Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-04-18 00:00:00

The VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[Vol. XI.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1135]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[FOUR DOLLARS PER ANNUM—PAID IN ADVANCE.]
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1804.
[12 1-2 CENTS SINGLE]
Advertisements, not exceeding a square in length, are inserted in this paper for seven-five cents the first time; three dollars for three weeks (6 times); and for every additional insertion thirty-three cents. Long ones in the same proportion—unless a special contract be made by the year.
ROBIN REDBREAST,
A FINE bay, fifteen and a half hands high, imported from England last spring, will stand the ensuing season at my stable in Chesterfield county, on Appomattox river, 15 miles above Petersburg, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, for which notes will be expected, dischargeable by the payment of twenty dollars on or before the first day of October next; ten dollars the leap to be paid when the mare is covered, with one dollar for each mare to the groom. Good and extensive pasture gratis, having nearly one thousand acres of high and low land in six different inclosures, under strong fences, besides several clover lots. The greatest attention shall be paid to mares left in my care, but will not be liable for accidents or escapes.
PEDIGREE.
ROBIN REDBREAST was got by Sir Peter Teazle, his dam (Wren) by Woodpecker, his granddam Papillon, (Sir Peter's dam) by Snap, his great granddam Miss Cleveland, by Regulus, his great granddam Midge, by a son of Bay Bolton, Barstow's Children, Honeywood's Arabian, dam of the Two True Blues. (Taken from the general stud book.)
PERFORMANCE.
In 1800 (the only year he ran) at Bridgnorth, June 18, 4 mile heats, at four years old, he won the maiden plate, beating Mr. Day's Ragener, by Precipitate, and Mr. Carr's Prospect.
The next day, at the same place, 4 mile heats, he came in first and first, but lost the race for the want of a few ounces in weight the last heat.
At New-Castle, July 3d, he won the members purse of £50, 4 mile heats, beating Mr. Harrison's Trumpeter, & distancing Sir T. Mostyn's Heder.
At Nantwich, July 10, he won the town purse of £50, beating Mr. Smith's Sultan, and distancing Sir T. Mostyn's Heder.
At Warwick, Sept 2, he won his majesty's plate of 100 guineas, 4 mile heats, beating Lord Donegall's Fugleman, and distancing Mr. Tharm's Marquis.
He won the purse at Litchfield, Sept. 11, 4 mile heats, beating Lord Donegall's b. h. by Potbo's, and distancing Mr. Brooke's Baron Nile, Lord Oxford's Victoria and Mr. Cox's Cocoa Tree. He was never beaten 4 mile heats except at Bridgnorth, as above stated, where, although it was given against him, it was evident that he was much the best horse.
THOMAS GOODE.
March 1st, 1804
We the subscribers holding lands adjoining to and near the city of Richmond and the James river canal, having for a length of time suffered numberless depredations on our property in timber, wood, stock and inclosures, by divers persons, under the various pretences of fishing, fowling, shooting and hunting, do hereby notify, forewarn and forbid all persons whomsoever, from trespassing on our said property, or that of either of us, under the aforesaid pretences, or in any other way whatsoever, having determined from unavoidable necessity to prosecute all such trespasses without respect of persons.
W. Foushee. John Harvie. J. Robinson.
Richmond, April 2, 1804.
George Peery and William Peery, plaintiffs AGAINST Thomas Inglis, Lon Brown, Joseph Davidson, Henry Farley, James Baily and Thomas Pickens, defendants In Chancery.
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 plaintiffs 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. e.
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 to continue 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 with JOHN NASIF, sen. Prince Edward county, Virg. March 29, 1804.
BLANK BONDS
For Sale at this Office.
Scheme of a Lottery,
For the benefit of WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE.
  FIRST CLASS.    8000 Tickets at 10 dolls. 80,000  2 Prizes, dolls. 10,000 20,000  60 of 500 30,000  2,000 of 15 30,000  80,000  Subject to a deduction of 15 per. ct. 12,000  Expense of drawing, 2,000  Dollars, 10,000  First Ticket drawn, Dolls. 500  Last drawn, 10,000  1 other Prize of 10,000  59 other Prizes of 500 dolls. 29,500  2,000 of 15 dollars, 30,000  Dollars, 80,000  
All tickets drawn blank may be renewed in the next class, at 10 dolls. each; the price of all others will be 15 dolls.
All prizes of 15 dollars may be renewed for the next class, or paid, at the option of the person entitled. If they be not claimed within three months after the drawing commences, they will be considered as renewed in the second class.
The drawing to commence in the city of Williamsburg, on the 1st day of June, 1804, under the management of James Madison, John Bracken, William Nelson, Robert Greenhow, Burwell Bassett, Robert Saunders, Samuel Tyler, Chapman Travis, William Lightfoot, Littleton W. Tazewell, George Tucker and James Sempie.
SECOND CLASS.
  5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. 59,380  4,062 ditto at 15 dolls. 70,930  130,310  Deduct loss on 2,062 tickets renewed at 2 1-2 5,155  Dolls. 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  Deduct 10 per cent. 12,500  Expenses of drawing, 2,500  Dolls. 10,000  Ticket first drawn, Dolls. 1,000  Ticket last drawn, 20,000  One other prize of 20,000  Two ditto of 10,000 20,000  3 ditto of 5,000 dolls. 15,000  49 ditto of 1,000 49,000  1 ditto 155  Dollars 125,155  
James Madison. St. George Tucker. John Bracken. William Nelson. Robert Greenhow. Burwell Bassett. Robert Saunders. Samuel Tyler. Chapman Travis. William Lightfoot. Littleton Waller Tazewell. George Tucker. James Sempie.
