Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-11-02 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[VOL. XII.]
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RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1805.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
THE TRACT OF LAND
On which Chesterfield Courthouse is situated, is now offered FOR SALE . The subscribers being desirous to make a division in their lands, do offer the above-mentioned tract of land for sale, and will sell on reasonable terms. For cash or on a credit. This tract contains 1424 acres; the situation & place are so well known, that it is needless to say anything about it, as it is supposed that any person is inclined to purchase, he will view the same. Any person wishing to live in the neighborhood, or farming, may, we think, suit himself as well, if not better, than he could in this state, by buying this place, as every necessary is in good order for both keeping Tavern and Farming. The best part of the buildings are insured in the Mutual Insurance Company against Fire in Virginia. An excellent Grist Mill on this situation, now in good order for grinding; an excellent spring equal to any in the country for affording water. And there will be sown about 50 acres of this land in wheat which will produce from 8 to 10 bushels per acre. The purchaser hereof may not expect to have possession until the first day of January next. The land will be sold by the acre as the quantity is not known precisely. We would wish to have two thousand pounds cash, and we will give four annual payments for the balance, by the purchaser giving the land for security for the true payment of the balance that may be due. If this land is not sold before November court next which will be the 11th day of the month, it will be offered for sale to the highest bidder, on the premises, that day, on the terms above mentioned. If it should be sold previous to that day, due notice will be given of the same. For further particulars apply to V. Winfree, Jr. living thereon.
Valentine Winfree, Jr. William Winfree.
October 7, 1805.
FOR SALE.
THAT VALUABLE, HEALTHY AND PLEASANT SITUATION. On which the subscriber at present resides, containing between five and six hundred acres, lying in Amelia county, near Genl. Bridge. Terms made known by application to Wm. Murray. Grove Brooke, May 13, 1805.
FALL GOODS.
THE subscribers are receiving by the ships Trepid , Proteus and George from Liverpool, and the Suffolk from London, their supply of Merchandise for the Fall, which (especially in the Hardware line) is very extensive and general, and will be sold by the piece or package. They have on hand a few Quarter Casks of the best London Particular MADIRA WINE , COGNAC , BRANDY , RAISINS , PEPPER , ALLUM , &c. all of which they offer for sale on the most moderate terms.
John & Robt. Gamble, Jr.
Richmond, 10th Oct. 1805.
At a Court of Quarter Sessions, held for Cumberland county, the 25th of July, 1805.
George and William Smith, surviving partners of Smith, Lee and company, vs. Ben Whitehead and Reubin Williams, devisees.
THIS day came the plaintiffs by Blake B. Woodson, their attorney, and the defendants, Reubin Williams, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said Williams is not an inhabitant of this state. On the motion of the complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Williams do appear here on the first day of October court next and answer the plaintiffs' bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said county. A copy—Teste, SAM. HOBSON, D. C.
Buckingham County: August Term, 1805.
Samuel Irvine, complainant, vs. Alexander & James Fulton and Walter Irvine & company, defendants.
ON the motion of the complainant by his attorney, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendants Alexander and James Fulton are not inhabitants of this state. It is ordered, that unless they do appear here on or before November term next and answer the bill of the complainant, that the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed, and decree the matter thereof accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond, and another copy posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, ROLFE ELDRIDGE, Jr. D. C.
WILL BE SOLD,
At Public Auction, on the premises, on the 26th November next, a LOT situated at Rocketts, extending 100 feet on the margin of the river, and extends to the road leading to Nicholson's Tannery, with a Wharf thereon in good repair. The above lot will be sold entire or divided, to suit the purchasers. Also, one other LOT, on Nicholson's Tannery, containing 90 feet in front and 163 feet back, whereon is erected a frame house, which will also be sold entire or divided, in small lots to suit purchasers. The terms of sale will be one third cash, one third in six months, the balance in 12 months, the property to remain as security for the two last payments. The above lot, and wharf will be exchanged for lands of a good quality, situated within 30 miles of the city of Richmond, any time prior to the day of sale. PROSSER & MONCURE, Auctioneers. 25, October, 1805.
WHEAT FAN & WOVEN WIRE MANUFACTORY,
No. 7, Bridge-street, four doors north of Griffith's Bridge, Baltimore: WHERE are made and sold, WHEAT FANS , first quality; ROLLING and other SCREENS , for wheat, barley, flax-seed, &c.; HAND RIDDLES and STEYES , for coal, corn, barley, wheat, rye, oats, meal, brick-dust, flax-seed, clover seed, cockle, lime, sand, &c.; SHAKES for Indian meal; WIRE SAFES ; WOVEN WIRE for windows, &c. &c.
AMOS SMITH, (Formerly West & Smith.) N. B. A good assortment on hand. Any of the above articles will be delivered in Richmond, (on short notice) at the same prices as at the manufactory (exclusive of freight) on the orders being left with
SAMUEL PARSONS & SON, Near the Basin, of whom the prices may be known—who have now on hand, Wheat Fans , Wheat and Lime Sieves , and Meal Sieves , &c. of a superior quality. P. S. WIRE SAFES , and a few tons BAR IRON on hand. 11th Mo 1st. 1804. wif
LAND FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell 250 acres of land, lying in Chesterfield county, within six miles of Manchester. The advantages of small farms near large towns are so obvious and generally admitted, as not to require particular enumeration. Any person wishing to purchase may see the land and know the terms by applying to Mr. John Branch, residing in Manchester, or the subscriber, near Buckingham courthouse. Archibald Branch. September 2, 1805. wif
NOTICE, that William Lightfoot will petition the next Assembly to raise the ferry rates from his lands in Charles City to the lands of William Edloe Barrett in James City. Valuable Land for Sale. On Wednesday the thirteenth day of November next, if fair, otherwise the first fair day thereafter, will be exposed to sale to the highest bidder, the TRACT OF LAND , whereon I now reside, lying in the upper end of Prince Edward county, between the head branches of Buffalo river, 14 miles above Prince Edward courthouse and 10 from that of Charlotte, on the road leading to Cole's ferry. This tract contains by estimation 450 acres, lies uncommonly well and is well watered; its situation and quality is unexceptionable; has proven itself excellent tobacco land and is generally thought to suit the cultivation of wheat. There is about one fourth cleared, the plantation under a good fence and in good order for cropping. It is unnecessary to enumerate its improvements and many advantages, as it is presumed those who wish to purchase will on or before the day of sale, view the premises and judge for themselves. Suffice it to say, this land is very valuable, and a great bargain may be had in it, and it may be divided to suit purchasers. One half of the purchase money will be required down, and the other half in twelve months, to carry interest from the date it is not punctually paid. William Shelton. Prince Edward, Oct. 24, 1805. 4t
NOTICE.
THE lands in the county of King William called the LOWER COLLEGE , having been already disposed of, the sale of those known as the UPPER COLLEGE , will commence on the 2d Monday in November next, at the tavern of Mrs. Drury; and continue from day to day, until the whole are sold. There are of these lands about 10,000 acres divided into 60 tenements, situated in a healthy thriving neighborhood, 15 or 20 miles from Richmond, and include some of the best Pamunkey lands. 15 or 16 of the tenements are believed not to be under lease. The payments heretofore advertised to be made at three annual periods, from the first of January next, will, to those who wish it, be extended, to five annual payments, the interest being yearly paid; indeed, where this is irregularly done, it is probable, that the principal may lie, as long in the hands of the purchaser as he chooses. Wm. COLEMAN, Agent for the College of William & Mary. Williamsburg, Oct. 25, 1805.
TO RENT,
FOR one, or a term of years, that well known Tavern in Charlottesville, the property of John Jouett dec'd with about fifty acres of land adjoining. The person that rents the house will be allowed the privilege of repairing it, and the expense deducted out of the rents, and may be accommodated with several valuable house servants. Likewise that valuable BRICK TAVERN , a few miles above Charlottesville, lately occupied by William Davenport, dec'd. Possession may be had of either of the houses about the first of December next. For terms apply to the subscriber living near the Brick Tavern. CLIFTON RODES. Oct. 23d, 1805. (3wks)
FOUND.
A BANK NOTE of 10 dollars, which the owner may have by proving it and paying costs of advertising. 3t
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale at the Book-store of Jacob Jones, 808, a few doors below the Market House, Richmond.
The Planter's Virginia Almanack,
For the ensuing Year, 1806. At the following prices—per gross, five dollars—dozen, fifty cents—single six cents. Also, just received—Bonnycastle and the French People, under his consulate, first Am. edition. 100 Rooms Superroyal Printing Paper. 129 do. Demy of a good quality. 250 do. Wrapping Paper. 300 Pieces Philadelphia House Paper. Medium, Demy, Folio Post, Keelsoop and Letter Paper, and a general assortment of Articles in the Stationary line. Oct. 28, 1805.
BLANK BONDS
For sale at this office.
S. JACOBS
Has just received a handsome and well-selected assortment of
FALL GOODS;
Among which are—Cloths, Coatings and Cassimeres, Plaids, Kerseys half Thick, Rose, Duffel and Point Blankets, Flannels, Scarce, crimson, white & yellow, Velvets, Thicksets & Constitution Cords, Bennet's real patent Do. Fancy Waistcoating & Swandowns, Calicoes, Muslins & Cambrics. Real Silk Chambrays & Irish Linens, Elegant Silk Shawls & Hosiery, &c. Together with other articles in the fancy way, all of which are offered at the most moderate prices.
GUN POWDER
of superior quality, by the Keg.
S. J. flatters himself that from his attention in procuring this article only of an excellent quality and the reasonable rate at which he sells it—he will not only merit a continuation of his customers, but be enabled to supply (much to their satisfaction) all those who are in the habit of retailing it. October 29th, 1805. tf
THE subscribers offer for sale, their reversionary right in a new Fire proof Warehouse on Maxwell's wharf, in the Borough of Norfolk, described in the will of Dr. John K. Read, dec. as his Uppermost Warehouse . In this property, Mrs. Helen Read has a life estate. MERIWETHER JONES, BENJAMIN F. READ. Oct. 26, 1805.
IT is probable that I may leave this state ere long; in which event, Meriwether Jones will be fully authorized to act for me. (u) BENJAMIN F. READ.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RUN away from the subscriber living in Pittsylvania county, a mulatto fellow named CARTER, about 21 or 22 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, well made, has a small scar on the fore part of his neck, which is the only mark that I recollect about him—he was sold in the year 1802 by James Bingham of Richmond, to Capt. James Daring of Campbell county, of whom I purchased him—I suppose he will aim to get to Richmond again, as his mother lives there as a free woman, and goes by the name of Peggy Lomax. Any person taking up said fellow and delivering him to me, or so secure him that I can get him again, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid. All masters of vessels and others are hereby forewarned from harbouring said fellow or carrying him out of this state at their peril. GEORGE BENACH. Pittsylvania, Oct. 18th, 1805. 6t
PURSUANT to a deed of trust,
executed by John Wright, to secure the payment of one hundred and fifty-four pounds two shillings and seven pence, with interest thereon from the twenty first day of July, eighteen hundred and four, and charges, due Brown, Rives & Co. will be SOLD , for ready money, on Saturday the thirtieth day of November next, at Mr. Crosswhart's mills, in Amherst county, the following SLAVES , viz. Will, Pat and Charles; Will is a very experienced waterman, young, large and very valuable. John Higginbotham, Trustee. Warminster, Amherst, 23d Oct. 1805. 4w
THE EXAMINER.
It is a treaty— "More honored in the breach than the observance"
"KNOW THYSELF," is an important maxim, not only as it relates to individuals but to nations. The want of this knowledge has been the principal cause of all the troubles and difficulties we experienced during the former administration. The measures they adopted have made impressions which cannot easily be effaced; and lessened our character in the eyes of the commercial nations of Europe. What must those powers have thought of us, when they found us not merely inclined to submit to the impositions contained in the treaty, but outrageously frantic in urging its adoption.
