Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1806-09-03 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XIVth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE
[No. 1291.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum....paid in advance.]
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1806.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber, in the county of Abemarle, some time last spring, a likely DAY MARE , about four years old, nine or ten inches high, nine or ten years old, with a white blaze, and has the scar of a figure on her right shoulder. I will give the above reward of TEN DOLLARS to any person who will deliver the mare to me, or give such information so that I get her again.
Nicholas Crenshaw.
August 4th 1806.
TO RENT.
THE TENEMENT, which Mrs. Phelps late occupied, on the street leading by the governor's, consisting of a large cellar, a room used as a kitchen, a very well fixed store, a counting room, a drawing and bed room, and three sleeping and a lumber room, in the garret—Immediate possession may be had.
FOR WM. F. AST, HENRY I. ARNHOLD.
Richmond, 18th August, 1806.
TO BE SOLD, at public auction, for cash, in the town of Charlottesville, on the premises, on the 18th day of September next, by virtue of deed of trust to us executed by Barclay Dandridge , for the purpose of discharging a debt due from the said Dandridge , to William D. Hunt , as specified in said deed of trust, part of a LOT, designated in the plan of said town by the number 58, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to discharge the debt aforesaid, and charges attending said sale.
John Kelly, } Trustees.
Wm. W. Hening, } wtd
Charlottesville, July 5, 1806.
THE subscriber has for sale, a large quantity of old CIDER VINE , from three to four years old, of an excellent quality, fit for pickling, and about 15 dozen of excellent CRAB CIDER , bottled in February—Also a quantity of New England CHEESE , of the first quality.
Samuel White.
July 30th, 1806. N. B. Wanted, a young Lad, about fourteen years of age, as an assistant in a grocery. S. White.
NOTICE.
APPREHENSIONS for the health of his family having disabled the subscriber from abiding permanently at Norfolk, he has removed to the city of Richmond, and fixed his office in the house, near the capitol, lately occupied by the commissioner of loans. He proposes to practice law in the federal court, court of appeals and chancery court in Richmond, and will continue also to practice in the chancery district court of Williamsburg, and district court of Suffolk.
WM. WIRT.
Richmond, Aug. 4, 1806. wtd
Treasury Department of the United States, June 21, 1806.
WHEREAS the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, at a meeting held on the 29th day of April, 1806, did resolve, that the sum remaining to complete the expenditure of the annual appropriation of EIGHT MILLIONS OF DOLLARS , should among other purposes be applied to the reimbursement of the NAVY SIX PER CENT. STOCK , created in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 30th day of June, 1798, and to the reimbursement of the FIVE AND A HALF PER CENT. STOCK , created in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 3rd day of March, 1795.
This is therefore to give notice, that the principal of the said NAVY SIX PER CENT. STOCK , with the interest due thereon, will, on surrender of the certificates, be paid the 1st day of October next ensuing the date hereof, to the respective stockholders or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorized, either at the Treasury or at the Loan Office, as the case may be, where credits have been given for the amount of stock, respectively held by them; and that the principal of the FIVE AND A HALF PER CENT. STOCK , with the interest due thereon, will in like manner, and at the same places, be paid on the 1st day of January, 1807, to the respective stockholders, or their lawful representatives or attorneys duly constituted and authorized.
It is further made known, for the information of the parties concerned, that no transfers of the NAVY SIX PER CENT. STOCK , either from or to the books of the Treasury, or from or to the books of a Commissioner of Loans, will be allowed after the 1st day of September ensuing, nor of the FIVE AND A HALF PER CENT. STOCK , after the 1st day of December ensuing. And the interest on all certificates of said stocks, which shall not have been surrendered, in pursuance of this notification, will cease and determine, on the day preceding the day hereby fixed for the reimbursement thereof.
Albert Gallatin,
Secretary of the Treasury.
NEW PUBLICATION.
Just received at S. Pleasants' Book-store, near the Bridge.
An entirely new and interesting work,
ENTITLED,
THE SECRET HISTORY
OF THE
COURT & CABINET OF ST. CLOUD.
IN A SERIES OF LETTERS,
From a resident in Paris to a nobleman in London.
Written during the months of August, September and October, 1805.
This work abounds in anecdotes, mostly original, highly piquant, and well related. To the politician it offers an exquisite treat; the historian will find in it a record of events which he could not obtain from any other source; and the attorney reader cannot fail to derive from it the most amusement.
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* The drawing will take place in December in this city, and the prizes paid sixty days after its completion.
Richmond, August 1, 1806. w2m
IN THE PRESS, AND SPEEDILY WILL BE PUBLISHED, BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JR.
The Virginia Almanack,
FOR THE YEAR 1807.
August 30. 3r
(By Authority.)
AN ACT
Supplementary to an act entitled "An act for ascertaining and adjusting the titles and claims to land, within the territory of Orleans, and the district of Louisiana."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That every person or persons claiming a tract of land, by virtue of the second section of the act, to which this is a supplement, and who had commenced an actual settlement, on such tract, prior to the first day of October, one thousand eight hundred, and had continued actually to inhabit and cultivate the same, during the term of three years, from the time when such actual settlement had commenced, and prior to the twentieth day of December, eighteen hundred and three, shall be considered as having made such settlement with the permission of the proper Spanish officer, although it may not be in the power of such person or persons to produce sufficient evidence of such permission.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That every person or persons rightfully claiming a tract of land, not exceeding six hundred and forty acres, by virtue of the act, to which this act is a supplement, shall be confirmed in his or their claims, if otherwise embraced by the provisions of the said act, although the person or persons, under whom the claim or claims originated, were not at the time when the same originated, above the age of twenty-one years: Provided , That the tract of land thus claimed, had been for the space of ten consecutive years, prior to the twentieth day of December, eighteen hundred and three, in the quiet possession of, and actually inhabited and cultivated by such person or persons, or for his or their use.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the time fixed by the act to which this act is a supplement, for delivering to the register of the proper land office, notices in writing, and the written evidences of claims to land in the territory of Orleans, be, and the same is hereby extended, till the first day of January next; and persons delivering such notices and evidences, shall be entitled to the same benefits as if the same had been delivered, prior to the first day of March last; but the rights of such persons, as shall neglect so doing, within the time limited by this act, shall be barred, and the evidences of their claims never after admitted as evidence, in the same manner as had been provided by the fourth section of the act, to which this is a supplement, in relation to claims, notices, and written evidences of which, should not be delivered, prior to the said first day of March last.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted That the registers of the land offices in the territory of Orleans, respectively be, and they are hereby authorised to appoint so many deputies, not exceeding one for each county, in their respective districts, as they may think necessary; whose duty it shall be to receive, enter and file notices, and to receive and record written evidence of claims to lands lying
in the county, or counties, to them respectively assigned, in the same manner as the register might do; and also to transmit to the register, the said notices and evidences, or such transcripts of or abstracts of the same, as the said register, or the commissioners, may direct; and generally to do and perform all such acts, in relation to such claims, as the said register may direct. Persons having claims to land, may deliver the notices and evidences of the same, at their option, either to the register of the proper land office, or to his deputy, for the county in which such land lies: and each of the said deputies, shall be entitled to receive the recording fees, allowed to the register by the act to which this act is a supplement and in addition thereto, (or a compensation of five hundred dollars in full for all his services,) at the rate of one dollar for every claim filed with him, to be paid out of the monies appropriated for carrying into effect the act to which this act is a supplement.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the commissioners, appointed for the purpose of ascertaining the rights of persons claiming lands in the territory of Orleans shall, in their respective districts, have the same powers, and perform the same duties, in relation to the claims thus filed before the first day of January next, as if notice of the same had been given before the first day of March last, and as was provided by the act to which this act is a supplement, in relation to the claims therein described. Transcripts of the decisions of the said commissioners and reports of the claims filed in conformity with the provisions of this act, shall be made and transmitted, as was provided by the act to which this act is a supplement, in relation to the claims therein described. It shall likewise be the duty of the said commissioners, to enquire into the nature and extent of the claims which may arise from a right, or supposed right, to a double or additional concession on the back of grants or concessions heretofore made, or from grants or concessions heretofore made to minors, and not embraced by the provisions of this act; or from grants or concessions made by the Spanish government, subsequent to the first day of April, one thousand eight hundred, for lands which were actually settled and inhabited on the twentieth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and three; and to make a special report thereon to the secretary of the treasury; which report shall be, by him, laid before Congress at their next ensuing session. And the lands which may be embraced by such report, shall not be otherwise disposed of, until a decision of congress shall have been had thereupon.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That each of the registers aforesaid, shall in addition to his other emoluments, receive a compensation of five hundred dollars for the services to be performed, under this act, prior to the first day of January next; and each of the commissioners aforesaid, shall receive at the rate of six dollars a day, for every day's actual attendance on the duties of his office, subsequent to the first day of January next: Provided , that the whole amount of compensation thus allowed shall not for any commissioner exceed two thousand dollars: And provided also , That the President of the United States may, if he shall think proper, reduce, after the first day of January next, the number of commissioners on either or both boards, to one or two persons, and in case of such reduction, the commissioner or commissioners constituting the board, shall have the same powers, which are vested by this act, or by the act to which this is a supplement, in the board established by the act, to which this act is a supplement. The clerk of each of the boards shall be entitled to receive at the rate of fifteen hundred dollars a year; the translators at the rate of six hundred dollars a year, and the agents employed by the secretary of the treasury at the rate of fifteen hundred dollars a year from the first day of January next, to the time when each board shall respectively be dissolved. Provided , That no more than one year's compensation be thus allowed to agents: And provided also , That the secretary of the treasury may discontinue either one or both of said agents whenever he shall think it proper.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That the commissioners, appointed for the purpose of ascertaining the rights of persons claiming lands in the territories of Orleans and Louisiana, be, and they are hereby authorised, if they shall think it necessary, for the purpose of obtaining oral evidence, either in support of, or in opposition to claims, which evidence could not be given at the usual place of their sitting, without oppression to the parties or witnesses, to remove their sittings, or to send for that purpose, one or more members of the board, to such other place or places, within their respective
districts, as they may think necessary: And each of the commissioners going for that purpose, to such other place or places, shall, in addition to his compensation, receive at the rate of six dollars for every twenty miles, going to and returning from such place or places: Provided , That no commissioner, shall receive in the whole on that account, more than for the distance, from the usual place of the sittings of the board to the extreme settlements within his respective district.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That each of the boards aforesaid, shall prepare and cause to be prepared, the reports and transcripts, which by law they are directed to make to the secretary of the treasury, in conformity with such forms as he may prescribe; and they shall also, in their several proceedings and decisions, conform to such instructions, as the said secretary may, with the approbation of the president of the United States, transmit to them in relation thereto.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That the surveyor of the public lands south of the Tennessee, be, and he is hereby directed to appoint a principal deputy for each of the two land districts of the territory of Orleans, whose duty it shall be to reside and keep an office in the said districts respectively, to execute, or cause to be executed by the other deputies, such surveys as have been or may be authorised by law, or as the commissioners aforesaid may direct; to file and record all such surveys, to form as far as practicable, connected drafts of the lands granted in the district, so as to exhibit the lands remaining vacant, and generally to perform in such districts respectively, in conformity with the regulations and instructions of the said surveyor of the public lands, south of the state of Tennessee, the duties imposed by law on said surveyor. And each of the said principal deputies, shall receive an annual compensation of five hundred dollars, and in addition thereto, the following fees, that is to say: for examining and recording the surveys executed by any of the deputies, at the rate of twenty-five cents for every mile of the boundary line of such survey; and for a certified copy of any plot of a survey in the office, twenty-five cents.
