Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-08-31 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[VOL. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[1185.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum...paid in advance.]
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1805.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
ADVERTISEMENT.
WHEREAS Daniel & William Guerrant, late merchants of the town of New-Canton, by their deed dated the 9th day of February 1805, assigned to us all their property real and personal, for the benefit of such of their creditors as shall agree to the terms of said assignment; and whereas we have appointed Wm. Guerrant our agent for the collection and settlement of the debts, and all other affairs of said concern, all persons having claims against said Dank & Wm. Guerrant will present them to him for settlement, and all those indebted to them are requested to come forward and settle their respective balances, by bond or otherwise, in which case the utmost accommodation will be allowed them in the time and mode of payment; those who fail to come forward and close their accounts, may expect suits will be instituted against them, as the situation of the concern requires a speedy adjustment of its affairs.
Sam. Anderson, } Trustees. Ed. Cunningham, Wm. M. Thornton, James Rea.
New-Canton, 24th May, 1805.
Valuable Lands, For Sale.
PURSUANT to the last will and testament of William Brown, dec. will be offered for SALE, on Tuesday the 15th October next, at the late dwelling house of the said dec. in Prince George county, two miles from Petersburg, that valuable
TRACT OF LAND.
Adjoining the lands of Robert Bolling, Esq. containing by late survey 856 acres, 600 of which are now in woods, lies well, & the plantation in good order for cropping—This land is well adapted to the culture of grain, has a good dwelling and other houses, and is a healthy situation.
The peculiar advantages of this place from its contiguity to Petersburg, renders it an object worthy of attention to those desirous of owning that kind of property. It is deemed unnecessary to say more, as it is presumed those wishing to purchase will first view the premises. If more agreeable to purchasers, it will be laid off in suitable lots, and the payments made easy—but more particularly made known on that day. Ten years credit will be given, if more agreeable to the purchasers, paying the interest annually—Bonds with approved security and a deed of trust on the land will be required by
Samuel Booker, Administrator with the will annexed.
August 24th, 1805.
THE subscriber offers for SALE, the three tracts of LAND, hereafter described, which will be sold on very moderate terms, as he expects to remove from the state of Virginia. One tract lies on Saulton River, about 5 or 6 miles below Bibb's ferry, containing 220 acres of valuable low grounds, and from 5 to 800 acres of highland. The improvements are considerable, only such as will accommodate an owner: a plantation is well calculated to employ about 8 hands to advantage. One other tract of highland, containing 500 acres, with a small plantation cleared, a good new dwelling house, not quite finished. This tract lies about 8 miles from Bibb's, and about the same distance from Owen's ferry, and about 2 miles from where I live. One other tract, lying in Pittsylvania county, on the main road from Petersburg to Danville, containing 300 acres, esteemed a good situation for a store and tavern: on this tract is a good orchard and some other improvements. As I shall be absent from the state for some months, I have authorised Capt. Charles Scott, of Prince Edward county, and Maj. Henry E. Coleman, of Halifax, and either of them, to make sale of the whole or any part of the said tracts.
John B. Scott.
June 21st, 1805.
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, flax-seed, clover seed, cockle, lime, sand, &c.; SHAKES for Indian meal; WIRE SAFES; 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.
P. S. WIRE SAFES, and a few iron BAR IRON on hand.
11th Mo 1st. 1804. wtf
TUCKER'S BLACKSTONE
This day is published and ready for delivery to subscribers, in Virginia, at S. Pleasants' Book Store, Richmond:
BLACKSTONE'S COMMENTARIES,
WITH
Notes of Reference to the Constitution and Laws of the Federal Government of the
United States,
AND OF THE
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA:
IN FIVE VOLUMES.
With an appendix to each volume, containing tracts upon such subjects as appeared necessary to form a systematic view of the Laws of Virginia as a member of the Federal Union.
By ST. GEORGE TUCKER.
Professor of Law in the College of William & Mary, and one of the Judges of the General Court, in Virginia.
Toolscap & Letter Paper
For sale at this office.
Just received and for sale at S. Pleasants' Printing Office and Book Store, Richmond.
The Stranger in France; or a Tour from Bordeaux to Paris—by John Carr, Esq. Cooper's History of North America; containing a review of the customs and manners of the original inhabitants; the first settlement of the British Colonies; and their Rise and Progress, to the time of their becoming United, Free and Independent States—By the Rev. Mr. Cooper—to which is added an Appendix, containing the Constitution of the United States, and the Declaration of Independence.
Smith's Wealth of Nations. Pleasures and Pains of Memory. Pleasures of Hope and Memory. Vattel's Law of Nations. Dialogues of Devils. Dramatic Poems. The safety of appealing at the Day of Judgment in the Righteousness of Christ, opened and applied, by Solomon Stoddard.
The Life and Character of the late reverend, learned and pious Mr. Jonathan Edwards, President of the College of New Jersey, together with Extracts from his Private Writings and Diary; and also, seventeen Select Sermons, on various important Subjects.
Antenor's Travels. Austin's Letters. Perpetual Almanac. Principles of Eloquence, containing Hints to Public Speakers—by T. Knox—also Jerningham's Essay on the Eloquence of the Pulpit in England. Eccentric Biography, with plates. Orion or the History of Threelingued Jack. Ainsworth's Dictionary. Gifford's Juvenal. Juvenile Letters. Geographical Catechism. Grandpre's Voyage in India. Swedensborg's Works. Cowper's Life.
The Expositor; or many Mysteries unravelled—designated in a series of letters between a friend and his correspondent: comprising the Learned Pig, Invisible Lady and Acoustic Temple—Philosophical Swan—Penetrating Spy Glasses, Optical and Magnetic, and various other curiosities on similar principles—Also, a few of the most wonderful Feats, as performed by the art of Legerdemain; with some reflections on Ventriloquism.
VIRGINIA:
In the Superior Court of Chancery, held in Richmond.
Between Charles Yancey, Plaintiff AND William Lipscombe, David Bullock, executor of John Bullock, Nelson Crawford, William Crawford, John Crawford and Charles Crawford, executors of David Crawford, and Robert Kimbrough, Defendants.
ON motion of the defendant Robert Kimbrough, by counsel, the court this thirty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, after considering the bill, answer of that defendant and exhibit, and hearing counsel in opposition to the motion, Ordered, that the next account awarded the plaintiff from departing out of the commonwealth, be discharged, in the said Robert Kimbrough giving security in the penalty of two hundred dollars, conditioned for performing the decree of the court in this cause.
June the 31st, 1805.
On motion of the plaintiff by counsel, the court this eighth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, referred the accounts between the parties in this suit to one of the commissioners, to be by him examined, stated, settled, and to the court reported, with any special matters thought pertinent by himself, or required by the parties to be specially stated.
A Copy—Teste,
Peter Tinsley, C. C.
COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE, Richmond, July 23, 1805.
THE parties concerned are desired to take notice, that I have appointed Monday twenty-third day of September next, for carrying into effect the foregoing decree, upon which day, their attendance is required at my office, with their papers and accounts ready for examination and settlement.
W2m Wm. Hay, M. C.
BELL TAVERN
APOTHECARY SHOP.
Dr. Wilson has just returned from Philadelphia and New-York, where he laid in under his personal inspection, a general supply of MEDICINES, &c. of the latest importation and of the best quality—among which are
Peruvian Bark, Opium, Jalap, Calomel, Rhubarb, Castor Oil, American and West-India, Pocket Instruments from 12 to 25 dollars per case, Elegant Dissecting Instruments in cases, Elegant Tooth Instruments, for cleaning
Richmond, August 14, 1805.
Ten Cents Reward.
RUN AWAY from the subscriber some time in the month of December last, my apprentice boy, JOHN JONES—between 19 and 20 years of age. Any person delivering the said boy to me shall receive the above reward, but no expenses paid.
Charles Moffet.
New Canton, 12th August, 1805. w36sp
TICKETS
In the Second Class of the Richmond Academy Lottery for sale at this office—The drawing certainly to commence in November.
FROM THE BOSTON CHRONICLE.
BENEVOLENCE.
Benevolence, then sacred aid, And attribute of heav'n; May thy blest influence still pervade, This world to morials giv'n.
Thy genial influence cheers the heart, Of many a wretch forlorn; When doom'd from home and friends to part, By dire misfortune torn.
'Tis like the sweets which erst were dropp'd, From Hybla's thymy hill; The wandering stranger gladly stopp'd, To taste the bounteous will.
Thus have I seen on Mary's cheek, The tear of pity fall; The "little brilliant" seem'd to speak, Its generous wish for all.
'Twas then my bosom felt the flame, Of SYMPATHETIC LOVE, The sweet sensation still remains, Grant heav'n, it never rove.
HOLLA.
THE FARMER'S CREED.
By Sir John Sinclair, President of the board of Agriculture (in England)
Let this be held the Farmer's Creed—
Of Stock seek out the choicest breed,
In peace and plenty let them feed,
Your land sow with the best of seed,
Let it not dung nor dressing need,
Enclose and drain it with all speed—
And you will soon be rich indeed.
TO BE RENTED.
THE subscriber being solicitous to discharge, as soon as possible, the remainder of the debts due from the estate of William Hopkins, dec. will proceed, on Wednesday the 23th day of September next, to rent, for five years, to the highest bidder, on the premises,
That very Valuable Tavern,
known by the name of Mrs. Hopkins's Tavern, together with the dwelling house, a convenient small store house, stables and other out-houses—and also, the tract of LAND on which the said houses are situated, containing upwards of 300 acres, the said land being well calculated for the culture and production of all kinds of grain, and being also about 30 miles from the town of Manchester, on the main Buckingham road, leading from Richmond to the western country.
The person or persons who may be desirous of renting the premises, will come prepared to give bond and security for the payment of the said rent quarterly, as it may become due, and possession will be given on the first day of December next. Should any person feel a disposition to contract for the rent of the above property, at any time previous to its being leased publicly, he or they will be kind enough to make it known to the subscriber, as soon as possible, as there will be time to sow a crop of wheat.
Samuel Marshall, Adm'r.
Powhatan, August 15th, 1805. w4t
FOR SALE, A HANDSOME
New GIG & HORSE.
Enquire of the PAINTER.
August 28.
RICHMOND BATH.
THE subscriber informs the public, that from this time he reduces the price of his tickets for bathing to one quarter of a dollar—two children for one ticket.
Tickets may be had as usual at my House at the Falling Garden.
James Lownes.
8th Month, 8th, 1805.
VALUABLE LAND,
IN LOUISA COUNTY, FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust
executed by Josiah Bingham, to secure the
payment of 200 dollars, interest and charges, due
to Yearsans Smith, will be SOLD, at public auction,
for ready money, on the 7th day of October
next, at the Rake's tavern, in the city of Richmond,
between 12 and 1 o'clock, a certain tract
of LAND, lying in the county of Louisa, on
both sides of Beedy run, adjoining the lands of
David Morris and Samuel Hanson, containing
three hundred acres by a late survey.
Robert Bell, } Trust-
John Dunsimore, } tees.
Richmond, August 26, 1805. tds
BY VIRTUE of a deed of trust, exe-
cuted to the subscriber by John Williamson,
of the county of Henrico, to secure the pay-
ment of sundry debts therein acknowledged to be
due to satisfy sundry executions for which Capt.
