Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-06-09 00:00:00

THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[Vol. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1159.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 1804.
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Advertisements, not exceeding a square in length, are inserted in this paper for seven-five cents the first time; three dollars for three weeks (6 times); and for every additional insertion thirty-three cents. Long ones in the same proportion—unless a special contract be made by the year.
Just received direct from the Patentee's and for Sale by SHAPARD & LUCKE, RICHMOND, The following Valuable Family Medicines, Which they are also forwarding to the following persons, viz.
Virginia—Thomas H. Walton, Cartersville; Thomas Wyatt, Lynchburg; John Gilliam & Co. Cumberland; Thomas Miller, Bedford; Moses Norris, Columbia; Samuel Shelton & Co. Warren; Zachariah Hall, Powhatan; John Peyton, Milton; Isaac Garuthers & Co. Lexington; Benj. & Christopher Morris, Staunton; Richard Rankin, Augusta (Jennings' Gap); Peter Crawford, Louisa; Henry H. Dickinson, Caroline; Robert Warburton, Williamsburg; Barclay & Barclay, Aylett's Warehouse; Capt. Lewis Booker, Essex. North Carolina—Major James Vaughan, Williamsborough; Norwood & Blackwell, Granville; Thomas Webb, ditto.
Dr. RAWSON'S Anti-Bilious and Stomachic Bitters, Prepared by Thomas H. Rawson, New London, Member of the Connecticut Medical Society, for which discovery he obtained a Patent, signed by the President of the United States, July 24th, 1802, agreeably to an Act of congress.
THE celebrity and demand for these Bitters and unfolicited letters and certificates of their singular virtues and effects, as well from eminent Physicians as others of the first respectability, daily received by the Patentee, from all parts of the union, proves them experimentally the greatest discovery ever yet made in the healing art. The following are some of the most prominent complaints in which these Bitters are efficacious, and so universally admired, viz.
 Indigestion, Dysenteries,  Debility, Gravel,  Head-aches, Dropsies,  Lowness of spirits, Worms,  Bilious complaints, Agues,  Jaundice, Rheumatism,  Female complaints   And all that train of complicated complaints so common in the fall and spring seasons. They remove by their stimulating effects the two extremes of costive and relaxed habits of body, procure a strong appetite and digestion, dispel to briskness and liveliness those persons who before taking them were melancholy, low spirited, and trembling, and remove those dull, unpleasant sensations, so disagreeable to be borne. Price 50 cents.
Dr. RAWSON'S Patent Anti-Bilious Pills, or Family Physe.
THESE Pills produce the most sensible and surprising effects on the Bilious passages, and discharge with facility and ease all kinds of Bilious Congestions, and experience proves them superior to any other physe for
 Bilious & Yellow Fevers, Coliciness,  Cholic, Female complaints,  Dizziness, And for destroying  Pains in the Stomach & Bowels, Worms in the bowels of children.   In great Colds and sudden attacks of disorders, an early use of these Pills often produce the happiest effects. Families living remote from skillful Physicians ought always to be provided with my Pills and Bitters, as their seasonable application by discharging congestions and giving tone to the first passages, oftentimes prevent the most serious and formidable maladies, and when taken agreeably to directions have produced wonders in the cure of Fevers and Agues, so prevalent in new countries and low and marshy villages. Price 25 and 37 1/2 cents a box.
Dr. RAWSON'S Itch Ointment.
THIS Ointment has a remarkable ascendancy over every other composition heretofore discovered, for cleansing and beautifying the skin. Pimples and all kinds of Eruptions on the Face and elsewhere, and Cutaneous distempers of almost every kind, are radically cured by this Ointment. It cures the Itch in a short time with safety, and ease.
This Ointment is very agreeable in smell, it leaves the skin smooth and beautiful, and may at all times and on all occasions be used agreeably to directions, without in the least endangering the patient's health. Price 42 cents a box. Tyce's Ditto, price 50 cents.
Dr. RAWSON'S Worm Powders,
A Medicine which for efficacy and safety in its operation stands unrivalled. The most authentic proofs and respectable authorities of its astonishing virtues and surprising effects, in extreme and alarming cases of Worms, may be seen at the places of sale. Price 50 cents a package.
Genuine Aromatic PASTE, For the Teeth and Scurvy in the Gums, Prepared only by J. THOMPSON, New-London, Connecticut.
THE only Medicine in the world that will with safety, ease and certainty, cure the Scurvy in the Teeth and Gums. This Paste cleanses the Teeth and purifies the Gums of any foulness, or acid corrosive humours; it braces and strengthens the fibres of the Gums, so that they adhere close to the Teeth; it likewise makes the Teeth appear white and beautiful, and takes off all disagreeable smells from the breath, which generally arise from Scorbatic Gums and bad Teeth. The Public are cautioned to be on their guard against purchasing a spurious kind of Paste, made by one S. H. P. Lee, of New-London; his spurious kind is of a dirty brown colour in rough tin boxes. The genuine kind is of a lively red colour, in neat pewter boxes, and each direction paper signed by J. Thompson the only Proprietor, in his own hand writing.
Where also may be had, Dr. RAWSON'S Anti-Bilious Patent Pills.
LEE'S Genuine Windham Bilious Pills, PREPARED by Samuel Lee, jun. of Windham, in the State of Connecticut; for which discovery he obtained a Patent signed by the President of the United States, April 30, 1796, agreeable to an Act of Congress.
The numerous spurious impositions upon the public, and statements of remarkable cures never made, yet certified by feigned names, or by persons unacquainted with the nature of Biliousness and the effect of particular medicine, render it difficult to do justice to the Public, in offering sufficient motives to make trial of the virtues of this invaluable medicine. W12W
VIRGINIA: COMMITTED to the jail of Lee county on the 10th day of January last, a runaway negro man about five feet seven inches high, supposed to be between forty and fifty years of age, called himself SAM, thin visage, rather spare made, had on when brought to jail a low crowned hat, a broad cloth coat a good deal worn, a thickset waistcoat and an old pair of cotton breeches; says he belongs to James Caldwell of the county of Guilford, state of North Carolina. The owner is desired to come and prove his property, pay charges and take him away. CHARLES NOE, D. S. For P. Fulkerson, S. L. C. March 26, 1804. W3m
Valuable Land for Sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale 2442 acres of LAND, lying on Roanoke river, in the county of Mecklenburg and generally known by the name of the Oconeechee.
The uncommon fertility of this tract of land, and its advantageous situation, by which it is convenient to the improving navigation of the river, together with the liberal credit on which it is to be sold, must make it a very important object to those who are inclined to purchase lands. The quantity of low grounds in the Oconeechee island, which is separated from the main land by a small and narrow stream, is 364 acres, and on the main land adjoining about 150 acres, all of which is of excellent quality. By far the greater part of the remainder of the tract is very rich, being well adapted to the cultivation of tobacco, corn, wheat, &c. A large proportion is in woods and heavily timbered. The whole tract is at present divided into three tenements, leased to several tenants, whose leases will expire in three years from the first day of January next. The tenements are in a tolerably good state of improvement, and the rent amounts to £114 per annum. The subscriber will sell the whole together, or either of those tenements separately, as may suit the purchasers. The terms of sale are, one sixth part of the money to be paid on the first day of January next, and the balance in five equal annual payments, bonds and good security being given, and the punctuality of payment ensured by deeds of trust on the land. On Oconeechee Island, and at the end of Baker's Island, opposite to it, are 2 fisheries, belonging to the subscriber, and to be sold with the land, which have been accounted the best on the river, and with the labour of a few hands, a short time, might now be made valuable. A farther description of this land, and its improvements, is supposed to be unnecessary, as persons desirous of purchasing will naturally choose to view it, and judge for themselves. If the whole tract, or any of the tenements, should not be disposed of by private contract, before the 17th day of September next, it will be sold on that day, (being the 3d Monday in the month,) if fair, if not, on the next fair day, at the store of Wm. Birchett & Co. adjacent to the premises, at public sale, to the highest bidder, on the terms above mentioned. An. curate plot of the land will be shewn, and unquestionable titles made to the purchasers by
Wm. MUNFORD. Richland, Mecklenburg Co. April 11, 1804.
At a Court continued and held for Middlesex county, at the courthouse in Urbanna, on Tuesday the 27th day of March, 1804.
James Campbell, complainant. Against Charles Collier, John Quarles ex'r of John George, dec. and Benj. Faulkner adm'r. debonorum of Wm. Dillake, dec. defendants.
THE defendant Charles Collier 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 commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Monday in August next and answer the bill of the complainants, that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some public newspaper published in the state for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county: And it is further ordered, that the other defendants, Quarles ex'r &c. and Faulkner, adm'r. &c. do not pay away any money or effects in their hands, owing or belonging to said defendant Collier, until the further order of this court. Copy—Teste, JOHN CHEW, Junior, D. C. M. C.
P. Judson & D. J. Burr,
HAVE entered into partnership, under the firm of JUDSON & BURR, and have at their store two doors above the Eagle Tavern, a general assortment of
HATS & SHOES,
(Formerly West & Smith.)
And a few fashionable SUWARROW BOOTS. Also on consignment and for sale low for cash or produce.
1 Trunk superfine prints and blue nankeens, 5 Cases men's plated hats, 53 Matrasses assorted, 2 tons Iron—best country refined, Men's bootees. men's & boy's coarse shoes. Richmond, 21st May, 1804. W3t
READY MADE PENS
For sale at this office.
At a Court continued and held for Albemarle county, the seventh day of February, 1804.
Charles L. Lewis, plaintiff. Against Elizabeth Henderson and Charles Henderson, defendants.
On the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, It is ordered , by the court, that the slaves of Elizabeth Henderson be attached, and the said slaves are to be kept by the sheriff until the defendant or his agent give bond and security in the penalty of two thousand dollars to be approved of by the sheriff with condition that the defendant Elizabeth Henderson perform and abide by the decree of this court to be hereafter pronounced in this cause, and if the defendant or her agent fail to give such security, that the sheriff shall retain said slaves, and make report to the next court in order for a further decree. A copy—Teste, JOHN NICHOLAS, CLK.
VIRGINIA:
At a Superior Court of Chancery, held in Richmond, the 28th day of May, 1804.
Between John Watkins and Sarah Moore, executor and executrix of Joseph Moore, plaintiffs And Zachariah Williams and Thomas Glascock, executors of Robert Walton, dec. defendants.
On the motion of the plaintiffs by counsel, the court doth order that the defendants, who are not inhabitants of this commonwealth, and who have failed to appear and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and to show cause against the revival of the suit lately depending in this court, in which their testator was plaintiff, and the present plaintiffs defendants, to appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the said bill, and show cause, if any they can, why the suit aforesaid of their said testator brought for a settlement of accounts, and in which an account was ordered and a report in pursuance thereof, made before the abatement thereof, should not stand revived against them as defendants, in the names of the present plaintiffs: And the court further ordereth that the defendants be notified of this order, by insertion of a copy thereof for two months successively in one or more of the Richmond newspapers, and by another copy being posted on the front door of the capitol in this city. A Copy—Teste, P. TINSLEY, c. c.