Sec. 10. And be it further enacted, That the president of the United States, be, and he is hereby authorised, whenever he shall think it proper, to appoint a receiver of public monies for the western district of the territory of Orleans, who shall receive the same annual compensation, give security in the same manner and in the same sums, and whose duties and authorities shall in every respect be the same in relation to the funds which shall hereafter be disposed of at their offices, as are by law provided with respect to the receivers of public monies, in the several offices established for the disposal of the lands of the United States, north of the river Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river. And the said receiver, and the register of the land office, for the same district, shall whenever the public lands within the same shall be offered for sale, be entitled to the same commissions and fees, which are by law respectively allowed to the same officers, north of the river Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river.
Sec. 11. And be it further enacted, That the president of the United States, be, and he is hereby authorised, whenever he shall think it proper, to direct so much of the public lands lying in the western district of the territory of Orleans, as shall have been surveyed in conformity with the provisions of the act to which this act is a supplement, to be offered for sale. All such land shall, with the exception of the section "number sixteen," which shall be reserved in each township for the support of schools within the same; with the exception also of an entire township to be located by the secretary of the treasury, for the use of a seminary of learning, and with the exception also of the salt springs and land contiguous thereto, which by direction of the president of the United States, may be reserved for the future disposal of the said states, shall be offered for sale to the highest bidder, under the direction of the register of the land office, or of the receiver of public monies, and of the principal deputy surveyor; and on such day or days, as shall, by public proclamation of the President of the United States, be designated for that purpose. The sales shall remain open for three weeks and no longer; the lands shall be sold for a price not less than that, which has been, or may be fixed by law, for the public lands in the Mississippi territory, and shall in every other respect be sold in tracts of the same size, on the same terms and conditions as have been, or may be by law provided for the lands sold in the Mississippi territory. The superintendents of the said public sales, shall receive six dollars each, for each day's attendance on the said sales. All lands,
other than the reserved sections, and those excepted as above mentioned, remaining unsold at the closing of the public sales, may be disposed of at private sale, by the register of the land office, in the same manner, under the same regulations, for the same price, and on the same terms and conditions as are, or may be provided by law, for the sale of the lands of the United States in the Mississippi territory. And patents shall be obtained for all lands granted or sold in the territory of Orleans, in the same manner and on the same terms, as is, or may be provided by law, for lands sold in the Mississippi territory.
Sec. 12. And be it further enacted, That the location or locations of land, which may be made in the territory of Orleans, by major general La Fayette, by virtue of the ninth section of the act, to which this act is a supplement, shall and may be received, though containing less than one thousand acres: Provided , That no such location or survey, shall contain less than five hundred acres.
Sec. 13. And be it further enacted, That the secretary of the treasury be authorised to cause a survey to be made of the sea coast of the territory of Orleans, from the mouth of the Mississippi to Vermilion Bay inclusively, and as much farther westwardly as the President of the United States shall direct, and also of the bays, inlets, and navigable waters connected therewith: Provided , That the expense of such survey shall not exceed five thousand dollars.
Sec. 14. And be it further enacted, That a sum not exceeding twenty thousand dollars, in addition to the sum appropriated by the act to which this act is a supplement, and to be paid out of any unappropriated monies in the treasury be, and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of carrying this act into effect.
NATHL. MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives
S. SMITH,
President of the Senate pro tempore.
April 21, 1806—APPROVED.
TH. JEFFERSON.
PACIFIC DOCTRINE.
A voluminous and very interesting pamphlet has been received from London, by the late arrivals. It is said to be the production of Lord Holland (nephew to Mr. Fox) and strongly inculcates the necessity of peace. What truth is to be attached to this report, we know not. The work, it is true, exhibits many of the opinions, and public declarations of the latter gentleman, while out of office; but no part of his conduct since, has given cause for suspecting, that he did not join heart and hand in the measures which had been formed by Mr. Pitt, and undeviatingly pursued by his friends. Whatever errors Mr. Fox may have committed in his former political life, it is most certain, that his love of country has never been questioned: and being now in the ministry his reputation, as a statesman and negotiator, would be grossly committed, (allowing him to be desirous of peace) were he known to have countenanced the gloomy sentiments which this pamphlet contains: and of which a specimen is given in the following extracts. If, however, this language is dictated by the British ministry, we can only say, "they manage things better in France."—Bon. Gaz.
"It is indeed, abundantly clear, that the state of our affairs, domestic as well as foreign, enjoins a strict regard to the conciliatory system in general, and prepares us more especially to expect in such a peace as may be consistent with our real honor, the highest advantages both to our own interests and those of Europe at large. With regard to the continent, it has already been demonstrated, that nothing but mischief can possibly accrue from a renewal of the late unhappy war. What then is likely to result from things remaining in their present unsettled state? Will the enemy so long as we refuse to give him peace, so long as we prevent our allies from treating, so long as we do not use our influence to bring about a negotiation—will he abstain from reaping the thousand advantages of his present situation? Will he submit to all the evils of warfare and forego all its gains? Will he unite in his plan all the losses of war and all the constraints of peace? This would be too close an imitation of our own conduct with regard to Spain. Unhappily we cannot expect to be imitated in our European tactics. Our East-Indian policy will suit him better.—He will go on conquering such of our allies as continue hostile; uniting with those whom he may intimidate, or allure to share in the plunder of the rest; stretching his creation of kings over the north of Germany: aggrandizing those whom he has made in the south; extending his dominion in Italy over the islands, and from Italy striding onwards to the East."
"Jan tenet Italiam tamén ultra pergere tentis "Actum agunt nilil est."

To all this prospect of loss, from a senseless prolongation of a war which has unfortunately reached its natural conclusion, the enemies of peace can only oppose certain vague, indefinite fears, of the dangers with which they conceive a peace to be pregnant. First they imagine that good or even fair terms cannot be expected; then they think the enemy will not be sincere; next, they dread his taking the opportunity of recruiting his resources, and especially of restoring his navy; lastly, they expect that he will take us by surprise, and attack us when he is sure to succeed. In all these apprehensions, however, there is a great deal of misconception, and no small inconsistency. As to the terms, we must first see what he offers. It is indeed very evident, that we cannot expect such favorable conditions for the continent, as if we had not plunged it into the late war, and occasioned the ruin of Austria, the conquest of Naples, and the aggrandizement of France and her dependencies. We cannot hope such terms, as the present administration would have gained, had it been formed two years ago. But it is equally clear, that if the enemy finds his advantage in peace (and if he does not, we need neither expect nor desire it) and if he estimates, as he must, the high spirit and unquerable valor of this country he will make no proposals which can dishonor us. He will even tempt us to overcome our repugnance towards him, and our contempt of his new authority, by some favorable concessions. Then, with regard to his sincerity, we may fairly conclude that the same motive which leads him to think of making a peace, will induce him to keep it—the motive of interest—for what can he gain by a transient peace, except the paltry cession of a few islands, which we shall always be able to retake, with the troops and shipping he may send thither, so long as our marine is superior to his. Next, as to his recruiting his resources, & particularly his navy, this he most undoubtedly will attempt to do. We must lay our account with it. We mean to recruit our own army, and he must lay his account with that. But does it follow, that he will be able to acquire a navy equal to ours during the peace? Where are his seamen? Where are his officers and pilots? Where are his Nelsons? Should the peace last for ten years, which is unfortunately a high estimate, how much would England gain in her commerce, her finances, her colonial and domestic economy, her military system, her foreign policy! And France, too, would gain somewhat in several of these particulars. Her trade would increase, and she would acquire colonial establishments. Would not this make her much less warlike? Would it not be utterly incompatible with the military conscription, the most formidable feature in her present aspect? Would it not render her less military in peace, and more averse to war, the greatest of evils to a mercantile and colonial nation? But could her navy in ten, or even twenty years of peace possibly grow up so as to match our own? Should we not at the end of such a happy period, enter upon the war with our commerce augmented, our finances cleared from debt, our wealth more able to supply our necessities, our navy more numerous? And would not this be the very same thing with beginning a new series of brilliant victories over the navy of our enemies? Besides, with the restoration of our continental relations and the improvement of our army, might we not fairly expect even success on shore, as well as at sea? Why is not France averse to peace from her fears of our commerce increasing, and our army being established on a new system? Why then should we, who are as courageous as herself, dread the progress of her trade and the re-establishment of her marine? But to all such fears one answer may be given—they prove too much—they prove that peace can never be made; if they dissuade us from making it now; they have no application to this particular time, they are apprehensions of all times, and they go to involve the world in one eternal war. "Let us hope that the wise men, who are now happily placed at the head of the state, will judge better, as they see more clearly than such desponding and narrow views permit the multitude to do; that they will justly estimate the sum of efforts, nor timidly shut their eyes to the misfortunes in which they have found the country; that with all their efforts to carry on a vigorous war, they will keep in mind how peculiarly the great end of all warfare is desirable at the present crisis, for our allies as well as for ourselves; that, without abandoning one point which the honor of England requires them to maintain, they will abjure all those false notions of honor, by which nothing but eternal hostility with all the world can ever be obtained; and that, whether we are to be blessed with peace, or compelled to prepare for new battles, they will pursue these plans of moderate and salutary reform in the various branches of our national policy, without which no glory, no safety, not even the inheritance of a name will remain for England."