John Williamson stands bound, as his security, together
with the expense necessary to carry the
trust into execution, will be sold, to the highest
bider, for ready money on the premises, on the
17th of August next, one hundred acres of LAND,
being part of the tract whereon the said William-
son now lives, and adjoining the land of Samuel
Brown, about one mile above William Young's
mill, and between five and six miles from Rich-
mond. ELISHA PRICE.
August 6.
The above sale is postponed till Friday the 30th inst.
ELISHA PRICE.
August 234, 1805. tds
NOTICE.
APPLICATION will be made
to the next General Assembly, for the appoint-
ment of additional trustees to the town of Mil-
ton, in the county of Albemarle, for reasons
which will be stated in the petition.
John Henderson.
August 26th, 1805. 3c
Just published, and for sale by S. Pleasants, Jrn., an elegant pocket edition,
WATTS'
PSALMS, HYMNS AND
SPIRITUAL SONGS,
From the Boston Gazette, August 19.
SPANISH VALOR.
The publication of the following extract from a letter, dated at La Guira, in April last, has been delayed until a proper representation of the affair, with the necessary documents, could be laid before the American government; it is now given to the public as another evidence of that friendship and good will which the Spaniards are daily exercising towards us.
"On the 23d March, we sailed down this coast with a fine breeze, until just before sunset, when being within reach of the guns of La Guira, the wind left us becalmed, with a heavy swell setting on shore. Half an hour before dark we were hailed from the fort in Spanish, to which the captain replied in English, that we were Americans from Cayenne. This not appearing to be satisfactory, they continued hailing about ten minutes, by which time the brig ("White Oak," of Boston,) had drifted so near the fort, that the voices of those conversing on the walls, were easily distinguished, and it was so perfectly calm that the captain ordered our boat ahead to tow the vessel from the surf which we were fast approaching. Several boats were now seen coming from shore, the persons in which hailed and upon receiving an answer, suddenly retreated, after discharging at us a volley of musketry, immediately upon which a brisk cannonade was commenced from the fort. The second ball having passed through our foresail, and cut away some of the rigging, Captain Mountfort jumped into the boat and attempted to land, but the shot flying in every direction, he was obliged to return. A lantern was hoisted, but finding that it served only as a mark for the better directing of the guns, it was soon removed, and all the lights on board extinguished. Fortunately it had now become dark, and we had drifted past the fort, but when within three quarters gun shot were forced to drop anchor to keep clear of the lee shore. The firing was kept up from the fort, batteries, several gun boats and an armed brig, until 10 o'clock, when the captain, happily for us, who were thus exposed to the barbarous caprice of men so overcome by their fears, as to imagine they saw an invading enemy in a clumsy, unarmed, American lumber vessel, effected a landing, and relieved the brave commandant, and his courageous followers from their apprehensions, for we immediately heard them howling from fort to fort, to cease firing for the danger was over and the captain on shore! This step saved the whole of us, for we have since been told, that they had prepared, and were determined, as soon as the moon rose, to sink the brig.—Some of our rigging is cut away, and one 18 pound shot struck just forward of the main chains, carried away a timber head, and destroyed two water casks. The captain was placed under guard during the night, and in the morning I went on shore with the papers, where we were presented to the commandant, who appeared scarcely to have recovered from the fright of the preceding evening. The vessel was ordered to be moored under the guns of one of the batteries until directions should be received from Caracas."
"The accounts given of the late battle and consternation which our appearance caused are highly diverting, and place the conduct of the commander, &c. in the most ridiculous light. All the soldiery were under arms firing upon us, the whole coast was alarmed, and persons travelling from Caracas, were stopped upon the road and forbidden to proceed. The cowardice and fears of those appointed to guard the port, were so great, that no one dared approach us, and at the commencement of the firing, a man belonging to one of the gun boats, was so terrified that he jumped over board, swam ashore and asserted that he had received a ball in the leg! and the commander of another reported that he had lost one man killed by our shot, and they are hardly persuaded that we did not fire upon them! I have no doubt that had we been armed with a few guns well served, the whole town would have been deserted and we should have seen the soldiers flying full speed to the mountains, with the valiant Don Vasquez, the commander, at their head! Capt. M. and myself as we walk the streets, are pointed at as prodigies of valor, for having stood such a cannonading without being killed! In fact the more I reflect upon the danger we were in, the more providential appears our preservation."
"About three weeks since, an English armed vessel was off the harbor under American colors, and at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, sent in a boat with an officer and a few men, who cut out a fine Spanish ship which was anchored within musket shot of the batteries! This is the excuse offered for the warm reception given us."
"The heads of government are at variance, and the ascent of one is certain to produce the dissent of the other. Ten
days elapsed before I received an answer to my petition for liberty to sell, and then I was told that I might dispose of enough to raise 800 dollars, which was considered sufficient to discharge their demand for powder and shot fired at us, and to pay for the repairs of the vessel. Upon representing the injustice of the demand and the necessity of discharging the whole cargo to ascertain and repair the damages in the hull, the intendant, a man of very mediocre abilities and extremely obstinate, referred me to the Captain General his counterpart, who replied, that it was not his province to decide, and sent me back to the intendant, and he again to the captain general. You may judge whether it does not require a good stock of patience to deal with such animals."
"The bill for powder and shot I consider a curiosity and send you an extract from it."
To 300 lbs. 2 oz. powder at 7 reals do. 57 balls* weighing 900 lbs. at 1 per lb. do. 57 woolen waddings, do. 8 lbs. male rope,
$ 264 3 112 4 21 3 6 21 2
$ 407 7 1-3
You will observe that those expended by the gun boats, armed brig and soldiery, are generously given to us, gratis; they probably conceiving that the opportunity afforded them of showing their undoubted courage was worth the expense.
"Viz 11 twenty-four pounders, 14 eighteens and 32 twelves."
FROM THE AURORA.
Mr. Duane...The legal opinion which you published in the Aurora of the 20th inst. from a Baltimore paper, respecting the dispute between this country & Spain, appears to me to be a document which merits the most serious attention of the citizens of the United States—and it is certainly your duty and the duty of every man in a similar situation, to endeavor by every possible means, to ascertain the truth of the facts stated or rather insinuated, in the Baltimore paper respecting this business.
"If it is true that those lawyers, who gave this opinion, were employed by the Spanish ambassador at a fee (perhaps it would be more correct to call it a bribe) of a thousand dollars each to give the opinion, and know for what purpose it was intended—if they knew it was designed to be transmitted to Spain and made use of by the Spanish government against their own country, to prove that the United States have no legal claim upon Spain for an indemnification for the depredations they have committed on our commerce—If they knew all this at the time the opinion was given, and it is true that the opinion was actually made use of by the Spanish government for the above mentioned purpose; and our claim for indemnification has been defeated by that means—they have certainly been guilty of an act of the most unpardonable treachery to their country. I hope for the honor of the American character that such is not the fact—but really the affair bears a very suspicious aspect at present. It is true that the supposed case on which the opinion is predicated is a simple question between A, B and C—but if they knew what were alluded to by these letters, the offence is as great as if the several countries were particularly named."
"It is the quo animo with which the thing was done that constitutes its criminality."
"A majority of the lawyers who gave this opinion are of the first standing at the bar, and as legal characters are well known in several European countries, this the Spanish ambassador knew very well, and all parties knew what weight their opinions would have with the Spanish government. Let us suppose a similar case, if a dispute of the same kind were to take place between Great Britain and the United States, and our ambassador at London, now to obtain the opinion of Mr. Erskine, Garrow and three or four others, of the most celebrated lawyers in England (the attorney general among the rest) most decidedly

FROM THE AURORA. Mr. Duane. The observations in your paper concerning the shameful intrigue to which five American lawyers became accessories, to the injury of the merchants, are such as might satisfy every reasonable man, of the utter disregard of national character and national happiness, which a most respectable of the legal profession feel when it enters into contact with their enrolment. I am by no means an enemy to either of the gentlemen who have lent their names to this disreputable transaction; but as I am myself a sufferer by their acts, I believe they have no reason to complain of me, when I have so much reason to complain of them. To my very great sorrow I have been acquainted with the cause of the failure of the convention with Spain a long while, and could not but feel some mortification, having for several years acted in politics with the federal party, I could not but feel mortified to see the general government under his excellency Thomas Jefferson, censured for the failure of that convention, when I knew the real cause, or at least the cause assigned by his excellency the Spanish cabinet minister, was the opinion of so many celebrated American civilians.
A friend of mine well known in this city and other parts of the United States advised me of the convention, at the time, and gave me an account of it, as the matter was related in the family of the honorable Charles Pinckney, our ambassador at Madrid. When the honorable Mr. Pinckney as my friend supposes, was directed by his government to press the matter of the restitution of property and was instructed to show, that in various cases, our own government had made restitution for acts of depredations of a like kind made in our ports, he first experienced delays and evocations—he was told that the laws of America did not sanction any such practice—it was in vain that the honorable Mr. Pinckney referred to the cases which had occurred in the presidency of Gen. Washington; the Spanish minister insisted that these were only concessions of policy or of fear, but that the laws of America were against the claim which our government, by our ambassador, set up. This the hon. Mr. Pinckney denied; and then it was that the legal opinions were produced—in vain did the honorable Mr. Pinckney attempt to explain this opinion to be of no legal force, that such an opinion on an hypothetical question, might be had for a sum of money on any subject—that the mode of putting the questions, always indicated the answers expected, and that the gentlemen of the long robe considered it a mere professional act, the same as if they were called upon to defend a cause upon a brief in which the evidence of party only is stated.
It seems the Spanish minister was very well instructed on the answers which he had to make to such objections, for he directly told the honorable Mr. Pinckney that though he had no doubt that might be the course pursued by inferior or worthless men, which are to be found among every profession in every country, yet he was well informed of the imminent rank which those gentlemen held in America. He said the hon. Mr. Ed. Livingston had been an eminent member of the general congress, and was the attorney general of the United States; that the hon. Mr. Ingersoll had been attorney general, that the hon. Mr. Rawle had been attorney general also; that one of them, Mr. Duponceau, though he appeared not to hold any office was represented to him as one of the first civilians in America, and the hon. Mr. McKean was then the attorney general of Pennsylvania, and being the son of the governor of that state must be supposed to know its laws and comprehend its policy too well to hazard an opinion lightly. The honorable Mr. Pinckney resorted to such arguments as were calculated to convey more correct ideas; but the impression was made, and the opinion of those gentlemen opposed to the call of justice and the claims of injured men. As the subject has come before the public, I think it would be wrong to conceal any of the facts relating to it, and on this account as well as to remove prejudices, I make this communication, and shall add with great satisfaction, that I have good information, that no steps were left untried by the president and the secretary of state, nor by our ambassador at Madrid, but that this unfortunate opinion baffled all negotiation on the head of our claims.
