Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1806-02-28 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XVIIth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1238.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1806.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Advertisement.
IN consequence of a resolution of the General Assembly, passed at their late session, I am instructed by the Executive to make enquiry respecting the situation of all Ordnance and Military Stores, belonging to the state (not including those in the service of the United States or of this State) and make report thereof to the Governor.
In obedience to this instruction, and as the most probable mean of effecting the object contemplated by the Executive, I have thought proper thus publicly to request of such of the citizens of the commonwealth as may have any knowledge of the situation, number, quality and size or weight of any cannon or other ordnance, and muskets; cannon balls, shells or other military stores, supposed to belong to the state, and not in immediate use, to communicate a particular report thereof to me as soon as convenient.
SAMUEL COLEMAN, Clerk to the Executive.
Richmond, Feb. 7, 1806. (tf)
TAKEN up by James Lyne in Fluvanna county, TWO COWS, one dark brindle about 6 or 7 years old, with a white face and belly, a smooth crop in the left ear and a crop and slit in the right. The other a red pided, about nine or ten years old with a bell and iron collar without either mark or brand perceptible, the former appraised to four pounds the latter to five pounds. S.W.
LAND FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell 250 acres of land, lying in Chesterfield county, within six miles of Manchester. The advantages of small farms near large towns are so obvious and generally admitted, as not to require particular enumeration. Any person wishing to purchase may see the land and know the terms by applying to Mr. John Branch, residing in Manchester, or the subscriber, near Buckingham courthouse.
Archibald Branch.
September 2, 1805. wtf
STRAYED OR STOLEN.
ON Monday night last, from the door of Mr. Levy, near the bridge, a dark bay MARE, about eight years old—Had on her a double skirted saddle, with a pad buckled to it, and a double rein bridle with two bits—she has a short switch tail, a star in her forehead, a small snip on her nose, and a white spot behind one of her ears—trotts very short and quick, the hair rubbed off her sides, some white about two of her feet—Whoever will deliver the said mare to the subscriber, near Bacon Branch, shall receive FIVE DOLLARS reward.
Peter Hawkins.
Feb. 19th, 1806. 3t
WE have just received for Sale, 20 Bags best Green COFFEE, 20 Hds MOLASSES, 2,500 lbs CHEESE, 20 Boxes COTTON & Wool CARDS, 6 Hds. Antigua RUM, 6 do Windward Island do. 6 do New England do. 40 Tierces Stone LIME, 30 Barrels HERRINGS, 4 Casks fresh CLOVER SEED, 150 Sacks SALT, Which we will sell low for Cash, approved paper, or Country Produce.
Shafard & Lucke.
Feb. 20, 1806.
RAN away from the subscriber, on the 4th of last month, a yellow negro man named ZACHARY. He is a stout well made fellow, about 36 years of age; he has a very morose countenance; a long thin nose and high cheek bones; he was formerly the property of Wm. Randolph, esquire, and was raised in the lower end of Goochland county, where I expect he is probably lurking, or about Richmond, having formerly been a waggoner for many years—Whoever will deliver the fellow to me in Bedford county, shall receive a reward of FIFTY DOLLARS; and if secured in any jail so that I get him, a reward of TWENTY DOLLARS will be given, and all other reasonable charges paid—All persons are hereby forewarned against harboring or conveying said fellow out of the state.
Alexander Burton.
19th Feb. 1806. w4t* In Henrico County Court, February 6th, 1806.
Williams Mayo, complainant, In Chancery, Against Daniel Shackleford, defendant, upon an Injunction. THIS day came the complainant by his counsel, and the defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the rules of this court and the act of assembly in such case made and provided, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first Monday in May next and answer the bill of the said complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successive ly, and posted at the door of this courthouse on two successive court days.
Geo. Chisman, d. c.
*** Subscribers to the DEBATES of the VIRGINIA CONVENTION, and to GIBBON'S HISTORY of the DECLINE and FALL of the ROMAN EMPIRE, are requested to apply at this office, where their copies are now ready for delivery. tf
THE Subscribers to the Turnpike Road, under the act entitled an act for establishing a Turnpike road from Richmond to the Deep Run Coal Pits, and from thence to the Three Notched road, are requested to meet at the Washington Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on the 25th day of March next, to choose five Directors, and to take such other measures as may be deemed necessary to commence the improvement of the said road.
Robert Pollard, George Pickett, Joseph Gallego, Samuel Myers, Philip N. Nicholas, David Ross, James Currie, William DuVal,
February 15th, 1806. w4
200 Negroes for Sale.
HAVING so long been delayed & disappointed in recovering considerable debts due to me, suspended by the multiplicity of business in, and the present system of our state courts, I find my other resources insufficient to discharge the demands against me (arising from the delinquency of various co-partnerships and bankruptcy of debtors) so promptly as the necessity of those claimants requires, and justice demands, in aid of other funds, I have determined to dispose of two hundred Slaves, not from any faults they have committed, but as the most expeditious means of satisfying the demands against me; I have therefore authorised and appointed Jacob Myers George Holman, William Pasteur and Benjamin Mosby, as my agents for this purpose, or any two who can conveniently attend to this business.
DAVID ROSS.
February 19th, 1806.
At the particular request of Mr. Ross, and in virtue of powers vested in us, we will dispose of
One Hundred Slaves,
At Warminster, on the 13th day of March next, and ONE HUNDRED at Lynchburg, on the 19th day of the same month. The slaves are of the first quality, well disposed and used to labor, and personally known to most of us. All the infirm and sickly people, are directed to be left to be supported by their master's humanity; we can also safely say, that those people are not exposed to sale for their faults, but under imperative circumstances.
One half of the purchase money must be paid down, the balance, payable in twelve months from the day of sale, bearing interest from the date; to be remitted if the principal is punctually paid.
It may well be imagined, that from the circumstances of this sale, punctuality in payments will be expected, and good security required; as to the first payment, it may be a convenience to people who have not disposed of their crops, or received payment, to procure a note of responsibility, negotiable at the bank of Virginia, payable at 60 days; but this note must be approved of by us, previous to the purchase. And a discount of ten per cent. will be allowed on the twelve months' instalment, to those who can pay the whole price, or upon so much thereof as may be thought worth receiving.
Jacob Myers, Wm. Pasteur, Ben. Mosby, George Holman.
IN pursuance of an act of the General Assembly, 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 said act, or they will be dealt with as the law directs.
JOHN MOODY, Surveyor.
Richmond, Feb. 24, 1806. 3t
N. B. The owners of fishing scenes in James river and its branches above the falls, are referred to the 7th section of the above recited act, wherein they will find it their duty to list their scenes 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. S. M.
I GAVE my bond to Abrose Knight for £190 11 4, in the year 1801, the amount of which bond I have paid to him; but he neglected at the time to deliver it to me, and it has been since lost or mislaid. The person into whose hands it may have fallen, will please deliver it to George Winston.
2d mo. 22d, 1806. 3t
NOTICE.
I DO hereby forewarn any person or persons from trading or taking an assignment of a Bond executed by me to Charles Matthews of the county of Buckingham, for the sum of two hundred pounds, dated 5th February, 1805, and payable the 25th December, 1806, as the same was given in part purchase of a tract of land, which said Matthews was not possessed of.
Walter Irvine.
New Canton, 20th Feb 1806. tf
STRAYED or stolen, on Monday night last, from the door of Mr. Neal Nelson, a BAT HORSE, about six years old, four feet eight or nine inches high, shod all round, paces and gallops well, and trots well in harness.—Whoever will deliver the said horse to the subscriber in Richmond, shall receive FIVE DOLLARS reward, and all reasonable charges.
William Nice.
21st February, 1806. 3w
Just received and for sale at S. Pleasants' Book-Store, near the Bridge, THE FOLLOWING GENUINE
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MESSAGE From the President of the United States, respecting the application of HAMET CARAMALLI, ex-bashaw of Tripoli. (Continued.)
COPY.
Commodore Barron to Captain Hull, of the Argus.
MALTA, May 19th, 1805.
Your several communications were received by the Hornet, which did not arrive here till the 16th, having met with head winds and heavy gales.
Your various information is under my particular attention. The state of my health and my anxiety to dispatch the sloop without loss of time, does not allow me to enter into lengthy observations.—Nor is it indeed necessary. The letter I have written to Mr. Eaton, by this conveyance and which he will communicate to you, will, no doubt, determine him and the officers to leave the coast, as a measure rendered necessary by existing circumstances, and especially by the intention of the consul general to open a negotiation with Jussuff, reigning Bashaw of Tripoli. You will, therefore, as soon as the requisite arrangements are made, return with the vessels under your command to Syracuse, to which place it is contemplated to transfer head quarters, in the course of a few days. Lieut. Evans is instructed to deliver the stores which have been laden in the sloop, to you, to be distributed according to your discretion. You will understand those stores are intended for the use of the crews of the United States' vessels, and the christians under the command of Mr. Eaton.
Nothing material has occurred in our affairs since your departure. Mr. Evans will be able to inform you of every thing worthy of notice. I have likewise sent with Mr. Evans, 2,000 dollars, (Spanish) in specie, which will serve to extinguish any individual engagements that you or Mr. Eaton may have contracted at Derne.
I look anxiously for further intelligence from Derne.
Commodore Barron to William Eaton, esq. MALTA, May 19th, 1805.
