Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-08-01 00:00:00

THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[Vol. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1174.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1804.
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Advertisements, not exceeding a square length, are inserted in this paper for seven-five cents the first time; three dollars for three weeks (6 times); and for every additional insertion thirty-three cents. Long ones in the same proportion—unless a special contract be made by the year.
WALTER POTTER, BOOK-BINDER & STATIONER, Main-Street, Richmond;
THANKFUL for the encouragement he has received since commencing business, hopes by his strict attention and faithful execution of all orders which he may be favored with to merit a further continuance of patronage. He has lately received a fresh supply of STATIONARY, and has now on hand a large assortment of Blank & Ruled Books. Merchants' Account Books ruled to any pattern, and Book-Binding in its various branches executed with neatness, accuracy and dispatch.
For the information of the Freeholders of the State, the following correct list of the persons who compose the Republican Ticket of Electors of President and Vice President of the United States, is published.
The Election for Electors will be held in each county and corporation, on the first Monday in November next.
PHILIP N. NICHOLAS, Chairman. J. H. Foushee, Sec'y. Richmond, May 25th, 1804. wtf  Richard Evers Lee, of Norfolk Borough.  John Goodrich, of Isle of Wight.  Edward Pegram, of Dinwiddie.  Dr. Richard Field, of Brunswick.  Thomas Read, of Charlotte.  Creel Taylor, of Cumberland.  William H. Cabell, of Amherst.  George Penn, of Patrick.  George Wythe, of City of Richmond.  John Taylor, of Caroline.  Larkin Smith, of King & Queen.  John Minor, of Spotsylvania.  William Elzey, of Louisa.  William Dudley, of Warwick.  Mann Page, of Gloucester.  John Taliaferro, Jr. of King George.  Richard Brent, of Prince William.  Hugh Holmes, of Frederick.  James Dailey, of Hampshire.  James Stuart, of Shenandoah.  Archibald Stuart, of Augusta.  James McFarlane, of Russell.  Gen. John Preston, of Montgomery.  William M'Kinley, of Ohio. 
Westham Iron Foundry, NEAR RICHMOND.
THE subscriber takes the liberty of informing the public that he has taken a lease and is at present working the above foundry; and having provided the best artists in that line from New-York and George-Town, together with Pig Iron of the first quality:—
Proposes to cast—Mill gudgeons & links of every description; also, cast iron wheels for the machinery of mills; Rumford, registered and plain grates; grate front and bottoms, for Rumfordizing fire-places; large and small stoves; caissons and cabin stoves; Franklin stoves for wood or coal; kitchen grates, with crane and range complete; coach warmers; plain stoves and mantel plates; cast railing of every pattern; plow shares and plow boards; cast waggon, coach, phaeton and chair boxes; scale weights from 1 to 60 lb; sash and clock weights; patent saw-locks for smiths, on a very approved plan; backs, jams and back lays; nail cutting machines with screws complete; wheel-barrow bowls; garden dits; cast iron anvils; five dogs and hand irons of every description—together with any other article in the casting line, to a given pattern, at the shortest notice, by application at the furnace, or to
JAMES DUNLAP, in Richmond. 25th June, 1804. w3m P. S. Old Iron purchased by application as above.
FOR SALE, By Edward Hallam,
At his Grocery Store, opposite the Swan Tavern. 5000 Wt. excellent Salt Petre Bacon. Patent Shot, by the bag or 100. Madeira, Teneriffe and Sherry Wines. Antigua, Jamaica and New-England Rum. Cogniac Brandy and Whiskey. Philadelphia Porter, by the bbl. 3 doz. each. Coffee by the bag—Molasses by the hhd. Leaf & brown Sugar—Hyson & Imperial Teas. 9 by 11 and 19 by 12 Window Glass. Bar Iron, Irish Potatoes, &c. The above articles will be sold low for ready pay. April 28, 1804. wtf
FOR RENT, And immediate possession given, a Convenient Tenement, Pleasantly situated.
Nicholas Hallam, Two doors above the Swan-Tavern, Richmond, has for sale, eight thousand wt. of
American Cheese, Of the best quality, which he will sell on as good terms as can be bought in the state, by the single pound, or thousand.
A constant supply of GROCERIES of the best kind—Also, A few bushels Northern POTATOES, for planting. w6m
COMMITTED to the jail of Albemarle county, a negro boy, about 14 years of age, yellow complexion, had on a negro cotton coat and breeches, says his name is KEUBEN, and that he belongs to a Mr. Wm. Suthers of Augusta county, on Polecat creek. The owner is requested to come forward, prove his property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.
THOS. WELLS, Jr. Jailor Albemarle county. 3m April 29, 1804.
A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF Morocco Pocket Books Is just received and for sale at this office.
Doctor Wilson,
HAS taken (as a temporary residence) the house lately occupied by Doct. Adams, opposite the Bell-Tavern, and intends to combine the Apothecaries business with the practice of Physic. He is now opening a part, and expects by the next arrivals from Philadelphia, a fresh and very general assortment of
MEDICINES, And other articles in the Apothecaries line, which will be sold on the lowest terms. Orders from the country, Recipes, &c. will be carefully attended to. Richmond, 25th June, 1804. w6m
Scheme of a Lottery, For the benefit of WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE.
   FIRST CLASS.     8000 Tickets at 10 dolls. 80,000   2 Prizes, dolls. 10,000 20,000   60 of 500 30,000   2,000 of 15 30,000   80,000   Subject to a deduction of 15 per. ct. 12,000   Expense of drawing, 2,000   Dollars, 10,000  
   SECOND CLASS.     5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. 59,380   4,685 ditto at 15 dolls. 70,275   130,510   Deduct loss on 2,062 tickets renewed at 2 1-2 5,155   Dolls. 125,155   2 Prizes of 20,000 dolls. 40,000   2 ditto of 10,000 dolls. 20,000   3 ditto of 5,000 15,000   50 ditto of 1,000 50,000   1 ditto 155   125,155   Deduct 10 per cent. 12,500   Expenses of drawing, 2,500   Dolls. 10,000   Ticket first drawn, Dolls. 1,000   Ticket last drawn, 20,000   One other prize of 20,000   Two ditto of 10,000 20,000   3 ditto of 5,000 dolls. 15,000   49 ditto of 1,000 49,000   1 ditto 155   Dollars 125,155  
TICKETS
May be had of George Tucker, Thomas Taylor, and Samuel Pleasants, jr. in Richmond; Robert Birchett, and Watkins Leigh, Petersburg; Thomas Newton, Dr. Barrand, & Littleton W. Tazewell, Norfolk; Hugh Mercer, Fredericksburg; Henry Tucker, Winchester; Chapman Johnson, Staunton; and in all the towns in Virginia, and in many places in the country.
I WISH TO SELL, MY PLANTATION,
In the lower end of Cumberland county, containing 512 acres, one third of which is cleared; the land is well timbered, and well adapted to the cultivation of corn, wheat and tobacco. A further description is thought unnecessary—the purchaser may be accommodated with the crop of corn, fodder, &c. JOSEPH M'NURNE. Powhatan, July 14, 1804. (w3)
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, TRAVELS
IN TURKEY, ASIA-MINOR, SYRIA AND ACROSS THE DESERT INTO EGYPT. During the years 1799, 1800, & 1801, in company with the Turkish Army and the British Military Mission: Also, through GERMANY, HOLLAND, &c. on the return to England: TO WHICH ARE ADDED, OBSERVATIONS ON THE PLAGUE AND OTHER DISEASES PREVALENT IN TURKEY, AND A METEOROLOGICAL JOURNAL. By WILLIAM WITTMAN, M. D.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A COMPILATION
OF ALL THE ORDINANCES
Of the COMMON-HALL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND. To which are prefixed, ALL ACTS of the GENERAL ASSEMBLY, Relating to the said City.
BLANK BONDS For Sale at this Office.
TRAVELS IN GREECE. PROPOSALS, By JACOB JOHNSON, of PHILADELPHIA,
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE TRAVELS OF ANACHARSIS THE YOUNGER, IN GREECE; During the Middle of the Fourth Century, Before the Christian era; WITH NOTES AND REFERENCES.
By the ABBE BARTHELEMY, Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France, and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres.
TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH. First American, from the Fourth European Edition. IN FOUR VOLUMES.
The work now offered to the American reader exhibits a complete view of the Antiquities, Manners, Customs, religious Ceremonies, Laws, Arts and Literature of Ancient Greece at the period of its greatest splendor. A knowledge of these has hitherto been only attainable by a laborious perusal of writers who have been little solicitous to join entertainment with instruction. The TRAVELS OF ANACHARSIS, on the contrary, are so written, that the reader may frequently be induced to imagine he is perusing a work of mere amusement, invention and fancy; till his eye glances to the bottom of the page, when he perceives there is scarcely a sentence, and not a single fact or circumstance, but is supported by the authority of some ancient author. The amazing number of these quotations may, perhaps, at first sight, seem to have been unnecessary, and to have more the appearance of a parade of erudition, than to be of any real utility; but it is to be remembered that, at the same time that they must be highly acceptable to the man of real learning, by enabling him to refer immediately to the original Author, they are extremely useful, may, we may say, absolutely necessary, even to such readers as can never be supposed to have a man intention to consult the authorities quoted; as they clearly show that such an idea, or such a circumstance is not merely a decoration or the offspring of the fancy of the author, but immediately taken from some ancient writer, and therefore perfectly accordant to the general scope and plan of the work.
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Universal History. Ancient and Modern, from the earliest records of Time, to the General Peace of 1801.
By WILLIAM MAJOR, Vicar of Hy Hey, in Berkshire, and Chaplain to the Earl of Dunmore. In twenty-five volumes Duodecimo, with appropriate Engravings.
THE encouragement given of late years to the re-publication of useful works, while it gives an important advantage to the manufactures of our own country, adds to the stock of general information, and opens a wide field of enterprise. To this encouragement we owe many valuable books, which without it would never have appeared, or at least have had but a very confined circulation. To this we are indebted for the improvement in our printing, which has deservedly raised the character of American publications; and to this the publishers of the present work look, to enable them to bring it forward, with credit to themselves, and satisfaction to the purchasers.