To the Printers of the Union True American.
Many of my party, and with some I confess it, are so ignorant of the true grounds of our opposition to the present administration that if they are asked why they dislike Mr. Jefferson, they can give no explicit answer—they will even confess they know nothing against the man, and acknowledge they like his measures far better than they liked Mr. Adams. They, to be sure, oppose him, but it is only for opposition's sake; and they join in the clamor against him merely because the leaders of their party first raise the cry.
"That bark because their fellows do." A fig for such politicians! Their views are true, count on elections, as long as we leave things to the caprice of the people; but otherwise, we were better without them than with them. Give me the staunch though gloomy man, who loves King George and is not ashamed to own it—who wishes a royal Government, and is not afraid to avow it—who hates Democracy, and will leave no stone unturned to work its destruction. If we had had such men at the head of affairs, in '98, '99, and 1800, we should not have had all our prospects blighted—but might before this have been reaping the harvest of our hopes, the reward of our faithful attachment to Britain and British government. But, alas! Adams was little better than an old woman—and as soon as he found the people were aware of his plan to overturn Republicanism, he began to retrace his steps, instead of acting with redoubled energy, and sweeping with the besom of destruction all who stood in his way to the establishment of a monarchy. This threw us again into the back ground, and here we shall always remain while we are ashamed of our principles and afraid to avow them. So far from having nothing against Mr. Jefferson, almost every public act of his life is hateful to me. I hate Jefferson —for having, from his youth, discovered a brilliant genius, an ardent desire to improve it, and a firm determination to devote it to the support of the cause of freedom. I hate Jefferson —for having been one of the first to take a stand against the encroachments of Great Britain on our rights—and for having, while yet a youth, drawn the declaration of our independence, which, while it covers with everlasting disgrace our Lord and Master George the third, encircles with a wreath of unfading splendor the brows of the young sage who drew it, and led to the complete emancipation of America from the rapacious rule of Britain. I hate Jefferson —for having so faithfully executed his important trust, and diligently discharged his various duties, while Governor of Virginia, that though some of our emissaries raised and propagated the most outrageous libels on his character; yet after a full and fair investigation of the charges alleged against him in the Legislature of that state found themselves bound in honor and truth completely and unreservedly to acquit him, and to declare that "they entertained the highest opinion of Mr. Jefferson's ability, rectitude & integrity as chief magistrate of the Commonwealth." and that this declaration was intended "to obviate all future and remove all former unmerited censure." I hate Jefferson —for having, by his sagacity discovered and by his intrepidity baffled, the designs of Tarleton and his myrmidons to seize the records of that state and to make the Governor their prisoner. I hate Jefferson —for having accepted the distinguished but arduous office of Ambassador to the Court of Versailles, and for having discharged his trust with so much ability and integrity that the dogs of Envy could not wag their tongues against him—and Malice was hushed into silence. I hate Jefferson —for having, while yet in France, when a copy of the Federal Constitution was submitted to him for his opinion, pointed out a number of its monarchical tendencies, and paved the way for the amendments which have now left it more unlike that stupendous fabric, the British Constitution, and more conducive to the end of Republican Government the protection and welfare of the People. I hate Jefferson —for having uniformly, since the adoption and amendment of the Federal Constitution, cherished and supported it, by word and deed, in office and out of it. I hate Jefferson —because he was the friend and favorite of Washington, and by him selected for the first Secretary of state under the new Constitution—which office he filled with the utmost usefulness to his country, and the highest honor to himself, combating with equal and unequalled force the insidious pretensions of the British and the insolent demands of the French Minister. I hate Jefferson —for retiring from office as soon as he discovered the ascendancy the great and good Hamilton was getting over Washington—and thereby throwing all the responsibility for the measures which were pursued upon Hamilton, instead of lending his name and influence to support them. I hate Jefferson —because the people called him to fill the second office in the Government—and because in that office he persevered in those principles which from his youth he had maintained, in despite of all the engines that could be brought to play upon him. I hate Jefferson —most inveterately and everlastingly I will hate him, because when called to the Presidency he immediately put in practice the principles which he always avowed—dropped all useless and unproductive taxes—dismissed idle mischievous officers—restrained superfluous expenses—set about discharging the national debt—introduced regularity and economy in financial transactions—scorned the support of a seditionary and standing army to enforce it, and appealed only to the good sense of the people for support—cultivated peace abroad, and cherished harmony at home—superceded officers who had speculated upon the public monies, or persecuted those who differed from them in political opinion—and proved, to the confusion and consternation of Monarchists, that a Republican Government, when rightly administered, is the cheapest, strongest, wisest and best Government in the Universe. I hate Jefferson —because his measures succeeded so well, that he was re-elected by an unparalleled majority; getting 162 Electoral votes, while the federal candidate got but 14!—and since his re-election has proceeded on those measures which will render our country so powerful that no nation under heaven can cope with it; so happy that all other nations will envy it; and fix Republicanism upon so stable a foundation that all the powers of earth and hell cannot shake it. I hate Jefferson —because he is opposed to a large Navy, while the country is in its infancy—For this, above all other things, I will never, never forgive him. Would he but set about building such a navy, all our ends would be accomplished. To do this, he must have uncounted millions of money; this money must either be raised by taxes on the people, or by loans; if by taxes, the People would soon turn out of office those who were heaping unprofitable burthens upon them, when our friends might again get the ascendancy; if by loans, the debt it would create would as surely bring the nation under a despotic government, as a mill stone round a man's neck would sink him under water. If we had a navy, Britain would not let us be at peace with her unless we were at war with her enemies; if we were at peace with her upon these terms, we must lose all the most profitable part of our trade, our revenue would be eat up by the wars we should be engaged in, and our prosperity would as certainly be sacrificed by our connexion with Britain, as the welfare of a young man would be the victim of an intimacy with an abandoned prostitute. If we should quarrel with Great Britain, our squadrons would soon, by being captured, serve only to augment her fleets; our own guns would be continually turned upon us; and we should but spend our money, means and men, to build, equip and man vessels for the navy of our Sovereign: George the third! This, by exhausting the resources of America and aggrandizing our lawful mistress Britain, would soon restore the fulfilment of our wishes, either by restoring us to the government from which we revolted, giving us a branch to govern us of the royal tree from which we were lopped off, or at worst establishing a king from among ourselves—Build but a navy, and things will all work together for our good; and Democracy will soon, as John Adams justly observed, become as odious as witchcraft. I hate Jefferson —because he is hostile to a Standing Army in time of peace. An army is the most powerful weapon you can put into the hand of a ruler; Adams knew this; and had Gen. Hamilton's army been large enough, America might ere this have boasted a King like unto the nations of the earth; but with the skeleton which was raised, he could frighten refractory persons and punish seditious printers, but could do nothing effective. Had he commanded an army like Bonaparte's, we might before now have been blest with a government as energetic and dignified as the Emperor of France administers. But even were we, by intrigue, falsehood and fraud to get a Royalist at the head of government, he could not manage the militia; foolishly infuriated as they are with the ideas of liberty and independence. Our militia may prove the country; no one will dispute this; but to give energy and dignity to government, we must have a standing army; and this we never can have while Jefferson has any sway in our Councils. I hate Jefferson —because he is opposed to war. Peace enriches the common people, and renders them proud and saucy. War, by impoverishing the people, makes them humble and submissive. If we had war, we must have money; and for this, must tax or borrow; must borrow the people, or ruin them in debt. In war, too, we must have a great number of officers; to fill these, our young nobility would be brought forward. We must have an energetic government, and what government so energetic as a Monarchy? War begets corruption; and amid corruption Republicanism would soon wither like Jonah's gourd. War would demand a standing army; and when that army was once on foot, we might not have a Washington at its head to dismiss it as soon as peace was restored. War would require a Navy, which our pride would prevent us from dismantling, and with which we might form alliances, provoke hostilities, and undertake whatever our ambition might prompt us to. In short, I hate Jefferson for what he has always been, now is, and is likely forever to remain, a determined enemy of all arbitrary governments and measures, and a decided friend of Republicanism. Such are the reasons for the hatred to Jefferson, of one who is proud to call himself
AN OLD TORY.
August 13, 1806.
NEW-YORK, August 26.
We have authority for saying, that James Ledlie, Capt. Geo. Kirkland, and Mr. Lippincott, three of the persons mentioned to be hung at Carraccas, were neither of them on board Miranda's captured schooner; which circumstance affords some hope that the account of the execution of the persons mentioned is premature.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 26.
No doubt can now be entertained of the ignominious doom of our unfortunate countrymen, who fell into the merciless hands of the Spaniards. To the list of sufferers, we have to add the name of Mr. STRDMAN, of New-York. He had resided seven or eight years at Port au Prince, where he joined the expedition. His head was fixed on a pole on the top of a mountain between Laguire and Caraccas. A gentleman, passenger in the Endymion, in coming from Carraccas to Laguire, examined the heads, and recognized the features of Ledlie and Donahue. Capt. Gardner, who expressed great anxiety to be shot, was first hung up—the others in succession, each having his uniform burnt previous to being swung off. After the execution, the bodies were burnt, and their heads ordered to be carried to Carraccas, there to be exposed on poles. On the 8th August, the effigy of Miranda was to be publicly burnt at Laguire. Captain Suter informs, that the Spaniards, without exception, rejoiced at these proceedings.