A SUFFERER. August 22, 1805. THE PRESENT POLITICS OF EUROPE. From Bell's Weekly Messenger. Our readers will find under our foreign head some particulars of the progress which Bonaparte is making in Italy, not by arms, but by the cheaper methods of artifice and intrigue. It was plain from the first, that the sweeping title of King of Italy was not assumed for nothing; and the name continues every day to be less empty; Sardinia is extinct; Genoa is incorporated; and Tuscany and Naples, pushed upon their frontiers, can only hope to exist during the pleasure of the emperor. The pope, in his ecclesiastical domains, is a prisoner out upon bail, and must surrender himself and his territories upon the mandate of his master; whilst by the possession of Switzerland, and the great avenues of Italy, Austria is effectually cut off from all access to Venice. The plea for the Genoese for incorporating themselves with France, is some-
what plausible "Blockaded in our ports by the tyranny of the English, though neutrals, we are punished as enemies, and can no longer subsist by that commerce which is the only means of our support. When the strong oppress the weak, their only refuge is in the protection of the stronger. Excluded from the sea, we are desirous of a continental connection, and in uniting ourselves with France, we shall be secure as members of her empire, and partake of its glories and its destinies."
A national poll is then set on foot; and by a vote of the population, Genoa surrenders herself to France. Without any nice examination of arguments, Bonaparte accepts the surrender; a senate is convened, speeches and compliments are bandied on both sides, a constitution is sorted out from his travelling port folio, the guns fire, the emperor is proclaimed, and the most commercial province of Italy, with the most impregnable city, and the population of a million, is assigned, and delivered up to France, in half an hour.
What impression is this likely to make upon the continent. Russia has never dissembled; she has sufficiently expressed her resentment on the old score, and now that Bonaparte has chalked on it, it is not likely to subside. The case of Austria, as we have observed, is not improved by this event.—In adding to his measure of insult and encroachment, Bonaparte is certainly adding to his security; in case of a rupture he is saved the trouble of conquering Genoa; it is only to be feared that he may proceed so far in this progress of peaceable acquisition, that there will not be room to make a stand in Italy or any where else. In the event of a continental war, which is as certain as any thing of speculation can be, it naturally suggests to us here to take some view of the several powers. The situation of the court of Vienna is strangely equivocal; its politics for this some time past have been mysterious; with the appearance of aversion to the British cause it is said by nice observers, to be on the eve of coalition, and with the shew of friendship for France, it is believed that the sword is about to be drawn. The suspicious conduct of Austria has an excuse from her situation; the slightest movement of hostility brings an army upon her, the first onset of which she is unequal to resist. Unable, but by open and tedious solicitation, to rouse the German states, she despairs of this assistance till too late, and surrounded by powers, who, though involved in a common interest to resist the encroachments of France, are yet willing to truckle to despotism to lengthen the span of their existence, or jealous of any confederacy by which Austria may profit, she hesitates even to negotiate for fear of detection, and is unripe for any independent or open action.—That incomparable body of troops, which at the beginning of the late war, had given her so decided a superiority, no longer exists in the same persons. If her troops have derived advantages from a long series of active services, these advantages were equally on the side of the enemy. Her armies have so often been beaten, that it is no wonder if a sort of weariness and despair have crept among them, after such an infinite train of unrewarded fatigues, when they have seen that so many valiant exploits have been only productive of disaster. Many of her best generals have retired, or have been disgraced; her dominions, though large, are not equal to any extensive subsidies; her population, though numerous, is exhausted and dispersed. These circumstances have, probably, made her more dilatory and cautious than usual. But notwithstanding, Austria has a strength somewhat unaccountable and peculiar to herself. More deficient in pecuniary resources than any other great power in Europe, she is better able to subsist and do considerable things without them. By long habit, the whole state is formed to its necessities, & the subject is more ready to supply free quarters, and submit to military licence than any other. The country is abundantly fruitful in all its parts, and whilst the war is carried on near home, an arbitrary government, operating on so extensive an object, can hardly fail of such resources, as must serve an Austrian army; which is still paid, as Tacitus describes the troops of the ancient Germans to have been; 'they have a plentiful table in lieu of pay.'
Though slow in her operations, Austria makes amends by her perseverance; if she does not play the game with sufficient spirit, she never throws up her cards; and though by an error common to many courts, but particularly fatal to this, she is accustomed to interfere too much and too minutely in the operations of the campaign, there is reason to believe that the prudence of the Archduke, under whose guidance her armies at present are, has effectually cured her of this folly. But by the celerity of the movements of France, advantages are gained over Austria before she can regulate her resources or muster her troops; but it has always been the design of Austria that the issue of the war should rather arise from the general result and concurrence of all the operations, gradually producing a solid though a slow advantage, than from the effect of a bold, quick, and masterly stroke. Russia entirely governed by a pacific sovereign, and by aged, and therefore cautious ministers is wholly occupied in husbanding her resources, & bringing into account her vast extent of territory. The sphere of her ambition is not the south of Europe; her object of aggrandizement, if any, is on the side of the east.
With regard to the European politics she proposes but one end—security; & therefore has not yet taken, nor will take any further part than what is necessary to this aim. It is thus that she has hitherto preferred counteraction to open force; but should Austria for self-defence, be compelled to renew the war, Russia, from the same motive, though not in the same degree, will come forward to assist her. This assistance, however, will be limited by her original policy, and to her own immediate interest; she will not suffer Austria to be further weakened; but neither on the other hand will she attempt an extensive recovery of the former conquests of Bonaparte. With regard to England, such an ally as this will be almost ineffectual. Prussia, now on the edge of the French territory, with a ministry who already consider Bonaparte as more their master than their own sovereign, with the name of a French Ally, is almost as effectually a vassal of France, as Holland itself. In respect to the northern powers, Sweden appears rising to that degree of consequence and strength, as to be advancing into the station from which Prussia is rapidly receding. In any event of a shock to the French power, whether by defeat, or insurrection in some of the numerous provinces, the German powers would find a rallying post in Sweden, and she might again become as in the days of Gustavus. Denmark is not so lost to the state of its own interest as many at first sight appear. This state evidently only rests in her present torpor till the commencement of action by some great power. We shall resume the subject at a future time.
SALEM, August 16. Capt. Bullock, whose arrival from Jamaica was mentioned in our last, was late master of the ship Hazard, of this port, and had the misfortune to be taken by a British frigate, sent to Jamaica; and there condemned, ship and cargo. The Hazard sailed from hence in April last, with a cargo, for Leguira; on arriving there being refused an entry, Capt. B. steered for Curacoa, but with a determination not to enter that or any other port till he could ascertain that it was perfectly free from blockade. At the time he made the island and also described two ships standing off and on; and in order to gain information respecting a blockade, he ran down towards them, and (hope to) when a boat from one of them (the Fortune) was sent with an officer to board the Hazard, who took Capt. B. with his papers on board the other ship, which proved to be the frigate Franchise, Commodore Murray. Another boat was then dispatched to the Hazard, with orders to bring away the whole of the officers and crew; and the Commodore informed Capt. B. that he intended to send the ship to Jamaica, and would allow only himself and one of his people to return on board. Accordingly Capt. B. and Mr. Palfrey his Clerk, were permitted to return on board; and a prize-master and 3 men conducted the ship to Jamaica, where they arrived the 16th of May, and on the 6th of June her condemnation was pronounced, to the astonishment of all who were acquainted with the circumstances, upon the ground that the property belonged to the enemies of Great Britain—an allegation for which there was not the least shadow of pretence, and which it is hardly possible the Judge himself could believe. Capt. B. entered an appeal from this sentence, the injustice of which is so flagrant, there is no doubt it will be reversed in England. The ship and cargo, when she sailed from this port were valued at 80,000 dollars.
When Captain B. left Curacoa, Commodore Murray promised upon his honor that he would send his men to Jamaica by the first opportunity; but though many opportunities had passed, he still detained them in his service, where it is supposed they are at this time, with about sixty more, impressed with protections in their hands. Capt. B. informs, that many impressed Americans remained at Jamaica, through want of an Agent of the Government, in the absence of their Captains. Captain Bullock has favored us with a list of condemnations of American vessels and property, at Jamaica, as prizes or recaptures, since the beginning of February, 1804. As it may be of utility to the commercial interest, we shall publish it in our next. Most of those, of which there was a total condemnation were taken off Curacoa.
NEW-YORK, August 22. Arrived last night at the quarantine ground, the British packet Windsor castle, captain Sutton. She sailed from Falmouth the 11th of July, and from Halifax the 6th of August. The London accounts by her are no later than the 3d of July. We learn that the British ship Leander, & frigate Cleopatra, and La Ville de Milan, were at Halifax.
BALTIMORE, August 26. Extract of a letter from JOHN SWAIN, Esq. commanding officer of the U. S. Frigate John Adams, dated GIBRALTAR, June 15, 1805. "With pleasure I inform you of my arrival here (after a passage of 30 days) from New-York. The second day after my leaving Sandy Hook, I unfortunately separated from the gun-boats in a heavy gale from the N. E. to E. accompanied with a thick fog, which lasted three or four days. On the 10th inst. I fell in with No. 10, lieutenant Cartey, out from Norfolk 27 days. He reported his boat far
exceeded his expectations, and was capable of living in any sea, and that she lay to remarkably well. I found lying. I found lying to an anchor here gun boats No 3, lieutenant Maxwell, No. 6, lieutenant Lawrence, and No. 5, lieutenant Harrison, all perfectly well. These boats all exceeded the expectations of their officers. No. 7, lieutenant Izard, No. 8, lieutenant Harradun, and No. 9, lieutenant Elbert sailed from this port for Tripoli yesterday morning. Letters from Commodore Barron, of the 21st April, make no mention of any prospects of peace, and state that he was making active preparations for this summer's siege. He has bought three large ships, which he has cut out, strengthened and placed bombs on board. The blockade has been kept up the whole winter very rigidly by our squadron; but the north winds occasionally compelled our fleet to weigh and beat off the shore. The result is that two small cruisers have got out. They have been lately spoke off Corsica, which I presume is their cruising ground. Captain Bainbridge, officers and crew, are all well and not harshly treated. I flatter myself, that they will be all liberated this summer, as I am sure every exertion of our officers will be employed to effect this. I am employed this morning in mounting the cannon on the boats with my main yard, and the instant it is done, if the wind will favor, I shall weigh my anchor for Tripoli. Captain Stewart sailed from hence on the 2d in company with one of our store ships, for Malta. P. S. Commodore Barron's health is perfectly restored."
NORFOLK, August 26. Mr. James Crawford, late mate of the ship Montezuma, capt. Ives, from Africa, bound and belonging to Charleston, to the house of William Maine and Robert Mackey of that city, arrived here last night, and reports as follows. That on the 9th inst. in lat. 32, 12, N. long. 76, 20, the said ship Montezuma, having on board 343 slaves, was captured by the French privateer schooner Regulator, capt. Souverain, from St. Jago de Cuba. On the 13th the privateer fell in with the schooner Mary from New-York, which she plundered of provisions and stores to the amount of 400 dollars. On the 19th, they fell in with the ship Canton, capt. Bartlett, bound to Baltimore, on board of which ship they put Mr. Crawford, and 12 of the crew of the Montezuma.—Captain Ives remained on board the privateer; the crew of the Montezuma were plundered and treated with great cruelty, by putting them in irons. Robert Ross, of Baltimore, was on board the privateer part owner and an officer. The crew of the Montezuma were received and treated with great kindness by capt. Bartlett of the Canton.
