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of national vessels laid up in or- would be advantageous to the pub- while a retrenchment of about dollars a year could be probably With this view he moved the ap- of a committee to enquire into expediency of amending the act provid- for a naval peace establishment.
Agreed to, and a committee consist- ing of Messrs. Nicholson, Sands, Cutts, Lowndes and Stanton appointed.
An engrossed bill fixing the salaries of those officers of government whose sala- ries were increased by the act of the 3d of March, 1799, was read the third time.
Mr. Leib moved to postpone the bill to the first Monday of December next, and moved the taking the Yeas and Nays.
This motion was supported by Messrs. Leib, Gregg, J. Clay, Elliott, Thatcher, Flower and Root; and opposed by Messrs. Rodney, Randolph, Dawson, Smilie, Find- ley, Nicholson, Eustis, and Huger.
The question was then taken by Yeas and Nays on the postponement, and passed in the negative—Yeas 45—Nays 72.
When the final question was put on the passage of the bill, and carried in the af- firmative—Yeas 57—Nays 52.
Resolved, That the title be, "An act continuing for a limited time the salaries of the officers of government therein men- tioned."
THURSDAY, Feb. 2.
Mr. Early moved the following resolu- tion:
Resolved, That to witnesses summon- ed to attend any committee of this House, during the present session of Congress, there shall be paid out of the contingent fund of the House, the sum of two dol- lars and fifty cents per day, for their attend- ance, and at the rate of twelve and an half cents for every mile travelling: And that to any messenger sent under an order of the House for the person of a witness, there be paid from the same fund, at the rate of three dollars for every twenty miles travelling.
The same in its original motion; but were so fixed after an expression of considera- ble diversity of opinion; when the resolu- tion so amended, was agreed to—Ayes 69.
A bill from the Senate, in relation to the Navy fund, was referred to a committee of the whole on Monday.
The house went into committee of the whole—Mr. Varnum in the chair, on the report of the committee of Ways and Means, on the amendments of the Senate to the bill for the relief of the captors of the Meshouda and Martha.
The report recommends an agreement to the amendments of the Senate with a further amendment providing that the fur- ther sum of 758 dollars 25 cents be ap- propriated to defraying the expenses of the Meshouda while in the possession of the captors.
The committee reported an agreement to the report, in which the house concur- red—Ayes 55—Nays 33.
Mr. J. Clay observed that by looking over a printed paper on their tables, he perceived there were several articles on which the drawbacks allowed exceeded the duties. He therefore moved a resolution, instructing the committee of Ways and Means to enquire into the expediency of discontinuing the allowance of drawback on spirits, gun powder, soap, candles, and playing cards of foreign manufacture, and of allowing in the lieu of drawback per gallon on oil spirits exported both of foreign and domestic manufacture.
Motion agreed to.
SALEM, January 27.
Massachusetts Legislature.—By the re- turns made by the Adjutant General to the Governor, and by him communicated to the Legislature, it appears that in the ten divisions of the militia of this common- wealth, there are 62,853 officers and men, equipped for the field; of which 57,309 are Infantry, 2,577 Artillery; and 2,667 Cavalry.—The applications for Banks, Turnpikes and Toll Bridges are almost in- numerable.—The expediency of a law for training youth in military exercises and of one for restraining unqualified physi- cians from practising, are under considera- tion.
NEW-YORK, January 30.
Captain Main, from whom we have re- cently received journals to the 23d of No- vember, informs us, that every transac- tion in France was kept a most profound secret—nothing was known about the re- treats of the First Consul. Some believed that an attempt to invade Eng- land would never be made; others were quite both in the belief that the attempt will be made, and that it would prove successful. Commerce was, as might be expected, very much at a stand. Brandy, and other articles of exportation, how- ever, had taken a considerable rise, in conse- quence of the numerous arrivals in the port of France of neutral vessels.
Mr. Rowland, who arrived here yes- terday from New-Providence, informs us, that upwards of 100 French people from Lombardy, (said to have been passen- gers in an American vessel) were some time since landed on one of the Keys.— Four of them survived ten days; who on the expiration of that time were taken off an English frigate, and put on shore at New-Providence. The poor wretches who had subsisted on grass were there.
PHILADELPHIA, February 3.
The affairs of Louisiana having termi- nated in the most prosperous manner, and the tongue of faction silenced on that so long fruitful topic, the federalists have taken up the defence of Mr. Burr—whet- her this aid has been negotiated for and what terms have been entered into with the auxiliaries, we know not; certain it is, however, they labor as hard now to keep Mr. Burr in as they did before to keep him out.
Mr. Burr says in his letter to Mr. Bloom- field that he did not intrigue for the presi- dency—Mr. Ogden acknowledges he was authorised by the federalists to propose to Mr. Burr to suffer himself to be supported by them—Mr. Ogden also acknowledges that he did propose to Mr. Burr—taking this testimony, and it has all been given in defence of Mr. Burr, the question which naturally presents itself to the mind is—what did Mr. Burr do, on the offer of federal assistance to oust Mr. Jefferson being made?—it has been asserted and not substantially denied that Mr. Burr re- ferred Mr. Ogden to a friend for explana- tion, conceiving the affair too delicate for immediate or personal intercourse. But if it is asked, what ought Mr. Burr to have done; every honest man and well wisher of his country will not hesitate to reply— he ought to have taken such steps as would enable the house of representatives to impeach those of its members who had made this glaring attempt at corruption and to destroy the weight of the people in their government—he ought to have informed Mr. Jefferson or some of his influential friends of the scandalous intrigue that had commenced—by this line of conduct he would have merited and received the ap- plause of all honest men who would then indeed have united to show their gratitude and thankfulness for the patriotic action— but very differently did Mr. Burr act, he wrote a snivelling letter to general Smith, in which he says, surely Mr. Jefferson is so much my superior that there can be no probability of an equality of votes— when he found, however, that by mere accident there was this equality, he forgot all his modesty, and by not refusing actual- ly assented to the opposition that was made to Mr. Jefferson. It is impossible to get over the plain facts and inferences which on every side stare one thus in the face.
Mr. Burr has been remarkably active to the southward—a Virginia edition of the pamphlet of Aristides has been issued, with an appendix said to be written by a person in N. Carolina—we have seen but not read this southern production; according to federal authority it does much credit to the faction of Mr. Burr, being in the lowest style of scurrility.
Mr. Burr is at present in this city; whe- ther he is superintending a Pennsylvania edition of Aristides remains to be seen— we believe, however, he has not great hopes from this state, though fifteen or sixteen votes would not be amiss in his circumstances.
The vice president has, throughout the discussion, which has taken place respect- ing his conduct at the late election, affect- ed to consider himself above noticing the charges exhibited—his friends have said that he distained to notice anonymous es- sayists, and it has been attempted to con- vince the reflecting judgment by a stub- born silence on his part—almost at the moment, however, when these declarations are made, the defenders of Mr. Burr name a number of gentlemen, equal they must allow in standing as to reputation and for- tune as himself, as the real authors of the hostility against him—why has not Mr. Burr called on those gentlemen, who are accused by his friends of instigating oppo- sition against him, why has he not de- manded an explanation, an avowal or deni- al? His not having done this cannot have proceeded from indifference to the subject, when he can aid and assist in writing and publishing pamphlets in his defence—his friends dare no longer say he despises the accusations, for his own and their labors evidence that they wince. The true reason of his sheltering himself under a bor- rowed name, and of his reluctance to come forward in an open manly way, is his incompetency to sustain the weight which must instantly oppress him; he looks at the danger, and hopes to evade it by pretending to be an unconcerned spec- tator. His silence is not that of an inno- cent man, for he maintains others to cla- mor for him; he at one moment piteous- ly asks, can I be guilty who despise the ac- cusers, who are so much above them, and who are silent; at the next he is the dicta- tor of what shall be said to save himself and destroy others.
