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EXTRACT OF A LETTER TO A GENTLEMAN IN THIS CITY, DATED JULY 2d, 1806.
DEAR SIR,
"AFTER condoling with you, as I most sincerely do, on the death and tragical end of our venerable friend Mr. WYTHE, I must beg the favor of you to give me a few lines respecting such circumstances of his death as you may think proper to communicate. We have heard, and read, that he died by poison! Had he any suspicion that this was his unhappy case?"  "You gratified me very much, by informing me that he had declared to you his belief in christianity, and great respect for the Lord's prayer: and I was much pleased to find that Mr. Munford in his Oration, informed his numerous audience that Mr. Wythe had made a declaration to him of his believing in christianity. Three years ago. It is much to be lamented, that free thinkers had ranked him amongst their forces so long as they did; and that the weight of his character should weigh so heavily as it must have done, with all those who wish to get rid of the restraints of religion; and who at the same time to save themselves the trouble of theological enquiries, as well as to gratify their vanity, might quote his opinions respecting christianity, as of sufficient authority for their own, and might glory in being of the same sect of philosophers with that illustrious sage. That the young and thoughtless, should wish to abolish christianity, can not be an occasion of surprise; but that the old and serious, the philosopher, and philosopher statesman should, is to me truly astonishing! For its greatest enemies acknowledge the purity and excellence of its precepts: and no one can deny, that if its divine authority were once received, it would hold out the highest possible inducements to virtue, and at the same time, all that can be conceived capable of inspiring the human mind with a dread of vice. Indeed, it must be confessed, that if all mankind were real christians they would love one another not only as children of one common parent, necessary to each other for mutual assistance; but, as the children of God, and as commanded by his special messenger, to love one another, as they love themselves: they could do no possible injury to one another by word or deed: and instead of the horrid massacres and wars which have so long desolated nations the whole world must live in peace and harmony. Instead of a tyrant's arm, to support order, the mild precepts of the gospel might be the only laws necessary for that purpose; and no other king be acknowledged amongst men, except the King of Kings, the Almighty Creator and Sovereign of the universe. A friend, or lover of liberty and of his country, I think, would cherish christianity as the best, and indeed, only safe support of the doctrine of liberty, and equality; and must dread irreligion, as rendering reputation, property, and life itself unsafe; and severe laws necessary for their preservation; and an almost despotic government, indispensably necessary, for the due and prompt execution of those laws. To account for this, I mean the aversion to christianity, I am some times almost induced to suspect, that not only kings, and lords, or aristocrats, are interested in keeping up a belief, that religion is a mere engine of state, (as long at least, as they can use it to suit their purposes) and not of divine authority, lest it should render their authority useless; but, that men of every political sect (if I may use the expression) who are philosophers , and think that they shall appear to support that character, by showing that christianity appears to them, as it did "to the Greek philosophers," or, who are statesmen, or legislators, or judges, or lawyers, or physicians, find it their interest to discourage a too general and sincere belief in christianity. For all these would find their use, and importance greatly diminished, were christianity once fully received and established amongst men. There would be but little occasion for statesmen and legislators, and still less for judges, and lawyers—and as to physicians, christian temperance , and chastity , would greatly curtail their emoluments. And I am almost tempted to suspect, that even in our republic, all these, I mean statesmen, legislators, judges, lawyers and physicians, and I might add merchants , are as much interested in the suppression of christianity, as the chief priests and elders in Jerusalem were; or, the makers of the Shrines of Dana at Ephe. is. But yet, as these must see, that as the world goes, there is sin enough in the world for their purpose, and will be for a generation or two after them: I cannot see, why they wish to rob such poor superstitious souls as they call us, of the comforts of our delusion: especially as our error, leaves them undisturbed in the enjoyment of their opinions, and consequent unrestrained gratification of their passions. If they love truth, why not divine its best bulwark, and the most powerful enemy of lies? If, however, much they may be disposed to disturb the domestic happiness of others, they wish that their wives and children and dearest friends may enjoy it, how can they endeavor to destroy the only sure foundation on which that happiness can be established? But all this I know, they say is mere declamation and a mere address to our feelings, and frail nature. But is it not enough, that these philosophers enjoy their sublime philosophy, in their own meetings or societies? Had they kept for their own use their superior wisdom, and been contented to enjoy amongst themselves their sacred mysteries like the Thesmian ; plying in their certain knowledge that the beautiful system of
the universe, burst forth from Chaos; the earth afterwards struck off by a comet from the sun whirled off, and in 25000 years became from liquid glass, the globe we now inhabit—or, that as Darwin writes, a Volcanic eruption threw up the sun and stars out of Chaos; and a Volcanic eruption of the sun threw out the earth and other planets; and that the earth also in labor threw out the moon—I say they might have enjoyed all this, in their joyous meetings, and laughed at such silly fools as I am who believe that "God created the heavens and the earth, and all things that do exist or have ever existed"—They might have enjoyed with a certain British Lord the pleasant idea, that men were once monkeys, or at least went on all fours, and had monkey's tails; and the consolatory idea, that if they should cease to live like monkeys, asses, swine and goats, they shall die like those beasts, and sleep through the long night of everlasting ages, as happy as any ass or goat which dies—Let them enjoy these consolations; but let them not rob the widow, the orphan, the sick, the dying, and all those of too weak nerves to meet death and annihilation without horror, of their high hopes, their glorious support under all the terrors of even death itself—Let them not discourage the virtuous, whilst they embody sinners, to stalk forth in wickedness spreading misery around, and rendering even a Bonaparte necessary for the security of every thing that is valuable in society—These philosophers should recollect, that there is but one step from delism to atheism ; that atheism , can produce an host of Robberies , and that even one of these, has produced a Bonaparte . It is perhaps however more to their purpose, to remind them, that whether men were once monkeys with tails, or not, they are now, or at least the bulk of mankind are, a religious set of animals and multitudes of them are a headstrong kind of outrageous at a tail at his head, though he has none at his other end, and if pushed too far, in a fit of holy phrensy, may force even the philosophers to be circumcised, or baptized as the prevalent sect may chuse. But I may now be told, that after attacking them with declamation, I am now trying on them the effect of ridicule. And, sir, if they feel for mankind and their country, as they profess they do, ought we not to address their feelings, when we would dissuade them from propagating opinions, destructive of human happiness and the liberties of their country? Or, as they delight in ridiculing christianity, and have supposed ridicule a test of truth, can they justly complain if their opinions are brought to their own test? How are we to deal with them then? Is it to any purpose to reason with them, if they will pay no regard to the arguments of a Barrow, a Barclay, a Newton, and a Locke? If you press them home with the force, the irresistible force of arguments drawn from the external evidence of the truth of christianity, supported by the internal evidence, they slip aside, denying the authority of history, as to the former; and pretending as to the latter, that all that is excellent in christianity may be derived from the ancient philosophers. And when they are told that this, their assertion is false, for no philosopher ever did prove, or could prove as christ did, the certainty of a future state; the detestable nature of sin; the purity, justice, and goodness of God—and indeed, I may say, the Being of a God: that no philosophy taught the forgiveness of injuries (not merely seven times) as Christ did until seventy times seven; and that chastity , even in thought, (going to the fountain head of our passions) is taught by Christ alone, a virtue, which if observed according to christian purity, would of itself, inconceivably, increase both public and domestic happiness. And I will add, that the character of Christ, is such, as could not be drawn, or conceived by any Jew, or Gentile, or the wisest philosopher that ever lived. As to forgiving an injury, the reverse was thought, as it is by modern duelists, heroic!—and chastity, called by Gibbon, a snivelling virtue, was as little valued by the ancient philosophers, as by him, the wisest of whom, has been charged with sodomy . But to return to my assertion, that no human author could have conceived such a character as the gospels give of Christ. Had any priest of his day, or of any time since, sat down to describe such a person as they would suppose the Messiah ought to be, they would have made him consort Thomas to perdition for not believing on him, as priests have ever done all those who will not believe their construction of the scriptures. Instead of representing him, as bearing patiently the infidelity, and cruelty of the chief priests, and praying to God to forgive them "father forgive them, they know not what they do," they would undoubtedly have represented him, as cursing them from his cross, and pronouncing their eternal damnation. A God alone, could conceive the heavenly idea of forgiving them, and taking no notice of the malefactor's revilings, whilst he poured the balm of consolation into the breast of him who believed and trusted in him. There is no forgery in the gospel be assured sir; no priestcraft there—Thomas would have been damned, and not mildly told "dost thou believe because thou hast seen?" Blessed are they who believe and have not seen. The woman taken in adultery would have been sentenced by Christ to be instantly stoned to death. No priest would have represented Christ as delicately embarrassed by the intricate case stated to him, and as making a decision which worked properly on the consciences of the accused and her accusers—"Let him who is without fault cast the first stone at her." Indeed, I believe if the gospel had been a pious fraud,