LAND. 1387 Acres and more, for Sale. SEVEN hundred and odd lying in the county of Pittsylvania, about 5 miles above Halifax Old Town, on the waters of Elk Horn and Shoccoe creeks, adjoining the lands of Joseph Terry, James Johnson, Martin Farmer, Allen Woodson, John Irby, John Yates and David Williams. This land lies well, is well timbered, and the greater part prime tobacco land and that all together, the other part fine for grain—it is all in wood, and what greatly adds to its value, there is scarce any stone upon the whole tract. 400 acres lying in the county of Buckingham, about 8 miles above the courthouse, between the head of Frishy's creek and Middle State river, adjoining the lands of Charles Massey, Nicholas Conner, and others—this land is also uncultivated, lies well and is well timbered, and a great part of which is good for the culture of tobacco, the other for grain—it is a fine situation for the raising of stock of all kinds, the natural range adjoining and upon the land being excellent. 287 1-2 acres more, lying in the said county of Buckingham, on the head of Hatcher's creek, adjoining the lands of Peter May, Leonard Claybourn and others—a great part of this land is cleared, and upon which is a tolerable good dwelling house, with one brick chimney, two rooms below and one above stairs. The plantation is much out of repair, but has rented for 2 or 3 years back at 10 and 12 pounds a year. For terms apply to the subscriber, living in the aforesaid county of Buckingham. Henry Bell. August 24, 1805.
THE subscribers to the LIFE and TRAVELS of LORENZO DOW, are informed that the first volume is come to hand, and may be had by applying opposite the market, to A. FOSTER & CO. Richmond, August 31, 1805. JOHN T. COOKE OFFERS FOR SALE.
900 Acres of LAND On Staunton river, in Charlotte county, (adjoining the lands of John Randolph, Esq.) of which 338 are Low Grounds of excellent quality, the high land as good as any in the neighborhood. Any person wishing to purchase may know the terms by applying to the proprietor, or James Cooke, who is hereby authorised to contract for me.—If the above property is not disposed of privately, prior to the 24th of September, it will on that day be sold at public auction, to the highest bidder on the premises—Should the land be sold privately, timely notice shall be given, as no engagement will be made after the 15th of September. Powhatan, August 15, 1805.
TO RENT, FOR ONE YEAR, A BRICK TENEMENT, ON Shockoe Hill, near General Mosely's. This situation is equal to any in that part of the city, and well calculated for a genteel family. There is almost two acres of ground annexed to the said tenement, well enclosed, the ground highly improved—one half acre in clover. It is deemed needless to say any thing more, as it is presumed the gentleman who wishes to rent the said tenement, will examine the premises. For further particulars enquire of Joel Tucker. August 29, 1805.
VIRGINIA ARGUS. RICHMOND. SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1805. The frigates UNITED STATES and CHESAPEAKE, are ordered to be immediately prepared for service.—To the friend of Peace, these symptoms can afford no pleasure, but if imperious necessity demand them, he must submit, and silently lament the folly of mankind. Alex. Expo. With the sincerest pleasure we announce, that the celebrated GENERAL MOREAU and his Family, all in good health, have, at length, arrived. They went up the river yesterday in the ship New-York, captain George. (Willing. Mirror.)
PHILADELPHIA, AUGUST 24. The ship New-York, Captain George, 50 days from Cadiz has arrived at the Lazaretto. On board of this vessel, are the illustrious General MOREAU and family, all in good health. Phil. Gaz.
By the last British Packet an official communication, respecting quarantine regulations, has been received at the Danish consulate in this city. The third article of an ordinance issued by the Danish majesty, dated 15th May, 1805, is now published for the regulation of whom it may concern: "Our consuls and vice-consuls in the United States being authorised to grant on request, such certificates to American or other vessels, destined for our ports to the Baltic—no vessel whatever, coming from a port where the tenor of this ordinance shall have been made known, will be admitted into the ports of our kingdoms and possessions, even on producing clean bills of health, should they have neglected to provide themselves with a certificate from our consuls or vice-consuls which certify, that the place from whence they sailed was entirely free from any suspicion of contagious or epidemic sickness."
In order to obtain the certificate above mentioned, it will be necessary to produce at the consular office, the ship's rolls, list of passengers (if any) and that the certificate may be filled up agreeable to his majesty's ordinance. Danish Consulate Office, New-York, August 23, 1805. In addition to the numerous embarrassments experienced by our commerce in every part of the world we have to add, that agreeably to a regulation adopted in Holland, the 18th June last, American vessels bound to Amsterdam are compelled to stop in the Texel Roads, and surrender all their papers, to be forwarded to Amsterdam by land to be inspected by the Dutch commissioners of the customs and the French Commercial Commissary. The consequence is a delay from 10 to 14 days. Boston post.
By an arrival at New-York, from Surinam, we learn that port continued shut to the importation of American produce, which was very high, if they could get liberty to land it.
NO NEWS! Nothing farther from Europe (says the Centinel) has been received since our last. We have good right to expect the next arrivals from the north of Europe, will be the bearers of some important intelligence. The combined armada from the W. Indies must have reached the coast of Europe before the middle of July; about which time the Russian negotiator must have presented his project to the Emperor Napoleon.—At the very last dates, Mr. Pitt had shook off Lord Sidmouth from the administration; and there was a prospect, that some of the leading men of the opposition, would be called in to form what, in the style of Lord Chesterfield, is to be denominated "bread bottomed" administration. Should such an administration be formed, it cannot but have a sensible effect on the politics of Europe. Some other subjects were in train, which we think will not be barren of interest.
Capt. Collier, arrived at Boston on Friday, in 40 days from Cadiz; corroborates the accounts lately published, of the arrival of Mr. Bowdoin at Coruna; the capture of gun-boat No. 3, and her immediate release on discovering her to be American. Capt. Denison, arrived at N. York from Santo Domingo, informs, that when he sailed, all was tranquil in that city; no apprehensions were entertained of any further trouble from the negroes. Captain Liddle, late of the brig Volunteer, which was lost on her voyage from N. York, to Porto Rico, came passenger with capt. Denison.
The town-council of Providence, on Friday last advertised that no case whatever of contagious fever, was then known to exist in the town, or at the hospital. With those affected by the fever it has been very mortal.
In the Index to a certain book, containing "the Rules that govern our daily conduct," is said to be this odd reference—"Swine—see Justices of the Peace." Some time since, one of the learned Judges of the Supreme Court was rallying a member of the committee which revised the laws of Vermont, on the singularity of the reference, when a gentleman present observed to "his honor," that he recollected one in the same Index still more singular, viz.—"Adultery—see Justices of the Supreme Court." Connec. paper.

Letter from Dorchester , to a respectable mer- chant's house in Boston , dated June 26 , 1805 . All merchandise coming to this place must be accompanied with a certificate of origin. This is to be rigorously obser- ved.
Extract of a letter to the editor of the Bos- ton Repository , dated Havana, July 4 , 1805 .
Advices have this moment been re- ceived here, that the Government at New- Providence have passed a decree, grant- ing liberty to their citizens to send in for adjudication all American and other ves- sels which shall go for their return car- goes to the Seaports in this Island—un- less proof can be exhibited, that such ports were ports of entry for American vessels in time of peace.
You will please to make public this cir- cumstance for the information and govern- ment of our Commercial Friends, adver- tising this way.
Extract of a letter from an American gentle- man at Gibraltar Bay , to his friend in New-York , dated June 16 .
"I have the pleasure of informing you that seven of our gun boats have arrived here in 30 days from Sandy Hook. Three of them including Mr. Izard of Charles- ton left this two days ago for Tripoli, all well, and we shall follow them with the re- mainder to-morrow evening. The Span- iards, it is said, have at Algeciras , on the opposite side of the Bay, three hundred gun-boats and thirty thousand troops, ready to begin the siege of Gibraltar . In the afternoon of yesterday the Spanish gun- boats got under weigh, and manoeuvred a little; which occasioned the garrison at the rock to beat to arms, and lay at quar- ters during the night. We have no late news from our squadron. Our consul in- forms me that ten days ago a brig left this bay laden with powder for the bombard- ment of Tripoli. The plague rages with much violence at Cadiz and Malaga ."
The Council of State for the Batavian Re- public , ORDERS.
That all neutral vessels bound to the ports of this republic, shall be provided with a certificate from the commercial agent or commissary of the republic residing at the place of lading, or in case no such agent's residing, then from the gov- ernment of the place, containing the name of the vessel and captain, stating the contents of the cargo, the number of the ship's crew, and their names and the destination of the vessel. And that no captain either through neglect or altera- tion of destination, not being provided with the aforementioned certificate, be admit- ted into the ports of the republic, except it be with the produce of the territory of the republic or of its citizens, and they en- gaged to export the same value of goods by them imported.
(Signed) C. H. CORKINGA. C. C. HULTMAN.
SUMMARY—From the Salem Register .
THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE.
Whatever may be the views it enter- tains of European political affairs, is very at- tentive to its internal prosperity. Its li- terary establishments are generous attempts to begin the work of diffusing the neces- sary knowledge by which the arts must be assisted, in all their progress. When con- sidered in their first expenses they certain- ly deserve praise, but when we notice the magnitude of the object in the vast Empire of Russia, the instruction of as many youth as are to be found in our superior in- stitutes of education, is disproportioned to the necessities of so widely extended a people. Pallas has sufficiently instructed us in the character of the people, and in the progress of knowledge and religious information. We offer the short chapter of Villiers, upon the influence which the religion of Europe has had upon this people. In referring us to the ideas of go- vernment, which Peter the Great obtained in Holland and England, he observes, "We must not forget that his genius was awakened, and his mind enlightened by a pupil of the reformation, Le Fort, the Ge- nevan, whom we may regard as indeed the true legislator of Russia. Otherwise, from the times of the reformation, the Russian Empire, in the bosom of the Greek Church, took no part in the dissensions of the Church in the West. But Peter the Great having seen what passed among the protestant princes, undertook, upon his re- turn, a reformation in the Russian Church. He declared himself the supreme head, and refused obedience to the Patriarch of Constantinople, and as the Kings of Eng- land had separated from Rome. Perhaps we ought not to overlook the influence which a liberal & protestant education upon the young Princess of Zerst, in the Court of Brunswick, had upon the ever memorable reign of this same Princess, under the name of Catherine the se- cond. The toleration of the Czar brought into many distant parts of the vast Em- pire of Russia, colonies of the christian sects both from the Southern countries, and from Poland, Germany and Holland. The Anabaptists and Moravian Brethren have many establishments. In Russia also exists a sect, which maintain all the en- thusiasm and devotion of the antient re- cluses. Many from Holland had even es- tablished themselves in the first year of Charles II, in flourishing colonies, upon the banks of the Volga, which the lawless Pogashen soon after exterminated." A policy not dissimilar has had the greatest
support, from a wish to encourage the arts in the present reign, and the literary in- stitutions as they need, so they refuse no aid from any European nations. We could not refuse to remark, that Villiers, in explaining the progress of the reformation, has not forgotten an obvious distinc- tion arising from the different periods of Church History. He has traced in an outline, the influence of manners in Chris- tian society, in producing the different forms of Government. This ingenious theory will discover the relation which Christianity has to civil policy and the in- fluence society has had upon Christianity, as well as the influence it has had in turn upon civil government. A valuable work of Ziegler, printed in Leipzig, in 1798, has given a corresponding view of the in- terests of Christianity, and this is very important in judging of true Christianity.
