Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-07-21 00:00:00

THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
(Vol. XII.)
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[No. 171.]
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At a Court held for Cumberland County, the 28th May, 1804. George & William Smith surviving partners of Smith, Lee & Co. } In Chancery. Against Thomas Gibson and Robert Gibson. } This day came the complainants by their counsel, and the defendant Thomas Gibson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the defendant Thomas Gibson, do appear here on the fourth Monday in August next and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, MILLER WOODSON, CLK.
At a Court held for Cumberland County, May the 28th, 1804. William Randolph, plaintiff } Against Thomas Gibson and Robert Gibson. } In Chancery. This day came the complainant by his counsel, and the defendant Thomas Gibson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the defendant Thomas Gibson, do appear here on the fourth Monday in August next and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, MILLER WOODSON, CLK.
At a Court held for Cumberland County, May the 28th, 1804. Allen Wilson, plaintiff } Against Thomas Gibson and Robert Gibson. } In Chancery. This day came the complainant by his counsel, and the defendant Thomas Gibson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the defendant Thomas Gibson, do appear here on the fourth Monday in August next and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, MILLER WOODSON, CLK.
At a Court continued and held for Russell county, on the 28th day of March, 1804. Nancy Mahon, plaintiff } vs. Robert Tremble and John Campbell. } In Chancery. The defendant Tremble not having entered his appearance according to law and the rules of this court; it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; and on motion of the plaintiff by her attorney, It is ordered , that unless the said Tremble enter his appearance and file his answer to the plaintiff's bill on or before the September court next, the bill will be taken as confessed; and it is ordered that it be published two months successively in the Virginia Gazette, and upon the front door of this courthouse. A Copy—Teste, NATHAN ELLINGTON, D. C.
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Court of Quarterly Session held for the county of Amelia, on Thursday the twenty-fourth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and four. John Holt, compt. } On an Injunction. Against Jarriatt Rison and Thomas Ligon. } In Chancery. The defendant Jarriatt Rison, not having entered his appearance according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth; on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant Jarriatt do appear here on the fourth Thursday in August next, to answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be inserted in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county on two several court days. A copy—Teste, JAMES TOWNES, C. A. C.
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Court of Quarterly Session, continued and held for the county of Amelia, on Saturday the twenty-sixth day of May, 1804. Henry L. Biscoe, compt. } Against Joshua Atkinson, Joshua Chaffin, and Henry Eldridge. } In Chancery. The defendant Joshua Atkinson, not having entered his appearance according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth; On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Thursday in August next to answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be inserted in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county on two several court days. A copy—Teste, JAMES TOWNES, C. A. C.
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery, held in Richmond, the 28th day of May, 1804. Between John Watkins and Sarah Moore, executor and executrix of Joseph Moore, plaintiffs. And Zachariah Williams and Thomas Glascock, executors of Robert Watson, dec. defendants. On the motion of the plaintiffs by counsel, the court doth order that the defendants, who are not inhabitants of this commonwealth, and who have failed to appear and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and to show cause against the revival of the suit lately depending in this court, in which their testator was plaintiff, and the present plaintiffs, to appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the said bill, and show cause if any they can, why the suit aforesaid of their said testator brought for a settlement of accounts, and in which an account was ordered and a report in pursuance thereof, made before the statement thereof, should not stand revived against them as defendants, in the names of the present plaintiffs: And the court further orders that the defendants be notified of this order, by insertion of a copy thereof for two months successively in one or more of the Richmond newspapers, and by another copy being posted on the front door of the capitol in this city. A Copy—Teste, P. TINSLEY, C. C.
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for Prince Edward County, May the 22d, 1804. Obadiah Jenkins and Sarah his wife, Littleberry Jenkins and Milly his wife, Josiah Hurt and Elizabeth his wife, Thomas E. Young, William Brightwell and Mary his wife, William Hutton and Tabitha his wife, and Rebecca Young, heirs and legatees of Henry Young, deceased, plaintiffs. Against John Watson, senior, Augustus Watson, Thomas Watson, John Watson, junior, and Elizabeth Young widow of Henry Young, deceased. The defendants John Watson, senior, Thomas Watson and John Watson, junior, not having entered their appearance and given security according to an act of the general assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this state: On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendants John Watson, senior, Thomas Watson and John Watson, junior, do appear here on the first day of August court next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, BENJAMIN WATKINS, D. C.
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for Prince Edward County, May the 22d, 1804. John Kelso, plaintiff } Against Martha Gibson widow of Thomas Gibson, deceased, and Nancy Gibson, Robert Gibson, Thomas Gibson, Patsy Gibson, Jane Gibson, Betsey Gibson, Polly Gibson, Hannah Gibson, Agness Gibson, Lucy Gibson, and George Gibson, coheirs and representatives of said Thomas Gibson, deceased. The defendant Thomas Gibson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to an act of the general assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant Thomas Gibson, do appear here on the first day of August court next to answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, BENJAMIN WATKINS, D. C.
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for Prince Edward County, May the 22d, 1804. Benjamin Wright, plaintiff } Against Thomas Gibson and Robert Gibson. } In Chancery. The defendant Thomas Gibson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to an act of the general assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant Thomas Gibson, do appear here on the first day of August court next to answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, BENJAMIN WATKINS, D. C.
At a Court held for Cumberland County, the 28th day of May, 1804. Robert Craig, plaintiff } Against Richard Dobson, Carter Page and Willis Wilson, defendants. This day came the plaintiff by counsel, and the defendant Richard Dobson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the defendant Richard Dobson, do appear here on the 4th Monday in August next and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, MILLER WOODSON, CLK.
BLANK BONDS For Sale at this Office.
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery, held in Richmond, May 16th, 1804. Between James Fretwell, plaintiff. And Daniel Jones and Richard Booker, executors of Thomas Nash, defendants. The defendant Daniel Jones, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next September term and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city. A Copy—Teste, P. TINSLEY, C. C.
LAND and NEGROES FOR SALE. Two hundred and ninety eight acres of land in the county of Cumberland, lying on both branches of Tearwater run about two miles above the courthouse—about one third of this land is well timbered, and equal in quality to the best high land in its vicinity; it is well supplied with good water, and the situation is remarkably healthy; the buildings on it are tolerably convenient and at a small expense might be made comfortable for a family—there is a remarkable fine apple and peach orchard, and several other kinds of fruit trees thereon, which seldom miss bearing, and on the main road from north to south, which passes through it, there is a large distillery, malt-house, cellar and granary, well consigned to carry on the distilling business extensively. Also, for sale a Distillery, a Man Cook and some other valuable Slaves, together with the stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, Carts and Farming Utensils, with some Household and Kitchen Furniture. If the above property is not disposed of by private sale before the 25th day of September next, the whole will on that day be set up on the premises, to the highest bidder, at public sale. Cash will be expected for all sums under twenty dollars, and on all purchases exceeding that sum, a credit of twelve months will be allowed, on giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date, which will be remitted on receiving punctual payment of the principal—a need of trust on the land will be required to secure the payment. If agreeable to the purchasers, the Distillery, &c. and forty acres of Land adjoining, will be sold separately—but if not sold in this way, the Distillery, Boiler and Distilling Utensils will be sold separately, to the highest bidder, on the same terms as the other property. The premises are known to any person wishing to purchase, by James Lawrence Carllie, who resides thereon. LAWRENCE CARLLIE. JOHN & ED. CUNNINGHAM, M. 3d. 1804. w8r*
en Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY from the subscriber living in Charlotte county, about eight miles below the courthouse, on Sunday the twentieth day of May last, a likely negro fellow by the name of TOM, about twenty five years of age, stout, well made, rather of a bright complexion, his dres when he went off was a cotton coat and overalls, his cost was turned off with blue, though his dres is not material as he has a very noted scar in his left hand occasioned by the cut of an adze, which cut was entirely through his hand, which causes his thumb to fall on the palm of his hand. I suppose from his conversation before he went off, that he will endeavor to pass as a free man, by the name of James Cook. Any person who will apprehend said slave, and secure him in jail so that I get him again, or deliver him to me, shall receive the above reward. If taken and committed to jail, I will thank the gentleman to forward a letter by post to Charlotte courthouse directed to the undersigned. JOHN D. RICHARDSON. June 23, 1804. w2m
Mutual Insurance Office, RICHMOND, JULY 10th, 1804. THE very extraordinary fires that have taken place since the institution of the Mutual Insurance against Fire on Goods and Furniture in the State of Virginia, renders it necessary to call a Quota from each member who was insured previous to the 23d of February last. The Board of Directors therefore resolve, and it is hereby required, that each member insured as aforesaid shall pay to the Cashier General of this Company in Richmond, on or before the first day of October next, one full Quota, that is to say the full amount of premiums as expressed in their respective policies. A compliance with this requisition will reinstate the funds agreeable to the intention of the law & the rules and regulations of this company, and thereby enable them to pay for losses in future—and when it is considered that many of the members have been insured more than six years for premiums which do not average more than 3 per cent the advantages of this humane institution will no doubt be properly appreciated. Punctuality is expected, and when the members of this company advert to the incorporation act they will see the necessity of a strict compliance with the above requisition. It is however, pleasing to reflect, that we have succeeded the distresses of so many of our fellow citizens who might have been reduced to poverty, and had they not insured in this company they might not have insured at all, while our own property has been at the same time insured for less than half as much as it would have cost had we insured elsewhere, notwithstanding the most extraordinary fires that were ever known before in this state. BENJAMIN DU-VAL, Presdt. M. I. C.
* As each member has been furnished with a copy of the constitution, rules and regulations of the company by referring to which they will see the incorporation act. The printers in this state are requested to insert the above once a week for four weeks in their respective papers.