Sir,
By the Hornet sloop, which arrived in this harbor on the 16th instant, (having had a tedious passage) I had the honor of receiving your dispatches of 29th ult. and 1st instant, announcing the capture of Derne, after a contest, in which permit me to observe, that your conduct and that of your companions in arms, will not discredit the character which our countrymen have established among the nations of Barbary. I have perused with deserved attention the arguments and reasons adduced in your letter of the 1st, on the subject of pursuing the co-operation with Sidi Hamet bashaw. Being myself too weak for the exertion of letter writing, and my secretary writing with difficulty, owing to an inflammation in the eyes, it is impossible for me to enter into a lengthy reply nor does it indeed appear necessary. The business is now arrived at that point, where, if the ex-bashaw, after being put in possession of Derne, his former government, and the district in which his interest is most powerful, has not in himself energy and talent, and is so destitute of means and resources, as not to be able to move on with successful progress, seconded by our naval force acting on the coast, he must be held as unworthy of further support, and the co-operation as a measure too expensive and burthensome, and too little pregnant with hope or advantage, to justify its further prosecution; for whatever, sir, may have been once the intentions of government on this subject, and whatever your ideas, touching those intentions, I feel that I have already gone to the full extent of my authority. The instructions from the navy department on this particular point, with which you are not unacquainted, fall short of that unlimited discretion and power of application as relates to funds, insisted on in your letter, and are totally silent in regard to the quantity and description of supplies and stores, which you mention to have been in the contemplation of government to furnish to the bashaw; hence you will be sensible, that without taking a latitude that would involve me in a sum of responsibility, which it were the extreme of folly and rashness to encounter, I cannot proceed further. Independent of this consideration, it may not be improper to state, that I have not at my disposal funds sufficient to meet the large sums, which, according to your calculation, would be required to pursue the plan with effect. With respect to any engagement with Sidi Hamet, I cannot consider them as binding or definite. We have, by our resources and your valor and enterprize, placed him at the post from which he was driven, when first he
solicited the aid and support of our arms, and in the "most valuable province of Tripoli;" in performing which, we have, I conceive, fulfilled every pledge, and that he can neither charge us with bad faith in our engagements, or with injustice to himself. His want of those qualities so essential in the character of a commander, and especially to a prince contending for his throne, is a serious obstacle to the advancement of his cause, not to be surmounted even by the existence and many exertions of them, in those about his person. But it is what we had no reason to anticipate, and still less to suppose, that when master of the finest province in his kingdom, where his influence is greatest and his adherents more numerous, his situation would not be materially altered, and himself as destitute of means to carry on the contest, as when he was brought from his exile, in Egypt. In short, sir, the matter reduces itself to this: we are willing and ready to support the bashaw, by a union of operations on the coast, so long as the war with Tripoli continues; but you will state explicitly to his excellency, that our supplies of money, arms and provisions, are at an end, and that he must now depend on his own resources and exertions. This determination will suggest to you and your comrades that line of conduct most prudent to be adopted in the present posture of affairs. I have lost no time in dispatching the Hornet with a supply of provisions, for the crews of the Argus and Nautilus, and the christians under your command, and I hope she will arrive in time to prevent your suffering from want.
I have now to acquaint you with an occurrence in our affairs, interesting in itself, and momentous as relates to your situation. In consequence of recent advices from Tripoli, I have thought it my duty to state to the consul general, col. Lear (now at this place) my candid opinion that the present is a moment highly favorable to treat for peace, and a communication has this moment been handed me from that gentleman, expressing his determination to meet the overture lately made by the reigning bashaw, so far as to found on it the commencement of a negotiation, and to proceed to Tripoli in the Essex frigate, in the course of this week. From a variety of concurrent circumstances, the present appears to be a period propitious to such a step, & I cannot help indulging sanguine hopes that a very short time will restore capt. Bainbridge and his unfortunate companions to freedom and their country. It would be useless in me to say anything on the effect which this measure must needs have on your situation & determinations; it is a measure which was anticipated in my letter to you by capt. Hull, and as such, the intelligence of it will not, I presume, reach you unprepared.—The interests of Sidi Hamet will not be overlooked. It is with col. Lear's express sanction that I state to you his intention to endeavor at stipulating some conditions for the unfortunate exile, provided this can be done without any considerable sacrifice of national advantage on our part, and without giving up points that are essential.
I have sent lieut. Evans 2000 Spanish dollars, which he is directed to deliver to you or capt. Hull. This sum will serve to extinguish any little engagements you may have contracted at Derne.
I am extremely anxious for further intelligence from you, and remain, With much respect, &c. Signed, S. BARRON. (To be continued.)
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19.
The following message was received from the President of the United States.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
IN pursuance of a measure proposed to Congress by a message of Jan. 18, 1803, and sanctioned by their appropriation for carrying it into execution, Capt. Meriwether Lewis of the first regiment of infantry was appointed, with a party of men, to explore the river Missouri, from its mouth to its source, and, crossing the highlands by the shortest portage, to seek the best water communication thence to the Pacific ocean; and Lieut. Clarke was appointed second in command. They were to enter into conference with the Indian nations on their route, with a view to the establishment of commerce with them. They entered the Missouri May 14, 1804, and on the 1st of November, took up their winter quarters near the Mandan towns, 1600 miles above the mouth of the river, in lat. 47 deg. 21 m. 47 sec. north, and long. 99 deg. 24 m. 45 sec. west from Greenwich. On the 8th of April 1805, they proceeded
ed up the river in pursuance of the objects prescribed to them. A letter of the preceding day April 7, from capt. Lewis, is herewith communicated. During his stay among the Mandans, he had been able to lay down the Missouri, according to courses and distances taken on his passage up it, corrected by frequent observations of longitude and latitude; and to add to the actual survey of this portion of the river, a general map of the country, between the Mississippi and Pacific, from the 34th to the 48th degrees of latitude. These additions are from information collected from Indians with whom he had opportunities of communicating, during his journey and residence with them. Copies of this map are now presented to both houses of Congress. With these I communicate also a statistical view, procured and forwarded by him, of the Indian nations inhabiting the territory of Louisiana, and the countries adjacent to its northern and western borders, of their commerce, and of other interesting circumstances respecting them.
In order to render the statement, as complete as may be, of the Indians inhabiting the country west of the Mississippi, I add Dr. Sibley's account of those residing in and adjacent to the territory of Orleans.
I communicate also from the same person, an account of the Red river, according to the best information he had been able to collect.
Having been disappointed, after considerable preparation, in the purpose of sending an exploring party up that river in the summer of 1804, it was thought best to employ the autumn of that year in procuring a knowledge of an interesting branch of the river called the Washita. This was undertaken under the direction of Mr. Dunbar of Natchez, a citizen of distinguished science, who had aided, and continues to aid us, with his distinguished and valuable services in the prosecution of these enterprises. He ascended the river to the remarkable Hot Springs near it, in lat. 34, 31—4, 16, long. 92, 59, 45, west from Greenwich, taking its courses and distances, and correcting them by frequent celestial observations. Extracts from his observations, and copies of his map of the river, from its mouth to the Hot Springs, make part of the present communications. The examination of the Red river itself is but now commencing.
TH: JEFFERSON.
Feb. 19, 1806.
Ordered, that 1,000 copies of the message, together with the accompanying communications, be printed for the use of the members.
Mr. J. Clay made a report on the petition of Wm. Lewis and Hugh Maxwell, recommending the purchasing from them a certain number of copies of the Journals of the old Congress within a limited price.
Referred to a committee of the whole. The bill to incorporate the trustees of a Presbyterian church in George town was read the third time.
Mr. Elmer supported, and Messrs. Jackson, Sloan, Holland and Rhea opposed the bill.
The question was taken by yeas and nays, and the bill passed—Yeas 72—Nays 40.
The House took into consideration the amended bill for laying a duty of 10 dollars on every slave imported into the U. States.
Various amendments were made, when the bill was ordered to a third reading on Monday.
As the bill now stands, it provides, in case of smuggling slaves into the U. S. that the vessel in which they are brought shall be forfeited. It is silent with regard to the forfeiture or liberation of the slaves.
THURSDAY, FEB. 20.
Mr. John C. Smith from the committee to whom was referred a resolution of the House directing them to enquire for what claims against the United States, barred by statutes of limitation, it is expedient to make provision, reported a bill making further provision for extinguishing debts due by the United States; which was read twice and referred to a committee of the whole House on Monday next.
Mr. John C. Smith, from the committee of claims to whom was referred the petition of Willis Wilson, reported a resolution, that the petitioner have leave to withdraw his petition—Referred to a committee of the whole House to-morrow.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. VARNUM in the chair—on the bill for the relief of Philip Nicklin and R. E. Griffiths.
The committee reported their agreement to the bill, which was ordered to a third reading to-morrow—Ayes 61.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the committee of commerce and manufactures, made

a report on the petition of sundry inhabitants of Charles town, Virginia, praying that said place may be made a port of entry and delivery.
The report is detailed, and assigns a variety of reasons against the expediency of granting the prayer of the petitioners, and concludes with a resolution that they have leave to withdraw their petition.
