Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1807-03-06 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[XIVth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1334.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
Four Dollars Per Annum—paid in Advance.]
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1807.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
NOTICE.
By virtue of a deed of trust, a parcel of choice NEGROES consisting of ten men, that have been accustomed to live in the upper country, and as likely as any in the commonwealth, will be offered for Sale to the highest bidder, to satisfy a debt due Carter Page, Esq. by the Messieurs Deane's, at Cumberland courthouse, on Monday the 26th of January next, (being court day); a credit of twelve months will be allowed, the purchasers giving bond and approved security. It is agreed by the parties that the subscriber shall act for the trustee.
SAMUEL TAYLOR, Jr. Nov. 17, 1806. wtds
POSTPONEMENT.
In conformity to the wishes of all the parties concerned, the sale of the above mentioned NEGROES is postponed until the Fourth Monday in March next.
SAMUEL TAYLOR, Jr. Agent for the Trustee. January 16, 1807. wtds
Land for Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed by William Johnson, for the purpose of securing a debt due to Kendall Lee, will be sold, on the premises, on the 14th day of March next, to the highest bidder, for cash, One certain tract of Land lying in the county of Goochland, on the waters of Lickinghole creek, adjoining the lands of William Morrow, William Richards and others, containing by estimation three hundred and fourteen and a half acres, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy the amount of £200 and interest now due on the said trust deed and charges.
THE TRUSTEES. Goochland, Feb. 10, 1807. wtds
At a Quarterly Court, continued and held for Prince Edward county, Nov. 18th, 1806.
Robert Venable, exo'r. of Nathaniel Holloway, Complainant, against William Pattman and John Johnston, defend'rs.
The defendant Pattman, not having entered his appearance, and given security according to an act of the General Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant Pattman, do appear here on the first day of March court next, and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, & also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A copy, teste, Benjamin Watkins, D. C.
NOTICE IS HEREBY PUBLICLY GIVEN To all persons to whom the estate of James Harris, dec'd. (of the Mount) is indebted.
THAT the representatives of that estate do cause the respective claims or demands against the estate, should be immediately brought forward and properly authenticated, that the undersigned may make necessary provision for the discharge of the same. Those who are indebted to said estate are earnestly solicited to pay off their accounts without delay, as the situation of the estate will not enable the subscribers to grant further indulgence.
JAMES HARRIS, } adm'r. of James ROBERT HARRIS, } Harris, dec'd. Chesterfield, Feb. 25th, 1807. wtds
We have lately received, FOR SALE,
  12 bds. sugar  15 boxes cotton & wool    30 bds. do.  cards do.    3000 lbs. green coffee  4 tons castings assorted    10 bds. Antigua rum  viz. pots, ovens,    5 do. Windward Island  skillets, spiders, and-    do.  irons, teakettles and    14 bds. N. E. rum  wagon boxes    14 bds. do. do.  350 sacks salt    12 bds. molasses  160 bds cut herrings    8 casks Malaga wine  30 do whole do    20 tiers & bds. whisky  15 do shad    4 pipes apple brandy  40 lbs Spanish indigo    15 bds do do  15 lbs nummegs    12 crates Liverpool  100 pr mens fine shoes    ware assorted  50 do coarse do    10 do stone do  500 lbs Glauber salts  
We have also on hand,
  Iron  Loaf sugar    German, Crawley and  Tanners' & Linseed oil    Blister Steel  Nova Scotia grind    Race & ground ginger  stones    Pepper  Ground plaster in bds    Alspice  Good manufactured to-    FF & F powder  bacco by the keg, for    Shot, assorted sizes  retail    French brandy  Tar    Rice  Weeding hoes    Cheese  Nests woodware    Wrought and cut nails,  Bed cords, leading lines    assorted sizes  and twine    Snuff  Necklace    Glass ware, viz. 1-2 pt  Stone jugs, butter pots,    tumblers and decan-  chamber pots, wash    ters, assorted sizes  basins, bate pans,    Hats  churns, &c. &c. &c.  
We daily expect to receive, a quantity of Sherry Wine, Window Glass, Coperss and Alum, all of which articles, we will sell at a small advance, for cash, approved paper or country produce.
Shapard & Lucke. Richmond, May 3, 1806.
For Sale for Cash, 14 Likely young Negroes
Consisting of women, boys and girls. For particulars apply to Mr. H. Davis in Richmond, or the subscriber in Louisa county.
G. W. TRUEHEART. Feb. 26, 1807. w4t
THE CELEBRATED HORSE, Archduke.
WILL stand the ensuing season, at my house, in Chesterfield, five miles from Goode's and Bevil's bridges, and 23 miles from Richmond and Petersburg, on the following terms, viz.—Seven guineas (by note) to accompany each mare, dischargeable within the season by the payment of Twenty-five dollars—Groom's fee included.
ARCHDUKE was got by Sir Peter Teazle, his dam the famous mare Horatia, (sister to Achilles) by Eclipse, her dam, Countess, by Blank, was the dam of Delphin, Cobscar, Virard &c. &c.—Archduke, from his highly improved blood, and the promising appearance of his stock, in general, which will appear from letters now in the possession of the subscriber, from John Taylor, Esq., Col. Miles, Selden, and others, who have bred from him, may justly be considered equal to any, and superior to most horses now on the continent. Mr. Teazle and Stamford, own brothers of Archduke, stand high in the estimation of sportsmen on the British turf; in verification of which assertion refer gentlemen to the Racing calendar of 1806, and a letter now in my possession. The colt of Mr. Teazle and Stamford, performed well last year, and as a confirmation of the high opinion entertained of them, on examination, it will be found that they have many large engagements and are named in the most important and considerable stakes until the year 1809—The season will commence the first of March, and end the last of July. Gentlemen wishing to have their mares fed, must send money for the purchase of such provender as may be directed. Servants boarded 10s 6d per week. No responsibility for accidents. Archduke is a fine brown, 16 hands high, with great bone and muscular power. His colts possess beauty with very uncommon size.
ARCHDUKE, in 1799, won the Derby stakes (the most important that are run for in England) of 50 guineas each, 33 subscribers, beating 11 others—And won the third class of a stake of 100 guineas each, six subscribers; after which he fell lame in training and was laid up. Archduke was afterwards engaged in two races only, against the best horses, and came in well.
THOMAS BRANCH. February 20, 1807. wtds
The Imported Horse, PAUL,
Is a beautiful sorrel, fifteen hands high, three inches high remarkable for his elegance, beauty, strength and fine bone: Will stand the ensuing season at my plantation in Powhatan county, on James river three miles above the Mannakin town ferry and about the same distance below Jude's ferry, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, but may be discharged by the payment of eighteen dollars if paid by the first day of November next, with half a dollar to the groom. Good and extensive pasture gratis, but no liability for escapes or other accidents. The season will commence on the first of March and end the first day of August next.
This beautiful horse PAUL, was raised by the Prince of Wales, and got by his horse Saltram, who was got by O'Kelly's Eclipse, his dam, Virago, by Snap, Paul's dam, Purity, was got by Matchem, her dam, the Old Squirt mare, of great fame as any mare in the kingdom. Several certificates of Paul as a good and sure foal getter may be seen at his stand.
THOMAS HARRIS, Jr. Millwood. Feb. 27, 1807. ep15apkw11 N. B. Mares may be fed at 2s. per day if the money is sent with them. T. H.
GOUTY,
IMPORTED last fall, by BROWN & RIVES, will stand the ensuing season at my stable in Amherst, five miles from New-Glasgow, at twenty-five dollars the season, dischargeable by twenty, if paid by the first day of October next—The season to commence the first of March and end first August—Mares may be covered by the leap at twelve dollars, paid at the time of service; or forty dollars to ensure them in foal, payable first day of January next—one dollar to the groom in every case—Good and extensive pasture, gratis, but no liability for accidents or escapes.
GOUTY is a beautiful bay, ten years old, in high health and vigor, five feet three inches high, full of bone and muscle, fine points and elegant form. He was after many months research selected by Mr. Weatherby (author of the racing calendar and general stud-book) as one of the best horses that could be procured in Great Britain. In a letter from him he says there never was a higher bred horse shipped from Great Britain or any other country.
GOUTY was got by Sir Peter Teazle (unquestionably the best stallion now in England) his dam the famous Yellow Mare by Tandem; granddam, Perdita by Herod; great grand dam, Fair Forrester by Sloc; great great grand dam by Forrester; great great grand dam by Partner; Crock's bay Barb; Makeless; Brimmer; Son of Dods-worth; Burton Barb Mare.
GOUTY run but three times, owing to an injury he received in the fore leg—1st, in 1799, for the Derby stakes, for three year olds, won by Archduke.
2d, in 1800, sweepstakes, for all ages, with 25 guineas added out of the racing fund—won by Gouty, beating Fugleman, Vivaldi, &c. &c.
3d. New-Market July meeting, £50, by subscription, won by Sorcerer.
ROBERT RIVES. February 16th, 1807. sw
Notice.
By virtue of a deed of trust to me executed by William Shortt, in order to secure the payment of one hundred and seventy pounds, due to Polly Gay, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises, on Friday the 15th day of March next.
168 Acres of Land,
with a comfortable dwelling house thereon, lying in the county of Chesterfield, on the waters of Falling creek, & about five miles from the town of Manchester; being a part of the land formerly owned by the late Henry Randolph.
Arch'd. FARMER, Trustee. Chesterfield, 27th Feb. 1807. 2w5
Lost
On Saturday evening 28th February, 1807, between Manchester and Roper's Tavern, an old Black Leather POCKET BOOK, containing a receipt for a hogshead of tobacco, inspected at Trenth's warehouse in my name, No. 599, 1632 gross, 153 tare, 1514 net; two twenty dollar bank notes of the Virginia bank, and two ten dollar Virginia bank notes, a deed and ticket from the office of the Federal Court Whoosier will deliver the said pocket book with its contents to Mr. Brooks, or Mr. McIntyre in Manchester, or Mr. Haley Cole or the subscriber living in Prince Edward, shall receive a reward of Twenty Dollars. All persons are forewarned from trading for the above mentioned tobacco note, as legal steps will be taken to secure the same.
JOHN BOOTH. March 2, 1807. 2t
Land & Negroes for Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by Thomas Randolph to secure the payment of a debt due Isaac H. Coles, I will sell, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Thursday the 15th day of April next, at Chinquapin Church, in Amelia, one hundred and fifty acres of LAND, lying on Appomattox river, in the county of Amelia, being a part of the land on which the said Thomas Randolph now resides, and known by the name of MONVEUX. Also, NINE NEGROES, viz. Ned, Jase, Kitty, Alexander, Dandridge, Spencer, Sukey, Richard and Caroline, or so much of the said property as will be sufficient to discharge the debt mentioned in the deed.