The only paper to which Mr. Burr has affixed his name is the letter to Governor Bloomfield; in that he insinuates that he would consider it unworthy of him to reply to the publications of a news paper—the sentiment respecting the propriety of op- posing no other weapon to error than reason, has been applauded by many but we believe few are disposed to allow them- selves to obey it in all cases; and if any case could demand a recurrence to the law as a more adequate means of defence, surely it must be when the allegations against Mr. Burr have alienated from him the confidence of three fourths of the com- munity—yet he has been unwilling to re- sort to it. Again, Mr. Burr's friends do not show their resentment against the news-paper, but they proclaim the names of the men in New York as
the persons opposed to him, may declare they have written against him—if then what they say is true, the silence of Mr. Burr cannot proceed from an unwilling- ness to reply to news paper publications. A respect for his constituents, in our opin- ion, demanded that he should have resor- ted to efficient means for proving his inno- cence—his not having done this, under such serious circumstances, will be a strong argument with every reflecting man that he dared not come forward.
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 30.
A BILL. Further to protect the Seamen of the United States.
Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President be, and he hereby is authorised, whenever sufficient testimony shall be pro- duced, that the commander of any public armed ship or other vessel of any foreign nation, shall have taken or impressed from on board any ship or other vessel of the United States, any seaman, mariner or o- ther person (not being a civil or military officer or soldier of the said foreign nation, or of any other sovereignty with which the said nation shall be at war) to prohibit by proclamation, every person residing within the United States, who shall (after such prohibition shall be made known, and before the same shall be revoked) afford aid, succour or provisions as aforesaid, to such ship or other vessel, and thereof be convicted, shall be sentenced to be impri- soned, not exceeding one year, and fined not exceeding one thousand dollars.
Be it further enacted, That from and af- ter the day of next, when ever full and sufficient testimony shall be produced that the commander or com- manders of public armed vessels of any for- eign nation, have impressed or taken from on board any ship or vessel of the United States, while on passage to or from any port or place, any seaman, mariner or other person, (not being a civil or military officer or soldier of any foreign nation, or of any other sovereignty with which the said foreign nation shall be at war) the President shall be, and he hereby is au- thorised, if he shall deem it expedient, to prohibit by proclamation the landing from on board any ship or other vessel of the foreign nation (whose commander or com- manders have offended as aforesaid) any goods, wares, or merchandise, within any of the ports of the United States, or its territories; and also to prohibit the lad- ing of any ship or vessel of such nation within any of the ports or territories of the United States: Provided, that nothing herein contained, shall be construed to prevent any ship or vessel of the nation whose commander or commanders have offended as aforesaid, and which shall ar- rive within any of the ports of the United States, or its territories, to remain with their cargoes on board, or to proceed to any place without the jurisdiction of the United States: And provided also, that any ship or vessel of such nation (which may have been partly laden at the time such procla- mation shall be made known) shall be per- mitted to depart with the lading then on board, to the port of destination of such ship or vessel.
February 3. On Tuesday evening last, the public joy on the acquisition of LOUISIANA, was expressed by a BALL given at the assembly rooms of George Town, by a number of the MEMBERS OF CON- GRESS. This Assembly was by far the most numerous and brilliant which has ever met in this district. The walls of the room were on this occasion decorated with festoons of Laurel. At the east end, in the centre, was placed a transparent por- trait of the President of the United States, surrounded by the banners of several of our military corps. All the windows of the house were illuminated, and from its high situation, at the angle of one of the principal streets, the extent of its front, and the reflection of the snow, the effect and brilliancy of the illumination, were great, and extended to a considerable dis- tance.
Two rooms were opened for dancing, and when the tickets were drawn, above 130 ladies, and twice that number of gentle- men were assembled. During the ball, a- bout 200 ladies, and near 300 gentlemen were present, and notwithstanding the ex- treme pressure of so large a company, the most perfect good order, and the highest flow of hilarity were kept up, without be- ing interrupted by any apparent efforts of management, every difference of opinion or contrariety of intention being melted into one single and unanimous sentiment of social and patriotic joy. Too much credit cannot, on this account, be given to the Managers, for their watchful attention to the course of the entertainment.
Such an occasion, and such feelings, can- not, in the course of the history of a na- tion occur frequently.—The plain un- adorned walls of our room, the want of that splendor, and of that admiration which painting, and gilding, and all the artful scenery of architecture can produce, and the still plainer equality of our manners, may, perhaps, to a foreign eye, and to for- eign habits, place the grade of such a public festival far below the splendours that celebrate the achievements of War- riors, or the peace that only suspends the career of destruction—But when humani- ty rejoices in the extension of the empire of freedom, and of peace, the superficial effects of the arts of the painter, and of the gilder, vanish before the splendor of the event, and put place and form out of con- sideration.
THE CLOVER TO FEDERALISM!
From the AMERICAN MERCURY.
Mr. Babcock,
IN your paper of the 1st December, in an address to the gentlemen of Connecticut, No. 8, over the signature of "DA- VID," there appears a quotation from a political conversation between Gene- ral Tracy (now a Federal Senator in Con- gress from Connecticut) and myself, in Nov. 1799, in which there appears much exultation in the display of technical witt- ure; and which chiefly carries its own death warrant in its refutation. I profess no great science in Belles-Lettres or Rhetor- ic, but I profess to understand plain com- mon language, particularly when I hear the same words, and sentiments several times repeated, and that too with emphasis, and with the appearance of sincerity. Such conversation I heard from Gen. Tra- cy, at the time mentioned, and am incli- ned to think I understood him, and which I request may find a place in your paper. When I assailed the political character of Gen. Tracy, I at the same time do declare that I have ever respected and admired the man. It is principle, and not men, that actuate me to a disclosure. I there- fore feel it a duty I owe myself as well as the public, to come forward, after what has been said and published on this sub- ject, and afford all the evidence I am pos- sessed of, relating to the political senti- ments of a man, however respectable his character or conspicuous his merit—into whatever dilemma it may place him, or the cause in which he may be engaged.— And in doing this, I appeal to my Maker for the rectitude of my intentions and the truth of my statement.
The evening before Gen. Tracy left home for Congress, in November, 1799, I waited on him, as I had been in the ha- bit of doing, at his house, and was receiv- ed by him with his becoming politeness and attention. There were present, John Allen, D. W. Lewis, and Aaron Smith, Esq.; after a short time Mr. Lewis and Mr. Smith observed they must go over and see Mr. Mumford, who was at Dr. Smith's; and accordingly left the room— and according to the best of my recollec- tion, it was before any thing had passed on the subject of politics. Mr. Gould, who lived in the house, was in an adjoining office where we were, occasionally, and at what particular times of the following con- versation he was present, it is wholly out of my power to state with precision—I should say, from the best of my recollec- tion, when the subject of politics was in- troduced, no one was present except Gen. Tracy, Mr. Allen and myself; but the manner of its being introduced is distinctly remembered as follows:—Mr. Tracy was standing by his writing desk, placing away his papers, I spoke to him on the subject of the measures of government; he observed to me, rather indifferently, that he believed things would go on well enough. Mr. Allen said "Gen. Tracy, don't play the hypocrite, don't deceive General Skinner, tell him the truth." He finished his business at the desk, took his seat, and observed to me generally up- on the principles of government, stating what sort of government would and what would not do. He said "Republican forms of government never would answer; this running the government will not do, we must have energy." He then confined himself to our federal compact, saying, "our Con- stitution, Gen. Skinner, is good for no- thing; it cannot stand, and I have told you this before" (to which I answered, I well remember it) "but," says he, "as a Senator, have taken an oath to su- pport it, and I shall do all I can towards its it cannot be done, the President and Sen- ators must be hereditary, the Fathers must have it and their Sons after them, and quite enough for the common people to be allowed to choose their Representa- tives; it must be here as in Great-Britain, President or King, whatever we are fi- ted to call him, must have his thousand cuy men to his aid whenever he pleases."
I further say, that in the course of a conversation, Parson Huntington came in and pretty soon after, as it lies upon my mind, Mr. Allen went over to Dr. Smith, as he observed to see Mr. Mumford, and very soon after the conversation ended and I took leave of General Tracy, wish- ing him well, &c. and he made some ob- servations to me, but what I do not clear- ly remember; to which I observed to him, as I was going out of the door, If you will have a King, it is my wish you would import one from the Eastern Continent, or one of George's Bastards, let us have one that has been bred to the business, don't let us have one of our little fellows. I shut the door and returned home; at the time I left the room, I am positive there was no person present but Gen. Tracy, Parson Huntington, Mr. Gould, and Ro- ger Skinner.
