Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-09-07 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[VOL. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[1182.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum...paid in advance.]
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1805.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
ROBERT GORDON & Co HAVE imported by the Jason, just arrived from Madeira, and now landing at Rocketts, a quantity of Wine from Murdoch, Masterton & Co. the house from which they have heretofore had their supplies of this article—Also a parcel from Scott & Co.
RUN AWAY from the subscriber on the 3d inst. RICHARD, a very likely negro fellow aged about 22 years. His complexion somewhat of the dark mulatto, large mouth and thick lips, his eyes rather smaller than common, seldom looks a person in the face when spoken to—I believe he has a small white scar or spot close to one of his ears; he has assumed the name of Frank Martin, a free fellow, whose free papers, it is highly probable, he has procured, their persons and age having some resemblance. A few days since he was seen at Ramsay's tavern, Dinwiddie county, enquiring the road to Petersburg, from whence it is supposed he has gone either to Richmond or Norfolk. Whoever will deliver him to Thomas M. Deane, Cana, or to me, or secure him in jail so that I get him, shall receive Ten Dollars over and above what the law allows.
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the estate of Richard Reynolds, dec. of the county of Henrico, are requested to bring them forward, on or before the first day of February next, properly attested.—Also, All those having claims against the estate of John Radford, dec. of said county, are requested to bring them forward immediately; and those indebted are requested to make immediate payment.
TO BE RENTED. THE subscriber being solicitous to discharge, as soon as possible, the remainder of the debts due from the estate of William Hopkins, dec. will proceed, on Wednesday the 25th day of September next, to rent, for five years, to the highest bidder, on the premises, That very Valuable Tavern.
FROM THE AURORA. THOMAS PAINE, TO THE CITIZENS OF PENNSYLVANIA, ON THE PROPOSAL FOR CALLING A CONVENTION.
LAND FOR SALE. PURSUANT to a deed of trust from David Copland, Esq. of the county of Buckingham, for the benefit of James Thomas & Francis Deane, who assigned their right to William Wilkinson and John Toney, will be sold, on the premises, on Monday the 16th of September, by public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, that part of the LAND the said David lives on, called SPRINGFIELD —lying in the county of Buckingham, which part is to be bounded by the lands of James Wilson and Susanna Wilson, so as to make out a square, containing two hundred acres, or so much thereof as will discharge the balance of the debt for which the deed of trust was executed. The land is of prime quality, and the purchaser, on payment, will receive from the trustees their right they hold in trust.
TRACT OF LAND. Adjoining the lands of Robert Bolling, Esq. containing by late survey 865 acres, 500 of which are now in woods, lies well, & the plantation in good order for cropping—This land is well adapted to the culture of grain, has a good dwelling and other houses, and is a healthy situation.
THE SUBSCRIBER WISHES TO SELL OR EXCHANGE A NEGRO MAN, ABOUT forty five years of age (who is an excellent Gardner and Hostler) to a negro woman that can be depended on, and is competent to the taking care of children. For further particulars enquire of me in the Auditor's Office.
RUSSELL'S PATENT BITTERS sold at R. CARTER'S, opposite the City Tavern, at the reduced price of 35 Cents per box. One box according to its direction will make three quarts of the best flavored Bitters; its efficacy is fully established by all those that have made use of it.
As I resided in the capital of your state (Philadelphia) in the "time that tried men's souls," and all my political writings, during the revolutionary war, were written in that city, it seems natural for me to look back on the place of my political and literary birth, and feel an interest for its happiness. Removed as I now am from its place, and detached from every thing of personal party, I address this token to you on the ground of principle, and in remembrance of former times and friendships.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, for the privilege of erecting a Toll Bridge across Pamunkey river, near the place where a bridge now stands, commonly known by the name of Littlepage's.
THE subscriber offers for SALE, the three tracts of LAND, hereafter described, which will be sold on very moderate terms, as he expects to remove from the state of Virginia. One tract lies on Staunton river, about 5 or 6 miles below Bibb's ferry, containing 240 acres of valuable low grounds, and from 5 to 800 acres of highland. The improvements are inconsiderable, only such as will accommodate an overseer; the plantation is well calculated to employ about 8 hands to advantage. One other tract of highland, containing 300 acres, with a small plantation cleared, a good new dwelling house not quite finished. This tract lies about 8 miles from Bibb's, and about the same distance from Owen's ferry, and about 2 miles from where I live.
JAMES TERNAN. Has just received a supply of fresh & good MEDICINES, PAINTS AND HATTERS' COLOURS—opening at his Corner Shop, opposite Col. Gamble's, with which he shall be happy to serve his numerous friends, on the most moderate terms. He returns his sincere thanks for the favor of their custom. (u) Sept 4.
ROBERT GREENHOW, MERCHANT in Williamsburg, has just received in the ship Planter from London, an assortment of MERCHANDIZE; & daily expects by the first arrivals from Liverpool a supply of WOOLLENS of every description, & IRONMONGERY or HARDWARE—which added to his stock on hand, will render his store as generally assorted, and as competent to the demands of purchasers as any on the continent.
The constitution formed by the convention of 1776, of which Benjamin Franklin (the greatest and most useful man America has yet produced) was president, had many good points in it, which were overthrown by the convention of 1790, under the pretence of making the constitution of the state conformable to that of the United States; as if the forms and periods of election for a territory extensive as the United States is, could become a rule for a single state.
ADVERTISEMENTS. WHEREAS Daniel & William Guerrant, late merchants of the town of New Canton, by their deed dated the 9th day of February 1805, have assigned to us all their property real and personal, for the benefit of such of their creditors as shall agree to the terms of said assignment; and whereas we have appointed Wm. Guerrant our agent for the collection and settlement of the debts, and all other affairs of said concern, all persons having claims against said Danl. & Wm. Guerrant will present them to him for settlement, and all those indebted to them are requested to come forward and settle their respective balances, by bond or otherwise, in which case the utmost accommodation will be allowed them in the time and mode of payment; those who fail to come forward and close their accounts, may expect suits will be instituted against them, as the situation of the concern requires a speedy adjustment of its affairs.
THE Superior Court of Chancery, held in Richmond. BETWEEN Charles Yancey, Plaintiff AND William Linscombe, David Bullock, executor of John Bullock, Nelson Crawford, William Crawford, John Crawford and Charles Crawford, executor of David Crawford, and Robert Kimbrough, Defendants.
ON motion of the defendant Robert Kimbrough, by counsel, the court this thirty first day of May, in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and five, after considering the bill, answer of that defendant and exhibits, and hearing counsel in opposition to the motion, Orders, that the nearest awarded the twentieth of October, 1803, to restrain the said defendant from departing out of the commonwealth, be discharged, on the said Robert Kimbrough giving security in the penalty of two hundred dollars, conditioned for performing the decree of the court in this cause.
ON motion of the plaintiff by counsel, the court this eighth day of June, in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and five, refer the accounts between the parties in this suit to one of the commissioners, to be by him examined, stated, settled, and to the court reported, with any special matters thought pertinent by himself, or required by the parties to be especially stated.
It is from this assumed right, derived from conquest, and not from any constitutional right by compact that kings of England hold a negative over the formation of the laws; and they hold this for the purpose of preventing any law being enacted that might abridge, invade, or any way affect or diminish what they claim to be their hereditary or family rights and prerogatives, derived originally from the conquest of the country. This is the origin of a king of England's negative. It is a badge of disgrace which his parliament are obliged to wear, and to which they are abject enough to submit.
JOHN T. COCKE offers for sale, Nine Hundred Acres of LAND, On Staunton river, in Charlotte county, adjoining the lands of John Randolph, Esq. of which 333 are Low Grounds of excellent quality, the highland as good as any in the neighborhood. Any person wishing to purchase may know the terms by applying to the proprietor, or James Cocke, who is hereby authorised to contract for me. If the above property is not disposed of privately, prior to the 24th of September, it will on that day be sold at public auction, to the highest bidder on the premises—Should the land be sold privately, timely notice shall be given, as no engagement will be made after the 15th of September.
A Copy—Teste, Peter Tinsley, C. C. COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE, Richmond, July 23, 1805.
THE parties concerned are desired to take notice, that I have appointed Monday the twenty third day of September next, for carrying into effect the foregoing decree, upon which day, their attendance is required at my office, with their papers and accounts ready for examination and settlement.
JUST PUBLISHED, THE DEBATES, AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS OF THE VIRGINIA CONVENTION.
But what has this case to do with a legislature chosen by freemen on their own authority in right of themselves? Or in what manner does a person styled governor or chief magistrate, resemble a con-
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When a king of England (for they are not an English race of kings) negatives an act passed by the parliament, he does it in the Norman or French Language, which was the language of the conqueror, the literal translation of which is, the king will advise himself of it. It is the only instance of the king of England speaking French in parliament, and shews the origin of the negative.
Arbitration is of more importance to society than courts of law, and ought to have precedence of them in all cases of pecuniary concerns between individuals or parties of them. Who are better qualified than merchants to settle disputes between merchants, or who better than farmers to settle disputes between farmers? And the same for every other description of men. What do lawyers or courts of law know about these matters? They devote themselves to forms, rather than to principles; and the merits of the case become obscure and lost in a labyrinth of verbal perplexities. We do not hear of lawyers going to law with each other, tho' they could do it cheaper than other people—which shews they have no opinion of it for themselves.

The criminal cases, being breaches of the peace, are consequently under the cognizance of the government of the state, and the expense of supporting the courts thereof belong to the public, because the preservation of the peace is a public concern. But civil cases, that is, cases of private property between individuals, belong wholly to the individuals themselves; and all that government has consistently to do in the matter, is to establish the process by which the parties concerned shall proceed and bring the matter to decision themselves, by referring it to impartial and judicious men of the neighbourhood, of their own choosing. This is by far the most convenient, as to time and place, and the cheapest method to them; for it is bringing justice home to their own doors without the chicanery of law and lawyers. Every case ought to be determined on its own merits, without the farce of what are called precedents, or reports of cases; because, in the first place, it often happens that the decision upon the case brought as a precedent is bad and ought to be shunned instead of imitated; and, in the second place, because there are no two cases perfectly alike in all their circumstances, and therefore the one cannot become a rule of decision for the other. It is justice and good judgment that preside by right, in a court of arbitration. It is forms, quoted precedents, and contrivances for delay and expense to the parties, that govern the proceedings of a court of law.
