Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-12-05 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[VOL. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1110.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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Ten Dollars, to be paid at the time of subscribing. Each subscriber shall be entitled to one Patent Licence, which may be sold or transferred; and may employ his own workman, to have a good Machine at the lowest possible cost, to be made according to the original; others than for subscribers, will be prosecuted. Forty subscriptions being received, a workman chosen by the majority of recommendations, at the time of subscribing, shall be enabled and assisted to complete TUNSTALL'S PATENT THRESHING MACHINE, without further delay or trouble.
Single Licences, to non subscribers, will be sold at 30 dollars each. The approbation which the model has obtained, especially from those versed in such machines, as are now in use, gives solid ground to believe this improvement will be generally employed as soon as a fair trial can be made, which will at least prove a saving of 10 per cent on each crop.
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Scheme of a Lottery, For the benefit of WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE
  FIRST CLASS.   8000 Tickets at 10 dolls. 80,000   2 Prizes, dolls. 10,000 20,000   60 of 500 30,000   2,000 of 15 30,000   80,000   Subject to a deduction of 15 per ct. 12,000   Expense of drawing, 2,000   Dollars, 10,000   First Ticket drawn, Dolls. 500   Last drawn, 10,000   One other Prize of 10,000   59 other Prizes of 500 dolls. 29,500   2,000 of 15 dollars, 30,000   80,000 
All tickets drawn blank may be renewed in the next class, at 10 dolls. each; the price of all others will be 15 dolls.
All prizes of 15 dollars may be renewed for the next class, or paid, at the option of the person entitled. If they be not claimed within three months after the drawing commences, they will be considered as renewed in the second class.
The drawing to commence in the city of Williamsburg, on the ____ day of ____, under the management of James Madison, John Bracken, William Nelson, Robert Greenhow, Burwell Bassett, Robert Saunders, Samuel Tyler, Champlin Travis, William Lightfoot, Littleton W. Tazewell, George Tucker and James Sempie.
  SECOND CLASS.   5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. 59,380   4,965 ditto at 15 dolls. 70,930   130,310   Deduct loss on 2,062 tickets renewed at 2 1-2 5,155   125,155 
  Dolls. 125,155   2 Prizes of 20,000 dolls. 40,000   2 ditto of 10,000 dolls. 20,000   3 ditto of 5,000 15,000   50 ditto of 1,000 50,000   1 ditto 155   125,155 
  Deduct 10 per cent. 12,500   Expenses of drawing, 2,500   Sum raised, Dolls. 10,000 
  Ticket first drawn, Dolls. 1,000   Ticket last drawn, 20,000   One other prize of 20,000   Two ditto of 10,000 20,000   5 ditto of 5,000 dolls. 15,000   49 ditto of 1,000 49,000   1 ditto 155   125,155 
TICKETS
May be had of George Tucker, Thomas Taylor, and Samuel Pleasants, Jr. in Richmond; Robert Burchett, and Watkins Leigh, Petersburg; Thomas Newton, Dr. Barrand, & Littleton W. Tazewell, Norfolk; Hugh Mercer, Fredericksburg; Henry Tucker, Winchester; Chapman Johnson, Staunton; and in all the towns in Virginia, and in many places in the country.
THE Subscribers having rented a convenient Lumber House on the Canal Basin, offer their services under the firm of
C & T. SAUNDERS. To receive all kinds of produce on STORAGE, and to dispose of on COMMISSION, to which strict attention and punctuality will be given. CHANCELLOR H. SAUNDERS, TARLTON SAUNDERS. Richmond, 8th Oct. 1804. eo2m
PLOUGHS.
TOMPSONS & HARRIS have a few PLOUGHS for sale, made by the noted blind Causby, which are more approved of than any that have been used in this state. Richmond, October 23, 1804. w4t
W. WARDLAW, MEDICINES,
IS now opening at his shop on the Main street in Richmond, opposite to Taylor's Vendue Office, a large importation of MEDICINES, Received directly from London, also a general assortment of SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, SHOP FURNITURE, MEPHETIC AIR MACHINES, PATENT MEDICINES, &c. &c. It is his intention to keep, at all times, a supply of Genuine Medicines, sufficient to answer the current demand; which will be sold low for cash or on the usual credit to those who will give him sufficient assurances of punctuality. He has a VALUABLE SMALL FARM for sale in the vicinity of Charlottesville—The terms will be made easy; application to be made to Dabney Minor near that place November 20th, 1804. w4t
THE creditors of John Murray, deceased, are once more requested to lodge their claims properly authenticated, in the office of William Hay, of the City of Richmond, to whom is referred the settlement of the accounts of his estate, by an order of the Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District, on or before the twelfth day of December next. WM. MURRAY. November 12, 1804. w4t
NICHOLAS HALLAM, Two doors above the Swan-Tavern, has just received from the Isle of Wight, and for sale on the most moderate terms, Three thousand wt. of excellent BACON Hams, and Middlings, and a supply of choice new and old Northern CHEESE; Also, IRISH POTATOES. Likewise, an assortment of well chosen GROCERIES, Consisting of Loaf & Brown Sugars; Coffee, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea; Chocolate, Rice, Indigo, Mace, Cloves, and other spices; Dry Sherry, Lisbon, and Malaga Wines; Cognac, Peach and Apple Brandy; Rum, Holland and Country Gin; Whiskey, Molasses, &c; Crockery and Stone Ware, and a variety of other articles in the Grocery line. w4t
Doctor Wilson, HAS taken (as a temporary residence) the house lately occupied by Doct. Adams opposite the Bell Tavern, and intends to combine the Apothecaries business with the practice of Physic. He is now opening a part, and expects by the next arrivals from Philadelphia, a fresh and very general assortment of MEDICINES, And other articles in the Apothecaries line, which will be sold on the lowest terms. Orders from the country, Recipes, &c. will be carefully attended to. Richmond, 25th June, 1804. w6m
HART and SOUTHGATE, Grocers and Commission Merchants, In the store lately occupied by Mr. BOULTON, opposite Mr. Pleasants' Printing-Office, MAIN STREET, RICHMOND, Respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have laid in a general assortment of GROCERIES and LIQUORS of the first qualities, which they are selling very low for ready money or produce at cash prices. Also, Queen's Ware, Patent Shot, Gunpowder, Indigo, &c. &c. and Hays's Philadelphia bottled Porter, of which they have a constant supply, by the dozen or single bottle. They have for sale, on Commission, CUT NAILS (from 3 to 20d) by the cask or small quantities; also, a quantity of SOAL LEATHER, for Cash, or to be bartered for Wheat; and a pair of COLOGNE MILLSTONES, 3 feet 11 in. August 8, 1804.
IN pursuance of an act of the General Assembly of Virginia, passed the 20th of January, 1802 to establish a Turnpike between the town of Manchester and Falling Creek, on the Buckingham road—there has been improved by the Manchester Turnpike Company, one half the distance on said road, from the Ferry Landing in the town of Manchester, to Falling Creek, and entered of record in the County Court of Chesterfield, agreeably to the requisites of said act, so as to entitle said Company to the benefits of Half Tolls. NOTICE is hereby given, that a TOLL-GATE is now erected, for the purpose of collecting HALL-TOLLS, agreeably to the authority of said act. EDM'D LOCKETT, Superintendent For the Manchester Turnpike Company. 23d November, 1804. w6t
TAKEN up by Heath I. Miller in Goochland county, Dover creek, a bay MARE, about four feet seven inches high, in general about four or ten years old, a few white hairs in her forehead, appears to have been worked, shod behind. Appraised to twelve pounds by us this 11th day of July, 1804. Benjamin Hughes, D. Guerrant, William Sandage, Appraised before me agreeable to law. Gideon Hatcher. A Copy—Teste, Benj. Anderson, d. c. g. c. Goochland Office, Nov. 1804. w3t
Land for Sale.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by John Burnley, to answer the purposes therein specified, will be sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the 20th day of December next, three hundred and eighty-two and one half ACRES OF LAND, lying in the lower end of Louisa, immediately on the Richmond road, leading from Louisa courthouse, adjoining the lands of Jesse Hoggard, Seth Burnley, John Diggins, Mrs. Christmass, &c. On this land there is a small plantation, orchards, a tolerable good dwelling house, barn and out-houses, immediately on the road. WM. G. POINDEXTER, Trustee. November 4th, 1804. w4t
BURR & HAMILTON.
IS now opened at Mr. Hallam's Washington Tavern, a new collection of WAX FIGURES, superior to any in America; among which is a striking likeness and representation of the late unfortunate DUEL fought between Col. Aaron Burr, vice president of the United States, and Gen. Alexander Hamilton, wherein Gen. Hamilton is supported by his second, after receiving the mortal wound; while Col. Burr is led from the field by his second—a striking representation of the place where the duel was fought, painted upon scenery which adds much to this interesting representation, &c.—And a number of selected FIGURES, chosen from the best selections in America—Music on an elegant Organ. Admittance 50 Cents for the first admission, and no person is admitted the second time without paying half price, 25 Cents. POWHATAN, November 17th, 1804.
Manakin-Town Grammar School. THE subscriber intends to continue his School the ensuing year, at the same place; in which will be taught Latin and English grammatically, Geography, Arithmetic, Reading and Writing. He will take six or eight Boarders, at the moderate price of sixteen pounds (lodging excepted).—His terms for tuition are six pounds for Latin, and four for English. The school will commence the 10th day of January, and terminate the 15th of December. JAMES CRAWFORD. w6t
PROPOSALS
For printing by subscription, an accurate History of the CIVIL WAR IN IRELAND, IN THE YEAR 1798, &c. Containing an impartial account of the proceedings of the Irish Revolutionists, from the year 1782, until the suppression of the same: with an Appendix to illustrate some facts; and a Preface, containing a reply to the observations of Sir Richard Musgrave, (who wrote the Government account) on this work. By the REV. JAMES GORDON, Rector of Killiney, in the Diocese of Ferns, and of Cannawey, in the Diocese of Cork. THIS work shall be comprised in two neat 12mo volumes, a handsomely and correctly printed Price to subscribers, in boards, One Dollar and Fifty Cents;—ready money. One Dollar Seventy-five Cents. To non-subscribers, Two Dollars, which is only one half the price of the London copy.—It shall be printed on a new type, and on paper of a superior quality.
