Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1798-04-06 00:00:00

The VIRGINIA ARGUS.
No. 103 of Vol. V.
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
Price No 517.
RICHMOND, (VIRG.)—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUN. NEAR THE VENDUE OFFICE
Four Dollars Per Annum.
FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 1798.
One Cent Single
MR. CAYOL, JEWELLER, Just arrived from Philadelphia a complete assortment of GOLD & SILVER WATCHES, And an elegant assortment of JEWELLERY —amongst which are— EAR RINGS & LOCKETS, NECKLACES & RINGS, Gold and Silver CHAINS, for ladies and gentlemen. As which he will sell at reduced pri- ces for cash. He may be seen at Mr Bowler's tavern.
NOTICE, THAT on Friday the fourth day of May next, between the hours of ten and twelve o'clock in the fore- noon, I shall by Virtue of a Deed of Trust, made to John Greenhow and myself, in which I am the surviving trust- ee, proceed on the premises, to ex- ecute a Sale, at Public Auction, for cash money, that Highly improved and very valuable TENEMENT, in this city, now in the occupation of Mr. Joseph Jackson, or to such there- of as shall be sufficient to pay said debt by John Nicholson, Esq., of Baltimore, the sum of £ 2500 with interest there- on from the 17th day December 1794, and costs attending the execution of this trust.—Further particulars may be known on the day of sale, or before, upon application to SAMUEL MORAW, Surviving Trustee. Richmond, April 3, 1798.
George Watt & Co. HAVE just received from Liver- pool, via Philadelphia, and now opened for SALE at their Store oppo- site the Eagle Tavern, a small Con- signment of IRISH CAMBRICKS & SCOTCH MUSLINS, Well laid in, which they will sell by wholesale, at a very moderate advance, for Cash or Country Produce. Richmond, 21 April, 1798.
THE SUBSCRIBER. Begs leave to inform the Public, that she has just received A Fresh Supply of Materials FOR CARRYING ON THE BURR - MAKING BUSINESS, A few doors above Mrs. GALT'S TAVERN, in which she hopes to give such satisfaction as to merit a continu- ance of their favors.—She likewise can- not on the WIRE WEAVING in its different branches, such as ROLL- ING SCREENS, FAN etc., &c. She wishes also to dispose of the un- expired
LEASE of a MILL, within a mile and a half of town, with two good pair of Burrs, Rolling Screen, Fan, &c.—Any person wishing to purchase may know the terms by ap- plying as above. DIANA MORGAN. Richmond, March 6, 1798. (low)
All persons indebted to the estate of ABEL MORGAN, de- ceased, are requested to make immedi- ate payment, otherwise their bonds &c. will be put into the hands of an Attor- ney;—And those who have claims a- gainst the said estate, are desired to bring them in properly proved, to DIANA MORGAN, Adm'r. March 6, 1798.
Bills of Exchange For Sale at this Printing- Office.
JUST RECEIVED, and for Sale by the Subscriber, on reasonable terms, THE FOLLOWING GOODS, By WHOLESALE or RETAIL. German Linens,—viz. ORNABURGS * Bed-ticking Brown Hemp * Oil-cloth. Ironmongery. Mill-saws * Screw-augers Hand do. * Gimblets Plane-irons * Compasses Childs * Trowels Gouges * Mark-drawers Draw knives * Wafel-irons. Coffee Mills Hollow Glass. Decanters plain & * Tumblers plain cut * & cut Cage Glasses * Wine Glasses do. Medicine Phials
Narenberg Goods, Among which are a great variety of Children's Toys, Snuff Boxes, Back Lead Pencils, Slates and Slate Pencils, Cloth Brushes, &c. &c. &c. Likewise, A large assortment of Looking Glas- ses, Violins and Violin Strings. JAMES THOMPSON. Richmond, March 27, 1798. tf.
The lately Imported COMPLETE HORSE TRAVELLER, (The last Son of O'Kelley's famous Eclipse) WILL stand the ensuing Season at Buck-Hill (on the South side of James River) about a mile from Rich- mond, and will be let to Mares at SIX GUINEAS the Season, FOUR GUINEAS the Leap, and TWELVE GUINEAS insurance, either of which, with a DOLLAR to the Groom to be paid be- fore the Mares are removed. The in- surance money will be returned on ap- plication with proof that the Mare did not prove with foal. In addition to what pasture there may be at Buck-Hill, I have rented (at one hundred pounds per annum) a considerable quantity of the Falls Plan- tation for the purpose of pastureage, e- qual to any in the State. Great atten- tion will be paid to Mares and to keep the fences in good order, but will not be responsible for any accident. TRAVELLER is a beautiful bay, full five feet three inches high, was got by Eclipse, his Dam by King Herod, Grandam by Blank, Great Grandam by Old Cade. His fine figure and just- ness of form are such as to excite the admiration of all who see him—and his Blood, Great Size, Strength and Beauty, independent of his Performance, entitle him to be placed amongst the very first horses, and induce me to be- lieve that he is not inferior to any horse ever imported: Pastureage Gratis. JAMES STRANGE. Manchester, 15th Ja- nuary, 1798. t.l.j.
"16th April, 1797—I do hereby cer- tify, that the Bay Horse TRAVEL- LER, (late Big Ben) was bred by me and was got by Eclipse, his dam by King Herod, grand dam by Blank, great grand dam by Old Cade, and is now rising ten years old, and no more, "P. O'KELLY," (Seal.) As many gentlemen may not re- ceive the proceeds of their Crops so early as to make it convenient to pay during the covering season, I am willing to give credit until the 1st of January ensuing, on receiving satisfactory assur- ance of the money being certainly paid on or before that time. N. B. Servants coming with mares may be accommodated with board at Mr. Brooks's Tavern, at two shillings per day, ten shillings and six pence per week, or six dollars per month. J. S.