The conversation lay heavily on my mind, and established me in my suspi- cions of the tendency of some of the mea- sures of our government, and I can say, from that time to the present. I have ne- ver entertained but one sentiment of our leading Federalists. As I did not wish to do any thing to destroy neighborly friend- ships, I forbore to make this conversation public; but I did disclose it the next morn- ing to my neighbor, Capt. Stone, and also a few days after to Major Seymour, under an idea that it would remain between our- selves; Capt. Stone, however, in May fol- lowing revealed it, after which I was call- ed upon for the truth of it, and was con- strained to a free disclosure, which induced Mr. Allen, at August Court, 1800, to
speak to me on the subject, in the Court House, (which he well recollects) Fast day evening following, Mr. Allen called on me at my house, we rehearsed the sub- ject together, and Mr. Allen at that time assented to every thing of the conversation alluded to, except he did not seem to recognize the manner of his speaking to Gen. Tracy, (which I well remember he did confess to me in the Court House.)
I further say, that the conversation re- ferred to by Gen. Tracy, when he said to me, "I have told you before that our Constitution was good for nothing." was this: Gen. Tracy, in conversing with me on the merits of the Constitution, said it ought to have provided for a Religious Test, and said he had conversed with who was of the same opinion.
I further say, but a short time before the evening referred to, Gen. Tracy and myself being in company together, I ask- him whether he believed our Army was necessary to prevent foreign invasion? he answered, "I have no wish to be pulled out of my bed by a lawless mob." I further say, during the whole of the even- ing's conversation at Gen. Tracy's, if Gen. Tracy said any thing more in favor of our Federal Constitution, than what I have before stated, it has totally escaped my re- collection.
TIMOTHY SKINNER.
December 19, 1803.
[The above exposition of the unguarded confessions of a leading federalist, has exci- ted much interest in Connecticut; and well it may, for nothing can more clearly prove the treasonable, diabolical designs of a roy- alist faction in this country; and that too against our excellent constitution, for which they now pretend so much tender regard and pious reverence. Should any one think this evidence insufficient, he will find the plot more fully disclosed in the following extract from the address, signed, "DAVID," above alluded to:]
"Five or six years ago, Mr. Tracy so- licited a private interview with the Rev. STANLEY GRISWOLD, of New Milford; a man to whom it is no flattery to say, that in point of talents, integrity and every ex- cellent virtue, has not his superior among his brethren in Connecticut. The conver- sation was long and interesting. Mr. Griswold was, as has been observed, a Clergyman; he was in his prime of life, of eminent mental endowments, and of course bid fair to become extensively influential. Such an ally to the federal cause was to be desired, and it was doubtless expected, that a view of the golden harvest that fe- deralism promised to the priesthood, would be sufficient to convince a man in Mr. Griswold's situation of the excellency of the system. At any rate, with this ob- ject expressly in view, Mr. Tracy convers- ed with Mr. Griswold; that is, to explain to him the real and ultimate designs of federalists, and to procure his co-operation in support of their projects. In the course of the development, Mr. Tracy lament- ed the general condition of ease and equa- lity, in point of property, which existed in the United States, especially in New En- gland. This he considered as a circum- stance utterly inconsistent with the existence of a steady and energetic government. Affluence, he said, inspired men with sen- timents of independence, and made every man a politician who busied himself with the affairs of state; that a nation of such men can never be well governed, but that the government will be as fluctuating as the whim and caprice of the people. That this state of things must be done away; not suddenly indeed, but ultimately it must be done away. That other employments must be found for the people than reading, and criticising the measures of govern- ment—That to PLOW and to REAP, were the proper employments of the mass of the people, and that the business of govern- ment should be left to those who are ca- pable of understanding it. The principal engine for effecting this change, he said, was taxation, as by the aid of that, the tur- plus of the labor of the people, beyond what was absolutely necessary for their subsistence, might be drawn from them; whereas it is now worse than wasted on an education for their children, to qualify them to find fault with the measures of government."
"He said, that in order to place the go- vernment above the reach of demagogues, or of popular phrenzies, the British form must be adopted. That the Chief Magis- trate and Senate must be invested with the power and attributes of a British King and Nobles, though under other names, be- cause these names were odious to the people. He said that a religion must be established by law, to aid the government that its ministers must receive rich pensions independent of the people. He said that all this was indeed very different from the ideas of the great mass of our citizens on this subject, but that still it was dictated for their benefit, and if they had sufficient wisdom to discern this, and adopt it voluntarily, it was the duty of the wise and the good, to bring it about by such MEANS as were within their power."
He said, that these notions of liberty and equality, which produced our revolu- tion, were wild and fantastic; that in prac- tice they were incompatible with order and good government. He said that Hell was the native and proper soil of the Tree of Liberty, and that all the Liberty Pole- s had been created on the face of the earth, were but shoots and branches of the original stock, which Satan had plant- ed and cultivated in Hell.
"Such more of this sort he uttered— it is doubtless sufficient to prove him a Federalist!"

The following Resolution, introduced by Mr. MILLER, of Powhatan, was agreed to by an unanimous vote in both Houses of the Legislature of this Commonwealth, on Friday the 31 instant:—
Resolved, That the present Administration of the Government of the United States, merit the highest confidence of this Assembly, and of every American, friendly to Republican Institutions, for the wise, prudent, and determined measures, by which so extensive and fertile territory of Louisiana, has been attached to the Union.
We understand, that Mr. Harvie, the president's secretary, is to be the bearer of the despatches, &c. to France, concerning the Louisiana treaty; and that he is to depart in a few days. (Aurora.)
The British Treaty.—Our readers generally, we presume, know that all the articles of the British treaty from the 11th to the end expired some time since by limitation and that the first ten articles only are now in force. The articles which have expired, related almost exclusively to the commercial concerns of both nations, of course the interest of the two countries, now carrying on a more extended commerce than any other nations of the world, demand that the stipulations for mutual benefit which had become null by limitation, should either be modified, or wholly renewed by a second convention for that purpose to be entered into.
The expiration of the articles relating to our commerce was an event of no small importance to this country, placed now in circumstances so much more prosperous and stable than when the treaty itself was unfortunately entered into in 1794—in fact the strenuous opponents of Jay's treaty have now much cause to felicitate themselves and the country that articles so injurious to their interests and degrading to the dignity of the powerful and independent people of the United States, no longer occupy a portion of our statute book for any other purpose than as a monument of former weakness and a cautionary lesson for future statesmen.
On reference to the treaty, the reader will find among the articles which have expired, restrictions on the commerce of this country, at all times burthensome, but which in all future conventions could not be admitted to form a part consistent with justice to ourselves and the dictates of sound policy. It appears that Mr. Monroe our minister to England, some time ago commenced negotiations with the ministry of St. James's, on the subject of the commercial regulations of both nations, and that he has been strenuous in his efforts to procure an acknowledgment by treaty of rights and privileges withheld under the articles which have expired, more especially with regard to our trade with the West Indies. We presume that the interesting questions which have arisen under our situation as a neutral nation, have also formed a part of the discussions. However from what we can collect from the English prints the British ministry are very averse to granting what has been demanded as our right, and if we believe those prints, the endeavours to place our commerce on as solid a foundation as can exist between nations is considered as very unbecoming and uncharitable at a time when Britain is so much embarrassed. The subject of negotiations, commenced by Mr. Monroe is likely to be a very interesting one to this country. (ib.)
Amendment of the Constitution.—On the 24th ult. in the senate of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, Mr. Bidwell moved a resolution to the following effect for ratifying on the part of that state the resolution adopted by congress—that the senate resolved to take the subject into consideration on the 29th:—
Resolved, that the said amendment be ratified on the part of the commonwealth, to be valid to all intents and purposes, as part of the said constitution of the said United States, when ratified by the legislatures of three fourths of the several states, and that a committee be appointed to bring in a bill for that purpose.
From the LANCASTER INTELLIGENCER.
Mr. Dickson.—The application of the Bank of Philadelphia to the Legislature, for a Charter, has been the subject of much conversation, in all circles in this borough, for the last three weeks; and, although I am one of those who heretofore have been opposed to Banks, I am now as every reasonable man, who has the good of his country at heart, must be, satisfied of their great utility in aiding the Farmer, Mechanic and Trailer.
