Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-07-18 00:00:00

THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[Vol. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1170.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1804.
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Advertisements, no exceeding a square in length, are inserted in this paper for seven-five cents the first time; three dollars for three weeks (6 times); and for every additional insertion thirty-three cents. Long ones in the same proportion—unless a special contract be made by the year.
For the information of the Freeholders of the State, the following correct list of the persons who compose the Republican Ticket of Electors of President and Vice President of the United States, is published.
The Election for Electors will be held in each county and corporation, on the first Monday in November next.
 PHILIP N. NICHOLAS, Chairman.  J. H. FONSECA, Sec'y.  Richmond, May 25th, 1804. wif  Richard Evers Lee, of Norfolk Borough.  John Goodrich, of Isle of Wight.  Edward Pegram, of Dinwiddie.  Dr. Richard Field, of Brunswick.  Thomas Read, of Charlotte.  Creed Taylor, of Cumberland.  William H. Cabell, of Amherst.  George Peah, of Patrick.  George Wythe, of City of Richmond.  John Taylor, of Caroline.  Larkin Smith, of King & Queen.  John Minor, of Spotsylvania.  William Elzey, of Warwick.  William Dudley, of Gloucester.  Mann Page, of King George.  John Taliaferro, jr., of Prince William.  Richard Brent, of Frederick.  Hugh Holmes, of Augusta.  James Dailey, of Southampton.  James Allan, of Sussex.  Archibald Stuart, of Russell.  James M'Farlane, of Montgomery.  Gen John Preston, of Dinwiddie.  William M'Kinley, of Dinwiddie. 
Westham Iron Foundry,
NEAR RICHMOND. The subscriber takes the liberty of informing the public that he has taken a lease and is at present working the above foundry; and having provided the best artists in that line from New-York and George Town, together with Pig Iron of the first quality—
Proposes to cast—Mill gudgeons & links of every description; also, cast iron wheels for the machinery of mills; Rumford, registered and iron grates; grate front and bottoms, for Rumford fire places; large and small stoves; cauldrons and cast-irons; Franklin stoves for wood or coal; kitchen grates, with crane and range complete; such warmers, plain stoves and mould plates; cast railing of every pattern; plow shares and plow boards; cast waggon, crane, phaeton and chair boxes; scale weights from 1 to 50 lb; sash and clock weights; patent raw iron for smiths, on a very approved plan; backs, jams and back lays; nail cutting machines with screws complete; wheel-barrow bowls; garden ditto; cast iron anvils; fire dogs and hand irons of every description—together with any other article in the casting line, to a given pattern, at the shortest notice, by application at the furnace, or to
JAMES DUNLAP, in Richmond. 9th June, 1804. w3m
5 S. Old iron purchased by application as above.
FOR SALE,
By Edward Hallam, in his Grocery Store, opposite the Swan Tavern. 500 Wt. excellent Salt Pickled Bacon. Patent Shot, by the bag or 100. Madeira, Teneriffe and Sherry Wines. Antigua, Jamaica and New-England Rum. Cogniac Brandy and Whiskey. Philadelphia Porter, by the bbl. 3 doz. each. Coffee by the bag—Molasses by the hhd. Loaf & brown Sugar—Hyson & Imperial Teas. S by 11 and 10 by 12 Window Glass. Bar Iron, Irish Potatoes, &c. The above articles will be sold low for ready pay. April 23, 1804. wif
FOR RENT,
And immediate possession given, a Convenient Tenement, Pleasantly situated.
Nicholas Hallam,
Two doors above the Swan Tavern, Richmond, for sale, eight thousand wt. of
American Cheese,
Of the best quality, which he will sell on as good terms as can be bought in the state, by the single pound, or thousand.
A constant supply of GROCERIES of the best kind—Also,
A few bushels Northern POTATOES, for planting. w6m
COMMITTED to the jail of Albemarle county, a negro boy, about 14 years of age, yellow complexion, had on a negro cotton coat and breeches, says his name is REUBEN, and that he belongs to a Mr. Wm. Southers of Augusta county, on Poole's creek. The owner is requested to come forward, prove his property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs. THOS. WELLS, jr. Jailor Albemarle county. April 29, 1804. 3m
Doctor Wilson,
HAS taken (as a temporary residence) the house lately occupied by Dr. Adams, opposite the Bell Tavern, and intends to combine the Apothecary business with the practice of Physic. He is now opening a part, and expects by the next arrival from Philadelphia, a fresh and very general assortment of
MEDICINES,
And other articles in the Apothecary line, which will be sold on the lowest terms. Orders from the country, Receipts, &c. will be carefully attended to. Richmond. 25th June, 1804. w6m
A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF
Morocco Pocket Books
is just received and for sale at this office.
Valuable Medicines,
JUST received, and for sale at the Book Store of S. PLEASANTS, jr.—who is appointed the only agent for Richmond—Sold wholesale and retail by RICHARD LEE, No. 56, Maiden Lane, New York.
The following remedies have for six years past been celebrated for the cure of most diseases to which the human body is liable, and are in high esteem, and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the drugs of which they are compounded could be purchased at a retail store, for
 Worms, Tooth-Ache,  Coughs & Colds, Colds,  Albina, Itch,  Consumption, Ringworms, Tetter, &c  Gout, Inward Weaknesses,  Rheumatism, Nervous Disorders,  Sprains, Female Complaints,  Palsy, Hooping Cough, &c.  Head-Ache, 
For the prevention and cure of Bilious and Malignant Fevers, is recommended
DR HANN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS.
This medicine has been attended with a degree of success highly grateful to the inventor's feelings, in several parts of the West Indies and the southern of the United States, particularly Baltimore, Petersburg, Richmond, Norfolk, Edenton, Wilmington, Charleston and Savannah. The testimony of a number of persons in each of the above places has been adduced, who have reason to believe that a timely use of this salutary remedy has under Providence, preserved their lives when in the most alarming circumstances.
They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions; to restore and amend the appetite; to produce a free perspiration, and thereby prevent cold, which are often of fatal consequence. A dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual constipation, sickness at the stomach, and severe head aches; and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate. They have been found remarkably efficacious in preventing and curing disorders attendant on long voyages, and should be procured, and carefully preserved for the use of every seaman.
The medicines prepared by Richard Lee, have been in high estimation and general use throughout the United States for upwards of six years; many of them are sold for less than the drugs of which they are compounded, could be purchased at a retail store.
THE SOVEREIGN OINTMENT for the Itch.
Which is a certain remedy at one application, and may be used with perfect safety by pregnant women or on infants a week old, not containing a particle of mercury or any dangerous ingredient whatever, and not accompanied with that tormenting finger which attends the application of other remedies.
INFALLIBLE AGUE AND FEVER DROPS.
For the cure of Ague, remittent and intermitting fevers. Thousands can testify of their being cured by these drops, after the bark and every other medicine has proved unsuccessful; and not one in a hundred had occasion to take more than one, and numbers not half a bottle.
THE GENUINE PERSAN LOTION.
An essential and safe cosmetic, in great celebrity for clearing the skin and beautifying the complexion, and has always been found effectual in removing ringworms, tetter, pimples, &c.
HAMILTON'S BLISTER.
For the cure of coughs, colds, and approaching consumption, and a certain remedy for the Hooping Cough.
HAMILTON'S
ESSENCE AND EXTRACT OF MUSTARD, In great repute for the cure of rheumatism, palsy, gout, sprains, white swellings, &c.
DR HANN'S GENUINE CORN PLAISTER.
DR HANN'S EYE WATER. The number of extraordinary cures recently performed by this medicine in Philadelphia, as well as other parts of the United States, render any account of its virtues now unnecessary.
RESTORATIVE POWDER
FOR THE TESTS AND GUMS. The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe inflames.
HAMILTON'S GRAND RESTORATIVE;
A sovereign remedy in Nervous disorders, Obligate Glets, Consumption, Relaxations, Flour albus, or whites, Inward weakness, &c.
THE DAMASK LIP SALVE.
THE PATENT INDIAN VEGETABLE SPECIFIC. For the cure of a certain dreadful disease.
HAMILTON'S WORM LOZENJES.
This Medicine has received the approbation of respectable gentlemen in every situation in life, and in all parts of the United States: it has stood the test of six years extensive experience, and it is believed on good grounds, that nearly Two Hundred Thousand persons have received benefit therefrom—from the infant to the aged of both sexes, and under every circumstance; and notwithstanding the attempts of several envious persons to impose counterfeits on the public, yet the present demand for Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenjies is much greater than it has been at any former period; and it is probable that no advertised medicine ever acquired an equal reputation. It is no inconsiderable evidence of the utility of our remedies, that during the above period, numerous imitations of every article (the productions of ignorance and inexperience, urged by envy and penury) have intruded on the public, seen a day, and then perished—others now succeeded, which in like manner are fast descending to "the tomb of the Capulets," while our remedies become more generally used, and acquire a daily accession of well earned celebrity. To prevent the imposition of worthless or dangerous preparations, purchasers are requested to remember, that an engraved label, with the signature of Richard Lee (to counterfeit which is felony) is affixed to each of the genuine medicines.
SUBSCRIBERS TO THE
Domestic Encyclopedia,
Are requested to call or send for their copies, which are now complete, and ready for delivery at S. PLEASANTS' Book-Store. June 15.
