition be rejected.
Ordered , That Mr. Eustace have leave of absence from the service of this house for six days.
Tuesday, December 11th, 1804.
Ordered , That Mr. Currie be added to the committee of privileges and elections; Messrs. Goodwyn and Clarke to the committees for courts of justice and claims, and Mr. Hudgins to the committee of propositions and grievances.
The house, according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole house, on the memorial of George Jackson and others, relative to the claim of the Indiana Company, and after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Aylett reported, that the committee of the whole house had, according to order, had the said subject under consideration, but not having time to go through the same, had directed him to move for leave to sit again;
Resolved therefore , That this house will again to-morrow resolve itself into a committee of the whole house, to take into consideration, the memorial of George Jackson and others, on the subject of the claim of the Indiana company.
A Bill, "Authorising William Bentley and Edward Moseley, to erect a toll-bridge over Staunton river," was read a second time, and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
A Bill, "Incorporating a company to build a toll-bridge over the south branch of Potomak river," was read a second time, and committed to Messrs. Snyder, Mulledy, Evans, Prunty, Singleton, Simons and Fisher.
Mr. Johnston reported from the committee for courts of justice, that the committee had, according to order, had under their consideration sundry petitions to them referred, and had come to the following resolutions thereupon:
Resolved , That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Burrell Grigg, praying that a certain tract of land, whereof Thomas Williams died seized and intestate, lying in the county of Greensville, may, by an act of assembly, be sold by the petitioner, for the benefit of the children of the said Thomas, who are grand children of the petitioner, be rejected.
Resolved , That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Samuel Marshall, administrator of the estate of William Hopkins, dec'd. Joanna Hopkins, widow of the said William Hopkins, dec'd. Polly Hopkins, who is now Polly Clarke, together with her husband William Clarke, John Hopkins, Samuel Hopkins, William Hopkins, Joseph Hopkins, Martha Ann Hopkins, Elizabeth Hopkins and Leroy Hopkins, by the said Joanna Hopkins their mother and next friend, praying that an act may pass, authorising commissioners to dispose of a certain tract of land lying in the county of Powhatan, purchased by the said William Hopkins in his lifetime, and since his death conveyed to his children, and that the money arising from such sale may be applied to the payment of the debts of the said William Hopkins, dec'd. be rejected.
Resolved , That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Robert Johnston, administrator of Hugh Johnston, dec'd. setting forth, that the petitioner is the only heir of the said Hugh Johnston, dec. in the United States; and praying that he may be authorised to dispose of the lands whereof the intestate died seized, lying in the county of Washington, and apply the proceeds of the sale towards discharging the debts of the intestate, be rejected.
Resolved , That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the county of Prince-Edward and some of the adjacent counties, praying that an act may pass, erecting the persons therein mentioned, into a corporate body, by the name of "The Library Company of Prince-Edward," and investing them with certain powers, in the said petition expressed, is reasonable.
Resolved , That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of Harrison county, praying that an act allowing an additional reward for killing wolves in the said county, may be repeated, be rejected.
Resolved , That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry persons, in opposition to the last mentioned petition, is reasonable.
Resolved , That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of the trustees of Abingdon Academy, praying that all lands in the county of Washington, which are now vacant, and which have or shall hereafter become forfeited for non payment of taxes, or which have escheated or shall escheat to the commonwealth, may, by an act of assembly, be vested in the said trustees and their successors for the benefit of the said Academy, without prejudice to the rights of individuals in the said lands, is reasonable.
The 1st, 2d, 4th, 5th and 6th resolutions being read a second time, were, on the questions put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
The third resolution being read a second time, a motion was made to amend the same, by striking out at the end thereof the words "be rejected," and inserting in lieu of them, the words "is reasonable;" and the question being put upon the proposed amendment,
It passed in the negative.
And then the question being put upon the resolution, as reported by the committee,
It passed in the affirmative.
The seventh resolution being read a second time, and the question being put upon agreeing to the said resolution,
It passed in the negative.
Ordered , That a bill be brought in pursuant to the 4th resolution, and that the committee for courts of justice do prepare and bring in the same.
Mr. E. Harrison reported from the committee of propositions and grievances, that the committee had, according to order, had under consideration sundry petitions to them referred, and had come to several resolutions thereupon, which he handed in at the clerk's table, where the same were twice read, as follows:
1. Resolved , as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the county of Ohio, praying that all that part of the said county contained within the following boundaries, to wit: beginning at the corner of Monongalia and Harrison counties, near to or at the head of Buffalo creek, thence a direct line to the mouth of Arnold's creek which empties into Middle Island creek, on the south side, thence up the channel of Arnold's creek to the mouth of the first large run on the west side thereof above where the state road crosses, thence up the said run to the top of the ridge to the most easterly corner of Wood county line, may be added to and made a part of the county of Harrison, is reasonable.
