Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1806-10-01 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
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[No. 1299.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1806.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Valuable Medicines.
PUBLIC confidence has never been more liberally and firmly reposed, and perhaps in no instance more justly, than it appears in the efficacy of HAMILTON'S WORM LOZENGES, prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by RICHARD LEE, no. 56, Maiden-lane, New York and in Richmond, (only) at S. Pleasants' Printing office.
The proprietor has lately presented to the public eye the testimony of the Hon. A. C. Hanson, Chancellor of Maryland, the Rev. Mr. Moulder, and of other distinguished and respectable characters. The following cases, of more recent occurrence, are now respectfully submitted.
Copy of a letter from Mr. Henry Ackerman, Bricklayer, Magazine-street, near Broadway, Jan. 24, 1804.
Sir—It would be ungrateful were I to withhold my testimony in favor of Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges. I had been between five and six years past much indisposed, and lately often tormented with severe griping and pains of the bowels, troubled with offensive breath, and with violent feverish fits, and other obvious symptoms of worms; but frequently hearing your Worm Lozenges recommended in cases similar to mine, I determined on a trial of them, as my last resource. The first dose evacuated twelve or thirteen feet of a tape worm; two other doses were taken which brought away a quantity of matter like broken skins and pieces of worms. I suppose the tape worm voided at different times must have exceeded forty feet. The almost incredible benefit I received from this medicine, induced me to give a dose to a child of mine who was pining and likely to die; it produced the same good effect in this instance, expelling a worm of a different kind, from nine to twelve inches long, and at the same time restoring a good state of health, remain, Sir, yours, &c.
HENRY ACKERMAN.
To Mr. Richard Lee.
FOR SALE AS ABOVE, Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard,
A safe and effectual remedy for acute and chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chilblains, Sprains, Bruises, Pain in the Face and Neck, &c.
AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE.
For the prevention and cure of Bilious and Malignant Fevers is recommended.
Hahn's Anti-Bilious Pills.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
Hamilton's Elixir,
A foreign remedy for Colds, Obsolete Coughs, Asthma, Sore Throats, and approaching Consumption.
To Parents who may have children afflicted with The Hooping Cough.
This disorder is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable. The Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it. From LUTHER MARTIN, esq. attorney general of the State of Maryland.
GENTLEMEN—I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with torpor, and with obstructed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts, I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN. HAMILTON'S Grand Restorative,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavorable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea—frequent intoxication, or any other debilitated state of the system—the unwholesome or extensive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life—bad lying in, &c.
Hahn's true and genuine German Corn Plaster,
An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them, root and branch without giving pain.
The Genuine Persia Lotion.
So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellant minerals (the base of other lotions) and of unparallelled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin, of every kind—particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, scurf, tetter, ring worm, sun burns, prickly heat, &c.—The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, invisible perspiration, which is essential to health; yet its effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth—never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and a handsome one more so.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
Hahn's Genuine Eye Water, A foreign remedy for all diseases of the eyes whether the effect be natural weakness or of accident, easily removing inflammations, defluxions of tears, dullness, itching and films on the eye; not failing to cure those maladies which, frequent use of the small-pox, measles and fever, and wonderfully strengthening to weak sight. It restores have experienced its excellent virtues, &c. a nearly deprived of sight.
Tooth-Ache Drops, The only remedy yet discovered, which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
The Anodyne Elixir, For the cure of every kind of head ache.
The Damask Lin-Salve.
Infallible Ague and Fever Drops, For the cure of Agues, Remittants and Intermitting Fevers.
Thousands can testify their being cured by these drops after the bark and every other medicine has proved ineffectual: not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one, and numbers not half a bottle.
The Sovereign Ointment for the Itch, Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women, or on an infant a week old, not contain a particle of mercury or any dangerous ingredients whatever; and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the exhibition of other remedies.
For the cure of a certain deplorable Malady,
The Indian Vegetable Specific.
The Medicines prepared by Richard Lee, have been in high estimation and general use throughout the United States, for upwards of six years; many of them are sold for less than the drugs of which they are compounded could be purchased at a retail store.
It is no inconsiderable evidence of their utility, that during the above period, numerous imitations of every article (the production of ignorance and inexperience, urged by envy and penury) have intruded on the public, seen a day and then perished; others now succeeded them, which in like manner are fast defending "to the tomb of the Caputis," while our remedies become more generally used and acquire a daily accession of well earned celebrity.
To prevent the imposition of worthless or dangerous preparations, purchasers are requested to remember, that an engraved label, with the signature of Richard Lee's (to counterfeit which is felony) is affixed to each of his genuine medicines.
Lee's Infallible Ague Drops.
Recent Cures. A child of Mr. William Lozier, grocer, corner of 11th and Jay Streets, was sick about five or six weeks with Ague and fever, and in its most violent degree, as for the hot paroxysm to terminate frequently in most alarming convulsions. A variety of medicines, recommended by sympathizing neighbors, were administered, without alleviating the disease; at length hearing of the uniform efficacy of Lee's Ague Drops, a bottle was procured, of which three doses fully were found necessary to perfect a cure. Five weeks have elapsed without any return of the complaint.
Mr. James Joyce, assistant in the warehouse of Mr. — Pearl-street, was severely afflicted with an intermitting; but after taking Lee's Ague Drops, was cured in two days. At the recommendation of Mr. Joyce, a friend, Mr. Terence Toey, who had suffered much from an obdurate intermitting upwards of a year (with few and trifling intervals) was cured by a few doses of the same Medicine. At the recommendation of Mr. Joyce, a bottle was procured by Mr. P. Skooley, who was likewise harassed with an obdurate intermitting. A small portion completely removed every symptom of the complaint (which may surprise those who regard the bark as the only specific) — four persons of Mr. Skooley's acquaintance was by the remaining part of this single phial, cured of the prevailing malady.
The above narrations may suffice to prove the usefulness of this medicine; but if the affection of the proprietor, and the fact of an annual demand for several thousand bottles have any weight, the public will believe that this preparation has never failed effecting a cure, and may without controversy be termed INFALLIBLE.
Prepared and sold by Richard Lee, No. 50 Maidenlane New York, and at S. Pleasants' Printing office, Richmond. Oct. 1804.
THE SUBSCRIBER WISHES TO SELL
The Following Property; A TRACT OF LAND, of about 335 acres, lying in Cumberland county, about three miles from Farmville. This land is about one third in woods, and is one of the most handsome and healthy situations in the country; the water is thought to be inferior to none below the mountains. Another tract of about 170 acres, three miles from the above tract, lying on both sides of Guinea creek, and on the Richmond road. Also, the HOUSES and LOTS, now occupied by the subscriber, in the town of Farmville. The dwelling house is large and convenient, with every necessary out house, either for a tavern or the accommodation of a private family. The terms and other particulars may be known by application to the subscriber.
Thomas A. Morton. Farmville, September 20, 1806. w3t
DOCT. WILSON
Has just received at his shop, opposite the stores of Messrs. John and Robert Gamble, and Mr. Neil McQuill, a general assortment of
MEDICINES.
He offers them for sale on lower terms than they can be procured at any other house in Richmond. He has on hand a variety of Paints, Varnishes and Oils—Also Spirits of Turpentine and Turpentine Varnishes by the Barrel at unusually low prices. Richmond, 10th September, 1806. w3m
A FRESH SUPPLY OF MEDICINES,
Have just come to hand, at the Apothecary's Shop, on the main street (Shoemaker Hill) — They are offered for sale on as low terms as they can be procured at any shop in Richmond.
"LETTERS
ON THE
IMPROVEMENT of the MIND;
ADDRESSED TO A LADY.
BY MRS. CHAPONE."
Just received and for sale at this office.
FOR THE ARGUS.
Observations in opposition to the opinions and principles, contained for in a pamphlet called War in Disguise.
No. IX. The federation of states according to the design of Henry IVth, and the prospects of a future federation, under the auspices of the emperor Napoleon.
THE federation of the European states according to the plan of Henry the fourth, has been already alluded to. But great as that plan was, it falls far short of that which is now the subject of consideration. Besides, Henry was opposed by powerful monarchs from without, and was entangled with great difficulties within his own dominions, while the prospects of Napoleon cannot be obstructed or impeded by similar causes. Henry could only propose and recommend, but Napoleon can resolve, decree and execute. If this be true, and Henry, for his thoughts, deserved and has obtained universal applause, who will not say that much more is not due to him, who can introduce upon a more extensive, liberal and permanent policy, the wise and beneficent designs of the immortal Henry?
The following extracts from the memoirs of the great Sully, will give to the reader an idea of the federation of states, as intended by Henry the fourth, surnamed the Great:
Page 119. "Let us for once, if it is possible, fix our principles; and being from long experience, convinced, that the happiness of mankind can never arise from war, of which we ought to have been persuaded long ago—let us upon this principle, take a cursory view of our monarchy."
119. "After this examination, from which it incontestably appears, that our kings have seldom thought of any thing, but how to carry on their wars, we cannot be scrupulous in bestowing on them the title of truly great kings."
120. "There are none of the European monarchies but whose destruction will require a concurrence of causes, infinitely superior to human force. The whole, therefore, which seems proper and necessary to be done, is to support them all in a kind of equilibrium; and who ever prince thinks, and in consequence acts otherwise, may indeed cause torrents of blood to flow through all Europe, but he never will be able to change her form."
120. "When I observed that the extent of France is not now so considerable as it was in the reign of Charlemagne, my intention, most certainly, was not, that this diminution should be considered as a misfortune. In an age when we feel the sad effects of having had ambitious princes from time to time for our kings, were all to concur in flattering this fatal ambition, it would be the cause of still greater evils; and it may be generally observed, that the larger the extent of kingdoms, the more they are subject to greater revolutions and misfortunes. The basis of the tranquility of our own, in particular, depends upon preserving it within its present limits. A climate, laws, language and manners, different from our own; seas and chains of mountains, almost inaccessible, are all so many barriers, which we may consider as fixed on by nature. Besides, what is it that France wants? Will she not be the richest and most powerful nation of Europe? It must be granted. All therefore, that the French have to wish or desire, is, that Heaven grant them pious, good, and wise kings; and that these kings employ their power in preserving the peace of Europe; for no other enterprise can be to them, either profitable or successful."