SALE OF THE LOTS IN THE TOWN OF HENDERSON, On the Ohio River, eight miles below the mouth of Green River, at the place com- monly known by the name of the Red Banks. WILL take place on the premises, on the last Monday in April next; one half of the purchase money will be required at the time of sale, and a reasonable credit will be given for the residue. The plan of the Town contains two hundred and sixty four Lots close a- ce each, lying in squares of four Lots: each lot fronting two streets—Twelve acres in the centre of the town are ap- propriated to public uses—The street fronting on the Ohio is one hundred feet in width, and each other street one hundred feet in width, adjoining which are thirty-two out Lots of ten acres each. The purchaser of a town lot is to build a framed, hewed or sawed log house 15 feet square at least, with a door, stone or brick chimney, and put a floor, or shall reside on the lot by itself, or his representative for the term of three years ensuing—The time of payment to commence within one year after the time of purchase. The purchaser of an out lot is to im- prove the same, either by building of inhabiting in the manner prescribed for in lots, or by tending at least one half of it in some crop for the term of three years. The high situation of this town, the beautiful manner in which it is laid out, combined with the fertility of the soil of the circumjacent country, its naviga- tion of the Ohio, and its nearness to the best salt lick which has been yet tried in Kentucky, will make it very advantageous to those who may choose to reside there, or purchase and build on speculation. A plan of the town and its several particulars for further information will be shown by the agent, who will attend on the premises at the time of sale. SAMUEL HOPKINS, Agent for RICHARD HENDERSON & Co. December 15th, 1797.
The subscribers have for Sale a con- siderable quantity of very VALUABLE LANDS Lying within the grant of Richard Hen- derson and Company, which has lately been surveyed and divided among the proprietors—The quality, the situation and the certainty of the title of these lands render them highly valuable. They will be sold in any quantities which may suit the convenience of pur- chasers, and at any time after the end of April next, when the subscribers will attend at the Red Banks. SAMUEL HOPKINS, HENRY PURVANCE. Dec. 15th, 1797. (4w)
THE subscriber, anxious to eff- ect a SEMINARY of LEARN- ING in this place, respectfully informs the citizens of Manchester and its vicin- ity, that he has prepared a room in an agreeable part of the town, for the re- ception of Students, and will commence reaching on the 23rd of April. Such youth as may be committed to his care, will be instructed in the principles of the FRENCH, as well as in those of the ENGLISH, GREEK and LATIN Languages.—His terms of tuition are for each student eighty pounds per an- num, to be paid quarterly in advance. No student can be admitted for a short- er period of time than twelve months. JOHN DUNN, Rector of Manchester Parish 22nd March, 1798.
SEEDS. Minton Collins, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he has just received a fresh assortment of Graft & Garden SEEDS, By the ship Hazard, via New-York, which are warranted to be of the best summer's growth—He has likewise fresh RED CLOVER and TIMO- THY SEED, from the Northern States. Richmond, March 31, 1798. 4w
From the Middlesex Gazette. [A Connecticut Paper.] To the Farmers and other industri- ous citizens of America, particu- larly those of Connecticut. Friends and fellow citizens, At a time the most important, the most interesting, and I may say the most awful that ever our country beheld, give me leave to address you; and if what I shall suggest on a fair candid examination, shall appear to you reasonable, and consistent with your knowledge of the nature of men and things, I beg that you will suffer your conduct to be influenced by it; but if not, that you will lay it aside, with the common party publications, which you find in your newspapers. There exists in all civilized nations two classes of descriptions of men. One are labourers, men who produce by their industry something to the common stock of the community. This class is made up of farmers, mechanics, &c. The second class are such as live on the stock of the community already produced, not by their labour, but obtained by their art and cunning, or that of their an- cestors. These are, for the most part Merchants, Speculators, Priests, Lawyers and men employed in the various departments of government. All of this class, except the rich heirs, get their living by taking, not by labour, by the various arts which draw the productions of labour into their hands without working them- selves. Men will certainly pursue their own interest when they clearly perceive what it is. The interest of this class of people is directly op- posite, for the most part, to that of the patient who labour. 'Tis their interest to put the affairs of the na- tion into such a state, that a small portion of the wealth of the nation into their own hands. What are the means by which this is to be ef- fected? By creating a national debt to speculate in. By the collecting a great revenue, which calls for num- merous officers—by building of Fri- gates and sending ministers to foreign courts—by the establishment of banks by which the rich are enabled not only to lend their money on interest, but even their bank notes; for every per- son who gets a note out of the bank, pays six per cent. per annum interest on it. But above all these acts of governmental juggling, flames the business of making and carrying on of war: In this the opportunities of aggrandizing the artful few at the expense of the industrious many, are innumerable. It would be a loss of time to attempt to recapitulate them, besides I dare say you have too full a recollection of commissioners, con- tractors, &c. to render it necessary.
You engaged in a long and bloody war with Great Britain for what? To secure the fruits of your labours to you, and to obtain equal rights and privileges. This war, at an immense expense of blood and trea- sure, you terminated gloriously for yourselves and for the cause of liber- ty. You then relied from your toil in too great security—You supposed that the arts of oppression, belong only on the other side of the At- lantic. But in this you were m- —Human nature is the same in all countries. 'Tis not eno- country, to plant a field must be balanced if the lab- reap his crop. You have early in New England, government too much of citizens. Agri- manufactures have been ed. These, and these sources of national we- merce for the most part a contented distribu- al wealth—it does.