Land for Sale.
I AM disposed to sell my tract of land in the county of Amherst, whereon I at present reside, containing 400 acres. It is advantageously situated on the north side of West creek, just above its junction with Deep creek. There is on this tract about 230 acres of cleared land, under good fences, and in good farming condition, the balance stands in woods and is of prime Tobacco quality. The creek, (by which it is bounded on the south,) has a considerable quantity of swamp land attached to it, which abounds with fine large timber of white oak, poplar, ash, &c and lies convenient enough to every part of the plantation to furnish rails without cutting any of the high land. There is also about 40 acres of first rate meadow land, which lies in one body, beautifully situated, and produces natural grass sufficient to winter one hundred head of cattle annually—about 20 acres of this meadow is reclaimed, and the balance may be put in the same situation with but little trouble or expense—it may be necessary to observe that no part of it is liable to overflow, owing to a considerable distance from the creek, and sufficiently dry to produce either Tobacco or Corn. The improvements consist of a new dwelling house, 34 feet by 18, with a brick chimney at each end, 3 rooms below and 2 rooms and a passage above stairs, also a commodious cellar, with a fire place, underneath the house, a smokehouse and kitchen, all of which are newly painted on the out side, tobacco barns, &c.
Those who are inclined to purchase such property are invited to view the premises, which I presume will be a better recommendation than anything I can say.
I will treat with any gentleman privately until the first day of July, on which day it will be sold at public sale, on the premises, if not previously disposed of at private sale. The terms will be one half cash when possession is given (which will be when demanded) and the other half in twelve months—to secure the payment of which a deed of trust on the property will be required. There is at present 120 bushels of wheat sowed on the best part of the plantation, which the purchaser may take, or not take; also 8 prime laborers, which he may have the balance of the year—Application to be made to the subscriber, on the premises. J. ROBERTSON.
Amelia, 1st February, 1804. w1
N. B. The sale of the above tract of land, is POSTPONED until Wednesday the 25th July next, being the day preceding Amelia court, unless previously disposed of privately. J. R.
Scheme of a Lottery,
For the benefit of WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE
   FIRST CLASS.     8000 Tickets at 10 dolls. 80,000   2 Prizes, dolls. 10,000 20,000   60 of 5,000 30,000   2,000 of 15 30,000   80,000   Subject to an education of 15 per ct. 12,000   Expense of drawing, 2,000   Dollars, 10,000   First Ticket drawn, Dolls. 500   Last drawn, 10,000   1 other Prize of 10,000   59 other Prizes of 500 dolls. 29,500   2,000 of 15 dolls, 30,000   Dollars. 80,000  
All tickets drawn blank may be renewed in the next class, at 10 dolls. each; the price of all others will be 15 dolls.
All prizes of 15 dollars may be renewed for the next class, or paid, at the option of the person entitled. If they be not claimed within three months after the drawing commences, they will be considered as renewed in the second class.
The drawing to commence in the city of Williamsburg, on the 1st day of June, 1804, under the management of James Madison, John Bracken, William Nelson, Robert Greenhow, Burwell Bassett, Robert Saunders, Samuel Tyler, Channion Travis, William Lightfoot, Littleton W. Tazewell, George Tucker and James Semple.
SECOND CLASS.
   5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. 59,380   4,665 ditto at 15 dolls. 70,930   130,310   Deduct loss on 2,062 tickets renewed at 2 1-2 5,155   Dolls. 125,155   2 Prizes of 20,000 dolls. 40,000   2 ditto of 10,000 dolls. 20,000   3 ditto of 5,000 15,000   50 ditto of 1,000 50,000   1 ditto 155   125,155   Deduct 10 per cent. 12,500   Expenses of drawing, 2,500   Dolls. 10,000   Ticket first drawn, Dolls. 1,000   Ticket last drawn, 20,000   One other prize of 20,000   Two ditto of 10,000 20,000   3 ditto of 5,000 dolls. 15,000   49 ditto of 1,000 49,000   1 ditto 155   Dollars 125,155  
TICKETS
May be had of George Tucker, Thomas Taylor, and Samuel Pleasants, jr. in Richmond; Robert Birchett, and Watkins Leigh, Petersburg; Thomas Newton, Dr. Barrand, & Littleton W. Tazewell, Norfolk; Hugh Mercer, Fredericksburg; Henry Tucker, Winchester; Chapman Johnson, Staunton; and in all the towns in Virginia, and in many places in the country.
Bail and Delivery Bonds
For sale at this office.
FOR SALE OR RENT,
A Brick Lumber-House,
On the cross street leading to Shockoe warehouse, now occupied by Taliferro and Dickinson—Possession to be given on the 1st of October next—for terms apply to
MARCUS ELCAN. July 6th, 1804. wif
TO THE HONORABLE THE LEGISLATURE OF
THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
The Memorial of sundry Merchants, Mechanics and other Inhabitants of the City of Richmond,
SIRVETH:
THAT there are many common law courts which hold their sessions in the city of Richmond; these courts in the course of the year require a great many juries, and are thus described:
 The General Court of the Commonwealth.  The District Court of the Commonwealth.  The Circuit Court of the United States.  The District Court of the United States.  The County Court of Henrico.  The Hustings Court of the City of Richmond. 
Upon further examination into the above statement it will appear, that there are more than one hundred days in the year wherein juries may be wanted. The officers of the courts frequently summon more than enough for three juries, and sometimes two of the aforesaid courts sit upon the same day, which, considering the population of the city, falls very heavy on some of the inhabitants, inasmuch as it frequently happens that retailers of merchandise, and mechanics who employ a number of journeymen, and who depend upon their daily sales for their profits and subsistence, are obliged either to disobey the summons, to shut up their stores and shops, or to commit the care of their business (and at the most public times too) to boys or inexperienced agents.
When a duty is laid upon articles of merchandise, or a tax is imposed upon the occupation of a merchant, every man before he proceeds can calculate upon the influence which these burthens will have upon his business; but if the same man is frequently called away to serve upon juries, and is compelled either to shut up his store or confide in inexperienced agents, he cannot form a computation of the injury or disadvantage.
Observations somewhat dissimilar, tho' equi-pendant in their tendencies, concerning mechanics and others who subsist by labor, may also be made. The poor man, who has no means to provide for his own wants or the subsistence of his family, except by his own labor, must feel the hardship in a very high degree, when he is compelled to lose his time in loitering about a court-house, well knowing that it ought to be employed in earning bread for his children.
These important facts, and their influence upon society, and particularly the inhabitants of this city, are too well known to require greater illustration; and it would be inconsiderous if your Memorialists should employ many arguments or much entreaty to induce the honorable house to listen to their complaint.
Your Memorialists have been informed, that in some parts of the United States, it is the custom to summon juries some days previous to the court; and when a cause is about to be tried, a list of many names is given to the counsel of the parties—each party strikes out an equal number until the proper number remains. In this way, impartial juries are certainly obtained.
It seems to be the general opinion of all who converse upon the subject, that a reasonable compensation should be made, equal to the daily price of labor, to those persons who are compelled to serve on juries.
Your Memorialists contemplate with great delight the inestimable privilege of a trial by jury; they consider it as one of the chartered birth rights of which they are the inheritors, and which is far above price; nor do they intend to utter an expression, which shall convey the smallest discount in that respect. The sole design of your Memorialists herein, is to make a plain representation of the particular grievances to which they are exposed, on account of their residing at the seat of government, where juries being so frequently wanted, they are compelled to discharge more than a reasonable share of social duties, and they cannot help observing, that whatsoever operates as an undue restriction or oppression upon industry and commerce, which are the great sources of national prosperity, must operate as an injury upon the whole community.
The important and well known circumstances, connected with the high confidence which is entertained of the wisdom, patriotism and clemency of the house, have induced your Memorialists to represent the particular hardships by which they have been oppressed, and to which they are still exposed, in the reasonable and confident hope, that the justice of the Legislature will afford suitable relief, so that your Memorialists may enjoy, in equal degree with their fellow citizens, the privileges and blessings of a government, to the support of which they largely contribute.
And your Memorialists, with all due respect and consideration, humbly pray, &c. w4w
Walter Potter,
BOOK-BINDER & STATIONER, Main Street, Richmond:
THANKFUL for the encouragement he has received since commencing business, hopes by his strict attention and faithful execution of all orders which he may be favored with to merit a further continuance of patronage. He has lately received a fresh supply of STATIONERY, and has now on hand a large assortment of Blank & Ruled Books. Merchants' Account Books ruled to any pattern, and Book-Binding in its various branches executed with neatness, accuracy and dispatch. w6t
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.
Strayed some time ago, from Pandemonium,
Five dark bay Mules,
Branded on the near buttock, O. The above reward will be given to any person who will deliver them to the subscriber in Richmond; or Twenty Dollars will be given to any person giving information where they are, so that I get them. ORRIS PAINE. Richmond, July 12, 1804. 3t
We have received a small additional supply of
MADEIRA WINE,
Of a superior quality, which we offer for sale by the hoghead and quarter cask. GIBSON & JEFFERSON. Richmond, 12th July, 1804. (1)
NEW-YORK, July 4.
Bever at Waaleboght.