THE peculiar advantage which the present work possesses, is, that the author, opposed by the force of Government, dares to come forward and state facts with impartiality, making Truth his guide, whether exerting his laudable opposition to the oppressions of the Government, or the excesses of the Revolutionists. We here quote his own words: "To write a book determinedly and exclusively in favor of the ruling party, is an easy business: An author, with such intentions, will feel no dearth of story, style or phrase. The fiery stream of volcanic matter will be poured copiously around him; and the only danger is, that he may, perhaps, be overwhelmed by the lava. Neither will he want purchasers among the dupes of his party, if his object be present gain, without regard to future infamy." Many of the violent partisans of the British government, have declaimed against my work; several of whom I have asked, whether the accounts were false? they answered not but that they were such as a Protestant clergyman ought not to have published!" The hearts of many respectable and brave Irishmen, must bear high in the recollection of those struggles, which have been made for the emancipation of their country; and, with such, this work will be deeply interesting. Those, approving of the rising of the people, will have an opportunity of seeing their side of politics ably defended, against the account published by the agent of Government, Sir Richard Musgrave, in a large quarto volume. And even those, who do not feel prejudiced in favor of either party, may view this publication as an impartial record of the distressing scenes occasioned by an attempt at a revolution. Subscriptions are received by Samuel Pleasants, Jr. Richmond.
Millinery for Sale.
M. SMITH, opposite the Union Tavern, main street, Richmond, most respectfully informs the ladies and gentlemen of Richmond, Manchester and their vicinities, that she has just returned from the northward with a select assortment of Millinery and Fancy Goods; Amongst which are India, Shambrée and Sheere Muslins; Cotton Cambricks; black, white and coloured Lute strings; Italian Silks of various kinds; Egyptian and Camel Hair Shawls; Extra long Silk Gloves, white and coloured; Pic Nic do; black and white Laces; Ladies' white and coloured Hosiery; Ladies' Nankin and coloured Slippers; Gypsy Hats; Egyptian, Bonaparte and Leghorn Bonnets; Shag and Velvet Hats of various colours; Embossed and Italian Crapes; Gold and Silver Ornaments; Fancy and Straw Feathers; Cords and Tassels; with a number of other articles, all of which will be sold at a moderate price. Richmond, November, 1804. t1w a1
TAKEN up by Charles Poval of the county of Powhatan, near the courthouse, in the month of May last, a red and white COW, with a number of red spots on her back and shoulders, a bob tail, no ear mark, has a hole bored in each horn. Appraised to ten dollars, and appears to be about 12 or 13 years of age. Posted as the law directs. Teste, JAS. POINDEXTER, C. C. November 17th, 1804. 3t
NOTICE is hereby given, that
Joseph Mettner will petition the next General Assembly to obtain a divorce from his wife Jemima. 3t
Just Received at this Office,
THE Literary Magazine, FOR OCTOBER, 1804.
Congressional Register.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, November 26. The Speaker laid before the house the following letter received by the clerk. Salem, (Mas.) U. S. A. Nov. 16, 1804. SIR, I have received with every sentiment of gratitude, the notice of the late appointment as Chaplain to the House of Representatives at Washington: the highest sense of the honor done me, and the most sincere affection to the administration of government in the United States urge my acceptance, but the nature of my habits and my present employments and engagements oblige me to ask that I may be permitted to continue my services to my country in the sincere duties which belong to my present situation, while I shall never forget the testimony of public favor, and never refuse to my country my best endeavors for its freedom and happiness. I am with due respect, Your devoted servant, WILLIAM BENTLEY.
John Beckley, Esq.
Clerk's Office of the House of Representatives of the U. S.
The petition of Benjamin Emmons as agent of sixty associations in Vermont, praying for a grant of land in Louisiana, for settlement, which was postponed at the last session, was called up.
Mr. Elliot moved its reference to a select committee.
Mr. Nicholson thought it ought to go to the committee appointed on that part of the President's message which relates to the amelioration of the government of Louisiana, and asked if such a motion would be in order?
The Speaker said that both committees must be considered as select ones, and Mr. Elliot insisting on his motion, it was put and carried by a great majority, and a committee of seven appointed, viz.
Messrs. Elliot, Clifton, Whitehill, Hastings, Palmer, Winston, and Butler.
Mr. Elliot presented the petition of Timothy Phelps, of Marlboro' in the state of Vermont stating—That he was commissioned by the government of New York, in 1782, as sheriff of the county of Cumberland in said state, now a part of Vermont, that while exercising the duties of that station, he was attacked and arrested under the assumed authority of Vermont, his personal property plundered, his real estate confiscated, and himself banished and forbidden to return on pain of death. That a statement of his wrongs and situation was made to congress, convened at Philadelphia, in December, 1782, which body, after recognising his case and that of others similarly circumstanced, passed resolutions, requiring full and ample restitution to be made to the sufferers, and that they should not be molested on their return, and pledging the faith of the United States that effectual measures should be taken to enforce a compliance with those resolutions. That, with these resolutions in his hand, the petitioner did return, and that the persons thus exercising the authority of Vermont, did not only disregard them, but imprisoned him for the space of five months, which added the loss of health to all his other sufferings; and submitting the justice of his claim for remuneration, to "The representatives of a great, free and prosperous republic."
Referred to the committee of claims.
Several petitions from Alexandria were read against congress making any alteration in their charter at present.
Referred to the committee appointed on that subject.
The petition of George Ball, a lieutenant in the twelfth Pennsylvania regiment, who was wounded in 1777, and has never been cured and in the opinion of competent judges never will; praying relief. Referred to the committee of claims.
A message from the President informing that he had approved and signed the act making further appropriation for carrying into effect the British convention. A message from the senate announcing their concurrence in the joint resolve in relation to captain Decatur, officers and crew.
The bill declaring the assent of Congress to the act of North Carolina, respecting lands in Tennessee went thro' the committee of the whole, and was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
The bill for the more effectual preservation of peace in the ports and harbors of the United States, and in the waters under their jurisdiction, went to the committee of the whole Mr. Dawson in the chair.
The first section authorises the President and other proper officers to call in the aid of the militia, regular troops or armed vessels to execute civil process upon offenders who take refuge on board foreign armed vessels.
On motion of Mr. Nicholson, any com-
man in officer refusing to obey a requisition to this effect was subjected to a fine not exceeding 5000 dollars.
Mr. R. Griswold, observing in the latter part of the section, the words "and if death ensues on either side those who are concerned in support of the civil authority, shall be justified, and those engaged in resisting shall be punished as in cases of homicide committed in resisting a civil officer," wished to know what the punishment should be, as he did not recollect that Congress had heretofore ever made any law on this point, or perhaps it was intended to be punished under the state laws where the cases should arise; in the latter mode the punishment would not be equal, for some states punish this offence with more severity, others more mildly. As this was a penal law he thought that great precision was expedient, so as to leave as little latitude as possible for construction.
Mr. Nicholson remarked that Homicide committed in resisting a civil officer did not stand in their statute book; but the law of 1789, defining crimes and punishments in the exclusive territory of the United States, its forts and arsenals, made provision for punishing manslaughter: he would agree to strike out the first and insert the last, and then the punishments would be uniform for crimes of the same species, viz. three years imprisonment and one thousand dollars fine.
Mr. Nelson was sorry to differ from his colleague (Mr. N.) on this point, but he could not view the trifling punishment of fine and imprisonment, any wise adequate to the crime—Shall the murder of your officer in the execution of the duties of his office be commuted for fine and imprisonment?—You fine your militia officer 5000 dollars for not going upon this service and the man who kills him in resisting your process is fined 1000 dollars and imprisoned for three years. I should certainly recommend something more commensurate to the offence.
Mr. Nicholson remarked that Homicide, happening in resisting a civil officer, was not considered in the bill as murder; of course the punishment of death was not the proper one, whether three years imprisonment and 1000 dollars fine was exactly what the punishment ought to be, I would not undertake to say. That however is the punishment to be inflicted on our own citizens upon the commission of manslaughter. But gentlemen should remember that fine and imprisonment is not the only punishment to which such criminals would be liable—upon their arrest they are delivered over to be dealt with according to law. He should have had no objection to let the punishment remain as it stood under the several states, but that he considered they were in a considerable degree unequal. The punishment in Maryland was different from that in New York he believed, but he was certain that it was milder in Pennsylvania. The punishment by death might defeat the object of justice; it being more than the offence deserved; Juries would be inclined to mercy and acquit the criminal, in order to avoid taking his life upon their consciences. Liberty being one of the most desirable things on earth tends in some degree to justify, and if not to justify, at least diminish the offence, as flowing from the principle of self-defence.
Mr. Nelson would briefly state the case, and then he trusted his worthy friend would be of his opinion. They seemed to differ more about words than things. Manslaughter was a hasty killing upon a sudden affray; this, it is true, was never punished with death, either here or in England; but murder was a deliberate killing with malice prepense, and in case such killing takes place in demanding an offender from on board an armed vessel and murder excuses, surely the party ought to suffer the punishment of a murderer. The crime of murder is not defined in any of the United States' statutes; neither in Maryland, nor perhaps in the laws of any state in the Union; how then are we to come at the description of this offence, or distinguish it from manslaughter, but by a reference to the common and statute laws of England, from which we have borrowed all our legal definitions. Look into all the elementary writers on criminal law, and you will find that the crime of murder is aggravated when a civil officer is killed in the execution of his official duties by a person maliciously opposing the course of legal jurisdiction, and as a punishment he is deprived of life, as a person unworthy of being any longer a member of society, and the clause in the bill contemplates the apportioning of the punishment to this description of homicide, manslaughter, or murder; call it what you will, the effect is the same, and you must support your officers in the execution of their duty or your laws will be without support.
