Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1800-11-21 00:00:00

Domestic Medicine.
FOR THE CURE OF COUGHS, COLDS, ASTHMAS, AND CONSUMPTIONS.
DR. CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS
Is a Medicine unequalled by any other in the world. Since its discovery by Dr. Church, it has restored to health many thousands of the most Emaciated Objects, both Afflicted and Consumptive that were ever known to exist in Europe, America and the West Indies, and often when every other Medicine had been tried without effect, and the most eminent of the Faculty exhausted in vain. It is a Sovereign, Speedy, and Radical Remedy in
 Head Aches, Sore Throats, Catarrhs, Wheezings, Shortness of breath, Congested Phlegm, Ticklings in the Spitting of Blood, Croup, Soreness of the Chest and Stomach, &c.  Tightness of the chest, Hooping Cough, &c. 
ASTHMAS & CONSUMPTIONS, and all Disorders of the Breasts and Lungs. Further proof of its efficacy, with a list of upwards of One Thousand Affected Cases of Cure, may be seen at the place of Sale.
The only Medicine in the World, that Cures the most Inveterate ITCH in four hours.
The Genuine Patent Scotch Ointment,
For Fleas, Ants, Scabs, Expedition, Ease and Certainty, is infinitely superior to any other Medicine for the cure of the Itch. It is certain in its operation, that it has never failed in any one instance whatever, of effectually curing that disagreeable disorder in four hours, by one application only, though applied to many thousands in England, Scotland and Ireland. It does not contain the least particle of Mercury, for the Affidavit, but may be applied with the greatest safety on the most delicate Lady, during her pregnancy; or the tenderest Infant.
The Proprietor is certain of its infallibility, that he engages to return the money to any person on whom it does not perform a cure in four hours.
FOR Nervous Disorders, Female Complaints, Gout in the Stomach, Melancholy, Seminal Weakness, Loss of Appetite, Bilious Disorders, Inward Weakness, Indigestion, Obsolete Gouts, Juvenile Indiscretions, and Premature Old Age, and every other Symptom of extreme debility, which are the consequences of a dissipated life—Excess of Pleasure or Grief—Heat or Change of Climate—Immoderate Use of Tea, Spirituous Liquors, or any Intemperance—Bad Livings in Diseases incident to Young Girls and Women at a certain period of life.
The Cordial Restorative Balsam
Is recommended as a Medicine of specific and unparalleled virtues for the immediate relief and speedy, and permanent cure of the above disorders, having stood a trial of many successful years, during which period many thousands of both sexes have been restored from the brink of the grave.
This Balsam is particularly adapted to weak Female Constitutions, as well as to phlegmatic habits in general; it acts powerfully as a narcotic, not only to the weak stomach, but to the whole nervous system; corrects a vitiated appetite and digestion in the first passages, and assists wonderfully in recovering the tone of the urinary and genital organs. Hence its efficacy in the most obstinate seminal gleet in men, & corresponding weakness in women; and hence it will contribute more safely, surely and honourably towards conjugal happiness, than any of those irritating, diabolical compositions which are so shamefully administered to the unwary.
It is earnestly recommended to those ladies, who from repeated and difficult labours, are afflicted with weakness and infirmities; in which cases it is highly useful, strengthening at the same time the stomach, the back, the weakened organs, and the whole constitution.
Those, who in advanced life, feel the consequences of youthful excess, or unfortunate youth, who have brought on themselves a numerous train of evils, will by the use of this, find themselves restored to health and strength, and all the melancholy symptoms removed, which are the general effects of such causes.
For whether the system has received a shock, and is debilitated from imprudences or inattention to the earliest part of life, or is sinking under the advance of years, a few doses of this Medicine will afford immediate assurance of returning health and strength, by giving tone to the muscular system, and organs of digestion, and by renovating the whole constitution.
To the young it will afford lasting health, strength and spirits, in place of indolence and debility; and to the aged and infirm, it will surely furnish great relief and comfort, by gently and safely invigorating the system; it will give power immediately; but it will retain the power of Medicine to give the autumn of declining years and coming infirmity, protect the calm of life beyond its narrow span, this Restorative is capable of effecting that grand desideratum.
(Consumptions related, weak or decayed in men or women, are under the immediate influence of this Restorative.)
Old cough, soon relieved, and soon cured. Poverty of blood and emaciated limbs, where long met the happy change;
still waters shall become rich and healthy, and the limbs be covered with flesh, hair and healthful.
It will no doubt be acceptable to the reader, to see instances of some of the remarkable cures and cures which have been performed by this truly invaluable medicine, in disorders for which it was invented; it has therefore selected a few of such cases as have come within his own immediate knowledge, which are published and may be seen at any of the places where the Medicine is sold.
FOR THE CURE OF FITS.
THE PATENT ANTISPASMODIC ELIXIR.