121. "And this explains to us, the nature of the design, which Henry IVth, was on the point of putting into execution, when it pleased God to take him to himself; too soon, by some years, for the happiness of the world. From hence, likewise, we may perceive the motives, for his pursuing a conduct, so opposite to anything which had been hitherto undertaken by crowned heads; and here we may behold what it was that acquired him the title of great. His designs were not inspired by mean and despicable ambition, or guided by base and partial interests; to render France happy forever, was his desire; and as she cannot perfectly enjoy this felicity, unless all Europe likewise partakes of it; so it was the happiness of Europe in general which he labored to procure, and this in a manner so solid and durable, that nothing should be afterwards able to shake its foundations."
126. "Having thus seen all the parts of the design in their just points of view, having thoroughly considered and calculated, and from thence discovered and prepared for all events which might happen, I found myself confirmed in the opinion, that the design of Henry the great, was upon the whole, just in its intention, possible, and even practicable in all its parts; and infinitely glorious in all its effects—so that upon occasions, I was the first to
recall the king to his engagements, and sometimes to convince him by those very arguments which he himself had taught me."
126. "He, nevertheless, communicated it to Elizabeth, Queen of England; and this was what inspired them with so strong an inclination to confer together in 1601, when this princess came to Dover, and Henry to Calais. What the consequence of an interview would not have permitted them to do, I at last began, by the voyage which I made to the princess. I found her deeply engaged in the means, by which this great design might be executed. A very great number of the articles, conditions and different dispositions are due to the queen, and sufficiently shew, that in respect to wisdom, penetration, and all the other perfections of the mind, that she was not inferior to any king, the most truly deserving that title."
134. "Should the Grand Duke of Muscovy or Czar of Russia, refuse to enter into the association after it is proposed to him, he ought to be treated like the Sultan of Turkey, deprived of his possessions in Europe, and confined to Asia only."
"To succeed in the execution of this which does not appear difficult, if we supposed all the christian princes, unanimously concurred in it, it would only be necessary for each of them to contribute, in proper time, to their several abilities, towards the support of the forces, and all the other incidental expenses, which the success of such an enterprise might require."
135. "This armament of the princes and state of Europe, appears so inconsiderable, and so little burthensome, when compared with the forces which they usually keep on foot, to awe their neighbors, or perhaps their own subjects, that were it to have subsisted, even perpetually, it would not have occasioned any inconvenience, and would have been an excellent military academy; but, besides that, the enterprises for which it was destined, would not always have continued. The number and expense might have been diminished in proportion to the necessities which would have always been the same. Though I am persuaded such an armament would have been so highly approved of by all these princes, that after they had conquered with it, whatever they would not suffer any stranger should share with them in Europe, they would have sought to have joined to it, such parts of Asia as were most commodiously situated, and particularly the whole coast of Africa, which is too near to our own territories for us not to be frequently incommoded by it. The only precaution to be observed in regard to these additional countries, would have been to form them into new kingdoms, declare them united with the rest of the christian powers, and bestow them on different princes carefully observing to exclude those who before bore rank among the sovereigns of Europe."
134. "The laws and ordinances proper to cement an union between all these princes, and to maintain that harmony which should be once established among them, the reciprocal oaths and engagements in regard, both to religion and policy, the mutual assurances in respect to the freedom of commerce, and the measures to be taken to make all these portions with equity, and the general content and satisfaction of all parties; all these matters are to be understood; nor is it necessary to say any thing of the precaution taken by Henry in regard to them. The most that could have happened, would have been some trifling difficulties which would vainly have been obviated in the general council, representing all the states of Europe; the establishment of which was certainly the happiest convention that could have been conceived, to prevent those innovations, which time often introduces in the wisest and most useful institutions."
In all that has been said by this writer relating to the federation of states in Europe, nothing is determined concerning Great Britain. The rulers of that Empire seem resolved to withdraw that nation from the great family in Europe, and therefore the other nations must go on, to promote their respective interests and the general happiness of the whole, as if Great Britain did not exist. In pursuing these ends, they will be obliged to oppose and repel the British projects, as evils which they cannot at present avoid, but which even now may be restrained.
If these things be true, Great Britain has before her, the dreadful alternative of perpetual war, or a relaxation of principles for the support of which, they have created a national debt, of more than six hundred millions of pounds sterling, have desolated, not only countries, but continents, and have consigned to wretchedness and untimely graves, many millions of human beings. They who concentrate their hopes in the maritime preponderance of that government, cannot fail to view these projects with disconsolation. They will not bear in patience an examination of questions, which unfold to their
distempered minds—principles of national justice and universal policy, which will destroy the fabric upon which they build their hopes and prospects, & upon the success of which future usurpations may be guaranteed.
The confederation which has been alluded to, is not a creature of the imagination. The public declarations of the Emperor Napoleon, aided by the approbation of philanthropy authorize us to conclude, that the grand federation which he has announced will be accomplished. The extensive, the beneficent, the liberal, the magnanimous course which Napoleon has heretofore pursued, allows us to augur that the future project, will be not only beneficial to Europe and its respective states, but will promote the universal happiness of mankind.
To judge of these things with candor, it is necessary to insulate ourselves from all the immediate relations of society—from all ties to the affairs and interests of the world—to imagine that we are examining the conduct of individuals and nations who existed & flourished many centuries ago, or who belonged to another planet. In this way the mind may embrace abstract truth. By these means we can justly decide from the relative merits and rights of those who fill the world with anxious cares, and array its inhabitants in implacable war: and then indeed we might without the aid of the passions, determine between the monopolizing and tyrannical projects of Great Britain, which they not only avow but enforce, and the rational designs of Bonaparte.
Is it right that the nations of the earth should all bow themselves and prostrate their independence at the foot of the British Throne? They who contend for British predominance answer in the affirmative:—but a very different answer will be given by those who can weigh the question with impartiality. They behold the map of Europe, and the inhabitants as a great family, connected by the ties of blood, divided and subdivided, for the purposes of local polity—they behold a branch of this family, surrounded by impassable boundaries—seizing, usurping and enforcing claims, which militate against the jus gentium of all the rest. They behold an individual, who by a course equally splendid and meritorious, who has been elevated to an exalted station in national policy and in the general affection of those over whom he presides, preparing the means, both direct and indirect for counteracting and destroying the usurpations and tyranny of these Islanders. What then will be the decisions of an impartial umpire—of a disinterested philosopher—of an insulated observer, or of a remote historian? Let every reader assume some one or other of these characters: Let him forget, if the fact be so, that he or his father, or grand-father, was born in England; let him believe that he has descended from French, or Spanish or Italian, or Danish, or Swedish, or German ancestry; and that the claims of England operate oppressively and unjustly upon his parents, brothers, relations and friends. Would such a man as this find room to justify the British aggressions, and allow to these Islanders, first to pillage and subjugate the fairest portion of Asia, and then by the means of these unrighteous gains to disturb and oppress their brethren of Europe? Will they sing Io Peans, in commemoration of the exploits and contrivances of those who have tinged the ocean with kindred blood and fertilized the plains of Europe, Asia, Africa and America by human butcheries.
These considerations afford a vast prospect for the mind of the philosopher—for the pen of the politician, and for the hand of power: all these great qualifications appear at present to be pre-eminently illustrious in a single man, whose conduct as far as he has gone, proves, that the beneficence of his mind is not surpassed, either by the grandeur of his character or his unrivaled success. It is for him to say whether these or similar propositions shall be executed—or in other words, whether arts, science and civilization, shall spread over Europe and Asia, uniting the inhabitants of each hemisphere in general bonds, or links of social, commercial and political union, from the white sea, to the Persian Gulf—from Lapland, Livonia and Siberia, to Indostan.
If these or similar changes shall happen, it must be evident to the weakest understanding, that Asia, as well as Europe, will be greatly benefited, if all the petty principalities, oligarchies and aristocracies of Germany, Holland, Switzerland and Italy, should disappear, that governments of different description should be established. The rights and privilege of each, beings conservative, each will acquire national pride, each will be able to resist the sudden requisitions and designs of an arbitrary and powerful neighbor.
The writer of this belief, is that all the changes which have been foretold, or others of a similar description are essential

the happiness, prosperity and permanency of European institutions, and that they are now in the train of being accomplished. These changes, altho' the great family of mankind & particularly of Europe, will be so much benefited by them, will be opposed by all those who have entangled their understandings in the toils of prejudices which can neither be explained nor defended, and which are calculated to present to our future view the map of Europe, discolored with blood, and a race of people borne down by the most galling oppressions.
The foregoing remarks are predicated altogether upon the firm opinion that the changes which have been recommended, may at this time be made & that they afford a fair prospect to promote the general happiness of the inhabitants and the prosperity and improvement of all the world. Other changes may take place differing in mode, but every man of information and reflection must admit that these propositions are supported by facts which no argument can overthrow, and no circumstances can bring into contempt. And if there ever were circumstances which authorized a writer not only to invite opposition but to bid defiance to all that falsehood can pervert, calumny can circulate, folly can believe, and wickedness can defend; "these are they—yes he invites the most intelligent & candid of those who entertain different opinions to enter into an honest contest, and spurns from him with proud contempt, all those who are the victims of pride, prejudice and wilful stupidity."
The projects of Napoleon so far as they are unfolded, and his public declarations, as far as they are known, afford fair prospects for the future. Satisfied with the first and confiding in the second, the writer of these essays has thought it to be his duty as a philanthropist not only to give these exemplifications, but to declare in the most decided manner that he implicitly confides in the promises which were made when Napoleon was elevated to the rank of first consul—that he would contend for the repose of France and the happiness of the world. Strictly indeed have there promises been observed. Hence therefore the writer has been induced to believe and to declare, that Napoleon Bonaparte deserves to be considered as the savior of France—as the restorer of social order to distracted and long agitated Europe—the patron of arts, of sciences, and that the whole scope of his conduct and declarations appears to entitle him to the distinguished, unrivalled appellation of being the benefactor of mankind.