In consequence of the queries put to the health officer in last evening's paper, a gentleman has furnished us with the following report, which was drawn up by three physicians on the spot, who went over to Long Island for the purpose of ascertaining facts, and was presented to the mayor on Saturday last. The names of the gentlemen are not given, because it is not at this time conceded to be necessary; it is presumed the correctness of the statement will not be questioned. SIR,
We the subscribers having heard that a malignant disease had made its appearance at the Waaleboght, have considered it a duty to examine minutely into the accuracy of this report, and to transmit to you as first magistrate of this city, the result of our enquiries. It appears that a brig arrived there some days ago from Port-au-Prince, in the island of St. Domingo, that she came up to the wharf near Messrs. Helms and Little, who live opposite to each other, and that the crew went on shore to the grocery store of Mr. Little for the purpose of purchasing such things as they wanted. Before the arrival of this vessel the place was very healthy, but since the discharging of her ballast, several persons have been taken sick. She also had on board two barrels of tainted beef which were ordered by doctor J. Baily, of the health department, to be sunk.
It further appears that the cook of this vessel died on the voyage, the particulars of of whose complaint we have not been able to learn. During the period in which the brig continued at the wharf the wind blew from the north-east and it could be evidently traced that the persons who sickened lived in the direction to which the wind blew.
A pilot boat [the Schooner Hound] is now also lying at some distance from the shore, which has lately arrived from St. Domingo with French passengers. The persons who assisted to pump the bilge water out of this vessel, declare that it was of so disagreeable and offensive a smell that some actually sickened and were obliged to leave her. This information we have derived from the testimony of Isaac Brown and George Little, residents at that place.
Mrs. Little was the first person who appears to have been taken seriously ill after the arrival of these vessels, her complaints were marked by great debility and soreness of stomach, but were unaccompanied by those symptoms which peculiarly designate the yellow fever. To the north east from her house resides Mr. Jones, whose wife died a few days past of female complaints; her mother has also lately died of asthma, apparently worn out with years. In neither of these cases were any symptoms resembling those of yellow fever to be traced.
On the 20th inst. Philip Dring, a ship-carpenter, residing at Mr. Helms's (close to the place where this brig lay was seized with a fever of which he has died within a few days, and which (according to the declaration of his physician) was

and a prognostic as to what may be the probable termination of either of them, except in the instance of Edward Livingston, all of whose symptoms strongly indicate a speedy dissolution. We forbear making any comment; we only wish to present such a statement of facts as may enable you to take the most proper methods for the preservation of the health of our city.
In addition to the above it may be well to state that the brig spoken of in the above report, was after the appearance of the fever on shore, ordered back to the quarantine ground, by the deputy health officer; but it is said that instead of coming to at the quarantine ground she has proceeded to sea and gone no one knows whither. Can any thing be more suspicious? The public are now waiting to know by what means this brig obtained permission to come up at all?
We shall say nothing at present on this statement of facts; but if one doubts, after reading them, whence this disease originates, we can tell them there are some other circumstances still behind, that will put his incredulity to yet severer test. We shall merely ask any unprejudiced person if this brig and this sch'r had come to the coffee-house-slip, instead of going to Long-Island, would not the state of this city, at this time, have been very different from what it now is? Should we any longer have been able to boast of an exemption from yellow fever in its most decided and malignant form? So that the health law, imperfect as it is, has at least afforded us one escape from the pestilence. Since dead.
July 9. Jerome Bonaparte, it is understood has abandoned all intentions of immediate return to France, and contemplates commencing in a few days a pretty extensive tour, in the course of which, after passing thro' the eastern states, he will visit the springs of Lebanon and Ball Town, and pursue the customary route to view the grand falls of Niagara. His lady will be of the party.
This new arrangement has checked the intention of forming an establishment at the Belvidere house, and the proprietors of that elegant building are still ready to receive any applications for it.
PHILADELPHIA. July 9. The following is an extract of a letter from an American gentleman at Lisbon to a gentleman in this city—which we transcribe from the original on Saturday.
EXTRACT—Dated Lisbon, May 24, 1804. "Every thing looks gloomy in Europe—old England seems going down hill as fast as possible, while France seems rising every day in point of respectability—the first consul has been elected emperor of the Gauls, king of Italy, and protector of the Helvetic and Batavian republics. Pitt will be again prime minister of England, you may depend there will very soon be a war between that country and Spain, and it is probable also this country may be implicated—Put says to have a general peace there must first be a general war."
REMARKS. From the source whence this letter proceeds we can entertain no doubt that such information as it contains had been received at Lisbon, as to the facts related concerning the imperial, royal, and other titles assumed by Bonaparte, after what we have seen they cannot surprise us. Should the assumption of the title of emperor prove real, there can be no doubt of an effect arising even from that incident of more moment, than our simple habits of thinking can easily conceive.—The superstitution of title has a very great number of adherents even among us. Our presidents and governors are all excellencies—and our legislators and judges all honorable gentlemen—and our lawyers all esquires!—Though our constitution totally excludes and reprobates any title but that of citizen.
In Europe the mass of the people in the proportion of perhaps 96 in the 100, are destitute of that intellectual improvement which can alone teach the proper meaning, influence and force of names. The traditional superstitions of feudalism, are kept alive by the constant recurrence of analogous objects—the pomp and shew of royalty and nobility—the distinctions of classes and orders—the peculiar privileges of the select;—the imagination is always the medium of attraction and of subjection, when the mind is not enlightened, and the judgment under the regulation of reason and truth; in Europe the mass of people of every nation are under the dominion of this subjection; and the people of France though they have suffered and performed prodigies under the impulse of liberty, are not yet exempted from the influence of superstition—peculiarly distinguished by their vivacity, they are more likely to be governed by fancy than by wisdom—by the eyes rather than by the ears, by shew rather than by substance.
But while the national character may still have left sufficient room for the admission of nominal distinction and the parade of the diadem and the purple; or while the enlightened of the French may be disposed to acquiesce rather than approve. The consequences on the rest of Europe, are what merit particular attention.
The power of France as a nation is too formidable, the éclat which has been attached to her achievements and her triumphs over all Europe is too distinct and emphatic—to subject any of her interior institutions to future difficulty or objection.
tion. If Bonaparte then has assumed the title of emperor, to France the difference between the consular and imperial authority and government will be only in the name—the organization of the system of government will undergo no change; the prefects under the Roman commonwealth and under the Cæsars exercised similar functions; Augustus united in himself the character of tribune, consul and emperor—and the senate appeared to exercise their accustomed functions. That which was performed in Rome has only been reacted in France.
The result on other nations may not however be the same, because the structure of modern nations and the institutions by which modern nations have been formed into particular characters are different from those of antiquity.
The emperor ism (or empiricism) of Bonaparte will be more formidable than the jeu de mot of France to her enemies, it is no longer the illumination —the modern philosophy , with which she threatens or seduces; France will form a concordat with the nobles, as she has already formed with the fermiers of Europe—and at the footstool of the royal and imperial, and princely thrones, the emperor of the Gauls will find allies, whose interests , or passions , or prejudices , or all together will partake of a common interest, in the support of so powerful an adherent and protector in the superstition of titles . It is no longer the jeu de mot of France. New terms and new forms of declaration must be invented to suit this novel order of things—and to single out from the mass of emperors and kings the individual , without bringing the whole of the imperial and royal brotherhood into sovereign contempt .
Such are the reflections which suggest themselves to us, on the first blush of this information—which it shall be confirmed by official or direct communications, we may take it up in a more circumstantial way.
What relates to the state of England, we apprehend is but too true. The writer of the letter is not averse to that nation, and may be presumed therefore, to speak more from the impulse of his apprehensions and convictions, than from his wishes. The prospect of a general war we language anticipated, from the obvious fact, that England after commencing the war, was forced to act only on the defensive ; and that she must from the necessity of such a situation, find it her interest to make great sacrifices on the continent, to produce a war, so that she might force her adversary to keep an equal pace in expenditures with herself, which has not been the case since the re-commencement of the war.
The expenditures of England have been doubled by the war—while those of France have not been increased more than a 24th of her peace establishment. The additional force embodied by France, has been maintained out of her territory—22,000 men in the Batavian Republic; 25,000 in Hanover; 74,000 in Southern Italy; 20,000 in Alpine Italy—all maintained at the expense of the nations where they are stationed, while the whole force of England taken from her domestic industry, is stationed, paid and fed in her own territory, from the labors of the remaining industry of the nation.
The interest paid by Great Britain upon her national debt is about four times the amount of the whole debt of France.
The land tax alone, of France leaves a surplus over all the national expenses; the public works, canals, harbors, roads, &c. are carried on out of the impost—and a surplus is left to the discharge of the debt.
These are circumstances which speak too plainly the condition of the rival powers—What the issue of a continental war may be, time only can determine, where fortune so often frustrates the most profound designs of statesmen.
That a war with Spain is inevitable, we have believed. A Spanish war is always popular in England, because the passion for plunder is national and natural to a people who are educated to depredations on all the world. The scarcity of bullion will provoke the thirst for taking Spanish dollars—and it will give the minister who makes the war a popularity for six months, that will enable him to lay on as many millions of taxes as he may think necessary for his uses.