The house, having taken the report into consideration:
Mr. Jackson observed that the facts detailed in the report were conceded. It was probable that there would never be a vessel entered at Charles town from a foreign country. With regard to the success of the prayer of the petitioners, Mr. J. said he should not have been sanguine, but for a constitutional provision which he considered imperative. No port of entry existed in the western part of Virginia, in consequence of which vessels sailing from Charles town were obliged to pay duties at New Orleans. The constitutional provision, to which he alluded, was this: "No preference shall be given by any regulation of commerce or revenue to the ports of one state over those of another; nor shall vessels bound to or from one state be obliged to enter, clear or pay duties in another." Was it not obvious that a preference was given to the ports of one state over those of another by requiring the vessels of the one, to enter and clear in the ports of the other; and was it not also obvious that the latter part of the provision was equally violated. It would be a great convenience to the petitioners to give bonds and take out clearances in the neighborhood of the place where their vessels are built, instead of being obliged to go to a distance of 2,000 miles, where they would find themselves among strangers.
Mr. Crowninshield observed that there were several ports of entry already in Virginia from which vessels might clear without paying duties at New Orleans.
He further observed that New Orleans and Natchez were not within the limits of a state, and therefore were not embraced by the constitutional provision referred to; and added that duties were only paid on the entry of vessels from a foreign country.
Mr. J. C. Smith thought there was sufficient plausibility in the remarks of the gentleman from Virginia, to give the subject a full discussion. He, therefore, moved a reference of the report to a committee of the whole House on Monday, which was agreed to—Ayes 59.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. Gregg in the chair—on a bill from the Senate, relative to the salaries of the Judges of the territory of Orleans.
The bill increases the salaries of the judges of the superior and district court from 2,000 to 2,500 dollars; and allows I. B. Prevost, a judge of the superior court, an additional salary of 500 dollars for services heretofore performed by him without the aid of the other judges.
Messrs. Sloan and Meriwether called for information relative to the grounds on which the proposed increase of salaries is made.
Mr. Early replied that since the organisation of the territory of Orleans the President had not been able to obtain any persons properly qualified, except Mr. Prevost, who had consequently been obliged to perform all the duties of the court; that it was requisite for the judges not only to understand the laws of their own country, but likewise those of the country to whom the territory belonged previous to its cession; and in addition to this, it was necessary for them to be acquainted with the French and Spanish languages. Added to this, the price of living was extremely high, and the climate very unhealthy.
Mr. Findley corroborated this statement. The committee rose and reported their agreement to the bill, which was ordered to a third reading this day.
The bill was accordingly read a 3d time. Messrs. Meriwether and G. W. Campbell opposed, and Messrs. J. Clay, Clark and Nicholson supported the bill.
Mr. Conrad, moved a postponement of the bill till to-morrow.
Mr. Jackson hoped the bill would be recommitted to a select committee empowered to pass in review the salaries of all the judges of the U. States. He did not think the salaries in this bill too high, but he thought those allowed to the other judges too low.
Mr. Rhea spoke in favor of the bill. Mr. Leib thought too much celerity should not be given to the passage of an appropriation bill.
Mr. Early spoke against the postponement.
Mr. Stanton spoke against the bill. The question was then taken on the motion to postpone which was carried—Ayes 57.
Mr. Newton said he had been requested to present several resolutions, unanimously adopted by the citizens of Norfolk and Portsmouth, expressive of their indignation at the conduct of Britain on the restrictions and plundering to which our commerce is exposed, and at the degrading situation to which our brave seamen are subjected by arbitrary and illegal impressments; also expressive of their determination to support with their lives & fortunes such measures as the councils of this nation may adopt.—Mr. Newton said he was happy on this occasion to be made the organ of this communication.—The resolutions were characterised, Mr. N. said, by that language which had been
used on the birth day of American freedom and independence; and they breathed a spirit highly honorable to the citizens of a free and independent nation.
The resolutions were then read, and referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
Mr. J. Clay reported a bill for amending the Library act, which was referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
The following report has been made to the Senate of the United States, by the Secretary of State.
"The Secretary of State, in compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 2d March last, directing him to lay before the Senate at their present meeting, "such laws of Great Britain, as impose any higher or greater duties on the exportation of goods, wares and merchandise to the U. S. than are imposed on similar goods, wares, and merchandise, when exported to the nations of Europe, and also to report the amount in sterling money, of the exports of the United States from Great Britain and Ireland, for the years 1802, 1803, and 1804, on which such duties are charged," has the honor to transmit herewith a copy of an act of the British parliament, passed on the 7th of May, 1802, entitled "An act for granting to his majesty, certain duties on goods imported into and exported from Great Britain, and on the tonnage of ships and vessels, entering outwards or inwards in any port of Great Britain, to or from foreign ports;" whereby on every hundred pounds of the value of goods, wares, and merchandise, of the growth, produce, or manufacture of Great Britain (except in special cases) when exported to any part of Europe, or to any port or place within the straits of Gibraltar, a duty of ten shillings is imposed; but on the same goods, when exported elsewhere (except to countries within the limits of the charters of the East-India company) the duty is doubled.
"Another act of parliament, dated on the 4th July, 1803, a copy of which is also herewith transmitted, entitled "An act for granting to his majesty, during the present war, and until the ratification of a definitive treaty of peace, additional duties on the importation of certain goods, wares, and merchandise, and on the tonnage of ships and vessels in Great Britain," imposes one per cent. duty on goods, wares, and merchandise, the growth, produce, or manufacture of Great Britain (with certain exceptions) exported to Europe or the Mediterranean and 3 per cent. upon such goods, wares & merchandise, when exported elsewhere except to countries within the charters of the East-India company.
"A table exhibiting the amount in sterling money, of the exports from Great Britain to the United States, in the respective years 1802, 1803, and 1804, on which duties under the above mentioned acts of parliament were payable, & the amount of duties so paid, is annexed hereto.
"It must be observed, that as from the mode of collecting ad valorem duties in Great Britain, the merchants generally deem themselves secure in undervaluing their exports, to the amount of about one fifth, the real value of these exports to the United States, exceeds that given in the table by an equal proportion.
"It may also be remarked that the table does not give the full annual amount of the respective duties of 1 and 3 per cent. in any year except that of 1804; the first mentioned duty not having commenced until the month of May, 1802; nor the other until the month of July 1803.
"The measures taken for complying with the resolution of the Senate, as far as respects the exports to the United States from Ireland, not having been successful, the secretary of state takes the liberty of annexing a table, shewing the value of goods exported in the years 1802, 1803, and 1804, respectively, from that country, and distinguishing the amount subject to duty; which amount being inconsiderable, a statement of the unfavorable discriminations, if any, against the United States, becomes of less importance.
All which is respectfully submitted. JAMES MADISON. Department of State, Jan. 27, 1806.
Annexed to this report are the two acts of the British parliament referred to. A table of the new and additional duties payable on goods imported into Great Britain, not imported by the East India company.
A table of like goods imported into Great Britain by the East India company. A table of new and additional duties payable on the exportation of goods from Great Britain.
A table of tonnage duties payable on ships entering outwards or inwards in any port of Great Britain to or from any foreign ports, by which one shilling a ton is imposed on vessels entering outwards or inwards to or from any port in the United States.
A table of new and additional duties payable on importations into and exportations from Great Britain, and on goods carried coastwise from port to port within Great Britain.
By this table the following duties are imposed on articles imported:
Table with 4 columns: Article, L., s., d. Rows include: Copper unwrought per cwt., Cotton wool of growth of U. States or British colonies per 100 lbs.
Table with 4 columns: Article, L., s., d. Rows include: of growth of other countries, Sugar for every 100 lb. of duties, All other goods, except tea, wine, and particular descriptions of wood for every 100 lb. of duties.
On articles exported, the following duties: Goods, wares, and merchandise not being of the growth, produce, or manufacture of Great Britain, for every 100 lb. of the produce and amount of the duties of customs due and payable on the exportation thereof, an additional duty of
Goods, wares, and merchandise of the growth, produce, or manufacture of Great Britain, (except as hereinafter mentioned) exported to any port of Europe, or to any port or place within the Straits of Gibraltar, for every 100 lb. of true and real value thereof, an additional duty of
Goods, wares, and merchandise of the growth, produce, or manufacture of Great Britain (except as hereinafter mentioned,) exported to any port or place whatever, not being in Europe or within the Straits of Gibraltar, or within the limits of the charters granted to the united company of merchants of England trading to the East Indies, for every 100 lb. of the true and real value thereof, an additional duty of
Goods, wares and merchandise of the growth, produce, or manufacture of Great Britain (except as hereinafter mentioned,) exported to any port or place whatever, being within the limits of the charters granted to the united company of merchants of England trading to the East Indies, for every 100 lb. of the true and real value thereof
Except, Bullion. Cotton yarn, or other cotton manufactures, being of the manufacture of Great Britain.
Sugar refined, in loaf complete and whole, or lump duly refined, and all refined sugar called bastard, and ground or powdered sugar, and refined loaf sugar broke in pieces, and all sugar called candy and molasses.
Any sort of craft, food, victuals, clothing or implements, or materials fit and necessary for the British fisheries, established in the island of Newfoundland, or in any of his majesty's colonies, islands, or plantations in N. America, exported from Great Britain to the said colonies, islands, or plantations.
Goods, wares, or merchandise exported from Great Britain to the isle of Man, by virtue and under the authority of any license which the commissioners of his majesty's customs in England or Scotland, or any three or more of them respectively, are or may be by law authorised and empowered to grant.
Military stores exported by the united company of merchants of England trading to the East Indies.
A table of new and additional duties payable on goods imported by the East India company.
A table of new and additional tonnage duties, payable on ships entering inwards or outwards in any port of Great Britain from or to foreign ports; by which it appears that one shilling sterling is imposed upon every ton of ships from the United States.