Our is a govern- ple, and the people have they ought to use it, and and directing its move- in a turbulent disorder all the laws and conf-
country durst—by attending elect- ons, and appointing men whose in- tere' will be to lead them to collective action. Men who can employ them- selves to the best advantage in each other's labour, and carrying on man- ufacturing in the hall of Congress, when the desired interests of their country are at stake. The scene is charming—no language can describe it—It is now a long time that you have given up your share in the cause of equal men. And what have they done for you? What is the effect of their neglect of the people on the image of poverty and contempt on every heart; we looked upon a kind of monster on the British side of oppression. Is not the case the different now? Have we not adopted, in almost every instance, the form, if not the spirit of their operations? Has not every external and internal circumstance contributed to excite the government to appear to us as a monster? Have you not paid a great revenue? I say you, for although you have not paid directly on your industry and labour (a share for every thing) and what has been applied? Is our national debt diminished? No: are our magazines stocked with the articles necessary for a war? No: has any system of national education been adopted? No: have they united our country, and fanned the flame of patriotism? No: But now let us consider what they actually have done.—They have deliberated about the paper of the United States, till most of them and their coadjutors have made their fortunes.—They have established banks by which the industry of the country pays an inter- est of six per cent. per annum for almost all the money in circulation, they have been at an enormous ex- pense to build a Federal City in Vir- ginia, for what? For a place to come and spit in. They have, as far as was in their power, alienated the feelings of the people, not only from the spirit, but the very name of re- publicanism. They have taught the people, that the President can do no wrong, and that all are Jacobins, de- mocrats, cloy-izers, and enemies to their country, who dare to doubt this doctrine. They have incurred a prodigious expense, by lending their faithful servant, to nearly all the Eu- ropean courts, in the character of mi- nisters. But their master piece of art has been to detach our country from France; and join it in close league with Great Britain. This has been their favorite object, and this they have too fatally accomplish- ed.
That it is for our Govern- we are to attribute this, I nurable proofs, I appeal candid, to your own heart that you were not, in it, much attached to lution. And what of the different entertain. Has rating of our Miracles? *
That it is for our Govern- we are to attribute this, I nurable proofs, I appeal candid, to your own heart that you were not, in it, much attached to lution. And what of the different entertain. Has rating of our Miracles? *
That it is for our Govern- we are to attribute this, I nurable proofs, I appeal candid, to your own heart that you were not, in it, much attached to lution. And what of the different entertain. Has rating of our Miracles? *
That it is for our Govern- we are to attribute this, I nurable proofs, I appeal candid, to your own heart that you were not, in it, much attached to lution. And what of the different entertain. Has rating of our Miracles? *

in an armed condition, having been rejected by the President, ought immediately to be received by an act of Congress, as the peace of the United States would be better secured, and its real interests more permanently established by a temporary interruption of its commercial intercourse with foreign nations, than by any authority given to individuals, which may involve us in a war, without the consent of a constitutional majority, previously obtained.
6. Resolved , That while we feel ourselves constrained to express our sentiments at this eventful crisis; we maintain, that the information from our commissioners in France, which, from the President's communication, we supposed to receive, has been withheld.
7. Resolved , That the foregoing resolutions be transmitted to our fellow citizens, and representative John Clegg, as the expression of the sentiments of this meeting, and that he be requested to lay the same before the House of Representatives.
NARRATIVE of PROCEEDINGS at the ABOVE MEETING.
On the citizens of the county and city being convened at the court house, under previous notifications in the public papers and by printed hand-bills, Col. John Mayo proposed a postponement of the consideration of the subject contemplated in the notifications, until Saturday next, which was accordingly agreed to; when on that day, from want of a quorum, the court-house at 10 o'clock adjourned; several places were proposed amongst others, to the latter where Mr. R. H. Lee was present, but none was agreed, when other places were again mentioned, and a question taken and lost. By Dr. Foulke then proposed, as he had done in the house before, that Col. Adams should be constituted as the Chairman, which was seconded and no objection made—Col. Mayo then resumed the meeting, and invited the people not to listen to any orator, but to wait until he had broken up the investigation—and did with a very few, retire to some distance; but finding the people were not to be led away—he and his adherents soon returned. Dr. Foulke then made some previous and general observations on the recent crisis of American affairs, and read the foregoing resolutions; on the second reading of which he made a few comments on each: He was followed by Mr. Norborne Berkeley—who spoke in favor of the resolutions—Col. Mayo then read the letter of Samuel Washington replied to the Doctor and Mr. Nicholas—Mr. Washington proposed a list of resolutions in opposition to the foregoing, and most of the same sentiments with Mr. Washington, appearing disposed to speak; the Doctor made some further remarks on what fell from Mr. Washington and his resolutions, which the Doctor said he considered tantamount to a declaration of war against France if adopted as the sentiments of America—and proposed that the question should be taken by a division in the street—Mr. Charles Clegg, who had been asked to be present if he willed to speak, when he then desired, now came forth in support of Mr. Washington. A short reply to the Doctor took place, and a division was then called for when a very great majority appeared to be in favor of the Doctor's resolutions—Mr. Washington said that his resolutions if any ought to be preferred, although he willed no resolutions to be adopted; yet, after words, his were withheld and no division made to them—Finding from the street it appeared in preponderance an accurate division of the people in the street, the 8th resolutions were signed by a number of persons, and the signatures would have been much more numerous, had not a severe cloud dispersed the meeting.
