Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-03-07 00:00:00

The VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[Vol. XI.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1121]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, NEAR THE MARKET BRIDGE.
[FOUR DOLLARS PER ANNUM—PAID IN ADVANCE.]
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1804.
[12 1-2 CENTS SINGLE]
Advertisements, not exceeding a square in length, are inserted in this paper for seven-five cents the first time; three dollars for three weeks (6 times); and for every additional insertion thirty-three cents. Long ones in the same proportion—unless a special contract be made by the year.
A great Bargain may be had in the TRACT OF LAND whereon the subscriber, now lives, within one mile of Charlottesville, containing upwards of nine hundred acres, the property of James Monroe, Esq. a part of which is good tobacco land, the balance well calculated for farming. The improvements are two small brick houses with cellars, a framed kitchen with two fire places, meat house, stable, carriage house and barn—there is an orchard of excellent apples, peaches, nectarines, cherries, damsons and plums—the whole may be purchased together, or divided in lots to suit purchasers. I wish also to dispose of a claim of his in Kentucky of twenty thousand acres, to which a special warranty will be made, some of which is nearly as rich as any in the state; there is on this tract some appearance of iron ore, supposed to contain valuable salt water, with inexhaustible quantities of pit coal. A reasonable time of payment would be allowed the purchaser or purchasers for either of the above tracts, on paying a part, and securing the balance of the purchase money. Cash, good bonds, or liquidated accounts of Col. Monroe's will be received in payment.
JAS. LEWIS, Agent for James Monroe.
Feb. 25th, 1804. N.B. The subscriber has several species of property of his own to dispose of, all or any part of which shall be applied to the payment of Col. Monroe's debts.
Ross and Ford, Have just received a large and general assortment of DRY GOODS, In addition to their former stock—which they will sell low, for cash, or on a short credit. Richmond, Oct. 23th, 1803. N.B. a few Chests of Imperial, Young Hyson and Souchong
TEAS. Also, 48 barrels PHILADELPHIA PORTER
NOTICE. The debtors of Israel I. Cohen, dec. are requested to make payment without delay—and those who have demands against his estate, are requested to make them known to JACOB I. COHEN, Adminr. Richmond, Jan. 12, 1804.
Run away from the Subscriber, in the upper end of Nottoway county, on the 31st day of October last, a Negro Man, named ISA AC, about 35 or 36 years old, rather an under size and moderately spare, has rather hoarse and in any kind of voice and speech, and apt to cough to repeat before he will give an answer, rather small eyes, has a kind of hitch, if well observed, in one leg or hip in walking, rather a yellow black complexion, and has the marks of smart whipping. I purchased him about May, 1802, and have understood he was purchased when a small boy by a Mr. Dupree of Charlotte county, and that he was raised in York Town, that he ran away some years ago and was secured in York jail, and was in Richmond jail about the time of Gabriel's insurrection, and that he had been in Nottoway jail some time before that; it is therefore uncertain which way he may bend his course. Any person who will deliver him to me, or secure him so that I get him, shall be generously rewarded, and any information will be thankfully received. All persons are forewarned to harbor the said slave or to convey him out of this state, at their peril. JAMES DUPUY, Jr. Peach Grove, Jan. 17, 1804.
Land for Sale. I AM disposed to sell my tract of land in the county of Amelia, whereon I at present reside, containing 400 acres. It is advantageously situated on the north side of West creek, just above its junction with Deep creek. There is on this tract about 200 acres of cleared land, under good fences, and in good farming condition, the balance stands in woods and is of prime Tobacco quality—The creek, (by which it is bounded on the south,) has a considerable quantity of swamp land attached to it, which abounds with fine large timber of white oak, poplar, ash, &c. and lies convenient enough to every part of the plantation to furnish rails without cutting any of the high land. There is also about 40 acres of first rate meadow land, which lies in one body, beautifully situated, and produces natural grass sufficient to winter one hundred head of cattle annually—about 20 acres of this meadow is reclaimed, and the balance may be put in the same situation with but little trouble or expense—it may be necessary to observe that no part of it is liable to flood, owing to being a considerable distance from the creek, and sufficiently dry to produce either Tobacco or Corn. The improvements consist of a new dwelling house, 34 feet by 18, with a brick chimney at each end, 2 rooms below and 2 rooms and a passage above stairs, also a commodious cellar, with a fire place, underneath the house, a smokehouse and kitchen, all of which are newly painted on the out side, tobacco barns, &c. Those who are inclined to purchase such property are invited to view the premises, which I presume will be a better recommendation than anything I can say. I will treat with any gentleman privately until the first day of July, on which day it will be sold at public sale, on the premises. If not previously disposed of at private sale. The terms will be one half cash when possession is given (which will be when demanded) and the other half in twelve months—to secure the payment of which a deed of trust on the property will be required. There is at present 120 bushels of wheat sowed on the west part of the plantation, which the purchaser may take, or not take; also 8 prime laborers, which he may have the balance of the year—Application to be made to the subscriber, on the premises. J. ROBERTSON. Amelia, 1st February, 1804.
Negroes for Sale. WILL be SOLD for CASH, at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on the 20th day of March next, about THIRTY LIKELY NEGROES 13th Feb. 1804. (w5t) TO RENT, AND POSSESSION GIVEN IMMEDIATELY, A Brick Lumber-House, APPLY TO MARCUS ELCAN. Who offers for sale, best INDIA NANKENS, on moderate terms for cash, or on a credit of ninety days for acceptances in this place. Richmond, 22d. Feb. 1804. wtf
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS OPENED A Grocery Store, In the next house above the Eagle Tavern (the property of Mr. Temple) where he has for sale, SALT, COGNAC BRANDY, HOLLAND GIN, ANTIGUA SPIRITS, LOAF AND BROWN SUGAR, COFFEE, IMPERIAL AND YOUNG HYSON TEA, PEPPER, ALLSPICE, GINGER, NUTMEGS and other SPICES; SOFT SHELLLED ALMONDS, QUEEN'S WARE, DEMIJOHNS, and sundry other articles, which he will sell very low at wholesale or retail, for cash or country produce. DANIEL TRIPLETT. October 11, 1803. w12m
The Celebrated English Stallion,   DRAGON, LATE the property of his grace the Duke of Bedford, and sire of Speculator, Tarantula, Jenny, Spinner, Creeper, Phenix, Hospitality, &c. will stand the ensuing season, near Farmville, at Ten Guineas and a Dollar to the groom for each mare. The season will commence the first day of March next, and end the 1st day of August following; extensive pasturage of superior quality will be furnished gratis, and the greatest attention paid, but no responsibility for accidents or escapes. The money will be expected for the season of such mares as are pastured before they are removed, and notes sent with those that are not to be left with the horse, payable the 1st of August next. RICHARD KNOWLES. Agent for John Randolph. Bizarre, Jan. 18, 1804. w12m
P.S. Farmville is 8 miles below Prince Edward courthouse, and 35 from Cartersville. Mares fed if required. VIRGINIA:  At a Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District, September 28th, 1803. BETWEEN Thomas Harris, Billy Harris and Augustine Harris, children of John Harris, deceased, plaintiffs, and Stephen Trevillian executor of Thomas Trevillian who was executor of John Harris, deceased, Beverly Robinson executor of William Harris, deceased who was also an executor of the said John Harris, William Guy executor of George Guy, deceased, Joseph Richeson and William Taliaferro and Anthony Thornton executors of Walker Taliaferro, deceased, defendants.
