Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-06-30 00:00:00

THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
(Vol. III.)
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1165.]
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At a Court held for Cumberland County, the 28th May, 1804.
George & William Smith surviving partners of Smith, Lee & Co. } Against Thomas Gibson and Robert Gibson, defendants }
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, defendants }
This day came the complainant by his counsel, and the defendant Thomas 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, 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, defendants }
This day came the complainant by his counsel, and the defendant Thomas 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, 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, defendants }
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, complainant } Against Jarriatt Rison and Thomas Ligon, defts }
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 successive court days.
A copy—Teste, JAMES TOWNES, C. A. E.
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, complainant } Against Joshua Atkinson, Joshua Chaffin and Henry Eldridge, defts }
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. E.
VIRGINIA:
IN THE HIGH COURT OF CHANCERY.
Between Christopher M'Connico and Thompson Foulis, executor of Matthew Marable. } And Richard Kennon, defendant }
ON the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, the court this twelfth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, doth order, that the plaintiffs do render an account of their administration of the goods, chattels and credits of their testator before master commissioner Rose, who is directed to examine, state and settle the same, and make report thereof to the court, with such matters specially as he may think pertinent, or as the parties may require to be so stated.
A copy—Teste, PETER TINSLEY, wgt.
Petersburg, Commissioner's Office, June 2, 1804.
The parties concerned will please take notice that I have appointed Wednesday the first day of August, to carry into effect the preceding order, when they are requested to attend with their books and papers ready for examination. Signed, SAMUEL DAVIS, Comm'r.
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 defendants, 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 abatement thereof, should not stand revived against them as defendants, in the names of the present plaintiffs: And the court further ordereth 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 Hatton 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, defts }
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 plaintiffs' 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.
WHEAT FAN AND WOVEN WIRE MANUFACTORY.
No. 7, Bridge street, four doors north of Griffith's Bridge, Baltimore.
Where are made and sold, WHEAT FANS, first quality; ROLLING and other SCREENS, for wheat, barley, flax-seed, &c.; HAND RIDLES and SIEVES, for coal, corn, barley, wheat, rye, oats, meal, brick-dust, flax seed clover seed, cockle, lime, sand, &c.; SHAKES for Indian meal; WIRE SAKES; WOVEN WIRE for windows, &c. &c.
AMOS SMITH. (Formerly West & Smith.)
N. B. A good assortment on hand.
Any of the above articles will be delivered in Richmond, (on short notice) at the same prices, as at the manufactory (exclusive of freight) on the orders being left with
SAMUEL PARSONS & SON, Near the Basin, of whom the prices may be known.
5th Mo. 30th, 1804. wgt.
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 bigness of the note was pasted on the back, in order to keep it together; the number of which is disremembered, but there is a particular mark by which it can be very well known. Richmond, June 16, 1804. wgt.
A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF
Morocco Pocket Books
Is just received and for sale at this office.
The Court of Hustings of
the City of Richmond have established the following rules, concerning applications for licences to manufacture tobacco within the said city, viz: All applications to the said court for licences to manufacture tobacco, must be made one month at least previous to the time of granting thereof, and the name or names of the applicant or applicants entered on the records of the said court and inserted in all the newspapers published in the city of Richmond.
In pursuance whereof, public notice is hereby given, that from the records of the said Hustings Court, it appears that Daniel Triplett, and John Widewitt intend to apply to the next succeeding court for licences severally to manufacture tobacco within this city. (By order of court) 2mJy AND'W. STEVENSON, D. C.
By Authority.
Scheme of a Lottery.
TO BUILD AN ACADEMY IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND.
   Dollars.     1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, 20,000   1 do. 10,000   1 do. 5,000   5 do. of 1,000 make 5,000   6 do. of 500 — 3,000   10 do. of 200 — 2,000   20 do. of 100 — 2,000   100 do. of 50 — 5,000   250 do. of 30 — 7,500   430 do. of 25 — 10,750   1,500 do. of 20 — 30,000   3,000 do. of 15 — 45,000   1 first-drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250   1 do. after 2,000 do. 250   1 do. after 3,000 do. 250   1 do. after 4,000 do. 250   1 do. after 5,000 do. 500   1 do. after 6,000 do. 500   1 do. after 8,000 do. 500   1 do. after 10,000 do. 500   1 do. after 12,000 do. 500   1 do. after 13,000 do. 500   1 do. after 14,000 do. 1,000   5,325 prizes, 150,000   9,675 blanks—not two to a prize.   15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000  
N. B. Prizes subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.
This lottery has been authorized by the Legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer, a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of the state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next. Richmond, January 31, 1804.
* TICKETS to be had of Robert Pollard Doct. John Brockenbrough, Jr. Wm. Price, (Reg. Samuel Pleasants, Jr. and William Pritchard
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The beautiful high-blooded horse,
PRECIPITATE,
FULL fifteen hands and a half high, a fine sorrel, handsomely marked, of big bone, and great muscular strength and powers, evidently denoting the true English running horse—will stand at my stables, at Sandy Point, in Charles City county, at six guineas the season, and a dollar to the groom; but the season may be discharged by the payment of twenty dollars, on or before the 10th day of October.
Extensive, rich and productive pastures, well enclosed, in various apartments, from which no mare can easily escape, as well on that account as from its physical situation. Servants found gratis; but no liability for involuntary escapes or accidents.
This celebrated horse, whose name is so truly applicable to his character, was bred by Lord Egremont, foaled in 1787, got by Mercury (a son of Eclipse,) dam by Herod, grandam by Matchem, out of Mr Pratt's old Squirt mare, is undoubtedly one of the best horses ever imported into this country, and is now thought by many gentlemen, who have travelled some distance to see him, superior; although he has so lately crossed the sea, that it cannot be expected he should have gained his pristine form and beauty.
He is truly such a horse as Virgil describes of a fine one—can eye large, black and full of fire, bold as the Lyon, active as the Greyhound and in all his movements either; he rushes forward like a thunderbolt, and hesitates at nothing.
In the first spring meeting 1790, at New Market, when three years old, he won the first class of the Prince's stakes, of 100 guineas each, beating Thunderbolt, Chanticleer, and Sir Pepper, four having paid forfeit. In the same week, he won the Bolton stakes of 50 guineas each, beating Chamboon, Dragon, and Pallafax—seven paid forfeit. Second spring meeting, he won the third class of the Prince's stakes, of 100 guineas, beating Thunderbolt—seven paid forfeit. And in the same week, he received 100 guineas forfeit from Lord Grosvenor's Radamantus.
In 1792, he won 50l. at Guildford, beating Doge, Thunderbolt, Serpentine, and Stout. The next day 50l. at the same place, beating Cardock and Griffin. He also won the king's 100 guineas at Lewes, beating Skyscraper at three heats, the first being deemed a dead heat; after which he was so highly esteemed, that he became a stallion in his lordship's stud, at 12 guineas a mare.
This horse is the sire of Jonquil, Petworth, Maranna, Rosalba, chestnut colt out of Bobtail, chestnut colt out of Rosamary, Humbug, Lazarus, Raginier, Apollo, Gulliver, Tag, Louisa, Tip staff, and many others of great fame now in training.
I purchased him myself when in England last fall, at the sale of Richard Watt, dec. where a complete stud of his get were sold at Auction, at prices far beyond what was common, to wit, yearlings from 90 to 220l. sterling—a printed list of which I now have in my possession, to be seen at any time.
For character and performances, see Racing Calendar from 1790 to 1792 inclusive, Sporting Dictionary, page 188, vol. 2, printed 1803—William Taplin, author.
WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT. March 19, 1804. wtmJy
Valuable Land for Sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale 2442 acres of LAND, lying on Roanoke river, in the county of Mecklenburg, and generally known by the name of the Oconeechee.
The uncommon fertility of this tract of land, and its advantageous situation, by which it is convenient to the improving navigation of the river, together with the liberal credit on which it is to be sold, must make it a very important object to those who are inclined to purchase lands. The quantity of low grounds in the Oconeechee island, which is separated from the main land by a small and narrow stream, is 364 acres, and on the main land adjoining about 150 acres, all of which is of excellent quality. By far the greater part of the remainder of the tract is very rich, being well adapted to the cultivation of tobacco, corn, wheat, &c. A large proportion is in woods and heavily timbered. The whole tract is at present divided into three tenements, leased to several tenants, whose leases will expire three years from the first day of January next. The tenements are in a tolerably good state of improvement, and the rent amounts to £114 per annum. The subscriber will sell the whole together, or either of those tenements separately, as may best suit the purchasers.