At a Court continued and held for Rutherford county, on the 28th day of March, 1804.
Nancy Mahon, plaintiff. vs. Robert Tremble and John Camp, defendants.
THE defendant Tremble not having entered his appearance according to law and the rules of this court; it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; and on motion of the plaintiff by her attorney, It is ordered , that unless the said Tremble enter his appearance and file his answer to the plaintiff's bill on or before the September court next, the bill will be taken as confessed; and it is ordered that it be published two months successively in the Virginia Gazette, and upon the front door of this courthouse. A Copy—Teste, NATHAN ELLINGTON, D. C.
VIRGINIA:
At a Superior Court of Chancery, held in Richmond, March the 13th, 1804.
Between William Harvey, plaintiff And William Johns and Henry Clayton, defendants.
THE defendant William Johns 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 plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next September term and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city. A copy—Teste, P. TINSLEY, c. c.
LOST,
Some time in the latter end of the last year,
Prince Edward, May 21st, 1804. W3t
FOUR BONDS,
GIVEN by George Williamson, Jr. to the executor of William Broadfoot, dec. with William Deshazer security, which said bonds are dated September the 16th, 1803, and full due on the first day of January, 1805, in the penalty of £48 1s 11 3/4. Any person having the said bonds in their possession, by delivering them to me, in King & Queen county shall be handsomely rewarded. I likewise forewarn all persons from taking an assignment of the said bonds, and the said George Williamson, Jr. is hereby forbid to pay the said bonds to any person or persons except the subscribers. JOSEPH MANN, Executor of William Broadfoot, dec. April, 1804. (W4W)
WHEAT FAN AND WOVEN WIRE MANUFACTORY,
No. 7, Bridge-street, four doors north of Griffith's Bridge, Baltimore:
Where are made and sold, WHEAT FANS, first quality; ROLLING and other SCREENS, for wheat, barley, flax-seed, &c; HAND RID DLES and SIEVES, for coal, corn, barley, wheat, rye, oats, meal, brick dust, flax seed, clover seed, cockle, lime, sand, &c; SHAKES for Indian meal; WIRE SAFES; WOVEN WIRE for windows, &c. &c. AMOS SMITH.
N. B. A good assortment on hand.
Any of the above articles will be delivered in Richmond, (on short notice) at the same prices, as at the manufactory (exclusive of freight) on the orders being left with
SAMUEL PARSONS & SON, Near the Basin, of whom the prices may be known.
5 1/2 Mo. 30th, 1804. W5t
BLANK BONDS
For Sale at this Office.
MADEIRA WINE,
Of superior quality, in pipes and quarter casks, for sale by GALLEGO, RICHARD & Co. Gt
The beautiful high-blooded horse,
PRECIPITATE,
FULL fifteen hands and a half high, a fine sorrel, handsomely marked, of big bone, and great muscular strength and powers, evidently denoting the true English running horse—will stand at my stables, at Sandy Point, in Charles City county, at six guineas the season, and a dollar to the groom; but the season may be discharged by the payment of twenty dollars, on or before the 16th day of October.
Extensive, rich and productive pastures, well enclosed, in various apartments, from which no mare can easily escape, as well on that account as from its physical situation. Servants found gratis; but no liability for involuntary escapes or accidents.
This celebrated horse, whose name is so truly applicable to his character, was bred by Lord Greville, foaled in 1797, got by Mercury (a son of Eclipse) dam by Herod, granddam by Marchmont, dam of Mr Pratt's old Squat mare, is undoubtedly one of the best horses ever imported into this country, and is now thought by many gentlemen, who have travelled some distance to see him, superior; although he has so lately crossed the sea, that it cannot be expected he should have gained his pristine form and beauty.
He is truly such a horse as Virgil describes of a fine one— an eye large, black and full of fire, bold as the Lyon, alive as the Greyhound and in all his movements either; he rushes forward like a thunderbolt, and hesitates at nothing.
In the first spring meeting 1799, at New Market, when three years old, he won the first class of the Prince's stakes, of 100 guineas each, beating Thunderbolt, Charlestown, and Sir Pepper, four having paid forfeit. In the same week, he won the Bolton stakes of 50 guineas each, beating Chamoise, Dragon, and Palfrey—seven paid forfeit. Second spring meeting, he won the third class of the Prince's stakes, of 100 guineas, beating Thunderbolt—seven paid forfeit. And in the same week, he received 100 guineas forfeit from Lord Grosvenor's Radamantius.
In 1799, he won 50l. at Guildfield, bearing Doge, Thunderbolt, Serengeti, and Stent. The next day 50l. at the same place, beating Cardock and Griffin. He also won the King's 100 guineas at Lewes, beating Skyreepers at three heats, the first being declared a dead heat; after which he was so highly esteemed, that he became a stallion in his lordship's stud, at 12 guineas a mare.
This horse is the sire of Jongsul, Petworth, Marmanna, Rosalba, chestnut colt out of Bobtail, chestnut colt out of Rosemary, Humburg, Lazarus, Reginner, Apollo, Gulliver, Tag, Louisa, Tip staff, and many others of great fame now in training.
I purchased him myself when in England last fall, at the sale of Richard Watt, dec. where a complete stud of his get were sold at Auction, at prices far beyond what was common, to wit, yearlings from 90 to 220l. sterling—a printed list of which I now have in my possession, to be seen at any time.
For character and performances, see Racing Calendar from 1790 to 1792 inclusive, Sporting Dictionary, page 183, vol. 2, printed 1803—William Taplin, author.
WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT.
March 19, 1804. W12m
STRAYED from the subscriber in Prince Edward county, in the month of September last, one small grey MARE, four years old in the spring 1803, four feet 8 or 9 inches high, branded on the near buttock and shoulder with a G. The mare was put to a horse last season, and supposed to be in foal when she strayed. The above described mare was raised in Richmond by a Mr. Dandridge. Any person that will give such information as will enable me to get her, shall be well rewarded for their trouble.
JAMES GILLISPIE.
Prince Edward, May 21st, 1804. W3t
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS OPENED A
Grocery Store,
In the next house above the Eagle Tavern (the property of Mr. Temple) where he has for sale, SALT, COGNAC BRANDY, HOLLAND GIN, ANTIGUA SPIRITS, LOAF and BROWN SUGAR, COFFEE, IMPERIAL and YOUNG HYSON TEA, PEPPER, ALL SPICES, GINGER, NUTMEGS and other SPICES; SOFT SHELL ALMONDS, QUEEN'S WARE, DEMIJOHNS, and sundry other articles, which he will sell very low at wholesale or retail, for cash or country produce. DANIEL TRIPLET. October 11, 1803. W12m
Cash given for TOBACCO, FLOUR, or
FLAX SEED
Mediterranean Passports.
NOTICE is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passports of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange; and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use. Department of State 23d of May, 1804
The printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes twice a week for the space of six months, and the Collectors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices. June 1.
NEW YORK, May 31.
FRENCH AFFAIRS. —We lately published Talleyrand's circular letter to the diplomatic characters at Paris, with the answer of Mr. Livingston. The following further letters are translated from Paris papers received at the office of the Morning Chronicle.
Reply of the minister of Foreign relations of the Italian Republic.
"PARIS, 29th March, 1804.
"CITIZEN MINISTER.
"I have received the letter your excellency has done me the honor to write, and which was accompanied by a copy of the report of the Grand Judge on the vile and wicked intrigues of his British majesty's minister at the court of Munich.
"The First Consul is also the President, the supreme chief of the Italian Republic. It owes to him its existence, its constitution, all that it enjoys, all that it anticipates. Can it then be less affected than France, by the discovery of the horrible conspiracy against him? Already the tribunals, the administrative bodies, the generals, the troops, the ministers, have expressed to him the grief, the indignation with which they are penetrated, and to their voice will be added that of every individual who has the opportunity of being heard by him.
"It is doubtless as impossible to add to these sentiments as it is to the respect, the affection that fills all hearts. Still I think it important to circulate the letter that you have done me the honor to communicate, and it is with this view, that I hasten to transmit several copies to Milan. In making more thoroughly known the common enemy we have to combat, and against whom the troops of our republic have already marched, they will more strongly learn to detest them. Oh! who, but must detest a government that blushes not to employ corruption, seduction, bribery, assassination, as legitimate expedients of policy, and who prostitute that character which is held most respectable and most sacred, to frame plots the most criminal and the most infamous!
"For myself, who have equally the honor to be ranked among the ministers of the august chief, in both states; who in that capacity enjoy some share of his confidence, and have access to discover his rare and admirable qualities; how can I be otherwise than affected by that which touches his person! the sentiments I feel on this occasion, are in unison with the boundless respect and devoted attachment I owe him.
Accept, citizen Minister, the assurance of my greatest consideration. (Signed) F. MARESCALCHI.
Reply from the Minister of the Elector of Hesse.
PARIS, 28th March, 1804.
SIR, Every man who is clothed with a public character, must feel indignant at any one who dares to blemish that sacred character. Such, Sir, was the emotion that seized me in reading the articles your excellency had the goodness to communicate on the 3d Germinal.
I have not been slow in transmitting them to the Elector my master; and tho' I have not yet received the declaration of his sentiments, I hesitate not to declare that they will conform to those principles of honor and loyalty, of which he makes profession, to the sincere interest he takes in the prosperity of the republic, and to the attachment he bears to its august chief.
For myself, Sir, I shall esteem myself happy in an opportunity to warrant, by my frank and loyal conduct, the opinion that the First Consul designs to manifest; for I only desire to merit the respect of the government to which I am sent, and the approbation of the sovereign I have the honor to represent.
I intreat that your excellency will express these my sentiments to the First Consul, and accept the assurance of my highest consideration. LE BARON DE MAILBOURG, Envoye Extraordinaire, Ministre plenipotentiaire de S. A. S. E. Elector de Hesse.
Reply of the Minister from Malta.
PARIS, 25th March, 1804.
SIR, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your excellency's letter of the 3d Germinal, with the copy of the report presented to the First Consul by the Grand Judge, of a conspiracy carried on in France by Mr. Drake, minister of his Britannic Majesty, at the court of Munich. I shall immediately communicate them to S. A. E. the Grand Master of the order of St. John of Jerusalem.
His attachment, his profound devotion, as also that of the whole order over which he presides to the interests of France, and to the august person of the First Consul, cannot but inspire him with all the horror that so odious a plot deserves. Accept, Sir, the homage of the high

consideration, with which I have the honor to be your excellency's most humble and obedient servant.
The Bailli DE FERRETTE, Ministre plenipotentiare de S. A. E. Le Grand Mastre de Malte.
Reply of the Minister of Wirttemberg.