THE defendant Joseph Richeson not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in said city. A Copy: Teste, P. TINSLEY, c. c. FOR SALE,  By Edward Hallam, Opposite the Swan Tavern, Excellent Salt-ponded BACON, New England CHEESE, Irish POTATOES, New York PIPINS from TAMARINDS by the Keg, RICK, INDIGO of superior quality, Sack SALT, and BAR IRON. 09 24th, 1803. wtf
United States of America, 5th Circuit, Virginia District, NOVEMBER TERM, 1803. James Muse, ptff. In Chancery, against William Coates and others, defts. In Injunction. THE defendant William Coates, not having entered his appearance and given security according to a rule of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this district: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted up at the front door of the capitol in the said city. A Copy: Teste, JAS. BLAGROVE, n. c. A FRESH SUPPLY OF  Patent Medicines, Is just received and for sale at this office—including Cough Drops, Pectoral Pills, Eye Salve, Cordial Restorative Balsam, Essence & Extract of Mustard, Anisocarbure Tincture, Volatile Tincture, Herb Tobacco, Aromatic Snuff, Peppermint Lozenges, Botanical Ten James' Powders, warranted Tooth Powder, &c. &c. Feb. 24, 04
Scheme of a Lottery, For the benefit of WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE. FIRST CLASS. 8000 Tickets at 10 dolls. - 80,000 2 Prizes, dolls. 10,000 - 20,000 60 of - 500 - 30,000 2,000 of - 15 - 30,000 80,000 Subject to a deduction of 15 per ct. 12,000 Expense of drawing, - 2,000 Dollars, 10,000 First Ticket drawn, Dolls. 500 Last drawn, - 10,000 1 other Prize of - 10,000 59 other Prizes of 500 dolls. 29,500 2,000 of 15 dolls, - 30,000 Dollars, 80,000 All tickets drawn blank may be renewed in the next class, at 10 dolls. each; the price of all others will be 15 dolls. All prizes of 15 dollars may be renewed for the next class, or paid, at the option of the person entitled. If they be not claimed within three months after the drawing commences, they will be considered as renewed in the second class. The drawing to commence in the city of Williamsburg, on the 1st day of June, 1804. SECOND CLASS. 5938 Tickets at 10 dolls. 59,380 4,062 ditto at 15 dolls. 70,930 130,310 Deduct loss on 2,062 tickets renewed at 2 1-2 5,155 Dollars. 125,155 2 Prizes of 20,000 dolls. 40,000 2 ditto of 10,000 dolls. 20,000 3 ditto of 5,000 15,000 50 ditto of 1,000 50,000 1 ditto - 155 135,155 Deduct 10 per cent. 12,500 Expenses of drawing, 2,500 Sum raised, Dollars. 10,000 Ticket first drawn, Dolls. 1,000 Ticket last drawn, 20,000 One other prize of 20,000 20,000 Two ditto of 10,000 20,000 3 ditto of 5,000 dolls. 15,000 49 ditto of 1,000 49,000 1 ditto 155 Dollars 125,155
TICKETS In the above Lottery, for SALE at S. Pleasants' Book Store
Taken up by Obedience Craddock, living in the upper end of Amelia county, on the road just above Capt. Perkins's store, one Black Mare, her right hind foot white, with a blaze face, neither docked nor branded, about 4 feet 3 inches high, supposed to be 3 years old last spring—she paces, trots and canters, a few white hairs in her flanks and on her back—Appraised by us to twenty-five dollars, this 22d October, 1803. JOSHUA CHAFFIN. JACOB ROBERTS. AUSTIN SEAY
THE subscriber, according to a former advertisement, now gives notice, that on Saturday the 14th day of April next, at 12 o'clock, on the premises, he will offer to public SALE, A Number of Lots, Intersected by commodious streets, crossing at right angles, running due North and South, by East and West, agreeably to a plan deposited at Mr. Samuel Pleasants' Office. This land lies upon the margin of James river, and adjacent to that part of Richmond called Rocketts. The advantages of this property will present themselves to any person who will view it. The channel runs very near the bank, & that so high as to be entirely safe from freshes. Valuable warehouses are already erected near this spot, and there can be no doubt that the rapid increase of population and commerce of Richmond will render it desirable, both as a place of residence, and of business. It is known that the canal which has been accomplished at considerable expense, and must shortly be communicated with the water, & the improvements for land carriage, afford the means of conveying to this place the productions of an extensive & fertile country heretofore carried to the northern markets for want of those facilities; and if properly managed, must make it the important point of junction between the Eastern and Western people, as well as a depot as a market for produce, coal and foreign merchandise. The legislature have lately incorporated a company for deepening the channel of the river, so as to bring ships of 300 tons burthen, to Rocketts. And have also established a bank on extensive principles which must greatly increase commercial enterprise. These important considerations contribute to render the property now offered for sale an object of attention to the Landlord, Merchant and Mechanic. The terms of sale will be one fourth in ready money, the residue on bond and security payable the 1st January next, to carry interest if not paid punctually, and no title made until the bond shall be discharged. Wm. MAYO. Powhatan, Feb. 24th, 1804.
TO RENT, A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE, Near the Market bridge, well situated for a dry or wet goods store, with good accommodation for a family.—For further particulars enquire of the Printer. Richmond, March 2, 1804.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22, 1804.
Mr. Nicholson from the select committee to whom were referred the amendments of the senate to the bill supplementary to the act to incorporate the inhabitants of the city of Washington, reported a recommendation to agree to the same. On agreeing to the first amendment, extending the duration of the incorporation to fifteen years, instead of five, the house divided—Ayes 51—Noes 35, Messieurs. Southard, Nicholson and S. L. Mitchell having previously spoke in favor of agreeing to it. The other amendments were then agreed to without a division.
THE BILL HAS THEREFORE PASSED THE TWO HOUSES. An engrossed bill making appropriations for the support of government for the year 1804 was read a third time and passed.
The house went into a committee of the whole, Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair—on the bill from the senate providing for the recording, registering and enrolling ships or vessels in the district of Orleans.
The bill authorises the inhabitants of Louisiana on the 30th of April, and the citizens of the United States residing therein, to register their vessels.
Mr. R. Griswold moved to strike out the part of the provision that extends the right of registry to citizens of the United States. This motion was advocated by Messrs. R. Griswold and Sloan; and opposed by Messrs. Nicholson, Eustis and Rodney—and was agreed to—Ayes 48—Noes 39.
On which the committee rose and reported the bill. On concurring with the vote of the committee of the whole on the amendment of Mr. R. Griswold, a short debate, though of greater length, than that which preceded, ensued, in which the amendment was supported by Messrs. P. Griswold and Dana; and opposed by Messrs. G. W. Campbell, J. Clay, Nicholson and Varnum; when the question was put and the house negatived, by Yeas and Nays, the amendment—Yeas 31—Nays 78.
By the advocates of the amendment it was contended, that, however proper it might be, according to the stipulations of treaty, to extend the right of registering their vessels to the inhabitants of Louisiana at the time of the cession, it was neither just or obligatory upon Congress, to extend this right to citizens of the United States in the ceded territory, while the like right under similar circumstances was refused to citizens in the Atlantic states. This was unjust, as it would enable citizens in Louisiana to naturalize foreign bottoms which they might have purchased on speculation, and to trade with them not only in the ports of Louisiana but also in all the ports of the United States; thereby affecting the rights of those, who under the existing navigation system, had obtained registers. On the other hand, the opponents of the amendment declared their conviction that it became the government to place the citizens of the United States on an equal footing with the inhabitants of Louisiana, and that the denial of rights to which they conceived themselves entitled would so much dissatisfaction among them. It was observed that the citizens, who had gone to Louisiana, must have had in view the becoming inhabitants, and would therefore feel themselves aggrieved in being denied the rights extended to the inhabitants; and that the situation of citizens owning Spanish or French bottoms previous to the cession, if inhibited from registering them, would be peculiarly hard, as great doubts were entertained whether those vessels did not, together with the ceded country lose their national character; and if that were the fact (and it was believed to be so) such bottoms would be divested of all the advantages and immunities of American, Spanish, and French bottoms.
On motion of Mr. Mott the words "30th April" were substituted in the room of "20th of December"—His object being to place the citizens and inhabitants on the same footing—Ayes 45—Noes 56. When the bill was ordered to a third reading to-morrow.
A message was received from the President, containing a statement of the application of money appropriated to the public buildings, &c.
The house agreed to sundry amendments (principally verbal) of the senate to the bill to amend the charter of Alexandria.—The bill has finally passed both houses.
The house went into committee of the whole—Mr. Varnum in the chair—on the bill supplementary to an act providing for a naval peace establishment.
This is the bill, introduced at the instance of Mr. Nicholson, with a view to a more economical and beneficial arrangement in relation to the national ships laid up in ordinary.
Mr. Leib moved an additional section, virtually abolishing the office of lieutenant colonel commandant of the marine corps, and authorising the President to make such other reductions of the subordinate officers as he may think fit.
The object of the bill being a reform of the expenses attending the naval establishment, the measure contemplated by the amendment was, in his opinion, a very proper one to be answered by it. The bill, he said, contemplated the annual saving, in the single article of provisions of 7,000 dollars; by abolishing the office of lieutenant colonel commandant a saving of 6,000 dollars in addition would be made—This officer made, it appeared, all the contracts, and it would be seen by documents before the house, that while the price of the ration in the War department was 15 cents, that fixed by this officer was 20 cents; the difference made the sum of 3,750 dollars a year—it would also be seen that exorbitant sums were expended in postage and fuel; in the single article of postage 150 dollars had been expended in three months.
