Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-12-08 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[Vol. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1111.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR.
[Four Dollars Per Annum....paid in advance.]
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1804.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Advertisements, not exceeding a square inch, are inserted in this paper for seven 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 SCHOOL.
THE subscriber intends opening a SCHOOL at his plantation in Hanover county, about ten miles from Richmond, as early in the month of January, 1805, as he shall have the assurance of six scholars; and wishing to pay a particular attention to the improvements of the youth entrusted to his care, will not undertake the instruction of more than fifteen, which number he will be enabled to accommodate with board, &c.
He purposed to teach the English Language grammatically; and in such wise as to obviate the necessity for a knowledge of the dead languages; he will teach the practical branches of Mathematics and Geography. The most approved English authors will be read with a view to forming the taste, and applying the rules of grammar; the sense and scope of those authors; with the derivation, definition, and government of words will be explained. The ancient classics will be read in translations, whence the learner will become as familiarly acquainted with the customs, manners and mythology of the times when, and about which those authors treat, as if read in the original, and in a much shorter time. The price of tuition, board, lodgings and washing, will be fifty pounds for each scholar per annum, to be paid quarterly.
JOHN SEABROOK.
Richmond, November 27th, 1804. wtf P.S. JOHN SEABROOK will be thankful to those persons disposed to encourage him by confiding pupils to his care, to give him as early information thereof as possible, that he may be enabled to make the necessary arrangements in time.
NOTICE.
Will positively be sold without reserve, to the highest bidder, the second Saturday in December next, on the premises.
The Noted Tavern,
In the town of Manchester, formerly occupied by Mrs. Barbara Leach, belonging to the estate of Solomon Gordon, deceased. The terms of sale are four hundred pounds. The balance in two equal annual payments. Bond and security will be required by the executor, who will give a sufficient deed for the above. JOHN BAKER, Exr. Manchester, 19th Nov. 1804. wtf
Just Received, a fresh Assortment of HATS AND SHOES.
Gentlemen's New York and London manufacture. Ladies' spangled, lace trimmed and plain. Toured black and drab white and coloured. Beavers, Castors and Kid Slips and Ties. Roos. Do. Morocco do. Servants' glazed, Cambric Hair and Wool Miss's Kid and Morocco Slips. Youths and infants do Children's morocco. Childrens. Morocco Shoes. Gaps and Trimmings. Gentlemen's superfine shoes and pumps. Do. Suckarrow Boots, For sale two doors above the Eagle, by JUDSON & BURR.
ON CONSIGNMENT. One Trunk Calicoes, Gallas, and Silk and Cotton Shawls. Two tons best Country refined Bar Iron. 29th November, 1804. wtf
DOCTOR WILSON. Has for sale, at his shop, opposite the Bell-Tavern, a small quantity of RED BARK,
Of a quality greatly superior to such as is generally found in Richmond—Also, Jalap, Calomel, Rhubarb, Senna, Manna, Glauber Salts, Castor Oil, Tartar Emetic, Ipecacuanha, Opium, &c. &c. He designs to keep a constant & general supply of Medicines of the best quality that can be procured.
Persons of needy circumstances by paying the common price of his medicines, will be prepared for gratis. Richmond, 1st Oct. 1804.
FOR SALE, By Edward Hallam,
A Whisky Store, opposite the Swan Tavern. 5000 Wt. excellent Sals Petered Bacon. Patent Shot, by the bag or 100. Madeira, Teneriffe and Sherry Wines. Anigua, Jamaica and New-England Rum. Cognac Brandy and Whiskey. Pilsener Porter, by the btl. 3 doz. each. Coffee by the bag—Molasses by the bbl. Lard & brown Sugar—Hyson & Imperial Teas. 9 by 11 and 10 by 12 Window Glass. Bar Iron, Irish Potatoes, &c. The above articles will be sold low for ready pay April 28, 1804. wtf
The subscriber has just received six thousand weight of first quality
New-England Cheese, Which he will dispose of on moderate terms.
The subscribers have connected themselves in trade, and will transact business under the firm of
ST. JOHN & GWATHMEY: They occupy the house below Messrs. Maunsell & Fisher, and next to the Bell Tavern—they will generally be supplied with WEST-INDIA GOODS, and will always give the highest price in cash for COUNTRY PRODUCE.
JOHN ST. JOHN. ROBERT GWATHMEY. They have now on Hand, 20 Hds. Muscovado Sugar. 7 Bales India Cotton, assorted. Richmond, Nov. 14th, 1804. wtf
Just Received at this Office, THE Literary Magazine, FOR OCTOBER, 1804.
VIRGINIA:
At a Superior Court of Chancery, held in Richmond, the 14th day of September, 1804.
BETWEEN Charles F. Nash and Andrew Johnston, executors of John Nash, deceased, who was executor of John Nash, deceased, AND James, Robert and Thomas Donald and company and Joseph Michaux, defendants.
THE defendant James, Robert and Thomas Donald and company, not having entered their 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 they are not inhabitants of this country: Upon 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 published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
A Copy—Teste, PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
CHARLOTTE COURT, 6th AUGUST, 1804.
Samuel A. Jackson and Mary his wife, for Mary Mary Greenhill, widow of Samuel Greenhill, Francis Jones and Catharine his wife, Thomas Worsham and Sally his wife, Edmund Weisguardian of Martha, David, Paschall, Samuel, Elizabeth, Mary and Philip Greenhill, infant children of Samuel Greenhill, dec. plaintiffs.
AGAINST John Davis, defendant.
THE defendant being served with a subpoena and failing to file his answer to the plaintiffs' bill, being ruled so to do and still failing to file the same—The court on the motion of the plaintiffs by their attorney, doth take the bill for confessed—On consideration thereof and of the report of the commissioners made in this suit, and arguments by counsel on behalf of the plaintiffs, It is ordered and decreed , that the plaintiffs recover against the defendants one hundred and ninety-two pounds and their costs in this behalf expended—unless the said defendant shall on or before the first day of the next court after he shall have been served with a copy of this decree, shew cause to the contrary.—Plaintiffs' costs, 12 dollars and 77 cents.
Copy—Teste, THOMAS READ, CLK.
MONTAGUE COPE AUSTIN.
IN pursuance of a Decree of his Majesty's Court of Exchequer, dated the 34 day of July, 1804, made on the hearing of a certain cause there depending, in which James Raven is plaintiff, and Daniel Sutton and others are defendants; where by it is referred to Abel Moysey, Esq. the deputy to his Majesty's Remembrancer of the said court, to enquire whether Montague Cope Austin in the pleadings of the said cause named (whose father was an attorney at Peterborough, in the county of Northampton, and who was born there, and went first to school with a clergyman of the name of Lloyd, at Islington in the county of Middlesex, and from thence was removed to the Charter House, and who in the year 1776 or 1777, entered as a common sailor on board a merchant ship then lying in the river Thames and bound to the West-Indies, and who previous to his going to sea, when of the age of 15 years or thereabouts, resided at Durham in the county of Durham, and who it is supposed resided about the year 1783 in the neighborhood of James river in America) is living or dead, and if dead whether or not he died under the age of 21 years, and if he survived the age of 21 years, then in such case who is the said Montague Cope Austin's heir at law—Notice is hereby given, that the said Montague Cope Austin (if living) is peremptorily desired personally or by his solicitor, to appear on or before the 1st day of March next, before the said Abel Moysey, and identify himself, or to send such information whereby he may be traced and identified. And if the said Montague Cope Austin be dead, such person or persons as claim to be his heir at law, are desired to come in before the said Abel Moysey and prove the same, or to give information how they respectively make out and substantiate such claim; and any person or persons who can give information of the said Montague Cope Austin, being living, or of his having so died, and whether or not he attained his age of 21 years, and if he attained such age, who is or are his heir at law, are requested to give notice thereof to the said Abel Moysey, at his Chambers in the Exchequer Office, in the Inner Temple, London.
If the above Montague Cope Austin (if living, or if dead his heir at law) will apply to the subscribers, he may get further information on the above subject, as also hear of something to his advantage.
THOMAS & AMOS LADD. Richmond, Nov. 10, 1804. wtf
WHEAT FAN & WOVEN WIRE MANUFACTORY,
No. 7, Bridge-street, four doors north of Griffith's Bridge, Baltimore:
WHERE are made and sold, WHEAT FANS, first quality; ROLLING and other SCREENS, for wheat, barley, flax-seed, &c.; HAND RIDDLES and SIEVES, for coal, corn, barley, wheat, rye, oats, meal, brick dust, brick dust, flax seed, clover seed, cockle, lime, sand, &c.; SHAKES for Indian meal; WIRE SAKES; WOVEN WIRE for windows, &c. &c.
AMOS SMITH. (Formerly WEST & SMITH.)
N. B. A good assortment on hand. Any of the above articles will be delivered in Richmond, (on short notice) at the same prices as at the manufactory (exclusive of freight) on the orders being left with
SAMUEL PARSONS & SON, Near the Basin, of whom the prices may be known—who have now on hand, Wheat Fans, Wheat and Lime Sieves, and Meal Sieves, &c. of a superior quality 11th Mo. 1st, 1804. wtf
BLANK BOARDS For sale at this office.
TO RENT,
And may be entered upon the first day of December next.
A Tenement and Lot,
At Charlotte Courthouse, consisting of a good store-house and counting room, a lumber-house, and a small two story dwelling-house, all nearly new; a stable with some necessary out-houses—The high commanding situation of this place gives it a salubrious air, which makes it healthy indeed; the prospect is handsome, and the water is inferior to none in this part of the country; an agreeable neighbourhood, and the inhabitants wealthy; the site remarkable for the advantages of its local situation, standing on one of the most public post roads, leading direct from the northern to the southern states, and to the market towns of Richmond and Petersburg, a considerable part of the country trade centering at this place. To any gentleman in the mercantile line wanting a pleasant and agreeable residence for his family, and an advantageous situation for active business, wishing to rent, may know the terms on application to the subscriber, living near Charlotte courthouse.
22d September, 1804. wtf THOMAS READ.
Congressional Register.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Tuesday, November 27, 1804.
Debate on the bill for the more effectual preservation of peace in the ports and harbors of the United States and in the waters under their jurisdiction.
(Concluded.)
Mr. Dana thought the embarrassment might be attributed to an attempt to combine in one section two different species of crime, but it was exposed to objections which had not yet been made. The clause gives the marshal or sheriff the power to arrest the offender by force of arms, and then if the persons resisting kill your officer it is murder, and shall be punished accordingly. If, however, your officer and his armed force kill any of the offenders resisting, your process for it stands; if death ensues on either side, those who are concerned in support of the civil authority shall be justified—but those engaged in resisting shall be shot, or if not shot, and they are taken alive, then they shall be fined and imprisoned for manslaughter committed upon their party. He did not think the amendment proposed, take which you will, likely to remove the difficulty.
Mr. Nicholson said the case they were about to provide for was different from any other that could arise in civil society. It was devising a punishment for persons who were armed with a species of power to resist a legalised force under their command, and though they are bound to submit to our laws yet they have others under their command who are bound to submit to them—An offender seeks protection from the effects of our offended laws on board an armed ship; he is sought by our officers, and the commanding officer regardless of his proper duty orders his sailors to defend themselves by resisting the process; in the struggle death ensues; now let it be asked are those seamen guilty of murder or manslaughter—The servant of a person invested with authority equal to that of a British officer and directed to do an illegal act, to kill a man for example, though it would be murder in the officer, yet it would be no more than manslaughter in the servant—The case is the same as it relates to the officer and crew; though the latter are not justified to do the act, yet they do not feel themselves justified to disobey their commander. When he was up before he had not clearly expressed himself for want of attending to the bearing of the whole bill. In England every man's house was his castle; no officer was authorised to break a house open except in cases of treason or felony, an officer attempting it might be killed, and it would amount only to manslaughter. The attempt here to take a man from on board an armed ship might be considered as attempting to break open a castle, and if death ensued it would be manslaughter—The bill however authorised the force, and cases might exist, in which the killing would be murder—other cases where the killing would be manslaughter only.
Mr. Nelson objected to Mr. Early's amendment; because it left the denomination of the crime to the judge or jury, and how could they determine whether it was murder or manslaughter, but by the common law, as the United States had never yet defined either—If the case was defined and left to go to a jury upon the matter of fact, the objection would be in some degree obviated.
Mr. Nicholson was sorry to see such a discussion had taken place—He would, in order to remove the difficulty, strike out all that relates to the punishment, and leave them to be dealt with according to law, when delivered over to the civil authority.
Mr. R. Griswold had two objections. First, that mentioned by his colleague. Where you authorise your sheriff or marshal to take an armed force, and as you justify these in case death ensues, and pun-
ish the others as murderers—The sheriff has only to order his men to fire and shoot some; then, for these deaths, you hang the rest—This is making short work, and giving no quarter. The other objection was on the ground of the constitution—He did not see that Congress had power to punish crimes committed against a state, or in its ports or harbors. The constitution expressly gave Congress power to define and punish crimes and piracies committed on the high seas; but not within a state's limits.
Mr. Smilie observed a great deal of embarrassment had taken place on wording the section; that however was not to be wondered at, as the bill had only just been distributed; but the last objection, that it was unconstitutional, deserved very serious reflection; he should therefore move the committee to rise, with a view of giving time for consideration.
Mr. Nicholson had no objection to the committee rising; but he would not have it understood that he had any constitutional difficulties to struggle with. Congress had powers sufficient to enforce their revenue laws, and this very bill contemplates that, as one circumstance that may occur, and ought to be corrected—but whence did the gentleman (Mr. R. Griswold) acquire this timidity, this care for state rights? It is believed they have not stood in his way on former occasions, any more than they did in the way of those with whom he acted. In the case of the sedition bill, which touched upon the state courts' jurisdiction, there was no squeamishness, the end justifying the means.
The committee rose, reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again.
Mr. J. Randolph called for the order of the day on the report of the committee of ways and means, respecting the remission of duties on books imported for the use of colleges and seminaries of learning—the resolution declaring it to be inexpedient to allow the same.