To estimate our European connections, let us attend to the following statement, as submitted to congress in 1791.
Our trade with Spain was 1,670,797 do. in our favor—Portugal, 1,687,696 do.—Netherlands, 791,182 do.—Sweden, 932,635 do.—France, 2,630,387 do.—Great Britain, 5,923,912 against us—Denmark, 126,000 do.
Notwithstanding this advantageous position in which we stand with respect to Britain, with a profit in their favor of six millions, yet we gave up the rights of neutrality, and submitted to the most humiliating degradation. Our carrying trade we laid prostrate at the feet of Britain; and, as to British factors, we have courted them to our embraces. We have placed our own citizens at the footstool of aliens, and suffered our young men to become dependent on their clemency. When we talked of non-intercourse with England, the federalists exclaimed that it would lead to war, but when a proposition was made to annihilate our trade with France, these same men acceded to the measure with the most fervent complacency. That is, they were anxious to continue in connection with a nation, the balance of whose trade was six millions against us, and break off every intercourse with those whose balance was upwards of two millions in our favor. This strange,
unaccountable, preposterous, disgraceful temper and disposition, which actuated the former administration was " The Demon that possessed the energies of the United States. "
The federalists now bluster about exercising their resentment, and talk about a powerful navy, but such nonsense is about equal to their former folly. If we had taken the same precaution that Russia did in their treaty with Britain, we should have stood as respectable as they now do with the belligerent powers. Both sides now court them , whereas we have become the dupes of each party. France feels a resentment because of our former vindictive conduct towards her, and England despises us for our disgraceful pusillanimity in crouching to their impositions. That something must be done to give security and stability to our commerce, is allowed both by federalists and republicans. The former call for ships of war, but the latter propose a more formidable and sure weapon. We should only exhaust our wealth by the one, without any prospect of success, but we should save millions by the other, with the certainty of complete triumph. Our commerce is more powerful than a navy, and a non intercourse with England and her islands, would be more effectual to place us in the respectable attitude of neutrals, than a fleet of 50 sail of the line.
As the subject of our commerce has been fully considered in a former publication, together with a comparison of Jay's treaty, and that of Russia, between England, I must beg the indulgence of my fellow-citizens to a reperusal of it, under the well known signature of " OLD SOUTH. "
The omniscience of the British nation has been so long a subject of exultation, and from political motives so generally admitted, that an attempt to place America in an attitude of opposition to her marine mandates, is considered by some, as the height of arrogance if not of madness. But no country has been more overrated in its real commercial strength, provided other nations would exercise those natural advantages which they possess. The United States, by exaggerating the power of Britain, and lessening their own energies, have originated the errors they have committed, and substantiated the benefits obtained by England in our commercial negotiations. The fears excited by the friends of the British treaty, that war would be the consequence of refusing it, were derogatory to our national character, as it exhibited a pusillanimity on our part, which stimulated Britain to further excesses. The declaration of our apprehensions of her resentment, and the dread we displayed at her prowess, led the government to pursue a system of depredation unawed by any measures of retaliation from the American administration.
Our language on that occasion was that of timidity; we became supplicants to their clemency; we openly crouched to the treaty, tho' we secretly detested its principles; and thus governed by fear, we unfortunately surrendered every neutral right to the uncontrolled management of an expensive English judiciary.
So far from considering Britain as omnipotent either in her marine, commercial or manufacturing station, I believe there is no power in Europe more completely dependant, as they relate to these particulars. Her marine depends greatly on Russia, and her commercial and manufacturing interests are principally supported by her connection in America. The immense quantity of manufactures yearly imported into the United States, together with the export of our staple articles to the West Indies, and within her own dominions, give such a balance of trade, in the various directions of her commerce, as would (if a short time stopped) strike a fatal blow to the revenue and mercantile transactions of that country. The benefits arising from our commerce with England, are followed by all the authors who have written on the subject, and the dread excited during the short period of our embargo, proves the propriety of its estimation in the American scale. Our embargo threw the whole exchange of London into consternation.
This principle was strongly urged in the state conventions on the question of the constitution; it was ever considered the palladium of our national importance. Mr. John Adams, (the late president) when in England, asserted, in my hearing, that the commerce of America was the most powerful weapon to attack Britain; and further declared, that if the United States would unite in a navigation act, that we could force the ministry to our own terms. These are sentiments which that gentleman vindicated when residing at the court of St. James; he regretted that no commercial system was adopted by the American states and often spoke with a degree of enthusiastic confidence on the power of this country to controul the insolence of Britain.
England, instead of being omnipotent is
in the power of Russia and America, who could (in alliance) enforce their demands, upon the most extensive principles. These two countries are the locks which invigorate the strength of the virginive Sampson; a vigorous determination to maintain their neutral rights, would operate too powerfully on the funds, the manufactures , and the people at large, to be treated with levity. It would press with a ponderancy, which could not easily be shaken off, and the various interests of the British nation would experience such a convulsion, as to alarm the ministry for the political and commercial existence of the government.
The treaty, lately concluded between England and Russia, sufficiently evinces the apprehensions of England on the northern confederacy. Russia being the principal nation decided by Britain, the terms concluded on are highly favorable to the neutral position of that country. It is founded on liberal principles, and brings the business respecting the navigation of their respective subjects to a precise explanation; it determines without any equivocation, the specific articles of contraband ; it declares in the most express manner, what characterises a blockaded port ; that their vessels shall not be stopped but upon just cause, and evident fact ; that the right of search shall be confined solely to ships of war , and shall never extend to privates , or any other vessels, though armed for the purpose of war. Every precaution is taken to prevent any ill consequences by the meeting of their respective ships of war; they shall keep out of the reach of cannon shot, and the commander of the belligerent vessel shall send a boat on board the convoying ship, and the utmost order and regularity are provided in proceeding on the examination. If there appears a reasonable suspicion for search, the commander of the convoy has a privilege to nominate and appoint one or more officers to assist in searching, which shall be done in his presence, conjointly with one or more officers named by the commander of the vessel of the belligerent party. If just and sufficient reason appear for detention, the commander of the convoying ship shall have power to order an officer to remain on board during its legal investigation, which shall take place in the nearest and most convenient port , and be proceeded to with all possible dispatch. If, upon further examination, it shall appear that the said vessel was detained without just and sufficient cause, the commander shall be accountable not only to the owners of the ship and cargo for a full and satisfactory compensation for all losses, charges, damages and expenses, occasioned by such detention, but shall be liable to punishment for all acts of violence or any other fault , which he may have committed.
These are the principal outlines of the Russian and British treaty. The parties are secured in their property by the most minute detail in all their procedure; the contraband are specified, the search limited; and the term blockade accurately defined; and to prevent a wanton detention, the captors are liable to cost, damages and punishment.
Where now is the boast of the anglo-federalists, in the United States? In what particular has England gained an advantage over Russia? Their trade is admitted upon the most extensive principles, as it relates to the property of its own subjects; nothing is left to chance in a court of law, nor depends on vague authorities, promulgated by interested judges. The treaty stands on a permanent basis, and the subjects of both countries know how far to pursue their commerce, by an inviolable guarantee, as to the articles of condemnation.
The anglo-federalists, while exulting at the advantages gained by Britain over Russia, absurdly eulogize the blessings of our treaty with England. If Russia is imposed on, what must be our situation? If their negotiation has increased the power of England over the sea, what must be the extent of our surrender? Nearly every point which is explicitly laid down in one, is omitted in the other; our contraband articles are extended; the term blockade is undefined; our trade is exposed not only to ships of war, but privates ; and to complete the whole, even if the capture is unjust, the poor American is obliged to pay the costs of visits . In short to compare the Russian treaty with the American, will give us the strongest abhorrence of this instrument.
We have not only surrendered those neutral rights guaranteed to Russia, but we have exposed ourselves to insurmountable difficulties, attached to other articles in this compact. We have restrained ourselves from laying any further duties on their manufactures, without countervailing duties on their part; we have subjected ourselves to heavy demands for old debts contracted by private merchants; we have placed English factors and temporary residents on a footing with our own merchants. They have a right not only

to reside, or to "purchase stores, houses and shops." To remain "without limitation of time" to continue "among us should we ever be in open rupture with England" and to complete the whole, provided their conduct should render them "suspected of being enemies to the country" have a right by treaty to remain "twelve months" before they can be removed, and during this period of their enemy, are to enjoy every commercial privilege, with our own citizens; whereas the Russian treaty explicitly declares that "travelling merchants and hawkers shall not be suffered, but considered as smugglers." We have in fact, not only sacrificed our neutral commerce, but have foreclosed ourselves from using those means, which the commercial resources of this country abundantly furnish in case of future emergencies. The truth is, we have given up all and gained nothing; we have established a pretended legal plea, which operates just as the judges see fit to use it. The treaty is the doomsday book, by which we are judged, and its terrors are denounced in almost every transaction since its adoption.
The subject is so mortifying, that it is wounding to the feelings of an American to contemplate it; yet as it has produced consequences so fatal, it is our duty to lament over them, even though the reflections are poignant to our bosoms. It is a curse entailed on us and our children, and posterity will execrate its remembrance. This is the Demon, which has palsied the energies of the United States."
TO THE EDITOR OF THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE.
St. Louis, August 12th, 1805.
DEAR SIR, I arrived here the 27th ultimo, after a most fatiguing journey, but thank God well, as was the case with col. Hammond, Mr. Pope, and the rest of our company—and agreeable to my promise when I saw you last, I now endeavor to fulfil part of that promise by writing you. We passed through a charming country both in West Tennessee, part of Kentucky and that most valuable tract called Indiana Territory, the whole of these lands surpassed any idea formed of them for fertility, in many places we passed through prairies where the grass is as high as a horse, and the land excellent and not a tree on them, they are from three to twelve miles in length, and nearly as broad, and afforded the most delightful landscapes I ever saw, and where we met with woodland, the cane grew on it as large and thick as in the low grounds on Savannah river, it is healthy and only wants inhabitants to cultivate it. I crossed several large rivers, by Holston, French Broad, Clinch, Red and the Ohio rivers, the last of which is the handsomest river I ever saw, being about one mile and a quarter wide, clear and runs very gentle, I passed through two wildernesses, one of 150 miles in length, having every 20 miles a station, and the other about 120 miles without any houses but three, and infested with all kind of wild animals so that I think we were lucky in passing safe. The river Mississippi, on the banks of which this town is situated, is about one mile wide, runs rather rapid and is always muddy, as high up as where the Missouri empties itself into it, which is 18 miles by water, and then the Mississippi becomes clear and is not so rapid, and is a beautiful river. The river Missouri, is where I saw it, 17 miles from hence, about the same width and rapidity as the Mississippi, but always muddy, this no person can account for. There has been no late accounts from capt. Lewis, the last account was by the boat that carried him, which returned, he had then ascended the river Missouri two thousand five hundred miles, and then was among a nation of Indians, called the Mandans, which was the highest up the Missouri that any of the traders had ever been, they are in daily expectation of hearing from him. Government a few days past dispatched a boat to find out the source of the Mississippi, it is under the command of a lieutenant Potts, a worthy officer, a good draftsman and artist, and who I make no doubt will give the United States a satisfactory account of it. This country appears to me as a new world, and not known by its former masters, known I trust under the American government. This country from the information I have collected abounds with mines of different kinds—but the most profitable are lead mines, their product is beyond conception. This town consists of about 500 houses, built in general after the French mode, the inhabitants chiefly French, (any Canadians) who have heretofore but a few among them been left in a servile state, however since the adoption of the American government, begin to taste a little of the sweets of liberty, they are a well disposed set of people. The land adjoining this place is prairies, for about seven miles, but tolerable good, for about twelve miles from hence, they are as good as I ever saw, the climate is much the same as that of Georgetown, Maryland, the water good and the inhabitants healthy, all this country wants is inhabitants, the advantages would be great. Lands produce from 30 to 50 bushels per acre on high land, and a better wheat no country ever produced, the crops of wheat have been great, selling at 75 cents per bushel, it weighs from 60 to 70 lbs. per bushel, so that the main staff of life is easily procured, oats 37 1/2 cents per bushel your money, and is very good and heavy.
