Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-04-25 00:00:00

The VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[VOL. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1146]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 1804.
[12 1-2 CENTS SINGLE]
Advertisements, not exceeding a square in length, are inserted in this paper for seventy-five cents the first time; three dollars for three weeks (6 times); and for every additional insertion thirty-three cents. Long ones in the same proportion—unless a special contract be made by the year.
TO BE SOLD. FOR ready money, in pursuance of a deed of trust, from David Ross, Esq. in order to raise the sum of 5,974 dollars 59 cents, with interest at 5 per cent. from the 12th September, 1803, till payment, it being the balance due on the three first instalments, of a debt due from the said David Ross, to the trustees of James Dunlop, dec. under a decree of the High Court of Chancery and secured by deed of trust, the following
Lands, Lots and Tenements,
Of such part of them as may be necessary to the sum aforesaid, with the charges and expenses of sale—an Estate or Plantation in Goochland, called Coles, containing by estimation, fifteen hundred acres, be the same more or less, lying on the waters of Byrd creek, and purchased by the said Ross, of the representatives of William Cole and of John Hughes, and adjoining the lands of Richard Adams and S. Richardson, according to its known boundaries as held by the said Ross; also, an Estate or Plantation, all or greater part of which is in the county of Fluvanna, known by the name of Mount Prospect, containing by estimation twelve hundred acres, more or less, adjoining the lands of James Quarles and Joseph Hayden; also the following Lots in the town of Columbia and county of Fluvanna, to wit: Lot No. 63, on which the Warehouse is built, and Lot No. 73, on which is a store, now or late in the occupation of J. Forbes, and Lot No. 74, now or late in the occupation of J. Strother.
The sale will take place at John Napier's tavern, in the town of Columbia, on Saturday, the 19th day of May next, and the lands and tenements aforesaid, will be set up in that order which shall appear best to suit the purchasers, and most beneficial to the parties interested.
JOHN WICKHAM, } Trustees. BEN. MOSBY, } GEO. GREENHOW, } Richmond, April 17, 1804. tds
The Subscribers having
mutually agreed to separate and forever remain apart as man and wife, the public are thus requested to take notice that the undersigned Robert Campbell is not to be liable, or in any manner responsible for any debt hereafter to be contracted by the undersigned Ann Campbell, or otherwise accountable for her conduct—it having been mutually agreed by articles of separation that each of us shall in future be and remain absolved from all the ties of matrimony as fully, completely and effectually, as though they never had been solemnised, as far as the laws, usages and customs of the commonwealth will admit of.
RO: CAMPBELL. ANN CAMPBELL.
Teste, JNO. WALKER. Richmond, April 10, 1804. tf
Richmond & Columbia Turnpike Road. THE books for receiving subscriptions to carry into effect the above laudable and useful institution, will remain open in the counting-room of Robert Gamble & Son, conformably to the act of assembly, till the first day of May next.
Subscriptions to the Staunton Turnpike Road will also continue to be received at the same place, until the time before mentioned. Richmond, 18th April, 1804.
The subscriber begs leave
to return his grateful thanks to his friends and the public in general for their past favors, and takes the liberty of informing them, that he has lately removed from Mendousville to Halifax court house, and has opened a house of entertainment where Capt. John Clay lately resided; which he intends keeping in such a manner as to promise to hope will give general satisfaction to all those who may please to favor him with their custom. The pleasant situation of this place, the excellent cool water so very convenient and may always be had fresh, in a few moments—together with the new addition to the house which he has added, and is nearly completed, will he hopes render it an object to all those who wish to consult their own happiness.
He assures the public that he keeps excellent Wine, and an assortment of Ardent Spirits of good quality. He has very commodious Stables with plank floors, which he intends keeping well supplied with good forage and an attentive white-hostler. These advantages, together with the particular attention which he means always to bestow, will, he flatters himself, ensure him that part of the public patronage which his exertions merit. Wm. RAWLINS. Bell Tavern, Halifax court } house, 7th April, 1804. (3w)
Will be let to the lowest
biddler, on Tuesday the 15th of May next, at Chesfield court house, the building of an addition to said courthouse, about twenty-four feet by twenty-six, the walls to be of brick and the roof of timber. THE COMMISSIONERS. 11th of April, 1804. (2w*)
To non-resident claimants of Lands within the state of Ohio.
THE undersigned will engage to make payment of the taxes imposed on the military lands, under the act of Assembly of the state aforesaid, on receiving the amount here, or having the same secured to be paid in reasonable time: the receipts for payment to be made by him will be delivered here, with as little delay as the distance will admit of.—His terms for trouble and risque will be 25 per cent. for the first 15 dollars, and for any sum over and above, 12 1-2 per cent.—for any sum under 15 dollars, his charge will be as moderate as possible. If applied to in time, he will engage to list with the Auditor in Chillicothe lands agreeably to law, for 50 cents per tract.—His agreements are such as to assure the most prompt and effectual attention to all cases committed to him. ROBERT MEANS Richmond, April 9th, 1804. (3t)
Foolscap & Letter Paper
For Sale at this Office.
[By Authority.]
AN ACT
Supplementary to the act, intitled An act providing for a Naval peace establishment and for other purposes.
BE it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby authorised to attach to the navy yard at Washington and to the frigates and other vessels laid up in ordinary in the Eastern Branch, a captain of the navy, who shall have the general care and superintendence of the same; and shall perform the duties of agent to the Navy department, and shall be entitled to receive for his services, the pay and emoluments of a captain commanding a squadron on separate service; And the President of the United States is hereby further authorised to attach permanently to the said Navy Yard and vessels, one other commissioned officer of the navy, who shall receive for his services, the pay and emoluments of a captain commanding a twenty-gun ship, one surgeon and one surgeon's mate of the navy, who shall be severally allowed for their services, the same pay, rations and emoluments as are allowed to a surgeon, and to a surgeon's mate in the army of the United States; one sailing master, one head carpenter, one plumber, one head blockmaker, one head cooper, two boatswains, two gunners, one sail maker, one store keeper, one purser, one clerk of the yard, and also, such seamen and marines, as in the opinion of the President shall be deemed necessary: Provided, That the number of seamen or marines, shall not at any time be greater than what is at present authorised by the act to which this is a supplement.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That that part of the act to which this is a supplement, which attaches to each frigate laid up in ordinary, one sailing master, one boatswain, one gunner, one carpenter and one cook, one sergeant or corporal of marines, and to the large frigate twelve, and to the small frigates ten seamen, and which declares that the sailing master shall have the care of the ship, and shall execute such duties of a purser as may be necessary, shall be, and hereby is repealed.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate pro tempore. March 27, 1804. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
To erect a light house at the mouth of the Mississippi river, and also a light house at or near the pitch of Cape Look Out, in the state of North Carolina; and a beacon at the North Point of Sandy Hook.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That under the direction of the President of the United States, it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury, to provide by contract, to be approved by the President, for building a light house at the mouth of the river Mississippi, in such site as the President of the United States may deem most proper for the convenience and accommodation thereof.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That as soon as land sufficient shall be obtained at a reasonable price for the purpose and jurisdiction of the land so to be obtained shall have been ceded to the United States by the state of North Carolina, it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury, to provide by contract, for building a light house on or near the pitch of Cape Look Out, in the said state, which contract shall be approved by the President of the United States, and it shall be the duty of the said Secretary to furnish the said light houses on Cape Look Out and the mouth of the Mississippi, with all necessary supplies, and also to agree for the salaries or wages of the person or persons who may be appointed by the President for the superintendence and care of the same. And the President is hereby authorised to make such appointments.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the sum of twenty five thousand dollars be, and is hereby appropriated for the purpose of defraying the charges and expenses which shall accrue in consequence of the two first sections of this act, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury, as soon as the fee of the soil shall have vested in the United States to cause a beacon to be erected on the north point of Sandy Hook, and the sum of two thousand dollars out of any unappro-
priated monies, is hereby appropriated for that purpose.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate pro tempore. March 26, 1804. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
Supplementary to the act, intitled "An act concerning the City of Washington."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the several compensations and allowances established by the act, intitled "An act concerning the city of Washington," shall be compensated from the first day of June, one thousand eight hundred and two, being the time when the services, so compensated and allowed, commenced under the authority of the President of the United States.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the surveyor of the said city shall receive as a compensation for his services an allowance of three dollars per day.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the superintendant of the city of Washington be, and he hereby is authorised to pay the said compensations and allowances, from the said first day of June, one thousand eight hundred and two, in conformity with the provision of the said recited act, until congress shall otherwise direct, and also to pay and discharge all expenses of an incidental nature, which have been or may be incurred in the discharge of the functions of his office and the office of the surveyor which shall be approved by the President of the United States.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the said superintendant be and he is hereby authorised and directed to settle and pay the claim of Peter Charles L'Enfant for his services whilst employed by the late Board of Commissioners in the manner and on the terms heretofore proposed by the said commissioners.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the several expenses authorised by this act, shall be paid and discharged out of any funds of the city of Washington, in possession of the superintendant, which are not otherwise appropriated.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate, pro tempore. March 27, 1804. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
Supplementary to the act, intitled An act relative to the election of President and Vice-President of the United States, and declaring the officer who shall act as President, in case of vacancies in the offices of President and Vice-President.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That whenever the amendment proposed during the present session of congress, to the constitution of the United States, respecting the manner of voting for the President and Vice-President of the United States, shall have been ratified by the legislatures of three fourths of the several states, the Secretary of state shall forthwith cause a notification thereof to be made to the executive of every state, and shall also cause the same to be published in at least one of the newspapers printed in each state, in which the laws of the United States are annually published:—The executive authority of each state shall cause a transcript of the said notification to be delivered to the electors appointed for that purpose; who shall first thereafter meet in such state for the election of a President and Vice-President of the United States; and whenever the said electors shall have received the said transcript of notification, or whenever they shall meet more than five days subsequent to the publication of the ratification of the above mentioned amendment, in one of the newspapers of the state, by the Secretary of state, they shall vote for President and Vice-President of the United States, respectively, in the manner directed by the abovementioned amendment, and having made and signed three certificates of all the votes given by them each of which certificates shall contain two distinct lists, one of the votes given for President, and the other of the votes given for Vice-President: they shall seal up the said certificates, certifying on each, that of all the votes of such state given for President, and all the votes given for Vice-President, is contained therein, and shall cause the said certificates to be transmitted and disposed of, and in every other respect act in conformity with the provisions of the act to which this is a supplement. And every other provision of the act to which this is a supplement, and which is not virtually repealed by this act, shall extend and apply to every election of a President and Vice-President of
the United States, made in conformity to the above mentioned amendment to the constitution of the United States.
And whereas, the above mentioned amendment may be ratified by the legislatures of three fourths of the states, and thereupon become immediately valid, to all intents and purposes, as part of the constitution, on a day so near the day fixed by law for the meeting of the electors in the several states, that the electors shall not in every state be apprized of the said ratification, and may vote in a manner no longer conformable with the constitution, as amended; whereby several states might be deprived of their vote in the election of a President and Vice-President: for remedy whereof:
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That the electors who shall be appointed in each state for the election of a President and Vice-President of the United States, shall at every such election, unless they shall have received a transcript of the notification of the ratification of the above mentioned amendment to the constitution, or unless they shall meet more than five days subsequent to the publication of the said ratification by the Secretary of State, in one of the newspapers of the state, vote for President and Vice-President of the United States, in the following manner, that is to say: they shall vote for two persons as President and Vice-President, in conformity with the first section of the second article of the constitution. And in other respects act in conformity with the provisions of the act to which this act is a supplement; and they shall likewise vote for one person as President, and for one person as Vice-President, in conformity with the above mentioned amendment of the constitution; and in other respects act in conformity with the provisions of the first section of this act. But those certificates only, of votes given for President and Vice-President of the United States, shall be opened by the President of the Senate, for the purpose of being counted, which shall contain the list or lists of votes given in conformity with the constitution, as in force on the day fixed by law for the meeting of the electors, by whom the said votes shall have been given.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That whenever, by the provisions of the second section of this act, it shall be the duty of the electors for any state, to vote in conformity, both with the constitution, and of the proposed amendment thereto, the executive authority of such state shall cause six lists of the names of the electors of the state to be made and certified, and to be delivered to the said electors on or before the day fixed by law for them to meet and vote for President and Vice-President; and the said electors shall enclose one of the said lists in each of the certificates by them made and sealed, in conformity to the provisions of this act, and of the act to which this is a supplement.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate, pro tempore. March 26, 1804. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
NEW SERIES OF FEDERAL MISREPRESENTATIONS. No. II.
There are occasions, whatever may be the virulence of party, when we have a right to expect an universal union of sentiment. When national misfortunes occur, which no prudence could foresee, and no human means avert, we have a right to expect from a high spirited and virtuous people no pusillanimous indulgence of vain regrets, no despicable effort to impose censure where none is merited, but a hearty and unanimous resolution to use the means in their power to redress wrongs which could not be prevented. Such are the casualties to which all human plans are exposed, that prudence however perfect, cannot always prevent the occurrence of great evils. It can always, however, aided by strength, rise superior to them, and often does elevate the nation they befall to a higher station than she might otherwise have occupied. One of these occasions is to be found in the loss of the frigate Philadelphia. The misfortune has happened. There is not a virtuous citizen that does not deplore it, and the consequences it has drawn on the unfortunate crew. There is not a humane citizen that is not alive to their situation, and is not ready to strain every nerve to relieve them. We speak on this point with confidence. Lightening is not more rapid or decisive in its effects than was the creation of a sentiment of ardent vengeance in the breast of every patriotic citizen on being informed of the misfortune. But at the same time, mingled with this sentiment, sprang up a sentiment of confidence in the government. The prompt
and spirited measures of the legislature and the President shewed that this confidence was not misplaced. Whatever variance of opinion there may be respecting the extent to which our naval armaments should be permanently carried, the government did not hesitate a moment to feel the necessity of energetic measures, and the propriety of increasing our naval force in the Mediterranean. For this purpose a million of dollars have been appropriated, and four national vessels are equipping with the greatest speed. These are the measures of the government. Can they flow from bad motives? If they do, should not federalists be the last to condemn them? Should they not rejoice; should not they hail with joy the occasion that bolstered up, when its necessity began to grow equivocal, their favorite establishment? Should not they, on an occasion so propitious to their hopes, and on the occurrence of measures so congenial with their wishes, for a moment, relax the severity of censure, and by candidly approving these measures, shew that there are some instances in which the perverse spirit of party is lost in the glow of patriotism. How far this is the case, let the following extracts from a long piece in the Charleston Courier shew:
"We remembered to have heard of a shrewd economist in Virginia, who could not be prevailed upon by the most warm remonstrances and earnest request of his friends, to go to the expense of a conductor to save his house from lightning. "Let it alone, he would say, let it alone; my faith in God is great!" But on one unlucky day, a misadventurous flash of lightning came, burned his house to the ground, and at once put him to an expense equal to five hundred conductors—not to mention that of the one which he wisely put up when he rebuilt the house. Thus it fares at this moment with our state economists. There unpropitious prudence has blasted the expected harvest of their penury, and what is infinitely worse, consigned to misery against which no pecuniary consideration can be put in balance, a number of our gallant fellow citizens."