The house taking the subject into consideration,
Mr. J. Randolph observed that the constitution of the United States was a grant of limited powers for general objects, which congress had no right to exceed, although they might think the powers too limited. This position he considered as of primary importance. Its leading feature was an abhorrence of exclusive privileges; it might be called the key of that instrument; every thing which rose up in the shape of privilege was repressed in a peculiar manner, whether it related to order or classes of men. Whenever they have touched the doctrine of privilege the framers of that instrument, and the people of the United States adopting it, have been careful that nothing should be got by inference or construction. The privileges of the house even, have been precisely defined, and nothing is left for its extension, whatever may be the wishes or disposition of the members. The principle that this constitution is but a limited grant of power occurs, if not directly, yet frequently and effectually, so that it cannot be mistaken. On the privilege asked for, to permit colleges and universities to import their books free of impost, we refer to the 8th section of the first article, where it is declared that congress shall have power to levy and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises; but all duties, imposts and excises, shall be uniform throughout the United States. The impost shall be uniform. It is a lamentable fact, but nevertheless it is a fact, and cannot be too much dwelt and insisted upon, nor too well known, that the ambiguity of language gives our constitution that character which leaves it in the power of civilians to say it means any thing or nothing. Whatever may have been said on other points; I think in this instance the language is so definite that it cannot possibly be mistaken. They shall be uniform, that is to say, there shall be but one quantum, one mode of collecting, and one manner; there shall not be two measures to mete with. If congress undertake to exempt one class of people from the payment of the impost they may exempt others also. If they begin with colleges & universities for the advancement of learning, surely they may go on to exempt the clergy and congregation for the advancement of religion; they may exempt their own members: indeed it cannot be seen where they are to stop, having once overleaped the constitutional barrier and entered on the wide field of privilege. The duties must be uniform! no body can be exempted, the President, if he chooses to import books, must pay the duty as well as any private citizen. In this country we have no privileged class, all must fare alike, every man must bend to the law, and the tax must be uniform whether on land or books.
Perhaps it may be said that the practice under the constitution has decided against my construction; for philosophical apparatus is exempted from duty when imported for the benefit of seminaries of learning. I agree that philosophical apparatus is exempted by law; but I believe that law to be an unconstitutional law, as well as some others passed by former Congresses. But I do not wish to cast an odium upon its framers, more than they deserve; it might have passed through inadvertence or want of reflection, nay it might have been the result of pure motives, the advancement of science and literature. Yet to shew how intent the constitution is to guard against powers drawn by construction even on this very subject, which it must have been solicitous to have extended, it has limited the efforts of congress to promote literature and the useful arts by any other means than that of granting to authors and discoverers the exclusive use of their inventions, and publishing their works—And congress have no power to promote the advancement of science or literature in any other than this particular way. If these observations are not received as reasons for the report of the committee, they will be considered as the justification of one of its members.
Mr. Findley observed, that in addition to the constitutional objections urged, he had others on the ground of expediency. The country colleges and seminaries, whose funds were small had seldom or never an opportunity of importing books; they were happy to receive them in the country as donations, or by cheap editions; they would therefore receive no corresponding accommodation, and yet they were more useful and their use more universally felt, than those called higher institutions, which claim to be exempted from paying import. There are only a few of the well endowed academies that can afford to procure foreign books, and when they have them, their circulation is extremely confined; to say nothing more, these reasons would engage me to support the resolution.
Mr. R. Griswold. The gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Randolph) must have misunderstood me when he supposed I objected to the report because the committee had assigned no reason for the resolution—I mentioned the circumstance merely to shew that we ought not then to decide. With respect to the constitutional objection he has set up, I acknowledge it is new to me—Such an enquiry may be of great weight, but it does not appear so to me. The paragraph quoted from the 8th section of 1st article, that congress shall have power to levy and collect taxes, has never a rank me in the way it has that gentleman. The words are, levy and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises ; but it drops the words taxes , it being settled in another part of the constitution, and declares that duties imposts and excises shall be uniform —The one speaks of direct taxes , the other of indirect —meaning that if an indirect tax is laid it shall be uniform. No one state is to have an excise laid upon its inhabitants unless it extends to the citizens of every other. One part is not to be excised, and another excised. This has always been the construction of that section of the constitution till the present moment, and I think it the true one. It is now said that congress can only promote science and literature in one way. Why I have not congress made grants of lands to promote those objects in the Western country? They have. I believe the power of congress adequate to promote literature in the way applied for, and it has been frequently the case that even after duties have been paid into the treasury upon the uniform system, yet individuals have had those duties returned. I do not want to detain the house; but I am well persuaded that the constitution forms no impediment, and the expediency must be apparent.
Mr. J. Randolph believed the gentleman last up had misunderstood him. But it was not very material whether he was misunderstood or not, as Mr. G. had not thought proper to answer him on the principal ground, namely the constitutional objection. He however said something. Duties, imposts and excises shall be uniform. Can they be uniform when a particular class or corporation are exempt from their payment? This is a new kind of uniformity. It is a species of uniformity I do not understand. He asks, if you have not granted land and returned duties received into the treasury. Indubitably you have. And we have the power, and in some instances the right to give away the money in our treasury to objects we think deserving. Has not all the dispositions gone upon the question of particular hardships; but tell me, do these individual cases, resting upon their own merits, class with a wholesale disposal of public money? Suppose you want to raise up an exclusive privilege in favor of, let us say shoemakers, and let them import their materials free of duty, will you bring up as precedent or authority, the case of Mr. Messonier, or any other person? Can such a case, standing singular and inequitable, be held up to promote the doctrine of exclusive privilege for a corps of thousands. Of lands the United States have given General La Fayette some acres;
is exempted by law; but I believe that law to be an unconstitutional law, as well as some others passed by former Congresses. But I do not wish to cast an odium upon its framers, more than they deserve; it might have passed through inadvertence or want of reflection, nay it might have been the result of pure motives, the advancement of science and literature. Yet to shew how intent the constitution is to guard against powers drawn by construction even on this very subject, which it must have been solicitous to have extended, it has limited the efforts of congress to promote literature and the useful arts by any other means than that of granting to authors and discoverers the exclusive use of their inventions, and publishing their works—And congress have no power to promote the advancement of science or literature in any other than this particular way. If these observations are not received as reasons for the report of the committee, they will be considered as the justification of one of its members.
Mr. Findley observed, that in addition to the constitutional objections urged, he had others on the ground of expediency. The country colleges and seminaries, whose funds were small had seldom or never an opportunity of importing books; they were happy to receive them in the country as donations, or by cheap editions; they would therefore receive no corresponding accommodation, and yet they were more useful and their use more universally felt, than those called higher institutions, which claim to be exempted from paying import. There are only a few of the well endowed academies that can afford to procure foreign books, and when they have them, their circulation is extremely confined; to say nothing more, these reasons would engage me to support the resolution.
Mr. R. Griswold. The gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Randolph) must have misunderstood me when he supposed I objected to the report because the committee had assigned no reason for the resolution—I mentioned the circumstance merely to shew that we ought not then to decide. With respect to the constitutional objection he has set up, I acknowledge it is new to me—Such an enquiry may be of great weight, but it does not appear so to me. The paragraph quoted from the 8th section of 1st article, that congress shall have power to levy and collect taxes, has never a rank me in the way it has that gentleman. The words are, levy and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises ; but it drops the words taxes , it being settled in another part of the constitution, and declares that duties imposts and excises shall be uniform —The one speaks of direct taxes , the other of indirect —meaning that if an indirect tax is laid it shall be uniform. No one state is to have an excise laid upon its inhabitants unless it extends to the citizens of every other. One part is not to be excised, and another excised. This has always been the construction of that section of the constitution till the present moment, and I think it the true one. It is now said that congress can only promote science and literature in one way. Why I have not congress made grants of lands to promote those objects in the Western country? They have. I believe the power of congress adequate to promote literature in the way applied for, and it has been frequently the case that even after duties have been paid into the treasury upon the uniform system, yet individuals have had those duties returned. I do not want to detain the house; but I am well persuaded that the constitution forms no impediment, and the expediency must be apparent.
Mr. J. Randolph believed the gentleman last up had misunderstood him. But it was not very material whether he was misunderstood or not, as Mr. G. had not thought proper to answer him on the principal ground, namely the constitutional objection. He however said something. Duties, imposts and excises shall be uniform. Can they be uniform when a particular class or corporation are exempt from their payment? This is a new kind of uniformity. It is a species of uniformity I do not understand. He asks, if you have not granted land and returned duties received into the treasury. Indubitably you have. And we have the power, and in some instances the right to give away the money in our treasury to objects we think deserving. Has not all the dispositions gone upon the question of particular hardships; but tell me, do these individual cases, resting upon their own merits, class with a wholesale disposal of public money? Suppose you want to raise up an exclusive privilege in favor of, let us say shoemakers, and let them import their materials free of duty, will you bring up as precedent or authority, the case of Mr. Messonier, or any other person? Can such a case, standing singular and inequitable, be held up to promote the doctrine of exclusive privilege for a corps of thousands. Of lands the United States have given General La Fayette some acres;

The twenty-four Electors of President and Vice President, chosen by the people of this Commonwealth, met at the capitol in this city on Wednesday last, pursuant to law, and gave an unanimous vote for THOMAS JEFFERSON, of Virginia, as President of the United States, and GEORGE CLINTON, of New York, as Vice President of the United States.
Dublin papers to the 2d October and London papers to the 28th September, have been received at New-York, by the ship Mercury from the former city. It does not appear that they contain any information of moment, from the continent of Europe—the rumours of war between France and Russia continued but evidently without receiving their former degree of attention. The principal articles of news relate to the existing state of affairs between England and Spain, which was represented to be critical. If England were desirous of war, a pretext would instantly be found, but it is doubtful whether such is her disposition—with Spain she carries on a very lucrative commerce, which, if suspended could be turned into no other channel equally advantageous; by entering into a war the wealth and resources of Spain would be put under the complete controul of the French government, and Portugal would undoubtedly become a Spanish province—all of which circumstances would be injurious to England. Beside, the hopes of rich captures cannot now stimulate the British, since the greater part, if not all, of the Spanish register ships, expected within the year, had arrived safely at Cadiz, &c. and a rupture at this time would prevent the departure of others the ensuing year. It is probable that, in the event of a war, England would take advantage of the necessary situation of Portugal, and possess herself of the Brazils, but we cannot believe that the prospect of success in such an enterprise could induce her to hazard the consequences that would result in Europe from adding to the power of France and lessening her own means of defence.
We cannot therefore but conclude that England is not desirous of war. It is equally the interest of Spain to remain at peace, the acquisition of Portugal might be an object, but not equivalent to the loss of influence and wealth, under the guidance of France.
The preparations in the ports of Spain appear to be magnified, and from the information before us we do not think a war likely to take place: If it does, it will have been undertaken at the instance of France, with what particular views it is difficult to conceive, since France at present derives a yearly revenue from Spain without placing her in a state productive of toil and danger.
The next arrival, we hope, will furnish a sufficiency of matter, to enable us to form a more correct opinion of European affairs than we can at present from a scanty stock of information.
(Aurora.)
The following is extracted from Coleman's Evening Post of New-York, — "Commodore Preble, in the midst of his bombardment of Tripoli, is superceded in his command, and commodore Barron placed over him."
The object of these assertions evidently was to persuade the reader that the administration had committed an act of wanton injustice, by removing commodore Preble from his command in the Mediterranean, his politics being federal: to give the matter a stronger impression, and to increase the insinuated impropriety of the removal, Coleman says Mr. Preble had been dismissed at the very time he was serving his country by bombarding Tripoli: and, again, lest the reader should not take the insinuation as Coleman desired, he promises to notice the subject further, meaning that he would censure the conduct of the administration in more particular remarks. Nothing can more strongly mark the meanness of the faction than such publications, because the truth is wilfully concealed and falsehood substituted;—yet Coleman claims a pre-eminent degree of respect, and dubs himself a gentleman. Such expressions, as we have quoted, however, would be below a man of talents and respectability.
Had Coleman published the letter, from the secretary of the navy to Mr. Preble, all the effect which he could hope for from his pitiful insinuations would have been lost: it would have been found that the administration had rendered an honorable tribute of applause to Mr. Preble, and had done, itself credit by the handsome manner, in which a necessary change of situation was announced. We copy the letter, as well to shew Coleman's respect for truth, as to disseminate a liberal expression of thanks to a worthy officer. The reader will remark that, instead of the charge having been made, in the midst of the bombardment of Tripoli, which took place in August, it had been announced to Mr. Preble in the month of May preceding.
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Navy Department, 22d May, 1804.
"SIR, "Your dispatches, bearing date the 10th of December, 1803, conveying to us the unpleasant information of the accidental loss of the Philadelphia, were not received."
the duty of such collector to detain such vessel until the case be submitted to the President of the United States, who is hereby authorised, to cause such vessel to be disarmed, or to order clearance to be granted, as he shall judge proper.
A BILL
For the more effectual preservation of peace in the ports and harbors of the United States, and in the waters under their jurisdiction. [Now before the House of Representatives.]
Be it enacted, by the Senate and house of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That whenever any officer of an armed vessel commissioned by any foreign power, shall be guilty of any offence made punishable by this act, or shall on the high seas or elsewhere, have committed any trespass on any citizen or vessel of the United States, spoliation of their property, or vexation of trading vessels coming to or going from the United States, it shall be lawful for the president of the United States, on due proof of the facts, by proclamation, forever, to interdict the entrance of the said officer within the limits of the United States; and if he be found therein thereafter, he shall be liable to be arrested, and punished by fine and imprisonment, in any court in the United States having competent jurisdiction, both for the offence with which he was originally charged, and also for having entered within the limits of the United States, after having been interdicted, and shall likewise be transported to such ports beyond seas, as the court shall determine, and so often as he shall be found within the limits of the United States, after having been interdicted as aforesaid.
