Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1798-11-30 00:00:00

The VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[No. 64 of Vol. VI.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[WHOLE No. 585]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUN. NEAR THE VENDUE OFFICE OF M. VANDEWALL.
(FOUR DOLLARS PER ANNUM.)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1798.
(TEN CENTS SINGLE.)
BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTORY from PHILADELPHIA.
John McBride
INFORMS the Public in general and his Friends and Customers in particular, that he continues to carry on the above business, at John Taylor's Copper-Smith Shop, nearly opposite the Street leading from Mayor's bridge, and from the great encouragement he has received will be enabled to render more satisfaction to his customers, and those who will please to favor him with their custom. He has on hand a large and complete assortment of the best Philadelphia materials, such as BOOT-LEGS, CALF SKINS, TOP ditto and SOLE-LEATHER. Also, has received by the ship IRIS, from London, the best English BOOT-LEGS and TOPS, VAMPS and COUNTERS, BEND-SOLES and TOP-PIECES, with the newest Philadelphia and London fashions.
N. B. Wanted TEN or TWELVE GOOD JOURNEYMEN who will receive encouragement at the above business.
Richmond, November 8th, 1798.
Ten Dollars Reward.
Ran away from this place, on the 26th of June last a NEGRO WOMAN named
SALLEY,
And two Children named DAVID and JOSEPH. SALLEY is a very likely woman, rather above the common size, of a yellowish complexion, with a bushy head of hair, which she combs up before, about twenty-five years of age. Her child DAVID, is about four or five years old, and JOSEPH about twelve or eighteen months old. She was seen a few days after her elopement near the Quaker meeting-house, in this neighbourhood, where she is probably concealed among the free negroes. If she has left this neighbourhood, it is more than probable that she has been conveyed in a boat to Richmond, where she has several acquaintances. I bought them in June last of Mr. Morgan Tompkins, of Gloucester county. The above reward will be given for delivering them to William Mitchell, in Henrico county, or Five Dollars for securing them in some jail, or giving such information as will secure them.
THOMAS MITCHELL.
Lynchburg, August 4th, 1798. (3w)
BY Virtue of a Deed of Trust executed to us by George Mayo, of Chesterfield county, to secure the payment of sundry monies due by the said Mayo, and for which William Smith, of the said county stands as security, as expressed in the said Trust Deed.
WILL BE SOLD,
ON the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Friday the 21st day of December next, an undivided moiety of that VALUABLE
Merchant & Grist
MILL,
sit at and adjoining the town of Manchester, at present in the occupancy of Messrs. Andrew Nicolson & Co. with all and severally the appurtenances thereunto belonging, as conveyed to us by the above deed of trust. It will be understood by the purchaser that we acting merely as trustees, mean to convey no other right or title, but those conveyed to us in the above recited deed, which deed will be shown to all those disposed to purchase, previous to and at the day of sale, on application to either of the subscribers.
BERND MARKHAM, } Trustees JAMES SCOTT, } Chesterfield County, } Nov. 14th, 1798. (2 d-t)
FOR SALE,
Two valuable Mulatto Male
SERVANTS,
One of them has been brought up to waiting in a house, and is acquainted with his business—the other is also a house servant, and is besides, a very good driver.
—ALSO—
A middle aged Negro Fellow.
The above Negroes having wives in Richmond, and being, therefore, unwilling to remove to the country with their present owners, they are sold to accommodate them, and not on account of any objections to their conduct. For terms apply to
PROSSER & MONCURE.
Oct. 19, 1798. (tf)
LEATHER FOR SALE.
The subscriber has a few Bundles of excellent Northward Soak-Leather for sale, either by the bundle or smaller quantity.
ALSO—Most kinds of other LEATHER at his Carrying Shop, opposite Richard Bowler's tavern.
James Lowndes.
Richmond, 1st October 1798.
Just Published, By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, jun. for Sale at his Printing-Office, Richmond, The Virginia Almanack For the Year 1799.
The ASTRONOMICAL part by ISAAC BRIGGS
Containing— The rising, setting, and eclipses of the sun and moon; the phases of the moon; the place of the moon; the place of the planets (including the lately discovered planet, Georgian) the rising, setting, and eclipses of the planets, and the most conspicuous fixed stars, conjunctions of the planets, with fixed stars; the equation of time true within half a second, for the noon of every day in the year. Also— Superior and county courts in Virginia. Public officers of the state. Members of the Senate and House of Delegates. Table of Stamp Duties. Roads, from Richmond to Portmouth Virginia; from Richmond to Portmouth New Hampshire; from Richmond to the Sweet Springs—and from Richmond to Savannah, Georgia.
Buchanan, Dunlop & Co. PETERSBURG, Dunlop, Pollok & Co. MANCHESTER, Robert Pollok & Co. RICHMOND, Have Received By LATE ARRIVALS FROM LIVERPOOL AND LONDON, A Complete and Handsome Assortment of FALL GOODS, Suited to the present and approaching Season, which they offer for sale on MODERATE terms, by wholesale or retail.
Robert Pollok & Co. HAVE ON HAND A few Pipes choice Old London Particular Madeira WINE. November 1 (2m)
FOR SALE, The Houses and Lots, in the City of Richmond, formerly the property of Messrs. Wm. & George Nicolson. Along credit may be had for two-thirds of the purchase, if required.—Apply to JOHN FOSTER. Richmond, Nov. 7th, 1798. (2w)
FOR SALE, A tract of Land, CONTAINING between eight and nine hundred acres, lying on James river, and adjoining the town of Manchester. About one hundred and fifty acres of this land is cleared and under good fence; the balance in wood and well timbered. The buildings are new, and fit for the reception of a small general family. Any one inclined to purchase, on application will be shown the premises by either Mr. Oswald Smith or Mr. James Scott, who are empowered in any instance to contract for the same and make a title. Approved Bonds will be received in payment, and possession made agreeable to the purchaser. WILLIAM SMITH. Chesterfield county, } October 16, 1798. }
J. Prosser & Wm. Moncure, Have connected themselves, to transact business in the Auction and Commission line, under the firm of Proffer & Moncure in the house lately occupied by Messrs. Hiers, CAMPBELL and CURRIE; at which place Goods will be thankfully received, and advances of cash made if required.—Any business entrusted to their management will be faithfully attended to and the utmost punctuality observed. JOHN PROSSER. WILLIAM MONCURE. Richmond, 14th Jan. 1798.
LEATHER Wholesale and Retail. BENJAMIN TATE, Tanner, Currier & Leather-Cutter, INFORMS the Public in general and his Friends and Customers in particular, that he continues to carry on the TANNING, CURRING & LEATHER-CUTTING BUSINESS, has ready for SALE at his CURRING SHOP and LEATHER STORE near the bridge.