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery, held in Richmond, March 20th, 1804. Between Bernard Markham and Smith Blakey, executors of Stephen Pankey, deceased, plaintiffs. And Alexander Burrot, defendant. This suit abates, as to the plaintiff Bernard Markham, by his death; and the defendant, who is out of this country, and against whom proceedings have been had in such cases the law requires, not having entered his appearance and given security to perform the decree, the court, this twentieth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and four, upon the motion of the surviving plaintiff, by counsel, doth take the bill for confessed, and judge and decree, unless the defendant do on or before the first day of July next, pay unto the surviving plaintiff five hundred pounds of current money of Virginia, with interest thereupon to be computed after the rate of five per centum per annum, from the thirtieth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety six, until payment and the costs of this suit, that the defendant and his heirs, and all persons claiming under him, be from thenceforth barred and foreclosed of all equity and right to redeem the tract of land mentioned and described in the indenture made the thirtieth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety six, between Alexander Burrot of the one part, and Bernard Markham and Smith Blakey, executors of Stephen Pankey, deceased, of the other part, and in case of default in the payment of the said principal money, interest and costs, at the time aforesaid, that Benjamin Hatcher, Obadiah Smith, Francis Smith, David Patterson and Thomas Treadway, or any two of them, after giving three weeks previous notice in one or more of the Richmond newspapers, do expose to public sale, by auction, for ready money, or on such credit as the plaintiff may be willing to give, the land in the aforesaid indenture mentioned, and out of the proceeds of the sale, after first deducting the expenses attending the same, pay unto the plaintiff the said principal money, interest and costs, and report their proceedings in execution hereof to the court; on the plaintiffs entering into bond with sufficient security in the penalty of one thousand pounds, conditioned to restore the money which he may receive in virtue of this decree, to the defendant, if he shall claim the same and be adjudged entitled thereto: And the plaintiff consents that Burrot the present occupant of the land shall remain in possession thereof until the twenty-fifth day of December next, for the purpose of reaping, receiving and removing the crops which are now growing thereon. Pliffs. costs, cks fees and tax, dols. 8 40 16 66 A Copy—Teste, P. TINSLEY, C. C.
AGREABLE to the above decree, the subscribers will expose to sale, on the premises on Saturday the fourth of August next, the TRACT OF LAND, mentioned in the said decree, which tract of land contains 417 acres more or less, and lies on each side of the Buckingham road in the county of Chesterfield, about six miles above the town of Mancheester, it being the same tract whereon Burrot now lives. The terms of sale are, one half of the purchase money to be paid down on the day of sale, and the other half on the 25th of December next, when possession will be delivered to the purchaser, and a conveyance made by the subscribers or two of them, as commissioners. Benjamin Hatcher. Obadiah Smith. Francis Smith. David Patterson. Thomas Treadway. July w4t United States of America, 5th Circuit, Virginia District, May 24, 1804. Robert Dogle, plaintiff } Against William Thompson, Overton Cosby, administrator of David Loudon, deceased, Hector Ross, David Henderson and James Dunlop, defts. } In Chancery. The defendant James Dunlop, not having entered his appearance and given security according to a rule of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this district: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted up at the front door of the capitol in the said city. A Copy—Teste, JAS BLAGROVE, D. C.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS OPENED A Grocery Store, In the next house above the Eagle Tavern (the property of Mr. Temple) where he has for sale, SALT, COGNAC BRANDY, HOLLAND GIN, ANTIGUA SPIRITS, LOAF and BROWN SUGAR, COFFEE, IMPERIAL and YOUNG HYSON TEA, PEPPER, ALLSPICE, GINGER, NUTMEGS and other SPICES; SOFT SHELLLED ALMONDS, QUEEN'S WARE, DEMIJOHNS, and sundry other articles, which he will sell very low at wholesale or retail, for cash or country produce. DANIEL TRIPLETT. October 11, 1803. w12m Cash given for TOBACCO, FLOUR, or PLAX SEND
COUNTERFEIT BANK NOTES ANY persons who may have in their possession, bank notes of the following descriptions, may hear of something to their advantage by applying to the printer hereof, and paying the expense of this advertisement. One note bank of North America for 20 dollars, dated August 1, 1796, no 6781—One do. do. 20 dollars, November 12, 1800, no. 3200, both signed J. Nixon—One do. branch of Savannah, 20 dollars, no. 2269, payable to Joseph Habersham—One do. 20 dollars of the same branch, which was very much torn, and a piece of paper of the business of the note was pasted on the back, in order to keep it together; the number of which is dismembered, but there is a particular mark by which it can be very well known. Richmond, June 16, 1804. w3
ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, CELEBRATED AT HALIFAX COURTHOUSE, VIRGINIA—4th JULY, 1804.
The citizens of Halifax have celebrated this memorable day, by a festival which exceeded any thing of the kind heretofore witnessed in the upper country. The morning was ushered in by a discharge of 18 rounds of musket firing at sunrise, several militia officers and others having joined the residents at the courthouse for that purpose: At 9 o'clock the members of the Military School which has lately been established at that place, paraded on the public square in presence of Brigadier Gen. Scott, Col. Green, commandant of the 6th regiment, and a very numerous concourse of citizens, and went through the different military exercises, evolutions and firings in a manner highly gratifying to every spectator. At 12 o'clock an Oration adapted to the occasion, was delivered in the court house, by William B. Banks, esq. where a number of ladies added to the respectability of the audience. The Oration gave universal satisfaction, and the committee who waited on Mr. Banks for that purpose have succeeded in obtaining permission to have it published.
At 3 o'clock, upwards of seventy gentlemen sat down to dinner at one time at the Ball Tavern, occupied by Mr. Rawlins. Gen. George Carrington acted as president, and Gen. J. B. Scott as vice-president. After dinner the following toasts were drunk, each followed by appropriate music, and a discharge of muskets.
1. The 4th of July, the birth day of American Independence—may the workman throw down his hammer, and the house-wife her needle, to celebrate this festival of honor, wisdom and patriotism. 23 guns: Music Tanquer Doodle . 2. American Patriotism—which obeys the laws, extinguishes animosities and respects misfortunes. 6 guns: Music, Hail Columbia . 3. The immortal memory of Washington—in the field he taught us how to acquire liberty, in the cabinet how to preserve it, and in private life how to enjoy it. 6 guns: Music, Washington's March . 4. The memory of all departed patriots and heroes, who bore their part in the bloody conflict for liberty. 6 guns: Music, Psalm Castle . 5. The People—the only legitimate source of power, the Hydra of despotism and scourge of tyrants—let monarchy, diarched of power, and prostrated by their prowess, teach an useful lesson to such as would invade their rights. 12 guns: Music, White Cockade . 6. The General and State Constitutions—may they be administered up to the spirit and design of their framers, the people then will be happy. 6 guns: Music, Liberty forever . 7. Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States and author of the Declaration of our Independence—his worth surpasses panegyric, and arrests the attempt. 6 guns: Music, Jefferson's March . 8. The Federal Judiciary—equal to its functions, but not paramount to government—may its rotten branches be pruned from the stock, and no midnight inuendos suffered to encumber it. 6 guns: Music, The Mulberry Tree . 9. Our Native State—may Virginia continue to hold her dignified station among her sister states; may virtue talents and industry be encouraged, and knowledge, prosperity and happiness the merited reward of all her citizens. 6 guns: Music, 2nd Spinning Wheel . 10. May parties mingle, and faction die on this day, sacred to the commemoration of national virtue and glory; we are one people, all brothers. 13 guns: Music, Let us join hearts and hands . 11. Monroe and Livingston, faithful negotiators—the horrors of war are averted. Louisiana is ours, we will cultivate our fields in peace, and we will rejoice. 6 guns: Music, Come each jolly fellow . 12. May religion, morality, arts, sciences, agriculture, manufactures, commerce, peace and plenty, prevail throughout the universe; the duties and rights of all without distinction. 6 guns: Music, The Mellay . 13. The Militia—may a due sense of our reliance upon their skill, courage and patriotism in the hour of danger, prompt them to become competent to protect their country's rights, and the terror of soldiers who fight for the aggrandizement of tyrants. 12 guns: Music, Come ye lads who wish to shine . 14. The tempestuous Sea of Republicanism—may the American ship, 28 years dashed by its waves, continue to find Mariners who fear not the rolling of its billows. 6 guns: Music, The Tempest . 15. A speedy ransom of our unfortunate countrymen, who groan in slavery and Tripolitan chains, while we are exulting in the fruition of liberty. 6 guns: Music, The Galley Slave . 16. Modern Philosophy—which teaches that the happiness of the many ought not to be sacrificed to the ambition of the few—may its disciples increase till it becomes universal. 6 guns: Song, Says Plato why should man be vain . 17. The fair Daughters of America—Liberty gives additional lustre to beauty, when female sensibility pays her its devotion. 6 guns: Music, Lovely Woman, pride of Nature .
After Mr. Banks retired, by the President—The Orator of the Day. The day was spent in conviviality, and the utmost harmony and good order prevailed. All parties on this occasion may be said to have joined heart and hand, and to have forgotten that ever a shade of difference divided their political opinions. The festival was concluded by a Ball at Mr. Teer's Tavern in the evening, at which a very large and brilliant assembly of ladies and gentlemen attended, vieng with each other in mirth and good humour.
FELLOW CITIZENS, The event which we have this day met to celebrate, is perhaps one of the most glorious and interesting, that has ever occurred in the annals of nations. We have not met for the purpose of paying homage to a King, an Emperor or a Consul, to rejoice at the success of our arms in the conquest of kingdoms, the subjection of empires or the effusion of human blood. The eye of humanity, instead of overflowing with sorrow and de-

of the human species, on this occasion, will be with exultation and delight.