August 27.
We have the satisfaction to state, that Mr. Lippincott, of this city, is not among the number of unfortunate men who lose their lives at Laguire. We have this morning seen a letter from him, dated July 23, stating that 10 of their number had been executed; and that he and the remainder were doomed to 10 years imprisonment, not in the mines, but in the Castles. Capt. Huddle, of this city, was shot through the body, and died, in the action between the schooner and their captors. With regard to the fate of Kirkland and Ledlie, we also learn that neither of them were ever on board the ships captured. The Marquis Yrujo has a list of the sufferers, with the particulars of their trial.
For the following correct list of the persons executed as pirates, at or near Laguire, taken from the official judgment, we are indebted to the politeness of a respectable friend.
James Gardner, Gas. Adolphus Berguud, (a Polander,) Charles Johnson, Miles Hall, John Farris, Francis Farquahasan, Thomas Donahue, (of Philadelphia,) Thomas Villop, Daniel Kemper, Paul F. George, (Portuguese.)
Capt. Whitby, of the British frigate Leander, was challenged at Halifax, by an
American gentleman. He declined it by saying that his duty to his sovereign forbade it.
BALTIMORE, August 26.
LATEST FROM EUROPE
Last evening we were politely favored with Liverpool papers to the 3d and London to the 2d of July, both inclusive, received by the ship Abeona, capt. Hobson, in 15 days from Liverpool. The only articles of any interest in these papers are the following.—(Federal Gaz.)
LONDON, July 1.
The Omnium was, at twelve o'clock this day, at 6 1-2 and the other funds were in the same proportion.—After our paper was put to press yesterday, we learned that dispatches had been received from France, forwarded by Lord Keith from off Boulogne.—We repeat that a negotiation is in train, and that it is the cause of the improved state of the funds.
We received yesterday a letter from a respectable house at Hamburg. It gives the following article, which it adds was communicated by the French minister in that city, as the outline of the expected changes on the continent.
New Constitution of Germany.
"Bavaria, Wurtemberg, Baden, which is to be considerably aggrandized, Nassau, and some other districts comprising the country all along the Rhine, to form a federative body under the immediate protection of France. "Switzerland to be divided.—One third to be given to Baden, one third to the Kingdom of Italy, and one third to France. "Denmark and Sweden excluded from Germany, and from all deliberative influence in its affairs. The former to remain distinct for itself—the latter to be treated, as to Pomerania, as she may behave. Some say Pomerania and Mecklenburg are both to fall to Prussia; which with Austria are independent powers & on their own bottoms, without regard to the former system of the empire. The emperor of the latter to resign his title of chief of the German empire, remaining only emperor of his own states. "Hamburg and some say all Holstein, Bremen and Lubeck, federative and independent, under the protection of France, whose Emperor is to enjoy in those territories henceforward, the same sovereignty which the emperor of Germany formerly exercised. The inhabitants of this federative state shall be called the Franks, being the land where the ancient Franks sprang from. "Diet of the empire to be abolished. "Saxony, not mentioned. "These alterations to take place immediately; the army then to be called back to assist at the grand festivals at Paris, which are to take place very shortly."
NORFOLK, August 29.
The United States ship Constitution, was at Algeziras the 23d of July.
August 30.
A French frigate, said to be the La Cybelle, of 44 guns, anchored in Hampton Roads on Thursday night, supposed to be in distress, having her top masts gone, and apparently damaged in her sides. As there were no persons from her last evening at the time our paper was put to press, suspect she is not much damaged.—Conjectures were afloat yesterday, of her being the carrier of some important dispatches to our government!
PORTUGAL IN DANGER.
We are told by Capt. Driver, who arrived here yesterday from Algeziras, that there were 13 Spanish regiments at that place under orders to march against Portugal—that they were to be joined by a strong French force—that a Portuguese 74 appeared off Algeziras the day before he sailed, which was fired at by the forts, and hulled—and that a boat which was set from the ship, would not be allowed to land, nor no Portuguese to come on shore.
FRANKLIN'S LIFE & WORKS.
PROPOSALS, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE WORKS OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.
PHILOSOPHICAL, LITERARY, AND POLITICAL.
ONE edition has been lately published in England in three volumes octavo; the papers contained in these volumes will be revised and compared with the papers in the possession of the editor of the Aurora, which are corrected in the hand writing of Dr. Franklin; and a considerable addition will be made of interesting papers, which have not appeared in any former edition, a few manuscripts never before published, and which are not noticed in the English collection lately published.
The publisher had for a considerable time past contemplated this publication, and had collected a number of articles which had incidentally fallen into his hands, and others, which by much industry he has been able to procure.
The additional papers it is presumed will form two additional volumes.
The whole will be put to press, as soon as the Divisions of Puley are completed—and will be printed on a superior paper, and in a style suitable to the value of the work.
The price to subscribers for each volume will be 250 cents, payable only on delivery.
A printed proposal will be circulated without delay, and subscriptions will be received at the Book store of the publisher, Wm. Duane, and by the different booksellers throughout the U. States.
SIR, We are about to depart for America: Before our separation, receive from us the assurance of our high respect for you as a commander, and sincere esteem as a man. The example afforded to us, as regards the service, and the favors granted us from your politeness and humanity, have conferred obligations which we thus delight to acknowledge, and which we hope will always be remembered with grateful emotion. You, Sir, are also about to return home: We pray that you may be received with the distinction so justly due to your valor and patriotism, and that a pleasant passage may hasten you to this happiness.
We are, Sir, &c.
Theodore Hunt, James Laurence, Benj. Smith, Samuel Libet, Arthur Sinclair, Wm. Crane, Ralph Izard, Humphrey Magrath, John Henly, A. C. Harrison, Nathaniel Haraden.
U. States ship Constitution, Gibraltar, 27th May, 1806.
GENTLEMEN,
Your polite, and friendly letter of this day's date, wherein you mention, that you are about to depart for America, I have received with such pleasure, as can be only equalled by the regard I feel for its authors! Whom, if my country should ever honor me with a command, in which there is distinction to be acquired, nothing would make me more happy than to share with, the species of reward, which is only due to men, who serve their country from the purest patriotic motives—and before taking my leave of you, I should do my own sensibility injustice, was I not to add, that the regret I feel, in parting with you, can be compensated ONLY by the honor I should experience, if it ever shall be my lot to command you again.
I pray you accept my most sincere wishes for your future prosperity, and believe me I am, with sentiments of the most perfect regard,
Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, JNO. RODGERS.
LIEUTENANTS,
Theo. Hunt, commanding U. S. Brig
Spitfire,
B. Smith, — Vengeance,
Wm. Crane, — Cutter Hornet,
R. Izard, — Gun Boat, No. 2.
H. Magrath, — — No. 3.
J. Henly, — — No. 4.
A. C. Harrison, — — No. 5.
J. Laurence, — — No. 6.
N. Haraden, — — No. 8.
S. Elbert, — — No. 9.
A. Sinclair, — — No. 10.
THE SECOND VOLUME OF CHASE'S TRIAL,
BY SAM'L H. SMITH,
Is just received, and ready for delivery to subscribers at this office. A few copies of the work complete, for sale as above.

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We have, in this day's Argus, concluded the publication of the Laws passed at the last Session of Congress.
It is a curious kind of reasoning that we are to profit by experience, and not improve by it. According to the doctrine of the present day, mankind have advanced as far as is possible. They cannot hope to form new theories, or to employ new maxims of government.
(Salem Reg.)
EUROPE is full of the even-ful and wonderful! Bonaparte is still the grand master of ceremonies—the Hero, the Roscius of the great political Drama.
Russia and Germany tremble at the name of Bonaparte's invincibles. Holland has become submissive and affectionate.
England is wearied with watchfulness, perplexity and suspense—though John Bull has new Fox'd his boots for the Chase.
Ireland hopes for better days. Italy, Spain and Portugal, feel the sovereign arm of France.
The shores of the Mediterranean acknowledge the fame of Bonaparte, perpetual as their Pyramids.
France, in admiration of its sovereign emperor, is fast rising to its zenith of glory—ambitiously grappling the honors and emoluments of the world.
America, the dignified neutral power, in its active neutrality, regards the whole—and feels most happy, with her children affectionately grouped around her.
(Bost. A. P.)
Capt. Gillies, (arrived at New York) informs, that an embargo was laid on all foreign vessels in the ports of Jamaica, the 25th ult. to continue till the 10th August; in consequence of the sailing of the home-ward bound fleet.
Sir John Borlase Warren's squadron was off Antigua the 17th July, and intended to remain in that quarter for the protection of the islands, in case Jerome Bonaparte should suddenly return there.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Liverpool to his friend in Wilmington. (Del.) dated June 19, 1806.
"I have just had the pleasure of handing on shore from the Diana, from Baltimore, the family of our envoy Mr. Pinckney, who dropped in upon us quite unexpectedly this morning. His arrival appears to have diffused general joy throughout this city, and has in a great measure dispelled the doubts which have been entertained by many, of a rupture between the two countries ever since the affair of the Leander transpired.
For the honor of our city, we pronounced the following a British fabrication. It is scarcely probable that, whatever sentiments the citizens of Baltimore may individually entertain of the general government, (even supposing some of them to entertain the worst) that any one would express such illiberal and unjust sentiments of his country, in a letter to the printer of a foreign paper.
"Mr. Pinckney, arrived at Liverpool, on Thursday, in the Diana, Hoboken, from Baltimore. By this conveyance we yesterday received a letter from that port, which declares, that the inhabitants of that town generally disapproved the measures of the executive; and that in Maryland and Virginia, meetings were convened for the purpose of resisting that intemperate weakness which, by provoking the hostility of Britain, could not fail to throw their bankrupt country under the domination of France."