The terms of sale are, one sixth part of the money to be paid on the first day of January next, and the balance in five equal annual payments, bonds and good security being given, and the punctuality of payment ensured by deeds of trust on the land. On Oconeechee Island, and at the end of Baker's Island, opposite to it, are 2 fisheries, belonging to the subscriber, and to be sold with the land, which have been accounted the best on the river, and with the labour of a few hands, a short time, might now be made valuable. A farther description of this land, and its improvements, is supposed to be unnecessary, as persons desirous of purchasing will naturally choose to view it, and judge for themselves. If the whole tract, or any of the tenements, should not be disposed of by private contract, before the 17th day of September next, it will be sold on that day, (being the 3d Monday in the month,) if fair, if not, on the next fair day, at the store of Wm. Birchett & Co. adjacent to the premises, at public sale, to the highest bidder, on the terms above mentioned. An accurate plot of the land will be shown, and unquestionable titles made to the purchasers. By Wm. MUNFORD. Richmond, Mecklenburg Co. April 11, 1804.
FOREIGN NEWS,
Selected from London papers to the 18th April.
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
APRIL 16.
Calumnies of the French Government.
Lord Morpeth rose to say a few words on a subject deeply interesting to the feelings and honor of this country. It was with pain he was compelled to advert to the disagreeable question; but the transactions that had lately taken place in France relative to it rendered it necessary to rescue the character of the government and of the country from the infamous charges made by the French government against one of our ministers at a foreign court. To justify the acts of violence which had been committed by the French government, it had been urged, that instructions had been given by our government to that minister to encourage and excite the subjects of France to the commission of the most abominable crimes. As long as the charges against this country had been confined to vehicles of the rancour and malevolence of the French government the noble Lord would have thought it wise to treat them with scorn and silence such unfounded calumnies merited; but in his opinion the case was now altered. A publication had been circulated, purporting to be the correspondence between our minister at Munich and a Frenchman residing at Paris. By this it appeared that the Frenchman had betrayed his trust, and put the French government in possession of the correspondence. This publication has been communicated to all the Foreign ministers at Paris; and from their replies, it would appear that they had all with the single exception of the Russian Minister, prejudged the matter on allegations unproved, and he trusted unprovable. He should not dwell upon the servility with which Europe bowed to the power of France, but he wished to see that servility confined to the continent, and to have it proved to the world, that there was one country at least, which is neither to be awed by its menaces, nor aspersed by its calumnies. As to the charges which had in this instance been made, he thought he had a right to call on his Majesty's ministers to clear up. He thought he had a right to call on them in justice to themselves, in justice to the individual concerned (Mr. Drake) and above all in justice to the character of the country, to refute the atrocious calumnies, and to repel the iniquitous charges so unjustly made upon the honor of the country. He trusted he should be justified in calling on his Majesty's ministers to prove to the world that they had not armed the hand of the assassin, that they had not aimed the dagger in the dark, but on the contrary, conducted their system of hostilities in that fair, open, and manly manner, which belongs to legitimate warfare.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer—
"I feel myself under the highest obligations to the noble lord, for the opportunity he has afforded me of thus publicly repelling and refuting the most base and unfounded charge that ever has been brought against the government of any civilized country. I am sure that the house will scarcely expect from me any thing more than expressions of the utmost surprise, indignation and abhorrence, against the foul and atrocious calumnies of the most wicked and tyrannical government that ever was established in the midst of a civilized people. The servants of his majesty spurn at such a charge, and will oppose to it their character and their honor. In compliance with the noble lord's request, I now affirm with a clear conscience, and with perfect truth, that no instructions have been sent by the British government to any of its residents abroad, inconsistent with the rights of nations, of honor, and of jurisprudence. I shall say nothing at present of the construction put upon the supposed correspondence, but I assure the House that no person can be more anxious than I am myself to vindicate the conduct of his majesty's ministers, and to falsify the abominable charge, which is evidently meant as the grossest insult upon the character of the sovereign and his government, and as a means of wounding and degrading through them, the feelings, the character and the honor of the people of this empire. The government has not yet received any dispatches from the resident at Munich, (Mr. Drake) upon this subject: but as soon as they arrive, I shall think it necessary to make such a communication as will I am convinced, rescue his character as well as ours, from so foul and detestable a slander. I have perfect confidence that the more the particulars of his conduct are enquired into, the more apparent will be the propriety of it, and the vileness and falsehood of that (as I have the best grounds to suppose) most impudent and infamous fabrication.

LONDON, April 16.
The Hamburg mail due on Wednesday, arrived last night. Though it has brought no news from Paris of so late a date as that we received by the last Monday, it has furnished us with some interesting particulars upon the internal state of France. Never during the most sanguinary period of the despotism of Robespierre, was the Police of Paris more tremendously active, its myriads pervade all places, swarm in all the coffee-house, infest every place of public amusement, intrude into every hotel, and invade even the privacy and retirement of domestic life. Such is the condition of France under a man whose boasts having united all hearts, and of whose government, the Prussian ambassador says, that it has concentrated men of all denominations and of all parties. Arrests are so frequent and numerous, that the usual places of confinement are inadequate to the containing the persons arrested. Private habitations have therefore been liened for the imprisonment, or rather the inhumation of the wretched victims of the Consular tyranny.
After the seizure of the Duke De Enghien, what deeds of butchery and bloodshed will be too horrid for Bonaparte to commit? We tremble for the safety of Louis the XVIII, and the Duke and Duchess of Angouleme. Generals Duroc and Rapp, have been sent to Berlin on a special mission, the object of which is said to relate to the French Emigrants in the Prussian territories. If the French government make a formal demand, that all Frenchmen shall be sent out of Prussia, the Prussian government, we fear, will accede to the demand, and the illustrious and unfortunate family at Warsaw will of course be forced to seek an asylum elsewhere. We shall not be surprised to hear that the French prescribe the route they shall take, and that they are seized by French troops immediately upon their leaving the Prussian frontier. There is an expression in the answer returned by the Prussian ambassador at Paris, to M. Talleyrand, which is extraordinary, and seems hitherto to have escaped much notice. He says, "it is time at length to end all these subjects of alarm so hurtful to the friends of France." What is the meaning of this exclamation? It should seem as if the Prussian ambassador meant to hint the propriety of making the Sovereign power hereditary in the family of Bonaparte.
PARIS INTELLIGENCE.
Several persons, including two American ladies and English gentlemen, arrived on Saturday from the Continent. Some of them left Paris, subsequent to the execution of the Duke of Enghien. According to their report, that unfortunate Prince requested three favours after his condemnation. One was, that he might be attended by a Priest, which was refused; the 2d, that a lock of his hair might be sent to a person whom he should name, which was granted; and thirdly, that he might be allowed to give the word of command to the soldiers who were to shoot him, which was refused. As we have already stated, he was shot by a party of the Italian Guards. The consternation which this bloody deed has excited abroad, is nothing in comparison with what it has produced in Paris. The reign of terror was never so potent and universal. None but spies are safe; and consequently every man, to avoid denunciation, is obliged to become a spy. The most intimate friends are afraid to speak to each other; all is terror, silence, and suspicion.
A private letter from Paris of the 2d adds, "Our prisons are now so crowded with civil prisoners, that several hotels of Emigrants, that served during Robespierre's reign as houses of arrests, are again employed for the same purpose. Among other tyrannical proceedings, the police agents arrested yesterday every person dressed in mourning, walking in the streets; and I have heard this day, from a senator, that every one in mourning, who cannot prove that it is for some near relative, is to be transported. Last Friday Chevalier de Bourdant and his family were carried under escort from the city to the Rhine, and are prohibited, under pain of death, to return to France. Their crimes was the supposed mourning of the Duke of Enghien. Notwithstanding these cruel acts of despotism, I can assure you the mourning has increased, particularly among the ladies, who, you know, have at all times during the revolution shown most character and courage. I have just left the Thuillery Garden, and Elysean Fields; the two beautiful walks were crowded with females, and of five hundred I am sure, not fifty were dressed otherwise than in black, or with some ribbon or crape on their bonnets, &c. indicative of mourning, though they all knew what happened yesterday, and that two milliners of the Palais Royal were in prison for selling mourning fans, on which were painted an altar, containing the busts of Louis the XVI. of his Queen, of Madame Elizabeth, of Lewis the XVII, and of the Duke of Enghien, with small portraits of Robespierre and Bonaparte, visible with the motto Fraternité . These fans, were originally sold for half a crown, now bring a louis d'or, and are to be had, though the police is upon the continual look out to prevent it. All letters sealed with black sealing wax or wafers have been stopped, and caused many imprisonments both here and in the provinces. Bonaparte is yet at Mailmaison, guarded by his Italians and by his Mamelukes;
but every hour, night and day, reports are sent to him respecting the tranquility of this city, in which great discontent prevails, particularly in the suburbs of St. Artoin, and St. Marceau."