J. COLES, Jr. March 2, 1807. tda
TO RENT, THE TENEMENT,
Lately occupied by Mrs. Whittaker in an agreeable, retired situation, and very convenient for a family.
WILLIAM M'KIM. Richmond, March 2, 1807. tf
In pursuance of an act of the General Assembly, I passed the 24th day of January, 1803, for more effectually preventing obstructions to the passage of fish through the falls of James river—all those concerned, are desired to comply with the provisions of the said act, or they will be dealt with as the law directs.
JOHN MOODY, Surveyor. Richmond, March 2, 1807. 3t
N. B. The owners of fishing seins in James river and its branches above the falls, are referred to the 7th section of the above recited act, where in they will find it their duty to list their seins with the commissioners of the revenue in the same manner as all other taxable property, under the former penalties; in order to raise sufficient revenue to defray the expenses of carrying this law into effect. J. M.
FROM THE AURORA.
PENNSYLVANIA LOOKING UP.
We have particular gratification in stating to the public, that a bill has passed the house of representatives of this commonwealth, appropriating the sum of 308,000 dollars, for the construction of the Canal which is to connect the waters of the Susquehanna and Schuylkill; the proceeds of the duties on auctions is to be reserved for this laudable and liberal purpose.
A bill has also passed appropriating 3070 dollars towards the establishment of a Botanical Garden.
If the congress of the United States will but give equal encouragement to the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, which may be fairly and truly considered as the link of a national work, the example as well as the utility, will be a proud occurrence for the U. States.
Monied men ought to look to those public improvements with as little delay and as much zeal as practicable; the state of Europe, will very much affect all the world; whether it be a negative war, or a war like a peace—or a peace her force.
Public improvements will at once provide employment for labor—encrease the means of commerce—encrease consumption of produce—create funds for profitable & certain adventure—no dangers of the sea from pirates or buccaneers—the lands will every where within twenty miles of a public canal or road, be more valuable, and sooner improved and more rapidly settled—the saving of time and money—by the facility of canals and easy land carriage will be equal to a reduction of 50 per cent expenses—and of 25 per cent. time saved.
That is, every man's 100 dollars who is now remote from canal carriage, will be worth 50 dollars additional; and it may be said the year will be made 3 months longer by the saving of time that is now wasted on bad roads, or lost for want of any roads or canals.
FOR THE ARGUS.
CONCERNING THE JAMES RIVER CANAL.
The subject now about to be considered, is the James River Canal. The local relation of this important work to the city of Richmond, its general relations to the whole state, and its influence on the commerce which may and ought to be promoted between the Eastern and Western people by this route in preference to any other, renders this a question of much more consequence, than can be believed by those short sighted politicians who can't at one view comprehend more space than exists between the arch and the basin.
The policy of the directors, according to my opinion, is now and has been wrong from the commencement of the work to the present day. Nothing is done right except that which was done to their hands by Mr. Ballandine. He had taken the proper measures to introduce water into his canal and the directors had nothing to do but to proceed; but they established locks, and returned the water into the river, to get the benefit of a sheet of flat water. It is needless to dwell upon this, because the error is now irretrievable.
The next error was in making a canal of such small capacity, that a supply of water for a few pair of mill stones, will prevent the operation of boats. Let the bed of the canal be as wide again and as deep again as it is, and all the expense of doing the work, will be paid by the rent of water thus obtained. How ought this to be done it will be asked: the following is my answer.
Let a sufficient number of hands be employed at once, either to work under overseers or by particular contracts—and apply their labours to different places, so as in one summer, to do the whole. The stone which would, by these means, be obtained, would be equal to the demands for the locks, which must be made from the present basin to tide water: or if the directors shall contrive to persuade the legislature to relieve them from that part of their contract, or to suspend the execution from time to time forever; then the stone may be sold to builders. Indeed it is likely that, in some places, the privilege of having the stone would induce private adventurers to widen and deepen the canal. Many advantages would accrue from this plan: among others the bank on the lower side of the canal might be strengthened by the dirt and fragments of stone, so as to render it more secure—and to afford room for the passage of carriages.
The invariable project of the directors for many years past, has been to make a full and everlasting stop, according to the plan of the present basin—and thus compel all the commerce of this place to turn upon a small, contemptible pivot, instead of giving equal advantages to the whole. I have no doubt, that the directors and others, who co-operate with them, believe that they are in the right. Indeed, there can be no question as to their sincerity, because they have not only written and published a book, but five gentlemen, have subscribed their names to the contents of the book.
Among other things, contained in this book, is a statement, which has, no doubt, satisfied the signers, and many others—who never reflected upon the matter, that it was most proper to bring every body and every thing into a scrambling place—where drays and dray-men, boats and boatmen, flour, tobacco, &c. are all presented to the eye at once, in wild disorder, and remind us of those scenes which used to happen at elections, when cart loads of gingerbread, were cast among the crowd. But jesting apart, I consider the policy inculcated by that book, and the general practices of the directors concerning the canal, to be decidedly improper. It is inconsistent with the public understanding when the charter was granted—is repugnant to the general interests of the city of Richmond—to the public rights of the community, and to the private interests of the company, so far as relates to the shares of the canal. It is an open declaration of war against commerce and common sense. It puts a lock, as it were, upon the human understanding, and is an inhibition to a free agency upon the bounties of providence.
I had almost forgotten that I was about to write a short essay for a newspaper, rather to induce readers to reflect than to obtrude upon them arithmetical details or philosophical illustrations.
I shall close this essay, with an extract from the book already noticed, which is as follows.
"Much stress has been laid on the necessity for locks to facilitate the transportation of coal from the Basin. Experience has proved that coal, water borne, cannot be lodged at Rockets in safety without encountering an expense which that article will not bear, and that it is better to pursue the present mode: in proof of this, we refer to the subjoined affidavit of gentlemen well conversant on this subject, and much interested in this article. The same reason will apply to all bulky and heavy articles."
But admitting the locks to be erected, will there not then be additional expense, by loss of time in passing and repassing them; in hand hire to unload; in detention of the vessel and crew, if the vessel shall be ready to receive the load (but which must more frequently will not be the case) and if no vessel be ready, then to deposit the produce in security from freshes, and which are frequently very sudden, can only be done by placing it in a situation very considerably elevated; to do this, will require more
expense than the present mode, independent of the shipping of it afterwards—In addition, we observe, that the state of the river is so fluctuating; and the unfitness of small boats loaded, to pass or remain in tide water when the wind blows, is so manifest, that no prudent man will, in our opinion, ever place a reliance on this mode of transporting valuable produce from the basin to Rockets, although his vessel may sometimes be ready to receive it; and that if the means for land carriage should be once destroyed, great injury must be the consequence in blowing weather, or if any accident should happen to a single lock.
"As to small boats such as are fit for the upper navigation, being able to proceed in the mildest state of the river, or in the calmest weather any distance below Rockets, it seems almost unnecessary to deny: Will any rational being, carrying on trade, employ at great risk, a boat capable of holding but a few hogsheads of tobacco, say six to ten, if you will, and which requires at least three prime hands to manage her, when at Rockets he can get a vessel carrying one hundred hogsheads and upwards, and which will require perhaps not more than three hands to transport the whole in perfect safety, and with infinitely more expedition? It is certainly unnecessary to say more on this part of the subject."
Although this looks pretty well upon paper, when so nicely printed, and so well supported by respectable signatures and affidavits, yet the whole arrangement appears to be founded on delusion, the cause of which I shall endeavor to demonstrate in my next. Among those names I perceive some who are remarkable for their ingenuous candor. I shall if I convince them of their errors, expect from them, such acknowledgments and countervailing conduct as will be justified by the importance of the subject, and their own integrity.
A FREEHOLDER.
LETTER
From Gen. Kosciusko to the Poles. Brave countrymen!—At the sound of arms, which once more resounds in Poland, Kosciusko flies into the midst of you. It is no longer barbarians in search of plunder, who advance into our plains. It is no longer those ferocious men who come to divide our fields, and insult our weakness, after having fattened themselves on our misfortunes and our blood. By their valor, by their triumphs, by the thundering eagle which soars before them, you will know the unconquerable legions which have illustrated the four quarters of the globe by their victories; who have, in one campaign, annihilated the united power of two vast empires; and who have, in one week, crumbled into dust a throne raised by an age of successes, the work of Frederick and all his old generals.
Thus has the destiny of Napoleon decreed, who destroys and makes kings, who falls with the rapidity of lightning on his enemies, and who knows how, by the force of his arm, and the conception of his genius, to raise up nations, bowed down under the yoke of a frightful policy.
Poles, thousands amongst you have followed the first general of Europe, in the defiles of Italy. Your battalions have rallied with the army of the brave—Napoleon comes to you. His eye observes you. He brings into the bosom of Poland those Frenchmen, amongst whom we have found a second country, who have collected the wrecks of us in their camps; who, treating us as brothers, have concealed our misfortunes under their laurels; these generous Frenchmen, in the midst of whom Kosciusko has ceased to believe himself proscribed, before whom he has at last been able to rise up with a sentiment of coalition, and perhaps of pride, his vanquished but not dishonored head, and amongst whom he has been permitted to entertain the love of his country and the hope of its future liberty.
Dear Countrymen, all you who banished from your paternal soil, have remained Poles in a foreign land, and you, on the contrary, who having become strangers in the bosom of Poland, have remained faithful to your brothers and the country, rise up. It is time. The grand nation is before you; Napoleon regards you and Kosciusko calls you.
See Europe shaken to her ancient foundations, hastening at the voice of genius to re-construct the social edifice, and to immortalise the nineteenth century, by new creations and new titles to glory. See how the yoke of the tyrant of the seas, of the enemy of the repose of Europe, is breaking to pieces every coast. Every where the people rise up sheltered by monarchies constituted by the laws; every where the oppressed nations march towards their independence. Poles, what is it waiting yet to inspire you and render you to yourselves? Without doubt you are the children of those heroes who saved Europe from the yoke of the Musselman.—Your hearts still burn with the fire which filled with esteem and fright even your enemies' conquerors. Because they have divided you, you should be more united by blood, by language, by misfortune, and by every thing which is most dear and most sacred amongst men.
If Poland has been effaced from the political chart, she exists still entire in the hearts of her children. If abandoned by France, and having only for our support the justice of our cause and our valor, we were able to balance fortunes between us and three empires who united themselves to oppress us; what triumph shall appear doubtful, when the conqueror of the triple alliance has freed our country, when the man of destiny has cast his views on you.

do you not feel in his presence your blood quicken in your veins? Do you not now see the shades of so many heroes who have died fighting for you, press around him and implore vengeance? Hear their groans, bear the voice of the country who demands from us its glory and independence.