christianity would not have encumbered its disciples with forgiveness of injuries, and chastity. Mahomet took care to rid his disciples of what he saw so much checked the progress of christianity. But philosophers will, after acknowledging perhaps all this, tell us, "that there are things in the bible which they cannot understand or believe. Well, but are there not in the great book or bible of the world or universe, many more things which they do not, and perhaps never will be able to understand, and yet must know that they do exist, and are not forgeries or lies of priests? Which of them had they never seen or heard of the properties of magnetism, electricity, and galvanism would believe that such properties could have any existence, but in the imagination of a madman or a fool? But now they see and acknowledge their existence, do they understand more of the nature and cause of those properties, than they do of the miracles which they say could not be performed. By the bye, we must remark, that when they deny the possibility of miracles, they must be atheists, since they deny the power of God to perform any thing contrary to what they call the order of nature, making what they call nature, a kind God, but limited by a fated order of things!! But what do these philosophers know, even respecting themselves? Do they comprehend their generation, their birth, their growth, their organs of sense, and motion; their sensations, their appetites, the powers of their mind? They do not, and yet they believe in all these, which are miracles indeed; and do require the constant agency of an almighty power for their continuance and support. But some are shocked at the partiality of God to the Jews, and at his cruelty to the Hittites, Hivites, and other idolatrous nations; and at indecent immoral examples exhibited in the old testament; and at the incredible things related in both the old and new testament. A candid and attentive perusal of the bible would however convince these philosophers, that this partiality as they strangely term it, was an act of divine justice and mercy—or to what other man than Abraham, could God with justice and propriety have communicated his design of making himself known to mankind, and of putting it into their power to be happy both here and hereafter! Abraham's faith rendered him confessedly the proper instrument in the hands of his Creator to introduce to the world the Messiah; and his descendants stubborn and vicious as they were, undoubtedly were the only people upon earth, who could possibly be employed to hand down to mankind any knowledge of God, they being the only people who did believe in and worship the true God; and through whom if by mighty signs and wonders, God's Being and power had not been manifested, it may be doubted whether his existence might not at this day been as little known as it was amongst the worshippers of Bell and the Dragon. But as to partiality, the Jews whole history shews, that they have had no indulgence, when they deserved none; and that like the rest of the world, they have flourished or faded according to their merit or demerits. They serve, and they with the whole world should thank God for it, as a living monument of the truth of the scriptures, and of the justice, mercy, and superintending providence of God.  "As to God's cruelty to the Hittites, &c. as it is falsely termed, for it might with more propriety be called a mercy, even to those nations themselves, to be removed from the miserable condition in which they lived, that is, in the constant practice of beastly crimes, and mutual assassinations, and wars—but surely, it was a mercy to mankind in general, to shew the just judgment inflicted on idolatrous nations which had filled up the measure of their guilt, and to prevent them from corrupting the Israelites who were the only worshippers of the true God then upon earth. Can any philosophers say, that in his sight, which at one view beholds the past, the present and the future, it could be of any consequence whether a nation dies individually by what they call natural deaths, or, by pestilence and the sword; or by a deluge, or earthquakes, in a single day? Or does it in fact, make any real difference, to such nation, every individual of which must die in a few years, whether it be extinguished by slow and imperceptible means, or by the sword of Israel? As to the immoral examples —What are they, but proofs of the candor and veracity of the sacred writers; and illustrious instances of the frailty of human nature; of its constant need of that divine support (called by christians the grace of God) against the attacks of the great enemy of mankind, and demonstrations of the mercy and justice of God? His mercy is conspicuous in his long suffering and bearing with the sins alluded to; and his justice, is displayed in punishing many of them in their own way. As in the cases of Jacob's deception of his father; of his son's cruelty to their brother Joseph; and of David's adultery, and his cruelty to Uriah, who cannot see that Laban amply punished Jacob, in his own way—that Jacob besides all this, suffered enough for all his sins, in the misfortunes of his family, in his own misery, on account of the supposed death of his beloved Joseph; and lastly, in dying a dependant on the favors of a foreign Prince, an Idolator, in a strange land? and here we may remark, that his son's cruelty to Joseph, was most amply punished; for, they became in fact, the slaves of that brother, whom they had sold to the Ishmaelites, and their children's children, for five hundred years, were the slaves of the kings of Egypt. As to David's adultery, and his murders of the faithful, and
gallant Uriah, was he not avenged ten fold in the adultery of his favorite son Absalom, committed in the face of his rebel army with his own Concubines? Add to this, the cutting reproof of the Prophet Samuel, and the death of his son by Bathsheba, and his being restrained from building the Temple of the Lord; and we shall find, that in this, and the preceding instances, there was an ample display of divine justice—As to David's frailty; his penitence , sincere repentance, and praises of God, and thanks giving to him ought in the opinion of any Philanthropist, to entitle him to the name by which he is called a man after God's own heart—would to God! that every frail man would be as humble, as penitent, as grateful, as pious as David! But we have been told, of the monstrous sin of Lots incestuous daughters: and what was this, shocking as the story is, but a proof, that they, seeing the conflagration of Sodom and Gomorrah, and having been taught that for the sins of the first inhabitants of the world, they had perished by water; one family only surviving, and that the next, destruction of the world, was to be by fire, which they thought was now begun; and that they, and their father, (having lost their mother) did alone survive the general destruction by fire, were bound to endeavor to revive the human race and to hand down to mankind, the blessings which in prophetic traditions had been handed to them, respecting the Messiah, the Prince of peace, the savior of the world!—If this be admitted, the conduct of the daughters of Lot, was pious, modest and consistent with chastity—but then we have been told, that all these things if just and true, can never prove the doctrines which are extracted from the scriptures, and that some of them are incredible—in reply to this, it has been said, that the variety of opinions respecting certain texts of scripture, should furnish no small argument in support of the authenticity of the scriptures, and of their remaining unaltered, since every sect appeals to the same unaltered text: that the false doctrines which have been taught, were foretold by Christ, and, I will add, will undoubtedly lead to the firm belief and establishment of that which is true. Atheism is annihilated by the gospel; a God of infinite power and goodness is laid open to our view, and sufficient comprehension; who permits us to call him our father, and who requires that we should love one another as his children!! As to Trinitarianism , Arianism , or Socinianism , the careful candid examiner of the scriptures, will readily discover which of these sects he should follow—And what real Philosopher, or Philanthropist is there upon earth, who ought not to wish, that all mankind should believe in the trinity, and even in transubstantiation, rather than deny the truth of the gospel? It is a melancholy truth indeed, that too many of those who believed in these doctrines, persecuted those who dissented from their Creeds, and have made it the wish of benevolence, that their doctrine should not be received. But this persecuting spirit, is directly contrary to the spirit of the gospel, and has been used as scripture argument against the truth of their doctrines, "by their fruits shall ye know them" and "by this shall all men know that ye are my disciples if ye love one another." I do not call upon the modern Philosophers to become Roman Catholics, Church of England-men, Presbyterians, Methodists, Anabaptists, or Quakers; but I adjure them for their own sake, if they wish to retain the reputation of being wise, patriotic or benevolent, no longer rashly to reject the scriptures of the old and new Testament, but to search them thoroughly, and examine them with impartiality, and then to tell us what systems of religion and morality they can extract from thence—Let them look into those writings with half the attention with which the Sibylline oracles were examined of old, and then let them ridicule them if they can.  "I have run on sir, beyond the bounds I had prescribed to myself, and far beyond those which I had a right to prescribe to you—but you will pardon me, when I tell you, that I have been so struck with the idea that the tragical end of our friend Mr. Wythe, could not have happened, had not his Nephew been unfortunately deeply impressed with the modern Philosophical opinions, and perhaps unhappily, had been led to believe that his uncle was one of those Philosophers who rejected the Gospel, and therefore I wished to throw out for the benefit of all such deluded young men, and indeed for the serious consideration of even the oldest Philosophers of the new school, what occurred to me on this interesting subject.
NOW READY FOR THE PRESS, And will be published immediately after the next session of the General Assembly, By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jun. VOLUME SECOND OF THE REVISED CODE; CONTAINING A collection of all such Acts of the General Assembly of Virginia, of a public and permanent nature, as have been passed since the session of 1801; to which will be added, such Acts of the same nature as may be passed at the session of 1806. TOGETHER WITH AN APPENDIX, IN WHICH WILL BE INSERTED, I. Such Public Acts as have been omitted in the last edition of the Revised Code. II. A compilation of the several laws for the establishment of the James River, Potomac, Appomattox and Dismal Swamp Canal companies; in all of which the state has an interest. III. Acts for the establishment of the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings of the state of Virginia. IV. Laws concerning the Northern Neck. V. A Table of Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties and Amercements, designating such as are to the use of the Commonwealth; such as go towards lessening the county levy; such as belong to individuals; and such as are appropriated to any particular object. VI. Acts for establishing Turnpike roads. VII. Acts authorising the erection of Toll Bridges. All the Acts comprised in this volume, have been carefully collated by a gentleman of the bar—Notes of reference to former and subsequent statutes, are annexed to each chapter, and a copious INDEX will be given at the end of the work.