April 13.
Our reader may have remarked, that no answer appears to have been returned by the Swedish Ambassador to M. Talleyrand's letter transmitting the correspondence attributed to Mr. Drake. We have reason to believe, from a circumstance which we shall state presently, that the Swedish government will not authorise its Ambassador at Paris, to imitate the conduct of most of the other Ambassadors in that Capital.
The King of Sweden was at Baden when the Duke d'Enghien was kidnapped; he was on a visit to his father-in-law the Elector of Baden. — At the violation of the independence and territory of the electorate by French troops and at the seizure of the unfortunate prince, he expressed great indignation, and immediately sent over to his ambassador here Baron de Silverhjelm, a protest, couched in very strong and manly terms, against that infamous and barbarous transaction. — The Swedish ambassador has received directions to deliver copies of it to all foreign ambassadors at the court of London, and we hope to be able to lay it before our readers to-morrow or next day. We understand that it is of considerable length. — This protest does the greatest honor to his Swedish Majesty.
Overland accounts have been received from India, announcing another victory gained on the 29th November, over the Bejar Rajah's army, with very inconsiderable loss on our part.
The process verbal upon the death of Pichegru asserts that he strangled himself with a piece of wood which he had secreted from the fire-wood, and which he had twisted into the silk handkerchief he wore around his neck. After having so twisted it, he laid himself down, his left cheek resting upon the end of the piece of wood, in which attitude he remained till he died — so says the process verbal, but no one will give credit to it. He was privately murdered! Could he have died without a struggle? And would not a struggle have displaced the stick from the position in which it was found under his cheek. The physicians and the jailors all declared their opinion that he had strangled himself — they dared not deliver any other opinion. The sentinel who kept guard at his dungeon door, says, that he heard during the night a noise, like that of a man laboring, under great difficulty of breathing, but he took no notice of it. The servant who came to light the General's fire in the morning, observed that he did not stir, immediately went and informed the officer of the guard, who sent for a commissary of police and a surgeon. Not one of them thought of looking at the body, or of ascertaining, before they sent for surgical aid, whether the general was dead or not. There are several other suspicious circumstances; for some time before his death, the Paris papers stated that he would neither suffer the wounds he received, in resisting the Gend'armes that arrested him, to be dressed, nor would he take any nourishment. This was to prepare the public mind for that which had been determined upon by the despot — the death of his victim.
But why do we dwell so long upon these points? The character and conduct of gen. Pichegru give the lie to the assertion of his having committed suicide. He was a man in the confession of those who differed most with him upon political subjects, of exemplary piety, and of great morality. Is it to be credited, that he would in the last act, have belied the whole tenor of his former life? Must he not have courted a public trial? Could he have been disgraced by perishing upon the scaffold that had been dyed with the blood of Louis the XVIII or by receiving death from the same hands that butchered the Duke d'Enghien? Above all, could he have been ignorant that the tyrant would construe suicide into a confession of guilt and a fear of submitting to trial? All these circumstances rush with such force upon the mind, that the whole world will believe he was privately murdered by order of Bonaparte.
The day after Pichegru's murder, a pamphlet was published, entitled "a memorial concerning the treason of Charles Pichegru, in the year 3, 4, 5, of the Republic," said to be drawn up by M. de Montgaillard, in the year 6. The whole of this was published by the directory in September 1797.
As soon as Bonaparte had determined upon the assassination of the general, he caused this memorial, we suppose, to be printed, resolving to publish it immediately after that event had taken place.
As the memorial is generally believed, and has been asserted by a person who had the means of knowing it, to have been a forgery, the publication of it is not likely to diminish the regret which men must feel at the fate of such a man. It shows anxiety on the part of Bonaparte — it shows fear.
LONDON, April 17.
The journey of Madame Bonaparte, mother of the First Consul, to Rome, at the present conjuncture is a circumstance which may give rise to various conjectures, especially as she was attended with a strong guard, and seemed in such haste that she would not stop to receive the congratulations of the public functionaries.
According to letters from Paris, an address has been presented to the First Consul by the conservative senate, praying him not only to name his successor, but
to take upon himself a higher title than he has yet assumed, and to make the same hereditary in his family.
The Gazette de France of April 30, says, "the public funds have risen since the day on which the senate in a body presented an address to the First Consul, though the object of it is not exactly known."
The preparations for invading this country are now in such a state of forwardness, that the attempt may be expected to be made in a very short time.
April 20.
We this morning were favored with a note from a gentleman who has just escaped from France, having left Dieppe on board an American ship homeward bound on Friday last, and landed on the coast of Dorset from an open boat on Monday. He states, that the army encamped along the coast of Picardy have began to manifest great discontent at the delay, which has taken place respecting the invasion of this country, which they have been assured three several times in the course of six months would certainly be put in execution at a given period. The middle of November was the first time mentioned, the last week of January the second, and the third the middle of March, since which the activity of the preparations has considerably relaxed, except in what regards the exchanges of troops, above twenty battalions of whom our informant assures us, were ordered into the interior during the period of his stay on the coast, which was about a fortnight. In regard to the rumours of insurrections, &c. in Paris, he says they arrive daily; and though perhaps altogether unfounded, they are generally considered as strongly expressive of the wishes of the people, which are everywhere explicitly in favor of a peace with England.
In the concurring opinion of many eminent medical men, we have had an opportunity of consulting, there is in the process verbal in the Moniteur internal evidence to prove that general Pichegru, did not, and could not commit suicide. The Moniteur account alleges that he made use of a piece of wood, which "he turned as often as he thought necessary to put a stop to respiration." This piece of wood, therefore, acted in the nature of a tourniquet. Medical men know very well that to have produced death in that manner it would have been necessary to have increased the force and pressure of the tourniquet, and that the greatest degree of force would have been necessary just before the cessation of life. In the same manner, to exhaust an air pump requires an increasing degree of force as the pump becomes more and more exhausted. Now how can any man suppose for a moment that gen. Pichegru could apply this increasing force when his own strength must of necessity have been decreasing? And as the greatest exertion would have been necessary when he must have had the least, it remains for the Moniteur to shew how it was possible for him to deprive himself of life in the way described. Medical men, therefore, in London, whatever the physicians and surgeons of Paris may be forced to assert, have no difficulty in declaring openly, unequivocally, and positively, that another man or men must have put gen. Pichegru to death.
It was last night reported at the west end of the town, that Mr. Drake has been given up by the Elector of Bavaria, and is now a prisoner in France. We hope this statement is incorrect.
Pack-t.
The report was again rumored yesterday, of an insurrection having taken place in Paris, in which the chief consul is said to have lost his life. It was brought from Morlaix in a ship that left that port on Thursday last. It is certainly premature.
By the Hamburg mail which arrived yesterday, we learn, that a great part of Switzerland is in a state of insurrection against the constituted authority. The absence of the French troops was made the signal of revolt. In the cantons of Berne, Soleure, Argu, Freyburg, &c. the temerity of the insurgents has reached the highest pitch. They everywhere prevent the people from taking the oath of allegiance to the new constitution. In the night of the 28th ult. some of the disaffected set fire to the castle of Wadenshwel, on the lake of Zurich: and the last letters state, that the Landemann, unable to resist the torrent, had solicited the return of the French army.
A Dublin paper of April 19th, mentions the receipt of news by an arrival from the continent stating, that the Court of Denmark, had taken much offence at the conduct of the French, who had reinforced their army on the north bank of the Elbe, were still transporting immense quantities of ammunition to the Duchy of Lauenburgh, and had formed magazines of powder in the neighborhood of Altona, had been seized and the Danish troops on the frontier of Lubeck and Lauenburgh, had been ordered to resist any territorial violation or encroachment. The Danish militia ready to take the field is stated at 100,000 men.
The French are stated to have seized the property of British merchants in the free city of Frankford.