By establishing arbitrations in the room of courts of law for the adjustment of private cases, the public will be eased of a great part of the expense of the present judiciary establishment: for certainly such a host of judges, associate judges, presidents of circuits, clerks and criers of courts, as are at present supported at the public expense will not then be necessary. There are, perhaps, more of them than there are criminals to try in the space of a year. Arbitration will lessen the sphere of patronage, and it is not improbable that this was one of the private reasons for negating the arbitration act; but public economy, and the convenience and ease of the individuals, ought to have outweighed all such considerations. The present administration of the United States has struck off a long list of useless offices and economised the public expenditures, and it is better to make a precedent of this than to imitate its forms and long periods of election which require reform themselves. A great part of the people of Pennsylvania make a principle of not going to law, and others avoid it from prudential reasons; yet all those people are taxed to support a judiciary to which they never resort, which is as inconsistent and unjust as it is in England to make the Quakers pay tithes to support the Episcopal church. Arbitration will put an end to this imposition.
Another complaint against the present constitution of Pennsylvania is the great quantity of patronage annexed to the office of governor.
Patronage has a natural tendency to increase the public expense by the temptation it leads to (unless in the hands of a man wise like Franklin) multiply offices within the gift or appointment of that patronage. John Adams, in his administration, went upon the plan of increasing offices and officers. He expected by thus increasing his patronage, and making numerous appointments, that he should attach a numerous train of adherents to him who would support his measures and his future election. He copied this from the corrupt system of England; and he closed his midnight labour—by appointing sixteen new unnecessary judges, at an expense to the public of thirty-two thousand dollars annually. John counted only on one side of the case. He forgot that where there was one man to be benefited by an appointment, that all the rest had to pay the cost of it; and that by attaching the one to him by patronage, he ran the risk of losing the many by disgust, and such was the consequence; and such will ever be the consequence in a free country where men reason for themselves and from themselves, and not from the dictates of others.
The less quantity of patronage a man is encumbered with, the safer he stands. He cannot please every body by the use of it; and he will have to refuse, and consequently to displease, a greater number than he can please. Mr. Jefferson gained more friends by dismissing a long train of officers, than John Adams did by appointing them. Like a wise man, Mr. Jefferson dismantled himself of patronage.
The constitution of New-York, tho' like all the rest it has its defects, arising from want of experience in the representative system of government at the time it was formed, has provided much better, in this case, than the constitution of Pennsylvania has done. The appointments in New-York are made by a council of appointment composed of the governor and a certain number of members of the senate taken from different parts of the state. By this means they have among them a personal knowledge of whoever they appoint. The governor has one vote but no negative. I do not hear complaints of the abuse of this kind of patronage.
The constitution of Pennsylvania, instead of being an improvement in the representative system of government, is a departure from the principles of it. It is a copy in miniature of the government of England, established at the conquest of that country by William of Normandy. I have shown this in part in the case of the king's negative, and I shall shew it more
fully as I go on. This brings me to speak of the senate. (To be continued.)
LONDON, June 8. The following is according to a private letter, the state of the naval preparations in the Dutch ports: At Antwerp, building 6 ships of the line, and 3 frigates. At Amsterdam, 1 ship of 76 guns, just launched, and 1 do. gone to the Texel. At Rotterdam, 1 ship of 90 guns, to be launched in about 3 months, and 1 frigate of 32 guns. In the Texel, 5 ships of the line with several frigates; and from 40 to 50 transports, of from 400 to 500 tons burthen. The manoeuvres of the expedition army, in the Dutch camp at Zeyst, began on the 16th ult. in the presence of the French general Marmont.
July 6. Yesterday in the house of commons Mr. Whitebread brought an additional article of impeachment against Lord Melville, which relates to the sums placed in the hands of Mark Sprott, for other than naval purposes. This article was agreed to. He also gave notice of his intention to move for a bill to enable the committee of managers to proceed in examining witnesses, & arranging the proofs notwithstanding any prorogation of parliament.
Mr. Mark Sprott has been examined by the committee for managing the impeachment of Lord Melville; and his books have also been inspected.
Some of the morning papers have stated that Mr. Pitt knew nothing of the resignation of lord Sidmouth till he saw it in the public prints. We can state on the contrary that Mr. Pitt used his efforts to force his lordship and his friends to retire.
NEW-YORK, August 28. By the ship Franklin, we have received the Argus , a paper printed in Paris, as late as the 24th of June, which contains the following article. Allied by indissoluble ties with Holland, Spain, and a large portion of Italy, France might already launch upon the ocean squadrons superior to those of England. A few short voyages will soon have formed sailors, a nursery of them is even now forming in the very sight of the coast of England. The English ministers either judge like the ignorant vulgar, or they awkwardly dissemble their fears. They represent the French fleets as flying before English squadrons, as placing their whole safety in the address of escaping the combat. But in sailing out of port, they have a destination which is more glorious to attain; the brave men they are carrying will still find an occasion of facing the enemy. It is not to accord the combat, but to render it more useful that they leave the English squadrons to struggle with the winds and waves. It is greatly to humanity that England should be punished by the very excess of her pride, and avoid the system she has chosen for enslaving the world, should be the first cause of her ruin. The gaining of a battle at sea might retard for some years the restoration of the French navy; but it may shortly come to pass that England will not accept all those which will be offered to her.
Madrid, May 25. —The Commandant General at Cadiz has published an order, requiring all persons who have not had the epidemic disorder of last year to leave the city in a short time. This measure is founded on the observation, confirmed by experience, that whenever this distemper breaks out anew, it always first attacks those persons who had before escaped it.
As the warm season of the year approaches, our government redoubles its vigilance and activity, to prevent the distressful consequences of the revival of the contagion. The cordon in Andalusia, and on the Tagus, has been strengthened. His excellency the prince of peace, among other measures of precaution, has ordered 150,000 fumigating apparatus to be prepared, according to the invention of the celebrated French chemist, Guyton-Morveau. These machines will be distributed through the whole kingdom, and particularly in the provinces which have been ravaged by the yellow fever. They are to be fabricated under the inspection of that able professor of chemistry, Don Pedro Bueno.
Capt. Lathern from Bordeaux, spoke August 25 sch'r. Sally, from Guadalupe for Newburyport, the captain of which informed, that the French and Spanish squadrons had arrived at Guadalupe 5 days before he sailed.
A London paper states, that Mrs. Jerome Bonaparte was safely delivered of a son, at her residence in Park Place, Camberwell. Mr. Arcline, of Camberwell, was the accoucheur.
August 29. We have received Jamaica papers by the sch'r Nancy, to the 30th July, in one of which we find a proclamation by the Governor to the following effect "that as the general scarcity of provisions prevails throughout the island, and the exigency of the case requires it, certain other articles, not enumerated in the proclamation of the 20th May, shall be permitted to be imported, in neutral vessels until the 31st December next, as sheep, hogs, poultry, small live stock of all kinds, fruit, fish, flour, corn, meal, bread, rice, beans, peas, and lumber of every description. We have made a few marine extracts from these papers."
August 30. The ship Rhoda and Betsey, arrived last evening in 44 days from Liverpool,
we have extended our list of English papers to the 13th of July, four days later than our advices by the Liverpool Packet. The hour at which they were received, will not permit us to do more than notice the outlines of their contents in a summary manner.
The Grand Seigneur in answer to a letter from Bonaparte in notifying his accession to the throne of Italy, has given the latter assurances of his friendship, but refuses to acknowledge him either as Emperor of France or king of Italy.
A bloody battle between the insurgents of Servia and a body of Turks has taken place on the borders of Moravia, in which the former remained masters of the field, though with considerable loss, their commanding officer being amongst the killed.
Sixteen thousand French and Dutch troops are encamped a few miles from Amsterdam, who are held in readiness to march at the shortest notice, supposed to be destined to embark in the expedition against England. The Dutch troops are said to rejoice at the idea; not from a wish to assist in conquering England, but to have an opportunity of deserting. The fleet in the Texel is extremely ill manned, but rigidly disciplined, and badly victualled.
On the morning of the 11th of July, it was mentioned publicly by Mr. Erskine in the Court of King's Bench, that advice had been received of Lord Nelson's having fallen in with the combined fleet, had captured eight sail of the line, and was in pursuit of the rest. No official account had reached government of this event.
Talleyrand is said to have died at Milan of an apoplectic fit.
The British Parliament was prorogued by commission on the 13th. The speech delivered by the Lord Chancellor on the occasion, mentions, that his majesty had not yet been able to lay before Parliament the result of the negotiations in which he is engaged with powers on the continent, but that no step would be omitted for promoting such a concert as may afford the best prospect of restoring a general and permanent tranquillity; or may, if necessary, furnish the means of repelling with vigor the continued encroachments on the part of the French government, which threaten every day more and more the liberty and independence of all the nations of Europe.
A letter from Holland states that considerable bodies of troops were marching to the Helder, for the purpose of being embarked. The differences between Schimmelpennick and general Marmont had risen to great height, in consequence of an attempt made by the former to check the boundless profusion and extravagance of the French general.
A report was circulated at the Hague, that Bonaparte had declared war against the Emperor of Germany; but it obtained no credit.
Price of Stock, July 13, at noon—Consols 59—Omnium 6 1-4.
A letter from Paris, dated the 2d July, in a Dutch paper, says, "The troops on the coast are in motion, and their numbers are estimated from 150 to 200,000 men. No less than 2000 vessels are lying ready in the road and in the port. The flotilla consists of Praams, being a large kind of vessel, having cannon and horses on board, of Gun-boats, Pinks, and Chaloupes, carrying 24 pounders."
"A bason has been formed in the port of Boulogne, capable of receiving one half of the armed vessels."
"In the port of Vimereaux, 2 leagues north of Boulogne, lies the Imperial cutters, and other armed ships. The encampments at Boulogne, Etaples, and other places, consist of square wooden barracks, plastered on the outside, ranged in three lines, and divided from each other by little gardens."
Vice-Admiral De Winter has been appointed Commander in Chief of the Texel expedition, with permission to hoist his flag on board whatever ship he may choose.
The Hibernia, admiral Gardner, arrived at Portsmouth on the 9th. The command is given to admiral Cornwallis.—The American ship William and Mary, from New-York, with flour, arrived on the same day, detained by the Kent privateer.