"It will be readily understood, that in these observations we have an eye to the loss of "The Philadelphia Frigate." A loss which may or may not be considered, just as moral feeling may happen to be a match for political faith, a dreadful, a horrible calamity. The economists will estimate the extent of the evil by the balance of dollars lost or gained by crippling our navy—the moralist and man of feeling, will estimate it by the groans, the tears and the miseries of his captive countrymen. But we hope that there are but few, even of those who have been cajoled into the wasteful economies, by the crawling beggary of the cabinet, who will hesitate to say that they would rather pay a dollar more of taxes in three hundred and sixty five days, than have even one of their fellow-citizens undergoing the horrors of Tripolitan slavery. Americans shed their blood to be relieved from speculative slavery, but they walk deliberately into practical slavery—into actual iron chains to save a dollar. Such is the policy of the man of the people—and such is the policy by which he became the man of the people—God forgive us if we wrong them, but we fear that there are some whose love of a dollar is greater than our hatred of slavery, or our pity for fellow-citizens enslaved. It shall be known, however—this is the test—this is the touchstone now to be applied to the American heart, and we shall soon see whether it be gold or dross."
"We have often taken occasion to lead the public mind to a just consideration of the misconduct of those who merely to fix the imputation of Prodigality on the federal administration, and emblazon their own pretensions to economy, though to the injury of the state, to injure their opponents, not to serve the public, divested the country of its best and safest defence, a navy. Who to make a sixpenny saving, committed the honor and security of the union to the care of chance, and subjected its people and their commerce to insult, plunder, and imprisonment. Hitherto the evil has been light, compared with what it is at present—The captures and confiscations of French, Spanish and English, though enough to have deterred administration from dismantling the country of its defence, were nothing when compared with the evil which that misconduct has now occasioned. Our commerce was squeezed, and our people maltreated, but our brave fellow-citizens were not reduced to the state of galley slaves to barbarians, or presented as Algerines present all their captives with chains about their necks, in the public bazaars or market places, for sale. This is probably the case at this moment with our unhappy countrymen, captain Bainbridge, his officers and sailors, who are now in chains doomed to hard labor, with little more than half food, and that of the most unwholesome kind—namely, very bad bread, moistened with rancid oil."

"It may however be worth while of Mr. Jefferson to send an humble ambassador to the barbarians, to remind them of his good nature in returning their captives ransom free; to bid them do likewise, like good christians, as he and they are; and if they should refuse to do so, to tell them that "they are not the persons he took them for."
"In one respect the thing may be considered by our cabinet as fortunate. As a ruinous church was said to be good enough for one born in a stable, a Mahomedan Seraglio will be good enough for paltry christians. There they will have ample room for reflection on sacred subjects, and if ever they return to their native country, they may bring over with them some happy improvements in our religion and morals, to furnish an embellishment to the next Presidential Message to Congress."
Comment on the above is, we trust, unnecessary. There are, we hope, few citizens—there are none we are certain, who feel the noble spirit of freemen—that will not resent language so full of indignity and insult to the conduct of their government and the character of their nation.
It may not, however, be altogether useless to expose the falsehood of a statement contained in a part of the piece not extracted, wherein it is represented that the ransom of the captives will amount to one or two millions of dollars. It is not possible to make a precise estimate, but the probable demand will be about 160,000 dollars for the officers, and 180,000 dollars for the men, making altogether 340,000 dollars.
From the Repository, printed at Boston.
TO THE PUBLIC.
SECURITY AGAINST COUNTERFEIT BANK BILLS.
The number of counterfeit bank bills now in circulation has for some time been a subject of growing complaint. The terrors of the law are, and will be disregarded while the means of detection are so very limited and scarcely to be known but at the banks.
What is the best method to prevent counterfeiting Bank Bills, and detect them if presented?
Long experience has shown that engraving is not a security. The late Mr. Harrison, was, perhaps, the first writer on copperplate in the world; his plates were, however, so well imitated that he alone was able to point out the difference.
Among many reasons why engraving is not a check upon counterfeits, are the following.
1st. The general knowledge of the art, which is acquired by little practice and the small expenses in obtaining the few necessary tools, have made it extremely easy for the counterfeiter to possess himself with plates.
2d. The difference between bills of the same denomination which are issued from the banks is very obvious. The counterfeit imitation is often as near the original impressions from the second plate, necessarily renewed, in consequence of the first having been worn out; of course it can only be discovered at the banks by their private checks.
3rd. The great variety of engraved plates is such that people cannot recollect the different devices. Five dollar bills have been altered to fifty, and passed, though entirely different in form.
4th. The very small expense of plates, and apparatus for finishing them.
The subscriber respectfully invites all persons whose interest it is to investigate the merits of any new method which offers to secure the present medium effectually against imposition, to attend to the following advantages of a proposed method of making bank bills by a newly invented style of work called STEREOTYPE PLATES.
Stereotypic plates are made in the following manner. The letters, inspecting lines, &c. are first engraved or sunk on circular steel dies; then rolled on the smooth surface of copper plates, in such a manner as to prevent dilating or injuring the metal—Impressions from these plates will resemble impressions taken from the metallic or wooden blocks; but the plates, after being indented by the dies, must have a little engraving added, interlocking with the die impressions on the plate, which will render imitation by blocks impracticable. It is impossible for such engraving to be imitated by blocks, but blockwork can be imitated by this method of making plates with dies.—Thus blockwork and engraving can be combined on copperplates by the above plan, but copperplate engraving or blockwork cannot come from metallic or wooden blocks.
The difference in the cost of plates may be as 240 to 1. Suppose the state of Massachusetts were to adopt the proposed uniformity of bill, and this principle of making bank paper, the following calculation will serve to show another advantage this plan would have over engraving. There are twenty-one banks in this state; they would average, in the course of their charter six plates to each bank, at an expense of 80 dollars each. The whole would amount to 10,080 dollars. The execution of the plates, on the new plan, could afford to spend half as much time in making the dies, as it would take to engrave the whole number of plates (it being but little work to finish the plate after the dies are made) which would be equal to the work of 240 engraved plates. Of course the first stereotypic plate for a counterfeiter, (were it even practicable to imi-
tate the work, which is not possible) must contain work equal to that on two hundred and forty engraved plates.
The advantages of making all plates of different Banks alike, except the name of the Bank, is, that it will enable the individual to detect counterfeit Bills, it being impossible to make an impression without the original dies which will exactly gauge with the true Bills.—The dies may be deposited in some secure place. People would soon become familiar with the peculiarities of these improved Bills, and be able to detect a counterfeit should it be offered.
The subscriber has paid a long and unwearied attention to this subject. He has secured a patent for the invention and now submits the merits of it to the severest public scrutiny:—He challenges investigation, and pledges himself to obviate every objection, as to its being an effectual check. He sincerely requests that on a subject of such public importance, should any persons find objections labouring in their minds, they may be published in this or any other paper, and thus enable him to meet objections which might pass unanswered because unknown.
JACOB PERKINS.
WASHINGTON CITY, April 18.
The following statement, translated from the Leyden Gazette of the 21st of February, will throw some light on the late interesting intelligence from France.
LEYDEN, Feb. 20, 1804.
In our supplement No XI. we mentioned the investigations made by the Police of Paris, relative to the new attempts to disturb the public tranquility, and which have led to important discoveries, the most interesting facts of which are as follows:
"In the month of Fructidor, (September) Georges coming from England, debarked near Treport, with some Brigands, his adherents: he had been preceded by General Lajolais. In the month of Vendemaire, many of these Brigands were arrested: one amongst them was Querelle, who was convicted, and was to have been shot, when he promised to make important discoveries. He gave information of Georges being in Paris, of the points of passages, and the places of concealment chosen by the Brigands; some of those with whom they lodged were arrested; Querelle likewise declared the place of debarkation was la Falaise, near the Treport, and that at the time he pointed out, a third debarkation was to take place. Till within a few days past, search was only made for Georges, whose different retreats they had successively discovered, but whom they had not been able to take. A new incident led to further discoveries.—The Moniteur published a paragraph giving an account of the conviction of the two Brigands, and of the discoveries made by Querelle. This official publication produced an anonymous letter, written to the Consul Le Brun, informing him that in the country of L'Oire, lived a ci-devant gentleman, named Bouvet L'Ories, a man of little reputation, who for some time past had received at his house many suspicious persons, who were absolutely unknown in that country; the letter gave the address of Mrs. Bouvet, who lived at Paris, this letter bore an appearance which gave it weight, and entitled it to confidence. The house of this woman was searched, and while the Police officers were collecting papers and other effects of consequence, Bouvet himself arrived, who was immediately arrested.
"Scarcely had they taken him when a woman entered with a note, which invited Bouvet to a secret meeting; they immediately went to the place mentioned and there took the chiefs of the Chouans , St. Victor, Morel, and others. By means of these arrests, they discovered that a woman called Dunan, who kept an alehouse in the street du Bacq, received in her house suspicious men.—In consequence the Police officers went to her house; she was frightened and drew off one of her gloves, which the officers seized; in this glove was found another note, (in which was mentioned another secret meeting,) with a small piece of English money; this woman was taken without the least noise, and another put in her place. The next day a man came to the house and presented a piece of English money, and at the sight of the piece found in the glove betrayed herself. The officers, in their haste to secure this chief, the most redoubtable among the Chouans, neglected those who came after. Till now, no other leader of this conspiracy was known, than Georges, but it was known that Georges was directed by a man for whom he testified the greatest respect. The name of this man was unknown; Bouvet declared it to be Pichegru, who had been called to Paris by Moreau, and who had arrived the first of the month, with the second debarkation, alluded to above. It was on the 13th Feb. that this information was given. From that time the object of research was, whether after the facts collected by the numerous arrests which had taken place, this declaration could merit any confidence.
From all the information and facts collected, it appears, that for a long time past, Moreau held intercourse with Pichegru, by means of Lajolais, and an Abbe David: that they had signed an agreement between them and the Count D'Artois, with the execution of which Bouvet was charged; that the preliminary exacted by Moreau, was the assassination of the First Consul; that after this event Mo-
reau should retain the power for six weeks at the most, in order to give time for the arrival of one of the Bourbon family.
"These arrangements being made and the crisis approaching (which was fixed for the 15th of February) Moreau required the presence of Pichegru. They held a conference at 8 o'clock in the evening on the Boulevard de la Madeleine.—They differed as to the title to be assumed; Moreau wished to be dictator, Pichegru complained of Moreau, and desired to be invested himself with the first authority; Georges had complaints against Pichegru, and in short a division took place among the chiefs of the conspiracy, when the discoveries made by government dispersed the Brigands. No measures had yet been taken against Moreau, when the events of this night confirmed these facts. An order to arrest Moreau was immediately issued, on February 15, at 9 o'clock, and executed at 11 in the morning, it is probable that Pichegru will be arrested in the course of the day; Georges who, has not yet been found, is pursued; such is the present state of affairs—Enquiries are carried on with great vigor and activity.
WHEREAS the extraordinary losses by Fire, which have taken place, particularly the late Fire at Norfolk, which is believed to have been more extensive and injurious than any one which has ever happened in America, and by the payment of which, and to comply with the acts of Incorporation of the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia, it becomes necessary and expedient in the opinion of the Board of Directors of the said society, to replenish the Funds, and that a repartition among the whole of the persons insured, previous to the Twenty-third day of February last, shall be made.—That the Members of the said Society should pay their Quotas agreeably to the acts of the General Assembly, and the Constitution, Rules and Regulations made in pursuance thereof. Each Individual whose property is insured as aforesaid, is hereby NOTIFIED and REQUIRED to pay each his respective Quota—that is, the sum of one hundred dollars on every hundred dollars of his premium and tax on his respective buildings, and in that ratio—or in other words, a full Quota; to wit: the sum as expressed in each policy; which payment is to be made to the Cashier General of the said society (Mr. William West) at Richmond, on or before the first day of August next.
The payment hereby required, when made, will reinstate the Funds again, according to the intention of the said acts and the principles of the institution; and it is no small consolation to say with truth, that the society will thereby be enabled to meet any future accident as fully as if no loss had ever been sustained by it.
It is unnecessary to enlarge on the necessity of payment being made pointedly to the day. Prudence, justice and humanity, all calling loud for punctuality, particularly, when it is recollected that the act of incorporation has the following clause:—"Whensoever any person or persons shall neglect to pay such quotas, the assurance to him made, shall cease and discontinue from the day on which they become due, until paid." In addition to which, compulsory means, may also be resorted to, which will be expensive to the insured, and painful to the direction.
It is worthy the attention of all interested to recollect, that as the exact amount of every person's Quota, is stated in his policy, he can be at no loss to understand precisely the sum now called for by the present requisition.
W. FOUSHEE, President M. A. S. Richmond, General Office of As- surances, 23rd April 1804. w4 The printers in this state are requested to insert the above in their respective papers.
WILL BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, on Saturday, the 5th of May, at New Castle, in Hanover county, Six Likely Negroes, The property of Nathaniel Cobb, dec consisting of a Man, a Woman and four Children. They will be sold separately, on twelve months credit, the purchasers giving bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the day of sale, if not punctually paid.
By the COMMISSIONERS.
Hanover, April 20th, 1804 3t Academical Exhibition.
On Saturday next, at four o'clock in the afternoon, the Junior classes in J. Ogilvie's School will undergo an examination in the Capitol, in some of the elementary parts of literature: specimens of elocution in prose and verse will also be exhibited. The parents of the young persons, whom J. Ogilvie has the happiness to instruct, and the citizens of Richmond generally, are respectfully invited to attend. April 24, 1804. 2
FOR SALE,
IF APPLIED FOR IMMEDIATELY, A Valuable Field Negro And several ELEGANT HORSES, fit for saddle or harness. Please to enquire of Mr. Smock, Eagle Tavern. (2 7 ) Richmond, April 20, 1804.
