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THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
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At a Court continued and held for Albemarle county, the ninth day of May, 1804.
Richard Harrison, plaintiff against Claiborne Sandridge and Jesse White, defendants . In Chancery. The defendant Claiborne Sandridge not having entered his appearance according to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said Claiborne Sandridge is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, It is ordered , that the said Claiborne Sandridge appear here on the first day of the next August term and answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be inserted in some newspaper published in this state, and continued for two months successively, and that another be posted at the front door of this courthouse.
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BY THE ABBÉ BARTHÉLEMY, Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres.
TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH. First American, from the Fourth European Edition. IN FOUR VOLUMES.
The work now offered to the American reader exhibits a complete view of the Antiquities, Manners, Customs, religious Ceremonies, Laws, Arts and Literature of Ancient Greece at the period of its greatest splendor. A knowledge of these has hitherto been only attainable by a laborious perusal of writers who have been little inclined to join entertainment with instruction. The TRAVELS OF ANACHARSIS, on the contrary, are so written, that the reader may frequently be induced to imagine he is perusing a work of mere amusement, invention and fancy; till his eye glances to the bottom of the page, when he perceives there a scarcely a sentence and not a single fact of circumstance, but is supported by the authority of some ancient author. The amazing number of these quotations may, perhaps, at first sight, seem to have been unnecessary, and to have more the appearance of a parade of erudition, than to be of any real utility; but it is to be remembered, that, at the same time that they must be highly acceptable to the man of real learning, by enabling him to refer immediately to the original Author, they are extremely useful, nay, we may say absolutely necessary, even to such readers as can never be supposed to have a ny intention to consult the authorities quoted; as they clearly show that such an idea, or such a circumstance is not merely a decoration or the offspring of the fancy of the author, but immediately taken from some ancient writer, and therefore perfectly accordant to the general scope and plan of the work.
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At a meeting of the President and Directors of the James River Company on the 3d July, 1804, Resolved, That a dividend of six per cent. be paid to the Shareholders on their respective interests in said company, for the last six months. Extra $1 from the minutes. ROBERT POLLARD, CLK. Just rec. recd at S. Pleasants' Book Store, The first volume of PINKERTON'S Modern Geography, REVISED. The Literary Magazine for April 1804. Love's Labour's or Lock-Smiths; a new comic opera. Maudlin's Sermons, elegant edition. Durand's Physiologia, Zoonomia, and Temple of Nature. Ainsworth's Lat. in Dictionary. June 26
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The Election for Electors will be held in each county and corporation, on the first Monday in November next.
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The famous high-blooded English horse,
HAMBLETON,
Bred by the Duke of Grafton, a beautiful bright bay, near sixteen hands high, of high form and elegance, rising thirteen years old, in good health and great perfection, imported last spring by William Lightfoot, Esq. of Charles City county, and now his property, will stand the ensuing season at the subscriber's in Charlotte county, five miles below the courthouse, and three from Boulden's old stores, so cover mares at Six Guineas the season, for which a note will be required, dischargeable by the payment of Twenty Dollars, at any time before the 10th of August next, when the season will expire, with One Dollar to the groom for each mare, paid at the stable door. Good and extensive pasturage, well enclosed, with a creek and branches running through, the flat land affording as good forward pastures as any in this part of the country, gratis. Servants that may be sent with mares will be boarded without charge, and mares fed, if required, on reasonable terms. The utmost attention paid and care taken to prevent accidents, but will not be responsible for any that may happen. HENRY LESTER. March 3, 1804.
PEDIGREE.
HAMBLETON was got by Dungeness (one of the best sires of O'Kelly's famous Eclipse, who was esteemed to be the best horse of his day, and covered at fifty guineas,) his dam by snap, sired to Jupiter, bred by Mr. Cross 1773—her dam (Young Marske's dam) by Blank, Stirling, Miss Magnet, by Partner, Greyhound, Curwen, Bay Barb, Lord D'Arcy's Arabian, Whitenair, old Montague mare. Thus it appears he descended from the best running stock in England.
PERFORMANCES.
This horse ranks very high as a racer, both for speed and bottom, as he proved successful in twenty races before he left the turf, four of which he walked over, none venturing to start against him. In 1794, at Hambleton, Yorkshire, on Wednesday May 14th, he won a sweepstakes of ten guineas each, for 3 year olds, six subscribers, two miles, beating Mr. Bethell's b. f. by Magnum Bonum, Pierce's b. f. by Young Marske, Turner's Confederacy, and Gradenhill's ch. c. Leicester. At York he won 50L for three year olds, beating Lowther's b. c. Griffin, Crompton's ch. c. Ambrian, Shepherd's Madcap, Clifton's b. c. Cedar, and Garrison's ch. c. even betting on Ambrian against the field. At Manchester in June, he won 50L for three year olds, two mile heats, beating Foreigner and Loyalist. At Stockton September 20th, he won a sweepstakes of twenty guineas each, five subscribers, then Sir H. Wilkinson's property, formerly Mr. Hutchinson's, beating Highflyer, out of Wren, and Turner's Delaine. In 1795, Hambleton won five times, to wit—a handicap plate of 50L two mile heats, at four years old, beating Insect, Blacklegs, and Watkins' b. c. five years old. At Edinburgh July 20th, he won his majesty's plate of 100 guineas four years old, four mile heats, beating Pyebalds—and on the 24th walked over the ground for 50L an age—and on the 24th 50 guineas for all ages, four mile heats, beating Grexton's b. h. Archer, 6 years old, Mr. Peacock's ch. c. Farmer, and Mr. Wilson's Greeping Kate. At Dumfries in October, he won 50L beating Lord Darlington's b. m. Constant. In 1796, Hambleton won at Kelso, 5th October, a purse of 50 guineas, beating Mr. Baillie's Black Cock. In 1797 he won eight times, to wit—at Middleham, in Yorkshire, a sweepstakes of 10 guineas each, five subscribers, 3 mile heats, beating Merry Lad and Arthur. At Edinburgh on Wednesday the 20th, 50 guineas for all ages, beating Eliza Fox and Betsy. On Friday 28th, the ladies subscription purse of 50 guineas, beating Fletcher's Jane. At Montrose in Scotland, August, he walked over the ground for a 50L plate—and also walked over the ground for a subscription of 50L. At Kelso, October 16th, for a plate of 50 guineas, he walked over the ground—and also his majesty's 100 guineas given to the Caledonian Hunt, for any horse, &c. carrying 13 stone, four mile heats, then six years old, he won against Mr. Wentworth's Trimbush, Pierson's Trimmer aged, and Kincaid's Hector aged—and Saturday following a purse of 50L given by the Hunt, free for any horse, &c. beating Farewell and Rolliker. At Carlisle he won 100 guineas of Mr. Sitwell, beating his b. f. by Meteor. In 1798, he won at Edinburgh, August, 50L for all ages, beating Maxwell's Arab, and Mr. Maule's Hippopotamus. At Montrose he won a plate of 50 guineas, for all ages, beating Piforth and Contractor. See the Racing Calendars for the foregoing years. WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT.
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REMARKS ON THE LETTERS OF "THE BRITISH SPY."
EVERY American, who has at heart the literary reputation of his country, cannot but feel a curiosity to ascertain, what country had the honor of giving birth to the author of these graceful, spirited and highly finished, compositions. If the author be a native of the United States, though we have something to regret, we have much to be proud of; and though we must denounce his politics, we are led, irresistibly, to pay homage to his genius. The cold and illiberal sarcasms, which have been contemptuously pointed against the literature of America, ought, in such case, never to be reiterated; in as much as it has produced one work, eminently displaying the chastest decorations of style, and the most unblemished purity of language.