I would advise emigrants coming to this country, to go through your state, (say Jackson county) as far as St. W. Point, where they can either descend the river Tennessee into the Mississippi, or come by land as they choose. The lands in upper Louisiana, will not in all probability be given or sold by the United States for some time to come, but Spanish rights to land can be purchased lower than what the United States will dispose of the lands here, for at all events emigrants will not suffer want of land. The cattle here are remarkably fine, better beef is not to be had on the continent, and is a great advantage that they can winter themselves, hogs thrive well here and are large, in fact from what I can learn and what I have seen, it is a second Egypt. The trade of this country consists chiefly in fur and skins, all of which is chiefly sent by the lakes to Montreal and Quebec, the supplies of this trade are mostly brought by the lakes to this country. I am of opinion that this most valuable traffic ought to be attended to, so that the advantage arising from it ought either to benefit the United States, or the citizens belonging to them—as it is at present carried on, it benefits neither—the furs are remarkably fine. Mechanics are much wanted, say carpenters, mill-wrights, wheel-wrights, black-smiths, coopers, &c. and their wages are high—tailors, (decent ones) saddlers and tanners would do well. The present mode of government is a temporary one, they are appointed judges and justices, who were such under the Spanish government, and who have not as yet lost sight of domineering over the inhabitants, and what I most dislike they are chiefly aristocrats!!! They are enemies to the emigration to this country as they are convinced their greatness must diminish, as this country increases in population. We have no press here, (I mean printing press) and I think in a short time there will be an opening for a press, and that to the advantage of the person who carries it on. I hope when we get one here, it will be republican.
Your paper is received here, and much attention paid to it by the Americans, who are chiefly republicans—I must now request the favor of you sending me your paper per first post after the receipt of this, and to give the inclosed a place.
Translated for the New-York, MERCANTILE ADVERTISER.
PARIS, September 1.
The count de Cobentzel, ambassador from Austria, is expected here daily. They write from Madrid that the King has rendered public the recipe of Doctor Lafuente against the yellow fever: it consists of taking from eight to ten ounces of quinine within the first 48 hours after the attack: the disorder loses all its malignity. The doctor has given a volume of cases attested by the public authorities.
The immediate return of the Emperor to St. Cloud is announced, but it is not believed that he will remain long there.
September 2. His excellency the minister of foreign affairs arrived at the imperial camp at Boulogne in the night between the 11th and 12th Fructidor, and on the morning of the 13th transacted business with the Emperor.
That part of the imperial guard stationed at Paris has departed for Strasburgh; the companies of chasseurs will march to day, and the grenadiers to morrow.
His excellency marshal Massena is gone to Italy, to take the command of the French army.
It is reported that a body of French troops has entered Naples.
September 3. Yesterday at 2 o'clock, an extraordinary sitting of the conservative senate was held under the presidency of the archchancellor of the empire.
His majesty the emperor arrived at Malmaison this morning.
September 4. It is generally believed that the Senate on Monday discussed the propriety of restoring the old calendar after the 1st of January next.
September 5. The division under general Oudinot, 8000 grenadiers, composing the advanced guard, passed by forced marches, on the 3d instant through Cambrai, and was followed by four other divisions of 9000 men each.
By an imperial decree of the 9th Messidor, the island of Elba is re-united to the department of Corsica.
The combined squadrons left Ferrol on the 10th Thermidor, and entered Cadiz on the 4th Fructidor. Admiral Collingwood, with four ships and a frigate entered the roads the same morning.
On the 14th inst. (Sept. 1st) the first division of the armed body commanded by marshal Davoust arrived at Lisle, and continued on the day following their march towards the Rhine. Three regiments of Hussars have also passed through that city on the same destination.
BOLOGNE, Aug. 31. That part of the French army on the sea coast, which has departed for the Rhine, marched in column, in the same order which is practised in the camps; so that, when they arrived on the theatre of war, they will be found all formed and disposed for the operations of the campaign. A finer army was never seen, one more impatient for battle, or more animated with the presage of certain victory.
STRASBURG, Aug. 30. The new organization of the Austrian troops has been successfully effected. All the regiments of infantry will be composed of five battalions and one of grenadiers.
The last will have 6000 and each of the other battalions 900 men.
According to the German papers the negotiations between France and Austria, continue without interruption. The same papers speak continually of the great movements making by the Russian troops in ci-devant Poland. They state as certain that an army is forming there; but of its number, its object or by whom it is to be commanded, they are uninformed.
STRASBURG, Sept. 1. They write from Ratisbon, that the French Charge des Affaires, on the twenty-fifth of August, transmitted to the ministers and consuls resident in that city a note, the substance of which is, that the Emperor of the French has found it necessary to direct his attention to the movements of the troops, and the re-assembling the armies in Tyrol and on the frontiers of Italy; that he wishes to preserve his confidence in the pacific sentiments of Austria, but that he cannot dispense with demanding an explanation of the movements which are in agitation; that if this explanation should be unsatisfactory, a French army shall pass the Rhine, but that the princes & states of Germany may reckon upon the friendship of France, which has been manifested upon every occasion, and of which so many proofs have been given, &c.
We are assured that the note by which these explanations have been demanded has been presented by the court of Vienna, whose answer we wait for with the utmost anxiety. In the mean time we know generally that the Austrian army formed at Wells, near Lintz, in Upper Austria, has crossed the Inn, and taken military positions in Bavaria. We know also that the court of Munich has been officially informed of this measure.
GENOA, August 24. We have received news from Toulon of the arrival in that port of the squadron under the orders of M. Jerome Bonaparte. His progress has been retarded by tempestuous weather.
FLORENCE, August 17. An Austrian courier arrived here from Naples brings intelligence that the court had quitted the capital, and had retired to Palermo. At the departure of the same courier a considerable fleet lay before Naples, but he was ignorant to what nation it belonged. The armed force under the orders of general Saint-Cyr is concentrated in the two Abruzzes.
We are assured that the king of the Two Sicilies, on being solicited to take a part in the differences which exist between France and England, has renewed his former declaration that he will observe the most scrupulous neutrality. Several couriers passed through this city within these few days from Petersburg for Naples, with all possible expedition.
PETERSBURG, August 10. It is confirmed that our troops are taking a direction towards the provinces dependent on the house of Austria, and in particular towards Galicia, and that they are assembling in the environs of Troppau and Jajerdorf. They speak also of bodies of troops which will be embarked, and that they will be joined by a foreign force.
BALTIMORE, October 26. Captain Manning, of the John and Joseph, arrived last evening, from Amsterdam, via Portsmouth, Eng. politely favored the editor with London papers to the 6th, and the Portsmouth and Chichester Advertiser of the 9th September.
The rumor of invasion had subsided, and the troops encamped at Boulogne had marched towards the interior. Russia and Austria continued making great warlike preparations, but nothing decisive has been received as to the measures they mean to adopt. The combined fleets were at Cadiz the 23d August.
Adm. Calder, it was expected, would give off that port by the 25th or 26th and join Adm. Collingwood, and effect a blockade of the French and Spanish fleets should they not put to sea before that period. The London Jamaica fleet had nearly all arrived in the Downs.
The following are the most interesting articles we could select at the lateness of the hour at which the papers were received—Any other articles they may afford on a further perusal, shall be given on Monday.
LONDON, Sept. 5. Letters were yesterday received in town from Cork, which state, that upwards of 100 sail of merchantmen, supposed to be part of the Jamaica fleet, were on that day seen off the coast.
The Amsterdam Courant of a very recent date, which was received yesterday morning, is said to contain intelligence of the actual march of a French army into the Empire. It is added, that the army of Hanover has been joined by a considerable body of Prussians.
September 6. Price of Stock this day at 1 o'clock: Consols, for money 58—for a/c. 58 1-4 5-8—Reduced, shut—Omnium 3—Exch. Bills, par. 15 dis. The dispatches by the Cameleon sloop, to which we yesterday alluded, announced that "the combined fleets of the enemy remained in Cadiz on the 23d ult. and the Carthagena squadron in that port on the 15th of the same month." The Cameleon left Gibraltar on the 23d of August, with dispatches from Admiral Sir Richard Bickerton. A few hours after she sailed she fell in with Adm. Collingwood's squadron, who had been joined by Admiral Knight with four sail of the line, making eight in the whole with his former force; the squadron was then steering
for Cadiz. On the next day she fell in with Sir Robert Calder's squadron, about twenty five miles North-West of Cape St. Vincent, steering direct for Cadiz. Admiral Calder would arrive on the 25th or 26th, with eighteen sail of the line. The enemy, however, had still a day or two, if they meant to try an escape, which appears still probable they would do. They might intend to take the Carthagena squadron with them to Toulon, the whole force of which reinforcement it would require to enable them to face the 25 sail of the line that would be in pursuit of them. If, however, they brought out the Spanish ships from Cadiz, they would, with the Carthagena fleet, eight sail, be at least forty sail of the line. If they did not sail immediately, they would be effectually blockaded on Sir R. Calder's arrival.
The fleet off Cadiz is at present under the command of Admiral Collingwood, who, though a Captain of the same year with Sir Robert Calder, is senior to him, by a few weeks. His command, however, is but temporary, as Lord Nelson is to take the command of that station, and in the Mediterranean. If the chances against the enemy coming out, are considerable at present, they will become quite desperate, when they are apprised that their custody has been assigned over to that great Commander.
From Malta dispatches were yesterday received, dated the 23d July, stating, that the Expedition under Sir James Craig, had safely arrived there on the 17th July. The troops have the full enjoyment of good health and spirits; and the voyage has already inured them to the change of climate. It is to be hoped, they will not long remain inactive; but whether to aid the Russians in Corfu, or to make a landing for the protection of Egypt, we shall not pretend to determine.
Government have received intelligence, on which they can rely, that a great part of the troops which were encamped at Boulogne have been marched away, without question towards the Rhine.
This information was obtained by the capture of one of the enemy's gun boats. It is, however, only what we had prepared our Reader to expect. We have, for some time, suspected that the assembling so large an army had, for its object, the overawing of the continental powers more than any serious intention to invade this country. The following letter on the breaking up of the camp at Boulogne, is from an officer of one of the vessels in the Downs, dated the 4th instant:
"We this day came in from Boulogne! A great change has taken place there. Not a vessel is to be seen outside the Pier nor could we see any soldiers upon the heights around. As we were reconnoitering round the bay they fired shot and shells at us in every direction, before we came within range. This plainly shews they wished to keep us from watching their motions. The fact is, I have no doubt, that almost the whole of the army is marched away from Boulogne."
Three Hamburgh Mails arrived last night. The complexion of the intelligence which they bring, is similar to what we have been receiving for a week or two past from the continent. Every where the Russian and Austrian troops are in motion, and every movement indicates approaching hostilities. They do not, however, confirm the statement brought by the Gottenburgh Mail, of an action having taken place between the Russian and Prussian troops.
It will be a little time yet before the intentions of the Great Powers will be developed completely by their movements. But the period cannot be distant.
The Turkish Empire seems so much convulsed in every part, that it would be no way surprising should it not survive the war in which the Continent is about to be engaged.
Letters from Corfu state, that the Russian troops there have been increased by a year's recruiting throughout all the Ionian Islands, to 36 or 38,000 men, and will be still farther augmented by the inhabitants who join them, many of whom are Volunteers.
FALMOUTH, Sept. 3.—Arrived the American brig Friendship, Clemons, from Lisbon to load fish for the Mediterranean; also the ship Bristol Packet, from Norfolk, for orders; reports that she spoke the Earl Leicester Packet, now a privateer, going into Norfolk as she came out. A fleet of large ships, about 24 sail appeared off this evening, steering to the eastward, supposed to be the homeward bound East India Fleet. Sailed, the American ship Gosport Durkyn, with tobacco, for Amsterdam.