FOR SALE,
A handsome Mulatto Boy, About 13 years old—He is under an excellent character, and will be sold low for cash. Enquire of the printer hereof. Ap. 6, 1804.
A Bar-Keeper Wanted.
One who can come well recommended will meet with a place in a large Tavern, and very high wages will be given, together with liberal encouragement—for terms apply to ROB. & GEO. TURNER, Bell Tavern, Richmond, 20th April, 1804.
The Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 1804.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT. CORRECTED WEEKLY.
 Tobacco 35s to 38s Cash.  Wheat 6s to 6s 6d do.  Flour Fine, 35s do.  Do. Sup. 39s do.  Corn 24s do.  Hemp, Clean £ 48 do.  Iron £ 33 do.  Bacon 8d do.  Whiskey 3s 9d do. 
MEMBERS chosen to serve in the next General Assembly of this Commonwealth.
Dinwiddie, Joseph Goodwyn, John Watkins.
York, Thomas Pescud, Peyton Southall.
Montgomery, John Ingles, — Gardner.
Powhatan, Thomas Miller, Frederick Woodson.
Culpeper, Aylett Hawes, John Roberts.
King & Queen, Anderson Scott, Thomas G. Smith.
King William, William Aylett, William Gregory.
Fairfax, Doctor Humphrey Peak, Doctor James H. Blake.
Prince Edward, Peter Johnston, John Booker.
John C. Hunter, is elected Senator for the district of Fairfax and Prince William.
COUNTERFEITS.
On the 16th inst. Thomas Logwood, of Buckingham county, a man of considerable wealth, was apprehended in this city, for counterfeiting United States' Bank Notes. Several of the notes, we understand, were found on him, and on his examination before the magistrates, sufficient evidence appeared, to induce them to commit him to jail, to take his trial at the next circuit court of the United States to be held for this district.
An express was immediately sent off by the Executive to Logwood's house, where counterfeit paper to the amount of eighteen thousand eight hundred dollars, also a number of base Eagles, Double Guineas, and all the machinery and apparatus, for carrying on these nefarious practices, were found.
The public are particularly requested to be on their guard, as a vast number of the above notes are believed to be in circulation. They are so well executed, as not easily to be distinguished from the genuine notes, except by the best judges and on the strictest examination.
NEW-HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.
Returns from all the towns in that state except four, give to Col. Langdon a majority of TWENTY-SEVEN. If all the votes are duly returned and canvassed, it is highly probable Col. Langdon will be elected. (National Regis.)
From the Boston Democrat, of April 11.
MASSACHUSETTS ELECTION.
By accounts received in town on Monday, the aggregate number for each candidate, from 160 towns, stood thus, viz. for Mr. Strong 15,100, and for Mr. Sullivan 13,066.—But the accounts received yesterday, are more favorable to the republican cause.
We learn that judge Brackenridge tendered his resignation to the governor, which was refused by him, and that the judge proceeded on Monday to Lancaster to attend the circuit court. (Phil. paper.)
The following Extracts from Mr. Arthur Young's tour through Catalonia, are well worthy the attention of our agricultural readers:
"The land is prepared for irrigation with a nicety as curious as for making a bowling green; this general level is divided into oblong beds from 6 to 8 feet wide, by little ridges of fine mould, drawn up nicely with a rake every time the ground is sowed, in order that the water may not spread over too much at once. Lucerne is cut four, five, six and even seven times in a year—all broadcast and exceedingly thick and fine, from two and a half to three feet high when cut. It is all watered every eight days. All I saw would yield ten tons green per acre at each cutting, and much of it a great deal more.—All the Lucerne I have any where seen, sinks on comparison with the vast and luxuriant burthens given by these watered grounds. The effect of irrigation is surprising, and far exceeds that of the very richest manures that can be spread on any land. Hemp in the watered lands is in many places a predominant crop. It is seven feet high and perfectly fine. Water more, than doubles the rent of the land."
Dr. Sibley, whose interesting account of Louisiana we lately published, has transmitted to the Medical society of North Carolina, of which he is a member, an account of some of the medical and other productions of his newly adopted country. He says Ipecacuanha is produced there in great plenty, also all the species of snake root, ginsang, sasarapilla, cayenne pepper and sage grow wild in the woods, where there is a new species of Penny-Royal and wild wormwood. He adds, that he is informed the Lobelia and Columbo root are found there. The Uva-
Ursi is common. Ginger is easily cultivated. There is a small tree which affords a yellow dye, supposed to be the saphira of India. A mine of Platina is said to have been discovered. Pit coal and Spar are plenty. In the interior are immense droves of Antelopes, larger than those of Africa; they are delicious food. There is besides a kind of wild hog, which the Spaniards call evelina, and weigh, when full grown, about an hundred weight.
L A T E S T!
SALEM, April 12.
From a Correspondent in Boston.
The Minerva has arrived from London. Papers to March 9th, inclusive. The King had so far recovered as to be able to return to business—Mr. Addington had two interviews with him. The British had prepared several old ships, and loaded them with stones, in order to be sunk in the harbor of Boulogne, to prevent the passage of vessels in or out.
A very plausible official account of Moreau's conspiracy is given from French papers. Moreau is arrested. His brother asserted his innocence, in the legislative body—and said a fair trial would prove it. Pichegru is charged with being concerned in the plot, with having been in Paris, &c. but the English papers say he had never left England. No mention is made of La Fayette, Latouch, or Maubourg, or any bishops, as being concerned, nor the Prince of Peace.—The Dutch officers had refused to embark in the flotilla against England.
The public have been amused with a story of a new conspiracy in France—however probable conspiracies may be under the present order of things in that country, or in a war with an adversary which has lavished so many millions in forming conspiracies, the characters associated in this newly formed plot, forbid the least credit to be placed in the report—Moreau and Fayette, can never have consented to be combined in the same views or designs with Georges and Pichegru—Moreau, in his development of the correspondence of Pichegru with Klinglin, has recorded his opinion that Pichegru was a traitor to his country; La Fayette refused to see Pichegru at Altona, upon the same declared principles that he had refused to see Dumourier, that they had both forfeited every claim to the character of men of honor—these facts alone were there no other would be sufficient to fix upon the rumor the character of a very clumsy effort at imposture. (Aurora.)
Form of a Power of Attorney to receive Dividends of Interest and Principal on Public Stock.
KNOW all men by these presence, That I do make, constitute and appoint my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name, to receive the dividends upon the stock standing in my name on the books of the commissioner of loans in the state of
with power also to an attorney or attorneys under him for that purpose to make and substitute, and to do all lawful acts requisite for effecting the premises; hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney or his substitute or substitutes, shall do therein by virtue hereof. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this
(SEAL.)
Sealed and delivered in presence of BE it known, that on the _____ day of _____ before me _____ came within named, and acknowledged the above letter of attorney to be his act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and cause to be affixed the seal of, &c. the day and year last aforesaid.
Directions.
If the power is to be general, the words "now due or which shall hereafter grow due," are to be inserted after the word "dividends." If not general, the time for or to which the dividends are to be received to be especially expressed after the word "dividends." If no power of substitution is desired to be given, the whole that relates to it to be omitted. The place of abode and quality of each witness to be written against his name. The acknowledgment may be taken before any judge of a court of the United States, or of a superior court of law and equity in any state, or of a county court, or before the mayor or other chief magistrate of any place, or before a notary public. In the acknowledgment, if the seal of a court or corporation is to be affixed, the words "caused to be" may precede the word "affixed." The blank immediately following to be filled with a designation of the seal, as that it is the seal of a certain court or corporation, naming it, or the seal of office of the party before whom the acknowledgment is taken, if he has one, otherwise with the words "my seal." If there be no public or official seal to the acknowledgment, proof of the execution of the power must be made by oath or affirmation of one of the witnesses, to be taken before some person duly authorised at the place where the dividends are to be received.
The foregoing form will answer for the transfer of stock.
HOW TO PRESERVE FRUIT TREES IN BLOSSOM FROM THE EFFECTS OF FROST.
[Extracted from the Encyclopaedia] The Chevalier de Bienenburg of Prague,

we are told, has discovered a method of effectually preserving trees in blossom from the fatal effects of those frosts which sometimes in the Spring destroy the most promising hopes of a plentiful crop of fruit. His method is extremely simple. He surrounds the trunk of the tree in blossom with a wisp of straw or hemp. The end of this he sinks, by means of a stone tied to it, in a vessel of spring water, at a little distance from the tree. One vessel will conveniently serve two trees; or the cord may be lengthened so as to surround several, before its end is plunged into the water. It is necessary that the vessel be placed in an open situation and by no means shaded by the branches of the neighbouring trees, that the frost may produce all its effects on the water; by means of the cord communicating with it. This precaution is particularly necessary for those trees the flowers of which appear nearly at the same time as the leaves; which trees are peculiarly exposed to the ravages of the frost. The proofs of its efficacy, which he had an opportunity of observing in the Spring of 1787, were remarkably striking. Seven apricot espaliers in his garden began to blossom in the month of March. Fearing that they would suffer from the late frosts, he surrounded them with cords as above directed. In effect, pretty sharp frosts took place six or eight nights—the apricot trees in the neighbouring gardens were all frozen, and none of them produced any fruit, whilst each of the Chevalier's produced fruit in abundance, which came to the greatest perfection.
"ATTICUS" shall appear in our next.
Mr. PLEASANTS.
HOWEVER unpleasant it may be to me to intrude my humble name upon the attention of the public, yet a duty which I owe to myself, as well as my family and friends, require that I should take some means to correct erroneous and injurious reports, which have been circulated with respect to my conduct in detecting and preventing the execution of a dangerous plot against the interest of the public at large. And this appears the more necessary, as the destruction of my reputation seems to be the principal thing relied on to defeat the operation of the law. A circumstantial detail of that affair will perhaps be more proper in a newspaper of justice than at this time in a newspaper. I shall therefore state merely what I think necessary to efface those false impressions which erroneous tales, conjectures, surmises and innuendos may have made to my prejudice.
In the month of October last, overtures were made to me to engrave plates to counterfeit the notes of the U. States department Banks. These overtures were made with the most insinuating address, and by a person whose manner and appearance was well calculated to engage confidence. Wealth was offered to me to gratify my avarice, honours were promised to gratify my vanity, pleasures were proposed to engage my passions, and power and influence pledged to protect me in all my enjoyments. I was determined, however, to resist all his importunities: yet, considering that I was possessed of his secret, the discovery of which he knew would ruin his reputation, I thought myself unsafe if I did not appear to him to comply with his wishes. I therefore gave him to understand that I might do the work, but put him off from time to time until I could determine what means were best to prevent a crime of so destructive a nature. In order to this, I consulted with gentlemen of honor and talents, whose direction I could safely follow. The government has been duly apprised of every step which I have taken in this business, and the following letter from the Governor will show in what light my conduct is viewed by the Executive, who certainly possess the best information of the affair.
SAMUEL BROOKS.
Richmond, April 20, 1804.
SIR, As you have now so completely accomplished the important business of detecting the forgeries of Thomas Logwood, whose seducing arts to gain your assistance as an engraver of his plates, you not only resisted, but virtuously discovered to the executive; and then patriotically complied with their wishes in the hazardous execution of the plan for procuring legal proof of his forging & passing certain notes of several of the branch banks of the United States; I have now to request that you will go on with the work of engraving the seals for the district court, in which you had obligingly engaged, when the executive consented that it should be suspended till you could accomplish a work of more general importance. The council at their first full board will consider the meritorious services you have performed. In the mean time, I can only thank you for myself and in behalf of them and our country, and express my wish, that this state and the United States, and every bank within them, may reward your faithful
services; and that the society of virtuous engravers in Philadelphia, may give you a golden medal, as a proof of their regard for your integrity.
I am, Sir,
Your ob't. serv't.
JOHN PAGE.
Mr. Samuel Brooks, Engraver, Richmond.
DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, Richmond, Supervisor's Office, April 20th, 1804.
Notice is hereby given,
that the transcripts required to be obtained by the subjoined Act of Congress, are already in this office, open to the inspection of all concerned; and will remain so in whatever hands the office shall be transferred to. This occasion is embraced to remind those whose lands may have been liable to be sold for non-payment of the direct tax, that the sales in this state, were carried into effect, generally, within the month of December, 1802—consequently the time of redemption will expire within December next.
