Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-08-04 00:00:00

THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[Vol. XII.]
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[No. 1175.]
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At a Court held for Cumberland County, the 28th May, 1804.
George & William Smith surviving partners of Smith, Lee & Co. } In Chancery. Against Thomas Gibson and Robert Gibson, } 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, } In Chancery. 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, } In Chancery. 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 Quarterly Court continued and held for Prince Edward County, May the 22d, 1804.
John Kelso, } In Chancery. Against Martha Gibson widow of Thomas Gibson, deceased, and Nancy Gibson Robert Gibson, Thomas Gibson, Patsy Gibson, Jane Gibson, Betsy Gibson, Polly Gibson, Hanna Gibson, Agness Gibson, Lucy Gibson, and George Gibson, co-heirs and representatives of said Thomas Gibson, deceased, } defendants
The defendant Thomas Gibson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of the general assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant Thomas Gibson, do appear here on the first day of August court next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, BENJAMIN WATKINS, D. C.
At a Court held for Cumberland County, the 28th day of May, 1804.
Robert Craig, } In Chancery. Against Richard Dobson, Carter Page and Willis Wilson, } defendants
This day came the plaintiff by counsel, and the defendant Richard Dobson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the defendant Richard Dobson, do appear here on the 4th Monday in August next and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A Copy—Teste, MILLER WOODSON, Clk.
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in Prince Edward county, within two miles of the courthouse, a dun or mouse coloured HORSE, four years old last spring, four feet seven inches and a quarter high, neither docked nor branded, has a droop rump. Appraised to twenty-five dollars. w.3. 24 June, 1804.
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, } In Chancery. Against John Watson, senior, Augustus Watson, Thomas Watson, John Watson, junior, and Elizabeth Young widow of Henry Young, deceased, } defendants
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.
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for Prince Edward County, May the 22d, 1804.
Benjamin Wright, } In Chancery. 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: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant Thomas Gibson, do appear here on the first day of August court next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A Copy—Teste, BENJAMIN WATKINS, D. C.
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery holden in Richmond, May 16th, 1804.
Between James Fretwell, } In Chancery. And Daniel Jones and Richard Booker, executors of Thomas Nash, } defendants
The defendant Daniel Jones, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next September term and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
A Copy—Teste, P. TINSLEY, C. C.
United States of America, 5th Circuit, Virginia District, May 24, 1804.
Robert Bogle, } In Chancery. Against William Thompson, Overton Cosby, administrator of David Loudon, deceased, Hector Ross, David Henderson and James Dunlop, } defendants
The defendant James Dunlop, not having entered his appearance and given security according to a rule of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this district: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted up at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
A Copy—Teste, JAS. BLAGROVE, D. C.
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THE Convocation of Visitors for William & Mary College, have appointed the 28th of September next, to elect a PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS for that Seminary. Any gentleman disposed to take that charge on him, will be pleased to communicate with Bishop Madison, President of the College, or with BURWELL BASSETT, Rector. July 26, 1804
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FRANCE.
ORGANIC SENATUS CONSULTUM. Extract from the registers of the Conservative Senate, Floreal, year 12.
The Conservative Senate, assembled to the number of members prescribed by the 9th article of the constitution, having seen the project of the Senatus Consultum drawn according to the 57th article of the Organic Senatus Consultum, dated Thermidor 16th, year 10, and after having heard on the motives of the said project of the orators of government, and the report of its special commission, nominated in the sitting of the 26th of this month, and having deliberated on the adoption of it to the number of voices, prescribed by the 50th article of the Organic Senatus Consultum, of the 16th of Thermidor, year 10, decrees as follows:
TITLE I.
Art. The government of the republic shall be intrusted to an Emperor, who assumes the title of Emperor of the French. Justice shall be administered in the name of the emperor, by officers of the French.
Title II.—Of Hereditament.
3. The imperial dignity shall be hereditary, in the direct, natural and legitimate descent of Napoleon Bonaparte, from male to male, by order of primogeniture, and to the perpetual exclusion of females and their descent.
4. Napoleon Bonaparte may adopt the children or grand children of his brothers, provided they have attained to the age of eighteen years complete, and that he himself has no male heirs at the time of adoption. His adopted sons enter into the line of his direct descent. If he has any male children posterior to adoption, his adopted sons can succeed only after the natural and legitimate descendants.
5. Failing a natural or legitimate heir, or adopted heir of Napoleon Bonaparte, the imperial dignity shall devolve to and be conferred on Joseph Bonaparte and his natural and legitimate descendants, in order of primogeniture, to the perpetual exclusion of females and their descendants.
6. Failing Joseph Bonaparte and his male descendants, the imperial dignity shall devolve to and be conferred on Louis Bonaparte and his natural and legitimate descendants in the order of primogeniture, from male to male, and to the perpetual exclusion of females and their descendants.
7. Failing a natural and legitimate heir, or adopted heir of Napoleon Bonaparte, failing a natural or legitimate heir of Joseph Bonaparte and his male descendants, of Louis Bonaparte and his male descendants, an Organic Senatus Consultum, proposed to the senate by the titularies of the great dignities of the empire, and submitted to the acceptance of the people, shall nominate the emperor, and regulate in his family the order of hereditament, from male to male, to the perpetual exclusion of females and of their descendants.
8. Until the moment of the election of the new emperor, the affairs of the state shall be governed by the ministers, who shall form in council the government, and who shall deliberate by a majority of voices. The secretary of state shall keep a journal of the deliberations.
Title III.—Of the Imperial Family.
9. The members of the imperial family in the order of hereditament shall bear the title of French princes. The eldest son of the emperor shall be styled imperial prince.
10. The mode of education for the French princes shall be regulated by a senatus consultum.
11. They are members of the senate and of the council of state, when they have attained to their eighteenth year.
12. They cannot marry without the consent of the emperor. The marriage of a French prince without the consent of the emperor, incurs the privation of all right of inheritance, both for the individual who has contracted it, and for his descendants.
13. The acts which attest the birth, the marriages, and deaths of members of the Imperial family, shall be transmitted, by order from the emperor, to the Senate, who shall order them to be inscribed in their journals, and deposited among their archives.
14. Napoleon Bonaparte shall establish, by statutes to which his successors are bound to conform—1st. The duties of the individuals of both sexes who are members of the imperial family, towards the Emperor—2d. An organization of the Imperial Palace, conformably to the dignity of the throne and the grandeur of the nation.
15. The civil list remains regulated in the same manner as it was by the first and fourth articles of the decree of May 26, 1791—The Princes Joseph and Louis Bonaparte, and in future the younger natural and legitimate sons of the Emperor,
shall be treated agreeable to the articles 1, 10, 11, 12, and 13 of the decree of December 21, 1790—The Emperor may fix the jointure of the Empress, and refer it to the civil list. His successors can introduce no change in the dispositions made in this respect.
16. The Emperor shall visit the departments. Palaces shall therefore be established in the four principal points of the empire: these palaces shall be fixed, and their dependencies established by a law.
Title IV.—Of the Regency.
17. The Emperor is a minor till the age of eighteen years complete; during his minority there shall be a regency of the empire.
18. The Regent must be at least twenty one years of age, complete; females are excluded from the Regency.
19. The Emperor chooses the Regent from among the French Princes who have attained the age prescribed by the preceding article; and failing them from among the titularies of the great dignity of the empire.
20. Failing designation on the part of the emperor, the regency shall devolve to the Prince nearest in degree in the order of inheritance, who has attained to twenty five years complete.
21. In cases where the emperor has not chosen the regent, if none of the French Princes have attained to the age of twenty-five years complete, the Senate shall choose the regent from the titularies of the great dignities of the empire.
22. When on account of the minority of a Prince called to the Regency in the order of inheritance, it has been conferred on a more distant relation, or one of the titularies of the great dignities of the Empire, the Regent who shall enter on the exercise of his functions shall continue them till the majority of the emperor.
23. No Organic Senatus Consultum can be passed during the regency, nor before the end of the third year after the majority.
24. The regent shall exercise, till the majority of the emperor, all the attributes of the imperial dignity, he cannot however, nominate to the grand dignities of the empire, nor to the places of great officers that may be vacant at the period of the regency, or which may become vacant during the minority, nor use the prerogative reserved for the emperor for raising citizens to the rank of senator. He cannot dismiss either the grand Judge or the Secretary of State.
25. He is not personally responsible for the acts of his administration.
26. All acts of the regency are in the name of the emperor under age.
27. The regent can propose no project of a law or Senatus Consultum, and can adopt no regulation of public administration until he has consulted the council of regency, composed of the titularies of the dignities of the empire. He cannot declare war or sign treaties of peace, alliance, or commerce, until after deliberation in the council of regency; the members of which in the case only have a deliberative voice. The decision shall be by a majority of voices, and if there be an equality that of the regent shall determine it.—The minister of foreign relations shall have a seat in the council of regency, when the council deliberate on affairs relating to his department. The grand Judge, Minister of Justice, may be called to it by order of the regent. The Secretary of State shall keep a journal of the deliberations.
28. The regency can confer no right on the person of the minor emperor.
29. The salary of the regent is fixed at a fourth of the amount of the civil list.
30. The care of the minor emperor is entrusted to his mother; and failing her, to the prince chosen for that purpose by the predecessor of the minor emperor. Failing the mother of the minor emperor, and a prince chosen by the emperor, the senate shall intrust the care of the minor emperor to one of the titularies of the great dignities of the empire. Neither the regent, nor his descendants or females, can be chosen to take charge of the minor emperor.