Gladly would we salute him as our national brother! In a proud, boastful, exulting voice, would we hail him as the brightest, the most precious literary ornament of our country! But this enviable happiness is denied us! The author is enveloped in a mystery, which defies the search of the most piercing penetration. Like the illustrious Junius, he prefers the "immunities of invisibility," to the less privileged glory of personal fame. Representing, therefore, a curiosity, which threatens to be fruitless, we hasten to meditate on these exquisite epistles, regardless of the name or birth place of their author.
Whether he be a nobleman or a commoner, whether he descended from a British lord, or sprang from the lowly but of some obscure Virginian, we know not; but this we know, that his mind has been most magnificently endowed by nature, and cultured by science.
However in exploring these brilliant letters, we are not so dazzled with the evidence of the diction, we are not so captivated by the fascinations of the style, as to be insensible of the few defects which the work indubitably possesses, and which indeed, must be obvious to its most enthusiastic admirers.
We now and then meet with a passage, in which the author appears to swell with the pride of conscious superiority, and in which he rises to a tone of degnatism bordering on insolence. It is in these passages, where the writer perceives, too visibly, the astonishing vigor of his own mind, and in which we behold him, as it were, transported by self admiration, that we are led to reprove his too hasty and indiscreet ardor.
We presume it was this self complacent temper which dictated the following remark. "In pursuit of the beggarly phantom of Republicanism they rush on like Sir Joseph Banks, giving chase to the Emperor of Morocco, regardless of the sweet and tender blossoms of sensibility, which fall and bleed and die behind them." Much as we really admire the bold spirit and resistless energy of this sentence, we think, we can discern under it a lurking vanity, a half concealed smile of fancied importance, which, though it does not absolutely shock the reader, yet contributes not a little to weaken the pleasure, which the sentence, independently considered, is calculated to afford.
"The beggarly phantom of Republicanism" is a phrase, so supremely contemptuous, that, when generally applied to a form of government, under which the freest and most enlightened people have, for a long time, flourished, and are still flourishing;—we say it is a phrase so supremely contemptuous, that the mind, from which it bursted is doubtless in the habit of contemplating its opinions with a fond and highly flattering approbation;—perhaps, with a strong persuasion of their infallibility. That author must be deemed unfortunate who, in the fervor and enthusiasm of composition, cannot so far govern the

jecting a lofty and aspiring mind, even to the partial domination of prudence. When the subtlest and most ethereal powers of the intellect are put into ambitious operation; when the judgment and the fancy considerate their skill to accomplish some arduous enterprise of the mind; then it is that the possessor of those faculties, rises into language, boastful, victorious and insolent. Feeling, perhaps too sensibly, the majesty and towering sublimity of his strength, he glances a proud and scornful eye on the adversaries to which he has opposed himself, and deems it his prerogative, by a single word, to speak them into the deepest conviction, humility, and silence. In this way, does an author of ardent temperament and illustrious, imperial talents, lose sight of that prudence, which is always of inestimable advantage to him. But this difficulty of retaining a clear and perpetual view of this necessary prudence, under these peculiar circumstances, renders the retention of it more glorious, in the rare instances, in which it is displayed.
Throughout that profoundly learned, perspicuously elegant, and superbly rhetorical work, The commentaries on the laws of England , we perceive not the slightest transgression upon modesty. The author everywhere observes the chastest delicacy in laying down his principles, and delivering his sentiments. He no where announces a dogma. Every chapter, paragraph and sentence, though it be the luxuriant growth of a mind, stored with the richest and most varied information, and decked with the most beautiful ornaments of fancy, is unprostituted by that dictatorial manner, that magisterial tone, in a word, that seemingly proud self-satisfaction, which abilities like his most commonly produce in their happy possessor. And when, at the close of his work he might well adopt the pompous and high sounding panegyric, which Horace pronounced upon himself, he never so much as touches on the precincts of vanity. Sir William Jones and some others, celebrated for the rare union of industry and learning and genius, might be added to Blackstone as examples of the most attractive and engaging modesty.
We have dwelt longer upon this part of our Criticism, than we at first intended; but as it constitutes an animadversion on the subtlest and most important defect of our Author—a defect not obvious to ordinary eyes—we are anxious to bestow upon it a faithful and copious commentary.
We now come to one or two minor defects. The critical reader cannot but observe that, in the passage above quoted from the letters, now under examination, the figure, which closes the sentence, is rendered confused and imperfect by the impropriety of the word, " bled ." This word, most certainly, will not literally apply to the imagined nature of the principal subject. Of course, the whole metaphor is broken and disordered. The expression wither, droop, or languish, could have been much happier, because these effects are strictly and literally applicable to a " blossom ."
We have already remarked that the language of these letters is that of unblemished purity. This remark is generally and almost universally true. This leads us the more to regret that the author should, in a single instance, have made use of such remote and obscure words as " obstetricious ," " denudated ," " mangre ," " crispicular ," " lugubrious " because the English language affords other words, at once, more familiar, more elegant, and equally representative of the author's ideas.
By some, it may be thought, that in the preceding objections, we have been too scrupulously nice, and even frivolous; that we have been studious to detect faults, and to crown our presumption, have examined these faults, with an eye too microscopic. It may be said, and perhaps with some plausibility, that a man of elegant genius and profound erudition, like the author of " The British Spy " soars in a region too lofty, too sublime, too celestial, to be annoyed by the shafts of criticism. It may be contended that if he has in only one or two instances, delivered himself in a tone too haughty, contemptuous, and vain; if he has mangled only one poor metaphor; if he has written only five or six knotty words; it may be contended, I say, if these be his only faults, they stand not justified, but consecrated, by the mighty genius from which they fell, and the blaze of beauties in which they are enveloped. True—we profess a love of liberality, and a cordial detestation of that austere and rigidly punctilious judgment, which like Sterne's Critic, regulates all its decisions by the mechanism of the "rule and compass." We candidly confess, that the Common Law of Criticism, is, in its precepts, too general, narrow and confined to meet every case fully and equitably. When extraordinary instances occur, the Chancery of Taste must be resorted to, from whose bold and arbitrary justice there is no appeal.
But we cheerfully submit to the good sense, and impartial understanding of the reader, if the faults, on which we have animadverted, do not, completely and exactly, come within the jurisdiction of the mere critic, and if this animadversion appears to be dictated by a captious spirit, or over-nice curiosity.
We are conscious that the ground, on which we tread, is enchanted. Multitudes of the Fairy tribe are constantly disporting before our fascinated vision, & holding us in a thralldom of wild and palpitating wonder! Great is the sorcery of
the magician! For many hours of exquisite delight are we indebted to his divine, witching skill. Yet this skill so divine, so wonder working, has sometimes been, remained. The agent has dropt his talisman, the spell has been broken, the charm has been dissolved!
From the defects to the beauties of " the British Spy ," the transition is accompanied by our highest admiration. An unbounded prospect of scenes, varied and picturesque, elegant, splendid, magnificent and sublime burst upon the astonished eye, like the giddy raptures of a dream. To drop the allegory, we are here surprised by a display of logic and rhetoric, blended and intermixed in the nicest and most exact proportions.
We cannot but pay reverence to that mind, which nature has capacitated for the intimate and harmonious association of these opposite faculties. Sound logic, correct taste, an inventive genius, seldom concur to bless the same mind. The logician is grave, cool, deliberate. He employs himself in detecting, analysing, comparing and combining objects in their closest and most secret relations. He devotes himself exclusively, to the substance and arrangement of the thought, totally disregarding the dress in which it is attired, or the manner in which it is delivered.