IN FRANCE.
Every thing is done to give splendour to the Court, reputation to the arts, and at- traction to the amusements of life. Mason- ry, to which was ungenerously attributed design against the social character of man, has already vindicated itself from the aspersions it received, and has recov- ered its antient honors. It too well a- grees with the manners of France to meet strong prejudices, and it has been too ably defended from false charges by Mounier, to suffer from any political opinions. We have seen the elegant specimens from the press of Typography. And though disap- pointed in the number of Alphabets, we have not been disappointed in the execu- tion of the work. The specimens, which exceed 140, have above a third given in other than Roman characters, and only about a third of this third are in different characters, so that it is rather a specimen of Languages, than of Alphabets. It is however ingenious in the purpose and su- perb in the execution. On the Theatre, the Ester of Racine has lately appeared with applause. An observer says, this sa- cred Tragedy, followed with an Oratorio, resembled a Sermon divided by the sons and accompanied with the service of the Church. The reputation of such a rich composition does not dishonor the taste of the French Theatre.
IN THE BATAVIAN GOVERNMENT.
One circumstance has attracted public notice, that the Grand Pensionary appear- ed in a dress similar to that worn by the Grand Pensionary, John de Witt, 130 years ago. The fate of that great man, has not taken from the force of the last words of his valuable maxims: "It is the duty of a good citizen, to preserve and defend the common freedom of his native country, with his best abilities."
It is interesting to our country to know that the publishers of Humbolt and Bon- pland's Travels, have received the copy. They announce that he will publish a larger work in another form. He will in- troduce it with the parts which belong to natural history, and embrace in his travels what belongs more particularly to civil so- ciety. The present work will be properly an abridgment, entitled, An abridged Re- lation of a voyage to the Tropics, perform- ed in the interior of the new Continent, during the years from 1799 to 1803. The work will be published in the name of both travellers, but the parts of each will be dis- tinguished.
A statement of the Connecticut Wes- tern lands has contributed to explain that part of our history. These lands were granted to Connecticut by Charles 2d. In the revolution, to some suffering citizens, of that State, lands amounting to 500,000 dollars or so many acres, were granted, chiefly east of Sundusky bay on Erie. After the peace, part of the same Grant were sold to a Connecticut land Company, in Columbiana, so called, and the money appropriated for Schools. In 1797, by Wayne's treaty, the Indian title to the lands was ceded to the United States. In 1800, Connecticut ceded the land west of Pennsylvania line to the United States, and obtained a confirmation of their for- mer grants. The lands have now eleven thousand white inhabitants. Thirteen thousand have been obtained for a Col- lege. The lands west of Cayahoga, lately purchased, exceed one million of acres, as did the other purchase, and for them an annuity is to be paid of 125 dollars. For the cession to Connecticut the propri- etors were to pay 4 thousand dollars, be- sides 3 thousand for the Indians, and 2 thousand annually for 6 years.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Jefferson to Sir John Sinclair, President of the Board of Agriculture at London, inclosing a de- scription of an improvement in the Plough; dated March 23d, 1798.
(From the American Philosophical Transac- tions.)
When I contemplate the extensive good which the proceedings under your direction are calculated to produce. I can- not but deplore every possibility of their interruption. I am fixed in awe at the mighty conflict to which two great nations are advancing, and recoil with horror at the ferociousness of man. Will nations never devise a more rational umpire of differences than force? Are there no means of coercing injustice more grati- fying to our nature than a waste of the blood of thousands, and of the labor of millions of our fellow creatures? We see numerous societies of men (the aborigi- nals of this country) living together with- out the acknowledgement of either laws or magistracy. Yet they live in peace a- mong themselves, and acts of violence and injury are as rare in their societies as in nations which keep the sword of the law in perpetual activity. Public reproach, a refusal of common offices, interdiction of
the commerce and contacts of society, are found as effectual as the coarser in- strument of force. Nations, like these in- dividuals, stand towards each other, only in the relations of natural right. Might they not, like them, be peaceably punish- ed for violence and wrong? Wonderful has been the progress of human improve- ment in other times. Let us hope, then, that the law of nature, which makes a vir- tuous conduct produce benefit, and vice less to the agent in the long run, which has sanctioned the common principle that Honesty is the best Policy, will in time in- fluence the proceedings of nations as well as of individuals; and that we shall at length be sensible that War is an instru- ment entirely inefficient towards redress- ing wrong; that it multiplies, instead of indemnifying losses. Had the money which has been spent in the present war been employed in making roads and con- ducting canals of navigation and irrigation through the country, not a hovel in the re- mote corner of the highlands of Scotland, or the mountains of Auvergne, would have been without a boat at its door, a rill of water in every field, and a road to its mar- ket town. Had the money we have lost by the lawless depredations of all the bel- ligerent powers been employed in the same way, what communications would have been opened of roads and waters! Yet were we to go to war for redress, in- stead of redress, we would plunge deeper into loss, and disable ourselves for half a century more from attaining the same end. A war would cost us more than would cut through the Isthmus of Darien; and that of Suez might have been opened with what a single year has been thrown away on the rock of Gibraltar. These truths are palpable, and must in the progress of time have their influence on the minds and conduct of nations. An evidence that we are advancing towards a better state of things, may be gathered from the public patronage of your labors which tend evi- dently to ameliorate the condition of man. That they may meet the success they mer- it, I sincerely pray, and that yourself may meet the Patriot's best reward, the applauding voice of present and future times. Accept, I beseech you, mine, with assurances of the sentiments of great and sincere respect and esteem, with which I have the honor to be, dear sir, your affec- tionate friend and humble servant.
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
Captain Bullock informs, "That all the American Seamen impressed or detained on board the Franchise with their pro- tections in their hands, upwards of sixty in number, are living upon two thirds al- lowance, and are obliged to do duty or starve. One instance of this is verified in Mr. Norton, chief officer of the Hazard. On being ordered by captain Murray to do duty in the starboard watch on the fore- castle, he replied, "He didn't know any- thing about the fore-castle"—The answer of Murray was, "If you don't do your duty as prescribed you shall have nothing to eat, you damn'd rascals. The greater part of the protections of these people are taken from them, many of which they will never obtain again. They are harassed and kicked about by the petty officers,—and threatened to be tied up to the gang way and flogged by capt. Murray on every slight occasion.—Salem Reg."
Capt. Prince, who arrived at Salem, on the 16th inst. from Marseilles & Gibraltar, informs, that one of the Tripolitan corsairs has been captured by an American frigate. Merc. Adv.
The arrangement of the British wes- tern squadrons, by the direction of the pre- sent Admiralty, is as follows:—21 sail of the line off Brest—Admiral Lord Gard- ner; 5 sail of the line on the coast of Ire- land—Admiral Drury; 7 sail of the line off Rochefort—Admiral Graves; 9 sail of the line off Ferrol—Admiral Calder; 9 sail of the line off Cadiz—Admiral Col- lingwood. Total—51 sail of the line of the western fleet, all highly fitted, and e- quipped for any service.—London Post.
The reader will smile at the pleasant- ry, as well as approve the good sense, of the following thought on Temperance, taken from the Invalid, by the late venerable nonagenarian, the Rev. R. Graves:—
"It has been observed, that all other a- nimals besides men are contented with one species of food; flesh, fish, or fowl, or vegetables; and never encroach on that of a different species."
"The lion, though invested with sove- reign power and living in regal style, is content with the leg of a calf, or the haunch of a stag; never thinks of a second course, or of a desert, or even of a sauce, cauliflower, or carrot, pickled cucumber, or the like."
"The eagle also, king of the birds, feasts himself and the royal family, the young princes and the infants, on a brace of pheasants, a turkey, or a dozen pigeons; but would not debase himself by stooping to a nest of larks or robin red breasts, for a second course."
"But man, as lord of the creation, by his prerogative, falls foul on whatever comes in his way, and ransacks the uni- verse to gratify his voracious appetite; the fowls of the air, the fishes of the sea, the beasts of the forests, with vegetables of every genus and every species; not only the herbs, which were intended for the use of man, but roots, which seem reserv- ed for the food and the snouts of hogs; nay, even the excrescences of nature, mushrooms, and truffles, indigestible sub- stances, which, if they were ever intend- ed to be eaten, it must probably have been
by the inhabitants of the infernal regions. "If temperance, however, regulated our use of these various articles of food with which Providence indulges us; if we killed the animals without cruelty, and cook- ed them with plainness and simplicity, they might be, what Providence intended them, instead of what we too often make them, a blessing and not a curse. But when we torture them in taking away their lives, as we often do, and scarify, carbonade, and be-devil their flesh, not only with pepper and salt, as we do the giz- zard of a turkey, but adding a little nut- meg, a little cinnamon, a blade of mace, with chalot and onions, &c. and eat it with oil, vinegar and mustard; such an hetero- geneous mixture, instead of producing a lacteous chyle, flowing through the ali- mentary canal, like the gentle stream of Arno, must become a caustic fluid, rush- ing like the fiery torrent of Vesuvius, har- rowing up and tearing the vessels; or at least generate fever, calentures, and every disease incident to the human body."
Extract of a letter from a young gentleman residing near the Black River, in the state of New-York, to his correspondent in Charleston, dated Watertown, June 30, 1805.
"Four men of respectability, who be- long to this place, were returning from Kingston last week, in a boat, across Lake Ontario, who, when about half way home, espied a distant object lying off in the lake, which they supposed to be a boat with the bottom up. They immediately steered towards it with a design to make a prize of her; when, with the swiftness of an arrow, it darted towards them, and they discovered it to be a monster in the form of a snake. They were dreadfully frightened, and pulled with all their might for the shore which they soon gained, it being at no great distance. The monster closely pursued them, till gaining shoal water, it played backward and forward be- fore them two hours. This afforded them leisure to recover from their surprize, to approach and survey it. It contracted it- self in a spiral form, which they judged to be nearly 18 feet in diameter. From the centre of the curl, the head projected a- cross the folds, lying even with the surface of the water, and, apparently, its circum- ference almost as large as a hogshead; the eye nearly the bigness of a pint ba- son; the mouth frightfully large, and as- pect terrible. The length, as it appeared above the water, they judged to be 150 feet. The body appeared to be about the size of a barrel. After playing around, as stated above, he steered his course for a vessel, which had left Kingston at the same time with themselves, bound to Nia- gara, and was out of sight in a moment."
"I understand that the Indians have frequently seen the same. He once at- tempted to pick a man out of a schooner, who saved himself by jumping into the cabin. A number of boats have been lost in the Lake, which many have conjectur- ed were destroyed by this monster. It is supposed to be of the same kind with that which infested the seas of Norway, as it is not difficult for it, when young, to come up the river St. Lawrence."