31. In case Napoleon Bonaparte shall use the faculty conferred on him by the 4th article of Title II, the act of adoption shall be performed in the presence of the titularies of the grand dignities of the empire; shall be received by the secretary of state, and immediately transmitted to the senate to be inscribed in the journals, and deposited among the archives; when the emperor nominates either a regent for the minority for a prince to take charge of the minor emperor, the same formalities shall be observed; the acts of nomination, either of a regent for the minority, or a prince to take charge of the minor emperor, are revocable, at the pleasure of the emperor—every act of adoption, nomination, which has not been inscribed in the journals of the senate, before the death of the emperor, shall be null and void. (To be continued.)
LONDON, June 1.
Paris papers to the 22d, which arrived yesterday, enable us to continue the enumeration of offerings, made by folly, fear, and treachery at the shrine of Bonaparte.
When the Senate had finished their decree, on the 19th, they repaired in a body to St. Cloud, where Cambacérès, as their president, tendered to the First Consul their gift of the French People, with all their duties, rights, opinions and fancies to him and his heirs forever. The president did not leave the palace without receiving his reward. Such is the precipitation of his flattery, that, before he had well announced the purpose of their resolution, and before Bonaparte had said a word in acceptance of it, he hails him as "your Imperial Majesty," words of welcome sound, which occur much oftener in the address than any of the phrases hitherto thrown out to the enlightened nation. Bonaparte, however, does not leave the Orator long unjustified. He accepts the title "for the good of the country," and because the Senate "think it necessary to the glory of the nation." The Senate then proceed to Madame Bonaparte, whom Cambacérès calls the Empress Josephina, and tender her their secondary homage, mixed with some inelegant compliments, and with a curious allusion to her husband's faculty in teaching "the art of governing nations." We are not favored with the answer of the Lady, but it is no doubt deposited among the State Papers of the Empire! The Emperor, thus formed, and provided with an Empress, immediately promoted some of those, who had promoted him. Cambacérès took the oaths to his Imperial Majesty, as Arch-Chancellor. Le Brun, as Arch-Treasurer, Joseph Bonaparte as Grand Elector, and Louis Bonaparte, as Constable of France. Some of the Ministers and other considerable Officers succeeded. The Emperor then wrote a letter to Cambacérès, in which he gives him a handsome bene dictus from his old office, and promises, that his rank and value in the state shall not be lessened by the change.
The cause of the removal of Lucien, we beg his pardon, of his Royal Highness Prince Lucien Bonaparte to Italy is now obvious. He is to be offered to the Queen of Etruria, and after his marriage, will be created King—King Lucien the First!
We have already stated, that General Sir Francis Dundas is to command the expedition against the Cape of Good Hope. The Forces destined to achieve this and other eastern conquests is estimated at 7000 Infantry, 1000 Cavalry and 500 Artillery.—The Staff Officers are to be selected from those who served before at the Cape, and in the glorious and memorable conquest of Egypt, Captains Sir Home Popham, Poer, Beresford, Spranger, Lukin, Haliday, Ekins, and Ramage, have been selected for this service; the other Captains to be employed are not yet named, though it is said that Captains Sir A. Dickson, Winthrop and Sir T. Livingstone, will also be employed. Colonel York is spoken of as the Officer to Command the Royal Artillery. General Baird goes second in command to the Cape, but on the reduction of that place proceeds to Batavia, or the Isle of France, with four thousand Infantry, and three hundred Artillery—General Auchmuth will accompany him as second in command. The squadron of Men of War is to consist of three of 74, two of 64, and seven Frigates, on board of which ships a certain proportion of troops will be embarked. It is expected that this armament will sail about the beginning of July. Several regiments from Ireland and Scotland are to be embarked on the Expedition. Colonel Macquarrie, a most deserving Officer, and who has for some time past acted as Adjutant-General to Lord Harrington, accompanies the forces in that capacity. (Sun.)
PARIS, May 20.
The different corps composing the imperial guard were yesterday presented to his majesty, the emperor, by prince Louis, constable of the empire. General Besidres, Colonel General of the guard, addressed the emperor, in a speech expressive of his devotion and fidelity to him, and was answered by the emperor.
The senate, under the presidency of Cambacérès, decreed in the sitting of yesterday, at which the consul Labrun assisted, and all the ministers were present, the organic senatus consultum, which confers the title of emperor on the first consul, and establishes the imperial dignity hereditary in his family. It instantly decreed that the members should immediately repair to St. Cloud, to present the organic senatus consultum to the emperor. They sat out after the close of the sitting, accompanied by several bodies of troops.
The senate on its arrival, being immediately admitted to an audience of the emperor, the consul Cambacérès, the pre-

sident, presented the organic senatus consultum to the first consul, and spoke as follows:—
"SIR— The decree which the senate has passed, and which it takes the earliest opportunity of presenting to your imperial majesty, is only the authentic expression of a will already manifested by the nation. This decree, which confers on you a new title, and which after you secures the dignity hereditary to your race, adds nothing either to your glory or to your rights. The love and gratitude of the French people have, for years entrusted to your majesty the reins of the government and the constitutions of the state reposed in you the choice of a successor.—The more august denomination decreed you, is then only a tribute which the nation pays to its own dignity, and to the necessity it experiences of giving you daily testimonies of respect and attachment, which every day increase.
"How could the French people find bounds to its gratitude, when you place none to your care and solicitude for it? preserving the remembrance of the evils which it suffered when abandoned to itself, how could it reflect without enthusiasm on the happiness it has experienced, since providence inspired it with the idea of throwing itself into your arms; its armies were defeated; it finances were in disorder; public credit was annihilated; factions were disputing for the remains of our ancient splendor; every idea of morality and even of religion was obscured; the habit of giving and resuming power, left the magistrates without consideration, and even rendered odious every kind of authority. Your majesty appeared; you recalled victory to our standards; you established order and economy in the public expenses; the nation encouraged by the use you made of your authority, resumed confidence in its own resources; your wisdom allayed the rage of party; religion saw her altars raised up; ideas of justice and injustice were awakened in the minds of the citizens, when they saw crimes followed by punishments, and virtues signalized and rewarded by honorable distinctions.—In the last place and it is no doubt the greatest of the miracles operated by your genius, that people whose civilized effervescences had rendered them impatient of every restraint, and hostile to every authority, were by your means made to cherish and respect a power which was exercised only for their glory and repose.
"The French people do not pretend to establish themselves judges of the constitutions of other states; they have no critical remarks to make; no example to follow; experience in future will become their guide. They have tasted for ages the advantage attached to hereditary power; they have made a short but painful trial of the contrary system; they return by the effect of free and mature deliberation, to a path suited to their genius. They make a free use of their rights, to delegate to your imperial majesty a power which your interest forbids you to exercise by yourself.—They stipulate for the future generations, and by a solemn compact entrust to the offspring of your race the happiness of their posterity.—The latter will imitate your virtues, the former will inherit our love and our fidelity. Happy the nation, which after so much trouble and uncertainty finds in its bosom a man worthy of appeasing the tempest of the passions, of conciliating all interests, and uniting all voices! Happy the prince who holds his power by the will, the confidence, and the affection of the citizens!
"If it be in the principles of our constitution, and already several examples of its kind have been given, to submit to the sanction of the people that part of the decree which concerns the establishment of the hereditary government, the senate have thought that it ought to intrust your imperial majesty to consent that the organic disposition should be immediately carried into execution; and that, for the glory as well as the happiness of the republic, Napoleon may be immediately proclaimed emperor of the French. The emperor replied in the following terms:—
"Every thing that can contribute to the good of the country, is essentially connected with happiness. I accept the title which you think necessary to the glory of the nation. I submit to the sanction of the people the law hereditament. I hope France will never repent of its having surrounded my family with honors. In all cases, my spirit will cease to be present with my posterity, the day on which it shall cease to deserve the love and confidence of the great nation."
The Senate being then admitted to an audience of her majesty the empress, the consul Cambacérès, the president said,
"Madam—We have just presented to your august spouse, the decree which confers on him the title of emperor, which establishes the government hereditary in his family, and associates future generations in the happiness of the present race.
"A very agreeable duty remains to be performed by the senate—that of offering to your imperial majesty the homage of its respect, and an expression of the gratitude of the French. Yes madam, fame proclaims the good that you are continually doing; it says, that being always accessible to the unfortunate, you employ your influence with the chief of the state, only to relieve distresses; and that, to the pleasure of obliging, your majesty adds that amicable delicacy which renders gra-
titude sweeter, and the kindness more valuable."
"This disposition presages that the name of the empress Josephina will be the signal of consolation and of hope and as the virtues of Napoleon will always serve as an example to his successors, to teach them the art of governing nations, the living remembrance of your goodness will teach their august consorts that the care of drying up tears is the most effectual means of preserving an empire over all hearts."
"The senate thinks itself happy in the opportunity of being the first to salute you empress, and he who has the honor of being its organ, takes the liberty to hope that you will deign to reckon him among the number of your most faithful servants."
His imperial majesty then addressed to the consuls Cambacérès and Lebrun, the following letter:
Citizen consul Cambacérès.—"Your title is about to be changed; but your functions and my confidence remain the same. In the high dignity of arch-chancellor, with which you are going to be invested, you will manifest, as you have done in that of consul, the wisdom of your counsels, and those distinguished talents which have given you so important a share in all the good that I can have done."
"I have nothing therefor to request of you; but the continuation of the same sentiments for the state and me."