An account of the value, estimated at the current market price, of goods, the growth or manufacture of Ireland, exported to the United States of America, in the last three years in Irish currency.
By this account it appears that the amount of goods thus exported was, for the year 1803 £ 124 713
for 1804 221 446 for 1805 239,953
An account of the exports from Great Britain to the United States subject to the one per cent. duty of the 42nd of Geo. III, and to the 3 per cent. duty of the 43rd of Geo. III. in the years 1802, 1803 & 1804, with the amount of duty so paid.
Table with 4 columns: Value of Goods, Duties. Rows include: In 1802 £ 2,026,000, 20 166; 1803 3,350,800, 73,504; 1804 3,121,900, 124,369
PHILADELPHIA, February 19. British and French Fleets, In the W. Indies.
St. John's (Antigua,) Jan. 14 — On Sunday arrived off this harbor, under convoy of his majesty's ship Friguard, that part of the Cork fleet bound to Jamaica and proceeded immediately; at the same time his majesty's ship Northumberland, from whence admiral Cochrane landed at English harbor.
Jan. 16.—Vice-admiral Duckworth, & rear admiral Louis, with 5 ships of the line arrived at Barbadoes a few days past. The Sirius frigate being in lat. 46, fell in with 18 ships of war belonging to the enemy, and immediately hastened to vice-admiral Collingwood with the intelligence, who dispatched admirals Duckworth and Louis in pursuit of them. Off the Cape de Verd islands, they chased 6 sail of
the enemy's line, supposed to be a part of the force above mentioned, and supposing the remainder might be destined to the West-Indies, made the best of their way to Barbadoes.
Jan. 21.—His Majesty's brig Hart, which arrived at English harbor on Saturday evening last, has brought the following intelligence:—
"On the 13th inst. to windward of Marigalante, the Unicorn boarded an American, who informed him that 3 days before, when he was in lat. 17, long. 59, he fell in with 8 sail of the enemy's ships and a brig, steering windward, and that he was so close as to be certain there all two deckers.
On Sunday last the British squadron, under the command of Admiral Duckworth, amounting to seven sail of the line, was discovered from the Shirley heights, standing to the westward. And on Monday, six sail of the line, one of which bore a blue flag on her mizen top-gallant-mast-head, were seen holding their course towards St. Kitt's.
If the above reports be authentic, there can be little doubt that our gallant admiral is in pursuit of the enemy's fleet;—But, we fear, too far a stern to justify a strong hope of his being fortunate enough to overtake them.
FRANKFORT, (Ken.) Jan. 23. Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Port St. Stephens (Miss. ter.) to his friend in this place, dated December 6th, 1805.
"Governor Claiborne has sent Mr. Graham, to gov. Folk at Pensacola, to remonstrate on the subject of Spanish duties at Mobile. Mr. Graham, in a letter from Pensacola, dated a few days since, says "That gov. Folk, agreed to suspend the order for the payment of duties at Mobile, upon receiving official assurance that no duties shall be demanded at Orleans, on goods destined for Baton Rouge; but that he will admit of no other terms."
"Mr. Graham has written to the gov. of the United States on the subject—but we are entirely at a loss to conjecture what will be the result.
"Had Spain a right to the country between the thirty first degree of latitude, and the island of Orleans; there can be no doubt but that it would be just, and consistent with the spirit of our treaties with that power, that Spanish subjects passing up and down the Mississippi, with property destined to or coming from their country, and not intended to be landed in the United States should not be burthened with duties to the American government. But I much doubt whether the government will think it expedient indirectly to sanction the Spanish claim to East Louisiana, by entering into a stipulation which, though it does not expressly recognize their right, cannot be founded on any other principle but that they are lawfully possessors of that country which they occupy. The determination is all important to the people residing on the waters of the Mobile, but I am satisfied that they do not wish to see the just pretensions of the people of Eastern Louisiana, at all weakened by any arrangements which might contribute to their immediate benefit.
"The British continue to harass the trade to Pensacola. We have lately heard a great deal of heavy firing, and thought that they might possibly be paying a visit to our neighbors at Mobile—but accounts from that place just received, inform, that it was only some Spanish vessels firing salutes in the bay.
"We have had a large concourse of Indians at this place, for a week past—upwards of a thousand I suppose—who have come down to receive their annual presents. Some of them are highly dissatisfied with the treaty—but the new chief Pushmataha, a man of great eloquence and energy of mind, gave them a firm and undaunted talk—and put his opponents at defiance. These men were formerly much in honor with the late Spanish government here—and are morained with the popularity and influence of the new chief, who has, however, the general countenance of the Choctaw nation, as well as the U. States' U. States' agents."
Extract of a letter from a respectable house in Savannah, to a gentleman in N. York, dated Jan. 27th, 1806.
"Yesterday morning three gun boats, from this port, retook 18 sail of coast convoy, which had been taken by an English brig and schooner. They also very much damaged several of their crews—but, after a desperate action of 4 hours, both escaped."
PRINTING IS executed with neatness and accuracy in all its branches at the MINERVA OFFICE, opposite the Bell Tree.
S. GRANTLAND offers his acknowledgments for the liberal encouragement he has lately received, and respectfully acquaints the public that he has procured several sizes of elegant large type for HANBILLS, which will enable him to print in the best manner. Circular Letters, Cards, and all kinds of Job work performed at a short notice.
BOOKS and PAMPHLETS can be printed as expeditiously at this office as any where in the state, the compositions and type examined being constantly in readiness. Any gentleman in the country who purposes publishing a book or pamphlet may be informed of S. Grantland's charge by writing to him (by the mail) postage paid, mentioning the size of the work and the number of copies required.
BLANK BOOKS, Indentures of Apprenticeship, Constables' Warrants, &c. are kept for sale A general assortment of Blanks will be soon printed. The Virginia Almanac for 1806 is just republished, and for sale by the gross or dozen. February 27th, 1806
N. B. An apprentice will be taken on favorable terms.
The SENATE yesterday passed the bill for prohibiting intercourse with certain parts of St. Domingo—Yea 21—Nays 8.
From the Charleston Courier of the 17th inst. Capt. Cook left Marseilles on the 21st December, A report of the battle between the French and Austro-Russian armies had just reached that place—it was styled the "battle of the three Emperors," and the French were reported to have enjoyed the advantage.—It was stated that 80,000 English & Russian troops had been landed in Naples.—Capt. C. was boarded in the Mediterranean by an English squadron, who informed that the American frigate Essex, in entering the Bay of Algeziras, had been fired upon by the Spanish batteries.—Markets were dull at Marseilles for colonial produce, in consequence of an expectation of peace.
COMMUNICATION. We are informed that STEPHEN SAYRE, Esq. is now in our city, and lodges at the Bell. He has been on a visit to his son, Capt. SAYRE. We hope he may be induced to reside here, as his only son has now a considerable property in the state. It is well known that Mr. Sayre was sheriff of London at the commencement of our revolutionary war; that being too zealous in our cause, he was committed to the Tower under a pretence of treason against the Government; that he quitted England and was employed by our commissioners in Paris in 1777 to go to Berlin; that he first prevailed on the King of Prussia to enter into the armed neutrality—he then proceeded to Denmark and Sweden, united those two powers in the object which was finally carried into effect in 1780 by the Empress of Russia, who fitted out 20 ships of the line to support it.
We have made the above remarks because since his arrival Mr. Sayre has made some communications to a friend here, that must, when publicly known, not merely excite curiosity but the wonder of every citizen of America.
We are informed of a project by the northern papers to be conducted by Gen. Miranda; but we had no idea before that his plan was the most extensive, and above all things, most likely to change the face of affairs thro' the universe.
WARREN, Jan. 25. AMERICAN SEAMEN IMPRESSED. Extract of a letter from Mr. Seth Barton, son of col. David Barton, of this town, dated
"FUNCHALL (Madeira) Sept. 21, 1805. "HONORED PARENT, "I suppose you have been informed of our misfortune. We sailed from Rio de la Plata, in the ship Mary-Ann, captain Cory of Providence, on the 3d of December, and were captured in the English Channel by his Britannic Majesty's ship Polyphemus, of 64 guns, capt. Lawson. We then being under Spanish colors, they took all the Spanish seamen out, who were made prisoners of; and we Americans, who had good protections, made slaves. We had the misfortune to be on board the Polyphemus about 3 months before we got into England; and when we arrived at Plymouth, we wrote to the American consul in London, and to the vice-consul at Plymouth, from whom we got an answer, that capt. Cory had made application for our discharges—but before the consul could do any thing for us, they sent us on board the Raisonable 64, captain Rowly, and in her carried us to sea, I was in their service 6 months and 19 days: and the Raisonable touching at the island of Madeira, on the 28th of August, between 3 and four o'clock in the morning, I swam from her and had the good fortune, through my maker's divine pleasure, to get safe on shore, with one pair of trowsers, one shirt, a handkerchief, and my protection, with which I went to Mr. Lemarr, the American consul, and that gentleman received me in a fatherly manner, gave me clothes, and sent me to live in his house, until he could procure a passage for me.
"I left on board five of my countrymen, and old shipmates in the Mary-Ann, viz:—Charles Fenner Bowen, of Providence, nephew to doctors William & Parson Bowen. John Gorton Olin—Thomas Rice Greene, & Benjamin Hatch, all of Warwick, or East Greenwich: and they have all protections but Hatch. I left likewise Thomas Wood, of Stonington. I am sure they never will be liberated unless by the interference of the government of the United States."