 Convulsive, Hysteric, Epileptic, or Falling Fits, 
Are effectually Cured by this Excellent Medicine. Its virtues are absolutely Specific and Unparalleled. It has failed in no instance within the knowledge of the proprietor (when taken agreeable to the directions, and perseverance) the most distressing Fits ever known. One case of Cure is subjoined out of a considerable number, as proof of its efficacy attested before the Lord Mayor of London.
AFFIDAVIT.
"I, James Pocock, of No 40 North Street, in the Parish of St. Luke's, Middlesex, do hereby certify, That I was grievously afflicted with Fits for upwards of fourteen years, and that in so violent a degree, as to require twelve men to hold me in them; to prevent me dashing myself to pieces. They would generally last me five, six, and often seven hours; in consequence of which my constitution became quite emaciated. I made applications to many eminent gentlemen of the faculty, who afforded me no relief whatever; till I applied to Dr. James Church, of the City Road, who prescribed his Antispasmodic Elixir for me, which I took, and which alone cured me of the most dreadful Fits, and restored me to perfect health. This deponent further maketh oath, and saith, that it is now two years since he was cured of his fits, and he has had no return of them whatever."
JAMES POCOCK.
Sworn before me at the Mansion House, this twenty ninth day of August, 1796.
WM. CURTIS, Mayor.
DR. CHURCH'S CELEBRATED VERMIFUGE LOZENGES
For Destroying Worms in Children and Grown Persons.
They are an excellent alternative, contain nothing but what is perfectly innocent; may be administered to children of all ages, and to grown persons with the greatest safety; are singularly efficacious for Gros Humours, Eruptions, Sore Heads, Bilious Complaints, &c. and are excellent after the Small-Pox, Measles and Fevers; also as a Purgative in the spring and fall of the year—Price 50 cents each box.
Prepared (only) and sold by the inventor and proprietor, Dr. James Church, at his Dispensary, New-York, and by the general Venders of his Medicines in the United States.
FOR ALL DISEASES OF THE EYES
The Celebrated Eye-Salve,
PREPARED BY DR. J. CHURCH.
For several years universally acknowledged as a certain and infallible cure for Inflammations, Dumets, Dryness, Brights, Lichings, and Films on the Eyes, proceeding from natural weakness, or from accidents, such as Blow, Dust, Lime, or any thing else being thrown into the Eyes. It is admirable in natural weakness of Sight, in Deficiency of Rheum, and for Aliments in the Eye, after the Small-Pox, Measles, and Fevers: It is singularly efficacious in destroying of all Watery and Gros Humours, and in Strengthening the Sight. In short, there is no ailment to which the Eye is subject, but this Salve is a Sovereign Remedy. Many hundreds have experienced its efficacy when in the greatest danger of losing their Sight. A considerable number of cases may be seen at the place of sale.
VOLATILE TINCTURE,
FOR THE TOOTH ACHE.
The most efficacious remedy ever discovered for that tormenting pain. It is an immediate and permanent relief in the most violent cases; contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and may with safety be applied to pregnant women or to children. Price 37 1/2 cents.
To the Nervous, Weak, Debilitated, Senectary, and Consumptive,
IS RECOMMENDED
The celebrated Botanical Tea,
INSTEAD OF FOREIGN TEA.
This Tea is universally approved of in preference to Foreign Tea, as the most pleasant, wholesome, strengthening, invigorating, and powerful a Restorative ever adopted, for persons of all ages, but particularly those of the above description; as it will infallibly strengthen, and eventually repair a bad constitution.
It is taken for breakfast instead of foreign tea, and as our first element in the morning, designed to recollect the waste of the body from the night's intermitting perspiration, it is well known, and an important fact which ought to be on the mind of every one, that foreign teas are inadequate to such purpose, as will allow; it unnerve and weakens the substance of the body—This Tea is probably only approved as a strengthening and nourishing diet, or as a relaxing and detraction beverage.
The Botanical Tea
Is singularly efficacious in all cases of the wind, flatulency, trembling or shaking of the hands, loss of appetite, (particularly in the morning,) depression of spirits, windy complaints. It speedily relieves the head and stomach in gassy or rheumatic cases; in cases of weak digestion, but particularly after making too free with the constitution, by an immoderate use of wine, spirituous liquors, or any intemperance; it is happily suited to hot climates, and is adopted and approved of by some of the first families in the United States and in the West Indies, for its nourishing and invigorating properties; and in bilious cases, where the appetite has failed, it is a sovereign remedy. (Prepared, (only) by Doct. James Church, New-York.)
FOR THE CURE OF CORNS.
Infallible German Corn Plaister.
This Plaister (the invention of a German Physician, who administered it in Germany with the greatest success) is infallible for the Cure of Corns: It will effectually eradicate them, Root and Branch, in a short time.
Prepared and sold by Dr. Church, at his Dispensary, Washington-Street, New-York.