E. CARRINGTON, Supervisor of the dist't. of Virg.
AN ACT
Further to amend the act entitled "An act to lay and collect a direct tax within the United States."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That it shall be the duty of the collectors of the direct tax, under whose direction, or by whom any tract of land may have been sold for non-payment of such tax, and where the time limited by law for the redemption of such lands, shall not have expired before the passing of this act, to transmit within three months after the passing of this act, correct transcripts of the lists of all the tracts of land or lots, which have been sold either in whole or in part, for non-payment of the said tax before the passing of this act, to the supervisor or to the officers to whom the duties of supervisor may have been transferred, or in case there be no such person, to the marshal of the district within which such lands may lie; and the said collectors shall likewise transmit to the same officer, within three months after the completion of any sale made subsequent to the passing of this act, similar transcripts of the lists of all the tracts of land or lots which shall, after the passing of this act, be sold, either in whole or in part, for non-payment of the said tax, which several transcripts shall, in every case, specify the tract or lot sold, in whole or in part, the quantity of land which has been sold; the time when sold; the amount of tax, charges and costs for which it was sold, and the amount paid by, and the name of the purchaser; and shall also designate all those tracts or lots which shall have been redeemed by the original proprietors, or for their benefit, in conformity with the provisions for that purpose heretofore enacted; and it shall also be the duty of the said collectors to pay over, within the time aforesaid, to the officer, to whom the above mentioned transcripts may have been transmitted, the amount of all the monies paid to them by or for the benefit of any original proprietor of lands or lots sold for non-payment of the tax, and subsequent to such sale redeemed in conformity with law, by or for such proprietor, which shall not at the time of transmitting the said transcripts, have been repaid by such collector to the purchaser of such lands or lots: And any collector failing to comply with the provisions of this section, or with any of them, shall forfeit and pay the sum of one thousand dollars with costs of suit.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That if any collector shall fail to transmit the transcripts required by the first section of this act within the time aforesaid it shall be the duty of the supervisor, officer acting as supervisor, or marshal, as the case may be, of the district within which the collection district of such collector may be, to prepare within six months after the passing of this act, from the lists or such other documents as may be in his possession, a similar transcript of the list of lands which such collector had by virtue of the second section of the act, entitled An act to amend an act, entitled "An act to lay and collect a direct tax within the United States," been authorised to sell for non-payment of the said tax; which list shall likewise specify in every case, the tract or lot described in the original assessment, and the amount of tax, charges and costs for which it was liable to be sold, and any supervisor, officer acting as supervisor, or marshal, as the case may be, failing to comply with the provisions of this section, shall forfeit and pay the sum of five hundred dollars with costs of suit.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the supervisors, officers acting as supervisors, or marshals, as the case may be, to exhibit the before mentioned transcripts, whether transmitted by the collector, or prepared by themselves; and also, to keep open the original assessment lists, and whenever required within the time limited by law for the redemption of lands, or lots thus sold, to any person wishing to ascertain whether any tract of land, or lot, has been sold for non-payment of the tax, to receive, within the same period, from any person tendering the same, the amount of the tax, charges and costs for which any such tract of land or lot, has been sold, with the interest which shall have accrued on the same as fixed by
law, and execute a receipt for the same; which payment, by whomsoever made, shall always be considered to be made for the benefit of the original proprietor: and to pay over, at any time, within the same period, when applied for, the monies and interest received from, or for any original proprietors, who shall have availed themselves of the right of redeeming their lands, agreeably to law, to the person who may have purchased the tract of land or lot, so redeemed, when the same was sold for non-payment of the tax, or to the representative of such person.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the said supervisor, person acting as supervisor, or marshal, as the case may be, to file, at the end of two years after the completion of the sales of lands sold within their district, for non-payment of the direct tax, with the clerk of the district court within whose district such lands may lie, correct transcripts, similar to those prescribed by the first section of this act, of the lands or lots sold in whole or in part, for non-payment of the direct tax and which shall not have been redeemed by, or for, the original proprietor within the said two years; and also to pay into the clerk's office of said court, for the use of the purchaser, or his representatives, any monies remaining in their hands which shall have been paid by such original proprietors, as shall have availed themselves of the right of redemption: And it shall also be the duty of the said supervisors, officers acting as supervisors, or marshals, as the case may be, when any collector shall have failed to transmit to them, or any of them, the transcripts of the lists of lands sold for non-payment of the tax, as required by the first section of this act, to file with the clerk of the said district court the receipts given by such collector, either for the purchase money of lands or lots, thus sold, to the purchasers or for the redemption of the same, to original proprietors which shall have been delivered by the purchasers, or original proprietors, as the case may be, of lands, or lots, thus sold, to the said supervisors, officers acting as supervisors, or marshals, in the manner, and within the time prescribed by this act.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the several marshals for the time being, of the said district courts shall alone have the authority in all cases where the time limited by law, for the redemption of land sold, shall not have expired before the passing of this act; and are hereby authorised and required to execute deeds for so much of the said land and lots as shall have been sold to satisfy the amount of the direct tax, charges and costs due thereon, and which shall not have been redeemed by or for the original proprietor, within the time limited by law to the purchasers of such lands or lots, or their legal representatives: Provided however, and it is further enacted; That no such deed shall be executed except for lands or lots contained in the transcripts filed with the clerk of the proper district court, in conformity with the preceding section, or unless the purchaser of any tract of land or lot, sold for non payment of the tax, shall have filed within three months after the passing of this act, or within three months after such sale, with the supervisor, officer acting as supervisor, or marshal, as the case may be, a receipt from the collector for the purchase money, dated within thirty days subsequent to such sale, and specifying distinctly the original description of the land assessed and the quantity sold: And provided also, That no such deed shall in any case, be executed for any land purchased by or for a collector of the direct tax, and not contained in the transcript filed with the clerk of the district court: nor for any land, although not returned as redeemed by the collector, which shall appear by a certificate, or receipt of the said collector filed with the supervisor, or officer acting as supervisor or marshal, as the case may be, before the completion of two years after the sale of such land, and filed by such officer with the clerk of the court, in conformity with the preceding section, to have been redeemed by or for the original proprietor by payment of the tax, charges, costs and interest to the said collector previous to the time limited by the first section of this act, for the transmission of transcripts by the collectors of the direct tax.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That where any lot or tract of land shall have been sold before the passing of this act, for non-payment of the direct tax and for a larger sum than the amount of such tax, with the legal charges and costs, the collector of the said tax shall be accountable to the purchaser for the excess of money paid by such purchaser beyond the amount of such tax, charges and costs: And deeds shall be executed in favor of such purchasers, only for so much of the land as shall bear the same ratio to the whole whole quantity of land sold, as the amount of the tax, charges and costs bear to the sum for which the land was sold: And whenever a deed shall be executed for a part only of any tract of land, not described previous to the sale, such part shall be laid off at the expense of the purchaser, under the direction of the district court, and in conformity with the instructions given to the collector, by the supervisor, or officer acting as supervisor, respecting the sales of lands sold for non-payment of the direct tax: Provided, That hereafter it shall not be lawful for any collector of the said tax, to sell more of any lot or tract of land than will pay the amount of such tax, with the legal charge and costs.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That for the services prescribed by this act, the
following fees shall be allowed and paid by the party respectively, that is to say: To every supervisor for examining the transcripts of land sold, twenty five cents; for receiving payment of the tax, charges and costs for which any tract of land, or lot, may have been sold in whole, or in part, fifty cents; and for filing a certificate or receipt of the collector or deposited by the purchaser, or original proprietor, six cents;
To the marshal of the court, one dollar for preparing and executing a deed.
NATHL. MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
A. BURL, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
March 3, 1804.
APPROVED,
TH: JEFFERSON.
The Celebrated English Stallion,
WHIP,
By Saltram, two years last fall from London, will stand the ensuing season in Charlotte county, 8 miles above the courthouse, and four below Cole's ferry, on the main road leading from Danville to Carter's ferry and Richmond, at Six Guineas the season, but which may be discharged by Five, provided the money is paid by the last day of July, at which time the season will expire. Nine Guineas to insure a mare in foal, and Three Guineas the single leap, and in either case one dollar to the groom, to be paid when the mare is first covered. A note sent with each mare for the season money will be expected.
WHIP is a beautiful bay horse ten years old next spring, of great size and strength, being 15 hands 3 inches high. Let it now suffice to say, it is generally thought by all that have seen him, his equal for beauty has seldom if ever been seen in America. His dam was got by King Herod, which was also the dam of Mr Galway's Ariel, Mr Wilson's Duchesse and Mr Durand's Kitty Cut a Dash, all very speedy mares—his granddam by Oronoko, his great granddam by Cartouch, out of an Arabian mare—Oronoko was got by Crab, out of Miss Slamerkin by True Blue, Lord Oxford's Dan Arabian—D'Arcy, Black legged regal mare—Oronoko is the sire of the granddam of Pot8os & full brother to Black and all Black, the sire of Tuting's Polly, who was the dam of King Furgos, Cartouch, by Bald Galloway, Cripple Barb at Hampton Court, Makelefe, Place's White Turk, Dodworth, Layton Barb—Cartouch is the sire of the granddam of Flimnap and Florizel.—Saltram was got by Eclipse, who covered at 200 guineas the season, his dam Virago by Snap, his granddam by Regulus, out of a full sister to Black and all Black—Saltram was formerly the property of his royal highness the Prince of Wales, and was tho' to be the best runner of his time. He won several large stakes, among which was the Derby in 1783, beating Dungannon, Volunteer, Pheomenon, Gonzales and several others—He is the sire of Whiskey, who won at three years old, 4650 guineas; also of Whip, Royalist, Peeping Tom, General, Coiner, Sylph, Septem, Caroline, Tiffany, Lawrutina, St. David, Sprightly, Queen of Sheba, Spanhaway, Role, Sweeper, Clytus, Coal Merchant, Pick Pocket, Oscar, Ambrosio, Pretty Patty, and several others, all first rate runners.
WHIP was the first favorite for the Derby in 1797, and no doubt would have won it, had he been well enough to have started. He was found to have so much speed as to be able to give many colts of the same year from 20 to 30 lbs. The first time he started he won the sweepstakes of 20 guineas each, at Alscot, for three year olds, and afterwards the three year old plate at Reading, bearing Mr. Dolphin's Hickwall by Woodpecker, Sir C. Bunbury's Wrangler by Diomed, and several others. At five years old he won the four year old plate at Alscot & a plate at Brighton, beating Combatant and gave him 22 lbs—Whip run the week before for the cup at Oxford, against Diamond, Stikler, Johnny and Oatlands, and was supposed to be winning when he ran out of the course—He also won the sweepstakes at Canterbury, which was the last time he started, having fallen lame. Several of his races were won at three heats—Whip gave Coiner 21 lbs. and beat him in his trial, and never lost a race that he run where there were heats. After Whip fell lame (which was in the year 1798) he was kept as a covering horse, and stood in England at five guineas the season. I have in my possession a certificate from under Mr Durand's hand of Whip's blood. The stud books & calendars are also in my possession, which any gentleman may see on application.
Good and extensive pasturage gats, extraordinary well enclosed low grounds and high, well watered, well set with clover, & nearly all kinds of grass. Gentlemen who wish to have their mares fed (which is given up by good judges to be the best scheme) shall have as much as they can eat at 15d. per day, in strong falls made in the pasture under a grove sufficiently large for a mare and colt to eat, safe from being disturbed by other nags. I will not be liable for escapes or accidents of any kind, but will pay strict attention to every gentleman's mares in rotation—Whip stood in Prince George county the two last seasons, and covered largely upwards of 100 mares each season, notwithstanding there were 12 imported horses that stood within 60 miles of him.
I will take £40 for the season of 6 mares provided the money is paid by the last day of July. EDWARD JORDAN, THOMAS JONES, fem. March 16, 1804.
Certificate—At the request of Mr. Edw'd Jordan, who has lately purchased the imported horse Whip, I do certify that the said horse has stood for the two last seasons within 3 qurs. of a mile of my residence, that I have seen in the pastures attached to his stand, during the last season, several colts & fillies at a time (at least a dozen in number) got by him, equal and in my opinion superior in point of form and size to any equal number I have ever seen, got by other horses—I also believe him to be as sure a foal getter as any horse in America. Any gentleman in this neighbourhood who may accord with me in opinion, will do no more than justice to the reputation of the horse and also oblige Mr. Jordan, by adding their signature. GEORGE RUFFIN. Prince George county, Dec. 11, 1803.
Edward Ruffin, Peter Epps, John Acey, Thomas Gault, Reace Rollings, Briggs Reeves, Van Leonard, Jas T. Hubbard, Edward Markes, Jesse Heath, John Jones, Wm. Cole, John Markes, Roger Atkinson, Wm. Cary, Wm. Glover, Wm. Morrison, John Butts, Sterling Gary, James Cureton, John J. Heath, Stith Gregory, Jos. Ford, Geo. Cooke, Isaac Hill, James Cooke, W. Epps, Fed. R. Butts.
Five Hundred Dollars Reward.
HERE I give notice, in general to every person or persons, as far as this paper can reach, or any other printer in the United States as will be so obliging to give a place for this advertisement, in their own public paper, in order if any man, woman or child, above the years of maturity, if they know that I was in any jail for debt, or any swindling, or for any crime or roguishness whatsoever; if they will come forward and bring a certificate well authenticated, from any jail or jailors, or any magistrate, and prove the above charges, they shall receive the above reward of five hundred dollars, from me, John Beale. It is seven or eight and twenty years that I have been in the United States. Within that time I am sure that there is no gentleman, or man of credit or honor, that can bring any certificate of any charges before mentioned, or much more advance such language or even giving such a hint. I dare any man of wealth to use the aforesaid language or hint. But any swindler or rascal being last from Charleston, or Europe, or any other place, I also defy them to fetch such certificate. I disregard them and they are beneath my notice, being guilty of any dirty act or every dirty act, such as making over all their wealth, in order to defraud their creditors, and then go before the justice of this world which represents that of God, and take the oath of insolvency they cannot be anything else but swindlers and villains. Those swindling villains don't think no more of swallowing an oath than to swallow a glass of the best Madeira wine; and then judging other honest people by themselves. Gentlemen what do you call this? Don't you call this swindling and perjury? For my part, in my weak opinion, I do. And this is the reason that God keeps them always poor and miserable, and nearly always in a state of starvation. And thank God I encase more and more in wealth, and this is their jealousy and nothing else, that they have against me; and every person that knows their characters, knows very well with propriety that those villains' credit is not worth the dirt that by misfortune I may trample with my shoes.
Notice to the Public.
WHOEVER finds himself in possession of a Bank Bill of No 2269, deposited and discounted at Savannah, to the order of Jos. Nabirsham, or Habersham, president thereof; but I do not know whether I spell Nabirsham right; perhaps I could not make it out well in reading it. This note is the sum of twenty dollars, and if the note is fetched before me, there is not the least doubt at all, that I can swear and prove whether it is the same note or not. Also, two other Bank Bills, each of twenty dollars, of the Bank of North America, one is the number of 6781, August 5th or either 15th, as I cannot make out the figures; the date of the year is 1796. The other one is number 3200, November 12th day, 1800. All of these three Bank Bills are rank counterfeit; and if they are brought before me, John Beale, I shall be able to swear and prove whether they are the same bills or not, before God and men. These three bills have been passed by one of these swindling villains that I here before alluded to; and I can swear and prove, that he knew positively that they were counterfeit; and when he had passed those three Bank Bills, knowing them to be counterfeit, if he is not sent to the Penitentiary for such villainy, I had but very little judgment before, but then I would certainly say, that I have a great deal less, Gentlemen, what more proof do you want of his villainy? If you want more, I will give it to you. Him and his two brothers have swindled England's government, and not only that, but the United States, by peruring themselves. The particulars of perjury I will not specify in full, because they may take the hint and clear themselves from the reach of the United States' law, and by that means they may escape unpunished. But I will get another witness in Richmond as soon as possible, who now resides in New York, as he knows well the particulars, perhaps better than what I am informed.
JOHN BEALE.
Richmond, April 18th, 1804.
Richmond, April 10th, 1804.
Mr. PLEASANTS, BE pleased to publish the following advice of Council, for the information of the officers concerned.
I am, sir, your ob't. serv't.
SAM. COLEMAN.
IN COUNCIL, MARCH 17th, 1804.