This amendment was agreed to—Ayes 62.
Mr. Eustis moved a new section for the allowance to captains holding themselves in readiness to enter the service the same rations they are entitled by law to receive when in actual service—Disagreed to—Ayes 37—Noes 45.
The committee rose, and the house agreed to the amendment of Mr. Leib without a division.
Mr. Jackson moved a new section for the allowance to captains required to hold themselves in readiness of the same rations they are entitled to receive when in actual service.
Mr. Nicholson supported the amendment, to which the house agreed—Ayes 44—Noes 40; when the bill was ordered to a third reading to-morrow.
The house went into committee of the whole on the bill to authorise the payment of drawbacks on goods exported from the places therein mentioned.
Mr. Rodney moved a new section to the bill placing goods, wares and merchandise imported into the district of Delaware on the same footing as to the receipt of drawbacks on exportation to any foreign country, after having been conveyed by land, with those imported into the district of Philadelphia, New York or Baltimore. Mr. Eustis opposed, and Mr. Rodney replied.
Carried. When the committee rose, and the house ordered the bill to a third reading.
THURSDAY, Feb. 23.
An engrossed bill to allow drawback of duties on goods, wares and merchandise, transported by land in the cases therein mentioned, was read the third time and passed.
An engrossed bill supplementary to the act providing for a naval peace establishment was read the third time.
Mr. Varnum moved to recommit it to a committee of the whole, for the purpose of striking out the section allowing rations to captains ordered to hold themselves in readiness.
This motion was supported by Messrs. Varnum, Bedinger, Sloan, Smith, Holland and Elmer; and opposed by Messrs. Nicholson, Jackson and Eustis; on which the Yeas and Nays being called, were Yeas 65—Nays 54. The house went into committee, who disagreed to the above section—Ayes 55—Noes 37. The bill was afterwards brought in, in an engrossed form, omitting this section, and passed—Ayes 65.
An engrossed bill providing for the registering, recording, and enrolling ships or vessels in the district of Orleans was read the third time, and passed—Yeas 83—Nays 32.
A message was received from the senate stating their having passed, with amendment, the bill for the relief of Samuel Corp.
The house concurred.
A message was received from the senate stating their disagreement to the first amendment of the house to the bill providing for registering ships in the district of Orleans; and their agreement to the other amendments.
On a motion to recede from the first amendment, the house divided—Ayes 45—Noes 43.
The house went into committee of the whole—Mr. Dawson in the chair—on the post office bill.
After making several amendments the committee rose and asked leave to sit again, which was granted.
A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF Morocco Pocket Books Is just received and for sale at this office.

SENEX CONCLUDED.
INVOCATION.
Phœbus, thou divine intelligence, who hast the gubernation of most of the departments of the scientific treasury...
TO FAIR PLAY.
Henrico, Feb. 25th, 1804.
THE completion of my task has been unavoidably delayed until now, but I hope that the delay has been productive of no injury...
You say you do not "perceive that certain sentences of the British Spy are better arranged than your own."
You inform us that you have "stolen" from an author, but do not condescend to tell us who he is.
"When, when, oh light of the world, with thou resume thy grey goose quill, and burst like lightning upon mankind..."
You observe that "Ten thousand tongues have been employed in execrating the authors and abettors of (the Spy &c.)..."
You did well in letting us know that you were not "favored with an academical or forensic education."
thor himself, to acquaint us with all such misdeeds.
It was sound policy to criticise your own works, and it would have been cru- el if you had not said all you could in their favor.
You talk of "adorning ideas, and clothing sentences."
You observe, "I pity a fool but I hate a pedant."
If your blaming a man for defending himself with authorities, is not funny.
If by the words educated men, you would mean men of acquired information...
The native energy of your mind, can alone justify a disdain of the studious book- worm...
rusal of the inestimable works of Bacon, Boyle and others.
There are men, who having been prevented by adversity, or by indolence from reading...
Upon the whole, your charge of pedantry is puerile.
You say the "rich pedantry" of the Spy; the expression is original, and worthy of so great an author.
With this, I close my remarks.
SENEX.
NEW-YORK, February 25.
Our correspondent at Albany, under date of Monday evening, ten o'clock, writes to us as follows:
WASHINGTON CITY, February 27.
It has been said that federalism has abated of its violence.
WASHINGTON FEDERALIST.
WASHINGTON'S BIRTH DAY.
On Wednesday the 23d of February inst. the Federal Republicans at the seat of the National Government...
same number was discharged at noon. At four o'clock P. M. the company consisting of the Judges of the Supreme Court...
Mr. Pickering, a Senator from Massachusetts, acted as President; Mr. J. Lewis, a Representative from Virginia...
This toast was instantly followed by the discharge of 17 cannon; and the band struck up, in full chorus, Washington's March.
2. The People of the United States. [Music, Hail Columbia.]
3. The Friends of the People—not their Flatterers. [Music, Yankee Doodle.]
4. The Legislative and Executive Authorities—with constitutional powers—not more powerful than the Constitution.
5. The Judiciary—as free from persecution as from favoritism.
6. The Army and Navy—although few in numbers, yet prevalent in valor.
7. To the true Sons of the United States.—Protection at sea, and Relief on shore; but not to fugitives who assume the character and abuse it.
8. A Free Press—The publication of Truth, protected—not punished.
9. Honesty, capacity and fidelity to the Constitution—tides to Abomination if not to Persecution.
10. The Heroes and Statesmen of the Revolution—Memorious associates of Washington. [Music, The Heroes Return.]
11. Washington—He never deserted his Post—Animated by his example, We will never desert his Principles. [Music, Washington's Grand March.]
VOLUNTEERS.
By Mr. Pickering—Religion and Morality, essential supports of a free government. Judge Marshall.
Judge Chase. The man who dares be honest in the worst of times.
Judge Cranch. The memory of Mrs. Washington, a pattern to our wives and daughters.
Mr. Campbell. John Adams, late President of the United States, the patriot and statesman, will be remembered and admired...
Mr. Saunders. Agriculture and commerce, mutually supporting and supported.
Mr. J. Lewis. The power of impeachment—but not as a substitute for "Death or Resignation."
Mr. R. Griswold. The tomb of Washington, let it not be profaned, by a Crocodile tear!
Mr. T. Law. Let others hail the rising sun—we bow to that whose race is run.
Mr. R. Stockton. Our sons and daughters—Integrity and talents, beauty and the domestic virtues.
Mr. Livingston. The State of Delaware, first to adopt, and firm to support the constitution.
Mr. Thatcher. National economy, which saves by expenditure, not wastes by saving.
Mr. Wells. No pleasure to him, who prefers Pains.
Mr. Griffin. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney—Talents, virtue and honor, will be remembered and respected.
Mr. Dayton. The last importation of pretended patriots of '76, let it be the last.
Mr. Stedman. Oppressed humanity—relieved by exports, not imports.
The day was enjoyed by all, in harmony and cheerfulness—in the evening, there was a ball in Georgetown...
WASHINGTON'S BIRTH DAY, SHALL BE CELEBRATED.
"Till fixed by Heavens own voice, in dread behest, Regardless of the morn, the sun shall rest..."
February 29.
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS, FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT. At a meeting of one hundred and ten Republican Members of the Senate and House of Representatives...
STEPHEN R. BRADLEY, of the Senate, was unanimously called to the chair.
After a very able discussion of the importance of selecting the most proper characters for the next Presidential Election...
THOMAS JEFFERSON was unanimously nominated for the next PRESI-
DENT—and the ballots being taken, GEORGE CLINTON, governor of New York, was by a very large majority, nominated for the next VICE PRESIDENT.
A respectable committee, consisting of a member from each state, was appointed to make proper arrangements.
ALEXANDRIA, February 25.
It must give pleasure to every virtuous mind to perceive that justice which a narrow and illiberal party spirit, has ever endeavored to withhold from the friends of freedom...
On the 15th of March the subscriber intends opening
A Grammar School,
At the former residence of Mr. William Danbridge in the county of New-Kent. The situation in point of health, is as eligible as any on or near the river in the county...
HOUSES AND LOTS.
