Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-10-26 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[VOL. XII.]
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[Four Dollars Per Annum....paid in advance.]
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1805.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
LAND FOR SALE. WILL BE SOLD, on Friday the first day of November next, on the premises, the tract of Land, whereon John Adcock senior, died possessed of, lying in Buckingham county, on both sides of Buffalo creek, containing 450 acres. The situation of this land is such as may be divided to suit purchasers; the soil is well adapted to the culture of tobacco, corn and wheat, well timbered, and the range for flock of all kinds unexceptionably good. There are about 150 acres of this tract cleared, and in good order for cropping, distant 5 miles from the town of Cairo, and 12 from that of New Canton. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed that those who wish to purchase will first view the premises. The terms of sale are one third cash, and the balance in two equal annual payments, with a deed of trust on the land to secure the payments thereof.
Henry C. Bell, Ex'or. August 26, 1805. wtd
THE TRACT OF LAND On which Chesterfield Courthouse is situated, is now offered FOR SALE. The subscribers being desirous to make a division in their lands, do offer for sale the above-mentioned tract of land for sale, and will sell on reasonable terms, for cash or on a credit. This tract contains 1424 acres; the situation & quality are so well known, that it is needless to say anything about it, as it is supposed that if any person is inclined to purchase, he will view the same. Any person wishing to live in the public line, or farming, may, we think suit himself as well, if not better, than he could in this state, by buying this place, as every necessary is in good order for both keeping Tavern and Farming. The best part of the buildings are insured in the Mutual Insurance Company against Fire in Virginia. An excellent Grist Mill on this situation, now in good order for grinding; an excellent spring equal to any in the county for affording water. And there will be sown about 50 acres of this land in wheat which will produce from 8 to 10 bushels per acre. The purchaser hereof may not expect to have possession until the first day of January next. The land will be sold by the acre as the quantity is not known precisely. We would wish to have two thousand pounds cash, and we will give four annual payments for the balance, by the purchaser giving the land for security for the true payment of the balance that may be due. If this land is not sold before November court next which will be the 11th day of the month, it will be offered for sale to the highest bidder, on the premises, that day, on the terms above mentioned. If it should be sold previous to that day, due notice will be given of the same. For further particulars apply to V. Winfree, jr. living thereon.
Valentine Winfree, jr. William Winfree. October 7, 1805. w5
NOTICE. BY virtue of two deeds of trust executed to us by Robert Priddy, to secure the payment of debts due to John Bewe and William Priddy, and the costs and charges attending the said deeds, will be sold, on the premises, for ready money, on Friday the 22nd of November next, the TRACT OF LAND, whereon the said Robert Priddy formerly lived, containing upwards of four hundred acres, lying on the Three Notched road, fourteen miles from Richmond, near Deep Run Coal-pits. This land is well timbered, has buildings suitable for the accommodation of travellers, and is said to be a good stand as a tavern.
JOHN RUSSELL, JOHN W. ELLIS. Oct. 22, 1805. (ids)
FOR SALE, THAT VALUABLE, HEALTHY AND PLEASANT SITUATION, ON which the subscriber at present resides, containing between five and six hundred acres, lying in Amelia county, near Genl to bridge. Terms made known by application to Wm. Murray. Grove Brooke, May 13, 1805. wtf
FALL GOODS. The subscribers are receiving by the ships Impavid, Proteus and George from Liverpool, and the Suffolk from London, their supply of Merchandise for the Fall, Which (especially in the Hardware line) is very extensive and general, and will be sold by the piece or package. They have also on hand a few Quarter Casks of the best London Particular MADEIRA WINE, COGNAC BRANDY, RAISINS, PEPPER, ALLUM, &c. all of which they offer for sale on the most moderate terms. John & Robt. Gamble, jr. Richmond, 10th Oct. 1805. w42
AT a court of quarterly session, held for the county of Lancaster, at the courthouse, on Monday the 19th day of August, 1805. Henry L. Gaskins, Plff. } In AGAINST } Chan Walter Mafchett and Baldwin M. L. } Defts. land, } THIS day came the plaintiff, by his counsel, and the defendant Walter Mafchett not having entered his appearance and given security according to law and the rules of this court, and is appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said defendant is not an inhabitant of the commonwealth of Virginia; On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the third Monday in November next and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and it is further ordered, that the other defendant do not pay, convey away, or secrete the money or debts in his hands, belonging to the said defendant Walter Mafchett, until the further order and decree of this court concerning the same, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Argus for two months successively and another posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. Teste, J. Towles, Clk.
At a Court of Quarterly Session, held for Cumberland county, the 25th of July, 1805. George and William Smith, surviving partners of Smith, Lee and company, } In Against } Chan Ben Whitehead and Reubin Williams, } Defts. THIS day came the plaintiffs by their attorney, Blake B. Woodson, their attorney, and the appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said Williams is not an inhabitant of this state. On the motion of the complainants by their counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant Williams do appear here on the first day of October next and answer the plaintiffs' bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of said county. A copy—Teste, SAM HOBSON, D. C.
Buckingham County: August Term, 1805. Samuel Irvine, complainant } In Against } Chan Alexander & James Fulton and Walter Irvine & company, } Defts. ON the motion of the complainant by his attorney, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendants Alexander and James Fulton are not inhabitants of this State. It is ordered, that unless they do appear here on or before November term next and answer the bill of the complainant, that the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed, and decree the matter thereof accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond, and another copy posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, ROLFE ELDRIDGE, jr. D. C.