Letters from Lisbon, of the 28th June, mention, that the King of Spain is dangerously ill; and this statement is corroborated by advices from Cadiz, of the 18th, which also state that they have the prospect of a very plentiful harvest.
A letter from a gentleman in Liverpool, to his correspondent in this city, mentions the capture of the American ship Eagle, captain Shaler, by the Spaniards on her voyage from Liverpool to Messina and Trieste. He says that he had shipped a quantity of goods on board without insuring them, on the faith of the conditions of the treaty between Spain and the U. States respecting neutral vessels property being held sacred.
August 31. By the brig Nancy, the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser has received Dublin papers to the 20th July inclusive, containing London dates to the 16th ult. three days later than our advices by the Ann from Hull, and Rhoda and Betsey. The following are the only articles of importance.
DUBLIN, July 20. This day's mail arrived at 4 o'clock, and the London papers are barren of news from Lord Nelson, and the Combined fleets.
LONDON, July 15. Admiral Russel has arrived at Yarmouth with 4 sail of the line from the coast of Holland; and Admiral Douglass has arrived at Dungeness with part of his squadron from Boulogne.
The report of the capture of the Spanish fire of battle ship is unfounded. The Carthagena fleet of 7 sail of the line, sailed on the 8th of June for Cadiz, but hearing of Admiral Collingwood's being off that port, they returned.
Captain Kennard, of the brig Camille, states, that on the 23d inst. he spoke the sch'r. Preble, out 11 days from Nevis, bound to New-Haven; and that capt. P. informed him, that the evening before he sailed, intelligence was received at Nevis, that another French fleet had arrived in the West Indies.
Captain Weymouth from Richmond, informs us, that on Thursday evening a British sloop of war (called the Hawk, alias the Driver) brought to a snap (with yellow sides and white head, of about 300 tons, and deeply laden) detained her two hours, & at dusk was standing off with her.
PHILADELPHIA, August 29. Arrived this morning, the ship John and Alice, Taylor, 48 days from Liverpool—Sailed the 11th of July, and brings London papers to the 9th inclusive. The contents are quite uninteresting. Subjoined are a few extracts from the latest paper.
Price of Stocks, London, July 9. Consols 58 7-8 1-2—Reduced 59 1-4—Omnium 5.
LONDON, July 9. We have received Paris papers to the 28th ult. Bonaparte continues with undiminished activity to review his troops and to inspect his fortresses in Italy. The fortifications of all the principal places, particularly Mantua, are preparing & strengthening. He has probably made his entire into Genoa before this time.
The chief command of a division of the army of England has been conferred upon Marshal Launes, who was shortly to set out from Paris for the coast.
The incorporation of the petty Republic of Ragusa with the Austrian dominions, is announced as likely to take place. Is this intended as a set off against the consolidation of Genoa with the French Empire?
Letters from our squadron off Brest state, that on Sunday week two corvettes, and twenty-one sail of brigs, got into Brest, through the Passage du Raz. They were chased and fired at for some time by our inshore flotilla, but they stood in so close, that it was impossible to prevent their effecting their purpose.
A letter from an officer in the troops at the Cove of Cork, states, that a good deal of sickness prevails among the regiments there, in consequence of their being so long confined on board transports, or encamped at Spike Island.
Intelligence from Ostend contradicts the account of 12 sail of the line being on the stocks at Antwerp. There are but four there, not in a state of great forwardness.
Intelligence has been received of the lively frigate having been chased by a Spanish ship of the line, which was cruising in the Bay of Cadiz. The lively manoeuvred so as to draw the Spanish ship to a considerable distance from the shore, and she was unable, from the adverse winds, to get back again. In the mean time Admiral Collingwood arrived, and effectually cut off the retreat of the Spanish ship into Cadiz. It was supposed that she had sailed for the Straits, and a ship of the line was dispatched in pursuit of her.
It is now understood that Parliament cannot get thro' the business before them till this day week.
Mr. Mark Sprott has been examined by the committee for managing the impeachment of Lord Melville; and his books have also been inspected.
The precaution of doubling the guards at the royal arsenal, at Woolwich, has been adopted in consequence of another attempt to set fire to it which was happily discovered and frustrated on Saturday morning.
Capt. Parke, of the Commerce, detained at Liverpool, sailed from the Isle of Bourbon on the 13th March, and reports, that previous to his leaving that island, a large ship, with tea, under British colors, had been captured, and carried in by the French.
PLYMOUTH, July 7. Came in Le Curieux sloop of war, capt. Bettesworth, from the Leeward Islands, with dispatches from Lord Nelson, whom she left on the 13th June, off Antigua, steering to the northward after the French and Spanish fleets, having received information that they had left Martinique, without attempting to do any thing even at Trinidad, or any of the Windward Islands, owing to their being so sickly, that it is said they had buried three thousand men. Lord Nelson told the captain of the Curieux to steer a particular course, which he said would give him a sight of the combined fleet: the Curieux did pass them on the morning of the 19th of June, they consisted of seventeen sail of the line, steering across the Trades: the captain of the Curieux considered Lord Nelson a day or a day and a half behind them; they sailed so bad that the Curieux beat them under her topsails. Lord Nelson had with him only ten sail of the line, but had not a man in the fleet but what could come to quarters; and he had every confidence in his fleet, which induced him to send back Admiral Cochrane, in the Northumberland, with the Spartiate man of war, to their stations.
MANTUA, June 17. This day the Emperor Napoleon, King of Italy, arrived at Legnano, between one and two in the afternoon. He immediately mounted on horse back, and minutely inspected the works going on at the fortifications of this city. We were led to hope that he would enter our gates at an early hour, and a great many of our inhabitants went out of St. George's gate in the morning. The rain, which was almost continual, did not prevent their persevering in their expectation, and when his majesty arrived at 9 in the evening, he was welcomed with the unanimous plaudits of a great number of people.
Her majesty the Empress entered Mantua, on the same day, at 4 P. M. She was received with those transports which her presence always produces.
VERONA, June 17. To-morrow morning our august Monarch will leave us to go Genoa. He will stop at Mantua, Bologna and Parma.—It is asserted, that after having staid some days in the new departments of Liguria, he will proceed to Turin.
The Empress Queen will meet his Majesty again at Mantua or at Bologna.
The Ministers of the Interior, of the Finances, and of Foreign Relations, have already been at Genoa for some days. His most Serene Highness the Arch Treasurer of the Empire is also arrived at the same place.
VIENNA, June 15. It is said here for certain, that his Royal Highness the Archduke Charles is going to Sichernstet, to pay his respects to the King of Prussia.
PARIS, June 26. It is asserted, that Marshal Lasnes will proceed without delay to the coast, to take the command in chief of a corps of the army destined to form a part of the expedition of England.
Gen Moreau and family, left town this morning for Morrisville.
August 30. As we shall not be deterred from telling the truth by any folly or any wickedness of any man or men, the public may rest assured that should any cases appear in the city, and their existence come within our knowledge, we shall not temporize with public safety and human life through any squeamishness about party or popularity—because we are persuaded that truth and candor will always triumph over passion or prejudice—In this view therefore—
We think it our duty once more to state, that in the same neighborhood in Southwark, in which so many cases of fever had previously occurred, there were as we are informed, not less than twelve new cases yesterday—six persons, we understand, had been removed to the hospital. This we give also as an answer to several eastern prints whose party malignity induces them to enlist, even the miseries of society in their miserable cause.
(Aurora.) We understand that appearances as to sickness, in the lower part of Southwark, are more unfavorable since the change of weather, and that the Board of health have ordered the communication between that part and the city to be cut off, by stationing watchmen in such situations as to prevent people from passing. Every part of the city continues very healthy.
(U. S. Gaz.)
NORFOLK, September 2. By Capt. Corran, of the ship Ariel in 50 days from Dunkirk, we have received a regular file of the GAZETTE DE FRANCE, from the first of May to the 24th of June. The intelligence which they contain has been anticipated by other arrivals.
From captain Corran, we understand, that a few days before he sailed a new imposition had been laid on the Dutch commerce, and affecting that of this country. The French government suspecting that the Dutch government, connived at the violation of certain laws relative to the importation of British manufactures, and of the law which prohibits an American vessel, having touched in England, going into Holland, have compelled all tobacco intended for Holland to pass through Antwerp. We regret that we cannot present our readers with more satisfactory particulars, upon such an interesting subject.
THE following Hogshead of Tobacco has been lying in Cannon's warehouse upwards of two years undemanded—the owner is requested to come forward and pay charges, or it will be sold according to law.
No. 453 1604 133 1471. Inspected and hooked in the name of Edward Scruggs. Guerrant & Anderson, Inspectors. New Canton, 18. Sept. 1805. 3w
THE RACES will commence in Charlotte county, at Price's race field, on Thursday the 24th day of October next, and continue three days. First day will be run for an elegant Mahogany Bedstead, Curtains, &c. to the amount of one hundred dollars, two mile heats, free for any horse, mare or gelding that never won a purse. Second day a sweepstakes for three and four year old colts and fillies, mile heats, entrance thirty dollars. Third day will be run for, an elegant Gold Watch, free for untried horses only, one mile out. Weights as follows:
Aged horses 126 6 years old 116 5 do. do. 106 4 do. do. 96 3 do. do. 86
The races will certainly commence on the above day, as there are several horses entered. Gentlemen wishing to enter a nag may do so by letter or personal application to Wm. Price, fr. or to John A. H. Rutherford.
September 2, 1805. 4t
P. S. Three pounds allowed mares and geldings.

IMPORTANT NEWS FROM TRIPOLI.
Yesterday the brig Belle-Isle, Captain Leach, arrived here in 66 days from Naples. About eight days before he sailed, news arrived there, that Gen. Eaton, at the head of the small American force which had been detached from our Mediterranean squadron, and the troops collected by the rival brother of the Bashaw of Tripoli, had had an engagement with the Tripolines at Derne...
The American squadron had not left Malta when this affair took place; and there was no intelligence at Naples of the Gun Boats from the United States having joined them. Commodore Murray, after he found the negotiation was in a promising train, sailed for the United States on account of his ill state of health.
Salem Reg. August 29.
A letter from Tripoli, dated April 10, 1805, mentions, "By a vessel which Commodore Barron has sent to Tripoli with "money, clothing, &c. &c. for our use; "we all, this day, received letters from "our friends in America. I expect we "shall, in a few days, remove to the American house. The change will be for "the better; and we consider our removal "as a good omen."