Taste is a chastely delicate, and an entirely discerning faculty. It respects not only the substance and arrangement of the thought, but it likewise, extends its solicitude to the dress in which it is arrayed, and the manner in which it is introduced. It is not sufficient that the thought possess solidity, propriety and accuracy. But it must be apparelled in such language as is peculiar to its nature, and be more or less embellished according to the grandeur and richness of the conception. The thought must not only be suitably attired, but it ought to be introduced to us in a manner worthy of its character. A body of dignified thoughts must not only be judiciously arranged, and clearly identified by the perspicuity, and discriminated by the lofiness of the diction, it must move on in a proud stately march calculated to excite a corresponding emotion of dignity in the beholder.
The faculty of genius is bold, vivid, aspiring! full of curiosity, full of invention. It was Genius that conferred on Venus her graces and her dimples, and lights up her smiles and her blushes. It taught the Sybil to prophecy, and the winds to wait her inscriptions. It seated Jupiter on his Olympian throne, and invested his right hand with the flaming thunderbolt. On wings quick and eager as the lightning, it darts across the imagination and the heart, kindling, in its bright passage, the ardors of enthusiasm, and prying the remotest and subtlest avenues of sensibility. It flies " from heaven to earth from earth to heaven ," seizing its fire from the sun, and picking its colors from the rain bow and illuminating and vivifying every object on which it exercises its creative and almighty art. Touched by the magic wand of genius, the darkest and most wearied subjects start and rise from the cold, the shadowy, the death-like regions, in which dulness had entombed them. They appear before us, endowed with renovated life, and decked in all the splendor and enchantments of novelty.
This last faculty, when tamed by logic, when instructed by philosophy, when disciplined by taste, holds an imperial sway, in the intellectual world, which challenges resistance. So does the " British Spy ." His is not the plain unadorned art of the mere logician; nor the correct and sedate, yet uninspired and uncreative skill of the mere man of taste; nor the wild unheeding irregular fancy of the mere man of genius. He, happily, unites in himself, the three characters, which are constantly playing into each other's hands, and reciprocally imparting the precious secrets of their arts.
In no instance, does the skill of our author, appear so happy or so conspicuous, as in the portrait, which he has given us of the most eminent Virginian Barristers. His language possesses such descriptive force, each feature is so minutely and exquisitely delineated, the lights and shades of his pictures are distributed in such just proportions, that ten chances to one, the reader forgets to whom he owes his delight, & ascribes it to the painter rather than the pen.
When he speaks of Marshall, or Monroe, he brings these gentlemen immediately before us; so near indeed, that, after perusing their pictures, we can almost swear that we have been personally introduced to them. Without any great stretch of imagination, we accompany the former personage to the bar, gaze at his emaciated form, encounter the sagacity of his penetrating black eye, behold his ungraceful attitudes, and the awkward vehemence of his gesticulation, and almost hear that forensic eloquence, which the author has so ably and elegantly described.
We did intend that our remarks on these letters should have been accompanied by many quotations of brilliant passages, in which the author has attended to some of those faintly delicate rules of composition, the observance of which is to be found in writers only of the first class. But these purely classical and highly refined beauties are so numerous and so frequent that, were we once to begin the work of quotation, we should not know where to stop.
These letters are most seriously and cordially recommended to the cabinet of every Gentleman of taste, who is ambitious of attaining a perfect style; a style
copious, but not redundant, perspicuous but not obvious, rich, but not exuberant. They contain many liberal lessons, and much salutary advice, on the subject of eloquence; which may be of much service to the youth who aspires after forensic or literary honors. They will teach him that the deepest and most substantial faculties may some times receive efficiency from those that are the most volatile and ethereal. They will teach him, that although a wandering and undirected fancy might expose him to contempt; yet, a well disciplined imagination, judiciously and infrequently exercised, may be a powerful auxiliary to the highest efforts of the most masculine and sedate eloquence.
CRITICUS.
AMHERST, (N. H.) June 26. The following resolutions have passed both branches of the legislature of New Hampshire. But remain, at present, without the approval or disapprobation of the Executive.
WHEREAS, in the present prosperous state of the common country, many of the presses of the United States are daily teeming with abuse and invective against the constituted authorities of our general government.
Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives in general court convened, That they view with regret, and disapprobation the disorganizing sentiments inculcated through the medium of a free press, apparently designed to alienate the affections of the people from the general government, and to abuse and vilify the President and principal officers of the United States.
Resolved, That they congratulate their fellow citizens throughout the union, upon the happy result of those measures of the general government which have secured to us those rights which were lately invaded, without an appeal to arms.
Resolved, That they repose full confidence in the present administration of the general government, and rest assured that such measures will continue to be pursued as shall most effectually preserve the peace, secure the commercial rights and maintain the general interest of the union; and having the fullest confidence in the justice, benevolence and wisdom of the President of the United States, they do hereby express their unalterable determination to co-operate with the general government, in all necessary and proper measures to preserve the union, to establish justice, to ensure domestic tranquility, to provide for the common defence, to promote the general welfare, and to secure the blessings of civil liberty.
PROTEST
Of the minority against the above resolutions.
From these resolutions we feel ourselves bound, by the conviction of our mind, the duty we owe to our constituents, to enter our dissent for the following reasons, viz. —1st. In the present state of the public mind, it is in our view the wildest tendency of the above resolutions to increase the flame of party contentions which already threaten the destruction of our happy country. 2d. It is our decided opinion that the acquisition of New Orleans, which appears to have been referred to in the above resolutions, might have been obtained not only without the probable expense of blood, but without the profusion of treasure which has been expended in its purchase; and at the same time we consider the unwieldy and undefined territory, thereby annexed to the United States as degrading the relation of this state to the general body, and thus threatening in its final operation one of the most fearful calamities, a total dissolution of that confederation on which we conceive our strength and safety essentially depend, and also as opening a door by its extension and unguarded frontier to every invading foe.
3d. Although we feel ready to exert whatever of influence we possess against that perversion of a free press by which the general or state governments, or any particular member of the same are unduly stigmatized; and scruple not to declare our unalterable determination to co-operate in all measures which appear conducive to the public good, yet we are sorry to be compelled to say that many measures of the general government will not permit us to repose that entire confidence in its justice, benevolence or wisdom which those resolutions express.
NEW-HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATURE.
June 26, 1804.
The Legislature of this state adjourned on Thursday last, to meet again on the third Wednesday of November next, at Concord. But little business of importance was transacted the present session. A law, directing that electors of President and Vice President of the United States should be chosen by a General Ticket, passed. The Bill, directing the state for the choice of Representatives to Congress, was returned by the Governor, with objections, as was also that for ratifying the proposed amendment to the Constitution, and the Resolves complimenting the present administration, published in our last. These bills are therefore lost, as two thirds of both branches of the Legislature did not appear to support them.
On the Resolves above mentioned, the yeas and nays were, yeas 85—nays 72.
Governor's Objection. The governor having received certain resolutions of the honorable the Senate and House of Representatives, expressive
of their opinion respecting disorganizing sentiments inculcated through the medium of the press—congratulating their fellow citizens upon the result of certain measures of the general government—and declaring their full confidence in the present administration of the general government, and in the justice, benevolence, and wisdom, of the President of the United States—returns those resolutions to the honorable the Senate, in which they originated, with the following observations;
If it has been the pleasure of the Legislature to have expressed the sentiments contained in those resolutions, in any other mode than that by bill or resolves, the opinion of the governor would not have been necessary; but the constitution having made it his duty to sign such bills or resolves as he approves, & to return such as he does not approve, his task on this occasion, however unpleasant, is unavoidable.