Extract of a letter from a very respectable merchant in London, dated 21st June, 1806, to his friend in the city of Washington.
"I trust Mr. Pinckney and Mr. Monroe will adjust the differences amicably with this government; I know our present administration are much more favorably inclined than that under Mr. Pitt. The uniform conduct of Mr. Monroe since his residence here has brought him into confidence and estimation. I think when Mr. Pinckney comes here the result of their negotiation will terminate favorably to both countries. I am inclined to believe we shall soon make a peace with France; not that I think it will be durable; its continuance now does not rest on any attainable object; we cannot carry on the war forever, and we have only the choice of two evils."
The Tunisian ambassador has taken his passage on board the ship Two Brothers, captain Candler, for Tunis, and will sail in a few days. This vessel has, we understand, been chartered by the government of the United States, for the purpose of taking home his excellency; his baggage, presents, and the effects of his suit have been removed from the U. States brig Franklin, on board this ship and will form the principal part of her cargo.
(Boston A. P.)
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in London, to a mercantile house in Baltimore, dated 10th June, 1806.
"The Jade, Weser, Elbe, &c. are now declared open by this government, to all neutral vessels with neutral goods, and coming from neutral ports.
"All the Bremen vessels which lay here under embargo, have been liberated; those coming from neutral ports are permitted to go to the Weser; those from enemies' ports are obliged to go to Tonnigen."
The following article was communicated to the editor of the Boston Palladium by captain Church (late of the Harkness of this port) from Halifax:
"The Harkness was condemned by the court, ship and cargo. They also condemned my adventure, amounting to 4000 dollars. One powerful reason for condemning the adventure was, that 2440 was in specie, which the captors say they never think of giving up. They have liberated several vessels without trial, making the claimants pay all costs. If they bring them to trial they are sure to make them pay all costs, should vessel and cargo be cleared."
"The brig Hope, Doble, was brought to trial on the 9th of August. After reading the papers it was agreed between the judge and lawyers, that this vessel should lay over for further proof. The judge said that it was a case deeply suspected of fraud; had the counsel for the captors have urged it, he was of opinion they were entitled to a decree of condemnation."
"The schooner Fame, Merchant, was seized by a revenue cutter, under suspicion that she was going to smuggle. So sanguine were they of having her condemned, that they brought her in and discharged her cargo without first obtaining permission from the court. This affronted the judge so much, that he cleared the schooner and, strange to tell, decreed the captors to pay costs."
"On the last court day previous to my leaving Halifax, brought on for trial, 10 tons of cocoa, belonging to a Portuguese gentleman, taken in a Spanish brig, from Carraccas for Cadiz. The counsel for the captors pleaded that the cocoa was from an enemy's colony, going to the mother country of that enemy, under an enemy's flag, and of course was subject to condemnation. The judge, in making up his decree said that from the particular friendship existing between the Portuguese government and that of Great Britain, he decreed that property to be restored."
This is the conduct of what they are pleased to call their judge at Halifax. All the principal people say, there is no use in appealing from judge Croke's decisions, for in no case, say they, have his judgments been reversed. He is an independent man they add not to be influenced by any one—and above bribery, as he receives 2000l. per ann.
Circumstances seem still to delay the return of the Tunisian ambassador, to his own country. We understand that he has proceeded to Washington to have an interview with the president or some of the heads of departments.
(Boston Palladium.)
The Salem Gazette of the 23d ult. says that "a considerable fleet, in which were five line of battle ships," was seen on Thursday from the central wharves in that town going into Boston, or steering nearly that course.
We have been favored with the perusal of a pamphlet just received from England, entitled "Review of the conduct (towards the author) of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, containing a detail of many circumstances relative to the Prince and Princess of Wales and Mrs. Fitzherbert, &c. &c." By Nat. Jeffery, M. P. This work alludes to some private transactions between the author, (who was formerly an eminent jeweller and goldsmith) and the illustrious personages, above mentioned, and discloses facts of the most dishonorable nature. The connection between the Prince and Mrs. Fitzherbert is particularly remarked upon, and a most amiable character given of the injured and neglected Princess. It altogether exhibits a picture, in which the character of the Prince appears truly odious. It has run through two Editions in London. —Phil. Gaz.
The Lombardy poplar insect, whose venomous properties were a short time ago the subject of general alarm, is now proved to be perfectly harmless. We have in our possession some of these insects which within a few days have emerged from their chrysalis state into a most beautiful butterfly.—Mr. Adv.
Mr. Lyman who came passenger in the ship Sarah, arrived at Boston last week from London, is the bearer of dispatches to our government from Mr. Monroe.
(N. Y. D. Adv.)
ANACREON MOORE'S POEMS.
A work which has for some time been looked for, with anxious expectation, by the lovers of literature, is at length published at Sargeant's bookstore, having issued from the press of Mr. Watts, of Philadelphia, whose spirit and ingenuity promise to contribute largely to the typography of the new world, and, in time, to raise it to the same reputable stage of rivalship with the old country, in extent, that it has, for some time, held in quality. The poems of Moore, in Europe distinguished, by the name of ANACREON MOORE, are now published in a style of printing which may stand as a model of the art.
Of the genius of Moore (were unnecessary to say anything—it is to men of letters we address ourselves; and most men of that description already know the character of this extraordinary poet. In the astonishing constellation of genius, which has arisen from Ireland within the memory of the living, Mr. Moore, even when a boy, shone with no common lustre. He may now be said to stand in poetry alone, and notwithstanding some little flaws arising from a lively imagination, and a warm heart, which throw an occasional shade upon their purity, his works will be read with admiration and pleasure by all who have the taste, the feeling, or the judgment to relish exquisite poetry.
We give the following as a small proof of what we have advanced upon the subject of these poems.—ib.
COME, take the harp—'tis vain to muse Upon the gathering ills we see; Oh! take the harp, and let me loe All thoughts of ill in hearing thee!
Sing to me, love!—though death were near Thy song could make my soul forget— Nay, nay, in pity, dry that tear, All may be well, be happy yet!
Let me but see that snowy arm Once more upon the dear harp lies And I will cease to dream of harm, Will smile at fate, while thou art nigh!
Give me that strain of mournful touch, We us'd to love long, long ago, Before our hearts had known as much As now, alas! they bleed to know!
Sweet notes! they tell of former peace, Of all that look'd so rapturous then, Now wither'd! lost—Oh! pray thee, cease, I cannot bear those sounds again!
Art thou two wretched? yes, thou art; I see thy tears flow fast from mine— Come, come to this devoted heart 'Tis breaking, but it still is thine!
From the minutes of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States, which have been published, it appears that in the year 1773, the members consisted of only 1160 persons; in the year 1780 the society had increased to 8504; in four years thereafter they were 14,988; in 1791 the members amounted to 76,143; in 1802 to 86,734; in 1803 they had increased 17,336; in 1804 they had a further increase of 9,054; in 1805 nearly 7000 were added; and in 1806 the society consists of not less than 120,570 persons.
NOT COMMON!
About a week ago, some of the fanatical denomination of Shakers passed thro' this place. Governed by the whims of imagination, one of them (a preacher too) supposed, it appears that the "God
of ord—" directed him to walk along the street, NAKED! Accordingly, at one end of the town he striped himself entire, and with his clothes over one arm, his hat in the other hand, he led his horse all the way, down Main street; crying as he went along, "Wo, wo, to the inhabitants of this place for the judgments of God are hovering over them." As soon as he got to the woods, he again put on his clothes, when he was overtaken and brought back, before a magistrate. After some detention, (in which he gloried, as suffering persecution like the apostles of old) he was allowed to go his way. In justification of his strange conduct, he cited the example of the prophet Isaiah; (20. 2. 3.) and yet he was continually repeating, "Old things are passed away; all things are become new."—But no doubt, his flexible and fertile imagination can reconcile any contradiction.—Ken. Inform.
ANECDOTE.
A country Squire asked his son, who had just come from school, what was meant by a circular letter? Why father, it is a round letter, sent round the country, with a round seal, and often filled with round about things.—Land. pap.
LONDON PARAGRAPHS.
The peace offerings made by European powers to the pirates of Barbary, resembled the sacrifice of negroes to devils—not to bring down blessings, but deprecate curses.
There is now hanging on a tree in a garden belonging to the earl of WARWICK, at Turnham Green, apples of the last year's growth as perfect as they were last September. What renders the appearance more curious is their being surrounded by those of the present season.
Manny, the actor, who has seen four score years in this comical world, has lately taken to himself another wife, and theatrically cut down Marriage a la mode to a farce!
An American book-seller has published an edition of the common Prayer Book, with this notice, "that the matrimonial article is printed in large letters for the use of old ladies."
Pio Clanchettini a boy only 6 years old, has made his appearance at the theatre of the empress, at Paris, as a first rate musician.
Thornwell, the celebrated sculptor, at Rome, is finishing a statue of Liberty, 22 feet high for the United States of America. It will be the first piece of the arts sent from Italy to the new world.
An occurrence has taken place in the fashionable circles of Dublin, which has excited much conversation, and is likely to furnish employment to the gentlemen of the bar. A bill, marked for 10,000l. was on Friday morning granted against a dashing Baronet, for criminal conversation with the lady of a noble lord.
DUBLIN.—As a proof to what a pitch duelling is arrived at, a letter (of which the following is a literal copy) was exhibited before the magistrates at Bow-street a few days ago, by the person to whom it was addressed, who, as well as his opponent, are two journeymen hair dressers, just come to town, to learn the present fashion of dressing the ladies:—
"for the ungentleman like conduct and what you have been saying about me and as it is not in my power to you fight you in the pugilist stile I challenge you fight you to morrow morning with pistols near the swing at six o'clock. I shall certainly attend. J. W.
"Monday Eve: 7 o'clock."
CUSTOM HOUSE—RICHMOND:
ENTERED.
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CLEARED.
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Sports of the Turf.