The king of Denmark has demanded a monthly tribute of 800 dollars for allowing the English mails to pass through his dominions to Hamburg, to commence from the period they were first landed at Tonningen. The Dutch Post Office at Hamburg, which has the direction of the English correspondence, has consented to pay this sum in future, but has declared its inability to discharge the arrears.
Letters received, via Harwich, from Holland state, that amongst other preparations for the reception of the invading army, the French have peremptorily demanded the possession of nearly 70 houses at Utrecht, besides which an encampment is marked out in that neighborhood for 40,000 men. The houses, it is supposed, are intended for the officers.
The present statement of the British naval force amounts to one thousand eight hundred and seventy-four vessels of different descriptions. From the admiralty returns of March 15, it appears that there were only 169 men short of the vote of 100,000. It is presumed that they were on the 19th April, 2,000 over the number.
NEW-YORK, June 20.
We are informed that dispatches have been sent on to government respecting the conduct of the British officers towards the Pitt, from Greenock, accompanied by the protests of the health and revenue officers of the port; also by affidavits proving the disrespectful and contemptuous terms in which the government of the United States, its laws and officers were spoken of at the time. The pilots, it is said, were ordered from on board the British vessels: writs issued against their commanders, to be served should they be found on shore; and an order given by the mayor to capt. Campbell, of the Pitt, on capt. Bradley, of the Cambrian, to deliver up the men impressed. In the mean time, we are informed that the Pitt cannot be suffered to enter at the custom house, till these matters are adjusted.
(Chronicle.)
The British ship Leander of 50 guns is rumored to be in the sound. The Lilly sloop of war is hourly expected, having been seen by Capt. Montgomery of the Kentess.
It is stated that the French frigates claimed the privilege of 24 hours start and that the mayor applied to col. Barclay, the British consul on the subject, who declined an interference. The captains of the Cambrian and Driver, their pilots having left them got under weigh themselves, and beat down thro' the narrows. Whether this was done to avoid any consequences that might result from the affair with the Pitt, or with a view to wait for the French frigates is not precisely ascertained.
The French frigates have come up to Governor's Island. And rumor adds, but without satisfactory authority, that Jerome Bonaparte has left this place by private conveyance on board some merchantman within the last two or three days.
It is said that his individual opinion was in favor of going at all events in one of the frigates and taking the chance of combat, if pursued. It is added that his youthful bride was decidedly of that opinion.
ib.
When the boats of the Cambrian and Driver boarded the British Letter of Marque Pitt, at the quarantine ground, four seamen, natives of Great Britain, were secreted and escaped the general imprisonment: one was disguised in female apparel. The great number of passengers favored their concealment.
ib.
We are informed that the men impressed from the Pitt are restored. The British consul, Col. Barclay, on application from the mayor on the subject, stated that he did not possess authority over the vessels of war, but wrote to capt. Bradley, of the Cambrian, on the subject, recommending that the men should be immediately delivered up. This recommendation was accordingly complied with.
ib.
It is understood that a sort of challenge has been indirectly offered on the part of the British frigates Cambrian and Boston, to the French frigates Cybele and Dido, inviting them to quit the harbor, and offering to guarantee that no other vessel shall interfere in the combat.
The Cambrian is termed one of the finest frigates in the British navy: rated at 44 guns, but supposed to carry about 50. The Boston is the same vessel that encountered the Ambuscade off this port a few years since: she is an excellent vessel rated at 32 guns but supposed to carry at least 40. [Not the same but one since built on her slip in the dock yard.]
The Cybele and Dido are both of 44 guns but supposed to carry also a greater number. The Dido in particular is ranked among the finest frigates in existence. Whether the challenge has been formally given, or will probably be accepted, we have not heard.
ib.
The pilots who were on board the British frigate Cambrian and sloop of war Driver, received orders yesterday not to conduct said vessels out within 24 hours after the sailing of the French frigates Dido and Cybele: in consequence of which they were put on shore, and the vessels proceeded for sea without pilots. The wind being easterly, they probably anchored last evening in the Hook. And what is very singular, shortly after the British ships went down, the French frigates came up from Staten Island and anchored near the city — probably with an intention of making their escape through the sound the first fair wind!
The Driver is ordered on a cruise, leaving the Cambrian of 44 and Boston of 32 guns to watch the movements of the two 44's — and we are warra-ted in saying that they would feel themselves degraded were they to suffer the aid of any other vessel in an engagement with the two French
frigates — they have therefore nothing to fear from larger vessels reported to be in the offing. This hide and seek business must wound the feelings of every native Freuchman.
WINCHESTER, June 19.
Two men, of genteel appearance, were committed to prison in this town last week, on suspicion of passing counterfeit bank notes, of the United States Bank.
A Special Court sat yesterday, one of them was acquitted, the other recommitted for further trial at the next District Court to be holden here.
CAMDEN, (S. C.) June 12.
JOHN M'DONALD, a young man lately employed as a mail carrier on the road between this place and Fayetteville, was this day taken up and committed to gaol on the information of John Winfield, esq. of Marlborough district, and Isaac Hanby, of Fayetteville, on suspicion of having fraudulently opened the mail when in his custody, about the 21st of January last, and taken from and out of the same, letters containing bank bills to a large amount.
The circumstances discovered in the information given against him before judge Brevard, appeared to be as follows: — On or about the 23d of January last, when this man was employed as a mail carrier, on the road to Fayetteville, a great number of letters, having post-office marks on them, were found scattered along the road, broken open and torn in pieces not far from the North Carolina boundary line, in Marlborough district. Some of the letters had the Augusta post-mark; others of them, the marks of other post-offices in Georgia. One of the letters with the Augusta post mark was from Seaborn Jones, esq. dated "Augusta, January 14th, 1804" and addressed to a gentleman in New-York, importing that he had sent therein enclosed, in divided bank bills; a considerable sum. One fragment of a letter had the marks of the Winnsborough post-office. M'Donald was suspected; but the mail he carried not appearing at any of the post-offices to have been broken open, or its contents meddled with, he was not molested for some time.
On the 28th of March following, in travelling with the mail, he lodged at the house of Wm. Hawkins, near Pee Dee, where he left in a paper tied up, a quantity of bank bills, amounting to fourteen hundred dollars or thereabouts, which paper was found in the bed where he slept. Two days afterwards he called and claimed the money, saying it belonged to a man in Camden, and was sent on by him for a man in Fayetteville.
Another post rider being present, he requested him not to speak of this affair, & threatened to be revenged of him if he did. Soon afterwards M'Donald quit the employment of mail carrier; appeared in very genteel apparel, and took up his lodging at one of the best inns in this place. Before this time he was known to be very indigent, and no one can tell by what honest means, if any, he has in so short a time been able to support himself in the style he has lately done.
It is probable the mail was opened by him, by means of a false key, about the 21st of January last. The persons who apprehended him, requested to examine his trunk, which he consented to, and gave up his key for that purpose — Upon searching in his trunk, nine hundred and thirty dollars in bank bills, six half bank bills of one hundred dollars each, and some silver, were found.
The printers throughout the United States are requested to publish the above information in their several papers, in order that those interested in this discovery may have notice, and may take steps to redress themselves. Those persons who may be sufferers by the mail's having been fraudulently opened, are desired to make known the particulars of their respective losses to DUNCAN M'KEA, of Fayetteville, the contractor for carrying the mail, or to JOHN WINFIELD, esq. of Marlborough district.
Notice....All persons having claims against the estate of John Lipscomb, 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.
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Wanted, TWO APPRENTICES to the Grocery and Confectionary business.
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, ALL SPICE, GINGER, NUTMEGS and other SPICES; SOFT SHELL 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. 12m Cash given for TOBACCO, FLOUR, or FLAX SEED
VIRGINIA:
COMMITTED to the jail of Lee county on the 10th day of January last, a runaway negro man about five feet seven inches high, supposed to be between forty and fifty years of age, calls himself SAM, thin visage, rather spare made, had on when brought to jail a low crown ed hat, a broad cloth coat a good deal worn, a thickset waistcoat and an old pair of cotton breeches; says he belongs to James Caldwell of the county of Guilford, state of North Carolina — The owner is desired to come and prove his property, pay charges and take him away.
CHARLES NOE, D. S.
For P. Fulkerzon, S. L. C.
March 26, 1804. w3m

Mr. PLEASANTS, IT may not be amiss to mention the names of all those who have been spoken of as proper persons for Bank Directors...
Republican. Federal. Abm. B. Venable, Edward Carrington, Benjamin Hatcher, John Wickham, William B. Giles, John Graham...