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 Bib's Trad, 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 32 miles, in a healthy situation and an agreeable neighborhood. 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 Duval, to George Yuille, dated the 22d 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 deed of trust the subscriber was authorised to carry into effect by a deed of assignment made between him and the aforesaid Thomas Thompson and George Yuille, dated the 23d of January, 1798, and recorded in the general court the 13th 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
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 sin le.
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 pasture 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 stoue, fillies seven stoue twelve pounds, six subscribers, beating Lord A. Hamilton's brother to Rattoon, 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 stoue seven pounds, at Doncaster, he beat Mr. Sitwell's Commodore, eight stoue, the left half mile, for 100 guineas each. The same day he received forfeit from Mr. Baker's g. c. Ha-Hazard, eight stoue 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 Warner, 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 Armitage'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 stock—and as a runner he certainly has exhibited well, having beaten Warner, 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 Fanny, by Diomed—grandam by Marske, Young Hag, Lalurnham's dam by Skim, Old Hag, Hydra's dam by Crab, Ebony by Children, out of Old Ebony by Bafto. Phenomenon was got by King Herod—his dam Frenzy by Eclipse, her dam by Engineer, grandam by Blank, Lafs of the Mill by Traveller, Miss Makeless by Young Greyhound, Partner, Woodcock, Croft's Bay Barb, Makeless, Bimmer, Dickey Pierion, son of Dodsforth, 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. e66t
FOR SALE.
By Edward Hallam,
Opposite the Swan Tavern, Excellent Salt-petred BACON, New England CHEESE, Irish POTATOES, New York RICE, fresh TAMARINDS by the Kegs, RICE, INDIGO of superior quality, Sack SALT, and Bar IRON. 94. 24th, 1803. wif
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS FOR SALE,
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 valuable NEGRO WOMAN for sale. HUMPHREY DABNEY. Richmond, April 2, 1804. w4w
Sports of the Turf.
THE Jockey Club Purse Races at Powhatan Courthouse, will begin on Thursday the 19th of April next, three mile heats, the first day, supposed to be about £100. The 2d day, two mile heats, half the sum of the first. There will remain open a sweepstakes for three years old colts and fillies until the 18th April, 100 dollars each, half forfeit, 4 subscribers or no race; to be run for the day after the Jockey Club Races. Powhatan, March 1st, 1804. w5t
The proprietor of the
TURF presents his respectful compliments to all the admirers of this fascinating sport, and assures them that he is prepared to afford every kind of accommodation that can be expected on such an occasion—His stables are numerous and well provided. In the field he has a Gallery erected on the highest part of the ground. In this Gallery, DINNER will be set, and free for those only who choose to dine. Tickets of admittance to the Gallery will be furnished at the bar below, at one dollar. [119A]
The subscriber will receive
until the 14th day of next month, at the public manufactory of arms, PROPOSALS, for furnishing the commonwealth of Virginia, for the Cavalry thereof, 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 Ordnance. March 20th, 1804. JOHN CLARKE. 14m
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
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 to 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. w7ds
The Celebrated English Stallion,
DRAGON,
LATE the property of his grace the Duke of Bedford, and sire of Speculator, Tarantula, Jenny, Spincer, Creeper, Phenix, Hospitality, &c. will stand the ensuing season, near Farmville, at Ten Guineas and a Dollar to the groom for each mare. The season will commence the first day of March next, and end the 1st day of August following; extensive pastureage 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. w713m P. S. Farmville is 8 miles below Prince Edward courthouse, and 35 from Cartersville. Mares fed if required.
A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF
Morocco Pocket Books
Is just received and for sale at this office.
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 5 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; and if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without 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 term of the contract.

[By Authority.]
AN ACT
Making provision for the disposal of the public lands in the Indiana Territory, 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 powers vested by law in the surveyor general, shall extend over all the public lands of the United States to which the Indian title has been or shall hereafter be extinguished, north of the river Ohio, and east of the river Mississippi; and it shall be the duty of the said surveyor general, to cause the said lands to be surveyed into townships six miles square, and divided in the same manner, and under the same regulations, and to do and perform all such other acts in relation to the said lands, as is provided by law in relation to the lands of the United States, situate north west of the river Ohio and above the mouth of Kentucky river: Provided, That the whole expense of surveying and marking the lines shall not exceed three dollars for every mile that shall be actually run, surveyed and marked: And provided also, That such tracts of land as are lawfully claimed by individuals within the said boundaries, and the title whereof has been or shall be recognized by the United States, shall be laid out and surveyed at the expense of the parties respectively, in conformity with the true boundaries of such tracts. And it shall also be the duty of the said surveyor general, to cause to be run, surveyed and marked such of the Indian boundary lines of the said lands as have not yet been surveyed; and with the approbation of the President of the United States, to ascertain, by astronomical observations, the positions of such places north of the river Ohio and east of the river Mississippi, as may be deemed necessary for the correctness of the surveys, and to be the most important points of the geography of the country.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That for the disposal of the lands of the United States north of the river Ohio, and east of the river Mississippi, in the Indiana Territory, three land offices shall be established in the same, one at Detroit for the lands lying north of the state of Ohio to which the Indian title has been extinguished; one at Vincennes for the lands to which the Indian title has been extinguished, and which are included within the boundaries fixed by the treaty lately held with the Indian tribes of the Wabash; and one at Kaskaskia, for so much of the lands included within the boundaries fixed by the treaty of the thirtieth of August, one thousand eight hundred and three, with the Kaskaskia tribe of Indians, as is not claimed by any other Indian tribe: and for each of the said offices a register and a receiver of public monies shall be appointed who shall give security in the same manner, in the same sums & whose compensation, emoluments and duties and authority shall, in every respect, be the same in relation to the lands which shall be disposed of at their offices, as are or may be by law provided, in relation to the registers and the receivers of public monies in the several offices established for the disposal of the lands of the United States north of the river Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That every person claiming lands within any of the three tracts of land described in the preceding section, by virtue of any legal grant made by the French government, prior to the treaty of Paris, of the tenth of February, one thousand seven hundred and sixty three, or of any legal grant made by the British government, subsequent to the said treaty, and prior to the treaty of peace between the United States and Great Britain, of the third of September, one thousand seven hundred and eighty three, or of any resolution, or act of Congress, subsequent to the said treaty of peace, shall, on or before the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and five, deliver to the register of the land office, within whose district the land may lie, a notice in writing, stating the nature and extent of his claims, together with a plot of the tract or tracts claimed, and may also, on or before that day, deliver to the said register for the purpose of being recorded, every grant, order of survey, deed, conveyance or other written evidence of his claim; and the same shall be recorded by the said register, in books to be kept for that purpose, on receiving from the parties at the rate of twelve and a half cents, for every hundred words contained in such written evidence of their claim; and if such person shall neglect to deliver such notice, in writing, of his claim, or to cause to be recorded such written evidence of the same, all his rights, so far as the same is derived from any resolution or act of Congress, shall become void, and forever barred.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the register, and receiver of public monies, of the three above mentioned land offices, shall, for the lands respectively lying within their districts, be commissioners for the purpose of examining the claims of persons claiming lands by virtue of the preceding sections. Each of the said commissioners shall, previous to entering on the duties of his appointment, respectively, take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation, before some person qualified to administer the same, "I,
do solemnly swear, (or affirm) that I will impartially exercise and discharge the duties imposed upon me, as
commissioner for examining the claims to land, by an act of Congress, entitled, "An act making provision for the disposal of the public lands in the Indiana territory, and for other purposes."