Fellow citizens, we have convened to celebrate the anniversary of our birth, as a nation; to felicitate ourselves upon our emancipation from the yoke of a proud and imperious monarch; to pay our devotions to the genius that animated our ancestors to vindicate their rights and establish on a solid and permanent foundation, the liberties of their country.
In contemplating the American revolution, the philosopher, the philanthropist and the patriot, will find abundant sources of gratification and joy. The philosopher will exult at the irresistible progress of truth, reason and justice; that the prejudices and errors of antiquity, the political and religious heresies which have so long kept mankind buried in ignorance, barbarism and slavery, have yielded to the illumination of science. That nations which for ages had been languishing in bondage, and were bewildered in the clouds of ignorance, credulity and superstition, are now enlightened by the mild influence of literature and rational enquiry. The bright example of America has invigorated their faculties, the mind has acquired a new spring, liberty has increased its energy. The philanthropist will rejoice at the extensive prospects of human felicity which are presented to his view, in contemplating the rapid amelioration of the condition of man, and at the pleasing reflection, that an asylum is found in the new world, where persecuted humanity may rest in peace and quietness. The patriot will rejoice when he casts his eyes around him, and beholds the singular felicity of his fellow citizens; at the recollection of the present and the anticipation of the future greatness, prosperity and glory of this rising republic; But who can calculate the destiny of a nation, that without soldiers, without military stores or accoutrements, without a navy, without pecuniary resources and without a strong and efficient government, was able after a long and a glorious struggle to effect a revolution, not only of government but of opinion: a nation that has discarded the maxims that were consecrated by time and revered by their ancestors: a nation that has achieved a revolution without a prototype, and which has formed a new era in the history of mankind. Has not the example of these people demonstrated the truth of the maxim, that "for a nation to be free, 'tis enough that she wills it?"
In reflecting on this great revolution, the mind is involuntarily led to a review of the principles that gave it birth.
Is it to be attributed to the folly of the king and parliament of Great Britain, to the restless disposition of a people who sighed for liberty, or to a conviction in the public mind, of the absurdity of an effort to hold the great continent of America in subjection to the little island of Great Britain, a mere spot upon the map of Europe? The king and the parliament saw with astonishment & dismay, the growing greatness & prosperity of the colonies; they attempted to check their progress, and to control the great laws of nature, reason and justice; they did not see the madness and futility of their efforts; they did not calculate the power and enthusiasm of a great people when roused to defend their rights. They attempted to bind us by the laws of a legislature in which we were not represented; they imposed arbitrary & oppressive restrictions on our commerce; they attempted to tax us without our consent; they abandoned the sacred principle of modern legislation, that taxation and representation shall be constant concomitants. The imbecility of these efforts, excited the indignation of the people, their reason revolted at this tyrannical assumption of power, but they still used the language of decency and moderation. They petitioned in the most humble manner for a redress of grievances; they conjured the parliament; they supplicated the king; they remonstrated to their brethren in Britain. Their petitions, their supplications and their remonstrances, were rejected with indignant contempt, and followed by new insults and aggressions, until the whole conduct of the British government evinced a steady and premeditated design to reduce us to unconditional slavery. Though we were allied to the inhabitants of Britain by the ties of blood, speak the same language, and have been remarked for the similarity of our customs and manners, they entertained the opinion, that liberty was a jewel too precious to be entrusted to the inhabitants of the new world; they attempted to wrest it from them by arbitrary power; the people of these states were declared to be rebels and traitors; a manifesto was published declaring them not to be entitled to protection by law. The hired mercenaries of Germany, invaded our country; the ruthless savage of the forest was excited to make war upon our frontiers; our cities were sacked, our villages burnt, our commerce plundered; the plantations of our peasants pillaged, their crops destroyed, their habitations burnt, their wives and their children exposed to the inhumanities of the weather, and what was still more abhorrent, to the insults and ferocity of mercenary soldiers. But the sons of Columbia were soon roused to resistance. The cruelty and injustice of Britain rendered them indignant. The invasion of their country gave them no time to deliberate. Animated by the love of liberty, guided by reason and fortified by justice, they resolved no longer to submit to insult and aggression; they so-
lemnly proclaimed their independence; they met the enemy in the field of battle; they fought for their liberty; the struggle was obstinate, but the event was glorious. This great revolution was the effect of public sentiment; the people felt but one impulse; all participated in the hazards of war, all were solicitous for the fate of their country; the chains of oppression were rent asunder, the clouds of adversity dispelled. The myriads of Britain and Germany, and the blood hounds of the forest, were compelled to crouch to the arms of liberty. The proud monarch of England was humbled; the edicts of his parliament suspended and repealed; the colonies freed, and the people left to form a government for themselves. On this memorable occasion the spirit of patriotism was even felt by the venerable matrons of our country; let us pay to their memories the homage of our respect and gratitude, for the willingness and propititude with which they abandoned the ease and refinement of domestic life, for the laborious occupations of agriculture and manufactures! They contributed their quota of service to the cause of liberty and their country—they animated the partners of their bosoms to forego the soft endearments of private life, and the tender caresses of their children, to vindicate the invaded rights of their country—they inspired their sons with the first sentiments of freedom—they taught their daughters to weave a garland of laurels to adorn the brow of the hero and the patriot. Vain indeed, would be the effort to do justice to his mighty theme! A theme too majestic in its nature, to derive additional lustre from the eulogium of the orator or the poet's song! For who can describe in appropriate language, the sublime spectacle of a nation roused from inattention and apathy, to the dignified assertion of its rights? Where is the state whose bosom does not beat with joy at the recollection of the great event which we have assembled to commemorate? Where is the patriotic patriot who does not feel a sentiment of gratitude, towards the heroes and the patriots that achieved the glorious work which has elevated us to the glorious rank of a free people? They merit the plaudits and eulogies of the whole civilized world: Let us erect monuments to perpetuate their memories, that their bright example may inspire our posterity with the ardor of patriotism: Let their names stand highest on the rolls of fame. When the record of their transactions shall be covered in the dust of time and the heroes and patriots who fought in the great cause of freedom shall be buried in the silent tomb; then shall the orator dwell with enthusiastic fervor, upon this great revolution and kindle into rapture the delighted throng: then will our posterity swell with applauding song, the anniversary of our independence and pay the tribute of gratitude to the martyrs who shed their blood in defence of the liberties of their country; who shed in the great cause of humanity—Every heart shall glow with ecstasy and admiration; every breast shall pant with zeal to support the glorious cause of liberty.—The memory of our Washington shall inspire generations yet unborn with patriotism and valor, and an enthusiastic attachment to the cause of justice, and their country. He is not now alive, to animate by his example: His ashes are deposited in the tomb, but his soul has flown to regions of eternal and never changing felicity: His fame is immortal: his Virtues, his talents, his services and his patience under sufferings, have erected a monument to his memory, in the hearts of his countrymen, more durable than brass or marble; it will bid defiance to the ravages of time; it can never be destroyed. His name shall live forever in songs and panegyrics: His patriotism and his valor, shall be held up as an example to future generations. Fellow citizens, we have just past over the turbid and boisterous ocean of party heat and asperity. The political barque of our country, has had a dangerous passage; our fellow citizens have been divided in their opinions, as to the means which were best calculated to ensure a safe and a prosperous voyage to the haven of prosperity and happiness.—This difference of opinion, has excited the most angry and malignant passions. In the violence and acrimony of party animosity, we have seen father arrayed against son, son against father, and brother against brother; all the soft endearments of social intercourse were sacrificed upon the altar of political jealousy, hatred and revenge.—The ties of friendship and consanguinity were dissolved, and instead of exhibiting to the world the appearance of a contented, united and happy people, nothing was heard, but the language of accusation and invective: Nothing was seen, but the emblems of party, discontent and division. But a new order of things has arisen. The fermentation and acrimony produced by this malignant spirit have subsided; our people are now united and happy: Let us then, fellow citizens, when met, to rejoice at the great event of our eternal separation from a wicked and a corrupt monarchy, forget our past dissensions and animosities; Let us forget the shades of difference in our political opinions, if there yet be shades: Let them be so nicely and beautifully blended, that like the variegated colours of the rainbow, with a difference be discernable, it shall be impossible for the most acute vision to mark the termination of one shade, and the commencement of another. All descriptions of citizens, whether native or adopted, ought to unite in congratulations and festivity, on the anniversary of an event so important to the general happiness of mankind;
which has emancipated the people of a great continent, from the yoke of arbitrary power, and has held up the lamp of liberty and knowledge, to nations that were groaning under the letters of despotism, and wandering in the mazes of ignorance and error. The people by this example have been taught duly to appreciate their power, when they rise in the awful majesty of their strength. Tyrants have been taught: the necessity of relaxing their chains, and that there is a certain point at which oppression must stop, and liberty begin—After the completion of our revolution, and Great Britain was compelled, solemnly to recognise us as an independent people, the American nation exhibited a new spectacle, for the admiration of mankind. At an early period of their national existence, a strong sense of the necessity and value of union, induced the people to form a federal government to preserve it. In times of difficulty, and when the enemy was laying waste our country by fire and sword, we were cemented by a sense of common danger; but in such times, there was but little leisure for calm and dispassionate enquiry. The confederation was formed under the most inauspicious circumstances; it was produced, not by the united wisdom and deliberation of the nation, but by the emergency of the times; ought we then to be surprised if this system was found on mature examination to be incompetent to the preservation of harmony and prosperity at home, and peace and respectability abroad? A conviction in the public mind, that the confederation contained some radical and incurable defects, dictated the necessity of adopting a more energetic plan; and as soon as the enemy was vanquished and peace established, our fellow citizens took this interesting subject in serious consideration. The legislatures of the several states appointed delegates for the purpose of devising amendments to the existing constitution; a convention was formed of men renowned for patriotism, signified by their services, and distinguished by their talents: much time was spent in consultation and deliberation; the hero of liberty presided over their councils. At that interesting period, the American people held out a glorious example to nations. They were then engaged, as has been said of the first national convention of France, "in forming a government of art, the work of intellect, reared on the immutable basis of nation-al right, and general happiness, which should combine the excellencies and exclude the defects of the various forms which chance had scattered over the world. It was high time that the human powers, so long occupied by subordinate objects and inferior aims, should mark the commencement of a new era in history, by giving birth to the art of improving government, and increasing the civil happiness of man. It is those that legislators, instead of that narrow and dastardly coasting which necessitates a sight of usage and precedent, and guided by the polar star of reason, regard a bolder navigation, and seek to explore regions, the treasure of which is hidden."