I have been much surprised at an interference of the Bank of Pennsylvania, to oppose their claim, by offering a considerable sum to the Legislature, to withhold a Charter from the Philadelphia or New Bank, and to grant the Bank of Pennsylvania an exclusive right or monopoly for 25 years. This, however, as far as I can discover leads to no good, meets the general disapprobation of every man who is well of his country, and who has its interests at heart.
In attending to the argument yesterday, on the Representatives' floor, I find the offers made by the Philadelphia Bank are liberal, and such as I hope and trust the Legislature will accept. They offer to pay into the Treasury, for the use of the Commonwealth, for a Charter of 10 years, 135,000 dollars; besides offering the state many other important advantages, by their taking an interest in the new institution. The granting a Charter for 10 years, will put all the Banks on an equal footing; as the Charters of the Banks of Pennsylvania, North America, United States and Philadelphia will then expire about the same time; when the Legislature, if required to renew their Charters, can extend their patronage and protection to those Banks, who shew the best disposition to aid the State in her financial department whenever she may require it.
A Friend to Banks, on just principles. Lancaster. Jan. 28, 1804.
Late New-Providence papers state, "Letters from Jamaica mention, that general Rochambeau, commodore Barney, and a part of the French St. Domingo army, have been sent to England."
FROM THE AURORA.
NATIONAL JUBILEE.
TO CELEBRATE THE ACQUISITION OF LOUISIANA, AS AN EVENT OF THE GREATEST MOMENT TO THE LIBERTY, THE HAPPINESS, THE PEACE, THE SECURITY, THE PROSPERITY, THE GLORY OF REPUBLICAN AMERICA, AND TO THE PERPETUATION OF REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT, AS AN EVENT Resulting from the Wisdom, Uprightness, and Resolution
Of the Men Chosen by the People TO ADMINISTER THEIR GOVERNMENT, THOMAS JEFFERSON, of Virginia, Who has administered it for their good, to their satisfaction and advantage AND TO HIS OWN HONOR; PARTICULARLY In the Provident measures which he had taken for In the wise negotiations which he had directed for And the success which has resulted
IN THE ACQUISITION OF LOUISIANA, WHICH Opens to posterity a vast field for the enjoyment of the blessings of free government, Security against the vices and miseries of European Nations AND Which renews to the oppressed of Europe That Asylum First offered by the Old Congress in the days of Revolution And now further assured IN THE DAYS OF REGENERATION: AN EVENT Which secures Republican Government from DANGEROUS OR HOSTILE NEIGHBOURS, Which affords a field for the Aborigines who have not embraced civilized society; AND Which provides new means of defence against an evil ensnaring us by those From whom we snatched our INDEPENDENCE: AN EVENT Which enlarges the sphere of Human Action and Civilization, Which Presents to Philosophy, Curiosity and Commerce A more extensive scope, Connects the Tropic with the Frigid Zone, Under one temperate rule of law: And Holds forth to the World by the example, The superiority, efficacy, and preference
OF REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT, Faithfully administered: To Celebrate this important event It is proposed THAT A GREAT NATIONAL FESTIVAL Be held throughout the union ON SATURDAY THE 12th DAY OF MAY, 1804, BEING ST. TAMMANY'S DAY, From a correspondent of the National Intelligencer.
RUINS! The Washington Federalist of yesterday, edited by Elias B. Caldwell, clerk of the supreme court of the United States, contains a lamentable tale of the "Jefferson" system of ruins brought upon the United States, by the present republican administration. It deeply regrets
The ruin of the army, The ruin of the navy, The ruin of the judiciary, The ruin of the bankrupt system, The ruin of the internal taxes, The ruin of the direct tax, and The ruin of the mint. But Mr. Smith, it has strangely forgotten to enumerate other equally important ruins, produced by the same "Jefferson" system of administration, which I must therefore beg leave to supply for the benefit of the Washington Federalist and its supporters, through the medium of your useful gazette, as follows:
The ruin of the marine corps, The ruin of the sedition law, The ruin of the alien law, The ruin of federalism, The ruin of monarchy—and, last of all, the ruin of the people, as now experienced in that unfortunate and distressing
state of public affairs, by which they find themselves exonerated from the burdens and expenses of a long and bloody war; at peace with all the world, happy at home, respected abroad, in the full enjoyment of liberty and independence, with a national credit and reputation, unknown and unequalled by any other people, in any other nation or empire.
One of the ruined Citizens of the United States. Tuesday, Dec. 29.
Federal assertions. Kentucky in arms: boys run about the camp, shouting, down with the democrats: Spain refuses to cede Louisiana: It is unconstitutional to purchase but perfectly constitutional to conquer and subjugate a country: One state is to have no commercial preference over another, consequently the ships of France and of Spain cannot be admitted into a city, in a territory, on other terms than those on which they can be admitted into cities within States: France has no title to Louisiana, consequently can give none to the United States: Louisiana is a glorious acquisition to the United States; granted, but it was produced through the influence of their friend and old protector King George: Mr. Dawson is to be governor of Louisiana: Mr. Venable is to be governor of Louisiana: Gen. Dearborn is to be governor of Louisiana: Mr. Nicholson is to be Secretary at War: James Lyon is at New Orleans, and therefore Mr. Granger has destined him to be post master general in that city. Guess away, honest folks guess away. (Alex. Eupus.)
MASSACHUSETTS. DIED.—JAMES TYTLER, aged 58, lately of Scotland. He was educated at Aberdeen, and afterwards was a student in Surgery, and became distinguished in Chemistry at Edinburgh under Doctor Black and Doctor Cullen. He has published various works in Geography and History, besides the most valuable parts of the Encyclopedia, which has been reprinted in America. His tracts and other papers are numerous. He was engaged at the time of his death in a Universal Geography, a work which he had prosecuted with success, and which will be prepared for the press. Since he has been in America he has established the most favorable opinion of his character, and of his capacity for great usefulness. A numerous procession attended his remains to the grave. A handsome contribution was made for his widow and two daughters. (By Authority.)
AN ACT For the relief of Paul Coulon. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That there be paid to Paul Coulon as agent for the captors of the ship Betty Cathcart and brig Aaron, prizes to the French privateer La Bellona, out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated, the sum of six thousand two hundred and forty one dollars, and forty four cents, being the amount retained by the treasury department from the sales of the ship Betty Cathcart, for duties on the cargo of the brig Aaron.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN BROWN, President of the Senate pro tempore. January 26, 1804. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT Making appropriations for the support of the Navy of the United States, during the year one thousand eight hundred and four. Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That for defraying the expenses of the navy of the United States, during the year one thousand eight hundred and four, the following sums be, and the same hereby are, respectively appropriated, that is to say: For the pay and subsistence of the officers, and the pay of the seamen, two hundred and thirty-four thousand three hundred and twenty-eight dollars: For provisions, one hundred and twenty-five thousand five hundred and eighteen dollars, and seventy-two cents: For medicine, instruments, hospital stores and all expenses on account of the sick, four thousand eight hundred and seventy-five dollars: For repairs of vessels, store rent, and other contingent expenses, one hundred and forty-four thousand dollars: For the purchase of ordnance, and other military stores, five thousand dollars: For the expense of navy yards, docks, and other improvements, the pay of superintendants, store keepers, clerks and laborers, fifty-two thousand dollars: For the pay and subsistence of the marine corps, including provisions for those on shore, and forage for the staff, fifty-seven thousand five hundred and forty-one dollars and eighty cents: For clothing for the same, twelve thousand eight hundred and fifty-two dollars and seventy six cents: For military stores for the same, four hundred and fifty-two dollars: For medicine, medical services, hospital stores, and all expenses on account of the sick belonging to the marine corps, one thousand dollars: For quarter masters and barrack masters stores, officers traveling expenses, armourers and carpenters bills, fuel, and
other contingent expenses, eight thousand eight hundred and forty seven dollars: For completing the marine barracks at the City of Washington, three thousand five hundred and eighty-four dollars, and seventy-two cents: Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the several sums herein specifically appropriated shall be paid, first out of any balances remaining unexpended of former appropriations for the support of the navy, and secondly, out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN BROWN, President of the Senate pro tempore. January 31, 1804. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
Shall human eyes alone dissolve in tears.