WHEAT FAN & WOVEN WIRE MANUFACTORY, No. 7, Bridge-street, four doors north of G. Gibb's Bridge, Baltimore. WHERE are made and sold, WHEAT FANS, first quality; ROLLING and other SCREENS, for wheat, barley, flax-seed, &c.; HAND RIDDLES and SIEVES, for coal, corn, barley, wheat, rye, oats, meal, brick-dust, flax-seed, clover seed, cockle, lime, sand, &c.; SHAKES for Indian meal; WIRE SIEVES; WOVEN WIRE for windows, &c. &c. AMOS SMITH, (Formerly West & Smith.) N. B. A good assortment on hand. Any of the above articles will be delivered in Richmond, (on short notice) at the same prices as at the manufactory (exclusive of freight) on the orders being left with SAMUEL PARSONS & SON, Near the Basin, of whom the prices may be known—who have now on hand, Wheat Fans, Wheat and Lime Sieves, and Meal Sieves, &c. of a superior quality. P.S. WIRE SAFES, and a few tons BAR IRON on hand. 11th Mo 1st. 1804. wtf
THE subscriber having taken on himself the administration of the estate of Richard Baugh, deceased, gives this public notice, that on the 29th instant, if fair, if not the next succeeding fair day, he will expose to sale, at the late dwelling of the deceased, in the town of Manchester, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY, which composes the whole of the decedent's estate, viz: Lucy a woman with her two children; Sal, a woman, and Hannah, a girl, together with the whole Household and Kitchen Furniture, as also two Milch Cows—The terms will be, that from the first sales of the estate, the amount of £75 must be made in ready money to answer the payment of house rent; on the residue of the property a credit of twelve months will be given on all sums over ten dollars, the purchaser giving bond with approved security bearing in interest from the date if not paid when due; for all sums under, the money will be expected before the removal of the articles. Those who may have any demand against the estate are requested to exhibit the same properly authenticated—Those indebted will please notify or make payment to the subscriber. CHARLES GRAVES, Adm't of Rich'd. Baugh, dec. Chesterfield, Oct 15th, 1805. w27
LAND FOR SALE. THE subscriber wishes to sell 250 acres of land, lying in Chesterfield county, within six miles of Manchester. The advantages of small farms near large towns are so obvious and generally admitted, as not to require particular enumeration. Any person wishing to purchase may see the land and know the terms by applying to Mr. John Branch, residing in Manchester, or the subscriber, near Buckingham courthouse. Archibald Branch. September 2, 1805. wtf
ON Monday the 28th inst. will be SOLD, at the house of the late Stephen Brown, All his Household Furniture, Consisting of Beds, Chairs, &c.—And his stock of GUNS, PISTOLS and GUNSMITHS' TOOLS & MATERIALS. Ninety days credit will be allowed on all sums exceeding ten dollars. Mary Brown, Adm'x. Richmond, 21st Oct. 1805. 2 N. B. All persons having deposited any articles with the said Stephen Brown to be repaired, or for any other purpose, will please call before the day of sale and receive their respective property. FOR RENT. THE TENEMENT, No. 3, in the Brick Building at the Basin—Also, a TENEMENT in the yellow house adjoining. In the absence of the subscriber, apply to Capt. William Austin. DAVID BULLOCK October 21, 1805. 2
From the Political Register.
Correspondence communicated by Capt. Bainbridge. PERTH-AMBOY, Sept. 30, 1805. SIR, I enclose you copies of letters which I will thank you to publish in your paper—they will convey (but feebly) to my countrymen, the obligations myself & fellow sufferers in captivity, were under to Nicholas C. Nissen, Esq. his Danish Majesty's consul to the Regency of Tripoli, for his humane and friendly attention. In fact, had we not met with such a character of philanthropy as Mr. Nissen, our situation would have been truly deplorable. I am, respectfully, Your obedient servant, WM. BAINBRIDGE.
Major Wm. Jackson, Editor of the Political Register, Philad. Tripoli, in Barbary, June 3, 1805. SIR, We, officers of the United States' late frigate Philadelphia, wrecked on the coast of Tripoli, to do justice to our feelings, address this letter of thanks to you, for your kind, humane and generous conduct, during our captivity in this place. The philanthropy which you showed to us at the first moment of our misfortune, and your unremitting attention, to the end of it, believe us, sir, is deeply impressed on our hearts; and we shall never cease to remember it with the warmest gratitude, and to offer our prayers to that Being who rewards the benevolent deeds, for your health and happiness. We are, with sentiments of Great esteem and respect, Your most obedient servants, WM. BAINBRIDGE, Capt. and 32 Officers. To Nicholas C. Nissen, Esq. His Danish Majesty's consul, Tripoli.
Tripoli, in Barbary, June 3, 1805. DEAR SIR, I do myself the honor of enclosing you a letter of thanks from the American Naval Officers, lately prisoners in Tripoli, for your humane and friendly attention to them during their captivity. The sentiments they have expressed, be assured, are but faint shadows of their feelings—your kindness is deeply registered in the heart of every individual of them, and no time will ever efface the remembrance of it. I shall not attempt to convey to you a just idea of my own feelings for your disinterested friendship, and the risk which you have run to serve myself and fellow sufferers, as words would be inadequate to the task; but believe me to be truly impressed with the gratitude which such kindness merits, and that it ever will be one of my greatest pleasures to hear of your happiness. I am, dear sir, With sincere esteem, Your friend and ob't. servant, WM. BAINBRIDGE. Nicholas C. Nissen, Esq. Tripoli.