(To be concluded in our next.)
Late Intelligence.
NEW-BEDFORD, July 6.
The Editor has been obligingly favored with London papers to May 18. (though not in a regular series.) received by the ship Sally, capt. Thomas, arrived here from Liverpool. The most prominent articles which they contain will be found under our foreign head. Pitt, it will be seen is again prime minister in England. Fox has no share in the administration, and his friends, with the Windhams, Grenvilles, &c. have in consequence, refused any place in it. The opposition to the new minister, in the House of Commons, it is supposed will be very large; it is calculated that it will comprise 170 members at least. The Prince of Wales has likewise thrown his weight into the scale of opposition. The King, it is said is again in good health; he takes frequent airings in his carriage. In France another important revolution in the government, is taking place—that of establishing an hereditary monarchy in the family of Bonaparte, who is about to assume the title of Emperor.—But little is said, at present, of the invasion.
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LONDON, May 11—14.
Change of Ministry in England.
The political views of Mr. Pitt have been at length gratified, and he is now re-placed in those situations to which the greatest ambition of any subject, however superior to all others in ability, rank and opulence, can aspire. This eve it took place on Thursday morning, about eleven o'clock, when Mr. Addington, having resigned the seals of office into the King's hands at Buckingham House, they were delivered by his Majesty to Mr. Pitt. We shall not trouble our readers with a recapitulation of all the rumors and conjectures which preceded this important appointment, but shall content ourselves with stating those circumstances, on the correctness of which our readers may rely. When Mr. Addington found it impossible to resist, with any hopes of success that most extraordinary combination of political talents and parliamentary influence which were formed against him, he acquainted his Majesty with his determination to retire. The intelligence, was received with the deepest regret by his So-
vereign. It was decided that Mr. Pitt should be sent for, and that Gentleman accompanied by the Lord Chancellor was on Monday morning admitted to a conference with his Majesty. Mr. Pitt took the opportunity of representing to the King, that the circumstances and situation of public affairs imperiously required a strong, comprehensive and united Administration; and he is reported to have declared, that, for this important purpose he was himself ready and desirous to obliterate all recollection of former differences; and that he was persuaded of the existence of a similar disposition on the part of all those other persons of rank, influence, and talent, who shared with him the confidence of the public. His representations on this subject proved unfortunately, ineffectual. The permission to communicate with Mr. Fox on the subject was peremptorily and finally refused. Immediately after Mr. Pitt had left the King, it is said, he waited on Lord Grenville, who, in the most decided manner, expressed his determination not to accept of any official station in the Cabinet from which Mr. Fox was proscribed. In the evening a meeting took place at Lord Grenville's house, at which the Marquis of Buckingham, Lords Fitzwilliam, Carlisle, Spencer, Mr. T. Grenville, Mr. Windham, &c. &c. were present—Mr. Fox was also there, and in the same generous and disinterested manner requested that no consideration of circumstances personal to himself should induce others to withhold their talents from the public service at a moment of such difficulty and danger. It was the unanimous feelings of all present, that they could not render any service to the country on the principle on which it was intended to form it, and therefore resolved to decline any share whatever in the new administration—Their sentiments were communicated by letters to Mr. Pitt, who requested another interview of the King, for the purpose of making another exertion in favor of Mr. Fox's introduction into the Cabinet—The impression upon the Royal mind was, however too deep to be erased, and Mr. Pitt withdrew from the conference on Wednesday, disappointed in that object, although having himself accepted the offices of Chancellor of the Exchequer and First Lord of the Treasury.—On Thursday morning, as we have already stated, he was, according to Court etiquette, invested with the insignia and powers of these high situations.
Since Mr. Addington's Administration could not last, it was the fervent wish of all descriptions of men, that a new Ministry should be formed on a grand and truly patriotic scale, comprising the most distinguished characters in the country. Nothing like an arrangement of that nature can be now expected by the public; and the nation, instead of having a Ministry calculated to reconcile all political differences, to infuse confidence, and to hold out to Europe an unparalleled instance of union, of ability, and exertion in the various branches of the executive, are now to have an Administration much worse than that which was forced to retire and make way for Addington and his friends. It is to be composed of Mr. Pitt, and Lord Melville, of their underlings, and of several of the late Cabinet, whom Mr. Pitt so very recently and so very cordially coalesced with Lord Grenville and Mr. Windham in reproaching. In these strange materials we can discover little to console us at a crisis like the present. It is, however, but justice to Mr. Pitt to state an opinion held in the best informed circles, that he did every thing in his power to form an administration which would have included Mr. Fox and all his principal friends, as well as Lord Grenville and all his; and that so far from pledging himself not to go into office without Mr. Fox, he had no communication whatever with him on that subject.—Yet surely Mr. Pitt could not have been ignorant that his Majesty would have decidedly objected to the introduction of Mr. Fox! Mr. Pitt, probably, knew, and possibly was not sorry to know beforehand, that his application was not likely to be successful. He could not but be aware of the absurdity of presenting to his Sovereign a man, as one of his confidential advisers, whom he had urged that Sovereign to strike out of the list of Privy Councillors, as an abettor of seditious doctrines! The application, however, was made and rejected. Mr. Pitt bowed, and undertook to form a new Administration on a different basis.
Courier.
LONDON, May 15.
At the Court at the Queen's Palace, the 14th of May 1804, present the King's most excellent Majesty in Council. This day the Right Hon. George, Earl of Winchelsea and Nottingham, Groom of the Stole to his Majesty, and the Right Hon. George Thynne, commonly called Lord George Thynne, Comptroller of his Majesty's household, were, by his Majesty's command, sworn of his Majesty's most Hon. Privy Council, and took their respective places at the Board accordingly. His Majesty having been pleased to appoint the Right Hon. Dudley, Lord Harrowby, and the Right Hon. John Jefferies, Earl Camden, two of his Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, they were this day, by his Majesty's command, sworn two of his Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State accordingly. Whitehall, May 15.—The King has been pleased to constitute and appoint the right hon. William Pitt, George Percy, esq., commonly called Lord Louvaine, James Edward Harris, esq., commonly called Viscount Fitzharris, the right hon. Charles Long, and the hon. Henry Wellesley, to
be Commissioners for executing the office of Treasurer of his Majesty's Exchequer.
The King has been pleased to constitute and appoint the right hon. Henry Viscount Melville, Sir Philip Stephens, Bart. James Gambier, esq., Vice Admiral of the Red Squadron of his Majesty's Fleet, Sir Harry Nease, Bart. Sir John C. Ipoys, Knight of the most hon. order of the Bath, and Admiral of the Blue Squadron of his Majesty's Fleet, Philip Patton, esq., Vice Admiral of the Red Squadron of his Majesty's Fleet, and William Dickinson, jun., esq., to be his Majesty's Commissioners for exercising the office of High Admiral of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the Dominions, Islands and Territories thereto belonging.
Mr. Canning, it is confidently stated, will be the new Treasurer of the Navy, and Lord Auckland retires from the Post Office, but his successor is not yet declared. Lord Charles Somerset is appointed Governor of Jamaica.
We understand that Lord Hardwick is to continue some months longer Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
May 17. Mr. Pitt has now nearly completed the whole of his Ministry. Mr. William Dundas having been appointed Secretary at War, the military and naval patronage of the British Empire is now vested in the family of Armistron. It is, we understand, finally settled, that Mr. Canning is to be Treasurer of the Navy; Mr. Rose, Joint Paymaster; Lord Mulgrave, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster; Earl Bathurst, Master of the Mint; and the Earl of Aylesford, Lord Steward of the Household. Earl Moira's answer to the proposal for vesting in him the Lieutenantcy of Ireland with the Chief Command of the Irish Army, has not been yet received. The plan of separating the offices of Lord Chancellor and Speaker of the House of Lords has been abandoned and they will continue to be filled by Lord Eldon.
Mr. Pitt has been returned for the university of Cambridge; but he probably will not take his seat on the Treasury Bench until the middle of next week. The House of Commons will adjourn tomorrow until Wednesday next.
The captain of the American ship Friendship, which arrived at Falmouth on Tuesday, in 83 days from the Cape of Good Hope, reports, that the Dutch troops at the Cape were daily deserting, and that many of them had expressed a wish that they were under the British government. The captain is of opinion, that a small force would take it from the Dutch:—2000 troops had sailed from thence a few days before for Batavia. Accounts were received, as the Friendship was about to sail, that Admiral Linois's squadron had arrived at the Mauritius, and was taking fresh troops on board.
May 18.—It was yesterday reported in the city, that government had received some indirect overtures from France on the subject of peace, said to have been made through the American Minister at Paris.—After the most minute enquiries, we could not learn that the rumor was deserving much credit.
THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON.