ON the last Tuesday in September, over Mr. Edmund Taylor's ground will be run for by 3 year old colts and fillies, a Sweepstake of 100 dollars each—5 colts entered and the subscription closed.
On the next day will be run for, two mile heats, a subscription purse, free for any nag which has never won a purse or sweepstake.
On the third day a subscription purse will be run for, which will be confined to horses raised in the county of Hanover.
Weights, &c. agreeable to the Richmond Jockey Club Rules.
September 2, 1806. w2
TO BE SOLD,
FOR cash, at Peter Worsham's in Amelia county, on the fifteenth day of September next, by virtue of a deed of trust to us executed by said Worsham, for the purpose of discharging two several debts therein specified, 2 HORSES, 10 head of CATTLE, household and kitchen FURNITURE, one NEGRO FELLOW, by the name of Sam, and the tract of LAND whereon the said Worsham lives, containing 53 acres more or less.
George Scott, Thompson Scott, John Jeter, } Trustees. August 31st, 1806.
THE SAILOR.
BY SELICK OSBORNE.
THE weary sea bird screams afar; Along the wave dire omens sweep; From the veil'd sky no friendly star Beams on the undulating deep!
Hark! from the cliffs of distant shores The Lom emits his dismal cry— The wave portentous warning roars And speaks the threatening tempest night.
What guardian angel's watchful pow'r Shall snatch me from the angry deep, Or bid, in that tremendous hour, The demon of the waters sleep?
Or who, if on some desert wild I drift, weak, famish'd and distress'd, Shall hush the so rows of my child, And soothe LAVINIA's wounded breast?
Sweet objects of my earthly love! For you with aching heart I mourn! Far from your peaceful vale I rove, Ah! hopeless ever to return.
Yet should it be my happier lot To hail again my native shore; Secure, within my humble cot, I'll leave the restless deep no more.
His pray'r was heard—the rolling baque Rode thro' the storm with stubborn pride; And WILLIAM, lithe as morning lark, Flew to his sweet enraptur'd bride.
Yet WILL, with love and liq'or warm, Ere yet a month had passed in glee, Forgot the terrors of the storm, And, singing, squar'd away for sea.
IMPROMPTU.
ON ABSENCE OF FRIENDS.
And can the flight of envious Time Remove the image of a Friend? Can changing place, or varying clime, The dear delightful contrast end?
Can the lov'd form, the pictur'd face, Engraven on the feeling breast, The eye that mem'ry loves no trace Still beaming with its wonted zest?
Can these the absent heart no more With holy thrilling sweetness charm; Can virtue's venerable lore With kindling transport cease to warm?
No! faithful memory still portrays, To the fond bosom's anxious view, The vision of departed days, In softest shades of tender hue;
Still knit in friendship's sacred tie, Days, months and years shall vainly roll; They but demand the passing sigh, But dare not disunite the soul.
A gentleman who had an extraordinary long nose being to dine at a friend's house, the mother charged a boy (who was apt to tell people of any remarkable defect in their person) not to say any thing of the gentleman's large nose—When he arrived, the child stared at him, and then turning to his mother, said, "O mamma, what a pretty little nose that gentleman has!"
ANECDOE.—In a sea fight in the reign of Charles the II. there was a very bloody engagement between the English and Dutch fleets; in the heat of which, a Scotch seamen was very severely bit by a louse on his neck, which he caught, and stooping down to crack it, just as he had put himself in that posture, a chain shot came and took off the heads of several sailors that were about him; on which he had compassion on the poor louse, returned him to his place, and bid him live there at discretion; for said he, as you have been the means of saving my life, it is but just I should save yours.
NOTICE.
I EXPECT to remove to the state of Kentucky or Tennessee in the course of the ensuing fall; all persons having claims against me as deputy sheriff, or in my individual capacity, are requested to bring them forward in order to receive payment on or before the 15th day of October next; also, those indebted to me, are desired to make immediate payment, as I wish to make a final settlement of my business, previous to my removal.
Joel Yancey. Albemarle county, 23th Aug. 1806. gw
Land & Negroes, for Sale.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber, by Simon Glenn, to secure the payment of the sum of two hundred pounds, due to John Price, and the necessary expenses in recording and carrying said deed into effect, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Saturday the fourth day of October next, at William Price's tavern, in the county of Louisa, a TRACT OF LAND, lying in said county, containing by actual survey one hundred and thirty-nine acres, lying upon the Roundabout Creek; and the following NEGROES to wit: Phebe, Fanny and Alice, children of Phebe, Betty, George, Ben and Mar, or so much of said property as will be sufficient to pay the said sum of £200 with the interest accumulated thereon and the expenses above mentioned.
WILLIAM PRICE, Trustee. September 2d. 1806. 8t
WANAWAY in the month of June or July last, a mulatto man named HARRY, belonging to the estate of William Augis, deceased, of Amherst county; he is about five feet six inches high, very knock kneed, and walks with his toes turned out, he has a mark over his eyes upon his forehead of a circular shape and one of his upper fore teeth is of a dark color, being somewhat decayed. It is expected that he will attempt to get to Richmond and pass as a free man, and probably to get on board of some vessel and leave the state—All masters of vessels are therefore forewarned from taking him on board their vessels—All legal fees will be paid on his delivery to the subscriber, or being secured in jail so that she gets him again.
Elizabeth Augis. August 25th, 1806. w2
A FEW COPIES OF THE American Clerk's Magazine, Or, POCKET CONVEYANCER, Are just received at S. PLEASANT'S Book-Store.

Advertisement. IN consequence of a resolution of the General Assembly, passed at their late session, I am instructed by the Executive to make enquiry respecting the situation of all Ordnance and Military Stores, belonging to the state (not including those in the service of the United States or of this State) and make report thereof to the Governor.
In obedience to this instruction, and as the most probable mean of effecting the object contemplated by the Executive, I have thought proper thus publicly to request of such of the citizens of the commonwealth as may have any knowledge of the situation, number, quality and size or weight of any cannon or other ordnance, and muskets; cannon balls, shells or other military stores, supposed to belong to the state, and not in immediate use, to communicate a particular report thereof to me as soon as convenient.
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Clerk to the Executive. Richmond, Feb. 7, 1806. (U)
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A PAMPHLET, Containing Sketches of the History of France and England—And an account of NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, Emperor of France, from his birth to the battle of Austerlitz—price 3s. April 28, 1806
WHEAT FANS, FOR SALE, BY C. & T. SAUNDERS, Near the Basin of the Canal. May 23, 1806. (if)
RICHMOND BATH, Adjoining the lower part of the Falling Garden, and immediately back of the Bell Tavern, is now in readiness to receive customers. It is supplied with Hot and Cold Waters, and a careful attentive boy to attend. For the convenience of small parties who may wish to bathe at the same time, the house is divided into four different apartments with every requisite convenience in each. The house will be kept open from day light till nine o'clock in the evening of each day; and the baths kept exclusively for the use of females from nine till twelve o'clock in the forenoon. Price for a single bath 2s. 6d. or three tickets for one dollar. Children half price. No people of color admitted. Richmond, Feb. 20, 1806. if
TO BE SOLD, for cash, at John Parran's, on Rockfish river, in Amherst county, on Monday the 25th day of August next, by virtue of a deed of trust, to me executed, by John Parran, for the purpose of discharging his debt due to Messrs. Mumphey & Co. therein specified, ONE NEGRO WOMAN, named Milley, and her child, named Henley, and the increase of the said Milley, if any, since the executing the said trust; one SET of BLACK SMITH'S TOOLS, and one sorrel MARE and COLT. Daniel Higginbotham, Trustee. Amherst, 15th July, 1806. 4w
** The sale of the above property is POSTPONED until the FIRST DAY OF OCTOBER NEXT, at which time it will certainly be sold. DANIEL HIGGINBOTHAM.
IN COUNCIL, 29th March, 1806. IT is advised, that it be advertised in the public papers that PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive from any person willing to contract to furnish the necessary Clothing for the Public Guard for the present year. Dan. L. Hylton, Clerk of the Council.
NOTICE. The partnership of Jesse Higginbotham & Co. is this day dissolved, by mutual consent. All persons who have accounts with the concern, are requested to come forward and settle them with Jesse Higginbotham. Brown, Rives & Co. Jesse Higginbotham. Caira, 1st August, 1806.
The business will be continued by James Brown of Richmond, Robert Rives of Amherst county, and Henry Rives of this place, under the firm of HENRY RIVES & CO. who will pay all claims against the late concern of Jesse Higginbotham & Co. James Brown. Robert Rives. Henry Rives. Caira, August 1st. 1806. 4w
WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, on a credit of twelve months, for all sums above ten dollars, at the late dwelling house of John James Woodfin, dec. in the lower end of Henrico county, near four mile creek, on Thursday the 4th day of September next. If fair, otherwise the next fair day, the perishable property of the said decedent, consisting of household and kitchen FURNITURE, stock of CATTLE, SHEEP and HORSES, and many other articles too tedious to mention. Bonds with approved security will be required, to carry interest from the day of sale, if not punctually paid—All persons having claims against the said estate, are desired to bring them forward properly authenticated, that provision may be made for payment; and all those indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment, as no indulgence will be given. JOHN WOODFIN, Sen. Adm'r. August 15th, 1806. tds
*** TICKETS in the Second Class of the William and Mary College Lottery are for sale at this office. "Discoveries of Lewis and his Party, in Louisiana." A few copies of the above interesting work, just received, and for SALE, at the Post Office, Williamsburg, and at this office. May 5, 1806
BILLS OF LADING May be had at this Office.
A. HEWES & CO. Have for sale, at their store, opposite the Market, Salt in sacks Jamaica and Antigua Rum New England Rum Port & Sherry Wine Old Cognac Brandy Loaf and Brown Sugar Molasses Coffee of superior quality Alexandria Crackers Rhode Island Cheese Imperial Tea Herrings and Shad Alexandria Beer in bottles English Walnuts Brown Soap Nutmegs Pepper Cloves Starch Fig Blue, &c. &c. &c. A general assortment of CROCKERY and STONE WARE, and Rhode Island LIME. Richmond, July 4th. 1806. tf
MATTRESSES. CAN be had on very short notice, MATTRESSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the corner house, same square, below Mr. Jos. Darnall's, near the market, and next door to Mr. Jacob Johnson's book store.—Also, BEDS furnished, and old mattresses worked over. Jno. S. Pleafants. June 5, 1806.