U. S. frigate President, Bay of Gibraltar, July 27, 1805. DEAR SIR, The officers of the United States' late frigate Philadelphia, late prisoners in Tripoli, having received from Nicholas C. Nissen, Esq. his Danish Majesty's consul at that Regency, the most humane and friendly attention during their captivity in that place—and being desirous to express their grateful sense of his benevolent services, have agreed to present to him an URN with a proper emblem: I have, therefore, to request your goodness to take on you the commission of having a suitable one made in London, and delivered to his Danish Majesty's minister residing at the Court of St. James, accompanied by the letter herein enclosed. I feel confident, sir, that you will readily comply with my request; & also excuse the trouble attending it, particularly as it is to convey to our friend a mark of gratitude for his attention. I have the honor to be, With esteem and respect, Your most ob't. servt. WM. BAINBRIDGE. John Gavino, Esq. Consul for the U. S. Gibraltar.
U. S. ship President, Bay of Gibraltar, July 27, 1805. DEAR SIR, In behalf of myself and officers, I have to request your acceptance of an URN, which accompanies this letter, as a pledge of our grateful sense of your humane and friendly attention to us while captives in Tripoli (Barbary).—We tender you this pledge, not for the nominal value, but as a lasting monument of our gratitude for
your benevolence, and with it or best wishes for your health and happiness. I am, dear sir, With sincere esteem and respect, Your most obedient servant, WM. BAINBRIDGE. Nicholas C. Nissen, Esq. His Danish Majesty's Consul, Tripoli.
Perth-Amboy, 1st August, 1805. SIR, You will oblige me by giving in your paper a place to the enclosed letter. The person whom the crew of the Philadelphia released from bondage was a Neapolitan, and one of the drivers over them; and who no doubt would have remained forever a captive, had it not been for the generosity of the American Tars. I am respectfully, Your obedient servant, WM. BAINBRIDGE. Major Jackson, Philadelphia. Tripoli, 4th July, 1805. SIR, I enclose you a letter received from the crew of the United States' late frigate Philadelphia, you are directed to comply with their very laudable request, and make the charges respectively against them. Yours, WM. BAINBRIDGE. Keith Spence, Esq. Purser. Prison, Tripoli, June 2. SIR, A twelve month ago, a number of the ship's company proposed a plan for the relief of one of the Neapolitans, who as far as was in his power, showed our people many kindnesses, it was dropped for that time; our emancipation not admitting of a doubt, we have again resumed the same laudable undertaking, and find the majority of the ship's company happy to give it in their power to contribute so essentially to the happiness of a fellow creature; upwards of 300 dollars have been subscribed for that purpose, and it now, sir, rests with you whether the business shall be completed or not, by advancing the money; each subscriber is willing to give all the security requisite for the reimbursement of the cash—as the time is short, you will oblige us by sending an answer as soon as possible, we earnestly hope, that it may be favorable, and that our poor fellow sufferer shall not be left to suffer the bitter pangs of disappointment. With our best wishes for your health and happiness, we remain yours, &c. Stephen Howell, Henry Johnson, James Price, and John Smith, In behalf of the subscribers as per list annexed. To Capt. Wm. Bainbridge.
Foreign Intelligence.
Boston, Oct. 12. By the Pomona, capt. Allen, arrived here on Thursday, from Liverpool, we have received, from our attentive correspondents, regular files of London papers to the 28th August, inclusive—from which we have made some highly interesting extracts.
A continental war appeared to be maturing with strength and rapidity. Russia is said to have signed the long projected alliance with Great Britain; and little doubt existed that Austria would follow her example immediately. Sweden is also said to have accepted the confidential alliance in which Great Britain wished to engage her. The government of France appeared to have abandoned all hopes of preserving peace with Russia, and even spoke of her in terms of particular insult. She had almost despaired of either coaxing or frightening Austria into a neutrality. Denmark, it is said, will remain neutral—as well as Prussia; though from some hints in the Monitor it would appear, that the government of France is jealous the gold of England may induce even Prussia to become her enemy. Russia, is said to be about marching a great force to the southern frontiers of Poland, in order to co-operate with Austria—it was by this passage the celebrated Suwarow entered Germany, in 1799.
The military force of Bonaparte is stated in the official returns to amount to 480,000 men—130,000 are said to be collected on the coast for the intended invasion of England and Ireland. The naval and military preparations in Great Britain keep pace with the increasing necessity for activity and vigor.
Intelligence has been received in England of the departure of the combined fleets from Ferrol, on the 13th of August. No account, however, had been received of their arrival at Cadiz. A day or two after the fleets left Ferrol, Ad. Calder appeared off them, with a squadron augmented to 20 sail of the line from Lord Cornwallis's fleet. On finding that Granada and Villeneuve had departed, it is probable Ad. Calder sailed for Cadiz. The Paris Monitor has commented in
strong terms upon the orders lately reported to have been given to the British naval commanders, respecting the destination of American ships having on board French and Dutch property. It laments that the northern powers are blind to their commercial interests; and insinuates that England, thinking herself sure of Russia and Austria, has thrown aside her mask, and that it is by the Americans, she has begun the application of new pretensions.
LONDON, Aug. 22. The Hamburg mails of the 13th and 16th inst. arrived this morning. We have extracted the following articles from our private correspondence:—
HAMBURGH, Aug. 13. I am enabled to state on the authority of an officer, of high rank, that all the Danish troops in the territories of Holstein and Schleswig, have received orders to hold themselves in readiness to march. A Russian courier having brought very important dispatches to Copenhagen, an express was immediately sent off by the prime minister to the prince royal, who was with the princess in the German part of the Danish dominions, requesting his immediate return to Copenhagen. Great movements have been of late observed among the French troops in Hanover; and it is strongly suspected to be the Corsican's intention to march an army into Holstein, and occupy Gluckstadt, Husum, and Tonnigen, so as to shut up every communication with Great Britain, and even to blockade the sound from the land side. This plan of operations, which is said to have been offered to Bonaparte by general Schauenburg has received his full approbation; but the court of St. Petersburg having been informed of it, the most positive orders were sent to the Danes, to defend the neutrality and independence of their territory. The politics of the court of Berlin are still undecided, but a categorical answer has been demanded of Frederick William, by Alexander I. August 26.