Mr. Early. The observation made by the gentleman from Maryland who has just sat down (Mr. Nelson) struck my mind very forcibly as deserving serious consideration; upon turning to the law of 1789

for the government of our forts, arsenals, &c. where the United States enjoy exclusive jurisdiction, I find that there is provision made as well for the case of murder as of manslaughter; now with a view to make our penal law correspond throughout, I would suggest to the gentlemen engaged in the discussion, whether it would not be as well to strike out all the words from "resisting" in the thirty-eighth line to the end of the period, and insert in their place the following, "and in case such killing amounts to murder, it shall be punished with death—and in case such killing is only manslaughter, then such offender shall be imprisoned not exceeding three years, and fined not exceeding 1000 dollars."
Mr. Rodney observed, that when a death ensues in the case mentioned by the bill it must be murder—in ordinary cases between man and man, and death ensues by killing, it might be either murder or manslaughter. Where are we to resort for a meaning but as has been said, to the common law, as a known standard, uniform and invariable.—The decisions in the courts of the several states, and its laws on this head, may vary; but the common law describes each of these crimes with accuracy. The definition is founded on the fact. If I take a life by beating a man with a weapon that may naturally be expected to produce death, and death ensues, then my using such a weapon proves malice prepense, for it is an illegal weapon.—So if I resist an officer in the execution of his legal duty, and kill him in the resistance, it is also murder, for my resistance was illegal and implies malice.—Then according to the language of this act, if death ensues, it is murder and not manslaughter. If a man strikes another upon a sudden heat, with a stick, upon the skull, and death ensues it is manslaughter; but if he strikes with an iron crow-bar it is murder—the intention being inferred from the weapon. While Mr. R. urged the propriety of classing the present offence with murder, and consequently punishing its commission with death, he would not be understood as an advocate for that kind of punishment. On the contrary, he was desirous of ameliorating these severe punishments, and introducing a system that should reform the offender, and restore him, after repairing his offence, to his family and his country;—but this cannot at present be done; of course we must apply the rule of punishment as we find it to make it general and uniform.
Mr. Early, while he concurred in the general doctrine laid down by Mr. R., respecting the Common law, was not convinced that the manner in which they had been applied to this particular case was correct.—It seemed to be Mr. R.'s opinion that no other offence than murder could be committed, if death ensued in resisting the officer; without seeking far, he would adduce one case where a resistance to death would amount only to homicide. Suppose the marshal or sheriff does not conform himself in all things to the instructions of the President, or that he degrades himself improperly, and death ensues, will it be held that the resistance and its consequence amounts to murder. No certainly; but if he behaves properly, the killing is murder; hence this double provision is necessary to provide for the two cases.
(To be continued.)
Tuesday, Nov. 27.
Mr. Richards from the joint committee of enrollment, made a report that the joint resolution of the two houses in relation to Captain Decatur, his officers, and crew, was found upon examination to be correct.
Mr. Hoge a new member from Pennsylvania appeared in the house and having taken the oath to support the Constitution, took his seat accordingly.
The engrossed bill declaring the assent of congress to the act of North Carolina relating to lands in Tennessee, was read the third time passed and signed by Mr. Speaker.
On motion of Mr. Nicholson the committee of the whole on the bill for preserving peace in the ports and harbours of the United States and the waters within the jurisdiction was discharged, and the bill was recommitted to the committee that reported the same.
The petition of John Duvoc who served in the Militia of New Jersey during the war, and who was wounded near Fort Lee in 1776, praying to be put on the pension list was referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. R. Griswold presented the petition of Daniel Eldridge, who was wounded in the attack at Groton, he is distressed and disabled also, referred to the same committee.
Mr. Crowninshield from the committee of commerce and manufactures reported in favor of allowing a drawback on goods exported from the United States to that port, when re-exported to a foreign country, with a bill intended for that purpose. Referred to the committee of the whole on Friday, and in the mean time ordered to be printed.
The house proceeded to ballot for a Chaplain in the stead of the Rev. Mr. Bentley resigned. On counting the votes and a majority not being found in favor of any one candidate, the house went into a second ballot and the result was that the Rev. Mr. Parkinson was chosen having 64 votes.
Mr. J. Randolph reported from the committee of ways and means, a bill making further appropriation for the contin-
gent fund of the house, for the current year, & a partial appropriation for the year 1805, which was read twice, went through a committee of the whole, and was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. J. Lewis, from the committee on the Georgetown petition, praying to be authorised to erect a dam or causeway from Mason's island to the west side of the Potomac, reported a bill in conformity thereto, which was read a first and second time, and ordered to a committee of the whole to-morrow, and that it be printed.
Mr. J. Lewis also reported a bill to incorporate the Washington Building and Fire Company, which was twice read, and referred to a committee of the whole on Friday next, and ordered to be printed. Adjourned.
Wednesday, Nov. 28.
The engrossed bill for making further appropriation for the contingent fund was signed by the Speaker.
The petition of Henry McFarland of the 1st regiment of United States levies who was wounded in Gen. St. Clair's affair with the Indians of the 4th November, 1799, praying to be provided for, was referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Nelson presented a petition from John Baynton praying a compensation for sundries supplied to a command under Lieutenant Elliot in Calvert county, Maryland, to the amount of 55 dollars and 57 cents in the year 1799, referred to the committee of claims.
A reference was made of the petition of sundry gun makers, presented at last session to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
A message from the President, informing that he had acted upon the joint resolution in favor of Capt. Decatur, officers and crew.
The bill authorising the inhabitants of George town to erect a dam or causeway from Mason's island to the Virginia shore was considered in committee of the whole, and after a lengthy discussion the committee reported to the house that they had not had time to go through the same, but asked leave to sit again, which was indulged by the house. Adjourned.
Thursday, Nov. 29.
Mr. J. Clay presented a representation and memorial signed by 237 American citizens settled in Louisiana, expressing their satisfaction on the arrangement made in that country as to its government. Referred to the committee on that part of the President's message relative to the amelioration of the government of Louisiana.
The petition of _____ and others respecting the Yazoo lands, was presented by general Varnum, and referred to a committee of five. The house then resolved itself into a committee of the whole, gen. Varnum in the chair, on the bill restraining merchant vessels from arming and forcing a trade to St. Domingo, sundry amendments were made and reported to the house—but finally the bill was re-committed to a committee of the whole for Wednesday next.
Mr. Nelson presented a petition from Mordecai Lane an old revolutionary soldier, praying to be provided for on the pension list. Referred to the committee of Claims.
On motion of Mr. J. Randolph all the papers of last session relating to the Yazoo lands were ordered to be printed. A singular circumstance gave rise to this motion. The papers on this subject, he observed, were cut out of the books of documents which are preserved for the use of the house.
Mr. S. G. Ogden the owner of the ship Indostan had leave to withdraw his petition for a new register.
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully reports to the House of Representatives of the United States.
That for the service of the year 1805, the following appropriations, as detailed in the estimate herewith transmitted, appear to be necessary.
For the Civil List, or the support of government, including the contingent expenses of the several departments and offices, sundry expenses incident to the assessment of the direct tax, and the civil expenses of the territory of Orleans,
Dolls. Cts. 611,911 50
For Miscellaneous Expenses, viz.
For the payment of grants & annuities, 1,500 For military pensions, 93,000 For the support of the mint establishment, 9,400 For the support of lighthouses beacons, buoys, and public piers, and other establishments for the security of navigation including 6 months additional supply of oil to the several light houses, 126,776 53 For defraying the expenses of surveying the public lands in the territories of Indiana & Mississippi, 40,000 For defraying the expenses of the second census, 14,162 77
For the purchase and erection of wharves & stores under the quarantine law, 17,143 10 (The 2 last sums being the unexpended balances of former appropriations.) For satisfying miscellaneous claims, 4 000
310,982 31
For the Expenses of Intercourse with Foreign Nations, viz.
For the diplomatic department, 77,050 For the expenses incident to the intercourse with the Barbary powers, 113,500 For the payment of awards under the 7th article of the British treaty, 70,000 For aid to distressed seamen in foreign countries, 5,000 For prosecuting claims in relation to captures, 4,000
269,550
For the Military Establishment, viz.
For the army, including expenses of transportation & contingent expenses 711,123 83 For fortifications arsenals, magazines, and armories, 133,296 83 For the Indian department, 92,600 For the pay and emoluments of the commanding officers of the five districts of upper Louisiana, 5,971 77
942,992 43
For the Naval Establishment, viz.
For the expenses of six frigates, two brigs & three schooners in actual service, 743,688 00 For the crew of the frigate "Philadelphia," 1,330 76 For the expenses of two gun boats in actual service, 22,078 92 For the repairs & expenses of the vessels in ordinary, including the half pay of the officers not in actual service, 228,957 10 For the support of the marine corps, 110,434 58 For improving navy yards, docks, and wharves, 60,000 For completing the marine barracks 3,500
1,240,000
Dollars, 3 875 435 29
Amounting in the whole to three millions three hundred and seventy-five thousand four hundred and thirty-five dollars and twenty nine cents.
The funds out of which appropriations may be made for the purposes before mentioned, are,
First, The sum of six hundred thousand dollars of the proceeds of duties on imports and tonnage, which will accrue in the year 1805, which sum is by law annually reserved for the support of government.
Secondly, The surplus of the proceeds of the additional duty of two and an half per cent. ad valorem laid on certain description of imported merchandise, by the act "further to protect the commerce and seamen of the United States against the Barbary powers" which may accrue to the end of the year 1805, after satisfying the expenses already incurred on the credit of that fund.