(Signed) "NAPOLEON." Done at the palace of St. Cloud, 28th Floréal, year 12, (May 13, 1804)
LATEST FROM FRANCE. [VIA NEW-YORK]
From the Daily Advertiser, July 26. Through the politeness of our commercial friends, who will please accept our grateful acknowledgments, we have received files of Paris papers so late as the 11th ult. inclusive.—Their contents are extremely interesting. The trial of Moreau, Georges, and the other conspirators commenced before the court of criminal justice, on the 28th of May and after thirteen sittings came to a close on the morning of the 11th of June. We are happy to be able to lay before our readers the result of these most important judicial proceedings. "This day, the 21st Prairial, says the Journal de Commerce of June 11th, "at three o'clock in the morning, and after twenty hours of deliberation, the court of criminal justice has condemned to the punishment of death Georges Cadoudal, Bouvet de l'Hozier, Rusillon Rochelle, Louis Ducomps, Louis Picoi, Lajolais, Michel Roger, Coster St. Victor, Deville, Armand Gaillard, Joyaux de Villeneuve, Burdan, Lemercier Cadual, Merille, Armand Polignac, Charles d'Hozer, Lelau et Riviere."
"The following accused persons, Victor MOREAU, Jules Polignac, Lelau et Riviere, and Marie Hnay, declared guilty, have been condemned to two years imprisonment.—Those whose names follow have been acquitted: Couhery, Pabbe David, Herve, Rubin La grimaudiere, Lenoble, Noel Decamps, Detry, Even, Troche the father, Troche the son, Denand and wife, Verdet and wife, Spin, Dubuisson and wife, Caron, Gallais and wife, Monnier and wife. These with the exception of Verdet, Denand and wife, Dubuisson and wife have been liberated, who for contravention of the law have been remitted to the house of correction."
"The Argus of May 30 h contains a letter of MOREAU, addressed to the (deceased) first consul, written on the 17th Ventose about a month after his imprisonment, in which he explains his relations with the unfortunate Pichegru, which, he says, however imprudent were far from being criminal. He concludes by saying, "I expect your decision on my fate with the calm of innocence, but not without an apprehension of seeing those enemies triumph who are always attracted by celebrity."
"When the Logan sailed from Nantz, a report was in circulation that Moreau was pardoned; this however, considering the sentence of the criminal tribunal, appears very improbable. The coronation of Bonaparte, which was to take place on the 14th of this month, was the subject of conversation. The ceremony was to be performed with prodigious pomp."
PARIS, May 28. The trials which began to day are the most important that could ever occupy the public attention. They will afford a full development of all the intrigues carried on this ten years past against the French Republic. The act of accusation is already made public. It is stamped with a character of frankness and evidence which bears conviction to every mind. The first deposition of the accused all agree in the principal points, as to the participation of the English government, as to the arrival of the conspirators in France, as to their designs and as to their conferences. It is not for us to discuss facts which are still pending before an impartial tribunal; we consider this great affair only in a political point of view, and in as far as it relates to the English government, which is so deeply implicated in it.
June 11. The council of state of the Italian Republic has decreed, that a monument shall be raised to the glory of Bonaparte, Emperor of the French, the founder and restorer of the Italian Republic, and that his accession to that dignity shall be solemnly celebrated on the 16th August, the day of St. Napoleon.
Most of the bishops have already addressed to the faithful of their diocese a mandate; ordering solemn thanksgiving for the accession of Bonaparte to the dignity of Emperor of the French.
Letters from Constantinople, of the 30th April, state that the French minister General Brune was highly satisfied with his last conference of the Reis Effendi, on the subject of the indemnifications he had required in favor of his countrymen on whose property an embargo was laid during last war; in this audience the imperial duties on French merchandise were definitively settled to the satisfaction of both parties. A slight coolness had before subsisted between the French ambassador and the Ottoman minister which has entirely ceased since this conference. It is added that the Russian ambassador had lately paid a visit to General Brune. Some time had elapsed since these ministers had seen each other before.
A pamphlet has lately made its appearance in the North of Germany, entitled, "Reflections upon the Conspiracy denounced at Paris the 27th Floréal year 12 and the subsequent events. It bears visible marks of being the work of some miserable underling of Mr. Drake's."
By advices from Berne we find that H. E. the Landmann, after announcing to the different Cantons the change which has taken place in France, added that he conceived it to be his duty and the interest of his country to send an extraordinary courier to H. L. M. with the compliment of the Helvetic confederation.
A flotilla of 50 sail, 10 of which were Gun Boats sailed from Calais on the 14th inst. for Boulogne where it arrived in safety, in spite of the English attempting to lay obstacles in its way.
At the end of the Mandate which the Cardinal Archbishop of Paris has just published, ordering public prayers, on account of the accession of the Emperor, we read the following letter which His Imperial Majesty has written to his Eminence.
"My Cousin, the happiness of the French has ever been the object of my dearest thoughts, and their glory that of all my labors. Called by divine Providence and by the constitution of the republic to the Imperial power, I see in this new order of things only greater means to secure at home and abroad the national dignity and prosperity. I rely with confidence on the powerful succor of the Most High. He will inspire his ministers with the desire of seconding me with all the means in their power. They will enlighten the people with wise instructions, by preaching to them the love of their duties, obedience to the laws, and the practice of all christian and civil virtues. They will call down the blessings of Heaven upon the nation and the supreme Chief of the State. I write this letter to you then to tell you that as soon as you have received it, you shall cause to be sung Vene Creator , and the Te Deum in all the churches of your diocese; that you shall invite to the prayers which will be read in your church, the authorities which are accustomed to assist at such ceremonies and that you shall cause to be read during the exhortation in all the churches of your diocese, the organic senatus consultum of the 28th Floréal. Assuring myself that you will excite by your example the zeal and piety of all the faithful of your diocese I pray God to keep you, my cousin, in his holy and holy care."
Written at St. Cloud, the 1st Prairial year 12. (Signed) NAPOLEON.
General Moreau's letter to the First Consul.
As our readers no doubt feel a considerable curiosity to read the whole of this letter written on the 17th last Ventose, we take the present opportunity of laying it before them.
It is now nearly a month since I have been imprisoned, as the accomplice of Georges and Pichegru, and I shall at length perhaps be obliged to appear before the tribunals in order to exculpate myself from the crime of having plotted against the safety of the state and the chief of the government.
I was far from expecting after having passed through the revolution and the war exempt from the least reproach of incivism, and ambition, and particularly having been at the head of great victorious armies, at a time when I had the means of satisfying them, that I should be accused of such folly whilst living as a private individual, occupied with my family, and seeing but very few friends. No doubt but my former connections with general Pichegru must have been the motive.
Before I enter upon my justification, permit me general, to trace these connections to their source, and I here entertain no doubt of convincing you that the relations I have kept up with an ancient chief and an old friend, although divided in opinion, and having served different parties, are far from being criminal.
General Pichegru took the command of the army of the north in the beginning of the year 2, when I had been general of brigade for about six months, I filled per interim the functions of general of division. Satisfied with my dispositions and with those successes I had been able to obtain, he quickly procured for me the rank.
He had no sooner opened the campaign, than he bestowed on me the command of one half of the army, and appointed me to carry into effect the most important operations.
Two months before the end of the campaign his health forced him to absent himself, and the government then directed me in consequence of his application in my favor, to finish the conquest of a part of Dutch Brabant and Guelderland. After the winter campaign which rendered us masters of the remaining part of Holland, Pichegru passed to the army of the upper Rhine, and nominated me for his successor, which I was afterwards appointed by the national convention.—A twelve month afterwards, I replaced him in the army of the Rhine; he was called to the legislative body, and I then ceased to have frequent relations with him.
In the short campaign of the year 5, when we took the bureaux belonging to the staff of the enemy's army, a great number of papers were brought me, which general Dusaix, at that time wounded, amused himself in reading. It appeared to us by this correspondence that general Pichegru had relations with the French princes. This discovery affected us very much, and me most particularly. We agreed to consign it to oblivion. Pichegru in the legislative body, was still less incapable of injuring the public welfare, as peace was secured. I took precautions nevertheless for the safety of the army, in order to guard against an espionage which might have been productive of mischievous effects toward it.—The researches and deciphering so requisite on this occasion, forced us to place these documents in the hands of many individuals.
No sooner were the events of the 18th Fructidor made known, than public uneasiness became very great; two officers, in consequence who knew of this correspondence induced me to make the government acquainted with it, and gave me to understand that it was becoming very public, and that at Strasburg, there were persons who were taking measures to inform the directory of it.
I was a public functionary, and could keep silence no longer. But without addressing myself directly to the government, I made known the correspondence confidentially to Barthelemy, one of its members, interesting him to advise me how I should act, and informing him that these documents, although in an authentic form,
could not nevertheless form judicial proofs, since nothing was signified and most every thing was in cyphers.
My letter arrived in Paris a few minutes after citizen Barthelemy had been arrested, and the directory, to whom it was delivered sent me orders to give up the papers mentioned in it.
When Pichegru was at Cayenne, and when he returned from it to Germany and England, I kept up no kind of relation with him. A little time after peace had been concluded with England, Mr. David, uncle to general Souham, who had passed a year with him in the army of the north, wrote me that general Pichegru was the only one of the fructidorians who had not returned, and that he was astonished to learn that this circumstance was occasioned solely by my opposition, that you refuse to permit his return to France. I replied to Mr. David, that far from having opposed his return, I made it my business, on the contrary, to obtain permission for it. He communicated my letter to different persons, and I well know that this permission was asked of you.