PERHAPS no subject is more generally interesting than that of HISTORY—it carries us back to primeval ages—triumphs over time—and presents to our eyes all the various revolutions which have happened to men and states. It unfolds to us the experience of antiquity, and introduces us to the acquaintance of the illustrious dead, by exhibiting their living actions—their virtues—and their faults. Confining without it to the limits of our own observations, and shut up within the narrow circle of our own prejudices, we must ever continue in a state of infancy and ignorance."
The stores of History, however, form a mass of information which, collected for centuries past, occupies too much space to be readily embraced; it requires the discriminating hand of a master to select and arrange, to be rendered really useful; to this task the talents of Dr. Major are peculiarly adapted; with a stile at once elegant and comprehensive, he gives to the reader, in a small compass, what was before diffused over many volumes. Avoiding the extremes of prolixity and brevity, he has supplied what has so long been wanted, "a perspicuous view of Universal History," whose professed aim is "to preclude the apology for ignorance in one of the most interesting and useful objects of human research."
In this undertaking, the publishers solicit the aid of every friend to literary merit, and promise, on their part, that no exertion shall be wanting to render the American edition equal to the London copy. It shall be printed on a superfine velum paper, with a new and beautiful type, and delivered in separate volumes, at the reduced price of One Dollar each, in boards, embellished with all the plates and maps which are contained in the original.
SAMUEL F. BRADFORD, & JOHN CONRAD & CO. Subscriptions to the above work received by Samuel Pleasants, Jun. Richmond.
NOTICE.
Application will be made to the next General Assembly, praying that an act may pass to vest in the subscriber, the right of the Commonwealth to a lot in the town of Charlottesville, No. 50, which formerly belonged to Thomas West, dec. FREDERICK GAUDER. Charlottesville, July 20th, 1804. (w3m)
WORTHY THE ATTENTION OF BUILDERS AND OTHER IMPROVING GENTLEMEN.
Stephen Brown, GUN-SMITH, &c. NORTH MARKET STREET, RICHMOND:
HAVING purchased Kennedy's patent right of using and vending to others to be used in this city, and the counties of Henrico and Goochland, his invention and improvement of fastening, raising and supporting Window Sashes by Springs and Knobs; proposes to supply gentlemen upon the shortest notice, with any number of those patent springs, with their latest and most complete improvements, at the price of fifty cents a piece, ready fitted and adjusted to the sash; or at thirty-four cents, if taken from the shop. This abatement of sixteen cents is allowed to any gentleman who may prefer to have them set in by their own workmen, as the work is trifling; the abatement will be found to be liberal. Builders and others, who may require a quantity of those patent springs, will be accommodated with a generous allowance, on taking them by the gross.
The above invention, for its utility, convenience and cheapness, will instantly convince any person who may examine it, that there was never any thing invented for the purpose, which could in any degree bear a competition with it. The former manner of fastening sashes by small bolts, and raising and supporting them by pulleys and leaden weights, was not only exceedingly complex, difficult and expensive; but was also liable to many accidents, as the wearing or breaking of a cord or pulley, &c. would prevent the whole machinery from performing its expected functions, and would require more expense in repairing alone, than would purchase the new invented patent spring. This spring will act as a safe bolt to prevent the window from being opened by rising from without, and by just touching the spring it may be raised from within to any convenient height, where it will rest with as much safety, as if it were supported by a pillar.
It is not surprising that an invention so useful, which is at once so simple and so convenient, should prove a temptation to some thoughtless workmen, who had not considered the consequences, to vend a spurious kind without authority. Such a mean conduct I have already detected, owing to the extreme badness of the work; and to complete the pitiful fraud their trash has been set into the windows in my name!! But as I have paid ONE THOUSAND AND FIFTY DOLLARS for the exclusive right to use and vend this patent within the city of Richmond, and the counties of Henrico and Goochland, I shall not fail to prosecute to the utmost rigour of the law, any person who shall in future attempt such a contemptible fraud.
In order to secure gentlemen from any imposition in the above articles, the initials of my name (S. B.) shall be struck on the white metal knob, fixed to each of the springs, and those who are engaged to fix them in for me, shall be furnished with a written authority, and every such spring shall be WARRANTED by me.
STEPHEN BROWN
N. B. Any orders for the above, will be received and punctually attended to if left at my shop as above, or at Mr. Pritchard's Book store, where the model may be seen.
Old Weights and Pulleys, or any Old Metal, will be received in payment. S. B. July 9, 1804.
FOR SALE OR RENT, A Brick Lumber-House,
On the cross street leading to Shockoe warehouse, now occupied by Taliaferro and Dickinson. Possession to be given on the 1st of October next—For terms apply to MARCUS ELCAN. July 6th, 1804. wtf
Juvenile Education.
J. OGILVIE takes this opportunity to intimate that the midsummer holidays in his school will expire about the middle of next month. He will continue to teach Grammar, Arithmetic, Geography, Elocution, Geometry, History, Political Economy, Natural and Moral Philosophy, with due attention as his pupils become prepared to the principles of Criticism and Composition. The young gentlemen who recently composed his senior class having finished the studies in which they were engaged, have withdrawn from his school. He will therefore be prepared to receive from twelve to fifteen additional pupils; youths from fourteen to sixteen years of age, who may have attained a tolerable acquaintance with the elements of literature, would be most acceptable to him, because most likely to be substantially and permanently benefitted by the course of instruction he has adopted. Young men of more advanced years, whose opportunities for mental improvement, at an early period of their lives, may have been peculiarly scanty, or unfavorable, and such as may be desirous to qualify themselves for becoming instructors of youth, would probably reap considerable benefits from spending one or two years in this seminary—Whilst he can with perfect sincerity, declare his willingness to afford young men who are really desirous to acquire information and are at the same time disposed to observe the inviolable rules of Academic regularity and decorum, every assistance and encouragement in the prosecution of their studies which he is qualified to bestow; he wishes to have it distinctly understood, that such as may have unfortunately acquired inveterate habits of slothfulness and dissipation, could scarcely select a school where such habits will encounter more decided, vigilant and probably painful counteraction. J. O.'s charge for tuition will be fifty dollars per annum, for instruction in the different departments of science, and forty dollars for instruction in the different branches of elementary literature. He proposes to teach: The fee for tuition to be paid quarterly and in advance. N. B. J. Ogilvie wishes to receive four of his Junior pupils as boarders on terms, which will be made known to parents on application to him by letter, or otherwise. July 27th, 1804.
A FEW COPIES OF The Literary Magazine
AND AMERICAN REGISTER,
For May, 1804, are just received at S. Pleasants' Book Store. July 9.
FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA MESSENGER.
ELECTION OF VICE PRESIDENT.
We were some time ago informed that the nomination of Mr. Clinton to the office of Vice President of the United States would find opposition from a party in the Western country. Indeed, some violent spirits in that country have lately shown a strong disposition to assist the views of those disorganizers in the Eastern States who have dared to talk of dividing the Union. They have all the same end in view, though they express themselves in different language, and assume different appearances. Personal ambition is their governing motive, and personal emolument is their object. In the Eastern States, the sons of division are clamorous for any other character than the person to be supported by the republican interest, and in the Western country, nothing will do but a Western citizen, to fill the second station in the Federal Government. A writer (apparently a member of congress) has commenced the campaign of opposition on that side of the Mountains, in a long address, recommending the choice of Mr. Breckenridge as Vice President. With more violence than sound reasoning, he inveighs against the motives of the gentlemen of both houses of congress who nominated Governor Clinton, and concludes with the following paragraphs:—
"I presume it would be deemed presumptuous in me, to assume to myself a discovery which I anticipate has already roused the just indignation and becoming jealousy of the smaller states. Now is the time, this the golden hour, to break the combination of the unwieldy and overgrown states of Virginia and New York; and not suffer ourselves to be duped into measures which are fraught with all the arts of fraud and intrigue. We are clearly not bound by the nomination. When we consider the part which Virginia has taken, I trust no other part of the Union, reflecting a moment on the case, will feel themselves bound to support it. This would be a dereliction of sovereign power, for which the dead heroes who achieved our independence, if they view the affairs of this world, would drop a tear of indignation."
"But should this not be the case, what? why our political horizon darkens—A gloomy selfishness pervades the federal combination; and principle is lost amidst the jarring interests that will arise."
"What, then, will be the difference between the Grecian combination and the American? None; and I can read in the fate of Greece, the fate of America. To the intelligent reader it will be sufficient to say, there was an Athens and a Sparta!!!—In whose vortex the rest of the confederate States of Greece were swallowed up!!!"
"I here conclude these remarks by observing, that no man ought to be voted for as an Elector, who will not unequivocally declare, and make his declaration public by publishing the same in the public prints, that he will vote for Thomas Jefferson as President and John Breckenridge as Vice President of the United States. It is to be hoped, that this sentiment will pervade the Union at large; and that the same declarations will be required by the states of their Electors before they are voted for; and it is understood that no one will be voted for, who will not make an avowed declaration, for whom he will vote."
The Editor of the Kentucky Gazette, upon giving publicity to the effusions of this writer, makes the following introductory remarks:
"The ensuing election for President and Vice President, will probably be the most important to the citizens of the United States, of any that may for a long time occur. The difficulties that attended the last election of those officers, are within the recollection of every voter; and they must all see the necessity of the policy that has been adopted, to prevent a similar difficulty. We all waited with anxiety for the nomination, which was by general consent, confided to the members of congress. We were sorry that the situation of parties made such a step necessary; but the urgency of the case required it. The nomination has been made, and, by the real republicans, universally approved. We therefore view the publication of "The True Republican" in the last Independent Gazetteer, as tending to destroy that unanimity which prevailed among the friends of the present administration, and may ultimately defeat the election of republicans as President and Vice President. What motive governed the writer of that piece, we shall not, at present attempt to say.—Whether his attachment to Mr. Breckenridge is such as to make him willingly sacrifice the interest of his country to that attachment, or whether some federalism has put on the garb of republicanism to conceal sinister views, must at this time be left to the public to determine. Some circumstances, however, have come within

our notice, which satisfies us, that a combination exists in some of the states which may have extended its influence to Kentucky. In New York a difference of sentiment has for some time prevailed among the republicans in consequence of the apostasy of Aaron Burr. In Pennsylvania, the seeds of discord have been sown. Kentucky has hitherto moved in a firm, majestic step towards the perpetuation of her own principles; unanimous in sentiment, and always guarded against the encroachment of petty jealousy and local attachment. When the "Western American" attempted to withdraw the affections of the citizens of the West, from their Eastern brethren, his attempt was treated with the indignation it so justly merited. And we hesitate not to declare our belief, that the present will not be less detected.