COWES, Sept. 4.—Arrived here this morning, the American ship Cordelia, Captain John Wallaston, from Alexandria, laden with tobacco, for orders.—Sailed the American ship American, Robert Tabor, master, laden with sugar, coffee, and logwood, for Tonningen. The Lady Delaware transport, lately arrived here, with recruits for the army depot, was taken possession of at sea, by about 50 of the recruits, but by the very resolute and extraordinary exertions of the crew, were prevented, and the whole of them secured below until her arrival at this port. A general court martial is to be held on the mutineers this day.
SPRINGFIELD, (Mass.) Oct. 15. Extract of a letter, received by a gentleman in this town, from General BATON, dated on board the United States' frigate Constitution, at sea, June 17, 1805. "After a tedious and perplexing march of fifty days through the desert of Libya, I arrived on the 25th of April, and took
post at the head of Hamet Bashaw's army in the rear of Derne. Our movements in Egypt had induced Joseph Bashaw to send an army to the defence of the province, which was within fourteen hours' march of the place when we arrived. The governor of Derne was also ordered, and determined, with a garrison of Turkish soldiery, and about one third of the city in his interest to resist our approach. Commodore Barron had sent to the coast to assist our operations, the brig Argus, the schr. Nautilus, and the sloop Hornet; also two pieces of field artillery. On the morning of the 25th I sent a flag to the governor with overtures of friendship, on condition of nonresistance and allegiance to Hamet Bashaw, which he sent back with this laconic answer, "My head or yours." The next day we attacked him by sea and land, and after a sharp contest of 2 hours and a half, carried the place by charge of bayonet. The governor took refuge in a sanctuary, and most of his adherents fled and either joined the advancing army of Joseph Bashaw, or took the desert. The few Christians I had with me suffered severely in the action; nearly one third of them were either killed or wounded; because our Arabs not having been accustomed to this kind of close decision, left us the burthen of the day. I had the misfortune to receive a musket ball through my left wrist, just below the joint, which I fear will deprive me of the use of my hand. I immediately began to fortify the embrasures of the battery, sinking a line of intrenchments, and raising a parapet without the fort. Hamet Bashaw opened his divan at the late governor's palace in the city, and the inhabitants universally and with apparent dissatisfaction recognized him.
"On the 13th May, the enemy's army advanced and attacked us with all its force, in hopes of recovering the place. But after an action of four hours with various success, they gave way and retreated precipitately to their camp behind the mountains. We were too weak in our number of Christians to pursue this success, the Bashaw's people seemed not to have full confidence in themselves; and our Saracen militia and newly acquired allies at Derne, resolved to act no longer offensively without some pecuniary consideration; of this we were destitute. Each party therefore held its post with small skirmishing till the 28th, when a party of the enemy, of fifty or sixty foot covered by a troop of cavalry, descended the mountain, fell on the right flank of our Arab camp, and drove off several camels and cattle. A detachment of the Bashaw's people pursued these marauders, overtook them at the foot of the mountain, killed three of them and recovered the plunder. While this was transacting I made a sortie with five officers and thirty rank and file, Americans and Greeks, volunteers; took a ravine undiscovered, and gained the summit of the mountain before the enemy. We received them on the point of the bayonet. They made a short resistance and then fled. We pursued within a short distance of the camp, killed their captain and five men, and wounded a greater number; then retired in plain view of the whole army and without receiving the least injury. They apologise for this cowardly inactivity by choosing to believe we aimed to draw them into an ambuscade on disadvantageous ground. The next day their commander in chief offered by proclamation six thousand dollars for my head; double that sum for me a prisoner; and fifty dollars a head for my Christians. This little affair put an end to skirmishing."
"On the 10th instant the enemy having received reinforcements, again moved down and attacked—But after a well fought battle, of upwards of four hours and a half, they were put to flight with a great loss both in men and horses—On this occasion we calculated the numbers actually in the field of both parties, to have been about five thousand. The Bashaw deserves the merit of this victory—I had little to do with its arrangement and could not render him any assistance in arms, but from the fire of a single field piece. The vessels had a better position, and occasionally galled the enemy with their heavy metal; but the fact is, I doubted the propriety of further offensive operations, having been officially informed that a negotiation was pending between the United States and Joseph Bashaw."
"The next day the Constellation appeared and came to anchor in the offing. No sooner was she seen by the enemy, than they decamped irregularly, leaving most of their heavy baggage, and took up a precipitate retreat towards the desert under an apprehension that she brought us reinforcements and supplies. She brought me a letter from our commissioner of peace."
SALEM, October 17. From a Bordeaux paper of the 30th Aug. we have taken the following extract of a letter from Naples, dated the 31st July:
The persons at the Florentine Theatre felt the two first and long shocks. The magistrate who was present gave orders that no one should leave his seat. The spectators, while they felt the shock, found themselves at the mouth of the guns of the soldiery. As soon as quiet was obtained, every man retired without disorder. Through the night the streets were filled with lamentations, and enquiries for children, parents and friends, as if the world had come to an end. At three quarters after ten, a lighter shock was felt, and another like it after midnight. The num-

ber of persons killed in the city is very small.—The number of wounded is not known, it is said 60 or 70 persons. We hear of 500 being killed at Campo Basso, and the town of Ariano is entirely destroyed, and we are in continual fear of other shocks. Aversa, a town near Naples, is in ruins, as well as Avellino, Benevento, Monte-Fosco, Castellone, Mola, Gaeta, Sora, Sessa, Santa Agata de' Goti, Casagioje, and many other episcopal towns, are much injured. Their houses are in danger of falling, and many have been entirely thrown down. At the moment of the earthquake, the air also appeared convulsed, and the windows of the houses made a noise as if struck with hail. The wind before this noise was strong and cold, and ceased after the first shock. Vesuvius was entirely still, and but little smoke issued from it. The inhabitants near it say, that for the whole day before the earthquake, a deep sound was heard within, as from boiling substances. The damages done to Naples by this calamity are great and innumerable. There is not a house, as I told you, which has not suffered. My house, thanks to its age, has suffered less than others. Such as were new, and more solid, experienced the greatest injuries. Such as the Castello Nuovo, the Royal Academy, the Royal Hospital for the poor, the old Jesu, the famous bridges of the Aqueducts of Caserte, &c. To the Palaces, of which I have spoken as most damaged, I must add the Palace Royal of Portici, that of the Prince of St. Nicandro, which is rendered utterly uninhabitable; the Palace of the Prince of Maddalene, of Angri, of Rocella, of Sangro, of the Duke Della Regina, and many others in the quarter of Pizzafalcone, which are seen only in their ruins. There are many streets in which it is not possible to pass, on account of the ruins, or on account of the falling buildings, and those ready to fall. In many places troops are stationed to prevent any attempt to pass. They, whose houses are yet inhabitable, from fear of another shock, do not venture to lodge in their houses, but lay in open places, on the ground, or in carriages.—Persons who can support the expense, have provided tents in the fields, and a great number has gone on to Chiaja. Last night, around the New-Castle, were not less than 10,000 persons, and a very great number of carriages, so that there was no passing.—Almost all the churches have suffered considerably, as I have already informed you. I shall here only add, that the Cathedral Church is much damaged, as are the following Churches; of St. Augustin, St. Demetrios and many others. However, the great Church of the Holy Apostles, and the grand Convent of the Theatins, remain untouched. We every where meet the workmen who are visiting the buildings, and repairing as far as they are able.—Notice is taken of many extraordinary events in different places. I shall only mention one, which respects a fountain situated near San Germano, whose water before, was sweet and pure, but since the shock, had become instantly sulphureous, &c.
NORFOLK, October 28. On Saturday arrived here the ship Susan and Sarah, Capt. Marner, from Bordeaux, having touched at New-Port. Capt. M. left all his papers except one, a Bourdeaux paper of the 10th Sept. at New-Port, with that he has favored us, from which, and the information of Capt. Marner, we present our readers with the following Summary. War with Austria was not declared when Capt. M. sailed, but was deemed inevitable; as the French armies were marching in great force towards the Austrian frontiers, and it was confidently said that the French had occupied Naples. The invasion so long talked of, has terminated as it commenced, in talk only. The camp at Bologna was broken up about the last of Aug. and 90,000 men, in three divisions marched for the Rhine. On the 1st of Sept. six regiments of Chasseurs and three of Hussars, passed through Lille, and the next day the division under the command of Marshal Davoust composed of 20 regiments of infantry, passed through the same place, and the paper adds, that scarcely a day passes without considerable bodies of troops marching through that place. We notice similar movements in other parts of France. Every thing announces the most active preparations for war on the part of that nation. Of the preparations on the part of Austria and Russia, the paper which we have, says very little; we notice an article under the head of Venice, of the 21st of August, in which it is stated that the Russian fleet at Corfu, had sailed to join another fleet having a convoy, from the Black Sea. The fortifications of Venice, were going forward with the utmost activity. The combined fleets are stated in the Moniteur of the 31st of Sept. to have sailed from Ferrol, on the 14th of August, and to have arrived at Cadiz on the 22d of the same month. But no mention is made of that fleet having sailed again, as stated in the London papers received at New-York. Admiral Collingwood, (says the Moniteur,) was at anchor with four ships of the line, on the morning that the combined fleet entered Cadiz, he retired to Gibraltar, having never been captured. The Minister of Foreign Affairs arrived at Paris from Bologna, the 20th of Sept. upon which a cabinet council of all the ministers were assembled by the Emperor at Malmaison. The foregoing comprises nearly all that we deem worthy of notice in the paper which we have received. Exchange on London at Bordeaux, the 10th of September, is 25, 5.
W. Wardlaw, HAS RECEIVED HIS FALL SUPPLY OF MEDICINES. By the ship Rolia, from London—Also, a great variety of PAINTS, VARNISHES, SURGEONS' INSTRUMENTS, PATENT MEDICINES, &c. &c. And by the ship George, from Liverpool, a large supply of VIOLS and SHOP GLASS. Those who favor him with their orders may depend on being supplied with every article in his line on the most liberal terms. The citizens of Richmond are requested, when they apply at his shop by a child or servant to put the name of the article wanted on paper, to prevent mistakes. W.F.
VIRGINIA ARGUS. RICHMOND: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1805.
SEAMENS' PROTECTIONS. A gentleman, who has lately returned from Halifax, and brought with him his son, whose liberation from board one of the British frigates on that station, he procured through the friendship and agency of James Smith, Esq. of that place assures us, that the Common Protections, which are given to our seamen, at the custom houses, will not insure their safety from impressment on board British ships of war. He adds, that in order to render these protections safe, and conformable to the regulations of the British navy, they must be accompanied by the copy of a certificate signed by the Town Clerk of the place, where the birth of each seaman is registered; which copy must be annexed to the protection and the original acknowledged by the Collector to be deposited in his office. As this notice is important to the interests of Commerce and of Humanity, we are assured our brother editors in the U. States will give it publicity.—Bost. Gaz.
Captain Bunker left Malaga the 14th September, and informs, the last accounts from Cadiz, stated the combined fleets were in port, and were blockaded by a British fleet; the Carthagena fleet were also in port; and capt. B. understood that our affairs were likely to be adjusted with Spain. The United States frigate Constellation sailed in co. with capt. Bunker, for the United States.—N. Y. Merc. Adv.
Captain Hammond, from St. Petersburg, informs, that the Russians were making every preparation for war—that five sail of the line were hauled outside of the Mole at Cronstadt, and ready to sail at a moment's warning—that there were in the harbor about 20 sail of the line, most of which were getting ready for sea—that one ship of the line and two frigates were launched at Petersburg the latter part of July—that three Russian frigates were cruising in the Baltic—and, that at present, the Russian army consisted of 600,000 men. A war with France was considered inevitable. A number of British ships had been taken up for the conveyance of troops to Lubec.—Ibid.