A large and general Assortment of LEATHER, OF THE BEST QUALITY, CONSISTING OF Slaughter and Spanish Hide, Soak, Skirting, Harness, Bridle, Bag and Bellows Hide, Ruffette and Waxed, Upper & Kips; Wax, Sheep and Lamb Skins; Calf, Kip and Cordovan Boot Legs and Half Legs; Vamps, Counters and Soles.—Also Sheep & Lamb Wool, best L'er Oil and Lampblack which he offers for Sale on reasonable terms, for ready money, Raw Hides of good Oak bark. Richmond, Nov. 3, 1798. (5w)
ASH SALES, at Dover. By Virtue of a Deed of Conveyance from Robert Morris, of Philadelphia, to James M. Marshall, bearing date the 29th of Nov. 1797 WILL BE SOLD, At Dover, in Goochland county, on Monday, the 17th of December next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at Public Auction, for READY MONEY, about
THIRTY NEGROES, and the remaining Stock of Horses, Cattle and Hogs.— Among the Negroes are Twenty Men and Boys who are very valuable for their peculiar knowledge in Farming and taking care of Cattle. Two of the men are complete Distillers, one of them a single man, the other has a wife and one child, who will be sold together. BENJAMIN HARRISON, jr. acting for JAMES M. MARSHALL. Richmond, Nov. 3, 1798.
N. B. At the same time and place, the whole of the LANDS belonging to that estate, will be rented for the ensuing year (if not before rented by private contract). The terms will be made known on the day, and bond with security required for the payment of the rents. Great preparations are made and making for the ensuing crop, so that it will be well worth the attention of those who have hands, &c. to work such an estate. For the proprietor, BENJ. HARRISON, jun. (tds)
FOR SALE, In pursuance of the last Will and Testament of the late WILLIAM ANDERSON, Esquire, of London, the following Tracts of Land, viz. One Tract of Land situated on the branches of the Bird creek in the county of Goochland, and formerly the property of Colonel Thomas Massie, containing about 2283 acres. One Tract of Land situated in the Parish of St. Martin, and county of Hanover, and formerly the property of the late Mr. David Anderson, jun. containing about 228 acres. One Tract of Land situated near Mr. Christopher Smith's in Louisa county, and formerly the property of Mr. Robert Harris, containing about 353 acres. And one Tract of Land situated on the branches of Buck-mountain creek, near Mr. James Burdley's in the county of Albemarle, containing about 100 acres. It is thought unnecessary to give a further description of any of the above tracts of land, as those who intend to purchase will no doubt view them; a certain time will be allowed for paying, if it is required on the part of the purchaser.—For further information or for concluding a bargain apply to GEORGE SYME, Attorney in fact for the Exors. Richmond, 18 Nov. 1798. } opposite the P. Off. } (tf)
Marshall & Syme, OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE, RICHMOND, HAVE FOR WHOLESALE, A General Assortment of MANUFACTURES, For which Country Produce or Approved Notes will be taken. Nov. 30, 1798. } Oct. 20, 1798. } Nov. 20, 1798. } Nov. 25, 1798. } Nov. 28, 1798. }
Negroes for Sale. ON Thursday the Thirteenth day of December next, will be exposed to sale in the town of Lynchburg, between Fifty and Sixty extremely Likely and Valuable VIRGINIA BORN SLAVES. The terms are 12 months credit on giving bond with approved security bearing interest from the date, which will be remitted on those bonds which are punctually paid. Those who wish to give Cash for the whole or any part of the purchase money, will meet with a liberal discount. JOHN RANDOLPH, Jr. Nov. 15th, 1798. (tds)
Wanted A Young Man to act as a Tutor in a private family in the country, to teach English (grammatically) Writing, Arithmetic, and the useful parts of the Mathematics, &c. He must come well recommended—to such as one generous encouragement will be given. For further particulars enquire of the PRINTER. (4w)
Notice, THAT by virtue of a decree of the county court of Goochland, we the subscribers shall on Tuesday the first day of January next, on the premises, expose to SALE at Public Auction, for ready money,
THE TRACT OF LAND On Licking-hole creek, in the county of Goochland, commonly called and known by the name of BELL-AIR, Or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to pay and satisfy the amount of the aforesaid decree in favor of William Fugate & Daniel Brodhead, Jr. together with the necessary costs attending the sale. THOMAS ROYSTER, } Com'rs. JOHN L. HARRIS, } JOSEPH SHELTON. } Goochland, 24th November, 1798. (tds)
A CONTRACT IS offered for the DIGGING of a solid body of EARTH, STONE, &c. twenty feet deep and sixty feet square, in the vicinity of Richmond. One third may be dug first, and one third the sum received, or necessary expenses, as usual, and daily provisions will be found from the beginning. The Contract will be made with the lowest bidder in 8 days from the date. Further particulars will be made known by applying to the Printer hereof. Richmond, Nov. 23, 1798. (2)
THE SUBSCRIBER, BEGS leave to inform the public in general and his friends in particular, that he has taken the OLD CITY TAVERN, formerly occupied by Mr. GABRIEL GALT, where gentlemen travellers may be very commodiously entertained, having made every preparation to give satisfaction, being determined to please upon reasonable terms. SOLOMON RAPHAEL. N. B. A few Gentlemen Boarders will be well accommodated. Richmond, Nov. 26, 1798.
Coopers Wanted. The subscriber wishes to Hire, for the ensuing year, SIX OR EIGHT NEGRO COOPERS, For whom he will give a good price AND FOUR OR FIVE Journeymen Coopers, (that are good Workmen) Will meet with constant employ and good wages, by the piece or month, by applying at his shop on the cross street near the Masons Hall. Michael Grandand. November 12, 1798.
NOTICE, THAT application will be made to the next Assembly, for the revival of the Rocky Ridge Inspection of Tobacco. November 24th, 1798. (4w)
From a late London Paper. SOME ACCOUNT OF THE CONSTITUTION OF EGYPT, Under the Government of the Dey.
Egypt is called a Turkish province, but it is in fact a monarchical, military government. The Dey or governors of the eight provinces have all the power in their hands, and support their authority by their confederates, the Mamelouk soldiery. The Sultan, indeed, keeps a Pasha in Cairo, the capital, but unless he were to be accompanied with an army, this representative could not exercise any degree of power. Four and twenty of the most powerful of the Dey compose a kind of Divan, which communicates its orders to the Pasha, which he publishes in the name of the Sultan. Almost all the Dey are Mamelouks, that is manumitted christian slaves from Georgia, Circassia, &c. &c. who have embraced the Mohammedan religion, and have risen gradually from the situation of a common soldier to the rank of Dey. The name of Mamelouk is given to those children who have been carried off by merchants or robbers from Georgia, Circassia, Natolia, and the other provinces of the Ottoman empire, and afterwards exposed to public sale in the public market at Constantinople or Cairo. The Egyptian grandees, who themselves have a similar origin, educate these children in their houses, and prepare them for being their successors in their dignities. At present these foreigners alone can attain the rank of Dey, and be invested with public offices. The law on this subject is so precise that the son of a Dey never can succeed to his father's station. Commonly the sons of the Dey enter into the army, and the Divan assigns them a considerable revenue.
Almost all the Mamelouks are sprung from christian parents. After they are purchased they are compelled to embrace the Mohammedan religion, and learn the Turkish and Arabic languages. After they have learnt to read and write, they are instructed in the Koran.