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United States Court, fifth Circuit, and Virginia District, May term, 1806. Sam. Pleasants the younger, executor of Thos Pleasants, the younger, who was the executor of Jacob Pleasants, deceased. Against, James Gannett, only surviving assignee of the estate and effects of John Ellis, who was at the time of his death a bankrupt. Cornelius Buck, agent and attorney for the said assignee, Richard Adams and Thos. Underwood, heirs of the house of Adams and Underwood, John Lepard, executor of Anderson Peers, Thomas Fleming Bates and Arthur Campbell, Defendants. ON the motion of the plf. by his attorney, it is ordered. That the deft. Buck, do file with the papers in this cause, on or before the first day of the next term, a letter said to be in his possession, from John Ellis to Jacob Pleasants, dated in the month of January or February, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five, requesting him said Pleasants, to purchase a vessel, &c. and the deft. Gannett, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to a rule of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this dist. S. It is ordered. That the said deft. do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the plf. bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city; and it is farther ordered. That one of the commissioners of this court do examine state, and settle all matters in account between the parties in this cause, and make a report thereof to the court, stating such matters specially as either party may require or he think pertinent. A Copy—Test. WM. MARSHALL, Clk.
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Latest Foreign News.
FROM JACKSON'S PHILADELPHIA POLITICAL & COMMERCIAL REGISTER OF THE 28TH ULT.
By the ship Protection, arrived in 42 days from Liverpool at New York, our files of London papers (comprising the Morning Chronicle, Star, Times, Courier, and Evening Star) are completed to the 12th of September.
In addition to the details, contained in General Stuart's dispatch, of the battle of Maida, it appears that Cotrone had surrendered to the British forces—that General Regnier had fled towards Taranto, and that the two Calabrias were in the possession of their legitimate sovereign. In Calabria ultra, the French lost 6,000 men. In Upper Calabria their loss was great, though not equally severe. The Prince of Hesse, whom the French announced to be dead, had nearly recovered of his wounds.
It was believed at Liverpool that Mr. Fox died on the 11th of September, and that Lord Lauderdale returned to London on that day, the negotiation with France being at an end—Neither of our London papers of that date, and they are the latest received by the Protection, mention these events. It appears by the Courier of the 11th, that a messenger was dispatched that morning to Lord Lauderdale at Paris, and another received from him the same day; and the London Evening Star of that date states Mr. Fox to be then alive.
Fifty sail of British ships of the line composing eight squadrons, were stationed from Brest to the Tagus, to intercept the French ships of war on their return to France.
M. Lucchesini, the Prussian ambassador at Paris, has been recalled at his own request.
The military preparations of Prussia are complete, and her armies concentrated.
Russia has ordered a new levy of one hundred and twenty thousand men. By this addition her army will be increased to nearly 600,000. She has 150,000 troops on the frontiers.
The French have taken possession of Trieste.
The French and Dutch troops have also entered Embden, and taken possession of it in the name of the king of Holland. The bank had been previously removed to Berlin. The keys and manuscripts were given up to them without the slightest resistance. King Louis is said to have demanded from the king of Prussia five millions of florins as a debt due to the republic, accompanied with a threat, in case of refusal, to invade Prussia with a Dutch army of 36,000 men, and a French force of 60,000 which France has agreed to furnish by treaty.
The Spanish government under the present aspect of political affairs, has found it necessary to put 50,000 troops in motion.
The Swiss cantons, it was reported, will join the confederation of the Rhine.
The renewal of the war, and the formation of a new confederacy against France, were considered as certain.
LONDON, Sept. 5.
On the arrival of M. D'Oubril at St. Petersburg, a grand council was held. The emperor attended in person, and upon its breaking up it was officially notified to all the foreign ministers, that the treaty would not be ratified, and M. Krashouske, a knight of Malta, was sent to Paris to announce his imperial majesty's determination. He arrived there on the 30th ult. and on the 1st inst. Basilico was dispatched by Lord Lauderdale. What effect it will have upon the negotiation pending between this country and France, we cannot pretend to determine; but we think it highly probable that it will make Bonaparte more anxious to conclude a peace with Great Britain.
The cabinet council which was yesterday summoned to take into consideration the dispatches from Paris, from St. Petersburg, and from the Mediterranean, sat from two till half past three o'clock. After the council a messenger was dispatched to Paris.
We understand that the expeditions are yet intended to proceed.
September 6.
Lord Lauderdale will probably first learn the rejection of the treaty into which D'Oubril was coaxed from the dispatches sent him on Thursday. It is a fact, that two days after the arrival of the Russian messenger, Lord Lauderdale was ignorant of this important determination. This very evening he will know it, and his next interview with Talleyrand will be highly interesting—perhaps decisive of the fate of the negotiations.
Letters from Berlin state, that the king of Prussia has required, that Germany should be evacuated by the French.
Yesterday a servant of his excellency Robert Adair, arrived with dispatches to government from Vienna. They relate, we understand, to the refusal of the emperor of Russia to ratify the treaty with France, which was known at Vienna on the 20th ult. We have good grounds for believing that a system of close and cordial concert between the courts of Petersburg, Berlin and Vienna, is much nearer maturity than it is supposed to be—The emperor Alexander has written personally to the Austrian and Prussian monarchs, and is we believe, well disposed to protect them against any further insults or encroachments on the part of France.
September 11.
Price of Stocks this day at 1 o'clock. Cons. money, 63 3-4 1-2 for Oct. acc. 63 7-8—Omnium, 8 1-4. Exchequer Bills, par.
Price of Stocks yesterday. 3 per cent. red. ann. shut 3 per cent. cons. 63 5-8 1-4 3-8 4 per cent. shut 5 per cent. navy 96 1-3 95 3-4 Long ann. shut India bonds, 1s. 2s. 6s. Imp. 5 per cent. 63 3-8 1-8 Imp. ann. 8 1-2 Excheq. bills, 1s. dis. 1s. pr. Omnium 8 1-2 7 3-4 8 English tickets 191 15s. Cons. for acc. 64 3-8 63 3-4 7-8 3-4.
MR. FOX.
Almost the sole topic of conversation yesterday and this day, was the state of Mr.
Fox's health. The Bulletin exhibited at Devonshire house yesterday, was as follows:—
Wednesday morning, 9 o'clock. Dr. Mosely has the honor to inform Lady Elizabeth Foster, that Mr. Fox continued through the day, and yesterday evening, much in the same low state as he was when her ladyship was at Chiswick. He passed last night in a more quiet manner, and with longer intervals of rest, than for some nights past. But he certainly becomes weaker, notwithstanding medicines and nourishment regularly given, which leaves but a very faint prospect of any favorable change. There is to be a consultation this morning, at an earlier hour than was settled at the last meeting.
The duke of Devonshire left Chiswick at 6 o'clock in the evening. Soon after which period, the consultation, spoken of in the first bulletin, took place. At the breaking up of the consultation, the bulletin, of which the following is a literal copy was sent to Devonshire house:
Chiswick, Wednesday, half past eight, P. M.
Dr. Mosely has the honor to inform Lady Elizabeth Foster, that it was the opinion, at the consultation this evening, that Mr. Fox was in no respect worse than in the morning; and that, in some particulars, he appeared better.
We are extremely happy to add, that the accounts from Chiswick, at nine o'clock this morning, were still more consolatory. These accounts were announced as usual, at Devonshire House, in the following bulletin:
Chiswick House, Thursday morning, 8 o'clock.
Dr. Mosely has the honor to inform Lady Elizabeth Foster, that Mr. Fox has had a better night than usual. His pulse is more firm, and he is less weak than he was yesterday.
Dr. M. has also to add, that some of the alarming symptoms which characterised his situation yesterday morning, have much abated.
On Tuesday night a messenger was dispatched to his royal highness the Prince of Wales, to acquaint him with the dangerous state of Mr. Fox's health.
Mr. Fox sent an express, on Tuesday night, for Lord Robert Spencer, with whom he had a private conversation.
Lord and Lady Holland, and Miss Fox were to remain with Mrs. Fox last night.
Among those who yesterday made anxious and affectionate inquiries at Chiswick House were, Lords Spencer, Grenville, Howick, Henry Petty, Robert Spencer, General Fitzpatrick, and Lord Melbourne.
Since the very alarming state of Mr. Fox's health last Monday, a messenger has been kept in readiness to leave London for Paris, at a moment's warning.
ARRIVAL OF DISPATCHES FROM FRANCE.
Four o'clock, A. M.
We stop the press to state the arrival of a messenger, who, as we are informed reached town about two hours ago, with dispatches from Lord Lauderdale, with which he proceeded immediately to Sir Francis Vincent's house, in Arlington street.
Letters from Holland, of so late a date as Sunday last, mention a circumstance, which, if it be true, affords a very decisive proof indeed of the disposition which the emperor of Russia may be supposed to entertain towards France. They state, upon the authority of intelligence said to have been received from St. Petersburg, that M. D'Oubril had been sent to Siberia, for having exceeded his orders in concluding the treaty which his imperial majesty had refused to ratify. It is not improbable but that minister may have incurred his sovereign's displeasure, but his offence was certainly not of so aggravated a nature as to call for so severe a punishment. That he may have precipitated the negotiation, we are warranted in concluding from the short time, not quite a fortnight, that it lasted. The points of difference between Russia and France, as between power and power, were certainly very few, and capable of being discussed and terminated in one sitting; but as the former, upon her own principles and professions, had to negotiate for other governments also, no exertion of diplomatic talent of activity could have commenced and terminated so important an affair in the space of a few days.