It shall be the duty of the said commissioners to meet at the places where the said land offices are by this act established, respectively, on or before the first day of January one thousand eight hundred and five; and each board shall, in their respective districts, have power to hear in a summary manner all matters respecting such claims; also to compel the attendance of witnesses, to administer oaths, and examine witnesses, and such other testimony as may be adduced, and to decide thereon according to justice and equity, which decision shall be laid before Congress in the manner herein after directed, & be subject to the decision thereon. The said boards, respectively, shall have power to appoint a clerk whose duty it shall be to enter in a book to be kept for that purpose, full and correct minutes of their proceedings and decisions, together with the evidence on which such decisions are made; which books and papers on the dissolution of the boards, shall be deposited in the respective offices of the registers of the land offices; and the said clerk shall prepare two transcripts of all the decisions made by the said commissioners in favor of the claimants to land, both of which shall be signed by the said commissioners, and one of which shall be transmitted to the surveyor general, and the other to the secretary of the treasury; and the lands, the claims to which, shall have been thus affirmed by the commissioners, shall not be otherwise disposed of until the decision of congress thereupon shall have been made. It shall likewise be the duty of the said commissioners to make to the secretary of the treasury a full report of all the claims filed with the register of the proper land office, as above directed, which they may have rejected, together with the substance of the evidence adduced in support thereof, and such remarks thereon as they may think proper: which reports, together with the transcripts of the decisions of the commissioners in favor of claimants, shall be laid by the secretary of the treasury before Congress at their next ensuing session. Each of the commissioners and clerks aforesaid, shall be allowed a compensation of five hundred dollars in full for his services as such; and each of the said clerks shall, previous to his entering on the duties of his office, take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation, to wit: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will truly and faithfully discharge the duties of a clerk to the board of commissioners for examining the claims to land as enjoined by an act of Congress, intitled "An act making provision for the disposal of the public lands in the Indiana territory, and for other purposes."
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That all the land, aforesaid, not excepted by virtue of the preceding section, shall, with the exception of the section "number sixteen," which shall be reserved in each township for the support of schools within the same, with the exception also of an entire township in each of the three above described tracts of country or districts, to be located by the secretary of the treasury, for the use of a seminary of learning, and with the exception also of the salt springs and lands reserved for the use of the same as herein after directed, be offered for sale to the highest bidder, under the direction of the surveyor general or governor of the Indiana territory, of the register of the land office, and of the receiver of public monies, at the places respectively, where the land offices are kept, and on such day or days as shall, by a public proclamation of the President of the United States, be designated for that purpose. The sales shall remain open at each place for three weeks and no longer; the lands shall not be sold for less than two dollars an acre, and shall in every other respect, be sold in tracts of the same size and on the same terms and conditions, as have been or may be by law provided for the lands sold north of the river Ohio and above the mouth of Kentucky river. All lands, other than the reserved sections and those excepted as above mentioned, remaining unsold at the closing of the public sales, may be disposed of at private sale, by the registers of the respective land offices in the same manner, under the same regulations, for the same price, and on the same terms and conditions, as are or may be provided by law for the sale of the lands of the United States north of the river Ohio and above the mouth of Kentucky river. And patents shall be obtained for all lands granted or sold in the Indiana territory, in the same manner and on the same terms as is or may be provided by law for lands sold in the state of Ohio, and in the Mississippi territory.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That all the navigable rivers, creeks and waters, within the Indiana territory, shall be deemed to be and remain public highways; and the several salt springs in the said territory, together with as many contiguous sections to each, as shall be deemed necessary by the President of the United States, shall be reserved for the future disposal of the United States: And any grant which may hereafter be made for a tract of land, containing a salt spring which had been discovered previous to the purchase of such tract from the United States, shall be considered as fraudulent and null.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That the several provisions made in favor of persons who have contracted for lands with John Cleves Symmes and his associates,
by an act intitled "An act to extend and continue in force the provisions of an act intitled "An act giving a right of pre-emption to certain persons, who have contracted with John Cleves Symmes or his associates, for lands lying between the Miami rivers in the territory north west of the Ohio, and for other purposes," shall be and the same are hereby continued in force until the first day of June next: Provided, That the register of the land office and receiver of public monies at Cincinnati shall perform the same duties, exercise the same powers, and enjoy the same emoluments, which, by the last recited act were enjoined on or vested in the commissioners designated by the said act: And provided also, That no certificate for a right of pre-emption shall be granted, except in favor of persons who had, before the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred, made contracts in writing with John Cleves Symmes or with any of his associates, and who had made to him or them any payment or payments of money for the