Since writing the foregoing, we have seen the same information in a Baltimore paper, in the following form, with the annexed remarks;
LISBON. May 24. "Every thing looks dark in Europe. Old England seems tottering at the top of her greatness. The First Consul is elected emperor of the Gauls, king of Italy and protector of the AMERICAN and Batavian republics. The titles to be hereditary in his family. Pitt is expected again to be prime minister of England." Americans, are you not astounded! Were you prepared to surrender the hard earned and glorious achieved INDEPENDENCE of your country into the hands, of France! Did it enter into the heart of one of you, twenty eight years ago, to conceive that the liberties of your country, so dearly bought, would ever be exchanged for the protection of a despot of any nation on earth? Will you ever consent that the glorious laurels of victory shall be torn from the tomb of your venerable Washington, from the brows of his intrepid companions, to adorn your patriotism, and to swell the vanity and fame of the greatest tyrant in the universe? It cannot be.
letter may be incurred. The part which relates to us, certainly appears incredible, nay, impossible—But let us remember, that we live in an age of revolutions. We know the writer to be at the source of information, and we believe him to be too much of an American to torture our feelings with a fiction.
Red Gaz. The mistake about America will be obvious; if it is considered that Bonaparte has been recognised in the character of protector of Helvetia, since the delegation from that country went to Paris, and there under the mediation of France, chose their Landeman or President.
MR. DUANE. The board of health regard it as their duty to lay before their fellow citizens the following candid and honorable communication, this day received, on a subject in which their feelings have been of late so much interested.
JAMES REYNOLDS, Sec'y. New York, July 6, 1804.
Sir, Yours of yesterday came to hand this morning. I immediately convened the commissioners of the health office, and our committee of health, * and the result of our conference is an unanimous opinion, that this city is perfectly free from yellow or malignant fever.
At the Wallabout, on Long Island, there have been five deaths of yellow, or malignant fever, and three deaths at the marine hospital on Staten Island, of persons who sickened at the Wallabout; and there are now six such persons, at the latter place, in a state of convalescence. One of the persons who died at the marine hospital, had come into this city from the Wallabout. As soon as his disease assumed a malignant form he was removed to the marine hospital; his house and household furniture were completely purified, and his bedding, wearing apparel and such articles, as were most likely to receive and retain infection, destroyed.
We have also examined into the state of the houses at the Wallabout occupied by the sick, and find that they have been thoroughly cleansed and newly white washed, and that there is nothing now offensive in the vicinity.
As the Wallabout is separated from this city by the east river, and every proper measure has been adopted to prevent a communication of the contagion to us, we are under no apprehension of a visitation of the fever, from that source.
I have thought it my duty to state to you candidly and fully the facts, which have been presented to me, on this occasion, in order to quiet any alarm that may exist in your city; and if our situation shall be unfortunately changed, and we shall be pestered with a pestilential disease, I shall most certainly announce it to you without the least disguise or reserve, under a full persuasion, that we will, in like manner, receive the same candid treatment from you.
I am Sir, With great respect, Your most obedient servant, DEWITT CLINTON. Dr. JAMES REYNOLDS.
* The mayor is ex-officio chairman of the committee of the corporation of New York, who act as a permanent board of health.
ALEXANDRIA, July 11.
PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS there is reason to believe that a malignant fever now prevails in several of the West India islands, and as it has moreover been deemed expedient to prohibit the admission of vessels into this port, whose cargoes may consist wholly, or in part, of articles liable to putrefaction, until the same shall have been inspected by the Superintendent of Quarantine—I do therefore, with the advice of the Common Council, hereby declare the law for the regulation of quarantine at the port of Alexandria, to be in compliance with the act "to prevent the introduction of certain diseases and to secure the health of the city of Alexandria, and to be in compliance with the act 'to prevent the introduction of certain diseases and to secure the health of the city of Alexandria'."
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office the 10th day of July, in the year one thousand eight hundred and four.
ELISHA C. DICK. From "PAPERS ON AGRICULTURE."
Published by the Massachusetts Agricultural Society.
ON CURING HAY WITH SALT.
A letter from Samuel W. Pomeroy, Esq. to the Rev. Dr. Parker, Corresponding Secretary to the Society, for promoting Agriculture in Massachusetts.
Cambridge, 15th. May, 1804.
Sir, Agreeable to your request I have the pleasure to relate the following experiments on clover cured with salt, about the middle of July, 1802. The produce of less than an acre of clover, supposed to be two tons when dry, was cut between 9 and 12 o'clock and immediately spread—it covered the ground very thick; by 5 o'clock it was made up into cocks, and the next day, without opening, was carried to the barn, put upon a scaffold, and mowed into a form nearly square. As it was spread upon the mow, two bushels of refuse salt, from the provision barrels, was strewed upon it as equally as possible—it was very green, and my foreman
observed that it would in a short time be thrown into the yard for manure.
The winter following, this hay came out perfectly sweet, of a good color, and was eaten freely by horses and oxen; even the stalks which were large were not left.
The beginning of last July, a field of six acres of clover, supposed when dry to produce ten tons, was cut from 8 to 3 o'clock, and a part spread. Before 5 o'clock the whole was made up into small cocks, some of which had not been cut two hours. The next day none of it was opened, the carts were in the field by 9 o'clock, and before sunset the whole, which make 15 heavy loads, was carried to the barn, put into a bay and formed a mow fourteen feet high. On each layer of clover of about one fourth of a load was strewed coarse Liverpool salt, in the proportion of three pails to a ton; this clover was drier when cut than that mentioned in the first experiment, though half of it was not in bloom, and few heads had turned brown, but owing to the drought it began to waste. The evening it was carted, considerable heat was observed, by thrusting the hand as far as one could reach into the mow—the next morning however, no heat was perceived, nor was there afterwards the least appearance of fermentation. A few days after, three tons more, managed in the same way was added to the mow, which was supposed to contain thirteen tons of dry hay. The whole of this hay came out very bright and sweet—some of it has been sold at a higher price, in proportion to other hay at the same time, than clover cured in the common way generally bears. My horses have been kept up on it for these three months past, and I never had them look so well with so little grain—they appear more fond of it than of other hay, and there is less left in the manger.
It may be proper to remark, that the weather when the clover was cut and carried, was very fine and the cocks upon the moist land were turned bottom upwards half an hour before they were put upon the cart. How this method will answer in cloudy weather, or when the clover has been wet, must be determined by other experiments.
A LETTER FROM MR. ASA PACKARD.
Marlborough, Dec. 5, 1803. Honored and dear Sir,
Yours of the 2d inst. was duly received by post. In compliance with your polite request I have consulted several of the most observing farmers in this vicinity, relative to the best process of curing clover. You refer particularly in your inquiries, to the method adopted by captain George Williams, on which you have a partial recollection of conversing with him several years ago.—His plan embraces the opinions and the prevailing practice of his most judicious neighbors. I have this day spent an hour with him on the subject, and though he differs considerably from Dr. Dean, the experience of some years past justifies him in preferring his own method. He states the entire process as follows—
With all my laborers I enter the largest & most luxuriant growth of clover as soon as the dew is off—The fork follows the scythe as soon as possible. All that is mowed that day lies spread by twelve o'clock. About one, before half past one it is turned with a fork. Towards night, say at six o'clock, it is thrown into small heaps, without a rake. Next morning as soon as the ground is dry, these heaps are opened, not spread so as to cover the ground, but rather separated in moderate fork loads. These are turned between 11 and 12 o'clock—and at one the cart should receive it, hot and heavy as it is. If dried more it will crumble, lose its leaves, its heads and its nutritive qualities.
When perfectly ready for the team, juice may be squeezed by the finger from the single straw.—From a wisp of it, the size of your hay rope, a man may wring moisture, possibly a drop. Having thrown three or four hundred, about equally, over a ten feet scaffold, strew as many quarts of salt—then spread another stratum of hay and a similar quantity of salt, till you have thrown half a bushel on a ton. The top will need none.
Of his ordinary process he gave the following illustration in a simple statement of facts.
"Last year I cut a small piece of heavy clover. My year were belated, and a part of it was standing at 12 o'clock. I managed it on that day as if it had been cut in season. The next was tolerably good hay weather, not the best. Observing some signs of rain, I put down one load (about half the piece) on my scaffold at one of the clock. It appeared rather too green. On the succeeding morning it was covered on the scaffold with a large dew. The weather on the third day was remarkably drying, and though the load left in the field, was moved as early as convenient, it crumbled, it was dried too much. This I placed upon the first load. Both did well, but the bottom of the scaffold was preferable—the more valuable of the two."
Thus sir, I have realised the pleasure of stating to you, particularly, the more approved process of curing clover, known in this vicinity.
The Agricultural Society have offered the following PREMIUMS.
To the person who will, by actual experiment on a quantity not less than half a ton, shew the best method of curing clover hay with salt; regard to be had to the quality of the hay and the saving of labor,
and the shortness of time between cutting and packing it in the mow, the silver medal or thirty dollars—and to the person who shall shew the next best method, twenty dollars.
Samples of the hay to be exhibited 3 months after it is cured, to a majority of the select men, or to the settled minister and justice of the peace in the vicinity.
Claims to be made on or before the last Friday in November, 1804.
Method of dissolving gum elastic, commonly called Indian rubber. Translated from the French of Mr. Faujas de Saint Fond.