Poles, escaped by a miracle from the sword of your assassins, from the chains of your tyrants, I have collected you. I have brought with me the last sighs of a dying country. Full of confidence, this day I will make her last wishes resound amongst you—I go to see that paternal land which my arm has defended, which my blood has reddened, and which I will cover on seeing it with tears and kisses. Unfortunate friends whom I have not been able to follow to the tomb; dear and brave compatriots whom I have been constrained to leave under the yoke of our usurper, I have only lived with the hope of avenging you—I return to break your fetters.
Sacred remains of my country, I salute you with an holy enthusiasm. Unite myself to you never to be separated. Worthy of the great man, whose arm is raised for us! Worthy Poles who hear my voice, I will aid to raise up my country and to fix her future prosperity on stable bases: Was the name of country no more to my compatriots than a word without meaning, then I would escape from my misfortunes and the common shame, and bury myself under the noble wrecks of Poland.
But no! Days glorious to Poland are about to appear. Fortune has not conducted Napoleon and his invincibles on the borders of the Vistula to leave there no traces. We are under the Egis of a monarch who combats difficulties with prodigies. The re-establishment of Poland is an event too glorious, for the eternal master of all things not to have reserved it for him.
KOSCIUSKO.
IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF LORDS, Friday, January 2. After several peers had taken the oaths, lord Grenville brought in a bill for abolishing the slave trade, which being read a first time, he rose to move that it be printed—and observed that he should give a fortnight's notice before the second reading. Lord Hawkesbury said that the house ought to be put in possession of any correspondence that might have taken place between this government and those of other countries, on the subject of a general abolition; and lord Eldon, thought that some explanation was necessary as to the nature of the bill. This, however, lord Grenville declined till the discussion.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 20.
The Executive of the Mississippi Territory, in order to ascertain the views of Col. Burr, on the 14th instant, deputed Messrs. Shields and P'ndexter, to visit the quarters of that gentleman, near the mouth of Bayou Pierre, and to hold a conversation with him on the subject. On the 16th an amicable agreement was entered into between the parties in the following words, to wit:
"The Hon. Cowles Mead, acting governor of the Mississippi Territory, in order to restore public tranquility, proposes to Aaron Burr as follows:
"That an interview shall take place between them at the house of Thomas Calvit, on Cole's creek, at two o'clock to-morrow. The said Cowles Mead pledges himself to protect the said A. Burr during his stay in the territory, and that he shall be returned to his present position in a suitable manner as soon after the interview as he may please—that in the mean time, there shall be no restraint on his person, no violence or molestation to his boats or people, and that the military of the district shall not until the return of the said A. Burr, approach nearer to his present quarters than the mouth of Cole's Creek.
A. Burr on his part engages that in the mean time no violence or injury shall be offered by any of his people to the inhabitants of the M. Territory, that they shall keep the peace and not infringe any law of the United States, or of either of its territories. The parties above named mutually pledge their honor for the performance of this agreement.
January 16, 1807.
COWLES MEAD, By
W. B. SHELLDS, } Aids de G. POINDEXTER, } Camp.
A. BURR.
Signed in presence of } T. FITZPATRICK. In conformity with the above agreement the proposed interview took place, which resulted in a voluntary submission on the part of col. Burr to the civil authority of the territory, and also, a surrender of whatever military apparatus might be found on board the boats under his direction; a committee was immediately appointed to make the necessary examination, and report forthwith to the governor, the number and description of such military stores as they might discover on board said boats. It is surely a source of felicity to every philanthropic mind that the laws and constitution of the United States are maintained inviolate, without the catastrophe of a civil contest.
CHILLICOTHE, Feb. 12.
The following is the deposition of John Smith, esq relative to Burr—and the questions to, answers of, Mr. Ambrose Smith, on the subject of his carrying a letter to Blennerhassett: both of which were recently postponed last week, from the want of room.
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I do certify, that on the 4th day of September, 1806, col. A. Burr, sent to me, at my house in Cincinnati a pencil'd note in the following words, to wit
Dear Sir. Being in a few miles of you, I send forward a young man to know if you have a room and bed for me, if not, tell me what tavern is best. Your affectionate,
A. BURR.
4th September.
I told the young man in reply, that col. Burr should be welcome to such accommodations as my house afforded, for a few days—in a short time after col. Burr rode to the door, and I conducted him into my house where he remained some days—during which time I did not hear him utter a word about the separation of the union or the invasion of Me. iso.—Nor did I hear
him say any thing about his project, other than to recite a large tract of his Washita lands—Some time after his departure from Cincinnati, I wrote him that it was currently reported, and by many believed, he did meditate a dismemberment of the United States; and I frankly represented my fears, that whatever his project might be, the tranquility of the western country would be interrupted, and that he moved in such mystery, suspicion would be attached to him; and I earnestly solicited a disclosure of his object—his answer is contained in a letter herewith, under the date of the 26th of October last. The candor discovered in the above recited letter inspired my confidence—and when he made his second visit to Cincinnati, in November last, he disclosed his plan fully to my view, as I thought which added strength to my confidence. He being a bout to take his leave of me, observed, Mr. Smith my object in a few months will be disclosed; you will not find it dishonorable or inimical to this government; I feel superior to the mean artifices which are ascribed to me—Calumniers I do not notice, for as fast as you put one down another will rise up. This much I will venture to tell you; If there should be war between the United States and Spain, I shall head a corps of volunteers, and be the first to march into the Mexican provinces—If peace should be preserved, which I do not expect, I shall settle my Washita lands and make society as pleasant a bout me as possible. In this government I have been persecuted, shamefully persecuted, and I am sorry to say, that in all private confidence between man and man seem to be nearly destroyed. He showed me a deed for a large tract of land on Red river, and said if I would consent to let my sons go thither, he would provide well for them; to which I gave consent though I never communicated it to my eldest son, till last Saturday, the day on which he returned from Marietta, and not till he expressed disinclination to co-operate with col. Burr's object did he know whether it was hostile to the government of the U. States or not.
Col. Burr told me further, that very many of his friends in different parts of the U. States, would remove and settle with him and that he would be the best neighbor this country ever had, and repeated that his object was not hostile to the (here the word government appears to have been originally inserted but dashed out by the pen) people of the United States, or dishonorable to himself, and further, that in a few months many of his enemies would be proud to call him their friend.
I solemnly declare, that I never purchased, directly or indirectly, any provisions for the use of col. Burr and his party, though application was made to me for that purpose which I declined.
(Signed)
JOHN SMITH.
Sworn and subscribed before me, this 6th day of January, 1807.
(Signed)
MATTHEW NIMMO.
One of the associate judges within and for the county of Hamilton and state of Ohio.
(COPY)
The State of Ohio, ss.
Hamilton county, ss. Be it remembered, that on the 6th January, in the year of our Lord, 1807, personally appeared before the subscriber, one of the associate judges, within, and for the county aforesaid, and agent for governor Tiffin, for carrying into effect the provisions of an act, entitled "An act to prevent acts hostile to the United States, &c." Ambrose Smith, who being solemnly sworn, true answers to make to the following interrogatories, deposeth, as will appear in the answers following, the queries hereunto, written in his own hand, viz.
 1. Are you acquainted with the views of col. Burr, from any conversation with your father?  Ans. I have never been informed of the views of col. Burr, but from report, and never had any conversation with my father on that subject until the 3d of January 1807, after my return from Marietta.  2. When did you leave Cincinnati?  Ans. On the 3d Dec. 1806.  3. Was your father at that time in Kentucky, and how long had he been absent.  Ans. Yes he was, and I had not seen him for several weeks previous to my journey to Marietta, owing to an excursion on Mad river settlement, from whence I did not return until the 28th November, 1806, and my father having started for Kentucky; nor did I ever hear from him, until I came to Limestone on my return.  4. Did any correspondence take place between your father and yourself during your absence from Cincinnati?  Ans. In no way whatever.  5. Were you engaged in any business for your father while you were absent?  Ans. No neither going to, nor returning from Marietta.  6. Will you state minutely, the business which took you to Belle Pre and Marietta?  Ans. I was employed by a gentleman to carry a sealed letter to a Mr. Blennerhassett, the contents of which he did not communicate, or the author of it, to me.  7. Do you know whether your father was directly or indirectly acquainted with your business to Belle Pre and Marietta?  Ans. He was not. 
(Signed)
A. D. SMITH.
Sworn and subscribed before me.
(Signed, )
MATTHEW NIMMO.
One of the associate Judges, within and for the county of Hamilton, and state of Ohio.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 26.
It is said that Burr accuses gen. Wilkinson of being a pensioner of Spain—is this report true or false; if it is true that Burr said so, it will after all remain to be shown that it is a fact; and should it be a fact—what would it prove Burr to be, who if it were true must have known it before; and after all, if it were true would not make Wilkinson so vile as Burr. We do not think Burr among all his silly doings, silly enough to say this.—Aurora.
A grand jury at New-Orleans has presented general Wilkinson's arrests as acts of public oppression.
Had gen. Wilkinson not made the arrests, he would have been stigmatised as a perfidious traitor, perhaps by the general sentiment of the country.—ib.
The fortification mania has abated—the suppression of treason—the success of the
non-importation law—and the respect of our neutrality by the first power of Europe—all in one date, was worse than the subterranean mine at Malaga—the whole scheme of folly was blown up into "thin air" and without any other loss than the expenditure of a great quantity of ink.—ib.
The army of 150,000 men ordered to be raised in Spain, was suspended two days after Bonaparte's requisition of an answer to certain questions concerning a Russian embassy at Madrid.—ib.
A person of the name of Peoples has been arrested at New-Orleans, as a conspirator with Burr; and acknowledged his being a captain of the gang.—ib.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25.
The bill authorizing the settlement of the accounts between the U. S. and William Eaton was read the third time and passed—Ayes 64.
On agreeing to the title.—Mr. J. Randolph said he conceived the title to be extremely improper, &c. he hoped some gentleman would suggest a proper alteration—He believed the bill had passed by surprise. It was not so much a bill to settle the accounts of William Eaton, as to rip up the settled forms of the treasury; and to transfer the accountable duties of the treasury to the department of state. It would be a stain upon the statute book.
The question was then taken on the title, which was agreed to—Ayes 62.
A message was received from the Senate stating that they had passed the bill for repealing the duty on salt, and for continuing in force the 2 1-3 per cent. additional for the Mediterranean fund, with amendments; and that they insisted on their amendments to the bill extending the time for locating Virginia military land warrants.
A message was received from the Senate, stating that they had agreed to the modification of the amendment, proposed by the House of Representatives to the bill prohibiting the importation of Slaves into the U. S. and recommended by the committee of conference.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26.
Mr. Holmes, from the Committee of Claims, to whom was referred the message of the President of the U. S. on the communication of the French minister relative to the claim of C. Beaumarchais, made a report.
The report, after referring to the report of the committee of Claims of the last session, which was unacted upon, concludes with a resolution, referring the subject to the secretary of state, with direction to report thereon to Congress at their next session.