IT IS ADVISED,
That each company of Cavalry raised, or hereafter to be raised, in this commonwealth, be deemed complete whenever for such company, there shall be inlisted thirty-two men rank and file; that no troop of Cavalry shall in number exceed sixty-four, such troops excepted as now exceed that number.
DANL. L. HYLTION,
Clerk of the Council.
On application to the subscribers, a great bargain may be had between this and the first of May, in a large commodious
Brick Dwelling House,
With convenient out houses, situated on Shockoe Hill—and for half the purchase money any reasonable credit will be given.
PROSSER & MONCURE, v. m.
Richmond, April 12, 1804.

Robert Gamble & Son, Are receiving by the ship FAME and other arrivals from Europe, a general assortment of MERCHANDIZE, Suitable to the season—which they are disposed to sell on moderate terms for cash, country produce, or to punctilious customers, on the usual credit. Having a large and convenient WAREHOUSE, calculated to store flour, &c. those who may confide country produce to their care, are assured, that their endeavors will be used to give general satisfaction, and their charge for storage, &c. will be reasonable. Richmond, 17th Oct. 1803.
Juvenile Instruction. THE Senior Class in J. Ogilvie's school have commenced the study of Criticism, Ethics and Metaphysics: an analysis of the principles of Political Economy and Government will conclude this part of the course. Young men who have not had an opportunity of studying these branches of science, (of all others the most important to such as aspire to literary, legal or political eminence,) will probably find the manner in which they are taught in this school, peculiarly calculated to facilitate and expedite their progress. The senior class is at present composed of seventeen young men; but as J. O. commences instruction on these subjects entirely thro' the medium of Lectures, eight or ten additional students, would extend his utility and increase his emoluments, without imposing upon him much more labor than he at present undergoes. Richmond, March 9th, 1804.
The Broad Rock Jockey Club Races will commence on Tuesday the 8th day of May next, and will continue for 4 days—the 1st day the Jockey Club purse of dollars 400, four mile heats—2d day the Proprietor of the Field's purse of dollars 200, three mile heats—3d day the Jockey Club Cup of dollars 100 value, two mile heats, free for all ages, no person permitted to start for the cup but members of the club, and for their only benefit—4th day a Sweep Stakes for 4 years old colts and fillies, two mile heats, entrance dollars 100, half forfeit; subscription to close on the 15th day of April; 4 subscribers or no race; the weights and rules for these races are agreeable to the Richmond Jockey Club rules—weights as follows: aged horses 133 lbs; 6 years old 128 lbs; 5 years old 118 lbs; 4 years old 105 lbs; 3 years old 90 lbs. Mares and Geldings allowed 3 lbs. The Treasurer for the club requests the members to be pointed in paying up their subscription on or before the day of running. THOMAS CHEATHAM, Tr'r. March 29, 1804 [2M.]
THE MEMBERS OF THE CLUB are requested to meet at the Broad Rock course, the day preceding the Jockey Club Purse, at 4 o'clock in the evening, for the purpose of making some regulations for the different days running.
The subscriber will receive until the 14th day of next month, at the public mandatory of arms, PROPOSALS, for furnishing the commonwealth of Virginia, for the Cavalry battery of six hundred pair of HOLSTERS, and six hundred SWORD BELTS. He will also receive, until the above date, proposals for erecting a HOUSE in the city of Richmond, for the preservation of public Ordinance. JOHN CLARKE. March 20th, 1804. r14m
All persons indebted to the estate of Edmund Porter, dec. late of this city, are requested to pay their respective accounts to the subscriber immediately. And those having demands against the said estate, are desired to bring in their accounts properly authenticated for settlement, to SARAH POTTER, Ex'x. Richmond, April 12, 1804. 6t
NEW IN THE PRESS. And will be published the first of May, a New Work, entitled MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF DOCTOR DAWSON, With Anecdotes of his Friends, and Criticisms on his Writings—By ANNA SEWARD. THIS work was published on the 7th of February last, in London, and is now reprinting at the Classic Press, in Philadelphia. It will be comprised in one octavo volume of about 400 pages, on a superior wove paper—Price in boards, one dollar eighty-seven and an half cents. Subscriptions received by S. Pleasants, jr.
The members of the Dis- mal Swamp Canal Company, either in person, or by proxy, are requested to meet at the Exchange in Norfolk, on the first Monday in May next, to elect a president and directors, and on other business of importance to the company. Notice is also given to those who are delinquent in the payment of their quotas heretofore called for, that unless they make payment of their respective balances on or before the said day, that their shares will be sold on the Tuesday following the above mentioned day of meeting. Thomas Newton, } Directors. Aug. Slaughter, } Wm. Van Cleave, } Richard Blore, } By orders of the directors. Wm. Chas. Lee, Clk. &c. D. S. Canal Co. 23d March, 1804. Aw
Just received and for Sale, at S. Pleasants' Book Store, A REPLY TO ARISTIDES, By JAMES CHEETHAM, Author of the Narrative, the View, Antidote to Wood's Poison, &c. &c. Also, a few copies of a Pamphlet, entitled REMARKS ON THE "Merchants' Bank," Respectfully submitted to the Legislature of New York—By JAMES CHEETHAM.
Published, and for sale by John Conrad & Co. No. 30, Chestnut-street, Philadelphia, P O E M S. By PETER BAILEY, Jun. Esq. Price 75 cts. in boards, or 1 dol. handsomely bound. "These Poems have been read by the editor, who ranks them at least as high, in poetical merit, as the Pleasures of Memory, or the Pleasures of Hope, by Rogers and Campbell." March 29. [Literary Magazine.]
Bail and Delivery Bonds May be had at this Office.
By Authority. Scheme of a Lottery. TO BUILD AN ACADEMY IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND. 1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, 20,000 1 do. 10,000 1 do. 5,000 5 do. of 1,000 make 5,000 6 do. of 500 3,000 10 do. of 200 2,000 20 do. of 100 2,000 100 do. of 50 5,000 250 do. of 20 7,500 420 do. of 10 10,500 1,500 do. of 5 30,000 3,000 do. of 1 45,000 1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250 1 do. after 2,000 do. 250 1 do. after 3,000 do. 250 1 do. after 4,000 do. 250 1 do. after 5,000 do. 500 1 do. after 6,000 do. 500 1 do. after 8,000 do. 500 1 do. after 10,000 do. 500 1 do. after 12,000 do. 500 1 do. after 13,000 do. 500 1 do. after 14,000 do. 1,000 5,325 prizes, 150,000 9,675 blanks—not two to a prize. 15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.
This lottery has been authorized by the Legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer, a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The Treasurer of the state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next. Richmond, January 31, 1804.
TICKETS to be had of Robert Pollard, Doct. John Brockenbrough, Jr. Wm Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, Jr. and William Pritchard.
LORENZO Dow, wishes without delay, to inform the public, that through the misunderstanding of his friends, his appointments as published in the Virginia Argus, clash with another course published by his direction. He therefore gives notice, that he will follow the route appointed by the Argus till he comes to Richmond—but from Richmond he intends to make his way to Norfolk, and from Norfolk to Alexandria agreeably to the appointments made by Dr. Hall and the other Methodist preachers of those parts. tf March 23, 1804.
BURR MILL-STONE MANUFACTORY. THE subscriber takes this mode of returning his thanks to his former patrons, and informing the public in general, that he has (by desire of his friends) re-commenced the MANUFACTURING OF BURR MILL-STONES; and having finished himself with a supply of the best materials, and having had sixteen years experience in the business, in Baltimore, Petersburg and Richmond, hopes to be able to give satisfaction to his employers. The stones he will warrant to be as good as any in the United States. Any orders left with Capt. WILLIAM PENN, Norfolk; Capt. WILLIAM CHAMBERS, Staunton; Mr. WILLIAM HAY, Wythe county, or Mr. ROBERT MOORE, Petersburg, shall be duly attended to, and country produce received in payment, at the customary prices. TWO APPRENTICES will be taken to the above business, and shown time required. WILLIAM DAVIDSON. Richmond, Jan. 10th, 1805. (if)
N. B. FOR SALE, PLAISTER OF PARIS, in stone or ground, for the improvement of land, with directions for the use thereof.
Valuable Property. The subscriber offers for sale, that valuable improved
Lot of Ground, Situate on the main street in the city of Richmond, containing about sixty six feet in front and running one hundred feet back, on the cross street leading to the basin of the canal, & immediately opposite to the corner stores now in the occupancy of Messrs. Pickett, Pollard and Johnston, and that of Mr. Charles Spencer. The numerous advantages attending this property needs no comment, its situation being in the centre of business renders it an object for public or private employment, and is perhaps the most eligible in this city for either. Any person desirous of purchasing will be treated with privately on application at any time between this and the first day of May next, and if not sold previous to that day, the same will be offered for sale at public auction, on the fifth day of that month, and the terms thereof made known. JOHN MCENERY. Feb. 15th, 1804.
William McCay, WATCH MAKER, R E S P E C T F U L L Y informs his friends and the public, that he has received by the late arrivals from Europe, a large and general assortment of Gold & Silver Watches, A LARGE QUANTITY OF FASHIONABLE SEALS, KEYS, AND CHAINS, WITH AN ASSORTMENT OF WATCH MAKERS Tools & Materials, Which he will dispose of low for cash—he has also on hand,
A Few Good Clocks. N. B. Clocks and Watches repaired as usual. Richmond, April 16th, 1804. 8w A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF Morocco Pocket Books Is just received and for sale at this office.
WAR DEPARTMENT, Feb. 30th, 1804. Notice is hereby given, That separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until the eighteenth day of May next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October, 1804, until the 30th day of September, 1805, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz. First. At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Chikago, Fort Wayne, the post on the Miami of the Lakes, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Ohio, and at any place or places within the Indiana territory north of the 41st degree of north latitude. Second. At South West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road between said river and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Tennessee and Kentucky. Third. At the garrison near Vincennes, on the river Wabash. Fourth. At Fort Massac, near the mouth of the Ohio, Kaskaskia, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Indiana territory, south of the 41st degree of North latitude, (Vincennes excepted.) Fifth. At St. Louis, New Madrid, and any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in Louisiana, north of the settlements on the river Arkansas. Sixth. At Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas, Natchez, Fort Adams, Fort Stoddart on the Mobile, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Mississippi territory, and on the road between Natchez and the Tennessee river, (the post on said river excepted.) Seventh. At New Orleans, and any place or places on the Mississippi river, below Fort Adams, and at Opelousas, Natchitoches, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited in Louisiana, not before mentioned, or provided for. Separate proposals will also be received as aforesaid for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of January, 1805, until the 31st day of December of the same year, both days inclusive, within the several states herein after mentioned, viz. Eighth. At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Georgia, and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation. Ninth. At Charleston, Rocky Mountain, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of South and North Carolina. Tenth. At Norfolk, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Virginia. Eleventh. At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Maryland and the district of Columbia. Twelfth. At Fort Mifflin, Pittsburgh, Carlisle, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Pennsylvania, New-Jersey, and Delaware. Thirteenth. At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New-York, (Niagara excepted.) Fourteenth. At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Connecticut, Rhode-Island and Vermont. Fifteenth. At Fort Independence, (Boston harbour) and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Massachusetts (the district of Maine excepted.) Sixteenth. At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New-Hampshire and the district of Maine. A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of beef or three quarters of a pound of pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum, whisky or brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and one half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the rations shall be specified; but the United States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price for the whole ration. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara and Chikago for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the western waters for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the Commanders of fortified places or posts to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency such supplies at like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the Commandant shall be deemed proper. It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depreciation of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid by the United States at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of credible characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed. The privilege is understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the sea board or Indian frontiers, not exceeding three months. H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War. (1 M 18)
An Elegant Coach, And HARNESS, complete, for four horses, may be had at a great bargain, on application to A. MYERS, near the bridge. Richmond, Feb. 11, 1804. ff
COURTNEY'S COLLECTION OF Hymns & Spiritual Songs, Are for sale by the dozen or single, at S. Pleasants' Printing Office.
Parcel of Ground, Lying in the said town of Duiguaville, on which is a dwelling-house, store house and lumber-house—for the purpose of satisfying the aforesaid debt, with interest and costs attending the execution of this trust. Bond and good security will be required of the purchaser, with interest from the date. JOHN FLOOD, } Trustees. J. FREE LAND, } March 17, 1804. r16
LATELY PUBLISHED, By S. PLEASANTS, Jun. and for sale at this Printing-Office and Book-Store, [Price 2s. 6d.] Everyman his own Doctor; OR, THE POOR PLANTER'S PHYSICIAN.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Joseph Caldwell and Robert Peirson, confined for horse stealing, and Cullen Demory, confined for murder in the second degree, have (the two former for the second time) escaped from the penitentiary. I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars for each of the convicts so escaped, to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey them or either of them to the penitentiary. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the penitentiary aforesaid the said Joseph Caldwell, Robert Peirson and Cullen Demory. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Joseph Caldwell, convicted of horse stealing at the district court of Washington, May 1802; born in the county of Charlotte, 5 feet 11 inches high, 21 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, has a bad countenance, and when spoken to cannot look you in the face. Robert Peirson, convicted of the same offence at the district court of the Sweet Springs, October 1802; born in the county of Botetourt, 6 feet high, 29 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, very thin visage, and has a down look; also has the appearance of bad health. Cullen Demory, a dark mulatto, convicted of murder in the second degree, at the district court of Suffolk, May, 1801; born in the county of Southampton, 5 feet 8 1/2 inches high, 27 years old, black hair and black eyes, and very thin visage. Caldwell and Peirson made their escape from the penitentiary the 16th of April last and were retaken in the counties of Botetourt & Washington, and were both tried for escaping and sentenced to two years additional confinement; the former by the district court of Washington in Sept. last, and the latter by the district court held at the Sweet Springs in Oct. following.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail; I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE. Said Wilkinson is about 24 years of age, upwards of six feet high, and large in proportion, has dark red hair, which he commonly keeps tied, though it is not very long, and has some few freckles in his face; he was dressed in a blue roundabout, a blue surcoat, nearly new, striped pantaloon of olive colored velveteen or fancy cord, and a thin summer waistcoat, but not particularly recollected.