"Sir Alexander Ball, Governor of Malta, has sent a liberal present of wine, porter, cheese, and other articles to some of our prisoners at Tripoli."
By the arrival of the Liverpool Packet, captain Waite, from Liverpool, we have received London newspapers to the 10th, Liverpool to the 12th, and Lloyd's Lists to the 6th July. Intelligence had reached England by the fast sailing brig Curieux of the arrival of Lord Nelson in the West Indies and of the departure of the French fleets for Europe. The articles of impeachment preferred by the house of commons against Lord Melville have been laid before the house of Lords, and the proceedings were about to commence.
We learn by the ship Orion from St. Petersburg, that there was no prospect of any immediate hostilities being entered into between Russia and France, although the differences subsisting were not likely to be adjusted.
The ship Fame, from Bordeaux, brings nothing politically interesting. Bonaparte had returned from his tour to Italy, and the old tune of invasion was still in fashion. (N. Y. D. Adv.)
Captain Newman, of the ship Laura, from Liverpool, informs us that he was boarded upon the 6th of August by the French frigate Le Topaze in company with two other frigates. They informed him that a short time previous they had fallen in with the British frigate Blanche, captain Mudge, and after a smart engagement had sunk her. Captain Mudge and a number of the crew were on board the Topaze, from one of whom captain Newman learned that from the commencement of the action they were resolved not to strike, adding, that the Blanche was never destined to wear French colors.—Ib.
Extract of a letter from a mercantile house at Bordeaux, to a merchant in Baltimore, dated June 26, 1805.
"We had the pleasure of addressing you on the 12th March; since which, our market has experienced a considerable depression, owing principally to the season of the year, and the late movements of the French fleets."
"Our supply of tobacco is very great, for which, at present there is not the least demand. Muscovado sugars, coffee, cotton, cocoa, roucou and indigo, are safe articles, and towards fall will doubtless meet a current sale at advantageous prices."
"A commission is appointed for the liquidation of the St. Domingo bills; we fear, however, it will be a long time before a final adjustment takes place."
The Norfolk Ledger says. "We have had the perusal of a letter from Captain Adams of the ship Recovery of this port, to his owner, in which we discover more cause for alarm than any thing which has preceded. But it is necessary to give a short history of this vessel—she belongs to a merchant of this place, was loaded on account of citizens, with a valuable cargo of flour, rice, rum, sugar and coffee, and bound from this port to Gibraltar—Capt. Adams, writes, under date from Algiers, the 12th of July, "I was this day carried before the tribunal, having no Spanish Consul's Certificate, they were authorized to condemn the property, it is painful to me to say I have no power to appeal."—It would appear that we have reached the last stage of humiliation. What? must our vessels to be safe from capture, have passports from a Spanish Consul? Are the papers of our own government treated with such marked contempt? Whether the apprehensions of capt. Adams, be realized or not, it will not atone for the insult which is conveyed, in making it a cause of capture and detention, that forsooth our ships are not furnished with a Spanish Consul's passport."
and his lordship were killed, the British obtained the victory.
It is stated in London that the king of England is affected in both of his eyes, and that an operation must be performed—this malady is supposed to be occasioned by dirt getting in them at the reviews which he attended, particularly in Hyde Park—in consequence of persons exercising horses there, and breaking up the ground—His majesty gave orders to the Duke of York to prevent it in future, which has been done.
The Spanish ship Hanibal, of 74 guns, formerly belonging to the British has been recaptured by an English frigate of 44 guns.
A vessel arrived at New York from Havana reports—that a schooner belonging to Norfolk and for Malaga, had been carried into Barracoa, and released, and arrived at Havana in 4 days; the captain of which informed, that a Philadelphia St. Domingo brig, of 12 guns, and 75 men, had been engaged by 3 French privateers, which she beat off; all the officers of the brig, and 27 of her crew were killed, after which she was captured by a privateer of 4 guns, and carried into Barracoa.
We confess ourselves pleased with the energy displayed in Mr. D. W. Lincoln's Oration, at Worcester on the 4th of July. He reviews the spirit of the Revolution, and possesses it. He sees the American happy in the constitution of his country. But he gives not long rest from alarm. The alarm was seasonable. The worst evils had commenced their fury.—He closes, and here we suffer him to speak for himself. (Salem Register.)
"Lowering clouds deformed our atmosphere. These awful appearances condensed. In the warfare of conflicting storms, Jefferson assumes the helm. The ship rights."
"It is the soundest maxim in a free government, that power should not remain long in the same hands. By continued occupancy, it dozes in idle security; or corrupted by voluptuousness it squanders on a faction, the illegitimate offspring of luxury, the deeds and rentrolls of the people's right. Convulsions, slavery and ruin, have been the fate of nations, regardless of this maxim. On the plan of rotation, to disrobe one's self of authority, is an effort of patriotism sublime as singular. This self denying devotion to principle and sentiment, will have been reserved, the peculiar glory of the sage of Monticello. Deaf to the voice of public solicitation, blind to the fascinating allurements of power, "in the full tide of successful experiment," on profound & elevated views; at the close of his present term, he will give back the government to the people, confirmed, embellished, amplified, improved."
"Mother of Genius, Nurse of Arts, Ruler of America! LIVE FOREVER!"
Died, at Charlot, in Russia, A. F. M. Wiltsch, author of Lectures on Diet and Regiment, and of the Domestic Encyclopedia. This gentleman had been appointed to the professorship of medicine, and first government physician at the new University of Charkof, in the Ukraine, 1000 miles south of St. Petersburg. To this place he had removed with his family a very short period before his death.
For Sale, All the LANDS BELONGING to the College of William and Mary, lying in the county of King William. These lands are in two separate tracts, one of which borders on Pamunkey river, near the town of New Castle, and includes some of those level, valuable lands between that town & Monocun mill. They are divided into 74 tenements, some of which are on lease for lives, from one to three; others are under no lease. Possession of those not under lease, will be given on the first day of January, 1806. For those under lease, all the College interest in them, will be sold—a statement of the lives as well as the conditions on which they are leased, will be shown to those inclined to purchase. The purchaser will stand instead of the College; and may avail himself of any forfeitures incurred by a non compliance of the tenants with the conditions of their respective leases. One fourth of the purchase money will be required on the first day of January next, and the remaining three fourths, in equal payments, to be made on the first day of January, in the years 1807, 1808 and 1809, with interest from the first day of January, 1806. Bonds for the amount will be required, and the purchaser or purchasers can have title, on making the first payment and granting a deed of trust on the land, with relinquishment of dower to secure the three last payments.
It not disposed of at private sale (in which case notice will be given,) the tenements called the lower college, either separately or united, to fair purchasers, will be sold, publicly, on the first Monday in October next, on that tenement occupied by Mrs. Hughes; and those of the upper college, in like manner, on the second Monday in November, on that tenement occupied by Mrs. Drury, as a tavern.
Wm. COLEMAN, Agent for the College of William & Mary. Williamsburg, August 30, 1805. 3w
LAND FOR SALE. WILL BE SOLD, on Friday the first day of November next, on the premises, the tract of Land, whereon John Adcock senior, died possessed of, lying in Buckingham county, on both sides of Buffalo creek, containing 450 acres. The situation of this land is such as may be divided to suit purchasers; the soil is well adapted to the culture of tobacco, corn and wheat, well timbered, and the range for flock of all kinds exceptionally good. There are about 150 acres of this tract cleared, and in good order for cropping, distant 3 miles from the town of Cairo, and 12 from that of New Canton. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is probable that those who wish to purchase will first view the premises. The terms of sale are one third cash, and the balance in two equal annual payments, with a deed of trust on the land to secure the payments thereof.
Henry C. Bell, Ex'or. August 26, 1805. wtd
A change in the British ministry has at length taken place, and the Addington party have been completely ousted. A report was in circulation, but not generally credited, that Lord Nelson had fallen in with the combined fleets near the Canary Islands, and after an obstinate engage-
and his lordship were killed, the British obtained the victory.
It is stated in London that the king of England is affected in both of his eyes, and that an operation must be performed—this malady is supposed to be occasioned by dirt getting in them at the reviews which he attended, particularly in Hyde Park—in consequence of persons exercising horses there, and breaking up the ground—His majesty gave orders to the Duke of York to prevent it in future, which has been done.
The Spanish ship Hanibal, of 74 guns, formerly belonging to the British has been recaptured by an English frigate of 44 guns.
A vessel arrived at New York from Havana reports—that a schooner belonging to Norfolk and for Malaga, had been carried into Barracoa, and released, and arrived at Havana in 4 days; the captain of which informed, that a Philadelphia St. Domingo brig, of 12 guns, and 75 men, had been engaged by 3 French privateers, which she beat off; all the officers of the brig, and 27 of her crew were killed, after which she was captured by a privateer of 4 guns, and carried into Barracoa.
We confess ourselves pleased with the energy displayed in Mr. D. W. Lincoln's Oration, at Worcester on the 4th of July. He reviews the spirit of the Revolution, and possesses it. He sees the American happy in the constitution of his country. But he gives not long rest from alarm. The alarm was seasonable. The worst evils had commenced their fury.—He closes, and here we suffer him to speak for himself. (Salem Register.)
"Lowering clouds deformed our atmosphere. These awful appearances condensed. In the warfare of conflicting storms, Jefferson assumes the helm. The ship rights."
"It is the soundest maxim in a free government, that power should not remain long in the same hands. By continued occupancy, it dozes in idle security; or corrupted by voluptuousness it squanders on a faction, the illegitimate offspring of luxury, the deeds and rentrolls of the people's right. Convulsions, slavery and ruin, have been the fate of nations, regardless of this maxim. On the plan of rotation, to disrobe one's self of authority, is an effort of patriotism sublime as singular. This self denying devotion to principle and sentiment, will have been reserved, the peculiar glory of the sage of Monticello. Deaf to the voice of public solicitation, blind to the fascinating allurements of power, "in the full tide of successful experiment," on profound & elevated views; at the close of his present term, he will give back the government to the people, confirmed, embellished, amplified, improved."
"Mother of Genius, Nurse of Arts, Ruler of America! LIVE FOREVER!"
Died, at Charlot, in Russia, A. F. M. Wiltsch, author of Lectures on Diet and Regiment, and of the Domestic Encyclopedia. This gentleman had been appointed to the professorship of medicine, and first government physician at the new University of Charkof, in the Ukraine, 1000 miles south of St. Petersburg. To this place he had removed with his family a very short period before his death.