In this resolution the House concurred without a division.
The message from the Senate, stating that they had passed the bill sent from the House for the repeal of the acts laying duties on salt, & for a continuance of the Mediterranean fund, until the end of the next session of Congress, with amendments, was considered.
The first amendment proposed by the Senate was to confine the repealing act to taking off the duty of eight cents on the bushel of salt, from the 1st day of July next—leaving in force another existing act imposing a duty of twelve cents.
Messrs. Alston and Olin opposed a concurrence with this amendment, the question on which was taken by yeas and nays, which were—Yeas 15—Nays 49.
The second amendment, regarding matters of detail, was disagreed to without a division.
The third amendment proposed continuing the Mediterranean fund until the 31st day of December—instead of the end of the next session.
Mr. J. Randolph spoke against a concurrence in this amendment, which was negatived—Ayes 38.
Mr. J. Randolph moved that the House insist on the bill as it originally passed the House, spoke at considerable length in favor of insisting, and asked for the yeas and nays.
Messrs. Alston, Rhea of Ten. Early, R. Nelson, Alexander, Smilie, and Goldsborough supported; and Mr. Lyon opposed insisting.
The motion was withdrawn, and a motion made by Mr. Early to adhere, when the question was taken on adhering to the original bill, and carried in the affirmative—Yeas 93—Nays 20.
A short time after a message was received from the Senate, stating that they had considered the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on this bill, and had resolved to adhere to all their amendments. As the vote to adhere is final, and has in this instance been passed by both Houses, the bill is lost. The consequence is that the duties composing what is called the Mediterranean fund will cease with the present session, and the duties on salt be continued.
The modification proposed by the committee of conference to the bill prohibiting the importation of slaves into the U. S. was taken into consideration—on agreeing to which a debate of considerable length ensued.
Messrs. Goldsborough, Alston and Sloan supported; and Messrs. Early, J. Randolph, D. R. Williams and Alexander opposed a concurrence, which was carried—Yeas 63—Nays 49.
This modification having been agreed to by the Senate, the bill has finally passed. [Details in our next.]
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Also—A General Assortment of
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Richmond, March 6th, 1807.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1807.
THE Laws passed at the last session being now ready for delivery, we resume our observations on the proceedings of the last General Assembly of Virginia. In some former numbers of the Argus, we have considered a few of the most important measures which were rejected, and will now make such remarks as may in our opinion be useful, on those Acts that were actually passed.
The first observation that occurs on perusing them is that they are generally more concise and intelligible than statutes usually are. The fashion of prolixity and tautology in the wording of laws, which formerly so much prevailed, appears to be declining, and will probably be soon exploded altogether. In these enlightened times the language of our Legislators is manly and explicit; for, while their only object is the good of their country, they are anxious not to conceal themselves under the veil of mystery, but to be easily understood by the most simple of the people. Laws are certainly not intended for the learned only. Perspicuity and plainness in expressing them are therefore essential. Moreover, if not obeyed, they are always useless, and frequently mischievous. But they cannot be obeyed without being remembered, neither can they be remembered when tedious and verbose. Brevity is consequently one of the characteristics of a good law; and is attended with another advantage of infinite importance, viz. that fewer disputes arise concerning the construction of short than of lengthy statutes. Where useless words are inserted without any particular intention or determinate meaning, the greatest and most difficult controversies are engendered by the disposition of ingenious lawyers, to invent a meaning for them, and so to apply it, as to suit their clients' purposes. Hence it is that gentlemen of the bar are by many supposed to be improper characters to act as legislators, being accused of making the laws intentionally ambiguous, that thereby the profits of their profession may be increased; whereas, in reality (after making allowance for the frailties of human nature, and the greater degree of temptation to which they are exposed) those gentlemen are as honest and attentive to the interests of their constituents, as any other members of the general Assembly. The fact is, that their habits of tautology and prolixity, acquired by following the old common law forms in their declarations and other writings, and by continually making long speeches to courts and juries, have often occasioned their doing mischief in legislation; when their intentions were perfectly pure and upright. It must be acknowledged, however, that the lawyers of the present day are greatly improving in their modes of practice, in which simplicity and dispatch are studied much more than formerly; and, in the same proportion, it appears that the style, in which their new codes of jurisprudence are written, is daily ameliorating. This is a circumstance which ought to afford considerable pleasure to every friend of his country, since its happiness necessarily depends on the excellence of its laws: for notwithstanding the ridicule often unjustly cast on attorneys, it is to them that our system of government is indebted for all its good as well as its bad features; and, if ever it should attain that perfection of which it is susceptible, it will be accomplished by the means of their talents and exertions. The truth of this observation must be evident to all who consider that, in every trade or profession, improvements can only be made by those who understand it thoroughly. We admit, nevertheless, that a person not of a trade, can often judge of the excellence of a workman's performance with more impartiality, and consequently, more correctly, than the workman himself. We think it therefore highly useful, and, indeed, absolutely necessary, that a legislative body should consist of members who are not lawyers by profession, but with generally sense sufficient to decide upon the plans, which they propose. Such a body the General Assembly of Virginia usually is; and, from the mass of intelligence and virtue of which it is composed, the politician and philanthropist may always confidently expect that each of its sessions will be productive of some beneficial improvement in the science of jurisprudence. We may hope, therefore, that in time, a general abridgment of our Laws, which we conceive would be the greatest of all improvements, will be accomplished under its superintendence.
When we mention an abridgment, we do not mean such an abridgment as that of Viner in twenty-four folio volumes, or even as that of Bacon, in seven large octavo. The abridgment we want is one which should contain in a small compass, the substance of so much of the Common Law of England as ought to remain in force in this country, and expressed in such a manner as to be made familiar to the meanest capacity. However difficult a work of this kind may appear to be, we presume that no person would deny its utility, if accomplished; although many may doubt its practicability. But we cannot entertain so mean an opinion of the talents of the Virginians, as not to believe that there are many citizens among them, who would be capable of accomplishing this great task with honor to themselves and advantage to their country. Indeed, we will take the liberty of suggesting, that from the bench of the present Court of Appeals, a character might be selected, who is every way & most eminently qualified for the undertaking. Let us therefore indulge the pleasing expectation that many years will not pass away before the Virginians, who were among the foremost in opposing British, and the first in resisting Federal Tyranny, will be liberated from the shackles of British laws and precedents; that in a short time the immense volumes of a lawyer's library will be reduced to a few books of institutes; and that the courts of this free country will no longer be perplexed by the innumerable and contradictory decisions of those who have gone before them, but be furnished with a short and simple guide, explaining the prin-
ciples of law and justice according to maxims well settled and defined, and easily applicable to cases as they occur.
These preliminary remarks have extended to a length more considerable than we at first intended, but not greater, we trust, than their importance merits. If some may suppose that the abridgment of our laws in the manner we have mentioned, is a wild and impracticable scheme; it is at least worthy of consideration; and, at any rate, we contend that no evil could result from its being attempted by the legislature. It is time that the state of Virginia, so renowned for its republican spirit, should shake off the small remaining badges of British slavery which it still wears. It is time for it to assume the dignity of a nation, having a Code of laws of its own, and not annually importing from abroad, together with other manufactures of Great-Britain, a portion of the rules by which it is to be governed.
Our last General Assembly displayed a great and laudable anxiety for the general good. Of this they gave one proof, among others, in the shortness of their session, by which a large sum of money has been saved to the commonwealth. Their attention to business while in session; their daily meeting at an early hour, and adjourning enabled them to finish the public business so much sooner than usual. We are aware that the present unfortunate scarcity in the country, and the poor state of our finances, were the immediate causes of those uncommon exertions to shorten their session; but their conduct is not on that account less praiseworthy; and we trust they have set an example which their successors will be ashamed not to imitate.
Any person who has attended the debates of the Virginia Assembly must have observed, that a variety of causes tend to retard the progress of business; some of which might be removed or obviated. The time consumed in reading petitions in the house might be saved, by a general rule to refer every petition, when first presented, to some one of the committees; which should be discriminated by the Speaker. This would certainly be reasonable; since, in the first instance, it would always be better to refer a petition for examination than to reject it precipitately. It would be read in the committee, and properly considered; and when their opinion upon it was reported to the house, any member desiring it might have it publicly read. This indeed is frequently done now; as few can recollect the substance of petitions, which are generally very little attended to, when presented; the common course being to refer them; in consequence of which their first reading is altogether a loss of time. We would beg leave also to intimate, that, if the gentlemen elected as delegates, would prepare before their arrival in Richmond, the bills they intend to present, and bring forward their important measures at an early period of the session, the public would be materially benefited by the deliberation, with which their bills might be drawn at home, and by the greater degree of attention which would be bestowed on them by the legislature; and every thing necessary to be annually done for the general good, might be despatched in half the time which it generally occupies. When it is considered that the expenses of the General Assembly are usually more than forty thousand dollars per annum, we presume the hints we have ventured to give on this subject will not be regarded as unworthy of notice.
Having thus taken a general view of the conduct of the late Assembly, & touched on such points as were incidentally connected with it, we shall, in our ensuing numbers, present a few observations on such particular acts as are most universally interesting to the people.
We are just informed (says the Lynchburg Star) that the grog campaigns are already commenced in the Southern and S. Western counties of this state. The contest will probably be a bitter one—a hard fought battle, during the month of April between common sense and the distillery.
A very important, a very wise measure has been proposed in the Senate of the U. States, and which we trust will meet the support of every friend of the U. States, in regard to repealing all the laws which are at present in force, allowing drawback on the re-exportation of foreign goods. Under these laws it is that the country is exposed to various outrages and abuses; the legitimate, fair trading American merchant is exposed to so many evils, and the country itself nurses a pestilential brood of deadly enemies in its bosom, who come hither to take the benefit of our laws and our flag to export the goods of other nations, who do every injury they can to this nation, and whose profits and the wealth acquired here are transferred to other countries, while their influence and daily conduct are employed to degrade our government, and to disturb our peace & prosperity.—Aurora.
ERICK BOLLMAN, who has figured so conspicuously in Burr's conspiracy, and who is now a prisoner at the city of Washington on a charge of high treason, is a native of Germany, and regularly bred to the practice of Physic.—When La Fayette was, in 1781, a prisoner in a loathsome dungeon, Bollman undertook the desperate attempt of rescuing him. In this he failed, (as indeed, in all his plans) and was severely wounded. He then came to the U. States, and spent considerable time in critically examining the situation of the country, a comprehensive description of which he transmitted to various parts of Europe, in the form of circular letters, which were printed at Philadelphia in the Giffman language. The elegant diction, and the comprehensive detail of American affairs (particularly in the mercantile line) mark the man of genius and erudition, denote a taste for polite literature, and a general knowledge of mankind. About the year '89, his brother Lewis Bollman, then, in Co. with considerable losses they became bankrupt shortly after. Prior to this period, he married a lady of the most respectable connections, who is since dead. For several years past, he has resided at Flushing, near Brooklyn, L. I. and carried on a small trade in barley, between Philadelphia and Long Island. About four months ago, Le

relinquished this trade, and joined in the desperate and criminal expedition, which has proved his ruin and eternal disgrace. May such be the fate of all traitors.