From the VIRGINIA GAZETTE, &c. of
Tuesday last. [Published by desire.]
The resolutions of yesterday at a meeting of the people of the County of Henrico and City of Richmond, were as follows: That a particular detail of them is necessary to a full understanding of the result. This detail it is my intention to attempt, and as I did not engage in the debate, I believe my observations of what passed were sufficient to enable me to form a pretty accurate statement.
It was the Court and election day for the County; and a Senator being also to be voted for to represent us, the inhabitants of the city were likewise present. I think the whole number of people amounted to about 500. After the court had adjourned for the purpose of the commencement of the election, notice was proclaimed at the door that all who wished to hear a speech should come into the court-house; whereupon as many as could get in, went. Doctor Foulke, being on the bench, rose and announced that it was his intention, in consequence of several notices, which had been given to the people, to call their attention to a political subject, and proposed that Col. Richard Adams should take the chair, who shared some hesitation in obeying the call; and before that ceremony was over, Col. Mayo suggested, that if a political subject of any importance was to be discussed, it ought to be taken up in a place more capacious than where they were, as but a small proportion of the people could get in to hear what might be said; proposed an adjournment to the capitol—where a room function by large would be found, and that the adjournment should be to another day; as the election, which was about to commence, required the attendance of the people at that court-house. After a few words it was agreed to put a question whether any postponement should take place, which being determined in the negative, an adjournment was immediately agreed on to Mr. Foulke's point, from which the speakers might address the people in the street—the point is considerably elevated and stands about 20 or 30 feet, as well as I recollect, to the left of the court-house on the same side of the street. The adjournment this accordingly took place immediately, and taking a position about the middle of the street, for the chairman and secretary, Col. Adams being again nominated to the former, and George W. Smith to the latter. On the corner of the street next to the court-house was placed a chair by way of rostrum for the speakers. I do not recollect whether any formal adjournment was given by the people to the nomination of the chairman or secretary—it however happened, that neither took their station at the table; as I never saw them there—on the contrary Col. Adams was during the debate, in the street with the crowd, unconsternated with the order of the meeting.
Mr. Washington concluded by observing that if any thing should be agreed on it would certainly become them to blend with their call for peace an expression of determination not to surrender our independence and interest, as a nation, with a firm and united countenance in the wisdom and integrity of Government, and an united support in such measures as the constituted authorities shall adopt, not extending to those who chose to sign any paper, to prefer the peace then offered by him, and which was merely an expression of sentiments, to the instructions offered by Doctor Foulke. Doctor Foulke replied to Mr. Washington, repeating his criticisms of the executive, and proposed
a division of the two propositions directing a movement of those who were for his re-election to the right, and those for Mr. Washington's, to the left. At this time there were, in my judgment, about one fourth of the people in the circle before the speakers, and a great number standing in an apparent state of indifference, before the door of the court-house and in the street; whilst the remainder were in the court-house attending the election, in the neighboring houses of refreshment. On the point on being submitted, but few to the circle moved either way; but those before the door of the court-house made no movement at all as far as I could perceive. On this Mr. Charles Clegg addressed the people in a short speech against Dr. Foulke's resolutions, and agreeing with Mr. Washington in the sentiments he had delivered; but thought it best that they should leave the matter entirely to the constituted authorities, not to the mob or paper. Mr. Washington read some of the observations of Dr. Foulke, in reply to his former speech, and concluded with an observation, that as he discovered a determination to enter into any measure, he should not press his proposition. Doctor Foulke replied with great earnestness an agreement to his, and called for a division, by those on his line going to the right, and those of a contrary opinion to the left. At this time, as far as I Adams had ascended, the people were in a state of indecision, put this question, while Doctor Foulke descended, and passing through the circle, called on the people that were for peace, to follow him, holding the paper, to his head; a part of the circle followed him, perhaps about half, he passed on through the street of those who were for him, and the court-house door, and took a position nearly against it, towards the other side of the street, still calling out for those who were for peace, to join him. Not answered with his number, he returned towards the circle, where some who had not followed him still remained, (while others had retired to the people near the court-house) calling for additional numbers to join him. This passage to & from his followers was repeated several times, & at length came to a standstill to the left of the only way the people had to pass those who remained near the court-house, and those who had before followed him, and remained with him, were quite a number, and he had a line with him quite a number of people, and he was ready to move on the court-house, when Mr. Washington, who, at this time, was standing on the rostrum, called for a division on his proposition, which he said were for peace, and which should be directed to go to the right, as far as possible. The people, seeing that the chairman should be on the side of the majority should be followed, it was, however, observed that this would not be for a much the greater part of the people, and before decided moving any way, and being already on the right of his line, would remain there and be prepared for his resolution, contrary to their inclination. This was apparent, and the Doctor declined a further call for the question; whereupon he returned to the circle, and had followed him before; and I supposed there was an end to the business. At this time, to the best of my judgment on a view from the street, the collection of those who had followed the Doctor, and had joined him afterwards, amounted to a bare one fourth of the whole people present on the ground; one third, I am confident, would be a large estimate. I did not expect that any further proceedings would be had in regard to either proposition, as there has been, in my opinion, decisive evidence of the disposition of a great majority, to meddle with the business in any way; but when sometime I found Col. Adams, seated at a table in the street, and a paper lying on the table headed, "Foulke's Resolutions," but the resolutions were not there; but some people were signing the paper, here a person active in the crowd to get signers to the table, under a pretty uniform declaration that the signers of that paper were for peace. I also found that several papers headed in the same way were banding about the ground, and the word, for peace, was frequently repeated.
