Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1798-10-16 00:00:00

The VIRGINIA ARGUS.
No. 51 of Vol. VI.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[WHOLE No. 572.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUN. NEAR THE VENDUE OFFICE OF M. VANDEWALL.
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1798.
[Ten Cents Single.]
Just Published, By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, jun. and for Sale at his Printing-Office, Richmond, The Virginia Almanack For the Year 1799.
The ASTRONOMICAL part by ISAAC BRIGGS.
—Containing—
THE rising, setting, places and eclipses of the sun and moon; the phases, place of the ascending node, latitude and longitude of the moon, the places & aspects of the planets (including the lately discovered planet, Georgian); the rising, setting and southing of the planets, and the most conspicuous fixed stars; conjunctions of the planets, with fixed stars; the equation of time true within half a second, for the noon of every day in the year. —Also— Superior and county courts in Virginia. Public officers of the state. Members of the Senate and House of Delegates. Table of Stamp Duties. Roads, from Richmond to Portsmouth; Virginia; from Richmond to Portsmouth New Hampshire, from Richmond to the Sweet Springs—and from Richmond to Savannah, Georgia. A friend yearly meeting. Members of Congress from Virginia. Table of Interest. Table of the weight and value of coins as they pass in the respective states of the union, with their sterling and federal value. Benevolent and Humane. The whistle, by Mrs. Franklin. Emilia and Clara, or the happy pair. The folly of inconsistent expectations. Resignation to Providence recommended as the duty of all. The wisdom of Providence in the variety of the seasons. Anecdotes. POETRY. A friend to his friend. Ledyard's praise of women. Beauty's value, by Shakespeare. Gather your rose buds. Edwin & Angelina, by Doctor Goldsmith. Song: The waves were built the fly serene.
Oyster and Porter HOUSE.
George Watson
KEEPS a house of the above description, near the Basin of the Canal in this City, for the Entertainment of such Gentlemen as may please to call on him.
Richmond, October 5.
FOR SALE AT THE VENDUE OFFICE, German Osnaburgs, Per Bale or Piece; 3d and 4th Proof
RUM.
M. Vandewall.
Richmond, Oct. 3, 1798. (6)
EDUCATION.
THE subscriber has opened his SCHOOL in the brick building next to the dwelling house of Matthew Jones, Esq. where he is determined diligently to attend to the instruction of Youth, of both sexes, in the following branches of learning—viz. The Latin and Greek languages, the English language Gramatically, History, Geography, and the use of the Globes, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Book-keeping, Surveying and the various branches of Mathematics.
JAMES JOHNSTONE.
Richmond, 1st October, 1798.
HAMPDEN-SIDNEY College.
THE TRUSTEES with pleasure inform the public, that the flourishing state of this Seminary, under the care of the Reverend ARCHIBALD ALEXANDER, bids fair to answer the most sanguine expectation: not withstanding the number of students has considerably increased, the College buildings, (which are in good repair) afford sufficient room, for the accommodation of a still greater number. The price of Board is Twenty Pounds a year, (exclusive of the vacations); Tuition Six Pounds, and Room Rent, Eighteen Shillings the year; the proportion for each session to be paid in advance. The fall session, which continues six months, commences the first day of November, and it is earnestly recommended, that students then regularly attend, as well on account of their own pecuniary benefit, as for the more easy and advantageous arrangement of the classes.
Prince Edward County, Sept. 21, 1798
Journals, Day-books and Ledgers, May be had at S. Pleasants' Printing-Office.
RAN AWAY
FROM the Subscriber living in Cumberland county near Carterville, on the night of the 6th of May last, a likely Mulatto Man, known by the name of
JIM STOVALL,
aged 45 years, about 5 feet 7 inches in height, tolerably well set, a full beard and bushy hair when combed; one of his legs much larger than the other at the ankle, a little above which place it is somewhat flattened and crooked, caused by losing some of the bones from it by a white swelling; this defect I make no doubt he will endeavor to conceal by wearing overalls or trowsers—He is a very handy fellow at most business, a rough carpenter and coarse shoemaker, he is loud and talkative, and very impertinent where he thinks he may take the liberty. The above described fellow I have reason to suppose was some time since in Richmond, where he will perhaps endeavor to make his escape by water. I therefore caution matters of vessels from employing or carrying him out of the state.—I will give a reward of TWENTY DOLLARS for securing him in any jail so that I get him again.
RICHARD JAMES.
September 17, 1798. 4w
J. Prosser & Wm. Moncure, Have connected themselves, to transact business in the Auction and Commission line, under the firm of
Proffer & Moncure
in the house lately occupied by Messrs. HICKS, CAMPBELL and CURRIE; at which place Goods will be thankfully received, and advances of cash made if required.—Any business entrusted to their management will be strictly attended to and the utmost punctuality observed.
JOHN PROSSER. WILLIAM MONCURE. Richmond, 14th June, 1798.
Wants a Place, IN a genteel family, either in town or country, a person of good character, who will teach Children Reading Writing and Working—and if required, assist in the affairs of the family.—Enquire of the Printer. Sept. 20.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, LAW S OF THE United States, From the commencement of the Federal Government to the end of the Second Session of Fourth Congress, with all the Treaties and a Copious Index. (3 vols 8vo. price 6 dollars.)
Just Received, And for Sale at this Printing-Office,— Gallatin's speech UPON THE Foreign Intercourse Bill, GRATTAN'S ADDRESS To his Fellow-Citizens of Dublin, on retiring from Parliament—with his Answer to the Independent Citizens of Dublin.
A choice parcel of MUSIC For Sale at this Printing-Office. —Also— Writing and Wrapping paper by the ream. Bills of Exchange, An approved form, (4 to a set) To be had at S. Pleasants' Printing Office.
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has for sale at his house on Shockoe Hill several
BALES OF WOOLLENS.
CONSISTING of Yorkshire, Leeds, Keighley, Coatings, 6-4ths & 8-4ths & fine Cloths from 3/6 to 10/6 per yard—as they came to him from the Manufacturers, he is enabled to sell them on low terms, which he offers to do payable in Notes, of 4 and 6 months, in this city.—He has also for sale one BALE consisting of Durenys, Salteens, Wildbore, Camblets, Sycamores, Tolleuet, and Kerseymeres.
WILLIAM WISEHAM.
Richmond, Oct. 3, 1798.
STRACHAN & MARY, Of Spottsylvania County,
Have a large number of very thriving Grafted
Apple Trees;
For Sale, at Nine Pence each, composed of the following kinds:
 New town Pippin Herefordshire Pearmain  Rhett's Janette Ellis's Duro  Limbertwigs Whitbeck's Cheesecake  Pryor's Reds Apple  Gloster White Apple Lewin's Duro  Robinson's Duro Bell Apple  Smooth's Leather coats Henson's Duro  Mylne's Pearmain Vendome  Greenings Queen Apple  Hughes's Crabs May Duro  Lewis's Duro June Duro  Spice Duro 
The most pointed attention paid to orders for trees, and great care used in preparing them for removal. Letters by post, or otherwise, to said Strachan & Mary addressed to the care of Mr. Benjamin Maury, of Frederickburg, or Mr. John Barrett, of Richmond, will be properly attended to. Said Strachan & Mary will deliver their trees on the following terms—Within 50 miles of the nursery, they will deliver 1000 or upwards, at a given time and place, at their nursery price; and at any distance between 50 and 200 miles, not less than 1000 on the same terms. Thomas Strachan is now at Mr. John Barrett's in this city, and will continue there till the 16th inst.
Richmond, Oct. 5, 1798. (3)
Doctor Philip Lams,
Surgeon & Dentist,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Richmond and its vicinity, that he intends to remain at Capt. Richard Bowler's tavern for a few weeks, where he will be happy to wait on those who may need his services. Oct. 7, 1798.
I shall attend at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, on SATURDAY the third day of November, to receive
PROPOSALS
For furnishing at the place intended for the public Manufactory of Arms,
149,372 Feet of
Pine Timber, Plank &
Scantling,
For the Houses necessary for these works; And 35,119 Feet of TIMBER, PLANK and SCANTLING (chiefly of white oak) For the Machinery and its appendages, of the said Manufactory. JOHN CLARKE. Sept. 22d, 1798
LEATHER FOR SALE.
The subscriber has a few Bundles of excellent Northward
Sole-Leather
for sale, either by the bundle or smaller quantity. ALSO—Most kinds of other LEATHER, at his Carrying Shop, opposite Richard Bowler's tavern. James Lownes. Richmond, 1st 10th mo. 1798.