DIED—At Mr. Lund Hopkins' in Powhatan county, on Friday the 21st instant, Mrs. ELIZABETH JONES, the affectionate consort of PAUL G. G. JONES, of Cartersville.
William & Mary College Lottery.
Table with 4 columns: Prize, Nos. Rows include: Prizes of 500 dollars—Nos. 15 6250 4281. Prizes of 15 dollars—Nos. 76 108 244 309.

12th December, 1805—put into Cum- berland Jail, a low, black negro man, very badly clothed, says he belongs to William Mar- shall of Richmond, and was hired to Henry Heith of Chesterfield
TH. HOBSON.
FOR SALE, MY TRACT OF LAND lying in the county of Fluvanna, containing by patent 374 acres, about 200 of which are cleared, part thereof is under a good fence; lies very level, and produces corn, wheat, and tobacco; is most excellent for the reception of manure. It is about twelve miles above Columbia, and a- bout five miles from James and Rivanna rivers; fine range for stock, and the land is well tim- bered with pine, oak, and hickory; good orch- ards of different kinds, and remarkable for fruit every year (in consequence of the high situa- tion); excellent water, and a plenty of meadow ground; there is a dwelling house and barn, in- sured in the Fire Assurance Office, with out- houses sufficient for the reception of a family, on a beautiful and healthy situation.
Any person wishing to purchase, will be shown the premises by application to the subscriber, living on the place.
The terms are one third of the purchase mo- ney paid down, and two equal, annual payments for the balance. Bonds, and approved security will be required, as also a deed of trust on the land to secure the payments.
HEZEKIAH STONE.
February 22, 1806.
FOR SALE, ON THURSDAY, THE 10TH DAY OF APRIL NEXT,
MY LOT, in the town of Co- lumbia, situated in the most convenient part for business, adjoining the Tobacco Ware- house, with a TWO STORY STONE HOUSE, calculated for public and private life, which is forty-six feet long and twenty-six feet wide; has six fire places; two good cellars; a hand- some store room; two counting rooms and six other rooms, with a large, new and well built meat house; also an unfinished wood house twenty-six feet wide and sixteen feet long, nearly completed, with a stable back of it.
The terms of sale are, one third of the pur- chase money to be paid in four months; one third in twelve months, and the balance in two years. Bonds with approved security, as also a deed of trust will be required on the property to secure the payments.
W. J. STONE.
February 22, 1806.
CAME to my house a negro, who calls herself REBECCA HARRIS, with a white child by the name of Susan. She says that she was free born and brought up by Mrs. Patsy Hawkins of Dinwiddie, sixteen miles below the city of Richmond.
JOHN HOBSON.
FOR SALE, THAT well known and very valuable farm belonging to the estate of Samuel Couch, dec'd. lying on James River, near Gooch- land court house, containing about
900 Acres of LAND,
about half of which is well timbered wood land; about 200 acres of River Low Grounds and from 50 to 100 acres of valuable Creek Bottom. The cleared lands well enclosed and improved, with convenient dwelling and out houses in good repair, with a commodious Store, a valuable Mill, and a choice collection of about 1,500 bearing fruit trees. The terms of sale may be known on application to Daniel Couch on the premises (who will show the land to any person inclined to purchase) or to Micajah Crow in Hanover. The above tract of land contains improvements and accommodations for two families, and, if more agreeable to the purchasers, they may be divided and sold separately.
MICAJAH CREW,
ANN COUCH.
Ex'rs & Ex'x of S. Couch.
NOTICE.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. DESIROUS of settling my Ad- ministration of the estate of my deceased husband James Winfree; and in consequence of my inability to pursue such measures as are required to perfect that object, I have, by letters of attorney appointed, and do hereby appoint, William Poinier and Leighton Wood of the city of Richmond, my attorneys in fact for the purposes aforesaid, with full authority, in my name and in my behalf, to do and perform all things necessary to close the administration.
ANN WINFREE, Adm'x. of
JAMES WINFREE, Dec'd.
Chesterfield, 23d Feb. 1806.
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WILL be SOLD on Thurs- day, the 20th of March next, all the Personal Property of James Fowler, deceased, consisting of a quantity of upper and sole Lea- ther; eighteen Beds and Furniture, and a great variety of other valuable household and kitchen Furniture. Credit will be given until the first day of January, 1807, for all sums above fifteen Dollars, the purchasers giving Bond with ap- proved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. The sale will be on the premises.
All persons having claims against the estate, are requested to bring them forward, properly authenticated, before the day of sale, for adjust- ment.
Those who are indebted are requested to make immediate payment, as no indulgence can be given.
TH. WALTON, Adm'r.
with the Will annexed.
Cartersville, 25th Feb. 1806.
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NOTICE.
THE Administrator of David Carter, dec'd, hereby gives notice to all persons who have claims against the decedent, that he means to close his administration as speedily as possible, and requests those who have claims, either by Bond, Note, or open accounts, to bring them forward, properly authenticated— and those who are indebted to the said estate to make immediate payment, on or before the first Thursday in May next, that being the time when the said administrator proposes to make up his accounts of administration and return to the county court of Nottoway. All persons concerned are hereby notified that unless due at- tention is paid to this advertisement, it will be plead in bar against all those who are in default.
JESSE WALTON, Adm'r
Amelia, 23d Feb. 1806.
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TAKEN up by the subscriber in Bedford coun- ty, in the forks of Great Otter river, one black mare COLT , neither docked nor branded, has a small star in her forehead, the off hind an- kle has a large knot on it, and appears to be swel- led, and lame, the colt is about two years old next spring, and judged to be four feet six inches high—appraised to twenty dollars.
Henry Jeter.
25th Nov. 1805.
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FOR SALE—IMMEDIATELY, WOODBURY MILLS,
Lately built of brick and stone, 50 by 42 feet, three stories high, with a durable stone dam, two pair Burr and one pair Coigne stones, with ele- vators, screens, bolting cloths, &c. on the most approved construction and now in complete order for business: situated on a constant stream, in the midst of a delightful wheat country, in the county of Powhatan, only one and a half miles from James river, and 23 miles above Rich- mond.
To the mill will be attached a lot of about 100 acres land, on which stands a commodious two story dwelling house and other necessary offices, handsomely enclosed, under a post and rail fence, with garden-paths in, all new, being lately fin- ished; a cooper's and blacksmith's shop, miller's house, houses for the accommodation of the workmen, and excellent water very convenient for all purposes. It is not sold before the 1st day of May next, they will, on that day, be offered for sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, on the premises—Terms of sale—one third cash, and the other two thirds at two annual pay- ments.
THOMAS HARRIS, Jun.
Powhatan Co. Jan. 27, 1806. [ep3w&wids]
WILL be sold, at public sale, at the dwelling house of the late John Liggan, dec. on Saturday the fifteenth day of next month, TWO COWS, sundry Articles of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNI- TURE, one MORSE, and a parcel of CAR- PENTER'S TOOLS.
Three months credit will be given for all sums above ten dollars on the purchaser giving bond and approved security for all sums under ten dollars cash will be expected.
SAMUEL LIGGAN, Adm'r. of John Liggan, dec.
Henrico county, 13th Feb. 1806. 3w
JUST RECEIVED FOR SALE,
1500 pair ladies' Morocco and Kid TIES and
SLIPPERS, assorted colours
A few Tierces prime GREEN COFFEE
A few Barrels prime SHAD
100 lbs SPANISH INDIGO
20 Barrels HERRINGS.
3w SHARP & LUCKE.
NEW YORK GRAND LITERATURE
LOTTERY, No. 4.
AUTHORISED by an act of the Legislature,
and payment of prizes guaranteed by them—
Positively begins drawing in May next.
25,000 Dollars,
10,000 Dollars,
5,000 Dollars,
HIGHEST PRIZES.
Tickets, Halves, Quarters and Eighths, are now
selling in a great variety of numbers, at
G. R. WAITE'S
Truly fortunate Lottery Offices, No. 64 and No. 33,
Maiden Lane, New York.
Where was sold in the two last lotteries, the HIGH-
BEST PRIZE in each, and other capitals to an
enormous amount, amongst which were the following.
No 17199 (highest prize) 25 000 dollars
No 2292 (highest prize) 20 000 dollars
No 15298 3 000 dollars
No 15924 2 000 dollars
No 25596 2 000 dollars
No 28573 2 000 dollars
No 3978 1 000 dollars
No 26535 1 000 dollars
No 22315 1 000 dollars
Estimate a great number of 500, 200, 100 dollar
prizes, &c.
* Distant adventurers, by forwarding bank
notes of any description in letters post paid, to G.
R. Waite, may have tickets and shares sent them
to any amount, with the utmost punctuality and
perfect safety, to any part of the United States, and
the earliest advice will be sent of their success.—
Price of Tickets Seven Dollars.
New York, Feb. 16th 1805. 8w
VULCAN,
A FINE JACK ASS; will stand the ensuing
season, to commence the first of March and
end the first of August, at my mill in Chester-
field county, twenty miles above Petersburg and
thirty from Richmond, and will be let to mares
on the following terms—six dollars and one
quarter the season; notes to that amount must
be sent with the mares, or they will not be re- ceived, which may be discharged at any time within the season, by the payment of five dollars, with one quarter to the groom. The great size, strength and vigour of Vulcan, entitle him to be ranked among the first Jacks in the United States. Vulcan stood the last season at Mr. R. Weathers in Dinwiddie, and is thought by him a very sure foal getter. Vulcan was got by the Duke of Brunswick, his dam by the Royal Gift.