A STOCK-HOLDER.
Suppose the United States frigates Constitution and President, with captains Preble and Rodgers on board, were to enter the harbor of Portsmouth...
Suppose the two French frigates were to do as the British frigate Cambrian has done! What would our high toned anglo-federalists say of the outrage?
We hear much fuss about the violation of the territory of the elector of Baden, and the seizure of the duke d'Enghien—but our legal presses are perfectly complaisant under British outrage.
(Aurora.)
MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, JUNE 14. ELECTORS.
The Resolve prescribing the mode of choosing Electors was received from the Senate, & passed—Yeas 125, Nays 106.
Mr. Morton then offered a protest signed by himself and several other gentlemen of the minority, against the Resolution, which he moved should be entered on the Journals of the House.
From the Trenton True American. SERIOUS QUESTIONS, & TRUE ANSWERS. Why do the Federal papers attack the private characters of men in office?
Because their public conduct is so wise and just as to be invulnerable; and a slander on private reputation is less likely to be refuted than one on public conduct...
Why do the Federal papers, in treating of public measures, resort to misrepresentation and falsehood?
Because if those measures were fairly and truly represented by them, every honest reader they have would become a supporter of the Administration.
Why do the Federal papers substitute assertions and abuse, for facts and arguments?
Because facts and arguments all make against them, and would if used effect their own destruction.
Why have the Federalists, possessing as they say they do all the Talents of the country, and employing as we know they do every means in their power to carry their purposes, been defeated in almost every quarter of the Union by the illiterate and half witted Democrats...
Because, the Cause of Federalism IS A BAD ONE, and all the Talents in the Universe could not sustain it for any length of time among an Enlightened People...
PLAIN TRUTH.
From the NORFOLK HERALD.
Messrs. Editors, The following is the substance of a letter, signed by a number of Seamen, dated New Providence, 1st of May, 1804, to a friend and countryman, at this place.
relief and protection of American Seamen, at Kingston, praying his interference in their behalf; but that gentleman informed them he had no power or authority to act for them.
The letter is signed by—Henry Mayo, Dedham; John Martin, New York; Matthew Maxwell, Cape Elizabeth; John White, Salem; Eleazar Stillman, Gloucester; Wm. White, do. John Elwell, do. Reuben Knapp, Stanford; Edward Stains, Philadelphia; Wm. Bully, Cambridge; Wm. Jones, Wm. Jones, jun. do. Francis Hutchinson, Red Bank; Dan Saunders, Salem; Geo. Starring, Harkmore; and Joseph Cornelius, of Mount Pleasant.
When any of our governmental Agents at a foreign port, either thro' fear, favor, or inattention, shrink from, or thus shamefully neglect the duty they owe their country, the dignity and interest of which they are bound, (as far as in their power) to support; such agent is no longer fit to fill the station he holds; for although a conciliatory disposition is requisite, yet an energy and firmness of conduct, when the rights of the nation are infringed or violated, is absolutely necessary.
Note.—The letter can be produced, if required, and the facts therein stated proven by a late Fellow-Sufferer, now happily at liberty.
NORFOLK, 23d June, 1804.
FROM THE VIRGINIA TELEGRAPHE.
Messrs. Printers,
I see in your useful papers, a statement of some unhappy circumstances, which have lately taken place in your neighbourhood, respecting the loss of a horse, supposed to be occasioned by the bite of a Mad Dog.
I think it my duty also, to state another remedy for the bite of a Snake—Last summer, I was at the house of an eminent physician: A gentleman in the neighbourhood had a small negro girl bitten by a snake on her ankle; he came for aid: the length of time he said, she had been bitten, he could not tell: however, she was very much swelled, even above her knee, and appeared very sick, and he thought would die, unless she got speedy relief.
DIED, On the 30th May, at his house on South Bay, S. Carolina, RALPH IZARD, esq. late senator in congress from that state.
At Shutesbury, Mass. on the 22d ult. Mr. JOHN PRATT, aged 116 years, 5 months and 22 days. He was born at Sudbury, and helped to make the causeway over the meadow in that town.
Academical Exhibition.
ON the 6th of July, seven of J. Ogilvie's senior pupils will pronounce original Oration in the Capitol, for the purpose of exhibiting a specimen of their proficiency in those branches of literature and science, in the study of which, they are at present engaged.
P.S. The exhibition will commence at ten o'clock in the forenoon. Richmond, June 25th. 1804.
The advertisement re-
questing lists of tickets from gentlemen who had them for sale, not having been complied with, they are again particularly requested without delay to forward to the subscriber a list of the numbers of the tickets lodged with them, particularly those that are sold, as the drawing of the lottery will certainly commence on the 2d of July.
JAMES MADISON, Chairman. June 27th, 1804.
FOR SALE—A LIKELY
Young Negro Man, About 18 years of age, who is a good cook. For terms enquire of THOMAS TAYLOR & CO. 26th June, 1804.
Just received at S. Pleasants' Book Store, The first volume of PINKERTON'S Modern Geography,
REVISED. The Literary Magazine for April 1804. Love Langh's at Lock-Smiths; a new comic opera. Massillon's Sermons, elegant edition. Darwin's Physiologia, Zoonomia, and Temple of Nature.
Ainsworth's Latin Dictionary. June 26. 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, Bersey Gibson, Polly Gibson, Hanna Gibson, Agness Gibson, Lucy Gibson, and George Gibson, co-heirs 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.
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, defendants.
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.
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 William 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.
A Copy—Teste, MILLER WOODSON, CLK.
LIFE OF DR. DARWIN.
Just published and for sale at S. Pleasants' Book Store, MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF DOCTOR DARWIN, Chiefly during his residence in Litchfield—with Anecdotes of his Friends, and Criticisms on his Writings—By ANNA SEWARD.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RUN AWAY from the subscriber living in Charlotte county, about eight miles below the court house, on Sunday the twentieth day of May last, a likely negro fellow by the name of TOM a bout twenty six years of age, stout, well made, rather of a bright complexion, his dress when he went off was a cotton coat and overalls his coat was turned off with blue, though his dress is not material as he has a very noted fear in his left hand occasioned by the cur of an adze, which cur was entirely through his hand, which caused his thumb to fall on the palm of his hand.
JOHN D. RICHARDSON. June 23 1804.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RUN away from the subscriber on Tuesday the 19th inst. a negro man named SAM, about 34 years of age, and about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, by trade a black-finish, and can do better work than most of the country smiths, and more ingenuity than negroes generally possess; he has a quick way of talking and four countenance when spoke to sharply; he has a full broad face and very black, and a small scar over one of his eyes.
Edward P. Poyenough, Albemarle county, June 12. 1804.
N. B. The above fellow is stout & well made.
Notice.... The office of supervisor of the revenue, for the district of Virginia, being discontinued, and the unfinished business in the said office transferred to me—the collectors of the direct tax and internal revenue, whose accounts have not been 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 the United States.
JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. June 27th 1804.
Foolscap & Letter Paper
For Sale at this Office.
POSTSCRIPT.
AMHERST, [N. H.] June 19.
Amendment of the Constitution, adopted by New Hampshire.
On Friday last, the question for ratifying the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States came before the House of Representatives of this state. Its passage was opposed by Messrs. Prentice, Wilson and Chamberlain, with ability and eloquence; and advocated at great length by Mr. Bell, in a very able and ingenious speech.
The Governor had neither approved the bill, nor returned it with his objections, on Saturday, so that its fate was not then decided.
There is now a bill before the Legislature for dividing the State into Districts, for the purpose of choosing Electors of President and Vice-President, and Members of Congress, which takes place in a few months.
The following extract from Miss Seward's Life of Dr. DARWIN, lately published in Philadelphia contains a pointed & excellent answer to the Doctor's visionary notions, contained in the chapter on Instinct, in his Zoonomia or Laws of Organic Life.
"Dr. Darwin read his chapter on Instinct to a lady, who was in the habit of breeding canary birds. She observed that the pair, which he then saw building their nest in her cage, were a male and female, who had been hatched, and reared in that very cage, and were not in existence when the mossy cradle was fabricated, in which they first saw light.
Five Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or stolen off the commons of this city on the 14th inst. a bright bay HORSE, stood all round, 4 feet 9 or 10 inches high, 5 or 6 years old, no marks recollected except a fear on the left knee and a few small saddle spots.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from the Public Guard, JAMES INCE, an Englishman, about five feet six or seven inches high, black hair, eyes and eyebrows, fair skin and ruddy complexion.