L. Island Intel.
The director of the mint, has reported to congress, that during the last year there was coined 64,093 half-eagles, and 1,616 quarter-eagles, making together 65,709 pieces of gold coins, and amounting to dollars 324,503.
That during the same period, there was coined 839,576 half-dollars, and 206,124 quarter-dollars, making together 1,045,700 pieces of silver coins, and amounting to dollars 471,319.
That during the same period also, there was coined 384,000 cents, and 356,000 half-cents, making together 740,000 pieces of copper coins, & amounting to dollars 5,260.
RECAPITULATION. Table with 3 columns: Coin Type (GOLD, SILVER, COPPER), Number of coins, Amount in dollars. Totals: 1,815,406 coins, 801,084 dollars.
The day of the trial of captain Whitby, for the killing of Pierce, has been respectfully communicated to our government. In fixing the time of trial, the British government in a spirit of conciliation has manifested, we understand, a cordial disposition to consult our convenience as to the sending forward of witnesses in behalf of the prosecution. And we are informed, that, under arrangements already made by our government, seven or eight witnesses are about proceeding immediately for England.
We are well assured that the last letter to our government from our Ministers at the Court of St. James's, is dated Nov. 11th, and that then the treaty between the U. S. and G. Britain had not been made. It is however, conjectured from the dispositions evinced on the part of the British government that a treaty has since been made, and that it is now on its way to the U. States.—Balt. Amer.
The President in his message to the House of Representatives on the 10th inst. relative to gun boats, expressed a favorable opinion of the mode of defence by them, and quotes the example of other nations. His calculations are, that there would be wanted for the defence of The Mississippi and the neighboring waters
Table with 2 columns: Location, Number. For Savannah, Charleston, &c. 40. For the Chesapeake and its waters 20. For Delaware Bay 15. For N. York 50. For Boston 50. Total, 200.
Of these the President observes, 73 are already built or building; of the remaining 127, one half, he thinks, could be built during the present year, and the other half in the course of the ensuing year.
The message was accompanied by letters from generals Gates and Wilkinson, and commodore Barron, recommending the "gun-boat system of defence." They were ordered to be printed and lie on the table.—Tbid.
A letter has been received from general Adair addressed to the Kentucky delegation, stating the circumstances of his arrest at New-Orleans, the harsh treatment which he says he has experienced, and declaring himself innocent of all participation in any scheme hostile to the United States. In this letter (which we had expected to have given in this paper) general Adair represents that while in Kentucky, he received sometime in November a letter from general Wilkinson, dated Sept. 29th, inviting him to come to New-Orleans, and join him in an attack on and conquest of the Spanish possessions, & that he immediately answered it, declining all participation in the plan proposed to him. He adds that his purpose in going to New-Orleans was entirely to make a purchase of lands.
Mr. Intel. We understand that two bills or more, of indictment, have been presented to the grand jury of the mayor's court in this city—in which the editor of this paper is named. One of them is said to be at the suit of the Spanish ambassador Yrujo.
The other is we are told, for we have not yet seen the matter, on a charge of conspiracy in conjunction with Doctor Leib, to terrify or seduce, or something of that kind, by the mediums of general Barker, the governor of this state, into the signature of a commission for a sheriff of a person elected by a majority of his fellow citizens.
On occasions of this kind, and the multitude of them with which the editor has been honored, we have constantly refrained from discussion—our fellow citizens have seen and know us.
The prosecutor is the attorney general Joseph B M Kean son of the governor; brother-in-law of the Spanish marquis—and that's all—God send them a safe deliverance. Aurora.
JOHN GRAHAM, Esq. who was the person authorised by the President of the U. States to follow the footsteps of Col Burr and his adherents, to notice their measures, to discover their views, and if possible to get full possession of their plan of operations, was Secretary of Legation at Madrid, whilst Charles Pinckney was minister there, & is now Secretary of the Orleans Territory. He is represented as a man of considerable talents, of pleasing address, and of unconquerable perseverance. In the particular affair entrusted to him by the President, he acted with such prudence and dexterity, that he was never suspected, and overtures were actually made to him by El Planterhasset and others to join them in their scheme. Mr. Graham deserves the thanks of his countrymen, and we trust they will not be backward in bestowing upon him the reward due to his merit and services.
Extract of a letter from a gentl man in Greenville, Miss. Ter. under date of the 26th Janu. ary 1807.
"Our territory has been in commotion for some time past in consequence of A. Burr's arrival. After raising and marching the military committee was appointed to go and examine Col. Burr's boats—they found 30 or 40 rifle and muskets, 3 or 4 pounds of powder, 200 barrels of pork, several trunks of books and some other small matters. Burr has given security to stand his trial at our next circuit court: and peace and tranquility is restored to the territory. I believe the people here are warmly attached to the general government."
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ADMIRABLE INVENTION. Portable Distilleries complete, for the accommodation of canvassing candidates, to the next General Assembly of Virginia, made and sold on the very lowest terms in Lynchburg, by the Patentee—Negotiable notes at Burr's limit (120 days) will be taken in payment, or if the purchaser be an acknowledged heavy fellow —that is to say a liberal drinker, orders on the Treasury for the stipulated amount to be deducted from the proceeds of compensation (in the next Assembly) will be taken in payment. Lynchburg Star.
Departed this life on Monday the 9th inst aged 107 years, Mrs. ELIZABETH WAGNER. She was born within a few miles of Gloucester courthouse, and died within seven of that place. She never took a dose of physic, nor medicine of any kind in her life, and until within a few months past she was able to attend to and aid in all her domestic concerns.
THE MAILS. No Northern papers were received by Tuesday evening's mail—On Wednesday, the Aurora of the 26th, and Baltimore Federal Gazette of the 27th of last month, with two or three country papers of old dates only reached us—last night, nothing. Under such circumstances, our readers, we presume, cannot be at a loss to account for the barrenness of this day's Argus. It is a melancholy fact, that some of the gentlemen of the post-offices do not consider newspapers of much value. The public interest requires that the procedure should be corrected; but where so many are concerned, it is almost impossible to point out the delinquents.
(By Authority.)
AN ACT
Authorising the erection of certain Light houses and the fixing of stakes, buoys & beacons at certain places therein named. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Treasury be and he hereby is authorised and directed, to cause a good, and sufficient Light house to be built at each of the following places, that is to say; on Fair-Weather Island, in the state of Connecticut, and at Nausshawn Island near Tarpaulin-cove, in the state of Massachusetts at such points as the President of the United States may select for those purposes; and to appoint keepers, and otherwise provide for such light houses, at the expense of the United States; Provided that sufficient ground for the accommodation of said light houses, respectively, can be obtained at a reasonable price: And provided also, that the Legislatures of the states of Connecticut and Massachusetts, shall cede the jurisdiction over each place respectively to the United States.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he hereby is authorised and directed, to cause
the light house at present established on Smith's island, at the mouth of the river Potomac, to be taken down, & to cause another good & sufficient one to be built at such other spot on the said point, as the President of the United States may select: Provided, that sufficient ground for the accommodation thereof, can be obtained at a reasonable price; and provided also, that the legislature of the state of Virginia shall cede the jurisdiction over the same to the United States. And the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby further authorised and directed to cause the light house heretofore established on North island, at the entrance into Winway bay, in the state of South Carolina, to be rebuilt in such manner as may in his opinion be most likely to secure its future safety.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he hereby is authorised and directed, to cause proper and sufficient buoys and stakes to be fixed in, and along the channel in Winway bay, leading to the harbor of Georgetown, in the state of South Carolina: and also, to cause proper and sufficient buoys and beacons to be placed on, or near the rocks and shoals in the channel leading into the harbor of Salem, in the state of Massachusetts.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That for the purpose of defraying the expenses which may be incurred in the execution of this act, the following sums shall be, and the same are hereby respectively appropriated, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated: that is to say, for building the light house on Fair-Weather island, five thousand dollars; for building the Light house at Nausshawn island, two thousand five hundred dollars; for pulling down and rebuilding the light house on Smith's point, six thousand dollars; for rebuilding the light house on North island, twenty thousand dollars; for fixing buoys and stakes in Winway bay, one thousand five hundred dollars; for fixing buoys and beacons in the channel leading to Salem harbor, one thousand five hundred dollars.
NATHL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. GEO: CLINTON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. February 10, 1807. APPROVED. TH: JEFFERSON.
BOOK AUCTION.
To-morrow evening will commence the sale of a large and general assortment of BOOKS, in the different departments of literature and science—Many scarce works and rare tracts are comprised in this assortment. Gentlemen of science and taste, Book-sellers, Teachers and those who buy to sell again, will do well by embracing this opportunity. Catalogues for each evening to be had at the place of sale, and the books viewed from 9 to 2 o'clock on days of sale. Days of sale, Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday. Sale to commence at 6 o'clock at the BILL TAVERN. WILLIAM PATTON. Richmond, March 6th. 1807
Female Education.
THE Trustees of the Academy for Female Education, established in the City of Richmond, are happy to inform the public that the Academy is now open for the reception of pupils, in the house lately occupied by James Penn, Esq. under the superintendence of Mrs. ANNA BYRD. The branches of education, the names of the teachers employed, and the compensations to be paid to each, by the parents or guardians of the young ladies instructed by them, are as follows:—
1. Reading and writing the English Tongue grammatically, Arithmetic and Needle-work: Mrs. Anna Byrd teacher; at the rate of twenty dollars per annum. 2. Geography and History: the Rev. John D. Blair teacher; at the rate of fifteen dollars per annum. 3. The general principles of moral and natural Philosophy, and natural History; the Rev. John D. Blair teacher; at the rate of fifteen dollars per annum. 4. The French Language; Mr. John Mongrand teacher; at the rate of twenty dollars per annum. He is to give five lessons a week to each of his pupils. 5. Music; Mr. Auguste Peticolas teacher; at the rate of forty dollars per annum. He is to give three lessons a week to each of his pupils. 6. Dancing; Mr. John Lataste teacher; at the rate of twenty dollars per annum. He will attend at the Academy once a week, viz. on every Saturday, for the purpose of instructing such pupils as shall be entrusted to his tuition. 7. Drawing; Mr. Auguste Peticolas teacher; at the rate of twenty dollars per annum, and will give three lessons a week to each of his pupils.