Thirdly, The surplus of the revenue and income of the U. States which may accrue to the end of the year 1805, after satisfying the objects for which appropriations have been heretofore made.
The Secretary also transmits a statement of the receipts and expenditures of the United States for the year prior to the first of October last, being the latest period to which an account can be prepared. All which is respectfully submitted.
ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. Treasury Department, Nov. 17th, 1804.
FROM A LONDON PAPER.
THE LATE DOCTOR GILPIN.
A scholar, descending from the high and endeared pursuits of science which have introduced him to a reputation the most honorable, into those humbler avocations of purest benevolence, accessible only to the silent approbation of conscience, is a scene too interesting to be consigned by native memory to forgetfulness. No aspect of a great man's character is so engaging as where we see him the friend of penury, the informer of ignorance. Brilliancy of talents, elegance of discrimination, might have given
the author of the following dying bequest a station high in letters;—but that amiable surrender of popular praise for the retired and noiseless occupations of benevolence, embodies, and as it were, humanises our feelings. Where we might, at a distance, have revered the author, we might feel friendship and love for the man. Under these circumstances, I cannot feel otherwise than as conferring a favor on you, by giving the following paper a still greater publicity.
A Clergyman's Legacy to his Parishioners.
As the last advice of a dying friend may have often a better effect than his living advice, I have ordered these few rules, my brethren, to be printed, and distributed among you at my funeral.—They contain a sum of what I might have said, at different times have given you.
The great end for which God Almighty sent us into this world. I have often informed you, is to fit us for heaven.—Why, God instead of making us happy at once, thought proper to lead us to a state of happiness in heaven, through a state of trial in this world is a question, we have nothing to do with. It is God's pleasure it should be so; and we have only to submit to his means of making us happy, and to take it for granted they are the best. We are to consider ourselves, therefore, as placed in this world, as in a school of preparation to fit us for the next, by laying aside all wickedness—and fitting ourselves for a state of purity. I shall therefore give a few rules to shew you what is chiefly required of us, in our passage through this world.
To God our first duties are owing.—As we receive all from God, he has a claim on the utmost of our love and gratitude. Through him we live—through him we are preserved—and through his mercy we are redeemed, and by the atonement of Christ from the evil consequences of sin. To him therefore, we should shew our gratitude by daily prayer.—Make him your friend, by a good life, and through faith in the merits of a blessed redeemer, you may hope to be accepted by him. He will support you, when every thing else fails.
Whosoever neglects the church can have little regard for religion; and he who neglects the sacrament, can have as little for the dying commands of that Saviour, who died for his sins.
Never let an oath come out of your mouth. As there is no temptation to swear, it is in fact doing the devil's work for nothing.
Be honest and fair in your dealings.—Tricking and cheating serve only a present occasion. They never turn out well in the end. Consider also that if you are in any parish office, it is as unjust to cheat the parish, as to cheat a neighbor. Indeed, it is worse, as you break a trust.
Take care not to get a habit of drinking. As drunkenness includes every vice and folly, nothing is more offensive to God. The man is turned into a beast. Consider also that there is no vice more easily learned. A few times going to the alehouse will form a habit. In your meetings with each other, never speak ill of those who are absent; be not rough and abusive to those who are present; and never defile your lips with lewd and filthy discourse. Such discourse shews you have corrupt hearts yourselves, and tends to corrupt others.
Be industrious in your callings. Do the best you can yourselves; but leave the event to God.
In your families be kind and gentle.—Spend what you earn, at home, not on yourselves. Instruct your children as well as you can—and, above all things, set them a good example. If the father lets his son hear him swear, or see him get drunk, or cheat, he must not wonder if his son turns out ill.
Young men who have the same wages as those who have families, ought to lay by a little every week. It will teach them to be frugal, and enable them, when they have families, to furnish a house.
Do these things, and you will be happier in this world than wickedness can make; and I hope we shall all meet again together in a blessed eternity hereafter; which is the sincere prayer of
Your affectionate Minister,
WM. GILPIN.
Vicar's Hill, 5th April, 1804.
From the PROVIDENCE GAZETTE.
AGRICULTURAL REPORT for the State of RHODE ISLAND, Anno 1804.
The prodigious quantities of snow which fell the latter end of February and beginning of March last, appear to have chilled our northern hemisphere for the whole summer. We had very little warm weather before August—and indeed we had not more than ten or twelve of those warm nights which are suitable for corn, through the season. The late crops of corn were all killed by the frost on the 14th of September and on the 9th of October, when the great snow fell in New-Hampshire and Vermont, the ground was covered with it within four miles of Providence. The products of the season may be stated as follows:
Hay. The crop of clover, &c. on warm sandy land was very considerable, but the grass on the old meadows was much of it winter killed. Upon an average, the crop was good; but as we had no old hay left last spring, and as our seed was all cut off by the dry weather in August, we expect hard times for cattle this winter.
Rye. Failed almost totally in many parts of this state, but we are happy to hear the crop was great in Connecticut.
Flax. Much better than it has been for several years past.
Corn. Suffered much for want of warm weather. In warm land and sheltered situations the crop is tolerable—but in cold land and exposed places there is not half a common crop. Perhaps the average produce will be two-thirds of an ordinary crop.
Potatoes. The same observations will apply to them—but we cannot venture to state their amount at much more than half a crop. The dry weather commenced in August, which was a fatal time for potatoes.
Peaches, Pears, &c. The quantity of these kinds of fruit was enormous—peaches and pears were sold at about nine pence or a shilling a bushel in Providence. Walnuts, chestnuts, &c. have been unusually abundant.
Apples. The crop has been so great, that many farmers turned their hogs among them. Cider is plenty, and tolerable cheap.
Vegetables. Have suffered considerably by the inclemency of the season.
Tobacco. Tolerably good.
A FARMER.
It would be a great convenience to the public if in each state an annual account of the crops were given: Merchants would then see, by a single coup d'oeil, where the superabundance of one state might be sold to advantage in another, or where those states whose crop was short might have their wants supplied on the best terms.
For the information of Farmers, I mentioned, that the king of England, who employs constantly eighty pair of oxen, has introduced the practice of working them in collars. In this mode they do almost as much work as horses, and step much more freely than in the yokes. In order to accustom them to the collar, a strap is buckled round their necks, to which a log is fastened by a cord. They draw this log after them a few days while feeding, and by this means the collar becomes familiar to them.
NORFOLK, Nov. 29.
We can with certainty state, that there has been no engagement between the French frigate Le President, Captain La Brosse, of 44 guns, and the English frigate La Revolutionnaire, Captain Hotham, of equal force; but that they are both at anchor in sight of each other off Crump's Hill near Hampton Roads.
(By Authority.)
AN ACT
Making a farther appropriation for carrying into effect the treaty of amity, commerce and navigation, between his Britannic Majesty and the United States of America.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That a sum not exceeding seventy thousand dollars, be and the same hereby is appropriated, to be paid under the direction of the President of the United States out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of carrying into effect the seventh article of the treaty of amity, commerce and navigation between his Britannic Majesty and the United States of America.
NATHL. MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
A. BURR,
Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
November 24, 1804.
APPROVED,
TH: JEFFERSON.
Government Security.
NEW-YORK LOTTERY.
No. III. for the encouragement of Literature, Begins Drawing on the EIGHTH DAY of APRIL next.
25,000 DOLLARS,
10,000 DOLLARS,
5,000 DOLLARS,
HIGHEST PRIZES.
The Scheme contains 33,000 Tickets, of which 9,913 are Prizes, less than two and a half blanks to a prize—Deduction fifteen per cent.
At the session of the Legislature of the state of New York, on Monday the 12th Nov. 1804, a Resolution passed the Senate, and was concurred in by the House of Assembly, that the drawing of the said Lottery be postponed until the Second Monday in April next, in consequence of the defalcation of one of the managers, and that the Legislature will GUARANTEE the PAYMENT of ALL the PRIZES in said Lottery.
TICKETS
And Halves, Quarters & Eighths,
ARE TO BE HAD AT
G. & R. WAITE'S
PERMANENT LOTTERY OFFICES,
No. 64, MAIDEN LANE, & No. 38, MAIDEN LANE,
AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES.
Whole Tickets Dols. 7 00 | Quarters, Dols. 1 87
Halves, - 3 62 | Eighths, - 1 00
But as the tickets and shares, have met with such an extraordinary rapid sale throughout every part of the United States, they will speedily advance in price.
Distant Adventurers, by inclosing BANK NOTES of ANY DESCRIPTION, may have tickets forwarded them by post, to any part of the Union, by G. & R. WAITE, with the utmost punctuality; and the earliest intelligence sent of their success—CASH advanced for prizes as soon as drawn, or warranted undrawn tickets exchanged for prizes during the drawing.
For the satisfaction of adventurers in Richmond and its vicinity, G. & R. Waite will forward to the printer of this paper, the Managers' Official List of Prizes, as soon as printed, where any gentleman can examine his own number.—Letters (post paid) will be duly attended to.
New-York, Nov. 23, 1804.

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1804.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
Begu and holden at the Capitol, in the city of Richmond, on Monday the third day of December, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and four, and of the Commonwealth the twenty ninth:
On which day, being the day appointed by law for the meeting of the General Assembly, such of the members of the House of Delegates as appeared, having taken the oaths prescribed by law, took their seats in the House, and a majority of the whole number being present,
Ordered, That James Pleasants, jun. be appointed Clerk to this House.
Mr. Johnston, one of the delegates from the county of Prince Edward, reminded the House of the necessity of proceeding to the choice of a Speaker, and recommended Hugh Holmes, esq. one of the delegates from the county of Frederick, as a person well qualified to discharge the duties of that office—and was seconded in the nomination by Mr. Barbour, one of the delegates from the county of Orange, whereupon,
Resolved unanimously, that the said Hugh Holmes, esq. be appointed Speaker to this House; who being conducted to the chair, made his acknowledgments to the house for the honor conferred upon him.