PARIS, 26th March, 1804. CITIZEN MINISTER, I acknowledge very gratefully the mark of confidence, which your excellency has had the goodness to show me. I have instantly transmitted all the articles, to the Elector my master, who, sincerely attached to the august person that governs France, will take the most lively interest in every thing that regards the sublime chief of a great nation. I am equally sensible of the justice of the First Consul rendered the members of the corps diplomatic who have the honor to reside near him.
Inasmuch as the privileges appertaining to the representative of a government ought to be respected, and inasmuch as he claims with justice his inviolability; in some degree, should he become culpable and contemptible, in the eyes of the universe, if he ever so far forgets himself, as to permit actions, contrary to all laws divine and human, which render him unworthy of his eminent station.
Allow me, Citizen Minister, to add the strong expression of my ardent wishes for the preservation of the life of the First Consul, so valuable to France and to all Europe. Accept also the assurance of my high consideration.
(Signed) THE BARON DE STEUBE, Minister Plenipotentiary from Wirttemberg.
It is certain that this atrocious conspiracy is widely spread. From every part we receive information of new arrests and discoveries, which afford convincing proofs, though the whole is not yet disclosed. Many papers say, that agents distributing money, and exciting discontent in the departments of the Rhine, have been discovered and some very important arrests are expected to take place in Holland. Every day some new names are whispered with doubt, but soon after publicly announced, and give new lights to this labyrinth of crimes and of plots. Every day astonishment is mixed with indignation and horror, in seeing confounded in the same rank, associated in the vilest projects, covered with the same infamy, warriors and assassins, chiefs and blackguards, princes and sansculottes—and if soon, nothing is more wanting in proofs (already so near conviction) that many men, superior to warriors, chiefs, and princes, by the great responsibility of the public characters, of chiefs, of ministers of Government, are the first link of this chain; what infamy to them; what a shame to nations; what a degradation to humanity! what a denunciation against the progress of civilization!
The criminal tribunal at Metz has condemned to death a person for having murdered his aunt. This man before he committed this crime, had tried to seduce several persons by considerable sums of money, to do it for him. He will be executed the same day with Antoine, who poisoned his wife, and D'Oueau, who starved his mother to death by shutting her up in the cellar of his house for ten days without a morsel to eat or a drop of water to drink.
(Journal de Debats.)
The prefect at Nantz has received from government some money to distribute among the distress colonists from St. Domingo. All people of color, let their distress be ever so great, are excluded. The sum he has to dispose of amounts to two thousand livres (821.)
Of the Duke D'Enghien—The following interesting account of the execution of this unfortunate Prince, we extract from a London paper entitled The Globe.
The execution of the Duke of ENGHIEU was as private, and as studiously concealed, as his condemnation was published with éclat. For twenty four hours after his murder, petitions for mercy were presented by the Duke De Liancourt, and several other of his friends through the means of Madame Bonaparte, as the First Consul resides at Malmaison, where he is visible to none but his ministers, favourites and relatives. Even in the Senate, on the 22d it was proposed by Lanjuinais to advise the First Consul to pardon the Duke. It is said at Paris, that his senator pointed out in strong language the danger of assassinating Bonaparte to blood in civil causes; and said among other things, "that Nero cried at one time when he was forced to sign his name to a death warrant; but, at another time, accustomed to the sight of blood, by the advice of depraved counsellors, he murdered his own mother and brother, his tutor, his senators, ministers, generals, and all classes of Roman citizens, with the same indifference as he saw Rome burning."
Bonaparte desired General Mortier to be President of the Military commission which condemned the Duke, but he declined it. General Hulin was then appointed (the son of a washerwoman, and formerly a servant in the workhouses of the Court at Versailles,) notorious since July 14th, 1789, in all the dreadful catastrophes of the Revolution. After sentence was passed, the Duke asked if he could see Bonaparte: "yes," said Hulin, "if you have any discoveries to make." "Discoveries," answered the Duke, with indignation: "carry me to the place of execution." "That cannot be done," said Hulin, "before we have reported our sentence to the First Consul." "I knew the sentence," answered the Duke, "before, against the laws of nations, he carried me away from Ettenheim."
From the time of the Duke's arrest, he had never once been permitted to lay on a bed, to undress, to shave, or to change his linen; and his feet were so swollen from fatigue that he could hardly stand. In the dungeon at Vincennes, where he was shut up, with four gens d'armes, for the 14 hours he lived after his condemnation
there was neither a bed nor chair; there was some straw, where he set down, but he was prevented from a moment's rest, by the noise and questions of satellites, who had orders to prevent his slumber. A clergyman was with him for an hour, but was not permitted to speak with him, except so loud as to be heard by the guards.
In the morning, before day-light, on the 22d, General Murat arrived at Vincennes, escorted by fifty Mamelukes, and accompanied with four aid decamps, and Generals Mortier, Hulin, and Louis Bonaparte, who had come on purpose from the coast. Each Mameluke held a flambeau, and 200 Gens d'Armes and 300 men of the Italian troops surrounded the Castle, prevented the approach of every one, and guarded all the avenues to that part of the wood about a hundred yards distance from the castle, fixed for the place of execution. The Duke being told that his sentence was to be executed, said, calmly, "I am ready and resigned." When he heard upon inquiry, that the grenadiers who should shoot him, were Italians of Bonaparte's guard, he said, "THANK GOD! they are not Frenchmen. I am condemned by a foreigner, and God be praised, that my executioners are foreigners too. It will be a stain less upon my countrymen." Upon the place of execution, he lifted his hands towards Heaven, and said, "MAY GOD PRESERVE MY KING, AND DELIVER MY COUNTRY FROM ITS FOES. REIGN YORE." Two gens d'armes then wanted to tie an handkerchief over his eyes; but he said:—"A loyal Soldier, who has been so often exposed to fire and sword, can see the approach of death with naked eyes and without fear." His hat was then taken off. But in looking at the grenadiers, who had already pointed their fusils at him, he said, in Italian, "Grenadiers lower your arms, otherwise you will miss me, or only wound me." Of the nine grenadiers who fired at him, seven hit him; seven bullets pierced his body. Immediately after his murder, General Murat sent his aid de camp to Malmaison. A small coffin, lined with lead, was ready to receive his body, and his grave had been dug in the garden of the castle, where he was buried.
Such was the end of the Duke of Enghien, butchered in the 32d year of his age, by the barbarous foreign usurper of the throne of his family. He possessed the sincere affection, not only of his royal relatives, but of every Frenchman, who had served under him, and of every person who knew him. He had not only the esteem, but the friendship of the Archduke Charles: who, during several campaigns, had been assisted by his talents, and witnessed his courage. He was as generous as brave; and, in the age of pleasure, deprived himself of all enjoyments, to assist his numerous distressed countrymen.
BOSTON, May 23.
DIED—In Baltimore, BENONI PELHAM, Esq. Attorney at law, Aet. 25, a native of Chelmsford, in this state. Born of poor, but respectable parents, he prepared himself for the University, and graduated at Cambridge, in 1800, with reputation. He commenced the study of law, at Salem, in this state, practised a short time in N. York; and from thence went to Baltimore:—But
"Sickness and care, Got up in his Saddle, and fellowed him there." At length, enfeebled with disease, overwhelmed with calamity, and incapable of resisting the torrent of unhappy incidents, which burst upon him from every side, he terminated with his own hand, a life, the rugged passage through which was seldom brightened with the smiles of health and competence, and rarely illumined with the sunshine of prosperity. He possessed a discerning and cultivated mind—a mild and unsuspicious temper—an open and generous heart.—This tribute is from one who knew his worth, who witnessed and lamented his misfortunes, and who deplores his wayward destiny.
HARTFORD, (Con.) May 31.
AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION. On Wednesday the 23d inst. the following Resolution was introduced into the House of Representatives of this State, by Mr. SPALDING. "Whereas the eighth Congress of the United States, at their first session, begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday the 17th day of October, 1803, two thirds of both houses concurring, passed a Resolution proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which Resolution is in the following words, viz: [Here follows the Resolution as passed by both houses of Congress, which was published in a former paper.] Resolved, That the said amendment be ratified on the part of this State, to be valid to all intents and purposes as a part of the Constitution of the United States, when ratified by the Legislature of three fourths of the several States."
On the reading of which a debate ensued and continued about two hours—the consideration of the Resolution was then postponed to the next day in the afternoon, when a very animated debate arose which lasted five hours—immediately after which the question on the resolution was taken by Yea and Nays—Yea 77—Nays 115—Every republican member who was present, voted in favor of the Resolution, but not one federalist. By referring to the Roll of the House of Representatives in our last paper, any person may find how the votes stood, as all the republicans are designated with a star. Mr. Howell, of Colebrook, a republican, was absent by reason of ill health.
PHILADELPHIA, May 28.
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT. "New-York, Saturday, noon. "Arrived, brig Young Edward, Irwin, of Boston, 44 days from Bordeaux. Sailed 14th April, and brings advices, that Bonaparte remained in Paris—that nothing decisive had taken place with respect to the fate of Moreau—that Georges had died in prison, supposed to be by poison, administered with his own hand, in the very reach of that religion of which he professed himself a champion; and that no important movements had been made on the frontiers by the army—that the preparations for invasion had been interrupted in a small degree by the conspiracy, but was beginning to go on with the usual rapidity, and that the general state of France predicts a change of government—no other news."
BOSTON, May 29. On Thursday the 23d inst. the Federal Circuit Court in this city, at which his honor Judge Johnson presided, adjourned according to law.
During the sitting of the said court, two bills of indictment were found against Colin Mitchell, for enlisting Samuel Morris and John Rogerson, to serve on board the British privateer called the Experiment.
One other bill was found against Joseph Swain, charging him with assisting in augmenting and encreasing the force of the British privateer called the Experiment.
On the first indictment the defendant, Colin Mitchell, plead guilty, and the court sentenced him to be imprisoned thirty days, and pay two fines of one hundred dollars each.
The indictment against Joseph Swain was transferred to the next court.
The French ship Africaine, (formerly the sloop of war Herald, in the United States service) captured some time since, by the English brig Garland, off this port, was yesterday, in the District Court, determined to be a lawful prize to the captors. The French troops were landed from her yesterday afternoon.
PETERSBURG, June 5.
SLAVE TRADE.