The said compensations are payable quarterly in advance; and the parent or guardian of each pupil is to furnish such books and stationary for her use, as shall be directed by the respective teachers. Each pupil is to be taught such only of the said branches of education as her parent or guardian shall direct; except that no pupil shall be taught Music, Drawing or Dancing, without being also instructed in one or more of the other branches of education taught in the Academy; and that a standing committee of the Trustees (consisting of nine members, or a majority of the said nine) with the assistance of the teacher of the branch of education to which any pupil is proposed to be advanced, are empowered to judge of the progress in science, and decide upon the qualifications of such pupil to be admitted to attend such teacher.
The standing committee are to visit the Academy from time to time, to examine the pupils for the purpose of discovering their progress in improvement; also to observe the conduct of the superintendent and other teachers; and make a general report of the state of the institution, at least four times in every year to a meeting of the Trustees. They are moreover to grant such tokens of applause, as they shall deem expedient, to such of the pupils as, in their judgment, shall deserve them; and also to censure those who shall appear to have
neglected their studies, or to have been guilty of any improper conduct.
The young ladies sent to the Academy by persons not residing in this city are to board and lodge with Mrs. Byrd, whose compensation for boarding and lodging each pupil, (including washing, fire and candles,) is one hundred and fifty dollars per annum, payable quarterly in advance.
The times of vacation will be from the 1st day of August to the first day of September, and from the 23d day of December to the 31st day of the same month, in each year.
Having now completely put in operation this useful institution, the trustees cannot refrain from congratulating their fellow-citizens on the excellent opportunity which is now presented for the education of their daughters, at an Academy where they may be instructed on very moderate terms, in every genteel accomplishment, and useful branch of science, by teachers of irreproachable characters and undoubted abilities; and will be under the superintendence of a lady of great respectability, particularly charged with the care of their moral conduct and improvement of their manners.
The trustees flatter themselves therefore that it will meet with the most liberal encouragement. A subscription has been opened for the purpose of raising money to pay the rent, for the present year, of the house now occupied by the Academy; and to purchase that house or some other equally convenient for its permanent establishment, together with a Forte-Piano and a set of Globes for the use of the pupils. The patronage of the wealthy and generous is respectfully solicited, and a large subscription, it is hoped, will be obtained in a short time. Subscription papers are entrusted to many gentlemen in different parts of the country, and to each of the Trustees; who are William H. Cabell, Alexander McRae, Alexander Stuart, William W. Henning, William Munford, Lewis Harvie, Creed Taylor, Edward Carrington, James Penn, Thomas Rutherford, Henry S. Shore, John Buchanan, John D. Blair, Edmund Randolph, George Hay, William Wirt, William Moseley, William Price, (Register) Robert Gamble, William Foushee, John Adams, John Brockenbrough, George Pickett and James Greenhow. Richmond, March 5th, 1807. wSt
The printers of newspapers in Virginia, are requested to promote the advancement of education and the good of the public by inserting the above advertisement at least once in their respective papers.
WILL BE SOLD.
On the premises, without reserve, to the highest bidder, between the hours of 11 and 12 o'clock, on Monday the 30th inst. The following Property, Viz: One two story brick house 42 by 20 feet Single wood, 32 18 Four do do Smaller. All neatly finished and calculated for dwellings, seated on handsome and well enclosed lots on Shockoe hill, in the City of Richmond, known in Du-Val's plan as No. 101 and No. 102, surveyed by Wm. G. Payne. Terms of payment—1400 dollars in cash on the day of sale; 1050 dollars on the 25th of June, 1807; half of the residue on the 14th of August, 1807, and the balance the 14th of August, 1808—To which satisfactory titles will be made when the money is received.
ARCH'D. PLEASANTS, Jr.
March 3th, 1807. tds
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, FEBRUARY COURT
John Westley Green, Elizabeth Green, and Henry Green an infant, by John Westley Green his next friend, children and legal representatives of Greenberry Green, deceased, Against complainants, Carenhappock Chandler, widow and relict of Isaac Chandler, dec'd. Agness Chandler, Susanna Chandler, Isaac Chandler, Thomas Chandler, Patsey Chandler and Carenhappock Chandler, children and legal representatives of Isaac Chandler, deceased, defendants.
ON hearing the complainants' bill, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendants are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: It is ordered and decreed, that unless they do appear here on or before May term next and answer the bill of the complainants, the same will then be taken for confessed, and the matter thereof decreed accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy be posted up at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy, Teste, R. ELDRIDGE, Jr. D. C.
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, FEBRUARY COURT
Abraham Chandler, complainant. vs. John Clarke and Nancy his wife, late Nancy Williamson, Doctor Lenton Byrd and Susanna his wife, late Susanna Williamson, John Griffin and Sally his wife, late Sally Williamson, Peterson Theat and Elizabeth his wife, late Elizabeth Williamson, Peter Williamson, Patsey Williamson, William Williamson, Polly Williamson, and William Williamson son of Charles Williamson, dec'd. who was the son of Micajah Williamson, dec'd. which said Nancy Susanna, Sally, Elizabeth, Peter, Patsey, William and Polly, are the children and legal representatives of Micajah Williamson, dec'd. defendants.
ON hearing the complainant's bill, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendants are not inhabitants of this commonwealth: It is ordered and decreed, that unless the said defendants shall appear here on or before May term next and answer the bill of the complainant, the same will then be taken for confessed, and the matter thereof decreed accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy, Teste, R. ELDRIDGE, Jr. D. C.
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, JANUARY COURT
Archibald Austin, plaintiff. vs. Charles Matthews, Walter Irvine, John Irvine, and Samuel Bransford, defendants.
ON the motion of the plaintiff, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant Matthews has removed himself without the jurisdiction of this court to parts unknown, It is ordered and decreed, fore May court next and answer the bill of the plaintiff, the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed as to him, and decree the matter thereof accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and another copy be posted up at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy, Teste, ROLFE ELDRIDGE, Jr. D. C.
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, JANUARY COURT
James Walker, plaintiff. vs. Thomas Conner & Thomas Wright, jr. defendants.
ON the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant Conner is not an inhabitant of this state, It is ordered and decreed, that unless he shall appear here on or before May court next, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed as to him, and decree the matter thereof accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy, Teste, R. ELDRIDGE, Jr. D. C.
WE have removed to the house formerly occupied by Messrs. DONALD MACKENZIE & Co. nearly opposite the Bank. JAMES & JOHN DUNLOP. Petersburg, 3d March, 1807. gw
Louisa County, to wit: To Benjamin Hollins, Samuel Hog and Anderson Painter, freeholders of said county; you are hereby requested to view and appraise a stray Heifer, taken up by Joseph Kennon, and render to me a particular account of her mark, age and color, together with her value. Given under my hand, this 18th day of November, 1806. Peter Crawford.
Pursuant to the above warrant to us directed, we have viewed the above mentioned stray, and find her to be a large red heifer, supposed to be three or four years old last spring, marked with a smooth crop in the right ear, & a small swallowfork in the left with the end of her tail white also a little white under her belly, with short crooked horns, and we are of opinion that she is worth ten dollars. Given under our hands agreeable to the above date. Anderson Painter. Benjamin Hollins. Samuel Hog. A copy, John Poindexter, C. L. C.
The Imported Horse, CITIZEN,
A most beautiful brown bay with black legs. He is fifteen hands one inch high, remarkable for his great beauty, elegance, strength and muscle, with excellent bone and sinew. Will stand the ensuing season at my stable in Chester field county, on Appomattox river, fourteen miles above Petersburg, one from the courthouse fifteen from Appomattox, and will be let to mares at the moderate price of forty dollars, ten of which will be remitted if paid within the season, which will commence the 10th day of March, and expires the 10th of August. Very extensive and most excellent high and low ground pasture, well enclosed, gratis, but no responsibility for accidents or diseases; servants board gratis. Mares may be fed with corn at the neighboring mill if required, but gentlemen wishing their mares fed must send the money with them, or else it cannot be done. One dollar on the groom for each mare. CITIZEN is a remarkable sure and excellent foal getter, and with my care will scarce fail in a single instance: This is something worth the attention of breeders, as the loss of a season with a good mare is apt to be felt. He is an excellent blooded horse, and is nearer allied to the Godolphin Arabian than any horse in being, and possesses more Arabian crosses. Refer to his PEDIGREE. CITIZEN was got by Pacolet, (Pacolet by Bank one of the best sons of the Godolphin) his dam Princess by Turk, (Turk by Regulus another of the best sons of the Godolphin) his granddam Fairy Queen, by Young Cade, (the granddam Routh's Black-eyes, by Crab, out of the Warlock Galloway, by Snake. Bald Galloway Curwen bay Barb, Taken from the General Stud Book. THOMAS GOODE.
From the above pedigree it is seen that by his dam and sire, Citizen is related to the uncommon station the Godolphin Arabian in the third degree; which must be acknowledged is nearer than any horse in America, or even in the world; and agreeable to the description in the stud book given of the Godolphin. He is as much like him, being only one inch higher, and lacking only a few white hairs on one heel. Including the above immediate crosses from the Godolphin Citizen has twenty Arabian crosses, and nearly as many Barb crosses, as traced from the stud book; so it may be justly said he is as near being an Arabian as a horse can be, who was not brought from that place, and of this his looks will fully convince the world when they see him. Citizen was a most excellent race, having won nineteen races, fourteen of them four miles, and six of them were won at three heats, beating the best horses in England; his colts are now running in great credit in England, proving themselves of equal honor to any horses in that country, winning many four mile races, at three and four heats. He is sire of Nautilus, Pacolet, Citizen, Dapple, &c. &c. His colts in this country are large fine and promising and no doubt will turn out well when proven. The first of his getting will be two years old this spring. Citizen was put here by Mr. Barthelemy of Petersburg, and sent to General Casney of North Carolina, where he rode three seasons and received upwards of 1000 mares each season, although he stood at the same time Mr. William Waddel's after, & other papers all testify to him, speaks too highly of this horse to be doubted; however they cannot be inserted in a publication like the present, but will be shown with pleasure to all persons wishing to see them. THOMAS GOODE. March 2, 1807. owner.

THE PARTNERSHIP OF A. HEWES & CO. Dissolved the 31st of December, 1806. The business in future will be done by Job Greene, Who will discharge the debts due from the concern, and to whom those indebted will make payment.
J. GREENE has removed from the store formerly occupied by A. Hewes & Co. to the store formerly occupied by Henry Toler, jun. & Co. where he will keep for sale, a general assortment of GROCERIES, &c. &c. J. GREENE. January 1st, 1807.