purchase of such lands; nor unless at least one twentieth part of the purchase money of the land claimed, shall have previously been paid to the receiver of public monies, or shall be paid prior to the first day of January next. And every person who shall obtain a certificate of pre-emption, shall be allowed until the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and six, to complete the payment of his first instalment: Provided also, That where any person or persons shall in virtue of a contract entered into with John Cleves Symmes, have entered and made improvements on any section or half section prior to the first day of April last (having conformed with all the foregoing provisions in this section) which improvements, by the running of the lines subsequently thereto shall have fallen within any one section or half section other than the one purchased as aforesaid, and other than section number sixteen, such section or half section shall in that case be granted to the person or persons who shall have so entered, improved and cultivated the same, on payment of the purchase money agreeably to the provisions made by law for lands sold at private sale; but nothing herein contained shall be construed to give to any such person or persons a greater number of acres than he or they had contracted for with John Cleves Symmes, as aforesaid.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That every person who may have heretofore obtained from the commissioners, a certificate of a right of pre-emption for lands lying between the two Miami rivers, on account of contracts with or purchase from John Cleves Symmes or his associates, and who has paid his first instalment; and every person who may obtain a similar certificate by virtue of the preceding section, and shall, on or before the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and six, pay his first instalment, be permitted to pay the residue of the purchase money in six annual equal payments.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That fractional sections of the public lands of the United States either north of the river Ohio, or south of the state of Tennessee, shall, under the directions of the secretary of the treasury, be either sold singly, or by uniting two or more together, any act to the contrary notwithstanding: Provided, That no fractional sections shall be sold in that manner until after they shall have been offered for sale to the highest bidder in the manner herein after directed.
Sec. 10. And be it further enacted, That all the public lands of the United States, the sale of which is authorized by law, may, after they shall have been offered for sale to the highest bidder in quarter sections, as herein after directed, be purchased at the option of the purchaser, either in entire sections, in half sections, or in quarter sections; in which two last cases the sections shall be divided into half sections by lines running due north and south, and the half sections shall be divided into quarter sections by lines running due east and west. And in every instance in which a subdivision of the lands of the United States, as surveyed in conformity with law, shall be necessary to ascertain the boundaries or true contents of the same shall be done at the expense of the purchaser.
Sec. 11. And be it further enacted, That no interest shall be charged on any instalment which may hereafter become due, in payment of any of the public lands of the United States, wherever situated, and which have been sold in pursuance of the act, intitled "An act to amend the act, intitled "An act providing for the sale of the lands of the United States, in the territory north west of the Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river," or which may hereafter be sold by virtue of that, or of any other act of Congress: Provided, That such instalments shall be paid on the day on which the same shall become due; but the interest shall be charged and demanded in conformity with the provisions heretofore in force, from the date of the purchase, on each instalment which shall not be paid on the day on which the same shall become due: Provided however, That on the instalments which are or may become due before the first day of October next interest shall be charged, except from the time they became due until paid; but in failure to pay the said instalments on the said first day of October, interest shall be charged thereon in conformity with the provisions heretofore in force from the date of the purchase.
Sec. 12. And be it further enacted, That the sections which have been heretofore reserved, and are by this act directed to be sold, also the fractional sections, classed as is by the ninth section of this act directed, and all the other lands of the United States, north of the Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river, shall be offered for sale in quarter sections, to the highest bidder, under the directions of the register of the land office, and of the receiver of public monies, at the places respectively where the land offices are kept, that is to say: the lands in the districts of Chillicothe, on the first Monday of May; the lands in the district of Marietta, on the second Monday of May; the lands in the district of Zanesville, on the third Monday of May; the lands in the district of Steubenville, on the second Monday of June; and the lands in the district of Cincinnati, on the first Monday of September. The sales shall remain open at each place no longer than three weeks; the lands which may be thus sold, shall not be sold for less than two dollars per acre, and shall in every other respect be sold on the same terms and conditions as is provided for the sale of lands sold at private sale. And all the other public lands of the United States, either north of the Ohio, or south of the state of Tennessee, which are directed to be sold at public sale, shall be offered for sale to the highest bidder, in quarter sections: Provided however, That section number twenty-six, of the third township of the second fractional range, within the grant made by the United States to John C. Symmes, on which is erected a mill dam, is hereby granted to Joseph Vanhorne the proprietor of said dam; and also that section number twenty-nine of the second township of the fourth entire range be granted to James Sutton, and also that section number twenty-one of the ninth township of the twenty-first range be granted to Christian Van Gundy on their payment of the purchase money, agreeably to the provisions made by law for lands sold at private sale.