It will be recollected, that during the last session of Congress, Mr. BARD, a member from Pennsylvania, introduced a motion for imposing a tax of TEN DOLLARS UPON EVERY SLAVE IMPORTED INTO THE UNITED STATES—the object, no doubt, was to impede as much as possible, the progress of the disgraceful traffic in which the citizens of South-Carolina are at present engaged—a traffic, the bare mention of which, makes every friend to freedom and humanity weep for the want of foreign and the entire abandonment of every noble feeling, by one of our sister States; for certainly the Legislature of South Carolina must have been destitute of both, when they passed the law authorising the importation of the unfortunate and distressed African—at a time too when every other state in the Union seemed convinced of the injustice and impolicy of dealing in the commerce of the human species, and were doing all in their power to prevent it. The Constitution of the United States, unfortunately, denies to Congress the privilege of prohibiting the importation of slaves until after the year 1808—all, therefore, that could be done, was to impose a heavy tax.—Some progress had been made in Mr. Bard's resolution, and it would probably have received the sanction of the House, but from the suggestion of some of the South-Carolina members, who alleged the probability that the law admitting the introduction of negroes, would be repealed at the extra meeting of the legislature, which was called by proclamation of the governor—that session has, however, just terminated and the law still remains in force—still exists to blacken their code of laws, and perhaps to entail endless misery on their posterity.—What anguish will not the future historian feel when relating to the world this unpardonable and cruel departure from reason, justice and the common dictates of humanity!—How black will be that page which proclaims the melancholy truth, that in the commencement of the Nineteenth Century, and in one of the freest and most enlightened nations on earth, the State of South-Carolina gave her approbation to an act, that would make even the Tyrants of the Old World blush with shame.
In the late Charleston papers we observe advertised several large cargoes of "Prime Negroes"—indeed, not more than a month or two after the passage of the law, several vessel loads were brought in, which renders it probable that they were lying at no great distance, only waiting their signal for their admission. Several of the members, no doubt, must have been deeply interested in the business, or this abominable law never would have been enacted.
NORFOLK, June 5.
Messrs. Willett & O'Connor, As it is of real importance that every correct information respecting our commercial concerns abroad, however it may reflect on the unwarrantable conduct of any foreign power, by treaty in amity with us, should be made known as early as possible, I think it my duty to communicate to you, for publication, an account of the unjust treatment our citizens receive from his Britannic Majesty's cruisers and Courts of Vice-Admiralty in the West-Indies.
The following are a few of the many captures recently made of our vessels under pretexts the most trivial and unfounded, and which came under my own knowledge.
NATHAN CHILD.
Brig. Harriet, O'Connor, of and for Philadelphia, from Bordeaux; cargo brandy, wine and dry goods; taken by the privateer schooner Colpoys. Vessel at Tortola, waiting trial, on suspicion of having French property.
Schooner Sally, Taylor, of Philadelphia, from Bordeaux, to St. Thomas's; taken by the privateer schooner Burke, of one gun; cargo wine, fruit and dry goods; brought in on account of breach of blockade, 25,000 francs; condemned as French property.
Brig Adress, Tinker, of and for New York, from Martinique; taken by his Majesty's brig Drake, for breach of blockade; part of her cargo being forcibly taken out, (sugar, coffee, and cocoa)—detained 65 days.
Schooner Swan, Bartlett, of and for Plymouth, from Martinique, taken by Commodore Hood's tender, for breach of blockade; cargo sugar, coffee, and molasses; detained 37 days and cleared; but on appeal the captors are ordered for new trial.
Brig Mentor, Whitney, of and for Salem, from Martinique; taken by his Majesty's ship Pandora, for breach of blockade; cargo sugar, coffee and molasses—condemned.
Schooner Union, Friend, of and for Portland, from Martinique; taken by the Pandora, for breach of blockade; cargo sugar and coffee; detained for further proof.
Schooner Freedom, Hedrick, of and for Cape Ann, from Martinique; cargo sugar and molasses; taken by his Majesty's brig Drake; detained for further proof, and already detained 120 days.
Brig Nancy, Woodberry, of and for Salem, from Martinique; cargo sugar and coffee; taken by the schooner Eliza; detained for breach of blockade; 100 days elapsed, still undecided.
Brig Polly, Appleton, of Boston, from St. Lucie; detained 70 days on suspicion of having been at Martinique.
Brig Traveler, Gallagher, of and for Philadelphia, from St. Lucie; cargo sugar and coffee; detained 70 days and cleared, but no damages allowed.
Schooner Branch, Sergeant, of and for Boston, detained 100 days and cleared—ditto.
Brig Cleopatra, Isom, of and for New Haven, from St. Lucie; detained 130 days on suspicion.
Big Exchange, Manwaring, of Portland, from Bordeaux, for St. Thomas's; detained at Tortola for trial, and numbers of others at the different islands, names not recollected, lying at heavy expenses.
LAW INTELLIGENCE.
Trial—At Salford, on the 3th December, 1803.
D..... versus K.....
This was an action in trover brought by the plaintiff to recover a gold ring and two silver table spoons, which the plaintiff had presented to the defendant's wife, when that lady was in a state of widowhood, on condition of her giving her hand to the plaintiff. It appeared the commencement of Mr. D's courtship to the widow (then Mrs. B.) was nine weeks after the demise of her first husband, when the parties were on a friendly journey together in a gig to Liverpool, in the last bathing season—That he succeeded in his suit so well before he reached Liverpool, as to procure her consent to have the Gordian knot tied in that town; the little golden magic circle was bought, and a couple of silver spoons, which attracted the lady's fancy, as preparatory to house keeping. Upon enquiry it appeared that the Canon law precluded an immediate marriage, a certain time of residence being necessary on the part of the bridegroom; it was then proposed and agreed to, that the happy junction of hands should take place at Rochdale, and that Mr. D. should previously reside there one month; this was done; and Mr. D. flew on the wings of affection to fetch his beloved from B..... for the purpose; where, from a feeling of delicacy, the lady would not be wed, so early after the demise of her dear departed husband. On his entering the vicinity of B..... his ears were struck with the dulcet tones of the church bells; not knowing the cause he thought perhaps Bonaparte had been defeated or some other great political blow had been struck; he was soon informed it was for a wedding: here Mr. D's heart danced in unison with the merry bells, anticipating the blissful moment of his own union: but alas! "Frailty, thy name is woman!" Too soon did he learn that the marriage which the bells proclaimed, was no other than that of the very lady for whose amiable person he had been performing a month's quarantine at Rochdale, to a Mr. K. a gentleman of B. some years younger than Mr. D. This was the plaintiff's case and he brought his action for the recovery of the ring and spoons. The defence set up was, that those articles were given as mere tokens of friendship, Platonic symbols, distinct from any promise or condition of marriage whatever.—The jury gave a verdict to Mr. D. to the full amount of the ring and spoons.
AGRICULTURAL.
To preserve Clover Hay, and improve the Quality of Straw.
In a day or two after your Hay is cut, when only about half dried, let it be taken in and packed with alternate layers of Straw; giving to each layer of Clover 4 or 5 half points of Salt, or more in proportion to the quantity of Hay: 3 points to the hundred weight will prevent the fermentation or excessive heat, which injures and moulds it. By not drying the Hay as much as is common, and putting it up as above mentioned, it imparts to the Straw the flavor and much of the quality of Clover, and Cattle eat as greedily as the other.
To preserve Clover in its Green State.
Take in your grass from the swath, cut it down as you would straw, on Smyser's or Kirk's cutting machine; pack it well down in a close apartment or hogheads, giving a pound of salt to every hundred weight. By preserving it in this way you will have a beautiful green Hay, exceedingly fragrant and nourishing, and superior to any other fodder, especially for milk-cows. It is no more expensive than the usual mode of making and drying Hay, as the same number of hands will cut and pack it, without the risk of having it damaged by rain, which too frequently happens from unavoidable delays. The process is certainly worth attention, and more so from our eastern Farmers, who are in the habit of exporting this article to the West-India Markets.
To improve impoverished Land.
Put in two successive crops of Buck-Wheat; and when in bloom, plow them down. This may be done in one season; and in the Fall, sow your Wheat or Rye, and you cannot fail of having a promising crop of grain the next year.
(York Recorder.)
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RICHMOND:
SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 1804.
The commerce of our port (says a Savannah paper of May 16) has for some time past been embarrassed by the presence of the Hazard French Privateer on our coast, cruising between Tybee and Charleston bar. This privateer came into the river about 10 days ago with her two prizes, the British ship Rosamond and the American brig Chance, and anchored with them at Cockspur; the latter vessel belongs to Mr. Daniel O'Hara, of Charleston, and was made prize of by the Hazard off that port, in violation of the treaty between France and the United States. In a gale, after the above vessels came to an anchor, the two prizes ran aground. In this situation, Mr. O'Hara, who was on board of the brig when taken, but afterwards removed by the privateersmen to the ship Rosamond, swam ashore and came up to town; when he applied to the Court of Admiralty for an order to detain the brig, which was granted and the vessel taken possession of by the marshal of the district. The brig Chance was bound from Jamaica to Charleston, and first captured by a French privateer soon after she sailed—was then recaptured by a British cruiser, from whom she was ransomed by Mr. O'Hara; and again captured off Charleston bar, within the jurisdiction of the United States, by the Hazard privateer. While the Hazard lay at Cockspur, her officers behaved with much insolence to some officers that were sent down to make enquiries into the transaction—setting at defiance not only the force of Georgia, but that of the United States:—and it is a sorry fact, that such is the crumbling state of Fort George, though it is but a short time since the United States created it, and continues garrisoned by its troops, that had it been expedient to punish the insolence of this privateer, the Fort with all its embrasures, would have been incompetent to the task, notwithstanding the privateer lay immediately under, and almost in the very mouth of its cannon.
The Hazard put to sea a few days afterwards and brought to off the bar, several vessels bound in—enquired for provisions and wished to purchase, of which she was almost destitute; and very contrary to what was expected from her, after what had taken place, she treated them all very politely.
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
NOTHING appears more becoming the soft and captivating qualities of the fair sex, than an inviolable decency in whatever regards the minutest article of dress. The beauty which shines independent of embellishments or art, is an object of universal admiration and love. The charms of a country girl, unaided by the meretricious associations of folly and fashion, especially when her shape, her features, and her complexion discover no tincture of deformity and vulgarity, are irresistible.
The real temper of a young woman's mind is in nothing so fully and literally portrayed, or so unequivocally marked, as by her taste in disposing, or attention to personal decoration. True modesty may receive as gross an injury from the garb as from the gait of the harlot. The look, the gesture, and the dress will always correspond. She, whose attentions are uniformly innocent, will not, in any station, on any occasion, or from any motives whatever, be readily distinguished for giddiness, gaiety or extravagance, in any part of her behaviour. It is your light, fantastic fools, who have neither heads nor hearts, in both sexes, who, by dressing their bodies out of all shape, render themselves ridiculous and contemptible. These are they who affect to take a lead in whatever is most effeminate to decency and nature; who prefer the most preposterous innovations, and sedulously inflame and pamper the passions of others, as well as their own, by a constant adoption of every thing newest or most in vogue. But what are these modes in which the worth less of the sex are so proud to place their distinction? Are they not the laborious invention of idleness and luxury, and regularly imported from a people whose profligacy, dissoluteness and caprice, are proverbial? Are they not calculated to deprive society of decency, and the sex of purity; to invite the prying eye of wanton curiosity; to bring certain ridicule and infamy on every vestige of female honor; and to render lewdness of the grossest kind an avowed object of traffic?