The Monitor observes, that England is precipitating Austria into war by inducing her to make in the Tyrol and Italy arguments which cannot but be considered as a commencement of hostilities. It is evident, from this language, that Bonaparte considers war with Austria as inevitable, and if he had been prepared there is no reason to doubt but that he would have commenced hostilities before this time, but it is clear the promptitude and energy displayed by the two imperial courts, have completely disconcerted him.
The articles in the Monitor, from various parts of the Austrian territories, speak of nothing but war—in fact it is evident that the French government considers war with Austria as unavoidable.
The Monitor, of the 12th inst. in a note upon the policy of Austria and Prussia, observes, that it is no wise surprising that the number of troops which Austria has put in motion should incline England to believe her disposed to co-operate against France; but that Napoleon entertains a better opinion of the emperor, than to imagine him guilty of such short sighted policy as to put his crown and dominions at hazard for the sake of swelling the maritime insolence of England. The writer proceeds to comment upon the interference of Russia at Ratisbon, in throwing down the gauntlet to France, and using every effort to precipitate the German body into hostilities; and winds up his clause by observing that the States of Germany knew better than to excite a war to be fought at their own doors, which must either weaken or destroy them, and thus give Russia an opportunity of encroaching her power in the south. The note is of a smooth and conciliatory nature, and has agreeably surprised us, because we expected something more bullying and arrogant from Bonaparte at this moment. He seems affectedly alarmed at the decision of Russia, and attempts alternately to cajole and intimidate Austria into the same kind of conduct which he recommends, as so exemplary and consonant to the common interests of Europe and the German states in Prussia.
Mr. Elsworth the messenger, who arrived on Friday, from Petersburg, is understood to have brought his imperial majesty's ratification of the treaty of alliance with this country. The immediate accession of Austria to it may be expected, if it be true, as generally asserted, that the molent tone and demands of France have induced the emperor of Germany to require the execution of a treaty with Russia, by which the two powers bind themselves to assist each other under certain circumstances, with a stipulated force. Russia has willingly and instantly complied with the requisition, and 60,000 Russians are said to be actually on their march to the Austrian frontiers. August 27.
A war on the continent is now looked upon as inevitable, and will probably be the most violently contested that has ever occurred. The question is whether side

very shall be extended from one end of the continent to the other, or whether by one great and virtuous struggle, the oppressed nations of Europe shall shake off their degrading yokes, and give permanent peace to the civilized world. This can only be achieved by a liberal and solid co-operation, and not by half measures and a jealous and frigid alliance. Prussia will constantly, with his accustomed line of politics, keep aloof, but we trust, that the ensuing hostilities will assume that shape which will prevent him from continuing neutral. The powers on the continent have now to fight for all that they hold dear; and though Bonaparte has immense numbers to bring into the field, yet the cause of the enthusiasm which rendered them restless during the last war is now extinct, and an army of conscripts will never exhibit those instances of heroism and valor that distinguished a nation of armed men, who imagined that they were fighting for their liberties and independence! Joined to these considerations, much good would arise from a strong and energetic administration of this country:—this is the wish of every honest man of every party; and to accomplish so great and necessary an object, we trust that every obstacle will soon be done away, and that the sun of Great Britain will once more illuminate the world, and revive the drooping spirits of freemen.
By the late private accounts from Paris we learn, that scarcely a day has passed for some time in which a courier has not been dispatched to Germany or arrived from that country. Conferences have been repeatedly held between Talleyrand and the Austrian, Prussian and Batavian ambassadors. It is confidently said, that the language of Talleyrand towards count Cobentzel approaches nearer to the tone and style formerly used in negotiations between independent and civilized states, and it has been consequently inferred that Bonaparte wishes to avoid an immediate rupture with Austria, and to lull it, if possible, into a fatal security. It is not supposed that the usurper absolutely fears a contest with Austria and Russia exclusively, but that he has strong reasons for apprehending that the first cannon fired against the emperor of Germany will be the signal for the signal for the formation of a more extensive confederation against France than in 1793.
All travellers from the Tyrol and Austrian Italy, speak with astonishment of the quantity of troops and waggons that block up all the roads; and render it difficult for passengers to travel.
The stay of Bonaparte at Boulogne, seems as if it would be longer than the Moniteur announced. Part of his family have joined him, as well as the ministers of war and marine. The Parisians think he will not venture from the coast until the expedition has put to sea; an event of which they seem to be in daily expectation. The Paris papers have also received instructions to bring before the public eye again the subject of invasion, & the probability of its successful termination.
A long note is inserted in the Moniteur of the 15th, in answer to the English papers upon the subject of the invasion. It boasts that the Shannon is blocked up by a fine squadron—that our colonies had drawn up their articles of capitulation, and sent agents to Villeneuve to treat with him, but that was not his object; and that the invasion will take place in the course of one year, perhaps in 1800, perhaps in 1801.
August 28.
Private accounts from France, state, that a squadron of five sail of the line and four frigates, with several transports, are now ready for sea, at Toulon, having 10,000 troops on board—this force is supposed to be destined to attack the Russians at Corfu.