"Can our political opponents desire anything more favorable to their cause? Will any thing better feed their hopes, and give vigor to their exertions? Whilst we are united, they cannot hope to prevail; but divided and split into factions, and fragments of factions, we shall fall an easy prey to the superior conduct of our political enemies. When the apostasy of Col. Burr was discovered, they considered it as an evidence of that disunion among us, which they had long before predicted; and they anticipated the time, when by an union with the weaker faction, they could rise upon the ruin of the whole republican party. They could not conceal their hopes; and in an union with "the little band" of New-York, they contended for the Executive office of that state. How much then must the conduct of that man be deprecated, who would sow the seeds of another division, which would bid fair to annihilate the prospects of the republican cause in America? Would not a pursuit of the advice of the "True Republican" lose us the support of men who have done much to advance our interests, and betray an unswervable jealousy of our Atlantic Brethren? What confidence would then be placed in our integrity? What party could calculate on our support? What honest man would receive the outcast of the republican party."
"But what right have the Western people exclusively to fill the Vice-Presidency? And how can they expect to have the support of the republicans of other states? And how completely ridiculous would they look, after making the vain pretension of filling it, when not one republican vote in the sister states would be conferred on their favorite candidate. Those states have pledged themselves to support General Clinton, a man grown grey in the service of his country; who has been brave in the storms of war, and firm during the reign of terror."
"We offer those hints to put the people on their guard against the efforts of the designing and insidious—and without further comment insert the piece from the Gazetteer."
FROM THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE. Certain anonymous publications which have lately appeared in the public papers of this state, having called the attention of the Electors towards me as a candidate for the office of vice-president of the United States; least such publications may have the smallest tendency to injure the election of Mr. Clinton, I have thought it incumbent on me thus publicly and explicitly to declare, that I disclaim every such pretension; and I do respectfully request, that the Electors into whose hands any of these publications may fall, to consider this as an utter refusal on my part to be placed on the list of those to be voted for, for that office.
JOHN BRECKINRIDGE. 5th July, 1804. The printers who have published any of the pieces above alluded to, will be pleased to insert this also. To Mr. Danl. Bradford, Lexington.
Editors of New-York papers are justly considered the guardians of the rights of the people—and where the liberty of the press is unrestrained, there is little to fear from the oppressive hand of tyranny. A newspaper conducted with firmness and independence, is the greatest safeguard to our liberties, inasmuch as it develops the characters of candidates for office, and exposes their ambitious views—tears the hypocritical cloak from the sycophant, and holds up his deformity to the scorn and contempt of the public. By it the base, designing knave is humbled, and the steady, upright patriot is exalted.
Whilst the Editors of papers in the sister states were violent on political subjects, I was contented with observing the strictest neutrality. The unanimity which prevailed among the citizens of Kentucky, made a different procedure unnecessary. The violence of party had not reached our state; and the exposure of federal depravity was not considered important. But since the conduct of the man who has had the confidence of the people—who has stood highest in the public estimation—has left strong grounds to suspect his political integrity—since his intrigues may have the most baneful influence on the political reputation of the western people—I think it time to lay aside that neutrality which has always characterised the Kentucky Gazette, and to assume a position more decisive.
I shall therefore call the attention of my fellow citizens to the conduct of John Breckinridge, now a senator in the congress of the United States. In enquiring into the part he has acted, I can assure
him and the public, that I am not actuated by any private animosity or personal dislike—I shall "nothing extenuate, nor set down aught in malice."
I am aware of some of the difficulties which must be encountered by arraigning the conduct of Mr. Breckinridge before the public—but conceiving it the duty of every Editor of an independent Gazette, to arrest the career of ambition, by drawing aside the veil of duplicity and hypocrisy, and thereby to exhibit the political depravity of those concerned.
Early in the month of June, a piece was put into my hands for publication, expressing the sentiments contained in the "True Republican." I endeavored to impress the author with the impolicy of publishing such sentiments; and observed, that it might injure the election of Mr. Jefferson. In order to obviate my objections, he informed me, that he was authorised to say, that unless the constitution should be amended, Mr. Breckinridge would draw all pretensions to the Vice-Presidency, or words to that effect. He, however, at length withdrew the manuscript, apparently satisfied that its publication would be improper.
About the twentieth of the same month, whilst I was absent on business, the author again presented the piece, and my brother, who had the management of the office, again declined publishing it, until I should return. It was withdrawn a second time, and appeared in the Independent Gazetteer of the 29th.
In Mr. Breckinridge's note to me, he has declared explicitly, that he disclaims every pretension to the Vice-Presidency; and has utterly refused to be placed on the list of those to be voted for that office. If he was sincere in this declaration, why did he not make it earlier? The publication of the "True Republican" was on the 29th June, and yet Mr. Breckinridge remained silent until the 5th July. Is there not sufficient ground for presuming, that he waited to hear the expression of the public opinion, with the intention of acting as that expression might dictate? And if that opinion had been different, is there not a strong probability, that the declaration never would have been made?
Mr. Breckinridge may be innocent—I sincerely wish he may—but the whole business "has an awful squinting." His conduct bears in every part such analogy to that of Aaron Burr's, that there are the strongest grounds to suspect him. At the very time that Burr was said to be intriguing for the presidency, he wrote to Gen. Smith, disclaiming all pretensions of being a candidate in opposition to Mr. Jefferson—Mr. Breckinridge has also disclaimed every pretension to the Vice-Presidency. Col. Burr's object was evidently to deceive the representatives of the people—Mr. Breckinridge's declaration is thought to be equally candid.
But if the publication of the "True Republican," did not meet the approbation of Mr. Breckinridge, why was the writer authorised to say, that he would withdraw all pretensions if the constitution should not be amended? Who could have authorised him except Mr. Breckinridge himself? And for what purpose was he authorised to make the declaration? If Mr. Breckinridge knew that the piece was designed for publication, and took no steps to prevent it, it will be considered as tacitly approving of its contents.
The reputation of a man should be handled with the greatest caution—it should not be touched but on important occasions, and a great presumption of guilt. I should not have interfered but upon the fullest conviction of Mr. Breckinridge's apostasy—but under that conviction silence would be criminal. I again repeat, that I wish he may prove innocent. For the honor of republicanism I wish it—For the honor of our country I wish it—I wish it for the honor of human nature. But should no satisfactory reasons be given for his conduct before the next publication, he shall again hear from
DAN. BRADFORD. From the (New-York) Commercial Advertiser. With pleasure we present to the public the following interesting letter, from the Rev. Dr. Mason. Containing a correct statement of the conversation, and of the views and feelings of GENERAL HAMILTON, in his expiring moments—it will convey the richest consolation to his afflicted family. The christian, the friend of the deceased, indeed, all who knew how to value his sublime talents, his distinguished worth and transcendent usefulness will peruse it with high and peculiar interest. To the Editor.
SIR, Having read, in your paper of the 16th, a very imperfect account of my conversation with General Hamilton, the day previous to his decease, I judge it my duty to lay the following narrative before the public.
On the morning of Wednesday, the 11th inst. shortly after the rumor of the General's injury had created an alarm in the city, a note from Dr. Post informed me that "he was extremely ill at Mr. Bayard's, and expressed a particular desire to see me as soon as possible." I went immediately. The exchange of melancholy salutation, on entering the General's apartment, was succeeded by a silence, which he broke by saying that he "had been anxious to see me, and have the sacrament administered to him; and that this was still his wish." I replied, that "it gave me unutterable pain to receive from him any request to which I could not accede; that, in the present instance, a compliance was incompatible with all my obligations; as
it was a principle in our churches never to administer the Lord's Supper privately to any person under any circumstances." He urged me no further. I then remarked to him, that "the holy communion is an exhibition and pledge of the mercies which the Son of God has purchased; that the absence of the sign does not exclude from the mercies signified; which were accessible to him by faith in their gracious author." "I am aware," said he, "of that. It is only as a sign that I wanted it."
A short pause ensued. I resumed the discourse, by observing that "I had nothing to address to him in his affliction, but that same gospel of the grace of God, which it is my office to preach to the most obscure and illiterate: that in the sight of God all men are on a level, as all have sinned and come short of his glory; and that they must apply to him for pardon and life, as sinners whose only refuge is in his grace reigning by righteousness through our Lord Jesus Christ." "I perceive it to be so," said he; "I am a sinner: I look to his mercy."
I then adverted to "the infinite merit of the Redeemer, as the propitiation for sin, the sole ground of our acceptance with God; the sole channel of his favor to us; and cited the following passages of the scripture:—There is no other name given under Heaven among men, whereby we must be saved, but the name of Jesus. He is able to save them to the uttermost who come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. The blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth from all sin." This last passage introduced the affair of the duel, on which I reminded the General that the precious blood of Christ was as effectual and as necessary to wash away the transgression which had involved him in suffering, as any other transgression; and that he must there, and there alone seek peace for his conscience, and a hope should not make him ashamed." He assented, with a strong emotion, to these representations, and declared his abhorrence of the whole transaction. "It was always," added he, "against my principles. I used every expedient to avoid the interview; but I have found, for some time past, that my life must be exposed to that man. I went to the field determined not to take his life." He repeated his disavowal of all intention to hurt Mr. Burr; the anguish of his mind in recollecting what had passed; and his humble hope of forgiveness from his God. I recurred to the topic of divine compassion; the freedom of pardon in the Redeemer Jesus to perishing sinners.—"That grace, my dear General, which brings salvation, is rich, rich—" "Yes," interrupted he, "it is rich grace." And on that grace," continued I, "a sinner has the highest encouragement to his confidence, because it is tendered to him upon the surest foundation; the scripture testifying that we have redemption through the blood of Jesus, the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of his grace." Here the General, letting go my hand, which he had held from the moment I sat down at his bed-side, clasped his hands together, and looking up towards Heaven, said, with emphasis, "I have a tender reliance on the mercy of the Almighty, through the merits of the Lord Jesus Christ." He replaced his hand in mine, and appearing somewhat spent, closed his eyes.