While he declares his readiness to co-operate with the legislature in all constitutional measures for preventing the licentiousness of the press, and is ready to do all in his power for the preservation of our union, and for supporting such measures as may be best calculated to promote the general welfare; he is compelled to say, that if the second of those resolutions refers to the purchase of Louisiana, he is not sufficiently informed respecting the probable advantages of that purchase to enable him to congratulate his fellow citizens thereon: more especially, as it is said to have been purchased at great expense. And such has been his opinion respecting some measures of the administration, that he is not prepared to express that unlimited confidence which the resolutions seem to purport.
JOHN TAYLOR GILMAN. June 18th, 1804.
TO THE HONORABLE THE LEGISLATURE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
The Memorial of sundry Merchants, Mechanics and other Inhabitants of the City of Richmond,
SEWETH:
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 Hastings 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 that 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 burdens 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 courthouse, 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 great illustration; and it would be indecorous 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 discontent 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.
These 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 wdw
To Rent—The HOUSE, Lovely occupied by Mr. Spotswood Lipcomb, a small distance from the capital Enquire of C. TOMPKINS, Jr. July 9, 1804. 2
The Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 1804
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT. CORRECTED WEEKLY.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Items include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour Fine, Do. Supt, Corn, Hemp, Clean, Iron, Bacon, Whiskey.
ABRAHAM B. VENABLE, Esquire, is elected President of the Bank of Virginia.
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Williamsburg.
July 4th, 1804.
WILLIAMSBURG boasts no longer either the bustle of commerce, or the pomp of government: Yet I found her, something, infinitely more interesting to my feelings; the modest and tranquil seat of science, genius and hospitality. I reached this place early on this morning—the town derived an innocent and simple air of cheerfulness from the freshness of the verdure and the profusion of beautiful trees with which it abounds. From these trees, a symphony of "native wood notes wild" was poured to greet the rising sun, and the concert was still farther heightened and animated by the ringing of bells. It was easy to read in every face I met, the exulting gaiety of the heart and the triumph of reciprocal congratulation. What a difference has liberty made among the people of this earth. Compare the subjects of any monarchic country, with the inhabitants of this—On this very 4th of July, while the peasant of Europe, with heavy heart and down cast looks, "plods his weary way" over the earth, I see each inhabitant of this city with a face erect and glowing, looking his gratitude to that Heaven from which liberty descended. O! there is a charm in liberty, which lifts man from the dust, which spreads a halo of glory around him, and raises him to a God.
The celebration of the anniversary here, suited the modest and unassuming appearance of Williamsburg. A troop of horse and a company of militia, "the best defence of a free nation," were drawn out on a verdant plot of ground, and by the manly and dexterous performance of their evolutions, demonstrated their aptitude to guard that liberty whose birth day they were celebrating. I thought of Dunmore and his flight, for the magazine was in view, in which he had fixed his spring guns, to effect by treachery what he had not the courage to attempt openly; and not far off, lay the ruins of his palace; those ruins, which only the name of the virtuous Botetourt can render venerable. About ten o'clock the inhabitants of the town assembled in the Church. Shortly after, the President and Professors of William and Mary College, entered in procession, at the head of the Students. We had solemn music from a very grand organ, accompanied by clarinets, violins and bass viol; and then a prayer from the President of the College, Bishop Madison, very justly adapted to the day. In point of solemnity and sublimity, cannons are hushed into insignificance, compared to a divine peal from the organ, and a devout and fervent prayer to God; to that God, whose benignant hand touches these surrounding forests with beautiful luxuriance, and rears amid them the temples of liberty and science. We were entertained with several very handsome Oration from students of the College. Mr. Newsam, of Norfolk, in a strain of eloquence, bold and enthusiastic, celebrated the glorious day and the advantages of the revolution. The subject, as much as it has been handled, was rendered new and peculiarly interesting by the original tract of thought over which he led us. Mr. Tabb, of Amelia county, in an Oration correct, chaste, animated and elegant, manifested the injustice and impolicy of capital punishments. Mr. Minor, of Louisa county, selected a very happy subject; the advantages to science, to government and to religion, resulting from the discovery of the art of printing, and from the ability and address with which he treated it, he shewed that the art had not been lost on him. Mr. Hayes, of Richmond, with the humanity of a Howard, reprobated the imprisonment of debtors; as being the infliction of punishment without a crime. Mr. Brown, of James City, demonstrated, in argument strong and regular, the superiority of the republican form of government. And Mr. Maury, of Albermarle, wound up the entertainment by a happy and affecting eulogy to the memory of our immortal Franklin. An eulogy on General Washington, I was told, had been also prepared; but its delivery was prevented by an accident. These Oration, interspersed as they were, with patriotic tunes from the organ gallery, and delivered to an auditory who felt and echoed every sentiment, inspired me with rapture and made me proud of my country. It was indeed "the feast of reason and the flow of soul." The celebration of the anniversary of our independence, is not only very pleasing, but very salutary too. It operates like a political recurrence to fundamental principles; recalls us from theoretical aberrations, to the practical orthodoxy of 1776; revives and cherishes the vestal flame of pa-

tionism, and prevents the possibility of its extinction. The man who aspires to the overthrow of our liberties must abolish the celebration of the 4th of July; it acts up on us like the kettledrum of the Caledonian Highlander, or the pas de vache on the mountain Swiss. It conjures up a host of recollections and of feelings, which render us invincible. Long, therefore, may our countrymen continue this celebration, with the enthusiasm and the intelligence too, which I saw displayed in Williamsburg.
Hail glorious day on which, at God's command, Rose Freedom's Temple, and cemented stood By Warren's, Mercer's & Montgomery's blood, Who in the sacred cause of Virtue fell, To meet in Heav'n a Bounteous and a Tall; Columbia then 'mongst Nations took her stand.
Learn this ye Patriots from our country's fate, In vain oppression strives to bend the mind; Can Chains imprison the ethereal wind? Futile the Tyrant's edicts to restrain; Pure Liberty for ever shall remain, Elastic springing 'gainst the greater weight.
Deathless her patriotic sons shall live, The arm of Washington her vigor strung, In eloquence she poured from Henry's tongue, "We who've resolved to Nature's God to fly, "Whoever art, whatever force may try "The holy Boon to unborn worlds will give."
'Twas Franklin from the Goddess bro't the spark When at his will 'tis round him play'd, And even Nature's self his skill obey'd, The one innoxious flashes round his head, "Sutile the other thro' the world is spread, The world no longer inert, sad and dark;
For Liberty the Alchemist divine With Science has indissolubly mix'd, And both upon the base of Virtue fix'd— Licentiousness shall never, vils alloy! God's purest combination then destroy, But Attic Taste still more the gift refine.
AT a dinner given in Columbia, on the 4th inst. by the officers of the Flannava Cavalry, to which Capt. Weaver's company of Artillery, and a number of respectable citizens of the vicinage were invited—the following toasts were drank, each succeeded by the discharge of a six pounder and repeated cheers.
 1. Independence—the sentiments of the day—hearts to cherish, arms to maintain it.  2. The tribute of grateful remembrance to those heroes who fell asserting our independence.  3. The memory of Washington—chief of the armies which achieved the event we now celebrate.  4. The President of the United States, promoted to his country's highest honors—may he continue to promote his country's best interests.  5. Both Houses of Congress.  6. The Judiciary of the United States—impartial, not impassioned.  7. The heads of departments.  8. James Monroe and all our ministers abroad.  9. The Governor of Virginia.  10. The Council of State.  11. The Judiciary of Virginia.  12. Our sister States.  13. Louisiana—an acquisition of utility as well as of solid glory to the United States.  14. The Army and Navy of the United States.  15. The Agriculture, Manufactures and Commerce of our Country.  16. Peace and liberty to all the world.  17. The Fair Daughters of America. 