In turning over the pages of Doctor Morse's "American Geography," in the description of Virginia, is the following particular.—"In Albemarle County is MONTICELLO, the seat of President Jefferson. The summit of the mount, where the house stands, is 500 feet above the circumjacent country. The prospect is extensive and charming. Mr. Jefferson has more than 1,109 acres of cultivated land. In 1797 he had 320 acres of wheat, 160 corn, 320 of clover, 320 of peas and potatoes, and 120 workmen. He has a manufactory of nails, which turns out a ton of nails in a month." It is asked, whence has MONTICELLO its name! The answer is, from "Mons et Coelum," which properly rendered, signifies "a height elevating towards the skies." Here it is, the illustrious CHIEF of a great and rising nation occasionally retires—and, in the sweetness of repose, contemplates not only a world, but the universe at large. What was said of the renowned Locke, may with great propriety be applied to the American Sage and Philanthropist. "He has a soul, wide as the sea, Calm as the night, bright as the day, There do his vast ideas lay."
Nat. Intel. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. New-Market Fall Meeting, October 22d, 1805. Commenced with a post sweepstakes for 4 years old horses and mares, the latter allowed 2 lbs. entrance 200 dols. play or pay. Mr. Mosby's s. h. Chesterfield, by Diomed, 1 1 Mr. Bates' g. g. City-Point, by Dungannon, 2 2 SECOND DAY. The Jockey-Club Purse of 450 dollars, 4 mile heats, weight for age. Mr. Wilkes's g. g. Surprise, by Bellair, 6 years old, 1 1 Mr. Harrison's s. h. Don Quixote, by Diomed, 4 years old, 2 bols. Mr. Gray's g. h. Bellisarius, by Bellair, 4 years old, 3 dr. Mr. Wynne's b. g. Republican, by Febrituge, 5 years old, dis. Mr. Bates' b. g. Fychochache, by Bedford, 5 years old, dis. Time, 8 14 8 15 THIRD DAY. The Proprietor's Purse of 225 dollars, 3 mile heats, weight for age. Mr. Ball's b. h. Escape, by Saltram, 4 years old, 2 1 1 Mr. J. Hoomes, jun's. b. m. Rosalba, by Spread Eagle, 4 years old, 3 2 2 Mr. Bates' b. h. Deception, by Diomed, 4 years old, 1 3 dr. Mr. Wilkes's b. h. Whiskey, by Conductor, 4 years old, 4 dr. FOURTH DAY. A Post Sweepstakes for 3 years old colts and fillies, the latter allowed 2 lbs. entrance 200 dollars, play or pay—seven subscribers. Mr. Johnson's b. f. Carolina, by Saltram, 1 1 Mr. Hoomes, jun's. b. c. Young Peace-Maker, by Diomed, 3 2 Mr. Selden's b. f. Virginia, by Dare-Devil, 2 3 Mr. Wilkes's b. c. Druon, by Druid, 5 4 Mr. Ball's a. f. Henrietta, by Dare-Devil, 4 dis. Mr. Tayloe did not start. Time, 4 3 57
FIFTH DAY. A Handy-Cap Purse of 300 dollars, 2 mile heats, entrance 50 dollars—four subscribers. Mr. Johnson's Cour-de-Lion, by Cour-de-Lion, 4 years old, 100 lbs. 2 1 1 Mr. Wynne's Republican, by Febrituge, 5 years old, 100 lbs. 1 2 2 Mr. Wilkes's Diomedon, by Diomed, 5 years old, 110 lbs. 3 dis. Mr. Ryane's Drummer, by Player-Pry, 3 years old, 88 lbs. dis. Time, 4 4 49 Mr. Gray's horse was said to be injured by a kick during the heat.
On Monday week the races over the Rappahannock Jockey Club course commenced. The first day for 3 years old colts two mile heats was won by Mr. T. Dixon's horse Gesticulation. To this race there were 9 subscribers at 100 dollars each, 6 paid forfeit. The second day's purse of 450 dols. 4 mile heats, was won by Mr. Byrd C. Wilkes's mare the Maid of the Oak, beating Paragon, Peace-Maker and two others. The third day's purse of 220 dols. two mile heats, was won by a mare belonging to Mr. Wm. Taliaferro, of Bath, Carolina. (Fred. G. Herald.)
The report of the death of Desselines, Emperor of Hayti, proves to be untrue.
OSSIAN'S POEMS. FEW of our readers are unacquainted with the dispute respecting the authenticity of Ossian's Poems. The following summary extract from the report of the committee of the Highland Society on this subject, will therefore probably prove interesting.—Mer. Adv. On the whole, the committee beg leave to report, that there are two questions to which it has directed its inquiries, on the subject which the society was pleased to refer to it, and on which it now submits the best evidence it has been able to procure. 1st. What poetry, of what kind, and of what degree of excellence existed in the Highlands of Scotland, which was generally known by the denomination of Ossian, a term derived from the universal belief that its father and principal composer was Ossian the son of Fingal? 2d. How far that collection of such poetry, published by Mr. James Macpherson is genuine. As to the first of these questions, the committee can with confidence state its opinion, that such poetry did exist, that it was common, general, and in great abundance; that it was of a most impressive and striking sort, in a high degree eloquent, tender and sublime. The second question is much more difficult to answer decisively. The committee possessed of no documents, to show how much of his collection Mr. Macpherson obtained in the form in which he has given it to the world. The poems and fragments of poems which the committee has been able to procure, contain often the substance, and sometimes almost the literal expressions (the ipsissima verba) of passages given by Mr. Macpherson in the poems of which he has published the translations. But the committee has not been able to obtain any one poem the same in title and tenor with the poems published by him. It is inclined to believe that he was in use to supply to chasm, and to give connection, by inserting passages which he did not find, and to add what he conceived to be dignity and delicacy to the original composition, by striking out passages, by softening incidents, by refining the language, in short, by changing what he considered as too simple or too rude for a modern ear, and elevating what in his own opinion was below the standard of good poetry. To what degree, however, he exercised these liberties, it is impossible for the committee to determine. The advantages he possessed, which the committee began its inquiries too late to enjoy, of collecting from the oral recitation of a number of persons now no more, a very great number of the same poems, on the same subjects, and then collating those different copies or editions, if they may be so called, rejecting what was spurious or corrupted in one copy, and adopting from another something more genuine and excellent in its place, afforded him an opportunity of putting together what might fairly enough be called an original whole, of much more beauty, and with much fewer blemishes than the committee believes it now possible for any person, or combination of persons to obtain. The committee thinks it discovers some difference between the style both of the original (one book of which is given by Macpherson) and of Temora, and that of the translation of Fingal, and of the small portion of the original of that poem, which is received from his executors. There is more the appearance of simplicity and originality in the latter than in the former. Perhaps when he published Fingal, Mr. Macpherson, unknown as an author, and obscure as a man, was more diffident, more cautious, and more attentive, than when at a subsequent period he published Temora, flushed with the applause of the world, and distinguished as a man of talents, and an author of big and rising reputation. Whoever will examine the original prefixed to some of the editions of the 7th book of Temora, and compare it with the translation, will, in the opinion of the committee discover some imperfections, some modernizing (if the expression may be allowed) in the Gaelic, which do not occur in the specimen of Fingal, given in appendix to this report—and, in the English, more of a loose and inflated expression (which however was an error into which Macpherson was apt to fall) than is to be found in his earlier translation. He had then attained a higher weight, to any man, but particularly to a man of so sanguine and somewhat confident disposition like Macpherson, is apt to give a degree of carelessness & presumption, that would rather command than conciliate the public suffrage, and in the security of the world's applause, neglects the best means of obtaining it. He thought, it may be, he had only to produce another work like Fingal, to reap the same advantage and the same honor which had procured him: and was rather solicitous to obtain these quickly, by a hasty publication than to deserve them by a careful collection of what original materials he had procured, or by a diligent search to supply the defects of those materials. [The Highland Society have said a great deal—but the substance in a few words is that the poems are not genuine—and this all persons acquainted with Celtic history or language knew before—and next that the translation is only liable to exceptions such as were made to the translation of Homer by Pope.—Aurora.]
At a meeting of the Officers of the 40th Regiment of Virginia Militia, held at Louisa Courthouse, on the 3d day of October, 1805. THE officers of said Regiment feeling the most unfeigned regret on account of the death of
Capt. Joseph Shelton Watson, of said Regiment, and being desirous of doing his memory that honor which his merits deserve; therefore, resolved unanimously, that the officers composing the 40th Regiment, wear Crape on their left arm during the period of forty days, as a testimony of their regard and affection for their deceased brother; and that Robert Yancey, Sr. Colonel Commandant of said Regiment, cause the above resolution to be published in the Virginia Argus.
WM. WHITE, Secretary. DEATHS. FREDERICKSBURG, Oct. 28. On Saturday last, about 11 o'clock, departed this life, after an illness of about three weeks, in this town, the Honorable JOSEPH JONES, one of the judges of the district courts of Virginia, aged 78. In the character of this truly excellent man were combined the tender sensibilities & ennobling virtues of the human heart—With strong powers of the mind his judicial conduct was regarded as the most upright and praiseworthy—Frank, affable, humane and benevolent, he imperceptibly won the affections of his acquaintance—He was steadfast in principle, sound in judgment and faithful in friendship; but friendship is unable to delineate a character which panegyrics could scarcely portray.—By the unrelenting hand of death, the public and society have sustained an irreparable loss, but he whose demise is so sincerely lamented and sensibly felt, is now supremely happy; placed above the reach of every earthly woe, and rejoicing among the spirits of the just made perfect. "Go aged sage and repose thy head, In peaceful slumbers with the honored dead; Go gentle spirit and ascend above, Go dwell with saints in everlasting love; Thy toils now o'er, thy debt of nature paid, Receive this tribute to thy sacred shade; Go, reap with them an everlasting crown, Fair heaven's reward to virtue and renown."
Died, on the 15th ult. in a fit, ARTHUR FENNER, Esq. Governor of the state of Rhode-Island.
NEIL M'COULL, Has received by the late arrivals from LONDON and LIVERPOOL, HIS USUAL SUPPLY OF Fall & Winter Goods. Richmond, 18th October, 1805. if it ** THE WHOLE OF THE SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE LATE EDITION OF THE DEBATES OF THE VIRGINIA CONVENTION. Published by Messrs. Ritchie & Worsley and Augustine Davis, having been transferred by those gentlemen to Samuel Pleasants, jun. subscribers will please to take notice, that the books will be delivered by him (only) in Richmond, and by such persons as he may appoint for the purpose in other places. JUST PUBLISHED, By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jr. and for sale, by the gross, dozen, or single, at his Printing-Office and Book-Store, Richmond; The Virginia Almanack, FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD, 1806; Being the second after Bissextilis or Leap year. Adapted to the Latitude and Meridian of Richmond. Calculated by BENJAMIN BATES, Of Hanover county, Virginia. Great allowance made to wholesale purchasers. Oct. 11.