Pimples, Blotches, Tetter, Ring-Worms, Freckles, Sun Burns, Shingles and the Prickly-Heat, are effectually and speedily cured, by the application of
The Genuine Vegetable Lotion.
PREPARED ONLY BY THE INVENTOR, DR. JAMES CHURCH, At his Dispensary, Washington-Street, New-York.
The Proprietor, from having administered it several years, with the greatest success in England, is confident it is unrivalled by any Lotion or Cosmetic whatever. It speedily removes all kinds of Eruptions, Freckles and Sun Burns, and leaves a Clean Smooth Skin. He therefore recommends it to every person so afflicted, as an Efficacious and Infallible Cure.
The above Medicines are prepared, only, by Dr. JAMES CHURCH, at his Dispensary, New-York: & sold by appointment, by SAMUEL PLEASANTS Jun. pr inter Richmond Virginia. June 2d, 1800.
COPPER & TIN WARE
Manufactory.
THE subscriber returns his sincere thanks to a generous public, for the very great encouragement he has met with in his line of business; and begs leave to inform his friends & customers, that he has on hand a quantity of STRONG STOUT COPPER SHEETS and bottoms, that they may be supplied with STEELS on the shortest notice, either with PATENT COPPER or PEWTER WORMS. He has a number of STEELS of all sizes finished and ready for delivery, made on the best and most improved principles, which he is determined to sell at the most reduced prices.
WILLIAM COOK.
N. B. All kinds of TIN WORK as usual.
The highest cash price given for old BRASS, COPPER, PEWTER or LEAD.
WERCQ & MARCHAND,
Beg leave to inform their friends
and the public, that they are opening
next door, to Mr. S. Pleasants'
Printing-Office,
A Dry Good Store,
Where gentlemen will always find a great variety of Superfine Broadcloths, fashionable Cambric, Swandown, &c. &c. on the lowest terms.
Lewis Wercq,
TAYLOR & HABIT MAKER,
Informes his friends and the public, that he continues carrying on his business as usual, in the upper story of the house he occupies, and that he has provided himself with a sufficient number of journeymen to furnish ready made clothes on the shortest notice.
Wanted an APPRENTICE, who
can bring good recommendations.
October 9th, 1800. (c22m)
20 Dollars Reward
RAN-AWAY from the subscriber, living in the lower end of Hanover, about the 20th day of May last, a tall, straight, black Negro Woman, by the name of
POLLY;
about 24 or 25 years of age, with large, heavy white eyes, speaks very fast when a little agitated, and has sustained a small injury to the end of the middle finger of her right hand by a whitlow. She had formerly a husband in George, a negro man servant belonging to John Mayo, Esq. near Richmond, and who eloped from his master about twelve months ago, and is not yet recovered. It is expected that the above woman has been enticed or taken off by him. Whoever will deliver the said negro woman to me, or secure her in some jail so that I get her again, shall receive the above reward.
John Williamson. Richmond, August 23, 1800.
In a Court held for Prince Edward County, October 20th, 1800.
Richard Blanton, plt. } In Against } Chancery. John Blanton, deft. }
THE defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, it is Ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of March 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 in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A Copy Telle, Ben. Watkins, d.c.
FOR SALE,
A tract of Land,
Within about two miles of Hanover Town, lies the property of Mr. Bart. Anderson, dec. containing about four hundred acres. It has thereon a convenient dwelling house in pretty good repair, with tolerable convenient out-houses. This tract is subject to Mrs. Anderson's dower.
Also, One other Tract, called the Mill Seat Tract, within one mile of the mansion, containing about sixty five acres.—For terms apply to
M. Anderson, agent for M. W. Anderson & Co. Nov. 3, 1800. (w33)
My seat in Hanover county, known by the name of GOLD-MINE, is still for sale. (w34)
TAKEN up by the subscriber, at Prince Edward courthouse, a RED STEER, two years old last spring, marked with a crop in the left ear, and crop and slit in the right. Appraised at six dollars.
Richard N. Venable. October 29th, 1800. (31)
ADVERTISEMENT.
This is to notify, that all persons indebted to the subscriber are requested to make payment to any one of the subscribers, or those empowered to receive the same, by the special order of the subscribers, as payment made to any other after this date, will not be deemed good, and this advertisement will be plead in bar. No debt or contract will be paid by me unless my signature is annexed.
Daniel Gordon. Manchester, September 2, 1800. (6m)
THE SUBSCRIBER,
ANXIOUS to discharge every just claim against his proportion of the estate of Robert Bolling, Esq. of Buckingham county, deceased, will SELL upwards of one hundred acres of best James river
Low Grounds,
in Amherst county, near Lynchburg, and next to the lines of Mr. William Galt, with the adjoining High Lands, and a most valuable Mill Seat, not far from the mouth of Big Stovall's creek.