VOLUNTEER. By Capt. Tinsley. The commander of our brigade—Gen. John Guerrant.
PRIZE MEDALS.—The fourth meeting of the American company of booksellers was held in this city last week. We understand that several specimens of elegant printing were exhibited in consequence of a resolution adopted by the company at their last meeting, offering prize medals for the three best samples. The works displayed we hesitate not to say, would vie with the most celebrated London productions, and are a flattering demonstration of the rapid improvement in the art. The medals were adjudged as follows:
First medal, to Jacob Johnson of Philadelphia, on an 8 vo . edition of the bible; second medal, to Hopkins and Seymour, of this city, on an edition of the Emperor Charles 5th; third medal, to Isaac Collins and Son, on an edition of French Reader.
At the same time several specimens of binding were presented, and the first medal adjudged to David Bliss of this city. Amer. Cit.
Extract of a letter from a midshipman of the late frigate Philadelphia, dated "In prison, Tripoli, 24th Feb. 1804."
"By a vessel bound for Malta, I am enabled to write you a few lines. "On the night of the 16th inst. the boats belonging to some of our ships of war entered the harbor, and succeeded in the attempt of burning the frigate Philadelphia, which had been safe moored under the guns of the forts. We had all turned in early in the evening and were fast asleep in our prison, when we were awakened by a most dreadful noise, accompanied by repeated discharges of artillery. We jumped up, ran to the window, and with great surprise, beheld our vessel enveloped in flames. It was a grand and awful sight, and viewed by us with infinite delight, as it destroyed the hopes the Bashaw entertained, of her being a valuable acquisition to the navy. Thank Heaven! he has been disappointed. Thus perish the hopes of the tyrant of Tripoli."
"She burned a long time with great fury, and the guns which had been left loaded, being heated, were discharged at intervals with a tremendous roar, adding
greatly to the sublimity of the scene. The fire having at length communicated to the cables, she drifted from her moorings, and ran in flames among the shipping, where she was entirely consumed. The attempt of burning her was certainly very daring, and reflects great honor upon the conductors of the expedition. Notwithstanding it was moon light, and the forts kept up a continual fire at them, they entered the harbor, set fire to the ship and effected their escape, amidst a heavy cannonading from the vessels & forts. I have not yet heard whether any lives have been lost. The Turks that were on board the frigate, were all carried off, except two, who made their escape by swimming ashore."
"The burning of the frigate created such a panic among the Turks, that they began to be fearful lest we should attempt an escape. On the next night a large party of armed men were sent to guard us; some were stationed on the roof, others before the door of the prison in such a manner, as to set all our efforts (should we be so inclined) at defiance. It is said they mean to remove us from this in a day or two to an apartment prepared for us in the castle. The bashaw is so enraged that Heaven only knows what punishment his vengeance will inflict on us."
"The Democrats boast of being the majority of the people of the United States; take away their 800,000 negro slaves, their Irish, Scotch, English and French aliens and renegades, and then see where the majority will remain. They dare not try the experiment of excluding the slaves from representation in Congress. If they are serious in wishing to amend the constitution, let them advocate this amendment, or give the slaves their freedom." Fed-tal text.
Reader, go over the above once more, and then mark what follows. The parties in congress stand at present at 105 republicans to 36 federalists; and they are changing more and more in favor of republicanism. In this state they have lost 2 members this spring and the republicans have gained them. And in New Hampshire they have lost five by the prevalence of republicanism through the state. But these things notwithstanding, let us in idea dare to exclude the slaves from representation, and see what the dreadful result will be. The number returned by 80,000 slaves would be 14, which, deducted from 105, would leave 91 republicans to 36 federalists. [Not to mention the districts represented by federalists.] Yet we still hear of a 'negro president,' from men who pretend that there are not sufficient republican freemen in the United States to place Mr. Jefferson in the chair without the assistance of the black population! As to "aliens and renegades," we know the first do not vote, and the last nobody knows anything of. If it be said that without the enumeration of negroes, Mr. Jefferson would not have been elected in 1800, we reply that he would, and by a larger majority than he did, if the census had not been kept back by the federalists till after the time of the election of electors. For the republican states at that time were entitled, and that at an increased ratio, to 50 members more than they had, Vermont to 2, and the federal states to 4 only, leaving a majority of 26 members more than they were allowed, while Mr. Jefferson's majority was but 8. Bec.
London papers of April 28 mention the discovery of a new plot in France, in which Brest was to have been surrendered to the English, and notice a communication explanatory on the subject, from an old officer named RIVOIRE, to the grand judge confessing that he was connected with that plot, and that he also knew of the Infernal Machine plot.
At a meeting of the Chiefs of the Seneca Nation of Indians, lately held at Buffalo, (Genessee county) Pissant, an Indian belonging to said tribe, was accused of being guilty of the practice of Witchcraft. He was tried, and condemned to suffer death, and on the 4th inst. was executed. (Albany Gaz.)
FRANKFORT, (K.) June 23. The Commonwealth of Kentucky, to all Sheriffs, Constables and other sworn officers in the said Commonwealth, Greeting.
WHEREAS PETER PATTESON, Carpenter, was on the 31st day of May, 1804, brought before me, Robert Allen, one of the commonwealth's justices of the peace for the county of Green, charged on oath with having feloniously passed two forged or counterfeit Bank Notes, viz. one note on the bank of the United States for 100 dollars, and one for 50 dollars on the said bank, knowing the same to be forged or counterfeit, and did pass the same on the 5th day of May last, in the county of Franklin, and state of Kentucky—And whereas by warrant under my hand and seal, dated the 31st of May, 1804, the sheriff of Green county was directed to convey the said Peter Patteson, to the county of Franklin, and there deliver him to some justice of the peace of said county, to be dealt with according to law. And whereas David Willock, esq. sheriff of the aforesaid county of Green, hath this day made oath before me, that the said Peter Patteson did, on this said day, about day break, forcibly make his escape from the guard charged with his keeping, and is now going at large; these are therefore to command you, immediately to apprehend the said Patteson, and him safely convey to the said county of Franklin, and deliver him to some justice of the peace of said county, to answer the charge aforesaid.
said, and for so doing, you shall have your sufficient authority. Given under my hand and seal this first day of June, 1804, and the 13th year of the commonwealth.
ROBERT ALLEN. The aforesaid Peter Patteson, was connected with Thomas Logwood, who has been apprehended for counterfeiting in Virginia.
LIVERPOOL SALT. In a late number of the Medical Repository, we find a communication of considerable length, written in "illustration of the spoiling of Beef, Pork and Butter, cured with Liverpool salt; and of the fevers excited thereby, as those corrupting articles act directly upon the stomach and intestines, and through the atmosphere upon other parts of the body, in private houses, in ships and in cities."—by Dr. Samuel Mitchell.
The writer states that this salt is prepared on the western coast of England, by boiling ocean water, or briny spring water, saturated with the rock salt of Norwich, in large and shallow pans of Iron. Its qualities are very different from the pure muriate of soda, or the salt brought from the Canaries, Cape de Verd and Bahama Islands: the latter being ranked among the most agreeable and strongest of the antiseptics, while the former, he says, is remarkable for possessing the reverse of those valuable properties. Salt obtained by force of fire, or boiling, retains an admixture of foreign ingredients, known by the technical names of slack and bitum . These usually adhere to the salt in considerable quantities. They have no antiseptic virtues, but possess a directly contrary effect. Salt formed by natural evaporation and crystallization, has very little mixture with the foreign and foul ingredients, and is therefore more pure, more antiseptic, and more fit for all manner of economical purposes.