New-York State Lottery, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ROADS, Will positively commence drawing in the City of New-York on the third Tuesday in December next—Highest Prize TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, And less than two blanks to a Prize. TICKETS & SHARES To be had at the permanent and fortunate Lottery Offices of G. & R. WAITE, No. 64, and at No. 38, Maiden Lane, New-York. Where was sold in the last Lottery, and forwarded in letters by post, the 25,000 dollar prize to a gentleman in Baltimore; another of the Capitals to a gentleman in North-Carolina; another in Virginia; another in Georgia; another in Long-Island (N. Y.) and another one to a gentleman in Massachusetts, besides several in former Lotteries to persons in different parts of the union. Present price of Tickets & Shares. Whole Tickets 6 50 Quarters 1 75 Halves 3 27 1-2 Eighths 1 00 But will advance to Seven Dollars the first week in November. Distant advertisers, by inclosing Bank Notes (post paid) to G. & R. WAITE, may have tickets forwarded to them to any amount with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest intelligence sent of their success. New-York, October 2d, 1805. 80
For Sale, FOUR valuable LOTS, beyond the basin of the Canal, three of which will be in good tenable order and ready for delivery at the end of the present year; together with about 350 M. well burnt BRICKS of superior quality, made on one of the lots. This property must be deemed worthy of the attention of any one who justly contemplates the vast progress now making in the improvement of this flourishing city; and from its eligible situation in various respects, (even if it were only for the immense quantity of brick earth which it can furnish without diminishing its value for other purposes) will be found to be a good speculation, upon the accommodating terms of one fifth of the purchase money in hand, and the balance in two years, free of interest, especially too, when the rents of the several tenements may yield annually five hundred dollars. Apply to D. M. Randolph. Richmond, October 26, 1805. v6t
NOTICE. THE public are hereby forewarned from taking an assignment of a Bond, executed to me by William Royal, of Monroe county, in the fall of 1803, about the month of September as well as I received, for the sum of fifty dollars, conditioned to have been paid in casings delivered at Charlotte courthouse, which said bond is lost or mislaid, and the said Royal is also hereby forewarned from paying said bond to any other person than the subscriber of order. Micajah Cayan. 23d October, 1805.
Bail and Delivery Bonds For sale at this office.
A LIST Of persons, representing themselves to be American Seamen, impressed and detained in the British service for want of documents to prove their citizenship. As the former places of residence of these men are unknown at the Department of State, their friends are in this manner, requested to procure proof of their citizenship, and descriptions of their persons, and forward the same to the Sec. of State, in order that proper application may be made for their discharge.
John McConnel Edward Owens Henry Williams Joseph M'Keecher Robert Talman John or Th. Quencher Thomas Thompson Nathaniel Tolman Alex. Kirkwood John Lowe Charles Williams Jonathan Archer Thomas Cunoh Wm. Smith Samuel Wilson Hughes Nicholas Powers Joseph Murrat John Burmore Joseph Woodson Emes Wigut John Jones John Preserick James Lassley Wm. Wheeler Charles Mitchell John Bailey William Biceford John Farewell William (alias) James John Truman Heat Joshua Porter John Ferguson Timothy Small Wm. Wall, jun. Isaac Van Blaken Marcus Stephens Michael Nugent Samuel Jenkins Richard Mathers William Rowland Benjamin Lusina John Robinson W. S. Board John Jackson Thomas Patton John Woolgot Mayhew Tilton James Lempner Richard Strange Joan Seymour Bosworth Cole Edward Rogers George Sloan Francis Davis Thomas Crippen John Smith John Dennis Thomas Manning Wm. Clark James Lynn Benj. George Lundroll or Lion Dora James Suda nell John Stewart David Coleman Thomas Jones Zerem Swift Nich. Coston Edward Miller Cato Martin William Bully Daniel Dyson James Wormaly Richard Smythe Arched. M'Kitchine Peter M. Farlane David Stafford John Mann Frederick Rhodes Wm. Hayes James Watts John Love Samuel Sohier James Campbell John Rice Alex. Canisie Anthony Nelson Stephen Lewis William Bond Francis Edmonds Thomas Simonton Wm. Cole Thomas Edwards George Durant Joseph Perrin Wm. Poell Wm. Hines Jacob Rhan Edward Moore Wm. Lyons Henry Bowling Wm. Watson John Secum James Chasson Georg. Watson Henry Bowling Thomas Morris Edward Robinson Samuel Brown Edward Westford George Watson George Gray William Wall Samuel Huls Ebenezer Buckingham John M. Walker John Wilson Samuel Dunkin Joseph Widman Benjamin Noyes Philip Ford (alias) Cat J. Roger, alias Jack trane George Birch Thomas Simonton John Smith John Keedy Samuel Dalton John Walsh Anthony Rucas John Thompson Henry Feathers George Walker Henry Champmon Daniel Merridith John Lawsoo John Johnson Wm. Armstrong William Buck Samuel Rowson John Howes Samuel Lloyd Thomas White Charles Harrison Samuel Lloyd John Wilker Peter Johnson Thomas Jones Daniel Johnson Henry Waters John Thompson John Mashevay George Mars John Reid George Watson Frederick Rhoads Daniel Merridith James Green William Finlay George Campbell John Grant William Sherrard Abraham Hainard Richard Johnson John Miller Joseph Wilson Liff Young Lawrence Hollander Thomas Pennock James Riley George Walby John Frish John Robinson Francis Baincoat Joseph Thompson Peter Lewis James Featherston John Mason Eliza Illett Asa Thompson William Sculla William Cnojar Barnes M'Nair John Hunt John Hankerson John Boston Samuel B. Spencer Peter Wilmott Joseph Wilson John Griffin Joseph Hexas James Goldsborough Isaac Games Charles McBride George W. Eddy Richard Edwards George Farrington James M'Pherson John Haniford Henry Applewhite James Gray Wm. Sandford Thomas White Wm. Jarvis Richard Dawson John Downing Joseph Pierson John Byrens Richard Reed Francis Wood John Brack or Brock John Davis Joan Brown Martin Doll Benj. S. Hunt Royal Tarbox William Wilson David Cuff Ino. Rick, Jr. alias Jaco John Mageath Benson John Holmes Joseph Hixs Ino. Baptiste Desrambo Kobert Coalson John Greene Samuel Brown Wm. Hawker Samuel Bond Samuel Carr Francis Lamont David Collins Peter Harvey Edward Moore Peter Laurens or Lewis John Halsey William Sherrard John Lindsay Robert Grobble Thomas Rowe Joseph Blake John Opeoland William Jarvis (alias) David Coleman Jos. Talman Wm. Herson or Har Clement Coffin Wm. Johnson or Wil Peter Wilson mouth Johnsen Isaac Games Charles Robinson Charles Low John Slocum Ebenezer Turner Charles Lewis Gilbert Lewis Benjamin Mosley William Robertson Levi Hall William Thompson
The Editors of the National Intelligencer, and of the several papers in the Atlantic States, who publish the laws of the Union, are requested to publish the above three times. Department of State, October 23, 1805. NEW NOVELS. FLEETWOOD, by William Godwin—and The GAMISTERS, by Mrs. Warren of Mrs. Radcliffe—we just received at this office. Where she may be had, (lovely published,) KNOX'S PRINCIPLES OF ELOQUENCE—containing Hints to Public Speakers—and Jennings's Essay on the Eloquence of the Pulpit in England.—Also CURRAN'S SPEECHES, 2d improved edition, with considerable additions, and an elegant Portrait of the Author. Oct. 11.

An Apprentice Wanted. A LAD of suitable connections, about 14 or 15 years of age, would be taken as an Apprentice to learn the Printing Business, at the office of the VIRGINIA ARGUS. October 4.
Hall & Winter Goods. The subscribers have received, and are now opening a considerable part of their WOOLLENS; Among which are Bales of assorted Rose & Duffil Blankets, Do. Nap'd Cottons, Do. Yarn & Plaid Hose, Do. White & Coloured Plains, Do. Kerseys & Halfhicks, Do. 6-4 & 7-4 Coatings, plain and stript, Do. Cloths, assorted colours and prices, Do. Forrest Cloths, Boxes Men's Hats assorted prices, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Diapers, &c. Also—An assortment of HARDWARE, CUTLERY and NAILS. In addition to which, they daily expect on the arrival of the Suffolk from London, a large assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS, Which will be offered for sale on their usual terms. GILLIAT & KIRBY. October 4, 1805.
Land & Slaves, for Sale. ON Monday the 2d day of December next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the dwelling house of John Robertson, dec. late of this county, Two Hundred and Eighty Acres of Land more or less, lying on Appomattox River in the county of Chesterfield, adjoining the lands of Major Francis Eppes and the estate of Benjamin Ward. An agreeable situation well watered, with improvements sufficient for the accommodation of a genteel family. Further particulars are unnecessary, as those inclined to purchase will wish to view the premises, which will be made known by application to Mr. John Robertson who resides on the premises, or the executors. Twelve NEGROES, consisting of men, women, boys and girls; stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs; crop of Corn, Wheat and Fodder, Household and Kitchen Furniture and Plantation Utensils. Two annual payments will be required for the lands, & twelve months credit will be given for the purchase of the negroes, &c. in all sums above two dollars. By the EXECUTOR. September 6th, 1805.
TO be sold, for ready money, in pursuance of a deed of trust from David Ross, dec. in order to raise the sum of 3051 dollars, with interest thereon at the rate of five per cent per annum, from the first day of August last, due from the said David Ross to the trustee of James Dunlop, dec. the following Lands, Lots and Tenements, Or such part of them as may be necessary to pay the said sum, and interest with the charges and expenses of executing the trust. An Estate or Plantation in the county of Goochland called Coles, containing by estimation fifteen hundred acres, be the same more or less, lying on the waters of the Byrd creek, and purchased by the said David Ross of the representatives of James Cole, of Wm. Cole and John Hughes, and adjoining the lands of Richard Adams and Samuel Richardson, according to its known boundaries as held by the said David Ross. Also, the following LOTS in the town of Columbia, Fluvanna county, to wit: Lot No. 68, on which the warehouse is built; Lot No. 73 on which is a store-house, now or late in the occupation of John Forbes; No. 74, now or late in the occupation of J. Strother; No. 76, now or late in the occupation of Mrs. Price. The sale will take place at John Napier's Tavern, in the town of Columbia, on the 18th day of November next; and the lands and tenements aforesaid will be set up in that order which shall appear best to suit the purchaser, and most beneficial to the parties concerned. BEN. MOSBY, acting trustee. October 4th, 1805.
MARSHALL'S SALES. IN pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth Circuit in the Virginia District, pronounced at the May Term, 1805, in behalf of John Tate and Thomas Aston, assignees of Henry Martin, against James Vaughan, adm'r. &c. of Matthew Vaughan, dec. and others,—Will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Pearl's Tavern, in the county of Goochland, on the 20th day of November next. The following SLAVES, viz. Gibb, Joe, Ned, Tip, Cyrus, Peter, Parrot, Billy, Lewis, Levery, Carter, Phil and Porteus (males); Nell, Franky, Lucy, Fanny, Judy, Amy, Dolly, Sylvia and Betty (females), or so many thereof as may be sufficient to raise the sum of one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six dollars and thirty-four cents, with interest on one thousand four hundred and seventy-nine and fifty-one cents, part thereof at the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 23d day of May, 1805, and the expenses of sale. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. October 2d, 1805.
Manchester Turnpike Company. NOTICE REQUISITION. The Shareholders in the Manchester Turnpike Company are hereby required to pay to James Brander, Treasurer, the further sum of Ten Dollars, on each share, on or before the 18th of November next. By order of the Directors, James Brander, Clk. Manchester, 10th Oct. 1805.
THE Copartnership of the subscribers, under the firm of THOMAS TAYLOR & CO. will dissolve by mutual consent on the 11th instant. Thomas Taylor. John Satchell. THE SUBSCRIBERS, UNDER THE FIRM OF Taylor & Brown, offer their services to the public as AUCTIONEERS & COMMISSION MERCHANTS, at the stand lately occupied by Thomas Taylor & Co. where they have on hand a large stock of Dry Goods & West-India Produce, Most of which will be disposed of at Private Sale on very low terms, for cash or approved negotiable notes. Thomas Taylor. James Brown, Jr. Richmond, 11th Oct. 1805.
BROKER'S OFFICE. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict duty. THOM. NORVELL. Richmond, October 3, 1805. Forty Dollars Reward.