A desire to excel by such unhallowed means, as these, can originate only in the lowest inclinations; and wretched is that woman's condition, who depends for admiration, regard or attachment on the form, the color, the quality, or the fashion of her clothes. In former times, dress was deemed one of the most palpable distinctions in rank. Ladies then took their precedencies, and understood their respective stations, by what they wore, and their manner of wearing it. This ancient and easy mode of discrimination is no longer known in society. The very servant not only apes, but rivals her mistress in every species of whim and extravagance. All sorts of people are consequently confounded or melted down into one glaring mass of absurdity or superfluity. The lower orders are entirely lost in a general propensity to mimic the finery of the higher; and every woman we meet would seem

by her gesture and apparel, to possess at least an independent fortune; and no difference at all, in this respect, is left to tell the mere spectator whether her circumstances be narrow or affluent.
Proportion, therefore, ye parents, the dress of your daughters to their situations in life. Every approach to excess in this article must be followed with the worst effects. It is a deception easily detected, and will never be forgiven. An appearance of wealth cannot be supported on nothing; and the shifts to which it is sometimes a temptation, are not always the most reputable. Nor is an inordinate love of dress a very promising scene for obtaining the most respectable matrimonial connections. Young men are now too wary to be thus duped. Though it were certain to succeed, who could wish those dear to them to commence so serious an enterprise, by means thus subtle and crafty? It is dangerous to tamper with truth or decency in any case. Candor, simplicity, and fair dealing, never subject to the least risk, are always safe, and always honorable.
DUNELMENSIS.
Richmond, June 3, 1804.
The following is from a New York federal paper. There is so much christianity, Connecticut piety, and charity in it, that we should readily conclude the writer to have been a pupil of the Pope.
"More 'useful labors.'—By a gentleman direct from Hartford we are informed that on Friday of last week, a company of refractory democrats, headed by the famous Demo. Tilden, a member elect of the general assembly, assembled and commenced pulling down the Meeting-House in Lebanon, (Con.) and on Saturday they re-assembled and completed their useful labors , by levelling it with the ground!—This is a fact and may be relied on, and may, perhaps, justly be considered as the leading trait in the character of the party ."
We should think it hardly necessary to contradict this statement, except it was to put the unsuspecting on their guard against falsehoods of the same kind that may be told hereafter. We do not hesitate to declare, this information by a gentleman "direct from Hartford," is, for the most part, a "direct" lie. That a Meeting-House in the town of Lebanon was taken down, is true. That it was done in pursuance of a vote of the town in which it stood, is likewise true. Federalists as well as republicans assisted in demolishing it; party politics had no connection with the business.—That it was taken down for the purpose of building a new one, is likewise true.—Part of the materials for which are now collected.—No doubt many a pious federalist would be glad to see one or two Meeting-Houses destroyed by republicans, that they might say their predictions were verified—that "should Jefferson be chosen President the houses for public worship would be destroyed."
(Mercury.)
From the American Daily Advertiser.
Mr. POULSON,
Some of your readers may not have read Alexander McKenzie's voyages in the discovery of the most northern parts of this continent, it may be informing to them to see in your paper the following short account:—
This celebrated voyager set out from a trading post on the lake of the Hills lat. 59, N. lon. 110, W. from Greenwich Hospital in England.—He passed down the Slave river and entered the Slave lake on the 9th of June, which was then frozen over—when it was navigable he went in pursuit of its outlet, and discovered a river which he called McKenzie's river, down which he pursued his voyage until he came to the sea in lat. 69, N. long. 135, W. the narrowest part of this river is 400 yards at a fall of 20 feet—in some places it is half a mile wide, in others from one to two in breadth, and from three to six fathoms deep. From the lake of the Hills to the mouth of the river at the sea, the course is a little to the Eastward of N. W.
Some years afterwards he again left the lake of the Hills, to explore the course upward of the Peace river, which is the same Slave river called above the lake of the Hills by this more pleasing name—its general course from S. W. to N. E. until it came to the lake of the Hill. Up this he went to near its source, and landing in lat. 54, 11, N. he found the Columbia within nine hundred yards of him; down this he passed to enter the Pacific Ocean, but being informed by the natives of a much nearer and less dangerous route by land, he walked about 300 miles over it and completed his discoveries across the continent from the Atlantic to the Pacific ocean.
The whole length of his voyages on the Peace, Slave and McKenzie rivers (which are but one) is two thousand five hundred miles.
This interesting traveller has informed us that a Mr. Thompson, astronomer to the North West Canada company of Traders has been at the head of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, and ascertained their latitudes, and longitudes, by astronomical observations. The head of the Mississippi lat. 47, long. 95; Missouri lat. 45, long. 102—himself has placed the Columbia, where he fell in with it, lat. 54, 11—others have ascertained its mouth in lat. 46, 20, N. 120 W.
By the large map, bound up with McKenzie's travels, it appears that a N. W. wind comes to Philadelphia from the frozen sea about the mouth of McKenzie's river, passing over a country abounding
with small lakes until it comes to Hudson's Bay, which it crosses and passes over the continent again; it is felt at Montreal, from whence it goes over lake Ontario and arrives at Philadelphia.
Alexander McKenzie performed his voyage in bark canoes about the size, and made in the manner, of that hanging in the hall of the Museum at Philadelphia.
The language spoke by the Indians throughout this extensive route, except on the coast of the Pacific, was the Chipewyan, or Chipewy; it is also spoken by the Indians on the upper parts of the Mississippi.
A London paper observes, that a young man of the name of Smart, has invented an infernal machine, which is capable of destroying a thousand men in a minute; and remarks, that the expense will be trifling when compared with its utility! To kill a thousand men in a minute—let's see—O yes!—a very useful machine—a very grand invention.
(Rep. Advocate.)
Departed this life on Sunday night last, WILLIAM JONES, of Buckingham county (commonly called uncle Bill the great tobacco maker) whose unexampled character through life, merits the applause of all good men.
"The wintry blast of death, kills not the buds Of virtue: No, they spread beneath the beam Of brighter sun; in endless ages into higher power."
THOMPSON.
June 5th, 1804.
VIRGINIA, to wit:
At a Court of Quarterly Session held for the county of Amelia, on Thursday the twenty-fourth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and four.
John Holt, complt. Against Jarriatt Rison and Thomas defts. On an Injunction In Chancery.
The defendant Jarriatt Rison, not having entered his appearance 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 commonwealth; On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant Jarriatt do appear here on the fourth Thursday in August next, to answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be inserted in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county on two successive court days.
A copy—Teste, JAMES TOWNES, C. A. C.
VIRGINIA:
IN THE HIGH COURT OF CHANCERY.
Between Christopher M'Connico and Thompson Foulks, executor of Matthew Marble, plaintiffs, and Richard Kennon, defendant.
On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, the court this twelfth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, doth order, that the plaintiffs do render an account of their administration of the goods, chattels and credits of their testator before master commissioner Rose, who is directed to examine, state and settle the same; and make report thereof to the court, with such matters specially as he may think pertinent, or as the parties may require to be so stated.
A copy—Teste, PETER TINSLEY.
Petersburg, Commissioner's Office, June 2, 1804. The parties concerned will please take notice that I have appointed Wednesday the first day of August, to carry into effect the preceding order, when they are requested to attend with their books and papers ready for examination.
Signed, SAMUEL DAVIS, Comm'r.
VIRGINIA, to wit:
At a Court of Quarterly Session, continued and held for the county of Amelia, on Saturday the twenty-sixth day of May, 1804.
Henry L. Biscoe, complt. Against Joshua Atkinson, Joshua Chaffin and Henry Eldridge, defts. In Chancery.
The defendant Joshua Atkinson, not having entered his appearance 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 commonwealth; On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Thursday in August next to answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be inserted in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county on two several court days.
A copy—Teste, JAMES TOWNES, C. A. C.
FOR SALE,
The sch'r. Dwyer, Burthen 125 tons, built of the best materials, bolted and rivetted fore and aft; stows nearly 900 barrels, sails very fast and in all respects a prime sea boat; she is not yet two years old, has made but three voyages and can be sent to sea at a small outfit—Cash, good Bills with approved endorsers, or Tobacco will be taken in payment. The price may be known by applying to the subscriber near the Theatre. NICHOLAS SIMON. Norfolk, June 5, 1804.
By virtue of a deed of trust
executed to me by James M'Daniel, to secure a debt due John Garden & Co. will be offered for sale, at Charlotte courthouse, the 24 day of July next, it being Charlotte court day, the following property, to wit: three NEGROES, four head of HORSES, ten head of CATTLE, eighty head of HOGS, and three FEATHER BEDS and Furniture, or so much thereof as will satisfy the said deed of trust.
JOHN B. SCOTT. June 5th, 1804.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RUNAWAY from the subscriber, at the Rising Sun Tavern, in Richmond, on Thursday morning last, a yellow negro girl, named MILLY; has a bushy head of hair, about 16 or 17 years old, and about five feet two inches high. She formerly belonged to Mrs. Wells of Williamsburg, and was sold to me by Mr. Robert Greenhow, of said place—Had on when she eloped, a blue grounded calico habit.—Whoever will secure her in any jail, so that I get her again, shall receive the above reward. CHARLES STEWART. Nottoway County, Virginia, June 3, 1804.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has just received from Philadelphia and New York,
The following GOODS,
Which will be sold low for cash, country produce or approved acceptances at 60 or 90 days: Muscovado Sugar and New York Candles & Soap. green Coffee, of a superior quality. Dutch Cases with plain and gilt Bottles. Double and single refined Loaf Sugar. Sherry Wine of a superior quality. Old Antigua, Jamaica and W. I. Rum. London Bill Madeira, warranted 4 & 7 years old. Cognac and Apple Brandy. China Bowls from pint to six quarts. Hollands Gin. Tea and Coffee Cups & Saucers. Caldwell Frasure & co's superfine Chocolate. Cut & plain Lemonades. Dixon's Mustard in boxes of 6 doz. Cut Jelly Glasses. Pepper, Ginger, Pimento and Nutmegs. Salvers, half pint, quart, half gallon and gallon Tumblers. Mace and Cloves. Gunpowder, Imperial & Young Hyson Teas. Fresh Oil, Olives and Capers. Patent Shot, assorted. Martinique, Noyau and French Cordials. Hamilton & Son, and Thomas Leiper's Snuff. Box Raisins and soft shell Almonds. Patent night Lamps. Coppers, Madder, Alum, Brimstone, and ground Ginger, in small kegs. Writing and Wrapping Paper. Logwood Turkey Cotton. Spelling Books and Primers. Spanish and Bengal Indigo. Sole Leather and Calf Skins.
Also, received from Bristol, by the ship Olive Branch.
EARTHEN & STONE WARE, in crates. Double GLOUCESTER & BRICK CHEESE.
JAMES FISHER. Richmond, June 1st, 1804.