The Doctor is of opinion that nearly two fifths of all the foreign salt consumed in the U. States is of this inferior kind; that the use of it occasions an immense loss of property and of lives; and that to its general introduction in the middle and southern states as an article for preserving of beef, pork and butter, is mostly to be attributed the pestilential fevers which so often afflict our commercial cities. Doctor M. states that it is incapable of preserving beef from corruption; that this important article has been found tainted the very autumn in which it has been pickled in barrels; and that more frequently has it stunk abominably in the warehouses and magazines of New York and other cities, on the return of warm weather the ensuing spring. And a more common and lamentable case is, that in the progress of summer's heat, aided by a southern latitude, the beef, when exported to the West Indies or elsewhere, degenerates with a still more rapid progress of putrefaction; thus the vessels in the West India trade grow foul and sickly, their crews contract yellow fevers from the causes existing within themselves, and then the blame is cast upon foreign dominions. The same evil consequences, tho' in a more limited degree, result from the use of this salt to pickle our pork. Butter in which it is substituted in the room of the old fashioned or sun made salt, loses its agreeable flavor and acquires rather a disagreeable scent, is easily detected by the grocers in New York, and consequently brings a less price at market.
Another evil which the Doctor points out is the disorders of the stomach and intestines induced by eating semi septic beef and pork. Dysenteries, fluxes, scurveys, and similar ailments he conceives to be the natural incidents to this kind of diet; & adds, that sometimes among the customers of a country storekeeper, the extent of the sales of this British salt can be traced in the region around, by the offensive and disgusting condition of their meat tubs, and the prevalence of bloody fluxes, and other intestinal disorders, in those who draw their sustenance thence.
The doctor observes, that the British philosophers have long known the disposition of their salt to promote putrefaction. In their own country their experiments and mentions have had the desired effect. They have warned their own people not to trust it for any other than culinary and extemporary purposes. Yet in the United States the citizens are purchasing and consuming this baleful article of commerce; while if they judge rightly they would reject it in all their dealings.
From the Boston Gazette.
To the printers of the several newspapers. GENTLEMEN,
Perhaps it may be of use, if you would insert the following in your several papers. As we are coming to the season for hot weather, in which nature calls for drink, and there has been a difficulty to keep small beer from souring in hot weather in 2 or 3 days, by which necessity obliges to make more use of spirituous liquors than persons would otherwise choose, it may be useful to communicate to the public a method of brewing good wholesome small beer, which will not sour, namely. Take two ounces of hops, and boil them three or four hours in three or four pails full of water; then scald two quarts of molasses in the liquor, and turn it up into a clean half barrel, boiling hot; then fill it up with cold water; before it is quite full put in your emptyings to work it, (the emptyings it will produce will work beer from time to time) the next day you will have agreeable wholesome small beer, that
will not fill with wind as that which is brewed from malt or bran; and it will keep good till it is all drank out. I have practised this method for about a year in my own family and find it very useful. Gentlemen, Yours, *****
A Hint to Farmers. If, by drawing your Manure only 100 rods, and spreading it 4 inches deep, on one acre of Land, for planting, you can obtain 100 bushels of Corn per acre; what a pity it is to draw it 400 rods, and scatter it over 8 acres, by spreading it half an inch thick, and obtaining only 40 bushels per acre, with all the additional fatigue of Man and Beast!
Farmers, consider which is most to your advantage, to economise in this line, or continue to work as it were at arm's end, by extending your Manure too far and too thin! Certainly, the more compact your Interest is, the easier can you goeivn and fence it.
DARIEST BENEDICT. [Vermont Gazette.]
THE CAMP MEETING. Held by the Methodists at Charity Chapel, Powhatan county, commenced on Friday the 8th, and closed on Tuesday 12th of June, 1804. The audience on the Sabbath by estimation is tho' to have consisted of 4000 souls. There were present 12 Methodist Preachers—100 carriages, &c. A lively exercise of preaching, praying and singing praises to God—100 are supposed to have obtained a saving conversion, and 60 joined the Church. Were it customary with us, I might report that in this, and a variety of instances, a number of the first distinction were humbled by the grace of God to religion and to Methodism, but "boasting is excluded." The Quarterly meeting for Cumberland Circuit, being united to the C. M. the Rev'd John Buxton, president, elder of the Richmond District, was appointed director of the meeting.
There were attempts made to interrupt our worship—and that too, by persons who wished to be distinguished as gentlemen, but they were convicted before the magistracy, as having violated the laws of their country.
Compassion (on an acknowledgment of the person convicted) prevented us from demanding the penalty which the law inflicts.
That clause of the law, was afterwards read to the congregation, and the persons convicted were published clymate as a warning to others: The simile of appropriation sat on the countenances of such as were friends to religion; such as were embarrassed were now relieved, and about 40 souls were thought to be converted that evening and in the course of the night—Praise God for wholesome laws, and for Rulers,—who are a terror to evil doers.
STITH MEAD, } Managers. LORENZO DOW, } June 19th, 1804.
DIED—On Friday last, Doctor WRAY, an old and respectable inhabitant of this city.
At Geneva, on the 9th of April, after a short illness, Mons. NECKER, former French minister of Finance.
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. Teste. 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. AB'AS. B. VENABLE, Pres'dt.
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. Teste. WM. DABNEY, Clerk pro tem.
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, 3d July, 1804.
Eloped from the subscriber
on the 3d inst (July) a negro fellow named JACK; about 5 feet 8 inches high, well made of a dark complexion, and has a scar just below one of his eyes, which is darker than any other part of his face; he has a smiling countenance and is apt to laugh when speaking, in which he has some impediment—his age is 19 or 20—he wore away a short Kendal cotton coat, a ging ham waistcoat and osnaburg overalls. I will give Ten Dollars to any person who will secure him in any jail, or deliver him to me, clear of all expenses. All persons are forbid taking him on board any vessel, or otherwise harbouring him. ANDERSON ATCOCK, jun. Buckingham county, July, 1804.
BLANK BONDS For Sale at this Office.
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 a Goodland, 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 these 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 these 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 alone, than would purchase the new invented patent spring. This spring will act as a safe bolt 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 Goodland, 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. Purchase'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.
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 of a 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. WM. EDWARD, Surv.
STRAYED From this city, on Wednesday the 27th ult.
A large Bay Horse, Five years old; he has been lately nicked, and is not quite healed; his tail has very little hair on it; he is about fifteen hands high. Any person who will deliver him to me, near the Market house, shall receive FIVE DOLLARS reward. JAMES LYNCH. Richmond, July 9th, 1804.
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.
All 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 for which they have been sold, with the interest, costs and fees, as the law directs. As most of the above mentioned lands were sold in Dec 1803, the privilege of redemption will continue until December next.
The money received by me for the said lands will be returned to the purchaser with an 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.
Humphrey Dabney,
Has just Received on Consignment, 5 Bbls RUM 5 Bbls LOAF SUGAR. 3 Pipes 4th proof Cognac BRANDY of a superior quality. High proof old Apple BRANDY in Bbls. and Barrels. White Race GINGER in Bgs. A few Boxes COTTON GARDS. PINE LUMBER & CEDAR POSTS Also, a few Barrels New-York prime POPK. All or any part of which will be sold on very moderate terms. Richmond, July 3, 1804.
FOR SALE OR RENT, A Brick Lumber-House,
On the cross street leading to Shockoe warehouse, now occupied by Taliaferro and Dickinson—Possession to be given on the 1st of October next—for terms apply to MARCUS ELCAN. July 5th, 1804.