RUN away from the subscriber living in Granville county, North Carolina, in March last, two bright mulatto fellows; one by the name of BARTLEY, about 35 years of age, he has but little to say, and appears to be very humble, he is a tolerable good Shoemaker and Cooper, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and he is a well set negro.—GEORGE is about 23 years of age, about 5 feet high, spare made, but a very active negro, fond of drink, and a very forward saucy fellow. I expect they have obtained free passes and will endeavor to pass for free negroes; it is probable they are lurking about Manchester, Richmond or Petersburg; they were seen in Manchester a few days past. Any person taking them up and confining them in jail, so that I get them, shall have the above reward, or 20 dollars for either, paid by the subscriber. LEWIS HENING. June 5th, 1805.
The subscriber wishes to sell for cash, or on credit till the first day of January next, the Two Brick Tenements, Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1804.
Geo. Watt HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe warehouse, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of on moderate terms, by wholesale, The following Articles, viz: Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cognac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Patent Shot, assorted sizes—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d March, 1805.
TO RENT. A BRICK HOUSE, adjoining the Old City Tavern, well calculated for a Dry Goods Store. Apply to Gallego, Richard & Co. May 29th, 1805.
JOHN TOMPKINS HAS just received a fresh supply of OLD COGNAC BRANDY, a part of the same shipment of his former parcel. Also, a few hogsheads of ANTIGUA RUM, of good quality. He has on hand, a parcel of BEST FRENCH CAMBRICKS. The whole of which, he offers for sale, very low for cash, or on a liberal credit. August 16, 1805.
TO RENT, A HOUSE at the Falling Garden. Enquire of James Lowries on the premises. 8th Month 20th, 1805.
THE proprietor offers for sale, a TRACT OF LAND, adjoining Scuffletown, which he proposes to divide into lots of twenty-five acres.—For further particulars apply to Messrs. Prosser & Moncure. NOTICE.
A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying them to pass a law, authorizing the court of this county to levy money, for the purpose of bringing up the records thereof, from March 1792 to March 1802. Southampton, Sept. 2, 1805.
JAMES TERNAN, Has just received a supply of fresh & good MEDICINES, PAINTS AND HATTERS, COLOURS —opening at his Corner Shop, opposite Col. Gamble's, with which he shall be happy to serve his numerous friends, on the most moderate terms.—He returns his sincere thanks for the favor of their custom. (if) Sept. 4.
TO LET, A COUNTING ROOM, STORE ROOM AND CELLAR, in a brick building near the Basin and next door to Messrs. Hart and Southgate's. Enquire of the printer. 18th Sept. 1805.
BY virtue of a deed of trust from Thomas Callis, to secure the payment of certain sums of money therein expressed, will be SOLD, on the premises, for ready money, on Monday the 11th day of November next, a TRACT OF LAND, in Hanover county, formerly the property of David Anderson, known by the name of Anderson's Old Store, at present occupied by the said Callis, containing 684 1-2 acres, more or less—or so much thereof as will pay and satisfy the balance of 3484, 11s. 10d. together with interest still due on the said sum of trust—as also, the expenses of carrying the same into effect. CHARLES J. MACMURDO, Trustee. Richmond, 4th Oct. 1805.
MARSHALL'S SALES. To be SOLD, for ready money, in pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Rachel Edwards and David Ross, and others defendants, in order to raise the sum of 4209 dollars 26 cents, with the expenses of sale, a number of very valuable SLAVES, now at the Oxford Iron Works. The sale will take place at the said Works, on the 16th day of November next. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. October 4, 1805.
BY THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears that the cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands and other places are now unhappily afflicted with an infectious and malignant disease, which without due caution may be brought into this commonwealth, by vessels arriving therefrom; I have thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby calling upon the superintendents of Quarantine of the different ports of entry and delivery of this commonwealth, to use every exertion on their part to prevent the introduction of so great a calamity among the good people of this state: To effect which they are hereby particularly enjoined to demand of all masters of vessels coming from the said cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands, or any other place afflicted as aforesaid, the requisite declaration of the state of health of their respective crews, &c. according to the law in that case made and provided. And if the result of such enquiry shall satisfy the superintendant of the port which such vessel may wish to enter, that the public safety requires their performance of Quarantine, he is hereby required to see that the same be done at the place heretofore appointed, convenient to the said port for a time not exceeding twenty days. And I do hereby strictly enjoin and require that until such vessels shall be discharged from their Quarantine, all persons coming or goods imported therein, come not on shore, or go on board any other vessel, or be landed or put on board any other vessel whatsoever within this commonwealth. And moreover, that no person or persons go on board any vessels ordered to perform Quarantine, in pursuance hereof, without permission first had and obtained in writing from the said superintendents. And the said superintendents are hereby authorised to use the proper means of obtaining the most early and accurate information of the situation of all vessels coming from the said cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands, or any other place afflicted as aforesaid, with an intention of entering into any of the ports, rivers or harbors within the jurisdiction of this state. And all pilots are hereby required and enjoined to give notice unto some one of the said superintendents, of the arrival of all vessels from the said cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands, or any other place afflicted as aforesaid, and are inhibited from conducting the same into any of the ports of this state until due examination is made as aforesaid. Given under my hand as Lieutenant Governor, with the seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 21st day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the thirtieth. (Signed) JOHN GUERRANT, Jr.
SURRY JOCKEY CLUB. WILL be run for over the course at Surry courthouse on the first Thursday in November next (being the seventh of the month) the Surry Jockey Club Purse of three hundred and fifty dollars, three mile heats—And the day following (Tuesday) the Purse of the Proprietor of the Course, works one hundred and fifty dollars, two mile heats. All persons wishing to start horses, &c. for the latter purse will be required to pay an entrance 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 130 4 years old 100 6 years old 120 3 years old 86 5 years old 110 CHARLES H. GRAVES, Sec'y. Agreeable to the rules a meeting of the club will be held at Mr David Price's Tavern, on the evening preceding the first day's race. Surry county, 10th Sept. 1805.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to Messrs. Hill & Rea, late of New-Canton, are hereby notified, that the said Hill & Rea did on the 10th day of July last, assign and transfer to William Hill of New-Canton, by deed, for a valuable consideration therein expressed, their and each of their rights, interests and claims, in and to all the books, debts, accounts, stock and property of every description belonging to them as partners: and that the said Wm. Hill hath duly constituted and appointed Robert Hill of New-Canton, and George Watt of Richmond, his joint attorneys, and empowered them to collect and receive all debts due to the said late concern of Hill & Rea. For this purpose George Watt will attend on the twenty-eighth day of this month, at Cumberland courthouse (being court day), and on the eleventh day of November next at Buckingham courthouse, at which places the debtors to the late concern of Hill & Rea are requested to attend, and are hereby forbidden making payment of the debts due to the above concern, to any other person or persons than the subscribers. ROBT. HILL. GEO. WATT. Richmond, 12th Oct. 1805.
NOTICE. BY virtue of two deeds of trust executed to us by Robert Priddy, to secure the payment of debts due to John Bowe and William Priddy, and the costs and charges attending the said deeds, will be sold, on the premises, for ready money, on Friday the 22d of November next, the TRACT OF LAND, whereon the said Robert Priddy formerly lived, containing upwards of four hundred acres, lying on the Three Notched road, fourteen miles from Richmond, near Deep Run Conduit. This land is well timbered, has buildings suitable for the accommodation of travellers, and is said to be a good stand as a tavern. JOHN RUSSELL, JOHN W. ELLIS. (ids) Oct. 22d, 1805.
FOR SALE. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by James Callahan to me, to secure the payment of a debt due Fleming Russell, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the dwelling house of the said James Callahan, in the town of Manchester, on Tuesday the fifth day of November next, the following PROPERTY, to wit: One negro woman named Vicy, three Cows and two Calves, three Feather Beds and Furniture, three Mahogany Bedsteads, one Mahogany Desk, one do. Chest of Drawers, half dozen Windsor Chairs, one large Looking Glass, one small Mahogany folding Table, one corner Black Walnut ditto, and sundry other articles of Household Furniture, expressed in said deed, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to discharge the said debt, interest and costs. GEORGE WILY, Trustee. Richmond, Oct. 23d, 1805.
THE subscriber offers for sale the following tracts of Land, viz—1000 acres beginning where Maj. Charles Vance's line joins his on James river, and extend out to include the above quantity, so as to leave out the low grounds, with sufficient timber to support it—Also, two tracts on Sycamore Island creek and its waters, of four hundred acres each, adjoining the lands of Maj. Vance and the subscriber's; those two tracts were formerly the property of col. John Hopkins of Goochland; on the lower tracts that's to be a good mill-seat—Likewise a tract on Meredith's creek of three hundred & eighty eight acres, adjoining the lands of col. Wm. Perkins, on which is a plantation sufficient to work five or six hands to advantage, a thriving young orchard running thro' the plantation on which might be erected a convenient mill in a wealthy neighborhood; the above land abounds with very good pine for buildings—Also a tract of two or three hundred acres below John Bagby, sen'r's, on this there is a small plantation with excellent fruit trees, and a good situation for a mill, a fresh brook the dam and left the house which is two stories high, and at a small expense may be put in grinding order. The above lands lay convenient to Warminster, and will be shown to any person wishing to purchase, by the proprietor, and the terms made known. JOSEPH CABELL. Buckingham, Ripon, 9th Sept. 1805.
Lands for sale in Buckingham county. THE subscriber offers for sale the following tracts of Land, viz—1000 acres beginning where Maj. Charles Vance's line joins his on James river, and extend out to include the above quantity, so as to leave out the low grounds, with sufficient timber to support it—Also, two tracts on Sycamore Island creek and its waters, of four hundred acres each, adjoining the lands of Maj. Vance and the subscriber's; those two tracts were formerly the property of col. John Hopkins of Goochland; on the lower tracts that's to be a good mill-seat—Likewise a tract on Meredith's creek of three hundred & eighty eight acres, adjoining the lands of col. Wm. Perkins, on which is a plantation sufficient to work five or six hands to advantage, a thriving young orchard running thro' the plantation on which might be erected a convenient mill in a wealthy neighborhood; the above land abounds with very good pine for buildings—Also a tract of two or three hundred acres below John Bagby, sen'r's, on this there is a small plantation with excellent fruit trees, and a good situation for a mill, a fresh brook the dam and left the house which is two stories high, and at a small expense may be put in grinding order. The above lands lay convenient to Warminster, and will be shown to any person wishing to purchase, by the proprietor, and the terms made known. JOSEPH CABELL. Buckingham, Ripon, 9th Sept. 1805.
ALL persons having any claims against the estate of Wm. Warrock, dec. are requested to bring them forward without delay—And those indebted to the estate, are requested to make immediate payment, to MARY WARROCK, Adm'r. Oct. 23d, 1805.
PAINTS FOR SALE CHEAP. White Lead, dry and ground in oil. Spanish Brown, do. do. Yellow Ochre, do. do. Venetian Red, do. do. Verdigrease, dry and ground in oil. Spirits of Turpentine. Copal Varnish. Turpentine do. &c. &c. A considerable quantity of the above articles have just come to hand, and as the season for painting is far advanced, they will be sold below the current price—Apply at the Apothecary Shop on the lower floor of the Bell-Tavern. 24th Oct. 1805.
BOLTING CLOTHS. A complete assortment of DUTCH BOLTING CLOTHS, superlative good; from the lowest No. to superfine—just received, and for sale by M. & B. MYERS. Richmond, Sept. 9th, 1805.
PRINTING PAPER. 65 Reams Royal Printing Paper, for sale at this office. Oct. 17.
THE Lectures on Law and Police in the College of William & Mary, will commence on the 20th of November. 120n
Wanted the ACTS of the VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE, for the following years—1770—73—74—75—76—77—78—79—80—81—82—83—84—85—86—87—88—89—90—91—92—1800— for which a liberal price will be given. Enquire of the printer. October 22, 1805.