NORFOLK, October 9.
Yesterday Capt. Matthew French, who came passenger in the brig A B C. capt. Nich. Lepelle, arrived here on Sunday evening from Guernsey, very politely favored us with London papers to the 24th August.—A few brief extracts follow:—
PARIS, August 14.
All the letters from Berlin agree in stating, that Prussia will maintain its system of neutrality, and will neither take part for nor against Austria.—Prince Ropnin is much discontented with his mission, and will not stay much longer there, as Syeyes has already disconcerted more than one of his plans. Syeyes appears much beloved by the Court of Prussia, and particularly by the King. We are assured that he is negotiating at this moment what indemnities are to be granted to the Ex-Sovereigns of Holland.
They arise from Rastadt, May 22, 1798. Left Tiling, Count Lehrbach, the Imperial Plenipotentiary, declared that Austria had maintained a passive conduct with respect to the cession of the left bank of the Rhine, and that the Imperial Plenipotentiaries only acceded to it on condition of its being ratified by the Emperor or Empire. As to the Rastadt, he reminded the Deputation how far they were competent to decide on that point; and observed, that Austria would maintain her rights, and the property of her House.
Letters from Genoa state, that the Pope is dead; he is stated to have died at La Chartrouse near Florence. The Ami des Lois denies that the King of Sweden had refused to acknowledge Citizen Lamoque an Ambassador of the French Republic.
They write from Mannheim, that all commercial communications are interrupted between the two banks of the Rhine.
August 15.
A letter from Artois announces, that an order has arrived at the head-quarters at Bennes to march the French troops into the Grisons country. This arrangement is founded, first, on the efforts which the Oligarchic party make to gain an influence over the Austrian minister; and secondly, on the circumstance of the Austrian troops having taken possession of the defiles which lead from the Valtelline to the Grisons country.
The French government is not yet agreed with Prussia respecting the island before Weseel. The Court of Berlin knows, that if the republicans possess it, they can, by hydraulic works only, soon unite the town and the fort.
Again a threat from Russia! When it shall be known that the destination of Buonaparte is positively for Egypt, 40,000 men from the Southern Provinces of Russia will be marched against him. If these troops do not make a more rapid progress in Africa than they do in Europe, the Mediterranean will be joined to the Red Sea before they arrive.
August 17.
It is reported that all the persons confined in the prison of Versailles escaped last night, and that the general was bent for their pursuit.
An extraordinary courier, arrived from the Hague, brings an account of the election of five members of the Batavian Directory, none of whom were either members of the national assembly nor even of the committees of government. The desire of entrusting the Executive office to men under the influence of no party, induced the Batavian Council of Ancients to make this choice.
August 18.
Citizen Robertot set out on his return to Rastadt three days ago. It is thought this arrival will decide something.
The last letters from Italy bring an account of things having changed their appearance at Naples. The English and Austrian party have gained all the influence, and a treaty of alliance, offensive and defensive, has been definitively concluded. A levy of 13 men in every thirty has been made: the Patriots who had been set at liberty have been again thrown into prison, and the most hostile preparations are carrying on against the neighbouring republics.
The Emperor of Germany has suppressed all circulating libraries throughout his territories.
LONDON, August 17.
Mr. Gerry's arrival at Portsmouth, it appears, is not from any intention of returning to his country, but owing to contrary winds. Mr. Gerry has already returned on board his vessel since he reached that place.
The French government have recalled all the commissioners under which their privateers and other armed vessels are in Europe and the West Indies, in so far as their operation affects the United States. Mr. Gerry before he failed, obtained an official copy of the arrest of the directory, in which his propositions were made.
The Redactor of the 9th, it is reported, continues in answer to Talleyrand's Peugard to the spirited and manly letter of Mr. Gerry before he left Paris. In this letter the minister of foreign affairs expresses the wish of the directory to prevent hostilities between the United States and France.
August 20.
Two Edinburgh mails remained due last night, nor had any intelligence been received at a late hour on that subject, which is the present theme of every conversation, the success of Admiral Nelson. No official accounts, nor indeed any intelligence of him that can be in the least degree attended to, has been received since he left Naples; the time may be lost of the French commander, who took his departure from Toulon full three months ago—and it is now two months since he pursued his voyage after the reduction of Malta.
Nothing can be more contradictory than the accounts given of these two commanders, even through the channels that boast of having the most superior and authentic sources of information. We are told one day, that Admiral Nelson, "after encountering the French fleet, had taken five sail of the line, six frigates, and 40 transports;" this number is next increased to "57 transports, and Buonaparte is himself a prisoner;"—at last we have the whole of the men of war, with one hundred and fifty transports, and Buonaparte of course.
By way of balancing the account, however, we have the intelligence of a victory obtained by Buonaparte, with the capture of nearly half of Admiral Nelson's complement of ships. This is followed by the story of the captain of a Regular vessel, who saw Admiral Nelson's fleet in distress; the Admiral's ship being dismasted, and in the harbour of Cagliari by some extraordinary exertions the whole fleet is put into a state of repair, and in a few days we have it up the Mediterranean as far as Sicily—and yet all this is authentic intelligence. The reports of an engagement, after all, are from so many quarters, and the events such as to strongly meet our hopes, that we feel an inclination to believe that at least it is not totally unfounded; and should that event be as rumour states, the interest of the French will intirely depend, as long as possible, to preserve the secret.
A Council of the Cabinet Ministers was on Saturday held at Lord Grenville's office, when the Dukes of Portland, Earl Spencer, Lord Grenville, Mr. Fox, and Mr. Dundas attended; the business is mentioned to have been of great importance—the coalition of the different powers of Europe in alliance with this Country, to counteract the proceedings of the French.
A letter from Plymouth, mentioning the arrival of the French corvette, named the Valiant, adds to the particulars we have already given, "that there is also on board a lady passenger, Madame Roviare, the wife of one of the late Council of Five Hundred, who was transported some time since to Cayenne, with many others; she was going out to her husband;—La Bayonne, French corvette, failed with the Valiant, bound to the same place, with 125 banished priests on board, but parted company soon after they left Bordeaux. On the same day failed from Bordeaux, La Concorde, La Motte, and La Francois, three very large French frigates, having on board 1500 troops and a great many thousand stand of arms; their destination generally supposed to be for Ireland, but it seems much more probable that they are gone to the West Indies."
"The Valiant, says the above letter, is now going into Barn Pool, for the purpose of landing her prisoners; and the indefatigable is expected here to-morrow with the remainder, as also with those she took out of the Courageux privateer, which she sent into the harbour last Saturday."
August 22.
Yesterday were received Paris Papers up to the 19th inclusive.
Respecting Buonaparte, these papers still contain no official accounts. The report that Buonaparte had landed at Alexandria

as the 5th of July was celebrated in Paris on the 1st, but the subsequent papers contain no confirmation of it. Our own accounts are therefore more authentic. No doubt it is entertained at the landing of at least a part of the French troops, and the arrival of one or two divisions of their fleet. But it still remains a matter of uncertainty and speculation, whether any part of it may have been landed on the 5th, and overtaken by Admiral Nelson.
August 24.
The Surveillante Paris paper, of the 30th Thermidor, reports, that the French Minister at Constantinople had quitted that Capital, without taking leave. This favours the intelligence of the breach between the Sultan of the Porte, and the Five Powers of the Luxe-bough.
The following general officers are to command the Imperial army in Italy:—Prince Charles, commander in chief, to be assisted by general de Vins; Baron de Kerpel is to command on the Luck; General Kaim at Verona; Laudohn in the Tyrol; Elia at Patur; Montfaucon at Venice; and Prince Koub at Trieste.
In order to keep his route as secret as possible, it is reported that Buonaparte compelled every vessel he met to sail along with him, lest they should give intelligence of his route to Admiral Nelson. One or two vessels he allowed to go on for the express purpose of misleading the English admiral.
According to an article from Naples, the French have compelled the Ligurian or Genuese republic to declare war against England.
A private letter from Berlin, dated the 24th inst. states as follows:—It is certain that his Prussian Majesty has absolutely declined the proposals made by the courts of Petersburg and Vienna, and peremptorily refused to enter into a new coalition against France. Thus it appears that the crafty Ex-Priest Sieyes has completely attained the object of his mission, and has confirmed the suspicions lately entertained on the complexion of Prussian politics.