2. Resolved , as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Peter Johnston, of the county of Harrison, praying that a law may pass, increasing the rates of his ferry across the Tyger Valley river, is reasonable.
3. Resolved , as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of Norfolk county, praying that a law may pass prohibiting the hauling of seines in any of the salt waters of this commonwealth, from the first day of May, to the first day of August, in every year, is reasonable.
4. Resolved , as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the counties of Princess Anne and Norfolk, in opposition thereto, be rejected.
5. Resolved , as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the county of Harrison, praying for a division thereof, be rejected.
The 1st, 2d, 3d and 4th resolutions being read a second time, were, upon the question, being put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
The 5th resolution being read a second time, a motion was made to amend the same by striking out at the end thereof the words, "be rejected," and inserting in lieu of them the words, "is reasonable;" and the question being put upon the proposed amendment; it passed in the negative; Ayes 55—Noes 90.
And then the question being put upon the resolution as reported;
It was agreed to by the house.
Mr. Miller, (Powhatan) reported from the committee of privileges and elections, that the committee had, according to order, examined the sheriff's return of Delegates from the county of Amherst to serve in the present General Assembly, compared the same with the form prescribed by law, and come to the following resolution thereupon;

Resolved , As the opinion of this committee, that the return of Delegates from the county of Amherst is made in the form prescribed by law.
Resolved  Alio , as the opinion of this committee, that it be reported to the house, that no return of an election hath been made from the borough of Norfolk of any person to represent the same in this present General Assembly.
The first resolution being read a second time, was agreed to by the house.
The second resolution being read a second time, was, on motion, Ordered to lie on the table.
A petition from a number of the inhabitants of Lee county, was presented and read, praying that the revenue tax of that county, may be appropriated for a time to be specified by the legislature, towards keeping in repair, the public road leading through the said county;
W E D N E S D A Y, December 12th, 1804.
Ordered , That Messrs. Tazewell and Tyler be added to the committee for courts of justice; Messrs. McFarlane, Otey, Crockett and Ingles to the committee of propositions and grievances; Mr. Singleton to the committee of propositions and grievances and claims; Messrs. McFerran, Dade and Morris to the committee to whom was referred that part of the Governor's communication which relates to the road leading from the upper navigation of James to the upper navigation of Kanawha river; Messrs. Anderson, Doake and Fisher to the committee of privileges and elections, and Mr. Baker to the committee appointed to bring in a bill on the subject of the penal laws of this Commonwealth.
The house again, according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole house, on the memorial of George Jackson, and the petitions of sundry persons on the subject of the claim of the Indiana Company; and after some time spent therein, Mr. speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Aylett reported, that the committee of the whole house had, according to order, had the said memorial and petitions under consideration, had gone through the same, and had agreed upon a report and come to a resolution thereupon, which he handed in at the clerk's table, where the same were read as follows:
The committee of the whole house, to whom was referred the memorial of George Jackson, and the petition of sundry inhabitants of the counties of Monongalia, Ohio, Harrison, Randolph and Wood, have, according to order, had the same under their consideration and beg leave to report.
That it appears to your committee, that on the 2d day of July, 1744, in consideration of the sum of £ 400, paid by Thomas Lee and William Beverly, commissioners deputed by the governor of Virginia, to treat with the Indians of the six nations, twenty-six chiefs of the said six nations, did, by deed under their hands and seals, renounce and disclaim all the right of the said six nations, and recognize and acknowledge the right and title of the King of Great-Britain, to all the lands within the colony of Virginia, which deed, on the 25th day of October, 1744, was proved by three of the witnesses thereto, and recorded in the general court of Virginia.
That it appears to your committee, that upwards of 24 years after the said deed was recorded to wit, on the third day of November, 1768, six chiefs of the six nations, by deed subscribed by them, reciting as a consideration, that Indians of the Shawanese, Delaware and Huron tribes, before that time plundered certain merchants of a large quantity of goods, and acknowledged the payment of five shillings, did convey to the king of Great-Britain, to the use of William Bent and others, the said merchants, a large tract of country between the rivers Ohio and Monongalia, which deed was afterwards, to wit, on the day of 1769, proven by the oath of one of the witnesses thereto, and recorded in Pennsylvania.
It further appears to your committee, that so long ago as 1753, some inhabitants under the authority of Virginia, occupied part of the said territory and were expelled therefrom by the French and Indians, from whom the same was reconquered in 1758, after which and during the regal government, many persons settled, surveyed and obtained grants for lands within the said territory.