NOW relate to the public, a circumstance which recently occurred in the county of Goochland, which will cause every human heart to exclaim with some of old "We are even ashamed of our species, and out of humor with our beings" an inhabitant of the above county, having a poor widow woman on his land, with a house full of small children, not able to help the other, distracted from her for rent, her bed and furniture, carried them off, and left her poor children to lie on the floor, in that notable deep snow and violent cold weather, enough to freeze the brute of the field. This she said "did from a narrow, low principle she always possessed, the widow having no notion of absconding from the premises. Such men are, in the language of Spectator, a disgrace to human society, a stigma on the dignity of man, and ought to be disowned by all good citizens. A Friend to the Fatherless & Widows.
* See the Spectator, vol. 3. No. 230.
Life of Washington.
SUBSCRIPTIONS for this valuable work are received by Samuel Pleasants, Jr.
Gentlemen in this State, holding subscription papers, for the HISTORY OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION, and the AMERICAN ANNUAL REGISTER, are requested to forward them, with the names of the subscribers obtained, to W. DUANE'S Book Store, Washington City.
FOR SALE.
An Elegant Coach, And HARNESS, complete, for four horses, may be had a great bargain on application to A MYERS, near the bridge. Richmond, Feb. 11. 1804. FOUND, LAST NIGHT, AT THE PLAY HOUSE, A SURTOUT COAT.
One of the pockets contained a profile likeness, and the other a large key. The owner may have the property by giving a description of it, and paying the price of this advertisement. Enquire of the Printer. Richmond, Feb. 9. 1804
NOW IN THE PRESS OF T. NICOLSON. And will be ready for delivery in the course of April, May and June next,
MARRIED LADY'S COMPANION, OR
Poor Man's Friend.
IN FOUR PARTS I. An address to the married Lady who is the Mother of Daughters. II. An address to the newly married Lady. III. Some important hints to the Midwife. IV. An essay on the management and common diseases of Children. By SAMUEL K. JENNINGS.
The title and heads of this work are considerably expressive of its nature and design. Each part contains moral reflections adapted to the characters for which they are intended; but they compose in the whole, a medical book of such sort as necessarily interests every family. The plan is conducted with all possible simplicity and plainness, and will be found a very good at convenience to the Ladies.
It will be printed on a neat plain Type, and good Paper, and it is supposed will contain two hundred and forty pages of a duodecimo size. The price to subscribers, if neatly bound, will be 6s. in boards, 4s. 6d.
So soon as the work is finished, the subscribers may apply to Mr. Nicolson, and others with whom they may make their subscriptions, who, on receiving payment, will deliver to them their books.
A number of copies will be deposited with Mr. Samuel Pleasants and other book sellers; from whom the public may be supplied.
The author flatters himself, that his work will be found a very useful one. Having submitted his manuscript to the inspection of several respectable and judicious men, he is encouraged to venture this publication in favor of himself. He is well aware, that the composition may be calculated for usefulness, and yet for want of being pushed forward into public notice, it may lie dormant on the book seller's shelf. As his chief design was to be beneficial to his fellow citizens, he is determined to spare no pains which may be necessary to circulate his books; and they will therefore probably be offered for sale at most of the courthouses of the upper counties of the state of Virginia. He thanks the patriotic gentlemen of the two houses of legislation, who gave him friendly encouragement, and calculates on their influence in their respective counties, so far as the merit of the performance may deserve their aid. SAMUEL K. JENNINGS. February 5, 1804
The High Bred Imported Horse
SILVER, WILL stand at my stable in Pittsylvania county, about two miles from the courthouse, to cover mares, the ensuing season. The terms at which he will cover, with his pedigree and performances, will be published previous to the commencement of the season. WILL. TUNSTALL. January 20, 1804.
TICKETS
In the Lottery for the benefit of William and Mary College, for SALE at S. Pleasants' Book Store.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at S. Pleasants' Book Store THE LETTERS OF CURIUS, WRITTEN BY THE LATE JOHN THOMPSON, OF PETERSBURG: TO WHICH IS ADDED A SPEECH, Delivered by him in August, 1795, on the British Treaty. WITH A SHORT ACCOUNT OF HIS LIFE. Kills not the bud of virtue, no, she spread Beneath the heavenly beam of brighter sun Thro' endless ages into higher power. THOMPSON'S SPEECH.
The subscriber being about to leave the state for some time, and still wishing to sell his tract of land, lying in the county of Mecklenburg, on Roanoke river—has given full power to G. Green, Esq. of Nottingham, to dispose of it, and convey the title thereof to the purchaser. EDWARD MAYO. Powhatan, January 20, 1804.
WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE, At Mecklenburg courthouse, on the second Monday of March next, if fair, if not, the next fair day.
A TRACT OF LAND, Lying in the county of Mecklenburg, on Roanoke river, belonging to Edward Mayo, of Powhatan—this tract contains seven hundred and thirty acres of land, one hundred and five acres of which are low ground of the first quality. A great proportion of the land is clear, it is considered as very fertile tobacco land. One third of the purchase money is to be paid on the first day of January next, another third on the first day of January, 1805, and the remaining third on the first day of January, 1807—Bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not paid until paid, will be required of the purchasers, and a deed of trust on the land as a further security. Mr. Charles Hudson living on the land will show it. G. GREEN, Attorney in fact of Edward Mayo. February 4. 1804
WILL BE SOLD, At auction, agreeable to the last will and testament of Francis Lewis, dec. on Monday the 20th of this month, on the premises, one and an half
ACRES OF LAND, In the city of Richmond, known in the plan of the said city, by the numbers 193, 205 and 66, commonly called Kuper's Tenement. These lots will be laid off into three or more tenements, a plan of which will be exhibited on the day of sale. Also, the LOT OF GROUND, known in the plan of said city by the number 139, situated on the site of Rockets Warehouse. The terms of sale will be twelve months credit, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not paid until paid. WILTSHIRE M. LEVIS, Acting Executor of Francis Lewis, dec. Richmond, February 8th, 1804.
TO BE SOLD, At auction, on Monday the 20th of this month,
Two Lots of Ground, In the city of Richmond, known in the plan of said city by the numbers 187 and 188, situated nearly opposite Rocket's warehouse—these lots are divided into three tenements—Also, one other TENEMENT in said city, part of lot No. 213, situated opposite the county wharf at Rockets. The terms of sale are one fifth of the purchase money to be required on making a deed, and the balance payable in two years at 6 per cent, and a deed of trust taken on the lots to secure the payment of the balance of the purchase money—A plan of these tenements can be seen on application, and will be exhibited on the day of sale by the subscriber. RICHARD YOUNG. Richmond, February 8th, 1804.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber having on hand a suit of clothes belonging to George Batten, dec. late in the employment of Mr. Andrew Nicolson of the town of Manchester—the heirs, executors or administrators of the aforesaid Batten, are requested to come forward and pay the costs on said clothes in fourteen days from the date hereof, otherwise they will be sold to pay the same. JO. N. ANDREW, Taylor. Richmond, 8th February, 1804.
The following negros' tract of tobacco has been lying in Dene's warehouse, upwards of two years, unclaimed. The owner is hereby requested to come forward and pay charges, or it will be disposed of according to law. Edward Taylor, No. 415 125 1103 Net. WOODACK & STARK. Importers at Dene's warehouse. February 1, 1804.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having bonded claims against the estate of the late Gen. JAMES BRADY, are requested to bring them forward without delay, to SAML BUTLER, Ex'r. Surry County, February 8th, 1804.
Notice.
To be SOLD, on Tuesday the 28th instant, at Public Auction,
All the Personal Estate
Of Matthew Moody, dec. consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture, and two Negroes—Terms, cash for all sums under 10 dollars, and six months credit on all sums above that amount, the purchasers giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date if not paid. THOMAS DODD, Ex'r. Feb. 3d, 1804.
N.B. All persons having claims against this estate, are requested to bring them forward properly authenticated; and those indebted to the estate, to make immediate payment, as no indulgence can be allowed. TH. DODD.