By the Lisbon mail, government has received information of the Lyon man of war, of 64 guns, capt. Dixon, which was on her way up the Mediterranean, to join Adm. Nelson's fleet, having fallen in with four large Spanish frigates, which engaged the Lyon; but after a severe contest, one of these frigates, the Dorothea, of 34 guns was captured, and the other three are put into Alicante, much shattered. This account of the affair comes from Madrid.
It now appears to be ascertained, that at least a part of Buonaparte's squadron has reached Alexandria, and that the town is in the possession of the French. The following account (the only official one we have at present on the subject) was on Wednesday sent from the Indian House, for the information of the Gentlemen at Lloyd's and the Stock Exchange.
East India House, Aug. 21.
By a letter received from Mr. Tonke, the East India Company's agent at Constantinople, dated July 23, it appears, by the report of the Captain of the Port of Alexandria, who escaped from thence to Cyprus, from whence he has forwarded a dispatch to Constantinople, that Buonaparte actually disembarked at Alexandria, on or about the 8th of July from 15 to 20 thousand men, and that he met with little or no resistance from the Turks. Buonaparte's fleet, ships of war and transports, is stated to be near three hundred.
It would be idle to indulge in speculation at this time, concerning the probable designs of Buonaparte and the means of carrying them into execution, before we receive certain information concerning his present position and force at Alexandria.
From Gibraltar, July 26.
At this date accounts were received that Admiral Nelson had seen the fleet of Buonaparte, but did not engage them, and was returning down the Mediterranean.
The following is the decree alluded to in Talleyrand Perigord's last letter.
Executive Directory.
Decree of 13th Thermidor, July 31.
The Executive Directory having heard the report of the minister of marine and the colonies, and considering that the news recently arrived from the French colonies and the colonies of America, leave not a doubt that the French colonies, at the present time, have suffered under the weight of the Republic with respect to prizes; considering that the colonies and islands have also suffered under the weight of the Republic with respect to neutral vessels, which cannot be admitted, by closing under the French flag their exports, and violation of that respect due to the rights of nations, as well with regard to the persons as the properties of allies to neutral powers, decree,
Art. 1. That in future there shall not be delivered in the colonies of America, any letters of marque or reprisal, or privateers to arm either as privateers or as men-of-war, except by the particular assent of the director general, who are not permitted to deliver their power to any one, and who shall not exercise the privilege vested in them but in favor of those whose principles they shall be acquainted with, and who, in no case, shall be bound to conform to all
the laws relative to prizes, and especially to Art. 10 of the Act of Oct. 24, 1793.
II. All letters of marque, or reprisal or privateers granted in the colonies of America, by the particular Agents of the Directory, or other civil and military Agents, under the form of a decree, to arm, either as privateers or armed merchantmen, are considered as of no effect after the 30th day from the publication of this present decree in the French colonies.
III. Every Agent, or person under him, in any of the neutral possessions, whose duty it is to judge of the validity of the prizes made by French cruisers, who shall be suspected of having any interest, in any of the prizes or armed merchantmen, shall be immediately recalled.
IV. The particular Agents of the Executive Directory at Cayenne, St. Domingo, and Guadalupe, shall be careful that the interests and property of neutral vessels are scrupulously attended to; and in no case shall they dispose of the cargo but at a fair valuation, and to the entire satisfaction of the contracting parties.
V. The said particular agents of the Executive Directory, the commanders of all the ships of the Republic, the consuls, the vice consuls, and all others invested with power to this effect, shall arrest and punish, conformably to the laws, all those who shall oppose the present decree, which shall be printed in the Bulletin of the laws, and with the execution of which the Minister for Foreign Affairs, of the Marine, and of the Colonies are charged.
MERLIN, President. LEGARDE, Sec. Gen.
CONSTANTINOPLE, June 25.
In consequence of some advantage gained by the Captain Pacha over Emingeck, lieutenant of Pashwan Oglou, who defended with 4000 chosen troops an important post, from which he was driven with considerable loss; the Generalissimo of the Ottoman troops established his camp near Widdien; and a few days afterwards the batteries of cannon and of mortars began to play against the place. The fire was so well directed, that in a short time several houses, among which was that of Pashwan Oglou, were burnt. A breach even was made, and a general assault was about to follow. This news was brought by the Captain Pacha, who arrived here the 25th Floréal.
VIENNA, August 4.
Advices from Turkey state, that the army of the rebel Pashwan Oglou is no longer shut up in Widdien, but has advanced, considerably augmented, and is on its march for Constantinople. According to the same accounts, it is believed, even in Turkey, that the French expedition is directed principally against Greece.
Accounts from Constantinople likewise mention, that another dangerous conspiracy has been timely discovered there; and many persons, some of them of considerable consequence, put to death.
RASTADT, August 5.
On the 3d inst. the deputation of the Empire met to determine on their answer to the last French note. To day the Conclusum was voted, which answers as follows to the seven points stated by the French Ministers:
 1. The free navigation of the Rhine, and the suppression of tolls, staple rights, &c. is granted, but not with respect to the interior rivers of Germany.  2. The Island of Peters Aye near Mentz, is refused, as it would be of equal importance with Cassel. One vote proposed to exchange it.  3. The demolition of Ehrenbreitstein is acceded to, but with the express condition that the French shall give up all their strong posts on this side the Rhine.  4. The establishment of commercial bridges shall be left to the respective Lords of the territory.  5. Relative to the Equestrian order of the Empire; and  6. The deputation depute permiss in its former proposals.  7. With respect to the renunciation of the new republics, and especially in Italy, it must first proceed from another quarter. It is thought the Diet of the Empire must first, at the motion of the Emperor, grant full powers to the deputation for that purpose. With regard to the Frickthal, it borders on Switzerland, and cannot therefore, be included in the Rhine boundary of France! nor can the deputation determine on this point, on account of the claims of Austria.  Before the sitting, an Imperial Courier arrived with dispatches to Count Leichbach, containing advice of the departure of Count Cobenzel for Berlin and Petersburg. By this circumstance the vote of Austria acquires double weight.
August 9.
The Conclusum of the deputation of the Empire of the 7th, who not approved by the Imperial Plenipotentiary. His Excellency this morning at 3 o'clock dispatched a Courier to Vienna to obtain instructions relative to its ratification. Not to obstruct the negotiation, however, the Imperial Plenipotentiary this day transmitted the Conclusum to the French Plenipotentiaries, without annexing his usual Reservatum . [The Conclusum is very lengthy, and will be given hereafter.]
August 14.
Definitive note of the French Plenipotentiaries, in reply to the last note from the deputation of the Empire.
The undersigned Plenipotentiaries of the French republic for the negotiation of a peace with the Empire, have received the last note from the deputation of the Empire, which was communicated to
them on the 26th August last, by M. Metternich, the Plenipotentiary Minister of his Imperial Majesty.
While the undersigned do justice to the intentions of the deputation of the Empire, they cannot dissemble the melancholy impression the note itself has in several points of view left on their minds. It is not consistent with the idea which the undersigned were disposed to form of the wise providence of the Plenipotentiaries of the German Empire. They find it difficult to express, and they cannot qualify the sentiment which they feel, at reading that passage in the note of the deputation of the Empire, in which so extraordinary a question is raised as to the third article of their note of the 14th inst. Who would have thought, after more than twenty days had been spent in the examination of it—after so many sittings, in which it had no doubt been carefully discussed, that it could have been possible to have passed over, and to have been silent as to one of the most essential and precise articles in the note, and one which must be considered as irrevocable?
It is at length time to put an end to this situation of affairs and these equivocal delays. The French government is desirous of peace; its conduct has put its sincerity in this respect beyond all doubt; but it has gone to the utmost extent of what could have been expected from its good will on this subject. The last propositions which the undersigned have made in its name, are the conditions of this peace; and on this head there is neither room for discussion nor delay;—the deputation must therefore decide. Let them consult only themselves, and the result of their intentions, and they will soon decide. Let them recollect, that at all events, its delays and its refusals will little avail the Empire, and that the public voice in Germany must approve that decision which averts from the people for ever the scourge of war.
The Plenipotentiary Ministers of the French Republic, being under the necessity of insisting in every point on the contents of their first note of the 19th inst. and on those of the 22d of June, and a preceding date, again require of the deputation of the Empire a categorical and decisive reply to all the points contained in them, which they now expect. They assure M. De Metternich, the Plenipotentiary Minister of his Imperial Majesty, of their most particular consideration.