PACIFICATOR.
(To be continued.)
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
THOUGHTS on the subject of NAVAL POWER in the UNITED STATES of AMERICA; and on certain means of encouraging and protecting their Commerce and Manufactures.
No. III.
The inconveniences which the commerce of the U. S. sustains are considered here as very numerous, and the injuries are deemed neither few nor small. We are excluded, for example, from the largest part of the dominions of a foreign power, whom we do not shut out of any of our ports. We are subject, in their colonies, to an alien tax, in effect, for selling our own produce, tho' of prime necessity to the foreign country; while merchants of the same country can freely dispose of all its natural productions and manufactured commodities and all other goods, not only in our old states, but even in our purchased territories and colonial settlements; though at the same time, we are excluded from the equal carriage of our own produce, and from the regular participation in the transportation of their produce and manufactures from their acquired territories and colonial settlements. If short occasional relaxations are produced by extreme necessity, they are subject to great inconveniences by their unexpected occurrence and transitory existence, while our foreign competitors are liberally allowed a constant enjoyment of all the branches of our foreign trade. Far more favor is extended by us to the produce of their fisheries, than is shown by them to the produce of ours. They exclude all of our manufactures and much of our produce, yet we allow the importation of every thing they grow or make. They prevent our employment of foreign seamen, beyond a certain extent, in our voyages to all their ports, apparently to check our ship building and navigation, while we impose no such unarrantable restraint upon their vessels or crews. They obtain a footing on the decks of our vessels by "the right of search," for enemies property & military enemies, and pervert it to impress the seamen necessary for the voyage, though they are lawfully engaged under written contracts, expressly prescribed by our national legislature. A similar conduct in our officers would render them liable to exemplary punishment and heavy damages. They subject our detained vessels, produce, and supplies to unjust and exorbitant charges and ruinous delays, in their ports & in their courts of admiralty, which we cannot nor will reciprocate. They have set up, for many years, principles of blockade totally unknown to the law of nations, destructive of our commerce, deeply injurious to our merchants, and trading captains are forbidden, to sell at all, but they do the business in the name of a Brazilian colonial merchant, paying a commission, which is the TAX.
pious to the sales of our crops and exports, and inconsistent with our neutral rights and national independence, the reciprocation of which would subject our officers to damages and punishment. They attempt to prescribe laws for us upon the free ocean, the highway of nations, at the express pleasure of their own executive authority, destroying at will our whole commerce with enemies' colonies, enemies' home dominions and neutral ports, rivers, and states, though they violate those laws in their own conduct, proclamations, and treaties touching the same, or like places, in the time of war. For these evils, and for several others of a like nature, war—demoralizing, impious, frantic, and expensive war—is said to be the regular cure. But it is far worse than the disease, and the U. S. are happily aware, that, besides war, there is another and a better remedy—the cultivation of the arts of peace, under the direction of the national legislature. Sincerely disclaiming all enmity to the belligerent powers of Europe, we are firmly bent on fair neutrality and honorable peace. It is our earnest desire that our situation and views should be thoroughly understood and well considered at this most awful and unprecedented crisis. Those who apprehend from the U. S. intentional injustice to themselves will, we trust, be agreeably disappointed; and those who expect from us an acquiescence in real injustice from any foreign country to ourselves , will certainly be mistaken. Our policy, though uncommon in Europe, is clear and sound, as we believe. Our situation should compel the reluctant expenditure of twelve precious extra millions, for example, let them not be unwisely lavished in the prosecution of a naval war, by which we may not gain, but let that immense sum be levied, by the calm operation of statute law on the produce and manufactures of our shippers , and applied, under the direction of our government, to the indemnification of our mercantile and marine sufferers , and to the cordial support of our manufacturing industry . Even in our unwilling but necessary resort to such measures, we shall not be at all influenced by the desire of doing to the foreign nation any harm, but by a fair and right disposition to do good to ourselves. We refrain from hostilities; and, as already mentioned, we restrict, prohibit, and duty their navigation and trade much less than they restrict and duty ours. We of course observe the most amicable conduct. Immediately before Divine Providence ordained the separation between Great Britain and America, the laws and system of the empire were the common property of both countries. The U. S. did not incline, at the beginning, to maintain "the navigation act" and the commercial & manufacturing regulations with that strict adherence to their monopolizing spirit, which seemed most advisable to the British kingdoms. Yet we did not consider even their peculiar and unaltered rigor as a war by them upon us, nor can reasonable and just men now perceive the semblance of war against G. Britain in our latter and calm recurrence to the commercial regimens of our ancient and common enemy. We adopt the system as the precedent means of prosperity, and as a peaceful measure of subsistence and defence. It is possible that we may not even now approve of all the regulations to encourage our navigation, manufactures, and commerce which existed in our joint Anglo American system before 1776, but if we adopt the whole, and thus return to them even all the regulations and prohibitions they have long inured to us, we should not thereby act with any hostility to them, nor even more partially to our interests than they have constantly acted favorably to their own. Let them remove their restrictions, & carry reason under the law of nations, and we will remove our restrictions with cordial satisfaction. We earnestly desire peace and good will with all nations, and with none more sincerely than with them; but they ought to remember, and we shall doubtless consider, that we are not commanded to love even our worthier neighbors better than ourselves.
Though it was intended, in this publication, merely to treat of the dangers, obstacles, & expenses of great naval power, and to show that there are safer and cheaper means of protecting commerce, yet it may be proper and useful briefly to notice some connected subjects. It is a matter of just and great astonishment, that an ardent English pamphleteer against our commercial rights has ventured to justify all the measures against neutral trade, which England has taken, & almost all she may yet adopt, by the sweeping and unwarranted assertion, that the neutral states having first submissively allowed the enemies of Britain to encroach on their commercial rights, Britain has, by natural reason, and the law of nations, a claim to exercise similar encroachments! We are sorry to remark, that English aggression upon neutral rights has been so long and variously continued, that her friends have forgotten the commencement, and the most important incidents. We shall therefore endeavor to assist their recollections.
It will be found, by recurrence to the British state papers and annual registers that in the year 1702 while England was at peace with all the world, she began this injurious work by detaining neutrals, as well at sea as in her own ports, laden for France with provisions, with her own bale goods, and with neutral produce and manufactures. The writer of War in Disguise, 24 part, of May, 1806; called observations on Mr. Randolph's Speech, p. 14.
manufactured; and that as this monstrous act was against the law of nations, numerous treaties, and her own municipal laws, the British ministry of that day were obliged to shelter themselves under an act of indemnity. They continued this lawless and injurious conduct till the French declaration of war in February 1793, setting in time of peace, an evil and unprecedented example to all nations, and to future times. After the war with France had taken place, the British government formed separate and successive conventions with Russia, Spain, Prussia, and Austria, "to stop and compel all neutral ships bound to or from France, either to sail back or enter some neutral port." It will be observed, therefore, that before the present acts of France violated in 1805 and 6, the neutral rights, in conjunction with her in the rage of war, England had led them into such deliberate violations in the calm of peace in 1792, and in war in 1793 in conjunction with her. If Russia is in these bad practices now, England, it seems, taught them to her many years ago, and took pains to draw Denmark and Holland into the same illegitimate conduct. Neutral vessels were unlawfully detained and taken in numerous instances, by Great Britain and her friends, avowedly to injure the general trade, and disturb the interior peace of France by the awful miseries of famine. We might observe incidentally that the dismemberment of France, and even dictating a form of government to her were explicit objects of the treaties of Pritz and Pavia, and of the British manifesto of October 1793. The e are the very outrages of which England now complains against France. We leave to themselves the settlement of those neutral complaints, which they however ought to adjust before we embark in a war on the side of either. It is not remembered, that the English government thought it proper to wage war with Russia, Austria, or Prussia, for their partition of Poland or for their late repartition of the German empire, under the name of "indemnities," in which operation all those powers partook. Nor did the elector of Hanover ever depart from a "submissive neutrality." Why, then, should America plunge into the abyss of an awful and unprecedented war, which she abhors, for reasons which have not heretofore moved the elector and king to war, in Hanover or England?
(To be continued.)
See convention of March 25, 1793, with Russia, and the Russian explanation to Sweden, July, 1793, Debet's State Papers &c. This treaty is referred to as real by lord Holland's pamphlet or that of his son.
BOSTON, Sept. 17.
Capt. Tripp of the sch. Confidence, who arrived here on Thursday last from Grenada, on the 21st Aug. fell in with the French 74 gun ship, the Ecole, which, in a gale on the 19th and 20th of the same month had lost all her masts, bowsprit and rudder. It appears from the account stated in a former paper by captain Tripp that he fell in with the above vessel in lat. 26, long. 66, 29 dismasted, &c. The commander of the privateer having ordered him to send his boat on board, it was returned manned with a lieu. ensign, and seven men, who brought a bow line, fastened it to the main mast, and appeared to express a desire to take command of the vessel—This captain T. rejected, and put them on board the boat and sent them back—While on board the lieutenant left the following note, in French, which, had captain T. understood, would have been an inducement for him perhaps to have offered them some assistance.—But capt. T. being anxious to pursue his voyage, and fearing that he should not receive recompense for damages received, (besides being hindered a considerable time, with towing her into port) made all sail and left her.
"Mr. Michel," will assure, in the name of the French government, the captain commanding the American vessel on board of which he is going, that his freight until reach the port in the United States, where I intend going, shall be punctually paid him on the demand that I shall make to the French ambassador in the U. S. I promise him that all losses and damages that may take place during that time, shall be at the charge of the French government: assuring the American government that his imperial and royal majesty, Napoleon I. shall never cease to show them his gratitude, for the signal service rendered him by a vessel of that nation, in saving a French man of war.
The captain officer of the legion of honor commanding H. L. and R. majesty's ship Ecole. PREVOUST DE LACROIX. On board said ship, August 21, 1805."