Also, two Tracts in Buckingham county (one of 390, and the other of 290 acres) of prime
Tobacco Land,
On the north branches of Willis's river.—The Amherst land will be shown by any officer to the premises, and the Buckingham lands by the subscriber, for which one third of the purchase money will be required in hand, and the balance in two annual payments.
P. BOLLING. Buckingham county. } total July, 1800. (1. 6)
* TO MILLERS.
An Excellent Assortment of DUTCH BOLTING CLOTHS, ARE JUST RECEIVED, and for Sale at the Store of the Subscriber. Joseph Darmstadt. January 1, 1800. (uf)
To be Sold,
A well Finished Three Story HOUSE, With a Kitchen, stable, Smoke-house, Cough house and Garden—on the main street a few doors below the courthouse, at present occupied by Jacob Abraham.—For further particulars apply to the subscriber. Jacob I. Cohen, On Shockoe Hills. Richmond, Jan. 22, 1800. (1)
Indian Meal, Ho-
many & Bran,
Are kept for Sale at the Lumber-house formerly owned by Thomas or Ebenezer Mavie, near the canal bridge leading to the Haymarket, where Corn will be received in exchange for Meal or Hominy at the usual toll of grinding. Richmond, October 7, 1800. (1)
Bail & Delivery Bonds
For sale at this Printing-Office.
WANTS EMPLOYMENT,
A Young Man,
Well acquainted with the MILLING BUSINESS.—For further particulars apply to the Printer. Richmond, Nov. 10, 1800
Just published, and for Sale,
A PAMPHLET,
ENTITLED,
EXAMINATION
OF THE
QUESTION,
"How far the Common Law of England is the Law of the Federal Government of the United States?"
By ST. GEORGE TUCKER, Professor of Law in the University of William and Mary, and one of the Judges of the General Court in Virginia.
They may be had at Prichard's Book-Store, at the Office of the Examiner and Virginia Argus, and at J. Dixon's Printing Office—Price 2/3. Nov. 6.
THE
Grand Lodge of Virginia
Will meet at the MASON'S HALL in the city of Richmond, on Monday the 10th day of December next.
W. H. Fitzhughson, G. S. Richmond, Nov. 6, 1800
WANT to hire for the ensuing year, a few COOPERS. Joseph Gallego. November 7, 1800.
PRIVATE
Board & Entertainment
In the house lately occupied by N. Mr. Gosteen, on the fourth side of the main street, three doors above the bridge. John S. Pleasants. Richmond, 23th October, 1800. (f)
Just Published, (Price, three quarters of a dollar)
THE
Prospect before Us,
VOL. II. PART I. Sold by M. Jones, and S. Pleasants, jun. Richmond.
FOR SALE,
A Negro Woman,
37 years of age; a good Washer, and clear Starcher; she can do any thing that is to be done about a house, and is very honest.—The price may be known by applying to JAMES GALT. Williamsburg, Nov. 7th, 1800. (37)
TAKEN up by the subscriber living about four miles from Manchester, three Fries, Hogs, two Sows and a Boar—the Sows are red spotted with black, and the Boar white, supposed to be eighteen months old, marked with a half crop in the right ear, and a hole in the left—praised to four pounds five shillings. Robert M'Tyre.
S. and S. Myers,
Have received an Assortment of India and German
GOODS,
Which they offer for Sale upon moderate terms at their store one door below the Eagle Tavern. —ALSO—
 Bar Iron, Wine, Sugar, Brandy, Holland Gin in cases, &c. They will give Cash for Tobacco. Richmond, 20th October, 1800. (12x) 
THE public is respectfully informed that the Toll Bridge from this City to Manchester is now in far better order than it has been for some years, and will shortly be still further improved. JOHN MAYO. Richmond, October 18th 1800.
PRIVATE
Board & Entertainment
By CHARLES CONWAY, In the house formerly occupied by Dr. BROWN, opposite Mr. Church's tavern. Members of the Assembly will be accommodated, by giving timely notice. Richmond, Nov. 4, 1800. (4)
For Sale at this Printing Office,
A NEW AND MUCH IMPROVED (AMERICAN) EDITION OF
FENNING'S
Universal Spelling Book

humanity, and enjoy the full protection of the laws."
IX. The French who inhabit Malta, and all the Maltese of whatever description who may be desirous to follow the French army and repair to France with their properties, shall be at liberty to do so. Those who possess moveable or fixed property, which cannot be immediately disposed of by sale, and who shall have an intention to become inhabitants of France, shall have six months from the date of the present capitulation to sell their landed and other property. These properties shall be respected. They shall have power to act in person, if they remain behind; or by their agent on the spot, should they follow the division. When they shall have finished their business, within the stipulated time, they shall be furnished with passports for France, and be at liberty to carry away their remaining property, and also their capitals in money and bills. Answer. "Granted; with reference to the answer of the preceding article."