A PROPOSAL, BY WILLIAM YOUNG BIRCH & ABRAHAM SMALL. OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THAT CELEBRATED WORK, GIBBON'S HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE: Together with MEMOIRS of the LIFE and WRITINGS of the AUTHOR. No book could be offered, which stands in less need of encomium and recommendation—It has been read in almost every European language—The history of the long and interesting period from the reign of Augustus to the taking of Constantinople, and the death of Mahomet the II. is no where else to be found in the shape of regular and well-arranged history. The Publishers presume to hope, that they do a service to their country in giving an Edition of it from the American press—They will briefly speak of their intentions, and the superiority of this edition. 1. It will be the most complete Edition of Gibbon extant.—Because it will be enriched with the Memoirs of his Life and Writings, written by himself.—This will be an addition to the London copy of nearly 200 pages. 2. It will be about one-third cheaper than the London Copy. 3. It will be executed in the best style.—The Publishers, with confidence, recommend to the public an inspection of the books, published by them within the last three years.—They are, Russell's Ancient and Modern Europe, 7 Volumes—The Domestic Encyclopedia, 5 Volumes, and Tucker's Blackstone, 5 Volumes.—They promise not to degenerate.
CONDITIONS. 1. It shall be printed from the last London edition, and be published in Eight Octavo Volumes, during the year 1804. 2. It shall be delivered to those Subscribers who take it in Volumes, at Two Dollars per Volume, in boards. Those who wait for the completion of the Work, may take it either at Sixteen Dollars in boards; or in a good and handsome binding, at Twenty Dollars; payable on delivery. It will be enriched with Two whole sheet Maps—One of the Eastern, the other of the Western part of the Roman Empire—A Map of the parts of Europe and Asia adjacent to Constantinople, and an elegantly engraved Head of the Author. Subscriptions received by SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jr. Richmond. ff
Fairfield Races. ON Monday the 30th of next month, will be run for over the Fairfield course, a four mile race for four years old, two mile heats. Five dollars are entered at 300 dollars each, and the subscription closed: weights agreeably to the rules of the Jockey Club. On the same day the "Fairfield Jockey Club Cup" will be run for, two mile heats, free for all ages. The horses to be bona fide the property of members of the club. On Tuesday the fifth day of May, the Jockey Club Purse of 400 dollars, will be run for, four mile heats. On Wednesday, the Purse of the proprietor of the course, three mile heats—weights as follows: Aged horses, 133 lbs—6 years old, 128 lbs—5 years old, 118 lbs—4 years old, 105 lbs—3 years old, 90 lbs.—Mares and geldings allowed 3 lbs. The Treasurer takes this opportunity of reminding delinquent members, of the necessity of forwarding the amount of their subscriptions previously to the commencement of the races. March 23d, 1804. ff
Valuable PROPERTY, To Lease for a term of years. EIGHT hundred acres of LAND, two hundred and fifty acres of which is prime low grounds, lying on the Rivanna river, in the county of Albemarle, nine miles below Charlottesville, three miles below Milton, seventy miles from Richmond and seventy from Fredericksburg; there are eight or nine likely working hands to be included in this lease, together with the advantage of work-horses, cattle, hogs, plantation tools, a grist and saw mill, with a sufficiency of good convenient timber—there will be a good crop of wheat sowed on the plantation, and if necessary there will be a sufficiency of corn, &c. furnished by the subscriber. If the lease is not closed between this and the first of August next, it will be unnecessary for any application to be made—Further particulars will be made known by the subscriber. RANDOLPH LEWIS. Albemarle county, March, 1804. 3w
4439 Acres of valuable LAND, In the south of Kentucky, the greater part military, will be SOLD for good bonds, or exchanged for property in the state of Virginia.—Enquire of the printer. Dec. 26th, 1803.
TO RENT, A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE, Near the Market bridge, well situated for a dry or wet goods store, with good accommodation for a family.—For further particulars enquire of the printer. Richmond, March 2, 1804.
Family Flour. A CONSTANT supply of FLOUR, of a superior quality, for family use, kept for SALE, by GEORGE WATT. Richmond, 5th March, 1804. ff
The business heretofore carried on under the firm of ROBERT POLLOK & Co. in this place, will from the first of April next be conducted under that of POLLOK, TREDWAT & CO. Manchester, 28th March, 1804. 16f
By virtue of a deed of trust, the subscribers are prepared with an excellent seine, which will be employed the whole of this season, at the well known SHAD & HERRING FISHERY at Varina, twelve miles below Richmond. The road that leads to this fishery, is plainer and better, than the road leading to any other fishery on James river below this city. His prices for fish will be as follows: Thirty-three shillings and four pence per hundred for shad, or six pence a piece for a smaller quantity. For herrings, twenty shillings per thousand. He will keep a regular supply of salt and barrels for the accommodation of those that may be disposed to purchase fish by the quantity. MOSES BATES. Henrico, March 20, 1804.
By virtue of a deed of trust, the subscribers are prepared to sell the concern of Dunlap, Pollak & Co. will be SOLD, on the premises, on a credit of twelve months, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid, on the first Saturday in May next, to the highest bidder, a certain piece or
Parcel of Ground, Lying in the said town of Duiguaville, on which is a dwelling-house, store house and lumber-house—for the purpose of satisfying the aforesaid debt, with interest and costs attending the execution of this trust. Bond and good security will be required of the purchaser, with interest from the date. JOHN FLOOD, } Trustees. J. FREE LAND, } March 17, 1804. r16

The VIRGINIA ARGUS Extra.
[Vol. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1146]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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TAKEN up and committed to the jail of Washington county, a runaway negro man, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, supposed to be between 30 and 40 years of age, says his name is JERRY, thin visage—had on when bro't to jail a drab colored coat, blue overalls, and with him a number of clothes, among which is a broad rim'd ditty jacket. He says that he belongs to John Walker a Cherokee Indian, and was sold to the said Walker by a Mr Teel of Tennessee. He was committed to the jail of this county the 11th day of December last. The owner is requested to come and prove his property, pay charges and take him away.
JAMES LONGLEY, Jailor. Washington county, Virginia, } Jan. 9th, 1804. } w3m
PROPOSALS, For Publishing by Subscription, Modern Geography.
A Description of the Empires, Kingdoms, States and Colonies, with the Oceans, Seas, and Isles in all parts of the World; including the most recent Discoveries and political Alterations, digested on a new Plan.
By JOHN PINKERTON. THE ASTRONOMICAL INTRODUCTION By the Rev. S. VINCE, A. M. F. R. S. And plumian Professor of Astronomy, and experimental Philosophy, in the University of Cambridge.
WITH NUMEROUS MAPS, Drawn under the Direction, and with the latest Improvements of Arrowsmith, and engraved by the best Artists.
THAT a new and more correct Work on Geography, than has hitherto appeared, has long been much wanted, is a fact too evident to admit of contradiction. Few men are capacitated to perform the arduous task of compiling a System perfectly correct; but none, perhaps, that have attempted it, have been so successful as the Author of these volumes. The Work first appeared in London, in March 1802, and met with a reception which sufficiently proved the high estimation in which it was held. But, as an Extract from the Author's Preface will more clearly explain his plan, and the exertions which were made to give it to the British public, in a correct state, the American Publishers will content themselves with simply observing, that no endeavor shall be wanting, on their part, to render it, by useful additions, even more valuable than it now is. They have engaged several scientific Characters to revise the whole Work, and particularly that part which relates to America; to which considerably more attention will be paid, than may have been thought necessary by the Author. To the Maps in the English Edition, will be added, a Map of the U. S. and one of each State of the Union; which have been some time preparing by a Gentleman of professional eminence. The whole of the Maps, which will be bound in a separate quarto volume, will be executed in a style of elegance, never exceeded in this Country. When it is considered, that the English Edition sells at 30 dollars, and the American is to be delivered to Subscribers at 12, the publishers are induced to believe that every Friend to Science and the interests of the American Press, will give this Work their cordial and immediate patronage.
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The Work will be comprised in 2 octavo volumes of about 800 pages each; and a quarto, Atlas, containing all the Maps.
It will be printed on a fine paper and new type; a Pamphlet (which may be seen at this office) to be considered as a Specimen of both.
The price to Subscribers will be 12 dollars neatly bound and lettered.—Each volume will be delivered as soon as finished; and no Money required until the delivery.
It will be put to press as soon as 400 Subscribers are obtained.
In order to produce an immediate encouragement to the Undertaking, the sum at which Subscribers will receive their Books is considerably under that which will be charged Non-subscribers.
Subscriptions are received at S. Pleasants' Printing office, where a specimen of the work may be seen.
George Peery and William Peery, plainiffs.
AGAINST Thomas Inglis, Lon Brown, Joseph Davidson, Henry Farly, James Baill and Thomas Pickens, defendants.
THE defendant Thomas Inglis not having entered his appearance according to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court by the oath of Andrew Peery, that the said Inglis is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the plainiffs by James Thompson their attorney, It is ordered, that the said Thomas Inglis do appear here on the first day of the next August term and answer the bill of the complainants; and that a copy of this order be inserted in some newspaper published in this state, and continued for three months successively, and that another copy be posted up at the front door of this courthouse.
A Copy. Teste, JOHN WARD, C. T. C.
FOR SALE.
By Edward Hallam,
Opposite the Swan Tavern, Excellent Salt-petred BACON, New England CHEESE, Irish POTATOES, New-York PIPINS fresh TAMARINDS by the Keg, RICE, INDIGO of superior quality, Sack SALT, and Bar IRON.
60,000 Feet of Lumber,
Well assorted, of a good quality. He intends in future to keep a regular and plentiful supply of Plank, Boards, Scantling, &c. which will be sold on low terms in large or small quantities. He has also a valuable NEGRO WOMAN for sale.
HUMPHREY DABNEY. Richmond, April 2, 1804. w4w
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WONDER,
IMPORTED last fall in the ship Monticello, will stand, at my stable, the ensuing season, and be let to mares at Six Guineas each mare the season, and a Dollar to the groom—but may be discharged with Five, provided they are paid by the first day of October next. As good pasturage as any in Virginia, (with separate inclosures for mares and colts) gratis, and the greatest attention shall be paid them, but I will not be answerable for accidents or escapes.
PERFORMANCES.
In 1796, WONDER, then two years old, won the sweepstakes at York, of 50 guineas each, for two years old colts, eight subscribers, beating Lord A. Hamilton's brother to Ratoon, and Mr. Lowther's b. c. by Diomed, out of Tulip, twenty to one against the winner.
In 1797, when three years old, carrying eight stone seven pounds, at Doncaster, he beat Mr. Sitwell's Commodore, eight stone, the last half mile, for 100 guineas each. The same day he received forfeit from Mr. Baker's g. c. Hap-Hazard, eight stone each, 200 guineas each, two miles.
In 1798, he won the great produce stakes at York, of two hundred guineas each, five subscribers, four miles.
In 1799, he won the sweepstakes at Stamford, of ten guineas each for all ages, beating Mr. Heathcote's Warter, eight subscribers, two miles. The same year he ran second, in a sweepstakes at York, for twenty guineas each, seven subscribers, two miles, beating Lord A. Hamilton's colt by Walnut, out of Nun, Sir Thomas Galt-coigne's Maid of the Mill, and Abraham Newland, now called Cockfighter.
In 1800, for the York Oatlands, of fifty guineas each, he ran second to Cockfighter, allowing him seven pounds, beating Mr. Cookson's Sir Harry, eleven subscribers, two miles. The same year, at Doncaster, he beat Sir George A. Hamilton's Tartar, one hundred guineas each, four miles. The same year, he challenged Mr. Johnson's Sir Solomon, offering five pounds, five hundred guineas each, two miles.
WONDER, was lamed in training in 1801, and has never since started. He was bred by Lord Fitzwilliam, is fifteen hands three inches high, nine years old last spring, full of bone, very handsome, and free from all natural blemishes—He is a dark chestnut, and is unquestionably as fine a horse as ever was imported to this country, and of as good a flock—and as a runner he certainly has exhibited well, having beaten Warter, Cockfighter, and Sir Harry, three of the best horses on the English turf. It will be observed, that his dam was got by Diomed, and he is perhaps as nearly like his grand sire, as it is possible for one horse to be like another.
WONDER, covered two seasons in England, the first at two and the last at five guineas, which strongly indicates his growing reputation as a foal getter.
PEDIGREE.
He was got by Phenomenon, out of the dam of Lord Fitzwilliam's Brown Fauny, by Diomed—grandam by Marfke, Young Hag, Lalurham's dam by Sk. Old Hag, Hydra's dam by Crab, Ebony by Childers, out of Old Ebony by Batto. Phenomenon was got by King Herod—his dam Frenzy by Eclipse, her dam by Engineer, grandam by Blank, Lais of the Mill by Traveller, Miss Makeleek by Young Greyhound, Partner, Woodcock, Croft's Bay Barb, Makeleek, Brimmer, Dickey Pearson, son of Doodsworth, Burton Barb mare. Taken from the General Stud Book.
RICHARD BLAND.
Prince George, February 25, 1804. N. B. The season to end the first of August next, and commence immediately. Servants boarded gratis—and mares fed with grain at the market price, if required.
PROPOSALS
For carrying the Mails of the United States, on the following Post Roads, will be received at the General Post-Office, in Washington, until the 15th day of June next, inclusive.
17. From Washington by Georgetown, Alexandria, Colchester, Dumfries, Aquia and Falmouth to Fredericksburg, six times a week. May 1 to November 1.
Leave Washington every day, Sunday excepted, at 5 p. m. and arrive at Alexandria by 7 1-2 p. m. and Fredericksburg by the next noon, in 15 hours.
Returning—Leave Fredericksburg every day, Monday excepted, at 11 a. m. and arrive in Washington by 11 p. m. November 1 to May 1.
Leave Washington every day, Sunday excepted, at 6 p. m. and arrive at Fredericksburg the next day by 8 p. m. Leave Fredericksburg every day, Tuesday excepted, at 3 a. m. and arrive at Washington same day by 10 p. m.
18. From Fredericksburg by Bowling Green and Hanover c. h. to Richmond, six times a week. May 1 to November 1.
Leave Fredericksburg every day, Sunday excepted, at 1 p. m. and arrive at Richmond the next day by 3 a. m. in 14 hours.
Returning—Leave Richmond every day, Sunday excepted, at 9 p. m. and arrive at Fredericksburg the next day by 10 a. m. in 13 hours. November 1 to May 1.
Leave Fredericksburg every day, Monday excepted, at 3 a. m. and arrive at Richmond the same day by 7 p. m.
Returning—Leave Richmond every day, Monday excepted, at 3 a. m. and arrive at Fredericksburg the same day by 8 p. m.