The object of the Brest fleet in their movement of the 21st, was evidently to prevent ad. Cornwallis from sending to points where they may be wanted, any considerable detachments. The movement appears to have been combined with the activity observed among ad. De Winter's squadron, in the Texel, on the same day.
There is a report that earl Spencer has joined the present administration, and that his lordship is to be placed at the head of the admiralty.
Lord Castlereagh has failed as a candidate in the election in Down county, Ireland.
September 1.
It was mentioned yesterday at the East India house, that admiral Calder had instructions to meet the homeward bound East India fleet in a given latitude, which he has reached by this time, to convoy it safe into port with the squadron of admiral Ranier. In such cases, hopes might yet be entertained that he will fall in with the combined squadron, as the general opinion is that it is gone to intercept our homeward bound East India trade. If its object was to raise the blockade of Brest, in consequence to that effect must have been received long before the present period. The demonstration made by the Texel fleet and the Brest fleet to put to sea, was merely to divert our attention from the combined squadrons, and had no relation to the invasion.
The affair of the 22d, between admiral Cornwallis and the Brest fleet, was more serious than the bulletin published by government, led us to suppose. The gallant admiral intercepted the Ville de Paris, 110 guns, and had nearly cut off the French rear admiral. He was nobly supported by Sir Richard Strachan, in the Ceres, who requested permission, by signal, to range next to him in the line.
The other ships principally engaged were, the Namur, Captain and Montague.—The Captain had recently joined the fleet, and distinguished herself very much. Her fire was the most tremendous ever witnessed; she appeared one entire blaze. Part of a shell struck admiral Cornwallis upon the breast, but fortunately it did him no injury.—The Cesar had three men killed and seven wounded. The Ville de Paris and the Namur had several wounded, but none killed.—They received several shot in their hulls and sails. The French fleet only advanced just outside their batteries when the action commenced; yet, had they not tacked and run back so soon, a general engagement must have ensued, or several of them must have been taken. The enemy, no doubt, suffered severely, as our fleet were enabled to rake them. The Montague, capt. Otway, followed them close in under their batteries, constantly changing shots with them. Had the least accident happened to any, even of the topmasts of the three rear ships of the enemy's fleet, it is thought that they must have fallen into our hands.
A vessel arrived yesterday at Portsmouth states, that on the 21st, she fell in with the Delphian, one of Sir Robert Calder's fleet, about seven leagues from Corunna. There was no ship of the line in that port on the 20th.
It has been reported, that a neutral vessel had arrived from Holland, with the intelligence that Austria had already declared war against France; and that a number of French troops who had been embarked in the Dutch ports, had in consequence of the hostile aspect on the continent been relanded, to march and reinforce the army in Hanover. Though hostilities may be immediately expected, we are not inclined to believe that any certain account of their having commenced, or of war having been declared has yet been received. Hostilities will, most likely take place without any formal declaration of war.
We understand that a large number of transports had been engaged to bring troops from Russia. The orders given to the agents are peremptory for three months service, at 30 shillings per ton for every month; at the expiration of which time, should the government deem it necessary to enlarge the contract, the further service is to be performed at 15 shillings per ton. Upon those terms, upwards of ten thousand tons of shipping are already engaged. The whole are immediately to assemble at Deptford, from whence they proceed to the Nore, where they are to receive their final instructions. It is supposed that these transports are merely to convey Russian troops to Swedish Pomerania; but we are inclined to believe they will convey troops to other parts, and that they will not be merely employed in the conveyance of Russian troops.
All the letters from the fleet off Brest, state the masterly disposition of the gallant Cornwallis to have attacked the French fleet in Camaret Bay, 21 sail of the line, covered and flanked as their anchorage was by numerous and heavy batteries, tier over tier, cut out of the live rock. The enemy anchored within the range of their batteries the night of the 21st inst. Admiral Cornwallis, or as he is familiarly called by the Jacks, "Blue Billy," on perceiving this, very coolly stood in towards them, bearing down in line of battle, being determined to attack them at their anchorage. At day break on the 22d inst. the veteran admiral then made the necessary signal to all his fleet, of his determination, which was directly answered by every line of battle ship and repeating frigate. He then made a signal that the Ville de Paris, 110, his own flag ship, would lead in the van division. The whole night was passed in serious & silent determination to wait with anxious solicitude for day light, as the moment of beginning this formidable business; but, when the day opened the enemy were observed in some confusion, slipping their cables and anchors, and running for Brest outer roads, from their strong position in Camaret Bay, covered no doubt, mi li glory , as usual; a partial action took place between the rear of the French fleet and part of our van, viz. the Ville de Paris, 110 guns, Cæsar, 84 guns, and Montague, 74 guns; had it been general, no doubt of its turning out a proud day for old England.
The master of a vessel who arrived from Petersburg, which place he left on the 26th ult. reports that when he sailed, the Russians were making every exertion to get their ships of war ready for sea, and that they were taking up vessels for the purpose of embarking an army. Indeed, hostilities between France and Russia, are now regarded as inevitable. The ratification of the treaty with Russia, so long suspended, is understood to have been received, by the last messenger who arrived from the continent. What the particular stipulations of it are, will probably not be revealed until parliament shall assemble: its effects, it is to be hoped, will manifest themselves before that period. As we see no possibility of Russia making any impression upon France, but through the channel and countenance of Austria, the implication of the latter power in the hostilities which may arise between the former necessarily follows.
In consequence of information having been received of the forward state of the Dutch preparations and of the intention manifested by admiral De Winter putting to sea with his fleet and flotilla, lord Keith has sailed in the Edgar to join admiral Russel.
August 23.