A little after he fastened them on me, and I proceeded. "The simple truths of the gospel my dear Sir, which require no abstruse investigation, but faith in the veracity of God, who cannot lie, are best suited to your present condition, and they are full of consolation." "I feel them to be so," replied he. I then repeated these texts of scripture:—It is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, and of sinners the chief. I, even I, am he that blotteth out transgressions for my own sake, and will not remember thy sins. O me now, and let us reason together, said the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. "This," said he, "is my support." "Pray for me." "Shall I pray with you?" "Yes." I prayed with him, and heard him whisper as I went along, which I supposed to be his concurrence with the petitions. At the conclusion he said "Amen. God grant it."
Being about to part with him, I told him "I had one request to make." He asked "what it was." I answered, "that whatever might be the issue of his affliction, he would give his testimony against the practice of duelling." I will said he, "I have done it. If that evidently anticipated the event, if that be the issue, it will be found in writing. If it please God that I recover, I shall do it in a manner which will effectually put me out of its reach in future." I mentioned, once more, the importance of renouncing every other dependence for the eternal world, but the mercy of God in Christ Jesus; with a particular reference to the catastrophe of the morning. The General was affected, and said, "Let us not pursue the subject any further, it agitates me." He laid his hands upon his breast, with symptoms of uneasiness, which indicated an increased difficulty of speaking. I then took my leave. He pressed my hand affectionately, and desired to see me again at a proper interval. As I was retiring, he laid up his hands in an attitude of prayer, and said feebly, "God be merciful to—" His voice sunk, so that I heard not the rest distinctly, but understood him to quote the words of the publican in the gospel, and to end the sentence with, "me a sinner."
I saw him, a second time, on the morning of Tuesday; but, from his appearance
& what I had heard, supposed that he could not speak without severe exertion, I had no conversation with him, I prayed for a moment, at his bed side, in company with his overhelmed family and friends; and for the rest, was one of the mourning spectators of his composure and dignity in suffering. His mind remained in its former state, and he viewed, with calmness, his approaching dissolution. I left him between twelve and one, and at two, as the public know, breathed his last. I am sir, With much respect, Your obedient servant, J. M. MASON. New-York, July 18, 1804.
From the New-York Evening Post. The statement containing the facts that led to the interview between General Hamilton and Col. Burr, published in the Evening Post on Monday last, studiously avoided mentioning any particulars of what past at the place of meeting. This was dictated by suitable considerations at the time, and with the intention, that whatever it might be deemed proper to lay before the public, should be made the subject of a future communication. The following is therefore now submitted.
In the interviews that have since taken place between the gentlemen that were present, they have not been able to agree in two important facts that passed there—for which reason nothing was said on those subjects in the paper lately published as to other particulars in which they were agreed.
Mr. P. expressed a confident opinion that General Hamilton did not fire first—and that he did not fire at all at Col. Burr. Mr. V. N. seemed equally confident in opinion that General H. did fire first—and of course that it must have been at his antagonist.
General Hamilton's friend thinks it to be a sacred duty he owes to the memory of that exalted man, to his country, and his friends, to publish to the world such facts and circumstances as have produced a decisive conviction in his own mind, that he cannot have been mistaken in the belief he has formed on those points.
1st. Besides the testimonies of Bishop Moore, and the paper containing an express declaration, under General Hamilton's own hand, inclosed to his friend in a packet, not to be delivered but in the event of his death, and which have already been published, General Hamilton informed Mr. P. at least ten days previous to the affair, that he had doubts whether he would not receive and not return Mr. Burr's first fire. Mr. P. remonstrated against this determination, and urged many considerations against it, as dangerous to himself and not necessary in the particular case, when every ground of accommodation, non humiliatting, had been proposed and rejected. He said he would not decide lightly, but take time to deliberate fully. It was incidentally mentioned again at their occasional subsequent conversations, and on the evening preceding the time of the appointed interview, he informed Mr. P. he had made up his mind not to fire at Col. Burr the first time, but to receive his fire, and fire in the air. Mr. P. again urged him upon this subject, and repeated his former arguments. His final answer was in terms that made an impression on Mr. P.'s mind which can never be effaced. "My friend it is the effect of a religious scruple, and does not admit of reasoning; it is useless to say more on the subject, as my purpose is definitively fixed."
2d. His last words before he was wounded afford a proof that this purpose had not changed. When he received his pistol, after having taken his position, he was asked if he would have the hair sprig set?—His answer was "Not this time."
3d. After he was wounded, and laid in the boat, the first words he uttered after recovering the power of speech, were, (addressing himself to a gentleman present, who perfectly well remembers it) "Pendleton know I did not mean to fire at Col. Burr the first time."
4th. This determination had been communicated by Mr. P. to that gentleman that morning, before they left the city.
5th. The pistol that had been used by General Hamilton, lying loose over the other apparatus in the case which was open; after having been some time in the boat, one of the boatmen took hold of it to put it into the case. General Hamilton observing this, said "Take care of that pistol—it is cocked—it may go off and do mischief." This is also remembered by the gentleman alluded to.
This shews that he was not sensible of having fired at all. If he had fired previous to receiving the wound he would have remembered it, and therefore have known that the pistol could not go off; but if afterwards it must have been the effect of an involuntary exertion of the muscles produced by a mortal wound, in which case, he could not have been conscious of having fired.
6th. Mr. P. having a strong conviction that if General Hamilton had fired first, it could not have escaped his attention, all his anxiety being alive for the effect of the first fire, and having no reason to believe the friend of Col. Burr was not sincere in the contrary opinion,) he determined to go to the spot where the affair took place, to see if he could not discover some traces of the course of the ball from General Hamilton's pistol. He took a friend with him the day after General Hamilton died, and after some examination they fortunately found what they were in search of. They ascertained that the ball passed through the limb of a cedar tree, at an elevation of about twelve feet and
an half, perpendicularly from the ground, between thirteen and fourteen feet from the mark on which General Hamilton stood, and about four feet wide of the direct line between him and Col. Burr, on the right side; he having fallen on the left. The part of the limb through which the ball passed was cut off and brought to this city, and is now in Mr. Church's possession.
No inferences are pointed out as resulting from these facts, nor will any comments be made. They are left to the candid judgment and feelings of the public.
From the New England Palladium, July 17.
FROM FRANCE. By the ship Weymouth, Capt. Rich, from Bordeaux, French papers to May 14, have been received.
They contain many addresses to Bonaparte, requesting him to accept the title of Emperor. If there were no other reasons to shew these addresses were unnecessary, sufficient will be seen in the proceedings of the Tribunal, where it is avowed, that the establishment of Monarchy has been long contemplated, and that the Consulship was merely intended as an intermediate step.
PARIS, May 17.
Yesterday an extraordinary meeting of the Senate was held. All the ministers were present, except the minister of foreign relations, who was indisposed. Three orators of the council of state were present. It was presumed that this Senate had for its object the presentation of the important Senatus Consultum that is looked for with impatience, by all France. We are assured it contains more than 148 articles, divided into four titles.
Yesterday a Grand Council of State was held.
The Conservative Senate is to meet this day, to hear the report of its committee upon the Senatus Consultum .
The trial of Moreau and others is said to be definitively fixed for the 25th May.
Gen. Lassale, commander of the 4th regiment of veterans, and a member of the Legion of Honor, addressed the following speech to the veterans under him, assembled the second instant at Mauher Place:
Comrades! The departments—the army in general—being well apprised of the incredible services which the First Consul has rendered to France, as well by recovering and extending its frontiers, as by re-establishing the public worship, by the encouragement given to industry, by giving to the world peace, which the peridy of England alone has interrupted, are desirous, in order to insure our happiness, to recompence his extraordinary virtues by a title more exalted; and to prevent civil wars, the consequence of elections, by the establishment of a succession in the family of "Dieu donne," (the gift of God,) our Deliverer.
Your commanders are anxious to vote an address to him, to request of him this new benefit. I invite you in the name of the gratitude we owe him, of the admiration he inspires us with, and of the future happiness of the State, to add your signatures to ours, in order to confirm to him, that his former brother soldiers have a just sense of his merits, and that they nominate him Emperor.
It is the desire of Victory.
Addresses to the French government for the establishment of Monarchy have been sent from the cities of Strasburg, Colmar, Nancy, Mayence, Bruges, Montpellier, Versailles, Orleans, Caen, Havre, Dunkirk, and Aix la Chapelle, Mezieres, Gend, Dijon, Trevers, D'Evreux, Toisons, the departments of Jemmappes, Morbihan and l'Oise.
The people of Lyons have asked for the honor of having Bonaparte crowned in that city.
The Legislative body was to meet at Paris July 14, when it was expected the coronation would take place.
A man who publicly called himself the Dauphin of France, has been arrested at Marseilles, and sent to the House where persons deranged in mind are kept.
French preparations, &c.
The following intelligence was communicated to us by Capt. W. Cooke, a passenger in the Tamerlane, which arrived yesterday from Amsterdam.
Capt. Cooke left Boulogne, the 20th of April. At that time there were lying in that harbor, inside the pier heads, 600 gun-brigs and schooners; 600 pinnaces rowing 52 oars, and carrying 50 men; 300 boys and bateaux plats, and several prams. The latter have three keels, two decks; and carry 20 24 pounders and 150 horses. The line of encampment extended from Boulogne 3 leagues to the southward. It was said to contain 150,000 men, and new recruits were daily arriving. A few days previous to my leaving Boulogne, the admiral of the fleet, and two generals were recalled to Paris, and others sent to take their stations. This created considerable alarm, which was heightened by an attempt to fire the fleet in Boulogne Basin, on the night of the 15th April. In consequence of which the city gates were closed, the play house doors and all public places guarded, and every person in them examined. Those who did not give a good account of themselves were committed to prison. No stranger was allowed to remain more than 25 hours in the city, let his business be ever so urgent, if not in the public service. The harbors making at Ambleteuse, Etaples and Vermereux, employed each two thousand men, every tide, night and day; but were not in a situation to take more than 100 small boats in. There generally lay

In good weather before Boulogne and Am- bleteuse, 25 or 30 sail of English men of war at anchor. None of the French ships lay in Boulogne road. Every easterly wind small fleets ventured along shore from the eastward toward Boulogne, but so close to the shore as to be covered by the bat- teries and flying artillery. Notwithstand- ing which, the enemy frequently succeed- ed in driving them on shore or into some by-pass.
In Calais harbor there lay about 70 flat boats, and 47 were building and two prams.