From their earliest youth likewise, the Mamelouks are taught to ride, and the exercise of the spear, the sabre, and other arms. They are constantly exercised in military evolutions, inured to the heat of the climate, and to endure the parching drought of the desert. By these exercises they attain health, vigour and courage. In order to make good soldiers they only require to be instructed in European tactics.—At present, however, they fight without any kind of order, and are totally ignorant of artillery. The number of the Mamelouks is from 3000 to 6000.
When the Turkish emperor Selim, in the year 1517, conquered Egypt, he endeavoured, in order to preserve this important conquest, to gain the favour of the Mamelouks. For this reason he made little alteration in their form of government, and in a treaty of peace granted them great privileges. By this treaty the Dey were authorised to suspend from his office, and denounce to the Porte, the Pasha, or Viceroy of the Sultan, if he happened to incur their displeasure, or was guilty of any encroachment on their power. By this treaty likewise, they were bound annually to pay the sum of 500,000 dollars to the Porte. This sum was afterwards raised to 800,000, or about 150,000 sterling. The Dey, however, commonly retain great sums for the repair of the canals and fortifications, and do not remit the half of it to Constantinople. Besides they are bound to supply a certain quantity of wheat, and nearly 150,000 dollars for the support of Medina, where Mahomet is buried, and the temple at Mecca. Upon these conditions was the unlimited authority of the Dey over all the inhabitants of Egypt recognised.
The Dey are sensible of the advantages of their situation, and abuse their power most greatly. A Pasha returns his authority only while he favors their views. If he attempts to defend the interests of his master or the Egyptians, he is immediately considered a traitor; the Divan assembles and deposes him about his business. The Dey who are at the head of the provinces and of the troops, accordingly have all the power in their hands, and the people are completely subject to their arbitrary will.
Such is the constitution, such the men and such the military force by which Bonaparte and his veteran troops are to be opposed! and such the regular government whose vigour and resources are so highly extolled, and whose fall will soon be lamented in pathetic strains!
Notice is hereby given, THAT a Petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, to alter the Quarterly Term Courts in the County of Caroline. Nov. 19, 1798.

MANY events have combined, to render you a very important character in this country. You have long been regarded as the leader of that party in this state who arrogate to themselves the exclusive name of Republicans...
The pomp of office and the pageantry of power are no compensation for the suspicion and jealousy of a free and virtuous people. The administration will exalt you to the most sublime honours, which they can bestow, but they cannot render you invulnerable to the just reproaches of an indignant republic.
situation, and the administration and the administration, these distinctions once so obvious are now forgotten amidst the execrations and yells against French cruelty and French ambition which are incessantly kept up by the hirelings of Great Britain and the enemies of liberty.
It appears that the French did not take post at Foxford. They seemed to shape their course towards Sligo. At Killowen they were met by the Limerick militia, who were advancing to join marquis Cornwallis.
Other accounts received in town, state, that the march of the enemy towards Sligo was only a feint, by which they induced the British commander to form an argument to suspend that attempt.
The River Thames was scarce ever known to be fuller of shipping than at this time. The West Indian and American ships are uncommonly numerous.
Every preparation is making in the kingdom of Naples for active war. There are no hopes of a solid peace, on the result of the negotiations at Rastadt.
The finishing stroke has been given to the conquest of Switzerland, by the Gen. Schauenberg having obtained a complete victory at Unterwalden.
Admiralty Office, September 22. Copy of a letter from the right honorable admiral earl of St. Vincent, K. B. to Evan Nepean, esq. dated Ville-de-Paris, before Cadiz, 20th August, 1798.
His majesty's sloop Espoir, Gibraltar, 10th August, 1798. My Lord, I have the honor to acquaint your lordship, that having under my charge part of the Oran convoy, on the 7th inst. about five P. M. I discovered a large ship seemingly steering to cut off the convoy, or for Malta.
go, Cape Windmill bearing N. E. by N. four or five leagues. If he proved an enemy I saw the preservation of the convoy depended upon my opposing her, I therefore hauled out from them, and made all sail to meet her.
It would give me infinite pleasure if I could close this, without having to inform your lordship, that in the first hour of the action I lost my master, Mr. Soulsby, a loss I felt more severely, for he was brave with the greatest coolness and knew his duty well.
I have the honor to be, &c. LOFTUS OTWAY BLAND. CONSTANTINOPLE, Aug. 20.
Within these few days the proclamation which Buonaparte issued in the Arabic language, on his landing in Egypt, has been made public.
Inhabitants of Egypt, when the Bays tell you the French are come to destroy your religion, believe them not! It is an absolute falsehood, believe it not.
Yet are they the only possessors of extensive tracts of land, beautiful female slaves, excellent horses, magnificent palaces! have they, then, received an exclusive privilege from the Almighty!
The French are true Musselmans. Not long since they marched to Rome, and overthrew the throne of the Pope, who excited the Christians against the professors of Ham (the Mahometan religion).
emperor, and the enemies of their enemies. May the empire of the sultan therefore be eternal; but may the Bays of Egypt our opposers, whose insatiable avarice has continually excited disobedience and insubordination, be trodden in the dust and annihilated.
Article 1. All places which are no more than three leagues distant from the route of the French army, shall send one of their principal inhabitants to the general, to declare that they submit and will hoist the French flag, which is blue, white and red.
May the Supreme God make the glory of the Sultan of the Ottomans eternal, pour forth his wrath on the Mamelukes, and render glorious the destiny of the Egyptian nation! (Signed) BUONAPARTE.
FALMOUTH Sept. 21. This morning arrived here an American ship called the Mount Vernon, captain Melsick, from Baltimore, who reports, that on Tuesday morning last, the 18th inst. about 20 leagues W. of the Scilly Islands, he was boarded by his Majesty's ship Clyde, from whence he got information that the Stag, Ambuscade, Minerva and Clyde frigates, had fallen in with nine sail of French men of war the day before, full of troops, which appeared to be steering for Ireland.
BRITISH AMITY. NEW-PORT, (R. I.) November 4. Extract of a letter from Capt. Samuel Chase, late master of the ship Ascension, dated October 20.
"I am now on board an English Letter of Marque schooner, bound for New-York. Have only time to inform you, that the ship Ascension has been condemned at Dominica, flock and fluke, together with all my own property and that of my owners."
PHILADELPHIA, November 15. The resolutions which originated in and were passed by the legislature of Massachusetts, recommending an additional article to the Constitution of the Union, to exclude citizens naturalized since the declaration of Independence from seats in our national councils, under the pretence of keeping out foreign influence, have also been agreed to by the legislatures of Connecticut and Vermont.
November 20. The Third Session of the Fifth Congress of the United States, commences on Monday sennight. From what the present Representatives have already done, the people of America have grounds to judge what they are capable of doing.
A merchant of Philadelphia, who has recently transmuted himself from a British agent into an American citizen, was exclamining violently against Logan for his interference in preventing a war between America and France; a quaker, and a federalist too, told him, "Thee would not be so loud in thy declamation if thee had disposed of thy late importation of swords, pistols, muskets, and other instruments of death."