London, May 12.—There is little doubt that Bonaparte will assume the title of Emperor of the French or Gauls. Private letters state that this event has already taken place; and a neutral vessel arrived in the river has brought the additional intelligence, that he has annexed to the title that of King of Lombardy. That a considerable progress has been made in this imperial arrangement, which we think is no good omen for the Corsican and his family, is obvious from the following extract of a letter from Rouen, of the 6th instant:—
In the sitting of the 3d instant, the Tribunate, after having heard the report of the special commission, appointed to consider of the proposition made by citizen Curce, have resolved:
1. That Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul, shall be proclaimed emperor of the French, and in that quality be charged with the government of France. 2. That the title of Emperor, together with the imperial power shall be hereditary in his family, in the male line, and in the order of primogeniture. 3. The Constituted authorities in forming the necessary regulations for the establishment of the hereditary powers, shall make all due provisions for preserving equality, liberty and the rights of the people. 4. The present vote shall be carried to the senate by a deputation of six members, who are to explain to it the motives which have induced the tribunate to take this resolution."
May 16.—Intelligence is reported to have been received by a foreign ambassador, that Bonaparte has been proclaimed Emperor of France in the streets and public squares of Paris. All idea of consulting the people is laid aside, the Senators Consultus of the conservative senate, and the decree of the tribunate, are considered sufficient authority to change the French Republic into a monarchy; and the elective chief magistrate of a Commonwealth into the hereditary sovereign of an empire. It is now reported at Paris, that the coronation is to take place next August, upon Bonaparte's birth day, and to be performed at Aix-la-Chapelle, where Charlemagne was crowned fourteen centuries ago.
A general amnesty is to be proclaimed for all criminals without exception; the list of emigrants to be closed forever, and all proscribed persons with the exception

of the Bourbon family, may return to France, and enjoy the rights of subjects. A promotion upon a large scale is to be announced; every officer in the army will be advanced a step.
The arrival of several couriers in Paris, from Germany has hastened the preparations for the Coronation, which will take place in defiance of the remonstrance of certain courts. At the last assembly, by Madame Bonaparte, her husband said, loud enough to be heard by all present, in addressing himself to a certain hitherto favorite ambassador, "Pray, Sir, have not the French people the same right to give the supreme chief what title and prerogative they think necessary for their honor and tranquility, as much as to choose freely their own form of government." A bow of submission was the only answer to a question purposely made as a command or an explanation to the whole diplomatic corps present; of whom several the next day dispatched couriers to their respective courts, with this sophistical declaration of the First Consul.
The coronation robes have been embroidered at Lyons, and with their diamonds are estimated at two millions of livres; gold and silver medals to the amount of ten millions of livres report says, are already struck at the mint, and are to be distributed on the coronation day, in all the armies, as well as among the people in the cities and towns. The coronation carriage has been made long ago, by Simeon, at Brussels, under the pretence that it was intended as a present to the emperor of Russia. The coronation is to be performed by the Cardinal Archbishop of Paris and the Pope's Nuncio, Cardinal Caprara, assisted by three other revolutionary Cardinals, and twelve revolutionary Archbishops and Bishops. The Pope, on account of his age and infirmities has been excused a journey to France, where his Nuncio has full power to assist on his part, and give his blessing.
Among other appointments in France by the Emperor in petto, are 24 pages for himself, and twelve for his imperial consort. They are children of the members of the legion of honor; and when they have attained the age of 16, they will obtain each a company in a regiment of cavalry or dragoons as a retreat. Six lords in waiting for the Emperor, and four for the Empress are to be taken from among the members of the senate, tribunate and legislative body. A civil list of twenty four millions of livres will be fixed. The household troops are to be augmented to twelve thousand men of different arms. The palace of Versailles is to be repaired, with those of Compiegne and Fontainebleau, and every season the Emperor will change his place of residence. The winters will, however, exclusively be passed at Paris, St. Cloud and Malmaison.
May 17.—This morning we received Dutch Journals to the 10th inst. The articles of importance which they contain relate to the assumption of the imperial dignity by Bonaparte. An extract from a Paris paper states, that the resolution of the tribunate upon that subject has been transmitted to the conservative senate in the following terms—"That Napoleon Bonaparte be declared emperor of the French."
The Argus makes the following interesting remarks on the exaltation of the First Consul. They certainly speak the sentiments of the Corsican and his cabinet: "From events which will result from this important step, some augur the approach of peace, as it will demand the hearty approbation of a certain great potentate, whose decision on the one side or the other, will doubtless, have a happy influence in settling the existing differences."
"This act is the eternal disinheritance of the Bourbons, which the French people are about to pronounce; by it they rid themselves of all apprehension and of all inquietude; they have performed nothing more solemn or more productive of universal safety. This general wish is the firmest to the history of the revolution. It has been said, that like Saturn, the revolution devoured its children; at present the ancient fable seems to be completely realized; it is a child of the revolution who takes its place, without forgetting the benefits of its mother."
We cannot undertake to say, whether the Potentate alluded to be the emperor of Germany or the emperor Alexander, but it appears from the publications which have recently issued from the press at Berlin, that Bonaparte has obtained the sanction of his Prussian majesty.
Curee, who made the motion in the tribunate for a change in the constitution and dynasty, is an inhabitant of St. Andre, in the district of Lodeve, of the department of Herault. In 1791 he was elected a member of the legislative assembly, and in 1792 of the national convention, where he voted for the imprisonment of Louis XVI, for life, or his banishment. In 1792, he became a member of the council of five hundred; and after Bonaparte's revolution, in 1799, he was made a tribune. He was always regarded as a man of moderate principles and abilities. Avarice is his principal passion; and letters from Paris say, that he has received from Bonaparte 800,000 livres in money, and the assurance of a place in the Senate, worth 5,000 livres in the year.
We learn, from undoubted authority, that Louis XVIII, king of France and Navarre, means solemnly to protest, in his own name, and that of the Bourbons, and particularly in the name of the French nation, against the elevation of a foreign usurper to his majesty's throne, under the title of emperor, by certain individuals
calling themselves the senate and tribunate of France, and falsely arrogating to themselves the power to dispose of his majesty's rightful crown and dignity. In this protest, his most christian majesty will call upon all legitimate sovereigns to defend their rank and rights; upon all Europe to defend its independence; and upon all the world to defend the laws of humanity; upon all civilized nations to resist the return of Vandalism; and upon all christians to unite in opposing atheism, and immorality.
FREDERICK-TOWN (Mar.) July 13.
On Monday last arrived in Fredericktown, a party of 14 Indians, of the Osage tribe, which resides on the river of the same name on the right bank of the Missouri, at about 80 leagues, or 240 miles from its confluence with it, and about 264 miles from the river Mississippi. The party consists of the king, eleven chiefs, and two boys; and are accompanied by Mr. Chouteau, a Frenchman, and five or six Spaniards. These Indians are of an uncommon stature, and of robust appearance. The hair has been plucked or shaven from their heads, except on the centre of the crown, where is a small tuft, to which are affixed ornaments of silver. They were dressed in the manufactures of the whites, and appeared to be somewhat familiarized with their customs. During their stay at the tavern of Mr. Jacob Miller, they amused themselves with cards, playing a game somewhat resembling Vingt-Un , ( Vantoon ). There is nothing very uncommon in their appearance (except their size) different from other Indians that we have seen. The king and his white companions travelled in a stage-coach, and the others were on horseback; to which they do not seem much accustomed, being very awkward riders. We understand Mr. Chouteau has with him the curious frog which was described in a former paper; and that it has been in his possession for several years past.
Notice.
By virtue of two deeds of trust, executed to us by Robert Priddy, to secure the payment of debts due to John Bowe and William Priddy, will be sold, on the premises, for ready money, on Wednesday the 22d of August next, the TRACT OF LAND , whereon the said Robert Priddy now resides, containing upwards of four hundred acres, lying on the Three Notched road, fourteen miles from Richmond, where the turnpike by Deep Run Coal-pits now extends. This land is well timbered, has buildings suitable for the accommodation of travellers, and is said to be a good stand as a tavern.
John Russell. John W. Ellis. w4t
14th July, 1804.
Household Furniture,
As also a variety of other articles too tedious to mention, belonging to the estate of the said deceased. The terms of sale twelve months credit on all sums above ten dollars, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, bearing interest from the date if not punctually paid.
The Administrators.
Public notice is here-
by given, That the President and Common Council of the City of Richmond, will, at their next monthly meeting to be held on the third Monday in August next, proceed to appoint one fit and proper person to act as Captain of the Night Watch within the said city, for the term of one year, at which time all Candidates for the said appointment, are requested to attend.
Im ANDW STEVENSON, c.c.h.
Notice.
THE creditors of SAMUEL SCOTT, a bankrupt, are requested to meet in Cairo, on Saturday the 11th day of August next, for the purpose of receiving the second dividend, when a final settlement will be made by the commissioners, and the books and papers belonging to said bankrupt given up, by
THOMAS FARRAR and JOHN LACKLAND, Assignees of S. Scott, a Bankrupt. Cairo, 11th July, 1804. Im*
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
AT A GENERAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS.
RESOLVED , that until Certificates for the Stock held in this Institution be issued under the bye laws hereof, the Scrip or evidence of Shares held herein be transferable by Indorsement or Assignment, and that all the Shares standing in the name of any Stockholder shall be transferred in the Books of this company to the person or persons producing the Scrip or evidence of such shares, regularly endorsed or assigned.
RESOLVED , that the President of the Bank at Richmond be directed to call a meeting of all the Stockholders (which meeting shall be in the City of Richmond, on the first Monday in September next) for the purpose of adopting such bye laws, rules and regulations as shall be deemed necessary for the government of the Institution; and considering other subjects important to its interest.
A true extract from the proceedings of the General Meeting of Stockholders, on Saturday July 7th, 1804.
Teete, WM. DABNEY, Secretary.
The Stockholders are requested to attend a General Meeting, at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, on the first Monday in September next, for the purposes stated in the foregoing resolution. ABM. B. VENABLE, Pres'd.