* The French lieutenant. NEW YORK, Sept. 22.
To the editor of the Evening Post. SIR, I take the freedom of dropping you this line, in order to undervalue you with regard to the fate of the unfortunate crews of Miranda's two schooners. It is stated in L'Aguiere by all the Spaniards, as well governmental officers as others, that of the two crews, ten of the principal men (viz. the officers) were hung at Porto Cavello and the remainder sent to the mines, or put in confinement for life. From these, however, are to be excepted, two boys, from 12 to 14 years of age, who are to be sent back to the United States. This is said, in L'Aguiere, to be the real fate of the crews, and is universally credited by Spaniards and Americans; indeed I have no doubt of its correctness. After these people were hung, their heads were taken off, and six sent to Carraccas, two to L'Aguiere and two kept at Port Cavello. The two heads sent to L'Aguiere, are put up in iron cages, and hung on loki poles just without the front gate of the city.
Mr. Lynch, a very intelligent gentleman from Philadelphia, residing at Carraccas, told me, that he saw the two heads when first put up at L'Aguiere—they were then fresh, and he felt pretty confident that one of them was the head of captain Donechea (I presume I do not spell the name properly) the other he thought to be captain Gardner's—this, however, must be only conjecture.
The reason why I did not mention the above circumstances in my letter to you from quarantine ground, was, that I supposed the American public must have been possessed of the facts some time before. You will excuse my troubling you with this relation, as it is merely to satisfy your own mind upon the subject."
BALTIMORE, Sept. 23.
An American Spanish War.
To the gentlemen who favored us with the following extracts of letters, received by this morning's mail, the editors of this Gazette return their thanks. It is much in the power of private individuals, to give interest to the columns of a newspaper; and a prompt communication of important matter will always command the gratitude of the community as well as of the editors. The reader will perceive that the prospect of a peace on the east side of the Atlantic, is becoming more and more the presage of a war on the west.
Extract of a letter, dated
NEW ORLEANS, August 23.
"By a letter which arrived in town this day, we are informed, that 900 Spaniards have passed over the Sabine river, & stationed themselves within 12 miles of Natchitoches. The American troops are now making preparations to meet them."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of high respectability, in Wilkinson county Mississippi Territory to his friend in this city, dated August 13, 1805.
"I have only time to state to you briefly, an express has just passed to Natchez from Natchitoches, with dispatches to governor Claiborne, gen. Wilkinson or our own governor, (perhaps to all of them) he (the express) avows that a Spanish force of 800 soldiers, and nearly as many Indians, were on their march, or was in a few miles of the Adais, a post 18 miles from Natchitoches, far within our limits, and from which they were last year driven by a party under captain Turner. If this is true and of which there is not a doubt, we shall have a brush; for surely our government will not submit to their occupying a post, from which they have been once driven: Of this more by the next mail."
"Eight days ago, a duel was fought near Fort Adams, by Nathaniel Evans, esq. and Capt. Richmond, of the U. S. army, in which the latter fell; he was shot dead. Mr. Evans, is a worthy man, respected by all who know him; and although I have not heard the particulars, I have no doubt there was no getting over this fatal rencontre. Another duel has also been fought at Natchez, one of the parties wounded in the knee, and another at Point Coupe, one of the parties wounded in the chest and will die."
From the same, to the same, dated Aug. 21.
"I wrote you by last mail, informing you a considerable Spanish force was advancing towards Natchitoches, our force term frontier. It is now well ascertained that gen. Arana, with about 1000 men, and some Indians, has taken possession of the Adais, a post from which they were driven by capt. Turner last year. Governor Arana was declared to our commandant at Natchitoches, Col. Cushing, that his intention is to take and keep the Sabine river and the Arago Rondo (sometimes called the Nododoks,) about six miles from Natchitoches. Colonel Cushing is manoeuvring his troops, and will be joined by col. Kingsberry, and his detachment from Fort Adams; what will then be done it is impossible to conjecture, whether they will be suffered to take the boasted Louisiana back by small districts, or to drive us into the Gulph stream at one stroke, is yet to be ascertained. They have so long plundered us with impunity, have violated our territory, taken our citizens from within our own limits, and have gone unpunished, that we have little hope of relief from our general government; and I am fearful, situated as we are, with but a small number of regular troops, a badly organized militia; approximating to the Floridas, a great many of the inhabitants of which are old Tories and cut throats; surrounded by a great number of Indian tribes, with whom we have reason to believe our neighbors are constantly intriguing, we are much more critically situated than our general government have any idea of; convinced as our administration must be, of the immense value of Louisiana, equal to any part of our continent of the same magnitude, and, I believe, of more importance, it would appear strange why it is left so long in a defenceless condition."
Extract from the Orleans Gazette of the 21st Aug. "By letters received this morning, we learn, that the governor of Texas, with about 900 Spanish troops had passed the Sabine river, and had advanced within 12 miles of Natchitoches—that major Porter had sent a flag enquiring their intention; their answer was, that they would occupy their former position, and not act on the offensive."
"It is the opinion of the writer, that an action between our troops and them has taken place before this, unless the Spaniards have fallen back!" Sept. 26
Extract of a letter from a gentleman, dated Natchez, 25th August, 1805, to his brother in this city.
"I expect you have by this time heard of a disturbance that has taken place on the other side of the river. About 900 Spaniards, & 3 or 400 Indians have taken a stand within 5 miles of Natchitoches, where there was a considerable number of Americans (perhaps nearly equal) and out of the 5 companies at Fort Adams, 3 are ordered over there immediately. The governor (Claiborne) is gone over there either to make peace or war. There is little doubt with me from all accounts, but that our troops will be attacked before you receive this, as I have understood the commanding officer has long ago had positive orders to drive them on the other side of the Sabine, should they come over on this side. The militia of that country are generally volunteers, and there is a considerable stir here in the mustering way since the express arrived, which was about 10 days ago!"—Balt. Tel.
NATCHIEZ, August 19.
On the 15th instant, his excellency governor Claiborne arrived in this city from Opelousas, and on the morning of the 18th, he set out for his return to the territory of Orleans. It is said that the day previous to the governor's departure, he received by express some dispatches from Natchitoches, but we are not advised of their contents.
NORFOLK, September 23.
COMMUNICATION.
The following is a list of the number of English ships that composed the fleet off Trafalgar—with the state they were in after the engagement, and the names
and number of vessels that joined the English just before—it is translated from a French official account and deemed correct, and has not been before published here,
Ships diamasted.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Guns. Rows include The Victory (100), Temeraire (98), Queen (98), Canopus (98), Thunderer (98), Spencer (74), Swiftsure (74).
In a crippled state. The Driad, La Sarmate, Hardie.
Sunk in or after the action. The Britannia (100), Prince of Wales (98), Neptune (98), Prince (98).
Burnt after the action. The Defence (74).
Lost on the Coast. The Donegal (80), Tiger (80), Orion (74), Monitor (74), Colossus (74), Spartia (74).
In good condition. The Wildham (74), Zealous (74), Conqueror (74), Revenge (74), Achilles (74), Mars (74), Bellerophon (74), Poliphemus (74).
Ships that joined before the battle. Duke of York (90), Royal Sovereign (100, lost with 500,000 sterl. on board, bound to Malta).
Swift, 80, dismasted and towed by a frigate.
Lightning (74), Eagle (74).
From his statement it will appear that although the English obtained the victory, it was obtained with a loss dreadfully severe on their part, and also with a considerable superiority in number on their side at the commencement of the action, particularly in first rate ships.
The English squadron under Sir J. B. WARRN, and which has been for sixteen weeks in pursuit of the French fleet under WILUAUMEZ, is now off our Capes, after touching at Newfoundland. It consists of the Foudroyant, of 84 guns, Namur, Courageux, Romulus, Fame, and Hero, of 74 guns each, and Amazon frigate. The Amazon anchored in Lynhaven Bay on Tuesday.
UNITED STATES LOAN OFFICE, State of Virginia, Sept. 22d, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given, to all persons concerned, that the creditors of the Navy 5 per cent Stock, will be paid off on the first day of October ensuing, agreeable to a resolution of the commissioners of the sinking fund, passed on the 28th of April last, on their transferring the said Stock to Thomas Tudor Tucker, esq. Treasurer of the United States, in trust for the said States; and the creditors of the other Stocks will receive their dividends on Monday the 13th. They will excuse this delay in me; it is hoped, as my commission was ten days delayed with the mail, by bad weather on its way at the Post office, at Gloucester Courthouse, and the representatives of my predecessor, found it not convenient to put me in possession of the Office till the 13th inst.
JOHN PAGE, Commissioner. Richmond, Sept. 26th, 1805.
BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the subscriber, by Richard Johnson, to secure the payment of a debt due by him to William Brown, & Co. will be SOLD to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the front door of Thomas Wells's Tavern, in the town of Milton, on Wednesday the 22d October next, the following property, or so much thereof, as may be sufficient to pay the balance due on the trust: ONE MAN SLAVE, by name Tom, one sorrel Bedford STUD COLT, and one hundred acres of LAND, lying on Buck Island Creek, in Albemarle, being the lower end of the tract, purchased by said Johnson, of Henry Wood.
RICHARD ANDERSON, Trustee. Milton, 22d Sept. 1805.
ON the first day of next month at the late dwelling house of Meriwether Jones, dec'd, WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, a variety of household, kitchen, gardening and farming IMPLEMENTS. Among the former, are beds, and mahogany furniture in Dining, Card, and Tea-Tables, Desk and Book-cases, &c. ALSO, three valuable Milch Cows and some hogs, and a small collection of Valuable Books.
Cash will be expected for purchases not exceeding ten dollars; for all above that sum 60 days will be allowed, on notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with one or more endorsers to be approved by GEORGE WM. SMITH Adm's Exo. Of Meriwether Jones, dec'd. Richmond, Sept. 22d 1805.