Sec. 13. And be it further enacted, That whenever any of the public lands shall have been surveyed in the manner directed by law, they shall be divided by the secretary of the treasury, into convenient surveying districts, and a deputy surveyor shall, with the approbation of the said secretary, be appointed by the surveyor general for each district, who shall take an oath or affirmation truly and faithfully to perform the duties of his office; and whose duty it shall be to run and mark such lines as may be necessary for subdividing the lands surveyed, as aforesaid, into sections, half sections, or quarter sections, as the case may be, to ascertain the true contents of such subdivisions; and to record, in a book to be kept for that purpose, the surveys thus made. The surveyor general shall furnish each deputy surveyor with a copy of the plat of the townships, and fractional parts of townships contained in his district, describing the subdivisions thereof, and the marks of the corners. Each deputy surveyor shall be entitled to receive from the purchaser of any tract of land, of which a line or lines shall have been run and marked by him, at the rate of three dollars for every mile thus surveyed and marked, before he shall deliver to him a copy of the plat of such tract stating its contents. The fees payable by virtue of former laws for surveying expenses shall, after the first day of July next, be no longer demandable from and paid by the purchasers. And no final certificate shall thereafter be given by the register of any land office, to the purchaser of any tract of land, all the lines of which shall not have been run, and the contents ascertained by the surveyor general or his assistants, unless such purchaser shall lodge with the said register a plat of such tract, certified by the district surveyor.
Sec. 14. And be it further enacted, That from and after the first day of April next, each of the registers and receivers of public monies of the several land offices established by law, either north of the river Ohio, or south of the state of Tennessee, shall, in addition to the commission heretofore allowed, receive one half per cent. on all the monies paid for public lands sold in their respective offices, and an annual salary of five hundred dollars, the register and receiver of the land office at Marietta excepted, the annual salary of whom shall be two hundred dollars. And from and after the same day the fees payable by virtue of former laws, to the registers of the several land offices, for the entry of lands and for certificates of monies paid, shall no longer be demandable from, nor paid by the purchasers of public lands. And it shall be the duty of the secretary of the treasury to cause, at least once every year, the books of the officers of the land offices to be examined, and the balance of public monies in the hands of the several receivers of public monies of the said offices to be ascertained.
Sec. 15. And be it further enacted, That from and after the first day of April next, the fees heretofore payable for patents for lands, shall no longer be paid by the purchasers. And it shall be the duty of every register of a land office, on application of the party, to transmit, by mail, to the register of the treasury, the final certificate granted by such register to the purchaser of any tract of land sold at his office; and it shall be the duty of the register of the treasury, on receiving any such certificate, to obtain and transmit, by mail, to the register of the proper land office, the patent to which such purchaser is entitled: but, in every such instance, the party shall previously pay to the proper deputy post
mission of such certificate and patent. Sec. 16. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States shall have full power to appoint and commission the several registers and receivers of public monies of the land offices established by this act, in the recess of congress; and their commissions shall continue in force until the end of the session of congress next ensuing such appointment.
Sec. 17. And be it further enacted, That the several superintendents of the public sales directed by this act, shall receive six dollars each, for each day's attendance on the said sales.
Sec. 18. And be it further enacted, That a sum, not exceeding twenty thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby appropriated, for the purpose of carrying this act into effect; which sum shall be paid out of any unappropriated monies in the treasury.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate, pro tempore. March 26, 1804. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON. WASHINGTON CITY, April 16.
Extract of a letter from Commodore Preble to Mr. Calhoun, dated fourth January, 1804, in the harbor of Tripoli.
"I have just returned from a cruise off Tripoli, where on the 2d December I captured a vessel with the Bashaw's presents to the Grand Signior, accompanied by several officers of distinction. I trust this capture will give us considerable advantages in negotiating a peace."
FRANKFORT, (K.) March 31. The Schooner JANE, the property of Mr. John Mullanphy, was launched this morning with great ease. She is a handsome vessel, apparently well calculated for sailing, and adapted to the West-India trade—burthen between 80 and 90 tons. The appearance of two schooners anchored before this town, which only a few years ago was the hunting camp of uncivilized men, is truly a novel one; and must convey to the patriotic heart, very pleasurable emotions indeed. It so much has been accomplished in a few years, under such embarrassing and discouraging difficulties, what mind can conceive the extent to which Commerce may be carried on the tributary streams of the Ohio, in the course of ten or twelve years, by the assistance of enterprising men, who possess capital and public spirit, to enable them to prosecute so laudable a pursuit. And although the western waters afford numerous situations where the business of ship building may be carried on to advantage, few exceed Frankfort, for vessels suited to the West-India trade. The practicability of descending the river from this place with ease and safety, having been well ascertained, it possesses advantages which cannot fail to recommend it to the enterprising merchant. Situated in the heart of the fertile state of Kentucky, produce for exportation may be collected in large quantities. Tar, and pine timber for masts, spars and decking can be brought down the river, on the heads of which we are informed there is plenty to be had. Cordage is manufactured in the vicinity of the town; and mills for the manufacture of flour, are numerous within three or four miles of it.
LEXINGTON, (K.) April 3. On the 19th ult. Capt. Wyatt, coach maker of this town, had a quantity of fresh painted canvas exposed to the sun, until evening, when it was rolled up and placed in the loft of his shop. About two o'clock the next morning, the canvas was discovered to be on fire, by two boys who were sleeping near it. By the great exertions of capt. Wyatt, and a few of his nearest neighbors the fire was extinguished, without any very material injury to the house. We are sorry to say that capt. Wyatt's face and hands were considerably burnt, in throwing the canvas out of the house. It is thought the fire must have been generated by the heat of the sun, which was absorbed in the canvas during the day.
On Sunday night last, there was a very brilliant Aurora Borealis seen.
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. WM. MARSHALL. Charlotte co. March 26, 1804. At a Court held for Washington county, the 30th day of March, 1804. Robert Craig, Complainant. AGAINST John M. Means and Sarah his wife, Defendants. In Chancery. 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 appear here on the third Tuesday in July next and answer the bill of the complainant; 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.

The Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1804.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Items include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour, etc.
MEMBERS chosen to serve in the next General Assembly of this Commonwealth.
List of names: Greeneville, Edmund Mason, Jordan Richmond, etc.
WALPOLE, (N. H.) March 31.
JOHN ALLEN, THE WITNESS.