The Celebrated English Stallion,
DRAGON,
Late the property of his grace the duke of Bedford, and sire of Spurlington, Tarentula, Jenny, Spinner, Creeper, Phenix, Hospitality, &c. will stand the ensuing season, near Farmville, at Ten guineas and a dollar to the groom for each mare. The season will commence the first day of March next, and end the 1st day of August following; extensive pasturage of superior quality will be furnished gratis, and the greatest attention paid, but no responsibility for accidents or escapes. The money will be expected for the season of such mares as are pastured before they are removed, and mares sent with those that are not to be left with the horse, payable the 1st of August next. Apply to
RICHARD KNOWLES, Agent for John Randolph.
Bizarro, Jan. 18, 1804. P.S. Farmville is 8 miles below Prince Edward courthouse, and 35 from Cartersville. Mares fed if required.
Among the numerous feats of this extraordinary horse the following instances of his prowess are selected.
He beat Precipitate (both 4 years old) for the Claret Stakes of 200 guineas each, equal weights, over the Beacon course (4 miles and 357 yards) six to four on Dragon. Six others paid forfeit. This was one of the fastest races ever run in England.
He walked over for the jockey club plate, 4 miles.
He beat Chanticleer (who also beat Precipitate) over the Beacon course (4 miles 358 yards) for ONE THOUSAND GUINEAS, equal age & weights, five to four on Dragon.
He beat Chanticleer again, and two others (Fifty guineas each) 4 miles, five and six to four on Dragon, against the field.
At five years old, carrying 140 lbs. he beat two capital six year old horses (Creeper and Piper) carrying the same weight, for the WHIP and 200 guineas each, Beacon course, six to five on Dragon against the field.
At the same age (five) carrying TWO HUNDRED and TEN POUNDS each, he beat Cliffden (six years old) over the Beacon course (four miles 358 yards) for three hundred guineas.
He also beat Palas, Cormorant, Lance, Toss, Jerico, Asparagus, Sir Charles, Espersy, Esopus, Smoker, Spendthrift, Spearman, Laurestina, &c. &c. and received forfeit from Spearman, Lais, and Swain.
RAN away on Friday
the 1st of June, from Rocky Mills, AARON, a bright mulatto fellow about five feet six inches high, well made and of a genteel appearance, rather fleshy, has a good countenance, is a mild spoken fellow, and when strictly interrogated, is apt to be confused; he is about 22 years of age, can read very well, and write a little, and reads writing better than his color generally do; he took with him a large dark bay horse, about fourteen years old, with a small star and some saddle spots—HARVEY, also, a light mulatto about five feet five inches high, slender made, a little knock kneed, is a smart lively fellow, about eighteen years of age, has full black eyes, a bold look and speaks with confidence, generally complaisant and well behaved in his manner; he took with him a bright bay mare, about four feet ten or eleven inches high, some white on one side of her neck occasioned by the collar, and saddle spots on her back, is about twelve years old. They took with them several changes of clothing, among which, were a glazed hat with a gold band and a common hat, a superfine snuff colored broad cloth coat, a dark blue ditto, a buff colored casimere waistcoat and breeches almost new, a pair of new purple and white colored nankien breeches, one silk and cotton vest, purple striped silk stockings and cotton ditto, with other things which cannot be described. The first mentioned had a short round coat of corduroy with green cuffs and cape, swansdown vest, pantaloon of nankien, purple & yellow striped, cotton socks, bootees foxed, spurs, a short coat same as the pantaloon, a black silk vest, a new osnaburgs shirt, two India cotton ditto, and one pair of stockings with light blue spots. It is expected they will make for Philadelphia and endeavor to pass for free people, having in their possession letters and a bundle directed to the care of Jasper Moylan, Esq. of that city. Any person that will apprehend and secure in any jail the above slaves so that I get them again, or will bring them to this place, shall be liberally rewarded, by
JOHN THOMPSON SWAIN.
N.B. A dark mulatto woman wife to Aaron, belonging to Mr. Thomas Richardson, living in Hanover, went off with them; she is low of stature and has a down look, about 17 or 18 years of age, has been bred to house business, and was well supplied with clothes, all of which it is believed she took with her. A liberal reward will be paid on delivery of her to Thomas Richardson near the Rocky Mills in Hanover county, or to Robert Pollard of Richmond.
All persons are forewarned from harboring or carrying off the said slaves. J. T. S. Rocky Mills, 5th June, 1804.
A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF
Morocco Pocket Books
Is just received and for sale at this office.
POSTSCRIPT.
FROM NEW-YORK, June 3. MASSACRE OF ALL THE WHITES AT ST. DOMINGO.
By the Pilot Boat Grey Hound, Capt. Sanford, in 16 days from Cape Francois we have a confirmation of the massacre and pillage at that and other places of the Island by Gen. Dessalines' troops, which commenced on the 19th of April, and was continued, without intermission till the 14th of May.—All the French inhabitants, including men, women and children, to the number of between 2000 and 2500 were put to the sword or bayonet at the Cape during the above period. On the 14th inst. after the work of destruction was completed, Dessalines left the Cape on his way to his head quarters by way of Port-de-Paix and Gonaives.—On the 22d of April, Fort Dauphin was pillaged, and all the whites, to the number of about ninety men, women and children, were massacred, and a part of the town destroyed. A few days after, the French inhabitants of St. Jago and other parts of the interior, were escorted to the Cape, and there destroyed in the most wanton manner.
On the 12th of May, Dessalines issued a proclamation calling upon the Spanish inhabitants of the City of Santo Domingo, to declare themselves for or against him, allowing them fifteen days to determine.—This proclamation was made in consequence, it was said, of his having received dispatches from Port-au-Prince, informing him of the arrival of a reinforcement of French troops at Santo Domingo.
To enter into a full detail of the particulars of the massacre and plunder of the Cape, would be a painful task, and afford no pleasure to our readers; but we are assured that from the beginning to the end of the hellish work, the most unparalleled cruelties were inflicted upon whites in a manner too shocking to relate.
Men, women and children were hacked down with swords and plunged with bayonets. Women with children in their arms, were seen flying thro' the streets to avoid their pursuers; and being overtaken by them, one thrust of a bayonet has pierced both mother and child!
After this dreadful massacre the dead lay in the streets for three days, when the inhabitants were ordered to remove those within a certain distance of each dwelling—which were afterwards dragged off and thrown into a ditch at the foot of a mountain.
Previous to the massacre, certain of the blacks in order to obtain the property of the whites, which was secreted, called on them individually, and promised to spare their lives if they would give it up; which having obtained, not one of them was exempted from the general massacre! The property thus perfidiously obtained, (consisting of gold, jewels and plate) was said to be immense. Gold was bro't to the town in batuls by the blacks, and offered in exchange for silver for less than half its value.
We are informed that Dessalines has decreed, that any Frenchman henceforward who shall arrive in St. Domingo shall be put to death.
To shew further the vindictive cruelty of the blacks, and their inveteracy against the whites, we shall mention the following fact: Just before the massacre took place a Danish sch'r. belonging to St. Thomas, having on board a number of French passengers, after sailing was pursued by armed boats, overtaken and brought back; & the Danish captain, crew and passengers were all put to death.
The few Americans that were at the Cape, remained unhurt. With the exception of the printer, and a few mechanics at the Cape, whose services were too useful to be spared, not one Frenchman survived the general wreck.
At the date of our advices. Dessalines was erecting strong fortifications in the mountains. His force is said to consist of 60,000 men.
KING OF ENGLAND.
In a late London paper we find the following article; if it may be considered entitled to any reliance, it would seem to indicate, that the prospect of his majesty's perfectly recovering his capacity for business, is involved in considerable doubt.
"There has been a report very generally current for these four days past, that some measure was in contemplation, the object of which was to relieve his majesty from the harassing details of business—a thing which indeed has long been considered desirable. So general was this belief, that many expected a message to parliament last night, and we are much mistaken if the report did not originate in the ministerial circles. It is probable that Ministers see such difficulty and delicacy in this affair, that they are afraid to venture to propose it however necessary."
Another London paper, quoting the above, gives the following remarks.
"Our readers will readily believe, that we do not copy this paragraph from any approbation of its tendency. On the contrary, we can scarcely conceive a greater impropriety, to say the least of it, than to intimate that it is become "necessary," or "desirable," to "relieve his Majesty from the harassing details of business before the Sovereign himself has expressed a desire to be relieved."
Port of NEW-YORK, June 1.
A arrived Yesterday,
The brig Venus, Carr, in 21 days from New Orleans, with sugar, cotton, indigo and logwood, to J. M. Goetschius, owner.
and passenger. Left, brig Alfred to sail in 3 or 4 days for this port. Passengers, Messrs. Phillippone, Sago, Griffen, Shouder and Rielte. Spoke, May 5, sloop Ann and Sarah 34 days from New York. 3 or 4 miles below the town—10 miles below the town, ship Hiram, French, from Jamaica, and the Monongahela Farmer, Ferguson, from do. both of New York. At English turn, passed the ship Sampson; also about 6 miles above the Belise, the Mary. Woods, with a fine wind. May 11, near Havannah, spoke the Comet and Carliste, 26 days from Baltimore for New Orleans. 23d, a pilot boat schooner, 34 days from Jacquemel for Baltimore.
Upon the door of a house near Bridgewater, occupied by a father and son, the former a blacksmith and publican, the latter a barber, is a board with the following inscription.
"BARNES and SUN, blacksmith and Barbers work done here; horse shoeing and shaving, Locks mended here, curling, bleading, teeth drawing and all other furrier work—All sorts of spiratus likers according to the late comical treaty—Take notice, my wife keeps skool and lays out rakes as ushull, teaches spallen, reding and riting, and other languages, watches, and has assistants if required to teach horitory, sowing, and matthew muttons, and all other fashionable divershons."
(London Paper.)
TAKEN UP by Richard Sampson in Goochland county, near the courthouse, a black HORSE, with a roached mane and bob tail, some saddle spots and a white spot on the off shoulder, shot before, supposed to be very old, about four feet eight inches high, and appraised to ten dollars. Also, a small sorrel FILLY, supposed to be two years old next spring—appraised to twenty dollars, before me, according to law, this 12th Jan. 1804. HENRY ROYSTON. w3 3
A copy—Teste, BENJAMIN ANDERSON, D. C. C.
COMMITTED to the Jail of Albemarle county, a negro boy, about 14 years of age, yellow complexion, had on a negro cotton coat and breeches, says his name is REUBEN, and that he belongs to a Mr. Wm. Suhars of Augusta county, on Polecat creek. The owner is requested to come forward, prove his property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs. THOS WELLS, jr. Jailor Albemarle county. April 29, 1804.
Committed to the jail of
Powhatan county on the 17th day of May, 1804, two runaway negro men—one by the name of JESSE, the other BILLY—they say they belong to Mr. Anderson Scott of King and Queen county. The owner is desired to come forward, prove his property, pay charges and take him away. MOSES N. CARD ZOR, Jailor. Powhatan courthouse, June 2, 1804.