X. Immediately after the signing of the capitulation, the English general shall leave it entirely at the disposition of the general commanding the French troops, to send a French, with the necessary crew, and an officer, charged to carry the capitulation to the French government. He shall receive the necessary passports for his safe passage. Answer. "Granted."
XI. As soon as the articles of capitulation shall be signed, the gate called the Bombas shall be surrendered to the English general, and shall be occupied by a guard of English and French, each of equal force. The guards shall not suffer either the soldiers of the besieging troops, or any inhabitants of the island whatever, to enter the city, until the French troops shall have been embarked and out of sight of the port. These precautions are indispensable, to prevent any subject of dispute, and that the articles of capitulation may be religiously observed. Answer. "Granted, conformably to the provisions in the answer to the first article. All precautions shall be also taken to prevent the armed Maltese from all access to the ports occupied by the French troops."
XII. All alienations or sales of moveable or immovable property by the French government, during the time it has been in possession of Malta, and all transactions between individuals, shall be held inviolable. Answer. "Granted, so far as they shall be just and lawful."
XIII. The agents of allied powers, who shall be found in the Valetta upon the surrender of the place, shall be in no wise molested, and their persons and properties shall be guaranteed by the present capitulation. Answer. "Granted."
XIV. Every ship of war or merchantman coming from France with the republican flag, and which shall present itself for entrance into the port, shall not be considered lawful prize, nor shall its crew be made prisoners during the space of twenty days from the date of the present capitulation, but it shall be sent back safe to France. Answer. "Refused."
XV. The general in chief and the other generals, shall be embarked with their aide-de-camp, the officers attached to them, as also the ordonnateurs and their suite, without respective separation. "Granted."
XVI. The prisoners made during the siege, comprising the crews of the William Tell, and the frigate Diana, shall be given up and treated like the garrison. The same provision shall extend to the crew of the Justice, if it was taken on its way to one of the ports of the republic.
"The crew of the William Tell is already exchanged, and that of the Diana is to be sent to Minorca, to be there exchanged immediately."
XVII. Nobody in the service of the republic shall be subject to any act of reprisals of any kind or under any pretence whatever. "Granted."
XVIII. Should any difficulty arise respecting the terms and conditions of the capitulation they shall be interpreted in the sense most favourable to the garrison. "Granted according to justice."
Done and agreed upon at Malta, 18th Fructidor, (Sept. 5,) in the 8th year of the French republic. (Signed) General of division, VAUBOIS. Rear admiral, VILLENEUVE. Piercy, major general. MARTIN, captain. Commanding the ships of his Britannic majesty, and his allies before Malta.
TAKEN UP an committed to the jail of this county some time in October last, a negro man, who says his name is NAT; about five feet six or seven inches high, a thick well set fellow, of a very dark complexion, broad face, adjudged to be about fifty years of age; says he was formerly the property of one Francis Wilkinson, of Henrico county, and after the death of the said Francis Wilkinson, was allotted to his son Thomas Wilkinson, who carried the said Nat into the county of Amelia and sold him to one John Baze, who sold him to a Mr. William Jones, of the said county of Amelia, to whom he now belongs. The said Nat has in his possession an instrument of writing purporting that he was emancipated by a certain James Benford of Henrico county, the 24th of February, 1785; but it does not appear by the said writing that it has been proved and recorded in Henrico or any other court. The owner is desired to come forward and prove his property, pay the prison charges and take him away.
THOMAS HANCOCK, Jailor. Isle of Wight county, } 12th Nov. 1800 }
Blank Writs, Executions Subpenas, &c. For sale at this Printing-Office.
THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
Friday, November 21, 1800.
The Latest.
The Editor of the Baltimore American announces the receipt of London papers to October 10, by the Americas, arrived at Philadelphia.—The following are among the Extracts which he makes from them:
LONDON, October 10.
The abode of general Angereau, on the banks of the Rhine, appears to be as advantageous to the French republic, as it must be agreeable to himself. Queriered in one of the palaces of the Elector of Mentz, he indulges himself in good cheer, amuses himself with hunting, levies contributions, and concludes a great number of treaties of peace with the princes of Germany. Those of Hesse Homburg, of Solme, and of Ysenburg, are among the number. The defection of these allies will not much diminish the military strength of the Empire, for it may be doubted whether all three of them could furnish a regiment. Whatever may be their circumstances, Angereau will at all events make them find money for the republic, with more facility than they have found soldiers for the Emperor and the Empire.
RATISBON, Sept. 28.
A letter by an extraordinary Courier.
The Emperor has ratified the preliminaries of peace, which were signed at Paris on the 28 of July, by the French minister, Talleyrand and Count St. Julien. They were ratified at Alt, Ottingen, and Munich, in the Austrian & French head quarters, on the 20th inst.