Take a pound of spirits of turpentine, as much gum-elastic, cut with scissors into very small pieces. Pour the spirits of turpentine into a long, narrow-necked receiver, which place upon sand heated by a moderate fire; throw the gum in, not the whole at once, but a pinch at a time. When it is dissolved, pour in a pound of linseed oil, mixed with a proper quantity of litharge to assist its drying. Let the whole boil a short time, and the mixture is prepared.
Leather, impregnated with this dissolution, is impenetrable to water and retains its former flexibility. Could not the mixture be used with advantage in preparing the leather for water ducts? Might not wet weather shoes be rendered much drier by the use of this mixture?
FROM THE TRENTON TRUE AMERICAN.
Another Cure for the Bite of a Snake.
Mr. Wilson, I have perceived in your late papers, one account of the bite of a Rattlesnake being cured by the application of clay moistened with urine, and another of the poison of the same reptile being extracted by a live toad being bound upon the part affected.—I have no doubt but either of these cures may be efficacious. I have myself frequently experienced instant relief from moist clay when stung by a bee or wasp; and I suppose the poison inserted by the sting of these insects to be of a nature somewhat similar to that of a snake. With regard to the application of a live toad, independent of the account you have published of its effecting a cure, I would suppose it efficacious from having heard and read of various disorders being removed by applying the breast of a living chicken or pigeon to the disordered part.
But there is another cure which I should prefer, were I bitten by a venomous reptile, which is Olive Oil, or as it is frequently called Sallad Oil.—This should be rubbed on the part affected, as soon as possible, while held over a pan or pot of coals. The embrocation should be continued till the swelling subsides, and the heat be as great as can well be borne.—This remedy is neither painful, tedious, or expensive, and I am well assured is effectual for the bite of any reptile, however venomous.
It may not be without use to mention here, that Olive Oil is the quickest, easiest and best cure for burns, scalds, &c. that has ever come to my knowledge, and is so useful in a family that none ought to be without it.
July 3, 1804. A Friend to Simples.
Notice.
THE creditors of SAMUEL SCOTT, a bankrupt, are requested to meet in Cairo, on Saturday the 11th day of August next, for the purpose of receiving the second dividend, when a final settlement will be made by the commissioners, and the books and papers belonging to said bankrupt given up, by
THOMAS FARRAR and JOHN LACKLAND, Assignees of S. Scott, a Bankrupt. Cairo, 11th July, 1804. Im*
WILL BE SOLD. To the highest bidder, in Charles City county, at September court day, that well known Tract of Land, called
The Indian Fields,
Containing between eight and nine hundred acres, pleasantly situated, on the main road leading through the county. The situation is so generally known and admired that a minute description would be superfluous, as it is presumed any gentleman wishing to purchase, would previously view the land, therefore shall only observe that the houses are all in good order, having lately gone thro' a thorough repair—and the small proportion of land in cultivation, proves it to be very valuable and productive, the soil being admirably adapted to the culture of corn and small grain—Any person wishing to view the land will call on Mr. Royster who lives on the place. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale. Im WILLIAM EDWARDS, Sheriff.
I respectfully
inform my friends and the public that I shall keep the imported Italian WHIP the ensuing season, which will commence the 20th March, 1805, in the town of Charlottesville, Albemarle. Terms and pedigree will be made known by the commencement of the season. The stud book and racing calculations will be kept with him which will prove that he has been several of the best race horses in England in the years '97 and '98; and never lost a race when there were heats. THOMAS JONES, sen. Charlottesville, Va. 30th June, 1804.
Humphrey Dabney,
Has just Received on Consignment, 5 Hds RUM 5 Hds LOAF SUGAR. 3 Pipes 4th proof Cognac BRANDY of a superior quality.
High proof old Apple BRANDY in Hds. and Barrels.
White Race GINGER in Bags.
A few Boxes COTTON CARDS.
PINE LUMBER & CEDAR POSTS
Also, a few Barrels New-York prime POPE.
All or any part of which will be sold on very moderate terms. Richmond, July 3, 1804. 5†

Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Items include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour, etc.
The Anniversary of American Independence was celebrated at Richmond by the Mariners of our port.
1. Look out at the best boys. The Day; may it ever be celebrated by free men. 2. Mind your helm. Thomas Jefferson...
THE LIFE OF WASHINGTON. The first volume of the Life of Washington, which has been long and anxiously expected, is before the public.
PHILADELPHIA. The 29th Anniversary of American Independence, was celebrated by the republicans of this city and county.
Extract of a letter from Savannah, dated June 12. On Saturday last, Judge Bowen, who lately caused such confusion among us, was conducted on board a vessel bound to Rhode Island.
From the Poughkeepsie Barometer.
Extract of a letter from an American on board the United States schooner Nautilus, Gibraltar Bay, Nov. 6, 1803.
The governors (for there are three in the same town) frequently sit cross-legged in the streets giving audience, and I am told it is a very common thing to see the first men in the town, squatting in the dirt.
America; in fact every article of diet is as cheap as can possibly be imagined. I saw some horses sold for 18 dollars, the same would sell for more than 100 dollars with you.
From the United States' Gazette.
LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.
The proprietors of the United States' Gazette have now in the Lorenzo Press and will soon publish, in two handsome octavo volumes, "The Works of the Honorable James Wilson, L. L. D. late one of the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, and Professor of Law in the College of Philadelphia."
THE LIFE OF WASHINGTON.
The first volume of the Life of Washington, which has been long and anxiously expected, is before the public. By the bequest of the general's papers to his nephew, Judge Washington, provision was made for the execution of this work, from the purest materials; and the commission of the documents to able hands, ensured an authentic and polished piece of biography.
Chief Justice Marshall has presented a volume of digested national history, as introductory to the Life of Washington, or his principal work. His reasons for so doing are, that "the history of general Washington during his military command and civil administration is so much that of his country, that the work would be incomplete and unsatisfactory while unaccompanied by such a narrative of the principal events preceding our revolutionary war, as would make the reader acquainted with the genius, character and resources of the people about to engage in that memorable contest."
The propriety of thus introducing the Life of Washington is conceived to admit of little doubt. The situation of the biographer is novel and peculiar. His undertaking is to write the life of a man, most distinguished in his nation, which nation had before found no complete historian of its rise and progress.
The volume is valuable, more particularly with reference to the immediate object of the publisher, the work which is to follow. "A composition which shall present, in one connected view, the transactions of all those colonies, which now form the United States," Mr. Marshall justly declares to be a desideratum.
Verbal criticism is not within the scope of the present notice. Mr. Marshall, with indisputable justice remarks, that "for any inattention to composition an apology ought never to be necessary." Further, that "a work of any importance ought never to be submitted to the public until it has been sufficiently revised."
has been sufficiently revised. "Yet," he declares, "the notices of the Life of General Washington, which might bespeak from candor less severity of criticism, than it will probably experience."
It affords us pleasure to speak of the faithful performance of his engagements to the public by Mr. Wayne. Accuracy and neatness of execution distinguish the workmanship, and render it highly creditable to the publisher.
We are authorised to say, that Messrs. Conrad & Co. of Philadelphia, are about to publish a new periodical work, to be named, THE PHILADELPHIA MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL JOURNAL.
The emigrants who have arrived in the Aurora, from Amsterdam, (says the Baltimore American) are part of upwards of 300 families, from the principality of Wirttemberg, who have agreed to form a settlement in the new state of Ohio.
THE GLOVE.
(From the British Press.)
MR. EDITOR.—Yesterday I visited the Green Park, and there found a lady's glove. It is a left handed glove; the colour a pale and delicate velour. I am totally ignorant of the lady to whom it belongs.
If you ask me, Mr. Editor, why, having taken such accurate notice of her, I did not immediately return the glove, I must repeat that I have never seen the lady, and I neither know the colour of her hair nor of her eyes, her cast of features, her dress, nor her rank and station in life.
The glove was scented with odour of roses and on the palm was a slight tinge of rouge, from whence I infer, that she had been sitting in a pensive attitude, her cheek resting upon her hand. I fancy this is fair reasoning. Can you then be surprised, if a man who had all his life been the fair sex's study, should be able to deduce from the mere testimony of a lady's glove, that the fair owner is tall and elegantly formed, that she has the most beautiful legs in the world and that her face is as beautiful as her legs?
the venerable person whose death is announced in the subsequent article, copied from a Dublin paper of the 8th of May, was father to the present worthy chief magistrate of this city.
On Wednesday was interred in St. Andrews church-yard, aged 115 years & 10 months, WILLIAM MITCHELL, a Revenue officer, born in Londonderry, on the first day of July, 1689.
POSTSCRIPT.
PHILADELPHIA, July 11.
Latest from Europe.
The ship Sally, capt. Thomas, arrived at New-Bedford on Wednesday last, in 43 days from Liverpool, and brings London news to the 20th May.
July 12.
IMPORTANT.
A very respectable commercial house in this city, has favored us with the perusal of Liverpool letters of the 21st of May, which state, "the public prints of yesterday, announced the arrival in London of a Mr. Livingston from France, whose object, it is supposed, is to tender overtures of peace, to this country."
Accounts from the Continent state, that the Emperor of Russia had ordered 200,000 men to march to the frontiers. This movement is attributed to the feeling which had been excited in that Court by the murder of the Count D'Enghien.
Extract to the editor of the Aurora.