THE subscriber takes this method to inform the public, that he has received
A new supply of Goods,
From Europe and Philadelphia, consisting of Looking Glasses with Mahogany Frames and some Elegant Gilt, of almost every size—also, an assortment of beautiful Prints with the most Elegant Gilt Frames—Maps, Charts, Thermometers, and Barometers—Pofle Frames, Paste for Razor Straps and Toys of every description with many other articles too numerous for an advertisement—all of which he offers for sale on the most reasonable terms, at his store, nearly opposite the market, one door East of Wm. Mitchell's new brick house, where he will continue this season.
GEATANO CETTL. Richmond, June 29th, 1804.
Just published, and for sale at this Office,
MARRIED LADY'S COMPANION,
OR, POOR MAN'S FRIEND;
IN FOUR PARTS.
I. An Address to the Married Lady, who is the mother of Daughters. II. An Address to the Newly Married Lady. III. Some important Hints to the Midwife. IV. An Essay on the Management and Common Diseases of Children.
By Doct. SAML K. JENNINGS, of New-London, Virginia.
GUNSTOCKS.
THE subscriber will receive proposals until the 17th of August next, for furnishing at the Public Manufactory of Arms, any number of Musket Stocks (of good black walnut wood) not exceeding fifteen thousand:—All the parts for which to be fitted in the latter end of the ensuing fall; and the delivery of the stocks to commence in the course of the next winter.
JOHN CLARKE. April 26th, 1804.
BLANK BONDS
For Sale at this Office.
THE RUINS.
By SELECK OSBORN, OF CONNECTICUT.
I've seen in twilight's pensive hour, The moss-clad dome, the mould'ring tower, In awful ruin stand; That dome, where grateful voices sung, That tower, whose charming music rung, Majestically grand!
I've seen mid sculptur'd pride, the tomb Where heroes slept, in silent gloom, Unconscious of their fame; Those who, with laurel'd honors crown'd, Among their foes spread terror round, And gain'd an empty name!
I've seen, in death's dark palace laid, The ruins of a beauteous maid, Cadaverous and pale! That Maiden, who, while life remain'd, O'er rival charms in triumph reign'd, The mistress of the vale!
I've seen, where dungeon damps abide, A youth admir'd in manhood's pride, In fancied greatness rave; He, who in REASON's happier day, Was virtuous, witty, nobly gay, Learn'd, generous and brave.
Nor dome, nor tower, in twilight shade, Nor hero fall'n, nor beauteous maid, To ruin all consign'd, Can, with such pathos, touch my breast, As (on the maniac's form impress'd) THE RUIN'S OF A NOBLE MIND!
Whimsical mis-akes in typography.
Among the Massachusetts laws of June 1802, we find an "act in addition to an act for supporting [instead of suppressing] and punishing, rogues and vagabonds, &c."
In a catalogue of books lately advertised for sale, we read, instead of a History of the United States, a History of the United States.
A lawyer boasting to an honest countryman that a gentleman, whom he had never been in company with more than once, had left him a legacy. "Like enough (replied Hodge) but if he had been twice in thy company, I'll be hanged if he would have left thee a cent."
A humorist upon being told of the small support of his minister, observed that it was to enable him to fulfill all his duty—to fast as well as pray.
AN OPINION WITHOUT A FEE.
Sergeant Fazerkerly being on a visit in the country, in the time of long vacation, was one day riding out with a rich squire, who happened at that time to be engaged in a law suit, and thought it a good opportunity to pump an opinion out of the counsellor, gratis.
The sergeant gave his opinion in such a way, that the gentleman was encouraged to go on with his suit, which, however, he lost, after expending considerable sums. Irritated by this disappointment, he waited upon the Sergeant at his chambers, and cried out—Zounds! Mr. Searjeant, I have lost three thousand pounds by your advice. "By my advice (says Fazerkerly) how can that be, I don't remember giving you any advice; but let me look over my book." Book (says the other)—there is no occasion to look at your book, it was when we were riding together at such a place.
A Wet Nurse Wanted.
ONE who has a good breast of milk, is perfectly healthy and can be well recommended. For such a liberal compensation will be given per the month. No objection will be made about the colour. Enquire at this office. June 28 1804.
Drums, Shoes, Boots and TRUNKS.
Just received and for sale, by FRANCIS FOLLET, next door below Messrs Bohn & Hubner's, and next above Mr Charles Spencer's, a few handsome Drums; an assortment of men's, women's and children's fine and coarse Shoes; hair and black leather Trunks of different sizes.
He has lately received several supplies to his former assortment of Jewellery, Hardware, &c. &c. (and daily expects a further addition) among which are Gold and Gilt Jewellery; Gold and Silver Watches; Silver Soap, Table Desert, Tea, Salt and Mustard Spoons and Sugar Tongs; Plated Tea and Coffee Urns; Sugar Dishes; Cream and Tea Pots; Candlesticks; Snufflers and Trays; and Bottle Sleds; Japanned Tea Trays, Waiters; Bread Baskets & Tea Caddies; Cannisters and Dressing Cases; Cutlery, Knives, Forks, Razors and Scissors; Elefant Brass and Iron and Brass headed Shovels, Tongues and Pokers; Glass Lamps for halls; Sad Irons and Stands; Grid Irons; Tortoise Shell, Ivory and Horn Combs; Brushes; Whips; Canes; Swords; Guns; and Pistols; Gun Locks; common and agate Flint; Bird Nets; Powder-Flasks & Shot-Bags; Flickers; Epaulettes; Sword Knobs and Belts; Flutes; Fifes; Chisels; Backgammon Tables; Razor Straps; Curling Tongs; Shaving Soap; Boxes and Brushes; Powder Bags and Puffs; Fish Hooks; Thimbles; Needles; Pins; Elastic Knitting Needles; Tambour Needles and Cases; Elastic Garters; Glove Ties; Glove Suspenders; Tooth Powder; Essences; Boxes of Paints; Hair, Lead and Slate Pencils; Mahogany Dressing Cases and Travelling Desks; Fancy and Windsor Chairs; with a great variety of other articles, all of which will be sold at a moderate advance.
Richmond, 20th June, 1804.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at S. Pleasants' jr's Printing office and Book store, Richmond—Price 25 cents, THE SECOND PART OF
Lorenzo's Thoughts,
IN AN ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA. "If they hear not Moses and the Prophets neither will they be persuaded tho' one rose from the dead."

BURR MILL-STONE MANUFACTORY. THE subscriber takes this mode of returning his thanks to his former patrons, and informing the public in general, that he has (by desire of his friends) re-commenced the MANUFACTURING OF BURR MILL-STONES; and having furnished himself with a supply of the best materials, and having had sixteen years experience in the business, in Baltimore, Petersburg, and Richmond, hopes to be able to give satisfaction to his employers. The stones he will warrant to be as good as any in the United States. Any orders left with Capt. WILLIAM PENNOCK, Norfolk; Capt. WILLIAM CHAMBERS, Staunton; Mr. WILLIAM HAY, Wythe county, or Mr. ROBERT MOORE, Petersburg, shall be duly attended to, and country produce received in payment, at the customary prices. TWO APPRENTICES will be taken to the above business, and short time required. WILLIAM DAVIDSON. Richmond, Jan. 10th, 1803. (tf)
ICE. For sale at the Failing Garden. Apply at the Brick house in said garden, where constant attendance will be given. May 20.
GUN SMITHS. A few BARREL-WELDERS, LOCK-FORGERS and MOUNTING-FORGERS, may meet with employment at the Virginia Manufactory of Arms at Richmond. JOHN CLARKE, Supt. May 15th, 1804.
The beautiful Spanish Horse,
APPALUSIA, NOW standing at my plantation on Chickahominy, near the new bridges, will be let to mares at Twelve Dollars the season, payable the first day of October next, but Notes (to be sent with the mares) may be discharged by paying Ten Dollars on or by the 1st of August, when the season will end. Insurance Eighteen Dollars, (notes sent as above payable the 1st March, 1805) Five Dollars cash the lease. In either case Half a Dollar to the Groom, to be paid down.—Mares will be fed with Clover and Lucerne gratis, and Corn if required, at the selling price. I have 20 spare stalls in a strong new stable, with substantial locks, where they may be kept of nights, but will not be answerable for escapes. APPALUSIA is lately from South America, about nine years old, 15 hands high, of a beautiful snow white color and most elegantly formed. It is unnecessary to point out the great superiority of this excellent breed of horses for the saddle, harness, &c. as it is generally known that they are well gaited, gentle and the most hardy and thrifty horses in the world, and many live to be upwards of 60 years old. BENJAMIN DUVAL. Richmond, May 21st, 1804.