However incredible the above account may appear, the frighted imaginations of these spectators, have not represented this monster of a serpent, to be of such e- normous size as the sea snake which was shot by the master of a ship in the Nor- wegian seas in 1756. The length of that, it will be recollected, was more than a hundred yards. The boat and ship mas- ters in those seas seem to dread being up- set by this sea monster; and on that ac- count, provide themselves with quantities of castor, as they are known to have a re- markable aversion to the smell of that drug.—Rutland Herald.
M. Lussac, in his late Electrostatic voyage , when at the height of 21,487 feet, filled a glass vessel with the air of that elevation, and another 300 feet higher; and on his return to Paris this air was carefully ana- lysed, and proved to be identically the same with the air obtained in the court yard of Polytechnic School. The experi- ments of Messrs. Cavendish, Macarty, Berthollet, and Davy, had previously es- tablished, that the composition of the at- mosphere is the same over all the surface of the earth; and M. Lussac, supported by the experiments of Messrs. Saussure on the Col du Geant, and on the summit Mont Blanc, has now proved, that the at- mosphere is the same at the greatest heights to which we can ascend as on the surface of the earth.—London Paper.
A Machine has lately been put into the Secretary of State's office, by a Mr. John M'Bride, of South-Carolina, but late from Tennessee, and a patent taken out for se- curing the profits thereof to the ingenious inventor. This machine, which is called the Columbian Spinsters , is so contrived as to gin, card, and spin, at the same time, it is operated on by one person who is per- fectly adequate to the whole direction of it. This model spins 12 threads, and ma- chines may be so enlarged as to spin any greater number. The machine requires no other attendance, than the person who feeds it with the seed cotton, who also turns the wheel by which the operations are carried on. It might be advantage- ously worked by water; the owner of the present model finished one of 13 threads (which he left in Tennessee) that by great exertion, extended each thread 7 yards in a minute. Many ladies and gentlemen of Washington and Georgetown have seen this model, and expressed the highest sat- isfaction at it.
We wish our ingenious countryman
success in his invention, and we sincerely hope he may be rewarded in the sale of his machines. No doubt a discerning public will see their utility and avail them- selves of the use of so valuable an article.
For Sale, On Private Contract,
GREEN-WAY ; the seat on which I now reside, including Mons Sacer and the courthouse tenements, containing in all 1200 acres of fertile level farming land (wherever bounded by two navigable creeks, emptying into James river before the door and forming a bay, therefrom 1400 yards only—25 miles to Peters- burg, by water, 30 to Richmond, by land, and 20 to Williamsburg—The courthouse tenement has on it a large ensurged tavern, with six rooms; one of which is 32 feet by 30 in length and breadth, arch'd in the middle and used for entertainments; also, all necessary out houses, a good garden and a fine well of water, dry cellars, stores, &c. for the use of a commercial business, which are now occupied to advantage in that line. This is an ex- cellent place for stock, fish and fowl in their sea- sons, and enough of corn, wheat and oats may be made by common industry, for the consumption of the raven. This tenement has 200 acres of land annexed to it, and rents for £100 a year.
GREEN WAY contains 500 acres more or less, on which is a neat small dwelling, a mill be- gan on a never-failing stream, one mile from James river and emptying itself therein. This farm is remarkably level and highly improvable, is in a fine settlement for wheat and timber, so that the manufacturing business may be carried on to great advantage, as also the sawing of timber now so much in demand. About half this estate inclusive is under fine fire wood and timber—and scarcely a gully or marsh on any part of it. The age and fertility has not visited a white person for 20 years that I recollect. In short there cannot well be conceived a more agreeable situation in all re- spects than this estate taken together.
UTOPIA
I will also dispose of—This little estate lies in James City county; is in an island surrounded by navigable water near the mouth of Chickahominy river, containing 746 acres of highland and hard marsh sufficient for the support of 1000 head of cattle in the month of May. The high land is rich and produces four and five barrels of corn to the acre. There are 100 acres of good timber ad- joining the same.
In the centre of this island is a very handsome hill, on which a small but comfortable dwelling is built, affording a fine prospect over James river for many miles. Here every necessary of life can be had and many of its luxuries with little trou- ble. It overflows with milk and honey when suffi- cient stock is furnished to go on. It is re- markable for fine fruits, as the frosts seldom or ne- ver affect it; and no place in Virginia surpasses it for fish and wild fowl. From this place quan- tities of hay might be transported by water to Richmond, Norfolk or Petersburg.
Any kind of public securities will be taken for the above property, or if more agreeable to the purchaser or purchasers, I will receive part in cash and the balance at convenient periods—30 or 40 slaves and stocks of every kind may be had, if the estate is purchased all together. My lands on Clear creek, Big Licking and Triplett, in Ken- tucky I will also sell, or exchange for property in Richmond.
It may be now enquired why I should in an ad- vanced stage of life part with an estate so con- venient and agreeable in all respects? In the first place, in a little time I shall be compelled by the increasing voice of nature to "quit this mortal coil," and it is right I should so adjust my mat- ters as to leave nothing for litigation after my death. My years of regret will be therefore but few on that score. Secondly, it is the best mode I can adopt for a fair division of what I possess a- mong my children; and lastly, I am desirous of obtaining a situation, more convenient and cheap for the education of my sons, which the savings from a narrow parsimonious salary, and the prof- its arising from a much neglected estate, in conse- quence of my attention to public duty, can ne- ver support.
August 24, 1805. JOHN TYLER.
At a meeting of the Board
of Directors of the Mutual Assurance Society, against fire on buildings of the state of Virginia, held at the General Of- fice, on the 26th day of August, 1805.
A great variety of causes having concurred to render it impracticable to complete the reval- uation of those buildings in the towns and in the country, which had been insured prior to the 30th day of January last, at the period limited in the first section of the 8th article of our rules and regulations—
Resolved therefore, that the Special Agents of the society, be allowed till the 20th day of November next, to complete the revaluation of all buildings which have been insured as afore- said, within the districts and towns, for which they may have been severally appointed.
ALEX. MURRAY, President M. A. S. LEWIS M. RIVALAIN, CLK. B. D. August 30. W3
A ROBBERY!
THE subscriber's store was broken into last night and sundry articles taken out—his writing desk taken to some distance and broke- —some money and a considerable number of va- luable papers, among which were Bonds and Notes to a considerable amount, he cannot at this time recollect—in the desk was a parcel of four Banks Notes, five dollars each, deposited in a paper, and one silver dollar—Also, the numbers of which were taken, and are as under—all the policies of Insurance in the Virginia fire office appertaining to the subscriber's property in this place are also carried off—The jobbers are earnestly requested to pay attention to the numbers of the notes—as well as any papers that the subscriber's name may be attached to, in order that a discov- ery may be made of the perpetrators of the villainy.
DANIEL L. GORDON. Manchester, 20th August, 1805. Memorandum note D No 70, 5 Dollars. JOHN JANNEY. Baltimore do. A No 3439, 5 do. L. BARRY. Baltimore do. Z No 4423, 5 do. B. ELLICOTT. Manchester do. B No 11322, 5 do. H. RULGES.

NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the late firm of Buchanan, Dunlop & Co. Of Petersburg; Robert Pollok & Co. Of Richmond; and Dunlop, Pollok & 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) Surry County, August 5th, 1805.
W AS committed to the jail of the said county, on the 23d day of April last, a negro man, DICK , and says that he belongs to Parson Alexander , of North Carolina, which place he left for some years—he is a small fellow, about 65 years of age, both of his ears appear to have been cut. The said negro is now hired out agreeable to law. The owner of such slave is desired to come forward, prove his property, pay charges and take him away. David Price, Keeper of the Jail, Surry courthouse.
BROKER'S 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. if Forty Dollars Reward.
RUN away from the subscriber living in Granville county, North Carolina, in March last, two bright mulatto fellows; one by the name of BARTLEY , about 35 years of age, has but little to say, and appears to be very humble; he is a tolerable good Shoemaker and Cooper, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and he is a well set negro. GEORGE is about 23 years of age, about 6 feet high, spare made, but a very active negro, fond of drink, and a very forward saucy fellow. I expect they have obtained free passes and will endeavor to pass for free negroes; it is probable they are lurking about Manchester, Richmond or Petersburg; they were seen in Manchester a few days past. Any person taking them up and confining them in jail, so that I get them, shall have the above reward, or 20 dollars for either, paid by the subscriber. LEWIS HENING, June 5th, 1805. if
THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, A PROCLAMATION. W HEREAS it appears by the inquisition of the Coroner for the county of Berkeley, that JOSEPH THRUSTON and JOHN THRUSTON , late of the said county, are charged with the murder of Barney Riley ; & information has been received by the executive, that the said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston , have fled from justice; I have, therefore, thought fit with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation—hereby offering a reward of Two Hundred Dollars, for apprehending and conducting before the Coroner, or a Justice of the Peace, for the said county, or said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston , the One Hundred Dollars for either of them, in order to their examination, touching the said murder: And I do moreover enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and conduct before the Coroner or a Justice of the Peace for the aforesaid county of Berkeley, the said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston , that they may be dealt with, as, in such cases, the law directs. Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 19th day of June, (L. S.) in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the twenty ninth. (Signed) JOHN PAGE. TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
BROKE away last evening , a large stout made blood bay HORSE , upwards of five feet high, 7 years old last spring, was shod all round about two months ago, but some of the shoes may now be off; he has a large head and small eyes, trots and gallops; if he has any other marks by which he might be distinguished, they are not recollected. He had on a saddle a good deal worn, with a hockskin seat and plated stirrups. The above reward will be paid on delivery of the horse and saddle to the subscribers Pickett, Pollard & Johnston. Richmond, March 5. 1805.
FOR SALE, TWO LOTS, HANDSOMELY situated in the town of New-Canton, on James river: on both are new and well built dwelling houses and offices; on one an excellent garden well enclosed, and the other containing one acre, with a good post and rail fence.—For further particulars enquire of Messrs William Anderson and James Rea of said place, who are legally authorised to sell and convey the same. ROBERT HILL. New-York, 1st Feb. 1805. tf
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. 3w MILLINERY.
MRS. BUCKNER having commenced business in Manchester in the line of MILLINERY & MANTUA-MAKING , respectfully solicits the patronage of her friends and the public. She has on hand at present a small assortment of the articles necessary in that line of business, and shortly expects to receive from New-York an additional supply. All commands from the country will be faithfully and punctually attended to. if
THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, A PROCLAMATION. W HEREAS it duly appears to the executive that GEORGE DILLARD , charged by the inquisition of a coroner with the murder of Henry Willmore , late of the county of King and Queen, hath fled from justice—I have, therefore, thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of One Hundred Dollars, to any person or persons who shall apprehend the said George Dillard , and convey him before the coroner or a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid, to be committed to jail for examination, touching the said murder. And I do moreover enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend the said George Dillard , that he may be dealt with, as, in such cases, the law directs. Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 5th day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the twenty ninth. (Signed) JOHN PAGE.
GEORGE DILLARD is five feet eight or nine inches high, tolerable fair complexion, short black hair, dark eyes, well set, and somewhat droops in the shoulders; slow and soft of speech and of a smiling countenance when speaking, about twenty-four or twenty-five years of age; when he absconded, he had a large sorrel horse, about five feet high, some white feet, large white spot in his forehead and a snip on the nose.