New-York, July 11, 1804.
"Burr and Hamilton have this morning fought a duel, general Hamilton is wounded, and it is said mortally! That he is wounded there can be no doubt, but of the nature of the wound I know nothing. He now lies in the neighborhood of the state prison."
"At present I am left to conjecture only as to the cause of the duel. I presume that Burr has made some demand of concession respecting the charges of his negotiation for the presidential chair, with which Hamilton would not comply."
Another Letter.
New-York, July 11, 1804.
"This morning a duel took place between Aaron Burr and gen. Hamilton, in which the latter fell, and I have just now heard (half past 12 o'clock) is dead."
From the Philadelphia Gazette.
VERY DISTRESSING.
It is with infinite regret that we have received the following melancholy information:
New-York, July 11.
"The greatest man in America has this morning fallen in a duel!—GENERAL HAMILTON!—yes—HAMILTON!—the pride of every true American, is, by this time no more!"
"Early in the morning, he and Col. Burr, settled an affair of honor at Hoboken. Hamilton fell the first shot, without touching his antagonist, tho' they fired nearly at the same instant."
"Gen. Hamilton was brought over to Col. Bayard's place at Greenwich, where, an hour since, it was supposed he was breathing his last! He was shot just under the ribs, and the ball lodged in his body. He bled profusely, both from the wound and from the mouth. He did not speak till nearly half over the river, when, in a very faint tone of voice, he said, he could not live, and expressed a wish to see his family."
"Judge Pendleton was the general's second, and Dr. Hosack his physician. I do not know who attended Col. Burr."
"The agitation which this affair has produced in this city, is indescribably great. The cause of the duel is not yet known."
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE,
TRAVELS
IN TURKEY, ASIA-MINOR, SYRIA AND ACROSS THE DESERT INTO EGYPT.
During the years 1799, 1800, & 1801, in company with the Turkish Army and the British Military Mission: Also, through GERMANY, HOLLAND, &c. on the return to England:
TO WHICH ARE ADDED, OBSERVATIONS OF THE PLAGUE AND OTHER DISEASES PREVALENT IN TURKEY, AND A METEOROLOGICAL JOURNAL. BY WILLIAM WITTMAN, M. D.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE,
A COMPILATION
OF ALL THE
ORDINANCES
Of the COMMON-HALL of the CITY OF RICHMOND.
MY MILL.
ON Shocoe creek, now grinds Wheat or Corn for those who find their grain there. The subscriber has a good Miller and will be answerable for his conduct. Meal may be had at the mill, by weight at the usual terms. WM. DU VAL.
July 17, 1804.
FOR SALE on liberal terms by the subscribers.
The House and Lot
Near the river bank, at present in the occupancy of Mr. John Taylor, and distinguished in the plan of the city by number eight: the property of the estate of Patrick Wright dec. which it is disposed of privately before the 1st day of September next—will on that day, or four o'clock in the afternoon, be sold on the premises, for one half cash, and the other half on a credit of ninety days, for an approved endorsed note.
Ten Dollars Reward,
WILL be given to any person who will deliver to the subscriber or secure in jail, a negro man slave named FRANK, who ran away from me on the 30th May, and is of the following description—complexion light, age about 38 years, stature about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches, his under lip hangs very much, visage very thin and features sharp; he had a scar on one hand but I do not recollect which, and his ears have been a little frost bitten on the rim; he has coarse shoe leather and formerly belonged to Mrs. Sophia Wallhall, of whom I purchased him last fall.
Any information respecting the said negro I wish to be given to the subscriber residing in Chesterfield county, or to Mr. Valentine Winfree at the courthouse of the said county. TAMITHA BATCHELOR.
July 18, 1804.
I WISH TO SELL,
MY PLANTATION,
In the lower end of Cumberland county, containing 512 acres, one third of which is cleared; the land is well timbered, and well adapted to the cultivation of corn, wheat and tobacco. A further description is unnecessary—hepuchaser may be accommodated with the crop of corn, fodder, &c. JOSEPH MCLAURIN. Powhatan, July 14, 1804.
Public notice is here-
by given, That the President and Common Council of the City of Richmond, will at their next monthly meeting to be held on the third Monday in August next, proceed to appoint one fit & proper person to act as Captain of the Night Watch within the said city, for the term of one year, at which time all Candidates for the said appointment, are requested to attend. I am ANDREW STEVENSON, C. C. V.
Stryed or stolen from the Commons of Richmond, about five or six weeks ago,
A Dark Bay Mare,
Within a few days of foaling; the mare is about four feet eight inches high, long tail and mane, some faddle spots, and the marks of the collar and break plate. She trots and gallops, and is about nine or ten years old. I will give Five Dollars to any person that will deliver her to me in Richmond. JOHN P. SHELLDS. July 17th, 1804.
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
AT A GENERAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS.
RESOLVED, that until Certificates for the Stock held in this Institution be issued under the bye laws hereof, the Scrip or evidence of Shares held herein be transferable by Indorsement or Assignment, and that all the Shares standing in the name of any Stockholder shall be transferred in the Books of this company to the person or persons producing the Scrip or evidence of such shares, regularly endorsed or assigned.
RESOLVED, that the President of the Bank at Richmond be directed to call a meeting of all the Stockholders (which meeting shall be in the City of Richmond, on the first Monday in September next) for the purpose of adopting such bye laws, rules and regulations as shall be deemed necessary for the government of the Institution; and considering other subjects important to its interest.
A true extract from the proceedings of the General Meeting of Stockholders, on Saturday July 7th, 1804. WM. DABNEY, Secretary.
The Stockholders are requested to attend a General Meeting, at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, on the first Monday in September next, for the purposes stated in the foregoing resolution. ABRAHAM B. VENABLE, Pres't.
RESOLVED, that the President and Directors proceed to appoint a Cashier and two Book-Keepers, on Wednesday the 25th current, and that the President be requested to publish the same in two newspapers printed in Richmond. The foregoing is a true extract from the proceedings of the Directors of the Bank of Virginia at Richmond. WM. DABNEY, Clerk pro tem.
A new line of Stages.
THE subscribers have established a line of stages from Fredericksburg, by the Orange Springs to Charlottesville, where it will meet the stage that runs to Staunton and the Sweet Springs; it commenced on the 4th of July—leaves Fredericksburg every Wednesday and Friday at 4 o'clock p. m. during the summer, and arrives at Charlottesville on Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 p. m. Returning, leave Charlottesville every Friday and Sunday at 8 a. m. and arrive at Fredericksburg every Saturday and Monday at 7 a. m. They flatter themselves that the great accommodation this line of stages offers to the public, will ensure liberal encouragement. POLLARD & ABRAHAM. July 10, 1804.
FOR SALE, AN ELEGANT
HORSE AND GIG.
For terms, apply at this Office if Richmond, July 5, 1804.
Just received at S. Pleasure's Book Store, the first volume of PINKERTON'S
Modern Geography,
REVISED.

BURR MILL-STONE MANUFACTORY.
THE subscriber takes this mode of returning his thanks to his former patrons, and informing the public in general, that he has (by desire of his friends) re-commenced the MANUFACTURING OF BURR MILL-STONES, and having furnished himself with a supply of the best materials, and having had sixteen years experience in the business, in Baltimore, Petersburg and Richmond, hopes to be able to give satisfaction to his employers.
The stones he will warrant to be as good as any in the United States.
Any orders left with Capt. WILLIAM PENROOK, Norfolk; Capt. WILLIAM CHAMBERS, Staunton; Mr. WILLIAM HAY, Wythe county, or Mr. ROBERT MOORE, Petersburg, shall be duly attended to, and country produce received in payment, at the customary prices.
TWO APPRENTICES will be taken to the above business, and short time required.
Richmond, Jan. 10th, 1803. (if) N. B. FOR SALE, PLAISTER OF PARIS, in stone or ground, for the improvement of land, with directions for the use thereof.
I C E,
For sale at the Falling Garden. Apply at the Brick house in said garden, where constant attendance will be given. May 20.
Notice.... The office of supervisor of the revenue, for the district of Virginia, being discontinued, and the unfulfilled bonds in the said office transferred to me—the collectors of the direct tax & internal revenue, whose accounts have not been finally adjusted and paid, are hereby informed, that they are now requested to call at my office, in the city of Richmond, without delay, and pay the balances due to the United States. And those whose lands have been sold in the district of Virginia by authority of an act of Congress of the United States for non-payment of the Direct Tax, may redeem such lands, by paying to me within the time limited, the principal, costs and fees as the law directs.
As most of the abovenamed lands were sold in Dec. 1802, the privilege of redemption will continue until December next.
The money received by me for the redemption of the said lands will be returned to the purchaser, with interest at the rate of 25 per cent. per annum on the purchase money, to the day on which it may be paid to me.
JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. June 27th, 1804.
To be let, on building Leases, three beautiful, airy and elevated situations for dwelling houses. To any gentleman in the mercantile line, or other occupation, who wishes a pleasant and agreeable residence for his family, either of these sites would be truly desirable, as they are contiguous to the scene of active business, at the same time that they are removed from the dust and bustle of the town. Enquire at this printing-office.
An experienced, sober and industrious GARDENER will hear of an advantageous situation on application as above. None of opposite character need apply. if April 23, 1804.