FEDERAL SCRAPS.
FROM FENNO'S SHEET.
LIBERTY.—It is a fine sounding word, but most of those who use it, mean nothing more by it than a liberty to oppress others, themselves uncontrolled by any superior authority. [proof the Sedition Law!]
GOVERNMENT.—The chief business of a government is like that of a nurse, to hinder those who are under their care from doing mischief to themselves, of which they are in perpetual pursuit, and perpetually angry with those who endeavour to prevent them.
[As for example the people of the United States are so silly as not to know what's good for them, some old woman is therefore necessary to prevent them from burning their fingers! "Hail Columbia happy land!"]
The vagrants of Egypt will no doubt rejoice, — "and rub the elbow at the news" of the approach of Buonaparte, as they will probably regard it as tending to the fulfilment of a prophecy they have among them, in which they place implicit confidence.
Years after years shall roll, Ages o'er ages slide, Before the World's controul, Shall check the crescent's pride.
Banished from place to place, Wide as the Ocean's roar, The mighty Gypsy race Shall visit every shore.
But when the hundredth year, Shall three times doubled be, Then shall an end appear To all their slavery.
Then shall the warlike powers From distant climes returning, Egypt again be ours, And Turkish turrets burn.
The New-Yorkers seem determined to prevent a visitation from the yellow fever next year. Their corporation is actively engaged in devising a plan of forming an aqueduct which is to convey the waters of the Bronx into every street of that city.
We understand the governor of this state has requested the Board of Health to furnish him with such documents in their possession, as may tend to throw light on the subject of our late epidemic. He has likewise requested their opinion respecting the means of preventing its return.
According to advices from Rastadt, dated Sept. 12, it appears, — "The deputation of the Empire, on the 20th, voted its conclusum in answer to the last French note, which is the same in substance that it was expected to be. The deputation consents to cede the Island Peter's Ave, but requires the restoration of Kehl and Castle. This conclusum was, on the 11th, ratified, and delivered as a note to the French minister, by the Austrian plenipotentiary. The latter, however, still declares that Austria will never consent to any demand on the right bank of the Rhine, nor accede to any such concession by the Deputation."
The Congress of Rastadt with its suite, consists of six hundred and thirty one persons. November 21.
PARTICULARS OF THE PLEASING DISCOVERY.
The money which was stolen from the bank of Pennsylvania at the commencement of the fever, is now happily recovered to within two thousand dollars; and, it is expected even that will be recovered.
It seems that the only persons engaged in the business, were Isaac Davis, a carpenter, and the porter who slept in the bank. This porter, we understand, had applied for a vacant clerkship in the bank; but as he was not a fit person, it was refused him. Determined on revenge, he concerted the plan of robbing the bank with this Davis. One day, after the bank was shut, he picked the locks of the iron door of the vaults, and handed the money out to Davis. They then adjourned to some neighboring place and divided it. The next morning the porter ran to the cashier in a seemingly great fright, and informed him of the situation of the bank. As the man had borne the most irreproachable character, and told so fair a tale, he was not suspected. In a short time after this, the porter was seized with the prevailing fever. As soon as Davis learnt it, he went to him and desired him to give his share of the money into his (Davis's) care until he recovered, lest his physician, or some attendant might find it, and thereby lead to a discovery. The porter did so, and in a few days after delirium seized him, and he died without making any confession. Thus far fortune seemed to favor Davis.
Thinking himself now secure, Davis set up his carriage and pair, and pretended that an Indian man had arrived at New-York, in which he had sent out an adventure. At length, he ventured to make a large deposit in the bank of Pennsylvania. The cashier perceiving so large a sum carried to the credit of this man was surprised, and informed the president. As it bore a suspicious aspect, they agreed that the cashier should enquire of the other banks whether Davis had made any deposits there also. Upon an investigation it was found that he had deposited 17,000 dollars in the three banks. The proper means were then taken to have him seized, and upon examination, he confessed his villainy, and agreed at the same time to give up all the money in his possession, together with his carriage and horse on condition
of pardon. This was granted him. The sum recovered by the bank is 158,000 dollars.
November 22. We learn that at a meeting of the Academy of Medicine, held on Tuesday evening; it was resolved that eulogiums should be pronounced on two of their late members, Drs. Cooper and Sayre, who fell martyrs to their humanity, during our late epidemic. Dr. Cox is to prepare the eulogium on Dr. Sayre, and Dr. Mease that of Dr. Cooper.
BALTIMORE, November 27. Captain Vibert, of the Schooner America, in 43 days from Cadiz, has brought an account of the action between the French and British fleets in the mouth of the Nile, from on board the Ville de Paris, admiral Jervis.
VILLE DE PARIS, OFF CADIZ, Sept. 27, 1798.
The commander in chief has inexpressible happiness in communicating to the officers, seamen and marines of his majesty's ships before Cadiz, that an action was fought at the mouth of the Nile, on the first, second and third of August, and under the blessing of God, and the intrepid conduct of the officers and crew of the squadron under the orders of rear-admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, K. B. a most signal and glorious victory was obtained over that of France, as will be the best seen by the number of their ships taken and blown up, as follows:—
   French Line. Killed. Wounded.     Le Gonorier, 74 guns, 700 men, taken; 30 75   Le Conquerante, 74, 700, taken; Le Spartel, 74, 700, taken; L'Aquilon, 74, 700, taken; Le Souveraine du Peuple, 74, 700, taken; Le Franklin, 80, 800, taken; L'Orient, 120, 1010, blown up; Le Tonnam, 80, 800 taken; Le Heureux, 74, 700, taken; Le Timoleon, 74, 700, blown up; Le Mercure, 74, 700, taken; Le Guillaume Tell, 80, 700, escaped; Le Generaux, 74, 700, escaped. 5 30   Frigates. 14 58   Le Dian, 48, 300, escaped; Le Justice, 46, 300, escaped; L'Artemise, 36, 250, burnt; Le Scroufe, 36, 250, dif. funk. 23 65   English Line. 7 22   Culloden, of 74 guns, 590 men; Thefeus, 74, 590; Alexander, 74, 590; Vanguard, 74, 590; Minotaur, 74, 640; Swiftsure, 74, 590; Audacious, 74, 590; Defence, 74, 590; Zealous, 74, 590; Orion, 74, 590; Goliath, 74, 590; Bellerophon, 74, 590. 1 35   Frigates. 4 11   Leander, 50 guns; Le Mutin sloop, 18 guns. 1 9   13 29   0 0   21 33   50 143   49 147   218 657  
List of killed and wounded on board the English fleet.
Vanguard. Killed—Captain Teddy, of marines; Mr. Thomas Leymour and Mr. 1 Taylor, midshipmen; 20 seamen, 7 marines.
Wounded—Rear admiral Nelson, Lieutenants Vessel and M. Adige; Mr. Campbell, secretary; Mr. Austin, boatwain; Messrs. Weatherston and Antrim, midshipmen; 60 seamen, 8 marines.