FOR SALE, THAT valuable TRACT OF LAND, on which Cumberland Courthouse stands—It contains about TWO HUNDRED and FIFTY ACRES, one half of which is yet uncultivated. Besides the advantage of being the Courthouse on this tract of land, it is situated on one of the most public roads in Virginia; as a public stand there are none that can surpass it. The buildings, with some repairs, may be made sufficiently extensive and comfortable. Part cash will be expected of the purchaser, when possession is given; a reasonable credit will be allowed for the balance or if it should suit the purchaser better, landed property will be received in part. Creed Taylor and Blake B. Woodson, both of Cumberland county, are authorized to sell the above tract of land. Or the same may be purchased of the subscriber in Buckingham county, near Allen's Mill. Beverly Langhorne. June 10th, 1806. 4m
NOTICE. THE price of TUCKER'S BLACK-STONE after the first of January, 1807, will be twenty two dollars and fifty cents. The subscribers to that work who have not yet taken their copies, will not after that time be entitled to a subscription terms. Philadelphia, July, 1806. t1st Jan
THE subscribers, Brewers of Porter and Ale, in Philadelphia, desire of extending the consumption of their liquor in Richmond and the neighboring towns, will afford a complete supply of every article, and all the information necessary for carrying on a Porter Cellar, in the said place, on receiving sufficient security for final payment. Application to be made to them in Philadelphia, or to Messrs. Macmurdo and Fiffer. P. Hare & Son. t1st Jan
TO BE RENTED, THE TENEMENT where I now reside, and possession given in June. April 9th, 1806. J. PENN.
MILLINERY. MRS. S. PLEASANTS, in corner house next door below Jacob Johnson's Bookstore, has received a handsome assortment of BONNETS, HATS, &c. &c. of newest fashion, just from Philadelphia. A supply will be constantly kept on hand.
WILL BE SOLD, For cash, in the town of Milton, at the tavern of Thomas Willis, on the fourth day of September next.
The Following Slaves, to wit: Hannah, a negro woman, Patrick, a boy, Amy, a negro woman, Dick, a negro fellow, and the children of Hannah herein before named; also, the children of Amy herein before named, conveyed to me in trust by Edward Moore, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. merchants and partners, of the town of Milton. Being only interested as trustee, will only convey the title to aforesaid property vested in me as such. Martin Dawson, Trustee. August 21, 1806. tds
A BARGAIN MAY BE HAD IN A Chariot, Harness and Pair of Excellent Horses. Enquire of the printer, Richmond, August 2, 1806. tf
I will Sell my Land In Goochland county, the former residence of Smith Payne, Esq.—the quantity near 800 acres, and the quality adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco; improvements of 1200 value, orchards of all kinds of fruit, and the situation healthy. For terms apply to N. M. McCall, merchant, Richmond, William G. Poindexter, attorney at law, Louisa, or to the subscriber on the premises. It will be allowed the purchaser to sow wheat at the usual time, and possession will be rendered at Christmas next. Gerard Banks. Goochland, 17th August, 1806. 3w N. B. The payments will be distant, say six annual instalments. G. B.
NOTICE. THE subscribers are authorized to receive and collect all monies, &c. due on the books of James M'Alister; the same being made over to them as per the records of court. Royster & Bohannan. Richmond, Aug. 22, 1806. 4t
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. DESERTEED from this place on the 22d inst. RICHARDSON DAVIS, a soldier of the public guard, about 45 years of age, dark hair and eyes, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, dark complexion; he has a very bad sore on his right leg, which he says was occasioned by a shot he received when in the army, which makes him limp very much—he came from Patrick county here, when he enlisted, and says he once lived with Maj. Corn, of that county, and since has drove a waggon. Any person taking up said deserter and bringing him to this place, and delivering him to me, or either of the officers of the said guard, shall receive the above reward. Alex. Querrier, C. P. G. Richmond, August 23, 1806. 3w
FOR SALE, At public auction, by PFEFFER and MONGURE, Seven HOUSES and LOTS IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND. ONE house and lot between the bank and barracks, 50 by 20 feet, with 9 rooms, a complete cellar, the size of the house—one story of stone, one of brick and two of wood—a smoke-house, dairy, a two story kitchen, fowl house, and necessary, all built of brick during the last fall—a stable for eighteen horses, built of wood. The lot is walled in with brick, with palings of the best materials on the wall. This stand is inferior to none in the city of Richmond as a boarding house, public house, or for a private family. I lived in the house for 3 years, and during the assembly was crowded with company. The above desirable house will be sold on Wednesday the 20th of August, at twelve o'clock—one fourth of the purchase money in 60 days, one fourth in 120 days, for negotiable notes in the bank of Virginia well endorsed, the balance in three annual payments, with a deed of trust on the property to secure the payments; possession given immediately. At the same time and place, will be sold, about twelve or fifteen hundred dollars worth of FURNITURE, at 60 days, for negotiable notes well endorsed. The other six houses are on the hill, near Dr. Greenhow's and Mr. Nick's property. There is a two story brick house 42 by 20 feet, completely finished. One other house 32 by 18 feet, built of wood. Four other houses 16 by 18 feet, with good brick chimneys, all of which will be in complete order by the day of sale, and well painted; the lot to every house is well fenced with palings; necessary to every house, and handsome gardening spots. These houses will be sold, on the tenth day of September next; the sale will take place at twelve o'clock—one fourth of the purchase money in 90 days, with negotiable notes in the bank of Virginia, one fourth the first of June next, and the balance in one, two and three years, with a deed of trust on the property to secure the payments. Any bonds, notes or accounts which I justly owe, that are now due, will be received in either payment—any that are not due, will be received in either of the payments nearest the time of their becoming due, if presented on the day of sale. My principal reason for selling the above property is, I have purchased an estate in the lower country and intend moving to it at Christmas next; all claims against me I hope will shortly be made known, that I may settle them to the wish of my creditors, and all those indebted to me, I trust, will without delay, come forward and pay off what is due me, as I feel a desire to close accounts with every person as speedily as possible. John P. Shidell. August 12th, 1806. tds
REMOVAL. H. DARNEY has removed to the house on the Main Street, nearly opposite Mr. J. Darnall's and next door to Mr. W. Mitchell's brick building. Where he offers for SALE a general assortment of CROCKERIES, on reasonable terms, for cash, or produce only. A consignment of snuff in packages of any size, from 15 to 60 lbs., will be sold below the usual price of that article. Richmond, August 11, 1806. tf
FOR SALE. THE LOT & HOUSES where I reside on John Hamilton, Esq. the British Consul, resides; on it are a three story Dwelling House, an Office and Kitchen, and other necessary Houses for family use; a Well of good Water, newly fitted and a Garden lately paved in, a Warehouse and Cellar under it; the remains of a Wharf, which will make a good foundation to build on; with all the privileges of lots situated on the river, of extending a wharf. Also, 271 1/2 Acres of well timbered LAND, with a good Fishery on Willoughby's Bay, taking in the mouth and part of Mason's Creek, where the best of Oysters and Fish can be conveniently taken. Also, a LOT in Smithfield, between Mrs. Purdie's and Captain Todd's lots.—For terms apply to Thos. Newton. August 2. if
NOTICE. WILL BE LET, to the lowest bidder, on Saturday the 20th of next month, at Amelia courthouse. The Building of a Jail, For said county. The jail to be built of brick and wood, two stories high, a particular plan of which may be seen on application to Mr. Wm. T. Eggleston, at Amelia courthouse. BY THE COMMISSIONERS. August 13th, 1806. 3w
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us on the fourteenth day of February, 1804, to secure a debt due from Col. Robert Goode, to William B. Giles, Esquire, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the first day of October next, at the front door of the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, that well known TRACT OF LAND, Whereon Col. Goode now resides, lying on James river, in the county of Chesterfield, containing twelve hundred and sixty-one acres, more or less, and commonly called and known by the name of WHITE. This valuable estate lies within three miles of the city of Richmond, and two from the town of Manchester, and has on it a large and commodious dwelling house, with all convenient out houses and improvements, well suited to the accommodation of a genteel family. JOSEPH SCOTT, } Trustees. WM. MOSELEY, } ROBERT POLLARD, } August 15th, 1806. tds
NOTICE. The copartnership of GILLIAT & KIRBY, by its limitation, would expire on the first day of next month; but the members of that firm have mutually agreed to extend it to the first day of May next—All persons indebted thereto, are earnestly requested to come forward without delay, and pay off what they respectively owe, as longer indulgence ought not to be expected.—Those who have unsettled accounts and cannot make immediate payment it is hoped, will execute bonds for their respective balances. GILLIAT & KIRBY have already received a part of their FALL GOODS, And by the first arrivals from London, Liverpool, &c. the residue is expected, which they will sell low for cash, country produce, or approved notes. GILLIAT & KIRBY. Richmond, August 20th, 1806. 2m
A MILLER WANTED. THE subscribers wish to employ a MILLER, to attend to a manufacturing mill. To one that can come well recommended, liberal wages will be given. S. W. Venable & Womack. Prince Edward, July 4, 1806. tf
50,000 Dollars for 650 Cents. NEW-YORK STATE LOTTERY. No. V. For the Promotion of Literature, and other purposes, To commence drawing on the second Tuesday in December 1806, and 600 Tickets to be drawn each day until the whole is concluded. Prizes payable 30 days after. The excellency of the present scheme is universally acknowledged to exceed any yet offered in the United States. THE CAPITAL PRIZES ARE 30,000 Dollars, 20,000 Dollars, 10,000 Dollars, 5,000 Dollars, 2,000 Dollars, Besides several of 1,000, 500, 300, 100, &c. &c. The first 4,000 Blanks to be entitled to 3 dollars each. The whole subject to a deduction of 15 per cent in this scheme there is a possibility for one Ticket to draw 50,000 Dollars. Notwithstanding the great number of capital prizes in this Lottery, there are less than two blanks to a prize.