TO BE SOLD,
ON Friday the 31 of October, at the late dwelling house of William Elliott, dec. on the Hill, near the Swan Tavern, all the household and kitchen FURNITURE belonging to the said deceased, consisting of Beds and FURNITURE, Mahogany dining TABLES, an elegant SIDEBOARD, CHAIRS, and a number of articles suitable for a genteel family. Six months credit will be given on all sums over ten dollars—all sums under will be cash. Bond and approved security will be required, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid. All persons having demands against the said estate, are desired to bring them forward properly authenticated, that provision may be made for payment thereof. All persons indebted to the said estate, are desired to make payment, as specially as possible, as a long indulgence cannot be given. The house to be rented and possession given immediately.
ROBERT HY DE, Acting Executor of William Elliott, dec'd. Richmond, Sept. 22d, 1805.

RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Items include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour, Corn, Hemp, Iron, Bacon, Whiskey.
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
QUERIES. Addressed to JOHN RANDOLPH, Esq.
1. When you opposed Gregg's resolutions, did you not urge, as a principal argument against any hostile measure, the vast power of Great Britain at sea...
2. Did you not oppose the before-mentioned resolutions, not only on the ground of the impolicy of provoking a war, but because we were wrong in the doctrine...
3. Did you not forget, as a subject of too little importance, to mention the improvement of thousands of our seamen, and when you afterwards took notice of this grievance...
4. Did you not propose negotiation with Great Britain as a better mode of adjusting our disputes with her than any compulsory measure?
5. Did you not say at one time, that our opposition to Great Britain, must be impotent and ridiculous, and at another, that we should thereby throw our weight into the scale of France...
source against a failure in such an attempt? 9. Is not your language on the subject of Spain extremely inconsistent?
10. You regard the idea of a negotiation with Spain, as a shameful abandonment of national dignity; and yet, what do your own principles lead to, but a negotiation?
11. Could you have been serious when you suggested to the President, that Great Britain might consider the payment of two millions of dollars to Spain for Florida, as a violation of our neutrality?
12. You charge the executive with endeavoring to throw the responsibility of appropriating money for the purchase of the Floridas, upon congress...
13. Is there not an injunction of secrecy still subsisting on the members of congress, relative to what is called the secret message, and may not its publication have a tendency to defeat some of the designs of the government?
14. In fine, sir, has not your political course during the last session of congress produced the most unfortunate effects on this country, in all its relations?
A QUERIST.
EXTRACT—Mississippi territory, Aug. 18. "Gov. Claiborne was here all last week, and being called by express left Natchez yesterday morning.
"The Spaniards set off in pursuit of our party up the Red River, but they had got 150 or 200 miles in advance of them, 600 Spanish cavalry had arrived at the Sabine & crossed, possessed themselves of the post from which capt. Turner had driven them last spring.
"The soldier reports from Apusla that 2000 more Spaniards were on their way to the Sabine with 500 militia laden with provisions, &c. This, if true, will make a force superior in number to our regulars; and some entertain doubts, though I do not, of the attachment of the militia on the other side.
whose activity will render them fit for immediate service. At any rate, if the Spaniards do but come down, we shall be able to give a good account of them.
Another letter, dated 25th Aug. "Since my former letter another express arrived at Fort Adams from Natchitoches advising that the Spanish forces had arrived within 20 miles of that post...
"Gen. Wilkinson has not yet come down the river. Col. Cushing, who is said to be an able officer, commands at Natchitoches but united with the force from Fort Adams will hardly exceed 700 men;
"This territory contains five militia regiments, the eldest commanding officer is Col. Ozman: if called into service, we shall want two brigadiers and a major general, which no doubt the president will make."
The last paper we have received from Natchez announces the actual publication of the account of our new western territory by Messrs. Lewis, Clarke, Sibley, and Dunbar.
DISCOVERIES
Made in exploring the Missouri, Red and Washita Rivers, and countries adjacent, by captains LEWIS and CLARKE, Dr. SIBLEY, WM. DUNBAR, Esq., and Dr. HUNTER...
A STATISTICAL VIEW
Of the Indian Nations inhabiting the Territory of Louisiana, and the countries adjacent to its northern and western boundaries, viz:
The names of the Indian nations as usually spelt and pronounced in the English language.
Primitive Indian names of nations and tribes, English orthography, the syllables producing the sounds by which the Indians themselves express the name of their respective nations.
Nick names, or those which have generally obtained among the Canadian traders.
Number of warriors. The probable number of souls. The rivers on which they rove, on which their villages are situated. The names of the nations or companies with whom they maintain their principal commerce or traffic.
The place at which their traffic is usually carried on. The amount of merchandise necessary for their annual consumption, estimated in dollars at the St. Louis prices.
The species of peltries, furs and other articles which they annually supply or furnish. The species of peltries, furs and other articles which the natural productions of their country would enable them to furnish, provided proper encouragement were given them.
The place at which it would be mutually advantageous to form the principal establishments in order to supply the several Indian nations with merchandise. The names of the Indian nations with whom they are at war.
The names of the Indian nations with whom they maintain a friendly alliance, or with whom they are united by intercourse or marriage. Miscellaneous remarks.
OBSERVATIONS
Made in a voyage commencing at St. Catherine's landing, on the east bank of the Mississippi, proceeding downwards to the mouth of Red river, and from thence ascending that river, the Black river and the Washita river, as high as the Hot Springs in the proximity of the last mentioned river.
Dr. Sibley's account contains—
HISTORICAL SKETCHES, Of the several Indian tribes in Louisiana, south of the Arkansas river, and between the Mississippi and river Grand.
Mr. Dunbar and Dr. Hunter's Journal contains—
OBSERVATIONS
Made in a voyage commencing at St. Catherine's landing, on the east bank of the Mississippi, proceeding downwards to the mouth of Red river, and from thence ascending that river, the Black river and the Washita river, as high as the Hot Springs in the proximity of the last mentioned river.
Contents of Mr. Dunbar's Appendix, Not before published.
List of stages and distances on the Red and Washita rivers (in French computed leagues) to the Hot Springs. Lists of the most obvious vegetable productions of the Washita country, which are indigenous or growing without cultivation. Notice of certain vegetables, part of which are supposed to be new.
Of the medical properties of the Hot Springs.
Meteorological observations (corrected from those published) by the addition of the latitude.—Nat. Int.
"The Baltimore editors infer from the return of the Spanish minister to Philadelphia," says the New York Commercial Advertiser, "that he has not been re-appointed; but from the best authority we take upon ourselves to say, that every Spanish consul in the United States has received letters from the king of Spain, stating, that he entirely approved of the official conduct of Mr. Yrujo, and that he has confirmed this approbation by re-appointing him to exercise his functions as minister from the court of Madrid to the United States."
TRANSLATED
From an Italian paper, received at N.Y.
A letter from Naples of the 19th of July, contains the following official Note of the surrender of Gaeta.
"Yesterday the 18th, at 6 P. M. the fortress of Gaeta surrendered to the French. As soon as the great breach was formed in the citadel, at the foot of the counter scarp, which in extent was sufficient to contain 16 men in front, three columns of French troops were ready to ascend it; and the grenadiers which composed the first, waited with glorious impatience, the signal of assault."
"The Marshal Massena demanded the surrender for the last time. The besieged asked for several hours delay, in order to obtain the permission of the Prince Philippi (who it appears by another paper, had been wounded, and repaired on board a British vessel); but they were answered, that, in one hour, the place should be taken by force of arms."
The appearance of the columns ready to march at a moment's warning, a breach already made and easy to be mounted, and the certainty of being treated agreeably to the laws of war, were the potent reasons, which induced the garrison to capitulate.
"The garrison are prisoners of war, with permission to march off, but not to serve in 18 months. The artillery and magazines were delivered to the French in the state in which they were found. The other articles are as yet unknown. The artillery of all the forts of the capital, this morning announced this important event."
KINGSTON, (Jam.) Aug. 15.—In the sloop Sophia, came passenger, Mr. Stocker, late supercargo of the American ship Polly of Philadelphia, which was unfortunately upset on the Main. Mr. Stocker saved himself on two spars, and knows nothing of the fate of the other sufferers.
His excellency the Tunisian ambassador, with his suite sailed from Boston on Wednesday for Tunis, in the ship Two Brothers, chartered by government for the purpose of taking his excellency home. (N.Y. Com. Adv.)
The London Packet, about the 23d of August, in which was aboard by the Veteran, commanded by Jerome Bonaparte, steering for Europe.—Phil. Gaz.
One of our London papers says, "We are happy to inform our readers, that after this day (1st August) no new vessel or vessels which has not been employed during her last voyage in the Slave Trade, will be allowed, by law, to clear out at any of our custom-houses for the coast of Africa, for slaves."—Phil. Gaz.
ATTEMPT TO ROB THE MAIL.—A daring attempt to rob the Mail between New York and this city, (says the Philadelphia Gazette of the 24th ult) was made last night, by a gang of villains, with whom there is reason to believe, the driver was in league.—By the spirited exertions of the passengers one of the villains, together with the driver, was secured, and committed to the custody of a magistrate. We forbear, at present to detail the particulars as furnished by the passengers, under the expectation that a regular statement of the outrageous transaction will speedily be laid before the public.
Travellers relate incredible things.
There is now in this city a Traveller from the banks of the Missouri—he has in his possession an enormous "Tooth" of the "Mammoth." He declares, that whilst searching for mines on the banks of that river, he and his comrades discovered a tract of ground of about one mile square, containing (six feet below the surface) a general layer of bones of an immense size. He offers to contract for the entire Skeleton of a Mammoth that shall be 64 feet long and 23 in height, deliverable next September in this city. The middle claw of the fore foot is 7 feet 8 inches from its extreme point to where it joins the foot; and in each jaw are 8 enormous grinders, four above and four below—but, he says, his party were unable to discover whether the animal had a tail when lying, or otherwise. He presumes these bones have lain since the flood, in their present condition. He carried the tooth to the Museum. Balt. Tel.
The wife of a Mr. Roberts, of Dover, N.H. was lately delivered of three beautiful and perfect boys, each weighing 7 pounds; who with their prolific mother, are all in perfect health. Bost. Chron.
From a London paper of the 5th August.