Killed—Five seamen. Wounded—One officer, 24 seamen, 5 marines.
Alexander. Killed—Lieutenant John Collins, 13 seamen.
Wounded—Captains Ball and Creswell, of marines; Mr. Lawson, master; 2 midshipmen, 48 seamen, 5 marines.
Minotaur. Killed—Lieutenant Kircher, of marines; Mr. John Walker, mate; 18 seamen, 3 marines.
Wounded—Lieutenants Irwin and Jewell, of marines; Mr. Thomas Foxion, 2d master; 2 midshipmen, 54 seamen, 6 marines.
Swiftsure. Killed—Seven seamen. Wounded—Mr. William Smith, master; 19 seamen, 2 marines.
Audacious. Killed—One seaman. Wounded—Lieutenant John Jones, Mr. Fent, gunner; 31 seamen, 2 marines.
Defence. Killed—Three seamen, 1 marine. Wounded—Nine seamen, 2 marines.
Zealous. Killed—One seaman. Wounded—Nine seamen.
Orion. Killed—Mr. Bird, captain's clerk, 11 seamen, 1 marine. Wounded—Captain Sir James Saumarez, knight; Mr. Sadler, boatwain; 3 midshipmen, 18 seamen, 6 marines.
Culloden. Killed—None. Wounded—None.
Goliath. Killed—Mr. William Davis, mate; Mr. Andrew Brown, midshipman; 12 seamen, 7 marines.
Wounded—Lieutenant William Wilkinson, Mr. L. Travis, midshipman; Mr. Schocham School, Mr. I. Payce, midshipman; 20 seamen, 9 marines.
Majestic. Killed—Captain Westcott, Mr. Z. Ford, midshipman; Mr. Andrew Gilmore, boatwain; 33 seamen, 14 marines. Wounded—Two midshipmen, captain's clerk, 124 seamen, 16 marines.
Bellerophon. Killed—Lieutenant R. S. Daniel, lieutenant P. W. Lambton, lieutenant G. Johnse, Mr. Thomas Lillie, 32 seamen, 13 marines. Wounded—Captain Derby, Mr. Edward Kerby, mate; captain Hopkies, of marines; Mr. Chapman, boatwain; 126 seamen, 17 marines.
MEMORANDUM. This action took place in Rosetta Bay, at one of the mouths of the Nile, with the enemy at an anchor, when the British fleet ran in (excepting the leading ship, the Culloden, which unfortunately got on shore) and anchored alongside the French with head and stern anchors. Minute of facts stated in the despatches to Lord St. Vincent.
The French transports ran into the Nile and Buonaparte landed with only a few days provisions on hand, with about thirty eight thousand men, two thousand having been cut to pieces on an attempt to land at Alexandria, where they expected a passive reception. The last dispatches state, that the only supplies Buonaparte could get were a little rice and water, brought to him on camels by the Arabs, but that the Turks were taking measures, not only to cut off this succour, but to march against him.
The crew of the Timoleon, when the ship took fire, attempted to save themselves on shore, but were all cut to pieces! The L'Orient's people were in part destroyed in the same manner, and blown up, only a few escaped perhaps into the woods to starve.
The French fleet at the time of the action, had only five days provisions on board.
The following is a statement according to the foregoing account, of the killed and wounded in the British fleet, under rear admiral Nelson, in the engagement at the mouth of the Nile, including officers:—
   Killed. Wounded.     Vanguard 30 75   Thefeus 5 30   Alexander 14 58   Minotaur 23 65   Swiftsure 7 22   Audacious 1 35   Defence 4 11   Zealous 1 9   Orion 13 29   Culloden 0 0   Goliath 21 33   Majestic 50 143   Bellerophon 49 147   218 657    Number of guns on board the different fleets.    French   1192    British  956     To which add the guns of the Majestic (this ship is not mentioned in the list of the British line)     74     Total of the British   1030    Guns in favour of the French 162
This engagement in which the British have taken 9 ships of the line, blown up two, sunk one frigate and burnt another, may be ranked foremost amongst the many bloody naval actions which have taken place in the 18th century, but whether it will have any effect in hastening a peace is doubtful. Should Buonaparte's expedition to Egypt prove unsuccessful, and one defeat be added to another, it will certainly have a great weight in the present negotiations of Europe; but should he, on the contrary, be successful, it is not likely but the French may stand out as firmly as ever in their demands against the combined powers. But pecuniary is vain; for negotiation is carried to such a length at the present time, that there is no judging from appearances.
NEW-YORK, November 15. It should be a custom with the printers of republican newspapers in our country, to publish, at least once a year, the following prophetic remarks of Thomas Jefferson, Esq. written during our late struggle for independence. They display, in few words, the philosopher, the statesman, the patriot, and the man of penetration. The truth of them, we believe, will not be contested by even the advocates for infallibility and British influence.
"But is the spirit of the people an infallible, a permanent reliance? Is it government? Is this the kind of protection we receive in return for the rights we give up? Besides, the spirit of the times may alter, will alter. Our rulers will become corrupt, our people careless. A single zealot may commence persecutor, and better men be his victims. It can never be too often repeated, that the time for fixing every essential right on a legal basis is while our rulers are honest, and ourselves United. From the conclusion of this war, we shall be going down hill. It will not then be necessary to resort every moment to the people for support. They will be forgotten, therefore, and their rights disregarded. They will forget themselves, but in the sole faculty of making money, and will never think of uniting to effect a due respect for their rights. The shackles therefore, which shall not be knocked off at the conclusion of this war, will remain on us long, will be made heavier and heavier, till our rights shall revive or expire in a convulsion."
PORTSMOUTH, (N. H.) Nov. 3.
THE AQUEDUCT. A spirit of enterprise and public utility pervades the inhabitants of Portsmouth, and renders them no less worthy of applause than their neighbours in more flourishing capitals. A subscription was some time since opened for the purpose of supplying the inhabitants with water, by means of an Aqueduct, from at least 2 or 4 miles distant. Ground for this purpose was broken about six months past; and although the late calamity prevented many incidental arrangements, yet performers have so far surmounted all obstacles, that the work will be completed by the 20th inst. The main pipe 3 inches under ground, 6 in. high top of 4.5 inches in circumference, and 5 inches high diamet. — from thence a quantity of water is to be led in different directions, as may be the convenience of individuals. The work was undertaken by Mr. Benjamin Clark, Guardian of the same, by contract. — Sponsors in behalf of the same, are Col. Nicholas Ladd, John Pierce, Esq. Joseph Whipple, Esq. Dr. Nathaniel A. Haven, and Capt. Abiah Hall, whose indefatigable attentions to all kind of public business, is too well known and too justly appreciated, to need any eulogium.
be completed by the 20th inst. The main pipe 3 inches under ground, 6 in. high top of 4.5 inches in circumference, and 5 inches high diamet. — from thence a quantity of water is to be led in different directions, as may be the convenience of individuals. The work was undertaken by Mr. Benjamin Clark, Guardian of the same, by contract. — Sponsors in behalf of the same, are Col. Nicholas Ladd, John Pierce, Esq. Joseph Whipple, Esq. Dr. Nathaniel A. Haven, and Capt. Abiah Hall, whose indefatigable attentions to all kind of public business, is too well known and too justly appreciated, to need any eulogium.