Some time afterwards Mr. David wrote me "that he had attempted to persuade Pichegru to request you himself to have his name erased off the list of emigrants, but that he would not consent to it until he was certain that the request would be granted." Furthermore, he directed him to thank me for the reply, which I had made to the imputation of having opposed his return, observing that he never thought capable of such a proceeding; that he knew with regard to the correspondence of Königstein , I must have been in a very delicate position, Mr. David sent besides three or four very insignificant letters upon this subject. Since his arrest he wrote me to request I would take some steps in his favor. I was very sorry that the estrangement between the government and myself, did not permit me to enlighten your justice in this respect, for I entertain little doubt but what it would have been easy to have removed those prejudices which you had apparently imbibed. I heard no more said of Pichegru, but in a very indirect manner, and by persons whom the war had forced to return to France.—From this period until the present moment, during the two first campaigns in Germany and since peace, distant overtures have been made to me, to know whether it were possible for me to enter into relations with the French princes, but I thought this so ridiculous that I even made no reply. With regard to the present conspiracy, I can equally affirm to you, that I am far from having borne the least share in it, &c. I repeat to you general, whatever proposal may have been made to me, I repulsed it as in one opposition to my opinions, and because I looked on it as the most egregious folly, when the chance of a descent in England was represented to me as favorable to a change of government, I observed that the senate was the authority to which all Frenchmen would not fail to have recourse in the case of trouble, and that I should be the first to submit to its orders. Such overtures made to me, a solitary individual, wishing to keep up no kind of relation either with the army, of which the ninetieth had served under my orders, or with any authority whatever, could only demand a refusal on my part; to become an informer was too repugnant from my character, almost always judged with severity, it becomes odious, and stamps him with reprobation who has been guilty of it, towards those to whom gratitude is owing, or with whom we may have formerly lived on terms of friendship:—duty even may sometimes yield to the sentiments of public opinion.
This general, is what I have to lay before you concerning my relations with Pichegru; it will surely convince you that very false consequences have been drawn from my steps and actions, which, however imprudent, were far from being criminal, and I have no doubt that had you asked an explanation of me concerning the greater part of these facts which I would have hastened to give you, it would have saved you the regret of causing me to be imprisoned, and me the humiliation of wearing fetters and perhaps of being obliged to go before a tribunal to declare that I am not a conspirator, and to bring forward in aid of my justification a probity of twenty five years, which was never called in question, and the services I have rendered my country. I shall not speak to you of these general; I flatter myself they are not yet entirely effaced from your memory, but permit me to recall to your recollection that if my ambition or the grand aim of my services had ever been to have shared in the government of France, the career was opened to me in a most advantageous manner but a very short time before your return from Egypt, and surely you have not forgotten the disinterestedness which I displayed in seconding you on the 8th Brumaire. Enemies have estranged us since that period; it is with great regret that I see myself forced to speak of myself and of what I have done; but when I see myself accused of being the accomplice of those who are looked on as acting according to the impulsion of England, I shall perhaps have to defend myself against the snares she lays for me. I have self-love enough to think she ought to judge of the evil I may still do her by that I have already done her.
If I can, general, obtain your undivided attention, I shall no longer doubt of your justice.
I expect your decision on my fate with the calm of innocence, but not without an apprehension of seeing those enemies
triumph who are always attracted by celebrity. I am with respect, The GENERAL MOREAU.
NEW YORK, July 26.
JEROME BONAPARTE. —It appears by the legislative acts of France relative to the establishment of the empire, and the elevation of the Bonaparte family, to the imperial dignity, that the brothers Lucien and Jerome are not admitted in that part of the arrangement which establishes the hereditary succession. In default of male issue from the families of Napoleon, Joseph and Louis; the senate is to appoint a successor. It however appears, that all the brothers are raised to the rank of princes, and that four imperial palaces are to be provided for their accommodation in different parts of the empire. Our little Baltimore beauty has of course been elevated by her marriage, to the sudden and unexpected dignity of a princess, and in the event of certain contingencies, may with the good will of the senatus consultum, give future sovereigns to the empire.
The late governmental acts of France having thus given additional rank & splendid title, to our youthful couple, we may observe that their IMPERIAL HIGHNESSES, Prince Jerome Bonaparte, and his fair consort the PRINCESS MARIA, are on a tour of pleasure and observation in the upper parts of this state; they are now it is presumed at one of the watering places, and will it is expected visit the grand falls of Niagara before their return.
ALEXANDRIA, July 28.
At a meeting of sundry citizens of Fairfax county and others, held at West End the 27th July, 1804, for the purpose of adopting measures in order to obtain the establishment of a Branch of the Bank of Virginia, in the vicinity of the town of Alexandria, in the said county of Fairfax.
Gen. THOMPSON MASON, Chairman. ROBERT MOSS, Secretary.
This meeting being fully impressed with the advantages resulting from the establishment of a Branch of the Bank of Virginia in this county, as well to the agricultural interest of the counties trading to the town of Alexandria as others.
Therefore Resolved, That Thompson Mason, Walter Jones, Francis Peyton, George Deneale and Augustine J. Smith be appointed a committee to draft a petition to the next General Assembly of Virginia, praying such an increase of the capital stock of the said Bank of Virginia (if necessary) as will enable the president and directors of the said bank to establish a branch in the vicinity of the town of Alexandria in the County of Fairfax, and that a representation be drafted by said committee to be addressed to the president, directors and stockholders of the said Bank to be presented at their general meeting at Richmond on the first Monday in September next, soliciting their concurrence and aid in the said application; and that the said petition and representation be submitted to another meeting to be held at Mrs. Simpson's tavern, West End, on Thursday next the 2d of August, at 11 o'clock A. M. in order that the same may be adopted and forwarded to the different counties interested, for the signatures of those concurring in the propriety of the said application.
Resolved, that the foregoing proceedings be published in the Alexandria newspapers.
Teste, THOMPSON MASON, Chairman. ROBERT MOSS, Secretary.
Colchester, July 29th, 1804.
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July 25.

AT a meeting of a majority of the standing Committee of the State Society of Cincinnati of Virginia, at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, on the 1st day of August, 1804.
Resolved, That the members present, deeply affected and distressed by the death of their president general, ALEXANDER HAMILTON, and impelled by a sincere conviction of his incorruptible integrity, most exalted talents, and intrepid valor—whether they consider him as a statesman or a soldier—as well as by that veneration with which they contemplate his eminent virtues, in all the relations of private life, will, as a testimonial of their respect for the loss of so illustrious a member—the very disastrous and affecting loss sustained by his family, and that, which will be so extensively felt and experienced by their country—wear for thirty days, a black crape on the left arm; and do recommend to their absent brethren, to unite in this tribute of respect.
JAMES WOOD, President.
The cool and chilly state of the atmosphere, for several days past, (says the Boston Gazette of the 24th of July) has been very unusual. In Salem, on Wednesday last, flakes of snow were seen falling to the ground; and in Newbury, we understand, the frost was so severe as to kill a number of cucumber vines.
The French papers contain the Senatus Consultum, by which the succession to the Imperial Throne is to be regulated. It resembles, in many respects, the Monarchical Democracy of the year 1791. The chief articles of this new code has been anticipated by us: the children of Jerome and Lucien Bonaparte, are excluded from the Imperial dignity, to which the issue of Joseph and Louis are to succeed in case Napoleon has no male heirs: the cause of this exclusion is not all digested, but may very probably lay the foundation to future changes. The talents of Lucien are said to be equal to his ambition: his journey to Italy is now explained. It would be tiresome to our readers to be compelled to peruse the address from the principal cities of France, from the camps, the fleets, the divisions, the regiments, and from individual Generals, such as Murat, Massena, and Bernadotte. Even the Address of Cambacérès is distinguished by the grossness of its flattery only; he was rewarded, however, by the dignity of Arch Chancellor, and Lebrun by that of Arch Treasurer. Prince Joseph Bonaparte has been made Grand Elector, and his Imperial Highness Prince Louis has been made Constable of France. The only phrase we can find in this multitude of Addresses, that breathes any other wish than that of a subject submission to the new Emperor is one in the Address from the Municipalities of Paris which requests that the power of exercising arbitrary acts may no longer reside anywhere, and that no man may be condemned without being previously tried.—This sentence explains to us the wish of the reflecting part of the French nation. "Do not tyrannize over us, do not plunder us any more" say they to Napoleon "and we place you on the Imperial Throne. We make you great, in hope of your becoming good; we make you an Emperor in the hope that you may cease to be a despot."
On the other hand, the language of the Constituted Authorities, his accomplices, may be translated: "You have just committed a fresh murder, which has excited the horror of mankind against you, and which will probably excite an universal war. We run the same risk with you, should the nation reflect on its dangers, and announce its intention of bringing us to account. We will therefore, hold out to it the perspective of a milder Administration, and the possibility of Peace: we will distract its attention by Eclat of a splendid ceremony. You are the most criminal of men: we will trumpet forth your virtues: you have ruined France, yet we will proclaim that all Europe is jealous of our prosperity: we despise your family because we know them: yet we will announce that the French nation prefers them to the descendants of St. LEWIS, of CHARLES the FIFTH, of LEWIS the TWELFTH, and of HENRY the FOURTH: we have all of us stolen more or less of the public property, we will call these thefts new interests which the revolution has created, and we will say that the justice of Louis the XVIIth, being incompatible with our injustice, the People, that is to say our faction, abjure the government of their lawful Sovereign; and we make you the greatest robber of all, Emperor of the French, in order to defend us against any power on earth that may attempt to oblige us to refund: we therefore proclaim you PRIMUS INTER PARES; we will declare ourselves your subjects, in order that you should give us slaves; you have massacred us, and we will consecrate you. But nevertheless, the nation, as the price of her excessive indulgence, expects that you will guarantee her liberty, equality, &c. &c."
(London paper.)