RESOLVED , that the President and Directors proceed to appoint a Cashier and two Book Keepers, on Wednesday the 25th current, and that the President be requested to publish the same in two newspapers printed in Richmond. The foregoing is a true extract from the proceedings of the Directors of the Bank of Virginia at Richmond. Teete, WM. DABNEY, Clerk pro tem.
The Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND: SATURDAY, JULY 21, 1804.
A gentleman of science and of great information, in a letter, dated on the Mississippi, to his correspondent in the city of Washington, speaking of the country between the Red river and Missouri, says—"Salt is to be found in various forms; it may be collected crystallized on the surface of the earth, in places where the impregnated water oozes from the pores of the soil, and spreads itself slowly along the plane, exposed to the evaporating power of the sun beams; salt springs highly saturated are common. Those two means of procuring salt are within the settlement distances up the river. But its upper branches are said to wash hills, mountains or great masses of salt, some say very pure salt, others say debased with an admixture of terreous matter; probably both exist—nay it is not improbable that the same mountain, ridge or chain of salt extends from the sources of the Missouri to the Red river. The salt region is considered by the native Indian tribes as sacred ground, never to be polluted by blood."
"The most inveterate enemies assemble there for the purpose of collecting their provision of salt, and hold friendly or at least innocent converse together; and so deeply are they impressed with a religious or reverential awe of the Great Spirit, supposed to preside more immediately over those districts, that no example has ever been known of public or private resentment having been satiated by these savage men within the privileged limits. The Washita river and country are supposed to offer many curious objects."
"It diverges considerably from the Red river, of which it is a branch, at about 100 leagues (by water) from its mouth it is supposed to be 200 miles from the Red river, and in this position is to be seen a curiosity a few miles from the river."
"It goes by the name of the Boiling Spring; the country is mountainous, and miles in extent are covered with crystallizations of a prismatic and paramidal form, and metallic and other mineral productions are said to be abundant, but hitherto not explored. Here is found an immense Natural Caldron, in which a vast body of water perpetually boils; a spring issues out, the water of which is literally scalding. This new bath or watering place acquires already celebrity, from supposed cures performed by invalids, who have bathed in, or drank its waters. At this time two or three inhabitants of Natchez are gone to the spring in hopes of being cured of paralytic complaints."
"It is not impossible that the warm bath, with equal exercise at home might be equally beneficial."
Extract of a letter from New-York, dated July 12, 1804.
"Gen. HAMILTON still lives, but not the most distant hope remains of his recovery. This is indeed a sad day! All business is suspended in the city, and a solemn gloom hangs on every countenance. The circumstances of this unfortunate business as far as I have been able to learn them are as follows:
"A short time previously to the late election, a letter was published in Albany, written by one _____, in which it was stated that Gen. H. in conversation had declared that Mr. Burr was a dangerous man, and ought not to be trusted. This letter was republished in New-York. About a fortnight ago col. B. wrote to gen. H. wishing to know whether he had ever declared any thing like that attributed to him. The gen. answered, that he had no recollection of the conversation alluded to, nor were any particular words attributed to him in the letter, and that he could not therefore undertake to say whether he had or had not, held such a conversation; but that if col. B. would specify any particular conversation, or state any particular words, that he, gen. H. would at once either avow or disavow them. Col. B. replied, that it was not in his power to specify the particulars of the conversation alluded to, but insisted that gen. H. should declare whether he ever had in any conversation whatever, made use of any words derogatory to his character. To this sort of demand gen. H. declared he did not think himself bound to answer, but again expressed his willingness at once frankly to avow or disavow any particular conversation which might be specified. Col. B. was not satisfied, and declared, that unless gen. H. gave him a direct answer, he must impugn col. B. to make such a demand of him, and that he could give no other answer to it than he had already given, and must therefore accept of the challenge. But as the court was then sitting, and his services had been engaged in several important causes he did not feel himself at liberty to fight, until after the court should arise; that he would then, after devoting a few days to the arrangement of his private affairs, inform col. B. of the time of meeting. This took place a fortnight ago—the gen. went thro' the business of the court as usual, and after it had risen, arranged all his private affairs, and on Monday last made his Will. On Tuesday he attended at his place as usual, gave one or two elaborate opinions and was apparently in good spirits—yesterday morning very early he went out to meet col. B. attended by _____, as his second, to whom, on their way, he declared that he should not fire at col. B. as he had not
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
SIR —As virtue is essential to the good order of society; and as it is the only quality which exalts human beings above the brute creation, it seems very strange that reasonable creatures should pursue a course of life quite contrary to it. As the practice of it is productive of the most refined enjoyment here, and eternal felicity hereafter; it should be the chief aim of every rational being to acquire it and to consider nothing else truly worthy their attainment. Who would not endeavor to pursue a course of virtue if they could be sure that it would be productive to present and future happiness; the latter I am certain no one but an infidel will doubt; but I am persuaded that many admirers of virtue (but none who are truly acquainted with the nature of it) will call the former in question. Who would not forsake and renounce vice and immorality, which leave nought behind them but the accusations of a wounded conscience, and the keen stings of remorse; and by to the embraces of the amiable companion, who by her amiable smiles, is constantly inviting us to her arms; and by her gentle chidings, pointing out to us the impropriety of our conduct, in following the dictates of that hideous monster vice; that deceitful, treacherous and fascinating beguiler; which dazzles our eyes by pomp and gilded splendor; absorbs our understandings, and converts our faculties by unhallowed gratifications; and endeavors imperceptibly to lead us into the abyss of everlasting destruction. Vice has aided her part with so much subtlety, and clothed herself in such enticing robes, that her votaries are taught to regard virtue as a morose and rigid monitor, calculated to debar us from all the pleasures and enjoyments of this life, and render us gloomy and unsociable. But how mistaken! how prejudicial to this divine essence of heaven, are these unfavorable and unjust conjectures! How is the injured by those malignant insinuations!
The unwary youth is dazzled by the apparent lustre of the charms of vice; he is deceived by the fallacious prospect of bliss which she holds out to his view; he eagerly embraces it—but now is he received when he finds this pleasure to be nothing but a cup of poison covered with a sweet surface; which when first tasted is pleasant to the lips, but leaves behind the stings of remorse, and the disagreeable reflections of a mind at war with itself; this is all the consolation for the loss of health, of an approving conscience, and a peaceful mind; a sensual gratification! poor recompence!
Those who know not virtue view her at a distance; they do not wish to approach her, because she appears too plain, too candid, and too sincere; they say for you to be possessed of, too insipid a companion for the gay, and volatile youth. But how agreeably would they be deceived, if only they could be prevailed on to approach her in sincerity, & make a trial of her amiable qualities; they would find that instead of excluding them from the pleasures and enjoyments of life; she would on the contrary contribute to the heightening, and giving a delicate polish and refinement to them. Whenever she has practised virtue and become acquainted with her mensurable qualities; who can take a retrospective view of her conduct with an applauding conscience, would on no consideration exchange her situation (though ever so humble) for the most exalted rank of the vicious man, who when he looks back on his conduct, feels the keenest stings of remorse rending his unhappy bosom; he endeavors to fly from reflection, and forget his past conduct, which cannot afford him one comfortable reflection.
A LOVER OF VIRTUE.
SALES at AUCTION.
The subscribers have just received and will sell at Public Auction, at their Vendue Office without reserve, on Thursday the 26th instant,
The following Goods,
FOR CASH.
BABIES' extra long and short Silk Gloves; Silk Keens; twilled Nankens; fine black & printed Janes; fine and coarse Dimities and Marcellies; fine diaper Table Cloths; ladies' long Kid Gloves; Hair Ribbon; plain and figured Satins; tioroise shell Hair Combs; Ban-an, Romail, Sisteroy and Pulicat Handkerchiefs; muns Thread and sewing Silk; French Cambric; fine white and coloured Cotton ditto; black Muslin; Muslinets; men's fine white thread Hose; women's lace clock cotton ditto; men's ribbed cotton ditto; tamboured lapet, book jacket and cambic Muslins; fancy and hunting Coat; Cambric; men's and boys' Phila. felt Hats; men's fine white ditto; women's fine beaver and silk ditto; men's best black ditto; men's Leghorn ditto; men's, women's and children's Shoes assorted; garden and common Fans; Callicoes & Chinizes; long Lawn; velvet Ribbons; China ditto; men and women's silk Hose; superfine Cloths and Calimeres; Checks and Fustians; Hessian and British Ozenburgs; gold and silver Watches; paper Hangings, Irish Linens and bed Tick; India Cottons and fine Humhums, and a variety of other articles of dry goods too tedious to enumerate.
ALSO,
On a credit of 60 days for approved endorsed notes. Choice old 3d and 4th proof Amigua Rum—Do 4th proof Jamaica Rum—Do 2d & 4th proof Windward Island Rum—Brown Sugar in Hds. & barrels, 1st quality—Do 2d quality—Holland and Country Gin in pipes—French Brandy in do—Rum in the ton—Loaf Sugar, in Hds. and by the 100 lbs &c &c &c &c.
PROSSER & MONCURE, v. ms. Richmond, July 19, 1804 tfs
SALES at AUCTION.
On Thursday the 7th day of August next, will be sold, at Public Auction, at the office of the subscribers,
A LOT OF LAND,
Containing four acres more or less, lying at the Bowling Green, commonly known by the name of Du-Val's Village. Also FOUR HALF ACRES LOTS in the vicinity of Richmond, known and denoted by the survey and plot made by Wm. G. Payne for Mr. Du-Val, and Nos 88, 89, 90, and 91. The titles will be made, and six months credit allowed the purchaser, on giving bond with approved security.
THOMAS TAYLOR & CO. Auctioneers. 18th July, 1804 ds
FOR SALE—BY LISTON TEMPLE,
Best Turnip Seed,
Of the present year's growth. July 10th, 1804.