It is, we are told, a prevalent opinion on the continent, and no where stronger than at Paris, that the instrument signed by M. D'Oubril at Paris, was only the project of a treaty, containing little more than the basis upon which France was disposed to treat for peace. This was so decidedly in favor of Russia, that M. D'Oubril did not feel himself justified in refusing to submit it to his court. The French government having obtained his personal approbation of the plan for very obvious reasons, magnified it into a concurrence on the part of his court and proclaimed that to be a treaty which, as is now supposed, was only a project. The artifice for a time was attended with all the success and effect that could well be expected. It held Austria in subjection, intimidated Prussia, and gave a new spring to the public mind in France, embarrassed the negotiation with England, and spread dismay and consternation throughout the continent. That it was in a great degree productive of these effects, or expected to be so, we have only to look to the pages of the Moniteur for proofs. We cannot easily forget the confident language it has used, on more than one occasion, since the departure of M. D'Oubril.
Mr. Parsons, the messenger, arrived in town between two and three o'clock this morning with dispatches from the Earl of Lauderdale, in answer to those which he carried over with him. He left Paris on Tuesday—landed at Deal at five o'clock last night, and immediately proceeded in a post chaise and four to London. Upon his arrival he first went to Downing-street, and then to Sir Francis Vincent's, in Arlington-street. The dispatches were immediately forwarded to Lord Grenville.
Mr. Parsons made the journey from London to Paris with very great expedition—he was only 45 hours in going.
The dispatches of which he is the bearer, are asserted to be of very considera-
ble importance. A council was held upon them this day at one o'clock.
Basilico and Smith, the messengers, were not, as was generally asserted, despatched for Paris yesterday. No messenger was despatched till this morning. Basilico left London about 2 o'clock this morning.
From the Frankfort Kentucky Palladium.
ST. LOUIS, 23d Sept. 1806.
DEAR BROTHER,
We arrived at this place at 12 o'clock to-day, from the Pacific Ocean, where we remained during the last winter, near the entrance of the Columbia river. This station we left on the 27th of March last, and should have reached St. Louis early in August, had we not been detained by the snow, which barred our passage across the Rocky Mountains, until the 24th of June. In returning through those mountains we divided ourselves into several parties, descending from the route, by which we went out, in order the more effectually to explore the country, and discover the most practicable route which does exist across the continent by the way of the Missouri and Columbia rivers: In this we were completely successful, and have therefore no hesitation in declaring, that such as nature has permitted, we have discovered the best route which does exist across the continent of North America in that direction. Such is that by way of the Missouri to the foot of the rapids below the great falls or that river, a distance of 2375 miles, thence by land passing by the Rocky Mountains, to a navigable part of the Kootsooske 340; and with the Kootsooske 73 miles, Lewis's river 154 miles, and the Columbia 413 miles to the Pacific Ocean, making the total distance from the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi, to the discharge of the Columbia into the Pacific Ocean 3555 miles. The navigation of the Missouri may be deemed good—its difficulties arise from its falling banks, timber embedded in the mud of its channel, its sand-bars and steady rapidity of its current, all which may be overcome with a great degree of certainty, by using the necessary precautions. The passage by land of 340 miles from the falls of the Missouri to the Kootsooske, is the most formidable part of the tract proposed across the continent. Of this distance, 200 miles is along a good road, and 140 miles over tremendous mountains, which for 60 miles are covered with eternal snows. A passage over these mountains is, however, practicable from the latter part of June to the last of September; and the cheap rate at which horses are to be obtained from the Indians of the Rocky Mountains, and West of them, reduce the expenses of transportation over this portage to a mere trifle. The navigation of the Kootsooske, Lewis's river, and the Columbia is safe and good, from the first of April to the middle of August, by making three portages on the latter river. The first of which, in descending is 1200 paces at the falls of Columbia 261 miles up that river, the second of two miles at the long narrows 6 miles below the falls, and a third, also of 2 miles at the great rapids 65 miles still lower down. The tide flows up the Columbia 183 miles, and within 7 miles of the great rapids. Large sloops may with safety ascend as high as tide water, and vessels of 300 tons burthen, reach the entrance of the Multnomah river, a large Southern branch of the Columbia, which takes its rise on the confines of New-Mexico, with the Callorado and Apostle's rivers discharging itself into the Columbia 125 miles from its entrance into the Pacific ocean. I consider this tract across the continent of immense advantage to the fur trade, as all the furs collected in nine tenths of the most valuable fur country in America, may be conveyed to the mouth of the Columbia, and shipped from thence to the East Indies, by the first of August in each year; and will of course reach Canton earlier than the furs which are annually exported from Montreal arrive in Great Britain.
In our outward bound voyage, we ascended to the foot of the rapids below the great falls of the Missouri, where we arrived on the 14th of June 1805. Not having met with any of the natives of the Rocky Mountains, we were of course, ignorant of the passes by land, which existed, through those mountains to the Columbia river; and had we even known the route, we were destitute of horses, which would have been indispensably necessary to enable us to transport the requisite quantity of ammunition & other stores to ensure the remaining part of our voyage down the Columbia; we therefore, determined to navigate the Missouri, as far as it was practicable, or unless we met with some of the natives from whom we could obtain horses and information of the country. Accordingly we undertook a most laborious portage at the falls of the Missouri, of 18 miles, which we effected with our canoes and baggage by the 3d of July. From hence ascending the Missouri, we penetrated the Rocky Mountain at the distance of 71 miles above the upper part of the portage, and penetrated as far as the 3 forks of that river, a distance of 190 miles further: Here the Missouri divides into three nearly equal branches at the same point. The two largest branches are nearly of the same dignity, that we did not conceive that either of them, could with propriety retain the name of the Missouri; & therefore called these streams Jefferson's, Madison's and Gallatin's rivers. The confluence of those rivers is 2848 miles from the mouth of the Missouri, by the meanders of that river. We arrived at the three forks of the Missouri the 27th of July. Not having yet been so fortunate as to meet with the natives, although I had previously made several exertions for that purpose, we were compelled still to continue our route by water.
The most northerly of the three forks, that to which we had given the name of Jefferson's river, was deemed the most proper for our purpose, and we accordingly ascended it 248 miles, to the upper forks, and its extreme navigable point; making the total distance to which we had navigated the waters of the Missouri 3096 miles, of which 429 lay within the Rocky mountains. On the morning of the 17th of August, 1805, I arrived at the forks of Jefferson's river, where I met captain Lewis, who had previously penetrated with a party of three men, to the waters of the Columbia, discovered a band of the
Shoshone nation, and had found means to induce 35 of their chiefs and warriors to accompany him to that place. From these people we learned that the river on which they resided was not navigable, and that a passage through the mountains in that direction was impracticable; being unwilling to confide in this unfavorable account of the natives, it was concerted between captain Lewis and myself, that one of us should go forward immediately with a small party, and explore the river: while the other in the interim would lay up the canoes at that place, and engage the natives with their horses to assist in transporting our stores and baggage to their camp—Accordingly I set out the next day, passed the dividing mountains between the waters of the Missouri and Columbia, and descended the river which I since call the East fork of Lewis's river, about 70 miles.—Finding that the Indians account of the country in the direction of this river was correct, I returned and joined captain Lewis on the 29th of August at the Shoshone camp, excessively fatigued as you may suppose; having passed mountains almost inaccessible, and compelled to subsist on berries during the greater part of my route. We now purchased 27 horses of these Indians, and hired a guide, who assured us that he could in fifteen days take us to a large river in an open country west of these mountains, by a route some distance to the north of the river on which they lived, and that by which the natives west of the mountains, visit the plains of the Missouri, for the purpose of hunting the buffalo. Every preparation being made, we set forward with our guide on the 31st of August, through those tremendous mountains, in which we continued until the 22d of September, before we reached the lower country beyond them; on our way we met with the Oclachichoo a band of the Tchapas, from whom we obtained an accession of seven horses and exchanged eight or ten others; this proved of infinite service to us, as we were compelled to subsist on horse beef about eight days before we reached the Kootsooske. During our passage over those mountains we suffered every thing which hunger, cold and fatigue could impose; nor did our difficulties with respect to provision, cease on our arrival at the Kootsooske, for although the Pallotepallies a numerous nation inhabiting that country, were extremely hospitable, and for a few trifling articles furnished us with an abundance of roots and dried salmon, the food to which they were accustomed; we found that we could not subsist on these articles, and almost all of us grew sick on eating them; we were obliged therefore to have recourse to the flesh of horses and dogs as food to supply the deficiency of our guns, which produced but little meat, as game was scarce in the vicinity of our camp on the Kootsooske, where we were compelled to remain in order to construct our perogues to descend the river. At this season the salmon are meagre and form but indifferent food. While we remained here I was myself sick for several days, and my friend captain Lewis suffered a severe indisposition.