TICKETS AND SHARES. FOR SALE AT G. & R. WAITE'S TRULY FORTUNATE LOTTERY OFFICES No. 64 & No. 38, Maiden Lane, New York At 6 and a half dollars, until the first of October, when they will advance to 7, and continue advancing as the drawing approaches. By concluding Bank notes (post paid) to G. & R. WAITE, Tickets and Shares will be punctually returned by post, to any amount, and the earliest advice sent to adventurers of their success. The public are requested to remark, that the drawing of the New-York Lottery is managed in as correct a manner, as not to be subject to error. The time of drawing, and payment of prizes is punctual, and guaranteed by the State Legislature. Schemes at large enclosed with Tickets.—The many Capital Prizes sold by G. & R. W. in former Lotteries, (some of which will also be enclosed) it is presumed, will be an additional inducement to distant adventurers to purchase of them. 5m
FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE ELECTORS within the district composed of the counties of Franklin, Bedford, Patrick and Henry it is ordered that a copy of the following notice be published three weeks successively in the Virginia Argus, and in the Lynchburg Gazette. IN COUNCIL, August 18th 1806 THE Governor submitted to the Council, a letter which he had received from Christopher Clarke, Esq. resigning his seat in the Congress of the United States, as a representative of the district composed of the counties of Bedford, Franklin, Patrick and Henry—whereupon it is advised that writs of election be issued to the several sheriffs of the counties aforesaid, directing them to hold elections in their several counties to supply the vacancy aforesaid, at the following periods, to wit: In each county composing the said district, excepting the county of Franklin, the election shall be held on the court day of such county, which shall be in the month of October next, and in the said county of Franklin, the election shall be on the court day of that county which shall happen in the month of November next. DAN. L. HYLTON, C. C.
TAKEN UP by the subscriber, a small black MARE, about four feet one inch high, her near hind foot white as high as her fetlock joint, no brand perceivable, appraised to 20 dollars. Benjamin Moore. April 22, 1806. A Copy, R. Eldridge, Jr. D. C.
WILL BE SOLD, On the premises, in Buckingham county, at public sale, for ready money, to the highest bidder, at the place called the Mountain Houses, Two Tracts or Parcels of Land, Containing in the two 500 acres. Also, another tract, of 500 acres, in Amherst county, on Ruckers creek, mortgaged by Charles Patterson to George Kippens & Co. to secure a payment of three hundred and sixty five pounds fourteen shillings and four pence half penny, with interest from the 20th day of August, 1779 and all costs, decreed by the said court of Buckingham, November, 1798. The first mentioned two tracts will be sold, or so much thereof, as will be sufficient to satisfy the plaintiff's demand, the 16th day of October, 1806—he said 500 acres in Amherst county, will be sold, on the law, the 19th day of October 1806, or so much thereof as will satisfy the plaintiff's demand. By the Commissioners. August 18th, 1806. 6w
JUST RECEIVED AT THIS OFFICE, THE SECOND VOLUME OF Burk's History of Virginia. Subscribers are requested to call and take their books. August 27.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust bearing date on the tenth day of July, 1804, and duly recorded in Albemarle county court, from John Hall, of the said county, to the subscriber, to secure the payment of a debt due from said Hall, to Richard Durrett, Jr. will be offered for SALE, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the 16th day of September next, All that Tract of Land, Lying in the county of Albemarle, whereon the said Hall now resides, supposed to contain 69 acres, adjoining the lands of Garland Carr, John Carr and William Clarkson. The aforesaid land will be sold at William Clarkson's store, to satisfy a balance of said debt from said Hall, to the said Richard Durrett, Jr. and the expenses of the said trust, and the surplus proceeding from said sale, if any, to be paid to said Hall. DAVID I. LEWIS, Trustee. Albemarle, 22d August, 1806. tds
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that the Husting Court of Richmond, will, at their next session, proceed to appoint a fit and proper person, to act as Master Commissioner in Chancery, in the said Court, in the room of Samuel Greenhow, Esq. resigned; at which time candidates are solicited to attend. By order of Court, Adam Craig, C. H. C. August 23, 1806.
*** Subscribers to the DEBATES of the VIRGINIA CONVENTION, and to GIBBON'S HISTORY of the DECLINE and FALL of the ROMAN EMPIRE, are requested to apply at this office, where their copies are now ready for delivery. J. J.
ALMANAC FOR 1807. THE VIRGINIA FARMER'S ALMANAC for 1807, is this day published by S. GRANTLAND, opposite the Bell Tavern, Richmond. This Almanac, besides the usual astronomical calculations contains many very valuable pieces. The following subjects are selected from many equally interesting; viz. THE IRISH WEDDING; or the Song of TID RE I.—his humorous song alone is worth the price of the Almanac. An Honest Lawyer—Anecdote of the late George Wythe, Esq. TAKE TIME BY THE FORELOCK. A SETCH in time saves nine. Let's out at the little end of the horn. AN ODE—The Dying Christian to his Soul. WILL of ALEXANDER CAMPBELL, Esq. —A more curious prediction can no where be found. SONG—for the 4th of July. Humorous Anecdotes, Poetry, &c. AGRICULTURE—Egyptian Wheat—Growth of Indian Corn—Culture of Ploughs—to make Parsnip Wine. MEDICAL—Recipe for Dysentery, Dropsy, Deafness, &c. Those who purchase by the gross or dozen will be supplied at a very moderate price.—The custom of Country Merchants is solicited. Book Printing, Hand Bills, &c. executed by S. Grantland on reasonable terms. August 26th, 1806.
By virtue of a deed of trust now recorded in the district court of Richmond, executed to me by Jacob Trappe, of the county of Powhatan, on the 8th day of February, 1805, in order to secure the payment of £448 11s. 4d. due to Lyle and McCrede, of Manchester, with the legal interest accruing thereon, and the costs necessary to carry the trust into execution, will be SOLD to the highest bidder, for ready money, a Zechariah Brooks's tavern, in the town of Manchester, on the first day of October next, 200 ACRES OF LAND, Be the same more or less, lying and being in the county of Powhatan, or perhaps a part thereof may be in the county of Chesterfield, and bounded by the lands of Benjamin Watkins, Reuben Winfrey, Samuel Roper and the Buckingham road, being the whole of the tract of land on which the said Jacob Trappe now resides. THOS DEPP, Trustee. Manchester, August 25th, 1806. tds
WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE, August, 1806 IT is hereby made known to the public, that there will be established in College a plain, bare dent table, upon the lowest terms, which will secure the institution against loss. The board will commence on the 3d Monday in October, the period fixed for opening the lectures in the philosophical and mathematical schools. It is also noticed, that all junior students will be compelled to lodge in College, to board at the public table, to devote certain stated hours to study, to appear at the calling of a roll at 8 o'clock in the evening, during the winter term, and at 9, during that of the summer, to continue in their rooms, after they have retired from the roll, till the next morning, and to observe other regulations, which cannot fail to be highly beneficial to youth.
The object of these arrangements is, not only to diminish the expense of a student at this College, but, to guard, as effectually as can be done, against dissipation and idleness. For this latter purpose, a system more restrictive than that hitherto adopted, will be steadily pursued. Parents and Guardians who witness the increased tendency to those evils, against which the College holds itself bound to oppose every barrier within its power, will not hesitate to approve of those means, which may be deemed necessary for so salutary a purpose. But, a silent approbation is not sufficient. Their co-operation also is essential. They are, therefore, earnestly requested to take care, that their sons, or wards, shall be compelled to observe prudent and wise economy. It is a maxim, not to be forgotten, that the improvement of youth will generally be inversely as their expense; nor is it less true, that their expenditures will be in proportion to the temptations, which a misapplied liberality must excite. Let then no money be furnished beyond a moderate sum; and, let no credit be allowed, except for specified articles, and to a specified amount. This advice to parents and guardians, will, it is hoped, be duly appreciated, and departed from in no instance. It is impossible, that the wisest system of education can give to youth those inestimable benefits, which might otherwise be derived, if parents and guardians do not strenuously, and zealously compel obedience to that economy, which is here so earnestly recommended; and, that every one may know what may be considered as the necessary expenditure of a student, at this College, it is stated, that The board, for the course, will not exceed dol. Fees to two professors, 100 Candles, fuel and washing, 39 Pocket money, not to exceed 40 205 By the Society, J. MADISON, Pr. (A2.821) August 19.
Negroes for Sale. THE subscriber will sell a great bargain in SIX NEGROES, consisting of one negro man, who is a good shoemaker—two women, accustomed to house business—two girls, of about ten years of age, and one small boy. The above negroes will be for private sale until the first Monday in October, and if not disposed of, will, on that day, be sold, at Public Auction at the Vendue Office of Kruse & Moncure, on 60 days credit. THOMAS BURGESS. August 27th, 1806. tds
I have also for sale, a light COACHER and HARNESS.
WANTS EMPLOYMENT A TUTOR who teaches the English language, grammatically together with Arithmetic and Book keeping; likewise the study of ancient and modern History, Geography, &c.—He would prefer being in a private family—Sufficient recommendations may be obtained from families where he has taught for several years past.—A line addressed to the Post Office in Ga. Ga. (Cumberland county) addressed to Col Samuel Allen, of Buckingham, will be attended to. Buckingham 22d August, 1806. 3m
A BOX about one foot three, or two feet (in length unknown) was brought from Norfolk in the Stoop Library, capt. Babbie, about 6 weeks past, directed to John Roxen, Richmond, and lodged by said Babbie, in my Crating House—The owner thereof is requested to come forward, pay the expense of this advertisement, and receive the same. John Craddock. Roanoke, August 28th, 1806. 3w Poolcap & Letter Paper For sale at this office.