For Sale, All the LANDS BELONGING to the College of William and Mary, lying in the county of King William. These lands are in two separate tracts, one of which borders on Pamunkey river, near the town of New Castle, and includes some of those level, valuable lands between that town & Monocun mill. They are divided into 74 tenements, some of which are on lease for lives, from one to three; others are under no lease. Possession of those not under lease, will be given on the first day of January, 1806. For those under lease, all the College interest in them, will be sold—a statement of the lives as well as the conditions on which they are leased, will be shown to those inclined to purchase. The purchaser will stand instead of the College; and may avail himself of any forfeitures incurred by a non compliance of the tenants with the conditions of their respective leases. One fourth of the purchase money will be required on the first day of January next, and the remaining three fourths, in equal payments, to be made on the first day of January, in the years 1807, 1808 and 1809, with interest from the first day of January, 1806. Bonds for the amount will be required, and the purchaser or purchasers can have title, on making the first payment and granting a deed of trust on the land, with relinquishment of dower to secure the three last payments.
It not disposed of at private sale (in which case notice will be given,) the tenements called the lower college, either separately or united, to fair purchasers, will be sold, publicly, on the first Monday in October next, on that tenement occupied by Mrs. Hughes; and those of the upper college, in like manner, on the second Monday in November, on that tenement occupied by Mrs. Drury, as a tavern.
Wm. COLEMAN, Agent for the College of William & Mary. Williamsburg, August 30, 1805. 3w
LAND FOR SALE. WILL BE SOLD, on Friday the first day of November next, on the premises, the tract of Land, whereon John Adcock senior, died possessed of, lying in Buckingham county, on both sides of Buffalo creek, containing 450 acres. The situation of this land is such as may be divided to suit purchasers; the soil is well adapted to the culture of tobacco, corn and wheat, well timbered, and the range for flock of all kinds exceptionally good. There are about 150 acres of this tract cleared, and in good order for cropping, distant 3 miles from the town of Cairo, and 12 from that of New Canton. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is probable that those who wish to purchase will first view the premises. The terms of sale are one third cash, and the balance in two equal annual payments, with a deed of trust on the land to secure the payments thereof.
Henry C. Bell, Ex'or. August 26, 1805. wtd
A change in the British ministry has at length taken place, and the Addington party have been completely ousted. A report was in circulation, but not generally credited, that Lord Nelson had fallen in with the combined fleets near the Canary Islands, and after an obstinate engage-
POSTSCRIPT.
NEWS FROM TRIPOLI.
WASHINGTON City September 4.
By the mail of Monday the following interesting intelligence was received in a letter from Salem, (Mas.) dated August 28, at one o'clock.
"With heartfelt joy I announce to you the fortunate and honorable TERMINATION OF THE WAR WITH TRIPOLI. A vessel (the Belle-Isle, Capt. Leach) is now entering our port from the Mediterranean, and brings the important news that Gen. Eaton gained a great victory, on the 10th June, over the Bashaw's army, slaughtering a large part of his forces—he is wounded but it is hoped not badly. He dictated the terms of peace on the spot. Our prisoners are all to be released without ransom, of course no tribute in future."
"I know not whether the old Bashaw has agreed to abdicate his station. As it is said there are dispatches on board for government, and the mail is going, I have only time to offer my sincere congratulations on this event."
In a postscript it is added:
"I did not hear the name of the place where the battle was fought, but it is said to be 100 leagues east of Tripoli."
From the Baltimore American of the 3d inst.
Our valuable correspondent at N. York writes us under date of Sept. 1.—"A number of letters were yesterday received in this city from Salem and Boston, announcing the following highly interesting intelligence."
"On Thursday last a vessel arrived at Salem, in 65 days from Naples, the captain of which received information from Col. Lear, that Mr. Eaton, formerly American consul at Tripoli, together with the brother of the Bashaw, at the head of 20,000 men, marched towards the seat of the Tripolitan empire. That when they had arrived within a hundred leagues, they met the bashaw's army, fought a long and severe battle, in which the bashaw was wounded, and gained a decisive victory. That they immediately proceeded to Tripoli, took the town by surprise, dethroned the reigning bashaw, and reinstated his brother. And that Mr. Eaton then formed a treaty, the first article of which provides for the release of the American captives."
From the Boston Gazette, of August 29.
We understand by several gentlemen who left Salem yesterday afternoon, that the brig Belle-Isle, Capt. Leach, had arrived at that place from Naples, bringing the important and highly gratifying intelligence of the capture of the city of Tripoli, by the forces under the Ex-Bashaw, (directed we presume, by the intrepid spirit of our countryman General Eaton,) and that the American prisoners had been immediately released.
Several parcels of dispatches, directed to the President, and to the heads of Departments, (received by this vessel) were lodged in the post-office last evening. They were noted to be of high importance, and ordered to be forwarded to the seat of government without delay.
The following letters were received by the above arrival, and add some important particulars to the agreeable intelligence above stated.
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman at Naples, dated June 13, 1805.
"Letters from Sicily mention, that advices had been received from our Commodore at Syracuse, informing of the release of the American prisoners, and a peace with Tripoli. This event is said to be altogether owing to the spirited conduct of Gen. Eaton. No particulars are mentioned; but it is supposed on the terms offered by America, as Eaton had previously taken Derna and Baquara."
Extract of a letter from Frederick Degen, Esq. to a gentleman in this town. Dated Naples, June 22, 1805.
"Commodore Barron has resigned the command of the American Squadron, to Capt. Rodgers. He (Commodore Rodgers,) wrote me on the 1st June, that Peace with the Bashaw of Tripoli was finally concluded; and that the terms were most advantageous and honorable to the United States. It appears, that Mr. Eaton's undertaking has been attended with success. Mr. Dyson wrote me from Syracuse, that previous to the conclusion of peace, Gen. Eaton defeated the Bashaw's troops at Derna, and took possession of that town and castle, but received himself, during the action, a musket shot through the arm."
The intelligence contained in the above letters, is derived through an official source; and announces the important fact that
PEACE IS MADE WITH TRIPOLI AND OUR COUNTRYMEN ARE FREE!
J. H. FASBENDER, lately from Charleston, S. C. respectfully informs the citizens of Richmond and its vicinity, that he has commenced the WATCH-MAKING BUSINESS, in the house belonging to Mr. Jedidiah Allen, adjoining Dr. Foushee's. He not only repairs watches, but makes every part of their composition—and flatters himself from the satisfaction which he gave in Charleston, of which place he was a resident upwards of three years, to obtain that share of public patronage which he will endeavor to merit.
J. H. Fasbender has on hand a choice assortment of
JEWELLERY, (and daily expects a further supply) which he will sell low for cash. August 6. 4w
JUST RECEIVED AT THIS OFFICE
THE LITERARY MAGAZINE, AND AMERICAN REGISTER, For July, 1805.
Lines addressed to her who they fit best!
O! Thou, who once my fondest love possessed, That reign'd unrival'd in my youthful breast; Thou who could'st render ev'ry prosp'ct bright, And sooth the each gloomy hour, with soft delight; Whose smiles propitious banish'd ev'ry care, And caus'd the frowns of woe to disappear; Know at thou, O Fair! that thou once wert lov'd, And that thy lover has inconstant prov'd? Thou know'st it well!—Thou know'st the reason too, That now my injured heart beats not for you! Alas! thou know'st full well the reason why, That when by chance thou meet'st my mournful eye, Its wou'ted sprightliness no more appears, And thy fair form no more my count'nance cheers!—
Why does my bosom swell with love no more? Why from my heart is that dear image tore? Why have I wrent her rudely from my breaat? Whom once I hop'd might there forever rest? Was mine the fault!—Did I the effort make, Did e'er I seek, your virgin-heart to break? No: 'twas gratitude alone my love inspir'd: Thou for'd me first—thy love my bosom fir'd! Your eyes with fond delight then on me beam'd And when with me, you quite transported seem'd. Such tender love which freely flow'd unsought, From one, whose mind I pure & candid thought, Soon caus'd my heart reciprocal to move, And gen'rously return pure love for love. Ardent I thought you, and believ'd you pure As nature form'd you,—and I wish'd no more!— In your possession safe, I thought my heart: For I believ'd you'd never with it part!— (But ah! deluded swain, you little knew What pangs your fair one had reserv'd for you!) My unspeakable heart you bound in chains, Then left me, tortured, with the keenest pains, You unprovok'd, your love from me withdrew, And to another swain you quickly flew,— And then I thought when e'er you me behold, To see my aspect damp'd with freezing cold,— Yet oh! my once kind, once beloved fair! I'm still your friend; and this shall be my pray'r: May you your swain, in love's soft fetters bind, And may he firmly fix your wand'ring mind! May Heav'n propitious join your hearts and hands By gentlest ties of sweet connubial bands! Long may be join'd, these purest charms of life, A constant husband and a virtuous wife! DE LA FONTANUS.
The Pope, we are told, baptized a child of the new blood royal of France. It were devoutly to be wish'd, that he was now called in to administer extreme unction to the head of the family.—Land. Jph.
A corpulent Baronet who piques himself upon his agility, exclaimed the other day, in a tone of exultation, to a witty friend; "It is strange, Tom, that I should be so uncommonly active, is it not?" "It only proves," drollily answered the wit, "that two opposite qualities are combined, the form of the bear, with the alertness of the monkey."—ib.
A Lady of about fourscore, was visited by a Gentleman, who was brother to Deacon Stone; the Old Lady mistaking him for his brother, accosted him by the title of Deacon; you are mistaken madam (says a bye stander) for this is not Deacon Stone, but his brother. Well replied the Old Lady, there are bricks to much alike that we cannot distinguish them apart, and why not Stones.—ib.
Two coal-heavers in Wapping, named Redmond and Toole, having agreed to fight a duel, their seconds loaded their pistols with bullock's gore; Redmond received the first fire, and seeing himself covered with blood, fell on the ground, declared he was killed, and entreated for the assistance of a clergyman. Toole, thinking his opponent really wounded, made off, and has not since been heard of.—ib.
LAND FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell 250 acres of land lying in Chesterfield county, within six miles of Manchester. The advantages of small farms near large towns are so obvious and generally admitted, as not to require particular enumeration. Any person wishing to purchase may see the land and know the terms by applying to Mr. John Branch, residing in Manchester, or the subscriber, near Buckingham courthouse. Archibald Branch. September 2, 1805. wtd
At a court of quarterly session, held for the county of Lancaster, at the courthouse, on Monday the 19th day of August, 1805.