NORFOLK, November 23. MESSRS. PRINERS.
Norfolk, Nov. 22. Please give the following a copy in your paper, and you will much oblige the captain of the Schooner Ranger, now in Hampton Roads: — That on the 15th of October, being only one day from Jamaica, was boarded by the French privateer Sansepareil of 10 guns and after examining our papers, were so good as to rob the Schooner of four barrels of bread, two of beef, and myself of my watch and the greater part of my wearing apparel, as well as many of my seamen; then after calling me a damned American rascal, suffered me to proceed on my voyage.
JOHN MASON.
RICHMOND:
FRIDAY, November 30.
The following gentlemen are elected members of Congress, for the state of Massachusetts: Harrison G. Otis, Samuel Lyman, Samuel Sewell, Bailey Bartlett, William Shepard, John Reed, and Joseph B. Varnum.
We hear from Annapolis, that the amendments to the Federal Constitution, for excluding aliens born from the councils of the Union, proposed by the state of Massachusetts, will shortly come before the Assembly; but that being conceived an ex post facto law, it will not be concurred in by this state, without a modification. Balt. Intel.
The French by compelling their young men to fight four years for their wives, will doubtless raise the value of the fair sex, and the character of matrimony. The ladies are thus made the rewards of valour, and the desire of connubial happiness will derive an adventitious importance by the difficulty of obtaining it. Indeed it is in some measure restoring the old chivalrous fashion, when a knight durst not presume to ask a lady's love till he has been beaten to mummy.
The Editor of the Boston Centinel exultingly mentions, that lately a Liberty Pole (termed by him a Jacobin Pole) which had been erected at Dedham, had been prostrated with the dirt; and that one FAIRBANKS, a deluded ringleader, charged with being an accessory in erecting this rallying point of insurrection and civil war, was apprehended by the marshal of the district, accompanied by several good citizens of a neighbouring town, and carried to Boston for examination, part of which he underwent the same evening before Judge Lowell.
What! is it to be deemed sedition, and considered as an act of insurrection in our citizens to erect a Liberty Pole, reared in commemoration of our dear-bought FREEDOM and INDEPENDENCE, punctiliously with their treasure and their blood? Whilst we were in colonial subjection to Great-Britain, at the commencement of the revolution, it is well recollected that it was considered rebellion to erect this or any other emblem of Liberty, and any person was harrased and punished by the mercenary hirelings of George the third for attempting it. But who would have believed it, had it then been foretold, that the People of America, after having fought seven long years to obtain their Independence, would, at this early day, have been seized and dragged into confinement by their own government, for erecting a Pole in remembrance of that very Independence? But so it is — "Hail Columbia, happy Land!"
FROM THE NEW LONDON BEE.
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.
The patrons of the BEE cannot imagine that the Printer can subsist, like a camelion upon air — or that he can live, like a bear, without fire; or like a rat, without paying rent — or that he can make paper, like a conjurer, out of nothing, or that he can find dollars, like money-diggers, in the earth, to pay his journeymen and post-riders. They will therefore see the necessity of forwarding their dues before the winter sets in and their hearts or purses are frozen — Is not "the labour worthy of his hire?" why then do ye not pay him? Wood, produce, or any thing (except pumpkins) to keep thanksgiving with, thankfully received, and cash itself will not be sent back. C. HOLT. [The above humorous hints, tho' the merit of them lies with the author, would serve for the greater part of the papers in the United States.]
From the BOSTON CHRONICLE.
COMMUNICATED. It is surprising, that while the Centinel, &c are constantly urging, and in the most serious manner, telling the members of Congress, the Vice President, &c that such papers should have the privilege to charge the Chronicle with their publications. Let the citizens look over titles upon which a prosecution has been commenced, and they will be able to judge, whether or not the Chronicle is culpable, and how it is at fault.
side of a libel rest on the other party — no one man is suffered with impunity to add to the most innocent, relied on a number of paragraphs with the mere name of length; another is barred, by his silence, and exposed to the differing constructions a stylum — by confutation put on words which were never intended by the author. — In a free government, can there be such a partial operation of Law?
ANECDOLE.
ORIGINAL AND TRUE.
After the battle of Coospey, in which Tarleton's dragoons were forsook by the Americans, he drew up his men, and riding in front of the line, communicated to them first orders to give no quarter there after. A short time after, in an action where the American militia threw down their arms and begged for their lives, one of them answered, "Ay, ay! we'll give you quarter; but as we are in something of a hurry, we'll only halve you now, and quarter you as we come back;" and so waved them down with their Sabres. "This noble jest passed from mouth to mouth, and excited laughter in the midst of carnage! Were these men or fiends?"
MARRIED.
Mr. JERMAN BAKER of Petersburg, to Miss M. B. EPPES, daughter of Col. Francis Eppes, of Chesterfield.
VIRGINIA:
IN THE HIGH COURT OF CHANCERY.
BETWEEN Archbishop Anderson, Henry Garrett and Martha his wife, David Anderson, Thomas Matthews and Polly his wife, Francis his wife, Francis Anderson, Elizabeth Anderson, Lucy Anderson, William Anderson, and Sarah Anderson; which said Archbishops, Martha, David, Polly, Francis, Elizabeth, Lucy, William, and Sarah, are children of David Anderson, deceased, and the five last of whom being infants, appear by the said Thomas Matthews, their next friend, Jasper Anderson, Waddy Thompson and Elizabeth his wife, Nicholas Anderson, David Anderson, Sarah Anderson, Gentry Anderson, Nancy Anderson, and Edmund Anderson, which said Jasper, Elizabeth, Nicholas, David, Sarah, Gentry, Nancy and Edmund, are children of Richard Anderson, deceased, and the three last of whom, to wit, Gentry, Nancy, and Edmund, being infants, appear by the said Jasper, their next friend, Ann Minor, Matthew Anderson, Christopher Rudson and Sarah his wife, Edmund Anderson, and Samuel Anderson, plaintiffs. AND Samuel Gift, Nathaniel Anderson, Thomas Anderson, and Benjamin Peter, defendants.
THE defendant, Samuel Gift, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country; on the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, it is Ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol of the said city. (A Copy) Telle, PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
To Farmers.
A PERSON now in Richmond, a native of England, who can produce the most undoubted and reputable testimonials of having been regularly bred a Farmer and Seedsmen, and who has had the superintendence and stewardship of three or four of the finest estates in the county of Norfolk, in England, and who from a residence in this country, during which he has been engaged in the management of several plantations, does not hesitate to say that he believes he is now possessed of a knowledge of the different soils of this state to enable him to manage a Farm to advantage. He is also well acquainted with diseases peculiar to Horses and Cattle in this country, having practiced the medical knowledge of a Farmer with great success, the result of regular study and long practicing that branch in Britain. Any gentleman who wishes to employ a person of the above description, will receive the necessary information by applying to the Printer hereof. Richmond, Nov. 30, 1798.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Intends on the first of December next, to commence business in the
Auction & Commission
LINE,
In the store in the town of Manchester, opposite Johnson's Ware-House, and lately occupied by Messrs. John Hendrick & Co. at which place Goods will be thankfully received. — Any business entrusted to his management will be strictly attended to, and the utmost punctuality observed. WILLIAM BALL. Nov. 27, 1798.