Peace will again be restored. France obtains the Rhine for her boundary; and the Emperor as a guarantee of his sincere desire for peace, gives the French possession of the fortresses of Ingolstadt, Philipsburg, and Ulm, till the definitive treaty shall be concluded. The French army will likewise, till then keep its present position.
CARLSRUHE, September 28.
[By a Courier extraordinary.]
Early this morning an Austrian Courier passed through this city, who was sent off the day before yesterday from the Austrian head quarters to proceed with all dispatch to Strasburg and Paris. By the way, he met two French couriers, who were going to Gen. Moreau and from whom we learned that new propositions of peace had been transmitted from Buonaparte, which the Emperor had accepted and ratified. A French courier from Munich to Paris passed thro' this city, who said he carried orders to transmit by the Telegraph from Strasburg, intelligence of the signing of the preliminaries of peace.
More political delusion.
[From the American Citizen.]
The Western papers say Mr. Lang "are filled with Trolls drank at the celebration of the President's Birth Day. They all breathe true Federalism, and are calculated to show the firm attachment of the Eastern State to our Constitution and Government." A curious way of showing an attachment to the Constitution or to the genuine principles of Liberty, by convening on the Birth day of a great man, and exalting his character above all principle. By toasting him as the "Achme of the Tyrannic, the weight of whose character should consolidate by its pressure all the component parts of the structure." It is complete Monarchism, which consolidates all the component parts of Government under the pressure of one man. It may be true Federalism, to show "an attachment to the Constitution by celebrating the Birth-day of the principles upon which it was founded—they consider the Constitution, instead of John Adams, as the Achme of the political Pyramid that consolidates all its component parts."
The Federalism of the Eastern States has said nothing about the Birthday of Principle, or the Birth day of the American Nation and Government—No, this Federalism could not find good sport until the Birthday of some great man should arrive—then every thing must be consolidated by the pressure of his character. The Declaration of Independence, the principles of Liberty, and the Constitutions of the Country, are all considered as nothing when compared with this Achme of perfection.
If the Birth day of every great man in this Country was to be celebrated with pomp and parade, (and there is as much reason for an exhibition of pomp on the Birth day of one great man as another) how long would it be before this Country would have to lie in solemn silence and mourn for departed freedom. While Federalism exalts men, it repudiates the principle, and they may be deluded to the machinations of Aristocracy.
Among the greatest misfortunes which have befallen this country, is the violent ill-will existing among men who entertain different political principles. The evils which this ill-will produces are so numerous and so widely extended, as to interfere with the usual intercourse of society; to disturb the peace of families, and to calumniate, and in some cases destroy the reputations of the most virtuous citizens. A life rendered illustrious by acts of public utility, and candided by offices of private worth, is often blasted by the malignant breath of this demon. Viewing the man who differs from me in certain political tenets as my enemy, his virtues are at once ascribed to hypocrisy, and his foibles converted into crimes; while, on the other hand, the profligacy of him, who coincides with me in opinion, is either denied, or palliated on the ground of the imperfection of human nature.
Of course virtue and vice become convertible terms. They cease to depend upon the open, undignified actions of men. They exclusively attach themselves to classes of individuals who profess certain speculative tenets!
Citizens of America is this right? Is it your wish to be happy? If this be your wish, can it be realized any other way than by making virtue your directress? And is virtue of any party? Does she attach herself exclusively to those men who entertain certain beliefs? does she fly from those who entertain different beliefs?—Believe me this is not the case. Men, equally good and equally great, hold tenets unequivocally hostile. Their views of national policy differ in every point.
This difference may be a subject of regret, but ought it to be a source of hatred?
What is the first duty of every good citizen? Clearly to promote the general good. This he does in the direct way by the industrious pursuit of his private occupation, and by co-operating in the formation and execution of those measures, on which the peace and welfare of his country depend. With respect to personal employment, we all agree to leave men entirely to themselves. A shoemaker does not quarrel with a Taylor for pursuing a business different from his own. Every man is acknowledged to be the best judge of his own talents for any particular calling, and so far at least, "all nature's differences is all nature's peace."
But when men meet together in their political capacity to devise means for securing their present, and extending their future happiness, they are found essentially to differ. And from what does this arise? It arises undoubtedly in some degree from the simpler motives of a few men, who would pursue their own interests at the expense of those of their fellow men; but it arises in a still greater degree from the different portions of information possessed by different men. By the great mass of mankind the same objects are fouled; it is only respecting the means they disagree.
Now, is there any reason, is there any virtue, in my calling a man a knave, who at worst only deserves the epithet of fool? Farther, is it not still more irrational for me, who may be but moderately informed myself, to calumniate, by ascribing to him corrupt motives, an individual whose strength of mind or acquired knowledge qualifies more correctly, to discern the true path of national glory?
Is there a citizen, who reads these remarks, and does not acknowledge their truth? If there be such an one, let him blush for his want of understanding. He is a weak man, whose vanity cherishes the belief that he governs others, while in reality he is the slave of his own prejudices.