The inhabitants had quartered on them 3000 chasseurs, 500 hussars and 1500 Ita- lian soldiers, under the command of Ge- neral Vandam. No stranger was allowed to visit the quays or ramparts fronting the sea. All look outs on private houses were sealed up that no signal might be given to the enemy that lay before the harbor at anchor.
THE ADDRESS.
Of the Legislative Body of France, to the
First Consul.
CITIZEN FIRST CONSUL.
The members of the legislative body are no sooner assembled, than they rec- procate a common zeal for their country; and at this important epoch they cannot feel indifferent to the national will so loud- ly and generally expressed. Scattered over the various departments of this great empire, they know its wants and habits. They know that the energy and action of the power which governs, should be com- mensurate with the extent of territory and population. When this relation, establish- ed by nature, is neglected by the legislator, his work must perish.
The chief blessing of man is tranquility and peace; and these depend on perma- nent institutions. The supreme power which guarantees them, ought, therefore, to be secure from the caprice of elections . Every elective government is inconstant, violent and helpless as the passions of men; whilst hereditary power gives to the social system, the force, the continuance, and constancy of the designs of nature. An uninterrupted succession of authority, in the same family will maintain the peace and existence of all. It is necessary for the perpetual security of their rights, that the authority which protects them should be eternal. The people, who unite the most capricious levity with the most emi- nent qualities, must supremely prefer a sys- tem, which confirms their virtues, by re- pressing their inconstancy.
History, every where, discovers at the head of great nations, a single hereditary chief. But this high Magistracy is not instituted but for general good. If it is weak, it falls, and if violent it destroys it- self; and in either case it merits its fate, for it oppresses the people, or fails to pro- tect them. In a word, this anarchy which ought to be tutelary, ceases to be lawful, when it is not national.
No!—doubtless, those mighty beings were not Gods, whom general interest has deified, and associated brilliant and in- accessible spheres, that law proclaimed from such high authority, might have more splendor, control and influence. But if the grandeur of monarchy is not found- ed on the extravagant fiction which deifies the multitude, it is supported by all those political maxims which the lessons of ad- versity, and the voice of sages, have estab- lished.
Ancient illusions have ceased; but do we need a man of our choice? Scarcely has he numbered thirty-four years, and the events of his life are more wonderful than the fables, with which history has surrounded the cradles of ancient dynas- ties.
The triumph and will of the nation can- not be resisted. Such extraordinary chan- ges are not new—it is at the noise and tum- ult of thrones which fall, which arise, and should fall again, the successive ages meditate on the inconstancy of human affairs. Old empires are regenerated at such important eras, and the chief of a new monarchy communicates to them the es- sence of his spirit, and the vigor of his en- terprizes.
We doubt not, a career of prosperity and glory again opens for our posterity. The 19th century, at its commencement, presents to the universe a most magni- ficent spectacle and instructive lesson. It consecrates the principle of hereditary power, and opinion for the happiness of France; whose revolution it terminates, and for the example of Europe, whose er- rors it prevents.
The human mind, troubled with the worst of diseases, the diseases of perfection , has wished to create a new race of men; to form new societies and another world— But soon frightened at its work and wear- ied with its efforts, it has returned to the track of experience and submits to the au- thority of ages. It is at the movement, it recognizes its limits, the human mind is truly enlarged—it is at the moment that it learns to check its weakness, that it just- ly directs the exercise of its power—The remembrance of its past deviations will af- ford a useful foresight; and the fear of falling into its first excesses will not hurry it to the contrary extreme.
We shall not witness the daily stupor of slavery succeeding the mad tumult of democracy. No, Citizen First Consul, you would not command but a free people; we know it; and will therefore obey you al- ways. The departments of government will be balanced with wisdom; they will preserve every thing that will support, no- thing that can destroy liberty. The Im- perial government will confirm all the blessings of the Consulate and will increase them. The security of hereditary power
will temper all its measures. It is less rigorous, for it has fewer obstacles to van- quish, and smaller dangers to encounter— the greater its moderation, the more con- trolling its influence; and if it aims at an extension, it relaxes and destroys itself. Thus the prerogative of the EMPEROR, better defined, will be more limited than that of the First Consul. The danger of faction compelled the establishment of a temporary dictator—these times are past —MONARCHY is regenerated—Liberty must be immortal—the dictatorship ex- pires and natural authority commences its reign.
(Signed) FONTANES. [The most gracious answer of Napoleon to the above, appeared in Saturday's Ar- gus.]
This famous declaration in favor of Monarchy, was preceded by the following expression of the will of the Legislative Body.
They declare their will ( vœu ) as fol- lows: That Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul, shall be declared Emperor; that the Imperial dignity should be hereditary in his family; that the representative sys- tem should be established on a solid basis; and that the civil institutions should receive a character of greatness due to the majesty of the French nation, guarantee- ing at once the authority of government and the liberty of the people.
Similar requests to the great Napoleon, that he would become Emperor of the Gauls, have been made by several cities, and detachments of the army.
THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1804.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
Tobacco, 37 3/4 Cash. Wheat, New, 7 3/4 do. Flour, Fine, New, 59 3/4 do. Do. Supt. do. 42 3/4 do. Corn 27 3/4 do. Hemp, Clean £ 50 do. Iron £ 34 do. Bacon 8d do. Whiskey 3s 9d do.
DOCT. JOHN BROCKENBROUGH is appointed CASHIER of the Bank of Vir- ginia.
BOSTON, July 20.
Yesterday arrived the ship Montezuma, Capt. Isaacs from London. We re- ceived papers to the 5th ult. but we are necessitated to be brief in mentioning their contents.
The King of Great Britain had been again indisposed, but had in a great de- gree recovered. A cabinet examination of his majesty's physicians took place on the second;—and it was rumored that some important arrangements would be made in consequence.
On the 5th of June Mr. Pitt was to of- fer to the house of commons his new plan for the defence of his country.
Shipping had been engaged in England for a foreign expedition.
Mr. Livingston the American minister to the French, is in England, in pursuit of some agricultural information it is said in some of the papers. In others it is con- jectured that his object is to negotiate a loan for the purchase of the Floridan — Mr. Fox, and many of the British nobi- lity, have been particularly attentive to him; and some of the London editors have expressed an astonishment at these attentions, considering his conduct with the late "conspiracy."
On the 30th of May, Mr. Wilberforce moved in the house of commons for leave to bring in a bill for the total abolition of the slave trade; which he obtained by a majority of 75 of 173 votes.
W. Cobbett (Porcupine) has been con- victed of publishing a libel on the govern- ment of Ireland.
The emperor of Russia has publicly ap- proved of the conduct of the late envoy at Paris, between whom and the consu- lar government it has been understood some misunderstanding took place. The emperor has beside presented to the Diet of Ratisbon a note on the subject of the violation of the German territory by the seizure of the Duke D'Enghien—in which he expresses his sorrow at that event and his surprise that France under existing circumstances, should have authorised such a procedure. The envoy of Sweden presented a note on the same subject. The emperor of Russia wished for an ap- plication to be made on the part of the em- pire to the French government for a sat- isfactory explanation. He had already instructed his charge des affaires at Paris on the subject—The consideration on the subject was deferred by the Diet for six weeks—There are various accounts of the movement of troops.
The French funds have fallen owing to reports of a misunderstanding with Rus- sia; and the "unwillingness of Prussia to give up Embden!"
On the 20th of May, the French senate waited on Bonaparte and requested his acceptance of the title of emperor, &c.— They addressed him with the appellation "Your Imperial Majesty."—He of course complied with the request. They then waited on madame Bonaparte, to whom they addressed the same title. Their dis- course contained this sentence. Your dis- position presages that the name of the empress Josephina, will be the signal of consolation and of hopes, &c."
Five members of the senate, it is said, were against giving the first consul a new title, &c.—Siegies, Lanjuinais and Gregoire were among these.
The French legislative body is to conti- nue 5 (or 10 years) the tribunate 10. The latter to be blended with the legisla- ture, and called a chamber of orators.
Ministers plenipotentiary are to have the ap- pellation of "Excellencies."
His imperial majesty the emperor of the Gauls has appointed as marshals of the empire—Berthierthier, Murat, Moucey, Jour- dan, Massena, Angereau, Bernadotte, Soult, Brune, Lannes, Mortier, Ney, Dav- oust, Bessieres, Kellerman, Lefebvre, Perignon and Serrurier.
An important duty attaches to the edi- tors of newspapers when changes take place in the political affairs of nations: it is for them to mark what is worthy of imitation as well as to exhibit those circumstances which may operate as beacons for their countrymen, and guard against an injuri- ous confidence in any man, by proving how (almost) invariably too great a confidence in the governed is rewarded by perjury and ambitious assumption in the governors. Where was the honest heart which did not bound with joy, when a great nation de- clared it a practical fact "that all men were born and continued equal in their rights" yet who can see the presumptuous arro- gance of the to be emperor of the Gauls, without cursing his ambition, and lament- ing that such a man as Bonaparte, pos- sessed so little a mind as to prefer, the ti- tel robe, and the glittering crown, of an empty title, to the masculine pleasure of se- curing the rights of his fellow men, & the laudable ambition of rendering millions happy. We expect in Bonaparte an en- lightened attention to the political interests of his empire, but we cannot we must not forget that to acquire this title of emper- or, this nomen which may alike distin- guish the fool, the madman, the infant and the superannuated, he has destroyed the fairest hopes of humanity and forfeited a title which correct ambition, would have secured him, and by which he would have induced a world to have hailed him the Jefferson of Europe. Bonaparte however has sacrificed these considerations and holds out to mankind anew, the propriety of cautiously yielding power and above all of sedulously watching over the conduct of military men, who seem of all others most disposed to abuse it.—From the great mind of Carnot, we expected a more de- cided opposition to this emperor business, but we are compelled to confess, that Car- not's opposition has the appearance of such an opposition as had before been assented to by the uncrowned emperor. Nor has less want of public virtue manifested itself in England, there we find a ministry dis- placed, who seem to have possessed the confidence of the nation, the chief of whom has certainly displayed some talents in fi- nance & apportioned taxation, with as much attention to the wants of the poor as possi- ble; few however will doubt but Mr. Add- ington's administration, knew of and counte- nanced the plot for the assassination of Bonaparte, and it is not improbable but its want of success, was the true cause of his dismissal. The ministry who have suc- ceeded him, are of the Queen's party—A union however for a time it seems was ef- fected between the rivals Pitt and Fox; and the former had the audacity to recom- mend the latter to the king as a proper person to fill a high office, George proper- ly enough refused his assent to the nomi- nation, and asked how Mr. P. could recom- mend a person he had formerly advised should even have his name struck off the list of Privy Councillors. He how- ever who could take possession of office as it were by storm for himself now dropped and duped his new friend, who has how- ever connected himself it is said in close alliance with the worthies of the name of Wyndham, Grenville, Spencer, &c. Hence the operations of the new opposition bid defiance to conjecture, it is probable how- ever that at times the unmanly and always gross conduct of the favorite at Bucking- ham house to the Prince of Wales, may induce a belief in the new patriots that the confirmed insanity or death of the old man, would make another change in the ministry more favorable to their ambition.—so are the people of England abused—so has public virtue there become the shadow of a name.