American trade. —Much anxiety has of late been excited in the minds of the merchants trading with America, on the subject of the detention of vessels trading between that country and those at war with England. The ostensible cause for this, it now appears, is the discovery made by the English government, of a contract having been entered into between the merchants of Holland and those of America, by which the latter have agreed to become the carriers of produce shipped at Batavia, to be delivered in a Dutch or French port. The ships thus chartered for amount to about 12 or 14, most of which have received their cargoes on board, and proceeded on their voyage—and the better to shelter themselves from detention, they touch at an American port, to procure a renewal of their bills of lading, by which it is made to appear, that the property on board is actually shipped in America, and for American account and risk. It is certain, that the English government are well acquainted with the names of the American vessels thus employed, of the nature of their loading, and the particular places or ports which they are bound to; [who furnishes these accounts?] but such a discovery to his majesty's ships, who have received orders to bring in and detain all American vessels bound to the enemy's ports, it is evident, might have defeated the end for which the order was given, and it was therefore made general. Upon this a remonstrance was made on Saturday, by the American ambassador to our government, when the true motives were fairly explained; in addition to which, it was stated by ministers, that no injury was intended to the trade, that every just and fair allowance would be made to such ships as should appear to be unjustly detained, and which should be set at liberty with all possible expedition; and the two vessels which had been condemned should be compensated for to their full value, it appearing that only one of the vessels among the number intended to be brought in under the general orders given to the English cruisers had been detained.
A contract has been entered into by our government & that of Russia for building at St. Petersburg and other Russian arsenals 12 sail of the line and frigates, for the service of this country.
The Gazette of Verona has, by authority no doubt, contradicted a number of lies in the Moniteur, the object of which was to make the world believe that Austria was perfectly content with the fate of Genoa.
Two Hamburg mails, due on Saturday and yesterday, arrived this morning. The accounts from Vienna are of the 7th inst. and are of a decidedly warlike nature. It is stated, that the troops distributed in the different provinces of Austria, will be assembled in camps in the course of the present autumn, in consequence of which, a number of regiments, and a variety of transports, ammunition, &c. are in motion.
An article dated the Banks of the Maine , states, that M. Talleyrand has lately had several conferences, with the Austrian ambassador at Paris, count Cobentzel, and that the differences, which for some months have produced discussions between the two governments, are likely to be amicably adjusted!
Letters from Petersburg of the 14th ult. received by a respectable mercantile house in this city, state that all English and Russian ships were then in a state of requisition, both at Petersburg and Riga. This measure, as far as it related to English ships, was sanctioned by the British ambassador to the court of Russia, the avowed object of it being to provide the necessary conveyance of the imperial troops destined to take possession of Swedish Pomerania, and for any future operations that may be concerted.
A Russian army of 118,000 men is said to be assembled at Dubno, in readiness to pass the frontiers at a very short notice. Dubno is situated within about 30 miles of the Austrian Galicia, and it was from that place the Russians under Suwarrows, commenced their march and operations against France in 1799.
Sweden has accepted that confidential alliance, in which the British government wished to engage her young and high spirited monarch.
Two schuyts arrived at Harwich on Monday evening from Holland. One of them came direct from Rotterdam, which place she left on Sunday. She brings intelligence that French troops continue to pour in daily from the Helder, and that the most active and vigorous preparations are still carrying on for the menaced invasion of this country. The disaffection which was said to pervade the Batavian soldiers is said to have manifested itself in a greater degree among the sailors, who have positively refused to embark in the expedition. All their merchantmen are put in requisition, which with other compulsory measures, adopted by the French, have occasioned the greatest disgust throughout Holland. They report also that the French commander did not consider it either safe or politic to enforce obedience on the part of the Dutch seamen, preferring rather a system of moderation to that of terror, hoping thereby to prevent insurrection, which by a recourse to violent procedures he was apprehensive might be excited.
Mr. Anderson, who came to England with Madame Jerome Bonaparte, embarked on Sunday at Dover, in the Robert brig, and sailed for America. Madame Jerome Bonaparte will remain in England.
August 26.
Just before this paper was put to press, we received the Moniteurs to the 18th; their contents are of very considerable importance and seem to decide the question of peace or war between Austria and France. The important fact, that war with Austria is considered as inevitable, is communicated in a note in the Moniteur of the 16th.
August 27.
The Russian fleet of Cronstadt and Revel, consisting of eighteen ships of the line and some frigates, is now cruising in the Baltic.
Sir Sidney Smith has within these few days had several interviews with the board of admiralty. He is to be immediately employed in an important command.
The British have 70 sail of the line in Europe, in service or ready for service.
A late return of the French troops state them at near 500 000.
August 29.
The arrangements between this country and Russia are, we are assured, already formed; and the first payment of the subsidy of the latter is now preparing to be sent to Petersburg. Great quantities of dollars are collecting for this purpose. Several of the cabinet ministers are now at Weymouth, with the king, in consequence of the very satisfactory nature of the last advices received from Russia. His majesty we understand means shortly to return to town.
VIENNA, Aug. 7.
The French ambassador has addressed to our government a note, couched in the most insolent terms, demanding a peremptory explanation of the objects of the warlike preparations going forward in the Austrian dominions, and the extraordinary activity in the military department. The note also demands a peremptory answer, whether it was the intention of Austria to go to war with France; whether any recent treaty had been concluded with Russia, or whether any alliance with that power was on the point of being concluded? The answer of the court of Vienna to these interrogatories was highly dignified. It stated, that the assembling of such large bodies of French troops had rendered precautions on the part of Austria indispensable. All the negotiations with Russia had solely for their object an armed neutrality, and that any more intimate connection with foreign powers must depend solely on circumstances.