Land for Sale. By virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by William Tear, to secure the payment of a debt due James Murphy and company, I will SELL, to the highest bid- der, for ready money, at Amherst court- house, on Saturday the 28th day of March next, a tract of LAND, lying in Amherst county, on the branches of Naked creek, within one mile of the courthouse aforesaid, containing 320 acres, being the tract on which the said William Tear now resides, and known by the name of the Tan-Yard— being only interested as trustee, for the benefit of others, I will only warrant the title of the said tract of land, as to myself and those claiming under me. JOHN HIGGINBOTHAM, Trustee. Warminster, 18th Feb. 1807. 4w
Fifty Dollars Reward. RUN away in January last, from the subscriber, living in Louisa county, Virginia, a negro man named MARTIN; he is about six feet high, very sensible, like- ly and rather light coloured; his hair is rather long for a negro; when spoken to he looks a man full in the face and is sprightly and pleasant in his address, has a scar on the outside of one of his feet, I be- lieve the right foot, extending from the toes to nearly opposite the hollow of the foot; he has good clothing and among other things a blue coating surcoat; he is a very good tanner, currier and dresser of leather; has been afflicted for some years with Saint Anthony's fire, complained of a dimness in the sight of his left eye. It is expected he is gone to the north, but do not know what course he has taken. It is also expected he will obtain from some person testimonials of his freedom, change his name and endeav- our to pass for a freeman. If any person will apprehend the said negro, confine him in jail and give me information of it, so that I get him again, I will give the above reward, besides what the law allows. JAMES POINDEXTER. Feb. 20th, 1807. 4w
Young Negro Man, by the name of Harry; conveyed to me in trust by Thomas Branch, (H. Springs) to secure a debt due by him to Messrs. Lyle and McCredie, RICH. B. GOODE. February 23, 1807. tds
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY COURT, JUNE 9th, 1806. Lyle and McCredie, Plaintiffs } In vs. } Chanc- Samuel Farmer, Defendant, } ery. THIS day this cause came on to be heard on the bill and exhibits; and the decree nisi, heretofore entered up in this cause, having been returned executed, and the de- fendant failing to appear and answer the bill of the complainants, the court doth or- der and decree, that the defendant be fore- closed his equity of redemption; that the conditional decree be confirmed; and that Cornelius Buck, John Marchie, David Pat- terson and Charles Graves, or any two or more of them, do sell at public auction, the land and premises mentioned and described in the complainant's bill (reserving the wife's right of dower therein) for ready money, having first given three weeks previous notice of the time and place of such sale; and from the proceeds thereof to pay unto the complainants, the sum of sixty two pounds sixteen shillings and eight pence, current money of Virginia, with legal in- terest thereon to be computed after the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 22d day of September, in the year of Christ one thousand eight hundred and three, until paid; and also their costs by them about their suit in this behalf expend- ed; and the over-plus, if any, return to the defendant. And the said commissioners are ordered to make report of their pro- ceedings to court, under this decree, in or- der to a final decree. Complainants' costs, £9 01. Copy, teste, Thomas Watkins, Clk.
By virtue of the above decretal order, the land therein mentioned, will be Sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Saturday, the 28th of March next. Cornelius Buck. John Marchie. David Patterson. Feb. 23d, 1807. tds
WILL be Sold, at Amherst courthouse, on the 28th day of March next, by virtue of a deed of trust executed by Rich- ard Davenport, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. as in said deed expressed, SIX NEGROES, viz: Anthony a boy, Peter a boy, Isabel a wo- man, and her three children, Eliza, Julian and Hannah—the terms of sale mentioned in said deed in cash, and the title to the a- bove property has been decreed by the su- perior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District, to be in the said Richard Dan- venport; but being only interested as trus- tee for the benefit of others, will only con- vey title to said property as vested in me by said deed of trust. MARTIN DAWSON, Trustee. Milnes, 21st Feb. 1807. 16d
Lost or Mislaid, THREE TICKETS in the first class of the William & Mary College Lottery, each of which drew a prize of fifteen dol- lars. The numbers are 6385, '20, '21. The person who has found them will be reward- ed on leaving them with the printer hereof. March 1, 1807. St
Removal. DOCTOR JENNINGS has lately re- moved to Col. Callaway's large white house in New-London, where he still holds himself in readiness to serve his friends and the public in the line of his profession. He has also provided the necessary supplies, for accommodating decent travellers in a private way. As the most of his former pupils have now nearly completed their studies, two or three others might have admission. The tenement which he formerly occu- pied, is to be let on a moderate rent. 30th January, 1807. 6w
FOR SALE. My tract of Land, In Powhatan county, containing between nine hundred and a thousand acres, and lying within two miles of the courthouse, and on both sides of Fine creek. This tract of land would be sold entire, otherwise laid off in lots to suit purchasers. Any persons inclined to purchase, it is expected will first view the premises—any further de- scription is deemed unnecessary. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the premises. SAM. BASKERVILLE. Powhatan, Jan. 4th, 1807. tf
Wanted, Fifty thousand Red Oak Barrel Staves. Apply to THO: RUTHERFOOD & Co. 18th February, 1807. 4w
LANDS for SALE. THE Subscriber will dispose of TWO SMALL Tracts of Land, in Powhatan county, detached from the one on which he lives, upon very reasona- ble terms:—One of them containing four hundred and twenty acres, lies immediate- ly in the fork of the North & South branches of Pine Creek, partaking of the flat land of both, to the amount of about thirty acres— This land is rich; above one half is in woods; and nearly of that of the first rate tobacco land. About one hundred and twenty acres of that which is cleared, is now under cultivation and produces Corn and Wheat uncommonly well. There is on this tract, a comfortable Dwelling-House, lately built, two rooms below and two above, with a fire-place in each room, also some Negro Houses, and other convenient out Houses. Possession may be had next fall, with the privilege of sowing wheat thereon in proper time. Any person inclined to view the land, may have it shown to them by Capt. LITTLEBERRY STOVALL, who is living on the premises.—Part of the money will be required in hand, and the bal- ance in twelve months from this date. The other TRACT lies near the Buck- ingham road, on the North side, about four miles below the courthouse; known by the name of TOWN HILL; and possesses the most beautiful and elevated site in the lower county, presenting to the view several ran- ges of mountains. This place, from its si- tuation, was never known to fail of fruit; besides, a number of Old Fruit Trees of various kinds—there is lately planted there- on, an Orchard of Peach Trees, and another of Apple of choice Fruit. This tract contains two hundred and seventy acres, about one half in woods, has a comfortable Dwelling-House thereon, two rooms below and two above, with a fire-place in each room below. This land is no less valuable for its fertility, than for its healthy and de- lightful situation, and the advantage of Fruit. A great bargain may be had in this tract on the same terms of the other.—This land will be shown to any person by Mr. STEVENS, living on the premises. If these tracts of Land, are not sold be- fore April Powhatan court, they will be of- fered for Sale, to the highest bidder, when the terms will be particularly made known. W. BENTLEY. Powhatan county, Jan. 20th, 1807. tf
JUST RECEIVED & FOR SALE, In addition to our extensive assortment of BAR-IRON, a quantity of SHEET-IRON, NAIL-RODS, and best polished WAGON-BOXES. We have also received several Ton Broad Bar-Iron, Suitable for plantation use. RUSSELL & WALLACE. Richmond, Jan. 19, 1807. 3m
Lesueur & Saunders Are now receiving and will constantly keep a large supply of Bar-Iron & Castings, Of superior quality. Feb. 2d, 1807. tf
THE subscriber having obtained probat of the Testament and last Will of his deceased father, John Williamson, (late of Henrico county) requests all those indebted to the estate, to make immediate payment; and those who have claims against said es- tate, to bring them forward, duly authen- ticated, for examination and settlement.— It is hoped that prompt attention will be paid to this notification, as the subscriber is anxious to close his administration upon the estate. JOHN P. WILLIAMSON, Ex't. of John Williamson, dec. Brooks, Hen. Feb. 7, 1807. St
BOOK BINDING, IN all its variety, is executed by the sub- scriber, at the Argus printing office and book store, with punctuality, neatness and dispatch, and in the most modern, improv- ed and fashionable style. Printed Books bound in the most elegant and substantial manner, in morocco and calf, full gilt and lettered—also, in sheep gilt, and plain. BLANK BOOKS of every description, ruled to any pattern, and bound with the latest improved spring and patent backs, and Rus- sia bands & parchment corners, which add much to the strength of the books and case and convenience of the writer. Orders from the country will be thank- fully received and punctually attended to as above.—Old books re-bound. WILLIAM LOWNES. Richmond, Feb. 16, 1807.
WANTED, AN APPRENTICE to the Book Binding business. A youth of respectable connec- tions, who can come well recommended— none other need apply. W. L.
FOR SALE, And possession given the 1st of January next, A valuable tract of Land, In the county of Albemarle, on the waters of Moore's creek, containing 600 acres— The soil is equal to any in the county for the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco— the advantages it possesses make it a desi- rable situation, it being within two and a half miles of Charlottesville, six of Milton and four from the President's manufactur- ing mill. On this tract there is a good new two story dwelling house, with other necessary houses, sufficient for the reception of a gentle family; the plantation is in good or- der for cropping. Any person inclined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to William Galt, in Richmond, or the sub- scriber, in Milton, who will show the land, and treat for the same. DAVID ANDERSON. February 11th, 1807. 4w
FOR SALE, 70 3-4 Acres of Land, FOUR and a half or five miles from this place—about 25 or 30 acres of which are cleared and well enclosed—There is on the place a small Dwelling House, a log Kitchen, a log house not quite finished, a small Apple Orchard, a young Peach Or- chard, and an excellent Garden. For terms apply to Mr. J. West, or to the subscriber living in Cumberland. JOHN SEAYRES. Cumberland, Jan. 13, 1807.
WHEREAS some time past, I purchas- ed a piece of land in Goochland county, of one William Lovell, for which I gave him two bonds, one for eighteen pounds, payable the 25th day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight, the other bond for 27 pounds, payable the 25th of December, one thousand eight hundred and twelve, and as the said Lovell has gone away without making me a right to the said land agreeable to bargain, I do forewarn all person or persons in trading for the above- mentioned bonds, as I do not intend to pay them unless I get a right agreeable to bar- gain. WM. SHEPPARD. 9th November, 1806. tf
TO RENT, THE BRICK HOUSE, at the Falling Gar- den, at present occupied by S. Pleasants Jr.— Possession may be had by the last of this month Enquire of the subscriber, near the premises. JAMES LOWNES. 10th Month, 3d 1805. tf
I DESIGN the ensuing year, with the aid of a qualified teacher, to attempt the tuition of 15 Females—Grammar, Geography & Arithme- tic will be taught. Strict attention will also be paid to the composition of the Scholars, nor will their morals be neglected. The price will be £28 each scholar finding her own bed—1-6th of the price to be paid in advance. Gerard Banks. Goochland, 27th Sept. 1806. tf
Thirty Dollars Reward. DESERTED from this place, on the 14th inst. JAMES LOWNES, a soldier of the public guard, about 28 years of age, five feet 7 or 8 inches high, fair complex- ion, with red hair and large whiskers, with blue eyes. It is unknown where he will go, as he is very fond of spirits. Any person taking up said deserter and bringing him to this place, and delivering him to me, or either of the officers of the said guard, shall receive the above reward. ALEX. QUARRIER, C. P. G. N. B. All masters of vessels are for- warned from carrying him out of this place. A. Q. Richmond, Nov. 18th, 1806.