We have attentively perused a series of the Paris Gazette, from the 12th of April, to the 22d of May inclusive, and we regret to declare that we cannot find any thing consolatory in the perusal. There are two points upon which our regret is greatest:—The first is, that the Imperial dignity is not only given to BONAPARTE, but that resignation of the popular will, is accompanied with
a presentation of the accustomed Imperial power, by which if he, or his descendants can at any time control that popular will, or sweep it away altogether, in the whirlwind of an abused authority! The second point is, that in all the lengthy debates in the Tribune, upon the subject, there are few, or none, who have ventured to combat the gigantic evil of the proposal; from which omission of the legislative spirit, we infer, that the virtuous enthusiasm of freemen, has ceased to have existence in France; or that the dread of offending the Gallic Caesar, had made the passive obedience of the many, and the discreet resistance of the few, supersede that duty, which they owed to their country, their children and themselves.
It is in vain that we retrace the pages of history for a parallel to this measure. Bonaparte has been more vain and presumptuous than Augustus, without having such apologies to attenuate his local ambition: he is, compared with Oliver Cromwell, a decided usurper of the exclusive power to rule, and a more desperate hypocrite: he has no prototype so congenial to his magisterial portrait, as Richard the Third—we do not mean by this comparison to assimilate him in cruelty, with that monarch—but in the means which he appears to us to have exercised, with his minions, to grapple at the diadem of the empire. Like a coy maid, he has affected to blush in habit, at what he solicited in spirit; he has had his Buckingham and his Dr. Shaw, and may have his Trevel; but time alone can furnish the due annotation upon his principle of action. The melancholy truth is, that he possesses the power to be widely mischievous to the great cause, which he has hitherto been supposed to promote, and what is infinitely worse, his family will possess the same power likewise. Bonaparte, being endowed with superior faculties, may exhibit like Catharine of Russia, a certain magnanimity in his ambition, that may feebly extenuate his dereliction from the aims of common virtue: but we have no solid reason to expect, even this minor felicity, in his successor. They have no character to forfeit, and may not be very solicitous to create one that should be admired.
It is true, that Bonaparte, has professed to regard the liberty and equality of the people of France, as sacred obligations upon his Imperial office; but who is there to check their entire abrogation, when he may think it is policy to forego this profession? If the legislature, or municipal officers, are afraid to stipulate for such restrictions, on the part of the people, previous to his assumption of that excessive authority, there can be but a slender expectation, that they may prove more determined, when the causes for such fears will be increased.
The palpable reason that is urged for this investment, is, the dangers that the state, and the institutions dependent upon the state, are in, from the unprincipled machinations of the British government; but we do not completely assent to this reason—as it is evident, from our examination of the testimonials or speeches of the different bodies, who have written or spoken on the subject, at Paris, that it was a measure contemplated, if not determined, at the period when he was presumed to accept the consulship for life, and that the appointment of that consulship, was merely a preparatory step to this deed of greater and more dreadful aspect.
Some, among them, have asserted that a Republic existed under Charlemagne, and under Trajan; but not under the Decemvirs, nor under the Gracchi. Yet what is this but altering the nature of things, to suit the exigencies of the times? We are decided in our mind, that by rendering the supreme authority hereditary, the rights of civil liberty are retracted, and the promissory issue of the revolution dissipated. The orators who have spoken, have not presumed to touch upon this essential and incontrovertible fact; they have treated the subject in an abstraced and general manner, and have evidently, dissembled while they argued; they have brought forward the circumstances of the Republic, to destroy the principles of the Revolution, and make an evil, that is only visible to the mind's eye, justify an evil that is felt by the senses—Their attempt to qualify the innovation is an insult to the people.
On the discussion in the Tribune, SIMSON said, we possess a man to whom we may apply what Montesquieu says of Charlemagne—"never did a Prince better know how to brave danger; never did a Prince better know how to avoid it. He despises all perils, and more particularly those, that almost always fall to the lot of great conquerors, I mean conspiracies.—When Pepin says Montesquieu, was crowned, it was only one ceremony more, and one phantom less. He acquired by it nothing, but ornaments: nothing was changed in the nation." When those armies of France, who have marched up to the cannon's mouth, with unchangeable firmness, in defence of their natural immunities, can listen to such inapplicable and offending language, with patience, what shall we say for human consistency?
Thus has terminated this eventful revolution, by the elevation of one man to the supreme power, and by leaving the vast body of the people at his disposal: for it does not appear to us that there is any sufficient check or provision introduced, on the part of the people, to contravene the abuses of authority; and it is not, perhaps, very unnatural to suppose, that the man who has walked up to local greatness, by striding over the liberties of his country, will not be delicately conscientious in removing the lesser impediments to his ambition! What a triumph is this for the enemies of civil rights, and how greatly might wise and good men deplore the fallen condition of human nature, if Providence had not given them a sanctuary in the New World, where a beneficent government, mild laws, and a limitless territory, invite them to repose in pleasant obedience and perfect security.
We thought Bonaparte an exemplary and truly noble person—but few can be answerable for their own constancy, when touched by the tall man of power: men of ordinary intellect, can have equanimity in adversity, but it requires a Socratic understanding to have equanimity in exaltation! All that remains for America, is, to preserve those unexampled blessings which she now enjoys; to take an especial care that the minds of the rising generation are not perverted with regal doctrines; to look at the conflicts and vices of Europe, with pity and repugnance; to honor the constituted authorities—suppress faction—and serve and love each other.
(Ind. Chronicle.)
FROM THE PHILADELPHIA REGISTER.
THE FIRST VOLUME OF THE LIFE OF WASHINGTON.
To the charge so often brought against our country, of deficiency of intellect, it may always be well replied, that since we became a nation, a large proportion of our public men have been eminently distinguished for their abilities. The charge will be further removed by recollecting that many of our citizens who have acquired reputation as statesmen have risen to that distinction in other pursuits. In the countries of Europe, but particularly in England, with the public character of which we are most familiar, men of eminence seem to move only in a single sphere.
The politician, the artist and the soldier are distinct and independent characters, and we could point to instances where attempts to combine the opposite excellencies of each have not always been attended with success. It seems to have been reserved for the Americans to exhibit again the Athenian character by uniting in the same man the fame of the senate, the forum and the field.
The first volume of the Life of Washington has now been some time before the public. The author of this work, Mr. Marshall has every claim to stand in the foremost rank of our distinguished men. To the merit which belongs to professional exultation, he has added that of an able ambassador and an eloquent legislator. Passing from these characters, he now fills with acknowledged ability, the office of first judicial magistrate of our nation. If he succeeds as an author and historian, it can only be from that variety of excellence which belongs to minds of the highest order. Mr. Marshall in his preface has given two reasons why his work may not satisfy the expectations which have been formed of it. "The first is the nature of his subject. "Accustomed" he says "to look in the page of history for incidents in themselves of great magnitude, to find immense exertions attended with inconceivable effects and vast means employed in producing unimportant ends, we are in the habit of bestowing on the recital of military actions, a degree of consideration proportioned to the numbers engaged in them. When the struggle has terminated, and the agitations felt during its suspension have subsided, it is difficult to attach to enterprises, in which small numbers have been concerned, that admiration which is often merited by the talents displayed in their execution, or that interest which belongs to the consequences that have arisen from them." Mr. Marshall infers from this that however important our revolution may have been in its effects and however exalted the merit of the American Chief, a recital of the events of the one and the actions of the other are not calculated to give much splendor to the page of the historian or to excite strong emotions in the bosom of the reader. All persons might not perhaps concur in the justice of this reason. It is not necessary to the excitement of emotion in our bosoms that we should always be reading of the encounters of formidable legions, or the overthrow of powerful states. The subjects of historic eloquence are not so limited. The foundations of our political institutions, the rise of an empire, the first independent one in the New World, are surely interesting subjects for the historian, and who will say that in tracing the career of Washington his pen may perpetually glow? The other cause which leads Mr. Marshall to anticipate disappointment in the readers of his work, is the haste with which it has been written. This is an excuse which in general is not allowed and ought not to be allowed to cover the imperfections of any work; but, Mr. Marshall is entitled to it, in its fullest latitude. Seldom, if ever has any book gone into the world under the circumstances which mark the appearance of Mr. Marshall's. He cannot be entirely regarded as the voluntary author of it. The Abbe Barthelmi spent thirty years in writing the travels of Anacharsis, and the historian of the decline and fall of the Roman empire employed the labor of a life upon his work. But the biographer of the Life of Washington tells us "that the public were already looking for his work before the writer was fixed on, or the documents from which it was to be composed, placed in my hands." Since the writer was fixed on and the materials furnished, not three years have elapsed, and four octavo volumes are prepared for the press. It must be added, that during this very short period the labors of the author have been mixed with a regular attention to the duties of an office of the highest importance and difficulty.
Under this great disadvantage has the first volume of the Life of Washington been placed in our hands, and yet we hope there will not be that disappointment the author has anticipated. Whoever expects to see in a work thus rapidly written every sentence highly polished, who looks, in every page, for the splendid ornament of Gibbon, or the continued elegance of Hume, may not have their expectations answered, but it has, nevertheless, conspicuous merit. The style is chaste, energetic and elevated. A narrative interesting, because it is our own history, but deficient in striking incident, is conducted with ease and perspicuity, & every proof afforded of a mind vigorous, comprehensive, and discriminating. We highly applaud Mr. Marshall's plan of presenting under one view, the history of the first settlement and early progress of the different colonies. It is a proper introduction to his work, and forms a valuable accession to American literature. In the latter part of the volume, where events of higher interest are described than those on which the earlier pages of it are occupied, we mark in Mr. Marshall's style a corresponding elevation. As the book may not be in the hands of all our readers, we will venture to give a short extract from it. It is from that part, when, at the period of British disaster, Mr. Pitt was called to the direction of public affairs. The character of this distinguished statesman, so often the theme of the orator and historian, our author has thus described.