In this destruction of principle, we feel anxious to know how Lord Stanhope con- ducts himself, this good man hitherto has deserved the veneration of the patriot and the respect of the philosopher. In retired life, he had enriched the sciences by his labors, and the arts by his industry.—It must be confessed that the Prince of Wales possesses a more enlarged mind than any other of the family of the Guelps, the hide- ous vices which some years back were so prominent, seem now to have retired, and his companions if not men of virtue, are certainly men of talents. Yet alas! the people, the poor wretched inhabitants of England and Ireland, what redress have they to expect. It might have been sup- posed that Fox would not again have sac- rificed himself to a coalition. That Sheri- dan who preserved in some measures his character during the first would not have been entangled in the second, but the peo- ple the wretched subjects of Imperial Bri- tain are now shut out from every hope of redress—no dependence can be placed in their parliamentary orators, and if they look to France it must be acknowledged, that they can only exchange a King for an Emperor, and as thereby they will not ad- vance the great cause of liberty; it now appears to be a duty imposed on all patri- ots to oppose an invasion which can do no
other good than exchange one despot for another.
From this view of the two nations, it is our duty and policy to act towards each with the strictest neutrality; the govern- ors of both must be hostile to our prin- ciples, and was either to crush the other, would not unlikely become openly hostile to a system of government which although a silent is a severe critic on their con- duct.
Expositor.
From the Political Barometer.
1st. A statement showing the actual appropriations made in the last four years of President Washington's administra- tion.
For the year ending Dec. 31, Dolls. 1793, had been appropriated 5,936,940 For the year ending Dec. 31, 1794, had been appropriated 9,447,569 For the year ending Dec. 31, 1795, had been appropriated 5,610,949 And for the year ending Dec. 31, 1796, had been appropriated 7,083,678
Making in all 28,098,236 that had been appropriated for the four last years under the administration of pres- ident Washington.
2d. A statement showing the appropria- tions made in the four years of Mr. A- dams's administration.
For the year ending Dec. 31, 1797, had been appropriated 8,051,574 For the year ending Dec. 31, 1798, had been appropriated 11,746,948 For the year ending Dec. 31, 1799, had been appropriated 13,185,850 And for the year ending Dec. 31, 1800, had been appropriated 11,952,534
In all, 44,936,906 making an increase of expense to the U- nited States, for four years, under the ad- ministration of Mr. Adams, sixteen mil- lions, eight thousand, six hundred and seventy dollars.—But to make it appear still plainer the following statement will be useful. Under the administration of Mr. Adams the principal of our national debt was increased;
Dollars. But Mr Adams left in the treasury April 1, 1801, 6,368,488 And his armed vessels sold for 1,794,000 Making to be deducted 275,767 Leaving for the true in- crease 2,009,767 But since under the administration of Mr. Jefferson, for two years and a half, ending Sept. 30, 1803, has been paid on the principal of the national debt, 4,298,721 Dollars. 9,924,000 And was found in the treasury Sept. 30, 1803, 5,860,000 15,784,000
From which however, must be deducted the mo- ney Mr Adams left in the treasury, April 1st, 1801, leaving
1,794,000 The money arising from the sale of Mr Adams' vessels, 275,767 And the money arising from the sale of the bank shares, 1,287,600
Making, to be deducted,
3,357,367
Leaving for the actual difference, in favor of the administration of Mr. Jef- ferson for two years and a half. And if in that ratio we may calculate for the one year and an half ending 31st March, 1805; being the experiment of four years under the administration of Mr. Jefferson,
It will be 19,722,612
Now if to this be added the addition Mr. Adams made to the public debt, viz.
4,298,721
It will be 24,021,333 Showing the actual difference between the cost of Mr. Adams's administration to the United States for four years, and Mr. Jefferson's for the same length of time. Although in this statement I have not in- cluded the direct tax, and all the internal taxes that were repealed in 1802, which if included with all their necessary and un- necessary expenses, as they were origi- nally drawn from the people, it would make a difference of more than 28,000,000 dollars.
From a London Paper of May 13.
DREADFUL FIRE AT BAYONNE.
Yesterday we received a letter from Lis- bon by the Britania. Brown, arrived in the Downs from the Tagus, which states that Bayonne has recently been nearly destroyed by fire.—The date of this cal- amity is not mentioned, but our corres- pondent gives the following account of it:— "The flames were not discovered till 6 o'- clock in the morning, when they burst forth with irresistible violence; the large stores filled with brandy, tar, &c. presented one sheet of fire, ascending into the air upwards of 200 feet above the building. The brandy, tar, &c. formed a stream, and running in flames into the Adour, pre- sented the singular and terrible spectacle of a river on fire.—The fire continued burn- ing violently for two days, during which many lives, and property to the value of two millions of francs, were lost."
NEW FRENCH GOVERNMENT.
The particulars of the new arrange- ment are thus described in a private com- munication—"The name of the republic is to be changed into that of empire; the republican calendar is to be laid aside; the ancient nobility are to reassume their for- mer titles, and at Bonaparte's coronation, several hundred noblemen are to be cre- ated. The brothers of the consul are with
their male children, to be created arch- dukes, and all the sisters, archduchesses. The heir to the throne is to be styled, the Imperial Grand Duke, and the titles of Bonaparte are to be, His most Christian Majesty the Emperor of the Gauls; the throne is to be hereditary in his family; & in case of failure of issue, he is to have the power of nominating from among his re- latives, his immediate successor."
AUGUSTA, (Geo.) July 10.
We announced in our last the appoint- ment of Col. Hammond, as Governor of the Mississippi Territory, but are since officially informed, that his appointment is Col. Commandant of Upper Louisiana.
FOR RENT, IN COLUMBIA, MY TENEMENT,
It being one of the four central lots in the plan of said town; its situation is high and airy, and possesses a very commanding view. It affords two large dry cellars, the walls of which are rock, four rooms, eight fire places, seven rooms, one of which in the second story is very large and well calculated for assembly; it is well ventilated and lighted, having 398 panes of glass, besides two large passages and the garet—Also a framed kitchen 32 16 feet, now putting up. When the constant and safe navigation from this place to the establishment of the Steamboat mail stage by this place, and the expectancy of a turnpike road by this is considered, it is reasonable to expect it will become a place of increasing business. Those who may be disposed to rent, had better give early information, as the house is hunting a tenant, and may be adapted to different purposes.
Also, for Sale or rent,
400 Acres of Land,
In the lower end of Louisa, on the South Fork of Elk creek, adjoining the lands of Robert & James Dickinson. This land is really good, its growth is generally red oak and hickory. For terms ap- ply to the subscriber.
J. WILLIS.
Chatham Fluvanna, July 28 1804 w6t
In pursuance of a deed of trust, executed by William Love for the purpose of redeeming Cornelius Schenk, on account of sundry securityships, will be sold, at the Eagle Ta- vern, in Charlottesville, on the 15th day of Au- gust next, all the estate, right, title and interest of the said William Love to the
HOUSES and LOTS
In Charlotte ville, late in the possession of Col. Thomas Bell, &c. This estate and interest con- sists of one moiety in remainder, of the above mentioned property. The terms will be made known on the day of sale, and more particular in- formation communicated, by applying to either of the subscribers.
WM. W. HENING } Surviving
JOHN KELLY } Trustees.
Charlottesville 28th July 1804 3t*
To Mr. HENRY BOOKER, Amelia.
SIR,
I AM sued by Mr. Outlaw in Com- berland Court, and will thank you to interpose and stop the suit. I regret that I cannot other- wise inform you of the circumstance. With confidence, &c. I remain your friend
GEORGE MAYO.

BURR MILL-STONE MANUFACTORY.
THE subscriber takes this mode of returning his thanks to his former patrons, and informing the public in general, that he has (by desire of his friends) re-commenced the MANUFACTURING OF BURR MILL-STONES; and having furnished himself with a supply of the best materials, and having had sixteen years experience in the business, in Baltimore, Petersburg and Richmond, hopes to be able to give satisfaction to his employers.
The stones he will warrant to be as good as any in the United States.
Any orders left with Capt. WILLIAM PENROCK, Norfolk; Capt. WILLIAM CHAMBERS, Staunton; Mr. WILLIAM HAY, Wythe county, or Mr. ROBERT MOORE, Petersburg, shall be duly attended to, and country produce received in payment, at the customary prices.
THE TWO APPRENTICES will be taken to the above business, and short time required.
WILLIAM DAVIDSON.
Richmond, Jan. 10th, 1803. (1f) N.B. FOR SALE, PLASTER OF PARIS, in stone or ground, for the improvement of land, with directions for the use thereof.
ICE,
For sale at the Falling Garden. Apply at the Brick house in said garden, where constant attendance will be given. May 20.
Notice.... The office of supervisor of the revenue,
for the district of Virginia, being discontinued, and the unfinished business in the said office transferred to me—the collectors of the direct tax & internal revenue, whose accounts have not been finally adjusted and paid, are hereby informed, that they are now requested to call at my office, in the city of Richmond, without delay and pay the balances due to the United States.—And those whose lands have been sold in the district of Virginia by authority of an act of Congress of the United States for non-payment of the Direct Tax, may redeem such lands, by paying to me within the time limited, the principal, costs and fees as the law directs.
As most of the abovenamed lands were sold in Dec. 1802 the privilege of redemption will continue until December next.
The money received by me for the redemption of the said lands will be returned to the purchaser, with interest at the rate of 25 per cent. per annum on the purchase money, to the day on which it may be paid to me.
JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D.
June 27th. 1804.