Having completed four perogues and a small canoe, we gave our horses in charge to the Pallotepallies until we returned, and on the 7th of October re-embarked for the Pacific ocean. We descended by the route I have already mentioned.—The water of the river being low at this season, we experienced much difficulty in descending, we found it obstructed by a great number of difficult and dangerous rapids in passing of which our perogues several times filled, and the men escaped narrowly with their lives. However this difficulty does not exist in high water, which happens within the period which I have previously mentioned. We found the natives extremely numerous, and generally friendly, though we have on several occasions owed our lives and the fate of the expedition to our number, which consisted of 31 men. On the 17th of November we reached the ocean, where various considerations induced us to spend the winter; we therefore searched for an eligible situation for that purpose, and selected a spot on the south side of a little river, called by the natives Metah, which discharges itself at a small bar on the south side of the Columbia, and 14 miles within point Adams. Here we constructed some log houses, and defended them with a common stockade work; this place we called Fort Clatsop, after a nation of that name who were our nearest neighbors. In this country we found an abundance of Elk, on which we subsisted principally during the last winter; we left Fort Clatsop on the 27th of March. On our homeward bound voyage, being much better acquainted with the country we were enabled to take such precautions as in a great measure secured us from the want of provision at any time, and greatly lessened our fatigues, when compared with those to which we were compelled to submit in our outward bound journey. We have not lost a man since we left the Mandians, a circumstance which I assure you is a pleasing consideration to me. As I shall shortly be with you, and the post is now waiting, I deem it unnecessary here to attempt minutely to detail the occurrences of the last eighteen months.
I am, &c.
Your affectionate brother, Wm. CLARK.
FROM THE CITIZEN.
Of the term "Liberty of the Press."
The writer of this remembers a remark made to him by Mr. Jefferson concerning the Epseligh newspapers which at that time 1787, when Mr. Jefferson was minister at Paris, were most vulgarly abusive. The remark applies with equal force to the federal papers of America. The remark was, that "the licentiousness of the press produces the same effect as the restraint of the press was intended to do. The restraint, said he, was to prevent things being told, and the licentiousness of the press prevents things being believed when they are told." We have in this state an evidence of the truth of this remark. The number of federal papers in the city and state of New-York are more than five to one to the number of republican papers, yet the majority of the elections go against the federal papers, which is demonstrative evidence that the licentiousness of those papers are destitute of credit.
Whoever has made observations on the characters of nations will find it generally true, that the manners of a nation, or of a party, can be better ascertained from the character of its press than from any other public circumstance. If its press is licentious, its manners are not good. Nobody believes a common liar, or a common defamer.
Nothing is more common with printers, especially of newspapers, than the continual cry of the liberty of the press, as if, because they are printers they are to have more privileges than other people. As the term "liberty of the press" is adopted in this country without being understood, I will state the origin of it and shew what it means. The term comes from England, and the case was as follows.
Prior to what is called in England the revolution, which was in 1688, no work could be published in that country without first obtaining the permission of an officer appointed by the government for inspecting works intended for publication. The same was the case in France, except that in France there were forty who were called censors, and in England there was but one called Imprematur.
At the revolution the office of Imprematur was abolished and as works could then be published without first obtaining the permission of the government officer, the press was, in consequence of that abolition, said to be free, and it was from this circumstance that the term liberty of the press arose. The press, which is a tongue to the eye, was then put exactly in the care of the human tongue. A man does not ask liberty beforehand to say something he has a mind to say, but he becomes answerable afterwards for the atrocities he may utter. In like manner, if a man makes the press utter atrocious things he becomes as answerable for them as if he had uttered them by word of mouth. Mr. Jefferson has said in his inaugural speech, that "error of opinion might be tolerated when reason is left free to combat it." This is sound philosophy in cases of error. But there is a difference between error and licentiousness.
Some lawyers in defending their clients (for the generality of lawyers like Swiss soldiers will fight on either side) have often given their opinion of what they deemed the liberty of the press to be. One said it was this, another said it was that, and so on, according to the case they were pleading. Now these men ought to have known that the term, liberty of the press arose from a FACT, the abolition of the office of Imprematur, and that opinion has nothing to do in the case. The term refers to the fact of printing free from prior restraint, and not at all to the matter printed whether good or bad. The public at large, or in case of prosecution, a jury of the country will be the judges of the matter.
COMMON SENSE.
FROM THE HUDSON N. Y. BEE.
MORE OF THE WESTERN SPECULATIONS.
When Comfort Tyler, esq. the newly-invested agent in this mysterious, unaccountable, and very suspicious business, was in New-York, in August last, in the commencement of his undertaking, he met there with an inhabitant of this city, with whom he had some business, and on whom he called in this place, on his return to Onondaga. He informed this person that his business had unexpectedly called him from New-York to Philadelphia, where he was three days with colonel Burr and some other gentlemen not recollected; and that since his return to New-York he had dined and conferred much with Mr. Swartwout, (for whom it is understood Mr. T. has formerly had an agency in land affairs in this state) Oliver Wolcott, a Livingston, and some other well known characters not recollected; that he had an offer of great consequence to him, and did not know but he should accept it, in which case he was to go on to Pittsburgh, where a house would be prepared for his family, while he should proceed further on himself. He spoke freely of his project and invited a gentleman to embark in it. The gentleman could only gather from what Mr. T. chose to disclose to him, that he was to superintend the taking possession or settlement of vast tracts of land containing millions of acres, of immense value, and wanted a body of assistants or settlers to accompany him. Not listening for a moment to his invitations, which at the same time were so very significant as to excite the gentleman's curiosity, Mr. T. gave him no specific information on the subject.
The New-York Spectator speaks of a design in Mr. Burr, in which he is said to have been some time engaged, to effect a separation of the western country, with the Orleans and Louisiana territories, from the United States, to form a separate government, with himself at its head, and to unite with the Spanish in occupying the Mississippi, &c. Time only can shew the truth or fallacy of these reports. But their importance is such, that every friend to his country must be interested in their result, and every publisher of a newspaper ought to declare their existence, and mark every circumstance that may corroborate or defeat their authenticity. Under these impressions, while we suspend our opinion, and hope the rumors we hear are unfounded, we give them to the public for their consideration.
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, TO WIT:
Taken up by Thomas Bondurant, a black HORSE, about 4 feet 10 inches high, supposed to be 5 years old this spring, has two small white spots on his near buttock, which appears to be a brand, has some white hairs in his forehead, a scar on his left foot lock joint, a switch tail and hanging mane, and when touched behind is apt to kick up. Appraised to 60 dollars.
A Copy, ROLFE ELDRIDGE, D. C.
15th April, 1805. When the horse above described was viewed and appraised, he had not shed, and the length of his hair obscured a brand which at present is very perceptible, on his off shoulder, H.
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VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1806.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Items include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour, Corn, Hemp, Iron, Bacon, Whiskey.
ERRATA. In the 2d paragraph, 13th line, of the piece signed MENTOR...
The Editor of the Virginia Argus is informed that the communication he has received signed "LEONIDAS," was NOT written by the author of "ALCIBIADES."
Extract of a letter dated Alexandria, (Rappahannock) Sept. 7, to a gentleman in this city.
There is no manner of danger from the Spaniards. There are between six and seven hundred regulars at Natchitoches...
By a Letter dated 22d inst. at Pinckneyville, it appears that Capt. Hook of the 1st. U. S. Regt. of Infantry had arrived from Natchitoches...
We understand that His Excellency Gov. CLAIBORNE, was at Rapid on the 13th inst. where he intended to remain a short time...
Col. Burr, left this place on Monday last, for Kentucky. Gen. James Wilkinson, it has already been stated, has arrived at Fort Adams...
We give the following extract, without vouching for its correctness, or believing it ourselves. Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Nicholas county, dated 28th September.
Extract of a letter dated "St. Louis, September 23, 1806."
Concerning the safe arrival of Messrs. Lewis and Clark, who went 2 years and 4 months ago to explore the Missouri...
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in this place. "Cantonment, Missouri, 22d Sept. 1806."
Captains Lewis and Clark, arrived here two hours since, having lost but one man of their party...
From a Kentucky paper of October 4. "St. Louis, September 28, 1806."
Captains Lewis and Clark are just arrived all in very good health. They left the...
Pacific Ocean the 23d of March last—they wintered there—they arrived there in the last November...
I am yours, &c. JOHN MULLANPHY. P. S. They left St. Charles, May 20th, 1806, and returned there September 21st, 1806.
FROM NEW-YORK, Oct. 22. At a meeting of the Republican General Committee, held at Martling's Long room...
Whereas in the opinion of this committee the present situation of public affairs requires the aid and exertion of the greatest exertions...
Resolved unanimously, That it be recommended to our republican fellow citizens of the Ninth Ward to convene on Tuesday evening next...
Resolved unanimously, that the committee to be appointed by the respective wards be requested to assemble at Martling's tavern...
At a meeting of the Republican electors of the Fifth Ward, held at Mooney's long room, on Wednesday evening 22d Oct. 1806.
On motion, Resolved, That a committee of twenty-one citizens from this ward be appointed...
At a numerous and respectable meeting of the seventh ward, held at Daniel Tier's on Wednesday evening the 22d Oct. the following resolutions were unanimously adopted.
1. That this meeting highly approve of the conduct of Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, and reposes the greatest confidence in his abilities and virtues.
2. That in pursuance of the resolutions of the general committee, a committee of 21 persons be appointed to represent this ward...
Resolved, That a committee of twenty-one citizens be appointed as delegates for this ward, to prepare and transmit a respectful and earnest address to the President...
EUROPE. Like desperate and intoxicated gamblers, the monarchs of Europe, are about to engage in active war. CHARLES FOX has retired from the theatre of human madness...
disasters of a ruinous policy, by the avarice of a rapacious royalty and royal household, by abuses so diffusive and deep as to render the vigor and constancy of an Hercules necessary to their correction and removal.
That man is now no more, and as we many weeks ago predicted—Grenville will be the lord of the ascendancy—that vain, imbecile, and pragmatic courtier, will become the imitator of Pitt, without Pitt's energy...