To what extent the business of signing was carried I know not; nor do I draw any conclusion from the transactions of the day, meaning only a candid detail, in order that they may be estimated by the public, according to their real merits. I have endeavored to be accurate—if the detail shall appear otherwise, I shall be ready to have it corrected by the information of others, and, particularly, by the nominated chairman wherever he may discover any mistake or want with his knowledge.
AN OBSERVER.
April 5, 1798.
Mr. PLEASANTS, IN your paper of yesterday there is a publication of the resolutions proposed by Doctor Foulke on the 24th instant, with a note annexed, that "a narrative of the proceedings of the meeting previous to the adoption of the foregoing resolutions, by a considerable majority of the attendant citizens was intended to be published, but is left out for want of room."
You will be pleased in your paper of to-morrow to insert that the note contains a gross misrepresentation, as on a division far less than a majority of the people present, appeared in favor of those resolutions. Of this proof will be furnished by the time your following paper is to some one.
ANECDOtes. As the Commonwealth were lately running anew, the line between North and South Carolina, it chanced to carry a certain house into North Carolina, which, according to the old line, should have been on the other side. The original owner who lived in the house, being being alienated of the circumstances, exclaimed—"Now we have got into other folks' land, and I'm glad of it, for I always heard that South Carolina was a desperate as bad place!"
An Humbug, observing the following inscription on a wax-work shop, Little children made here , peeped in, and asked the woman who kept the shop, if she wanted a Joan of Arc .
THE SUBSCRIBER
Is thankful to the Public and his Friends in particular, for the favors which have by them been conferred on him, and takes this method of informing them that he has commenced a new line of business—Having rented a commodious STABLE, which will conveniently accommodate about twelve Horses, he promises to take that number at Liberty at Four Shillings per Horse, the twenty four Horses, or Sixteen Dollars and a half per month. He has several good BEDS for the accommodation of his Friends, who may board with him on much more reasonable terms than is customary in this town: They shall be furnished with Diet and Lodgings at Six Shillings per day.
GEORGE WATSON. Richmond, March 30, 1798.
HENRY CLAUSE,
At the Store formerly occupied by Thomas Clifton, and next door to Mr. Alexander, above the bridge,
RESPECTFULLY informs the
Merchants of this place,
That he has for Sale,
Hollow-Glass Ware,
Half pint and pint Tumblers
Half pint, pint and quart Decanters
HAIR RIBBONS, No. 3 and 4
POUNDE RIBBON
TURKEY GASK
A few pieces of fine OZNABURGS
HORSEMAN'S PISTOLS
LOOKING GLASSES, in mahogany
(names of different sizes)
BEADS
A handsome small assortment of NURENBERG TOYS
A small Invoice of fancy RIBBONS,
And several other GERMAN GOODS
which he will offer to dispense by Wholesale
as may suit the purchaser, either
for Cash, or Produce falling the West
India or Philadelphia market.
He likewise has
CLOTH & HATTER'S BRUSHES
of different numbers & some new publications
of SONGS for the Piano Forte
of Mr. Wiltig's, Philadelphia.
Richmond, April 6, 1798.
VIRGINIA:
IN THE HIGH COURT OF CHANCERY,
17th March, 1798.
between
John Roberts, Plaintiff,
and
Joseph Jones and Robert Carter, Defendants.
THE defendant Robert Carter, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the acts of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country: On motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, In Ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next September term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
(A copy) PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
Blank Bonds, For Sale at this PRINTING OFFICE
VIRGINIA: In the high court of Chancery, 17th March, 1798. between Mary Kelly, Plaintiff, and Joseph Jones and Robert Carter, Defendants.
THE defendant Robert Carter, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the acts of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: On the motion of the plaintiff, by her counsel, In Ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next September term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
(A copy) PETER TINSLEY, c. c.
NOTICE.
THE undersigned hereby informs the Merchants and Traders in the City of Richmond, that being appointed by the Court of Hullers Commissioners of the Public Revenue, he is ready, on application, on or before the 1st day of May next, to take Licences to Sell Gils of Foreign Growth or Manufacture, in conformity to a law passed at the last Session of Assembly. JOHN BROOKS. Richmond, 4th April, 1798. (20)
NOTICE.
I SHALL leave this State in the course of two weeks—All persons indebted to me by bond or open account are most earnestly called on to discharge the same immediately—Those having any claims against me, are notified that I am ready to discharge them on application. I will SELL, if applied for immediately, my
Household Furniture, Consisting of BEDS, CHAIRS, TABLES, GLASSES, a MAHOGANY DESK, an EIGHT DAY CLOCK and a considerable quantity of CHIT-CHEN FURNITURE, &c. &c.
ALSO
My FARMING UTENSILS, HORSE CARTS, &c.
SAMUEL WHITE. Richmond, April 8th, 1798.
FOR SALE,
AN EXCELLENT STANDING TOP
Riding Chair,
For which the owner would be willing to receive Corn in part payment.—Enquire at the Primer. Richmond, April 5, 1798.
PURSUANT to a decree of the county court of Goochland, will be Sold, to the highest bidder, on the 20th day of April next, on the premises, a TRACT OF
LAND,
containing about fifty acres, on Nottoway branch, adjoining the lands of Elizer Clay and John Bowman, where an Mathew Turner now resides. Six months credit, will be allowed the purchaser by giving bond with approved security.