"Mr. Pitt had long been distinguished in the House of Commons for the boldness and the splendor of his eloquence. His parliamentary talents, and the independent grandeur of his character, had given
him a vast ascendancy in that body, and made him the idol of the nation. In 1756, he had been introduced into the councils of his sovereign, but dissenting essentially from the system adopted for the prosecution of the war, he retained his station for a very short time. The public affliction followed him out of office, and the national disasters continuing, it was found impracticable to conduct the complicated machine of government without his aid. In the summer of 1757, an administration was formed so as to conciliate the great contending interests in Parliament, and Pitt was placed at its head. The controlling superiority of his character gave him in the cabinet, the same ascendancy which he had obtained in the House of Commons, and he seemed to dictate the measures of the nation. But a very short time was necessary to show, that in this extraordinary man were combined, qualities seldom united in the same person. His talents for action seemed to eclipse even those he had displayed in debate, and, in directing the vast and complicated movements of a war, extending on both elements, over every quarter of the world he unfolded a vigour of mind, a clearness of judgment, and a decision of character, surpassing the expectations even of those who had been long accustomed to admire the firmness with which he had pursued his political course. His plans, partaking of the proud elevation of his mind, were always grand; and the means he employed for their execution never failed to be adequate to the object. Possessing, without limitation, the public confidence, he commanded all the resources of the nation, and drew liberally from the public purse; but the money was at all times faithfully and judiciously applied in the public service. Too great in his spirit, too sublime in his views, to become the instrument of faction, when placed at the head of the nation, he regarded only the interest of the nation, overlooking the country or the party which had given birth to merit, he searched for merit only and employed it wherever it could be found. From the elevation of the House of Brunswick to the British throne, a very considerable portion of the people, under the denomination of tories, had been degraded, persecuted and oppressed. Superior to this narrow and short sighted policy, Mr. Pitt sought to level these enfeebling and irritating distinctions and to engage every British subject in the cause of his country.—Thus, equally commanding the strength and the wealth of the kingdom, with perhaps greater talents, he possessed certainly greater means than any of his predecessors."
This effort at the delineation of character, is sufficient to give us full confidence, that when Mr. Marshall shall enter upon that of our departed chief, it will be ably and eloquently portrayed.
THE AMERICAN PATRIOT'S PRAYER.
By THOMAS PAINE, Esq. written in the year 1775.
PARENT of all, omnipotent In heav'n and earth below, Thro' all creation's bounds unspent, Whose streams of goodness flow.
Teach me to know whence I rose, And unto what design'd; No private aims let me propose, Since link'd with human kind.
But chief to hear my country's voice, May all my thoughts incline, 'Tis reason's law, 'tis virtue's choice, 'Tis nature's call and thine.
Me from fair freedom's sacred cause, Let nothing e'er divide; Grandeur, nor gold, nor vain applause, Nor friendship false misguide.
Let me not fashion's partial hate Pursue to this Land's woe: Nor grasp the thunder of the state, To wound a private foe.
If, for the right, to wish the wrong, My country shall combine, Single to serve the erronous throng, Spite of themselves be mine.
ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, August 1st, 1804.
SIR, FOR the information of all concerned, and particularly the General Officers, and Field Officers of the Artillery and Cavalry be pleased to publish in the Argus, the accompanying arrangement and organization of the Militia of this Commonwealth, and oblige,
Sir, your obedient servant, SAM: COLEMAN, D. A. G. SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Esq. Printer to the Commonwealth.
Organization of the Militia under the acts of the General Assembly, passed at the Sessions of 1792, 1793, 1795 and 1798.
FIRST DIVISION COMPOSED OF FOUR BRIGADES, viz:
4th Brigade, composed of 6 Regiments, viz:
1st Regiment, Amelia, 17th, Cumberland, 23d, Chesterfield, 24th, Buckingham, 49th, Nottoway, 102d, Powhatan.
11th Brigade, composed of 6 Regiments, viz:
26th Regiment, Charlotte, 42d, Pittsylvania, 63d, Prince Edward, 69th, Halifax, 84th, Halifax, 101st, Pittsylvania.
12th Brigade, composed of 7 Regiments, viz:
10th Regiment, Bedford, 18th, Patrick, 45d, Franklin, 53d, Campbell, 64th, Henry, 91st, Bedford, 110th, Franklin.
15th Brigade, composed of 8 Regiments, viz:
22d Regiment, Mecklenburg,
39th, Dinwiddie, 50th, G. eusville, 66th, Brunswick, 73d, Lunenburg, 83d, Dinwiddie, 95th, Brunswick, 98th, Mecklenburg.
SECOND DIVISION, COMPOSED OF FOUR BRIGADES, viz:
1st Brigade, composed of 6 Regiments, viz:
3d Regiment, Orange, 5th, Culpeper, 16th, Spottsylvania, 30th, Caroline, 34th, Culpeper, 82d, Madison.
3d Brigade, composed of 7 Regiments, viz:
12th Regiment, Fluvanna, 28th, Amherst, 38th, Goochland, 40th, Louisa, 47th, Albemarle, 83th, Albemarle, 90th, Amherst.
5th Brigade, composed of 6 Regiments, viz:
25th Regiment, King George, 36th, Prince William, 44th, Fauquier, 45th, Stafford, 85th, Fauquier, 89th, Prince William.
6th Brigade, composed of 4 Regiments, viz:
56th Regiment, Loudoun, 57th, Loudoun, 60th, Fairfax, 106th, Town of Alexandria.*
THIRD DIVISION, COMPOSED OF SEVEN BRIGADES, viz:
7th Brigade, composed of 5 Regiments, viz:
13th Regiment, Shenandoah, 32d, Augusta, 58th, Rockingham, 97th, Shenandoah, 93d, Augusta.
10th Brigade, composed of 7 Regiments, viz:
4th Regiment, Ohio, 11th, Harrison, 76th, Monongalia, 133d, Brooke, 104th, Monongalia, 107th, Randolph, 113th, Wood.
13th Brigade, composed of 5 Regiments, viz:
8th Regiment, Rockbridge, 48th, Botetourt, 79th, Greenbrier, 80th, Kanawha, 81st, Bath.
16th Brigade, composed of 4 Regiments, viz:
31st Regiment, Frederick, 51st, Frederick, 55th, Jefferson, 67th, Berkeley.
17th Brigade, composed of 5 Regiments, viz:
70th Regiment, Washington, 73d, Russell, 78th, Grayson, 94th, Lee, 105th, Washington.
18th Brigade, composed of 4 Regiments, viz:
14th Regiment, Hardy, 46th, Pendleton, 77th, Hampshire, 114th, Hampshire.
19th Brigade, composed of 6 Regiments, viz:
35th Regiment, Wythe, 75th, Montgomery, 86th, Montgomery, 100th, Wythe, 108th, Monroe, 112th, Tazewell.
FOURTH DIVISION, COMPOSED OF FOUR BRIGADES, viz:
2d Brigade, composed of 5 Regiments, viz:
19th Regiment, City of Richmond, 33d, Henrico, 52d, Charles City & New-Kent, 68th, Elizabeth City, Warwick, York and James City, 74th, Hanover.
3d Brigade, composed of 6 Regiments, viz:
15th Regiment, Sussex, 29th, Isle of Wight, 59th, Nansemond, 62d, Prince George, 65th, Southampton, 71st, Surry.
9th Brigade, composed of 7 Regiments, viz:
2d Regiment, Accomack, 7th, Norfolk, 20th, Princess Anne, 27th, Northampton, 54th, Norfolk Borough, 95th, Norfolk, 99th, Accomack.
14th Brigade, composed of 10 Regiments, viz:
6th Regiment, Essex, 9th, King & Queen, 21st, Gloucester, 37th, Northumberland, 41st, Richmond county, 61st, Mathews, 87th, King William, 92d, Lancaster, 109th, Middlesex, 111th, Westmoreland.
Taken from the record in the office of the Adjutant General.
Arrest, SAM: COLEMAN, D. A. G.
* Being within the district of Columbia, is not generally considered as a part of the Militia of Virginia.
At a meeting of the President and Directors of the BANK OF VIRGINIA, on Thursday the 2d of August, 1804—
Resolved, that the President and Directors will proceed to appoint the following officers on the 30th current, viz:
"TWO TELLERS." "ONE DISCOUNT CLERK." "ONE RUNNER." "ONE PORTER."
Resolved, that the first Teller shall be allowed twelve hundred dollars; second Teller nine hundred dollars; Discount Clerk nine hundred dollars; Runner six hundred dollars; and the Porter four hundred dollars per annum.
Teste, Wm. DABNEY, Clerk.

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 PENROCK, 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. (if)
N.B. FOR SALE, PLASTER OF PARIS, in stone or ground, for the improvement of land, with directions for the use thereof.
I C E,
For sale at the Falling Garden. Apply at the Brick house in said garden, where constant attendance will be given. May 20.
Notice....The office of 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 & internal revenue, whose accounts have not been finally adjusted and paid, are hereby informed, that they are now requested to call at my office, in the city of Richmond, without delay and pay the balances due to the United States—And those whose lands have been sold in the district of Virginia by authority of an act of Congress of the United States for non-payment of the Direct Tax, may redeem such lands, by paying to me within the time limited, the principal, costs and fees as the law directs.
As most of the above-mentioned lands were sold in Dec. 1802, the privilege of redemption will continue until December next.
The money received by me for the redemption of the said lands will be returned to the purchaser, with interest at the rate of 25 per cent. per annum on the purchase money, to the day on which it may be paid to me.
JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. June 27th, 1804.