[National Intelligencer.]
From a London Paper.
A convicted sheep stealer, when called upon for his defence on his trial, made the court smile by the following curious one.
"My Lord, this a very pretty story about me. They want to make you believe that it was an uncommon affair to find a few joints of mutton in my house, whereas they all know that I have been in the butchering line these many years; that is, My Lord, I buy up all the rotten sheep and cows. The farmers knows it, My Lord. Now you must know, My Lord, this here man, (pointing to one of the witnesses) this here fellow is the only one that oppresses me in the line; he knows My Lord, if he can do me, it will be a pretty penny in his pocket; I dare say, My Lord, if I'm done, it will be a fortune to himself of full 151. a year; so you see, My Lord, he is a pretty fellow for a witness. Then, My Lord, here's this other fellow, (pointing to another witness) he owes me a grudge, as you may suppose, for you know I'd a law-ship with him, and cast him, so he's fore. Indeed, My Lord, I only cast him, as you may say, because the fact was, we was both cast, that is, My Lord, we were laid upon our backs, for the lawyers got every farthing of him and me too. So you see, My Lord, taking all these things into consideration, there's not much to be depended on what they say."
From a London Paper.
A curious action was lately tried in the Marshallsea Court, to recover compensation in damages for losing the use of two fingers, which happened in the following manner:—A Mrs. Lowry went into the shop of the defendant, a butcher in Goswell-Street, to buy some meat, and while she was pointing out the place where she would have it cut, the butcher, in his eagerness to serve his customer, whipped off a great slice, but at the same time wounded two of her fingers in such a manner as ever after to deprive her of the use of them.—For the defendant it was contended, that the butcher was not responsible, as the act was not proved to have been done maliciously or wilfully. The jury, in consideration of the butcher not being in opulent circumstances, contented themselves with giving damages—thirty pounds.
Postscript.
The Senate of the Pennsylvania Legislature have negatived the Bill from the House of Representatives, providing for the choice of Electors of President and Vice President by a joint-Vote of the members of the two Houses THIRTEEN to ELEVEN.
A new bill was then introduced by the Senate, providing that the fifteen electors should be appointed, eight by the House of Representatives, and seven by the Senate; which last bill, says the Philadelphia True American of Saturday morning, "was sent to the House of Representatives on Thursday the 13th inst. where it was rejected—57 to 20. It was to be returned to the Senate the next day, in its original form."
—DIED—
On Thursday the 13th inst. at his seat near this city, Mr. FRANCIS LEWIS, of Henrico. In him his country has lost a lover of its rights, and the community a virtuous citizen. He was a tender and loving husband, an affectionate and indulgent parent, a humane master, a kind good neighbour, and a most sincere friend. He has left a disconsolate widow, with seven small children, and a numerous line of friends and acquaintance to deplore his loss.
In vain this tear, lamented friend, is shed, In vain my breast may sorrow for thy doom; The pang of woe can never reach the dead, Or pierce the sad recesses of the tomb.
Yet, sacred shade, the tributary sigh, Which friendship pays, is tenderness receive; It is the lot of excellence to die, And must be nature's privilege to grieve.
Time's rapid course mysterious appears, A new extension of our days to lend; Yet every moment added to our years, Is sent to draw existence to an end.
Then while the fates prolong this fleeting breath, My friend, thy bright example let me see; That I may learn to meet the stroke of death, And share eternal happiness with thee. M.
Henrico, 17th Nov. 1800.
Notice
ALL persons having claims on the estate of RICHARD ADAMS, deceased, may have them adjusted and receive payment by applying to the subscriber.—Those who are indebted to said estate, are earnestly requested to come forward and settle their accounts, otherwise they will be prosecuted with the utmost rigor of the law, as it is the wish of the subscriber to close his administration with all possible dispatch.
THE STOCKS OF
Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Hogs, and all the Farming Utensils & crops of Corn, Fodder, &c.
Of the above named estate, will be offered FOR SALE,
At the times and places following, viz. On the 10th December, at the plantation near Goodland courthouse, if fair, or otherwise the next fair day.
On the 13th December, on the three Forks of the Byrd, in Fluvanna county.
On the 17th December, on the head of Rock Fish River, in Amherst county.
On the 22nd December, on Calf Pasture River, in Augusta county.
The above property will be sold on a credit of twelve months for all sums exceeding twenty dollars. Bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid, will be required.
JOHN ADAMS, Adm'r.
BY virtue of a Power of Attorney, given to me by the Legatees of Richard Adams, deceased, I will SELL, by private contract,
A tract of Land,
Lying within three miles of Goodland courthouse containing 400 acres, about 150 acres of which are cleared, the balance well timbered. The tract is well watered, and contains a quantity of valuable Meadow. The land will be known by Michael Robinson, living on the premises, and the terms may be known by applying to the subscriber. J. ADAMS.