DAVID PATTERSON. EDWARD MOSELEY. JOHN HILL, March 20th, 1798. (30)
DON CARLOS,
A REMARKABLY WELL FORMED
Jack Ass,
In high order,
WILL STAND in my stable near Goochland Square bridge, to be let to mark at Twelve Dollars (an easy) which may be discharged with Seven Dollars paid by the first day of September. Grain and an entire package gratis, but no responsibility for accidents or escapes.
DON CARLOS arrived from Old Spain in the winter of 1793, will be 9 years old the present spring, and from his size and form appears to be calculated for getting the large draught Mules. JOHN GRIMSHAW. Hanover, 17th March, 1798.

Five Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or Stolen from the corner of this City, on Sunday the 15th February, a SORREL HORSE , About five feet high, 11 or 12 years old, stood before rubbed by the gear in working in a waggon; had a collar and a small piece of chain about his neck, and from the best of his description I am certain he was bred in New Kent, where he has probably been for if strayed. The above reward will be paid for delivering the said horse to the subscriber on Shackleford Hill.
T. SEAYRES.
Richmond, March 1, 1798.
Lands for Sale.
600 ACRES,
More or Less,
On the waters of Beaverdam in Goochland, (well improved) situate for Credit or Good Bonds. This tract of land is in a small distance from the place of sale made either for Credit or Cash, a mortgage will be required on the land to secure the payment. Particulars apply to the subscriber near Richmond.
STEPHEN SOUTHALL.
March 2, 1798.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber about ten days past, a negro man named
JOHN,
He is well made, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, about 30 years of age, and blind of one eye. I believe the best, but of course I am not positive. He had an iron ring in his ear, and a small piece of chain about his neck. He is a blacksmith by trade, and has a very good character. He will be found in the neighborhood of the subscriber's house, if not already in the city. The above reward will be paid for delivering the said negro to me in Henrico county, or securing him in jail and giving the information thereof, so that I can be paid the reward. Particulars apply to the subscriber near Richmond.
REGALD FREELAND.
March 1, 1798.
JUST COME TO HAND, Just for Sale by S. PLEASANTS, Print- ing Office.
A NEW of the CONDUCT of the EXECUTIVE IN THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE United States, CONNECTED WITH THE MISSION TO THE FRENCH REPUBLIC during the years 1794, 5, and 6. By JAMES MONROE, late Minister Plenipotentiary to the said Republic—Illustrated by his Instruc- tions and Correspondence and other Authentic Documents.
TO be sold, FOR READY MONEY, ON Friday, the 20th day of April next, on the premises, by virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Francis Lockett, Senior, of Chesterfield county, to secure the payment of a cer- tain debt therein mentioned, due to Ro- bert Craig of Manchester.
A TRACT OF
LAND,
Containing eight hundred acres, being the upper part of the tract on which the said Lockett now resides. The land is mostly in wood, and of a superior quality, well calculated for the culture of tobacco or small grain. Also, NINE NEGROES, consisting of men, women and children, amongst which are some very valuable House Carpenters.
WILLIAM BALL.
JOHN HENDRICK, } Trustees.
March 25, 1798.
Commission Business.
NATHANIEL ANDERSON OFFERS his services to the public in the Commission line, both in purchasing and selling for those who may please to employ him. He will also be ready to negotiate any other business with which he may be favor- ed.
The public are likewise informed, that he is prepared to furnish PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENT, for Man and Horse Richmond Falling Gardens, } March 26th, 1798. } 3w
BOOKER'S Patent Threshing Machine.
THE public are hereby informed that the subscriber has prepared the principal parts for a consi- derable number of his Threshing Ma- chines, and those gentlemen that make early application need not fear a dis- appointment.
The improvements lately made are so considerable, that the last four feet Drum Machine he has now threshed every two bushels of wheat in an hour. He considers the fastening a Raw-Hide band for the rope, to be of great advantage, as one of the former will last as long as ten of the latter, while the cost of each will be nearly the same. For ready communication with the other convenience, he will be found in the City of Richmond by the first of January next, to which place he desires all Orders to be directed to him or Mr. Robert Pollard. The Prices are as follows:
 For building a three feet } Drum Machine complete, including Drum, } 80 Dollars.  Wheels, Whirls, Nuts, } Tons, Bands & Licence, } A four feet Drum Machine complete, } A five feet Ditto } 90 Dollars. 
The Plank, Scutching, Nuts, and Board for the Workman, to be found by the Buyer, who will also be at the Expense of carrying the said Ma- chinery from Petersburg to the place where it is to be erected, the weight whereof will be from 2500 to 3000 pounds, according to size. The charge of Banding is expected on completion, the balance when the work is finished.
The portable Machinery being the most necessary to be executed with care and exactness, the subscriber will prepare a considerable number more than he may probably use him- self, and will be ready to furnish in- structions as may be chosen to build Ma- chines themselves, or employ other workmen, at the following rates:
 For the Drum, Whirls, Nuts, } 9 Dollars.  and all the Nuts, fitted for } a three feet Drum Machine, } 10 Dollars.  Four feet Ditto } 12 Dollars.  Five feet Ditto } 15 Dollars.  Iron for a three feet Ditto } 12 Dollars.  Four feet Ditto } 15 Dollars.  Five feet Ditto } 18 Dollars.  Raw Hide Bands 1/2 per lb. } 14 Dollars.  License prices are, For a three } feet Drum Machine, } 18 Dollars.  Four feet Ditto } 20 Dollars.  Five feet Ditto } 22 Dollars. 