It seems as if Providence had propelled the rulers of Europe into undertakings of the most extravagant nature, only to humble them all, and by some great revolution in human affairs to bring the world to a state of peace and amelioration.
We are disposed to think that Prussia will be opposed in arms to France; and it is very probable that Russia may have been tempted on that account to listen to the project of a new coalition.
If the powers of the north of Europe should have formed a fourth coalition, we should not be at all surprised to hear of their sending an offer to general Moreau to take the command.
We announce with certainty, and congratulate our friends on the fact, that the success of the republicans, beyond the mountains, has been greater at the late election than on any former occasion.
The ninety-six Jew deputies assembled at Paris, are very constant in their sittings. They dress in black and deliberate with their heads uncovered. A guard of honor of fifty men attends at the door...
On Sunday, the 12th instant, departed this life at his residence in Baltimore county, in the 73d year of his age, Mr. BENJAMIN BANNEKER, a black man, and immediate descendant of an African father.
Mr. Banneker is a prominent instance to prove that a descendant of Africa is susceptible of as great mental improvement and deep knowledge into the mysteries of nature as that of any other nation.
THE subscriber practises the Law in the Court of Appeals—the Superior Courts of Chancery, and Common Law, for the Richmond District—and in the Federal Court.
ADVERTISEMENTS. WILL BE SOLD, on Monday the 17th November, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the late dwelling house of Daniel Morriset, dec. in Chesterfield county...
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
HOW hard would be Columbia's fate, Should Russia's aid arrive too late, To save Old England from the blow, Aimed at her by her deadly foe!
A list of one Hopshead Tobacco remaining in Gray's Creek Warehouse, with the mark, number, weight and the name of the person for whom it was inspected...
THE subscribers under the firm of DARMSDATT, FOSTER & SATCHELL, have opened an
Auction & Commission STORE, At the foot of the Bridge, where they will sell publicly on every Wednesday and Saturday morning.
AT PRIVATE SALE. 40 hogsheads } BROWN SUGAR 56 barrels } 2 pipes London Particular Madeira Wine 6 tierces Old Apple Brandy...
SALE OF LAND.
THE following tracts of LAND, to wit: one containing 300 acres, situate in the county of Louisa, known by the name of Turner's, formerly the property of John Mitch...
EDUCATION.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he will continue his SCHOOL at his house in the lower end of Albemarle county, where he teaches the Greek and Latin languages, the English language Grammatically, Composition, and the Rudiments of the Mathematics.
NORFOLK, Oct. 29.
Our Town was alarmed on Monday night by the cry of fire; it appeared to be occasioned by a quantity of lime, which had been incautiously stored in a Warehouse on Maxwell's wharf.
NASHVILLE, Oct. 4.
On Saturday the 27th ult. Col. AARON BURR, late Vice-President of the United States, partook of a dinner given him by the most respectable citizens of this town and its vicinity, at Talbot's Hotel.
Many elegant and appropriate toasts were drank; and some elegant songs were sung, attended with martial music. The following toasts were drank while Col. Burr was present.
1. The rising greatness of the State of Tennessee. By Col. Burr. 2. The friend, and friends of the state of Tennessee. By Gen. Robertson. 3. The Federal Constitution, May it be supported by the citizens of the United States. By Col. Hays. 4. The Navy of the United States. By Maj. McRea. 5. The Army of the United States. By Gen. Overton. 6. Millions for defence, not a cent for tribute. By Gen. Jackson. 7. The union of all honest men. By Maj. W. P. Anderson. 8. The Cumberland College. By Dr. Dickson. 9. The ninth Congress of the United States, Who have made so ample a provision for the education of our children. By Gen. Johnston. 10. Stephen R. Bradley. By Gen. Robertson. 11. For our rights, 'Tis right to fight. By G. M. Dederick. 12. Whatever difference of opinion subsists among us, May it never impair our dignity. By Dr. Hennen. 13. Col. AARON BURR. By Gen. Overton. 14. The American Fair. By Capt. Coleman.
James Fisher,
Has just received from the Manufactory of Bell, Hastings and Fisher, a consignment of
Flannels and Coatings,
Which he will sell considerably under the usual wholesale advance, by the bale or single piece. Richmond, Oct. 31st, 1806.
Gloucester Low Grounds.
FOR SALE.
ON the premises, the second day of January, 1806, a TRACT OF LAND, lying on a branch of Severn River, in the county of Gloucester, containing by estimation 348 acres; about one hundred of which are cleared and very fertile, the remainder, well covered with oak and pine of a superior quality.
No situation possesses greater advantages than this. The neighborhood, a good one, and Severn River, justly ranking among the first, for fish and oysters, at your door. Should the purchaser be inclined to add to his tract, he may do it, most probably in what quantities he may think proper, as two tracts of land adjoining, will in a short time be divided among several legatees. Persons wishing to view the land, will apply to Mr. STERLING SEAWELL, on the premises, or to the subscriber residing in the neighborhood. Terms of sale will be made known on the day, and will be as accommodating as possible. JOHN B. SEAWELL, Exr. N. B. The above land sold by direction of the will of John Seawell, dec. 67 J. B. S.

FROM THE NEW-YORK EVENING POST. A REFLECTION. I HEARD the injured Maid complain, Of man's seducing wiles; And pity only sooth'd her train, And tears o'erflow'd her smiles.
I saw the mourning Bride in tears, Bend o'er her lover's tomb; Her life was mis'ry's blighted years, And death her early doom.
I saw bright genius' favor'd son, In tatter'd garb, and poor; And he was ne'er by affluence won— He perish'd at her door.
Their path was virtue's righteous way, Their lives were filed with care; And yet I see the rich, the gay, Secure in vice appear.
But sure, if virtue mourns awhile, In this dark vale below; She'll flourish, when the wicked's smile Is lost, in endless woe. OBERON.
From the Baltimore Evening Post. Mr. Niles, Observing in your paper a few days since, from the Lunenburg Gaz an account of affinity, the singularity of which excited my curiosity to an examination of, which, if I find it valid, is as follows, viz. The two men [Palmore and W. St. John] were, by the second marriage, fathers and sons to each other; and their wives were mothers and daughters to each other; the offspring of each party were sons and daughters and also grand-sons and grand-daughters interchangeably to the real parent of each other. It appears from the four marriages which took place between the sons and daughters of the said P. and W. that each of them had two sons and two daughters beside each other's wife; then it follows, that the two young P's and the young W's married the sisters of their step-mothers, and thus each pair became brothers and sisters to their fathers and step-mothers; then it must follow, that the offspring of each party were nephews and nieces to their grand-fathers and grand-mothers, and also cousins to each other interchangeably from a double source, and consequently have double the consanguinity to each other of that of ordinary first cousins, then they may be called (if it is a proper term) double cousins to each other.
A LOVER OF RIDDLES.
NOTICE. The price of TUCKER'S BLACK-TONE after the first of January, 1807, will be twenty-two dollars and fifty cents. The subscribers to that work who have not yet taken their copies will not after that time be entitled to the subscription terms. Philadelphia July, 1806. t1st Jan
TICKETS in the third class of the Richmond Academy Lottery, for sale at this office.
MARSHAL'S SALES. TO BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, under a decree of the court of the United States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, between Eliza Bond , attorney for the creditors [Ezekiel Edwards, plaintiff and David Ross and others defendants], in order to raise the sum of twelve thousand six hundred and fifteen dollars and thirty three cents, due and payable the first day of July last, and expenses and charges of sale, that valuable and well known estate, in the county of Botetourt, called FORT LEWIS —stated by the said Ross to contain 2608 acres. The sale will take place on the premises, on the 14th day of November next. Also under the said decree, and upon the same terms, will be SOLD at the Oxford Iron Works, in the county of Campbell, or the 18th of the same month, a number of VALUABLE SLAVES . BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JO. SCOTT, M. V. D. September 26, 1806. tds
At the request of Mr. Ross, the sale of the land above mentioned called Fort Lewis , is POSTPONED until the 29th day of NEXT MONTH , when it will take place, at the Eagle Tavern , in the city of Richmond—and the sale of the negroes is POSTPONED until the 6th day of DECEMBER NEXT on which day it will take place at the Eagle Tavern aforesaid. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JO. SCOTT, M. V. D. October 16, 1806.
JUST PUBLISHED, By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUN and for sale by the grs. ss. dozen, or single at his Printing-Office and Book-Store, Richmond; The Virginia Almanack, FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD, 1807; Being the third after Bissexile or Leap Year Adapted to the Latitude and Meridian of Rich mond. Calculated by BENJAMIN BATES, Of Hanover county Virginia. Containing, besides the astronomical calculations, officers of Government, members of the Senate and House of Delegates, times of holding the superior & county Courts throughout the state, list of roads, &c. &c. &c. a great variety of useful and entertaining matter. Great allowance made to wholesale purchasers. September 13th, 1806.
M'CAV and COWAN, HAVE just received by the late arrivals from London, a large and fashionable assortment of WATCHES , with a variety of articles of JEWELLERY and SILVER WORK —Also an assortment of WATCH MAKERS' TOOLS and MATERIAL —which with their former stock renders their assortment very general—all of which they offer at the lowest prices for cash Richmond October 9th, 1806. tf
Gentlemen who hold subscription papers for the new and improved edition of FERGUSON'S LECTURES. (which is nearly through the press) are requested to forward to this office, as early as possible, a list of the names already obtained. The subscription will be kept open till the work is published. October 9.