Rastadt, 26th Thermidor, (August 1.) Sixth year of the French Republic. (Signed) BONNIER. JEAN DEBR.Y.
NAPLES, June 20.
The preparations for war are revived here with redoubled activity. All persons who are young enough and able, even the clergy not excepted, are required to take up arms to maintain internal tranquility, while the regular troops march to the frontiers. The answer which the courier lately dispatched to Paris shall bring back, will be decisive. The new demands made by the French envoy Garet are, that
 1. The Neapolitan government shall cede the Havre of Messina, in Sicily, to the French.  2. All persons who have been confined on account of their political opinions, shall be set at liberty.  3. A prohibition of all English commodities, and the exclusion of all English ships of war and merchant ships from all the harbours of the Two Sicilies.  The king of Naples has answered, that he cannot comply with these demands.
MILAN, June 28.
The war between the Sardinians and Ligurians, which was thought to be ended, continues. On the 24th instant, the latter, after gaining a victory over the Sardinians, took the mountain town Serravella by capitulation.
ROME, July 20.
On the 17th inst. the Golden Book, as it is called, the great register of the Feudal system, the Acta Soc. Procc. of the Inquisition , a figure representing a Grand Inquisitor; several crosses of Orders; diplomas of Nobility; and letters of our late illustrious families of Colonna and Borghese, were publicly burnt, with discharges of artillery and small arms. The arms of the Duke of Bracciano were the last thrown into the fire, and an order is now published that all the insignia of the Feudal System shall be abolished, and whoever shall publicly appear with crosses, ribbons, keys, &c. shall be punished with 10 days' hard labour on the public works.
Our Senate and Tribunate has now, according to the constitution, adjourned for four months, during which time the French Commandant alone will possess the Legislative power.
TRUSSELS, August 6.
The marching of the troops still continues. Besides the greater part of the garrisons of Belgium, above 8000 troops, infantry and cavalry, have marched through this city to the army of Mentz. The day before yesterday 4000 men of the division of Grenier arrived here, and the next day probably 10000 more for Cologne. Besides this a great number of troops are expected from the south of England, and strong reinforcements are marching through the elector's territories.
In the country between the Meuse, the Rhine, and the Moselle, magazines of provisions and forage are forming; and it is understood that General Joubert has orders to have every thing in readiness for opening a new campaign. Many troops and artillery
are likewise marching over the Rhine to the vicinity of Coblentz.
PARIS, August 9.
At Rastadt a greater unanimity prevails than ever. The plan which the deputation of the empire had prepared was so vague, that it could lead to no result had the French ministers even consented to receive it as the basis of deliberation. The following are the chief heads of it:
 1. There shall be peace and amity between France and Germany, and oblivion of past grievances.  2. The Rhine as a limit exactly determined.  3. The French shall desist from all claims on the right bank.  4. Indemnity to the immediate nobility, comprehending those of Lower Alsace.  5. Security for property as well for individuals as pious corporations.  6. A free exercise of religion in the ceded countries.  7. A continuation of the Episcopal rights in those countries.  8. Secularizations shall be restrained as much as possible, and shall not take place until after the conclusion of a peace.  9. France is to renounce all arrears of contributions. 
The French ministers, as we have already said, do not appear to approve this treaty of peace. They contend that it belongs to them alone, in quality of conquerors, to draw up the plan of peace.
August 10.
Very bad news has been received from the Isle of France. It is not yet known what is the substance of it, but it is feared that one party in the island were disposed to surrender it to the English.
General Baraguay d'Hilliers and his aide-camp, taken in La Senne, have arrived at Paris, on their parole. They were unable to give any account of the fleet under Buonaparte, having quitted it on the same day on which it failed from Malta.
LONDON, August 17-24.
Most of the accounts from Ireland, received this day, totally disprove with the late speculations of certain of our contemporaries, respecting the failure of the negotiation between the government and the Irish prisoners, and of the apprehension entertained for the safety of Mr. Bono; that General Manners's conditional pardon passed the Great Seal of Ireland on the 12th inst.
Some of the ships of Lord St. Vincent's fleet continue to be in a state of turbulence. A conspiracy was discovered on board one of these ships of a most serious nature, which we do not think proper to detail. Several seamen have been hanged; also one or two marines.
A serious conspiracy on board the Neptune man of war, one of the channel Fleet, off Ushant, the object of which, it is said, was to put all the officers to death, and to carry the ship into Brest, was lately discovered. One of the conspirators, repenting of the atrocious design, contrived to drop a letter on the quarter deck, directed to the captain, containing a full discovery of the nature and extent of the plot; in consequence of which the conspirators were immediately secured.
As many authentic reports may go abroad respecting the following circumstance, we mention it thus particularly: Lord Cornwallis, on returning a few nights since to the castle, with two of his aides-de-camp, was a-cooled by the sentinel, and not answering the pass word, the sentinel clapped his hand to his carbine box as a further notice, and presented his firelock. One of the aides-de-camp recollecting himself, fortunately repeated the pass word, and thus prevented the fatal consequences that might have ensued.
A paper of yesterday contains the following private accounts as from Ireland.
The British government, it appears by the recent examinations, were in possession, formerly as the month of March last, of the whole plan of the United Irishmen, and of a copy of the negotiation concluded by the Irish agents at Limerick. On Dr. McNevin's examination, this copy was shown him, and it was verbatim the same as that signed at Limerick, and therefore, evident, that the French agent betrayed the Irish negotiator, by selling this copy to the English agent. By the agreement made, the Irish revolutionists were to be assisted by an army of 15,000 Frenchmen, and 70,000 stand of arms. The naval aspect was to be delayed by the French, and the Irish were to take the French troops into their pay, and pay likewise for their arms.
The French from the hopes of a good ransom from the Bishop of Derry, consider the prisoner as more valuable than the prize of an Irishman.
Extract of a letter from Falmouth, August 20.
This day arrived the Cleopatra frigate, capt. Isaac Pettew, and a sloop of war, with about 40 sail of American ships under her convoy for America. They are expected to sail to-morrow for Cork, to take up the ships there bound for America.
Extract of a letter from Berwick, August 2.
On Monday last were sent in here a large Dutch Greenland ship, with the blubber, &c. of nine large whales, and a Dutch Dogger from Iceland with 17 loads of pickled cod, at 14 barrels per load, both prizes of the Greek frigate.
This moment there is advice from sea, that the Chace and Althesa has taken between them 14 more Dutch Greenland ships, which are expected here to-morrow. This must have happened since Monday, when the first prizes came in.
From the information given by the people who have arrived here, there is every reason to hope the greatest part of the Dutch Greenland ships and the ships from Iceland, will be taken by our cruisers in the North Sea.
It is reported, that at the commencement of the French revolution, Gen. Suwarow declared to his mistress, the late Empress, that with 80,000 Russians he would undertake, at the rite of his head , to subdue or exterminate the French nation. The emperor Paul has now placed this general at the head of his armies.
The King of Prussia seems to cultivate the policy of his relation Prince Henry, who is notoriously attached to the French party.
The Americans, we are convinced, will not be deluded by any feigned concessions which the French rulers may think proper to make, in order to avert that hostility which they have so rudely provoked. The whole world we trust, will soon become convinced that there is no safety for any nation, but in a state of open warfare with the detestable and destructive principles of the French.
NEW-YORK, Oct. 2.
By the Sloop Hawk, captain Benham, of New Haven, arrived here yesterday, from Cape Negro a Mole, we are informed, that Jerome had been abandoned by the British, and that the Mole was to be evacuated on the 1st of October instant.
We also learn by the same vessel that it was reported, and generally credited at the Mole, that General Toussaint intends very shortly to declare the island of St. Domingo independent of the French Republic—an event very desirable as well to the Islanders, as to the United States.
A great scarcity of every sort of American produce prevailed there; and the articles of the colony were superabundantly plentiful, and of little value.
We learn also, that a very liberal communication existed between Generals Maitland and Toussaint—a circumstance at least not agreeable to the idea of an isolation of armament on the part of the latter from the Republic.
The position of this island was infinitely valuable to France previous to the revolution as well on account of its being a nursery for seamen, as a most productive source of revenue. It has since, unhappily, been a theatre of the most atrocious crimes and delinquency in blood and enveloped in conflagration, by the errors, cupidity, and tyranny of the five dictators, or of the different tyrants which have dominated over the mother country. The most surprising circumstance is, that independence has not yet been declared—Milroy will be here even a pill-boxer's reach—What effects, then, must we suppose the horrors of an active guillotine and a six years prevalence of a revolutionary tornado have produced on the minds of men who cannot be termed philosophers?