STRAYED OR STOLEN FROM the commons of this city, on Thursday the 27th ult.—A BLACK HORSE , with a small white spot in his forehead, hanging mane and switch tail, about four feet ten inches high, supposed to be six years old last spring—he is a compact well made horse.—A liberal reward will be given on delivering the said horse to Mr. Nathaniel C. Lipscombe of Hanover, or to the subscriber in Richmond. Spotswood Lipscombe. Richmond, Shoccoe Hill, July 5, 1805. if
TO BE SOLD. AT PUBLIC VENDUE, At Gadsby's Hotel, in Alexandria, on Monday the 16th day of September, at 12 o'clock at noon. ALL that TRACT OF LAND, late of Presley Thornton , Esquire's, situated in Northumberland county, Virginia, lying immediately on the Potomac River. The following description is given of this property, by persons well acquainted with it:—It contains 2,500 acres, 1,700 acres of which are the most valuable low grounds on the river, between 3 and 400 acres heavily timbered, and the remainder very high land extremely productive. The soil of this tract is equal to any in the state for the cultivation of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy and small grain of all kinds. On this tract are a large commodious Brick Mansion House and two Offices, a large Brick Stable, valuable Barn, Cow House and many other out houses. The Orchards and Garden contain a number of valuable fruit trees, and the waters abound with excellent fish and oysters. It is situated about a day's sail from Baltimore, Alexandria and Norfolk. There are two good mill seats for grist and saw mills on the estate, and plenty of cedar and chestnut timber, for which an excellent market may be found at the City of Washington. The terms of sale are—one fourth cash, one fourth in one year, one fourth in 18 months and the residue in two years from the day of sale. The payments to be secured by bonds, with mortgages on the premises, and to be on interest from the day of sale. For further information, application may be made in behalf of the subscriber. Thomas Robinson , to Richard Peters, jun. attorney at law in the city of Philadelphia, or to William Lewis , in the same city, (Philadelphia.) THOMAS ROBINSON. W. LEWIS. June 19, 1805. tds
TO BE SOLD. FOR READY MONEY, in pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States, for the 5th circuit, in the Virginia district, between Phineas Bond , attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards , Plaintiff, and David Ross and others Defendants. In order to raise the sum of 1500 Dollars with the expenses of sale, that Valuable Estate , in the county of Campbell, known by the name of the Oxford Iron Works, Containing eighteen thousand and seventy-four acres, more or less—and in order to raise the further sum of 3665 Dollars 56 Cts. Will be Sold, at the same time and place, the STOCK OF EVERY KIND , as well the Stock on the different plantations, as that appertaining to the estate for carrying on the business. WAGGONS, TEAMS, &c. The Sale will take place on the premises, on the 17th day of September next. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. July 5, 1805. tds
LAND FOR SALE, OF THE LATE WM. CROWDER'S ESTATE, DEC. ON Saturday the 14th of September, at Painesville, in Amelia county; two tracts, in said county—one containing seven hundred and ninety acres, lying on both sides of Stock's creek and near Appomattox river, within three miles of Col. Skipwith's manufacturing mills, and five from Mt. Munford's, where the river is navigable to both. This land is well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco, and in good order for cropping, with every necessary out house thereon, for the reception of a family—a good apple orchard, excellent water, and a healthy, agreeable neighbourhood—a sufficient quantity of the land is cleared to work from ten to fifteen hands. The other tract lying near Flat creek, containing one hundred and thirty three acres, now in good order for cropping, sufficient to work four or five hands.—The improvements are a small dwelling house, a good granary & tobacco houses, a small apple and peach orchard. Possession will be given the first day of January next, and the purchaser to have the privilege of sowing wheat immediately after the sale.—One third of the purchase money must be paid down, the balance in two equal annual payments. Bonds with approved security will be required of the purchaser, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid, to the executors. It is deemed unnecessary to give further descriptions, as it is presumed those inclined to purchase will view the premises, which will be shown by Allen Jeter , who lives near to both tracts. ALLEN JETER, EDWARD WEBSTER, Ex- DABNEY MILLER, S. executors. June 22d, 1805. tds Ready made PENS for sale here
ROBERT GORDON & Co HAVE imported by the Jason, just arrived from Madeira, and now landing at Rockets, a quantity of Wine from Murdoch, Masterton & Co. the house from which they have heretofore had their supplies of this article.—Also a parcel from Scott & Co. They have every reason to hope that both these parcels will prove to be very fine, being assured by the shippers that better never has been sent to the United States. They are likewise just receiving a few pipes, hds and qr casks of Red Port, of the first quality, and have on hand a parcel of Dry Lisbon Wine, both imported by themselves—direct from Oporto and Lisbon. Their general assortment of goods is very complete, amongst which they have—12,000 lbs of Copper, in bottoms and sheets of all dimensions and weights, suitable for stills; a fresh supply of Bolting Cloths, from No. 2 to 7; a quantity of Superfine Blue and Black Broad Cloth of first rate, at 8 dollars per yard; and Irish Linens from 5s. sterling cost, to low priced. August 13. 2w w4.
BY virtue of a deed of trust from Thomas Callis, to secure the payment of certain sums of money therein expressed, will be SOLD, on the premises, for ready money, on Monday the 23d day of September next, A TRACT OF LAND, In Hanover county, formerly the property of David Anderson, known by the name of Anderson's Old Store, at present occupied by the said Callis, containing 654 1-2 acres, more or less—or so much thereof as will pay and satisfy the balance of 3427 11s. 10d. together with interest still due on the said deed of trust—as also, the expenses of carrying the same into effect. Charles J. Macmurdo, Trustee. Richmond, 3rd August, 3rd August, 1805. tds
LAND FOR SALE. PURSUANT to a deed of trust from David Copland, Esq. of the county of Buckingham, for the benefit of James, Thomas & Francis Deane, who assigned their right to William Wilkinson and John Toney, will be SOLD, on Monday the 15th of September, by public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, that part of the LAND the said David lives on, called SPRINGFIELD —lying in the county of Buckingham, which part is to be bounded by the lands of James Wilson and Susanna Wilson, so as to make out a square, containing two hundred acres, or so much thereof as will discharge the balance of the debt for which the deed of trust was executed. The land is of prime quality, and the purchaser, on payment, will receive from the trustees their right they hold in trust. Saml. Anderson, } Trus- Willis Wilson, } tees. August 15th, 1805. w4*
NOTICE is hereby given, that a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, for the privilege of erecting a Toll Bridge across Pamunkey river, near the place where a bridge now stands, commonly known by the name of Littlepage's. Richd. Taylor. August 1st, 1805. w5m
WAS committed to the jail of this county, on the 24th day of February last, a negro man who calls himself BOOKEN , and says that he belongs to a Mr. Ezekiel Watson, of Northumberland county, but appears to be at considerable loss to tell whether in Maryland or this state. He says that he left this country in April, 1804, in pursuit of his wife, which had been sold.—He is a stout well made fellow, about 22 years old, appears to have gone by water, and says that he sailed in the schooner John, to and from Baltimore. The said negro is now hired out agreeable to law. His owner is desired to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away. David Price, Keeper of the Jail, Surry courthouse. 3m
TO BE RENT, A BRICK HOUSE, adjoining the old City Tavern, well calculated for a Dry Goods Store. Apply to Gallego, Richard & Co. May 29th, 1805. tf
WHISKEY. TALIAFERRO and DICKIN- SON, near the basin, keep a constant supply of Whiskey, distilled west of the Blue Ridge. Richmond, June 5, 1805. 3m.
Geo. Watt HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe warehouse, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of on moderate terms, by wholesale, The following Articles, viz: Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cogniac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Patent Shot, assorted sizes.—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d March, 1805.
THE following hogheads of Tobacco, remaining in Todd's Warehouse unclaimed, will be sold, the first day of September, King and Queen court, agreeable to law, viz: Nov. 5th, 1799, John Walden, I. W. No. 3 1108 122 986—March 28th, 1800, Anthony Seal, A. S. No. 55 1923 133 890—April 25th, 1800, Moses Pritchett, M. P. No. 87 1113 107 1008—May 16th, 1800, James Page, L. P. No. 95 1346 132 1214. GABRIEL DIX. BENJ. JOHNSON. June 1, 1805.
LAND FOR SALE. IN pursuance of an order of the High Court of Chancery for the Richmond district, will be SOLD, at public auction, on Monday the 23d day of September next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, on the premises, a valuable TRACT OF LAND, On the Little Bad Creek, in the county of Goochland, belonging to the estate of the late William Anderson, of London, dec. and known by the name of Martin's , containing by a late survey 2312 1-2 acres, divided into four lots of nearly equal extent. About two thirds of the tract is now in woods, which is good tobacco land, and the part cleared has been but little worn. Terms of sale, will be one fourth in ready money, and three annual instalments for the balance. Bond with approved security, and a deed of trust upon the land will be required, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. Those inclined to view the land before the day of sale, will be shown it by Mr. George Toler, or Mr. William Toler, adjoining, who can give information of the manner in which the lots are laid off. Benjamin Toler, Agent. In fact for the execs of Wm. Anderson, dec. Hanover, July 20, 1805. tds
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of Dr. JOHN SHORE , sen. late of Clifton, Hanover county, dec. are desired to make immediate payment—and should they be any persons who have just claims against the estate, they are requested to bring them in legally authenticated for payment, by or before the 1st day of October next, as against all claims presented after that period this notice will be pleaded in bar. Henry S. Shore, Adm'r. With the Will annexed. Richmond, 19th August, 1805. tds
BY virtue of a deed of trust from Thomas Callis, to secure the payment of certain sums of money therein expressed, will be SOLD, on the premises, for ready money, on Monday the 23d day of September next, A TRACT OF LAND, In Hanover county, formerly the property of David Anderson, known by the name of Anderson's Old Store, at present occupied by the said Callis, containing 654 1-2 acres, more or less—or so much thereof as will pay and satisfy the balance of 3427 11s. 10d. together with interest still due on the said deed of trust—as also, the expenses of carrying the same into effect. Charles J. Macmurdo, Trustee. Richmond,  3rd August, 1805. tds
ROBERT GORDON & Co HAVE imported by the Jason, just arrived from Madeira, and now landing at Rockets, a quantity of Wine from Murdoch, Masterton & Co. the house from which they have heretofore had their supplies of this article.—Also a parcel from Scott & Co. They have every reason to hope that both these parcels will prove to be very fine, being assured by the shippers that better never has been sent to the United States. They are likewise just receiving a few pipes, hds and qr casks of Red Port, of the first quality, and have on hand a parcel of Dry Lisbon Wine, both imported by themselves—direct from Oporto and Lisbon. Their general assortment of goods is very complete, amongst which they have—12,000 lbs of Copper, in bottoms and sheets of all dimensions and weights, suitable for stills; a fresh supply of Bolting Cloths, from No. 2 to 7; a quantity of Superfine Blue and Black Broad Cloth of first rate, at 8 dollars per yard; and Irish Linens from 5s. sterling cost, to low priced. August 13. 2w w4.