Henry L. Gaskins, Plaintiff, against Walter Mutchett and Baldwin M. Lee, Defendants.
THIS day came the plaintiff, by his counsel, and the defendant Walter Mutchett not having entered his appearance and given security according to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said defendant is not an inhabitant of the commonwealth of Virginia: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is order'd, that the said defendant do appear here on the third Monday in November next and answer the bill of the plaintiff and it is further order'd, that the other defendant do not pay, convey away, or secrete the money or effects in his hands, belonging to the said defendant Walter Mutchett, until the further order of this court concerning the same, and a copy of this order be forthwith entered in the Virginia Argus for two months successively another posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
Telfe, J. Toylos, Clk.
NOTICE.
All persons indebted to the estate of the late Nathaniel Clarke, dec., of Amherst county will please come forward and settle their respective balances, on or before the first day of January next, and all those who have any demands against the said estate, will bring them in by the period, legally authenticated, for adjustment; no other regard will be paid to any claims thereafter, and this advertisement will be plead in bar against them. Samuel Bridgewater, Administrator of Nathaniel Clarke, dec. August 10th, 1805.

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 first of February next.
JOHN DUNLOP, Attorney for JAMES DUNLOP Petersburg, Nov. 15, 1804. Surry County, August 5th, 1805 WAS committed to the jail of the said county, on the 23d day of April last, a negro man, DICK, and says that he belongs to Parson Alexander, of North Carolina, which place he left for some years—He is a small fellow, about 65 years of age, both of his ears appear to have been cut. The said negro is now hired out agreeable to law. The owner of such slave is desired to come forward, prove his property, pay charges and take him away. 10W David Price, Keeper of the Jail, Surry courthouse. BROKER'S OFFICE. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict fidelity. THOM. NORVELL. Richmond, October 3, 1804. Forty Dollars Reward.
RUN away from the subscriber living in Granville county, North Carolina, in March last, two bright mulatto fellows; one by the name of BARTLEY , about 35 years of age, he has but little to say, and appears to be very humble; he is a tolerable good Shoemaker and Cooper, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and he is a well set negro. GEORGE is about 23 years of age, about 6 feet high, spare made, but a very active negro, fond of drink, and a very forward saucy fellow. I expect they have obtained free passes and will endeavor to pass for free negroes; it is probable they are lurking about Manchester, Richmond or Petersburg; they were seen in Manchester a few days past. Any person taking them up and confining them in jail, so that I get them, shall have the above reward, or 20 dollars for either, paid by the subscriber. LEWIS HENING. June 5th, 1805. BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears by the inquisition of the Coroner for the county of Berkeley, that JOSEPH THRUSTON and JOHN THRUSTON , late of the said county, are charged with the murder of Barney Riley ; & information has been received by the executive, that the said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston , have fled from justice; I have, therefore, thought fit with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation—hereby offering a reward of Two Hundred Dollars, for apprehending and conducting before the Coroner, or a Justice of the Peace, for the said county, or said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston , the One Hundred Dollars for either of them in order to their examination, touching the said murder: And I do moreover enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and conduct before the Coroner or a Justice of the Peace for the aforesaid county of Berkeley, the said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston , that they may be dealt with, as, in such cases, the law directs. Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 19th day of June, (L. S.) in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the twenty ninth. (Signed) JOHN PAGE. TEN DOLLARS REWARD. BROKE away last evening, a large stout male blood bay HORSE , upwards of five feet high, 7 years old last spring, was shod all round about two months ago, but some of the shoes may now be off; he has a large head and small eyes, trotts and gallops; if he has any other marks by which he might be distinguished, they are not recollected. He had on a saddle a good deal worn, with a hoggish seat and plated stirrups. The above reward will be paid on delivery of the horse and saddle to the subscribers Pickett, Pollard & Johnston. Richmond, March 5, 1805. The subscriber wishes to sell for cash, or on credit (the first day of January next), the Two Brick Tenements, Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1804. 2w
MILLINERY. MRS. BUCKNER having commenced business in Manchester in the line of MILLINERY & MANTUA MAKING , respectfully solicits the patronage of her friends and the public. She has on hand at present a small assortment of the articles necessary in that line of business, and shortly expects to receive from New York an additional supply. All commands from the country will be faithfully and punctually attended to. Just received and for sale at S. Pleasants' Book-Store, near the Bridge, THE FOLLOWING GENUINE Patent Medicines. Hill's Balsam of Honey, Originating eruptions, &c. Turlington's Balsam, British Oil. Godfrey's Cordial, Hooper's Female Pills. Essence of Peppermint, Anderson's Scott's Emulsion. Stear's Opodeldoc, The celebrated Specific. Oriental Cerate, for the cure of outward piles, Pills, for the cure of the inward and external piles, scalds, sore legs, burns, ward Piles.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber, by Samuel Wood, to secure the payment of a debt due to Rivers, Murphy & Co. as expressed in said deed now of record, in the county court of Albemarle, will be exposed to public SALE, on the premises, on Saturday the 14th day of September next. The following Property, to wit: One negro man named Aaron, one mulatto boy named Salsbury, forty head of Hogs, with their ears foxed, five head of Cattle, with the same ears except one, that not recollected, two dark bay Mares, three Feather Bedds, Furniture, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to discharge the debt, interest and costs. Daniel Higinbotham, Trustee. August 7th, 1805. tds TO RENT, A BRICK HOUSE , adjoining the Old City Tavern, well calculated for a Dry Goods Store. Apply to Gallego, Richard & Co. May 29th, 1805. it Geo. Watt HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe warehouse, where he has his own hand and offers to dispose of on moderate terms, by wholesale, The following Articles, viz: Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. India, and Antigua Rum, Cognac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig, Blue, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Patent Shot, assorted sizes—And, The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorser, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d March, 1805 THE following hogsheads of Tobacco, remaining in Todd's Warehouse unclaimed, will be sold, the first day of September, King and Queen court agreeable to law, viz: Nov. 5th, 1799, John Walden, I W No. 3 1108 132 986—March 22th, 1800, Anthony Seal, A. S. No. 55 1023 133 990—April 25th, 1800, Moses Pruitt, M. P. No. 27 1113 107 1008—May 19th, 1800, James Page, I P No. 96 1346 132 1214. GABRIEL DIX. BENJ. JOHNSON. June 1, 1805. NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of DR. JOHN SHORE , sen. late of Clifton, Hanover county, dec. are desired to make immediate payment—and should their be any persons who have just claims against the estate, they are requested to bring them in legally authenticated for payment, by or before the 1st day of October next as against all claims presented after that period this notice will be pleaded in bar. Henry S. Shore, Adm'r. With the Will annexed. Richmond, 19th August, 1805. tds
BY virtue of a deed of trust from Thomas Callis, to secure the payment of certain sums of money therein expressed, will be SOLD, on the premises, for ready money, on Monday the 23d day of September next. A TRACT OF LAND, In Hanover county, formed by the property of David Anderson, known by the name of Anderson's Old Store, at present occupied by the said Callis, containing 654 1/2 acres, more or less—or so much thereof as will pay and satisfy the balance of 343/ 11/ 10d. together with interest still due on the said deed of trust—as also, the expenses of carrying the same into effect. Charles J. Macmurdo, Trustee. Richmond, 3rd August, 1805 tds To be Sold, for Cash. I AM requested by David Patteson, Jr. to expose for sale, as trustee, the whole or so much of the PROPERTY, in the trust deed conveyed, bearing date the 27th February, 1804, consisting of the following slaves viz: Jack, a lad—Tom, a boy—Kate and her three children—Billy, Sally and Henry, Sukey and her two children, named Fanny and Jefferson, as also, Molly, a girl—in order to satisfy a debt due from the said David Patteson, Jr. to Benjamin Hatcher, agreeable to the tenor of the said deed—which sale will certainly take place on the 28th day of September next, at the dwelling house of the said David Patteson, in the town of Manchester. George M. Credie, Trustee. Manchester, 9th August, 1805. To be Sold, for Cash. I AM requested by David Patteson, Jr. to expose for sale, as trustee, the whole or so much of the PROPERTY, in the trust deed conveyed, bearing date the 10th day of April last, consisting of the following slaves, viz: Jack, a lad—Tom, a boy—Kate and her three children—Billy, Sally and Henry, Sukey and her two children, named Fanny and Jefferson, as also, Molly, a girl—in order to satisfy a debt due from the said David Patteson, Jr. to Lyle & M. Credie, agreeable to the tenor of the said deed—which sale will certainly take place on the 28th day of September next, at the dwelling house of the said David Patteson, in the town of Manchester. James F. Leitch, Trustee. Manchester, 9th August, 1805
THE subscriber anxious to discharge every just debt which he owes, will, at the same time and place, offer for SALE, for ready money, the residue of his PROPERTY, For the benefit of his creditors, consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture, 2 good Horses, and sundry other articles. Dav. Patteson, Jr. Manchester, 9th August, 1805. tds JOHN TOMPKINS HAS just received a fresh supply of OLD COGNAC BRANDY, a part of the same shipment of his former parcel. Also, a few hogsheads of ANTIGUA RUM, of good quality. He has on hand, a parcel of BEST FRENCH CAMBRICKS. The whole of which he offers for sale, very low for cash, or on a liberal credit. August 16, 1805. it BLANK BONDS For sale at this office.
THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it duly appears to the executive that GEORGE DILLARD , charged by the inquisition of a coroner with the murder of Henry Willmore, late of the county of King and Queen, hath fled from justice—I have therefor thought fit, with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of One Hundred Dollars, to any person or persons who shall apprehend the said George Dillard , and convey him before the coroner or a Justice of the Peace for the county aforesaid, to be committed to jail for examination, touching the said murder. And I do moreover enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend the said George Dillard , that he may be dealt with as, in such cases, the law directs. Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 5th day of June, in the (L. S.) year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the twenty ninth. (Signed) JOHN PAGE. TO BE SOLD. AT PUBLIC VENDUE, At Gadsby's Hotel, in Alexandria, on Monday the 10th day of September, at 12 o'clock at noon. ALL that TRACT OF LAND, late Presley Thornton, Esquire's situated in Northumberland county, Virginia, lying immediately on the Potomac river. The following description is given of this property, by persons well acquainted with it.—It contains 2,500 acres, 1,700 acres of which are the most valuable low grounds on the river, between 3 and 400 acres heavily timbered, and the remainder very highland extremely productive. The soil of this tract is equal to any in the state for the cultivation of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy and small grain of all kinds. On this tract are a large commodious Brick Mansion House and two Offices, a large Brick Stable, valuable Barn, Cow House and many other out houses. The Orchards and Garden contain a number of valuable fruit trees, and the waters abound with excellent fish and oysters. It is situated about a day's sail from Baltimore, Alexandria and Norfolk. There are two good mill seats for grist and saw mills on the estate, and plenty of cedar and cleaver timber for which an excellent market may be found at the City of Washington. The terms of sale are—one fourth cash, one fourth in one year, one fourth in 18 months and the residue in two years from the day of sale. The payments to be secured by bonds, with mortgages on the premises, and to be on interest from the day of sale. For further information, application may be made in behalf of the subscriber, Thomas Robinson, to Richard Peters, Jun. attorney at law in the city of Philadelphia, or to William Lewis, in the same city, (Philadelphia.) THOMAS ROBINSON. W. LEWIS. June 19, 1805. tds TO BE SOLD. FOR READY MONEY, in pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, Plaintiff, and David Ross and others Defendants, in order to raise the sum of 13001 Dols. with the expenses of sale, that Valuable Estate, in the county of Campbell, known by the name of the Oxford Iron Works, Containing eighteen thousand and seventy-four acres, more or less—and in order to raise the further sum of 3655 Dollars 66 Cts. Will be sold, at the same time and place, the STOCK OF EVERY KIND, as well the Stock on the different plantations, as that appertaining to the estate for carrying on the business, WAGGONS, LEAMS, &c. The sale will take place on the premises, on the 17th day of September next. BEN. MOSBY, B. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. July 5, 1805. tds LAND FOR SALE, OF THE LATE WM. CROWDER'S ESTATE, DEC. ON Saturday the 14th of September, at Paineville, in Amelia county, two tracts, in said county—one containing seven hundred and ninety acres, lying on both sides of Stock's creek and near Appomattox river, with three miles of Col. Skipwith's manufacturing mills, and five from Maj. Munford's where the river is navigable to boats. This land is well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco, and in good order for cropping, with every necessary out house thereon, for the reception of a family—a good apple orchard, excellent water, and a healthy, agreeable neighborhood—a sufficient quantity of the land is cleared to work from ten to fifteen hands. The other tract lying near Flat creek, containing one hundred and thirty three acres, now in good order for cropping, sufficient to work four or five hands—The improvements are a small dwelling house, a good granary & tobacco houses, a small apple and peach orchard. Possession will be given the first day of January next, and the purchaser to have the privilege of sowing a heat immediately after the sale—One third of the purchase money must be paid down, the balance in two equal annual payments. Bonds with approved security will be required of the purchaser, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid, to the executors. It is deemed unnecessary to give further descriptions, as it is presumed those inclined to purchase will view the premises, which will be shown by Allen Jeter, who lives near to both tracts. ALLEN JETER, EDWARD WEBSTER, DANBY MILLER, June 22d, 1805. tds THE subscribers to the LIFE, and TRAVELS of LORENZO DOW are informed that the first volume is come to hand, and may be had by applying opposite the market, to A. FOSTER & CO. Richmond, August 31, 1805. it HENING'S New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease & release, mortgage, trust, &c. FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK-STORE.
TO RENT. A HOUSE at the Falling Garden. Enquire of James Lownes on the premises. 8th Month 20th, 1805 A PERSON acquainted with the POTTERY or TILE making business will meet with encouragement on application to the printer. August 2d, 1805. tf SCOTTVILLE RACES. ON Thursday the 19th of September next, will be run for, over the Scottville course, the Jockey club purse of One Hundred Pounds three mile heats. On the second day, the purse of the proprietor of the course, of Fifty Pounds, two mile heats. On the third day, the Sweepstakes for three and four years old—The subscription will remain open till the night of the second day's race. Weights as follows: Aged horses 133 lbs. 6 years old 128 5 do. 118 4 do. 106 3 do. 90 Mares and geldings allowed three pounds. The money for each day's purse will be put into the hands of the judges. Sam. Marshall, Proprietor of the Course. August 18, 1805. tf I AM authorised to sell a great bargain in the HOUSES & LOT. Formerly occupied by Mr. John Roper as a Tavern, at Rocketts, which is now in complete repair; and if not privately disposed of, will on Wednesday the 18th of September next, proceed to sell the same at public auction, without reserve, for ready money. John Prosser. Richmond, August 23d, 1805. (tds) FOR SALE, A HANDSOME New GIG & HORSE. Esquire of the PRINTER. August 28. RICHMOND BATH. THE subscriber informs the public, that from this time he reduces the price of his tickets for bathing to one quarter of a dollar—two children for one ticket. Tickets may be had as usual at my house at the Falling Garden. James Lownes. 8th Month, 8th, 1805. VALUABLE LAND, IN LOUISA COUNTY, FOR SALE. BY virtue to a deed of trust executed by Josiah Bingham, to secure the payment of 200 dollars, interest and charges, due to Thomas Smith, will be SOLD, at public auction, for ready money, on the 7th day of October next, at Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, between 12 and 1 o'clock, a certain tract of LAND, lying in the county of Louisa, on both sides of Rye run, adjoining the lands of David Morris and Samuel Hanson, containing three hundred acres by a fair survey. Robert Bell, John Dunsmure, Trustees. Richmond, August 26, 1805. tds LAND. 1387 Acres and more, for Sale: SEVEN hundred and odd lying in the county of Pittsylvania, ab. 5 miles a horse from Old Town, on the waters of Elk Horn and Shockoe creeks, adjoining the lands of Joseph Tooty, James Johnson, Martin Farmer, Allen Woodson, John Irby, John Yates, and David Williams. This land lies well, is well timbered, and the greater part prime tobacco land and that all together, the other part fine for grain—it is all in wood and what greatly adds to its value, there is scarce any stone upon the whole tract. 400 acres lying in the county of Buckingham, ham about 8 miles above the courthouse, between the head of Frisby's creek and Middle State river, adjoining the lands of Charles Maxey, Nicholas Conner, and others—this land is also unclaimed, lies well and is well timbered, and a great part of which is good for the culture of tobacco, the other for grain—it is a fine situation for the raising of stock or all kinds, the natural range adjoining and upon the land being excellent. 387 1/2 acres more, lying in the said county of Buckingham, on the head of Hatcher's creek, adjoining the lands of Peter May, Leonard Clayburn and others—a great part of this land is cleared and upon which is a tolerable good dwelling house, with one brick chimney, two rooms below and one above stairs. The plantation is much out of repair, but has ren for 2 or 3 years back at 10 and 12 pounds a year. For terms apply to the subscriber, living in the aforesaid county of Buckingham. Henry Bell. August 24, 1805. w4 Ready made PENS for sale here TO RENT, FOR ONE YEAR, A BRICK TENEMENT, ON Shockoe Hill, near General Moseley's. This situation is equal to any in that part of the city, and well calculated for a genteel family. There is almost two acres of ground annexed to the said tenement, well inclosed, the ground highly improved—one half acre in clover. It is deemed needless to say any thing more, as it is presumed the gentleman who wishes to rent the said tenement, will examine the premises. For further particulars enquire of Joel Tucker. August 29, 1805. w4 BELL TAVERN, APOTHECARY SHOP. DR. WILSON has just returned from Philadelphia and New-York, where he laid in under his personal inspection, a general supply of MEDICINES, &c. of the latest importation and of the best quality—among which are Peruvian Bark, Opium, Salap, Calomel, Rhubarb, Castor Oil, American and West-India, Pocket Instruments from 12 to 25 dollars per case, Elegant Dissecting Instruments in cases, Elegant Tooth Instruments, for cleaning the teeth, in cases, Trocars with and without cases, in sets, Silver and Elastic Catheters, Female Catheters on a plan much improved. Also—a variety of PAINTS and Dutch LINTSEED OIL—warranted to be of the best quality and fair prices. Richmond, August 14, 1805. Bail and Delivery Bonds For sale at this office.