TO BE RENTED OR SOLD, the following valuable PROPERTY, to wit: The TENEMENT, late the residence of Wm. Radford...
Also, adjoining the above, and on the street leading to the Governor's a TENEMENT, well calculated for two stores...
Also, a large and convenient BRICK TENEMENT, just finished, adjoining the subscriber's residence...
Richmond, Feb. 22, 1804. WM PRICE.
FOR RENT.
Several Tenements, On the main street on Shockoe Hill, calculated for Grocery Stores. Immediate possession may be had. For terms, apply to HARDIN DAVIS. 2d March, 1804.
FOR SALE.
A Negro Woman, Of twenty-four years of age, with two children, who is a good washer, seamstress and pastry cook. For terms, apply to THOMAS TAYLOR & CO.
Pocket Book,
Containing a considerable sum of money, in Bank Notes, and some papers, which can be of no use to any person but the owner. TWENTY DOLLARS as reward will be given to any person who will deliver it to the subscriber...
WILLIAM WINSTON. March 5th, 1804. N. B. The Book contained a receipt of Mr. Wm. Galt's for between sixty and seventy pounds...

The Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1804.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Items include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour Fine, Do. Sup., Corn, Hemp, Clean, Iron, Bacon, Whiskey.
CELEBRATION OF THE 4th MARCH.
The morning of Monday last (the 4th being on Sunday) was ushered in with a discharge of cannon from the Capitol Hill by the Artillery Company commanded by Capt. Myers...
1. The 4th of March—The day on which the will of the people prevailed against the intrigues of party and the schemes of ambition. 3 guns, 3 cheers—Tune, Hail Columbia.
2. The people of the United States—May they never require federal guardianship to save them from their worst enemies—themselves. 5 guns—Yankee Doodle.
3. The Constitution—Sacred as the ark of the covenant. 3 guns—March de Saxe.
4. Thomas Jefferson—The patriot who merits public favor by promoting the public interest. 5 guns, 3 cheers—Jefferson's March.
5. Congress—The Guardians of peace and national economy. 3 guns—March, composed by Mr. Decker.
6. The Judiciary—as free from patronage as from persecution. 1 gun—Martin's March.
7. The memory of Washington—May the virtues of the dead never serve as a cloak for the vices of the living. 3 guns—Washington's March.
8. The acquisition of Louisiana—Whilst the nations of Europe are lavishing innocent blood for trivial objects, America adds a wild to her empire by peaceful negotiation. 5 guns, 3 cheers—New-York Volunteers March.
9. The power of impeachment.—The best means of controlling those who are not restrained by the feelings of honor or the love of virtue. 1 gun—March in Alexander.
10. The liberty of the press—The shield of innocence, the scourge of guilt; adored by republicans, and dreaded only by the abandoned votaries of aristocracy. 3 guns, 3 cheers—Marseilles Hymn.
11. The Militia—Fighting for their families and their homes, they ask no higher reward than that which they receive; the approbation of their country. 3 guns—Stony Point.
12. The trial by Jury—An aid to enlightened, and a check upon a midnight judiciary. 2 guns—In the dead of the night.
13. The elective principle, which like a conductor, dispels the growing storm before it bursts in destructive explosion. 3 guns—St. Patrick's Day.
14. The heads of departments—their fidelity and talents have eminently contributed to the prosperity of their country. 3 guns—March.
15. Monroe and Livingston—whose fame depends upon what they have done, not upon a pompous parade of what they failed to do. 5 guns—Cura.
16. Agriculture, Commerce and Manufactures—the sources of wealth and national prosperity. 3 guns—America, Commerce and Freedom.
17. The American Fair—May they never reward with their smiles the enemies of their country. 3 guns—The Constitution.
VOLUNTEERS.
By Governor Page.—The Orator of the day—May the sentiments delivered by him, be ever remembered.
Col. Hitehburn.—The state of Virginia—May she continue to merit the elevated station she holds in the national confederacy.
Judge Nelson.—Equality, justice and democracy—Alike the offspring of truth.
Mr. Chevalier.—A speedy peace to the rival nations of Europe.
The Governor, Col. Hitehburn and Mr. Wythe having retired.
P. N. Nicholas.—Governor Page—The steady patriot of '76 and to the present day.
The President.—Col. Hitehburn and the Republicans of Massachusetts.
The Vice-President, Robt. Mitchell.—George Wythe—The venerable judge and patriotic sage.
The Vice-President, Wm. Du-Val.—Reformation to the judge who knows what is right, but has not virtue to practice it.
Henry L. Biscoe.—George Clinton, the present Governor of New York—May he fill at the next election the second office in the United States.
Wm. Thomson.—The memory of Edmund Pendleton.
Mr. Brooks.—The memory of Benjamin Franklin, who arose in America like the morning star, to announce the approach of freedom.
J. H. Foushee.—The memory of John Thomson—The author of the letters of Cincinnatus. An everlasting monument of worth, genius and patriotism.
J. Ogilvie.—The Richmond academy—May its Professors inculcate the principles of truth, and inspire the holy enthusiasm of freedom.
Col. Wilkinson.—May the fallen aristocratical minority in Congress never rise again to endanger the peace, harmony and happiness of America.
J. I. Cohen.—Equal religious liberty to all mankind.
S. McCraw.—A speedy termination to all party heat or animosity—An union to them cemented with integrity, shielded by truth, prompted by patriotism and guided by wisdom.
Mr. Shepard.—May merit form the only distinction in society.
Thomas Prosser.—Thomas Paine—who never gave pain, except to the enemies of his country.
Many other Toasts were given, of which we have no copy.—Songs interspersed, &c.
At a meeting of a number of the Republican citizens of the town of Manchester and its vicinity, on Saturday the 3d March, 1804, to commemorate the election of Thomas Jefferson, as President of the United States, and the late acquisition of Louisiana—when Col. Robert Goodloe was appointed President, and Maj. Obadiah Smith, Vice-President of the meeting—and the following resolutions were proposed and adopted:
1. Resolved, That the wise and just administration of the government during the last three years, merit the gratitude and deserve the future support of the people.
2. Resolved, That the President of the United States, by consulting the true interest of his country, has reared a monument at which every tyrant must blush, and to which ambition dare not aspire—its base is the affection of his country, its superstructure the reason of the people.
3. Resolved, That the late peaceable acquisition of Louisiana, in the estimation of this meeting, is another proof that the true interest of every country, consisting in the observance of national justice, and in obedience to national humanity.
4. Resolved, That the proceedings of the day be published.
After an elegant dinner prepared by Mr. Peter Moseley, the following TOASTS were drank:
1. The fourth of March, 1801; the day on which American Liberty was disenthrall'd from the shackles of prejudice and hypocrisy. 6 cheers.
2. The United States; let wisdom and virtue fill their cabinet, valor and victory attend their battles. 4 cheers.
3. Thomas Jefferson; unshaken by intrigue and prejudice, he pursues a steady course whilst he gains the silent admiration of his slanderers. 6 cheers.
4. The heads of Departments; who by serving the people have deserved their gratitude and confidence.
5. The Republican members of Congress; to whom we may say, well done ye good and faithful servants. 3 cheers.
6. The territory of Louisiana; a new pillar on which the edifice of American glory is reared. 6 cheers.
7. The People of Louisiana; may our present union be perpetuated without the interruption of jealousy or faction. 4 cheers.
8. Monroe and Livingston; who steadily pursuing the honor and interest of their country, have merited the highest rewards which it can bestow. 6 cheers.
9. The state of Virginia. 3 cheers.
10. John Page, Governor of Virginia; the patriot who preferred the liberty of his country to the gaudy trappings of royal favor. 6 cheers.
11. The memory of George Washington; his eminent services are engraven on the hearts of all true Americans.
12. The memory of Edmund Pendleton, Samuel Adams and the other departed patriots of '76.
13. George Clinton; his claims to public favor are founded on a series of public service and uniform adherence to the liberty and welfare of America. 6 cheers.
14. Aaron Burr; may he soon feel that the people will not patronize intrigue, and know that republicans disdain it. 3 cheers.
15. Ross, Morris and Tracey; a triumph of corruption, impudence and aristocracy.
16. Judge Chase; the times must be bad indeed, when he's a candidate for honest fame.
17. The American Fair; our duty to protect, our wish to please. 6 cheers.
VOLUNTEERS.
By the President. The memory of the proscribed patriots of '76, and the fallen heroes in the American revolution. 4 cheers.