Paris, July 15.
In the Council of Five Hundred, of July 14, a Secretary read an address of the United Irishmen:
"Upon the great day of the Liberty and Independence of the Nations, deign to receive the emblem ever dear to the United Irishmen, the Harp of Ossian, with silver cords, mounted with the trophies of Liberty. It is from the heart of oppressed Ireland that you receive this homage. They have but one wish; and that is to break the chains of Ireland, and to unite their destinies with those of the Great Nation."
Cabarrus—While Europe views with attention the distant regions to which France is about to carry the light of knowledge, the liberty and glory of her arms; permit me to fix your attention upon a people, who, like us, will have their Javapape and Pluma. All nations are our brethren, especially those in Ireland fights not for herself; it is in favour of all Europe. She pleads the cause of the human race! It is not for us to point out to the Directory their proper conduct and duties; they know them; and they will not disappoint our hopes. Let them meditate in secret their plan." After some farther observations in the same style, he concluded with moving "That the United Irishmen deserved well of the human race." The Council ordered the address and speech to be printed.
Morice struck up the air "Vivez au aliaz de l'Empire."
Chenier (the President)—"If ever there was an epoch in history fruitful in memorable events, it is that of the 14th of July, when the French nation in an instant by an impulse truly national, shook off the yoke of despotism, and opened a new career of human destiny. The circumstances which preceded, accompanied, and followed that famous day, occupy a distinguished place in the annals of the world. The real representatives of the People assembled under the humble roof of a Tennis Court; and in this new Temple they had pronounced the terrible oath—To live free or die. The courts, however, mad with the thirst of vengeance; organized a new crime. It called in to its assistance a foreign force, Paris was attacked; the blood of our fellow citizens flowed: it was the head of a tyrant of the House of Austria that made it flow. This massacre excited general indignation. Under the silent shades of night the people assembled; they were indeed an army. Night was employed in preparing the list of despotism, and the next day saw it accomplished. The citizens assembled from every quarter; they took arms; the town was founded; the site of liberty rebounded in the streets; under the shock of the founding cannon, the walls of despotism fell to the ground; the remainder of the day was a jubilee. Every face shone in union, every heart vibrated, with one impulse. In the streets, in the houses, the citizens fraternized; and were brothers; for they were free."
At the same instant the Genius of Liberty produced the same effects throughout all France, and at every point of her vast territory a National Guard was formed, which has vanquished the Kings of Europe. For a long time philosophy had been sapping the foundation of a despotic government, and preparing the reform of all the abuses under which France groaned, Kings and Nobles, dividing our souls; a Clergy preferring no decency not even that of hypocrisy, imposing weight only upon the poor; law only crushing the weak; government leaning on odious supports, hereditary right and base venality; a shameless immorality disgracing the principal persons of the State; Generals known only from their ignominious defeats; or their notorious treachery; our armies lost even to the remembrance of victory; the characters of meritorious officers regarded as a stigma; Poland basely abandoned before our eyes with impunity; our flag without honor, disgraceful false displaying the turpitude of an infamous court; courts more powerful than Queens, & Queens more profligate than courtesans, &c. This Colossus of abject envy of guilt was

affixed on the 14th of July. It turned to the ground, and the nation was avenged. Such was the result of this day, decisive of the fate of the nation. Man fell red to his dignity; Liberty proclaimed, the flatuous rearing the numerous victims of despotism; landed property liberated from the chains of feudalism; the representative system succeeding to hereditary right and venality; the Republic, erected, consolidated, sitting with majesty, upon the ruins of the throne; the glory of the French name raised to a pitch heretofore unknown to any nation; Republics founded in Liguria, beyond the Alps, on the banks of the Texel; barneveldt avenged; the Batavians free; the shade of William Tell smiling with complacency at the revolution which has freed his descendants from Oligarchical domination; far hence on the banks of the Tiber; liberty rising from the stupendous catacombs where her ancient heroes reposed. The Mediterranean, inatched by our victories from the domination of Britain, every day completing that chain of revolutions of which ours was the first link. Such are the consequences of that important day, which we commemorate. Upon that day then, ever memorable, let our joy mingle with that of the public; let all the authorities in this state combine to give liberty a firm course.
The 10th of August, on which the throne was overturned: the 9th of Thermidor, which saw the downfall of a tyranny more execrable: the 9th Vendemaire, on which the Republic was founded, shall ever be honored among us; but the day on which the Great Nation awoke from the slumber of servitude, shall ever be the solemnity dear to every free people. The vales of Italy, many know this well, when last year, in the two Councils they consecrated that day in the defence of the Rebel Priests. For you, Republican Deputies, true representatives of a people that duress liberty ( sponte libertatem ) with enthusiasm, you on this day pay to your country the tribute of love and joy which its examples inspire. Upon this day too, ye nations whose chains France has broken, rejoice also ye United Irishmen who fight for your liberty, you shall not always fight at the foot of the scaffold of Fitzgerald. The day on which the despotism of France fell, founded the knell of that by which you are oppressed; the remembrance of it ought to animate your hopes. The irresistible force of things, the rapid progress of the human mind, will soon bring back all nations to the work of nature. If selfishness and corruption have created hereditary governments, "Nature only formed nations."—Ordered to be printed, and translated into all languages.
* Chenier is a Poet.
LONDON, August 202
ALEXANDRIA, June 20.
The measures which have been adopted here are all ready. We are taught to expect the arrival of 40,000 men; they now speak but of 20,000. The other 20,000 are to go by the Isle of Cyprus to Aleppo, and from thence to pass by the Euphrates to the Persian Gulf. The column from this place will go to Suess, by Rofeta and Cairo, thence to embark on the Red Sea, where the French engineers have constructed a lock which will not be endangered by the shallows. These carry 3, 4, and even 500 men each. The ships of war which the French have at the Isles of France and Bourbon are to meet them at the mouth of the Gulf, and to protect their passage through the Indian Sea, where the English have only a few frigates. The two French commissioners who are here, intimate to the Turks, that they are going to fight the enemies of the religion of Mahomet. This produces such an effect, that they may raise any number of recruits, if so disposed. Two Frenchmen who have served in the army of Tipoo Saib, have been here for some days. They met for the French Commander in Chief, to confer with him on the future operations in India. The French have plenty of money, and are, of course, well served. The Pashas have received orders from the Porte to furnish whatever they may require.
This letter, although it bears not an official complexion, is not without some features of probability, and is certainly the most important communication that has yet been published on the subject of Buonaparte's expedition. Our Ministers, we understand, view it in a serious light; and, at a late hour last night, we were informed that orders had in the course of the afternoon, been issued from the War Office, for the officers and serjeants attached to the British regiment at Lisbon immediately to join their respective corps; which with the rest of the troops destined for India, are to sail for that quarter without delay.
BOSTON, October 2.
Arrival of Mr. Gerry.
Yesterday afternoon arrived in this harbor, the United States armed brig Sophia, Henry Geddes, commander, from Havre de Grace, last from Portsmouth, England, in which ran passenger Hon. ELBRIDGE GERRY, Esq. one of the late envoys extraordinary to the French republic. On passing the Cape a federal salute was fired, which was returned by that fortress—and when she anchored off the Long wharf, the citizens welcomed her with three buzzers, which were answered on board the brig. Mr. Humphreys had been set on shore in the lower harbor to proceed to Quincy, and acquaint the President of the arrival of Mr. Gerry. Mr. Pinckney, we understand was to sail from Bordeaux about the time Mr. Gerry sailed from Havre. By this arrangement
we are favored with London papers to August 10, including Mr. Gerry's answer to Talleyrand's letter, inserted in the first page of this day's Mercury.
Mr. Gerry landed about 4 o'clock, and proceeded to his seat in Cambridge, accompanied by Samuel Cooper, Esq.
M. Wirt, merchant, of Philadelphia was also a passenger in the Sophia.
We understand, that after Mr. Gerry's arrival at Havre, for the purpose of embarking for the U. States, he received letters from Talleyrand, urging his return to Paris.
The spirit of our government has certainly been unexpected by the French, and appears to have operated on their policy.
Mr. Gerry did not go up to London. Three frigates, the Concord, the Medusa, and the Francois, with 1500 troops, have failed from Bordeaux, some say for L Island, others for the West Indies.
The Yeoman, (Militia of Ireland) are disbanded. A proof the rebellion is at an end.