To be let, on building Leases, three beautiful, airy and elevated situations for dwelling houses. To any gentleman 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 military, 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. tf
Family Flour. A CONSTANT supply of FLOUR, of a superior quality, for family use, kept for SALE, by GEORGE WATT. Richmond, 5th March, 1804. tf
By virtue of a deed of trust from Thomas Colley to the subscriber, made to secure a debt due from said Colley to Messrs. Dunlop, Pollok & Co. will be sold, on Saturday the 7th day of July next, for cash, to the highest bidder. EIGHT LOTS in Ligon Town, on Appomattox river, in the county of Amelia. The sale will be made on the premises, and commence at 12 o'clock. At the same time and place, upon the same terms and for the same use, will be sold a valuable NEGRO WOMAN and several likely CHILDREN. The lots intended to be sold are designated in the plan of Ligon Town, No. 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15. WM. DANIEL, Jr. Trustee. 28th May, 1804. rds
Stock of Goods, Consisting of Dry Goods, Groceries, Medicines, Glass and Crockery Ware, amount about 8000 dollars—For one half a credit of two years will be given, and good bonds payable at a short date will be taken for the balance. Any person desirous of engaging in the Mercantile business will have an excellent opportunity—the affluence is well chosen, such as will suit this place. RICHARD MASON. Williamsburg, June 16, 1804. tm
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, 32 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, very thin visage, and has a down look; also has the appearance of bad health. Cullen Demmory, a dark mulatto, convicted of murder in the second degree, at the district court of Suffolk, May, 1801; born in the county of Southampton, 5 feet 8 1/2 inches high, 27 years old, black hair and black eyes, and very thin visage. Caldwell and 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 said 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, newly new, striped pantaloon of olive colored velvet 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 said 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, high short hair, much pitted with the small pox, has large grey eyes, and a down look. His clothing when he escaped was a blue linsey hunting shirt, green waistcoat, country linen overalls, blue yarn stockings, and a new wool hat.
Thirty Dollars Reward. DESERTED from the Public Guard, DANIEL KYZER, a stout, well made, good looking man, about six feet one inch high, very much pitted with the small pox, born in Philadelphia, and is about thirty-five years of age. His clothes are new, and consisted of a black hat, a blue short coat, with red cape and cuffs and lined with the same, blue vest and osnaburgs pantaloon. ALEXANDER QUARRIER, C.P.G.
By the subscribers, Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows: Joseph Jones and Robert White, esquires, to the Districts of Winchester, Hardy and Monongalia Courthouses; Joseph Prentis and William Nelson, junior, esquires, to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick Courthouses and Suffolk; Paul Carrington, junior and Edmund Winford, esquires, to the Districts of Prince Edward Court house, Franklin, Washington Courthouses, 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. Witnesses 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.) Archd. Stuart, (Seal.) Francis T. Brooke, (Seal.) Published by order of the Judges. WILSON ALLEN, C.C.C.
Bacon Hams. The subscriber has received a parcel of very fine Hams, which he will sell on moderate terms. Apply at Messrs. Wm. Brown & Co's. JAMES BROWN, Jr. June 16th 1804.
ROBIN REDBREAST,
A FINE bay, fifteen and a half hands high, imported from England last spring, will stand the ensuing season at my stable in Chesterfield county, on Appomattox river, 15 miles above Petersburg, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, for which notes will be expected, dischargeable by the payment of twenty dollars on or before the first day of October next; ten dollars the leap to be paid when the mare is recovered, with one dollar for each mare to the groom. Good and extensive pasturage gratis, having nearly one thousand acres of high and low land in six different inclosures, under strong fences, besides several clover lots. The greatest attention shall be paid to mares left in my care, but will not be liable for accidents or escapes. P E D I G R E E. ROBIN REDBREAST was got by Sir Peter Teazle, his dam Wren, by Woodpecker, his grand dam Papillon, (Sir Peter's dam) by Snap, his great grand dam Miss Cleveland, by Regulus, his great grand grand dam Widge, by a son of Bay Bolton, Bartlett's Children, Honeywood's Arabian, dam of the Two True Blues. (Taken from the general stud book.)
P E R F O R M A N C E. In 1800 (the only year he run) at Bridgnorth, June 18, 4 mile heats, at four years old, he won the maiden plate, beating Mr. Day's Magpie, by Precipitate, and Mr. Carr's Prospect. The next day, at the same place, 4 mile heats, he came in first and first, but lost the race for the want of a few ounces in a weight the last heat. At New-Castle, July 34, he won the members purse of £50, 4 mile heats, bearing Mr. Harrison's Trumpeter, & distancing Sir F. Mostyn's Medera. At Nantwich, July 10, he won the town purse of £50, bearing Mr. Smith's Sultan, and distancing Sir T. Mostyn's Medera. At Warwick, Sept. 2, he won his majesty's plate of 100 guineas, 4 mile heats, bearing Lord Donegall's Fugleman, and distancing Mr. Thamm's Marquis. He won the purse at Litchfield, Sept. 11, 4 mile heats, bearing Lord Donegall's b. h. by Potios, and distancing Mr. Brooke's Baron Nile, Lord Oxford's Victoria and Mr. Cox's Cocoa Tree. He was never beaten 4 mile heats except at Bridgnorth, as above stated, where, although it was given against him, it was evident that he was much the best horse. THOMAS GOODE.
March 1st. 1804. Robert Greenhow, MERCHANT, in Williamsburg, has it again in his power to inform his friends and countrymen, that by the Roba and Betsey, the Alexandria, 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 his 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.
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 or 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 once 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
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, or 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 punctiliously 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. tds
The survey by which the turnpike road from Staunton to the Point of Fork is run, goes immediately through the land above mentioned, convenient to a handsome situation for building, and good water. J. M. S.
SLATE QUARRIES! THE late distressing fire in Norfolk, as well as several others in other large and wealthy commercial towns (which no doubt will incline the sufferers in houses, to seek for coverings in rebuilding, the most secure against the external approaches of that, too often dreadful element) induces the subscriber once more to offer for sale, his SLATE QUARRIES; Living on James River, near the mouth of Slate River, about sixty miles above the city of Richmond.—The quality of this Slate, the subscriber ventures to affirm, has never been surpassed by any yet discovered; and the quantity will not be doubted, when viewed by any one a judge in that article. The situation of these Quarries, immediately on a navigable water, and their scarcity in other quarters, particularly in similar situations, giving almost the entire monopoly in this country to their owner, render them an object worthy the attention of the enterprising and industrious—they may be had for any kind of secure and productive paper or other property—as the subscriber's situation and the other avocations render it inconvenient for him to attend to their working.—But, should they not be immediately disposed of in the manner proposed, which he confesses he would prefer for the reasons assigned, the subscriber proposes working them to a considerable extent, as soon as suitable workmen can be obtained from the northern states—when he entertains not the slightest doubt (from the circumstance of the navigation from the very quarries) he will be able to furnish Slate at a much cheaper rate than that article is now brought from Europe, or can possibly be furnished from any part of this country, where any land-carriage is to be employed. JOHN NICHOLAS. Albemarle, June 16, 1804. 3
Mr. Pritchard, who has seen the above Quarries, and is a judge of that article, will give any information and his opinion respecting them, to any one inclined to treat with the subscriber. Bail and Delivery Bonds May be had at this Office.
IN pursuance of the direction contained in the annexed 6th section of the act entitled, "An act for incorporating the Bank of Virginia," the undersigned Commissioners in and for the city of Richmond, do hereby give notice, that the sum of three hundred thousand dollars has been actually received on account of the Capital Stock of the said Bank; and that Thursday the 5th of July ensuing is the day appointed for proceeding to the choice of Directors, on which day the stock-holders are requested to meet at the Capitol, at ten o'clock, for that purpose. E. Carrington, Robert Pollard, Geo. Jefferson, Philip Norborne Nicholas, Thomas Rutherford, Benjamin Baucher, James F. Leitch.