To be let, on building Leases,
three beautiful, airy and elevated situations for dwelling houses. To any gentleman in the mercantile line, or other occupation, who wishes a pleasant and agreeable residence for his family, either of these sites would be truly desirable, as they are contiguous to the scene of active business, at the same time that they are removed from the dust and bustle of the town. Enquire at this printing office.
An experienced, sober and industrious GARDENER will hear of an advantageous situation on application as above. None of opposite character need apply. tf April 23, 1804.
4439 Acres of valuable LAND,
In the south of Kentucky, the greater part military, will be SOLD for good bonds, or exchanged for property in the state of Virginia.—Enquire of the printer. Dec. 26th, 1803.
Plaster of Paris.
I have just received from Nova Scotia, a cargo of PLASTER OF PARIS, said to be of the best kind, which I will sell on reasonable terms. SAMUEL PAINE. May 14, 1804
Will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the premises, the 15th day of September next,
A Tract of LAND,
in the county of Goochland, containing 300 acres, on which there is a good dwelling house, kitchen, smoke house, &c. This place was formerly the property of Mr. Radford, and purchased of him by Mr. Elias Langham who now lives on it, and has authorised the subscriber to dispose of the same. The terms of sale, one half cash, the other half payable in 12 months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. Any person or persons having any claim or claims against the above property are desired to make them known on or before the day of sale. JOSEPH MOREN. New Canton, 2d July, 1804.
CITY OF RICHMOND.
IN COMMON HALL, July 3d, 1804.
It appearing to the Common Hall of the City of Richmond, that the regulations of the trustees of the Free School in said City, have been established on liberal and just principles, whereby many poor children of both sexes have received at the said school, such advantages in the acquirement of their education as to encourage a strong belief that great utility will result from a continuance of the said institution, should it receive a proper patronage.
Resolved, therefore, that the Chamberlayne of this city, and Messrs. John Robinson, Samuel Paine and Samuel Pleasants, be requested and empowered to receive subscriptions, and the funds that may be subscribed for the benefit of the said school; and that it be recommended to the humane and liberal inhabitants of this city, to raise by subscription other funds for the purpose of continuing the said institution. Teste, ANDW. STEVENSON, C. C. H.
NOTICE.
DELINQUENT Share-Holders in the Manchester Turnpike Company, on the 5th requisition, due 1st of April last, are hereby notified, that their shares will be sold on the 6th day of August next, at Zachariah Brooks's tavern, in Manchester, unless said requisition shall be previously paid to John Brander, Treasurer. By order of the directors. JAMES BRANDER, CLK. Manchester, 3d July, 1804.
FOR SALE on liberal terms by the subscribers,
The House and Lot
Near the river bank, at present in the occupancy of Mr. John Taylor, and distinguished in the plan of the city by number eight (8) the property of the estate of Patrick Wright dec. which, if not disposed of privately before the 1st day of September next—will on that day, at four o'clock in the afternoon, be sold on the premises, for one half cash, and the other half on a credit of ninety days, for an approved endorsed note.—An inalienable title will be made before the money is received. PROSSER & MONCURE, v. ms. Richmond, July 17th, 1804. (ids.)
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Joseph Caldwell and Robert Peirson, confined for horse stealing, and Cullen Demmory, confined for murder in the second degree, have (the two former for the second degree) escaped 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 each of the convicts so escaped, to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey them or either of them to the penitentiary. And I do moreover require 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 aforesaid the said Joseph Caldwell, Robert Peirson and Cullen Demmory.
Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Joseph Caldwell, convicted of horse stealing at the district court of Washington, May 1802; born in the county of Charlotte, 5 feet 11 inches high, 31 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, has a bad countenance, and when spoken to cannot look you in the face.
Robert Peirson, convicted of the same offence at the district court of the Sweet Springs, October 1802; born in the county of Botetourt, 6 feet high, 29 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, very thin visage, and has a down look; also has the appearance of bad health.
Cullen Demmory, a dark man, convicted of murder in the second degree, at the district court of Suffolk, May, 1801; born in the county of Southampton, 5 feet 8 1-2 inches high, 27 years old, black hair and black eyes, and very thin visage.
Caldwell and Peirson made their escape from the penitentiary the 16th of April last and were retaken in the counties of Botetourt & Washington, and were both tried for escaping and sentenced to two years additional confinement; the former by the district court of Washington in Sept. last, and the latter by the district court held at the Sweet Springs in Oct. following.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson.
Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Said Wilkinson is about 24 years of age, upwards of six feet high, and large in proportion; has dark red hair, which he commonly keeps tied, though it is not very long, and has some few freckles in his face; he is dressed in a blue roundabout, a blue waistcoat, a blue jacket, striped pantaloon of olive colored select or fancy cord, and a thin summer waistcoat, but not particularly recollected.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that DAVID BOWMAN, who was lately convicted of murder in the second degree by the district court held in the county of Hardy, hath made his escape from the sheriff of said county when conducting him the said Bowman from the jail of the said district to 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 to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Hardy the said David Bowman. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the district jail aforesaid the said David Bowman.
Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 30th day of May, 1804. (Signed) JOHN PAGE.
The above David Bowman is near 6 feet high, about 25 years of age, light short hair, much pitted with the small pox, has large grey eyes, and a down look. His clothing when he escaped was a blue linsey hunting shirt, green waistcoat, country linen overalls, blue yarn stockings, and a new wool hat.
William Chambers,
At the sign of GENERAL WAYNE, Staunton; FOR the accommodation of Ladies and Gentlemen travelling to the springs in the stage (which is established to this place) will furnish a HACK to any of the watering places, and had for them when they think proper to return, if required. 3w July 11th, 1804.
Notice.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Mr. Jacob Bockius, dec. formerly of Richmond, by bond, notes or otherwise, are requested to come forward immediately and discharge the same—And those having claims against the estate are requested to apply to John Prosser at the Vendue Office of Prosser & Moncure, for payment. BENJAMIN TATE, } Executors. JOHN PROSSER, }
Being about to leave this state a few weeks, John Prosser is alone authorised to collect & settle all debts due to and by the estate of Mr. Jacob Bockius, dec. B. TATE.
LEATHER, WHOLESALE & RETAIL.
ALL that valuable Stock of LEATHER in the above mentioned deceased's Tan Yard, consisting of a large and general assortment of the best quality; which will be sold on reasonable terms, for ready money only, at the Currying shop appertaining to said Tan Yard. Also, a large quantity of Sheep and Lamb's Wool for sale. B. TATE, Superintendent of said stock. July 12, 1804.
Bacon Hams.
The subscriber has received a parcel of very fine Hams, which he will sell on moderate terms. Apply at Messrs. Wm. Brown & Co's. JAMES BROWN, Jr. June 16th, 1804.
We have received a small additional supply of
MADEIRA WINE,
Of a superior quality, which we offer for sale by the hogshead and quarter cask. GIBSON & JEFFERSON. Richmond, 13th July, 1804. (tf)
WILL BE SOLD,
The highest bidder, in Charles City county, at September court day, that well known Tract of Land, called
The Indian Fields,
Containing between eight and nine hundred acres, pleasantly situated, on the main road leading through the county. The situation is so generally known and admired that a minute description would be superfluous, as it is presumed any gentleman wishing to purchase, would previously view the land, therefore shall only observe that the houses are all in good order, having lately gone thro' a thorough repair—and the small proportion of land in cultivation, proves it to be very valuable and productive, the soil being admirably adapted to the culture of corn and small grain—Any person wishing to view the land will call on Mr. Ryster who lives on the place. The terms of sale will be made known on the day of sale. In WILLIAM EDWARDS, Surry.
By virtue of a Decree of the Court of the United States for the 5th Circuit in the Virginia District, bearing date the 3d day of December, 1803, in behalf of John Glassell, against William Walker, James Walker, Merry Walker and John Walker, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Kenhawa courthouse, on the 24th day of August next, the following TRACTS OF LAND, viz:—One granted to Wm. Walker on the 3d of May 1785, containing 112 1/4 acres, on Elk river, a branch of the Great Kenhawa, about 6 miles from the mouth, opposite to a survey made for Leonard Cooper and Wm. Morris, at the mouth of the Sciota creek that empties into Elk on the south side—One other tract granted to said Wm. Walker on the 26th May 1788, containing 500 acres, on the head waters of the left hand fork of a creek emptying into Elk river on the north west side at the shallow ford, about 4 or 5 miles from the mouth of said river, adjoining a survey made for said Walker—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 26th May 1788, containing 770 acres, on Elk river, on the south east side, about a mile from its mouth—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 27th of May 1788, containing 230 acres, on the north side of Elk river, the third bottom above the mouth of Sandy creek—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 27th of May 1788, containing 100 acres, on the north side of Elk river, the fourth bottom above the mouth of Sandy creek on the same side of the river—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 26th May 1788, containing 1000 acres, on a left hand branch of a creek emptying into Elk river, on the north west side opposite to the first and on said river—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 26th of May 1788, containing 200 acres, on the south side of Elk river, the third bottom on the river above Wm. Arbuckle's land, opposite the mouth of Sandy creek.
The whole of the above mentioned land at the time it was surveyed lay in the county of Greenbrier, all of which will be sold, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to raise the sum of four thousand one hundred and ten dollars 38 cents, with interest on dollars 2799 78, at 5 per centum per annum, from the 22d March, 1799—the costs of suit and carrying this decree into effect. BEN. MOSBY, Acting Commissioner.