A Spanish frigate of 44 guns has been taken by the English.
There is nothing new respecting Buonaparte.
August 18, failed from Portsmouth, in company with a fleet; Charles Catter, Bell, Alexandria.
LEXINGTON, (Ken.) Sept. 22. At a meeting of the officers of the 7th regiment, and a number of other citizens of the county of Madison, assembled at the courthouse thereof, on the 7th of Sept 1798, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted.
1st. Resolved, that the extension of commerce has been too much the darling object of the Federal government, and that to this cause is to be attributed the present unhappy war with the French Republic—a war which does not offer any rational hope of compensation to those citizens who have been injured by French depredations, nor a reimbursement of the expenses which it may occasion.
2nd. Resolved, that the power of raising armies and borrowing money, now vested in the president, appear to be dangerous and alarming.
3rd. Resolved, that the bills called the Alien and Sedition bills, are infringements of the constitution, and of natural right; and that we cannot approve or submit to them.
4th. Resolved, that our representative Mr. Davis, has been truly our representative.
5th. Resolved, that as every freeman ought to be presumed ready to oppose foreign invasion, we think it unnecessary to express our willingness to do so.
6th. Resolved, that we are averse to intimate connections with any foreign power, but more particularly with Great Britain; an alliance with that country being impolitic & inconsistent with the principles of the two governments.
7th. Resolved, that Mr. Davis be requested to lay the foregoing resolutions before the legislature and president of the United States.
Supplementary Resolution. Resolved, that to ascertain more certainly the disposition of the general legislature, the foregoing resolutions be requested, by our delegates to take the above resolutions into consideration.
WILLIAM IRVINE, Chm.
KNOXVILLE, Sept. 25. Extract of a letter from Samuel Mitchell, Agent of the United States, to the Chickasaws, and Choctaws, resident in the Chickasaw nation, to his friend in Knoxville, dated, August 25, 1798.
Lieutenant Samuel R. Davidson, died some weeks past at the Walnut Hills, many other officers have died, and the troops are sickly in every post on the Mississippi.
Lieut. Davidson commanded upwards of two years at Tellico, (a post of importance,) with honor to himself, and advantage to his country, where his conduct was approved, or applauded, and his person esteemed, by citizens, soldiers, and Indians, as generally known. He afterwards held another separate command at Fort Blount, upon Cumberland river, from whence, last spring, he defended the water course, to the Fort Walnut Hills. On all occasions he discharged the duties of an officer, never neglecting for a moment, the rights of the citizens.
In his death, the people have lost a valuable fellow citizen, and the army an officer, strict to the execution of his military duties.
At an election held at Knoxville, on the 21st and 22nd inst. for a Senator to represent the county of Knox, in the place and stead of Gen. White, whose seat had become vacated by his acceptance of an office under the authority of the United States, the HON. WILLIAM BLOUNT was duly elected, with only one dissenting vote.
We hear from Tellico, that about 3000 Indians have arrived at that place for the purpose of holding a treaty with the Commissioners on the part of the United States.
NORFOLK, October 11. His Holiness hath at length made his exit—letters from Genoa, say he died at a Charrette near Florence.
It is stated in London papers, "that his Prussian majesty has actually declined the proposals of the courts of Peterburgh and Vienna, and peremptorily refuses to enter into a new coalition against France."
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16.
TO GENERAL MARSHALL.
SIR,
I HAVE seen with considerable pleasure, a number of political questions propo-
sed to you, with your answer to them. As I agree perfectly in opinion with you, that "every citizen has a right to know the political sentiments of the man who is proposed as his representative," I have thought proper to propose some further questions to you to attain this very desirable end, and I hope for the good of the community that you will answer them with the same frankness, candor and impartiality with which you have answered the others.
1st. You say that you are "attached to the genuine principles of the Constitution as sanctioned by the Will of the people." What do you consider as those genuine principles? Are you of opinion that the Constitution vests in the house of representatives a power to check by means of their power over the treasury the treaty-making power, or a power of appointments to offices; or are you of opinion that house has no power in this sort, but that it is morally bound to appropriate money whenever the president (or senate shall) appoint to an office, or make a treaty?
2nd. Are you of opinion that the annulling the treaty between America and France, (which was done during the last congress) was consistent with public faith, or expedient?
3rd. Are you of opinion that it may be useful or necessary for America to do you think that standing armies are necessary to defend us during invasion. Will you, should you be elected, give your vote for raising any other kind of army?
4th. Are you a convert to the opinion that a public debt is a public blessing? If so, please state your reasons.
5th. Do you approve of the practice which has obtained of late of appointing those persons only to office who agree in political opinion with the executive? Does it not, without promoting in the smallest degree the good of the community, tend to create the rancor of party spirit? Do you approve of the practice of appointing members of the house of representatives to other? Has it not an inevitable tendency to corrupt that branch of the government? Also you are not a candid date for the executive branch of the government, yet I can see that this is one of the most important points on which a public man can form an opinion.
6th. You say that you would have voted against the Alien and Sedition bills because you think them useless. So far as to all whether you do not also think them unconstitutional, and contrary to the principles of eternal justice? A REPUBLICAN. October, 1798.
AT a very numerous meeting of the Citizens of Louisa County at their courthouse, on Thursday the 4th October, it being Regimental Muster day, notice having been previously given that they would be called to express their sentiments on the state of the Federal Government, particularly in the Alien and Sedition Laws, Charles Yancey being appointed Chairman, and John Poindexter, jun. Secretary, the following Resolutions were adopted without a dissenting voice.
Resolved, That the prophet not only have an indubitable and inalienable right to assemble, whenever they may think it necessary, to deliberate, consult and express their opinions respecting the situation of their country and the measures adopted by their government, but that it is peculiarly their duty to do so at the present perilous crisis of their country.
Resolved, That the officers of government are the servants of the people, and at all times accountable to them, that it is the duty of the people to watch over and scrutinize their conduct, and to displace them whenever they act improperly.
Resolved, That the free speech and the freedom of the press, guaranteed unconditionally by the Constitution of the United States, that therefore we conceive the law to punish sedition, passed during the last session of Congress, which tends to obstruct the means of information whereby the people may become acquainted with the conduct of their public servants, and which evinces a dangerous intent in those who passed it, that their conduct could not stand the test of examination before a candid and impartial public, is contrary to the constitution and an infringement on the liberties of the people.
Resolved, That, agreeable to the constitution of the United States, the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial departments ought to be kept separate and distinct; that the trial by jury, secured by that constitution to every person within the United States, and that therefore we consider the law, passed during the last session of Congress, concerning alien, which blends together the executive and legislative powers of the United States all the federal powers of government, and which so far as it has power to lend out of the country, any alien who may be so unfortunate as to incur his suspicion, without allowing him even the form of a trial, is absolutely unconstitutional and destructive of the liberties of the people.
Resolved, That we consider the system adopted by Congress of refusing to the alteration of the President the quantity of money to be borrowed, the power of interest to be given, and the number of troops to be raised, as contrary to the spirit of the constitution, and dangerous to the liberties of the people.
Resolved, That Standing Armies are to be deprecated always in this country, as having a manifest tendency to engross
Executive authority, and as being directly repugnant to the principles of our government.
Resolved, That a well regulated and organized militia, as immediately connecting the duties of citizenship and soldier, are the surest safeguard to the rights and liberties of the people.
Resolved, That, while we feel it a duty incumbent on us to express our disapprobation of some of the measures of our government, we are free to declare that we are not the dopes of any foreign power, that we regard all nations alike, that we are firmly attached to our excellent constitution, and that we are ready, with our lives and fortunes, to defend our rights as a people, and as a nation against all who shall invade us.
Resolved, That it is our opinion, that we are able to stand alone as a free and independent nation; and that therefore we deprecate all alliances.
Resolved, That our representatives in the late legislature be directed, and they are hereby directed, to prevent these resolutions to the next general assembly, and use their utmost exertions to procure a remonstrance to Congress against these unconstitutional and oppressive measures.
Resolved, That Samuel Pleasants and John Dixon be requested to give these a place in their papers.
Signed in behalf of the meeting, CHARLES YANCEY, Chairman. JOHN POINDENTER, jun. Sec'y.
'97 and '98. Administration is a vexation. Diffusion is as bad, Executive influence puzzles me, Sedition makes me mad.
Look back to '76. Then guard your rights, America, Nor stoop to harkens' sway, Huzzah! Huzzah! Huzzah! Huzzah! For brave America.