Sec. 2. And in order to prevent insults to the authority of the laws, whereby the peace of the United States with foreign nations may be endangered, Be it further enacted, That it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, either to permit or interdict at pleasure, the entrance of the harbors and waters under the jurisdiction of the United States, to all armed vessels belonging to any foreign nation, and by force to repel and remove them from the same, except when they shall be forced in by distress, by the dangers of the sea, by being pursued by an enemy, or when charged with dispatches or business from the government to which they belong; in which cases, as well as in all others when they shall be permitted to enter, the commanding officer shall immediately report his vessel to the collector of the district, stating the object or causes of his entering the harbour or waters, shall take such position in the harbour or waters, as shall be assigned him by such collector and shall conform himself, his vessel and crew, to such regulations, respecting health, repairs, supplies, stay, intercourse and departure, as shall be signified to him by the said collector, under the authority and directions of the president of the United States; and not conforming thereto, shall be required to depart from the United States.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That whenever any armed vessel of a foreign nation, entering the harbours or waters within the jurisdiction of the United States, and required to depart therefrom by the collector of the district, shall fail to do so, it shall be lawful for the president of the United States, to forbid by proclamation all intercourse with such vessel, and with every armed vessel of the same nation, and the officers and crew thereof, to prohibit all supplies and aid from being furnished them, and also to instruct the collector of the district, where such armed vessel shall be, and of any and every other district of the United States, to refuse permission to any vessel belonging to the same nation, or to its citizens or subjects, to make entry or unlad, so long as the said armed vessel shall remain in the harbours or waters of the United States in defiance of the public authority. And if after publication of the said proclamation, any person shall, in contempt thereof, furnish any supplies or aid to such armed vessel, or any other contrary to the prohibition contained in the said proclamation, the person or persons so offending shall forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding dollars, to be recovered by indictment or information in any court in the United States having competent jurisdiction, and shall also be liable to be bound to their good behaviour.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That whenever any officer of an armed vessel commissioned by any foreign power, shall be guilty of any offence made punishable by this act, or shall on the high seas or elsewhere, have committed any trespass on any citizen or vessel of the United States, spoliation of their property, or vexation of trading vessels coming to or going from the United States, it shall be lawful for the president of the United States, on due proof of the facts, by proclamation, forever, to interdict the entrance of the said officer within the limits of the United States; and if he be found therein thereafter, he shall be liable to be arrested, and punished by fine and imprisonment, in any court in the United States having competent jurisdiction, both for the offence with which he was originally charged, and also for having entered within the limits of the United States, after having been interdicted, and shall likewise be transported to such ports beyond seas, as the court shall determine, and so often as he shall be found within the limits of the United States, after having been interdicted as aforesaid.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the president of the United States shall be, and he is hereby authorized and required, to give as soon as may be, after the passage of this act, to the collectors of the respective ports, and to such other persons as he may think proper, the necessary instructions for carrying this act into effect, particularly marking out the line of conduct to be observed by a sheriff or marshal, and by the several collectors in performing the duties enjoined by this act.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That if any person shall be sued for any thing done in pursuance of this act, he may plead the general issue and give this act in evidence, any thing in any law, custom or usage to the contrary notwithstanding.
A List of Tobacco remaining in Shockoe Warehouse upwards of two years, Viz.
 Lynch's P E 128 1422 1238  129 1217 1105 130  1549 3214 120 1342  3213 120 1403  C A 2327 120 1250  A B 3013 120 1330  T I 535 120 1130  W 569 125 1504  P P 825 130 1504  S I 688 125 1125  I M 562 160 1646  W 969 140 1460  T S 2219 1173  C C 3071 120 1230  T R 165 112 1268  B L 979 112 1344  D W 1923 155 1195  With chalk D P 125 1063  No. M. K. 35 118 1017  115 1485 212  1561 222 170 1409  3433 120 1312  Spring P I 1022 120  1232 200 175 1415  C C 1275 130 1283  T S 1203 140 1183  No. M. K. 464 120 1318  130 1506  W 658 165 1613  694 135 1295  Nicholas's No. M. K. 305 146 1253  156 1363 1363  Rivanna F C 714 143 1262  Henderson's G C 385 169 1161  W I C 932 137 957  I R 624 123 1496  W I C 1011  No. M. K. 804 142 1273  713 166 1562  D W 300 144 1053  Horsley's, Z T 779 133 1367  780 136 1471 64  153 1432 238 153  1720 778 136 1563  No M K 135 1273  Amherst, P I 226 194 1670  No M K 111 1055  Cannon's, D 158 1320  No M K 394 182 1689  844 147 1534 171  1483  Woodson's, A M 450 163 1293  W A D 3 110 1330  C T R 979 136 1503  A M 508 140 1352  E I 310 153 1101  Campden No M K 94 152 1578  Dean's T F 853 147 1317  G M 1309 130 1224  A M 3 159 1577  No M K 430 160 1474  182 1476  Dean's No M K 148 1476 135  1067 168 1151 not full  Swan Creek, No M K 139 1029 not full 
The above tobacco will be sold at Henrico January Court, if not claimed by the owners according to law.
Williamson & Mosby, Inspectors.
4th Dec. 1804. tds
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Charlotte county, a RED STEER YEARLING, marked with a swallow fork in the right year, and appraised to $5.
(#31) ROBERT FRANKLIN.
On motion of Mr. Claiborne the house proceeded to ballot for a Chaplain in lieu of Mr. Parkinson resigned; and the Rev. Mr. J. Laurie was elected.
Mr. J. Randolph from the committee appointed on the 6th inst. reported articles of impeachment against Judge Chase. They were nearly the same as reported at the last session except the 5th and 6th articles, which are new ones.
Mr. J. R. moved to refer them to a committee of the whole on Monday next.
Mr. Elliot rose to move a more distant day, and to assign his reasons for the motion. It had been to him a subject of considerable regret that the present report had been so long delayed, and he had repeatedly examined his own mind to imagine reasons for the delay. Twenty-four days ago the gentleman who now presented the report announced to the house his conviction that all the time which our political existence would allow should be given to the person accused for the purpose of making his defence; and he moved a recommitment of the report of the last session for the purpose of alteration or amendment. A solution of the difficulties which have occupied my mind upon this subject, said Mr. E. may perhaps be found in the report itself. If I understand it, it embraces accusations the evidence of which reposes in the breast of the committee alone, as it has never been exhibited to the house. This course of proceeding may be parliamentary and proper, but it strikes my mind as possessing a very different character. At the last session a voluminous body of evidence was reported, upon which the house decided the general question of impeachment. The committee appointed to prepare and report articles of impeachment, possess not the powers of a committee of enquiry; the enquiry is already at an end; they are only to reduce to form the decision of the house upon the evidence before them; and if they have proceeded to make a new enquiry to obtain new evidence, and report new articles thereon, they have wandered beyond the limits of their duty.—Nor am I furnished with that intuitive knowledge of right and wrong in cases of this kind, which would be necessary to enable me to decide almost instantly upon a question of such magnitude. While it is our duty to grant a reasonable time to the person accused to make his defence, it is indispensably necessary to proceed not only with deliberation but with caution. He concluded by moving that the report be made the order for Thursday next.
The question was taken on Thursday as the most distant day, and lost, 40 voting for and 68 against it.
Wednesday was next tried and lost.
It was then ordered for Monday, and in the mean time to be printed.
On motion of Gen. Varnum a committee of five was appointed to revise the rules and regulations for the government of the army of the United States with leave to report by bill.
Mr. Morrow presented the memorial of Return Jonathan Meigs, praying to be allowed the salary claimed to be due to him as one of the late judges of the North Western Territory.—Ordered to be referred to be referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Morrow presented a petition from James M'Pherson, who had been a long time prisoner with the Indians, praying congress to confirm a grant of lands made to him by the chiefs of the nation where he resided.
Referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Dawson presented the petition of Mary Gresham, widow of Joseph Gresham, praying the liquidation of a claim for services as a soldier in the Virginia line of our revolutionary army, referred to the committee of claims.
Adjourned.
Friday, November 30.
Dr. Leib presented a petition and remonstrance from a number of the citizens of Washington county, state of Pennsylvania, against the election of John Hoge, recently returned as a member of this house. Referred to the committee of elections.
A message from the President of the United States covering the treaties with the Delaware and Peabankishaw Indians, recommending provision to be made by law for carrying the same into execution. Referred to the committee of ways and means.
A letter from the Rev. Mr. Parkinson to the Speaker, declining to accept the office of Chaplain to the house was read and laid on the table.
Mr. Nicholson from the committee on that subject reported a new bill, for preserving peace in the ports and harbors in the United States, and waters under their jurisdiction. Referred to the committee of the whole on Monday next, and in the mean time ordered to be printed.
Gen. Varnum presented a petition and memorial from the agents of the company and others on the Luzoo claim. Referred to the committee already raised on that subject.
Mr. Crowningshield called for the order of the day on the bill allowing a drawback on goods exported from New Orleans, &c and the same went through the committee of the whole (Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair). The bill was afterwards ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
The order of the day on the bill to regulate the clearing of armed merchant vessels was called for, but on the request of Mr. Nicholson, who stated the subject to be one of the highest importance now before the house, and wished a little more time to consider the same; it was further postponed till Monday next.
they have given the like for schools in the Wilderness county; they may give some to the gentlemen from Connecticut; but would any of them contend for an exemption from paying half or two thirds of the price, when the sale was made on a uniform system, and would they ask for an exemption from the payment of their tax, if it was imposed. Mr. R. concluded by repeating the idea, that if you once step over the barrier, there is no security, and if you forego or exempt the payment of the duties in this instance, Congress may forgive every thing to their favorites, when they have any.
Mr. Dana made a reply to Mr. Findley; but it is so difficult to hear gentlemen across the floor that the reporter dare seldom attempt to follow them. He considered Mr. F's objection as being formed upon the idea, that the books composing the libraries of colleges and universities were of the same kind as those used in country schools; few things were more dissimilar; the one was merely to initiate the pupil in the first principles, the other took a more extensive range, embracing the whole circle of science, the classic authors, and the best writers, ancient and modern, books scarcely ever to be found but in collections attached to literary institutions, and the revenue arising from them may be called a tax upon seminaries of learning.
Mr. J. Clay was one of the committee, and had agreed to the report; since reasons had been called for he would in a few words assign those which influenced him. The gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. D.) mistakes in thinking that a denial to exempt books from impost is a tax on literary institutions, and therefore not uniform, as the constitution requires all imposts should be; but he did not make his stand on the ground of the constitution, he rested the question upon its expediency. Giving literary institutions the privilege of exemption from imposts would open a wide door for fraud; we should soon have them importing books for sale duty free, rivalling the booksellers who are subjected to the payment of impost, and vending them in every street and avenue of the nation. But why privilege colleges and universities to accommodate the rich; for we may believe that the rich and the children of the rich are the only persons who have access to these collections? The poor have little leisure and less opportunity to improve the advantage which even neighborhood would give them to peruse works of the kind alluded to, and surely it would be thought unjust to tax their pittance of imported articles, and in order to enable gentlemen to read the classic authors or the sublime and beautiful of the modern writers.
Mr. Findley spoke of colleges not of universities: we have three in Pennsylvania, one of which, to be sure, has also the title of university, but two of them have not funds to import books on their own account; it is only rich institutions that have this advantage, the poorer class of seminaries buy of booksellers, and pay them the impost as well as their retail profit. Indeed this remission of duties will rather tend to create disgust than give satisfaction; and these seminaries which have large collections of books would be induced to sell them at their present price in order to procure new ones cheaper, as they have had to pay the duty on the former, but would have none to pay upon those they should hereafter import.
The question being called for—it was put on agreeing to the report of the committee of the whole, that it is inexpedient to remit the duty on books, and carried in the affirmative, 79 members voting in the affirmative.
Adjourned.
Friday, November 30.
Dr. Leib presented a petition and remonstrance from a number of the citizens of Washington county, state of Pennsylvania, against the election of John Hoge, recently returned as a member of this house. Referred to the committee of elections.
A message from the President of the United States covering the treaties with the Delaware and Peabankishaw Indians, recommending provision to be made by law for carrying the same into execution. Referred to the committee of ways and means.
A letter from the Rev. Mr. Parkinson to the Speaker, declining to accept the office of Chaplain to the house was read and laid on the table.
Mr. Nicholson from the committee on that subject reported a new bill, for preserving peace in the ports and harbors in the United States, and waters under their jurisdiction. Referred to the committee of the whole on Monday next, and in the mean time ordered to be printed.
Gen. Varnum presented a petition and memorial from the agents of the company and others on the Luzoo claim. Referred to the committee already raised on that subject.
Mr. Crowningshield called for the order of the day on the bill allowing a drawback on goods exported from New Orleans, &c and the same went through the committee of the whole (Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair). The bill was afterwards ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
The order of the day on the bill to regulate the clearing of armed merchant vessels was called for, but on the request of Mr. Nicholson, who stated the subject to be one of the highest importance now before the house, and wished a little more time to consider the same; it was further postponed till Monday next.
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ed until late in the month of March last. The president immediately determined to put in commission and to send to the Mediterranean a force which would be able, beyond the possibility of a doubt, to coerce the enemy to a peace upon terms compatible with our honor and our interest. A due regard to our situation with Tripoli, and precautionary considerations in relation to the other Barbary powers, demanded that our forces in that quarter, should be so far augmented as to leave no doubt of our compelling the existing enemy to submit to our own terms, and of effectually checking any hostile dispositions that might be entertained towards us by any of the other Barbary powers.
"The following frigates have accordingly been put in commission, and will soon proceed to the Mediterranean. President, commodore Barron; Congress, captain Rogers; Essex, captain James Barron; Constellation, captain Campbell.
"Your good sense will perceive that we have thus been unavoidably constrained to supersede you in a command in which you have acquitted yourself in a manner honorable to yourself, and useful to your country, and in all respects perfectly satisfactory to us. The only captains in the navy, now in the United States, juniors to yourself, are captains James Barron and Campbell, and as frigates cannot be commanded but by captains we of necessity have been obliged to send out two gentlemen, senior to yourself in commission. Be assured sir, that no want of confidence in you has been mingled with the considerations which have imposed upon us the necessity of this measure. You have fulfilled our highest expectations, & the president has given it in an especial charge to me, to declare that he has the highest confidence in your activity, judgment and valour. Thro' me, he desires to convey you his thanks for the very important services, which you have rendered to your country, and I beg you to be assured, sir, that it affords me great personal satisfaction to be the medium of conveying to you his sentiments in relation to your conduct."