Notice.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of HEZEKIAH PURYEAR, deceased, either by bond or otherwise, are hereby requested to bring them in legally authenticated, on or before the 12th day of March next; and those indebted to the said estate are desired to make provision for immediate payment, as we are desirous of closing our executoryship. ELIAS PURYEAR, } Exrs. HEZ. PURYEAR, } Nov. 27, 1798.
Wanted Immediately,
TWO OF TRADE
Four journey Tailors.
For good Lands the highest wages will be given, by THOMAS COURTNEY, Richmond, Nov. 29, 1798.

*****
November 23d, 1798.
SIR,
YOU will please to take notice, that I shall on Tuesday the 15th of January next, between the hours of ten in the fore, and two o'clock in the afternoon, at and in the house of Mr. Daniel Bates, in the county of Chesterfield, and state of Virginia, in order to take the deposition of the said Daniel Bates, which deposition when taken, to be read in evidence on the trial of my suit against you, now depending in the district court, heretofore held in the town of New-London, in the county of Campbell and state aforesaid: your attendance you may give if you please.
HENRY BELL.
Mr. Jacob McCraw, in the
state of N. Carolina. (4w)
George Beane
HAS lately hired the Houses, Stables, &c. of Gordon's Old Tavern in Manchester, where he offers his services to his friends and the public, and assures them that nothing will be wanting on his part to accommodate his customers and render their entertainment eligible.
Manchester, Nov. 21, 1798. (8w)
Will be Sold
On Friday the 28th of Dec. next, at the Plantation of Joshua Acre, deceased, in Hanover County, near Cold Harbour, SEVERAL LIKELY
NEGROES,
The Stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, Household and Kitchen Furniture, and the Crops of Corn, Fodder, &c. belonging to the deceased. Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchaser on giving bond and approved security, to
BENJAMIN OLIVER, Exr.
Hanover, Nov. 23, 1798. (4w)
Washington's Reports.
THE subscribers to WASHINGTON'S Reports are requested to apply for their copies, at Prichard and Davidson's Book-Store, where the first volume is ready for delivery.
Prichard and Davidson have a few copies for sale—price THREE DOLLARS. November 12, 1798.
VIRGINIA:
AT A COURT HELD FOR HALIFAX COUNTY,
On Monday the 27th day of August, 1798
William Carr, against
William Glass and Sarah his wife, Robert Shaw & Party his wife, Haily Shaw and Rebecca his wife, Joseph Hodges, Chauncey Hodges and James Hodges, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this country: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is Ordered , that the said defendants do appear here on the court Monday in March next and answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the City of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
(A Copy)
Teste, BERRYMAN GREEN, D. C. M. C.
COPPER & TIN WARE
Manufactory.
THE subscriber returns his sincere thanks to a generous public, for the very great encouragement he has met with in his line of business; and begs leave to inform his friends & customers, that he has on hand a quantity of STRONG STOUT COPPER IN SHEETS and bottoms, that they may be supplied with STILLS on the shortest notice, either with PATENT, COPPER or PEWTER WORMS.
He has a number of STILLS of all sizes finished and ready for delivery, made on the best and most improved principles, which he is determined to sell at the most reduced prices.
WILLIAM COOK.
N. B. All kinds of TIN WORK as usual.
The highest cash price given for old BRASS, COPPER, PEWTER or LEAD
A Partner Wanted.
THE subscribers Tanyard & Currying Shop, being a considerable distance apart, renders it inconvenient for him to attend to both,—he therefore wishes to take a PARTNER in the
Tanning & Currying
BUSINESS,
a person who has a competent knowledge of either of the branches, and can put in an equal stock.—For further particulars, enquire at his Currying Shop on White Richard Bowler's Tavern, or at his Tanyard near William Bay's Brewery; where he intends to continue the said business as usual, and will Tan Hides on Shares, or a Lender in Exchange for Hides or Bark at moderate prices, or give Cash for said Hides.
JAMES LOVNEE.
Richmond, 7th Mo. 1798.
FOR SALE, A NEW DOUBLE-GEARED
MILL,
With ten acres of LAND,
LYING in Henrico county, adjoining the lands of William Randolph of Milton, and Col. William Heth, five miles below Richmond and one from James river—A good Dwelling House at the Mills lately repaired which will accommodate a small family. This mill is on a never failing stream, and watered by a canal which has flood the greatest freshes without damage, and there is no danger of her ever being damaged or blown up by floods of water. This mill was set to work in January last, and has ground upwards of 600 barrels of corn, all country grit. A great bargain may be had in this property, as my state of health will not allow me to pay that attention to business which it requires. The many local advantages attending this property, make it unnecessary to give any further description. Persons wishing to purchase will view the premises, and judge for themselves. One third of the purchase money will be expected in hand, one third in eighteen months, and the remainder in two years. Interest from the date will be required if not punctually paid. A security on the property to insure payment will be taken, and an undoubted title will be given
HALES SHARPE.
Henrico county, Four } Mile-Creek, August } [tf] 2, 1798.
FOR SALE,
AN EXCELLENT SECOND HAND
JOINT TOP
Riding Chaife
—ALSO—
A NEW DOUBLE STICK
CHAIR.
For further particulars enquire of the Printer hereof.
Richmond Oct 13, 1798. (tf)
FOR CLYDE,
TO SAIL IN THIS MONTH,
The Fine new British Armed SHIP, BETSEY,
JOHN MARQUIS, Commander,
Mounting 12 Carriage Guns, about 400 Bushels burthen.—For freight or passage apply to Capt. Marquis, on board, or Messrs. ROBERSON and BROWN, Norfolk, Robert Pollon & Co. Richmond, or
BUCHANAN, DUNLOP & CO.
Petersburg, Nov. 4, 1798. (3w)
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY from the subscriber on the eleventh of November, instant, a Likely Negro Fellow named
JEFFREY,
Twenty five or twenty-six years of age, not of a very dark complexion, has a pleasant countenance when in conversation, dressed in old clothes, has a striped swansdown waistcoat—He took with him a blanket and a set of shemaker's tools, and is a rough shoemaker and carpenter. I purchased him lately of a Mr. William Cox of Accomack county. He came by water to Richmond, and I expect he will endeavour to get on board of some vessel to return there. I will give the above reward if apprehended over the bay and TEN DOLLARS if on this side and secured in any jail to that I get him again.
WILLIAM WARDLAW.
Charlotteville, Nov. 12, 1798.
N. B. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned carrying him out of this state at their peril.
WANTED TO HIRE,
A WOMAN who understands Cooking, Washing, &c. and can come well recommended for honesty, industry and sobriety.—Enquire of the Printer.