The Fourth Volume
OF THE Domestic Encyclopædia, Is ready for delivery at S. Pleasants' Book Store. WHERE, ALSO, IS JUST RECEIVED THE 1st AND 2d NUMBERS OF The Literary Magazine A new periodical publication, print-delivery. READY MADE For sale at this of

Twenty-Five Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber living in Goochland county, a very likely negro man named SAM, who calls himself SAMUEL COOPER, about 24 or 25 years old, low but stout made, of a yellowish complexion, one of his upper fore teeth out, his dress chiefly of Virginia cloth, with a green Durants short coat; he is very sensible, and can read, and write so as to be understood some words. He will endeavor to pass for a freeman, and I expect will procure a pass of his own or from some one else. I expect he will go up or down James river, but I rather think up, about Lynchburg, or some other town on James river. Whoever takes up the said negro and delivers him to me, or secures him in jail so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable expenses for delivering him to me at home. EDWARD COX. Sept. 3d, 1803. N.B. I expect he will change his name and dress.
NOTICE. THAT on Saturday the 11th day of February next, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, at the residence of Robert Thompson, dec'd in his city, opposite the tenement of Col. Gardner near the Basin of the Canal, a variety of FURNITURE of the best quality, belonging to the different occupations of a Blacksmith, Wheelwright, and Carpenter—a WAGGON, four DRAUGHTS, three CARTS, and two CART HORSES—one set of Chain and Wagon HARNESS—a valuable assortment of wheelwright's TIMBER—all the Household and Kitchen FURNITURE, together with two MILK COWS, and a CALF, and also two NEGRO WOMEN. Ready money will be required for all sums not exceeding 20 dollars, and for all above that, six months credit upon giving bond and approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not paid at the time of sale. All debts having claims against the estate of the deceased are requested to bring them forward within the time allowed by law, or they will not be paid. A discharge the same, as soon as possible, and the administration of the estate will not be delayed in the payment thereof. SARAH THOMPSON. Adm'x of Robert Thompson, dec'd. Richmond, 27th January, 1804. (tds)
LOUIS WERCQ, MERCHANT TAILOR. NOT in failing to carry on his business as extensively as heretofore, informs the public, that in future he shall expect materials to be paid for, before they are made into clothes. He has on hand a supply of the best Cloths, Cashmeres, Swan Down, Mouselines, &c. which he will sell low for Cash only. All persons having claims against him will be paid on application, and those in his debt are requested to pay their accounts to him immediately. Richmond, October 7th, 1803. [Gm]
Robert Gamble & Son, Are receiving the ship FAME and other arrivals from Europe, a general assortment of  MERCHANDIZE, Suitable to the season—which they are disposed to sell on moderate terms for cash, country produce, or to prudent customers, on their credit. Having a large and convenient WAREHOUSE, calculated to store flour, &c. those who may consider it advantageous to their care, are assured, that their goods will be used to give general satisfaction, and their charge for storage, &c. will be reasonable. Richmond, 17th Oct. 1803.
In the case of EPHRAIM MAQUILLIN, A BANKRUPT. The subscribers being duly appointed assignees of the estate and effects of E. Maquillin, bankrupt, all persons indebted to the said bankrupt, or have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same to any person or persons than the subscribers, or to such as shall be duly authorized by them. JOHN CUNNINGHAM, } Assignees JOHN SP. JOHN. } Richmond 27th Dec. 1803.
4439 Acres of valuable LAND, In the south of Kennebec, the greater part mill-timber, will be SOLD for good bonds, or cash, for property in the state of Virginia—Enquire of the printer. Dec. 26th, 1803.
TO RENT. At the Falling Garden, and possession given immediately.
A HOUSE, With a large part of the GARDEN and a STABLE 50 feet by 45, built for the purpose of a Livery Stable. The whole together will suit for a house of entertainment, it being near the centre of the city of Richmond. They may be held either separate or together, as the stable will suit for a lumber house, for which it has been occupied for several years past. Enquire of JAMES LOWNES, on the premises. 12th Month, 14th, 1803.
FOUND, ON SATURDAY LAST, A Pocket Book, Containing a number of valuable papers—Enquire of the printer. Dec. 27, 1803.
Notice. To the Assignees of Maryfield Watkins, a Bankrupt. YOUR having failed to attend the commission of bankruptcy and authorized in and by a commission of bankruptcy awarded and issued against Maryfield Watkins, at their office in the city of Richmond, on the 12th day of January, 1804, to show cause why notice has not been given by you for calling a dividend of the said Bankrupt's estate and assets agreeably to notice given for that purpose. You are hereby required to attend the said commissioners at their office in the city of Richmond, on the 12th day of February next, and to produce your receipts and payments touching the said Bankrupt's estate and effects, and to pay the dividend of the same. By order of the commissioners. RO. BROOKE, Secretary to the Commissioners. Richmond Office, 1. Jan. 12, 1804.
THE HIGH PRICED IMPORTED HORSE.   ROBIN REDBREAST, WILL stand at my stable in Chesterfield county, to cover mares the next season. The performance of this horse on the turf for the time he ran in England, was equal to any horse imported into this country. In getting him out of the ship at City Point, he fell and was much hurt, but is now so well recovered that there can be no doubt of his being in high perfection by the spring. Terms will be made known before the season commences. THOMAS GOODE. December 21, 1803.
ROBIN REDBREAST was got by Sir Peter Teazle, his dam by Woodpecker, his grand dam by Sir Peter's dam by Snap, his great grand dam Miss Cleveland, by Regulus, his great grand dam by a son of Bay Bolton, Barter's Children, Honeywood's Arabian, dam of the Two True Blues. (Taken from the general stud book)  A PROPOSAL, BY WILLIAM YOUNG BIRCH & ABRAHAM SMITH, OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND: FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THAT CELEBRATED WORK,  GIBBON'S HISTORY
OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE: Together with MEMOIRS of the LIFE and WRITINGS of the AUTHOR. No book could be offered, which stands in less need of encomium and recommendation. It has been read in almost every European language. The history of the long and interesting period from the reign of Augustus to the falling of Constantinople, and the death of Mahomet the II. is no where else to be found in the shape of regular and well-arranged history. The Publishers presume to hope, that they do a service to their country in giving an Edition of it from the American press. They will briefly speak of their intention, and the superiority of this edition. 1. It will be the most complete Edition of Gibbon's work. Because it will be enriched with the Memoirs of his Life and Writings, written by himself. This will be an addition to the London edition of nearly 200 pages. 2. It will be about one-third cheaper than the London Copy. 3. It will be executed in the best style. The Publishers, with confidence, recommend to the public an inspection of the books, published by them within the last three years. They are, Russell's Ancient and Modern Europe, 7 Volumes, The Domestic Encyclopedia, 5 Volumes, and Tucker's Blackstone, 5 Volumes. They promise not to degenerate.
CONDITIONS. 1. It shall be printed from the last London edition, and be published in Eight Octavo Volumes, during the year 1804. 2. It shall be delivered to those Subscribers who take it in Volumes, at Two Dollars per Volume, in boards. 3. Those who wait for the completion of the Work, may have it either at Sixteen Dollars in boards, or in a good and handsome binding, at Twenty Dollars, payable on delivery. 4. It will be enriched with Two whole sheet Maps. One of the Eastern, the other of the Western part of the Roman Empire. A Map of the parts of Europe and Asia adjacent to Constantinople, and an elegantly engraved Head of the Author. Subscriptions received by SAMUEL PLEASANTS, in Richmond.