Ordered, That Mr. Henry Moss be appointed Serjeant at Arms to this House.
Ordered, That William Drinkard, sen. William Drinkard, jr. and Edward Clarke be appointed Door-Keepers to this House.
The House then proceeded by ballot to the choice of a fourth Door-Keeper—and on counting the ballots, a majority of the whole number was found in favor of Furnea Southall.
Ordered, That they severally give their attendance accordingly.
A motion was made that the House come to the following resolution—
Resolved, That any application of public money as a compensation to a chaplain of this house is illegal; in as much as it contravenes the second section of the act, "Establishing religious freedom," and one other act of Assembly passed the 24th day of January 1799, explanatory of the said recited act.
Ordered, That the said resolution do lie on the table.
The Speaker laid before the house a letter from his excellency the Governor, enclosing sundry documents for the information of the General Assembly.
Ordered, That the said letter, with its enclosures, do lie on the table.
On motion: Resolved, That this house will to-morrow, by joint ballot with the Senate, proceed to the election of two Senators to represent this state in the Congress of the United States, to supply the vacancies occasioned by the resignation of Wilson C. Nicholas and Abraham B. Venable.
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the said resolutions to the Senate for their concurrence.
Resolved, That when this house adjourn to-day, it will adjourn till to-morrow 12 o'clock.
And then the house adjourned till to-morrow 12 o'clock.
CREED TAYLOR, esq. was appointed Speaker of the Senate, THEODOSIUS HANSFORD clerk, and ARCHIBALD DENHOLM Serjeant at arms.
WILLIAM B. GILES and ANDREW MOORE, esquires, were yesterday appointed by a joint ballot of both Houses of the Legislature, Members of the Senate of the United States, for this state.
The Rev. Mr. Waugh, of Caroline, is appointed Chaplain to the House of Delegates.
Extract from Mr. AUSTIN's letters from London.
The happy days, which we have experienced under the constitution of the United States, have scarcely offered, since its adoption, two important occasions, of calling forth the abilities of Congress. The question of the Judiciary gave rise to the most spirited and well contested debate which was ever witnessed in a deliberative assembly: while the dignity and moderation with which it was conducted, proved the entire of reason over passion & personality. Had such a question, a question which called forth the whole force of political feeling in every individual of the legislature, been agitated in the House of Commons, you might have heard Mr. Fox pant across the Thames: Mr. Pitt would have forgotten his usual senatorial dignity; Dr. Laurence would have frothed at the mouth; Mr. Windham, forgetting the point in question would have hurled Greek at his opponents from the philippics of Demosthenes; and Mr. Erskine would have been carried out.
Not less surprised were the members of Congress, than their fellow citizens, at
this unexpected display of close argument, arrayed in the most brilliant eloquence. The public mind was immediately convinced, when Breckenridge spoke to his motion, and supported it with a force and simplicity, destitute of the least appeal to popular sentiment. But when Morris rose, his wild eloquence threw a mist before the eyes of every one and served to keep in agitation, a question supposed to be settled. Yet Mason, with a steady piercing eye, saw through the labyrinth of party colored rhetoric, and, reverting to first principles, brought back the question to its former state. These great efforts in the Senate roused all the ability of the House, and called forth faculties which had either slept for years, or were not supposed to exist. The modest Hemphill, with the simplicity of his sect, supported his opinion, with a dignity peculiar to himself; while Giles and Bayard, veterans in debate, knowing each other, and conscious of the public expectation, reserved themselves to the last, and came prepared with a fort of sobriety, to the arduous conflict.
COWPER—The following comic description is given in one of this poet's letters (lately published) of a visit he received from a candidate for a seat in Parliament:
"TO THE REV. JOHN NEWTON. My dear friend, March 29, 1784. "It being his majesty's pleasure that I should yet have another opportunity to write before he dissolves the parliament, I avail myself of it with all possible alacrity. I thank you for your last; which was not the less welcome for coming, like an extraordinary gazette, at a time when it was not expected.
"As, when the sea is uncommonly agitated the water finds its way into creeks and holes of rocks, which in its calmer state it never reaches; in like manner the effect of these turbulent times is felt even at Orchard side, where in general we live as undisturbed by the political element, as shrimps or cockles that have been accidentally deposited in some hollow beyond the water mark, by the usual dashing of the waves.
"We were sitting yesterday after dinner, the two ladies and myself very composedly, and without the least apprehension of any such intrusion in our snug parlour, one lady knitting, and the other netting, and the gentleman winding worsted, when to our unspeakable surprise, a mob appeared before the window, a smart rap was heard at the door, the boys halloo'd and the maid announced Mr. G. Puss was unfortunately let out of her box, so that the candidate, with all his good friends at his heels, was refused admittance at the grand entry, and referred to the back door as the only possible way of approach.
"Candidates are creatures not very susceptible of affronts, and would rather, I suppose, climb in at a window, than be absolutely excluded." In a minute, the yard, the kitchen and the parlor, were filled. Mr. G. advancing towards me, shook me by the hand with a degree of cordiality that was extremely seducing. As soon as he, and as many as could find chairs, were seated he began to open the intent of his visit. I told him I had no vote, for which he readily gave me credit. I assured him I had no influence, which he was not equally inclined to believe; and the less no doubt, because Mr. A——, addressing himself to me at that moment, informed me I had a great deal. Supposing I could not be possessed of such treasure without knowing it, I ventured to confirm my first assertion by saying that if I had any, I was utterly at a loss to imagine where it could be, or wherein it consisted. Thus ended the conference. Mr. G. squeezed me by the hand again, kissed the ladies, and withdrew. He kissed the maid likewise in the kitchen; and seemed, upon the whole, a most loving, kissing, kind hearted gentleman. He is very young, genteel, and handsome. He had a pair of very good eyes in his head which, not being sufficient, as it should seem, for the many nice and difficult purposes of a senator, he had a third also, which he wore suspended by a ribband from his button hole.
The boys halloo'd, the dogs barked, puss scampered, and the hero, with his long train of obsequious followers, withdrew. We made ourselves very merry with the adventure, and in a short time settled into our former tranquility, never probably, to be thus interrupted more. I thought myself, however, happy, in being able to affirm truly that I had not that influence for which he sued; and for which, had I been possessed of it, with my present views of the dispute between the crown and the commons, I must have refused him, for he is on the side of the former. It is comfortable to be of no importance in a world where one cannot exercise any without obliging somebody. The town, however, seems to be much at his service; and if he be equally successful throughout the country, he will undoubtedly gain his election. Mr. A——, perhaps, was a little mortified, because it was evident that I owed the honor of this visit to his misrepresentation of my importance; but had he thought proper to assure Mr. G——, that I had three heads, I should not, I suppose, have been bound to produce them. "W. C."
Legislature of Vermont. The following message signed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives respecting the resolution transmitted from the executive of Massachusetts was by a committee of the House, chosen for that purpose, delivered to the governor.
"Sir, The resolutions, transmitted by the governor of Massachusetts, and which accompanied your message of October 13th, 1804, have received from this house that consideration which the importance of the subject required. We do not consider the provisions of the present constitution so unequal as supposed by said resolutions, nor do we consider those provisions to have been rendered more injurious by any political changes introduced during the present administration. The amendment proposed, as we conceive, would materially affect a part of the federal constitution, which was in fact the result of a spirit of compromise, and which guarantees to some of the states in the union a right which to them is sacred—a right in consideration of which material benefits are secured to us; for altho' the duties arising from imposts are sufficient to meet the exigencies of government while we enjoy the calm sunshine of peace, yet should the United States at any time be involved in war, (which is no uncommon fate of nations) very important would be the power and very necessary the use of direct taxation: and in such an event we should highly appreciate the mode of apportioning the expenses among the several states established by our present constitution.—Again, we apprehend that the amendment proposed would have a tendency to destroy rather than confirm that union among the several states so essential to our national prosperity.—We therefore cannot recommend the measures proposed by the said resolutions."
In the above sentiments of their representatives the freemen of Vermont may learn in what estimation to hold those disorganizing resolutions by which it was attempted to change the rule of representation and to destroy a radical feature of the constitution. They may see in their true light the pretensions of those "exclusive friends of order," those "lovers of good government" who would mask their treasonable plots with the stolen name of Washington, and who, with their loss of power, have lost all veneration for the grand instrument of our federal compact. Observatory.
The forensic eloquence and patriotism of Mr. EASTMAN, has long been the boast of England. His talents have excited the admiration, and his independence the esteem of all ranks and parties, and a Mr. Cant, of Leicester-shire, lately deceased, has left him no less a sum than 23,000l. (nearly a hundred thousand dollars) for his animated and noble defence of Home Toke , the great disciple of Liberty of that Country, in the year 1794.
NINTH DAY'S DRAWING. Prizes drawn in the Baltimore Catholic Cathedral Church Lottery on Wednesday last. Prizes of 1000 dollars: Nos. 93 8846 9143. Prizes of 50 dollars: No. 14330. Prizes of 25 dollars: Nos. 14413 16485. Prizes of 20 dollars: Nos. 241 447 545 767 1229 1416 3009 3304 3318 5613 6029 6522 7441 7864 10639 10963 12280 15289 15755 15845 16276 16487 16523 17692 19295 19948 20817. Prizes of 15 dollars: Nos. 926 1053 1177 2191 3228 3328 4936 6605 7770 7885 8152 8405 8443 8827 8913 9495 10164 11048 11191 11188 11224 11431 11931 12132 15053 13703 14169 14605 14734 16105 17886 18138 18177 18274 18432 19097 19398 19405 26077 10169 20320 20837. 200 tickets drawn this day—Gain of the wheel this day, 430 dollars—Total gain, 3915 dollars. Adjourned till Saturday, 10 o'clock.