I will SELL on my own account, A tract of Land,
In New Kent county, three miles above the courthouse, containing near 700 acres, 300 acres of which are cleared, the balance remarkably well timbered. There is an Orchard of upwards of 500 young apple trees, in a situation that never fails to bear. The land is well watered, and is well suited to all the varieties of crops of this climate. One fourth of the purchase money will be expected when possession is given, the balance in equal annual payments.
On the same terms, I will SELL
Four Lots,
In Cumberland Town, New Kent, with a tolerable good dwelling house and two large granaries. ALSO,
A tract of Land,
Six miles from this city, in Henrico county, containing about 400 acres, the whole of which is covered with the most valuable timber for building. J. ADAMS.
Richmond, November 19, 1800.
Bound Almanacks
FOR 1801. For sale at this Printing-Office.
VIRGINIA, to wit: By the Governor of the Commonwealth.
BE IT KNOWN, That on examination in Council of the returns made by the Commissioners appointed to hold Elections in the several Counties in the Commonwealth of Electors to choose a President and Vice President of the United States, it appears that the following persons are duly elected to that office, which is hereby certified and ordered to be published at public expense in two succeeding numbers in all the Gazettes in the State, viz.
 George Wythe, of the City of Richmond.  William Newsum, of Princess Anne.  Edmund Pendleton, sen. of Caroline.  William H. Cabell, of Amherst.  James Madison, jun. of Orange.  John Page, of Gloucester.  Thomas Newton jun. of Norfolk Borough.  Carter B. Harrison, of Prince George.  General Joseph Jones, of Dinwiddie.  William B. Giles, of Amelia.  Creed Taylor, of Cumberland.  Thomas Read, sen. of Charlotte.  George Penn, of Patrick.  Walter Jones, of Northumberland.  Richard Brent, of Prince William.  William Ellzey, of Loudoun.  Andrew Moore, of Rockbridge.  Gen. John Brown, of Hardy.  Gen. John Preston, of Montgomery.  Hugh Holmes, of Frederick.  Archibald Stuart, of Augusta.  Given under my hand at Richmond, this 21st day of November, 1800. JAMES MONROE.
At a Meeting of the Tailors of the City of Richmond, at Mr. Richard Bowler's Tavern, on Monday the 3rd of November, 1800, for the purpose of adopting some Regulations necessary to be observed in the prosecution of their Business—
WHEREUPON, it appearing to them, that the compensation heretofore received for their labour, was too small to afford that support, which they ought to expect from their business:— It was unanimously Resolved, That the price for making of each suit of Clothes hereafter, shall be Six Dollars, (Boys and Servants Clothes excepted.) Hoping that their customers and friends to whom they are under particular obligations, for past favours, will not forsake them, when they come to take into consideration the circumstances of living—Wages for Journeymen, House Rent, and many other expenses which consequently must accrue. Therefore, in obedience to the above resolution, we the undersigned, do bind ourselves in the penal sum of Ten Dollars, to be recovered by Law, for each and every breach or violation of the same. LEWIS WERCOQ. JAMES HURTT. JAMES P. HOPKINS. DUDLEY P. GIBBS. WILLIAM PRINCE. RICHARD BURNS.
London Particular Ma-
deira WINE, OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY, Just come to hand, and for Sale, by the Pipe, by Pickett, Pollard & Johnston. Richmond, Nov. 20. 1800
For Sale, or to be Rented,
The noted Tavern,
ON the main street, in the town of Manchester, lately occupied, and has been for seven years past, by Mr. Zachariah Brooks, who from his attention, and the situation of the place, has made an easy fortune. To enumerate or say any thing of the conveniences of this tenement for public business, I forsake, as the place when viewed will speak for itself. Any additional improvements that may be thought necessary or required by the person who rents it, shall be done immediately, and possession given the first day of March, 1801.
Francis Smith.
Chesterfield county, Nov. 15, 1800. PURSUANT to a deed of trust, made by Peterfield Archer, of the county of Amelia, to William Meriwether and John Wily, of the said county, to secure a claim against the said Peterfield Archer,
Will be offered for SALE, On the premises on the sixteenth day of December, 1800, for ready money,
The tract of Land,
Whereon the said Archer now resides, and known by the name of Huntingdon, in the said county, by
Wm. Meriwether } Trustees. John Wily, Nov. 19, 1800.
STOLEN or STRAYED, From the Lot of Mr Michael Myers.
A Sorrel Mare,
With foal she is about four feet seven inches in height, all four of her feet white, with a blaze in her face, some saddle spots, a black spot on her hip, and a film on one of her eyes, also a scar on her neck, occasioned by the friction of the collar. Whoever will apprehend the said mare, and bring her to the lot of Mr Myers, shall be rewarded by
ANN BOOEN. Richmond, Nov. 15. 1800.