A disinterested and independent farmer of Connecticut has of his own accord and from a desire to aid the truth and confound prevarication, come forward and offered to the public the declaration which appears below.
I DAVID KING, of Harwinton, in the county of Litchfield, do certify, that soon after the Hon. John Allen had resigned his seat in Congress, I called on him at his office in Litchfield, to see and converse with him on national affairs...
March 10, 1804.
(American Mercury.)
LONDON, February 23.
Last month we inserted from the Liverpool papers an account of some large importations of gold and silver specie from Philadelphia, chiefly the coins of the United States.
German receipt for a consumption. Take fresh nettles every day (those of the finest green are the best) press out the juice and give the patient a table spoon-full before rising in the morning...
A young lady in England was some time past, completely recovered from a consumption by drinking tea made of camomile flowers gathered in the morning...
It would seem, by the following card, which we copy from a Baltimore paper, that the capricious dame, called Fashion, has been playing some pranks with the boots of the beaux in that city...
A CARD.
Mr. DODDIN, SIR, I BEG leave through the medium of your paper, to apologize to the proprietor of a new fashioned pair of Boots...
N. B. Gentlemen wearing those Boots, should be cautious how they extend their toes across the streets, as they may be the means of upsetting carriages and dislocating limbs.
MARRIED—At Foughkeepsie, N. Y. Master PETER I. STOUTENBURGH, aged 16, to Miss Polly BRIGGS, aged 14, both of Clinton.
SALES AT AUCTION, TO CLOSE A CONSIGNMENT.
WILL BE SOLD, On Friday the 20th inst. at the office of the subscribers, positively without reserve, for cash, A large quantity of TICKLENBURGS, Superfine and fine CLOTHS, CASSIMERE, Men's SILK STOCKINGS, GARDEN FANS, CHINA, in Boxes, Liverpool WARE, in Crates, Best mould CANDLES...
A Carriage & 4 Horses,
On a credit of six months. THOMAS TAYLOR & CO. V. M. Richmond, April 16th, 1804.
New Publications,
Just received at Samuel Pleasant's Book Store. The Literary Magazine, and American Register, for February, 1804. Heron's Junius, 2 vols. octavo. Commercial Dictionary, containing the present state of mercantile law, practice and custom...
William McCay,
WATCH MAKER, RICHMOND, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has received by the late arrivals from Europe, a large and general assortment of Gold & Silver Watches, A LARGE QUANTITY OF FASHIONABLE SEALS, KEYS, AND CHAINS, WITH AN ASSORTMENT OF WATCH MAKERS Tools & Materials.
Gold & Silver Watches,
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.
A Few Good Clocks.
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.
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. WILLIS, Jr. Sheriff, Albemarle co. April 1, 1804.
The subscriber has from
a long and attentive practice, reduced the business of inoculating fruit trees to an unusual degree of perfection; and having in his possession an hundred sorts of the most choice fruit in the United States; he offers his service in that line to any who may desire to procure a choice collection of fruit in the most cheap, certain, and in the quickest way possible. The terms of inoculating are five dollars a day—and when 'tis considered that one hundred and fifty trees can be inoculated in that time, which will bear, if well attended to, in two or three years, the charge must be deemed reasonable. Any gentleman wishing to employ the subscriber, will please address him at Templeman's, Cross roads, Westmoreland, Virginia; and he will attend with unquestionable testimonials of his capacity to execute with skill and fidelity the various branches of his business. The season for inoculating commences about the middle of May, and ends the last of August. JOHN GREGORY. Westmoreland co. Virginia, 31 April, 1804.
Westmoreland co. Virginia, 31 April, 1804.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber intends leaving this state for some time. JOHN CUNNINGHAM. Richmond, 16th April, 1804.
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 3 cents a mile. JOSEPH GRANT. Richmond, April 17, 1804.
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.
The ladies and gentlemen
of Richmond, are respectfully informed, that T. BRUFF, DENTIST, of Washington City, Inventor and Patentee, of the perpendicular extracting instruments, is preparing to pay them a visit, and hopes for the honor of their patronage. St.
Notice.
By virtue of a deed of trust, executed by John & Judith Shipwark of the county of Chesterfield, unto the subscriber, the following property 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 Swann, 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 Shipwark to Mr. William Bryan. LEIGHTON WOOD, Trustee. Richmond, 17th April, 1804.
TO BE SOLD,
FOR ready money, in pursuance of a deed of trust, from David Ross, Esq. in order to raise the sum of 3,974 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,
Or 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. 75, 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, } GRO. GREENHOW, } Richmond, April 17, 1804.
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 insure the most prompt and effectual attention to all cases committed to him. ROBERT MEANS. Richmond, April 9th, 1804.
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.
Richmond & Columbia Turnpike Road.
TUNN 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.
Wanted immediately
at this office, as an APPRENTICE to the PRINTING BUSINESS, a YOUTH of respectable connexions, from thirteen to fifteen years old.
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 lists 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 situated, 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 whereof 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 hour of six in the morning until eight in the evening. THO: GIBSON, Auditor for the state of Ohio.
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 hour of six in the morning until eight in the evening. THO: GIBSON, Auditor for the state of Ohio.