So great is the scarcity of small change in New York, that a person who found a difficulty in procuring it offered a five dollar bill for sale at auction on Friday, which produced 4 dollars and 81 cents.
NEW-YORK PRICES CURRENT.
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The following is the result of the New Hampshire electoral election. Repub. 6607 Federal 6336 Repub. maj. 271 Federal maj. last Aug. 1065 271 Repub. gain since Aug. 1336 In New-Jersey, the result of the republican congress ticket was 13,328 Federal do. 136 Rep. maj. 13,092 The highest number of votes given for the Republican electoral ticket, was 13,119. No federal ticket for electors was run.
STORE OF Ironmongery, Jewellery, &c. BY FRANCIS FOLLET, (From New-York,) Between Messrs. Bohn & Hubner's and Mr. Charles Spencer's, Main street, Richmond, where he offers for sale an assortment of GOLD, gilt, silver, plated, Japan'd and Cutlery Ware; gold & silver Watches; Watch materials; ladies' and gentlemen's morocco pocket books; glove ties; elastic garters and girles; coral, wax and glass beads; ivory, bone and wood chess men; backgammon tables; battle doors and shuttle cocks; flutes, fife, guns, gun locks, pistols, swords, sword belts, sword knots, epaulets, military feathers, sportsmen's bags and knives, and common and rare flints; whips, canes, umbrellas, boot jacks, spurs, razor horns and straps; shaving boxes and brushes; curling tongs; powder bags and puffs; violet and shaving soap; pumatum; tooth powder and essences; gentlemen's mahogany dressing cases and travelling desks; Revolver's colours for drawing and painting of different sizes; hair, lead and slate pencils; slate; ink powder; wafers; quills; paper folders; counting house seals; ink stands; ivory, horn and corral shell combs; ladies' ornamented tortoise shell dress combs; sleeve buttons; jew's harps; fish hooks, pins and needles; elastic and common knitting needles; tambour needles and cases; thimbles; spectacles and cases; surveyors' compasses and chains, and mathematical instruments in cases; pocket compass dials; glass globe lamps for halls; elegant brass and iron and shovels, tongs and pokers; coal scoops; bellows; smoothing irons; grid irons; copper and iron chafing dishes; soft and hard waffle irons; post box coffee mills; iron and brass candlesticks; key rings; cork screws; cloak pins; floor, hearth, scrubbing, white-wash, cloths, tooth and shoe brushes; Britannia metal table and tea spoons; Britannia metal tea pots; frying pans; pots and kettles; fire grates; mill saws; hand and pannel saws; Turkey oil stones; gimlets; shoemakers' tools; brick trowels; shovels and spades; locks; hinges; screws; nails; rackets—With a great variety of similar articles, too tedious to enumerate. Also, for sale—Kid, morocco and leather slippers; men's fine and coarse shoes and boots; hair and leather trunks; fancy and Windsor chairs; feather ware, in crates, assorted; Spanish botant indigo; patent blue; powder and shot.
Notice. The members of the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings of the state of Virginia, are hereby requested to attend their annual general meeting, to be held or held to their constitution, on the first Monday of next January, being the 7th day of the said month, at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, at ten o'clock. A. S. The re who do not attend in person or by proxy, duly authorized will be represented agreeable to law, by the delegate of the county or the senior of the district wherein such member resides. W. F. ASH, principal agent. A. S. Richmond, 3d December, 1804. The printers of this state are requested to insert the above once in their respective newspapers as soon as possible. In the City Adm.
Manchester Turnpike Company. DELINQUENT Stockholders, on the 6th Requiem, due the 1st current, are hereby notified, that such shares as shall remain unpaid, on the first Monday in January next, will on that day be sold at Mr. Brooks's Tavern in Manchester, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon. James Brander, Clk.
STOLEN from the subscriber, at Southambridge, Hanover county, on the 8th instant, A small bay Mare, About four feet seven inches high, a natural pacer, rather tucked behind. Whoever will deliver the said mare at the above place, or give such information so that I get her again, shall receive three dollars reward. REBECCA PAGE. November 28th, 1804. w2*
To be Sold, In Hanover Town, on Tuesday the first day of January, 1805,
Two Negroes, A man and a woman, belonging to the estate of James Parker, dec. The terms of payment will be made known on the day of sale. All those that have any demands against the estate of the said James Parker, are once more requested to make them known on or before the above time, properly authenticated—and those that are in debt to the estate to make payment, as there can be no further indulgence. John Parker, Ex'r.
Stor'd at the Subscriber's 2 cases or boxes marked T. L. left by Ephraim Pearson, master of the schr. Jane from Philadelphia—1 case or box marked D. W. left by Isaac Seaman, master of the schr. Seaman from New-York. The owners are requested to prove property, pay charges and take them away. LIKEWISE, FOR SALE, Two WHART BANS, (double seeded) Baltimore make, of the newest construction—WIRE SIFTERS for meal, oats or flax seed, and WHART SCREEN WIRE, for fans, standing screens, &c. 21 inches wide—a few feet Wire woven SHAKES for meal, 9 inches wide. John Lester.
NEIL MCCOULL, Has received his Fall Supply of DRY GOODS. Richmond, 12th Nov. 1804. if1F
WANTED An OVERSEER. A PERSON well recommended will meet with encouragement on application to the subscriber. MARY BYRD. Westover, Charles City County, Nov. 1804.

Valuable property for sale. ON Thursday the 12th of December next, will be sold at public auction, on the premises the PLANTATION whereon I now live, containing about ONE THOUSAND ACRES, together with WHEAT REAPERS , all the Stock, Plantation and Household Furniture. The terms of payment for the Land, will be one third cash, and the balance in two yearly installments, for the payment of which, a deed of trust on the property will be required. On all the other articles, a credit of twelve months will be given, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to be paid interest from the date if not punctually paid. This plantation is eligibly situated on the main road from New Canton to Richmond, two miles from the former place and the same distance from James river; it is at present under good fences, is well watered and timbered, has an excellent dwelling house, with kitchen, smoke house, &c. &c. all in good repair, and is generally allowed to be, in point of fertility, not inferior to any plantation in the neighborhood. On the same day will be sold, on the premises, on credit of twelve months, two well improved LOTS , in the town of New Canton, one of which is now leased for seven years at forty-five pounds per annum. For this property bond and approved security (bearing interest from the date if not punctually paid) will be required. For further particulars enquire at Mr. George Watt, Richmond, or Mr. James Ream New Canton.  ROBERT HILL. Buckingham county, 20th Sept. 1804. tf
NOTE. —Should a credit of six months on the first payment of the Land be required, the purchaser may have it on giving approved security. Nov. 26, 1804. R. H.
THREE DWELLING HOUSES TO BE RENTED. ONE situate at the foot of Adams's hill, and but a small distance from the Mason's hall, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Underwood. On this lot there is a very good and well enclosed garden, a well of excellent water & other conveniences. One other, situate in the Alley, between the street leading to Shockoe warehouse and that leading to Mayo's bridge, lately occupied by Mr. John Robins. The other situate on the back street, near Harris's Tobacco manufactory and the Rock landing, having a large garden well enclosed, at present occupied by Mr. Henry Tompkins. Possession of the two first described may be had immediately, and of the other on the 1st of January next. Apply to  JOSEPH GALLEGÓ, Oct. 12, 1804. tf
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY.—6th REQUISITION. AT a meeting of the Directors of the Manchester Turnpike Company, on the 19th of October, 1804. Resolved, That the Shareholders pay to James Brander, Treasurer, the sum of fifteen dollars, on each share, on or before the first day of December next. Extract from the minutes. JAMES BRANDER, Chk. It is expected that shareholders, by purchase, will not fail to comply with the late former notice, requiring them to produce to the clerk, authenticated copies of their deeds of transfer. J. B.
Valuable Property FOR SALE. WILL be offered for sale to the highest bidder, on the fourth day of December next, if fair, if not the next fair day, and continue from day to day until all is sold, the following Property, to wit: A TRACT OF LAND , lying in the county of Prince Edward, on the waters of Sandy river, containing by late survey 713 1/2 acres, about 100 of which is low grounds of excellent quality. It is deemed unnecessary to say anything more with respect to the land, (as it is presumed no person will purchase without having viewed it,) only to observe that the plantation is in good repair for cropping, and is within two miles of a valuable manufacturing mill on Appomattox, and about five from two inspections of tobacco, on the aforesaid river, viz. Jamestown and Farmville. Also, ten or fifteen likely VIRGINIA BORN SLAVES , of all descriptions. My crop of Corn, Fodder and Oats; stock of Hogs, Cattle and Sheep; Household and Kitchen Furniture, Plantation Tools, &c. &c. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale, by the subscriber, living on the premises. OWEN HASKINS. 6w
Ten Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscriber on Wednesday evening last, a negro woman named AGGY , about five feet eight or nine inches high, thin visage, likely speaks remarkably quick, formerly the property of Wm. S. Slater of York county. She had on when she went away a blue half thick jacket, a green petticoat and old red cloak; (perhaps she may have changed her dress) — she has a small mark on the back of her neck. Whomsoever will deliver the said woman to me or secure her in jail so that I may get her again, shall receive the above reward from BENJ. WOLFE. Richmond, 6th Nov. 1804. tf
SADDLERY. JOHN MENERY, SADDLER, respectfully informs the public in general, and his friends in particular, that he has just received an elegant and well chosen assortment of Saddlery, Coach & Harness Mountings, Whips, Spurs, &c. &c. Laid in under his own inspection, whereby he is enabled to offer them on the most reduced terms. Richmond, 20th November, 1804. tf
GIMCRACK WILL stand next season at my stable about 12 miles from Howel's Ferry, ten from Sims's Ferry, and seven miles from the courthouse. Herbert C. Cooke. Halifax, November 10th, 1804. 3m
WANTED, In the neighbourhood of the subscriber (near Sappeneys Church, in Chesterfield county) A School-Master , Capable of teaching the LATIN and ENGLISH grammatically, MATHEMATICS , &c. EDWARD ANDERSON. November 17, 1804. 3w
Sale at Auction.  WILL BE SOLD, At Public Auction, for ready money, on Wednesday the 19th day of December next,  The House & Lot, On Shockoe Creek at present occupied by Benjamin James Harris, and commonly called the Shot Factory. The title papers may be seen by applying to THOMAS TAYLOR & CO. v. mrs. 21st November 1804. ids
LIFE OF WASHINGTON. Subscribers to the LIFE OF GENERAL WASHINGTON who entered their names at this office, or with the Rev. Mr. WHEEMS , are informed, that the SECOND VOLUME is just received, and ready for delivery, at the Printing-Office and Book-Store of S. PLEASANTS . November 22.