Immediately after this answer was given, the French ambassador gave assurances that the great part of the French troops should quit Italy.
It is rumoured that the republic of Ragusa has applied to be incorporated with Austria, in imitation of the union of Genoa to France.
PARIS, Aug. 17.
Vice Admiral Villeneuve to the Minister of Marine.
VIGO, July 18.
"I am now under way. I leave here two Spanish ships, and the French ship L'Atlas. These vessels have not suffered much in the action, but they sail badly and I consider them as rather likely to delay the squadron than to reinforce it.
"I have disembarked here my sick. The length of the voyage, and the badness of the weather, has caused a sickness among the troops, but those who have nothing but the scurvy, are in no danger, and will soon be restored by air and fresh provisions. I shall set out with 15 ships, of which 2 are Spanish, and if we have any affair on our voyage to Fero, with the squadron we have fought, we have nothing to fear.
"VILLENUEVE."
Rear Admiral Gourdon to the Minister of Marine and Colonies.
FERO, Aug. 2.
"I have the honor to announce to your excellency, that admirals Villeneuve and Gravina have this moment anchored at Corunna. The English squadron reappeared 2 days ago; it consisted of 13 ships of the line, but immediately on seeing the squadron of rear admiral Villeneuve it sailed again. It had, however, nothing to fear from the combined squadron in Fero, the wind being west, and blowing fresh, which rendered it impossible for us to get out. We are all animated by an ardent desire to give his majesty proofs of our devotion for him, and our desire of enterprize for the glory of his flag. Receive the assurance of my respect.
"GOURDON."
THE LATEST.
NEW-YORK, Oct. 18.
The fast sailing ship John Morgan, capt. Howard, arrived here yesterday in 59 days from Liverpool. Capt. H. has favored the editors of this Gazette with London papers to the 3d of Sept. 4 days later than those received by the Franklin, at Philadelphia; and Lloyd's lists to the 30th August. The late hour at which these papers were received, prevents us from making more copious extracts—the following, however, appear to be the only articles of moment they contain.
LONDON, Sept. 2.
Capt. Blackwood, of the Euryalus frigate, arrived this morning at the admiralty with despatches. His ship had been sent from Cork to lord Nelson; but missing him, proceeded to admiral Collingwood, off Cadiz.—The despatches state that the combined fleet consisting of 17 sail of the line, arrived at Cadiz on the 29th ult. Admiral Collingwood, of course did not, with his four sail of the line, venture to oppose them—they chased him for a short time before they entered Cadiz. As soon however, as they had got in, he returned to his station, and reanchored off the harbor.
On the 34th, the Euryalus fell in with sir R. Calder's fleet, within 20 leagues of Cadiz, so that he would in all probability join admiral Collingwood the next day, and the blockade of Cadiz would then be effectively resumed. Admiral Bickerton is at Gibraltar with his 5 sail of the line and the Carthagena fleet remain in port. Admiral Bickerton will be able to prevent their junction with the combined fleets, should they attempt it.
Intelligence has been received with respect to the Rochefort squadron. They first went to Vigo to join the combined fleets, but missing them there, sailed again.
Just as the combined fleets sailed from Ferrol, eight large American ships, under convoy of two armed ships, sailed from Nantz for Cadiz; laden with salt beef, pork, and biscuit; the Culpoys brig fell in with them in the night, captured two, the rest separated, and got between the Isle of Dieu and the main.
Bonaparte continued at Boulogne on the 19th; but he has since left it, and the number of troops and tents is much less than it was. We dare say part of the army has been sent to the Rhine. The French funds remain steady—61 one fifth.
STAR OFFICE.—We stop the press to announce the arrival of a second express from the admiralty, with despatches stating that the combined fleet, after arriving at Cadiz, had again put to sea, following a northerly course. As we have more than once had occasion to notice, the course steered, on leaving port, proves nothing respecting the real destination of a fleet; it is in every case necessary to gain an egress, and, besides, a false course is often followed to deceive an adversary, till darkness enables them to alter it with less chance of detection.
A Gottenburgh mail arrived this morning. It brings the following short but important letter. If the latter part of it be correct, a serious misunderstanding must have taken place between the courts of St. Petersburg and Berlin:
"ST. PETERSBURGH, Aug. 15. The greatest warlike preparations are making in all parts of the Russian empire. A messenger left this city yesterday for England, who, it is reported, is the bearer of the treaty concluded between Russia, Sweden and England. It is also said that the Russian minister will leave this capital to-day, or to-morrow. Mr. Novosiltzoff is not yet arrived."
We lately mentioned that the harvest has proved so abundant in Spain, that foreign corn had fallen 300 per cent. Accounts from Cadiz of the 3d of August state, that there were upwards of 40,000 barrels of American flour in the harbour, for which no sale could be obtained although offered at a prime cost.
Lord Keith has returned from the Texel in the Edgar of 74 guns. It is said that there is less appearance than formerly of an intention on the part of the Dutch fleet to put to sea.
A Spanish privateer commanded by an American named Hooper, has captured a ship of 400 tons, from Liverpool for New-York, and a Dutch brig from New-York, for the West Indies; as also a Bermudian vessel and some others.
The following is an exact copy of the orders issued by the gallant admiral Cornwallis, at eleven o'clock on the evening preceding the late movement of the enemy in Brest:
"MEMO. The commander in chief means to attack the enemy to-morrow morning and will himself lead the line of battle in the Ville de Paris. Each ship is to attack or board that ship of the enemy which appears most advantageous for the general defeat of their fleet, and of bringing them out."
"(Signed) E. NUGENT. "Ville de Paris, Aug. 21, 1805"
NEW YORK, Oct. 15.