By the Vice-President. May the temple of Liberty be erected upon the ruins of despotism, and every nation on earth enter its avenues. 4 cheers.
By Wm. Thomson. James Monroe; the man who has been honored by disgrace, but never disgraced an honor. 6 cheers.
By Daniel Beasley. William Duane; may his services in the hardest of times be long remembered. 3 cheers.
By Joseph C. Brown. Joseph H. Nicholson; the man who in times of despair preferred death to desertion. 4 cheers.
By James A. Patterson. John Clopton; the man who never was absent from his post. 3 cheers.
By Dr. James Henderson. Unbiased suffrage, the mild, but omnipotent corrective of Governmental abuses. 4 cheers.
By Capt. John Watkins. May ignominy attend the man who gains his election to Congress by bribes and barbecues. 3 cheers.
By Capt. Wm. Brown. Uriah Tracey; may he trace his way in darkness in old Cherson's boat, and there may reflection overtake him, when he or his principles cannot return. 3 cheers.
By Maurice L. Miller. May all intriguers feel the sting of Paine. 4 cheers.
By Robert M'Tyre. The proposed Bank of Virginia; may it go into operation, as it must promote commerce and agriculture. 3 cheers.
After the day had been spent in convivial harmony, the company retired, well pleased to their respective homes.
The opposition prints have, for some time past, been endeavouring to enslave the public mind on an alleged misunderstanding between our government and that of Great Britain in relation to the treaty of 1794. It having been long since predicted by their political opponents, that the present administration would soon involve the country in a war with that nation, the slightest suggestion of a want of harmony on negotiations, said to be depending, was seized with eagerness, and made the foundation of a story, charging the Executive with the pursuit of measures, which, being considered by England hostile to her commercial interests, would necessarily tend to embroil the two countries. This wonderful story, with all its alarming appendages has been sounded from one end of the nation to the other, on the vague authority of a loose article in an English Print. As this is the only foundation on which it rests, we offer to the public the following extract from the London Morning Herald of the 15th November, three days later than the date of the article which appears to have occasioned it. And we offer this extract as a full and satisfactory refutation of the misrepresentation of those statements to which it is meant as a reply. The proof, in both cases, is newspaper proof, and one is as good as the other. Nat. Intel.
"A rumor has been afloat for the last three days, or some differences between this Country & America, respecting the interpretation of some Articles of the Treaty concluded in 1794 and ratified in 1795. It has been taken up by some of our contemporaries in such a manner as to induce a belief that a rupture between the two Countries was at no great distance. It is, therefore, with the utmost satisfaction that we find ourselves empowered to state, from the first authority, that there is not any dispute, or even a question of difference subsisting between the two Countries. America feels as she ought to do upon the present occasion, and we are authorized to add, that there never has been a greater degree of cordiality between England and the United States, since the ratification of American Independence, than that which exists at the present moment."
"We yesterday received the New-York and Boston Papers, the former to the 6th, and the latter to the 10th ult. Those from the former City state, that the fever continues its ravages, though in a abated degree. There is some intimation of danger from the Blacks in Jamaica, which we trust will prove unfounded; and a few particulars of a later date than any yet received respecting the deplorable state of the Island of St. Domingo. In these papers, as well may be presumed, there is not a simple syllable respecting the reported differences between America and this Country, to which we have alluded in the preceding paragraph."
Newport Mercury.
Extract of a letter from an gentleman in Charleston, (S. C.) to his friend in Newport, dated January 14, 1804.
"Shortly after Dr. Senter sailed for Europe, Mr. Rutledge became acquainted with his having injured Mrs. R. and some days ago Dr. S. arrived here. Mr. R. was in town without knowing it, and did not know of it till he learned it from me in the street. He instantly sent him a challenge; and learned from the bearer of it, that the Doctor had that morning gone into the country, to visit Mrs. R.—He pursued him; and seeing him in his hall, as he entered it, discharged at him a gun he travelled with, which only wounded him slightly in his hand, when he made his escape through a back door. It being a dark night, he got off. Mr. R. came to the city the next day, found and challenged him. He accepted the challenge, pledging his honor he would not leave the state till he had given him the desired satisfaction. That night he went in a pilot boat to Savannah, whither Mr. R. followed. They met last Thursday in the neighborhood of Savannah. The Doctor fired first, and Mr. R. immediately after, his
(M. R.'s) ball passed through the bone of his antagonist's right leg, just below the knee, and lodged in his left leg. The duel was a perfectly fair one and stopped here, as the surgeons and seconds agreed the Doctor could neither sit nor stand; the wound is a dangerous one, and it is believed he must lose his right leg. This cruel business has been the means of destroying Mr. P.'s peace of mind and ruining his wife's character forever."
Letters received in town, from Savannah of a date subsequent to that of the one above referred to, mention that Dr. S. after he was challenged by Mr. R. not having any particular friend in Charleston, went to Savannah for the purpose of advising with his friend there, and of procuring a second; that it was agreed between him and Mr. R. they should fire at each other so long as they both could stand or sit; and that Dr. S.'s ball passed thro' Mr. R.'s coat, waistcoat and shirt, and grazed his skin, within a finger's breadth of his spine.
From a London Paper. Mr. Nimmo, of George-street, Manchester-square, lately sent down to Salisbury, a pigeon from his dove-cot, to be dispatched, with a billet round its neck, the next day at twelve o'clock precisely, in order to ascertain what dependence could be placed on pigeons in case of extraordinary expedition being necessary. The bird arrived with the billet round its neck, seven minutes past three in the afternoon, a distance of 83 miles, in three hours and seven minutes.
DIED, on the 24th ult. near Augusta, (Georgia) the Honorable GEORGE WALTON, one of the Judges of the Superior Court, and a distinguished patriot in the Revolutionary War.
Law of the U. States.
AN ACT
Continuing for a limited time the Salaries of the Officers of Government therein mentioned.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That from and after the last day of December, one thousand eight hundred and three, the following annual compensations, and no other, be, and they are hereby granted to the officers herein enumerated, respectively, that is to say:
To the Secretary of State, five thousand dollars:
The Secretary of the Treasury, five thousand dollars:
The Secretary of War, four thousand, five hundred dollars:
The Secretary of the Navy, four thousand, five hundred dollars:
The Attorney General, three thousand dollars:
The Comptroller of the Treasury, three thousand five hundred dollars:
The Treasurer, three thousand dollars:
The Auditor of the Treasury, three thousand dollars:
The Register of the Treasury, two thousand four hundred dollars:
The Accountant of the War Department, two thousand dollars:
The Accountant of the Navy Department, two thousand dollars:
The Postmaster-General, three thousand dollars: and
The Assistant Postmaster-General, one thousand seven hundred dollars; which sums shall be respectively paid quarter yearly, at the Treasury of the United States.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That this act shall continue in force for three years and from thence until the end of the next session of Congress thereafter, and no longer.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN BROWN, President of the Senate pro-tempore. February 20, 1804. APPROVED. TH: JEFFERSON.
A Proclamation.
BY authority of the President of the United States, a reward of 500 dollars is hereby offered to any person or persons, who shall apprehend and secure in some jail within the United States, or deliver to the commanding officer of any military post within the United States, or its territories, JAMES WOODS, charged with the murder of a Cherokee Indian, in Buncombe county, in the state of North Carolina, on or about the 14th day of January last—Said Woods is about thirty two or thirty three years of age, five feet nine or ten inches in height, is stout and well made, has thick sandy hair and beard, and a fair complexion, has at times worked at the silver-smith's trade, and has left a wife at Pigeon settlement, where the murder was committed.
Given at the War-Office, City of Washington, the 1st day of March, 1804
H: DEARBORN, Sec'y of War.
Nicholas Hallam,
Two doors above the Swan Tavern, Richmond.
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. N.B. Wanted a Young Man of reputable family, qualified to take charge of a Grocery, whom some well recommended, will meet with liberal encouragement
Sports of the Turf.
The Jockey Club Purse Races at Powhatan Courthouse, will begin on Thursday the 19th of April next, three mile heats, the first day, supposed to be about £100. The 2d day, two mile heats, half the sum of the first. There will remain once a sweepstakes for three years old colts and fillies until the 18th April, 100 dollars each, half forfeit, 4 subscribers or no race; to be run for the day after the Jockey Club Races. Powhatan, March 1st, 1804.
SEEDS.
The subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he has just received a supply of Red & White Clover Seed, Lucern, Timothy, Ryegrass and Saintfaine, which is warranted to be of the last summer's growth.
He has likewise, a general assortment of PEAS, BEANS, CABBAGE, LETTUCE, RADISHES, &c. From London, per the ship Shepherdess, now selling at his Seed Store, Main Street.
MINION COLLINS. Richmond, Feb. 28, 1804
TO BE SOLD,
FOR ready money, in pursuance of a deed of trust from Robert Woodcock, in order to secure the payment of a debt, as mentioned therein, due from the said Woodcock to Buck & Brander, with the expenses attending the execution of the trust.
That tract of Land,
Whereon the said Robert Woodcock now lives, situated in Chesterfield county, containing two hundred and four acres more or less. The sale to take place at Brooks's tavern in Manchester, on Saturday the 24th of the present month.
ALEXANDER BANKS, } Trustees. GEO. MOREDIE. Manchester, 2d March, 1804.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
US away from the subscriber on Saturday the 19th of February, 1804 a dark mulatto man called BILLEY, 24 or 25 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, has a thick head of hair, which he combs up, and little inclined to be bowlegged, is very polite and conversant, and no doubt will attempt to pass as a free man; he is a good water and an excellent hostler, the latter occupation he is very fond of. I have reason to believe he will make for the county of Fauquier, having a brother in that county the property of Mr. Pickett; his dress consisted of a round blue jacket, with blue and diab pantalons, a pair of boots and a leather hat, and carried off other clothes. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver him to me in Hanover county near Newcastle, or secure him in jail so that I get him again. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned from carrying him out of the state on their peril.
THOMAS BLAKEY. Feb. 21, 1804.
Mrs. Trouin,
HAS the honor of informing her friends and the public, that she intends to open a SCHOOL of the FRENCH LANGUAGE, for young ladies, where they shall be carefully instructed in the following useful and elegant branches of education—Orthography, Reading, Writing and Plain Work, Drawing, Embroidery, Cyphering, Masking, History and Geography. Young ladies from the country boarded on the following terms, 150 dollars, each lady to find her own bedding.
Mrs. Trouin respectfully assures those parents who may honor her with their confidence, that her whole and undivided attention shall be devoted to her pupils, being solicitous to render their studies equally pleasing and profitable. Apply to Mrs. Trouin, on the Hill, near Mr. Wm. M'Kin's and Mr. Burran's. Richmond, March 6th, 1804.
FAMILY BIBLE.
JUST PUBLISHED. BY MATTHEW CAREY, No. 118, Market St. (Price to non subscribers ten dollars.)
A HANDSOME FAMILY BIBLE,
CONTAINING Brown's Concordance, and embellished with ten maps and twenty Historical engravings. Extracted from the minutes of the Philadelphia Baptist Association, held at Cohasset, Oct. 1803.
"This association recommends to the Church the edition of the Bible now publishing by Mr. Matthew Carey, Philadelphia, as worthy their patronage."
Mr. M. Carey having submitted to my inspection a specimen of his standing edition of the Bible, justice to unexampled merit impels me to bear testimony after minute investigation, that in my opinion, for elegance of type, excellence of paper, natural & picturesque engravings, neat execution, and collation of marginal references evincing sound judgment and good taste; it has been rarely equalled, never excelled across the Atlantic—even where establishment has vested the exclusive right of printing and publishing the sacred text, in its favored individual.
JOHN GLENDY, Minister. 2d Presbyterian Church, Baltimore
Having examined Mr. Carey's third edition of the Bible in quarto, we find it to be an excellent piece of workmanship. The paper is white and good; the print clear and plain; the marginal references are well selected; the maps are intelligible; the plates are ornamental; the concordance very useful; and the binding neat and elegant. Finding such an assemblage of good properties contained in such a valuable book as the Bible, we therefore recommend it to the public as a work that merits their attention and patronage; and whilst it does honor to the publisher, we flatter ourselves that it will essentially benefit the reader.
THOMAS WARE, presiding elder of the Methodist Episcopal Church in New Jersey.
JOSEPH TOFTEN, elder of Burlington circuit.
SAMUEL THOMAS, elder of Elizabeth town circuit.
WILLIAM MILLS, elder of Trenton circuit.
Holders of subscription papers & subscribers in Virginia are respectfully informed, that their books are ready for delivery at S. Pleasants' Bookstore, Richmond.
Notice.
The Copartnership of SEPHARD & BEN DLE is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons having claims against the concern are desired to bring them forward in order to receive payment; and all those persons indebted to them are requested to make immediate payment to either of the partners, by note or otherwise, as no further indulgence can be given.
JAMES SEPHARD, THOMAS BEN DLE.
Thomas Bendle, Saddler,
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he intends carrying on the business in all its various branches, as heretofore, in the house opposite the Eagle Tavern, and formerly occupied by Capt. William Austin. He returns his sincere thanks to his friends and the public for the encouragement hitherto received, and hopes by a strict attention to business, to merit the continuance of their favor. Richmond, 25th February, 1804.
Bail and Delivery Bonds
May be had at this Office.

Twenty-Five Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber living in Goochland county, a very likely negro man named SAM, who calls himself SAMUEL COOPER, about 24 or 25 years old, low but stout made, of a yellowish complexion, one of his upper fore teeth out, his dress chiefly of Virginia cloth, with a green Durants short coat; he is very sensible, and can read, and write so as to be understood in some words. He will endeavor to pass for a freeman, and I expect will procure a pass of his own or from some one else. I expect he will go up or down James river, but I rather think up, about Lynchburg, or some other town on James river. Whoever takes up the said negro and delivers him to me, or secures him in jail so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable expenses for delivering him to me at home. EDWARD COX. Sept. 3d, 1803.
LOUIS WERCQ, MERCHANT TAYLOR, NOT intending to carry on his business as extensively as heretofore, informs the public, that in future he shall expect materials to be paid for, before they are made into clothes—He has on hand a supply of the best Cloths, Cassimeres, Swandowns, Marseilles, &c. which he will sell low for Cash only.—All persons having claims against him, will be paid on application, and those to him are requested to pay their accounts to him immediately. Richmond, October 7th, 1803.
Robert Gamble & Son, Are receiving by the ship FAME and other arrivals from Europe, a general assortment of MERCHANDIZE, Suitable to the season—which they are disposed to sell on moderate terms for cash, country produce, or to punctilious customers, on the usual credit. Having a large and convenient WAREHOUSE, calculated to store flour, &c. those who may condone country produce to their care, are assured, that their endeavors will be used to give general satisfaction, and their charge for storage, &c. will be reasonable. Richmond, 17th Oct. 1803.
THE PRESS OF T. NICOLSON, And will be ready for delivery in the course of April, May and June next, THE MARRIED LADY'S COMPANION, OR Poor Man's Friend. IN FOUR PARTS. I. An address to the married Lady who is the Mother of Daughters. II. An address to the newly married Lady. III. Some important hints to the Midwife. IV. An essay on the management and common diseases of Children. By SAMUEL K. JENNINGS.
The title and heads of this work are considerably expressive of its nature and design. Each part contains moral reflections adapted to the characters for which they are intended; but they compose in the whole, a medical book of such sort as necessarily interests every family. The plan is conducted with all possible simplicity and plainness, and will be found a very great convenience to the Ladies. It will be printed on a neat plain Type, and good Paper, and it is supposed will contain two hundred and forty pages of a duodecimo size. The price to subscribers, if neatly bound, will be 6s. in boards, 4s. 6d. So soon as the work is finished the subscribers may apply to Mr. Nicolson, and others with whom they may make their subscriptions, who, on receiving payment, will deliver to them their books. A number of copies will be deposited with Mr. Samuel Pleasants and other book sellers; from whom the public may be supplied. The author flatters himself, that his work will be found a very useful one. Having submitted his manuscript to the inspection of several respectable and judicious men, he is encouraged to venture this publication in favor of himself. He is well aware, that the composition may be calculated for usefulness, and yet for want of being pushed forward into public notice, it may lie dormant on the book-seller's shelf. As his chief design was to be beneficial to his fellow citizens, he is determined to spare no pains which may be necessary to circulate his books; and they will therefore probably be offered for sale at most of the courthouses of the upper counties of the state of Virginia. He thanks the patriotic gentlemen of the two houses of legislation, who gave him friendly encouragement, and calculates on their influence in their respective counties, so far as the merit of the performance may deserve their aid. SAMUEL K. JENNINGS. February 5, 1804.