June 11th, 1804. Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That on the first day of June next, and every thirty days thereafter, if the subscription shall not be sooner closed, the commissioners appointed at Norfolk, Petersburg, Fredericksburg, Winchester, Staunton and Lynchburg, shall respectively transmit and deliver to the commissioners appointed in and for the city of Richmond, a list of the several subscribers, at such places respectively; and of the share or shares to each and every subscriber belonging, together with the full amount of subscription money by the commissioners respectively received as aforesaid; for which amount the receipt in writing of the said commissioners appointed in and for the said city of Richmond, or a majority of them, shall be a sufficient acquittance and discharge to the persons respectively paying the same; and as soon as the sum of three hundred thousand dollars in the manner aforesaid, shall be actually received on account of the subscription to the said capital stock of the said Bank, notice thereof shall be given by the commissioners appointed in and for the city of Richmond, or a majority of them, in at least two public gazettes printed in the said city of Richmond; & the same persons shall, at the same time, notify a time and place within the said city, at the distance of twenty days from the time of such notification, for proceeding to the choice of directors; and it shall be lawful for such election to be then and there made, and the fourteen persons who shall then and there be chosen, together with the treasurer for the time being, shall be the first directors, and shall be capable of serving until the first Monday in January thereafter, by virtue of such choice, or until their successors shall be duly elected; and the said directors shall forthwith, thereafter commence the operations of the said Bank at the city of Richmond.
Notice... That a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly of Virginia, praying for an amendment, or repeal of an act passed at their last session, entitled "An act for improving the navigation of James River" Richmond May 28, 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 Sciota creek that empties into Elk on the south side—One other tract granted to said Wm. Walker on the 28th 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 the 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 the 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 on the same side of the river—One other tract 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 260 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 33 cents, with interest on diff. 2798 78, at 5 per centum per annum, from the 23d March, 1799—the costs of suit and carrying this decree into effect. BEN. MOSBY, Acting Commissioner.
SLATE QUARRIES! THE late distressing fire in Norfolk, as well as several others in other large and wealthy commercial towns (which no doubt will incline the sufferers in houses, to seek for coverings in rebuilding, the most secure against the external approaches of that, too often dreadful element) induces the subscriber once more to offer for sale, his SLATE QUARRIES; Living on James River, near the mouth of Slate River, about sixty miles above the city of Richmond.—The quality of this Slate, the subscriber ventures to affirm, has never been surpassed by any yet discovered; and the quantity will not be doubted, when viewed by any one a judge in that article. The situation of these Quarries, immediately on a navigable water, and their scarcity in other quarters, particularly in similar situations, giving almost the entire monopoly in this country to their owner, render them an object worthy the attention of the enterprising and industrious—they may be had for any kind of secure and productive paper or other property—as the subscriber's situation and the other avocations render it inconvenient for him to attend to their working.—But, should they not be immediately disposed of in the manner proposed, which he confesses he would prefer for the reasons assigned, the subscriber proposes working them to a considerable extent, as soon as suitable workmen can be obtained from the northern states—when he entertains not the slightest doubt (from the circumstance of the navigation from the very quarries) he will be able to furnish Slate at a much cheaper rate than that article is now brought from Europe, or can possibly be furnished from any part of this country, where any land-carriage is to be employed. JOHN NICHOLAS. Albemarle, June 16, 1804. 3
Mr. Pritchard, who has seen the above Quarries, and is a judge of that article, will give any information and his opinion respecting them, to any one inclined to treat with the subscriber. Bail and Delivery Bonds May be had at this Office.
Match Race Will be run at Amelia Courthouse on Thursday the 12th day of July next, one quarter of a mile for One Thousand Dollars, between Mr. Quina Morton's horse Cow Driver, and Mr. Daniel Wilson's horse Whippoorwill. WILLIAM T. EGGLESTON. June 17, 1804. 2w
BLANK BONDS For Sale in this Office
Mr. Pleasant. I OBSERVE in your paper of last week, a short piece addressed to the public by a Mr. John Mosby, who says he was raised in Powhatan; I being also a native of that place, and not having ever heard of a person of that name but myself, presume that there are some who may suppose us to be the author. Lest any unfavorable impression should have arisen in the minds of any from such a supposition, and also deeming it an indispensable duty, which I owe to my friends as well as myself, to counteract any such impression, I beg you to insert this in your paper. Should any more publications appear with the same signature, I would thank you to dare them at some place, so as to leave no doubt with respect to the author; by the doing of which you will oblige, Sir, yours, JOHN GARLAND MOSBY, Student of Wm & Mary College. Williamsburg, June 14, 1804 2w
Washington Tavern, BY JAMES EDMONDSON.
THE subscriber having added largely to his house and stables, has it completely in his power to entertain any number of ladies and gentlemen that may think proper to call on him—being well supplied with the best horses that could be procured from Gordon's stock in Richmond, and in every respect better prepared to accommodate company than he has ever been since he lived in Staunton. As there were some persons living on the road to Charlottesville last summer, not so friendly towards him as they might be, and knew of no other way they dare attempt to injure him, fell upon the low, pitiful plan of informing strangers that they could not get accommodation at his house, in consequence of his being much crowded, when they knew nothing of the company that was with him at the time. The report must have been circulated from a bad heart, for it is well known we have never turned off genteel company for want of room. He also informs the public that there is a mail stage that runs from Richmond to Staunton once a week and stops at his house—that he will keep a hack and pair of horses and an excellent driver, for the accommodation of company that travel in the stage to this place and may wish to visit any of the springs this season. Staunton, June 18, 1804. 2w
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive that LIVINGSTON SHANNON, who was committed to the jail of the district of Williamsburg, charged with murder, 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 ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Livingston Shannon. 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 said district jail of Williamsburg the said Livingston Shannon. Given under my hand with the Seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 15th day of June, in the year of our Lord, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
LIVINGSTON SHANNON is about five feet nine or ten inches high, of thin visage, fair complexion, his eyes blue, and dark hair, and in his forehead a remarkable scar and which by putting aside the hair, may be observed. He is somewhat bow legged. He took with him a brown cloth coat with yellow metal buttons, a sailor'sacket of blue beaver, and trowsers of the same. JAMES TAYLOR, Jailor. 19th June, 1804.
A Court of Appeals held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, the 21st of May, 1804. Ordered, That the following Rules be published in the Richmond Gazettes for one month. November 18th, 1803.
Rule —In all cases whether of appeal, writ of error, or otherwise, the court will proceed to a hearing at the term to which such case shall be returned, or sent up, unless good cause shall be shewn to the contrary. May 15th, 1804
Rule —A clear and concise state of the case of each party in an appeal, writ of error, or supersedeas from a decree of the high court of chancery, or any district court in chancery, or from a judgment of the general court, or any district court in which a demurrer, special verdict, case agreed, demurrer to evidence, bill of exceptions, or point reserved, shall constitute a part of the record, or exhibits in the cause, with the points insisted on, signed by his counsel and printed, or fairly transcribed the expense whereof shall be taxed in the bill of costs, shall, after the end of this present term be delivered to each judge, time enough before the hearing of the cause, and that no error, other than such as shall be pointed out and insisted on in such statement, or the part of the plaintiff or appellant shall be (without leave of the court) admitted as a ground for argument on the hearing of the cause, or for reversal of the decree or judgment sought to be reversed—And that all depositions and exhibits, accounts and articles intended to be relied upon or objected to in the argument, be particularly noticed in such statement, and referred to the original copy of the record in the cause made. May 21st, 1804.
Rule —That after the end of this present term, all causes depending in this court, which shall be ready for hearing in pursuance of the rule of this court made on the 15th day of this present month, shall, unless good cause be shewn to the contrary, be heard in the same order in which they stand on the docket. Teste, J. BROWN, C. d. Richmond, June 15, 1804.
OUR clients in the Court of Appeals will perceive that the foregoing orders require particular duties, expenses and attention, which were not expected, when we were retained by them. As we cannot fail to comply with these requisitions of the court, without danger to their interest, and the rule that causes shall be tried according to their standing on the docket, renders it necessary that we should be constantly present, and ready for the argument—we trust that our clients will see the propriety of an adequate compensation for our services. PHILIP NORBORNE NICHOLAS. EDMUND RANDOLPH. JOHN WICKHAM. GEORGE HAY. DANIEL CALL. JOHN WARDEN.
Match Race Will be run at Amelia Courthouse on Thursday the 12th day of July next, one quarter of a mile for One Thousand Dollars, between Mr. Quina Morton's horse Cow Driver, and Mr. Daniel Wilson's horse Whippoorwill. WILLIAM T. EGGLESTON. June 17, 1804. 2w
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