FOR sale, On Private Contract, GREEN-WAY; the seat on which I now reside, including Mons-Sacer and the courthouse tenements, containing in all 1200 acres of fertile level farming land (reserving one acre of consecrated ground). The whole is bounded by two navigable creeks, emptying into James river before the door and forming a bay, thence from 1400 yards only—25 miles to Petersburg, by water, 30 to Richmond, by land, and 20 to Williamsburg. The courthouse tenement has on it a large squared tavern, with six rooms; one of which is 33 feet by 20 in length and breadth, with a large chimney and used for entertainments; also, all necessary out houses, a good garden and a fine well of water, dry cellars, stores, &c. for the use of a commercial business, which are now occupied to advantage in batatine. This is an excellent place for stock, fish and fowl in their seasons, and enough of corn, wheat and oats may be made by common industry, for the consumption of the tavern. This tenement has 200 acres of land annexed to it, and rents for £100 a year. GREEN-WAY contains 500 acres well improved. On it, is a genteel well finished dwelling house containing 6 rooms; all well scented, chair board high, with fine dry cellars, the full length of the house which is 56 feet; also every other building which a reasonable person could wish or desire, to wit: a handsome study, store house, kitchen, laundry, dairy, meet house, spinning house and an ice house within the curtilage, a barn 40 by 34 feet, two granaries, two carriage houses, 20 stalls for horses, a quarter for house servants, a handsome octagon pigeon house, well stocked, and several other out houses for slaves, a well of water (so excellent that I can drink it with delight after returning from a mountain circuit,) a large fertile garden abounding with a great variety of shrubs, herbs and beautiful flowers, well enclosed. The buildings new and well covered with shingles. MONS SACER contains 500 acres more or less, on which is a neat small dwelling, a mill begun on a never-failing stream, one mile from James river and emptying itself therein. This farm is remarkably level and highly improvable, is in a fine settlement for wheat and timber, so that the manufacturing business may be carried on to great advantage, as also the sawing of timber now so much in demand. About half this estate inclusive is under fine fire wood and timber—and scarcely a gully or marsh on any part of it. The age and fever has not visited a white person for 20 years that I recollected. In short there cannot well be conceived a more agreeable situation in all respects than this estate taken together. UTOPIA I will also dispose of—This little estate lies in James City county; is in an island surrounded by navigable water near the mouth of Chickahominy river, containing 746 acres of highland and hard marsh sufficient for the support of 1000 head of cattle in the month of May. The high land is rich and produces four and five barrels of corn to the acre. There are 100 acres of good timber adjoining the same. In the centre of this island is a very handsome hill, on which a small but comfortable dwelling is built, affording a fine prospect over James river for many miles. Here every necessary of life can be had and many of its luxuries with little trouble. It overflows with milk and honey when sufficient stock is furnished to go upon. It is remarkable for fine fruits, as the frosts seldom or never affect it; and no place in Virginia surpasses it for fish and wild fowl. From this place quantities of hay might be transported by water to Richmond, Norfolk or Petersburg. Any kind of public securities will be taken for the above property, or if more agreeable to the purchaser or purchasers, I will receive part in cash and the balance at convenient periods—30 or 40 slaves and stocks of every kind may be had, if the estate is purchased all together. My lands on Clear creek, Big Licking and Triplet, in Kentucky, I will also sell, or exchange for property in Richmond. It may be now enquired why I should in an advanced age of life part with an estate so convenient and agreeable in all respects? In the first place, in a little time I shall be compelled by the increasing voice of nature to "quit this mortal coil" and it is right I should so adjust all my matters as to leave nothing for litigation after my death. My years of regret will be therefore but few on that score. Secondly, it is the best mode I can adopt for a fair division of what I possess among my children; and lastly, I am desirous of obtaining a situation, more convenient and cheap for the education of my sons, which the savings from a narrow parsimonious salary, and the profits arising from a much neglected estate, in consequence of my attention to public duties, can never support. JOHN TYLER. August 24, 1805. wtf
At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Mutual Assurance Society, against fire on buildings of the state of Virginia, held at the General Office, on the 26th day of August, 1805. A great variety of causes having concurred to render it impracticable to complete the revaluation of those buildings in the towns and in the country, which had been insured prior to the 30th day of January last, at the period limited in the first section of the 6th article of our rules and regulations— Resolved therefore, that the Special Agents of the society, be allowed till the 20th day of November next, to complete the revaluation of all buildings which have been insured as aforesaid, within the districts and towns, for which they may have been severally appointed. ALEX. M. RAE, President M. A. S. Teste, LEWIS M. RIVALAIN, CLK. B D August 30. w3
Twenty Dollars Reward, FOR apprehending and delivering to me, or securing in any jail so that I get him again, ARISTOTLE , a bright mulatto man, with a long bushy head of hair, great part of which is grey; he is 41 years old, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high; he is a large boned fellow of thin visage, has a remarkable fore finger on one hand, which I do not recollect; the one half is black, the other half white; he is a sensible, artful fellow, and will, I do not doubt, disguise himself all he can, perhaps cut his hair, &c. change his name, and endeavor to pass as a freeman; he is a rough carpenter and a tolerable caulker, understands enough of figures to set down any number with chalk; of an open smiling countenance when spoken to; his aim, I am confident, will be to get on board some vessel, bound to one of the northern states. All masters of vessels are forewarned from receiving him on board. Braxton Harrison. July 29, 1805. w6
FOR SALE, THAT VALUABLE, HEALTHY AND PLEASANT SITUATION, ON which the subscriber at present resides, containing between five and six hundred acres, lying in Amelia county, near Genito bridge. Terms made known by application to Wm. Murray. Grove Brooke, May 13, 1805. vii
THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it duly appears to the executive that GEORGE DILLARD , charged by the inquisition of a coroner with the murder of Henry Willmore, late of the county of King and Queen, hath fled from justice—I have therefor thought fit, with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of One Hundred Dollars, to any person or persons who shall apprehend the said George Dillard , and convey him before the coroner or a Justice of the Peace for the county aforesaid, to be committed to jail for examination, touching the said murder. And I do moreover enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend the said George Dillard , that he may be dealt with as, in such cases, the law directs. Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 5th day of June, in the (L. S.) year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the twenty ninth. (Signed) JOHN PAGE. TO BE SOLD. AT PUBLIC VENDUE, At Gadsby's Hotel, in Alexandria, on Monday the 10th day of September, at 12 o'clock at noon. ALL that TRACT OF LAND, late Presley Thornton, Esquire's situated in Northumberland county, Virginia, lying immediately on the Potomac river. The following description is given of this property, by persons well acquainted with it.—It contains 2,500 acres, 1,700 acres of which are the most valuable low grounds on the river, between 3 and 400 acres heavily timbered, and the remainder very highland extremely productive. The soil of this tract is equal to any in the state for the cultivation of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy and small grain of all kinds. On this tract are a large commodious Brick Mansion House and two Offices, a large Brick Stable, valuable Barn, Cow House and many other out houses. The Orchards and Garden contain a number of valuable fruit trees, and the waters abound with excellent fish and oysters. It is situated about a day's sail from Baltimore, Alexandria and Norfolk. There are two good mill seats for grist and saw mills on the estate, and plenty of cedar and cleaver timber for which an excellent market may be found at the City of Washington. The terms of sale are—one fourth cash, one fourth in one year, one fourth in 18 months and the residue in two years from the day of sale. The payments to be secured by bonds, with mortgages on the premises, and to be on interest from the day of sale. For further information, application may be made in behalf of the subscriber, Thomas Robinson, to Richard Peters, Jun. attorney at law in the city of Philadelphia, or to William Lewis, in the same city, (Philadelphia.) THOMAS ROBINSON. W. LEWIS. June 19, 1805. tds TO BE SOLD. FOR READY MONEY, in pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, Plaintiff, and David Ross and others Defendants, in order to raise the sum of 13001 Dols. with the expenses of sale, that Valuable Estate, in the county of Campbell, known by the name of the Oxford Iron Works, Containing eighteen thousand and seventy-four acres, more or less—and in order to raise the further sum of 3655 Dollars 66 Cts. Will be sold, at the same time and place, the STOCK OF EVERY KIND, as well the Stock on the different plantations, as that appertaining to the estate for carrying on the business, WAGGONS, LEAMS, &c. The sale will take place on the premises, on the 17th day of September next. BEN. MOSBY, B. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. July 5, 1805. tds LAND FOR SALE, OF THE LATE WM. CROWDER'S ESTATE, DEC. ON Saturday the 14th of September, at Paineville, in Amelia county, two tracts, in said county—one containing seven hundred and ninety acres, lying on both sides of Stock's creek and near Appomattox river, with three miles of Col. Skipwith's manufacturing mills, and five from Maj. Munford's where the river is navigable to boats. This land is well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco, and in good order for cropping, with every necessary out house thereon, for the reception of a family—a good apple orchard, excellent water, and a healthy, agreeable neighborhood—a sufficient quantity of the land is cleared to work from ten to fifteen hands. The other tract lying near Flat creek, containing one hundred and thirty three acres, now in good order for cropping, sufficient to work four or five hands—The improvements are a small dwelling house, a good granary & tobacco houses, a small apple and peach orchard. Possession will be given the first day of January next, and the purchaser to have the privilege of sowing a heat immediately after the sale—One third of the purchase money must be paid down, the balance in two equal annual payments. Bonds with approved security will be required of the purchaser, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid, to the executors. It is deemed unnecessary to give further descriptions, as it is presumed those inclined to purchase will view the premises, which will be shown by Allen Jeter, who lives near to both tracts. ALLEN JETER, EDWARD WEBSTER, DANBY MILLER, June 22d, 1805. tds THE subscribers to the LIFE, and TRAVELS of LORENZO DOW are informed that the first volume is come to hand, and may be had by applying opposite the market, to A. FOSTER & CO. Richmond, August 31, 1805. it HENING'S New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease & release, mortgage, trust, &c. FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK-STORE.
THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it duly appears to the executive that GEORGE DILLARD , charged by the inquisition of a coroner with the murder of Henry Willmore, late of the county of King and Queen, hath fled from justice—I have therefor thought fit, with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of One Hundred Dollars, to any person or persons who shall apprehend the said George Dillard , and convey him before the coroner or a Justice of the Peace for the county aforesaid, to be committed to jail for examination, touching the said murder. And I do moreover enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend the said George Dillard , that he may be dealt with as, in such cases, the law directs. Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 5th day of June, in the (L. S.) year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the twenty ninth. (Signed) JOHN PAGE. TO BE SOLD. AT PUBLIC VENDUE, At Gadsby's Hotel, in Alexandria, on Monday the 10th day of September, at 12 o'clock at noon. ALL that TRACT OF LAND, late Presley Thornton, Esquire's situated in Northumberland county, Virginia, lying immediately on the Potomac river. The following description is given of this property, by persons well acquainted with it.—It contains 2,500 acres, 1,700 acres of which are the most valuable low grounds on the river, between 3 and 400 acres heavily timbered, and the remainder very highland extremely productive. The soil of this tract is equal to any in the state for the cultivation of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy and small grain of all kinds. On this tract are a large commodious Brick Mansion House and two Offices, a large Brick Stable, valuable Barn, Cow House and many other out houses. The Orchards and Garden contain a number of valuable fruit trees, and the waters abound with excellent fish and oysters. It is situated about a day's sail from Baltimore, Alexandria and Norfolk. There are two good mill seats for grist and saw mills on the estate, and plenty of cedar and cleaver timber for which an excellent market may be found at the City of Washington. The terms of sale are—one fourth cash, one fourth in one year, one fourth in 18 months and the residue in two years from the day of sale. The payments to be secured by bonds, with mortgages on the premises, and to be on interest from the day of sale. For further information, application may be made in behalf of the subscriber, Thomas Robinson, to Richard Peters, Jun. attorney at law in the city of Philadelphia, or to William Lewis, in the same city, (Philadelphia.) THOMAS ROBINSON. W. LEWIS. June 19, 1805. tds TO BE SOLD. FOR READY MONEY, in pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, Plaintiff, and David Ross and others Defendants, in order to raise the sum of 13001 Dols. with the expenses of sale, that Valuable Estate, in the county of Campbell, known by the name of the Oxford Iron Works, Containing eighteen thousand and seventy-four acres, more or less—and in order to raise the further sum of 3655 Dollars 66 Cts. Will be sold, at the same time and place, the STOCK OF EVERY KIND, as well the Stock on the different plantations, as that appert