19. From Richmond by Manchester and Osborne to Petersburg, every day. Leave Richmond every day at 4 a. m. and arrive at Petersburg by 9 a. m. Leave Petersburg every day at 3 p. m. and arrive at Richmond by 8 p. m.
20. From Richmond, Frazier's New-Kent c. h. Williamsburg, Yorktown and Hampton to Norfolk, three times a week. Leave Richmond every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 4 a. m. and arrive at Hampton by 9 p. m. and at Norfolk on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, by 10 a. m.
Returning—Leave Norfolk every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 3 p. m. and arrive at Richmond the next day by 7 p. m. in Summer, and 9 p. m. in Winter.
21. From Petersburg by City Point, Cabin Point, Smithfield, Surry c. h. and Suffolk c. h. to Portsmouth, three times a week. Leave Petersburg every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 11 a. m. and arrive at Portsmouth the next day by 8 a. m.
Returning—Leave Portsmouth every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 4 p. m. and arrive at Petersburg the next day by 1 p. m.
NOTES.
1. The Post-master General may expedite the
mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contract, he stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.
2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mails at all offices where no particular time is specified.
3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the time prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continues until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for such depending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.
4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; a d if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state his proposals for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without that emolument.
5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alteration desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of the contract.
6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of August, November, February and May, in one month after the expiration of each quarter.
7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail.
8. Where the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals.
9. The Post master General reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three failures happen which amount to the loss of a trip each.
10. The contract for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of October next, and are to continue in force for two years.
GIDEON GRANGER, POST-MASTER GENERAL. General Post-Office, Washington City, February 23, 1804. oaw6t
Extract of a law passed at Chillicothe, State of Ohio, February 18, 1804.
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Ohio, That all lands the property of individuals within this state, shall be chargeable for the state expenses to be levied and collected in such manner and proportion as herein after directed.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That land shall be rated and classed in the manner following, that is to say; first, second and third rates, and the rule to be observed in classing of land shall be as follows; when a greater part of a tract shall be superior in quality to second rate land it shall be denominated first, when a greater part of a tract shall be inferior to first rate and superior to third rate it shall be denominated second rate, and when a greater part of a tract shall be inferior to second rate it shall be denominated third rate land, taking into view the situation and surface of the earth as well as the quality of the soil. First rate land shall be taxed at seventy cents, second rate at fifty cents and third rate at twenty six cents, and it is hereby made the duty of every resident proprietor owning land chargeable as aforesaid, on the fifteenth day of April annually, when thereto required by the listers of the respective townships to give an accurate list of such land in writing, and such resident proprietor or proprietors shall list all and every tract of land he, she or they claim within this state, specifying the quality, quantity, range, township, section and county, if known and whether holden either by patent, deed, entry or other evidence of claim.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That all persons not residing within this state and holding lands within the same except lands lying between the Scioto and little Miami rivers called the Virginia military lands shall have the same entered for taxation either by themselves or their agents in the form aforesaid with the clerks of the court of common pleas in and for the county within which the same shall be situate, on or before the first Monday of June next, and it shall be the duty of each clerk of the court of common pleas to make out two alphabetical lists of all lands so entered with him, one thereof he shall retain in his own possession, together with the original entry, the other shall be by him delivered with a general alphabetical list of all returns to him made by the several township listers within the county to the commissioners of the county by the second Monday in June annually.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of each collector, by the third Tuesday of December annually, to pay into the treasury of this state the full amount of all taxes contained in his duplicate and not transmitted to the auditor in their schedules, of which payment or such part thereof as may be made the treasurer shall give his receipt, which receipt the collectors shall deliver to the auditor, upon the delivery whereof he shall give his receipt for the same to the collector and which shall be a voucher of the payment so made, and if any collector shall not have paid or shall have not delivered the treasurer's receipt as aforesaid, the auditor is hereby required within
fifteen days to make out an account of the sum due from each delinquent collector and transmit said account to the clerk of the court of common pleas of the proper county, whose duty it shall be to issue a summons to the coroner, commanding him to notify the collector and his securities to appear at the succeeding term of the court and shew cause, if any, why judgment should not be rendered against him at the suit of the auditor, and the court of common pleas are hereby required to enter judgment against such collector and his securities on the return of the said summons, the same having been served by leaving a copy thereof at the usual place of abode of such collector and his securities, for the amount of the account by the auditor transmitted and ten per centum damages on such sum unless such collector or his securities shall produce the auditor's receipt of the payment of the account aforesaid, then in such case the court shall dismiss the suit upon the collector or his securities paying reasonable costs, and in case judgment shall be rendered, the clerk shall issue execution thereon in due form of law, directed to the coroner returnable in thirty days, and the coroner when he shall have collected the amount of execution or such part thereof as may be, he shall within twenty days, pay the sum so collected, into the treasury of this state, of which payment the treasurer shall give his receipt, which receipt the coroner shall deliver to the auditor and take his receipt, and the payment so made shall be by the auditor carried to the credit of such delinquent collector, and the coroner shall be allowed lawful fees and twelve cents for each mile's travel to the treasury from the seat of justice in his county, to be levied and collected by him from such delinquent collector or his securities.
Sec. 28. And be it further enacted, That the collector for the Virginia military district shall from and after the first Monday of August annually, collect and receive all taxes of non residents charged with taxes upon his duplicate, and in case payment be not made by the first Monday of December, said collector shall charge all delinquents with a penalty of twenty five per cent. on the taxes of all delinquents, and it shall be his duty within ten days thereafter to make out and deliver to the auditor a schedule from his duplicate of all the taxes that shall not have been paid by the time aforesaid, and the auditor on receiving the schedule shall charge the collector with the said penalty on the amount of all the taxes contained in his schedule.
Sec. 29. And be it further enacted, That the collector of each county shall at least fifteen days before the first Monday in December yearly, keep open an office for the receiving of taxes at the seat of justice in the several counties either by himself or his deputy, who shall without fail attend each and every day from the hours of six in the morning until eight in the evening. (3w.)
THO: GIBSON, Auditor for the state of Ohio.
Advertisement.
By virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the subscriber for the purposes therein contained, will be sold, at public auction, for cash, at the Eagle tavern, in the city of Richmond, on the 11th day of May next, a TRACT OF LAND lying in the county of Northumberland, known by the name of Mount Sion, supposed to contain seven hundred acres, being the same land that was formerly owned by Catesby Jones, dec.
Wm. PRICE, Trustee. April 17th, 1804. rds
The ladies and gentlemen of Richmond, are respectfully informed, that T. BRUFF, DENTIST, of Washington City, Inventor and Patente, of the peculiar extracting instruments, is preparing to pay them a visit, and hopes for the honor of their patronage. 3t
Notice.
By virtue of a deed of trust, executed by John & Judith Shipwash of the county of Chesterfield, unto the subscriber, the following property is to wit:
A Lot of Land,
Containing three acres more or less, together with the improvements thereon, situate on the old road, and adjoining the lands of Wm. Smith, dec. John Cobb and John Seann, contiguous to the town of Manchester, and on the main turnpike road—will be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Monday the 30th inst. to satisfy a debt due by the said John Shipwash to Mr. William Bryan.
LEIGHTON WOOD, Trustee. Richmond, 17th April, 1804. 3t
MERCHANT TAILOR,
HAS just arrived from Philadelphia, with an elegant and well chosen assortment of SPRING & FANCY GOODS, Which he will open in a few days, at his shop, a few doors below the Market, and sell on moderate terms.—He purposes also, making gentlemen's clothes, in the neatest and most fashionable manner—and the greatest attention, and strict punctuality, shall be observed on his part, to give satisfaction to those gentlemen who shall favor him with their custom. A correspondent in Philadelphia, will furnish him with every change in the fashions. April 21, 1804. tjs.

DRAGON,
LATE the property of his grace the Duke of Bedford, and sire of Speculator, Tarantula, Jenny, Spinner, Creeper, Phoenix, Hospitality, &c. will stand the ensuing season, near Farmville, at Ten Guineas and a Dollar to the groom for each mare. The season will commence the first day of March next, and end the 1st day of August following; extensive pasturage of superior quality will be furnished gratis, and the greatest attention paid, but no responsibility for accidents or escapes. The money will be expected for the season of such mares as are pastured before they are removed, and notes sent with those that are not to be left with the horse, payable the 1st of August next. Apply to RICHARD KNOWLES, Agent for John Randolph.
Bizarre, Jan. 18, 1804. wtljun P. S. Farmville is 8 miles below Prince Edward courthouse, and 35 from Cartersville. Mares fed if required.
ADMIRAL NELSON,
EIGHT years old last spring, a beautiful well formed brown bay horse, imported last fall by William Lightfoot, Esq. and now his property, fifteen hands three inches and a half high, full of strength, health and vigor, and inferior to no horse either for speed or bottom; of fine bone and muscle and unequalled activity; will stand at my stables this season, in Powhatan county, 20 miles above Richmond, on James river, and will be let to mares at Three Guineas the leap, paid down, and Six the season, with 4s 6d to the groom; but the season may be discharged by the payment of 20 dollars on or before the 1st November. The season will end 1st August. Good and extensive pastures gratis, and servants found while attending their mares. No responsibility for involuntary escapes or accidents. This horse has not run many races, but his performances will sufficiently justify the opinion of Lord Grosvenor and his son, who certify that they considered him the best three year old in England, which may be seen under their hands and seals.
In October 1798, at New-Market, he won a sweepstakes of 1400 guineas, 12 subscribers at 200 guineas each, half forfeit, colts carrying 8 stone 5lb, fillies 8 stone, beating Sir Harry, Mr. Cookson's b. c. by Sir Peter, Mr. Perrin's b. c. Young Javelin, Sir Francis Stanish's ch. c. Split Pigeon—5 to 4 against Admiral Nelson, 7 to 4 against Sir Harry, 6 to 1 against Split Pigeon, and 10 to 1 against Young Javelin.
In 1799 he won a sweepstakes of 1600 guineas, 14 subscribers at 200 guineas each, beating Lord Egremont's b. c. by Preakness, out of Bob Tail, Mr. Perrin's b. c. Javelin, and Mr. Golding's Bossier—3 to 1 on Admiral Nelson. In 1800, he got so much injured in his practice that he did not come on the turf again until 1803, when he won a purse of £500, 4 mile heats, beating several fine horses—See Sporting Magazine for this year.
PEDIGREE.
ADMIRAL NELSON was bred by Lord Grosvenor, got by John Bull, and foaled in 1795; his dam Olivia, by Justice; her dam Cypher by Squire out of Fribble's dam, by Regulus.—See Supplement to the Stud Book, page 51.
JOHN HARRIS.
N. B. Notes for the six guineas must be sent with the mares. w3m
THE SUBSCRIBER,
Wishing to employ his capital in another way, proposes to sell, at Public Vendue, on the 23d day of May next, at the Eagle Tavern, commencing at 11 o'clock A. M. the following well situated and valuable PROPERTY, within this city—viz:
FIVE LOTS, between the basin of the Canal and James river—on one of these, is a good two story dwelling house, offices and garden. On another, there is a dwelling house, offices and garden, of equal value—On another, there is a smaller dwelling house and garden—The two other Lots are finely situated on the South East side of the Hay-Market Square, upon one of which there is a good lumber house.
Also, that very commodious, finely situated, two story brick Dwelling House, with a square of four Lots, (more eligible in point of situation perhaps, than any other in the city) and completely arranged offices, on which the subscriber now resides. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is wished that those who are disposed to purchase, will previously examine the premises. The last described Square, will be found worthy of particular attention, since there is not another entire square, perhaps, to be purchased on any terms.
It is well known that property in Richmond becomes daily, more and more valuable. The rapid increase of commerce and population, the great and increasing advantages of the Canal, and the establishment of a Bank, with many other public institutions, justify the opinion, that property thus situated will continue to advance in price. The terms of sale will be, a credit of five instalments—the first falling due six months after the day of sale, and the others to succeed at an interval of six months from each other.
Should it be agreeable for purchasers to make prompt payment, a liberal discount will be made; as it is an object to obtain shares in the Bank.
D. M. RANDOLPH.
Richmond, 20th March, 1804. wtds
JUST RECEIVED,
At S. PLEASANTS' Book-Store, Richmond, a very elegant assortment of the best
PEN-KNIVES,
Which will be sold by the dozen or single.
Scheme of a Lottery,
For the benefit of WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE.
   FIRST CLASS.     8000 Tickets at 10 dollars. 80,000   2 Prizes, dolls. 10,000 20,000   60 of 500 30,000   2,000 of 15 30,000   80,000  
Subject to a deduction of 15 per ct. 12,000 Expense of drawing, 2,000
   SECOND CLASS.     5,938 Tickets at 10 dollars. 59,380   4,062 ditto at 15 dollars. 70,930   130,310   Deduct loss on 2,062 tickets renewed at 2 1-2 5,155   125,155   2 Prizes of 20,000 dolls. 40,000   2 ditto of 10,000 dolls. 20,000   3 ditto of 5,000 15,000   50 ditto of 1,000 50,000   1 ditto 155   125,155  
All tickets drawn blank may be renewed in the next class, at 10 dolls. each; the price of all others will be 15 dolls. All prizes of 15 dollars may be renewed for the next class, or paid, at the option of the person entitled. If they be not claimed within three months after the drawing commences, they will be considered as renewed in the second class. The drawing to commence in the city of Williamsburg, on the 1st day of June, 1804, under the management of James Madison, John Bracken, William Nelson, Robert Greenhow, Burwell Bassett, Robert Saunders, Samuel Tyler, Champion Travis, William Lightfoot, Littleton W. Tazewell, George Tucker and James Semple.
TICKETS May be had of George Tucker, Thomas Taylor, and Samuel Pleasants, Jr. in Richmond; Robert Birchett, and Watkins Leigh, Petersburg; Thomas Newton, Dr. Barrand, & Littleton W. Tazewell, Norfolk; Hugh Mercer, Fredericksburg; Henry Tucker, Winchester; Chapman Johnson, Staunton; and in all the towns in Virginia, and in many places in the country.