$50,000 a single ticket may gain. NEW-YORK STATE LOTTERY. No. V. For the Promotion of Literature, and other purposes. To commence drawing on the second Tuesday in December 1806, and 600 Tickets to be drawn each day until the whole is concluded. Prizes payable 30 days after. The excellency of the present scheme is unequalled, acknowledged to exceed any yet offered in the United States. THE CAPITAL PRIZES ARE 50,000 Dollars, 20,000 Dollars, 10,000 Dollars, 5,000 Dollars, 2,000 Dollars, Besides several of 1,000, 500, 200, 100, &c. &c. The first 4,000 Blanks to be entitled to $ 80 each. The whole subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. In this scheme there is a possibility for one Ticket to draw 50,000 Dollars. Notwithstanding the great number of capital prizes in this Lottery, there are less than two blanks to a prize.
TICKETS AND SHARES. FOR SALE AT G. & R. WAITE'S TRULY FORTUNATE LOTTERY OFFICE. No 64 & N. 38, Maiden Lane, New York AT SEVEN DOLLARS EACH, but will advance as the drawing approaches. By enclosing Bank notes (post paid) to G. & R. WAITE, Tickets and Shares will be punctually returned by post, to any amount, and the earliest advice sent to adventurers of their success. The public are requested to remark, that the drawing of the New-York Lottery is managed in so correct a manner, as not to be subject to error. The time of drawing, and payment of prizes is punctual and guaranteed by the State Legislature. Schemes at large enclosed with Tickets—The many Capital Prizes sold by G. & R. W. in former Lotteries, (lists of which will also be enclosed) it is presumed, will be an additional inducement to distant adventurers to purchase of them. 3m
Racing at Surry Courthouse, WILL commence on Wednesday the 5th November, and continue three days. First day, a Post Sweepstakes for Colts and Fillies, two years old, and the advantage of mile heats, carrying each a feather; entrance Twenty DOLLARS, ten colts entered and subscription closed. Second day, the Surry Jockey Club Purse of THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS, three mile heats. Third day, (Friday) the Proprietor's Purse of ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS, two mile heats. All persons who start horses for this purse will be required to pay the sum of TWENTY DOLLARS, if eight members of the Club, and from them an entrance of EIGHT DOLLARS will be required. The weights of the course are as follows: Aged horses, lbs 130 6 years old, 120 5 years old, 110 4 years old, 100 3 years old, 86 CHARLES H. GRAVES, Secretary. Agreeable to the rules of the club, a meeting will be held at Mr. David Price's on Wednesday evening, the 5th November. Good stables and litter furnished race horses gratis by DAVID PRICE, Proprietor of the Course. Surry county 8th September 1806. tR
FOR SALE. THE LOT & HOUSES whereon John Hamilton, Esq. the British Consul, resides; on it are a three story Dwelling House, an Office and Kitchen, and other necessary Houses for family use; a Well of good Water, newly fitted and a Garden lately palied in; a Warehouse and Cellar under it; the remains of a Wharf, which will make a good foundation to build on; with all the privileges of lots situated on the river of extending a wharf. Also 271 1/2 Acres of well timbered LAND, with a good Fishery on Willoughby's Bay, taking in the mouth and part of Mason's Creek, where the best of Oysters and Fish can be conveniently taken. Also a LOT in Smithfield, between Mrs. Purdie's and Captain Todd's lots.—For terms apply to Thos. Newton. August 2. tf
FOR SALE, MY LAND, in the county of Goochland, whereon I now live, containing 690 acres; well situated, lying within two miles of James river, and five miles above Goochland Courthouse; is well improved, and in fine order for an ensuing crop; it is well adapted to the culture of tobacco, corn & wheat. A farther description is thought unnecessary, as it is presumed the purchaser would wish first to view the premises, which (in my absence, will be shown) by Capt. Humphrey Parrish, or Mr. Whitehead Ryan, who live adjoining thereto. I will undertake to sow thereon 80 or 90 bushels of wheat in good order. And in case of sale of the land I will likewise sell the crop thereon of every description together with the stock of cattle, hogs, and sheep household and kitchen furniture, plantation utensils, &c. The terms of sale for the land, will be one third cash, & for the balance three equal annual instalments, on giving bond with approved security, carrying interest from the day. If not punctually paid. Young negroes will be taken (if approved of) in payment for a moiety at least, of each payment; a deed of trust will be taken upon the premises to secure the three last payments. The personal estate will be sold on a credit of twelve months on giving bond with approved security. And the price of the land made known on application to the subscriber. Craddock Vaughan. 16th Sept. 1806. Gw
A BARGAIN MAY BE HAD IN A Chariot, Harness and Pair of Excellent Horses. Enquire of the printer. Richmond August 2, 1806. tf
MATTRASSES. CAN be had on very short notice, MATTRASSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the corner house, same square, below Mr. Jos Darnard's, near the market, and next door to Mr. Jacob Johnson's book store.—Also, BEDS furnished, and old matresses worked over. Jno. S. Pleasants. June 5, 1806.
REMOVAL. H. DABNEY has removed to the house on the Main Street, nearly opposite Mr. J. Darnard's and next door to Mr. W. Mitchell's brick building. Where he offers for SALE a general assortment of GROCERIES , on reasonable terms, for cash, or produce only. A consignment of snuff in packages of any size, from 15 to 60 lbs.; will be sold below the usual price of that article. Richmond, August 11 1806. tf
A. HEWES & CO. Have for sale, at their store, opposite the Market, Salt in sacks Jamaica and Antigua Rum New England Rum Port & Sherry Wine Old Cogniac Brandy Leaf and Brown Sugar Molasses Coffee of superior quality Alexandria Crackers Rhode Island Cheese A general assortment of CROCKERY and STONE WARE , and Rhode Island LIME . Richmond Jan. 4th, 1806. tf
REMOVAL. THE Subscriber has removed his COMPTING HOUSE from the Main Street to one of DAVID BULLOCK'S Brick Buildings, at the lower end of the Basin, between the Taverns occupied by C and T. Saunders , and Norvel, Watt and Bullock —where they continue their purchases of wheat as usual.—They also keep for sale a regular supply of Flour, Corn Meal, Hominy and Bran . Thomas and Amos Ladd. 10 Mo 3d 1806. tf
Valuable Property for Sale. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Peter F. Archer for the benefit of John G. Jefferson will be SOLD for cash, on the premises, in the county of Amelia, on the 24th day of November next, that valuable TRACT OF LAND called Fox Harbor , containing by estimation about 660 acres, with more than one third uncleared, a great part of which is prime Tobacco land, lying on both sides of the road which leads from Providence to Bevilles bridge.—Also, the following SLAVES , Simon, Diley and her three children Leonard Sam, John Phil Sukey and her three children Dey, Sarina and her two children Phoebe and her two children, Joe, Tom, Big, Tom, Brisco, Murrier and her three children, or so much of the said property as shall be sufficient to satisfy the purpose of the said deed of trust. The sale will continue from day to day till it is completed. A minute description of the many advantages which would attend the purchase of the above said tract of land is thought unnecessary, as it is imagined that those inclined to purchase, will view it and judge for themselves. JOSHUA CHAFFIN WILLIAM CASSELLS } Trustees. WILLIAM BENTLEY, } tds Oct 9th, 1806.
EDUCATION. THE Subscriber's present engagement, as a tutor in the family of Doct. George Evans, of Chesterfield county will end on the 1st day of January next; at which time he would willingly listen to proposals for establishing an Academy, or other public seminary in some populous, healthful and otherwise eligible neighborhood in the state of Virginia. His plan would embrace the following branches of instruction—The Greek Latin and English languages grammatically—a regular consecutive course of historical reading, accompanied with a knowledge of Geography and Chronology—the Belle Lettres with a careful perusal of the best authors in the three languages above-mentioned with a view to criticism and composition—Arithmetic—Book-keeping, Surveying and the practical branches of the Mathematician. The talents of the Subscriber (such as they are) the attention with which he has discharged the various delicate and difficult duties of a Teacher, and the system he has pursued, with the success attending it, are all sufficiently known to, and have snappily met the approbation of a great many respectable and competent judges, of literary merit in the eastern and middle parts of this State. To those who know him not, he respectfully asks permission to say, that for the last twenty years of his life, he has labored, with sedulous application and perseverance, to improve and expand his own mind and the mental faculties of others, and that he now, though with a tested difference, believes himself capable of rendering public and permanent services to the youth of a country in which he has spent more than half the number of years he has lived, and the usefulness, happiness and prosperity of the citizens of which country he shall never cease to pray for, and to the utmost of his abilities promote. Of himself he has said as much as the occasion demanded, and he cherishes a hope it will not be found that truth or propriety required him to say less. Letters addressed to the subscriber, to be left at Coleville, or the Richmond Post office, will be duly attended to and should an engagement be entered into before the 15th of January next, public notice will be given thereof. James Johnstone. Chesterfield county, 15th Sept. 1806.