Land for Sale,
I AM disposed to sell my tract of land in the county of Amelia, whereon I at present reside, containing 400 acres. It is advantageously situated on the north side of West creek, just above its junction with Deep creek. There is on this tract about 200 acres of cleared land, under good fences, and in good farming condition, the balance stands in woods and is of prime Tobacco quality. The creek, (by which it is bounded on the south) has a considerable quantity of swamp land attached to it, which abounds with fine large timber of white oak, poplar, ash, &c. and lies convenient enough to every part of the plantation to furnish rails without cutting any of the high land. There is also about 40 acres of first rate meadow land, which lies in one body, beautifully situated, and produces natural grass sufficient to winter 100 head of cattle annually—about 20 acres of this meadow is reclaimed, and the balance may be put in the same situation with but little trouble or expense—it may be necessary to observe that no part of it is liable to flood, even being a considerable distance from the creek, and sufficiently dry to produce either Tobacco or Corn. The improvements consist of a new dwelling house, 34 feet by 18, with a brick chimney at each end, 2 rooms below and 2 rooms and a passage above stairs, also a com-modoous cellar, with a fine place, underneath the house, a smokehouse and kitchen all of which are newly painted on the outside tobacco barns, &c. Those who are inclined to purchase such property are invited to view the premises, which I presume will be a better recommendation than any thing I can say. I will treat with any gentleman privately until the first day of July, on which day it will be sold at public sale, on the premises, if not previously disposed of at private sale. The terms will be one half cash when possession is given (which will be when demanded) and the other half in twelve months—to secure the payment of which a deed of trust on the property will be required. There is at present 120 bushels of wheat sowed on the best part of the plantation, which the purchaser may take, or not take; also 3 prime laborers, which he may have the balance of the year—Applications to be made to the subscriber, on the premises. I. ROBERTSON. Amelia, 31st February, 1804. Lost and shipped to be sold, from the place opposite the capital, where riding horses are usually tied.
A SORREL HORSE,
About 4 feet 11 inches, or 5 feet high, with a star on white spot in his forehead, some white feet and white tail, paces, trots and canters—is supposed to be about 9 or 10 years old, and had on him a tolerable good saddle, with plated stirrups much worn, and a snaffle bridle. He had been tied at the usual place, opposite the capital between one and two o'clock, and was missing between three and four o'clock this day; will be in very indifferent order. A liberal reward will be paid to any person who will deliver said horse, &c. to the subscriber, living on Richmond hill in the city of Richmond. GEO. W. SMITH. April 11, 1804.
Brick Dwelling House,
With convenient out houses, situated on Shockoe Hill—and for half the purchase money any reasonable credit will be given. FROSSER & MONCURE, v. ms. Richmond, April 12, 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.
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. WALPER. Richmond, April 10, 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 Meadville to Halifax court house, and has opened a house of entertainment where Capt. John Claylately resided; which he intends keeping in such a manner as he presumes 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. Life of Washington. SUBSCRIPTIONS for this valuable work are received by Samuel Pleasant, Jr.

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. communicates 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.  FOR SALE, THE ESTATE, CALLED VARINA, LYING on James river, in Henrico county, twelve miles from Richmond, and about the same distance from Petersburg. The quantity of land about 820 acres, of which 500 are of the best quality in the state for wheat, lying in a gentle and uniform slope entirely above floods, completely free from stumps and all obstructions to the plough, yet continuing in strong heart. The remainder is mostly, rather uncommonly high and firm tide marsh, about one fourth cleared; 10 or 15 acres completely surrounded by a good bank of clay, which has been extended, with the view of reclaiming the whole, as far as about two thirds of the requisite distance. The wood which can be carried almost from the stump on board large sea vessels upon two spars, for the distance of three fourths of a mile along the skirts of the forest, will pay all the expenses of reclaiming many times over. A part which was formerly reclaimed from the tide, proved dry enough for tobacco, and brought several immense crops of it without shewing a possibility of exhaustion. The marsh abounds with that tall and fine natural grass, the hay of which is thought by numbers preferable to timothy.—A few valuable Negroes raised on the place, viz. three men and a woman, also about a score of cows and oxen of the Ampthill and Boynton breed mixed, some other stock, about a score and a half of Spanish ewes very nearly pure Merino's blood, and 100 barrels of corn, will be left on the place. The tenant is bound to furnish seed and sow a full crop of wheat, about 100 acres, in due time. The estate will be shown to visitors, by Mr. Moses Bates and Mr. W. Radford, living upon it. Mr. George Jefferson of Richmond, or Mr. Thomas Estlin Randolph, will make known the terms to applicants, and will either of them conclude a bargain, which the proprietor will ratify.
December 30, 1803.  FOR SALE. On Friday the 27th day of next month, will be sold to the highest bidder, at Dunkirk, in King & Queen county,
A Tract of Land, contiguous to said town, and containing 1040 acres—800 acres of this land are low grounds on Mattaponi river, and compose a handsome plantation in good order for farming—the remainder consists of high land adjoining, of good quality, and has on it a commodious dwelling house, besides a valuable orchard of peach and apple trees. At the same time will be sold several improved LOTS in the town, one of which there is a convenient tavern, with stables and a garden. The property will be sold collectively or separately as purchasers may wish. The land will be shown to any person, on application to Mr. Samuel Fauntleroy, who resides near it. One third of the money will be expected in hand, and the balance in three annual payments.
THOMAS MILLER. Powhatan, March 17, 1804.  The subscriber offers to sell a great bargain in that
Valuable Property, Lying in the city of Richmond and opposite Byrd's warehouses, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Burgess—there is near an acre of land, a good dwelling house, kitchen, &c. It is considered to be one of the best stands in the city for a tavern or grocery store. Any person inclined to purchase will in my absence, apply to Mr. Thomas Burgess, or Mr. Louis Truchart, who will show the premises.
G. W. TRUEHEART. Hanover county, March 7, 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 those races are agreeable to the Richmond Jockey Club rules—weights as follows: aged horses 133 lbs; 6 years old 123 lbs; 5 years old 118 lbs; 4 years old 106 lbs; 3 years old 99 lbs. Mares and Geldings allowed 5 lbs.
The Treasurer for the club requests the members to be pointed in paying up their subscriptions on or before the day of running.
THOMAS CHEATHAM, T.F. March 29, 1804.  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.