"With high respect, I have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant. (Signed) ROBERT SMITH." Commodore Ed. Preble, Mediterranean.
The enlightened friends of liberty, they who, not confining their view to the narrow limits of their own day, aspire to the distinction of laying the foundation of a republican government on undecayng principles, will rejoice to perceive the growing attention paid to diffusing the blessings of knowledge. We had recently occasion to notice with no ordinary approbation, the energetic and patriotic advice of Governor Lewis of New York on the important subject of education. In the speech of Governor Turner, of North Carolina, inserted in our paper of to day, we remark the avowal of similar sentiments.
"It is a truth (says he) founded on the experience of ages, that knowledge is one of the firmest pillars of national strength. And believing that nothing would tend more to the advancement of the character and respectability of this state, than a general diffusion of learning, I am desirous of seeing a plan of education introduced, which shall extend itself to every corner of the state. It is true that many very respectable academies have been instituted in various parts of the state; but it is also true that several of them have failed for want of sufficient support, and others are in a languishing state. Since the prosperity and happiness of a nation depends so much on a proper education of its citizens, individual exertions ought to be seconded by public patronage. Were this the case, our schools would be placed on a solid foundation, and the children of the poorest citizen might have access at least to necessary instruction. The best method of effecting this desirable end will be devised by the general assembly. It cannot, I know, be accomplished without an addition to our revenue; but certainly every citizen will be willing and desirous of contributing towards an expense so well applied."
May these hopes and anticipations be realised! To insure their accomplishment, let us hope that the zeal of some legislator, duly impressed with the magnitude of the subject, will awaken the attention of the citizens, to full and serious enquiry, and place before them the materials required for correct decision. Let him not shrink from difficulty or danger; but strong in the purity of his motives and in the greatness of his cause, not desert it, until the most invincible perseverance shall have exhausted all its powers. Let him constrain the people to realise the great and solemn truth, that a nation, to preserve her freedom must be enlightened. (Nat. Intel.)
We cannot positively state what had been the general result, but have been informed that the loss of the Tripolitans had been so great as to create hopes of an immediate termination of hostilities.
The loss of the brave officers and crews of the two gun boats, will be regretted by every friend to his country: we deplore the ability to announce the disaster the more particularly, as the officers, who commanded the gun boats, were amongst the most respectable in our navy.
In our next we hope to be able to give details. Letters were received in this city on Saturday from officers, on board of the United States squadron before Tripoli communicating intelligence of a very distressing nature.
As we were unable to procure extracts from the letters received, or a statement of particulars from those who received them, we can only give such information, as was current yesterday. We understood that in an attack upon the Tripolitan vessels and fortifications, two of the gun boats belonging to the American squadron had been destroyed, one sunk, the other blown up. We presume this had been the third attack. (Aurora.)
Emperors. —During the present year we have heard of no less than four new emperors, viz. Bonaparte, of France, Francis (emperor of Germany) of Austria, Frederick, (king of Prussia) of Brandenburg, and, to complete the catalogue, Dessalines, the black general of St. Domingo, Jaques I. emperor of Hayti.
Pleased with the whistling of an empty name, How contemptible their titles, coronations, &c. appear in the eyes of Independent freemen. (Bee.)
From the Hudson (New-York.) Bee. TO ALL CUSTOMERS IN ARREARS. We have heard no proclamation for a year of jubilee, in which no debts are to be paid. And though the silence of our debtors might lead us to suppose such an event had taken place, our creditors are continually reminding us of the contrary. Besides, friends, they make us pay for our bread and butter more than ever. Flour that was 28s. is now 56s. a hundred, and butter is raised from 1s. to 2s. 4d. per lb. Still the twelve shillings for our paper, is only an hundred and fifty cents yet, and that won't buy a decent load of wood. And we tell our landlord, too, that you don't pay us, but he charges as much rent as though you were never so punctual. As for the paper-maker, he swears he would not give a shilling for an hundred dollars not paid, or an hundred and fifty that we can't get. And our good friends at the bank are such admirers of punctuality that fifty next weeks won't pay the discount on forty dollars—I'll call again don't pass with these gentlemen. The countrymen, also, won't take Wait a few days, I have no change, for a bushel of potatoes, a single chicken, or a stick of hickory—and the bills are white around us, while we shiver to think of it. Yet the money comes slower than ever, and a dollar is as great a rarity to a printer's eye as a rainless review at Claverack. It would seem as if we lived in a land of promise—but promises without performance are like clouds without rain, under which the land perisheth, or flowers without honey, upon which the Bee must starve and die—which Heaven forbid, and you prevent, before John Doe and Richard Roe go collecting for THE PRINTER.
TENTH DAY'S DRAWING. Prizes drawn in the CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL CHURCH LOTTERY on Saturday last. Prize of 200 dollars: No. 19298. Prizes of 100 dollars: Nos. 20247 7750. Prize of 50 dollars: No. 3264. Prize of 25 dollars: No. 15210. Prizes of 20 dollars: Nos. 18952 9979 17095 11807 13454 4225 29568 3882 5728 13624 14052 89 15732 16272 3434 6309 9343 6177 11061 14695 15969 11333 17961. 40 prizes of 15 dollars. Adjourned till Wednesday.
A LAWYER upon the last circuit in Ireland, who was pleading the cause of an infant plaintiff took the child up in his arms presented it to the jury, suffused with tears,—This had a great effect, until the opposite Lawyer asked what made him cry? "He pinch'd me" answered the little innocent.—The whole Court was convulsed with laughter.
DIED. —On Monday morning last, Mrs. MARY KOYAL BANKS, consort of Henry Banks, Esq. of this city. She sustained with becoming patience and fortitude, a tedious and relentless disease, which finally triumphed over her delicate frame; and has cast a lasting gloom over those friends whom once she cheered and animated. Peace be with thee, dear departed shade! On the green turf which shall cover thy mouldering clay, let virtue and genius drop an honest tear!
THE subscriber, wishes to hire a good BLACKSMITH who can come well recommended, he also wishes to sell a NEGRO WOMAN who is a good Cook, and TWO CHILDREN. THOMAS COBBS. Manchester, Dec. 6. 1804. v3t
Mr. Stewart's Lyceum Will be opened in the Capitol on Sunday evening at 7 o'clock precisely, and will be continued every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, till their termination. Entrance, Half a Dollar.
The subject will be an Introductory Discourse, to exhibit the intellectual state of nations over all the globe, and to explain the plan, conduct and object of the Lyceum.
This new and important school of philosophy was intended to have been held gratis, but the author having lost all his property in the French Funds, he is obliged to make it the means of his subsistence. N. B. Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to bring change. 1t
NEIL M'COULL, Has received his Fall Supply of DRY GOODS. Richmond, 12th Nov. 1804. if1tF
PROPOSALS
For carrying Mails of the United States on the following Post-Roads, will be received at the General Post Office in Washington, until the fourteenth day of January next inclusive.
In Virginia. 26 From Hagerstown Md by Williamsport, Martinsburg, Winchester, Stevensburg, or New town, Strasburg, Woodstock, New Market and Harrisonburg, to Staunton once a week. Leave Hagerstown every Tuesday at 9 am and arrive at Winchester on Wednesday by 10 am. Leave Winchester at 11 am and arrive at Staunton on Friday by 11 am. Returning. Leave Staunton every Friday at 2 pm and arrive at Hagerstown the next Monday by 10 am. 27 From Washington city, by Georgetown, Prospect Hill, Hillsboro' Leesburg, Waterford, Charles town and Battletown, to Winchester. Leave Washington city every Tuesday at 4 am and arrive at Winchester on Wednesday by 5 pm. Leave Winchester at 6 pm and arrive at Washington by 9 pm. Returning. Leave Washington every Friday noon & arrive at Winchester on Sunday by 4 pm. 28 From Washington city, by Fairfax ch Centerville, Middlebrook, Goshen, Millwood, Paris and Winchester, to Romney once a week. Leave Washington every Saturday at 4 am & arrive at Winchester on Sunday by 3 pm and at Romney on Monday by 6 pm. Returning. Leave Romney every Tuesday at 4 am and arrive at Winchester on Wednesday by 9 am and at Washington on Thursday by 5 pm. 29 From Romney by Westernport, Green Gauley, Gandy's and Clarkburg, to Marsh's once a week. Leave Romney every Tuesday at 4 am and arrive at Gandy's on Wednesday by 3 pm and at Marsh's on Friday by 11 am. Returning. Leave Marsh's every Friday at 1 pm and arrive at Gandy's on Sunday by 8 am and at Romney on Monday by 8 pm. 30 From Marsh's, by Marietta, Middlebrook and the Salt works, to Chillicothe once a week. Leave Marsh's every Friday at 2 pm and arrive at the Salt works on Monday by 10 am. Leave there at 10 1/2 am and arrive at Chillicothe by 6 pm. Returning. Leave Chillicothe every Tuesday at 8 am and arrive at Marsh's the next Friday by 10 am. 31 From Romney, by Moorfields, to Pendleton ch once a week. Leave Romney, every Tuesday at 6 am and arrive at Pendleton ch on Wednesday by 4 pm. Returning. Leave Pendleton ch on Thursday at 6 am and arrive at Romney on Friday by 6 pm. 32 From Marietta to Wood ch once a week. Leave Marietta every Saturday at 2 pm and arrive at Wood ch by 5 pm. Returning. Leave Wood ch at 7 pm and arrive at Marietta by 10 pm. 33 From Clarkburg, Buchanan, to Randolph ch once in two weeks. Leave Clarkburg every other Friday at 2 pm and arrive at Randolph ch on Saturday by 6 pm. Leave Randolph ch every other Thursday at 6 am and arrive at Clarkburg on Friday by 10 am. 34 From Fredericksburg, by Falmouth, Elk Run church, Fauquier ch and Salem, to Paris once a week. Leave Paris every Thursday at 6 am and arrive at Fredericksburg on Friday by 10 am. Leave Fredericksburg every Friday at 2 pm and arrive at Paris on Saturday by 6 pm. 35 From Leesburg, by Centerville, Haymarket, Buckland, Warrenton, Jeffersonville and Culpeper ch to Madison ch once a week. Leave Leesburg every Saturday at 4 am and arrive at Madison ch on Tuesday by 10 am. Leave Madison ch every Wednesday at 2 pm and arrive at Leesburg on Friday by 6 pm. 36 From Fredericksburg, by Germanna, Stevensburg, Culpeper ch Gains & Roads & Froy Royal, to Winchester once a week. Leave Fredericksburg every Friday at 2 pm and arrive at Winchester on Monday by 6 am. Returning. Leave Winchester every Wednesday at 6 am and arrive at Fredericksburg on Friday by 10 am. 37 From Culpeper ch by Woodville, Washington, Thornton's Gap and Mundell's store, to Newmarket once a week. Leave Culpeper ch every Monday at 6 am & arrive at Newmarket on Tuesday by 10 am. Leave Newmarket at 2 pm and arrive at Culpeper on Wednesday by 6 pm. 38 From Fredericksburg by Thornsburg, Chillicothe, Chesterfield ch New Found mills, Oxford, Crew's store, Goodland ch Michie's, Yanceyville, Louisa ch Pottersville and Spottsylvania ch and Bibb's store to Fredericksburg once a week. Leave Fredericksburg every Tuesday at 6 am, arrive at Goodland ch on Thursday by 11 am & at Fredericksburg the next Tuesday by 3 am. 39 From Fredericksburg, by Port Royal to Layton's once a week. Leave Fredericksburg every and arrive at Layton's. Returning. Leave Layton's, and arrive at Fredericksburg. 40 From Fredericksburg, by King George ch Brookfield, Mattox bridge, Ledstown, Templeman's & Roads, Richmond ch Farnham, Kingsale, Northumberland ch and Lancaster ch to Kilmarnock once a week. Leave Fredericksburg every Wednesday at 2 pm and arrive at Kilmarnock the next Saturday by 5 pm. Returning. Leave Kilmarnock every Sunday at 6 am and arrive at Fredericksburg the next Wednesday by 10 am. 41 From Tappahannock, to Richmond ch once a week. Leave Richmond ch every Thursday noon and arrive at Tappahannock by 6 pm. Returning. Leave Tappahannock on Thursday at 6 1/2 pm & arrive at Richmond ch on Monday by 9 am. 42 From Bowling Green, by Ballersville, Braddocks mill, Harrisonville, Newtown, Dunkirk, Walkerton, King William ch Lilly Point and Cumberland, to New Kent ch once a week. Leave Bowling Green every Monday at 6 am and arrive at New Kent ch on Tuesday by 10 am. Returning. Leave New Kent every Tuesday at 2 pm and arrive at Bowling Green on Wednesday by 6 pm. 43 From Richmond, by Hanover town and Dunkirk, to Tappahannock once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 1 pm and arrive at Dunkirk on Thursday by 7 am. Leave Dunkirk at 8 am and arrive at Tappahannock by 6 pm. Returning. Leave Tappahannock every Tuesday at 6 am and arrive at Richmond on Wednesday by 9 am. 44 From Dunkirk, by King and Queen ch Shackleford, Gloucester ch and North End, to Matthews ch once a week. Leave Dunkirk every Thursday at 8 am and arrive at Matthews ch on Friday by 6 pm. Returning. Leave Matthews ch on Saturday at 6 am and arrive at Dunkirk on Monday by 6 pm. 45 From Richmond by Granville, to Charles city ch once a week. Leave Charles city ch every Tuesday at 6 am and arrive at Richmond by 4 pm. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 6 am and arrive at Charles city ch by 6 pm. 46 From Richmond, by Hopkings', Powhatan ch Carrersville, Newcanon, Buckingham ch Bentch, Lynchburg, New London and Liberty, to Fincastle once a week. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 1 pm and arrive at Powhatan ch by 9 pm and at Fincastle on Saturday by 6 pm. Leave Fincastle every Sunday at 4 am and arrive at Powhatan ch on Tues-