To be let, on building Leases, three beautiful, airy and elevated situations for dwelling houses. To any gentleman in the mercantile line, or other occupation, who wishes a pleasant and agreeable residence for his family, either of these sites would be truely 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. 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.
Will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the premises, the 15th day of September next,
A Tract of LAND, in the county of Goochland, containing 190 acres, on which there is a good dwelling house, kitchen, smoke house, &c. This place was formerly the property of Mr. Radford, and purchased of him by Mr. Elias Langham who now lives on it, and has authorised the subscriber to dispose of the same. The terms of sale, one half cash, the other half payable in 18 months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. Any person or persons having any claim or claims against the above property are desired to make them known on or before the day of sale. JOSEPH MOREN. New Canaan, ed. July, 1804.
NOTICE.
DELINQUENT Share Holders in the Manchester Turnpike Company, on the 5th requisition, due 1st of April last, are hereby notified, that their shares will be sold on the 6th day of August next, at Zachariah Brooks's tavern, in Manchester, unless said requisition shall be previously paid to James Brander, Treasurer. By order of the directors. JAMES BRANDER, CLK. Manchester, 3d July, 1804.
FOR SALE on liberal terms by the subscribers, The House and Lot
Near the river bank, at present in the occupancy of Mr. John Taylor, and distinguished in the plan of the city by number eight: the property of the estate of Patrick Wright decd. which, if not disposed of privately before the 1st day of September next—will on that day, at four o'clock in the afternoon, be sold on the premises, for one half cash, and the other half on a credit of ninety days, for an approved endorsed note—An indisputable title will be made before the money is received. PROSSER & MONCURE, v.m.s. Richmond, July 17th, 1804. (uds.)
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.
We have received a small additional supply of MADEIRA WINE, Of a superior quality, which we offer for sale by the hoghead and quarter cask. GIBSON & JEFFERSON. Richmond, 13th July, 1804. (if)
JUST RECEIVED, At S. Pleasants' Book-Store, Richmond, a very elegant assortment of the best PEN-KNIVES, Which will be sold by the dozen or single.
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, 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 26th May 1788, containing 500 acres, on the head waters of the left hand fork of a creek emptying into Elk river on the north west side at the shallow ford, about 4 or 5 miles from the mouth of said river, adjoining a survey made for said Walker—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 25th 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—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 27th of May 1788, containing 100 acres, on the north side of Elk river, the fourth bottom above the mouth of Sandy creek 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 200 acres, on the south side of Elk river, the third bottom on the river above Wm. Arbuckle's land, opposite the mouth of Sandy creek.
The whole of the above mentioned land at the time it was surveyed lay in the county of Greenbrier, all of which will be sold, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to raise the sum of four thousand one hundred and ten dollars 33 cents, with interest on dollars 2798 78, at 5 per centum per annum, from the 23d March, 1799—the costs of suit and carrying this decree into effect. rds BEN. MOSBY, Acting Commissioner.
A PROPOSAL. BY WILLIAM YOUNG BIRCH & ABRAHAM SMALL, OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THAT CELEBRATED WORK, GIBBON'S HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE: Together with MEMOIRS of the LIFE and WRITINGS of the AUTHOR. No book could be offered, which stands in less need of encomium and recommendation—It has been read in almost every European language—The history of the long and interesting period from the reign of Augustus to the taking of Constantinople, and the death of Mahomet the II. is no where else to be found in the shape of regular and well arranged history.—The Publishers presume to hope, that they do a service to their country in giving an Edition of it from the American press—They will briefly speak of their intentions, and the superiority of this edition.
1. It will be the most complete Edition of Gibbon extant.—Because it will be enriched with the Memoirs of his Life and Writings, written by himself.—This will be an addition to the London copy of nearly 200 pages. 2. It will be about one-third cheaper than the London Copy. 3. It will be executed in the best style.—The Publishers, with confidence, recommend to the public an inspection of the BOOTS, published by them within the last three years.—They are, Russell's Ancient and Modern Europe, 7 Volumes—The Domestic Encyclopedia, 5 Volumes, and Tucker's Blackstone, 5 Volumes.—They promise not to degenerate.
CONDITIONS. 1. It shall be printed from the last London edition, and be published in Eight Octavo Volumes, during the year 1804. 2. It shall be delivered to those Subscribers who take it in Volumes, at Two Dollars per Volume, in boards. Those who wait for the completion of the Work, may have it either at Sixteen Dollars in boards; or in a good and handsome binding, at Twenty Dollars; payable on delivery. It will be enriched with Two whole sheet Maps—One of the Eastern, the other of the Western part of the Roman Empire—A Map of the parts of Europe and Asia adjacent to Constantinople, and an elegantly engraved Head of the Author. Subscriptions received by SAMUEL PLEASANTS, jr. Richmond. ep
Notice to Distillers.
WANTED, a MAN who understands the Distilling Business in all its various branches—for such a one great wages will be given. For further particulars apply to the Editor of this paper. N.B. A Single man will be preferred. tf
Tucker's Blackstone. This day is published and ready for delivery to subscribers, in Virginia, at S. Pleasants' Book-Store, Richmond.
BLACKSTONE'S COMMENTARIES, WITH NOTES OF REFERENCE TO THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES, AND OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA: IN FIVE VOLUMES.
With an Appendix to each volume, containing tracts upon such subjects as appeared necessary to form a systematic view of the Laws of Virginia as a member of the Federal Union. BY ST. GEORGE TUCKER, Professor of Law in the College of William & Mary, and one of the Judges of the General Court, in Virginia. In pursuance of a deed of trust, executed by William Love, for the purpose of indemnifying Cornelius Schenck, on account of sundry securities, will be sold, at the Eagle Tavern, in Charlottesville, on the 13th day of August next, all the estate, right, title and interest of the said William Love, in the
HOUSES and LOTS
In Charlottesville, late in the possession of Col. Thomas Bell, decd. This estate and interest consists of one moiety in remainder, of the above mentioned property. The terms will be made known on the day of sale, and more particular information communicated, by applying to either of the subscribers. WM. W. HENING, 7 Surging JOHN KELLY, 3 Trustees. Charlottesville 23th July, 1804 3t*
READY MADE PENS For sale at this office.
BANK OF VIRGINIA
AT A GENERAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS. RESOLVED, that until Certificates for the Stock held in this Institution be issued under the by-laws hereof, the Scrip or evidence of Shares held herein be transferable by Indorsement or Assignment, and that all the Shares standing in the name of any Stockholder shall be transferred in the Books of this company to the person or persons producing the Scrip or evidence of such shares, regularly indorsed or assigned.
Resolved, that the President of the Bank at Richmond be directed to call a meeting of all the Stockholders (which meeting shall be in the City of Richmond, on the first Monday in September next) for the purpose of adopting such bye laws, rules and regulations as shall be deemed necessary for the government of the Institution; and considering other subjects important to its interest.
A true extract from the proceedings of the General Meeting of Stockholders, on Saturday July 7th, 1804. Wm. DABNEY, Secretary.
The Stockholders are requested to attend a General Meeting, at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, on the first Monday in September next, for the purposes stated in the foregoing resolution. ABM B. VENABLE, Pres't.
Notice.
THE creditors of SAMUEL SCOTT, a bankrupt, are requested to meet in Cairo, on Saturday the 11th day of August next, for the purpose of receiving the second dividend, when a final settlement will be made by the commissioners, and the books and papers belonging to said bankrupt given up, by THOMAS FARRAR and JOHN LACELAND. Assignees of S. Scott, a Bankrupt. Cairo, 11th July, 1804. Im*
* Public notice is here-
by given, That the President and Common Council of the City of Richmond, will, at their next monthly meeting to be held on the third Monday in August next, proceed to appoint one fit and proper person to act as Captain of the Night Watch within the said city, for the term of one year, at which time all Candidates for the said appointment, are requested to attend. Im ANDW. STEVENSON, c. c. h.
FOR SALE, AN ELEGANT HORSE AND GIG. For terms, apply at this Office Richmond, July 5, 1804.
FOR SALE,
A Tract of Land,
Lying in the North Garden, in Albemarle county, containing 1000 acres, adjoining the Lands of Stephen Moore, William Wood, and the late William Cole, dec. within eighteen miles of Warren, and the same distance of Milton. There is on this Land a new Barn, 48 by 24 feet, a good Overseer's House, and Houses for the accommodation of fifteen or twenty Negroes. The Overseer's House, with a little expense, may be rendered very comfortable for a small family. About half the Land is cleared, the greater part of which is in good order for cultivation, and a considerable part of it fresh and well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco. Any person inclined to purchase, by application to the overseer on the premises, will be shown the Land. The terms of sale will be, one fourth part of the purchase money paid on the first day of June, 1805, and the balance in three equal annual payments from that day, each installment to carry interest from the day of sale, if not punctually paid. Bond with approved security, together with a deed of trust on the Land, will be required of the purchaser, to secure the payment. For further particulars apply to the subscriber, living at Scotch-Town, in Hanover county. 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.
Mediterranean Passports.
NOTICE is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passports of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange; and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use. Department of State 23d of May, 1804. The printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes twice a week for the space of six months, and the Collectors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices. June 1. Gm
SALES at AUCTION.