NOTICE. Valuable Lands for Sale. AT Hanover courthouse, on Wednesday the 25th of April next, being court day, will be exposed to sale at auction, for ready money, Two Tracts of Land, one of them containing 775 1-2 acres, more or less, and is commonly known and called by the name of Biby's tract, part whereof lies in Hanover and part in Goochland. The other tract contains 100 acres, more or less, and lies in Hanover. The subscriber believes that the latter tract is commonly known by the name of Fenton's place. Both tracts adjoin each other, and will be sold together. These lands are distant from the city of Richmond about 22 miles, in a healthy situation and an agreeable neighbourhood. It is deemed unnecessary to say anything with respect to the quality of the soil, as it is believed that any one inclining to purchase will first view the lands. The sale will be made by virtue of a deed of trust from Thomas Thompson, Jane Isabella, his wife, and William Duvall, to George Yulie, dated the 23d of March, 1796, and recorded in the general court in June following; to secure the payment of a debt due from the said Thomas Thompson to Murdoch Fearn & Co.—and which said deed of trust the subscriber was authorised to carry into effect by a deed of assignment made between him and the aforementioned Thomas Thompson and George Yulie, dated the 23d of January, 1798, and recorded in the general court the 15th of November following, which two deeds will be exhibited on the day of sale, and a deed of conveyance with special warranty, will be executed to the purchaser, by
CHARLES COPLAND. Richmond 15th February, 1804. wtds
Nicholas Hallam,
Two doors above the Swan-Tavern, Richmond, has for sale, eight thousand wt of
American Cheese,
Of the best quality, which he will sell on as good terms as can be bought in the state, by the single pound, or thousand. A constant supply of GROCERIES of the best kind—Also, A few bushels Northern POTATOES, for planting. N. B. Wanted a Young Man of reputable family, qualified to take charge of a Grocery, who can come well recommended, will meet with liberal encouragement. w6m
Mr. Henry Caldwell, of the state of Kentucky.
SIR, As you do not reside in this state, and have not any known agent to whom a personal notice can be given, you will be pleased to take notice, that I shall proceed to take the depositions of Samuel Booker, Caleb Baker and others, at Prince Edward courthouse, in the state of Virginia, on the third Thursday in May next, beginning between the hours of eight in the morning, and six in the evening of that day, and continuing between the hours aforesaid of each proceeding day in that week, if time is not had on the first aforesaid day, until all are taken; which said depositions are designed to be read as evidence in the suit in chancery depending in the county court of Prince Edward, in the state aforesaid, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendant wtds
JOHN NASH, sen. Prince Edward county, Virg. March 29, 1804.
Valuable Medicines,
JUST received, and for sale at the Book Store of S. PLEASANTS, Jr.—who is appointed the only agent for Richmond—Sold wholesale and retail by RICHARD LEE, No. 56, Maiden Lane, New-York.
The following remedies have for six years past been celebrated for the cure of most diseases to which the human body is liable, and are in high esteem, and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the drugs of which they are compounded could be purchased at a retail store, for
   Worms, Tooth-Ache,   Coughs & Colds, Corn,   Asthma, Itch,   Consumption, Diseases of the Eye;   Gout, Ringworm, Tetter, &c   Rheumatism, Inward Weakness,   Spain, Nervous Disorders,   Palsy, Female Complaints,   Head Ache, Hooping Cough, &c.  
For the prevention and cure of Sinus and Malignant Fevers, it is recommended
DR. RAHN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS. This medicine has been attended with a degree of success highly gratifying to the inventor's feelings, in several parts of the West Indies and the southern of the United States, particularly Baltimore, Petersburg, Richmond, Norfolk, Edenton, Wilmington, Charleston and Savannah. The testimony of a number of persons in each of the above places has been obtained, who have reason to believe that a timely use of this salutary remedy has under Providence, preserved their lives when in the most alarming circumstances. They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions; to restore and amend the appetite; to produce a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often of fatal consequence. A dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual constipation, sickness at the stomach, and severe headache; and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate. They have been found remarkably efficacious in preventing and curing disorders attendant on long voyages, and should be procured and carefully preserved for the use of every seaman. The medicines prepared by Richard Lee, have been in high estimation and general use throughout the United States for upwards of six years; many of them are sold for less than the drugs of which they are compounded, could be purchased at a retail store.
THE SOVEREIGN OINTMENT FOR THE ITCH, Which is warranted a certain remedy at one application, and may be used with perfect safety by pregnant women or on infants a week old, not containing a particle of mercury or any dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the application of other remedies.
INFALLIBLE AGUE AND FEVER DROPS, For the cure of Agues, remittent and intermittent fevers. Thousands can testify of their being cured by these drops, after the bark and every other medicine has proved ineffective; and not one in a hundred had occasion to take more than one and numbers not half a bottle.
THE GENUINE PEPPERMINT LOTION, An essential and fine preparation, in great celebrity for clearing the skin and beautifying the complexion, and has always been found effectual in removing ringworm, tetter, pimples, &c.
HAMILTON'S EXTRACT, For the cure of a cough, colic, and approaching consumption, and a certain remedy for the Hooping Cough.
HAMILTON'S ESSENCE AND EXTRACT OF MUSTARD, In great repute for the cure of rheumatism, palsy, gout, sprains, whee swellings, &c.
DR. RAHN'S GENUINE CORN PLAISTER. DR. RAHN'S EYE WATER.
The number of extraordinary cures recently performed by this medicine in Philadelphia, as well as other parts of the United States, render any account of its virtues now unnecessary.
RESTORATIVE POWDER FOR THE TEETH AND GUMS. The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe inflammations.
HAMILTON'S GRAND RESTORATIVE; A sovereign remedy in Nervous disorders, Obligate Glects, Consumption, Relaxations, Four albus, or whites, Inward weakness, &c.
THE DAMASK LIP SALVE. THE PATENT INDIAN VEGETABLE SPECIFIC, For the cure of a certain dreadful disease, HAMILTON'S WORM LOZENGES.
This Medicine has received the approbation of respectable gentlemen in every situation in life, and in all parts of the United States; it has stood the test of six years extensive experience, and it is believed on good ground, that nearly Two Hundred Thousand persons have received benefit therefrom—from the infant to the aged of both sexes, and under every circumstance; and notwithstanding the attempts of several envious persons to impose counterfeits on the public, yet the present demand for Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges is much greater than it has been at any former period; and it is probable that no advertised medicine ever acquired an equal reputation. It is an incontestable evidence of the utility of our remedies, that during the above period, numerous imitations of every article (the productions of ignorance and inexperience, urged by envy and pecuniary) have intruded on the public, been a day, and then perished—others now succeeding, which in like manner are left detesting to the tomb of the Capulets, while our remedies become more generally used, and acquire a daily accession of well earned celebrity. To prove the emptiness of worthless or dangerous preparations, purchasers are requested to remember, that an engraved label, with the signature of Richard Lee (no counterfeit which is feigned), is affixed to each of the genuine medicines. At a Court held for Washington county, the 20th day of March, 1804.
Robert Craig, Complainant. In Chancery. John M'Means and Sarah his wife, Defendants.
THE defendants not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of the commonwealth of Virginia: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendants do, on or before the third Tuesday in July next, pay over the bill of complaint; and that a copy of this order be inserted in some public newspaper published in this state for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county.
A Copy. Teste. DAVID CAMPBELL, v. c.
BLANK BONDS For Sale at this Office.
Family Medicines,
Which they are also forwarding to the following persons, viz:
Virginia—Thomas H. Walton, Cartersville; Thomas Wyatt, Lynchburg; John Gilliam & Co. Cumberland; Thomas Miller, Bedford; Moses Norris, Columbia; Samuel Shelton & Co. Warren; Zachariah Hall, Powhatan; John Peyton, Milton; Isaac Garuthers & Co. Lexington; Benj. & Christopher Morris, Staunton; Richard Rankin, Augusta (Jennings' Gap); Peter Crawford, Louisa; Henry H. Dickinson, Caroline; Robert Warburton, Williamsburg; Barclay & Barclay, Aylett's Warehouse; Capt. Lewis Booker, Essex. North Carolina—Major James Vaughan, Williamsburg; Norwood & Blackwell, Granville; Thomas Webb, ditto.
DR. RAWSON'S
Anti-Bilious and Stomachic Bitters,
Prepared by Thomas H. Rawson, New London, Member of the Connecticut Medical Society, for which discovery he obtained a Patent, signed by the President of the United States, July 24th, 1802, agreeably to an Act of congress.
The celebrity and demand for these Bitters, and unfeigned letters and certificates of their singular virtues and effects, as well from eminent Physicians as others of the first respectability, daily received by the Patentee, from all parts of the union, proves them experimentally the greatest discovery ever yet made in the healing art. The following are some of the most prominent complaints in which these Bitters are efficacious, and so universally admired, viz:
   Indigestion, Dysenteries,   Debility, Gravel,   Head-aches, Dropsies,   Lowness of spirits, Worms,   Bilious complaints, Agues,   Jaundice, Rheumatism,   Female complaints  
And all that train of complicated complaints so common in the fall and spring seasons.
They remove by their stimulating effects the two extremes of collapse and relaxed habits of body, procure a strong appetite and digestion, dispel foggy biliousness and liveliness these persons who before taking them were melancholy, low spirited, and trembling, and remove those dull, unpleasant sensations, so disagreeable to be borne. Price 50 cents.
DR. RAWSON'S
Patent Anti-Bilious Pills, or Family Physic.
These Pills produce the most sensible and fur-thering effects on the Bilious passages, and discharge with facility and ease all kinds of Bilious Congestions, and experience proves them superior to any other physic for Bilious & Yellow Fevers, Cholics, Dizziness, Pains in the Stomach & Bowels.
In great Colds and sudden attacks of disorders, an early use of these Pills often produce the happiest effects.
Families living remote from skillful Physicians ought always to be provided with my Pills and Bitters, as their seasonable application by discharging congestions and giving tone to the first passages, oftentimes prevent the most serious and formidable maladies, and when taken agreeably to directions have produced wonders in the cure of Fevers and Agues, so prevalent in new countries and low and marshy villages—Price 25 and 37 1/2 cents a box.
DR. RAWSON'S
Itch Ointment.
This Ointment has a remarkable ascendancy over every other composition heretofore discovered, for cleansing and beautifying the skin. Pimples and all kinds of Eruptions on the Face and elsewhere, and Cutaneous distempers of almost every kind, are radically cured by this Ointment. It cures the Itch in a short time with safety, and ease.
This Ointment is very agreeable in smell, it leaves the skin smooth and beautiful, and may at all times and on all occasions be used agreeably to directions, without in the least endangering the patient's health—Price 42 cents a box. Tyce's Ditto, price 50 cents.
DR. RAWSON'S
Worm Powders,
A medicine which for efficacy and safety in its operation stands unrivalled. The most authentic proofs and respectable authorities of its astonishing virtues and surprising effects in extreme and alarming cases of Worms, may be seen at the places of sale.—Price 50 cents a package.
Genuine Aromatic PASTE,
For the Teeth and Scurvy in the Gums. Prepared only by J. THOMPSON, New-London, Connecticut.
The only Medicine in the world that will with safety, ease and certainty, cure the Scurvy in the Teeth and Gums. This Paste cleanses the Teeth and purifies the Gums of any foulness, or acid corrosive humours; it braces and strengthens the fibres of the Gums, so that they adhere close to the Teeth; it likewise makes the Teeth appear white and beautiful, and takes off all disagreeable smells from the breath, which generally arise from Scorbatic Gums and bad Teeth. The Public are cautioned to be on their guard against purchasing a spurious kind of Paste, made by one S. H. P. Lee of New-London; his spurious kind is of a dirty brown colour in rough tin boxes. The genuine kind is of a lively red colour, in neat powder boxes, and each direction paper signed by J. Thompson the only Proprietor, in his own hand writing. Where also may be had, Dr. RAWSON'S
Anti-Bilious Patent Pills.
LEE'S
Genuine Windham Bilious Pills,
PREPARED by Samuel Lee, jun. of Windham, in the State of Connecticut, for which discovery he obtained a Patent signed by the President of the United States, April 30, 1796, agreeable to an Act of Congress. The numerous spurious impositions upon the public, and statements of remarkable cures never made, nor certified by signed names, or by persons unacquainted with the nature of diseases, and the effect of particular medicines, render it difficult to do justice to the Public, in offering sufficient motives to make trial of the virtues of this invaluable medicine. w12w
BANK BILL.
THE act passed by the General Assembly of Virginia, for establishing a Bank in the City of Richmond, is just published and for Sale at this office.
Ran away on Saturday
the 24th inst. a negro man slave by the name of DANIEL, about 40 years old, tall and knock-kneed, of a yellow complexion, two of his fingers on one of his hands are drawn toward the palm, so that he cannot straighten them, both of his ears have been marked which may be seen on close examination—he can read and write and is a remarkable sensible fellow. Any person that will deliver the said fellow to me or secure him in any jail so that I get him, shall be liberally rewarded for their trouble, besides all lawful charges paid. W. MARSHALL. Charlotte co. March 26, 1804. 2*
Committed to the jail of
Albemarle county, a negro man about 25 years of age, a yellowish black complexion, spare made, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, rather stoop shouldered, has a kind of hitch when he walks in one of his hips, has been severely whipped, and says he belongs to Mr. James Manteloe, who has lately moved over towards Greenbrier from Hanover. Also a negro boy about 12 or 14 years old, yellow complexion, says he belongs to Mr. Suthers of Augusta county. The owners are requested to come forward, prove their property, &c. or they will be dealt with as the law directs. THOS. WILLS, Jr. Jailor. Albemarle co. April 1, 1804. 3w
STAGE
BETWEEN RICHMOND & STAUNTON.
A LINE OF STAGES will commence running between Richmond and Staunton on the 18th instant—The stage will leave Richmond every Wednesday at 5 o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Staunton on Friday by noon—leave Staunton every Saturday at 5 o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Richmond on Monday by noon. Fare for passengers, 9 dollars. Way passengers 8 cents a mile. JOSEPH GRANT. Richmond, April 17, 1804. w6t
Take Notice, that on the
twenty-second day of May next, I shall attend at Mr. James Hazelgrove's tavern, in Hanover county, to meet the commissioners appointed by the court of Hanover county, in order to make a close of my administration on the estate of Mrs. Agnes Anderson (deceased) and to make a distribution of the same among the lawful representatives—and in order so to do, all persons indebted to the estate are requested to come forward on that day prepared to discharge their respective debts, and those holding claims against the estate are desired to bring them forward properly authenticated. Those who fail may be assured that the law will be rigorously inflicted and every advantage taken of this notice, by CHARLES SMITH, Administrator of the estate of Agnes Anderson, deceased. New-Kent county, April 13, 1804. w3
Land for Sale.