November 3.
The Subscriber
Intending to remove into the country, offers for SALE his
House and Lots
IN THIS CITY.
J. PENDLETON,
City of Richmond, } 20th July, 1798 }
Journals, Day-books
and Ledgers,
May be had at S. Pleafants'
Printing-Office.
BILLS of Exchange,
(An approved form, to a set)
To be had at S. Pleafants' Printing Office.
Stat. Act.
A correct Table of Duties, payable on Stamped Paper, Parchment and Paper, as above set forth which began to be used the 1st July last may be had at S. Pleafants' Printing Office.
LAW BOOKS
For sale at
SAMUEL PLEASANTS' PRINTING OFFICE.
 Ambler's Reports  Gilbert's Reports  Peake's Nisi Prius  Parke's Reports  Rowan's Trial  Milford's Pleadings  Schleifer's Practice  Stuck's Crown Circuit  Sayer's Reports  Hatch's Precedents  Hatfield's Reports  Hargrave's Tracts  Jacob's Court Keeper  Sayer's Law of Cods  Lawyer's Magazine  Milford on Government  Morgan's Essays  Cruise on Dues  Cowper's Reports  Douglas's Reports  Cales in Equity  Sheppard's Touchstone  Sanderson on Uses & Trusts  Tidd's Practice  Trial per pais  Pigot on Recoveries  Solomon's Guide  Dyer's Reports  Doctor & Student  Selson's Analysis  Davies's Reports  Pleader's Assistant  Snowder's Reports  Vacher's Law of Nations  Hinde's Chancery  Reeves History English Law  Newman's Conveyancing  Euler's Pleadings  Pearne on Remainders  Hale's Pleas  Higmore on Bill  Attorney's Vade Mecum  Cowley's Reports  Proctor's Practice  Powell on Devises  Perkins' Conveyancing  Salkeld's Reports  1. Raymond's Reports  Buller's Nisi Prius  Law of Partnership  Raymond's Reports  Cle. K.'s Introduction  Blackstone's Chancery  Cruise on Fines  Wooddeson's Lectures  Ward's Law of Nations  Esdaile's Nisi Prius  Kyd on Bills of Exchange  Viner's abridgement (24 vols.)  Atkyns's Reports  Andrews's Reports  W. Blackstone  Coke's Reports  Modern Reports  Burnes' Law Dictionary  Burnes' Notes  Blackstone's Law Tracts  Williams's Conveyancing  Williams's Justice Criminal Law  Leach's Crown Law  September 7. 
John Myers
BEGS leave to inform the PUBLIC that he has opened a
BOTTLE CELLAR,
near the BRIDGE,
Where Gentlemen can be supplied with
Bottled Porter and Ale
at a reasonable price.
N. B. Gentlemen who live in the Country may have Porter put up to carry any distance without breakage.
Richmond, May 3, 1798.
Notice.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of
WILLIAM RUSSEL, Grocer,
late of this city, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers;—and all those who have demands against said estate are desired to bring in their accounts properly proved for payment.—It is hoped that in either case those concerned will see the necessity of immediately complying with the above request.
SARAH RUSSEL, Executrix.
SAMUEL COUCH, Executor.
Richmond, 17th mo. 12th, 1798.
To rent,
THE TWO NEWLY BUILT
BR/CK STORES,
Near the bridge in Richmond.—For terms apply to the subscriber, or in his absence to FRANCIS HYLAND.
SAMUEL COUCH.
CASH
GIVEN FOR CLEAN
Linen Rags.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has for sale at his house on Shocoe Hill several
BALES of WOOLLENS,
CONSISTING of Yorkshire plains, Kennington, Coatings, 6-4th & 7-4th coarse & fine Cloths from 3/10 to 13/ Sterling pr yard—as they came to him from the Manufacturers, he is enabled to sell them on new terms, which he offers to do payable in Notes, of 4 and 6 months, in this city—He has also for sale one BALB consisting of Durants, Sallons, Wildshore, Camblets, Swansdown, Toiliuet, and Kerseymere.
WILLIAM WISEHAM,
Richmond, Oct. 3, 1798.
By virtue of a deed of trust made
to the Subscriber, by William Reynolds
of Henrico county, state of Virginia, for
the purpose of satisfying the debts due
from the said Reynolds to sundry persons,
I shall proceed to sell the Personal Estate
belonging to him, in the county of Halifax,
in North-Carolina, at his plantation on
Ramooak river:
THE ESTATE CONSISTS OF FORTY LIKELY
SLAVES,
About one hundred head of CATTLE,
a considerable number of HOGS, SHEEP
and WORK HORSES —Also, about six
hundred barrels of CORN. —The sale
will commence on the premises, the fourth
of December next, and continue until the
whole property is disposed of. The property
will be sold for Cash, or the notes, or ac-
ceptances of merchants in Petersburg or
Richmond.—At the same time the
LAND will be RENTED for one or
more years as can be agreed on.
WILLIAM SAVAGE,
New-Kent, 15th Octo- } ber, 1798. } (1D)
THE PARTNERSHIP OF
GIBSON & MACKENZIE
BEING dissolved on the first day of Ja-
nuary last: All persons indebted to
them, are requested to call at the store they
lately occupied, and make payment to Wil-
iam Mackenzie, who will grant full dischar-
ges, and settle all demands against the said
concern.
PATRICK GIBSON,
WILL MACKENZIE, for
ROD MACKENZIE, & self
Richmond, 20th Oct 1798 (6w)
William Mackenzie & Co.
By several Ships from LONDON and LI-
VERPOOL have received
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
FALL GOODS,
Which they will dispose of on low terms, by
WHOLESALE, at their Store, three doors
below the Eagle Tavern,
Richmond, October 22, 1798. (6w)
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF
William Russel & Temple,
GROCERS,
HAVING dissolved by the death of Wil-
iam Russel,—the BOOKS and PA-
PER are in the hands of LISTON TEM-
PLE for settlement, where those indebted will
plead call and discharge their respective ba-
lances, and those who have claim against
the late co-partnership will apply and receive
payment
Liston Temple
Continues to carry on the above business, and
shall be thankful to his Friends and the Pub-
lic for their custom, which he shall endeav-
our to merit by keeping
A General Assortment of
GROCERIES
of the First Quality and on the most reason-
able terms.
Richmond, Nov. 5th, 1798. (4w)
Oyster and Porter
HOUSE.
George Watson
KEEPS a house of the above
description, near the Basin of the Ca-
nal in this City, for the Entertainment of
such Gentlemen as may please to call on
him.
Richmond, October 5.
Lately Published,
AND FOR SALE AT SAMUEL PLEASANTS'
PRINTING-OFFICE,
RICHMOND,
[Price 2 shillings]
A SELECTION OF
HYMNS
AND
Spiritual Songs
FROM THE BEST AUTHORS,
By ANDREW BROADDUS, N.D.M.
May 14.
FOR SALE.
20 gr. casks } old Red Port Wine of fa
20 pipes } superior quality;
Madeira Wine in pipes;