LAND FOR SALE. PURSUANT to a deed of trust from David Copland, Esq. of the county of Buckingham, for the benefit of James, Thomas & Francis Deane, who assigned their right to William Wilkinson and John Toney, will on Monday the 15th of September, by public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, that part of the LAND the said David lives on, called SPRINGFIELD —lying in the county of Buckingham, which part is to be bounded by the lands of James Wilson and Susanna Wilson, so as to make out a square, containing two hundred acres, or so much thereof as will discharge the balance of the debt for which the deed of trust was executed. The land is of prime quality, and the purchaser, on payment, will receive from the trustees their right they hold in trust. Saml. Anderson, } Trus- Willis Wilson, } tees. August 15th, 1805. w4*
NOTICE is hereby given, that a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, for the privilege of erecting a Toll Bridge across Pamunkey river, near the place where a bridge now stands, commonly known by the name of Littlepage's. Richd. Taylor. August 1st, 1805. w5m
To be Sold, for Cash. I AM requested by David Patterson, Jr. to expose for sale, as trustee, the whole or so much of the PROPERTY , in the trust deed conveyed, bearing date the 27th February, 1804, consisting of the following slaves, viz: Jack, a lad—Tom a boy—Kate and her three children—Billy, Sally and Henry, Sukey and her two children, named Fanny and Jefferson, as also, Molly, a girl—in order to satisfy a debt due from the said David Patterson, Jr. to Benjamin Hatcher, agreeable to the tenor of the said deed—which sale will certainly take place on the 28th day of September next, at the dwelling house of the said David Patterson, in the town of Manchester. George M'Credie, Trustee. Manchester, 9th August, 1805.
To be Sold, for Cash. I AM requested by David Patterson, Jr. to expose for sale, as trustee, the whole or so much of the PROPERTY , in the trust deed conveyed, bearing date the 16th day of April last, consisting of the following slaves, viz: Jack, a lad—Tom a boy—Kate and her three children—Billy, Sally and Henry, Sukey and her two children, named Fanny and Jefferson, as also, Molly, a girl—in order to satisfy a debt due from the said David Patterson, Jr. to Lyle & M'Credie, agreeable to the tenor of the said deed—which sale will certainly take place on the 28th day of September next, at the dwelling house of the said David Patterson, in the town of Manchester. James F. Leitch, Trustee. Manchester, 9th August, 1805.
THE subscriber anxious to discharge every just debt which he owes, will, at the same time and place, offer for SALE , for ready money, the residue of his PROPERTY, For the benefit of his creditors, consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture, 2 good Horses, and sundry other articles. David Patterson, Jr. Manchester, 9th August, 1805. tds
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber, by Samuel Wood, to secure the payment of a debt due from Rives, Murphy & Co. as expressed in said deed now of record, in the county court of Albemarle, will be exposed to public SALE , on the premises, on Saturday the 14th day of September next. The following Property, to wit: One negro man named Aaron, one mulatto boy named Saulsbury, forty head of Hogs, with their ears foxed, five head of Cattle, with the same mark except one, that not recollected, two dark bay Mares, three Feather Beddecks Furniture, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to discharge the debt, interest and cost. Daniel Higginbotham, Trustee. August 7th, 1805. tds
TO BE RENT. A HOUSE at the Falling Garden. Enquire of James Lowndes on the premises. 8th Month 20th, 1805. JOHN TOMPKINS. HAS just received a fresh supply of OLD COGNAC BRANDY, a part of the same shipment of his former parcel. Also, a few hogheads of ANTIGUA RUM, of good quality. He has on hand, a parcel of BEST FRENCH GAMBRIKS. The whole of which, he offers for sale, very low for cash, or on a liberal credit. August 16, 1805. tf
A PERSON acquainted with the POTTERY or TILE making business will meet with encouragement on application to the printer. August 24, 1805. tf
SCOTTVILLE RACES. ON Thursday the 19th of September next, will be run for, over the Scottville course, the jockey club purse of One Hundred Pounds, three mile heats. On the second day, the purse of the proprietor of the course, of Fifty Pounds, two mile heats. On the third day, the Sweepstakes for three and four years old—The subscription will remain open till the night of the second day's race. Weights as follows: Aged horses 133 lbs. 6 years old 128 5 do. 118 4 do. 106 3 do. 90 Mares and geldings allowed three pounds. The money for each day's purse will be put into the hands of the judges. Saml. Marshall, Proprietor of the Course. August 18, 1805. tf
FOR SALE OR HIRE, A Valuable Negro Woman, About 25 years of age, who is an excellent cook, washer and ironer. Enquire of the Printer. August 20, 1805. 3t
I AM authorised to sell a great bargain in the HOUSES & LOT Formerly occupied by Mr. John Roper as a Tavern, at Rockets, which is now in complete repair; and if not privately disposed of, will on Wednesday the 16th of September next, proceed to sell the same at public auction, without reserve, for ready money. John Prosser. Richmond, August 23d, 1805. (tds)
LAND FOR SALE. PURSUANT to a deed of trust from David Copland, Esq. of the county of Buckingham, for the benefit of James, Thomas & Francis Deane, who assigned their right to William Wilkinson and John Toney, will on Monday the 15th of September, by public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, that part of the LAND the said David lives on, called SPRINGFIELD —lying in the county of Buckingham, which part is to be bounded by the lands of James Wilson and Susanna Wilson, so as to make out a square, containing two hundred acres, or so much thereof as will discharge the balance of the debt for which the deed of trust was executed. The land is of prime quality, and the purchaser, on payment, will receive from the trustees their right they hold in trust. Saml. Anderson, } Trus- Willis Wilson, } tees. August 15th, 1805. w4*
Fifteen Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY from the subscriber living in this county, some time in the month of April last, a likely negro man, ( MOSES ), the property of Mrs. Rebecca Dancy, of said county—He is about 28 years old, of common size, and tolerable black, one of his upper foreteeth is out, he is a spry, active man and well shaped. Whoever will deliver the said negro to me, or secure him in any jail, so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward. Edward Walker. Charles City county, Aug. 3d, 1805. w6t
RUN AWAY from the subscriber on the 30th inst. RICHARD , a very likely negro fellow aged about 22 years. His complexion somewhat of the dark mulatto, large mouth and thick lips, his eyes rather smaller than common, seldom looks a person in the face when spoken to—I believe he has a small white scar or spot close to one of his eyes; he has assumed the name of Frank Martin, a free fellow, whose free papers, it is highly probable, he has procured, their persons and ages having some resemblance. A few days since he was seen at Mamay's tavern, Dinwiddie county, enquiring the road to Petersburg, from whence it is supposed, he has gone either to Richmond or Norfolk. Whoever will deliver him to Thomas M. Deane, Caira, or to me, or secure him in jail so that I get him, shall receive Ten Dollars over and above what the law allows. Fras. B. Deane. Carterville, Cumberland coun. 3 wim Aug. 16, 1805.
LINDLEY MURRAY'S SPELLING BOOK. Just received by Samuel Pleasants, Jr. and for sale at his printing office and Book-Store, Richmond. An English Spelling Book, With reading lessons, adapted to the capacities of Children, in three parts. Calculated to advance the learners, by natural and easy gradations; and to teach Orthography and Pronunciation together BY LINDLEY MURRAY , Author of "English Grammar adapted to the different classes of Learners."
"An English Spelling Book from the author of the "English Grammar," will undoubtedly excite considerable expectation from those who have been in the habit of using the latter; and we doubt not that in process of time, the Spelling Book will have as many admirers as the Grammar has already obtained. We are glad to see that Mr. Murray has been careful in the right division of his syllables in his spelling; and that he has not followed the example of others, by introducing into his book a mass of irrelevant matter."—Imperial Review, Oct. 1804. "We have before had occasion to commend the useful labours of Mr. Murray; and this little work (the Spelling Book) is an addition to them, which from its ease, clearness and precision, will prove greatly serviceable to the tender age for which it is designed."—Monthly Mirror, October, 1804. "Mr. Murray's successful exertions for the service of youth, have been so often before us, with applause, that we think it sufficient, on the present occasion, to announce the above publication; and to add, that it will not, in any manner detract from the well earned reputation of the author, in this department of literature."—European Magazine, Nov. 1804. "With the great merit of Mr. Lindley Murray, in providing assistance for the instruction of youth, the public are well acquainted. He has now descended to the very elements of instruction, and with the same skill and judgment which he has displayed in his other attempts. We recommend to the public this most important little volume, as the only work with which we are acquainted in the English Language, for teaching children to read, written by a philosopher and a man of taste."—Literary Journal, Nov. 1804. "Mr. Murray's elementary works have the sure merit of combining well directed efforts to train the infant mind to virtue with the best means of imparting instruction to it. In the Spelling Book before us, this is particularly the case, and we can therefore safely recommend it as the best work of this kind which has lately fallen under our inspection." Anti-Jacobin, December 1804. "We do not always think it necessary to employ our time in examining literary productions of so very humble a kind as Spelling Books. The name of Lindley Murray, however, whom we have more than once had occasion to commend, arrested our attention. We find his present publication divided into three parts. In the latter class are several useful things, not commonly found in such works; for instance Reading Lessons in Italian, Old English and Manuscript Letters; explanations of the sounds of the letters, distinguishing the long and short sounds of all; and finally, rules for spelling, very clearly and distinctly expressed."—British Critic, December, 1804. June 21.
NOTICE. ALL persons having claims against the estate of Richard Reynolds, dec. of the county of Henrico, are requested to bring them forward, on or before the first day of February next, properly attested.—Also, All those having claims against the estate of John Radford, dec. of said county, are requested to bring them forward immediately; and those indebted are requested to make immediate payment. Peter Sharp, acting Exor of John Radford, who was Exor of Richard Reynolds. August 15th, 1805. w4w
Twenty Dollars Reward, FOR apprehending and delivering to me, or securing in any jail so that I get him again, ARISTOTLE , a bright mulatto man, with a long bushy head of hair, great part of which is grey; he is 41 years old, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high; he has a large boned fellow of thin visage, has a remarkable fore finger on one hand, which I do not recollect; the one half is black, the other half white; he is a sensible, artful fellow, and will, I do not doubt, disguise himself all he can, perhaps cut his hair, &c. change his name, and endeavor to pass as a freeman; he is a rough carpenter and a tolerable caulker, understands enough of figures to set down any number with chalk; of an open smiling countenance when spoken to; his aim, I am confident, will be to get on board some vessel, bound to one of the northern states. All masters of vessels are forewarned from receiving him on board. Braxton Harrison. July 29, 1805. w6t
FOR SALE, THAT VALUABLE, HEALTHY AND PLEASANT SITUATION, ON which the subscriber at present resides, containing between five and six hundred acres, lying in Amelia county, near Gen. to bridge. Terms made known by application to Wm. Murray. Grove Brooke, May 13, 1805. wu
FOR SALE, THAT VALUABLE, HEALTHY AND PLEASANT SITUATION, ON which the subscriber at present resides, containing between five and six hundred acres, lying in Amelia county, near Gen. to bridge. Terms made known by application to Wm. Murray. Grove Brooke, May 13, 1805. wu