LATELY PUBLISHED, By S. PLEASANTS, Jun. and for sale at this Printing-Office and Book-Store, [Price 2s. 3d.] Every man his own Doctor; OR, THE POOR PLANTER'S PHYSICIAN.
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,  Dollars. 20,000    1 do. after 1,000  10,000    1 do. after 2,000  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 30  7,500    420 do. of 25  10,500    1,500 do. of 20  30,000    3,000 do. of 15  45,000    1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number,  250    1 do. after 2,000  250    1 do. after 3,000  250    1 do. after 4,000  250    1 do. after 5,000  500    1 do. after 6,000  500    1 do. after 8,000  500    1 do. after 10,000  500    1 do. after 12,000  500    1 do. after 13,000  500    1 do. after 14,000  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 Prichard.  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.
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 furnished himself with a supply of the best materials, and having had sixteen years experience in the business, in Baltimore, Petersburg and Richmond, hopes to be able to give satisfaction to his employers.
The stones he will warrant to be as good as any in the United States.  Any orders left with Capt. WILLIAM PENNOCK, Norfolk; Capt. WILLIAM CHAMBERS, Staunton; Mr. WILLIAM HAY, Wythe county, or Mr. ROBERT MOORE, Petersburg, shall be duly attended to, and country produce received in payment, at the customary prices.
TWO APPRENTICES will be taken to the above business, and short time required.  WILLIAM DAVIDSON. Richmond, Jan. 10th, 1803.  N. B. FOR SALE, 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.
WAR DEPARTMENT, Feb. 8th, 1804.  Notice is hereby given, That separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until the eighteenth day of May next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October, 1804, until the 30th day of September, 1805, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz.  First. At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackanac, 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 Stoddard on the Mobile, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Mississippi territory, and on the road between Natchez and the Tennessee river, (the post on said river excepted.)  Seventh. At New Orleans, and any place or places on the Mississippi river, below Fort Adams, and at Opelousas, Natchitoches, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited in Louisiana, not before mentioned, or provided for.  Eighth. At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Georgia, and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation.  Ninth. At Charleston, Rocky Mountain, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of South and North Carolina.  Tenth. At Norfolk, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Virginia.  Eleventh. At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Maryland and the district of Columbia.  Twelfth. At Fort Mifflin, Pittsburg, Carlisle, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Pennsylvania, New-Jersey, and Delaware.  Thirteenth. At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New-York, (Niagara excepted.)  Fourteenth. At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Connecticut, Rhode-Island and Vermont.  Fifteenth. At Fort Independence, (Boston harbour) and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Massachusetts (the district of Maine excepted.)  Sixteenth. At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New-Hampshire and the district of Maine.
A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of beef or three quarters of a pound of pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum, whisky or brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and one half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the rations shall be specified; but the United States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price for the whole ration.  The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackanac, Detroit, Niagara and Chicago for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the western waters for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the Commanders of fortified places or posts to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the Commandant shall be deemed proper.
It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depredation of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid by the United States at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable character, 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. (t M 18)
FOR SALE. An Elegant Coach, And HARNESS, complete, for four horses, may be had a great bargain, on application to A MYERS, near the bridge. Richmond, Feb. 11, 1804.  COURTNEY'S COLLECTION OF Hymns & Spiritual Songs, Are for sale by the dozen or single, at 6. Price same' Printing Office. March 17, 1804.
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 Demmory, 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 Demmory.
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 Demmory, 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, has 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 clothed in a blue roundabout, a blue suit, nearly new, striped pantaloon of olive colored velvet or fancy cord, and a thin summer waistcoat, but not particularly recollecting.
The public are respectfully informed that the business heretofore carried on by John Pumphrey, will in future be carried on under the firm of PUMFREY & FITZWYLLSONN. Richmond, April 4th, 1804.
FOR SALE---The Tenement opposite the present residence of John Hopkins, Esq.—For terms apply at this office.  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.
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 wellarranged 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 300 pages.  2. It will be about one third cheaper than the London Copy.  3. It will be executed in the best stile.—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.
Fairfield Races. On Monday the 30th of next month, will be run for ever the Fairfield course, a sweepstakes for colts four years old, two mile heats. Five colts 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 first 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, 106 lbs—3 years old, 99 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.  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, cartle, 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.
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 delinquents 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, } Aug. Slaughter, } Directors. Wm. Vaughan, } Richard Blow, }
By orders of the directors, Wm. Chas. Lee, Clk. &c. D. S. Canal Co. 23d March, 1804.
Valuable Property FOR SALE. By virtue of a deed of trust executed by Richard Dabney, of King William county, to the subscriber, to secure and satisfy a debt due from the said Richard to Cornelius Dabney, administrator with the will annexed, of Owen Dabney, dec. Will be offered to SALE, on the first day of Hanover county court, in the month of April next, at the courthouse of the said county, to the highest bidder, for ready payment, in current money.
SUNDRY SLAVES, consisting of men, women and children, one Brood Mare, about 8 years old, by Lamplighter, two small Horse Colts, about 2 years old, by Americanus, the noted Stud Horse called Hanover, one Waggons and Geer, and 3 Horses, one excellent Chair Horse, about 9 years old, and one Bay Mare Colt, by Americanus.
GEO: WM. SMITH. Richmond, March 26, 1804.
JUST ARRIVED and for SALE. Fifty hogsheads and tierces of Philadelphia SONE LIME, of the best quality. Seasoned Jersey Boards, adapted for the best of inside work.
New England Plank and Boards 3-4, 1 inch & 2 inch pitch pine Plank & Boards, A quantity of Flooring Plank of a good quality. Country saved large and small Scandling. Cypress Shingles. Spruce Spar for ladders. Tars in barrels, &c. &c. JOHN LESTER, Rockets Landing, April 20, 1804.