Notice.
THE drawing of the LOTTERY for the benefit of William & Mary College, has been postponed, on account of unforeseen circumstances, until the 2d of JULY; on which day, the commissioners have determined, that it shall certainly commence. Those who are desirous of purchasing tickets will, no doubt, avail themselves of the intermediate time.
Gentlemen who have been so friendly to the interests of the College as to undertake the disposal of tickets, are hereby particularly requested to forward, without delay, to the subscriber, or any other of the commissioners a list of the tickets sold, and of those remaining on hand. They are also requested to pay the money, which they have received for tickets sold, to either of the following gentlemen, viz: George Tucker of Richmond, Watkins Leigh of Petersburg, Littleton Waller Tazewell of Norfolk, Hugh Mercer of Fredericksburg, or, Robert Greenhow of Williamsburg. Signed by direction of the Commissioners, J. MADISON, Chairman. Wm. & Mary College, June 2, 1804.
The editors of the Petersburg, Fredericksburg and Norfolk papers are requested to insert this notice three times.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from the Public Guard, SOLOMON REWIT, born in Connecticut, he is a stout well made good looking man, about five feet eleven inches high, and about 25 years of age; he has a fair skin and auburn hair, wore a white home spun coat and vest and osnaburgs pantaloon and shirt. I have been informed that he went off with Capt. Barrett, a Portuguese, who falls this trip for Stratien Island, but it is very possible he (Hewit) may stop at Norfolk also. WILLIAM CAMPBELL, a Virginian, stout well made, down look, short black hair, about twenty three years of age, drinks and is very florulent, about five feet eight or nine inches high. Clothing, short blue coat turned up with red, blue vest and osnaburgs shirt and pantaloon. I am well informed he kept immediately down the stage road to Williamsburg, and I believe his intention is to Norfolk. ALEXANDER QUARRIER, C. P. C.
By virtue of a deed of trust from Thomas Colley to the subscriber, made to secure a debt due from said Colley to Messrs. Dunlop, Pollok & Co. will be sold, on Saturday the 7th day of July next, for cash, to the highest bidder, EIGHT LOTS in Ligon Town, on Appomattox river, in the county of Amelia. The sale will be made on the premises, and commence at 12 o'clock.
At the same time and place, upon the same terms and for the same use, will be sold a valuable NEGRO WOMAN and several likely CHILDREN. The lots intended to be sold are designated in the plan of Ligon Town, No. 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15. Wm. DANIEL, Jr. Trustee. 28th May, 1804.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale at S. PEALE, Jr's. Printing office and Book store, Richmond—Price 25 cents, THE SECOND PART OF
Lorenzo's Thoughts,
In an ADDRESS to the PEOPLE of VIRGINIA. "If they hear not Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be persuaded tho' one rose from the dead."
LATELY PUBLISHED,
By S. PEALE, Jr., and for sale at his Printing-Office and Book-Store, [Price 2s. 3d.]
Every man his own Doctor;
OR, THE POOR PLANTER'S PHYSICIAN.

Robert Gamble & Son, Are receiving by 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 punctilious customers, on the usual credit. Having a large and convenient WAREHOUSE, calculated to store flour, &c. those who may condign country produce to their care, are assured, that their endeavors will be used to give general satisfaction, and their charge for storage, &c. will be reasonable.
Richmond, 17th Oct. 1803.
William M'Cay, WATCH MAKER, RICHMOND, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has received by the late arrivals from Europe, a large and general assortment of Gold & Silver Watches, A LARGE QUANTITY OF FASHIONABLE SEALS, KEYS, AND CHAINS, Which he will dispose of low for cash—he has also on hand, A Few Good Clocks. N. B. Clocks and Watches repaired as usual. Richmond, April 16th, 1804.
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) re-commenced 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 he will warrant to be as good as any in the United States. Any orders left with Capt. WILLIAM PENROCK, 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, 1803. N. B. FOR SALE, PLAISTER OF PARIS, in stone or ground, for the improvement of land, with directions for the use thereof.
A PROPOSAL, BY WILLIAM YOUNG BIRCH & ABRAHAM SMALL, OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: 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 taking 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 intentions, and the superiority of this edition. 1. It will be the most complete Edition of Gibbon extant.—Because it will be enriched with the Memoirs of his Life and Writings, written by himself.—This will be an addition to the London copy 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. 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. 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, jr. Richmond.
Wanted for the use of the BANK OF VIRGINIA, A HOUSE, As nearly adapted to the purpose as can be obtained; for which a liberal rent will be stipulated, and for a reasonable term of a few years—Propositions will be received immediately by the commissioners for this city. E. CARRINGTON, Ch. Man. Richmond, May 17, 1804.
Family Flour. A CONSTANT supply of FLOUR, of a superior quality, for family use, kept for SALE, by GEORGE WATT, Richmond, 5th March, 1804.
To be let, on building Leases, three beautiful, airy and elevated situations for dwelling houses. To any gentleman in the mercantile line, or other occupation, who wishes a pleasant and agreeable residence for his family, either of these sites would be truly desirable, as they are contiguous to the scene of active business, at the same time that they are removed from the dust and bustle of the town. Enquire at this printing office. An experienced, sober and industrious GARDENER will hear of an advantageous situation on application as above. None of opposite character need apply. tf April 23, 1804. Bail and Delivery Bonds May be had at this Office.
ICE, For sale at the Falling Garden. Apply at the Brick house in said garden, where constant attendance will be given. May 20. By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Joseph Caldwell and Robert Pearson, confined for horse stealing, and Cullen Demmory, confined for murder in the second degree, have (the two former for the second time) escaped from the penitentiary. 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 for each of the convicts so escaped, to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey them to either of them to the penitentiary. 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 penitentiary aforesaid the said Joseph Caldwell, Robert Pearson and Cullen Demmory. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Joseph Caldwell, convicted of horse stealing at the district court of Washington, May 1802; born in the county of Charlotte, 5 feet 11 inches high, 21 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, has a bad countenance, and when spoken to cannot look you in the face. Robert Pearson, convicted of the same offence at the district court of the Sweet Springs, October 1802; born in the county of Botetourt, 6 feet high, 29 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, very thin visage, and has a down look; also has the appearance of bad health. Cullen Demmory, a dark mulatto, convicted of murder in the second degree, at the district court of Suffolk, May, 1801; born in the county of Southampton, 5 feet 8 1/2 inches high, 27 years old, black hair and black eyes, and very thin visage. Caldwell and Pearson made their escape from the penitentiary the 16th of April last and were retaken in the counties of Botetourt & Washington, and were both tried for escaping and sentenced to two years additional confinement; the former by the district court of Washington in Sept. last, and the latter by the district court held at the Sweet Springs in Oct. following.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Said Wilkinson is about 24 years of age, upwards of six feet high, and large in proportion, has dark red hair, which he commonly keeps tied, though it is not very long, and has some few freckles in his face; he was dressed in a blue roundabout, a blue waistcoat, a new striped pinstriped waistcoat of three colors, a white fancy cord, and a thin summer waistcoat, but not particularly recollected.
GUN SMITHS. A few BARREL-WELDERS, LOCK-FORGERS and MOUNTING-FORGERS, may meet with employment at the Virginia Manufactory of Arms at Richmond. JOHN CLARKE, Supt. May 15th, 1804.
APPALUSIA, NOW standing at my plantation on Chickahominy, near the new bridges, will be let to mares at Twelve Dollars the season, payable the first day of October next, but Notes (to be sent with the mares) may be discharged by paying Ten Dollars on or by the 1st of August, when the season will end. Insurance Eighteen Dollars, (notes sent as above payable the 1st March, 1805) Five Dollars cash the lease. In either case Half a Dollar to the Groom, to be paid down.—Mares will be fed with Clover and Lucerne gratis, and Corn if required, at the selling price. I have 20 spare stalls in a strong new stable, with substantial locks, where they may be kept of nights, but will not be answerable for escapes. APPALUSIA is lately from South America, about nine years old, 15 hands high, of a beautiful snow white color and most elegantly formed. It is unnecessary to point out the great superiority of this excellent breed of horses for the saddle, harness, &c. as it is generally known that they are well gaited, gentle and the most hardy and thrifty horses in the world, and many live to be upwards of 50 years old. BENJAMIN DUVAL. Richmond, May 21st, 1804.
SPRING GOODS. WILLIAM GALT, Has received by the ships Little William and Fame from Liverpool, and the Robey & Betsey from London, An Assortment of Goods, Suitable to the season, which he will dispose of on the usual terms. He has also on hand SUPERFINE FLOUR, of a very superior quality, for family use. Richmond, May 29, 1804.
Foalscap & Letter Paper For Sale at this Office. Charles City, May 26, 1804.
By Authority. Scheme of a Lottery. TO BUILD AN ACADEMY IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND. 1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, 20,000 1 do. of 1,000 make 5,000 5 do. of 500 — 2,500 10 do. of 200 — 2,000 20 do. of 100 — 2,000 100 do. of 50 — 5,000 250 do. of 30 — 7,500 400 do. of 25 — 10,000 1,500 do. of 20 — 30,000 3,000 do. of 15 — 45,000 1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its 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 13,000 do. 500 1 do. after 14,000 do. 1,000 5,325 prizes, 150,000 9,675 blanks—not two to a prize. 15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 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 erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability 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 adventurer, 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 partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer 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 adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a 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. * * * TICKETS* to be had of Robert Pollard, Doct. John Brockenbrough, jr. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, jr. and William Prichard.
4439 Acres of valuable LAND, In the south of Kentucky, the greater part military, will be SOLD for good bonds, or exchanged for property in the state of Virginia.—Enquire of the printer. Dec. 26th, 1803.