It appears to your committee, that in June, 1779, the General Assembly of Virginia, on consideration of the claim of the Indiana Company, passed an act declaring, that this commonwealth hath the exclusive right of preemption from the Indians, of all lands within the limits of its own chartered territory, and that such exclusive right of preemption, will and ought to be maintained by this commonwealth, to the utmost of its power, and that the purchases made by or on behalf of the crown of Great-Britain, did and ought to enure forever to the use of this commonwealth, and that all sales by Indians, of lands within the said limits, for the separate use of any person or persons whatsoever, are utterly void and of no effect.
It appears to your committee, that in October, 1779, the Assembly of Virginia passed acts for adjusting claims to unpatented lands, and for opening the land office, and by the first of the said acts persons who previous to 1776 were settled on waste and unappropriated lands, to which no other person then had any legal right or claim, were allowed to obtain 400 acres in right of their settlement, and a preemption of 1000 acres of the like waste and unclaimed land; and by the latter act any person was allowed to purchase warrants for waste and unappropriated lands, the location of which he was himself specially to direct.
It appears to your committee, that under the two last recited acts, a very considerable quantity of land, within the bounds claimed by the Indiana company under the deed made by the said chiefs of the six nations on the third day of November, 1768, has been surveyed and granted to the settlers, and others, at their request, in the same manner as other lands supposed to be waste, have been granted.
It appears to your committee, that in 1791, George Morgan, as a proprietor, and sole agent of the Indiana company, petitioned the legislature of this commonwealth for redress for the injury alleged to have been suffered by the said company by the declaratory act aforesaid, passed in 1779, which petition, with only four dissenting votes, was rejected.
Resolved , As the opinion of this committee, that the memorial of George Jackson, and the petitions of sundry inhabitants of the counties of Monongalia, Ohio, Harrison and Randolph, praying aid to defend a suit instituted in the Federal Circuit Court of the district of Virginia against them by the Indiana company, be rejected.
And adding after the last mentioned words, the following, "and that the sum of six hundred dollars be paid out of the arrears of taxes due from the counties petitioning on the said subject, towards fees of counsel to assist in defence of the said suit";
And the question being put upon the proposed amendment, it passed in the negative, Ayes 10. Nays 141.
The question being then put upon the resolution as reported from the committee of the whole house; It was agreed to by the house—Ayes 128—Nays 9.
An engrossed bill, "authorising William Bentley and Edward Moseley to erect a toll-bridge over Staunton river," was read a third time, and on motion, ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Johnston reported from the committee for courts of justice, that the committee had, according to order, had under consideration sundry petitions to them referred, and had come to several resolutions thereupon, which he handed in at the clerk's table, where the same were twice read and agreed to by the house, as follows:
1. Resolved , That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of the overseers of the poor of King-George county, stating doubts as to the legality of the elections of the said overseers, and praying that an act may pass confirming the same, and authorising the said overseers to transact in the month of March next, all such business as they ought to have done in September last, is reasonable.
2. Resolved , That it is the opinion of this committee, that such part of the petition of several justices of the peace of King-George county, as prays that so much of the act passed in the year 1792, concerning the poor, as authorises the county courts to lay off their several counties into districts, for the purpose of choosing overseers of the poor, may be explained and amended, is reasonable.
3. Resolved , That it is the opinion of this committee, that such other part of the said petition as prays, that a power may be given the county courts, to supervise and controul the elections for overseers of the poor, be rejected.
4. Resolved , That it is the opinion of this committee, that such other part of the said petition as prays, that in future no elections for overseers of the poor shall be held by the superintendents, unless a certain number of voters to be named by the legislature shall attend, and in such case, that the said overseers shall be chosen by the respective county courts, is reasonable.
5. Resolved , That it is the opinion of this committee, that the residue of the said petition, praying that a general power may be given to the county courts, to examine the proceedings in all
elections of overseers of the poor; to set aside all such as to them shall appear unfair and improper, and in such cases to make the appointments themselves, and likewise to supply all vacancies that may occur in the body of overseers of the poor, be rejected.
6. Resolved , That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry owners of lots in the town of Romney, and other inhabitants thereof, praying that a further time may be allowed the owners of lots in the said town, to build upon and improve the same, is reasonable.
7. Resolved , That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the town of Lynchburg, praying that an act may pass for incorporating the same, is reasonable.
8. Resolved , That it is the opinion of this committee, that so much of the petition of John Lynch and others, as prays that certain lots belonging to them and adjoining the town of Lynchburg, may be added to and made a part of the said town, is reasonable.
9. Resolved , That it is the opinion of this committee, that the residue of the said petition, praying that the owners of the said lots may not be compelled to improve the same in a limited time, be rejected.
Ordered , That bills be brought in pursuant to the 1st, 2d, 4th, 6th, 7th and 8th resolutions, and that the committee for courts of justice do prepare and bring in the same.