Valuable Lands in Albemarle county FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust, executed by John Jordan, to secure the payment of five hundred and seventy five pounds three shillings and six pence, with interest thereon from the seventeenth day of July, eighteen hundred and one and charges, due Brown, Rives & Co. will be sold, for ready money, on the fifteenth day of October next (being the third Tuesday in that month and the day after Buckingham court day) on the premises, certain TRACTS OF LAND, lying in the county of Albemarle, containing four hundred and seventeen acres and an half, which said tract joins the Fluvanna or James river, it being the tract devised to the said John Jordan by his father Matthew Jordan, dec. on which he now resides—Also, one other tract lying in the same county on the Fluvanna river and adjoining the above mentioned tract on the upper side thereof, containing three hundred and forty nine acres. JOHN HIGGINBOTHAM, Trustee. Warminster, Amherst, Sept. 9, 1805.
THE sale of the above mentioned land is postponed until Friday the 8th of November next, and only 1000 dollars will be required in hand; for the balance an accommodating credit will be given on the punctual payment thereof being properly secured. JOHN HIGGINBOTHAM. Oct. 31, 1805.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by John Christian, Jr. to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned due to the late firm of Dunlop, Pollok & Co., will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Prince Edward courthouse, on Monday the 18th day of November next, (being court day) a TRACT OF LAND, containing 150 acres more or less, lying on the waters of Big Roach creek, in the said county of Prince Edward, being the land bought by said Christian from Abner Coffee, per deed bearing date the 28th day of May, 1803. The land may be viewed previous to the day of sale, by applying to the said John Christian, Jr. Samuel W. Venable, } Trustees. Peter Johnson, } Prince Edward, 28th Sept. 1805.
PURSUANT to a decree of the superior court of Chancery, for the Richmond District, will be SOLD, on Tuesday the 12th day of November next, on the premises, for ready money,
THE TRACT OF LAND Which the late Stephen Southall lived on, between the City of Richmond and Westham, adjoining the plantation called Windsor, on which Mr. Dorrington resides, and was lately the property of Mr. Daniel L. Hylton. This tract is supposed to contain about six hundred acres, but will be surveyed accurately & divided into Lots, a plat of which will be shown on the day of Sale. The above tract of Land lies about 3 or 4 miles above Richmond. JOHN C. HUBNER, } Com'rs. REN. SHREPPARD, THOM. NORVELL, } October 19th, 1805.
ADVERTISEMENT. WILL be SOLD, agreeable to law, a Hogshead of TOBACCO, which has been deposited in Shockoe Warehouse, over 2 years marked P. H. No. 125, 124, 1670, from Amherst Inspection. MOSEY & YOUNG, Inspectors. Richmond, Oct. 12th. 1805.
NOTICE. BY virtue of two deeds of trust executed to us by Robert Priddy, to secure the payment of debts due to John Bowe and William Priddy, and the costs and charges attending the said deeds, will be sold, on the premises, for ready money, on Friday the 22d of November next, the TRACT OF LAND, whereon the said Robert Priddy formerly lived, containing upwards of four hundred acres, lying on the Three Notched road, fourteen miles from Richmond, near Deep Run Conduit. This land is well timbered, has buildings suitable for the accommodation of travellers, and is said to be a good stand as a tavern. JOHN RUSSELL, JOHN W. ELLIS. (ids) Oct. 22d, 1805.
FOR SALE. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by James Callahan to me, to secure the payment of a debt due Fleming Russell, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the dwelling house of the said James Callahan, in the town of Manchester, on Tuesday the fifth day of November next, the following PROPERTY, to wit: One negro woman named Vicy, three Cows and two Calves, three Feather Beds and Furniture, three Mahogany Bedsteads, one Mahogany Desk, one do. Chest of Drawers, half dozen Windsor Chairs, one large Looking Glass, one small Mahogany folding Table, one corner Black Walnut ditto, and sundry other articles of Household Furniture, expressed in said deed, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to discharge the said debt, interest and costs. GEORGE WILY, Trustee. Richmond, Oct. 23d, 1805.
THE subscriber offers for sale the following tracts of Land, viz—1000 acres beginning where Maj. Charles Vance's line joins his on James river, and extend out to include the above quantity, so as to leave out the low grounds, with sufficient timber to support it—Also, two tracts on Sycamore Island creek and its waters, of four hundred acres each, adjoining the lands of Maj. Vance and the subscriber's; those two tracts were formerly the property of col. John Hopkins of Goochland; on the lower tracts that's to be a good mill-seat—Likewise a tract on Meredith's creek of three hundred & eighty eight acres, adjoining the lands of col. Wm. Perkins, on which is a plantation sufficient to work five or six hands to advantage, a thriving young orchard running thro' the plantation on which might be erected a convenient mill in a wealthy neighborhood; the above land abounds with very good pine for buildings—Also a tract of two or three hundred acres below John Bagby, sen'r's, on this there is a small plantation with excellent fruit trees, and a good situation for a mill, a fresh brook the dam and left the house which is two stories high, and at a small expense may be put in grinding order. The above lands lay convenient to Warminster, and will be shown to any person wishing to purchase, by the proprietor, and the terms made known. JOSEPH CABELL. Buckingham, Ripon, 9th Sept. 1805.
Lands for sale in Buckingham county. THE subscriber offers for sale the following tracts of Land, viz—1000 acres beginning where Maj. Charles Vance's line joins his on James river, and extend out to include the above quantity, so as to leave out the low grounds, with sufficient timber to support it—Also, two tracts on Sycamore Island creek and its waters, of four hundred acres each, adjoining the lands of Maj. Vance and the subscriber's; those two tracts were formerly the property of col. John Hopkins of Goochland; on the lower tracts that's to be a good mill-seat—Likewise a tract on Meredith's creek of three hundred & eighty eight acres, adjoining the lands of col. Wm. Perkins, on which is a plantation sufficient to work five or six hands to advantage, a thriving young orchard running thro' the plantation on which might be erected a convenient mill in a wealthy neighborhood; the above land abounds with very good pine for buildings—Also a tract of two or three hundred acres below John Bagby, sen'r's, on this there is a small plantation with excellent fruit trees, and a good situation for a mill, a fresh brook the dam and left the house which is two stories high, and at a small expense may be put in grinding order. The above lands lay convenient to Warminster, and will be shown to any person wishing to purchase, by the proprietor, and the terms made known. JOSEPH CABELL. Buckingham, Ripon, 9th Sept. 1805.
ALL persons having any claims against the estate of Wm. Warrock, dec. are requested to bring them forward without delay—And those indebted to the estate, are requested to make immediate payment, to MARY WARROCK, Adm'r. Oct. 23d, 1805.
PAINTS FOR SALE CHEAP. White Lead, dry and ground in oil. Spanish Brown, do. do. Yellow Ochre, do. do. Venetian Red, do. do. Verdigrease, dry and ground in oil. Spirits of Turpentine. Copal Varnish. Turpentine do. &c. &c. A considerable quantity of the above articles have just come to hand, and as the season for painting is far advanced, they will be sold below the current price—Apply at the Apothecary Shop on the lower floor of the Bell-Tavern. 24th Oct. 1805.
HENING'S New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease & release, mortgage, trust, &c. FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANT'S BOOK-STORE.
For Sale, On Private Contract, GREEN-WAY; the seat of which I now reside, including Mons-Spacer and the courthouse tenements, containing in all 1200 acres of fertile level farming land (reserving one acre of consecrated ground.) The whole is bounded by two navigable creeks, emptying into James river before the door, forming a bay, therefrom 1400 yards only—25 miles to Petersburg, by water, 30 to Richmond, by land, and 22 to Williamsburg. The courthouse tenement has on it a large ensured tavern, with six rooms; one of which is 32 feet by 30 in length and breadth, arched in the middle and used for entertainments; also, all necessary out houses, a good garden and a fine well of water, dry cellars, stores, &c. for the use of a commercial business, which are now occupied to advantage in that line. This is an excellent place for stock, fish and fowl in their season, and enough of corn, wheat and oats may be made by common industry, for the consumption of the tavern. This tenement has 200 acres of land annexed to it, and rents for £100 a year. GREEN-WAY contains 500 acres well improved. On it, is a genteel well finished dwelling house, containing 6 rooms; all wainscotted, chair board high, with fine dry cellars, the full length of the house which is 56 feet: also every other building which a reasonable person could wish or desire, to wit: a handsome study, store house, kitchen, laundry, dairy, meet house, spinning house and an ice house, within the curtilage, a barn 40 by 24 feet, two granaries, two carriage houses, 20 stalls for horses, a quarter for house servants, a handsome octagon pigeon house, well stocked, and several other out houses for slaves, a well of water (so excellent that I can drink it with delight after returning from a mountain circuit,) a large fertile garden abounding with a great variety of shrubs, herbs and beautiful flowers, well enclosed. The buildings new and well covered with shingles. MONS-SACER contains 500 acres more or less, on which is a neat small dwelling, a mill begun on a never-failing stream, one mile from James river and emptying itself therein. This farm is remarkably level and highly improvable, is in a fine settlement for wheat and timber, so that the manufacturing business may be carried on to great advantage, as also the sawing of timber now so much in demand. About half this estate inclusive is under fine fire wood and timber—and scarcely a gull or wash on any part of it. The age and fever has not visited a white person for 20 years that I recollect. In short there cannot well be conceived a more agreeable situation in all respects than this estate taken together.
UTOPIA I will also dispose of—This little estate lies in James City county; is in an island surrounded by navigable water near the mouth of Chickahominy river, containing 740 acres of highland and hard marsh sufficient for the support of 1000 head of cattle in the month of May. The high land is rich and produces four and five barrels of corn to the acre. There are 100 acres of good timber adjoining the same. In the centre of this island is a very handsome hill, on which a small but comfortable dwelling is built, affording a fine prospect over James river for many miles. Here every necessary of life can be had and many of its luxuries with little trouble. It overflows with milk and honey when sufficient stock is furnished to go upon. It is remarkable for fine fruits, as the frosts seldom or never affect it; and no place in Virginia surpasses it for fish and wild fowl. From this place quantities of hay might be transported by water to Richmond, Norfolk or Petersburg. Any kind of public securities will be taken for the above property, or if more agreeable to the purchaser or purchasers, I will receive part in cash and the balance at convenient periods—30 or 40 slaves and stocks of every kind may be had, if the estate is purchased all together. My lands on Clear creek, Big Licking and Triplet, in Kentucky I will also sell, or exchange for property in Richmond. It may be now enquired why I should in an advanced stage of life part with an estate so convenient and agreeable in all respects? In the first place, in a little time I shall be compelled by the unrelenting voice of nature to "quit this mortal coil," and it is right I should so adjust all my matters as to leave nothing for litigation after my death. My years of regret will be therefore but few on that score. Secondly, it is the best mode I can adopt for a fair division of what I possess among my children; and lastly, I am desirous of obtaining a situation, more convenient and cheap for the education of my sons, which the savings from a narrow parsimonious salary, and the profits arising from a much neglected estate, in consequence of my attention to public duties, can never support. JOHN TYLER. August 24, 1805.
COMMITTED to Prince Edward jail, about the 30th of June last, a negro man named Abram; I suppose he is about 60 years old, about 5 feet 9 inches high, his clothing is of negro cotton, being ragged & worn out; he says he belongs to the estate of Archer Moseley, dec. and is hired by capt. Nathan Read, of Bedford county. The owner is desired to take him away and pay charges. WM. WORSHAM, keeper jail. Sept. 9th, 1805.
DOCT. WILSON, Takes the liberty to observe that he continues his APOTHECARY SHOP at the Bell-Tavern, where he may generally be had MEDICINES of every kind in general use, as well as other articles in the Drug line, of good quality and at fair prices; of which persons disposed to buy may satisfy themselves by calling at his shop. He also begs leave to observe, that he professes to practice Physic in all its branches. Persons of needy circumstances will be prescribed for gratis by paying the retail prices of his medicines. Richmond, Oct. 24, 1805.
LAND FOR SALE. WILL BE SOLD, on Friday the first day of November next, on the premises, the tract of Land, whereon John Adcock senior, died possessed of, lying in Buckingham county, on both sides