Notice.....The office of supervisor of the revenue, for the district of Virginia, being discontinued, and the unfulfilled bills in the said office transferred to me—the collections of the direct tax & internal revenue, whose accounts have not been finally adjusted and paid, are hereby informed, that they are now requested to call at my office, in the city of Richmond, without delay and pay the balances due to the United States. And those whose lands have been sold in the district of Virginia by authority of an act of Congress of the United States for non-payment of the Direct Tax, may redeem such lands, by paying to me within the time limited, the principal, costs and fees as the law directs. As most of the abovenamed lands were sold in Dec 1803, the privilege of redemption will continue until December next. The money received by me for the redemption of the said lands will be returned to the purchaser, with interest at the rate of 25 per cent. per annum on the purchase money, to the day on which it may be paid to me. JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. June 27th 1804.
WILLIAM MCCAY, Watch Maker, Richmond, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has received by the late arrivals from Europe, a large and general assortment of Gold and Silver WATCHES , a large quantity of fashionable SEALS, KETS and CHAINS , which he will dispose of low for cash. He has also on hand, a few good CLOCKS . N. B. Clocks and Watches repaired as usual. Richmond, Oct. 15th, 1804. 3w
FOR SALE. At Louisa Courthouse, on the first Wednesday in December next, one hundred and eighty-two Valuable Slaves , Consisting of men, women, boys and girls, belonging to the estate of Christopher Smith, deceased, among them is a valuable TANNER , regularly bred to the business. The subscriber has refused to sell any of them privately and they will certainly be offered at public sale at the time above mentioned. A credit till the 10th of February 1805, will be given, on the purchasers giving bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the date; but if the principal is punctually paid, the interest will be remitted. CHARLES SMITH, Acting Executor of Christopher Smith, deceased. October 1, 1804. ids
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
BROKER'S OFFICE. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict fidelity. THOM. NORVELL. Richmond, October 3, 1804. tf
THE Subscriber hath removed his SCHOOL from the Falling Garden over to the white house near the Courthouse, where Messrs. Cohen & Isaac formerly kept store. He will continue to teach Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar and Geography ; he will also teach Book-Keeping , and several branches of the Mathematics , if required.—The price of tuition will be made known on application. JNO S. PLEASANTS. 13th Nov. 1804.
*** All kinds of MATTRESSES for Sale—Also old ones worked over. I. S. P.  BANK OF VIRGINIA.
The stockholders are hereby notified, that the second instalment on their shares will become due on Friday, the 7th of December, when payment must be made at the Bank. J. BROCKENBROUGH, Cashier. Richmond, 12th November, 1804. 7D
Manchester Turnpike Company. NOTICE is hereby given, that the Annual Meeting of Stock-Holder will be held at Mr. Brooks's Tavern in Manchester, on Monday the 3rd of December next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. JAMES BRANDER, Chk. 15D
Lands in Amherst for Sale. BY virtue of a deed of trust from Mr. Charles Gwynne, the subscriber will sell at the Eagle Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on Thursday the 6th day of December next, A TRACT OF LAND , On Little Piney River, in the county of Amherst, formerly the property of William Wedderburn. It is said that this land is of high quality, it is presumed however, that those who wish to purchase will inform themselves accurately upon that subject. The land will be sold for ready money, and a deed made by the Trustee immediately. JOHN MINOR. Nov 10, 1804. ids
COMMITTED to the jail of this county on the 13th day of August last, a Negro Man named BEN , about five feet six or seven inches high, very black, he says he belongs to Burnett Lewis, and was hired by Borwell Bassett Esq. guardian for said Lewis, to William Strode of Richmond. The owner is desired to take him out and pay his prison charges, or he will be dealt with according to law. JNO H. CHRISTIAN, Deputy sheriff for Hen-Rd. county, sheriff of New-Kent county October 13th, 1804. 2m
BLANK BONDS For sale at this office.
Valuable Property for sale. On Thursday the 20th of December, will be sold, at Public Auction, on the premises,  THE PLANTATION, Late the property of Henry Royster, dec. containing 571 1/2 acres, lying on Beaverdam creek, one mile from James river, and twenty-eight from Richmond. This land is fertile in its soil, and in good order for farming—it is useless to mention the many advantages arising from this property, as it is presumed those inclined to purchase will view the premises. The terms of payment for the land will be one fourth cash, and the balance in three annual installments, for the payment of which a deed of trust on the property will be required. On the same day will be sold, on a credit of twelve months,  All the PERSONAL ESTATE, consisting of three valuable Negro Fellows, stock of Horses, Oxen, Hogs, Plows, Harrows, Cart, Crop of Corn, &c.—Bond and approved security will be required for all sums above ten dollars, carrying interest from the date if not punctually paid. AND. ROYSTER, } Adm'rs. DAVID ROYSTER, } Goochland county, Oct. 18, 1804.
TO RENT, Till the 27th May, 1805,  THE TENEMENT, Near Mr. Wythe's, on Shockoe Hill, lately occupied by Mr. L. Bearfoot.—For further particulars apply to WILLIAM M'KIM. Richmond, Sept. 8th, 1804. tf
THE Subscriber is authorised to Rent the HOUSE at Hay Market, now occupied by John Heath, Esq. The house is large and convenient, and may be obtained on reasonable terms. Possession will be given on the first of December, when Mr. Heath's term expires. PHILIP NORBORNE NICHOLAS. November 13, 1804. tf
The Grand Lodge of Virginia WILL meet in the Mason's Hall, in the City of Richmond, at six o'clock in the evening of Monday the 10th day of December next W. H. FITZWYLLSON, G. S. Richmond, Nov. 10, 1804. td
Peter Bellett, Nursery and Seedman, at Williamsburg, intending to remove to the state of New-York.  OFFERS FOR SALE, HIS NURSERY Containing 20 acres of rich manured Land, with about 100 000 TREES , of which 25 000 consist long as follows are fit to be transplanted this season. 44 Sorts of Apples at 6d per tree; 44 do of Pears at 6d ea; 3 do of Peach at 9d to 2s 6d ea; 10 do of Nectarine 1s to 1s 6d ea; 10 do of Apricot 1s 6d to 2s ea; 3 do of Quince 1s 6d to 2s 6d ea; 10 do of Cherries 2s to 4s 6d ea; 18 do of Plums 1s 6d to 2s ea; 4 do of Almond 3s ea; 5 do of Mulberries 1s 6d to 4s 6d ea; 2 do of Figs 1s 6d ea; 17 do of Raspberry 1s ea; Lombardy & Balsam Poplars.—Currants, Gooseberries & Strawberries of sorts; Grape Vines of sorts, Artichokes and Asparagus Roots, together with a variety of Flowering Shrubs, Flower Roots and Seeds, and Rose Bushes, and a small quantity of GARDEN SEEDS of this year's growth. Also, may be had with the Nursery EIGHT NEGROES , 13 of which are well acquainted with gardening and nursery work: also, 3 Horses, 5 Steers, 4 Cows, and the nursery and farming utensils, which if not sold by the first day of May next, will be set up at Public Sale on that day; until which time he will continue to sell Trees, &c. &c. &c. on lower terms than usual. Orders left with Mr. George Greenough at Richmond, Messrs John & Saul, Penhinton at Petersburg, will be duly attended to with dispatch. Wm'sburg, Nov. 20, 1804. 1m
The subscriber wishes to sell for cash, or on credit till the first day of January next, the  Two Brick Tenements, Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1804. 2w
Fashionable MILLINERY and FANCY GOODS.
S. RAPHAEL, nearly opposite the Bell Tavern, has just received the latest London Fashions, via New-York and Philadelphia.—consisting of Split Straw Bonnets, Lamb's wool do, Crape do, Gypsy Hats, Chip and Straw, Shag, plush & velvet do, Head Dresses & Wigs, Laced Caps and Cloaks, Colonade Muslin, Mulmul do, Floss-worked and tam-tam, an assortment of Cloths, Casimeres, Toiletts, &c. &c. 13th Nov. 1804.