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All persons are hereby cautioned against taking an assignment of a Bond executed by me on the 14th day of November 1796, to William Timberlake, agent for Nathaniel Whitlock, of the State of Kentucky, in the penal sum of £332:15:6, conditioned for the payment of £160:7:9, on or before the 20th day of January there ensuing.
The reason of my objection to pay and discharge the said bond are these: That said Timberlake acted under a power which as I am informed is not sufficient in law to convey a fee simple estate to the said Timberlake, which the bond aforesaid is given, and even if it be sufficient to convey a fee simple, the bond in question, it does not authorize Timberlake to receive the consideration money therefor, except for the special use of the said Whitlock.—I have understood that the bond is lodged in the hands of a Mr. Joseph Thompson of Hanover county, who may probably attempt to pass it away, against all which transfers therefore, this notice will be plead in bar, by GEORGE RICHARDSON.
N. B. There is a credit on the above bond for one hundred pounds, paid said Timberlake and Thompson. Richmond, 15th Oct. 1798.
THERE will be a petition presented to the next General Assembly for raising the Rents on Tobacco lodged in the Public warehouses.
Petersburg, Sept. 1, 1798.
By last night's Mail
SALEM, October 2.
MR. SEDGWICK.
A respectable committee from a meeting consisting of gentlemen from most of the towns, and of the major part of the Grand Jury of the county of Berkshire, have waited on Mr. Sedgwick, requesting that he would permit himself to be considered a candidate for the office of representative in congress, at the approaching election. Mr. Sedgwick returned a statement to the effect, that the expiration of his time as Senator, but called upon himself to be considered a candidate, he did not dare to reject the request, and has consented to their nomination; forbidding, however, that at any future election some other gentleman may have their choice.
PHILADELPHIA, October 6.
Dea. T. B. H. Mr. Gardner Baker, proprietor of the Museum in New York. —On this occasion there is room for the Museum. —His industry and attention to the details, and arranging the curiosities of Nature, perhaps, was never excelled. In short, his death may be considered a great public loss. He has left a wife and several children.
—at his own house in Lombard St. of the yellow fever, the 18th inst. Abraham Gibbons, a well-approved minister among the people called Quakers. —He is supposed to have taken the disorder in Philadelphia, at the time of the yearly meeting.
We have it from the best authority that there is a great school at the Falls, 177 miles from Philadelphia, 145 scholars.
DIED, on the 23rd inst. at Middle Town, Delaware county, James Bolton, a young man and an approved elder of the society of people called Quakers.
—Mary Sharpley, (widow,) of the same place, minister.
— Hannah, the wife of Jacob Linsley of New Garden, a worthy and an approved minister of the gospel—all of whom died with the prevailing fever.
Total number of deaths for the last 48 hours, FIFTY-FOUR.
Forty Eight new cases of the prevailing fever were reported for the last 48 hours, by fifteen physicians.
DEATHS. In New York, for the week ending Tuesday last, TWENTY SIX—25 of the fever.
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Jacob Cook, GUN-SMITH,
FROM LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA. RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has removed to the upper part of the house occupied by Mr. William Cook, Carpenter, nearly opposite Messrs. Gamble and Temple's, in this city; where he carries on the above business in all its various branches. He will make all kinds of FOWLING PIECES, MUSKETS, and PISTOLS, agreeable to a given pattern—he will also REPAIR, NEW STOCK and CLEAN PISTOLS, GUNS, SWORDS, &c. at the shortest notice. He likewise informs the inhabitants of the back counties, that he will MAKE all kinds of RIFLES, which he will sell on reasonable terms, warrant them good, and will insure them for one year. Their orders by letter or otherwise will be strictly attended to, and executed in as good and as neat a manner as if they were on the spot. He is in want of several good JOURNAYMEN GUN-SMITHS—and would take two or three APPRENTICES from 14 to 15 years of age. Richmond, July 20, 1798. [W.M.]
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for King and Queen county, at the Courthouse, on Tuesday the 14th of August, 1798. Baylor Fleet, pl. against Thomas Vais, surviving obli- gor of John Richelion and Thomas Vais, and James Webb, Esq. defts. IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Thomas Vais, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is Ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of November term next and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of this Courthouse. Teste, RO: POLLARD, C. C.
FOR SALE MY TRACT of LAND containing 300 acres, lying on both sides of Powhatten Creek, in Chesterfield county, five miles above Manchester, and one from Maj. O'Callaghan's Manufacturing Mill, on James River, where navigation may be had to Richmond. 275 acres of this land is in wood and of a superior quality, well calculated for the culture of tobacco and small grain. There is on the premises a new dwelling house 18 by 36 feet, with other out houses—The situation very healthy. Possession may be had the 1st day of December next, or sooner if required. And if agreeable, I will sell with the land 6 or 8 likely young NEGROES, consisting of Men, Women and Boys—Also the STOCK and PLANTATION UTENSILS.—For particulars apply to Mr. WILLIAM BROWN of Manchester, or the undersigned on the premises. JOSEPH C. BROWN. June 20, 1798.
In Goochland county Court, 17th September, 1798. William Esda, pl. against Daniel Broadhead, jr. deft. IN Chancery.
THE decree made in this cause on the 23rd day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, for reasons appearing to the court, is this day set aside. The subpoena in this cause being returned executed, and the defendant having failed to appear and answer the bill of the plaintiff: on the motion of the plaintiff, by his counsel, It is decreed and ordered, that the bill of the plaintiff be taken as confessed, and that the defendant and all others claiming under him be forever foreclosed of all right of equity of redemption in and to the lands mentioned in the mortgage referred to in the plaintiff's bill, lying and being in the county of Goochland, on Lickinghole creek, and being the same which was purchased by the defendant of John Michie, unless the defendant being duly served with a copy of this decree, shall show cause against the same, or pay unto the plaintiff on or before the first day of the ensuing November term, the sum of thirty six pounds current money, of Virginia, with interest thereon at the rate of five per centum per annum from the first day of April, 1795, till paid, and in case the said defendant shall fail to appear and show cause as aforesaid, or pay unto the plaintiff the right aforesaid, together with interest and the costs of this suit, that Thomas Royster, John L. Harris and Joseph Shelton, or any one or more of them do make sale of the said lands and appurtenances, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to pay and satisfy this decree and the necessary expenses attending the said sale, having first given three weeks notice of the time and place of such sale in one of the Virginia Gazettes, and that they, or such of them as may act do make report to this court of their proceedings herein, in order to a final decree. A Copy, Teste, WM. MILLER C. C. C.
FOR THE CURE OF Coughs, Colds, Asthmas & Consumption. DR. CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS
IS a medicine unequalled by any in the world, prepared (only) by the inventor and proprietor, DR. CHURCH, from London, at his Medicine Office, No. 1, South Third Street, (near the Market) Philadelphia, and at his house New-York.
The following cases are subjoined as proofs of its efficacy, selected from a number amounting to upwards of ONE THOUSAND!
AFFIDAVIT.
Jacob Macpherson, of Paterson Row Spitalfields, voluntarily maketh oath before me, that he was grievously afflicted with a violent Cough, shortness of breath, pain in his breast, loss of appetite, night sweats, and constantly expectorated a very considerable quantity of glutinous matter, could not go to rest on account of the difficulty of breathing, but used to be propped up in his bed by pillows—that he laboured under this affliction, for upwards of eight years; his constitution was emaciated to an alarming degree, and his body greatly wasted and fallen away—that after having the advice of many medical gentlemen, without receiving any essential relief, he applied to Dr. James Church, Embury Square, and by taking his medicine, called Church's Cough Drops, and attending to his advice, he is now restored to perfect health, nor has he a single symptom of his disorder remaining. Sworn before me at the Mansion house, London, this 10th day of April, 1798. BROOK WATSON, Mayor.
Letter from Baron Montrose, Esquire, Devonshire Street, Portland place, London, addressed to Dr. Church. DEAR SIR, AS you think the publication of my case may tend to your good, I cheerfully consent to your making use of it, out of respect to you, as well for the benefit of mankind, as I think it cannot be too universally known. In the year 1779, I caught a severe cold, which settled upon my lungs—this brought on a violent cough, pain, and tightness across my breast, and shortness of breath. I used to expectorate a frothy, thickly viscid quantity of glutinous matter, which owing to the violence of the cough, used sometimes to be mixed with blood. I have had the advice of some of the first physicians in England, whose prescriptions afforded me little more than temporary relief. In consequence of hearing that Col. Glover, of Portland place, had been astonishingly relieved by taking your Cough Drops, I was induced (having before an aversion to advertised remedies) to give your medicine a fair trial, and am happy to make known to the world, that I am restored to perfect health by taking it, after having suffered a martyrdom for upwards of 16 years. I am, dear Sir, Yours sincerely, B. MONTROSE. Devonshire street, May 16, 1798. To Dr. JAMES CHURCH.