day by 8 pm. Leave Powhatan ch at 4 pm and arrive at Richmond on Wednesday by 10 am. 47 From Richmond, by Cleville, Genito bridge, Princesville, Perkiasonville, Painesville, Liggetown & Jamestown to Farmville once a week. Leave Farmville every Monday at 6 am and arrive at Richmond on Tuesday by 4 pm. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 8 am and arrive at Jamestown on Thursday by 8 pm. 48 From Powhatan ch by Cumberland ch Ca Ira, Farmville, Prince Edward ch and Charlotte ch to Halifax ch once a week. Leave Powhatan ch every Thursday at 10 am and arrive at Prince Edward ch on Friday by 4 pm and arrive at Halifax ch on Saturday by 4 pm. Leave Halifax ch on Sunday at 4 am and arrive at Prince Edward ch on Monday at 6 am. Leave at 6 1/2 am and arrive at Powhatan ch on Tuesday by 1 pm. 49 From Prince Edward ch by Leicester, Wheelers springs, Reed's and Campbell ch to New London once a week. Leave Prince Edward ch every Friday at 4 1/2 pm and arrive at New London on Saturday by 8 pm. Returning. Leave New London on Sunday by 4 am and arrive at Prince Edward ch on Monday by 9 am. 50 From Halifax ch by Danville and Dixonsville, to Lenox Castle, sc once a week. Leave Lenox Castle every Friday at 6 am and arrive at Halifax ch on Saturday by 6 pm. Leave Halifax ch every Sunday at 6 am and arrive at Lenox Castle on Monday by 6 pm. 51 From Halifax ch by Halifax Old town, Pittsylvania ch Pittsylvania old ch Peytonsburg, Henry ch and Rocky Mount, to Liberty once a week. Leave Halifax ch every Sunday at 6 am and arrive at Liberty ch on Monday by 3 pm and at Liberty on Wednesday by 10 am. Returning. Leave Liberty every Wednesday at 2 pm and arrive at Halifax ch on Friday by 8 am. Leave Henry ch at 9 am and arrive at Halifax ch on Saturday by 6 pm. 52 From Henry ch by Patrick ch to German town once in two weeks. Leave Henry ch every other Monday at 4 pm and arrive at Germantown on Wednesday by 10 am. Leave Germantown the same day at 2 pm & arrive at Henry ch on Friday by 8 am. 53 From Petersburg, by Brookington, Nama-seen bridge, Nottoway ch, Hungarntown double bridge, Halesburg, Willeville, Bibb's ferry and Scottsburg, to Halifax ch once a week. Leave Petersburg every Wednesday at 2 pm, arrive at Willeville on Saturday by 9 am. Leave Willeville at 10 am and arrive at Halifax ch by 4 pm. Returning. Leave Halifax ch on Sunday by 6 am and arrive at Willeville by 2 pm. Leave Willeville at 3 pm and arrive at Petersburg on Wednesday by 10 am. 54 From Willeville, by Speed and Wilson's store, Walden's store, Sterlingville and Normans, to mount Tizah once a week. Leave Willeville every Saturday at 10 am and arrive at mount Tizah on Sunday by 4 pm. Leave mount Tizah every Friday at 5 am and arrive at Willeville on Saturday by 8 am. 55 From Harrisville by Fielders mill, Quailsville, McFarlands, Lunenburg ch Christiansville, Marshallville, Mecklenburg ch Davis's, St Tammany's, Gads bridge, Edmundson and Fielder's mill to Harrisville once a week. Leave Harrisville every Tuesday at 6 am, arrive at Marshallville by 5 pm. Leave there on Wednesday at 6 am and arrive at Harrisville by 6 pm. 56 From Harrisville, by Hicks' Ford and Alexandria, to Halifax twice a week. Leave Harrisville every Wednesday and Friday at 5 am and arrive at Halifax by 8 pm. Leave Halifax every Thursday and Saturday at 5 am and arrive at Harrisville by 3 pm. The mail is to pass by Purney's store and Dancy's on Wednesday and Saturday. 57 From Petersburg, by Sussex ch Jerusalem & South Quay to Murchiesboro' sc once a week. Leave Petersburg every Tuesday at 6 am and arrive at Murchiesboro' on Wednesday by 4 pm. Returning. Leave Murchiesboro' every Sunday at 8 am and arrive at Petersburg on Monday by 6 pm. 58 From Smithfield, by Urquharts store, Jerusalem, Bethlehem & roads and the + keys, to Hicks' Ford once a week. Leave Hicks' Ford every Thursday at 5 am and arrive at Smithfield on Friday by 11 am. Returning. Leave Smithfield every Friday at 1 pm and arrive at Hicks' Ford on Saturday by 7 pm. 59 From Norfolk, by Kempsville, N. W. R. Bridge, Tulls creek sc Indian town, Jonesboro', Elizabeth, Nixonton and Hertford, to Edenton once a week. Leave Norfolk every Tuesday noon and arrive at Edenton the next Friday by 10 am. Returning. Leave Edenton every Friday at 2 pm and arrive at Norfolk the next Tuesday by 4 pm. 60 From Charlottesville, by Warren, Warminster, Newmarket, New Glasgow, Amherst ch and Madison, to Lynchburg once a week. Leave Charlottesville every Thursday at 2 pm and arrive at Lynchburg on Saturday by 10 am. Leave Lynchburg every Saturday at 2 pm and arrive at Charlottesville on Monday by 10 am. 61 From Staunton by Kinkeads, the Warm springs or Bath ch, Morris's, Calaghans and the Sunbury springs to Lewisburg and from thence by Uniontown, the Sweet springs, Calaghans, &c. to Staunton once a week. Leave Staunton every Friday at 2 pm and arrive at Lewisburg on Monday by 10 am. Leave Lewisburg by noon and arrive at Staunton the next Friday by 10 am. 62 From Lewisburg, by Bovers, Huff's, Morris's Kanawha ch Point Pleasant and Gallipolis, to Scioto salt works once in two weeks. Leave Lewisburg every other Tuesday at 6 am and arrive at Scioto salt works on Sunday by 4 pm. Leave Scioto salt works every other Monday at 6 am and arrive at Lewisburg on Saturday by 6 pm. 63 From Staunton, by Middlebrook, Brownsburg, Lexington, Natural bridge, Finastle, Airmount, Montgomery ch and New Dublin, to Wythe ch once a week. Leave Staunton every Friday at 2 pm and arrive at Wythe ch on Monday by 6 pm. Leave Wythe ch every Tuesday at 4 am and arrive at Staunton the next Friday by 10 am. 64 From New Dublin, by Tazewell ch or Jeffersonville, Russell ch and Lee ch to Cumberland Gap once in two weeks. Leave New Dublin every other Monday at 9 am and arrive at Cumberland Gap the next Saturday by 6 pm. Returning. Leave Cumberland Gap every other Sunday at 6 am and arrive at New Dublin the next Friday by 6 pm. 65 From Wythe, by Austinville, Grayson ch Scalfcamp, Munday and Bethania, to Salem ch once a week. Leave Wythe ch every Tuesday at 6 am and arrive at Salem the next Friday by 10 am. Returning. Leave Salem every Saturday at 6 am and arrive at Wythe ch on Monday by 6 pm.
In North Carolina. 66 From Suffolk, Virg. by Everitt's Bridge and Gates ch to Edenton twice a week. Leave Suffolk every Monday and Friday at 1 pm and arrive at Edenton on Tuesday and Saturday by one pm. Returning. Leave Edenton on every Sunday and Thursday at 9 1/2 am and arrive at Suffolk on Monday and Friday by 9 am.
NOTES. 1 The post master general may expedite the mails and alter the times of arrival & departure at
any time during the continuance of the contract, by stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby. 2 Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mails at all offices where no particular time is specified. 3 For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the time prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continues until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for such depending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of 50 cts shall be incurred. 4 Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed in the mail for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without emolument. 5 Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alteration desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of the contract. 6 Persons making proposals are desired to save their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly in the months of August, November, February and May, in one month after the expiration of each quarter. 7 No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail. 8 Where the proposal intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals. 9 The post master general reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three failures happen which amount to the loss of a trip each. 10 The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of April next, and are to continue in force for two years.
GIDEON RANGER, Post Master General. General Post Office, Washington City, Nov. 13. 1804. wt 14 J. The subscriber wishes to get TWO APPRENTICES to the Taylor's business, who can come well recommended. PHILIP COURTNEY. Richmond, December 6. 1804. 2t
For Sale...My Plantation On James river, in Surry county, called PIPSCO containing by estimation nine hundred and ninety-six acres, more or less. On this plantation there is a good brick dwelling house and all other necessary out houses for the accommodation of a large family, also four hundred young apple and peach trees. I will dispose of the above land on reasonable terms, with seventeen or eighteen likely NEGROES, among which there are only three females; and two valuable sawyers and one cooper. This land is so situated as to admit of two very elegant seats immediately on the banks of the river affording a delightful prospect of many miles both up and down the river. The subscriber has just reclaimed ten or fifteen acres of most excellent meadow land, which with attention may be rendered almost invaluable. But it is deemed unnecessary to dilate farther on the many advantages which this place possesses, as it is presumed that persons disposed to purchase will first view the premises. The terms of sale will be one third in hand, and the balance in two equal annual payments. Possession may be had at any time between this and the first day of January. Robert M'Intosh, sen. Pipsco, 25th November 1804. w3t
VIRGINIA: In the High Court of Chancery. BETWEEN Christopher McConico and Thompson Foulks, Executors of Matthew Marable, AND Richard Kennon, defendant. ON motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, the court this twelfth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight, doth order, that the plaintiffs do render an account of their administration of the goods, chattels & credits of their testator, before master commissioner Rose who is directed to examine, state and settle the same, and make report thereof to the court, with such matters specially as he may think pertinent, or the parties may require to be so stated.
A Copy—Teste, tdm P. TINSLEY, c. c. COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, Petersburg, 30th Nov. 1804. THE parties concerned will please take notice, that I have appointed Monday the twenty eighth day of January next, for carrying the foregoing order into effect—On which day, their attendance is required at my office, with their accounts and vouchers ready for examination. JOSEPH G. WILDER, m. c.
SALES AT AUCTION. WILL BE SOLD by the subscribers at the late dwelling house of D. M. Randolph, Esq. on Friday the 14th inst. a variety of Household and Kitchen FURNITURE; among which are, some fashionable and substantial Plate, lately imported; mahogany tables, side boards and basin stands of superior quality; a well assorted collection of the most useful kitchen furniture; a large superb carpet and a very superior time piece; sets and parts of sets of table and tea china, &c. &c. &c. Terms of sale.—Cash for all sums of 50 dollars and under; over that sum, a credit of 60 and 120 days will be given. The sale will commence at 12 o'clock. In the mean time, ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to view the articles; in expectation of which, attendance by the proprietor will be given every morning until 11 o'clock. THOMAS TAYLOR & Co. Auctioneers. Dec. 5. 1804. tds
TO RENT, AND POSSESSION GIVEN IMMEDIATELY, A CONVENT Store-Room andumberhouse, On the Main street, opposite Gilliam & Kirby's—For terms apply to ISAAC WEBSTER. Richmond, Dec. 6th, 1804. if

Valuable property for sale.
On Thursday the 13th of December next, will be sold at public auction, on the premises of the PLANTATION whereof I now live, containing about ONE THOUSAND ACRES, together with TWENTY NEGROES , all the Stock, Plantation Utensils & Household Furniture. The terms of payment for the land will be one third cash, and the balance in two yearly instalments, for the payment of which, a deed of trust on the property will be required. On all the other articles, a credit of twelve months will be given, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date it is not punctually paid. This plantation is eligibly situated on the main road from New Canton to Richmond, two miles from the former place and the same distance from James river; it is at present under good fences, is well watered and timbered, has an excellent dwelling house, with kitchen, smoke house, &c. &c. all in good repair, and is generally allowed to be, in point of fertility, not inferior to any plantation in the neighbourhood. On the same day will be sold, on the premises, in the town of New Canton, one of which is now leased for seven years, at forty-five pounds per annum. For this property, bond and approved security (bearing interest from the date it is not punctually paid) will be required. For further particulars enquire of Mr. George Watt, Richmond, or Mr. James Beall in New Canton.
ROBERT HILL.
Buckingham county, 20th Sept. 1804. tf
NOTE —Should a credit of six months on the first payment of the Land be required, the purchaser may have it on giving approved security.
R. H.
Nov. 26 1804.
THREE DWELLING HOUSES
TO BE RENTED.
ONE situate at the foot of Adams's hill, and but a small distance from the Mason's hall, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Underwood. On this site there is a very good and well enclosed garden, a well of excellent water & other conveniences. One other situate in the Alley, between the street leading to Shoccoe warehouse and that leading to Mayo's bridge, lately occupied by Mr. John Robin.
The other situate on the back street, near Harris's Tobacco manufactory and the Rock landing, having a large garden well enclosed, at present occupied by Mr. Henry Tompkins.
Possession of the two first described may be had immediately, and of the other on the 1st of January next. Apply to JOSEPH GALLEGO , Oct 10. 1804. tf
Valuable Property
FOR SALE.
Will be offered for sale to the highest bidder, on the fourth day of December next, if fair, if not the next fair day, and continue from day to day until all is sold, the following Property, to wit:
A Tract of LAND, lying in the county of Prince Edward, on the waters of Sandy river, containing by late survey 713 1-2 acres, about 100 of which is low grounds of excellent quality. It is deemed unnecessary to say anything more with respect to the land, (as it is presumed no person will purchase without first viewing it), only to observe that the plantation is in good repute for cropping, and is within two miles of a valuable manufacturing mill on Appomattox, and about five from two inspections of tobacco, on the aforesaid river, viz. Jamestown and Farmville. Also, ten or fifteen likely VIRGINIA BORN SLAVES , Of all descriptions. My crop of Corn, Fodder and Oats; stock of Hogs, Cattle and Sheep; Household and Kitchen Furniture, Plantation Tools, &c. &c. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale, by the subscriber, living on the premises.
OWEN HASKINS.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber on Wednesday evening last, a Negro woman named AGGY , about five feet eight or nine inches high, thin visage, likely speaks remarkably quick, formerly the property of Wm. S. Slater of York county. She had on when she went away a blue half thick jacket, a green petticoat and old red cloak; (perhaps she may have changed her dress) she has a small mark on the back of her neck. Whomsoever will deliver the said woman to me or secure her in jail so that I may get her again, shall receive the above reward from BENJ. WOLFE , Richmond, 6th Nov. 1804. tf
SADDLERY.