BURR MILL-STONE
MANUFACTORY. THE subscriber takes this mode of returning his thanks to his former patrons, and informing the public in general, that he has (by desire of his friends) re-commenced the MANUFACTURING of BURR MILL-STONES; and having furnished himself with a supply of the best materials, and having had sixteen years experience in the business, in Baltimore, Petersburg and Richmond, hopes to be able to give satisfaction to his employers.
The stones he will warrant to be as good as any in the United States.
Any orders left with Capt. WILLIAM PENROCK, Norfolk; Capt. WILLIAM CHAMBERS, Staunton; Mr. WILLIAM HAY, Wythe county, or Mr. ROBERT MOORE, Petersburg, shall be duly attended to, and country produce received in payment, at the customary prices.
TWO APPRENTICES will be taken to the above business, and short time required.
WILLIAM DAVIDSON. Richmond, Jan. 10th, 1803. (E)
N.B. FOR SALE, PLASTER OF PARIS, in stone or ground, for the improvement of land, with directions for the use thereof.
ICE,
For sale at the Falling Garden. Apply at the Brick house in said garden, where constant attendance will be given. May 23.
The beautiful Spanish Horse,
APPALUSIA,
NOW standing at my plantation on Chickahominy, near the new bridges, will be let to mares at Twelve Dollars the season, payable the first day of October next, (the Notes to be sent with the mares) or may be discharged by paying Ten Dollars on or by the 1st of August, when the season will end. Insurance Eighteen Dollars, (Notes sent as above) payable the 1st March, 1805. Five Dollars cash the lease. In either case Half a Dollar to the Groom, to be paid down.—Mares will be fed with Clover and Lucerne grass, and Corn if required, at the selling price. I have 20 spare stalls in a strong new stable, with substantial locks, where they may be kept of nights, but will not be answerable for escapes.
APPALUSIA is lately from South America, about nine years old, 15 hands high, of a beautiful snow white color and most elegantly formed. It is unnecessary to point out the great superiority of this excellent breed of horses for the saddle, harness, &c. as it is generally known that they are well suited, gentle and the most hardy and thrifty horses in the world, and many live to be upwards of 50 years old.
BENJAMIN DUVAL. Richmond, May 21st, 1804.
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 heat of the town. Enquire at this printing office.
An experienced, sober and industrious GARDNER will hear of an advantageous situation on application as above. None of opposite character need apply. tf April 23, 1804.
4439 Acres of valuable LAND,
In the south of Kentucky, the greater part mill-tary, will be SOLD for good bonds, or exchanged for property in the state of Virginia.—Enquire of the printer. tf Dec. 26th, 1803.
Plaster of Paris.
I have just received from Nova Scotia, a cargo of PLASTER OF PARIS, said to be of the best kind, which I will sell on reasonable terms. SAMUEL PAINE. May 14, 1804.
Stock of Goods,
Consisting of Dry Goods, Groceries, Medicines, Glass and Crockery. Wages amount about 2000 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 affortment is well chosen, such as will suit this place. RICHARD MASON. Williamsburg, June 16, 1804. 1m
Twenty Dollars Reward.
DESERTEd from the Public Guard, JAMES INGRAM, 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 20, 1804. 3w
Notice....The office of surveyor 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 district tax and internal revenue, whose accounts have not been 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. JOSEPH SCOTT, M.V.D. June 27th, 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. tf
FOR SALE—A LIKELY
Young Negro Man, About 18 years of age, who is a good cook. For terms enquire of THOMAS TAYLOR & CO. Feb June, 1804.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Joseph Caldwell and Robert Peirson, confined for horse stealing, and Cullen Demmory, confined for murder in the second degree, have (the two former for the second time) escaped from the penitentiary. I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars for each of the convicts so escaped, to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey them or either of them to the penitentiary. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the penitentiary aforesaid the said Joseph Caldwell, Robert Peirson and Cullen Demmory.
Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804.
Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Joseph Caldwell, convicted of horse stealing at the district court of Washington, May 1802; born in the county of Charlotte, 5 feet 11 inches high, 21 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, has a bad countenance, and when spoken to cannot look you in the face.
Robert Peirson, convicted of the same offence at the district court of the Sweet Springs, October 1802; born in the county of Botetourt, 6 feet high, 29 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, very thin visage, and has a down look; also has the appearance of bad health.
Cullen Demmory, a dark mulatto, convicted of murder in the second degree, at the district court of Suffolk, May, 1801; born in the county of Southampton, 5 feet 8 1-2 inches high, 27 years old, black hair and black eyes, and very thin visage.
Caldwell and Peirson made their escape from the penitentiary the 16th of April last and were recaptured in the counties of Botetourt & Washington, and were both tried for escaping and sentenced to two years additional confinement; the former by the district court of Washington in Sept last, and the latter by the district court held at the Sweet Springs in Oct. following.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, has escaped from the said jail; I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson.
Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804.
Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Said Wilkinson is about 24 years of age, upwards of six feet high, and large in proportion; has dark red hair, which he commonly keeps tied, though it is not very long, and has some few freckles in his face; he was clothed in a blue roundabout, a blue waistcoat, new jeans, striped pinstripes of olive colored velvet or fancy cord, and a thin summer waistcoat, but not particularly recollected.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that DAVID BOWMAN, who was lately convicted of murder in the second degree by the district court held in the county of Hardy, has made his escape from the sheriff of said county when conducting him from the said Bowman from the jail of the said district to the Penitentiary; I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Hardy the said David Bowman. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the 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.
(Signed) JOHN PAGE.
The above David Bowman is near 6 feet high, about 25 years of age, light short hair, much pitted with the small pox, has large grey eyes, and a down look. His clothing when he escaped was a blue linsey hunting shirt, green waistcoat, country linen overalls, blue yarn stockings, and a new wool hat.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the executive, that LIVINGSTON SHANNON, who was committed to the jail of the district of Williamsburg, charged with murder, 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 ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Livingston Shannon. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Williamsburg the said Livingston Shannon.
Given under my hand with the Seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 16th day of June, in the year of our Lord, 1804.
Signed, JOHN PAGE.
LIVINGSTON SHANNON is about five feet nine or ten inches high, of thin visage, fair complexion, his eyebrows, and dark hair, and in one eye a remarkable scar, and which, by putting a side the hair may be observed. He is somewhat hunched. He took with him a brown cloth coat with yellow metal buttons, a sailor's jacket of blue beardskin and trowsers of the same. JAMES TAYLOR, Jailor. 12th June, 1804.
Bacon Hams.
The subscriber has received a parcel of very fine Hams, which he will sell on moderate terms. Apply at Messrs. Wm. Brown & Co's. JAMES BROWN, JR. June 16th, 1804. tf
JUST RECEIVED,
At S. Peasant's Book-Store, Richmond, a very elegant assortment of the best PEN-KNIVES, Which will be sold by the dozen or singles.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS the Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows: Joseph Jones and Robert White esquires, to the Districts of Winchester, Hardy and Montgomery Courthouses; Joseph Prentis and William Nelson, junior, esquires, to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick Courthouses and Suffolk; Paul Carrington, junior and Edmund Winston, esquires, to the Districts of Prince Edward Court house, Franklin, Washington Courthouses, 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, Frederickburg and Haymarket Districts at the next succeeding terms thereof.
Witness our hands and seals this twelfth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and four.
WILSON ALLEN, C.C.G.C.
Published by order of the Judges. WILSON ALLEN, C.C.G.C.
Washington Tavern,
BY JAMES EDMONDSON.