WILLIAM BOOKER.
Richmond, Dec. 25, 1797.
Samuel Myers,
(Next door but one to the Eagle-Tavern)
Has received a fresh supply of superior quality PORT WINE in pipes and quarter casks, Prime quality SUGAR, COFFEE and MOLASSES 3rd and 4th proof ANTIGUA RUM in hogheads, And FRENCH BRANDY in pipes; Which he will sell at moderate prices for Cash or Country Produce. Richmond, August 10th, 1797.
Gamble & Temple,
HAVE received by the Ju- no, Planter, Alknomak and Eli- za, from Liverpool, and Helen, from London, A General Assortment of
FALL GOODS,
Which will be sold on equitable terms for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE. THEY HAVE ALSO FOR SALE, BROWN SUGAR (A quantity of ex- cellent back country LOAF do. WHISKEY, COFFEE,  PORTER in barrels, BUTTER by the containing three doz- } 150 cts. best Her- zen, } 150 cts. best Her- ANTIGUA RUM, } 150 cts. best Her- FRENCH BRANDY, } 150 cts. best Her- do. } 150 cts. best Her- October 30, 1797. } TWINE.
Doctor Perkins's
CELEBRATED
Metallic Points,
May be had at this Printing Office, with the Patent Right and Directi- ons for using them.
THE FULL BRED UNRIVALLED Running Horse,
CHANTICLEER,
in the highest Health and Vigor
WILL stand at my stable, this season; to commence the first of March, and end the 1st of Au- gust, to be let to Mares at THREE POUNDS the Nap paid down, FIVE GUINEAS the Mares, if paid by the first day of October next, and NINE POUNDS , if paid by the 1st of March following. To whom the Mares shall be en- tered with the Mares' name, the ex- trance money being paid. Unless the money is sent with the Mares, notes of hand will be expected.
CHANTICLEER,
Is 13 hands and a half high, 4 years old the 13th of June last—He was got by Wild Air, his dam by Pantaloon, his grandam by Traveller, great grandam by Mark Anthony, great great grandam by Aristides, great great grandam was Bonny Lass of the imported Bonny Lass by old Jolly Roger. CHANTICLEER's form for beauty and running points is pronounced by the best judges to be superior to any horse they have ever seen bred in America, and they dare to say that he might rank among the finest of the old dominion. His Performances which have been seen, justly entitle him to the general opinion, that he is the best running horse in Virginia—on account of his speed. The time he has run, the horse he has has exhibited, and the horse he has beaten. He won the 50th of May last at New Market the first day's race of 1000 four mile heats, although evi- dently lame, beating besides many other good horses, the famous Paris Bearer, the horses were then timed by several ex- perienced gentlemen; the first heat was run by Chanticleer in 8 minutes 2 se- conds, being the average time—Col. Rud. making him run it in 8 minutes precisely—the longest time by Colonel Kennon, was 8 minutes 4 seconds. The course has been since measured by Mr. Cole, and by the chain it is 8 yards over distance in 4 miles.
CHANTICLEER,
Has never run less than 1000 guineas and has beaten at different times and places, among others, besides having received forfeits, the noted running hor- ses: Flying fish, Chance, the West In- dian, the Lily of the Valley, North Star, Quick Silver, Morning Star, the Lovely Lass, Mr Fletcher's Shark Hallow, Slow and Easy, Dungannon by Medley, Gan- sahon, the Mountain Leader, Rainbow, and the above named Paris Bearer. At most all these horses had not only won their heats but purses; several from two to four mile heats; some at New Mar- ket, and other places; particularly Rainbow & Paris Bearer (since purchas- ed by col. Hampton) who have obtained victories in other states, over the best horses; especially Purple Bearer, who in hand has beaten with great ease Ge- neral Bradby's famous Mare Nancy Air & within a very few yards of giving a dis- tance in four miles to Mr. Tayler's ce- lebrated running Mare Calypso—and he never has been beaten on equal terms except by Chanticleer.
I have excellent pasturage and secure enclosures, and intend to low one hun- dred bushels of oats, the greater part for the benefit of Mares let with the Horse —and the board of servants gratis— Grain provided to feed mares, at a mo- derate price if required—and I person- ally engage the greatest care and atten- tion; but no liability for escapes or ac- cidents of any kind.
BURWELL WILKES.
Brunswick, Janua- } ry 11th, 1798. } The Groom will expect half a dollar with each mare.
Red Clover Seed
FOR SALE, by Ladd, Anthony & Co.
FOR SALE,
At Ploasant's Printing Of- fice,
A new and excellent Treatise
on
Agriculture.
PRICE 1/6 February 6.
NEW MARKET Spring Races,
COMMENCE the last Wednesday in April next, and continue three days, free for a Horse, Mare or Geld- ing. First day a purse of 1000 four mile heats, weight for age, entrance 20 dollars. Second day a purse of one hundred and fifty dollars, two mile heats, weight for age, entrance 10 dollars. Horses the first and second day to be entered the evenings preceding the day they are to run. This day a SWEEP-STAKE for three year old colts, two mile heats, car- rying 100 lbs. on each, entrance 100 dollars. to be paid into the hands of the Trust- ees, to be paid on or before the proceeding the Races. The subscription for the Sweepstake kept open until the last day of and no longer.—Satisfactory as must be produced to the effecting the age of horses. to be paid each day.