JOHN MENERY, SADDLER , respectfully informs the public in general, and his friends in particular, that he has just received an elegant and well chosen assortment of Saddlery, Coach & Harness Mountings, Whips, Spurs, &c. &c. Laid in under his own inspection, whereby he is enabled to offer them on the most reduced terms. Richmond, 20th November, 1804. tf
GIMCRACK
WILL stand next season at my stable about 12 miles from Howells Ferry, ten from Sims's Ferry, and seven miles from the courthouse. Herbert C. Cooke , Halifax, November 10th. 1804. 3m
WANTED,
In the neighbourhood of the subscriber (near Sapponey Church, in Chesterfield county) A School-Master, capable of teaching the LATIN and ENGLISH grammatically, ARITHMETIC , &c. EDWARD ANDERSON , November 17, 1804. 3m
Sale at Auction.
WILL BE SOLD, At Public Auction, for ready money, on Wednesday the 19th day of December next, The House & Lot , On Shoccoe Creek, at present occupied by Benjamin James Harris, and commonly called the Shop Factory. The title papers may be seen by applying to THOMAS TAYLOR & CO. m. me. 21st November, 1804. tf
Notice ....The office of supervisor of the revenue, for the district of Virginia, being discontinued, and the unassisted collectors in the said office transferred to me—the collectors of the direct tax & internal revenue, whose accounts have not been finally adjusted and paid, are hereby informed, that they are now requested to call at my office, in the city of Richmond, without delay and pay the balances due to the United States—And that those whose lands have been sold in the district of Virginia by authority of an act of Congress of the United States for non-payment of the Direct Tax, may redeem such lands, by paying to me within the time limited, the principal, costs and fees as the law directs.
As most of the abovenamed lands were sold in Dec. 1802, the privilege of redemption will continue until December next. The money received by me for the redemption of the said lands will be returned to the purchaser, with interest at the rate of 25 per cent. per annum on the purchase money, to the day on which it may be paid to me.
JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D.
June 27th 1804.
WILLIAM MCCAY,
Watch Maker, Richmond,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has received by the late arrivals from Europe, a large and general assortment of Gold and Silver WATCHES a large quantity of fashionable SKALS, KEYS and CHAINS , which he will dispose of low for cash. He has also on hand, a few good CLOCKS . N. B. Clocks and Watches repaired as usual. Richmond, Oct. 15th. 1804. 8w
FOR SALE.
At Louisa Courthouse, on the first Wednesday in December next, one hundred and eighty-two
Valuable Slaves,
Consisting of men, women, boys and girls, belonging to the estate of Christopher Smith, deceased, among them is a valuable TANNER , regularly bred to the business. The subscriber has refused to sell any of them privately and they will certainly be offered at public sale at the time above mentioned. A credit till the 10th of February 1806, will be given, on the purchase of giving bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the date; but if the principal is punctually paid, the interest will be remitted.
CHARLES SMITH,
Aging Executor of Christopher Smith, dec. October 1st. 1804. tf
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
BROKERS OFFICE.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS
Opened a Broker's Office,
Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict fidelity.
THOM. NORVELL.
Richmond, October 3, 1804. tf
THE Subscriber hath removed
his SCHOOL from the Falling Garden over to the white house near the Courthouse, where Messrs. Cohen & Isaacs formerly kept store—He will continue to teach Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar and Geography ; he will also teach Book Keeping , and several branches of the Mathematics , if required.—The price of tuition will be made known on application.
JNO S PLEASANTS.
13th Nov 1804.
All kinds of MATTRESSES
for Sale—Also, old ones worked over. I. S. P.
COMMITTED
to the jail of this county on the 13th day of August last, a Negro Man named BEN , about five feet six or seven inches high, very black; he says he belongs to Burnett Lewis, and was hired by Burwell Bassett, Esq. guardian for said Lewis, to William Strode of Richmond. The owner is desired to take him out and pay his prison charges, or he will be dealt with according to law.
JNO H. CHRISTIAN, Deputy sheriff
for Robert Boyd, sheriff of New Kent county October 13th. 1804. 2m
ASTONISHING INVISIBLE LADY.
THE ACOUSTIC TEMPLE.
Incomprehensible Crystal, and reflecting Mirror.
Is now exhibiting in Richmond in the cross street leading from the Main Street between the Eagle and the Union Taverns, at the house lately occupied by Mr. Pollard, and since by Mr. Warner as the Profile Office. The amateurs of science and curious experiments will find in the exhibition the most surprising phenomenon that has ever been discovered in acoustics; the proprietor therefore presumes to flatter himself that the enlightened and liberal public will honor his performance with the same degree of applause which has so uniformly attended it in Paris, London, Liverpool and New York.
This inexplicable Auricular and optical Illusion,
Which professes to expose the practices of artful impostors, pretended magicians, and exorcists and to open the eyes of those who still foster an absurd belief in ghosts, witches, conjurations, dominations &c. will enable the attentive observer to form a just idea of the artifices by which they imposed on the credulous and superstitious, in this and former ages; and afford also to the spectator an interesting and pleasing entertainment.
Description of the exhibition.
In a temple, representing where the Egyptians delivered their oracles, is a small altar, and a crystal, as described by Dr. Dee, &c) for consulting spirits. From this proceed the orals for conveying questions and answers. The whole apparatus is unconnected with surrounding objects.
A conversation may be held on any subject—singing, laughing, sighing, breathing, &c close to the ear of the audience; describing their number, dress, motion, &c. without any visible interference of agency, and so completely deceiving the senses, as to appear to be the effect of magic.
The above wonderful and incomprehensible exhibition, which has excited the astonishment and gratified the curiosity, of the amateurs of science and the public in general in London, &c. is now exhibiting with improvements, as above described.
Hours of exhibition, from 9 o'clock till 1, from 2 till 6, and from 7 till 9 in the evening. Attendance 75 Cents; Children 50. 6r
ALMANACKS.
Bates's and Carey's Franklin Almanacks, for 1805, are for sale at this office, by the gross, or dozen.
Valuable Property for sale.
On Thursday the 20th of December, will be sold, at Public Auction, on the premises,
THE PLANTATION,
Late the property of Henry Royster, dec. containing 571 1-2 acres, lying on the Bear Creek, one mile from James river, and twenty-eight from Richmond. This land is fertile in its soil, and in good order for farming—it is useless to mention the many advantages arising from this property, as it is presumed those inclined to purchase, will view the premises. The terms of payment for the land will be one fourth cash, and the balance in three annual instalments, for the payment of which a deed of trust on the property will be required.
On the same day will be sold, on a credit of twelve months,
ALL THE PERSONAL ESTATE,
consisting of three valuable Negro Fellows, stock of Horses, Oxen, Hogs, Poultry, Cows, Cart, Crop of Corn, &c. & Bond and approved security will be required for all sums above ten dollars, carrying interest from the date it is not punctually paid.
AND. ROYSTER, 3 Adm'rs.
DAVID ROYSTER, 3 Adm'rs. Goodland county, Oct. 18, 1804. tf
TO RENT.
Till the 27th May, 1805,
THE TENEMENT,
Near Mr. Wythe's, on Shoccoe Hill, lately occupied by Mr. L. Burfoot—For further particulars apply to WILLIAM M. KIM , Richmond, Sept. 8th. 1804. tf
THE Subscriber is authorised to
Rent the HOUSE at Hay Market, now occupied by John Heath, Esq. The house is large and convenient, and may be obtained on reasonable terms. Possession will be given on the first of December, when Mr. Heath's term expires.
PHILIP NORBORNE NICHOLAS,
November 13, 1804. tf
The Grand Lodge of Virginia
WILL meet in the Mason's Hall, in the City of Richmond, at six o'clock in the evening of Monday the 10th day of December next.
W. H. FITZWYLLSONN, C. S.
Richmond, Nov 10, 1804. tf
Peter Bellett,
Nursery and Seedsmen, at Williamsburg, intending to remove to the state of New-York.
OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS NURSERY
Containing 20 acres of rich manured Land, with about 100,000 TREES, of which 25,000 consist as follows are fit to be transplanted this season.
 44 Sorts of Apples at 6d per tree; 44 do of Pears at 6d ea; 30 do of Peaches at 9d to 1s 6d ea; 10 do of Nectarine 1s to 1s 6d ea; 10 do of Apricot 1s 6d to 2s ea; 3 do of Quince 1s 6d to 2s 6d ea; 19 do of Cherries 2s to 4s 6d ea; 13 do of Plums 1s 6d to 2s ea; 4 do of Almond 3s ea; 5 do of Mulberries 1s 6d to 4s 6d ea; 2 do of Figs 1s 6d ea; 7 do of Raspberry Bushes; Lombardy & Balsam Poplars—Currants Gooseberries & Strawberries of sorts; Grape Vines of sorts, Artichokes and Asparagus Roots, together with a variety of Flowering Shrubs, Flower Roses and Seeds, and Rose Bushes, and a small quantity of GARDEN SEEDS of this year's growth. 
Also, may be had with the Nursery EIGHT NEGROES , 3 of which are well acquainted with gardening and nursery work; also, 3 Horses, 5 Steers, 4 Cows, and the nursery and farming utensils, which if not sold by the first day of May next, will be set up at Public Sale on that day; until which time he will continue to sell Trees, &c. &c. on lower terms than usual.
Orders left with Mr. George Greenhow at Richmond, messrs John & Saml. Peniston at Petersburg, will be duly attended to with dispatch.
Wimbleburg, Nov. 20, 1804. 1m
The subscriber wishes to sell for
cash, or on credit till the first day of January next, the
Two Brick Tenements,
Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby.
JOHN PENDLETON.
City of Richmond, Nov. 10th. 1804. 2w
Fashionable MILLINERY and
FANCY GOODS.
S. RAPHAEL,
nearly opposite the Bell Tavern, has just received the latest London Fashions, via New-York and Philadelphia.
 consisting of Split Straw Bonnets bon'd do Leghorn ditto Cambricks Grape ditto Brussels & French laces Gypsy Hats, Chip and silk & damask Shawls Straw Sattinet & pic nic Veils Shag, plush & velvet do Silk Gloves Head Dresses & Wigs Kid and Beaver do Laced Caps and Cloaks Silk Cords and Tassels Colomade Muslin Wreaths, silver, tinsel, Molton do artificial comforts, Floss worked and tam. &c &c. Also, an assortment of Cloths, Casimeres, Toilets, &c. tf 
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. 234 of May, 1804 3
The printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes once a week for the space of six months, and the Collectors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices. June 1. 6m
THE subscriber intending to close
all his former transactions with the termination of the present year, requests all those who have demands against him, either by bond, note, or open account, to leave with Mr. Samuel Jones, at the Toll Bridge, a memorandum of the nature and amount of their claims, in order that directions may be given for the speedy payment of them; It is hoped this notice will be attended to by all who are concerned, as it will be plead in bar to claims which may be exhibited at a future distant day against him or his estate.
JOHN MAYO.
Richmond, November 25th. 1804. 3w
Ready made PENS for sale here.
WE the subscribers, Judges of
the General Court, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows:
Richard Parker and Francis Brooke, esquires, to the District of Winchester, Hardy and Montgomery Courthouse.
Joseph Prentiss and Joseph Jones, esquires, to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick Courthouse and Suffolk.
Edmund Wynn and Paul Carrington, Jr. esquires, to the Districts of Prince-Edward Courthouse, Franklin, Washington Courthouse, and the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county.
William Nelson, Jr. and Archibald Stuart, esquires, to the Districts of Northumberland, King & Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack Courthouses—And
John Tyler and Robert White, esquires, to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Haymarket Districts, at the next succeeding terms thereof.
WITNESS our hands and seals, this 13th day of November, one thousand eight hundred & four.
John Tyler, (seal.)
Jos: Jones, (seal.)
Wm. Nelson, jr. (seal.)
Robt. White, jr. (seal.)
Paul Carrington, jr. (seal.)
Published by order of the Judges, WILSON ALLEN, C. C. C.
BLAZING STAR,
A thorough bred horse, will stand the ensuing season at my stable in Caterpillar. Further particulars will be made known in due time.
ISAAC BUTLER.
Caterpillar, Nov. 13th. 1804. 6r
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the late firm of
Buchanan, Dunlop & Co.
Of Petersburg;
Robert Pollak & Co.
Of Richmond; and
Dunlop, Pollak & Co.
Of Manchester,
Are hereby notified that James Dunlop, late a partner in the above concerns, has become purchaser of the outstanding debts; they will therefore be pleased to make payment to Mr. John Tompkins, residing in Richmond, or the subscriber, residing in Petersburg; who alone are authorised to make collections and grant discharges. Suits will be indiscriminately commenced against all who do not make payment before the first of February next.
JOHN DUNLOP,
Attorney for JAMES DUNLOP.
Petersburg, Nov. 15, 1804. (tf)
Valuable Land for Sale.
By virtue of a deed in trust from
John Jordan, in order to secure and pay to
Brown, Rives & Co. the sum of £575 3 6 with
legal interest thereon from the 17th July, 1801,
WILL certainly be SOLD, for ready money,
at the dwelling house of said Jordan, on
Friday the 21st of December next,
The Tract of Land,
Whereon he now lives, containing by estimation,
666 1 Acres—This sale well merits the attention
of the mounted part of the community, it being a
valuable tract, lying on James river, in the county
of Albemarle, about two miles below the mouth of
Rock River.
JOHN HIGGINBOTHAM, Trustee.
November 12th. 1804. (4w)
S. Jacobs,
Nearly opposite Mr. Pleasants' Book Store, has
just received, and offers for sale on the most
moderate terms,
Fall & Fancy Goods,

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THE GOVERNOR'S LETTER, Addressed to both Houses of the General Assembly, at their December Session, 1804.
Richmond, December 3, 1804.
SIR, I HAVE the honor to lay before the General Assembly, copies of such papers as have been presented to the Executive, and appear to be of sufficient importance to merit legislative attention; and also a statement of such proceedings of the Executive, as ought to be more immediately submitted to the consideration of the Legislature. For an examination of their proceedings in general, the Assembly is respectfully referred to the Journals of the Council and the letter book of the Governor, which shall be laid before them whenever called for.