February 19, 1806. FRANCIS EPES. 1A
OSCAR,
The celebrated high blooded
English Horse,
OSCAR,
Full sixteen hands high, imported
by me in 1804, after having
seen him the year before, and
satisfied myself as to his reputation, is now in fine
health, full of vigor and muscular strength,
and will be let to mares, the ensuing season, at my
stables in Charles City county, Sandy Point, at
Six Guineas the season, which may be discharged
by the payment of Five Guineas, on or before the
tenth day of August next; Three Guineas the
leap and Ten to insure a foal; a Dollar to the
groom—Pastures as extensive as any in the state
and inferior to none for fine natural grass, espe-
cially the white clover, which abounds to a won-
derful degree in the months of April, May and
June, as also after harvest, that successions of crab
and other grass, which so plentifully takes place
here, will be afforded, with entertainment for fer-
nants, free of charge. No liability for involun-
tary escapes, nor will I be responsible for any in-
juries or accidents which may not be the result
of wanton neglect or abuse, as I here give my
word to the public, that no pains nor affidavit
shall be wanting on my part to render satisfaction
without respect to persons, to every gentleman
who thinks fit to send mares for the season—
This very extraordinary stallion cost me, when
landed in this state, greatly upwards of one thou-
land pounds, and without meaning to detract from
the merits of any other, I can safely venture to
say, is the most perfect horse in Virginia; for the
most critical observer has not yet been able to dis-
cover a single defect or blemish in him, either as
to activity, strength, or beauty. Nothing can
excel him in the neck, ear and eye: So bold, gay,
and full of fire is he, that he fascinates in spite of
prejudice, every beholder, that instant he is bro't
into view.
I would endeavor to give a full description of
him, for the satisfaction of those gentlemen who
cannot conveniently visit me, but in the attempt
I might do him injustice, and therefore, I invite
the most scrupulous examination of him, even by
those who think themselves competent judges in
this respect, and I do not fear the result. In
short, it will not be deemed extravagant to say,
he is, of his kind, the best effort of nature.
OSCAR is a dark brown, was got by Saltram,
the best horse in his day. (who was the sire of Whiskey, and many good racers)—his dam by Highflyer, grandson by Herod, great grandson (Miss Middleton) by Regulus, great great grand- dam (Camilla) by a son of Bay Boleon. Bartlett's Children, Honeywood & Arabian, dam of the two True Blues."
In 1798, at New Market, at 3 years old he won a Handicap Sweepstakes of 15 guineas each, two year old course, beating lord Clermont's b c by Dramaton, Mr. Howarth's b c Mouse, Mr. Adams' b c Cypræ, Mr. Watson's f Duplicity; two to one on Other.
At Lambourn he was 2d best, 4 mile heats, a- gainst Heart of Oak and others, running 3 heats, each, half ditch (in 10 subscribers) beating lord Grosvenor's ch f Lady Bull, Mr. Heathcote's b c Warter, sir F. Standish's b c Stamford, Mr. Du- rand's Play or Pay, Mr. Cookson's b h Ambra- fion, lord Clermont's b h Amator, lord G. Cavendish's b h Jupiter. The judges could only place the first five.
2d May, the same year, he won at Bracket Hall, 5d, for all ages, heats about one mile and a quarter, beating sir Charles Bunbury's Combat- ant, 4 years old, Mr. Bowis's Sadler, 5 years old.
In Oct. he won the Oatlands Stakes of 30 gs. each (18 subscribers) beating Mr. Tharpe's b c Chippendale, Mr. Williamson's b c by Buzzard, out of Rachel, lord Clermont's Amator, lord Grosvenor's ch f Lady Bull, Mr. C. Bunbury's Wrangler, sir F. Poole's b f by Dragon, Mr. How- ard's Spectator, Mr. Ladbrooke's Humbug. The judge could only place the first three.
In 1800, at New Market, April 14th, he won the Craven Stakes, of 10 gs. each, across the Flat, at 4 years old, carrying 8 st 9 lbs. free for all ages, beating the duke of Grafton's b c First Fruits, lord Clermont's b c by Meteor, Mr. Cookson's b h Diamond, Mr. Coventry's b c Voltaire, Mr. O'Kel- ly's Grey Pilot, Mr. Durand's Ramfchouandra (late Princess) Mr. Dashwood's Play or Pay & sir F. Standish's b c by Peter, out of Storage. The judge could only place the first five. Even betting, Oscar against the field.
In the same month and place, he won a subscrip- tion plate of 50 gs. bearing Mr. R. Heathcote's ch Oscar, Mr. Hallet's Quiz, Mr. O'Kelly's Ant- trim, lord Clermont's ch c V. Mator, Mr. Golding's b c by Balloon, Mr. Travis's Ballarina, Mr. Perrin's Pizarro, and lord Grosvenor's ch c by Buzzard. The judge could only place the first three, 7 to 4 on Oscar.
He was second best for the King's plate of 100 gs. for 4 years old, carrying 11 st. running against F. Pool's Worthby, by Poëso's, and F. P. Standish's b h Stamford, 5 years old.
In Oct. New Market, he received forfeit of Mr. Heathcote's Warter, for 500 gs. across the Flat, half forfeit. For these remarkable instances of speed and bottom, in so young a horse, I refer the reader to the Racing Calendars of 1798, '99 and 1800.
Sandy Point, Feb. 1806. WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT. N. B. The season will commence immediately
The famous high blooded English Horse,
HAMBLETON,
Bred by the duke of Grafton,
a beautiful bright bay,
near 16 hands high, of high
form and elegance, rising 13 years old,
in good health and great perfection, imported
by Wm. Lightfoot, esq. of Charles City
county, and now his property; will stand
the ensuing season, at Temple Hill, on Mi-
chum's river, in Albemarle county, ten
miles above Charlottesville, within 1 mile of
German's mill, and 2 miles of the brick ta-
vern, to cover mares at six guineas the sea-
son, for which a note will be required dis-
chargeable by the payment of twenty dols.
at any time before the 15th of Sept. next,
when the season will expire, with one dol.
to the groom for each mare, paid at the sta-
ble door. Ten dols. the single leap, and
forty dollars to insure a mare with foal,
Good and extensive pasturage, well enclo-
sed, with a river and branches running thro',
the flat land affording as good forward pas-
tures as any in this part of the country,
gratis. Servants that may be sent with
mares will be boarded for one dollar per

NOTICE. THE administratrix of James Winfree, dec. hereby gives notice to all persons who have claims against the decedent, that she means to close her administration as speedily as possible and requests those who have claims, either by bond, note or open account, to bring them forward properly authenticated—and those who are indebted to the said estate, to make payment on or before the second Monday in March next; that being the time when the said administratrix proposes to make up her account of administration, and return to the county court of Chesterfield. All persons concerned are hereby notified that unless due attention is paid to this advertisement, it will be plead in bar against all those who are in default.
Ann Winfree, Adm'x. Chesterfield, 28th, Jan. 1806 (10M)
COMMITTED to the jail of this county, about the 8th of December last, a negro man: says his name is JOHN; that he was on his way with his master Dempsey Nash, moving to the Tennessee from near Norfolk, when he left him near this county; says he formerly belonged to captain John Bramble, of Richmond; was sold to Mr. Nash, of Norfolk; says he was hired for the two last years by Messrs Wm. & Henry Haxhall, of Petersburg. He is a stout, well made fellow, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, appears to be about 24 years of age, has had the Small Pox very bad. Had on when taken up, a blue cloth coat and home-spun checkered pantaloons. The owner is requested to come forward, pay charges & take him away, or he will be dealt with according to law.
JOHN WILLIAMSON, Keeper of the Jail. (2m)
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, by the Keeper of the Penitentiary, that two of the prisoners therein confined, to wit: JOHN TRAMBLE and ISAAC HARRIS, have made their escape from the Penitentiary; I have, therefore, thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this Proclamation, hereby offering a reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the apprehension of each, or either of the said prisoners and for their delivery at the Penitentiary; and I do, moreover, enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the Penitentiary the said John Tramble and Isaac Harris.
Given under my hand, with the Seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 3d day of February, 1806. (Signed) Wm. H. CABELL.
John Tramble was convicted of Horse Stealing before the District Court of Washington, in the spring of 1805, and sentenced to five years and five months confinement. He was born in Maryland; is 5 feet 7 1/2 inches high; 25 years old; fair complexion; light hair; grey eyes; has a niche in his left ear; scars in his forehead, and is a shoemaker, by trade. Isaac Harris was convicted of larceny before the District Court of Monongalia in the spring of 1805, and sentenced to two years confinement. He was born in the county of Wood, in this state, is five feet nine inches high, 18 years old, swarthy complexion, dark hair and hazel eyes.
COMMITTED to the jail of this county, the 15th of December last, a bright Mulatto Woman, says her name is Nancy, and that she belongs to a Mr Thos Hughes of Georgia, and was on her way to that place, when she eloped from him in this county; says she was purchased by Thomas Hughes in the state of Maryland; appears to be about twenty five years of age—The owner is requested to come forward, pay charges and take her away, or she will be dealt with as the law directs.