TO RENT, THE BRICK HOUSE, at the Falling, Garsden, at present occupied by S. Pleasants Jr.—Possession may be had by the last of this month. Enquire of the subscriber, near the premises. JAMES LOWNES. 19th Month, 3d 1806. tf
I DESIGN the ensuing year, with the aid of a qualified teacher, to attempt the Tuition of 15 Females—Grammar, Geography & Arithmetic will be taught. Strict attention will also be paid to the composition of the Scholars, nor will their morals be neglected. The price will be £3 each scholar finding her own bed—1-6th of the price to be paid in advance. Gerard Banks. Goochland, 27th Sept. 1806. tf
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A PAMPHLET, Containing Sketches of the History of France and England—And an account of NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, Emperor of France from his birth to the battle of Austerlitz—price 3s April 23, 1806. tf
A FRESH SUPPLY OF Church's Cough Drops Is just received from the Proprietor's Dispensary, New York; and for sale at this office.
FOR RENT, AND possession given immediately, the HOUSE and LOT , belonging to the estate of William Elliott, dec. on the hill, near the Swan Tavern. The house is very convenient for a genteel family, with a good garden, smoke house, &c. For terms apply to William M'Kim, or ROBERT HYDE Acting Executor of Wm Elliott, dec. Richmond, October 6th 1806. tf
THE Subscriber has accommodations for twenty-five gentlemen of the Legislature. He has also stabling for as many horses. ALEX'R. QUARRIER. Richmond, Oct 15th, 1806. tf
WILL BE SOLD, TO the highest bidder, at New Kent Courthouse, on Monday the 24th of November next, for cash, Twenty Likely Negroes, Among which are eight or ten, consisting of boys and girls between the ages of six and sixteen years—the balance men and women, not exceeding forty years of age. The above negroes will certainly be sold on that day, if fair, if not, the next fair day, for what they will produce. ARMISTEAD RUSSELL. October 9th, 1806. tdsj
FOR SALE, Opposite the street leading to Col. Mayo's Bridge. 20 ton Philadelphia iron assorted 20 ton Swedish ditto, square and flat bars German and blistered steel Spermaceti and Linseed oils Yellow ochre and white lead Window glass, 8 by 10 and 10 by 12 Patent shot by the bag and retail Double and single F. gun powder Cut and wrought nails all sizes Cotton and wool cards, &c. &c. We have still on hand a few barrels good cut Herring, and a few thousand weight Isle of Wight Bacon—With a general and good assortment of GROCERIES . RUSSELL & WALLACE. October 14, 1806. 4w
HOW & COLE. MERCHANTS in Williamsburg, most respectfully inform their friends and countrymen, that by the ships Father and Sons from London; the Laura and the Juno, from Liverpool; they have received a select, and well chosen assortment of useful, and fashionable GOODS; Particularly adapted to the demands of the times—They are purchased with ready money, from the manufacturers themselves, with whom Robert Greenhow has long been in the habit of dealing, and whose custom to preserve, they have manifested particular solicitude. Being thus obtained good in their respective kinds, and on the very best terms; they will be sold as low as possible for cash, and at their usual credit to punctilious customers. October 10th, 1806. 2m
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that HARRICANE , a slave the property of Jesse Perkinson, of the county of Mecklenburg, convicted by the court of the county of Southampton, of burglary, and sentenced to suffer death for the same, hath made his escape from the jail of the said county of Southampton; I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the Council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of THIRTY DOLLARS , to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the jail from whence he escaped, the aforesaid slave Harricane . 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 slave Harricane , and convey him to the jail aforesaid. Given under my hand with the seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 14th day of October, 1806. (Signed) WM. H. CABELL.
The said slave Harricane , is a shoemaker by trade; a short, thick negro, about 5 feet 5 or six inches high, and had on (when he escaped) an iron collar about his neck, which was riveted very strongly and securely. He had ran away from his master some time past, and was apprehended in Norfolk, carried home and confined with the collar, but released himself and escaped with it on him, and in that situation was apprehended previous to his trial. Thirty Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from this place, on the 13th inst. BENJAMIN WILLS , a soldier of the public guard, about thirty years of age, about five feet eight inches high, dark hair and eyes, fair complexion, and very large whiskers; he is a very well set man, and has in his possession some clothing which he received when in the United States army. It is very probable he may have gone down to Suffolk as he has some relations there, and money due him from them. Also, DURHAM BRACK , who deserted on the 6th inst. about twenty years of age, about five feet 6 inches high, blue eyes and light hair, fair complexion; the clothing that he has taken with him is unknown; he is a native of North Carolina, of Granville county, and it is very probable he may have gone there as all his relations live there. Also, THOMAS BENNETT , who left this place at the same time, about twenty-three years of age, dark complexion, about five feet six inches high, blue eyes and light hair, a carpenter by trade, and came from the county of Chesterfield, where all his relations live, but it is uncertain whether he will go there or not; he has taken with him the uniform of the guard and what other clothing it is unknown. Any person taking up the said deserters and delivering them to me or either of the officers of the said guard, shall receive the above reward, or for the delivery of either of them. ALEX. QUARRIER, C. P. G
FOR SALE. THE TENEMENT where I now reside, and possession given immediately. J. PENN. October 9th, 1806. tf
Twenty Dollars Reward. FOR taking up and securing so that I get him him again, LEWIS, A very yellow negro man, about twenty-one years of age, four feet eight or nine inches high, proportionably built, nothing notable in his countenance or speech, had on a short coat, overalls of nap cotton, and ozanburgs shirt; he took off no other clothing known of. He was bought from the estate of James White, of Buckingham, near C-Ira; his mother belongs to Ambrose White of Hanover; his grand-mother lives with a Mrs. Gray in Richmond, and his father belongs to a Doct. Shere, in or not far from Petersburg, as he says. No doubt he will make for some of those places for refuge, but I mostly suspect the latter, where, in all probability, he will endeavor to get in some vessel, and thereby make his escape. I hereby forewarn all masters of vessels and others, from carrying off, or harboring the said slave, under the penalty of being dealt with as the law directs. JAMES TUCKER. Powhatan county, Belle-Meade, Oct. 18, 1806. 5w
GERMAN GOODS, Just received from Bremen, consisting of LINENS . Ozanburgs Rowan Sheetings Ticklenburgs Downias Twilled Sacking Plaitillas and Hessians & Rolls Bielefeld Linen. Glass Ware, Quart, Pint and Half Pint DECANTERS —Pint and Half Pint TUMBLERS . BOHN & HUBNER. Oct. 21, 1806. 6t
STORE OF Ironmongery, Hardware, &c &c. BREAM & FOLLET , opposite to D. Messrs. Taylor and Brown's auction store, and next door to Doctor Wardlaw, have just received from England, a large and general assortment of Ironmongery, Hardware, &c. Amongst which are carpenter's, blacksmith's and other Mechanics' Tools; building materials of all kinds, such as Locks, Hinges, Nails, &c. Farmers and Household utensils, viz. Trace chains, Hoes, Straw knives, Grass Scythes, Sickles, Knives and Forks, Spoons, Grid irons, Smoothing irons, And irons, Shovels, Tongs and Pokers, coal Carriers and Sifters, Wire Penders, Pots and Kettles, Steam Kettles, Tea Kettles, Coffee Mills, Waffle irons, Warming pans, Tin in boxes, Iron and Brass wire, Bar lead, Patent Shot, Sheet iron, close and open Stoves for burning coal, fanning mill Wheels, Mill Saws, German Steel, Wrought and cut Nails and Brads, Window Glass 10 by 8, 11 by 9, 12 by 10, 14 by 10, and 18 by 13, Sein Twine, Glue, Patent Windsor shaving Soap, an assortment of Brushes, with a great variety of other articles too numerous to insert. The above goods are laid in on the best terms for cash, & will be sold on like good terms for cash, country produce or approved paper at a short date. Also, for Sale, a Consignment of Three BALES
WOOLLENS, Consisting of Blankets, 6-4 low priced blue Cloths, and red and yellow Flannels, at a moderate price and liberal credit for approved paper—an elegant gold repeating Watch, a bargain—Boiling Cloths. Richmond, October 21st, 1806. w4t
Notice. THERE will be application made to the next Assembly of Virginia, to raise the ferry across James river opposite to Warren, in the county of Albemarle, to the opposite shore in the county of Buckingham. October 20, 1806. w3*
FOR SALE, ON A CREDIT OF SIX MONTHS, A PAIR OF LIKELY BAY HORSES. Enquire of the Printer. DOCT. WILSON Has just received at his shop, opposite the stores of Messrs. John and Robert Gamble, and Mr. Neil McCall, a general assortment of MEDICINES. He offers them for sale on lower terms than they can be procured at any other house in Richmond. He has on hand a variety of Paints, Varnishes and Oils—Also Spirits of Turpentine and Turpentine Varnishes by the Barrel at usually low prices. Richmond, 19th September, 1806. w3m
A FRESH SUPPLY OF MEDICINES, Have just come to hand, at the Apothecarys shop, on the main street (Shockoe Hill)—They are offered for sale on as low terms as they can be procured at any shop in Richmond. DR. REES'S NEW CYCLOPEDIA. THE third number, or vol. II. Part I. of the above work, is just received and ready for delivery to Subscribers at this Office. October 25.
FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK STORE, 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 and release, mortgage, trust, &c.