The paper No. 1, is the public notice required by law of the result of the election of Electors, for choosing a President and Vice-President of the United States.
No. 2, contains the resignations of Wilson C. Nicholas and A. B. Venable, as Senators of the United States—the vacancies thereby produced, have been filled according to law, by a temporary appointment of William B. Giles and Andrew Moore.
No. 3, contains a letter from Colonel Monroe, which though written in November 1803, was not received till late in April—in it will be found a meritorious tender of services, in a business of importance to the Commonwealth, and some valuable political and philanthropic suggestions.
No. 4, is a notification of the Secretary of State, of the adoption of an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, respecting the manner of voting for President and Vice-President.
No. 5, a letter from the Governor of Massachusetts, with certain resolutions of the Legislature of that state, proposing an amendment of the Constitution of the United States.
No. 6, contains a resolution of the General Assembly of Kentucky, proposing a co-operation on the part of Virginia with that state, Pennsylvania and the state of Ohio, in opening the rapids of the river Ohio.
No. 7, is a letter from three of the Commissioners who were appointed to wait on the Legislature of the state of Tennessee, respecting the navigation of the North fork of Holston and Holston river, and recommending the appropriation of two hundred and fifty dollars on the part of this commonwealth, for the removal of certain obstructions to the navigation of those rivers, and enclosing an Act of the Assembly of Tennessee, on that subject and to the same purpose.
No. 8, a report of the Commissioners appointed to ascertain the most proper course for a road from the upper navigation of James river, to the upper navigation of Kanawha river.
No. 9, an extract of a letter from the Superintendent of the Manufactory of Arms, which by the particular advice of the Council, is submitted to the consideration of the Legislature, as it shows in a strong point of view, some of the disadvantages resulting from certain defects in our present system of Finance, and which have for several years produced a periodical embarrassment in the operations of Government. A report from this ingenious and meritorious officer, on the subject of the various objects of his attention, has been delayed on account of his long and extreme ill state of health.
No. 10, contains two representations from the Hay-market District Court, respecting certain buildings, repairs, &c. necessary for the accommodation of the Court and Clerk, and safe keeping of Prisoners.
No. 11, is a letter from the Captain of the Public Guard, with an extract from the Journals of the Council of State, which are submitted to the consideration of the Assembly, and are intended to show that the Executive are of opinion, that the additional services required of that faithful and active Officer, deserve a further compensation, which the council do not think themselves authorized to advise; they desiring to avoid as much as possible, the exercise of executive discretion, and an application of the contingent Fund, to any purposes for which Legislative provision may be made without a delay, which might be injurious to the credit of the state, or the interest of the person concerned.
The Executive, properly impressed with a sense of the danger to which the interest of individuals, as well as the credit of the United States, was exposed by the frequent circulation of counterfeited bank notes, and apprehensive of the consequences which might result from an extensive and successful combination of such persons, as they were informed were engaged in that nefarious business, thought it indispensable to make use of the means which the integrity of Mr. S. Brooks, an Engraver, furnished of detecting forgeries of Thomas
Logwood, their powerful & active leader, and of bringing him to trial and conviction. The hazardous and meritorious services of Mr. Brooks, in the opinion of the Council, called for a compensation, which justice and sound policy required should be afforded by government without delay. And as all that had been done by Mr. Brooks might have been of no effect, unless the truth of his information had been so completely confirmed, as it was by the propriety & rapidity with which Lieut. Underwood of the Guards, performed the part which he patriotically undertook in this interesting business, by procuring a Search Warrant from a Magistrate, in the county of Buckingham, where Logwood resided, founded on the affidavit of Mr. Brooks, and executing it in Logwood's house, after a journey on horseback of 112 miles in 12 hours, by which means according to Brooks's directions, he found and brought to the Executive above fourteen thousand dollars in counterfeited notes of the banks of the United States, several Eagles of the United States, and double guineas of France, with the various apparatus made use of in making the paper, striking the bank notes, and in coining the said pieces of Gold coin, the Executive rewarded the Lieutenant and his two assistants, as will appear from the advice of the Council in No. 12.
But as Logwood's trial was in the Federal Court for a violation of an important law of the General Government, it was thought proper by the Council that the United States should be charged with all the expenses incurred in the apprehension, prosecution and imprisonment of him: I have therefore expressed the wish of the Council to the President of the United States, that such charges may be allowed, and have received his answer "That the Secretary of the Treasury within whose department it is, had considered those claims of reimbursement from the treasury of the United States, and had allowed the account for a guard, and that for the transportation of forging materials would be allowed if they were necessary for conviction; but that the 3 large items in favor of Underwood, the Allens and Brooks, being gratuities for certain meritorious conduct, are not within the competence of the Executive of the United States to allow: that claims of this character must be made to Congress." The Council therefore advised that I should request our Senators to have our claim brought forward in Congress, and to support their wish, with which advice I have complied and transmitted the proper vouchers to those gentlemen.
The act providing Seals for the District Courts has at length been executed, some of the Seals delivered and the others are ready to be deposited with the Clerks of their respective Courts. A considerable delay in this business was occasioned by the use the Executive were induced to make of Mr. Brooks their engraver, in the detection of Thomas Logwood.
The distribution of Arms has progressed as well as the nature of that business would permit. No 13 will show how far it has proceeded.
The Executive in compliance with the 5th section of the act, entitled "An act to amend the act entitled an act to amend the penal laws of this commonwealth, and for other purposes," with the Inspectors of the Penitentiary and Attorney General, formed a Board, by which the regulations for the internal government of the Penitentiary, No. 14, were adopted.
As directed by a resolution of the General Assembly, passed the 2d February, 1804, I lay before both houses of the Legislature a statement of the expenses in carrying on the several branches of Manufacture in the Penitentiary; the amount of articles manufactured; the amount sold; and the articles and value of them remaining on hand, No. 15.
No. 16 contains the official statements of the revenue for the year 1803, together with an account of expenditures from 1st October, 1803, to the 1st October, 1804, and a list of balances due from Sheriffs and Collectors to the last mentioned period.
The report of the Superintendent of the Manufactory of Arms shall be laid before the Assembly as soon as it can be prepared for their examination.
No. 17 is a letter from the President, and a report of the President and Directors of the Dismal Swamp Canal, stating the progress that has been made in the works under their direction, the difficulties they encounter for want of more ample funds; the produce of the mills and tolls of the Canal from August 2d, 1802, to the 5th May, 1804, exclusive of the tolls at the south end, which were not yet ascertained by the Directors, as their collector had not made his report; and expressing their hope that the General Assembly will grant their aid towards finishing a work of such importance to the commonwealth.
The confirmation by the Court of Appeals of the decree of the Chancellor in a suit of Duncan Rose, Executor of Duncan Rose, against the Commonwealth, of which I have received notice
by the Executor's Attorney, requires an appropriation to satisfy the said decree.
A letter from our Senators in Congress shews that doubts have arisen, whether Senators appointed by the Executive to act as such until the next meeting of the Legislature, should not vacate their seats on the day appointed for that meeting, or at least on the day on which an actual meeting of both houses may happen; or, whether, as either of these constructions of the law might be attended with great inconvenience to the Senators, and to the public, the words "until the next meeting of the Legislature," ought not to be understood to mean, until the next meeting of the Legislature should afford the means of a legislative appointment of Senators; and therefore, that the temporary Senators should hold their offices until superseded by the next legislature. These doubts are submitted to the consideration of the General Assembly, and seem to require their immediate decision on the present situation of the Senators, whose construction of the law is agreeable to that last stated.
The office of public printer having been vacated by the resignation of Meriwether Jones, it was filled by an executive appointment of Samuel Pleasants, according to the 4th section of the act directing the mode of appointing the public printer.
I am happy to have it in my power to repeat my congratulations to the present Assembly which I presented to the last on the prosperous situation of the United States. And with sincerity I repeat my assurances of high respect for yourself and the other members of your house, and my wishes for your and their happiness and the lasting prosperity of our country.
JOHN PAGE.
The Honorable the Speaker of the House of Delegates.
House of Delegates of Virginia.
Tuesday, December 4th, 1804.
Ordered, That a committee for courts of justice be appointed; and a committee was appointed of Messieurs Johnston, Semple, Madison, Smith (Rockingham) Ker, Dixon, Otey, Peake, Blake, Foster, (Prince-William) Purdie, Barbour, Mercer, Miller, (Powt'n) Singleton, Aylett, Smith, (King & Queen) Ruffin, Du-Val, E. Boyd, Sterns, Gregory, Smyth (Wythe) Henning, Edwards, Leake, Harrison, (Prince-George) Cabell, Kenny, Baker, Maclin, Byrd, Anderson, Minge, Mallory, and John Campbell.
Ordered, That a committee of claims be appointed, and a committee was appointed of Messrs. Travis, C. Foster, Allen, Brannan, S. Bailey, Riddick, Alexander, Blair, McKenzie, Cheatham, James Jones, Bryce Martin, Moore, Hill, Dulaney, Long, Simons, Evans, Davis, Wilson, Taylor, Cordle, P. Baily, Tate, S. Boyd, Watkins, (New-Kent) Scott, Hatcher, Ruffner, Morris, Walker, (Charles City) Downing, Grey, (Southampton) Payne, R. B. Daniel, E. Winn, Muse, and Wood.
Ordered, That a committee of propositions and grievances be appointed, and a committee was appointed of Messrs. Edmund Harrison, Terry, Lightfoot, Clarke, Goode, E. Mason, Blow, Richardson, Prunty, Woodson, Ball, Eustace, Sparke, Hooe, Stuart, Doake, Beale, McFarlane, Lefevich, Beeson, Rossell, Watkins, (Dinwiddie) Goodwyn, Booker, (P. Edward) Chappell, Mulledy, Fisher, Penn, Hutton, Dashiel, Mosley, King, Miller, (Goochland) Sebrell, Snyder, Daniel, (Louisa) Coleman, (Caroline) Ellington, Thompson, Gardiner, Brown, Rust, Edmiston, Gibson, Ben. Jones, Sharpe, Hoff, Selden, Morgan, (Ohio) Dillard, Mason, (Sussex) Coleman, (Pittsylvania) Davenport, William Yancey, Thomas Walker, Mallory, Baytop, Edward Jones, Miller, (Powhatan) and Garland.
Ordered, That a committee of privileges and elections be appointed, and a committee was appointed of Messrs. Barbour, Miller, (Powhatan) Gray, (Monroe) Woodford, Yancey (Campbell) Callaway, Pendleton, Hawes, Booker, (Essex) McFarlane, Bowen, Fleming, Wooding, Ingles, Fox, Jennings, Roberts, Perrow, Matthews, (Greenbrier) Reeder, Randolph, Smyth (Wythe) Minge, Jones, (Hanover) Grigsby, Price, Pescud, Bowe, Pasteur, Berry, Hudgins, Mills, Congleton, Crockett, and Neale.
Ordered, That a committee be appointed to examine the clerk's office, and a committee was appointed of Messrs. Edwards, Alex-
ander, Fox, Fleming, Terry, Snyder and Aylett.
Ordered, That a committee be appointed to examine jointly with a committee from the Senate, the executive expenditure for the last year, and a committee was appointed of Messrs. Miller, (Powhatan) Ker, E. Harrison Wooding, Roberts, Pescud, and Campbell.
Ordered, That Mr. John Robinson be appointed clerk to the committee for courts of justice; Mr. Charles Barret clerk to the committee of privileges and elections and claims; and Mr. Edmund Pendleton clerk to the committee of propositions and grievances.
The letter from the Governor, with several of the accompanying documents, which were yesterday laid upon the table, were called up, read and ordered to lie on the table.
The house according to the order of the day proceeded by joint ballot with the Senate, to the choice of a person to fill the vacancy in the Senate of the United States, occasioned by the resignation of Wilson C. Nicholas, Esq. and the members having prepared tickets and deposited the same in the ballot boxes, Messrs. Barbour, Long, Madison, Crockett, Mercer, Miller, (Powhatan) and Smyth (of Wythe) were appointed a committee to examine the ballots, jointly with a committee from the Senate, and report to the house on whom a majority of votes should fall: The committee then withdrew, and after some time returned into the house, and Mr. Barbour reported, that the committee had, according to order, met a committee from the Senate and jointly with them examined the ballots, and found a majority of the whole number in favor of William B. Giles, Esq.
The house, according to its further order, proceeded by joint ballot with the Senate, to the choice of another person to fill the vacancy in the Senate of the United States, occasioned by the resignation of Abraham B. Venable, Esq. and the members having prepared tickets and deposited them in the ballot boxes, the same committee were appointed to examine the ballots jointly with a committee from the Senate, and report to the house on whom a majority of votes should fall: The committee then withdrew, and after some time returned into the house, and Mr. Barbour reported, that a committee had, according to order, met a committee from the Senate, and jointly with them examined the ballots, and found a majority of the whole number in favor of Andrew Moore, Esq.
The resolution which (lay on the table) relative to the compensation of the chaplain, was called up, and withdrawn by the mover with the consent of the house.
A motion being made for the house to proceed to the appointment of a chaplain—the previous question, whether a chaplain shall be appointed? was moved—and the question being put upon the said motion, it passed in the affirmative—Ayes 105—Nones 57.
The house then proceeded to the appointment of a chaplain by ballot, and the members having prepared tickets, and deposited the same in the ballot boxes, Messrs. Johnston, Henning, Prunty, James Jones, Duval, Bowe and Coleman (Caroline) were named a committee to examine the ballots and report to the house on whom a majority of votes should fall—The committee then withdrew, and after some time returned into the house, and Mr. Johnston reported, that the committee had, according to order, examined the ballots, and found a majority of the whole number in favor of the Reverend Abner Waugh.
Ordered, That the Rev'd. Abner Waugh, be appointed Chaplain to this house, and that he attend to read prayers every morning at the hour appointed by the standing order of the house.
Ordered, That the clerk do inform the senate thereof.
A petition of Jacob Kettie, was presented and read, complaining of the undue election and return of William Wilson, one of the delegates returned to serve in the present General Assembly from the county of Randolph.
Also, a petition of John Woodward, com-

plaining of the undue election and return of David Graham, one of the delegates returned to serve in the present General Assembly, from the county of Monroe.