Notice, THAT I have committed the entire management and transaction of my business to my brother Robert B. Payne, of Columbia, and county of Fluvanna; and authorised him, and him only, to settle and adjust on my behalf, the debts owing to or by the estate of Richard Cocke, late of Fluvanna.—Accordingly to him the said Robert B. Payne, those having claims upon the said estate, will bring them forward for adjustment; and those indebted to it make payment, which they are requested to do without delay. POLLY I. COCKE, Exx of Rich'd Cocke, dec. Fluvanna, 16th Feb. 1804.
Notice. THE partnership of John Moore and Joseph Weir, under the firm of JOSEPH WEIR & CO. is this day dissolved—and all persons indebted to said firm are requested to settle and pay the respective accounts to the subscriber in Virginia, who will settle with them for the same—and persons having demands against said firm will call on him for payment. JOHN MOORE. Jan. 20th, 1804.
Notice. As you have moved out of this state, and left no agent known to me, you will please to take notice, that I shall on the 24th, 25th and 26th of April next, at Charlotte courthouse, proceed to take the depositions of the witnesses in a suit brought by myself and others, against you, in the county court of Charlotte, at which time and place you may attend or not, as you please. SAMUEL A. JACKSON. Mr. JOHN DAVIS.
Fifth Requisition. BY order of the Board of Directors of the Manchester Turnpike Company, the Stockholders are hereby required to pay the further sum of seven and a half dollars, on each share, into the hands of the Treasurer, on or before the first day of April next. JAMES BRANDER, Clerk. Manchester, 6th Feb. 1804.
Notice is hereby given, that I intend to petition the worshipful court of Albemarle, for a discontinuance of part of the road that runs from the river at the broad crossing place, through my plantation. GARLAND CARR. 10th Feb. 1804.
ROBIN REDBREAST, WILL stand at my stable in Chesterfield county, to cover mares the next season—The performance of this horse on the turf for the time he ran in England, was equal to any horse imported into this country. In getting him out of the ship at City Point, he fell and was much hurt, but is now so well recovered that there can be no doubt of his being in high perfection by the spring. Terms will be made known before the season commences. THOMAS GOODE. December 21, 1803.
ROBIN REDBREAST was got by Sir Peter Teazle, his dam Wren, by Woodpecker, his grand dam Papillon, (Sir Peter's dam) by Snap, his great grand dam Miss Cleveland, by Regulus, his great grand dam Midge, by a son of Bay Bolton, Bartlett's Children, Honeywood's Arabian, dam of the Two True Blues. (Taken from the general stud book)
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Notice. ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, by a dealing or otherwise, at his store in Buckingham hall, under the direction of Mr. John Jenkins, are informed that their bonds, notes and accounts are placed for collection in the hands of Edward W. Trent, attorney at Law, who is authorised to receive the same and grant acquittances. WILLIAM BROWN. Manchester, 2d Jan. 1804.
The undersigned will attend the February Buckingham court, for the purpose of receiving the above debts—those, who fail to comply with this notice, can expect no indulgence. EDWARD W. TRENT. E.W.T. has commenced the PRACTICE of LAW in the Courts of Henrico, Chesterfield, Powhatan, Amelia, and Cumberland. Richmond, 2d Jan. 1804.
FOR SALE. An Elegant Coach, And HARNESS, complete, for four horses, may be had a great bargain, on application to A. MYERS, near the bridge. Richmond, Feb. 11, 1804.
FOR SALE, About 450 acres of Land, Lying on the Three Chop'd and the River roads, half a mile from the river at Westham, and six miles from the city of Richmond, three fourths in woods. This land combines the important advantages of a good soil, convenience to the seat of government, a handsome situation for buildings, and very healthy—a good mill seat with permission to erect a mill, an abundance of oak and pine timber, and good spring water. The subscriber would be glad also to treat for two or three BRICK TENEMENTS not far from the capital. These houses are not finished, but they will be completed in the course of the ensuing spring, and one of them is now in sufficient forwardness to show the plan of the buildings. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, 20th Jan. 1804.
4439 Acres of valuable LAND, In the south of Kentucky, the greater part millinery, will be SOLD for good bonds, or exchanged for property in the state of Virginia—Enquire of the printer. Dec. 25th, 1803.
Notice is hereby given, ALL persons having bonds or claims against the estate of the late Gen. JAMES A. BRADBURY, are requested to bring them forward without delay, to SAML. BUTLER, Ex'r. Surry County, February 8th, 1804.
Notice is hereby given, that I intend to petition the worshipful court of Albemarle, for a discontinuance of part of the road that runs from the river at the broad crossing place, through my plantation. GARLAND CARR. 10th Feb. 1804.
By Authority. Scheme of a Lottery. TO BUILD AN ACADEMY IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND.
  Dollars.    1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, 20,000  1 do. 10,000  1 do. 5,000  5 do. of 1,000 make 5,000  6 do. of 500 3,000  10 do. of 200 2,000  20 do. of 100 2,000  100 do. of 50 5,000  250 do. of 20 7,500  420 do. of 25 10,500  1,500 do. of 20 30,000  5,000 do. of 15 45,000  1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250  1 do. after 2,000 do. 250  1 do. after 3,000 do. 250  1 do. after 4,000 do. 250  1 do. after 5,000 do. 500  1 do. after 6,000 do. 500  1 do. after 8,000 do. 500  1 do. after 10,000 do. 500  1 do. after 12,000 do. 500  1 do. after 13,000 do. 500  1 do. after 14,000 do. 1,000  5,325 prizes, 150,000  9,675 blanks—not two to a prize.  15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000  N. B. Prizes subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.  
This lottery has been authorized by the Legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 200,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer, a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of the state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next. Richmond, January 31, 1804.
** TICKETS to be had of Robert Pollard, Doct. John Brockenbrough, Jr. Wm Price, (Reg) Samuel Pleasants, Jr. and William Prichard.
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 PENROCKE, Norfolk; Capt. WILLIAM CHAMBERS, Staunton; Mr. WILLIAM HAY, Wythe county, or Mr. ROBERT MOORE, Petersburg, shall be duly attended to, and country produce received in payment, at the customary prices. TWO APPRENTICES will be taken to the above business, and short time required. WILLIAM DAVIDSON. Richmond, Jan. 10th, 1803.
N.B. FOR SALE, PLOASTER OF PARIS, in stone or ground, for the improvement of land, with directions for the use thereof.
The subscriber being about to leave the state for some time, and still wishing to sell his tract of land, lying in the county of Mecklenburg, on Roanoke river—has given full power to Grief Green, Esq. of Nottoway, to dispose of it, and convey the title thereof to the purchaser. EDWARD MAYO. Powhatan, January 20, 1804.
WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE, At Mecklenburg courthouse, on the second Monday of March next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, A TRACT OF LAND, Lying in the county of Mecklenburg, on Roanoke river, belonging to Edward Mayo, of Powhatan—this tract contains seven hundred and thirty acres of land, one hundred and four acres of which are low ground of the first quality. A great proportion of the land yet to clear is considered as very fertile tobacco land. One third of the purchase money is to be paid on the first day of January next, another third on the first day of January, 1806, and the remaining third the first day of January, 1807.—Bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid, will be required of the purchasers, and a deed of trust on the land as a further security.—Mr. Charles Hudson living on the land will shew it. G. GREEN, Attorney in fact of Edward Mayo. February 4, 1804.
Valuable Property. The subscriber offers for sale, that valuable unimproved Lot of Ground, Situate on the main street in the city of Richmond, containing about sixty six feet in front and running one hundred feet back, on the cross street leading to the basin of the canal, & immediately opposite to the corner stores now in the occupancy of Messrs Pickett, Pollard and Johnston, and that of Mr. Charles Spencer. The numerous advantages attending this property needs no comment, its situation being in the centre of business renders it an object for public or private employment, and is perhaps the most eligible in this city for either. Any person desirous of purchasing will be treated with privately on application at any time between this and the first day of May next, and if not sold previous to that day, the same will be offered for sale at public auction, on the fifth day of that month, and the terms thereof made known. JOHN MENERY. Feb. 15th, 1804.
Notice is hereby given, that an application will be made to the Legislature at their next session, to establish an Inspection of Tobacco on the land of William Mayo, near Focutt's. Powhatan, Feb. 20, 1804.