Notice. WHEREAS John Chaffin, D.S. for Joshua Chaffin, Sheriff of Amelia county, has legally and contrary to law, on the 26th day of the last month, sold the following property belonging to me, to wit: one negro woman named Judy, and one negro woman named Lucy, to Thomas Brown, who some time since sold to Joseph Brown. This notice is hereby to warn the said Brown from selling or pawning with the said property, or moving the same out of this state, and all persons from buying or trading for the same, at their peril, as the said property has been sold contrary to law, and all advantages will be taken. SAMUEL A. JACKSON, Charlotte County, Virginia. 5th December, 1803. 2m
Notice. ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, by deposit or otherwise, at his store in Buckingham, under the direction of Mr. John Jenkins, are informed that their bonds, notes and accounts are placed for collection in the hands of Edward W. Trent, attorney at Law, who is authorized to receive the same and give acquittances. WILLIAM BROWN. Manchester, 2d Jan. 1804. tf
The undersigned will attend the February Buckingham court, for the purpose of receiving the above bonds, notes, and accounts, and will comply with this notice, can expect no indulgence. EDWARD W. TRENT. E.W.T. has commenced the PRACTICE of LAW in the Courts of Henrico, Chesterfield, Powhatan, Amelia, and Goochland. Richmond, 20, Jan. 1804. tf
LAND for SALE. WILL be Sold, to the highest bidder, on Saturday the 23rd day of March next, at Watkins & Bagland's store, in Halifax county, four hundred acres of LAND, whereon the late John Calder lived, which escheated to the commonwealth, and is vested in trustees by an act of Assembly, for the purpose of paying a debt due Joseph Friend, as executor of Daniel McCallum. One half the purchase money must be paid down, and a security on the land for the remaining half, payable in six months. BY THE TRUSTEES. December 17, 1804.
By virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the subscriber, in John Dixon of the city of Richmond, for the purpose of securing the payment of a debt or debts, due from the said Dixon to Gravel Smith and George Williamson, as executors to the estate of Thomas Smith, dec'd who was executor to the estate of Francis Smith, Esq. dec. will be exposed to SALE, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Hanover Courthouse, on the fourth Wednesday in February next, being Hanover court day, a certain tract or parcel of  LAND, Lying in the said county of Hanover, contiguous to the courthouse, on both sides of Machumpo creek, containing six acres, with a water grit MILL thereon, by DAVID BULLOCK, Trustee. January 20, 1804.
BRITISH SPY. SECOND EDITION. Just published, and for sale at S. Pleasants' Book-store, Richmond. THE SECOND EDITION OF  THE LETTERS  OF THE  BRITISH SPY; Originally printed in the Virginia Argus in August and September, 1803.
BURR MILL-STONE MANUFACTORY. THE subscriber takes this mode of returning his thanks to his former patrons, and informing the public in general, that he has (by desire of his friends) recommenced the MANUFACTURING of BURR MILL-STONES; and having furnished himself with a supply of the best materials, and having had sixteen years experience in the business, in Baltimore, Petersburg and Richmond, hopes to be able to give satisfaction to his employers. The stones will warrant to be as good as any in the United States. Any order is left with Capt. WILLIAM PENROOK, Norfolk; Capt. WILLIAM CHAMBERS, Staunton; Mr. WILLIAM HAY, Wythe county, or Mr. ROBERT MOORE, Petersburg, shall be duly attended to, and country produce received in payment, at the customary prices. TWO APPRENTICES will be taken to the above business, and short time required. WILLIAM DAVIDSON. Richmond, Jan. 10th, 1804.
FOR SALE, PLASTER OF PARIS, in stone or ground, for the improvement of land, with directions for the use thereof. WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, at Hanover Courthouse, on the 22nd day of February next, it being court day.
THE PLANTATION Formerly the property of William Norvell, dec'd, in the county of Hanover, containing 333 acres, with the half of a valuable GRIST MILL, adjoining the same, on Chickahominy Swamp, within twelve miles of Richmond. The land is pleasantly situated and remarkably healthy, and has on it a good dwelling house, kitchen, dairy and three good barns, one of which is commodious and lately built—also, a valuable orchard, affording a sufficiency of fruit every other year to make from 250 to 300 gallons of brandy. The mill is situated in a good neighborhood, receives annually from 150 to 150 barrels of toll corn. The terms of sale will be one third in hand, the balance in six and twelve months. A deed of trust on the property, will be required to secure the two last payments. THOMAS NORVELL. Hanover, Jan. 5, 1804. tds
To be Sold, By Public Auction, pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of the United States, for the District of Virginia,  Those Valuable Estates, In the county of Chesterfield, late the property of Archibald Cary, Esq. dec'd, known by the names of CHESTER HILL and KING'S ISLAND SLASHES. The sale will take place at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, on Thursday the 15th day of March next. The terms of sale will be one fourth of the purchase money in cash, and the other three fourths in three equal annual payments, bearing interest from the day of sale, the land to remain bound in the hands of the purchasers respectively for the balance of the purchase money, and to be again sold if the several purchasers fail to make payment. It is proposed to sell these two tracts of land separately, and either one or divided as may best suit the purchasers. In the Chester Hill tract will be included part of a small chart adjoining, formerly known by the name of Auburn Chase. For further particulars, enquire of Macmurdus & Fisher. BY THE COMMISSIONERS. Richmond, 28th Dec. 1803. tds
Notice. ALL those who are indebted to the estate of John Thomson, sen. formerly of Petersburg, to that of Ann Thomson, of the same place, or John Thomson, formerly attorney at Law, are requested to come forward and make immediate payment, as further indulgence cannot be shown. Those to whom their several estates are indebted, are requested to come forward and immediately with their accounts properly authenticated, and receive payment. All persons having any claims against the subscriber are desired to bring them forward between this and the 1st day of April. Those indebted to him will perceive the necessity from this public notice, of immediate payment. In failing to leave this state by the middle of April, he now leaves for SALE, That valuable Tenement, Whereon he resides, in the town of Manchester, consisting of a dwelling house and all necessary out houses, an excellent well, good garden, and three acres of land attached to it; the situation is healthy and agreeable. He also offers for Sale, a NEGRO MAN, by trade a shoe-maker—a NEGRO WOMAN, who understands cooking, and her child, a girl of three years old. For the property offered, he will receive good bonds, or western lands in payment. Persons disposed to trade, will apply to the subscriber, living in Manchester. WILLIAM THOMSON, Esq. Of John Thomson and Ann Thomson, dec'd and administrators on the estate of John Thomson, dec'd. Manchester, 30 Jan. 1804.
That valuable Tenement, Whereon he resides, in the town of Manchester, consisting of a dwelling house and all necessary out houses, an excellent well, good garden, and three acres of land attached to it; the situation is healthy and agreeable. He also offers for Sale, a NEGRO MAN, by trade a shoe-maker—a NEGRO WOMAN, who understands cooking, and her child, a girl of three years old. For the property offered, he will receive good bonds, or western lands in payment. Persons disposed to trade, will apply to the subscriber, living in Manchester. WILLIAM THOMSON, Esq. Of John Thomson and Ann Thomson, dec'd and administrators on the estate of John Thomson, dec'd. Manchester, 30 Jan. 1804.
Kenntucky Land for Sale. ONE TRCT containing 2000 acres, lying in the county of Fleming, on the waters of Licking. One do. do. 1000 do. do. One do. do. 3200 do. do. in the county of Mason, on Ohio river & Lawrence's Creek One do. do. 2000 do. do. in the co. of Clarke, on Kentucky river The above will be sold very low, or exchanged for property in this state. THOMAS NORVELL. Richmond, Jan. 9th, 1804. tf
LAND, Lying in the said county of Hanover, contiguous to the courthouse, on both sides of Machumpo creek, containing six acres, with a water grit MILL thereon, by DAVID BULLOCK, Trustee. January 20, 1804.
By Authority.  Scheme of a Lottery. TO BUILD AN ACADEMY IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND. Dollars. 1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, 20,000 1 do. 10,000 1 do. 5,000 5 do. of 500 make 2,500 10 do. of 200 make 2,000 20 do. of 100 make 2,000 100 do. of 50 make 5,000 250 do. of 30 make 7,500 400 do. of 25 make 10,000 1,500 do. of 20 make 30,000 3,000 do. of 15 make 45,000 1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to a number, 250 1 do. after 2,000 do. 250 1 do. after 3,000 do. 250 1 do. after 4,000 do. 250 1 do. after 5,000 do. 500 1 do. after 6,000 do. 500 1 do. after 7,000 do. 500 1 do. after 8,000 do. 500 1 do. after 9,000 do. 500 1 do. after 10,000 do. 500 1 do. after 12,000 do. 500 1 do. after 14,000 do. 500 3,325 prizes, 150,000 9,675 blanks—not two to a prize. 13,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 130,000 N. B. Prizes subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. This lottery has been authorized by the Legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of raising a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the city, especially, have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each advertiser, a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to participate in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The measure of the state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate advertisers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next. Richmond, January 31, 1804.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.  A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive that WILLIAM CHRISTIE of Westmoreland county, charged with the murder of Captain William Wilson of said county, has escaped from the district jail of Northumberland. I HAVE therefore thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the aforesaid district jail the said William Christie. And I do moreover require all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid, the said William Christie. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth at Richmond, this thirteenth day of January, 1804, and of the commonwealth the twenty eighth. JOHN PAGE.