Ordered, That the said petitions, with the accompanying documents, be referred to the committee of privileges and elections; that they do examine the matter thereof, and report the same with their opinion thereupon, to the house.
A petition from Rene Rapicaut, was presented and read, praying payment by the state, to the petitioner, of four bills of exchange drawn by General Clarke, to the amount of fourteen hundred and forty-eight dollars.
Ordered, That the said petition be referred to the committee of claims; that they do examine the matter thereof, and report the same with their opinion thereupon to the house.
A memorial of George Jackson of the county of Harrison, was presented and read, stating that he and others were sued in the federal court, by persons styling themselves the Indiana Company, for large bodies of lands, which they hold under titles derived from the commonwealth, and praying the legislature to take measures to vindicate the rights of the commonwealth, and to indemnify the individuals sued, who have been and still are, at great trouble and expense.
Ordered, That the said memorial, with the accompanying document, be referred to Messrs. Prunty, Barbour, Smyth, (Wythe) Semple, E. Harrison, Dixon, Evans and Reeder; that they do examine the matter thereof, and report the same, with their opinion thereupon to the house.
On motion,
Resolved, That the speaker be requested to cause to be procured, a carpet or carpets for the use of the house of delegates.
On motion,
Resolved, That this house will, on Thursday next, proceed by joint ballot with the Senate, to the appointment of a public printer to this commonwealth for one year.
Ordered,
That leave be given to bring in a bill, "To amend the act, entitled, an act, directing the mode of appointing a public printer, prescribing his duties and for other purposes therein mentioned;" and that Messrs. Wooding, Miller, (Powhatan) E. Harrison, Henning, Randolph, Tate and Cabell, do prepare and bring in the same.
Resolved, That this house will on to-morrow, resolve itself into a committee of the whole house, to take into consideration the state of the commonwealth.
The speaker laid before the house a letter from the honorable George Wythe, chairman of the electoral body of this state, for the choice of a president and vice president of the United States, covering a resolution of that body, directing their chairman to inform the legislature, by letter addressed to the speaker of each house, that on this day (Tuesday the 4th of December, 1804,) at three o'clock, two of the electors, to wit—Larkin Smith, of King and Queen, and Richard Evers Lee, of Norfolk Borough, did not appear, and are not at present in the city of Richmond.
On motion,
Resolved, That this house will immediately proceed by joint ballot with the Senate, to the choice of two electors, to supply the vacancies resulting from the non attendance, at three o'clock in the afternoon of this day, of Richard E. Lee and Larkin Smith, elected by the people, pursuant to an act, entitled, "An act, to amend an act, entitled an act, to amend an act, entitled an act for appointing electors to choose a president and vice president of the United States."
Ordered, That Mr. Johnston do carry the said resolution to the senate and desire their concurrence.
Resolved, That the operation of that rule of this house, which directs that in all cases of a ballot, one vacancy only shall be filled or created at a time, be suspended during the ensuing election of electors.
A message from the senate by Mr. Robb.
Mr. Speaker—The senate have agreed to the resolution to proceed immediately by joint ballot, to the choice of electors to supply the vacancies occasioned by the non attendance of those elected pursuant to an act, entitled an act, "To amend an act, entitled an act, to amend an act, entitled an act, for appointing electors to choose a president and vice president of the U. States."
The house then proceeded, according to order, to the choice of two electors, to supply the place of the absentees.
And the members having prepared tickets, with the names of the persons to be balloted for, and deposited the same in the ballot boxes, Messrs. E. Harrison, Johnston, Ruffin, Hooe, Du-Val, B. Martin and L. Booker, were named a committee to meet a committee from the Senate, and jointly with them examine the ballots, and report to the house, on whom a majority of votes should fall. The committee then withdrew, and after some time returned into the house, and Mr. Harrison reported, that the committee had, according to order, met a committee from the Senate, and jointly with them examined the ballots, and had found a majority of the whole number of votes in favor of Mr. Lemuel Riddick, of Nansemond, and Mr. Richard Brooke, of King and Queen.
On motion,
Resolved, That when this house adjourns to day, it will adjourn till one o'clock to-morrow. And then the house adjourned till 1 to-morrow one o'clock.
Wednesday, December 5th, 1804.
Ordered, That Messrs. Currie, Southall, Lee and Burwell, be added to the committee for courts of Justice; Messrs. Diggs and Davison, to the committee of propositions and grievances; Messrs. Bailey, (Accomack) A. Morgan and Powell, to the committee of claims; Messrs. Riddick, Hooe, Seabell, Ruffin, Gardiner, Brown, Burwell and Tate, to the committee of privileges and elections; and Messrs. Burwell and Randolph, to the committee appointed to examine jointly with a committee from the Senate, the expenditure of money by the Executive, during the last year.
The house resumed the reading of the documents accompanying the governor's letter and the same being gone through,
On motion,
Ordered, That so much of the governor's communication as relates to the subject of the road to be opened from the head navigation of James river, to the head navigation of Kanawha, be referred to Messrs. Matthews, McFarlane, Smyth, (Wythe) Crockett, Ruffin, E. Harrison and Kinney; that they do examine the matter thereof, and report the same, with their opinion thereupon, to the house, by bill or otherwise.
Ordered, That the petition of sundry inhabitants of the counties of Greenbrier and Kanawha, on the same subject, be referred to the same committee.
Ordered, That so much of the governor's communication as relates to the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, be referred to Messrs. Lee, Riddick, King, Gray, (Southampton) Semple, Byrd and Dashiell, and that they report by bill or otherwise.
Ordered, That so much of the governor's communication as relates to the amendments proposed to the constitution of the United States, by the state of Massachusetts, be referred to Messrs. Barbour, Peake, Cabell, Mercer, Johnston, Ker and Henning; that they do examine the matter thereof, and report the same, with their opinion thereupon, to the house.
Ordered, That so much of the governor's communication, as relates to the subject of the Haymarket district court and jail, be referred to Messrs. Hinton, Jennings, Rossell, Powell, J. Foster, Blake and Fox, and that they report thereupon to the house, by bill or otherwise.
Ordered, That so much of the governor's communication as relates to the subject of clearing the north fork of Holstein and Holston river, be referred to Messrs. Dixon, McFarlane, Sharpe, Reeder, Crockett, Smyth, (Wythe) and McKenzie, and that they report thereupon to the house, by bill or otherwise.
Ordered, That 250 copies of the governor's letter, together with the same number of the documents marked No. 3, 5, 9, 15, 16, be printed for the use of the members of the General Assembly.
Ordered,
That the remainder of the said documents lie upon the table.
DOCUMENT, No. 3, ACCOMPANYING THE GOVERNOR'S LETTER.
London, November 29, 1803.
Dear Sir,
I recollect that while I had the honor to serve the Commonwealth in the Executive, it appeared that there were many cases of contestation between the state and British subjects, growing out of our revolution and treaties with this country, for tracts of land and lots lying in several of our counties and towns, some of which were of great value. Several of these controversies were of long standing, and attended with great expense, while the result was quite uncertain. It has occurred to me, that it might be advantageous to the state to compromise these disputes with the parties, by the purchase of their claims, for some reasonable equivalent. It is presumable that they would prefer selling them, at a very moderate price, a half or less of their value, to be paid by instalments, which might be satisfied out of the lands alone, to the prosecution of a doubtful controversy, which keeps them so long, even in case of a favorable issue, from the possession of the property. It might also be more satisfactory to the state to adjust these controversies by amicable compromise, than by legal decision, since the former is a mode that will content every one. If the state is disposed to adopt this mode, and thinks proper to repose the trust in me, I will accept it with pleasure, and undertake to execute it in the best manner in my power. I shall wish no compensation for the service; my sole object will be to render myself useful to my country, and my highest gratification to succeed in the undertaking. There are probably many cases of the kind not known to the Executive, or even brought into the Courts, where the property is either vacant, or held on various pretexts for the benefit of the occupants or absentees. In case the subject is entered on, it may be deemed advisable to go through with it, and with that view to trace the cases in every county, which may be done by the Escheators or other suitable agents. If the power is transmitted, it will be proper to accompany it, with a statement of the title to each tract, the number of acres, its probable value, &c. &c. My public duties will probably put it out of my power to execute this trust, in person, in the detail; where necessary I will appoint an Agent whose charges shall be as light as I can make them, and in all cases I will supervise and be responsible for his conduct. It is possible that by this measure a considerable sum might be raised for the Commonwealth. Besides the cases depending in the Courts, which are deserving of attention, I remember one from Norfolk, of which information was given by Mr. Lee, who represented it to be of great value. In every instance where the party had received compensation from this government, on the principle that the property had been confiscated, I should suppose that the claim might be extinguished for a mere trifle. It may be deemed presumptuous in me, to express a wish as to the application of the money which may be thus raised, in case the idea is adopted and executed with success. The wisdom of the Legislature will, I doubt not, destine it to some humane and useful object. Had I a seat in the Legislature, and a vote on the application, it would be to the purpose of public instruction. It is an opinion which I have long entertained, one which every day's experience and observation tends to confirm, that however free our political institutions may be in the commencement, liberty cannot be long preserved, unless the society in every district in all its members, possesses that portion of useful knowledge, which is necessary to qualify them, to discharge with credit and effect, those great duties of citizens on which free government rests. The responsibility of public servants, however well provided for by the constitution, becomes vain and useless, if the people in general are not competent judges in the course of the administration, of all the questions which it involves. If it was wise, manly and patriotic in us to establish a free government, it is equally incumbent on us to attend to the necessary means of its preservation. The money thus raised might form the commencement of a system, which under favorable auspices, especially the humane patronage of the Legislature, might be matured hereafter and extended throughout the Commonwealth. You will excuse the liberty I have taken to make this suggestion, and be assured that it will give me great and sincere pleasure to have it in my power, while I remain abroad, to render service to my country and my friends, in this or any other mode in which they will be pleased to command me. Be so kind as to present my most friendly regards to the gentlemen at your board, and believe me to be, Dear Sir,
With great respect and esteem,
Affectionately Yours,
(Signed)
JAMES MONROE.
JOHN PAGE,
Governor of Virginia,
Richmond.
A Copy.
POSTSCRIPT.
Interesting information from our SQUADRON OFF TRIPOLI, From Lieut. Stewart, of the Siren, to a gentleman of Philadelphia.
"SYREN, OFF TRIPOLI, August 9, 1804.
"The scene of combat commenced on the 3d inst. when the weather became favorable for our operations; accordingly, at 2 o'clock, P. M. the signal was made to prepare for battle. At three o'clock we got within gun shot of the batteries, and cast off the gun-boats and bomb ketches. They advanced in a line ahead, led on by Captain Stephen Decatur, and covered by the Constitution and the brigs and schooners. The enemy had seventeen gun-boats moored in a line in front of the batteries, and a brig of 16 and a schooner of ten guns, to aid and cover their boats. The moments were anxious as we advanced—a discharge of shells from the bomb boats induced the enemy to open their fire, which was heavy and incessant, yet our brave fellows advanced with all possible intrepidity through a shower of grape shot. When our gun boats got within 20 yards of the enemy they discharged their great guns loaded with forty pounds of musket balls, which was immediately followed by a volley of musketry. This obliged 5 of the gun boats, composing the enemy's right wing, to cut their cables and retreat; our boats then bore up for those to leeward—Capt. Decatur boarded and carried the first boat—Lieut. Trip boarded and carried the second, and Lieutenant James Decatur, in the act of carrying the third, was killed. Captain Decatur continued down the line and carried the third—all of which were safely brought off. The attack continued an hour and an half. The Turks were driven out of Fort Francis, and must have suffered much from our fire into the town as well as into their batteries. The reason of the enemy's fire doing us so little damage was on account of its being so badly directed. The three gun-boats taken are excellent, two of them carry a twenty six pounder each, of brass, and the third an eighteen pounder. Lieutenant Trip, who carried the second boat, received eleven sabre wounds, but none of them dangerous, and he is likely to do well.
"On the fifth we had the captured boats rigged, and should have returned to the attack, but a small French privateer, finding her birth too warm in the harbour, came out; by her we learned that the enemy had one boat sunk—another lost two thirds of her crew, and all the rest were very much shattered; they also informed us, that the enemy were employed all night repairing their damages. The platforms of their batteries were torn up, and our unfortunate countrymen were employed to repair them. The Commodore sent the privateer back with the wounded, and the next day she returned with a letter from the French Consul, bearing strong marks of a pacific disposition. The Commodore however determined to attack them again the next day to the westward. Accordingly on the seventh, at eight o'clock A. M. the signal was made to advance in two lines, and attack the batteries. The morning was calm and warm, which prevented our getting in before twelve o'clock, when the enemy opened their fire from their batteries, and in their confusion, fired at least fifty guns without ball. The bomb boats got their position at half past twelve anchored; their position was within point blank range and, in a little time they dismounted two guns in the western battery, and drove out the enemy; a shell was thrown into battery Francis, which burst and silenced their fire for nearly half an hour.
"At one o'clock, P. M. the quarter deck of Gun-Boat No. nine, blew up, by which event we have to lament the loss of Lieutenant James Caldwell, commander, and Mr. Dorsey two promising young officers, and eight of her crew;—Mr. Spence (who was sponging the gun) with some others, escaped unhurt—they had nearly completed the loading of the gun, when the remaining part of the boat began to sink, and the brave surviving few gave three cheers as it went down. We lay about 200 yards from her when she went down, and my boats were immediately dispatched and picked up those who survived. This caused a small cessation of our fire but it was only momentary; it was renewed with redoubled vigour, which seemed to say We will avenge our brave Companions.
"At five o'clock the signal of recall was made and the firing ceased; we as in the other affair, have suffered nothing like what might be calculated on, owing to the bad management of the enemy. We have lost on this occasion, two officers and ten men and some wounded. It is not certain whether Gun-boat No. 9 blew up by accident or by a hot shot—that it was caused by a shot we have the observation of one of the men saved, who says he felt the shot strike, but, before he could communicate the circumstance, her quarter deck blew up.
"The frigate John Adams joined us this day, August 9th; by her I received yours of the 26th of May and 14th of June, for which I thank you.