FOR SALE, AN ELEGANT
HORSE AND GIG.
For terms, apply at this Office. Richmond July 5, 1804. tf
SUBSCRIBERS TO THE
Domestic Encyclopedia,
Are requested to call or send for their copies, which are now complete, and ready for delivery at S. PLEASANT'S Book-Store. June 15.
June 15.
June 15.
June 15.
June 15.

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 PENMOOK, 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, 1804. M.B. FOR SALE, PLASTER OF PARIS , in stone or ground, for the improvement of land, with directions for the use thereof.
ICE,
For sale at the Falling Garden. Apply at the Brick house in said garden, where constant attendance will be given. May 20.
Notice.... The office of su-
perintendent of the revenue, for the district of Virginia, being discontinued, and the unfulfilled business in the said office transferred to me—the collectors of the direct tax & internal revenue, whose accounts have not been finally adjusted and paid, are hereby informed, that they are now requested to call at my office, in the city of Richmond, without delay and pay the balances due to the United States.—And those whose lands have been sold in the district of Virginia by authority of an act of Congress of the United States for non-payment of the Direct Tax, may redeem such lands, by paying to me within the time limited, the principal, costs and fees as the law directs.
As most of the abovenamed lands were sold in Dec. 1803, the privilege of redemption will continue until December next.
The money received by me for the redemption of the said lands will be returned to the purchaser, with interest at the rate of 25 per cent per annum on the purchase money, to the day on which it may be paid to me.
JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. June 27th, 1804.
To be let, on building
Leases, three beautiful, airy and elevated situations for dwelling houses. To any gentleman in the mercantile line, or other occupation, who wishes a pleasant and agreeable residence for his family, either of these sites would be truly desirable, as they are contiguous to the scene of active business, at the same time that they are removed from the dust and bustle of the town. Enquire at this printing-office.
An experienced, sober and industrious GARDENER will hear of an advantageous situation on application as above. None of opposite character need apply. tf April 23, 1804.
4439 Acres of valuable LAND,
In the south of Kentucky, the greater part millitary, will be SOLD for good bonds, or exchanged for property in the state of Virginia.—Enquire of the printer.
Dec. 26th, 1803.
Plaster of Paris.
I have just received from Nova Scotia, a cargo of PLASTER OF PARIS , said to be of the best kind, which I will sell on reasonable terms. SAMUEL PAINE. May 14, 1804.
Family Flour.
A CONSTANT supply of FLOUR, of a superior quality, for family use, kept for SALE, by GEORGE WATT. Richmond, 5th March, 1804.
FOR SALE—A LIKELY
Young Negro Man, About 19 years of age, who is a good cook. For terms enquire of THOMAS TAYLOR & CO. 26th June, 1804.
Will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the premises, the 15th day of September next,
A Tract of LAND,
In the county of Goochland, containing 190 acres, on which there is a good dwelling house, kitchen, smoke house, &c. This place was formerly the property of Mr. Radford, and purchased of him by Mr. Elias Langhorne who now lives on it, and has authorised the subscriber to dispose of the same. The terms of sale, one half cash, the other half payable in 12 months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. Any person or persons having any claim or claims against the above property are desired to make them known on or before the day of sale. JOSEPH MOREN. New Canton, 2d July, 1804.
CITY OF RICHMOND.
IN COMMON HALL, July 3d, 1804. IT appearing to the Common Hall of the City of Richmond, that the regulations of the trustees of the Free School in said City, have been established on liberal and just principles, whereby many poor children of both sexes have received at the said school, such advantages in the acquirement of their education as to encourage a strong belief that great utility will result from a continuance of the said institution, should it receive a proper patronage.
Resolved, therefore, that the Chamberlayne of this city, and Messrs. John Robinson, Samuel Paine and Samuel Pleasants, be requested and empowered to receive subscriptions, and the funds that may be subscribed for the benefit of the said school; and that it be recommended to the humane and liberal inhabitants of this city, to raise by subscription other funds for the purpose of continuing the said institution. Teste, ANDW. STEVENSON, C. C. H.
NOTICE.
DELINQUENT Share-Holders in the Manchester Turnpike Company, on the 5th requisition, due 1st of April last, are hereby notified, that their shares will be sold on the 6th day of August next, at Zachariah Brooks's tavern, in Manchester, unless said requisition shall be previously paid to James Brander, Treasurer. By order of the directors. JAMES BRANDER, CLK. Manchester, 2d July, 1804.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Joseph Caldwell and Robert Pearson, 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 Pearson 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 Pearson, 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 downlook; 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 Pearson made their escape from the penitentiary the 16th of April last and were re-taken in the counties of Botetourt & Washington, and were both tried for escaping and sentenced to two years additional confinement; the former by the district court of Washington in Sept. last, and the latter by the district court held at the Sweet Springs in Oct. following.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson.
Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804.
Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Said Wilkinson is about 24 years of age, upwards of six feet high, and large in proportion; has dark red hair, which he commonly keeps tied, though it is not very long, and has some few freckles in his face; he was clothed in a blue roundabout, a blue surcoat, nearly new, striped pantaloons of olive colored select or fancy cord, and a thin summer waistcoat, but not particularly recollected.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that DAVID BOWMAN, who was lately convicted of murder in the second degree by the district court held in the county of Hardy, hath made his escape from the sheriff of said county when conducting him the said Bowman from the jail of the said district to 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 to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Hardy the said David Bowman. 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 district jail aforesaid the said David Bowman.
Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 30th day of May, 1804.
(Signed) JOHN PAGE.
The above David Bowman is near 6 feet high, about 25 years of age, light short hair, much pitted with the small pox, has large grey eyes, and a down look. His clothing when he escaped was a blue linsy hunting shirt, green waistcoat, country linen overalls, blue yarn stockings, and a new wool hat.
William Chambers,
At the sign of GENERAL WAYNE, Staunton; For the accommodation of Ladies and Gentlemen travelling to the springs in the stage (which is established to this place) will furnish a HACK to any of the watering places, and had for them when they think proper to return, if required. July 11th, 1804.
Notice.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Mr. Jacob Bockius, dec. formerly of Richmond, by bond, notes or otherwise, are requested to come forward immediately and discharge the same.—And those having claims against the estate are requested to apply to John Prosser at the Vendue Office of Prosser & Moncure, for payment. BENJAMIN TATE, } Executors. JOHN PROSSER, }
Being about to leave this state a few weeks, John Prosser is alone authorised to collect & settle all debts due to and by the estate of Mr. Jacob Bockius, dec. B. TATE.
LEATHER, WHOLESALE & RETAIL.
ALL that valuable Stock of LEATHER in the above mentioned deceased's Tan Yard, consisting of a large and general assortment of the best quality; which will be sold on reasonable terms, for ready money only, at the Currying shop appertaining to said Tan Yard. Also, a large quantity of Sheep and Lamb's Wool for sale. B. TATE, Superintendent of said stock. July 12, 1804.
Bacon Hams.
The subscriber has received a parcel of very fine Hams, which he will sell on moderate terms. Apply at McGehee's, Wm. Brown & Co's. JAMES BROWN, Jr. June 16th, 1804.
A FEW COPIES OF
The Literary Magazine AND AMERICAN REGISTER, For May, 1804, are just received at S. Pleasants' Book Store.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Joseph Prentis and William Nelson, junior, esquires, to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick Courthouse and Suffolk;
Paul Carrington, junior and Edmund Winston, esquires, to the Districts of Prince Edward Court house, Franklin, Washington Courthouse, and the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county;
John Tyler and Francis T. Brooke, esquires, to the Districts of Northumberland, King & Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack Courthouses;—And
Richard Parker and Archibald Stuart, esquires, to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Haymarket Districts at the next succeeding terms thereof.
Witness our hands and seals this twelfth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and four.
Jos: Prentis, (Seal.) Richd. Parker, (Seal.) Jos: Jones, (Seal.) Wm. Nelson, Jr. (Seal.) Arch'd. Stuart, (Seal.) Francis T. Brooke, (Seal.)
Published by order of the Judges. WILSON ALLEN, C. C. O.
WORTHY THE ATTENTION OF BUILDERS AND OTHER IMPROVING GENTLEMEN.
Stephen Brown,
GUN-SMITH, &c. NORTH MARKET STREET, RICHMOND:
HAVING purchased Kennedy's patent right of using and vending to others to be used in this city, and the counties of Henrico and Goochland, his invention and improvement of fastening, raising and supporting Window Sashes by Springs and Knobs; proposes to supply gentlemen upon the shortest notice, with any number of those patent springs, with their latest and most complete improvements, at the price of fifty cents a piece, ready fitted and adjusted to the sash; or at thirty four cents, if taken from the shop. This abatement of sixteen cents is allowed to any gentleman who may prefer to have them set in by their own workmen, as the work is trifling; the abatement will be found to be liberal. Builders and others, who may require a quantity of those patent springs, will be accommodated with a generous allowance, on taking them by the gross.
The above invention, for its utility, convenience and cheapness, will instantly convince any person who may examine it, that there was never any thing invented for the purpose, which could in any degree bear a competition with it. The former manner of fastening sashes by small bolts, and raising and supporting them by pulleys and leaden weights, was not only exceedingly complex, difficult and expensive; but was also liable to many accidents, as the wearing or breaking of a cord or pulley, &c. would prevent the whole machinery from performing its expected functions, and would require more expense in repairing alone, than would purchase the new invented patent spring. This spring will act as a safe bolt to prevent the window from being opened by rising from without, and by just touching the spring it may be raised from within to any convenient height, where it will rest with as much safety, as if it were supported by a pillar.