On Thursday the 7th day of August next, will be sold, at Public Auction, at the office of the subscribers, A LOT OF LAND, Containing four acres more or less, lying at the Bowling Green, commonly known by the name of Du Val's Village. Also, FOUR HALF ACRES LOTS, in the vicinity of Richmond, known and denoted by the survey and plot made by Wm. G. Payne for Mr. Du Val; and Nos. 88, 89, 90, and 91. The titles will be made, and six months credit allowed the purchaser, on giving bond with approved security. THOMAS TAYLOR & CO. Auctioneers. 18th July, 1804. tds
FOR SALE OR RENT,
A Brick Lumber-House,
On the cross street leading to Shockoe warehouse, now occupied by Taliaferro and Dickinson.—Possession to be given on the 1st of October next—for terms apply to MARCUS ELCAN. July 6th, 1804. Wm
HOUSES and LOTS
In Charlottesville, late in the possession of Col. Thomas Bell, decd. This estate and interest consists of one moiety in remainder, of the above mentioned property. The terms will be made known on the day of sale, and more particular information communicated, by applying to either of the subscribers. WM. W. HENING, 7 Surging JOHN KELLY, 3 Trustees. Charlottesville 23th July, 1804 3t*
READY MADE PENS
For sale at this office.
WILL BE SOLD.
To the highest bidder, in Charles City county, at September court day, that well known Tract of Land, called
The Indian Fields,
Containing between eight and nine hundred acres, pleasantly situated, on the main road leading through the county. The situation is so generally known and admired that a minute description would be superfluous, as it is presumed any gentleman wishing to purchase, would previously view the land, therefore shall only observe that the houses are all in good order, having lately gone thro' a thorough repair—and the small proportion of land in cultivation, proves it to be very valuable and productive, the soil being admirably adapted to the culture of corn and small grain.—Any person wishing to view the land will call on Mr. Royster who lives on the place. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale. Im WILLIAM EDWARDS, Sur'y.
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
More Evidence,
Of the excellent properties and great efficacy of Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges. LETTER from the honorable A. C. Hanson, Esq., Chancellor of the state of Maryland, to the Editor of the Maryland Gazette. Sir,
For the good of the public, as well as from a desire to do justice to a man of merit and genius, I request you to publish the following cases. A young man in my family, who had read Dr. Hamilton's advertisement, and who had, for some time as he says, experienced the symptoms described by the Doctor, as indicating the presence of worms in the human stomach or intestines, resolved, without consulting any person whatever, to try the doctor's remedy.
He accordingly procured a box of the Lozenges. Last evening he took 4 of the yellow, and this morning he took an equal number of the brown kind. They did not, as he says, operate harshly, except one stool, when he felt a considerable griping, and when there came from him a worm, perfectly white, about a yard in length, as broad as his little finger, and having a number of joints about an inch or a 1-4 of an inch distant from each other.
Besides this worm, he says there came from him a considerable number of flat worms, about 3-4 of an inch in length and nearly the same in breadth. He did not think of counting them, but he says there were more than twenty.
I regret extremely that I had not an opportunity of seeing the tape worm; the young man not having, as he ought to have done, taken measures for preserving it, and the simple servant girl, who attended his chamber, having, before I had heard of his taking the medicine, thrown it and the other worms into the necessary, not thinking it of consequence to take care of them. The girl, however, and another servant concurs with him respecting the worms which appeared in the vessel, and the tape worm, they say, was alive, so far as to have motion, after it came from him.
It is needless to describe his symptoms, as he says they were exactly such as are described by the Doctor.
Another young man of my family also, without any consultation or advice one evening and morning, a smg tboonths gn, took 7 Lozenges, which operated powerfully. No worm came from him; but in the course of 2 or three days he was quite well; and has since had a considerable accession of flesh and strength.
In short, although I, like many others, have been incredulous with respect to the virtue of Hamilton's Lozenges, I am at length perfectly convinced of their great efficacy and utility.
As I cannot reasonably be supposed to have any motive, except a consideration for public good, for publishing these cases, I flatter myself that I shall not incur ridicule or censure from unthinking men, for adding my secondhand testimony to the evidence of the numerous respectable characters who have aimed to render justice to Dr. Hamilton (with whom I have not the slightest acquaintance) and to give important information to their fellow creatures.
I think it not amiss to add, that from the healthy appearance of the young man, who has been so greatly and quickly relieved, I should have ridiculed his symptoms and apprehensions had he communicated them to me before he took the Lozenges—The fact, I am persuaded, is, that most young persons, who are from time to time, disordered without a visible or apparent cause, are afflicted by worms. Annapolis, September 28, 1802. A. C. Hanson.
Description of Worms.
And the symptoms by which they are known. Worms which infest the human body are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Teres or large round worm; the Ascarides or small maw worm; the Concurbitina, or flat white worm; and lastly, the Lania or tape worm, so called from its resemblance to tape—it is often many yards long, and is full of joints—it is most hurtful and difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagreeable breath, especially in the morning; bad and corrupted gums—itching in the nose and about the feet—convulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech—starting and grinding of the teeth in sleep—irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—purging, with slimy and foetid stools—vomiting—large and hard belly—pains and sickens at the stomach—pains in the head, thighs, with lowness of spirits—flow fever, with small and irregular pulse—a dry cough, excessive thirst, sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate recourse to Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine, given occasionally during the warm season, effectually prevents the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our citizens. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known, and has restored to health and strength a great number, when in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint—particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in such cases.
Children generally take this medicine with eagerness; having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste.
* The above Medicine is sold by appointment, at S. Pleasants, jr's. Book Store, and (take notice) at no other place in Richmond.
BLANK BONDS
May be had at this Office.
LAND and NEGROES FOR SALE.
Two hundred and ninety eight acres of land in the county of Cumberland, lying on both branches of Tearwater run, about two miles above the courthouse—about one third of this land is well timbered, and equal in quality to the best high land in its vicinity, it is well supplied with good water, and the situation is remarkably healthy; the buildings on it are tolerably convenient and at a small expense might be made comfortable for a family—there is a remarkable fine apple and peach orchard, and several other kinds of fruit trees thereon, which seldom miss bearing, and on the main road from north to south, which passes through it, there is a large distillery, malt-house, cellar and granary, well consrued to carry on the distilling business extensively.
Also, for sale a Distiller, a Man Cook and some other valuable Slaves, together with the stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, Carts and Farming Utensils, with some Household and Kitchen Furniture.
If the above property is not disposed of by private sale before the 25th day of September next, the whole will on that day be set up on the premises, to the highest bidder, at public sale. Cash will be expected for all sums under twenty dollars, and on all purchases exceeding that sum, a credit of twelve months will be allowed, on giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date, which will be remitted on receiving punctual payment of the principal—a deed of trust on the land will be required to secure the payment for it. If agreeable to the purchasers, the Distiller, Still, &c. and forty acres of Land adjoining, will be sold separately—but if not sold in this way, the Still, Boiler and Distilling Utensils will be set up separately, to the highest bidder, on the same terms as the other property. The premises will be shown to any person wishing to purchase, by Lawrence Carllie, who resides thereon. LAWRENCE CARLLIE. JOHN & ED. CUNNINGHAM. July 3d, 1804. w8t*
Ten Dollars Reward.
RUN AWAY from the subscriber living in Charlotte county, about eight miles below the courthouse, on Sunday the twentieth day of May last, a likely negro fellow by the name of TOM, about twenty 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 scar in his left hand occasioned by the cut of an adze, which cut was entirely through his hand, which causes his thumb to fall on the palm of his hand. I suppose from his conversation before he went off, that he will endeavor to pass as a free man, by the name of James Cook. Any person who will apprehend said slave, and secure him in jail so that I get him again, or deliver him to me, shall receive the above reward. If taken and committed to jail, I will thank the gentleman to forward a letter by post to Charlotte courthouse directed to the undersigned. JOHN D. RICHARDSON. June 23, 1804. w2m
Mutual Insurance Office,
RICHMOND, JULY 10th, 1804
THE very extraordinary fires that have taken place since the institution of the Mutual Insurance against Fire on Goods and Furniture in the State of Virginia, renders it necessary to call a Quota from each member who was insured previous to the 23d of February last. The Board of Directors therefore resolve, and it is hereby required, that each member insured as aforesaid shall pay to the Cashier General of this Company in Richmond, on or before the first day of October next, one full Quota, that is to say the full amount of premiums as expressed in their respective policies.
A compliance with this requisition will reinstate the funds agreeable to the intention of the law & the rules and regulations of this company, and thereby enable them to pay for losses in future—and when it is considered that many of the members have been insured more than six years for premiums which do not average more than 3 per cent the advantages of this humane institution will no doubt be properly appreciated.
Punctuality is expected, and when the members of this company advert to the Incorporation after they will see the necessity of a strict compliance with the above requisition. It is however, pleasing to reflect, that we have succoured the distresses of so many of our fellow citizens who might have been reduced to poverty, and had they not insured in this company they might not have insured at all, while our own property has been at the same time insured for less than half as much as it would have cost had we insured elsewhere, notwithstanding the most extraordinary fires that were ever known before in this state. BENJAMIN DU-VAL, Pres't M.I.C.
* As each member has been furnished with a copy of the constitution, rules and regulations of the company, by referring to which they will see the Incorporation act.
The printers in this state are requested to insert the above once a week for four weeks in their respective papers.
Notice.
By virtue of two deeds of trust, executed to us by Robert Priddy, to secure the payment of debts due to John Bowe and William Priddy, will be sold, on the premises, for ready money, on Wednesday the 22d of August next, the TRACT OF LAND, whereon the said Robert Priddy now resides, containing upwards of four hundred acres, lying on the Three Notched road, fourteen miles from Richmond, where the turnpike by Deep Run Coal-pits now extends. This land is well timbered, has buildings suitable for the accommodation of travellers, and is said to be a good stand as a tavern. John Russell. John W. Ellis. 14th July, 1804. w4t
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 dismembered, but there is a particular mark by which it can be very well known. Richmond, June 16, 1804. w8t
Life of Washington.
SUBSCRIPTIONS for this valuable work are received by Samuel Pleasants, jr.