THE LATE AFFRAY AT TULLAMORE.
"On the 22d inst. 4 companies of Irish militia light infantry, the Londonderry, Monaghan, Sligo, and county of Limerick, halted in Tullamore, on their march to their different regiments from Birr, where they had been quartered. Early in the evening a militia man was addressed on the bridge by a boy, who cannot be
discovered, and who pointing to a German soldier, desired the militia man to take care of those Germans, calling them at the same time by an offensive appellation. Upon this the militia man struck the German a violent blow on the head with a stick which brought him to the ground. The German being severely hurt, complained much, and a German officer seized the militia man and giving him up to the patrol, ordered him to be taken to the guard house. This produced some little confusion, and unfortunately at that moment the militia bugle sounded to arms; it is not known whether the bugle sounded to assemble the men at their usual hour of parade, or in consequence of the interference of some ill disposed person, but upon hearing it, the militiamen crowded into the streets with their arms. A party of them formed, fixed their bayonets, and rushed upon the street towards the guard house, to which the prisoner had been conveyed. Capt. Jones, of the Sligo, exerted himself without effect to restrain them, and a brigadier (a German officer, but dressed in a scarlet uniform, and probably not known to be such) drew his sword, ran in front of them, succeeded in appeasing them for a moment; and with the assistance of captain Jones, forced them down a lane. There they soon became ungovernable again, rushed into the street in different directions, and began to fire upon the German infantry, who, by this time, had assembled in considerable numbers. The Germans fought at first only with the bayonet, but having made some prisoners they took their ammunition and fired upon the militia. The battle then became general, and several fell on both sides; but general Linningen, who had before ineffectually interfered to appease the tumult, ordered out the cavalry, charged through the streets, and put an end to the business. During the remainder of the night nothing occurred, the peace being preserved by patrols, and the militia were marched off the next morning by general Dunn (who had been absent upon duty at Birr) upon their several routes, with the exception of such as he detained upon the charge of their having been particularly active.
"It appears that 25 Germans have been wounded, eight very slightly, one has since died, another (an officer) is not expected to recover. Of the militia 13 are wounded, five slightly, and one died almost immediately on being removed to the hospital."
"It is quite certain that the inhabitants of the town took no part whatever in the affair: one of them, by mere accident, was cut down and badly wounded by a dragon in the charge of cavalry, but there has been no interruption of the harmony and good will which had prevailed antecedently between them and the German troops."
CUSTOM HOUSE—RICHMOND.
ENTERED.
Table with 2 columns: Vessel, Origin. Vessels include Sloop Liberty, Lucy, Maria, Pianty, Sally, Sch't Eagle.
CLEARED.
Table with 2 columns: Vessel, Destination. Vessels include Sloop Rebecca, Miranda, Sch't Fortitude, Lucy Ann, Sloop Unity.
MARSHAL'S SALES.
TO BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, under a decree of the court of the United States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, between Princess Band, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plaintiff, and David Ross and others defendants, in order to raise the sum of twelve thousand six hundred and fifteen dollars and thirty three cents, due and payable the first day of July last, and expenses and charges of sale, that valuable and well known estate, in the county of Botetourt, called FORT LEWIS—stayed by the said Ross to contain 2008 acres. The sale will take place on the premises, on the 14th day of November next. Also, under the said decree, and upon the same terms, will be SOLD, at the Oxford Iron Works, in the county of Campbell, or the 18th of the same month, a number of VSLUABLE SLAVES. BEN MOSBY, D.M. for JOS. SCOTT, M.V.D. September 26, 1806.
FOR SALE,
MY LAND, in the county of Goochland, whereon I now live, containing 600 acres; well situated, lying within two miles of James river, and five miles above Goochland courthouse; is well improved, and in fine order for an ensuing crop; it is well adapted to the culture of tobacco, corn & wheat. A farther description is thought unnecessary, as it is presumed the purchaser would with first to view the premises, which (in my absence, will be shown) by Capt. Humphrey Parish, or Mr. Whitehead Ryan, who live adjoining thereto. I will undertake to sow thereon 80 or 90 bushels of wheat in good order. And in case of sale of the land, I will likewise sell the crop thereon of every description, together with the stock of cattle, hogs, and sheep, household and kitchen furniture, plantation utensils, &c. The terms of sale for the land, will be one third cash, & for the balance three equal annual instalments, on giving bond with approved security, carrying interest from the day, if not punctually paid. Young negroes will be taken (if approved of) in payment for a moiety, at least, of each payment; a deed of trust will be taken upon the premises to secure the three last payments. The personal estate will be sold on a credit of twelve months on giving bond with approved security. And the price of the land made known on application to the subscriber. Craddock Vaughan. 16th Sept. 1806.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by Thomas C. Fletcher, of Albemarle county, to secure the payment of a sum of money therein expressed due John Goddard, of Baltimore, will be SOLD, for cash, on the 16th day of October next, at Triplet T. Estes tavern, in the town of Charlottesville, one FEMALE SLAVE, Judith. The subscriber being only trustee, will convey that title vested in him as such trustee, will convey that title vested in him as such trustee. JOHN KEY, Jr. Trustee. Albemarle, 26th Sept. 1806.
FOR SALE,
On Monday the 6th October next, if fair, otherwise the first fair day thereafter, to the highest bidder, at twelve months credit, on the premises.
The Houses and Lot,
Lately occupied by us, in the town of New Castle, which is well calculated for a store, and is in a rich neighborhood. At the same time and place, will be SOLD, on three months credit, The remaining stock of Goods On hand, and household FURNITURE. Geo. Street, Brother & Co. Hanover county, 22d Sept. 1806.

JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A PAMPHLET, Containing Sketches of the History of France and England—An account of NAPO- LEON BONAPARTE, Emperor of France, from his birth to the battle of Austerlitz—price 3s. April 28, 1806.
WHEAT FANS, FOR SALE, BY C & T. SAUNDERS, Near the Basin of the Canal. May 23, 1806. (f.)
IN COUNCIL, 29th March, 1806. IT is advised, that it be advertised in the public paper that PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive from any person willing to con- tract, to furnish the necessary Clothing for the Public Guard for the present year. Dan. L. Hylton, Clerk of the Council.
TICKETS in the Second Class of the William and Mary College Lottery are for sale at this office.
Discounts of Lewis and his Par- ty, in Louisiana. A few copies of the above interesting work, just received, and for SALE, at the Post Of- fice, Williamsburg, and at this office. May 5, 1806.
Negroes for Sale. THE subscriber will sell a great bargain in SIX NEGROES, consisting of one negro man, who is a good shoemaker—two women, accus- tomed to house business—two girls, of about ten years of age, and one small boy. The above ne- groes will be for private sale until the first Mon- day in October, and if not disposed of, will, on that day, be sold, at Public Auction at the Vendue Office of Prosser & Moncure, on 60 days credit. THOMAS BURGESS. August 27th, 1806. I have also for sale, a light COACHEE and HARNESS.
NOTICE. THE price of TUCKER'S BLACK- STONE after the first of January, 1807, will be twenty two dollars and fifty cents. The sub- scribers to that work who have not yet taken their copies will not after that time be entitled to a subscription terms. Philadelphia, July, 1806. 1st Jan
MILLINERY. MRS S PLEASANTS in corner house next door below Jacob Johnson's Book- store, has received a handsome assortment of BONNETS, HATS, &c. &c. of newest fashion, just from Philadelphia. A supply will be constantly kept on hand
A MILLER WANTED. THE subscribers wish to employ a MIL- LER, to attend to a manufacturing mill. To one that can come well recommended, libe- ral wages will be given. E. W. Venable & Womack. Prince Edward July 4, 1806. tf
JUST PUBLISHED, By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUN and for sale by the gross, dozen, or single, at his Printing-Office and Book-Store, Rich- mond; The Virginia Almanack, FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD, 1807; Being the third after Bissextile or Leap Year Adapted to the Latitude and Meridian of Rich- mond. Calculated by BENJAMIN BATES, Of Hanover County Virginia. Containing, besides the astronomical calcula- tions, officers of Government, members of the Senate and House of Delegates, times of hold- ing the superior & county Courts throughout the state; list of roads, &c. &c. &c. a great vari- ety of useful and entertaining matter. Great allowance made to wholesale pur- chasers. September 13th, 1806.
A BARGAIN MAY BE HAD IN A Chariot, Harness and Pair of Ex- cellent Horses. Enquire of the printer. Richmond, August 2, 1806. tf
REMOVAL. H. DARNEY has removed to the house on the Main Street, nearly opposite Mr. J. Dumain's and next door to Mr. W. Mitchell's book building. Where he offers for SALE a general assortment of GROCERIES, on reason- able terms, for cash, or produce only. A consignment of snuff in packages of any size, from 15 to 60 lbs., will be sold below the usual price of that article. Richmond, August 11, 1806. tf
Forty Dollars FOR the apprehension of PETER, who ran away on the 6th instant. He is about 17 years old, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, of a very dark complexion, robust and rather handsome statures and appears very different when spoken to. As his father, who, I am cer- tain has negotiated him to this conduct, is gene- rally acquainted with the masters of vessels that sail to and from Norfolk, Petersburg and Rich- mond, I think it highly probable that he is ei- ther in one of those places or on board some of the vessels that sail to and from them. The above reward and all reasonable expenses will be paid for the delivery of the said boy. All mas- ters of vessels and others are forewarned from harboring or carrying him out of the state. Samuel Demoville. Charles City Aug 30th 1806. tf
NOTICE. I EXPECT to remove to the state of Kentucky or Tennessee in the course of the ensuing fall; all persons having claims a- gainst me as deputy sheriff, or in my individual capacity are requested to bring them forward in order to receive payment on or before the 15th day of October next; also, those indebted to me, are desired to make immediate payment, as I wish to make a final settlement of my business, previ- ous to my removal. Enel Yancey. Albemarle county, 28th Aug. 1806. ow
Interesting to Parents! THE WILLIAMSBURG ACADEMY, For Female Education.