ROMLEY TREASURER
by 19, 1798.
The purses as usual will be
at the gate.
I am still desirous to Sell, 1050 Acres of
LAND,
IN this county, on Deep Run, 12 miles from Richmond, & 5 from the entrance to the Canal; it is level, excel- lently watered, and most probably con- tains a Body of Coal—No part of it is yet open, but the soil appears unable for the culture of Grain. The share on it is offered to market would be worth more than I ask for the land. It is not offered by the 1st of May next, the whole tract will be sold at public auction, or it may be divided into smaller parcels—Half the payment will be paid down, the other half in two annual payments, bearing interest with a deed of trust on the premises to secure the same.
John Younghusband.
Hurley, January } 100
1798. }
VIRGINIA.
In the High Court of Chancery,
March 1, 1798.
James Searcy, Plaintiff,
and
Henry Banks, Richard Smyth,
and
James Wilson, Defendants.
THE defendants not having entered their appearance and given secu- rity according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this country; on the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, it is ordered, that the defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the Court in the said city. (A Copy.)
Teske,
R. TINSLEY, c.c.
FOR SALE,
ONE HUNDRED ACRES OF
LAND,
THIRTY of which is cleared, lying on the Brook, about nine miles from Richmond. This land has never been pillaged of timber, and on it is a small dwelling house. Any person wishing to purchase will be shown the land by applying to Mr. Harwood Food, who lives adjoining the same, and the terms made known by applying to the subscriber in Richmond. DAVID HOLLOWAY
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The Charles Carter!
Thomas Gilliat,
Has the pleasure of informing his friends of the arrival of the above ship from London, in which he has a very exten- sive assortment.
Fall or Fashionable
GOODS,
In addition to those he has already re- ceived by former vessels.
Richmond, Nov. 15, 1797 (R.)
Blank Bonds,
For Sale at this PRINTING OFFICE
JIM CRACK.
LATE the property of Pease & G. Ran- dolph, Esq. will cover Mares the present sea- son at my stable near the entrance of Amelia county, at Six Dollars the Nap, Fifteen Dollars the Season, with One Shilling and Six Pence to the Groom the money for the Nap to be paid at the stable the money for the Season may be discharged by the payment of Twelve Dollars at any time before the first of October.— Gentlemen who may choose to send Ser- vants with their Mares, shall have them accommodated on very moderate terms. My Paternage is good and well secured, and will not be allowed to be changed or accident.
JIM CRACK was got by Mr. Hart's imported Medley (the best blood in England) his Dam by Ariel, brother to Old Partney, his Grandam by Whit- ington, his great Grandam by Dapper, out of Col. Anthony Thornton's cele- brated Korn Mare, considered as the best mare of her day in Virginia.
The performances of Jim Crack on the turf have been equal to most horses that have been raised in Virginia—having been matched against three horses of the best reputation for racing, to wit: Mr. Poffler's Wild Air, two mile heats, Mr. Taylor's Bonny Lass, three mile heats, and Mr. Taylor's Montezuma, one four mile heat, all of which he beat without losing a single heat—He is a horse of great vigour, and his Colts are greatly admired, for their size as well as their beauty.
THOMAS PERKINSON.
15th Jan. 1798. (viti)
The Partnership of
WILLIAM HAYDEN & Co.
WILL be dissolved on the 1st of April next.—All persons having demands against said concern will please apply to
WILLIAM HAYDEN; Who, intending to leave this State in a short time, earnestly requests those who are indebted to WILLIAM HAYDEN & CO. or to the late concern of NASB & CO. to make immediate payment. Richmond, 20th March, 1798. 6w
FOR LONDON,
THE SHIP
MARTIN,
Nathaniel Colley, Master;
WILL be at City Point and ready to take in a cargo in fifteen days, has one half her cargo engaged, and will positively sail in all the month of April. For freight or passage (having elegant accommodations) apply to Mr. THOMAS WILLOCK, Norfolk; Mr. JAMES BROWN, Richmond; Mr. ROBERT MOORE, Petersburg; or to the Master on board. 27th February, 1798.
N. B. Gentlemen disposed to con- sign their tobacco to Lamb and Young- er of London, may receive advances in during or current money on application to James Brown, of Richmond.
SMALL-POX.
THE HOSPITAL , erected by Doc- tors Hodgson and Wardlaw, on the Dey's Ridge, about 10 miles from Richmond, will be opened on the 12th of April, for the recep- tion of Patients—at which time those will please to attend who wish to be vac- cinated in the Spring.—There are rooms sufficient for the accommodation of two hundred persons and are made much more comfortable than they were last fall when we inoculated a considerable number and lost none. Every attent- ion will be paid to render the business equally successful on the present occasi- on.—The situation is very agreeable, and as it is high and cool, patients will be admitted till the 1st of May.—Necess- ary provisions will be furnished there at a moderate price, who cannot conven- iently supply themselves. The price of inoculation is a Gui- nea for whites, & Fifteen Shillings for blacks.
WARRICK, Feb. 7, 1798.
N. B. There need be no fear of a- ny delay occasioned by the want of fresh or good inoculation. (1m m)
Subscribers to the Book entitled, THE IMMORTAL MENTOR, or MAN'S UNBR- KING GUIDE to a HEALTHY, WEALTHY and HAPPY LIFE, by CORNERS, Doctor FRANKLIN, and Doctor Scott, are informed that it is now ready for delivery at Samuel Piers- ant's Printing Office, Richmond. March 26.