William Christie is about 45 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, stout well made, black hair and very black beard, and occasionally makes sheep.  Twenty Dollars Reward. RUN away from the Manchester Turnpike, on the 10th inst. a light Mulatto Man, named JACK, about 24 or 25 years old, rather over the middle stature, black curly hair, a heavy lip, large mouth, with a bushy head of hair. His clothing is such as labourers usually wear, which he may probably change. I have reason to suppose he will endeavour to make his way to some of the northern states and pass as a free man; it is highly probable he may have obtained a free pass. All persons are hereby warned against carrying him out of the state, or concealing or employing him in any capacity whatever. The above reward will be paid to any person who will deliver him to me, or Ten Dollars, if he is lodged in any jail in the state, and information given to me so that I get him again. W. TROUT HEART Hanover County, Dec. 24th 1803. 3w
WILD DEVIL,  WILL stand at my stable the ensuing season, and will be let to mares at 12 dollars the season, payable the 15th March, 1805, or 4 dollars the single leap paid at the stable door; but the season may be discharged by the payment of 10 dollars if paid by the 15th September next, or 8 dollars if sent with the mares, with 25 cents to the groom in her case. Excellent passage gratis, and the greatest attention will be paid, but no liability for escapes or other accidents. Mares may be fed on grain at the market price, and boys sent to be under my direction, will have their board gratis. WILD DEVIL will be seven years old next June, a beautiful bay, 15 hands 2 inches high, of elegant form, strong nerves, and remarkably long by. He was got by old Dare Devil, out of a very fine full bred Wild-Air mare. He stood at Mr. John Anderson's in Hanover, last season. M. ANDERSON. February 1, 1804. 3w
FOR SALE, About 450 acres of Land, Lying on the Three Chopt and the River roads, half a mile from the river at Westham, and six miles from the city of Richmond, three fourths in woods. This land combines the important advantages of a good soil, convenience to the seat of government, a handsome situation for buildings, and very healthy—a good mill seat with permission to erect a mill, an abundance of oak and pine timber, and good spring water. The subscriber would be glad also to treat for two or three BRICK TENEMENTS not far from the Capitol. These houses are not finished, but they will be completed in the course of the ensuing spring, and one of them is now in sufficient forwardness to show the plan of the buildings. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, 20th Jan. 1804. SM
To the Public. DURING the ensuing year, J OGILVIE will continue to pursue the professional instruction of youth in the city of Richmond. The course of instruction embraces Grammar, Arithmetic, Latin, Geography, History, Geom. Natural and Moral Philosophy, Political Econ. and Metaphysics; Exercises in Composition and Elocution, periodical Public Exhibitions and Examinations, will also constitute regular essential parts of the plan he proposes to pursue. His charge will be Fifty Dollars per annum, in the several departments of science and art, in the different branches of elementary literature he professes to teach; the fee for tuition to be paid quarterly and punctually in advance. Every pupil will also be expected to pay three dollars annually for entrance, to defray the expenses of fuel and the rent of the school and lecture rooms. By considerate and candid men, J. Ogilvie presumes that no apology or explanation will be deemed necessary for the additional charge of thirteen dollars. The fees of tuition are arranged palpably and proverbially below the standard of equitable compensation for the labour of the instructor undergrades, and the services he renders. A very brief statement will place this important subject in a clear and interesting light. The parent or guardian of education is acknowledged by all. It is the radical profession, on which the virtue, accomplishments and happiness of individuals, what occupation soever, may embrace and in what situation soever, are placed, essentially depend. The blessings of the very being of republic can liberty, the diffusion of useful knowledge, the extirpation of prevailing errors, are obviously and indisputably connected with the efforts of enlightened and energetic instructors. The friend of mankind and the lover of his country, will desire nothing more ardently than that this profession which so many causes have combined to degrade, should be restored to its proper rank in public estimation and practical utility. But it were chimerical to indulge a hope of this sort whilst the pecuniary compensation which the instructor receives for his services however important, for his exertions however laborious, is so miserably scanty as to doom him to censure, insensible indifference and sordid avarice. Until instructors shall receive a pecuniary compensation proportioned to their talents, attainments and services, the education of youth must be abandoned to scoundrels, pretenders and pedants. Men of enterprise, genius and learning will necessarily prefer those occupations where such accomplishments are most likely to obtain their proper estimation and reward. Although he will probably incur the charge of egotism, J. Ogilvie cannot in justice to the subject and himself forbear to add, that since his arrival in Virginia, his abilities such as they are, have been exerted in the business of juvenile instruction with assiduity and enthusiasm. To this pursuit he has devoted the flower of his youth and the best energies of his mind. No exertions to which his faculties were adequate, have been spared, to qualify himself, to communicate useful knowledge, and instil virtuous principles into the minds of youth. On every branch of literature and science comprehended in his course, he has endeavoured to collect information from every accessible source. If on any subject, he inculcates erroneous principles he can sincerely say, that it does not proceed from the want of sincere wishes and persevering efforts to discover and inculcate truth. Sedentary confinement, uninterrupted labour and nocturnal study have impaired his health, enfeebled his frame, and extinguished the fires for ever, the native cheerfulness and ardor of his mind. Hitherto the pleasure of indulging a romantic predilection and the consoling consciousness of having zealously endeavoured to be useful, have been the principal rewards of his exertions. Far from having had it in his power, to accumulate the means of physical independence, he has scarcely been able to obtain a comfortable subsistence. These observations are not made in the spirit of repining and complaint, but for the purpose of obviating a misconstruction of the motive which has induced him to increase his charge for tuition. He is destined probably, during the prime of his life, to pursue the business of juvenile instruction, nor does he murmur at his destiny. At the same time he cannot think himself justly exposed to the charge of unreasonable sedulity when he indulges a wish, that the emoluments of the laborious and useful occupation he pursues should be sufficient to afford him the means of comfortable subsistence, and the prospect of a permanent exemption from the servitude, disaster in the black catalogue of human misfortunes, debt and destitution. P.S. J. Ogilvie wishes to receive five or six of his pupils as boarders. His charge for board, lodging will be forty-five pounds per annum, to be paid quarterly and punctually, and the first quarter in advance. Richmond, January 1, 1804.
FOR SALE,  THE ESTATE, CALLED  VARINA, LYING on James river, in Henrico county, about twelve miles from Richmond, and about the same distance from Petersburg. The quantity of land about 820 acres, of which 500 are of the best quality in the state for wheat, lying in a gentle and uniform slope entirely above floods completely free from stumps and all obstructions to the plough, yet continuing in strong heart. The remainder is mostly, rather uncommonly high and firm dry marsh, about one fourth cleared; 10 or 15 acres completely surrounded by a good bank of clay, which has been extended, with the view of reclaiming the whole, as far as about two thirds of the requisite distance. The wood which can be carried also from the stump on board large vessels upon two spars, for the distance of three fourths of a mile along the skirts of the forest, will pay all the expenses of reclaiming many times over. A part which was formerly reclaimed from the tide, proved dry enough for tobacco, and brought several immense crops of it without showing a possibility of exhaustion. The marsh abounds with that tall and fine natural grass, the hay of which is thought by numbers preferable to timothy. A few valuable Negroes lived on the place, viz. three men and a woman, about a score of cows and oxen of the best stock, about a score and a half of Spanish ewes, very nearly pure Merino's blood, and 100 barrels of corn, will be left on the place. The tenant farm, to furnish seed and sow a full crop of wheat, about 100 acres, in due time. The estate will be shown to visitors by Mr. Moses Bates and Mr. W. Radford living upon it. Mr. George Jefferson of Richmond, or Mr. Thomas Estlin Randolph, will make known the terms to apply and will either of them conclude a bargain, with the proprietor will ratify. December 30, 1803.
HENING'S  New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease & release, mortgage, trust, &c. FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK-STORE.