John Williamson, Keeper of the Jail. Prince Edward C. H. Jan 28, 1806. 2m
THE Sheriffs of the several counties of Amelia, Chesterfield, Cumberland, Nottoway and Powhatan, composing a district—of the counties of Brunswick, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg and Greensville, composing another district—of the counties of Charles City, James City and New Kent, composing another district—of the counties of Goochland, Henrico and Louisa, composing another district—of the counties of Augusta, Rockingham, Rockbridge, Shenandoah, Pendleton and Bath, composing another district—and of the counties of Lancaster, Richmond and Northumberland, composing another district; which several districts constitute the first Class of the Senate of Virginia, are requested to take notice that an election in rotation is to be held, on the several court days of the respective counties above mentioned in the month of April next, for the choice of a Senator to represent each of those districts in the General Assembly for four years next ensuing. THEO. HANSFORD, C. S. February 6th, 1806. 4w
The high bred and celebrated running Horse, MARSKE, By Diomed, will be let to mares the ensuing season, at my stable; his pedigree, his performance, &c. will be fully advertised before the season commences, which will be on the first day of March. Gentlemen may have their mares covered as early as they please. HOCH WILLIE. Charlotte county, 20th Jan. 1806. 2m
A Valuable Manufacturing MILL TO RENT. ON Monday the 3rd day of March next, will be rented to the highest bidder, for one year, that valuable Manufacturing and Grist MILL, in the county of Amelia, belonging to the estate of the late Col. John Royall, dec. It is situated near the mouth of a never failing stream, almost immediately upon the river Appomattox, distant about 45 miles from Petersburg, and 40 from Manchester. This mill possesses the great advantage of an abundant supply of water throughout the driest season, and its local situation is such as to afford it complete protection against the highest freshests we have yet known. The toll corn she receives amounts annually to 200 barrels and upwards. There is one pair of Burr stones and one set of Bolting cloths, both of which are of very superior quality, and the whole works have lately undergone a thorough repair. The flour manufactured here, has uniformly commanded as much, and in many instances more, than flour made at any other mill.
Attached to the mill are about 23 acres of land, upon which has lately been erected a commodious store and lumber house, cooper's shop, blacksmith's shop, stables, and some other out houses, all of which will be rented with the mill. A mercantile establishment at this place, connected with the manufacturing business, it is believed would succeed very well. The above property will be rented upon the premises. Bond and security will be required to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.
William Royall, Guardian of the Orphans. January 8th, 1806. 1m
WANTED , as House-keeper in a large family, an elderly Lady, who can come well recommended. Liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the printer. Nov 6, 1805. tf
Fall & Winter Goods. The subscribers have received, and are now opening a considerable part of their WOOLLENS; Among which are Bales of assorted Rose & Duffil Blankets, Do. Nap'd Cottons, Do. Yarn & Plaid Hese, Do. White & Coloured Plains, Do. Kerseys & Halfthicks, Do. 6-4 & 7-4 Coatings, plain and strip'd, Do. Cloths, assorted colours and prices, Do. Forrest Cloths, Boxes Men's Hats assorted prices, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Diapers, &c. Also—An assortment of HARDWARE, CUTLERY and NAILS. In addition to which, they daily expect on the arrival of the Suffolk from London, a large assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS, Which will be offered for sale on their usual terms. GILLIAT & KIRBY. October 4, 1805. tf
ST. PAUL, Imported into the state of Connecticut in the year 1798 by Messrs Sanford & Wadsworth, and John Caldwell & Co of Hartford in the said state—will be let to mares the ensuing season, at the plantation of the subscriber, called Maidens Adventure, in the county of Powhatan, on James river. The particulars will be made known in a future advertisement. THOMAS HARRIS, Jr. 8th Feb 1806. tf
William & Mary Lottery, COMMENCED drawing the middle of this month, and will be continued till all the tickets are drawn. Tickets may be had at S. Pleasants' printing-office. Jan. 30.
TO RENT, for the present year. A TENEMENT at Rocketts, with a good Garden, fit for the accommodation of a genteel family. For particulars, apply to Richard Young. Richmond, Feb. 5th, 1806.
A. Hewes & Co. HAVE for Sale at their Store, next door to Messrs. Shapard & Lucke's, opposite the Market, Richmond, an assortment of Groceries and other Articles, Which they will dispose of at the lowest prices for cash or country produce. Among which are, Jamaica and Antigua Rum, old and very superior Cogniac Brandy, Loaf and Brown Sugar, Coffee, Chocolate, Imperial, Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Young Hyson Tea; Port and Sherry Wine, Honey, Molasses, Figs, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves, Cinnamon, Allspice, Pepper, Fig Blue, Starch, Soap, Candles, Salt, Tubs in sets, &c. &c. Richmond, Feb. 10th 1806
Ten Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscriber in Sussex county, the 12th instant, a negro man, JULIUS, who sometimes calls himself Julius Jones, 23 or 24 years old, and of a dark complexion, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, very well made, with a pleasing countenance when spoken to. Julius is a shoe maker by trade, and was hired last year to Mr. Cornelius Buck of Manchester; has a free wife in James City county, and a brother near Lynchburg (the property of Mr Roland Jones) where he will probably attempt to go. The above reward will be given for securing him in any jail so that I get him again, or fifteen dollars for delivering him to me in Sussex county, near the courthouse. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned from harboring or carrying him out of this state. JAMES DILLARD January 22, 1806. 4w
Valuable Property for Sale. ON Tuesday the 11th day of March next, will be offered for sale, by public auction, at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, the following valuable property. Four half-acre LOTS, adjoining each other, forming what is usually called a square in the city of Richmond, and described in the plan of said city by the numbers 151, 152, 159 and 160. These lots command beautiful prospects of the river, and in every respect are well worthy the attention of persons disposed to build.
The Brick Store or Lumber-House situate on the street which leads from the main street in Richmond to Shockoe Inspection, about 30 feet in breadth and about 32 feet in length, more or less—being part of the property formerly owned by Mr. William Fenwick, and lying between the building now occupied by Mr. George Watt and that owned by Mr. Marcus Elcan. The Message or Tenement and parcel of ground, containing one and a half acres more or less, where Mr. Wm. Fenwick formerly resided, near Rocketts. A more particular description is deemed unnecessary, the property intended for sale being well known to most persons residing in Richmond or the neighborhood—and it is presumed any person inclined to purchase, will examine it—for which purpose the keys of both Tenements may be had by applying to Gallego, Richard & Co. who will give any further information that may be wished. Terms of sale, approved endorsed notes negotiable at the bank of Virginia, at 9, 15 and 20 months. The legal title to be retained till the purchase money is paid, or deeds of trust to be executed by the purchasers as may be agreed on. GALLEG, RICHARD & CO. February 6th, 1806. tds
A GREEABLY to an order of the worshipful Court of Amelia, the Commissioners appointed for that purpose, will proceed at Amelia courthouse, on Saturday the 8th day of March next, to LET, to the lowest bidder, the BUILDING OF A JAIL, for said county. The said jail is to be built of brick and wood, and to be completed on or before the first day of June 1807. One third of the price to be given for building the said jail will be paid on the 15th day of April next, one third when the commissioners think the work half finished, and the balance when the said building is completed. A particular plan of the said building may be seen on application to Wm. T. Eggleston, one of the commissioners. The Commissioners. Amelia, 3d Feb. 1806. 3w
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by William G. Martin, to secure a debt due from him to William Clarkson, as also a debt due from him to William Galt; I shall, on the eighth day of March next, at the house of William G. Martin, in the county of Albemarle, proceed to sell, The following Property, To wit:—One roan Horse, two Cows & Calves, two Feather Beds and Furniture, one Pine Chest and Cupboard, one Walnut Dining Table, also, all that portion of the estate of Patrick Michie, dec. (it being as yet undivided) which the said Martin claims, right to in consequence of his intermarriage with his wife Sarah, a daughter of said Michie, it being one seventh part of the following Negroes, to wit: Peter, Moll, Jenny, Harry, Milly, Lucy, Bob, George, Sarah and two small children—the whole or so much thereof as for ready money, as will be sufficient to discharge the said debts, as also the expenses arising under the deed of trust and the sale. Being a trustee only I will convey the title which is in me as such, and no more. JULIUS CLARKSON, Trustee. 8th Feb. 1806. tds
MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY. NOTICE is hereby given, that all shares, upon which the 9th requisition shall remain unpaid, or upon which there shall appear to be due delinquencies of any former requisitions, will be offered for Sale, at Mr. Brooke's Tavern in Manchester, on the 15th day of March next. The sale to commence at 12 o'clock in the forenoon. By order of the Directors, JAMES BRANDER, Clerk. Manchester, 9th Feb. 1806. tds
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by Richard G. Martin and William G. Martin, to secure a debt due from them to William Clarkson, as also a debt due from them to William Galt; I shall, on the first day of March next, at the store of William Clarkson, in the county of Albemarle, proceed to sell, A Negro Man, By the name of Billey, for cash, to satisfy said debts, and the expenses arising under the deed of trust and the sale. JULIUS CLARKSON, Trustee. 8th Feb 1806. tds
Marshal's Sales. To be Sold, for ready money, under a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth Circuit in the Virginia District, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plf. and David Ross and others, in order to raise the sum of dollars 967 89, due and payable on the first day of July, 1805, and the further sum of dollars 16666 66, due and payable the first day of January, 1806, that valuable and well known estate in the county of Botetourt, called FORT LEWIS , stated by said Ross to contain 2608 acres. The sale will take place on the premises on the 27th day of February next. Also, on the 4th day of March next, will be sold, under the aforesaid decree, at the Oxford Iron Works, in the county of Campbell, a number of valuable SLAVES. Ben. Mosby, D. M. for Jos. Scott, M. V. D. January 13, 1806. tds
* * BY consent of the parties the sale of FORT LEWIS is postponed until the 31st day of March, and that of the NEGROES at the Oxford Iron Works, until the 4th day of April next. Ben. Mosby, d. m. for Jos. Scott, m. v. d. Feb. 19, 1806. tds
COURTNEY'S LAST COLLECTION OF Hymns & Spiritual Songs. Are for sale at this office. ALEX. GARRETT, Trustee. February 8th, 1806. tds
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. WILL be given for apprehending WILLIAM GORDIN, who absconded from the plantation of the late Col. Royall in Amelia, some time in the month of December last. He is a dark mulatto, about 40 years of age, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and has one of his great toes cut off, a circumstance sufficiently strong to lead to positive conviction if he should be met with. He carried with him a dress of coarse grey cloth and sundry other clothes not recollected—Whoever will apprehend the said negro and put him in jail or give such information as will enable the subscriber to get him again, shall receive the above reward. William Royall. Amelia, Feb. 8, 1806.
OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, AGAINST FIRE ON GOODS AND FURNITURE. At a general meeting of the members of the Mutual Insurance Company against Fire on Goods and Furniture in the state of Virginia, held, by adjournments, at the General Office of Insurance, in the City of Richmond, February 4, 1805. Mr. Neil McCoull was elected President. Isaac H. Judah, Samuel Pointer, Jacob Packer, Geo. Green, w Directors for the District of Richmond. Mr. Robert Birchett, Director for the District of Petersburg. William Vaughan, do. Norfolk. Robert Walker, do. Fredericksburg. Samuel Craig, do. Alexandria. Adam Douglas, do. Winchester. Jacob Swoop, do. Staunton. WM. H. FITZWATLSONN, Principal Agent. WILLIAM PRICE, Cashier General. Extracts from the proceedings of the General Meeting.
"Any subscriber, or member, of this Company, may hereafter withdraw his insurance, in part, or the whole, by giving notice, in writing, signed by him, and acknowledged personally before the PRINCIPAL AGENT, or duly attested and certified under the hand of a magistrate, and on payment of one quota, if one or more quotas be due and payable by him, at that time, and he shall thereafter be exonerated from any further payment, or demand, for losses incurred after the set of the day when the said written notice shall have been left with the PRINCIPAL AGENT, and the quota paid, but not from any payment, or demand, on account of losses incurred before the set of the day when such notice shall have been deposited as before mentioned, and his insurance shall cease from that period, and it shall be the duty of the Principal Agent to give him a certificate of discharge." "Resolved, That the President and Directors be requested to suspend, for the present, the collection of more than one quota, and to give instructions accordingly, to their agents and attorneys, taking due care that their instructions shall not prevent the recovery of one quota, under notices that may already be given to members in arrear." "Resolved, also, That on the payment of one quota the person paying may have the benefit of this insurance."
The following is an extract from the records of the proceedings of the Board of Directors, viz: "Resolved, That no person shall be considered as liable to pay, either the quota which became payable on the first day of October, eighteen hundred and four, or that which became payable on the first day of October, eighteen hundred and five, except such as were, to all intents and purposes, insured before the fire which happened, in Norfolk, on the 22d day of February, eighteen hundred and four—that is, those who had paid their premiums previously to the said fire." WM. H. FITZWATLSONN, P. Agent.
The extraordinary, high bred, Imported Horse, DIOMED, As he has high health and vigour, as he has ever been since his arrival in America, will stand the ensuing season, at my stable, in Greensville county, 8 miles north of Belfield, and 38 south of Petersburg, and cover mares at 50 dollars the season, the money to be sent with the mare, or 100 dollars the insurance, to be paid in October, and returnable in every instance where the mare shall not prove to have been in foal (except the property shall be changed) with one dollar to the groom in every instance. Good pasturage in separate enclosures, to suit mares in all conditions, gratis. Servants boarded at 106 per week—Grain furnished on moderate terms, for which the money must be sent. Great attention will be paid to mares, but no liability for escapes or accidents. Notes of hand for the insurance will be expected to accompany the mares. The season will commence the 15th of February and end the first of August. The great size; figure and performance on the turf, added to the high price which his colts command, give him a decided superiority over any stallion in America. Nathaniel Rives. January 8, 1806. w13t
REMOVAL. DOCT. WILSON has removed from the Bell Tavern to the Brick House opposite the stores of Messrs. J. & R. Gamble and Mr. Neil McCoull, and the 2d door below the corner formed by the main street and the cross street leading from Col. Mayo's bridge. In addition to his former stock, he has just received a considerable supply of Articles in the Apothecary line, all of which are offered for sale at reduced prices. It is his intention to devote a great share of his attention personally to his shop. Orders from Merchants, Physicians and others, will be faithfully attended to—Families can be supplied with Medicines of every kind, accompanied with proper instructions as to their mode of exhibition. Richmond, Jan. 29th, 1806. wtf
TO RENT, FOUR ROOMS in my house, on the street leading from the main street up Shockoe hill by the Governor's—the situation is healthy and pleasant, being in the centre of the town, near the capitol and main street—it is very convenient for business—it would suit very well a gentleman of the law, as the lower room is well adapted for an office. A small family would be preferred, which may have the use of part of the kitchen and stable for one or two horses. Immediate possession may be had. W. F. AST. Richmond, 10th Feb. 1806. w3t
TRAVELLERS from Buckingham, Cumberland, &c to Richmond, will find for their convenience, an ORDINARY at JODA'S FERRY , where they will be gently entertained—the road being superior to the main road, and the distance rather shorter, the Tavern-keeper flatters himself with sufficient patronage. February 12th, 1806. w3t
Louisa County Court, November 15th, 1805. Charles Barrett, surviving partner of Charles and Thomas Barrett, plf. AGAINST John Lemay, heir at law of John Lemay, dec'd. The defendant not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state; Therefore, on the motion of the said plaintiff by his attorney, It is ordered and decreed by the court, that the said defendant do appear here on the second Monday in March next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some of the newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for eight weeks successively, and published at the front door of the courthouse of this county on some court day. A Copy. JOHN POINDEXTER C. L. C.
Goochland County Court, 16th December, 1805. John Michie, plf. On an Injunction in Chancery. AGAINST John Salmon, deft. The defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here and answer the bill of the plaintiff on or before the third Monday in April next and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted for two months successively in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond; and that another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, WILLIAM MILLER, C. L. C.
At a court held for Cumberland county, the 29th of November, 1805. James Morton & Co. Plaintiffs, In chancery. AGAINST Drury Watson and John Bibb, Defs. This day came the plaintiffs by Henry K. Watkins their attorney, and the defendant Drury Watson not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said Watson is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the complainants by their attorney, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Monday in March next and answer the complainants' bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse on some court day. A copy—Attest, Sam. Hobson, D. C. C. C.
VIRGINIA: In the High Court of Chancery, May the 16th, 1801. Between John H. Overstreet, Philemon Holcomb and Peter Johnson, plfts. And Richard Bibb and Catharine Cauthorne, defts. HE defendant Richard Bibb not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country; On motion of the plfts by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city. A Copy—Teste, P. Tinsley, c. c.
VIRGINIA: At a Chancery District Court held at the former capitol, in the city of Williamsburg, the 29th day of November, 1805. Thomas Crutcher & Seber Crutcher, only children of William Crutcher, dec. Charles Foushee and Lucy his wife, Benjamin Pickin and Susanna his wife, John Foushee and Sarah his wife, Elizabeth Sneed, widow of Fielding Sneed, and Coleman, William and Robert Crutcher, which said Lucy, Susanna, Elizabeth, Coleman, William, Lucy last mentioned, and Robert, are the only children of Hugh Crutcher, deceased, Henry Crutcher, Margaret Tureman, Mary Sneed, Sarah Crutcher and Lunsford Pitts, and Elizabeth his wife, Pfts. AGAINST Thomas Crutcher, executor of Thomas Crutcher, deceased, Richard Sale, Ambrose Blackburn, Leonard Clark, Ambrose Howerton and Charles Howerton, administrators of Leonard Crutcher, dec. Reuben Chapman, Christopher Blackburn, George Isbell, Lucetta Green, widow of Jesse Green, deceased, and Thomas Crutcher, of Sarah Crutcher, deceased, Defts.
THE defendant Lucetta Green not having entered her appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that she is not an inhabitant of this country; on the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city. A Copy, Ant'y. Robinson, c. c.
Louisa County, Janury Court, 1806. Macon Biggers, plaintiff. Against Elizabeth Biggers widow and administratrix of David Biggers, deceased, David Terry and Eleanor his wife, George Morris and Sarah his wife, Miles Biggers, William Biggers, Mary Biggers, and James Biggers, defendants. THE defendant James Biggers not having entered his appearance and given security according to law, and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; Therefore on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, It is ordered and decreed by the court, that the said defendant James Biggers, do appear here on the second Monday in May next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some of the newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for eight weeks successively, and published at the front door of this courthouse on some court day. A Copy—Teste, Nicholas I. Poindexter, d. c.
THE defendant James Biggers not having entered his appearance and given security according to law, and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; Therefore on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, It is ordered and decreed by the court, that the said defendant James Biggers, do appear here on the second Monday in May next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some of the newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for eight weeks successively, and published at the front door of this courthouse on some court day. A Copy—Teste, Nicholas I. Poindexter, d. c.