The Commissioners appointed
by the late act of Assembly, to superintend the Lottery, for the benefit of the University of William & Mary, feel themselves greatly mortified, in being obliged to inform the public, that imperious necessity has compelled them to postpone, for the present, the drawing, notwithstanding the assurances which they have given, both collectively and individually, that it would commence on the 2d of this month. It will doubtless be expected that the reasons inducing this postponement, should be stated; and after such explanation, they trust, they will stand exculpated from a generous public, of every other charge, than that of precipitancy; to which they acknowledge, their sanguine hope of success in the sale of tickets, & thus, of speedily accomplishing the truly laudable end, which they have had in view, has subjected them. As the days first contemplated approached, on which the drawing was to commence, measures were taken to acquire satisfactory information of the number of tickets which had been sold. Satisfactory information, however, was received only from a few—Still too sanguine in their expectations; reflecting, that with the prospect of advantage offered to purchasers, the interests of science were combined; and judging of the distant sales, by what had been, and would be made in this place and its vicinity, they conceived themselves authorised to promise, most decidedly, a commencement at the period last notified—But advices recently received, convince them that the sales, tho' considerable, are still not such as would justify a commencement of the drawing. The Commissioners will not again so far commit themselves, as to state positively, the time when the drawing shall commence; but this they have in their power, fully and unequivocally to promise; that nothing shall be wanting, on their parts, to hasten the drawing. This is fully evinced by the mode they have adopted, and are now pursuing, of giving to the purchaser, with such security as may be approved of, on his taking not less than ten tickets, a credit of ninety days; thereby holding out to individuals, the prospect of advantage, from the prizes, without the advance of a single cent. Gentlemen, who have been so obliging as to assist in the disposition of tickets, are authorised to assure those holding them by purchase on credit, that no payment of their respective bonds will be required, until 90 days shall expire, from the time of beginning to draw; and they are hereby requested to regulate their subsequent sales of tickets on credit, by this principle. July 3d, 1804. 4w
Family Flour.
A CONSTANT supply of FLOUR, of a superior quality, for family use, kept for SALE, by GEORGE WATT. Richmond 5th March, 1804. tf
Strayed or stolen, from Shokoe hill, about four weeks ago,
A bright bay Mare,
In foal, about fourteen hands high, switch tail, has a wren on her flank the size of a walnut; a bout 8 years old. Whoever will deliver her to Wm. Mann, clerk of the market, shall receive a reward of Five Dollars. JAMES GOODWIN. July 23d, 1804. 3t
A Young Man, who has
been regularly brought up in a Compting house, who writes an excellent hand, and who perfectly understands book-keeping and accounts, wishes to engage in a respectable Mercantile house in this place. If required he will exhibit a set of books of his own keeping, from the day book to the ledger, which perhaps would be more satisfactory to those who may wish to employ, than anything he could say in an advertisement. With respect to connections, &c. ample satisfaction he presumes can be given. A line addressed to J. M. and left at this office, will be duly attended to. July 20th, 1804. 3t
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
AT A GENERAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS.
RESOLVED, that until Certificates for the Stock held in this Institution be issued under the by-laws hereof, the Scrip or evidence of shares held herein be transferable by Indorsement or Assignment, and that all the Shares standing in the name of any Stockholder shall be transferred in the Books of this company to the person or persons producing the Scrip or evidence of such shares, regularly endorsed or assigned.
RESOLVED, that the President of the Bank at Richmond be directed to call a meeting of all the Stockholders (which meeting shall be in the City of Richmond, on the first Monday in September next) for the purpose of adopting such bye laws, rules and regulations as shall be deemed necessary for the government of the Institution; and considering other subjects important to its interest."
A true extract from the proceedings of the General Meeting of Stockholders, on Saturday July 7th, 1804. Teste, WM. DABNEY, Secretary.
The Stockholders are requested to attend a General Meeting, at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, on the first Monday in September next, for the purposes stated in the foregoing resolution. ABM. B. VENABLE, Pres'd.
RESOLVED, that the President and Directors proceed to appoint a Cashier and two Book Keepers, on Wednesday the 25th current, and that the President be requested to publish the same in two newspapers printed in Richmond. The foregoing is a true extract from the proceedings of the Directors of the Bank of Virginia at Richmond. Teste, WM. DABNEY, Clerk pro tem.
Notice.
The creditors of SAMUEL SCOTT, a bankrupt, are requested to meet in Cairo, on Saturday the 11th day of August next, for the purpose of receiving the second dividend, when a final settlement will be made by the commissioners, and the books and papers belonging to said bankrupt given up, by THOMAS FARRAR and JOHN LACKLAND, Assignees of S. Scott, a Bankrupt. Cairo, 11th July, 1804. Im
Public notice is hereby given,
That the President and Common Council of the City of Richmond, will, at their next monthly meeting to be held on the third Monday in August next, proceed to appoint one fit and proper person to act as Captain of the Night Watch within the said city, for the term of one year, at which time all Candidates for the said appointment, are requested to attend. Im ANDW. STEVENSON, c. c. h.
FOR SALE, AN ELEGANT HORSE AND GIG.
For terms, apply at this Office Richmond, July 5, 1804.
FOR SALE,
A Tract of Land,
Lying in the North Garden, in Albemarle county, containing 1000 acres, adjoining the Lands of Stephen Moore, William Wood, and the late William Cole, dec within eighteen miles of Warren, and the same distance of Milton. There is on this Land a new Barn, 48 by 24 feet, a good Overseer's House, and Houses for the accommodation of fifteen or twenty Negroes. The Overseer's House, with a little expense, may be rendered very comfortable for a small family. About half the Land is cleared, the greater part of which is in good order for cultivation, and a considerable part of it fresh and well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco. Any person inclined to purchase, by application to the overseer on the premises, will be shown the Land. The terms of sale will be, one fourth part of the purchase money paid on the first day of June, 1805, and the balance in three equal annual payments from that day, each instalment to carry interest from the day of sale, if not punctually paid. Bond with approved security, together with a deed of trust on the Land, will be required of the purchaser, to secure the payment. For further particulars apply to the subscriber, living at Scotch-Town, in Hanover county. If the above Land is not sold before, it will on offered at Public Sale, to the highest bidder, be the terms before mentioned, on the 23d day of August next, if fair, if not, the next fair day. In either case, the purchaser will have leave to seed wheat as soon after that time as he may choose, and may be furnished with the crop of Corn, &c. that may be made on the plantation this year—say from two to three hundred barrels. JOHN M. SHEPPARD. Scotch-Town, May 30th, 1804. tds
Mediterranean Passports.
NOTICE is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passports of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange; and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use. Department of State, 23d of May, 1804. 3
The printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes twice a week for the space of six months, and the Collectors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices. June 1. 6m
I respectfully
inform my friends and the public, that I shall keep the imported Italian WHIP the ensuing season, which will commence the 20th March, 1805, in the town of Charlottesville, Albemarle. Terms and pedigree will be made known by the commencement of the season. The stud book and racing calendars will be kept with him which will prove that he has been one of the best race horses in England in the years '97 and '98; and never lost a race when there were beats. THOMAS JONES, sen. Charlotte county, Va. 30th June, 1804.
New Flour.
A constant supply of NEW FLOUR, of a superior quality for family use, kept for sale by JOHN SANDID. E. Richmond, 19th July, 1804. 3t
FOR SALE—By LISTON TEMPLE,
Best Turnip Seed,
Of the present year's growth.
Ran away in the night
between the 20th and 21st July, a large black NEGRO WOMAN, about thirty years of age—she has a very down look, with large projecting lips and mouth—when not disposed to speak answers very sullenly, with a rough masculine voice, but is familiar and impudent when pleased. She took with her her female mulatto child, about fifteen or eighteen months old, a large board chest made like a seaman's chest, her bedding and other baggage.—Whoever will secure the said negro so that she is recovered by the subscriber, shall receive TEN DOLLARS Reward and all reasonable charges. JAMES WORRALL. Henrico, about four miles from Richmond, July 21st, 1804. [w3]
To the HONORABLE THE LEGISLATURE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
The Memorial of sundry Merchants, Mechanics and other Inhabitants of the City of Richmond, representeth:
THAT there are many common law courts which hold their sessions in the city of Richmond and these courts in the course of the year require a great many juries, and are thus described:
The General Court of the Commonwealth. The District Court of the Commonwealth. The Circuit Court of the United States. The District Court of the United States. The County Court of Henrico. The Hustings Court of the City of Richmond.
Upon further examination into the above statement it will appear, that there are more than one hundred days in the year wherein juries may be wanted. The officers of the courts frequently summon more than enough for three juries, and sometimes two of the aforesaid courts sit upon the same day, which, considering the population of the city, falls very heavy on some of the inhabitants, inasmuch as it frequently happens that retailers of merchandise, and mechanics who employ a number of journeymen, and who depend upon their daily sales for their profits and subsistence, are obliged either to disobey the summons, to shut up their stores and shops, or to commit the care of their business (and at the most public times too) to boys or inexperienced agents.
When a duty is laid upon articles of merchandise, or a tax is imposed upon the occupation of a merchant, every man before he proceeds can calculate upon the influence which these burthens will have upon his business; but if the same man is frequently called upon to serve upon juries, and is compelled either to shut up his store or confide in inexperienced agents, he cannot form a computation of the injury or disadvantage.
Observations somewhat dissimilar, tho' equi-ponderant in their tendencies, concerning mechanics and others who subsist by labor, may also be made. The poor man, who has no means to provide for his own wants or the subsistence of his family, except by his own labor, must feel the hardship in a very high degree, when he is compelled to lose his time in loitering about a courthouse, well knowing that it ought to be employed in earning bread for his children.
These important facts, and their influence upon society, and particularly the inhabitants of this city, are too well known to require greater illustration; and it would be inconsiderate if your Memorialists should employ many arguments or much entreaty to induce the honorable house to listen to their complaint.
Your Memorialists have been informed, that in some parts of the United States, it is the custom to summon juries some days previous to the court; and when a cause is about to be tried, a list of many names is given to the counsel of the parties—each party strikes out an equal number until the proper number remains. In this way, impartial juries are certainly obtained.
It seems to be the general opinion of all who converse upon the subject, that a reasonable compensation should be made, equal to the daily price of labor, to those persons who are compelled to serve on juries.
Your Memorialists contemplate with great delight the inestimable privilege of a trial by jury; they consider it as one of the chartered birth rights of which they are the inheritors, and which is far above price; nor do they intend to utter an expression, which shall convey the smallest discontent in that respect. The sole design of your Memorialists herein, is to make a plain representation of the particular grievances to which they are exposed, on account of their residing at the seat of government, where juries being so frequently wanted, they are compelled to discharge more than a reasonable share of social duties, and they cannot help observing, that whatsoever operates as an undue restriction or oppression upon industry and commerce, which are the great sources of national prosperity, must operate as an injury upon the whole community.
These important and well known circumstances, connected with the high confidence which is entertained of the wisdom, patriotism and clemency of the house, have induced your Memorialists to represent the particular hardships by which they have been oppressed, and to which they are which they are still exposed, in the reasonable and confident hope, that the justice of the Legislature will afford suitable relief, so that your Memorialists may enjoy, in equal degree with their fellow citizens, the privileges and blessings of a government, to the support of which they largely contribute.