Notice is hereby given, THOSE that have any claims against the estate of Alice Lemay, dec late of Hanover county, will make them known—and those that may be indebted, will please to make payment. W. ANDERSON, Adm'r. with the will annexed. Caroline, Feb. 18, 1804.
Notice. The privilege is understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the Sea board or Indian frontiers, not exceeding three months. H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War. (t M 18)
Notice. THOSE that have any claims against the estate of Alice Lemay, dec late of Hanover county, will make them known—and those that may be indebted, will please to make payment. W. ANDERSON, Adm'r. with the will annexed. Caroline, Feb. 18, 1804.
Notice is hereby given, THOSE that have any claims against the estate of Alice Lemay, dec late of Hanover county, will make them known—and those that may be indebted, will please to make payment. W. ANDERSON, Adm'r. with the will annexed. Caroline, Feb. 18, 1804.
TO RENT—THE TENEMENT, Lately occupied by Doctor McLean. Enquire of the printer. 4w February 12, 1804. WAR DEPARTMENT, Feb. 8th, 1804. Notice is hereby given,
That separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until the eighteenth day of May next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October, 1804, until the 30th day of September, 1805, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz.
First. At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackanac, Chicago, Fort Wayne, the post on the Miami of the Lakes, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Ohio, and at any place or places within the Indiana territory north of the 41st degree of north latitude.
Second. At South West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road between said river and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Tennessee and Kentucky.
Third. At the garrison near Vincennes, on the river Wabash.
Fourth. At Fort Massac, near the mouth of the Ohio, Kaskaskia, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Indiana territory, south of the 41st degree of North latitude, (Vincennes excepted.)
Fifth. At St. Louis, New Madrid, and any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in Louisiana, north of the settlements on the river Arkansas.
Sixth. At Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas, Natchez, Fort Adams, Fort St. Cécile on the Mobile, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Mississippi territory, and on the road between Natchez and the Tennessee river, (the post on said river excepted.)
Seventh. At New Orleans, and any place or places on the Mississippi river, below Fort Adams, and at Opelousas, Natchitoches, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited in Louisiana, not before mentioned, or provided for.
Eighth. At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Georgia, and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation.
Ninth. At Charleston, Rocky Mountain, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of South and North Carolina.
Tenth. At Norfolk, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Virginia.
Eleventh. At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Maryland and the district of Columbia.
Twelfth. At Fort Mifflin, Pittsburgh, Carlisle, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
Thirteenth. At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New-York, (Niagara excepted.)
Fourteenth. At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Connecticut, Rhode-Island and Vermont.
Fifteenth. At Fort Independence, (Boston harbour) and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Massachusetts (the district of Maine excepted.)
Sixteenth. At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New-Hampshire and the district of Maine.
A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of beef or three quarters of a pound of pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum, whisky or brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and one half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the rations shall be specified; but the United States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price for the whole ration.
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackanac, Detroit, Niagara and Chicago for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the western waters for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the Commanders of fortified places or posts to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the Commandant shall be deemed proper.
It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depreciation of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid by the United States at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.
Notice. THOSE that have any claims against the estate of Alice Lemay, dec late of Hanover county, will make them known—and those that may be indebted, will please to make payment. W. ANDERSON, Adm'r. with the will annexed. Caroline, Feb. 18, 1804.
FOR SALE, THE ESTATE, CALLED VARINA,
Lying on James river, in Henrico county, twelve miles from Richmond, and about the same distance from Petersburg. The quantity of land about 620 acres, of which 500 are of the best quality in the state for wheat, lying in a gentle and uniform slope entirely above floods, completely free from stumps and all obstructions to the plough, yet continuing in strong heart. The remainder is mostly, rather uncommonly high and firm tide marsh, about one fourth cleared; 10 or 15 acres completely surrounded by a good bank of clay, which has been extended, with the view of reclaiming the whole, as far as about two thirds of the requisite distance. The wood which can be carried almost from the stump on board large sea vessels upon two spars, for the distance of three fourths of a mile along the skirts of the forest, will pay all the expenses of reclaiming many times over. A part which was formerly reclaimed from the tide, proved dry enough for tobacco, and brought several immense crops of it without showing a possibility of exhaustion. The marsh abounds with that tall and fine natural grass, the hay of which is thought by numbers preferable to timothy.—A few valuable Negroes raised on the place, viz. three men and a woman, also about a score of cows and oxen of the Amptill and Boynton breed mixed, some other stock, about a score and a half of Spanish ewes very nearly pure Merino's blood, and 100 barrels of corn, will be left on the place. The tenant is bound to furnish seed and sow a full crop of wheat, about 100 acres, in due time. The estate will be shown to visitors, by Mr. Moses Bates and Mr. W. Radford, living upon it. Mr. George Jefferson of Richmond, or Mr. Thomas Eaton Randolph, will make known the terms to applicants, and will either of them conclude a bargain, which the proprietor will ratify. December 30, 1803.
To be Sold, for ready Money, at Hanover Town, on Thursday, the 15th day of March next, from twelve to fifteen VERY LIKELY NEGROES,
Belonging to the estate of John White, dec. late of King William county, to discharge the balance of a judgment obtained by Archibald Goyan's executors, against said deceased, as security for the late Carter Braxton, esq dec—Among these negroes are several boys and girls, and two or three fellows. THE ADMINISTRATOR. King William, Feb. 14, 1804.
Run away from the Subscriber about the first of January, a negro man, named HARRY; he is a small fellow and very dark complexion, with large full eyes, particularly when alarmed or intoxicated, which he will often be if he can get liquor. He had when he went off a blue coat, negro cotton breeches and a white hat with a very large crown—he told some of the negroes in the neighborhood that he should go to the city of Washington to see his brother, who is the property of Mr. Richard Frazier of that place, but that he should first go by the way of Richmond and endeavor to procure a free pass, and from thence to Washington. Any person who will take up the said negro and secure him in jail so that I get him again, shall receive TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. THOS. R. EVANS. King William county, Frazier's Ferry, February 16, 1804.
Taken up by Robert Goodwin, on Little river, near Louisa courthouse, a BAY HORSE, star in his forehead, a snip between his nostrils, seven or eight years old next spring, fifteen and a half hands high, posted and appraised to thirty-six pounds. 3t
By virtue of a decree of Gloucester county court, will be sold, on Friday the 15th of April next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, The tract of Land,
Whereon Col. James Baytop resides, lying in Gloucester county, situated near Paskettan river, containing about six hundred and fourteen acres, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy the balance due from the said Baytop to Matthew Anderson & Co. the sale to be on that part of the premises where a Mr. Potts lately had a store. The terms ready money. Peter Wirt, Richard Bayham, Francis Wirtling, Lyne Stockwell, James Sparke, Comm'rs. Gloucester county, Jan. 21, 1804.
Valuable Property. FOR SALE.
Pursuant to a deed of trust, executed to the subscriber by the late Mr. James Rind, and Sarah his wife, to secure a debt due to Jedidiah Allen, from said Rind, will be exposed to SALE, on the third Monday in this month, one certain HALF ACRE LOT, in the city of Richmond, distinguished in the plan of the city by the letter (F) also, a HOUSE and TENEMENT, formerly in the occupation of Thomas Maule, being part of a lot of land distinguished in the plan of the said city by the letter (E,) which said lot and tenement he near the market house of the said city, and contiguous to the residence of Mr. Lepner. The sale will be for cash, and on the premises, to begin at 12 o'clock. ADAM CRAIG, Trustee. March 1, 1804.
TO RENT, FOR ONE OR MORE YEARS, The Dwelling House, &c. Lately the residence of Mr. James Rind, dec.—Apply to the Printer.
RICHMOND James River Company. The members of the Richmond James River Company, are requested to attend a meeting of the company, to be held at the counting house of Pickett, Pollard & Johnston, in the city of Richmond, on Saturday the 10th instant, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. By order of the Commissioners. ROBERT POLLARD. March 2, 1804.
A Valuable Lot For Sale.
WILL BE SOLD, on the premises, on Saturday the 17th instant, at 4 o'clock P. M. one LOT, known by the No. 631, adjoining the lots of William Mosely, Esq.—Terms of sale one half cash, and the residue to be paid in 60 days, with satisfactory security to insure punctuality. Any person disposed to treat for the lot at private sale, will apply to Mr. Spottswood L. SCOTT, who is authorised to sell the same, & for which an indisputable title will be made. Richmond, March 1, 1804.