THE annual course of tuition will recom- mence on the 1st October, and the new ar- rangement of the several branches of Instruction, presents a pleasing view of female improvement, well calculated to impress a conviction of the benefits of the Institution. Careful observation and the experience of several years, assiduously devoted to the cultivation of the female mind, have rendered Mr. Anderson familiar with every view of the subject, and enabled him to adapt his system, successfully, he hopes, to the wants and wishes of those who take an interest in it. The lessons and exercises of the difficult but de- lightful accomplishment of music, are distributed in a manner which will quickly inspire the youth- ful practitioners, with an emulation to excel, and give them the habit of gratifying their friends with an exhibition of their performance. The arrangements of the Dancing School, offer a still more satisfactory prospect of the advance of the young ladies in polite and graceful acquirements, and by a judicious combination, are rendered subservient to the most valuable objects of gene- ral improvement. The advantages of this branch of the Institution cannot here be particularly ex- plained; but a correct estimate of the habits and taste of society in this state, justifies the asser- tion, that they alone form an adequate inducement to pass a winter at Williamsburg. As a fit scene for the education of young ladies, Wil- iamsburg has long been distinguished by the ap- probation and preference of the public; and in no situation, perhaps, can the unfortunate ne- glect of early improvement more successfully ob- tained the remedy which parental solicitude de- mands.
Let it be remembered however, that the solid acquirements of a liberal education, are best re- quired, by devoting to it the first years of unfold- ing reason; and, if we consider at how early a period of their age, young ladies make their en- trance into life, it becomes evident, that the les- sons and exercises necessary to their improve- ment, should commence with the first dawn of mental expansion. Parents should therefore pay particular attention to the early instruction of their daughters, and the best scene of elemen- tary tuition, would, under favorable circumstan- ces, be the parental roof; but should any cause prevent the domestic communication of this ne- cessary instruction, a just confidence may be placed in the judicious regulations of Mr. Ander- son's institution. His system embraces as es- sential to its object, those active and cheerful recreations, which, whilst they promote health, and assist personal development, render the young mind insensible to the weight, and uncon- scious of the restrictions of confinement. And that parents may have every possible induce- ment to send their daughters early to the Aca- demy, young ladies whose age does not exceed ten years, will be boarded at half the usual price. In compliance with the wish of some very li- beral Individuals, whose solicitude for the more rapid or perfect improvement of their daughters, renders them regard less of increased expense, a private class of six or eight young ladies will be formed, who, in addition to the established les- sons of the school, will receive every possible assistance of extra instruction and attention. As the terms for this class will be considerably higher than the charge for the established course, those who desire to be interested in it, will re- ceive, on application by letter or otherwise, a particular communication. Williamsburg, September 1, 1806. Im
N B. The Editors of the Richmond, Perera- ble, and Norfolk papers are requested to pub- lish the above advertisement once a week for one month, and forward their accounts to L. Ander- son, Post Master, Williamsburg, for payment.
A. HEWES & CO. Have for sale, at their store, opposite the Market, Salt in sacks Jamaica and Antigua Rum New England Rum Port & Sherry Wine Old Cognac Brandy Loaf and Brown Sugar Molasses Coffee of superior qua- lity Alexandria Crackers Rhode Island Cheese Imperial Tea Herrings and Shad Alexandria Beer in bbls English Walnuts Brown Soap Nutmegs Pepper Aspice Mace Cloves Starch Fig Blue, &c. &c. &c. A general assortment of CROCKERY and STONE WARE, and Rhode Island LIME. Richmond, July 4th 1806. tf
MATTRASSES. CAN be had on very short notice, MAT- TRESSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order in the corner house, same square, below Mr. Jos. Dumain's, near the market, and next door to Mr. Jacob Johnson's book store.—Also, BEDS furnished, and old mattrasses worked over. June 5, 1806. Jno. S. Pleasants.
FOR SALE, THAT valuable TRACT of LAND, on which Camel's Land Courthouse stands—It contains about TWO HUNDRED and FIFTY ACRES one half of which is yet uncultivated. Besides the advantage of having the Courthouse on this tract of Land, it is situated on one of the most public roads in Virginia; as a public stand there is none that can surpass it. The buildings with some repair- ing, may be made sufficiently extensive and com- fortable. Part cash will be expected of the purchaser when possession is given a reasonable credit will be allowed for the balance or if it should suit the pur- chase better landed property will be received in part. Great Taylor and Make B. Woodson, both of Cumberland county are authorized to sell the a- bove tract of land. Or the same may be purchas- ed of the subscriber in Buckingham county, near Allen's Mill. BEVERLY LANGHORNE. York 10th, 1806. Am
NOTICE. THE copartnership of GILLIAT & KIRBY by its limited time, would expire on the first day of next month; but the members of that firm have mutually agreed to extend it to the first day of May next. All persons indebted thereto, are earnestly requested to come forward without delay, and pay off what they respective- ly owe, as longer indulgence ought not to be ex- pected. Those who have unsettled accounts and cannot make immediate payment it is hoped, will execute bonds for their respective balances. GILLIAT & KIRBY have already received a part of their
FALL GOODS, And by the first arrivals from London, Liver- pool, &c the residue is expected, which they will sell low for cash, country produce, or appro- ved notes. GILLIAT & KIRBY. Richmond, August 20th, 1806. 2m
$ 50,000 a single ticket may gain. NEW-YORK STATE LOTTERY. No. V.
For the Promotion of Literature, and other purposes. To commence drawing on the second Tuesday in December 1806, and 600 Tickets to be drawn each day until the whole is concluded. Priz- es payable 30 days after.
The excellence of the present scheme is univer- sally acknowledged to exceed any yet offered in the United States. THE CAPITAL PRIZES ARE 30,000 Dollars, 20,000 Dollars, 10,000 Dollars, 5,000 Dollars, 2,000 Dollars, Besides several of 1,000, 500, 200, 100, &c. &c. The first 4,000 Blanks to be entitled to 8 dol- lars each.
The whole subject to a deduction of 15 per cent In this scheme there is a possibility for one Ticket to draw 50,000 Dollars. Notwithstanding the great number of capital prizes in this Lottery, there are less than two blanks to a prize.
TICKETS AND SHARES. FOR SALE AT G. & R. WAITE'S TRULY FORTUNATE LOTTERY OFFICES No 64 & N. 38 Maiden Lane New York. AT SEVEN DOLLARS EACH. but will advance as the drawing approaches. By enclosing Bank notes (post paid) to G. & R. WAITE, Tickets and Shares will be punctually returned by post to any amount, and the earliest advice sent to adventurers on their success. The public are requested to remark, that the draw- ing of the New York Lotteries is managed in so correct a manner, as not to be subject to er- ror. The time of drawing, and payment of priz- es is punctual and guaranteed by the State Le- gislature. Schemes at large enclosed with Tick- ets—The many Capital Prizes sold by G. & R. W. in former Lotteries (lots of which will also be enclosed) it is presumed, will be an additional in- ducement to distant adventurers to purchase of them. 3m
FOR SALE, MY LANDS in Cumberland county, lying on Appomattox river, joining the lands of Mr. William and George Skipwith; this land is equal in soil to any in Cumberland county, oil JAMES river. It contains 607 acres, one half of which is covered with fine timber. of ever, description. There is on this land a decent DWELLING HOUSE, and between four and five hundred bearing apple trees, of choice fruit. One third of the money will be expended when a title is made, the other two thirds may be paid into two annual payments. Mr. Jer- emiah Baker or Mr. Wm. Skipwith will show the land to any person wishing to become a purcha- ser. Chesterfield, Sept 13th, 1806. 4w FRANCIS EPPES.
Charlottesville Races. ON Monday the 13th da of October next, will be run for, over the Charlottesville course, a sweep stake purse for Colts, two mile heats, eleven Colts entered at ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS each. ALEXANDER GARRETT, Proprietor of the Course. September 13th, 1806. 4w
Racing at Surry Courthouse, WILL commence on Wednesday the 5th November and continue three days. First day, a Post St. equestrian for Colts and Fillies, two years old, and the advantage mile heats, carrying each a feather; purse Twenty DOLLARS, ten Colts entered and subscription on closed. Second day, the Surry Jockey Club Purse of THREE HUNDRED and FIFTY DOLLARS, three mile heats. Third day, (Friday) the Proprietor's Purse of ONE HUNDRED and FIFTY DOLLARS, two mile heats. All persons who start horses for this purse will be required to pay the sum of TWENTY DOLLARS except members of the Club, and from them an entrance of EIGHT DOLLARS will be required. The weights of the course are as follows: Aged horses, lbs 130 6 years old, 120 5 years old, 110 4 years old, 100 3 years old, 96 CHARLES H. GRAVES, Secretary. Agreeable to the rules of the Club, a meeting will be held at Mr. David Price's on Wednes- day evening, the 5th November. Good stables and litter furnished race horses gratis by DAVID PRICE, Proprietor of the Course. Surry county, 8th September 1806. 12
REES'S New Cyclopaedia, ARE desired to call at this Office and receive their Books, the 1st and 2nd part being ready for delivery, and the publishers anxious to receive their money in order to enable them to prosecute the work. September 10.
THE subscribers, Brewers of Port- er and Ale, in Philadelphia, desirous of extending the consumption of their liquor in Richmond and the neighboring towns, will afford a complete supply of every article, and all the in- formation necessary for carrying on a Porter Cel- lar, in the said place on receiving sufficient secu- rity for final payment. Application to be made to them in Philadelphia, or to Messrs. Macmurdo and Fisher. P. Hare & Son. HUN. August 8th, 1806.
FOR SALE. THE LOT & HOUSES where- on John Hamilton, Esq. the British Consul resides; on it is a three story Dwelling House, an Office and Kitchen, and other necessary Hous- es for family use a Well of good Water, newly fitted and a Garden lately paid in, a Ware- House and Cellar under it; the remains of a Wharf, which will make a good foundation to build on; with all the privileges of lots situated on the river, of extending a wharf. Also, 271 1/2 Acres of well timbered LAND, with a good Fishery on Willoughby's Bay, tak- ing in the mouth and part of Mason's Creek, where the best of Oysters and Fish can be con- veniently taken. Also, a LOT in Smithfield, between Mrs. Purdie's and Captain Todd's lots.—For terms apply to Thos. Newton. August 2. if
Land & Negroes, for Sale.