4439 Acres of valuable LAND,
In the south of Kentucky, the greater part military, will be SOLD for good bonds, or exchanged for property in the state of Virginia.—Enquire of the printer.
Dec. 26th, 1803.
Plaister of Paris. I have just received from Nova Scotia, a cargo of PLAISTER OF PARIS, said to be of the best kind, which I will sell on reasonable terms. SAMUEL PAINE. May 14, 1804.
The subscriber offers for sale a bargain in his present
Stock of Goods, Consisting of Dry Goods, Groceries, Medicines, Glass and Crockery Ware; amount about 8000 dollars.—For one half a credit of two years will be given, and good bonds payable at a short date will be taken for the balance. Any person desirous of engaging in the Mercantile business will have an excellent opportunity—the assortment is well chosen, such as will suit this place. RICHARD MASON. Williamsburg, June 16, 1804.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
DESERTEd from the Public Guard, JAMES INGLE, an Englishman, about five feet six or seven inches high, black hair, eyes and eyebrows, fair skin and ruddy complexion. His clothing the uniform of the state. Also, MATTHEW CHALMERS, a Jerseyman, about six feet one inch high, dark hair, eyebrows and skin, with very thick lips, wore away the uniform of the state. The above reward will be paid for both, or ten for either, by ALEXANDER QUARRIER, C. P. C. June 29, 1804.
NOTICE.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF Joseph & William Friend & Co. WAS dissolved on the 1st day of September last. All persons indebted to that concern are requested to take notice, that the Bonds Notes and Accounts, as also the Books of the company, are in the hands of Mr. CHARLES F. BATES for collection. JOSEPH FRIEND, } Surviving WILLIAM FRIEND, } partners Manchester, 31 July, 1804.
Family Flour.
A CONSTANT supply of FLOUR, of a superior quality, for family use, kept for SALE, by GEORGE WATT. Richmond, 5th March, 1804.
FOR SALE—A LIKELY Young Negro Man,
About 18 years of age, who is a good cook. For terms enquire of THOMAS TAYLOR & CO. 26th June, 1804.
LIFE OF DR. DARWIN.
Just published and for sale at S. PLEASANTS' Book Store, MEMOIRS Of the Life of Doctor DARWIN, Chiefly during his residence in Lichfield—with Accounts of his Friends, and Criticisms on his Writings—By ANNA SEWARD.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Joseph Caldwell and Robert Peairs, confined for horse stealing, and Cullen Demmory, confined for murder in the second degree, have (the two former for the second degree, have (the two former for the second degree) escaped from the penitentiary. I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars for each of the convicts so escaped, to any person or persons who shall apprehend and deliver them or either of them to the penitentiary. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the penitentiary aforesaid the said Joseph Caldwell, Robert Peairs and Cullen Demmory. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. JOHN PAGE.
Joseph Caldwell, convicted of horse stealing at the district court of Washington, May 1802, born in the county of Charlotte, 5 feet 11 inches high, 21 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, has a bad countenance, and when spoken to cannot look upon the face.
Robert Peairs, convicted of the same offence at the district court of the Sweet Springs, October 1802, born in the county of Botetourt, 6 feet high, 29 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, very thin visage, and has a down look; also has the appearance of bad health.
Cullen Demmory, a dark mulatto, convicted of murder in the second degree, at the district court of Suffolk, May, 1801; born in the county of Southampton, 5 feet 3 1/2 inches high, 27 years old, black hair and black eyes, and very thin visage.
Caldwell and Peairs made their escape from the penitentiary the 18th of April last and were retaken in the counties of Botetourt & Washington, and were both tried for escaping and sentenced to two years additional confinement; the former by the district court of Washington in Sept. last, and the latter by the district court held at the Sweet Springs in Oct. following.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the said aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. JOHN PAGE.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that DAVID BOWMAN, who was lately convicted of murder in the second degree by the district court held in the county of Hardy, hath made his escape from the sheriff of said county when conducting him the said Bowman from the jail of the said district to the Penitentiary: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Hardy the said David Bowman. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the said district jail aforesaid the said David Bowman. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 20th day of May, 1804. JOHN PAGE.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that DAVID BOWMAN, who was lately convicted of murder in the second degree by the district court held in the county of Hardy, hath made his escape from the sheriff of said county when conducting him the said Bowman from the jail of the said district to the Penitentiary: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Hardy the said David Bowman. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the said district jail aforesaid the said David Bowman. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 20th day of May, 1804. JOHN PAGE.
Notice.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Mr. Jacob Bockius, dec. formerly of Richmond, by bond, notes or otherwise, are requested to come forward immediately and discharge the same. And those having claims against the estate are requested to apply to John Prosser at the Vendue Office of Prosser & Moncure, for payment. BENJAMIN TATE, } Executors. JOHN PROSSER, }
Notice.
Being about to leave this state a few weeks, John Prosser is alone authorised to collect & settle all debts due to and by the estate of Mr. Jacob Bockius, dec. B. TATE.
LEATHER, WHOLESALE & RETAIL.
ALL that valuable Stock of LEATHER in the above mentioned deceased's Tan Yard, consisting of a large and general assortment of the best quality; which will be sold on reasonable terms for ready money only, at the Currying shop appertaining to said Tan Yard. Also, a large quantity of Sheep and Lamb's Wool for sale. B. TATE, Superintendent of said stock. J. by 12, 1804.
Bacon Hams.
The subscriber has received a parcel of very fine Hams, which he will sell on moderate terms. Ap. ply at Messrs. Wm. Brown & Co's. JAMES BROWN, Jr. June 16th, 1804.
A FEW COPIES OF The Literary Magazine AND AMERICAN REGISTER,
For May, 1804, are just received at S. PLEASANTS' Book Store.
Life of Washington.
SUBSCRIPTIONS for this valuable work are received by Samuel Pleasants, Jr.
The Commissioners appointed by the late act of Assembly, to superintend the Lottery, for the benefit of the University of William & Mary, feel themselves greatly mortified in being obliged to inform the public, that the operations necessary has compelled them to postpone, for the present, the drawing, notwithstanding the assurances which they have given, both collectively and individually, that it would commence on the 2d of this month. It will doubtless be expected that the reasons inducing this postponement, should be stated, and after such explanation they trust, they will stand exculpated by a generous public, of every other charge, than that of precipitancy; to which they acknowledge, their sanguine hope of success in the sale of tickets, & thus, of speedily accomplishing the truly laudable end, which they have had in view, has subjected them. As the days first contemplated approached, on which the drawing was to commence, measures were taken to acquire satisfactory information of the number of tickets which had been sold. Satisfactory information, however, was received only from a few—Still so sanguine in their expectations; reflecting, that with the prospect of an advance offered to purchasers, the interests of science were nominated; and judging of the distant sales, by what had been, and would be made in this place and its vicinity, they conceived themselves authorised to promise, most decidedly, a commencement at the period last notified—But advice recently received, convince them that the sales, so considerable, are still not such as would justify a commencement of the drawing. The Commissioners will not again so far commit themselves, as to state positively, the time when the drawing shall commence; but this they have in their power, fully and unequivocally to promise; that nothing shall be wanting, on their parts, to hasten the drawing. This is fully evinced by the mode they have adopted, and are now pursuing, of giving to the purchaser, with such security as may be approved of, on his taking not less than ten tickets, a credit of ninety days; thereby holding out to individuals, the prospect of advantage, from the prize, without the advance of a single cent. Gentlemen, who have been so obliging as to assist in the disposition of tickets, are authorized to assure those holding them by purchase on credit, that no payment of their respective bonds will be required, until 90 days shall expire, from the time of beginning to draw; and they are hereby requested to regulate their subsequent sales of tickets on credit, by this principle. July 3d, 1804.
Joseph Prentiss and William Nelson, junior, esquires, to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick Courthouse and Suffolk; Paul Carrington, junior and Edmund Winifon, esquires, to the Districts of Prince Edward Courthouse, Franklin, Washington Courthouse, and the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county; John Tyler and Francis T. Brooke, esquires, to the Districts of Northumberland, King & Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack Courthouses—And Richard Parker and Archibald Stuart, esquires, to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Haymarket Districts at the next succeeding terms thereof. Witnesses our hands and seals this twelfth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and four. Jos: Prentiss, (Seal.) Rich'd. Parker, (Seal.) Jos: Jones, (Seal.) Wm. Nelson, jr. (Seal.) Arch'd. Stuart, (Seal.) Francis T. Brooke, (Seal.) Published by order of the Judges. WILSON ALLEN, C. C. C.
WORTHY THE ATTENTION OF BUILDERS AND OTHER IMPROVING GENTLEMEN.
Stephen Brown, GUN-SMITH, &c. NORTH MARKET STREET, RICHMOND.