It is not surprising that an invention so useful, which is at once so simple and so convenient, should prove a temptation to some thoughtless workmen, who had not considered the consequences, to vend a spurious kind without authority. Such a mean conduct I have already detected, owing to the extreme badness of the work; and to complete the pitiful fraud their trash has been set into the windows in my name! But as I have paid ONE THOUSAND AND FIFTY DOLLARS for the exclusive right to use and vend this patent within the city of Richmond, and the counties of Henrico and Goochland, I shall not fail to prosecute to the utmost rigour of the law, any person who shall in future attempt such a contemptible fraud.
In order to secure gentlemen from any imposition in the above articles, the initials of my name (S. B.) shall be struck on the white metal knob, affixed to each of the springs, and those who are engaged to fix them in for me, shall be furnished with a written authority, and every such spring shall be WARRANTED by me. STEPHEN BROWN.
N. B. Any orders for the above, will be received and punctually attended to if left at my shop as above, or at Mr. Prichard's Book store, where the model may be seen.
Old Weights and Pulleys, or any Old Metal, will be received in payment S. B. July 9, 1804.
By virtue of a Decree of the Court of the United States for the 5th Circuit in the Virginia District,
bearing date the 3d day of December, 1803, in behalf of John Glassell, against William Walker, James Walker, Merry Walker and John Walker, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Kenhawa courthouse, on the 24th day of August next, the following TRACTS OF LAND, viz:—One granted to Wm. Walker on the 3d of May 1786, containing 112 1/4 acres, on Elk river, a branch of the Great Kenhawa, about 6 miles from the mouth, opposite to a survey made for Leonard Cooper and Wm. Morris, at the mouth of the Scions creek that empties into Elk on the south side.—One other tract granted to said Wm. Walker on the 26th May 1788, containing 500 acres, on the head waters of the left hand fork of a creek emptying into Elk river on the north west side at the shallow ford, about 4 or 5 miles from the mouth of said river, adjoining a survey made for said Walker.—One other tract granted to said Wm. Walker on the 26th May 1788, containing 770 acres, on Elk river, on the south east side, about a mile from its mouth.—One other tract granted to said Wm. Walker on the 27th of May 1788, containing 200 acres, on the north side of Elk river, the third bottom above the mouth of Sandy creek.—One other tract granted to said Wm. Walker on the 27th of May 1788, containing 100 acres, on the north side of Elk river, the fourth bottom above the mouth of Sandy creek granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 26th May 1788, containing 1000 acres, on a left hand branch of a creek emptying into Elk river, on the north west side opposite to the first land on said river.—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 26th of May 1788, containing 200 acres, on the south side of Elk river, the third bottom on the river above Wm. Arbuckle's land, opposite the mouth of Sandy creek.
The whole of the above mentioned land at the time it was surveyed lay in the county of Greenbrier, all of which will be sold, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to raise the sum of four thousand one hundred and ten dollars 38 cents, with interest on dollars 2708 78, at 5 per centum per annum, from the 22d March, 1799—the costs of suit and carrying this decree into effect. BEN. MOSBY, Acting Commissioner.
Life of Washington.
SUBSCRIPTIONS for this valuable work are received by Samuel Pleasants, Jr.
The Commissioners ap-
pointed by the late act of Assembly, to superintend the Lottery,
for the benefit of the University of William & Mary, feel themselves greatly mortified, in being obliged to inform the public, that imperious necessity has compelled them to postpone, for the present, the drawing, notwithstanding the assurances which they have given, both collectively and individually, that it would commence on the 2d of this month. It will doubtless be expected that the reasons inducing this postponement, should be stated; and after such explanation, they trust, they will stand exculpated by a generous public, of every other charge, than that of precipitancy; to which they acknowledge, their sanguine hope of success in the sale of tickets, & thus, of specially accomplishing the truly laudable end, which they have had in view, has subjected them.
As the days first contemplated approached, on which the drawing was to commence, measures were taken to acquire satisfactory information of the number of tickets which had been sold. Satisfactory information, however, was received only from a few—Still too sanguine in their expectations; reflecting, that with the prospect of advantage offered to purchasers, the interests of science were combined; and judging of the distant sales, by what had been, and would be made in this place and its vicinity, they conceived themselves authorised to promise, most decidedly, a commencement at the period last notified.—But
advice recently received, convince them that the sales, tho' considerable, are still not such as would justify a commencement of the drawing. The Commissioners will not again so far commit themselves, as to state positively, the time when the drawing shall commence; but this they have in their power, fully and unequivocally to promise, that nothing shall be wanting, on their parts, to hasten the drawing. This is fully evinced by the mode they have adopted, and are now pursuing, of giving to the purchaser, with such security as may be approved of, on his taking not less than ten tickets, a credit of ninety days; thereby holding out to individuals, the prospect of advantage, from the prizes, without the advance of a single cent. Gentlemen, who have been so obliging as to assist in the disposition of tickets, are authorised to assure those holding them by purchase on credit, that no payment of their respective bonds will be required, until 90 days shall expire, from the time of beginning to draw; and they are hereby requested to regulate their subsequent sales of tickets on credit, by this principle. July 3d, 1804. 4w
Robert Greenhow,
MERCHANT, in Williamsburg, has it again in his power to inform his friends and countrymen, that by the Roba and Betsey, the Alexander, and Reunion, from London and Liverpool, he has received a supply of
Useful & fashionable Goods
Which he offers on as low terms as they can be afforded at. His well known very general assortment, made complete by such arrivals, renders it unnecessary to state, that almost every article, usually found in Mercantile houses may be in his; which being purchased of the manufacturers themselves, with cash, may be relied on as good in quality, and modern in fashion, as any imported. To his distant customers, assurances are reiterated, that every possible attention will be invariably paid to their orders. He still retains his inclination formerly expressed, of retiring from business, and again offers, as well as present whole stock in trade, as what he has ordered from different parts of Great Britain, to make complete his winter assortment; on terms, that will be found advantageous to the purchaser; which being large enough with propriety to admit of a division; the business might be so extended, as to meet with ease the payment of the different instalments. 2m June 1, 1804.
FOR SALE,
A Tract of Land,
Lying in the North Garden, in Albemarle county, containing 1000 acres, adjoining the Lands of Stephen Moore, William Wood, and the late William Cole, dec. within eighteen miles of Warren, and the same distance of Milton. There is on this Land a new Barn, 48 by 24 feet, a good Overseer's House, and Houses for the accommodation of fifteen or twenty Negroes. The Overseer's House, with a little expense, may be rendered very comfortable for a small family. About half the Land is cleared, the greater part of which is in good order for cultivation, and a considerable part of it fresh and well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco. Any person inclined to purchase, by application to the overseer on the premises, will be shown the Land. The terms of sale will be, one fourth part of the purchase money paid on the first day of June, 1805, and the balance in three equal annual payments from that day, each instalment to carry interest from the day of sale, if not punctually paid. Bond with approved security, together with a deed of trust on the Land, will be required of the purchaser, to secure the payment. For further particulars apply to the subscriber, living at Scotch-Town, in Hanover county.
If the above Land is not sold before, it will be offered at Public Sale, to the highest bidder, on the terms before mentioned, on the 23d day of August next, if fair, if not, the next fair day. In either case, the purchaser will have leave to seed wheat as soon after that time as he may choose, and may be furnished with the crop of Corn, &c. that may be made on the plantation this year—say from two to three hundred barrels. JOHN M. SHEPPARD. Scotch-Town, May 30th, 1804.
Mediterranean Passports.
NOTICE is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passports of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange; and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use. Department of State. 23d of May, 1804.
The printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes twice a week for the space of six months, and the Collectors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices. June 1. 6m
JUST RECEIVED,
At S. Pleasants' Book-Store, Richmond, a very elegant assortment of the best
PEN-KNIVES,
Which will be sold by the dozen or single.
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 fourth Wednesday in July next, at the courthouse of 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 Lampighter, two small Horse Colts, about 2 years old, by Americanus, the noted Stud Horse called Hanover, one Wagon and Geer, and 3 Horses, one excellent Chair Horse about 9 years old, and one Bay Mare Colt, by Americanus. GEO: WM. SMITH. Richmond, June 29, 1804. ids
Run away from the sub-
scriber, living in Albemarle county, a negro man by the name of ISRAEL, about 30 years old, black complexion, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, rather slender made, has lost the light of one of his eyes, I do not recollect which, and occasions the ball to be larger than the other, with a thick film over it, a long hanging under lip, which is often raw, a remarkable film foot, generally speaks very hoarse. I will give a reward of Fifteen Dollars for the delivery of said slave, or for confining him in jail so that I get him again, besides what the law allows, if taken out of the county, or five dollars if taken in the county. PETER CLARKSON. May 2nd, 1804. 3w
STOLEN
From the subscriber on Monday the 11th of this instant, at New-Market Warehouse, a
Pinchback French Watch,
The back of her is China, with the picture of people on it; her No. is 1018, and the man's name who made her is Etienne, in two places, that is, on the face and on the inside works. I desire all jewelers, watch-makers, &c to take particular notice to examine all watches that come to them shortly, either at Richmond, Lynchburg, Manchester or Staunton. The subscriber will give a handsome reward to discover the said watch. ABRAHAM SEAY. Amherst county, 18th June, 1804. 3w
Notice.... All persons hav-
ing claims against the estate of John Lipcomb, dec. are requested to bring them forward. And all those indebted to the said estate, are desired to make immediate payment to AUBIN LAFOREST, Adm'r. Richmond, June 29, 1804. 3w
TWO APPRENTICES
to the Grocery and Confectionary business. THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD. Strayed some time ago, from Pandemonium,
Five dark bay Mules,
Branded on the near buttock, O. The above reward will be given to any person who will deliver them to the subscriber in Richmond; or Twenty Dollars will be given to any person giving information where they are, so that I get them. ORRIS PAINE. Richmond, July 12, 1804. 3t
Humphrey Dabney,
Has just Received on Consignment