MATTRESSES. CAN be had on very short notice, MAT- TRESSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the large corner white house, oppo- site the Old City Tavern, two squares below the Market Bridge—BEDS made & MATTRES- SES repaired.—Horses TAILS & MANES purchased. Jno. S. Pleasants. Jan. 1st, 1807.
MAY be purchased on a long credit, and low terms, the TENEMENT On which the Subscriber lives, situated on Church-hill, within about one half mile of the Richmond market—Containing two a- cres of ground, well enclosed and highly improved. The buildings consist of a large and well constructed Dwelling House, Laundry, Kitchen, Dairy, Smoke-House, two Stores, Brick-Office, Coach-House, Barn, and Stable. All these buildings are well finished, and in complete order for the accommodation of a large and genteel family; who may have easy access to all the advantages of the city, and live as re- tired as they could wish. JOHN ELLIS. Dec. 29th, 1806. tf
Valuable property for sale. ON Friday, the 20th day of March next, on the premises, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, A Valuable tract of Land, Belonging to the estate of Duncan McLaugh- lan, dec. lying in the county of Fluvanna, about one mile above the courthouse; con- taining about 300 acres, on both sides of the Cunningham Creek, and about half a mile from its junction with the Rivanna river.— On this Land, is a Plantation of about 100 or 150 acres of cleared land, a great part fresh, a small Dwelling House and some out houses; but the greatest object (it is presumed) to a purchaser, will be the Mill thereon, which with a little repair to the dam, would be one of the most valuable in the upper country; having two pair of stones now constantly running; and not- withstanding the last summer's drought, and a considerable leak in the dam was but a short time without grinding water. Also, about 20 remarkable likely Negro Slaves, consisting of Men, Women, Boys, &c.— Also, the stock of Horses, Mules, Cattle, Hogs, Plantation Tools and Household Fur- niture.—The terms of sale, will be; for the Land, a credit for one half the purchase money, until the first day of January next, and for the balance until the first day of Ja- nuary, 1809.—For the Slaves and Stock, a credit until the first of January next, except a small proportion of Cash, which will be made known on the day of sale. Bonds and approved security will be required of the purchasers, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid when due, as to the slaves, stock, &c.; and in addition, as to the Land, a deed of trust on the same to se- cure the payment. JOHN QUARLES, Acting Ex'r. Feb. 19, 1807. 4w
N. B. Three of the above mentioned slaves are good Boatmen.
IN COUNCIL, February 13, 1807. IT is advised that the following Agents are appointed for the collection of the arrears of Taxes due this Commonwealth, viz: William Nimmo, Jr. for the counties of Accomack, Northampton, Princess Anne, Norfolk and the Borough of Norfolk. Park Street, for Nansemond, Isle of Wight, Southampton, Surry, Sussex, Prince George, Elizabeth City, Warwick, York, James City, Charles City, New-Kent, Han- over, Henrico, Cities of Richmond & Wil- iamsburg. Peter C. Rice, for Gloucester, Mat- thews, Middlesex, Essex, King-William, King and Queen, Lancaster, Northumber- land, Richmond and Westmoreland. Theodotus Hansford, for Loudoun, Fairfax, Fauquier, Prince William, Staf- ford, and King George. William C. Williams, for Culpeper, Ma- dison, Orange, Spotsylvania, Caroline, Louisa, Goochland, Fluvanna, Albemarle, and Amherst. Joseph Fawcett, for Frederick, Berkeley, Jefferson, Rockingham, Augusta, Shenan- doah, Hampshire, Hardy, Pendleton, Mon- ongalia, Ohio, Brooke, Harrison, Ran- dolph and Wood. James M'Farlane, for Wythe, Montgom- ery, Monroe, Giles, Washington, Russell, Lee, Grayson, Tazewell, Rockbridge, Bot- etourt, Greenbrier, Bath, Kanawha and Mason. William Norvell, for Henry, Patrick, Franklin, Campbell, Bedford and Pittsylvania. Thomas T. Bouldin, for Halifax, Char- lotte and Prince Edward. Major Edward Pegram, jr. for Dinwiddie, Greensville, Brunswick, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Chesterfield, Amelia, Not- taway, Powhatan, Cumberland and Buck- ingham. DANL. L. HILTON, Clk. of the Council.
Ten Dollars Reward. DESERTED on the 13th day of October last—he having received a furlough for five days, to go to Petersburg, GEO. W. BACKUS, a Soldier of the Public Guard, aged about 21 years, dark hair and eyes, fair complexion, his face very pock marked—a native of Connecticut—he is about five feet ten inches high. He took with him the uniform of the guard, and a number of other clothing not known. He is a printer by trade, and 'tis unknown where he will go. ALSO, JOHN JAXTON, who left this on the 10th inst. he has black hair and eyes, dark complexion, and is about five feet five inches high—about thirty years of age— very slender made. He has taken with him the uniform of the guard—and where he may go is uncertain, he being a native of Europe. Any person taking up said de- serter, and bringing them to this place, and delivering them to me, or either of the officers of the said Guard, or for either of them, shall receive the above reward. ALEX. QUARRIER, C. P. G. Richmond, Feb. 12, 1807.
WANTED, A DISCREET industrious Woman, as a house-keeper—one who can come re- commended for her integrity, will meet with liberal wages by applying at the Bell Tavern. February 12th 1807. tf
COMMITTED to the jail of Prince- George county on the 26th day of Au- gust last, a negro man who calls himself JIM—says he formerly belonged to James Binford, dec. of Henrico county, and hired out the present year by Benjamin Binford, a son of said James Binford, dec. to a certain Reuben George, also a resident of Henrico county. He is about 5 feet 2 or 3 inches high, of a dark complexion, has a small scar on the upper part of his breast, im- mediately under his chin—he says he left Mr. George sometime in July last—his dress when committed was an old blue bread cloth coat, the balance consisted of Vir- ginia cotton pantaloons striped with black cotton, and vest striped with copperas, and a black hat. The owner is requested to come forward, pay expenses, and take him away. BLANKS MOODY, Keeper of the Jail. November 30th, 1806. 1m
BLANK BONDS For sale at this Office.
Sales at Auction. Will be SOLD, by the subscribers on Tues- day the 14th day of April next, on the premises, THE HOUSES and LOT, at present occupied by Thomas Under- wood, esq. consisting of an excellent brick dwelling house, smoke-house, carriage- house and stable, all lately built and in com- plete repair; the lot well enclosed. One half the purchase money payable next Christmas, and the balance payable the Christmas following, for bonds with ap- proved security, with a deed of trust on the property to secure the punctual payment of the money. At the same time and place will be sold four or five excellent HOUSE SER- VANTS, together with several new FEAT- HER BEDS, and a great variety of Household and Kitchen FURNITURE, for bonds with approved security, payable next Christmas. PROSSER & MONCURE, Auc'rs. Feb. 25, 1807. tds
I SHALL, in pursuance of a decree of the County Court of New-Kent, sell, at the Cross Roads, in said county, on Tuesday the 24th day of March next, The following Slaves, To wit: Hannah, Levinia and one unna- med Child of Hannah, belonging to the estate of Thomas Dixon, dec. on a credit of six months. Bonds with good security will be required for the purchase money. JONES R. CHRISTIAN, Com'r New-Kent, 22d Feb. 1807. tds
WILL BE SOLD, At Public Auction, On the seventh day of April next, sundry Valuable LOTS, With and without improvements, lying on the Main-street, passing through A- dams's Valley, and a short distance from the Market-House—consisting of A lot, on which is erected a neat two story brick house, completely fitted for a grocery, and the accommodation of a fami- ly; fronting on the main street about feet, and running back about 200 feet to A- dams's canal.—Four unimproved lots, 25 feet each, front, adjoining each other, front- ing on the same main street, and running back about 250 feet to Adams's canal.— These latter lots are separated from the lot on which stands the brick tenement, only by Mr. Samuel Bell's lot. To give a further description of the above valuable property, is deemed unnecessary. Its advantageous situation, arising from its contiguity to the market—its situation im- mediately on a populous road, even now, & promises soon to be the greatest inlet to the heart of the city, with the increasing value of landed property in the neighbor- hood, promise that few similar opportuni- ties will offer hereafter for making such valuable purchases. The terms are, a credit of 6, 12 and 18 months, the purchasers giving bond and security, together with deeds of trust on the property to secure the faithful perfor- mance of their contracts—which bonds and other securities must be made to the satis- faction of Messrs. Prosser & Moncure, who will conduct the sale. THOMAS PULLING. Richmond, 18th Feb. 1807. tds
Pursuant to the foregoing advertisement, the subscribers will proceed to sell the above mentioned property on the day aforesaid, precisely at 11 o'clock in the forenoon of that day, on the premises, agreeably to the terms therein specified. PROSSER & MONCURE, v. M.
Notice. ALL persons are forewarned from using or taking Sand from the Sand-Bar, called Coutts's, without the previous con- sent of the subscribers, who are alone au- thorised to sell or appropriate the same. For the convenience of those who incline to purchase, we have authorised Mrs. Coutts to act. Any sale or contract which she may make will be ratified by us. Samuel M'Craw, Pleasant Younghusband, } Trustees Richmond, 20th Feb. 1807.
JUST RECEIVED AND MAY BE HAD AT THIS Office, Reports of Cases ARGUED AND DETERMINED IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA: WITH SELECT CASES, Relating chiefly to Points of Practice, decided by the Superior Court of Chan- cery for the Richmond District. PART I. VOL. I. By WM. W. HENING & WM. MUNFORD.
TO RENT, The Tenement, ADJOINING this office, and for several years past occupied by the proprietor's family. The rooms are handsomely finish- ed, and sufficiently large to accommodate a moderate sized family very comfortably. There are also a good kitchen, smoke- house, cellars, &c. with a large garden and clover lot, in cultivation, and an excellent stable and cow-house. Apply to the prin- ter. Feb. 24.
To the Public. THE Subscriber has removed to an house near the upper end of the Town on the Street leading from the Capitol square. He continues to practice law in all the Supe- rior Courts held in the City of Richmond, and also in the District Court of Bruns- wick. His Clients may rely on his utmost assiduity and attention to the business en- trusted to his care. WM. MUNFORD.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, THE HISTORY OF NAPOLEON BONPARTE, Emperor of the French and King of Italy. 1 Vol. Octavo, with two Engravings.