THE subscriber having added largely to his house and stables, has it completely in his power to entertain any number of ladies and gentlemen that may think proper to call on him—being well supplied with the best liquors that could be procured from Gordon's stock in Richmond, and in every respect better prepared to accommodate company than he has ever been since he lived in Staunton.
As there were some persons living on the road to Charlottesville last summer not so friendly towards him as they might be, and knew of no other way they dare attempt to injure him, fell up on the low, pitiful plan of informing strangers that they could not get accommodation at his house, in consequence of his being much crowded, when they knew nothing of the company that was with him at the time. The report must have been circulated from a bad heart, for it is well known we have never turned off general company for want of room. He also informs the public that there is a small stage that runs from Richmond to Staunton once a week, and stops at his house—that he will keep a hack and pair of horses and an excellent driver, for the accommodation of company that travel in the stage to this place and may wish to visit any of the springs this season.
Staunton, June 18, 1804. 3w
By virtue of a Decree of the Court of the United States for the 5th Circuit in the Virginia District, bearing date the 30th day of December, 1803, in behalf of John Glassell, against William Walker, James Walker, Merry Walker and John Walker, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Kenhawa Courthouse, on the 24th day of August next, the following TRACTS OF LAND, viz:—One granted to Wm. Walker on the 31st of May 1786, containing 112 1/4 acres, on Elk river, a branch of the Great Kenhawa, about 6 miles from the mouth, opposite to a survey made for Leonard Cooper and Wm. Morris, at the mouth of the Sciota creek that empties into Elk on the south side—One other tract granted to said Wm. Walker on the 25th May 1788, containing 500 acres, on the head waters of the left hand fork of a creek emptying into Elk river on the north west side at the shallow ford, about 4 or 5 miles from the mouth of said river, adjoining a survey made for said Walker—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 26th May 1788, containing 770 acres, on Elk river, on the south east side, about a mile from its mouth—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 27th of May 1788, containing 200 acres, on the north side of Elk river, on the fourth bottom above the mouth of Sandy creek on the same side of the river—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 28th May 1788, containing 1000 acres, on the left hand branch of a creek emptying into Elk river, on the north west side opposite to the first island on said river—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 26th of May 1788, containing 200 acres, on the south side of Elk river, the third bottom on the river above Wm. Arbuckle's land, opposite the mouth of Sandy creek.
The whole of the above mentioned land at the time it was surveyed lay in the county of Greenbrier, all of which will be sold, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to raise the sum of four thousand one hundred and ten dollars 38 cents, with interest on dollars 2798 78, at 5 per centum per annum, from the 22d March, 1789—the costs of suit and carrying this decree into effect BEN. MOSBY, Acting Commissioner.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RUN away from the subscriber on Tuesday the 18th inst. a negro man named SAM, about 34 years of age, and about 5 feet 6 or 6 inches high, by trade a black-smith, and can do better work than most of the country smiths, and more ingenuity than negroes generally possess; he has a quick way of talking and four commencement when spoke to sharply; he has a full broad face and very black, and a small tear over one of his eyes. He took with him several suits of Virginia clothes, a cloth coat and pantalettes of a dark colour, a fur hat and a pair of fine shoes, two white linen shirts and two coarse ones. Whoever will take up the above fellow and bring him to me, or lodge him in jail so that I get him, will receive the above over what the law allows, by Edward Penneough. Albemarle county, June 12, 1804. 2w
N.B. The above fellow is stout & well made.
Mediterranean Passports.
NOTICE is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passports of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange; and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use. Department of State 23d of May, 1804
The printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes twice a week for the space of six months, and the Collectors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices. June 1, 6m
The Commissioners ap-
pointed 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 imperious necessity 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 precipitation; to which they acknowledge, their sanguine hope of success in the sale of tickets, and 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 too sanguine in their expectations, reflecting, that with the prospect of an advantage offered to purchasers, the interests of science were combined; 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 prizes, 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.
Robert Greenhow,
MERCHANT, in Williamsburg, has it again in his power to inform his friends and countrymen, that by the Roba and Betsey, the Alexander, and Reunion, from London and Liverpool, he has received a supply of
Useful & fashionable Goods
Which he offers on as low terms as they can be afforded at. His well known very general assortment, made complete by such arrivals, renders it unnecessary to state, that almost every article, usually found in Mercantile houses may be in his; which being purchased of the manufacturers themselves, with cash, may be relied on as good in quality, and modern in fashion, as any imported. To his distant customers, assurances are reiterated, that every possible attention will be invariably paid to their orders. He still retains his inclination formerly expressed, of retiring from business, and again offers, as well his present whole stock in trade, as what he has ordered from different parts of Great Britain, to make complete his winter assortment; on terms, that will be found advantageous to the purchaser; which being large enough with propriety to admit of a division; the business might be so extended, as to meet with ease the payment of the different instalments. 2m June 1, 1804.
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 the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco.
Any person inclined to purchase, by application on 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, each instalment to carry interest from the day of sale, 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. JOHN M. SHEPPARD. Scotch-Town, May 30th, 1804. 1m
Run away from the sub-
scriber, living in Albemarle county, a negro man by the name of ISRAEL, about 30 years old black completed, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, rather slender made, has lost the fight of one of his eyes, I do not recollect which, and occasions the ball to be larger than the other, with a thick film over it, a long hanging under lip which is often raw, a remarkable film foot, generally speaks very hoarse. I will give a reward of Fifteen Dollars for the delivery of said slave, or for confining him in 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. 3w
A FEW COPIES OF
The Literary Magazine
AND
AMERICAN REGISTER,
For May, 1804, are just received at S. Peasant's Book Store.
LIFE OF DR. DARWIN.
Just published and for sale at S. Peasant's Book Store.
MEMOIRS
Of the Life of Doctor DARWIN.
Chicly swing his residence in Lichfield—with Anecdotes of his Friends, and Criticisms on his Writings—By ANNA SEWARD. June 1, 6m
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 plain grates; grate front and bottoms, for Rumfordizing fire places; large and small stoves; cubboards and cabin stoves; Franklin stoves for wood or coal; kitchen grates, with crane and range complete; warm chambers; plain stoves and mantel pieces; cast railing of every pattern; plow shares and plow boards; cast waggon, coach, phaeton and chair boxes; scale weights from 2 to 60 lb; sash and clock weights; patent raw irons for smiths, on a very approved plan; backs, jams and back layers; nail cutting machines with screws complete; wheel-barrow bowers; 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. 25 h June, 1804. 3m
P.S. Old Iron purchased by application as a bye.
FOR SALE,
By Edward Hallam,
At his Grocery Store, opposite the Swan Tavern. 5000 Wt. excellent Sun Petred Bacon. Patent Stout, 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, 9 by 11 and 19 by 12 Window Glass. Bar Iron, Irish Potatoes, &c. The above articles will be sold low for ready pay. April 28, 1804. wtf
FOR RENT,
And immediate possession given, a
Convenient Tenement,
Pleasantly situated.
Nicholas Hallam,
Two doors above the Swan Tavern, Richmond,
has 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.
COMMITTED to the jan 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. Suthers of Augusta county, on Polecat creek. The owner is requested to come forward, prove his property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs. THOS. WELLS, Jr. Jailor Albemarle county. 3m
April 22, 1804.
Doctor Wilson,
HAS taken (as a temporary residence) the house lately occupied by Doct. Adams opposite the Bell Tavern, and intends to combine the Apothecaries business with the practice of Physic. He is now opening a par, and expects by the next arrivals from Philadelphia, a fresh and very general assortment of
MEDICINES,
And other articles in the Apothecaries line, which will be sold on the lowest terms. Orders from the country, Recipes, &c. will be carefully attended to. Richmond, 23th June, 1804. w6m