BY virtue of a deed of trust ex- ecuted to the subscriber by Simeon Glenn to secure the payment of the sum of two hun- dred pounds, due to John Price, and the ne- cessary expenses in recording and carrying said deed into effect, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Saturday the fourth day of October next, at William Price's tavern, in the county of Louisa, a TRACT OF LAND, lying in said county con- taining by actual survey one hundred and thirty- nine acres, lying upon the Roundabout Creek; and the following NEGROES to wit: Phebe, Fanny and Alice, children of Phebe, Betty, George, Ben and Max, or so much of said prop- erty as will be sufficient to pay the sum of £200 with the interest accumulated thereon and the expenses above mentioned. WILLIAM PRICE, Trustee. September 24, 1806. 3t
WILL BE SOLD, On the premises, in Buckingham county, at pub- lic sale, for ready money, to the highest bid- der, at the place called the Mountain Houses. Two Tracts or Parcels of Land, Containing in the two 500 acres. Also, another tract of 500 acres, in Amherst county, on Ruck- er's run, mortgaged by Charles Patterson to George Kippen & Co. to secure a payment of three hundred and sixty five pounds, fourteen shillings and four pence half penny, with interest from the 26th day of August, 1779 and all costs, decreed by the said court of Buckingham, No- vember, 1793. The first mentioned two tracts will be sold, or so much of the col, as will be suf- ficient to satisfy the plaintiffs' demand, the 16th day of October, 1806—the said 500 acres in Am- herst county, will be sold, on the land, the 19th day of October 1806, or so much thereof as will satisfy the plaintiffs' demand. By the Commissioners. August 19th, 1806. 6w
WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 14th of October next, at the late residence of Mr. John Gunn, dec. in the county of Henrico, on James river six miles below Richmond, all the PERISHABLE PROPERTY, belonging to the estate of the said Gunn, consisting of house and kitchen FURNITURE, about eighty vol- umes of BOOKS, plantation UTENSILS, crops of CORN FODDER, HAY &c. stock of HOR- SES and CATTLE, and many other articles too tedious to enumerate. A credit of twelve months will be allowed for all sums exceeding ten dollars, with bond and approved security, bearing interest from the date—but the interest will be remitted if the principle is punctually paid. I deem it necessary to mention that a mong the horses are a colt and a filly, by Bed- ford and Diomed, out of a Dardanel mare, whose dam was got by Clockfast. The colt is allowed by all who have seen him (and many of these are esteemed judges,) to be as prom- ising (if not more so,) as any they have seen.—As they are the joint property of an individual and the estate, the amount for which they may sell, will be divided, and separate bonus taken. Per- sons having demands against the estate are re- quested to make them known, and those indebted to make payment to JOHN TURPIN, Sen. Adm'r. September 5th, 1806. 4w
WILL BE SOLD, By virtue of a deed of trust execu- ted to the subscriber by Richard Farrer, de- ceased, of the county of Albemarle, for the pur- pose of securing the payment of a debt due to Rives, Murphy and Co. as therein specified and all charges attending the execution of the trust, Daniel Higginbotham, Trustee. Amherst county, Sept 3d, 1806. 4w
Just received at this office, THE SECOND VOLUME OF Burk's History of Virginia. Subscribers are requested to call and take their books. August 27
TO BE LEASED, FOR A TERM OF YEARS, A NEWLY ERECTED HOUSE, WITH seven rooms, two below stairs and five above, at the place known by the name of Childers, on the stage road to Mil- ton with other out houses, and a quantity of LAND annexed to the same. None need apply but such as are of good character and of ability, to support a comfortable neat house for the accommodation of the public. It is one of the best stands in the county. For Wilson M. Cary THOMAS WILLIS Fluvanna County, Cary's Brook, } September 24th, 1806. 3w
TO BE RENTED, SUNDRY TENEMENTS, ON the Main Street on Shockoe Hill, belong- ing the estate of George Wythe, Esq. dec. and to the subscriber, on reasonable terms, which will suit private families, or as store houses.— The terms may be known by enquiring of Mr. William McKim Mr. Wm Price, (Reg.) or of William Du Val. September 23, 1806. 3w
NOTICE. A PETITION will be present- ed to the next General Assembly, praying that an act may pass, lowering the tollage on James river, above the falls thereof and above the ferry generally called Carter's Ferry September 15th, 1806. 3w
TICKETS in the third class of the Richmond Academy Lottery, for sale at this office. TO BE SOLD, at public auction, for cash, in the town of Charlottesville, on the premises, on the 19th day of September next, by virtue of deed of trust to us executed by Barrett Deadman, for the purpose of discharging a debt due from the said Deadman, to William D. Hunt, as spe- cified in said deed of trust, part of a LOT, desig- nated in the plan of said town by the number 58 or so much thereof as will be sufficient to dis- charge the debt aforesaid, and charges attending said sale. John Kelly, } Trustees. Wm. W. Hening, } Charlottesville, July 5, 1806. wids THE SECOND VOLUME OF CHASE'S TRIAL, BY SAM'L H. SMITH. Is just received, and ready for delivery to subscri- bers at this office. A few copies of the work complete, for sale s. ovc. tf
FALL GOODS.
THE subscribers respectfully in- form their friends, and the public, that they are receiving from London, Liverpool, and different ports of Holland and France, an exten- sive & very general assortment of MERCHAN- DIZE, adapted to the approaching season; which they will sell by the bale, package, or piece, on the lowest terms, for cash, country produce, or approved notes. Those Goods being carefully selected, by one of the partners who went to Europe for the pur- pose, they flatter themselves, will give general satisfaction, and that country merchants and o- thers will find their interest to deal with them. They have for rent THREE BRICK WARE HOUSES, covered with slate, laying on the street leading to Mayo's Bridge opposite Messrs. Brown, Rives & Co. Those houses will be lit- ted up at the shortest notice for stores, if requir- ed. John & Robert Gamble, Jun.
Robert Gamble, Senior, continues to do busi- ness in the line of a commission merchant. Richmond, 15th Sept. 1806. w2m
United States Court, fifth Circuit, and Virginia District, May term, 1806.
Sam. Pleasants the younger, executor of Thos. Pleasants, the younger, who was the executor of Jacob Pleasants, deceased. Piamill. Against, James Garnet, only surviving assignee of the estate and effects of John Biles, who was at the time of his death a bankrupt. Cornelius Buck, agent and attorney for the said assignee, Richard Adams and Thos. Underwood, late of the house of Adams and Underwood, John Lepard, executor of Anderson Pees, Thomas Fleming Bates and Arthur Campbell. Defendants. D. Bennett.
ON the motion of the plt by his attorneys, It is ordered, That the deft, Buck, do file the papers in this cause, on or before the first day of the next term, a letter said to be in his pos- session from John Ellis to Jacob Pleasants, dated in the month of January or February one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five, request- ing him said Pleasants to purchase a vessel, &c. and the deft Garnet, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to a rule of this court and it appearing to the sat- isfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabit- ant of this district, It is ordered, That the said deft do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the pls. bill, and that a copy of this order be forth with inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city; and It is further ordered, That one of the commissioners of this court do examine, state, and settle all matters in account between the parties in this cause, and make a report thereof to the court, saying such matters specially as either party may require or be think pertinent. A Copy—Test, WM MARSHALL, Clk.
Commissioner's Office, Richmond Sept 13th, 1806. THE parties concerned are desired to be NOTICE, that I have appointed Wednes- day, the twentieth day of November next, for stat- ing the accounts requested by the foregoing de- cree, upon which day their attendance is re- quested at my Office, with their papers and ac- counts, ready for examination and settlement. WM RAY, A. G.
NOTICE. THE Copartnership of John Gilliam and Co. was by mutual consent dissolved on the first instant. JOHN GILLIAM having sold his interest therein to JOHN and EDWARD CUN- NINGHAM, the settlement and collection of all debts due to the concern devolves on them or their agents. John Gilliam. John Cunningham. Edward Cunningham. Cumberland, Sept 10th 1806
The Business will be in future carried on at the same place by the subscribers, under the the firm of Richard Cunningham & Co. Who are fully authorised to receive all debts due to the concern of John Gilliam & Co. and will discharge all claims against said concern. Richard Cunningham. John Cunningham. Edward Cunningham. Sept. 10th, 1806. w4t
NOTICE. APPREHENSIONS for the health of his family having dis- abled the subscriber from abiding per- manently at Norfolk, he has removed to the city of Richmond, and fixed his office in the house, near the capitol, lately occupied by the commissioner of loans. He proposes to practice law in the federal court, court of appeals and chancery court in Richmond, and will continue also to practice in the chanc- ery district court of Williamsburg, and district court of Suffolk. WM. WIRT. Richmond, Aug. 4, 1806. w110
IN consequence of my intended re- moval to the state of Tennessee; I shall on Friday the 10th day of October next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, offer for SALE, upon the plantation on which I now live, in Powhatan county, known by the name of Southern Glebe, all my growing crop of CORN, FODDER and OATS, plantation utensils, of all kinds, house- hold and kitchen furniture, all my stock of horses, among which are two very fine young mules, all my stock of sheep, hogs, and cattle, among which are a number of milk cows, with calves, and one yoke of oxen, most of them prime young cattle; a gig, with a set of good place harness, and one ox cart. Cash will be expected for some of these articles, the particulars of which will be made known on the day of sale. In the meantime I will treat privately for any of the above property. Wm. Saunders. Powhatan, Aug. 31st, 1806. w4t
FOR SALE OR RENT, MY HOUSE AND LOT, IN the town of Columbia; the house is very large, quite new, and entirely finished. Ap- plication must be made to J. Wirt. N B. Possession will be given in November next. Ghatam, Fluvanna, Sept. 19, 1806. w3t