Mr. E. Harrison reported from the committee of propositions and grievances, that the committee had, according to order, had under their consideration, sundry petitions to them referred, and had come to several resolutions thereupon, which he handed in at the clerk's table, where the same were twice read and agreed to by the house, as follows:
1. Resolved , as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Benjamin Wilson, jun. praying that a law may pass authorising him to erect a dam, not exceeding five feet high, across the west fork of Monongalia river below the mouth of Elk creek, in the county of Harrison, for the purpose of erecting iron works, is reasonable.
2. Resolved , as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Matthew Wright, of the county of Bedford, praying that an act may pass establishing a town on his land in the said county, is reasonable.
3. Resolved , as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of James Smith, of the county of Kanawha, praying for the establishment of a ferry from his land in said county, across Guyandott river, is reasonable.
Ordered , That bills be brought in pursuant to the said resolutions, and that the committee of propositions and grievances do prepare and bring in the same.
Mr. E. Harrison presented from the committee of propositions and grievances, the following bills;
A bill, "For adding part of the county of Ohio to the county of Harrison"; and
A bill, "To prevent the hauling of skins at certain places, within certain periods, annually"; and the same were received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr. Dixon presented, according to order, a bill, "Appropriating a sum of money for the purpose of opening the navigation of the Holston river"; which was received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
Ordered , That leave be given to bring in a bill, "To amend and explain an act, further declaring what shall be deemed unlawful meetings of slaves"; and that Messrs. Westwood, Aylett, E. Harrison, King, Tazewell, Southall, Moseley and Diggs do prepare and bring in the same.
A petition of Dr. Joseph Mettauer, of Prince Edward county, was presented and read, praying the passage of a law to divorce him from his wife Jemima, for reasons in the said petition stated;
Also a petition signed by a number of the citizens of Richmond, praying certain alterations in the laws relating to Juries;
Also a petition of a number of the citizens of Norfolk borough, praying the repeal of a law, which authorises the extending Church street (in the said borough) to the river;
Ordered , That the said petitions be referred to the committee for courts of justice; that they do examine the matter thereof, and report the same, with their opinion thereupon, to the house.
A petition of Edmund W. Rootes (as agent for the patentee) was presented and read, praying for the introduction of Dearborn's patent balances into such warehouses in this commonwealth as may be hereafter established, or such as may be in want of new sets of scales and weights, provided the inspectors of such warehouses, shall approve of such change;
Also a petition of Richard Ratcliffe, praying for the passage of a law to establish a town on his lands in the county of Fairfax, at the courthouse of the county—to be called and known by the name of Providence; and that certain persons named in the said petition, may be appointed trustees of the said town;
Ordered , That the said petitions with the accompanying documents be referred to the committee of propositions and grievances; that they do examine the matter thereof, and report the same, with their opinion thereupon to the house.
A petition of Elizabeth Booth, of the county of Accomack, was presented and read; stating that she is principal devisee under the will of a certain John Harris, who died during the revolutionary war; that the said Harris was entitled to lands for his military services during said war, but that no warrant has issued for the same, that she as devisee aforesaid, has lately applied to the register of the land office for such warrant, which he has refused to issue; and praying the passage of a law or resolution, directing him to issue such warrant.
Also a petition of Joseph Blackwell, Coroner of Fauquier county, praying the remission of a fine and damages assessed upon him by the General court, for not paying by the return day of the execution, the amount of money made by him as coroner aforesaid, under an execution issuing from the General court against the sheriff of Fauquier county—which payment was prevented by an accident stated in the petition.
Ordered , That the said petitions, with the accompanying documents, be referred to the committee of claims; that they do examine the matter thereof, and report the same, with their opinion thereupon, to the house.
The order of the day for the house to resolve itself into a committee of the whole house on the state of the Commonwealth, being read;
Ordered , That the same be put off till to-morrow.
And then the house adjourned till to-morrow 12 o'clock.
T H U R S D A Y, December 13th, 1804.
Ordered , That Messrs. Tazewell and Madison be added to the committee to whom was referred that part of the Governor's communication relating to certain amendments proposed to the Constitution of the United States by the Legislature of Massachusetts; and Mr. Tyler to the committee to whom was referred that part of the Governor's communication which relates to the district court of Hay-market.
An engrossed bill, "Authorising William Bentley and Edward Moseley to erect a toll bridge over Staunton river," (which lay on the table) was called up; and certain blanks therein filled up;
Resolved , That the bill do pass, and that the title be an act, "Authorising William Bentley and Edward Moseley to erect a toll bridge over Staunton river."
Ordered , That the clerk carry the said bill to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
A bill, "Appropriating a sum of money for the purpose of opening the navigation of the Holston river," was read a second time, and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
(To be Continued.)