Copy of an affidavit taken before the Right Hon. Paul Le Mesurier, Lord Mayor of London, at the Mansion house, and Alderman Skinner, as Guildhall, London. Philip Williams, of No. 4, Tabernacle row, Moorfields, in the Parish of St. Luke, Middlesex, volunarily maketh oath and saith, that he was grievously afflicted with a most violent cough for upwards of thirty years, which used to prevent him laying down in his bed for whole nights together; and in the day time, owing to the violence of the cough, he was very often unable to attend his business for half a day together. This deponent further saith, he hath applied to many eminent gentlemen of the faculty, and has taken a great deal of medicine which never did him any good, but found, notwithstanding all the medicine and other things that he took, he grew worse. The deponent further maketh oath and saith, that seeing many remarkable cures, finding to his, published by Mr. James Church, of the City road, said to be effected by his cough drops, was induced to investigate into the truth of the same, which he did to his satisfaction; which induced him to make trial of them, which he did; from the first dose he found present relief, and by the said Church's cough drops he is now perfectly cured, to the great astonishment of all his friends and neighbours, and is better in health than ever he was in his life. (Signed) PHILIP WILLIAMS. Sworn before me at the Mansion House, London, April 10, 1798. PAUL LE MESURIER, Mayor. THOMAS SKINNER, Alderman.
Church's Cough Drops Are prepared and sold as above, and by appointment of Dr. Church, by Mr. B. Du-Val, Richmond; William Moore, Petersburg; John Roberts, Norfolk; T. Green, Frederickburg. Oct. 1, 1798
WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder on Thursday the Eighth day of November next, at Mr. James George's Tavern in Goochland County, A Negro Woman and Three Children, Belonging to the estate of Constantine Perkins, deceased.—Ten Pounds cash will be required in hand—for the remainder six months credit will be allowed—the purchaser giving bond with approved security to JOSEPH PERKINS, Ex'r. Oct. 7, 1798 3W
FOR SALE, The Falls Plantation, On James River, adjoining the town of New-Beaver, which I lately purchased of Mr. John Baynes.—Credit will be given for three fourths of the money eight years. Apply to the subscriber for other particulars. I will exchange for Land on Roanoke. JOHN SUMNER VELL. North Carolina, G. anville } County, September 3, 1798 } 3t
The Subscriber Intending to remove into the country, offers for SALE his House and Lots IN THIS CITY. J. PENDLETON. City of Richmond, } 20th July, 1798 }
John Myers BEGS leave to inform the PUBLIC that he has opened a BOTTTLING CELLAR, near the BRIDGE, Where Gentlemen can be supplied with Boiled Porter and Ale at a reasonable price. N.B. Gentlemen who live in the Country may have Porter put up to carry any distance without breakage. Richmond, May, 3, 1798.
Advertisement. On the 20th October next, on the premises, will be RENTED, privately or publicly, for one or more years, as the proprietors may determine, That Valuable TAVERN
At the place called the NEW STORE, in the county of Buckingham, at present occupied by Mr. Lewis Wilkinson. ALSO— The STORE and LUMBER-HOUSE at present occupied by Mr. John Epperson. Possession given the first day of December next.—Its situation for a Tavern and Store is equal to any up the country—a further description is unnecessary, as any person inclined to rent will first wish to view the premises. The PROPRIETORS. Sept. 24, 1798. (4v)
For Sale at this Printing Office, A PLAN Of the Invasion of England and Ireland, BY the combined naval and military force of France, Spain and Holland—an engraved copperplate, showing the several points of junction of the combined fleets, the strength of each squadron, their several routes to the grand rendezvous off Brek; also the several places of debarkation both in England and Ireland: like the stations and strength of the several British fleets in Europe, according to the most accurate information. To which is annexed, an explanatory letter, accompanying the plan from Europe to Philadelphia. Also, the Instructions from the Executive Directory to the commander in chief, General Buonaparte, with comments, &c. &c.
Lately Published, AND FOR SALE AT SAMUEL PLEASANTS PRINTING OFFICE, [Price 2 shillings] A SELECTION OF H Y M N S AND Spiritual Songs FROM THE BEST AUTHORS, BY ANDREW BROADHURST, V. D. M. May 14.
FOR SALE. 20 qr. casks } old Red Port-Wine of fine quality; 20 pipes } Madeira Wine in pipes; Teneriffe do. do. Porter packed in casks of 3 doz. each; Old West India Rum; French Brandy; Apple Brandy; 2000 gallons excellent Whiskey; Loaf Sugar; Brown Sugar; Coffee; Sift Iron, and 200 barrels excellent cut Herrings. The above articles have just come to hand, and being prime quality on consignment, will be sold very low, for cash, by Gamble & Temple, Who have as usual a good assortment of DRY GOODS in hand, which will be sold on equitable terms. Richmond, June 11, 1798.
JUST RECEIVED and for Sale by the Subscriber on reasonable terms, THE FOLLOWING GOODS, By WHOLESALE or RETAIL. German Linens, —viz. OZNABURGS Bed-ticking Brown Hemp Oil cloth. Ironmongery. Mill-saws Screw-augers Hand do. Gimblets Plane-irons Compasses Chisels Traverses Gouges Mark-drawers Draw knives Wrenches Coffee Mills Hollow Glass. Decanters plain & Tumblers plain cut cut Cage Glasses Wine Glasses do. Medicine Phials Nurenberg Goods, Among which are a great variety of children's Toys, Snuff Boxes, Black Lead Pencils, Slates and slate Pencils, Cloth Brushes &c. &c. &c. Likewise, A large assortment of Looking Glasses, Violins and Violin Strings. JAMES THOMPSON. Richmond, March 27, 1798. H.
SADDLERY. The Subscriber, Respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, in general, that he has just Received, and is now opening at his Saddlery store In this City, A large and elegant Assortment of well bought SADDLERY, Consisting of Mens', womens' and chair saddle trees; Plated, polished and tinned bridle bits; Stirrup irons, buckles, flutes and rings, of various patterns and newest taste; Woofled & lined, surcingle, girth, braining and boot webs, of all kinds, elegantly finished and figured; Turkey stripe, swan skin, cross barred, plain and fancy stripes for saddle-cloths; Hair plush of different colours; Plated and brass coach and chair harness mountings; Clouts and tack of all sizes; Secret, steel and brass locks, for saddlebags and portmanteaus; Horseman's pistols, with brass barrels and mountings; Ladies' and gentlemen's silver, plated and brass mounted switch, loaded & trumpet whips; Plain and fancy, plated and steel spurs, of various and elegant patterns; Red and green morocco leather, sheep and lamb skins for welting; Shot belts, boot garters and spur leathers; Dog collars and chains; Saddlers' tools of every description; Woofled blindings and ferratings of different colours; Curry and mane combs; Brooms and sponges, &c. &c. He continues still to carry on his BUSINESS as usual in all its various branches, and has now on hand Saddles & Bridles, Plain and mounted of all kinds; Phaton and chair harness; Draught collars; Waggoners' whips, &c. all of which is offered to the public on moderate terms, by John M'Enery. Richmond, August 10, 1798. N.B. The highest price in Cash will be given for good BEAR-SKINS.
A Partner Wanted. THE Subscriber's Tanyard & Currying Shop being a considerable distance as art, renders it inconvenient for him to attend to both,—he therefore wishes to take a PARTNER in the Tanning & Currying BUSINESS, a person who has a competent knowledge of either of the branches, and can put in an equal stock.—For further particulars, enquire at his Currying Shop opposite Richard Bower's Tavern, or at his Tanyard near William Gay's Brewery; where he means to continue the said business as usual, and will Tan Hides on Shares, give Leather in Exchange for Hides or Bark at moderate prices, or give Cash for said articles. JAMES LOWNES. Richmond, 7th Mo 10th, 1798.
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Stamp Act. A correct Table of Duties, payable on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper agreeably to the above act (which began to operate the 1st July last) may be had at Pleasants' Printing Office. Just received And for Sale at this Printing Office, A FEW COPIES OF Monroe's View OF THE Conduct of the Executive.