Advertisement. By virtue of a deed of trust executed by George Booker to the subscribers, to secure certain debts therein mentioned, due by said Booker to James Morton & Co. of Prince Edward county, will be offered for sale, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the ninth day of June next, at James Morton's store, FOURTEEN VIRGINIA BORN SLAVES, consisting of men, women, girls and boys, or so many of them as will satisfy the balance of said debts. EDWARD DILLON, } Trustees. SAMUEL ALLEN, jun. } April 30th, 1804. 6w*
To Let—A HOUSE in the city of Richmond, on the west side of the Market Bridge and back of the house occupied by Mr. Joseph Joseph and Mr. John Miller, as dry good stores. Said house is constructed for the reception of two small families and neatly finished. For terms apply to the said John Miller, but if any person should think it necessary to see the subscriber, he resides at his plantation three miles above Gregory's tavern, upper end of Henrico county. JOHN WALKER. May 17, 1804. 6t
TEN DOLLARS REWARD, FOR apprehending THOMAS WELCH, who ran away from the subscriber on the 25th of March last—he is in the eighteenth year of his age, and of a dark complexion, has a small round scar on the lower part of his left cheek, has a down look and speaks quick, though not apt to force discourse; he is in general a person of few words. Thomas Welch was bound to me to learn the shoe making trade, and has a very good notion of that business; he has made several cloments from me, and in one of his elopements went to Richmond, and he informed me that he was taken on board the sloop Nancy, the property of capt. Wm. Block of Richmond, and commanded by a Mr. Smith, captain, & carried to Charleston, where he continued for several months, and returned to Richmond, and was found in the employment of Mr. Ralph Allen of that city, altho' he was previously advertised. I expect he will return to Richmond, as he is acquainted there, to get on board of some outward bound vessel. I do forewarn all masters of vessels and all other persons from removing, employing or harbouring the said Thomas Welch at their peril. The above reward will be given to any person who will confine the aforesaid apprentice in any jail so that I get him or deliver him to me in Cumberland county. JAMES ROPE. May 24th, 1804. 3w
Plaister of Paris. I have just received from Nova Scotia, a cargo of PLAISTER OF PARIS, said to be of the best kind, which I will sell on reasonable terms. SAMUEL PAINE, May 14, 1804. tf
Blank Bonds For Sale at this Office.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that DAVID BOWMAN, who was lately convicted of murder in the second degree by the district court held in the county of Hardy, hath made his escape from the sheriff of said county when conducting him the said Bowman from the jail of the said district to the Penitentiary: 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 said district jail of Hardy the said David Bowman. 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 said district jail aforesaid the said David Bowman. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 30th day of May, 1804. (Signed) JOHN PAGE.
The above David Bowman is near 6 feet high, about 25 years of age, light short hair, much pitted with the small pox, has large grey eyes, and a down look. His clothing when he escaped was a blue lintsy hunting shirt, green waistcoat, country linen overalls, blue yarn stockings, and a new wool hat.
ROBIN REDBREAST, A FINE bay, fifteen and a half hands high, imported from England last spring, will stand the ensuing season at my stable in Chesterfield county, on Appomattox river, 15 miles above Petersburg, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, for which notes will be expected, dischargeable by the payment of twenty dollars on or before the first day of October next; ten dollars the leap to be paid when the mare is covered, with one dollar for each mare to the groom. Good and extensive pasture gratis, having nearly one thousand acres of high and low land in six different inclosures, under strong fences, besides several clover lots. The greatest attention shall be paid to mares left in my care, but will not be liable for accidents or escapes.
PEDIGREE. ROBIN REDBREAST was got by Sir Peter Teazle, his dam Wren, by Woodpecker, his grand dam Papillon, (Sir Peter's dam) by Snap, his great grand dam Miss Cleveland, by Regulus, his great great grand dam Midge, by a son of Bay Bolton, Bartlett's Children, Honeywood's Arabian, dam of the Two True Blines. (Taken from the general stud book.)
PERFORMANCE. In 1800 (the only year he ran) at Bridgnorth, June 18, 4 mile heats, at four years old, he won the maiden plate, beating Mr. Day's Raginer, by Precipitate, and Mr. Car's Prospect. The next day, at the same place, 4 mile heats, he came in first and first, but lost the race for the want of a few ounces in weight the last heat. At New-Castle, July 3d, he won the members purse of £50, 4 mile heats, beating Mr. Harrison's Trumpator, & distancing Sir T. Mostyn's Hederia. At Nantwich, July 10, he won the town purse of £50, beating Mr. Smith's Sultan, and distancing Sir T. Mostyn's Hederia. At Warwick, Sept. 2, he won his majesty's plate of 100 guineas, 4 mile heats, beating Lord Donegall's Fugleman, and distancing Mr. Tharn's Marquis. He won the purse at Fitchfield, Sept. 11, 4 mile heats, beating Lord Donegall's b. h. by Potso's, and distancing Mr. Brooke's Baron Nile, Lord Oxford's Victoria and Mr. Cox's Cocoa Tree. He was never beaten 4 mile heats except at Bridgnorth, as above stated, where, although it was given against him, it was evident that he was much the best horse. THOMAS GOODE. March 1st 1804. tf
A list of six hogsheads of TOBACCO, remaining in Wiccocomicoe Warehouses over two years No Gro Tar Nett P. W. 41 1252 102 1150 6th Jan. 1802. I. S. 84 1201 120 1081 20 do. do. B. S. 93 1292 93 1199 25 do. do. I. H. 132 1214 117 1007 9th Feb do. B. S. 173 1510 128 1188 24 Mar. do. B. N. 43 1429 107 1322 28th Jan. do. South. JAMES HARCUM, } Inspectors. GEO: BARNETT, } May 14th, 1804. 3w
Robert Greenhow, MERCHANT, in Williamsburg, has it again in his power to inform his friends and countrymen, that by the Roba and Betsey, the Alexander, and Reunion, from London and Liverpool, he has received a supply of Useful & fashionable Goods Which he offers on as low terms as they can be afforded at. His well known very general assortment, made complete by such arrivals, renders it unnecessary to state, that almost every article, usually found in Mercantile houses may be in his; which being purchased of the manufacturers themselves, with cash, may be relied on as good in quality, and modern in fashion, as any imported. To his distant customers, assurances are reiterated, that every possible attention will be invariably paid to their orders. He still retains his inclination formerly expressed, of retiring from business, and again offers, as well his present whole stock in trade, as what he has ordered from different parts of Great Britain, to make complete his winter assortment; on terms, that will be found advantageous to the purchaser; which being large enough with propriety to admit of a division; the business might be so extended, as to meet with ease the payment of the different instalments. 2m June 1, 1804.
Notice.... That a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly of Virginia, praying for an amendment of, or repeal of an act passed at their last session, entitled "An act for improving the Navigation of James River" Richmond, May 28, 1804.
As it is not in my power to be absent from this place such length of time as would be requisite for closing my accounts in Amelia, and other adjacent circles in which I lately practised: I hope those who are indebted to me will find it convenient to call on me within some short period, and settle their respective balances, either by payment or bond. It is desirable that such settlements should be made with myself, as various modes of mutual accommodation may thus present themselves, which would not be thought of by an agent, and which indeed he might not consider himself at liberty to adopt. JAMES HENDERSON, Manchester, 30th May. 1804. 2w
More Evidence, Of the excellent properties and great efficacy of Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges. LETTER from the honorable A. C. Hanson, Esq. Chancellor of the State of Maryland, to the Editor of the Maryland Gaz. etc. SIR, For the good of the public, as well as from a desire to do justice to a man of merit and genius, I request you to publish the following cases. A young man in my family, who had read Dr. Hamilton's advertisement, and who had, for some time as he says, experienced the symptoms described by the Doctor, as indicating the presence of worms in the human stomach or intestines, resolved, without consulting any person whatever, to try the doctor's remedy. He accordingly procured a box of the Lozenges. Last evening he took 4 of the yellow, and this morning he took an equal number of the brown kind. They did not, as he says, operate harshly, except one stool, when he felt a considerable griping, and when there came from him a worm, perfectly white, about a yard in length, as broad as his little finger, and having a number of joints about an inch or a 1/4 of an inch distant from each other. Besides this worm, he says there came from him a considerable number of flat worms about 3/4 of an inch in length, and nearly the same in breadth. He did not think of counting them, but he says there were more than twenty. I regret extremely that I had not an opportunity of seeing the tape worm; the young man not having, as he ought to have done, taken measures for preserving it, and the simple servant girl, who attended his chamber, having, before I had heard of his taking the medicine, thrown it and the other worms into the necessary, not thinking it of consequence to take care of them. The girl, however, and another servant concurs with him respecting the worms which appeared in the vessel; and the tape worm, they say, was alive, so far as to have motion, after it came from him. It is needless to describe his symptoms, as he says they were exactly such as are described by the Doctor. Another young man of my family also, without any consultation or advice one evening and morning, about 3 months ago, took 7 Lozenges, which operated powerfully. No worm came from him; but in the course of 2 or 3 days he was quite well; and has since had a considerable accession of flesh and strength. In short, although I, like many others, have been incredulous with respect to the virtue of Hamilton's Lozenges, I am at length, periodically convinced of their great efficacy and utility. As I cannot reasonably be supposed to have any motive, except a consideration for public good, for publishing these cases, I flatter myself that I shall not incur ridicule or censure from unthinking men, for adding my secondhand testimony to the evidence of the numerous respectable characters who have aimed to render justice to Dr. Hamilton (with whom I have not the slightest acquaintance) and to give important information to their fellow creatures. I think it not amiss to add, that from the healthy appearance of the young man, who has been so greatly and quickly relieved, I should have ridiculed his symptoms and apprehensions had he communicated them to me before he took the Lozenges. The fact, I am persuaded, is, that most young persons, who are from time to time, disordered without a visible or apparent cause, are afflicted by worms. A. C. HANSON. Annapolis, September 18, 1802.
Description of Worms. And the symptoms by which they are known. Worms which infest the human body are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Teres or large round worm; the Ascarides or small maw worm; the Conchitina, or flat white worm; and lastly, the Lania or rape worm, so called from its resemblance to a rape; this is often many yards long, and is full of joints—it is most hurtful and difficult to cure. Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagreeable breath, especially in the morning; bad and corrupted gums—itching in the nose and about the seat—convulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech. Staring and grinding of the teeth in sleep—irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—purging, with slimy and foetid stools—vomiting—large and hard belly—pains and sickness at the stomach—pains in the head, thighs, with lowness of spirits—flow fever, with small and irregular pulse—a dry cough, excessive thirst, sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed. Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate recourse to Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described. A dose of this medicine, given occasionally during the warm season, effectually prevent the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our citizens. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known, and has restored to health and strength a great number, when in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint—particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in such cases. Children generally take this medicine with eagerness; having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste. * * * The above Medicine is sold by appointment, at S. Pleasants, jr.'s. Book Store, and (take notice) at no other place in Richmond.
Westham Iron Foundry, NEAR RICHMOND. THE subscriber takes the liberty of informing the public that he has taken a lease and is at present working the above foundry; and having provided the best artists in that line from New York and George Town, together with pig iron of the first quality: Proposes to cast—Mill-gudgeons and Inks of every description; also, cast iron wheels for the machinery of mills; Rumford, registered and plain grates; grate front and bottoms, for Rumfordizing fire-places; large and small stoves; cabousses and cabin stoves; Franklin stoves for wood or coal; kitchen grates, with crane and range complete; coach warmers; plain stoves and maul'd plates; cast railing of every pattern; plow shares and plow boards; cast waggon, coach, phaeton and chair boxes; scale weights from 1 to 60 lbs.; sash and clock weights; patent raw irons for smiths, on a very approved plan; backs, jams and back lays; nail cutting machines with screws complete; wheel-barrow howlers; garden ditto; cast iron anvils; fire dogs and hand irons of every description—together with any other article in the casting line, to a given pattern, at the shortest notice, by application at the furnace, or to JAMES DUNLAP, in Richmond. 24th March, 1804. w3m P. S. Old Iron purchased by application as a bove.