HAVING purchased Kennedy's patent right of using and vending to others to be used in this city, and the counties of Henrico and Goochland, his invention and improvement of fastening, raising and supporting Window Sashes by Springs and Knobs; proposes to supply gentlemen upon the shortest notice, with any number of those patent springs, with their latest and most complete improvements, at the price of fifty cents a piece, ready fitted and adjusted to the sash; or at thirty four cents, if taken from the shop. This abatement of sixteen cents is allowed to any gentleman who may prefer to have them set in by their own workmen, as the work is trifling; the abatement will be found to be liberal. Builders and others, who may require a quantity of those patent springs, will be accommodated with a generous allowance, on taking them by the gross. The above invention, for its utility, convenience and cheapness, will instantly convince any person who may examine it, that there was never any thing invented for the purpose, which could in any degree bear a competition with it. The former manner of fastening sashes by small bolts, and raising and supporting them by pulleys and leaden weights, was not only exceedingly complex, difficult and expensive; but was also liable to many accidents; as the wearing or breaking of a cord or pulley, &c. would prevent the whole machinery from performing its expected functions, and would require more expense in repairing, than would purchase the new invented patent spring. This spring will act as a safe box to prevent the window from being opened by rising from without, and by just touching the spring it may be raised from within to any convenient height, where it will rest with as much safety, as if it were supported by a pillar. It is not surprising that an invention so useful, which is at once so simple and so convenient, should prove a temptation to some thoughtless workmen, who had not considered the consequences, to vend a spurious kind without authority. Such a mean conduct I have already detected, owing to the extreme badness of the work; and to complete the pitiful fraud their trash has been set into the windows in my name! But as I have paid ONE THOUSAND AND FIFTY DOLLARS for the exclusive right to use and vend this patent within the city of Richmond, and the counties of Henrico and Goochland, I shall not fail to prosecute to the utmost rigour of the law, any person who shall in future attempt such a contemptible fraud. In order to secure gentlemen from any imposition in the above articles, the initials of my name (S. B.) shall be struck on the white metal knob, affixed to each of the springs, and those who are engaged to fix them in for me, shall be furnished with a written authority, and every such spring shall be WARRANTED by me. STEPHEN BROWN. N. B. Any orders for the above, will be received and punctually attended to if left at my shop as above, or at Mr. Pritchard's Book store, where the model may be seen. Old Weights and Pulleys, or any Old Metal, will be received in payment. S. B. July 9, 1804.
FOR SALE,
A Tract of Land,
Living in the North Garden, in Albemarle county, containing 1000 acres, adjoining the Lands of Stephen Moore, William Wood, and the late William Cole, dec. within eighteen miles of Warren, and the same distance of Milton. There is on this Land a new Barn, 48 by 24 feet, a good Overseer's House, and Houses for the accommodation of fifteen or twenty Negroes. The Overseer's House, with a little expense, may be rendered very comfortable for a small family. About half the Land is cleared, the greater part of which is in good order for cultivation, and a considerable part of it fresh and well adapted to be culture of corn, wheat and tobacco. Any person inclined to purchase, by application to the overseer on the premises, will be shown the Land. The terms of sale will be, one fourth part of the purchase money paid on the first day of June, 1805, and the balance in three equal annual payments from that day, if not punctually paid. Bond with approved security, together with a deed of trust on the Land, will be required of the purchaser, to secure the payment. For further particulars apply to the subscriber, living at Scotch-Town, in Hanover county. If the above Land is not sold before, it will be offered at Public Sale, to the highest bidder, on the terms before mentioned, on the 23d day of August next, if fair, if not, the next fair day. In either case, the purchaser will have leave to seed wheat as soon after that time as he may choose, and may be furnished with the crop of Corn, &c. that may be made on the plantation this year—easy from two to three hundred barrels. JOHN M. SHEPPARD. Scotch-Town, May 30th, 1804. The survey by which the turnpike road from Staunton to the Point of Fork is run, goes immediately through the land above mentioned, convenient to a handsome situation for building, and good water. J. M. S.
STOLEN
From the subscriber, on Monday the 11th of this instant, at New Market Warehouse, a Pinchback French Watch, The back of her is China, with the picture of people on it; her No. is 1116, and the man's name who made her is Etienne, in two places, that is, on the face and on the inside works. I desire all jewelers, watch-makers, &c to take particular notice to examine all watches that come to them shortly, either at Richmond, Lynchburg, Manchester or Staunton. The subscriber will give a handsome reward to discover the said watch. ABRAHAM SEAY. Amherst county, 18th June, 1804. As above said, the man's name who made said watch is Etienne.
NOTICE
is hereby given, that on Friday, being the 20th inst. at 10 o'clock in the morning of that day, at the dwelling house of Mr. William Crozier, near this city, I shall proceed to SELL, at public auction, for ready money, all the HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, With one HORSE and CART, the property of said Crozier, conveyed to me in trust, to secure and pay a sum of money due to Mr. James Daws. LEIGHTON WOOD, Trustee. Richmond, July 31, 1804.
Run away from the sub-
scriber, living in Albemarle county, a negro man by the name of ISRAEL, about 30 years old, black complexion, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, rather slender made, has lost the light of one of his eyes, I do not recollect which, and occasions the ball to be larger than the other, with a mark over it, a long hanging under lip which is often raw, a remarkable film foot, generally speaks every house. I will give a reward of fifteen Dollars for the delivery of said slave, or for conveying him to jail so that I get him again, besides what the law allows, if taken out of the county, or five dollars if taken in the county. PETER CLARKSON. May 2nd, 1804.
JUST RECEIVED,
At S. PLEASANTS' Book Store, Richmond, a very elegant assortment of the best PEN-KNIVES, Which will be sold by the dozen or single.
Valuable Property FOR SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed by Richard and Dabney of King William county, to the subscriber, to secure and satisfy a debt due from the said Richard to Cornelius Dabney, administrator with the will annexed, of Owen Dabney, dec. will be offered to SALE, on the fourth Wednesday in July next, at the courthouse of said county, to the highest bidder, for ready payment, in current money. SUNDAY SLAVES, Consisting of men, women and children, one Broad Mare, about 8 years old, by Lampighter, two small Horse Cols, about 2 years old, by American, the noted Stud Horse called Hanover, one Waggons and Gear, and 3 Horses, one excellent Chaise Horse about 9 years old, and one Bay Mare Col, by Americanus. GEO: WM SMITH. Richmond, June 29, 1804.
The friends of Mr. James
Maury of Liverpool, are hereby informed, that the American ship TWO SISTERS, Andrew Tucker, Master, 250 registered Tons, is now at Bermuda Harbour, and ready to take in Tobacco or other produce, to the address of said Maury, on which liberal advances will be made. She will also take in on liberty of consignment. The ship ALONZO, Ansell Gibbs, Master, also at Bermuda Harbour, loading for London, cargo all engaged, would take a few passengers, having elegant and commodious accommodation. For terms of freight, &c of the Two Sisters, and passage, apply to Messrs. Campbell & Wheeler of Peterburg, Major Benjamin Day of Fredericksburg, the Captain on board, or to the subscriber in Richmond. OVERTON ANDERSON. N. B. In a few days I shall have about fifty Tons of PLAISTER OF PARIS at Rockfish, for sale, on very reasonable terms, imported in the Two Sisters. July 6, 1804. Will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the premises, the 15th day of September next.
A Tract of LAND,
In the county of Goochland, containing 100 acres, on which there is a good dwelling house, kitchen, smoke house, &c. This place was formerly the property of Mr. Radford, and purchased of him by Mr. Elias Laughon who now lives on it, and has authorised the subscriber to dispose of the same. The terms of sale, one half cash, the other half payable in 12 months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. Any person or persons having any claim or claims against the above property are desired to make them known on or before the day of sale. JOSEPH MOREN. New Canton, 2d July, 1804.
NOTICE.
Resolved, therefore, that the Chamberlayne of this city, and Messrs. John Robinson, Samuel Paine and Samuel Pleasants, be requested and empowered to receive subscriptions, and the funds that may be subscribed for the benefit of the said school; and that it be recommended to the humane and liberal inhabitants of this city, to raise by subscription other funds for the purpose of continuing the said institution. Teste, ANDW. STEVENSON, C. C. H.
NOTICE.
DELINQUENT Share Holders in the Manchester Turnpike Company, on the 5th requisition, due 1st of April last, are hereby notified, that their shares will be sold on the 6th day of August next, at Zachariah Brooks's tavern, in Manchester, unless said requisition shall be previously paid to James Brander, Treasurer. By order of the directors. JAMES BRANDER, CLK. Manchester, 21 July, 1804.
Notice.... All persons having claims against the estate of John Lipcomb,
are requested to bring them forward. And all those indebted to the said estate, are desired to make immediate payment to AUBIN LAFORST, Adm'r. Richmond, June 29, 1804.
Wanted, TWO APPRENTICES to the Grocery and Confectionary business.
Mediterranean Passports.
NOTICE is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passports of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange; and that by an agreement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use. Department of State 23d of May, 1804. The printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazette once a week for the space of six months, and the Collectors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices. June 1 6m
Run away from the sub-
scriber, living in Albemarle county, a negro man by the name of ISRAEL, about 30 years old, black complexion, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, rather slender made, has lost the light of one of his eyes, I do not recollect which, and occasions the ball to be larger than the other, with a mark over it, a long hanging under lip which is often raw, a remarkable film foot, generally speaks every house. I will give a reward of fifteen Dollars for the delivery of said slave, or for conveying him to jail so that I get him again, besides what the law allows, if taken out of the county, or five dollars if taken in the county. PETER CLARKSON. May 2nd, 1804.
JUST RECEIVED,
At S. PLEASANTS' Book Store, Richmond, a very elegant assortment of the best PEN-KNIVES, Which will be sold by the dozen or single.