Mediterranean Passports. NOTICE is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States: that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passports of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange; and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use. Department of State 3rd 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. JOHN MAYO. Richmond, November 25th, 1804. 3w
THE subscriber intending to close all his former transactions with the termination of the present year, requests all those who have demands against him, either by bond, note, or open account, to leave with Mr. Samuel Jones, at the Toll Bridge, a memorandum of the nature and amount of their claims, in order that directions may be given for the speedy payment of them: It is hoped this notice will be attended to by all who are concerned, as it will be plead in bar to claims which may be exhibited at a future distant day against him or his estate. JOHN MAYO. Richmond, November 25th, 1804. 3w
IN COUNCIL, Nov. 26th, 1804. Present, The Governor, Mr. M'Rae, Mr. Stuart, Mr. Foushee, Mr. Heath. THE Board proceeded to the examination of the returns made by the commissioners of the several counties within this commonwealth, appointed and commissioned in pursuance of the act passed 22d January, 1803, to amend an act, intitled "an act to amend an act, intitled, an act for appointing Electors to choose a President and Vice President of the United States;" and thereupon find the greatest number of votes throughout the state in favor of the 24 persons following: Richard Evers Lee, of Norfolk Borough. John Goodrich, of Wigilt. Edward Pegram, of Dinwiddie. Dr. Richard Field, of Brunswick. Thomas Read, of Charlotte. Creed Taylor, of Cumberland. William H. Cabell, of Amherst. George Penn, of Patrick. George Wythe, of City of Richmond. John Taylor, of Caroline. Larkin Smith, of King and Queen. John Minor, of Spotsylvania. William E. Izay, of Loudoun. William Dudley, of Warwick. Mann Page, of Gloucester. John Tahalferro, jr. of King George. Richard Brent, of Prince William. Hugh Holmes, of Frederick. James Daily, of Hampshire. James Allen, of Shenandoah. Archibald Stuart, of Augusta. James M'Farlane, of Russell. Gen. John Preston, of Montgomery. William M'Kinley, of Ohio.
Whose names are therefore thus accordingly advertised as directed by the first section of the said act, and pursuant to the 6th section of the act of Assembly passed on the 10th of October, 1792; the said Electors are hereby notified that the first Wednesday in December next, at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, is the time and place of their meeting. Attest, DANIEL L. HYLTOK, Clerk of the Council.
ASTONISHING INVISIBLE LADY.  THE ACOUSTIC TEMPLE. Incomprehensible Crystal, and reflecting Mirror. Is now exhibiting in Richmond in the cross street leading from the Main Street between the Eagle and the Union Taverns, at the house lately occupied by Mr. Pollard, and since by Mr. Warner as the Profile-Office. THE amateurs of science and curious experiments will find in the exhibition the most surprising phenomenon that has ever been discovered in acoustics; the proprietor therefore presumes to flatter himself that the enlightened and liberal public will honor his performance with the same degree of applause which has so uniformly a tenor it in Paris, London, Liverpool and New York. This inexplicable Auricular and optical Illusion, Which professes to expose the practices of artful impostors, pretended magicians, and exorcists and to open the eyes of those who still foster an absurd belief in ghosts, witches, conjurations, do-mances &c. will enable the attentive observer to form a just idea of the artifices by which they imposed on the credulous and superstitious, in this and former ages; and afford also to the spectator an interesting and pleasing entertainment. Description of the exhibition. In a temple, representing those where the Egyptians delivered their oracles, is a small altar, and a crystal, as described by Dr. Dee, &c.) for consulting spirits. From this proceed the oracles for conveying questions and answers. The whole apparatus is unconnected with surrounding objects. A conversation may be held on any subject—singing, laughing, sighing, breathing, &c close to the ear of the audience; describing their number, dress, motion, &c. without any visible interference of agency, and so completely deceiving the senses, as to appear to be the effect of magic. The above wonderful and incomprehensible exhibition, which has excited the astonishment and gratified the curiosity, of the amateurs of science and the public in general in London, &c. is now exhibiting with improvements, as above described. Hours of exhibition from 9 o'clock till 1, from 2 till 6, and from 7 till 9 in the evening. Admittance 75 Cents; Children 50. Gr
THE subscribers, Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows: Richard Parker and Francis Brooke, esquires, to the Districts of Winchester, Hardy and Montgomery Courthouse. Joseph Prentis and Joseph Jones, esquires, to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick Courthouse and Suffolk. Edmund Winston and Paul Carrington, Jr. esquires, to the Districts of Prince-Edward Courthouse, Franklin, Washington Courthouse, and the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county. William Nelson, Jr. and Archibald Stuart, esquires, to the Districts of Northumberland, King & Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack Courthouse—And John Tyler and Robert White, esquires, to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Maymarket Districts, at the next succeeding terms thereof. WITNESS our hands and seals, this 13th day of November, one thousand eight hundred & four. John Tyler, (seal.) Jos. Jones, (seal.) Wm. Nelson, jr. (seal.) Robt. White, jr. (seal.) Paul Carrington, jr. (seal.) Published by order of the Judges, In WILSON ALLEN, o. c. c.
ELAZING STAR, A thorough bred horse, will stand the ensuing season at my stable in Cartersville. Further particulars will be made known in due time. ISAAC BUTLER. Cartersville, Nov. 13th, 1804. 6*
ESSAYS ON THE LIBERTY OF THE PRESS, BY MARGELLUS, Originally published in the Virginia Argus, in December, 1803.
THE IMPORTED HORSE, PRECIPITATE, WILL stand at my house to be let to mares this next season. THOMAS GOODE. Chesterfield county, Approaching 2 years, Nov. 27, 1804. tf
ALMANACKS. Bates's and Carey's Franklin Almanacks, for 1805, are for sale at this office, by the gross, or dozen.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the late firms of  Buchanan, Dunlop & Co. Of Petersburg;  Robert Pollok & Co. Of Richmond; and  Dunlop, Pollok & Co. Of Manchester, Are hereby notified that James Dunlop, late a partner in the above concerns, has become purchaser of the outstanding debts; they will therefore be pleased to make payment to Mr. John Tompkins, residing in Richmond, or the subscriber, residing in Petersburg; who alone are authorized to make collections and grant discharges. Suits will be indiscriminately commenced against all who do not make payment before the first of February next. JOHN DUNLOP, Attorney for JAMES DUNLOP. Petersburg, Nov. 15, 1804. (tf)
Valuable Land for Sale. By virtue of a deed in trust from John Jordan, in order to secure and pay to Brown, Rives & Co. the sum of £575 3 6 with legal interest thereon from the 17th July, 1801, WILL certainly be SOLD, for ready money, at the dwelling house of said Jordan, on Friday the 21st of December next,  The Tract of Land, Whereon he now lives, containing by estimation, 666 1/2 acres—This sale will merit the attention of the mounted part of the community, it being a valuable tract, lying on James river, in the county of Albemarle, about two miles below the mouth of Rock Fish. JOHN HIGGINBOTHAM, Trustee. November 12th, 1804. (4w)
NOTICE. I hereby give that I have resigned my office as CONSTABLE for the city of Richmond, and that I have lodged all papers deposited with me in the hands of Mr. Nabil. Holman, those concerned will please call on him. THOMAS HOLTOK. Richmond, November 23d, 1804. 2w
S. Jacobs, Nearly opposite Mr. Pleasants' Book Store, has just received, and offers for sale on the most moderate terms,  Fall & Fancy Goods, AMONG WHICH ARE, Fine, superfine and common Cloths & Casimeres, Manchester Cords, Swansdowns & Toiletts, Rose, Striped and Point Blankets, Kendal cottons, Irish linens, osnabrgs & sheetings, Linen and Cotton Carpets, Laced, Glass work & plain Muslins and Laces, Kid, Silk, raw Silk and Beaver Gloves, Pic Nic ditto, Hosiery, Fine Shirting Muslins, & &c. &c. &c. N. B. Real genuine patent CORD , warranted not to lose their pin. A few KEGS OF GUN-POWDER, of superior quality, very low. November 16, 1804. tf
FOR SALE, YARMOUTH, Lying in James City county, on Chickahominy river, ten miles from Williamsburg. The improvements are, a two story brick house with two rooms and a passage above and below, portico on each side, a large and capacious barn, and 3 other out houses. The whole tract including an island in view of the house, high and low land, with marshes, contains about 2700 acres, scarcely one third of which is cleared. Two thirds of the island is arable, which, with the land adjoining the houses, is of superior quality. Adjacent to the island are two bold and navigable creeks with a convenient landing to each. The range for cattle is very extensive and the marshes and meadows will supply an abundance of hay. Fish and fowl, in their respective seasons, may with ease be obtained at your door. The orchards, consisting of the greatest variety of all kinds of fruit selected with care, are now in their prime. The terms will be made known by William Berkeley of Richmond, William Randolph of Wilton, or the subscriber. PEYTON RANDOLPH, Jr. For ELIZ: IRENE. Nov 4th, 1804. oaw & 2aw aft tf
Ten Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscriber on the night of the 18th instant, a negro boy by the name of JACK, about 18 years old, his complexion very black, and when spoken to sharply is apt to stammer; he formerly belonged to Mr. Lewis Burwell, dec. from whom latter I purchased him; his clothing was a short black broad cloth jacket, corduroy breeches, with shoes and stockings; it is supposed he is lurking about Richmond, or in King William county, where his relations live.—Whomsoever will deliver the said boy to me living in Manchester, or secure him in any jail so that I get him again shall receive the above reward. All masters of vessels are forewarned from carrying the said boy out of the state under the penalty of the law. DAV PAYTON JR. November 27, 1804. tf
ADVERTISEMENT. To be sold, at public auction, at the place formerly known by the name of the Palace, in the city of Williamsburg, on Thursday, the tenth day of January, 1805, if fair, if not the next fair day, a number of  Very valuable & likely SLAVES, And other personal Estate of the Rev Samuel Smith M'Croskey dec among which are a valuable collection of Books, a Single Chair and Harness, and all the stock of Cattle, Sheep & Horses, and Farming Utensils belonging to the farm, and the crops of Grain, Hay and Fodder thereon made, some Household Linen, and other articles. A credit of six months will be given to all who purchase above the value of twenty dollars, the purchasers giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date; but if punctually paid the interest will be remitted. Ready money will be required for all purchases not exceeding twenty dollars. Elizabeth M'Croskey, Ex'x. Williamsburg, Nov. 28, 1804. ids
THE IMPORTED HORSE, PRECIPITATE, WILL stand at my house to be let to mares this next season. THOMAS GOODE. Chesterfield county, Approaching 2 years, Nov. 27, 1804. tf