We learn from Port au Prince, that the British have actually got possession of Cape Nicholas Mole, where they have landed 1500 troops, and had laying off the harbour two frigates and a smaller vessel. And we also learn, that great jealousies subsist between the blacks and mulattoes of the Empire and that an insurrection is considered at no distant period. There was a well grounded opinion that Christophe would ere long become Emperor, as Dessalines's popularity was daily declining, and that of Christophe increasing. That some important change is about to take place in that quarter is very evident—how or in what manner permanent tranquillity is to be established is, difficult to foresee—The probability is, that the whole island will soon be again under some European power.
PHILADELPHIA, October 18.
Capt. Swain, in 27 days from Jeremie, (arrived at Baltimore,) informs, that the Haytian government intended to purchase no more American cargoes, but will still be in requisition until all the debts are paid that they have contracted. Great disturbances are said to have taken place in consequence of Dessalines having determined to examine all the titles by which the lands are held, and to dispossess all those that cannot satisfy his commissioners on that head.
Copy of Dessalines's Imperial Decree relative to American Commerce.
[TRANSLATION.]
JEAN-LOUIS, First, Emperor of Hayti, and Commander in Chief of the Army, by the grace of God and the Constitution of the Empire,

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1805.
Seeing that considerable injury has resulted to the state from the clandestine and fraudulent departure of the ship Louisiana...
Decrees as follows, to be executed thro' the whole extent of the empire.
Art. I. From the date of the publication of the present decree, every foreign captain, upon his arrival in one of the ports of this island...
II. Every captain of a foreign vessel which shall not be consigned to one of the houses above mentioned, or who shall himself make sale of his vessel and cargo.
III. Every commercial house, being the consignee of a cargo, shall enforce its surety by two other houses of consignees...
IV. No one of the houses, commissioned as factors, shall be at liberty, under any pretext whatever, to refuse to give the security whenever required...
Dated and decreed at the Imperial Palace of the Cape, this 1st of August, 1805, the second year of the independence of Haiti...
By the Emperor, JUSTE CHANLATTÉ, Sec'y Gen.
The Supercargoes of the ship Louisiana, having seen a copy of an instrument purporting to be an Imperial Decree of the Emperor of Haiti...
This measure the supercargoes were induced to take in consequence of the government of Haiti having demanded and insisted on the payment of duties...
EDWARD TILGHMAN, JOHN D. LEWIS.
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NOTICE. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Jennings Plant of the county of Louisa, will be exposed to sale, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises, on Friday the 1st of November next, the said Plant's interest in the TRACT OF LAND whereon he resides...
Frederick Harris, 3 Trustees. Thomas Cluett, jun. October 1st, 1805.
The meeting between Dr. William Upshaw and Skelton Jones, Esq. both of this city, is stated to have taken place last Monday evening, on the Maryland shore. They were prevented by the wind from crossing the Potomac sooner. They fought at 3 yards distance. Mr. Jones is said to have been wounded in the upper part of the head. The ball, after having entered the forehead, discharged itself from the back part of the head. Whether it penetrated the skull or merely glanced along the bone, our informant is unable to say. The wound is not supposed to be mortal. Dr. Upshaw escaped without any injury.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE VIRGINIA ARGUS. SIR,
Permit me to correct an inaccurate statement which appeared in the Enquirer of yesterday, relative to the Duel between Skelton Jones and William Upshaw. They met as stated in the Enquirer: one of the preliminaries to firing was, that each should elevate his pistol until the word was given, so as to prevent injury by accidental discharge. Lieutenant Read was Jones's second, and was to give the word. While he was engaged in making some arrangements, he heard the report of a pistol; and on turning around, discovered that his friend had fallen. Lieutenant Read would have shot Upshaw upon the spot—but he continued to excuse himself, by exclaiming,—it was an accident! an accident!—Jones is in a fair way to recover from this accidental wound.
MERIWETHER JONES. P.S. The distance at which the parties stood is inaccurately stated in the Enquirer. It was three feet, instead of three yards.
PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION. The aggregate votes received for Governor give
Table with 2 columns: Candidate, Votes. M'Kean 33,958; Snyder 21,391; Majority 11,567.
The Alexandria Advertiser says, that the brig Washington, Capt. Crowdliff, of this port, with stores for the squadron in the Mediterranean, has been captured by the Spaniards and carried into Algeciras.
We have been favored with London papers to the 26th of Aug. and Liverpool to the 23th, received by the Pomona, arrived since our last. The accounts in these papers portend an alliance of Austria and Russia with England. Though nothing official has transpired, yet the movements are such as to give appearances of a coalition. What prospects have arisen to give these powers new vigor in their controversy, is beyond our feeble sight; and whether they are not destined to a complete overthrow, by this hazardous enterprise, time alone will unfold.
Bonaparte appears ready for all events, and seems to defy the collective strength of his opponents, having heretofore experienced the full energy of this combination. While the British are disposed to send their money into the Russian territory, they seem equally as well inclined to embarrass the American commerce. This is the inticement of gold on one side, and the profits of captures on the other, they expect no doubt to protract the war, till every resource arising from these quarters are expended.
The crisis of England is brought to an alarming state. If with a Swarzwart at the head of their allied armies, they have been obliged to submit, the issue of their present contest must be very doubtful. Though there are strong marks of a continental coalition, yet there is no certainty of its taking place. We still doubt the event, as we cannot suppose that Austria or Russia will risk themselves in this war, after what they have experienced. The English gold may allure the emperor, but cannot give more energy to his armies than what they possessed under their former leaders. They certainly have not increased in strength, while France has become four fold more powerful.
The event of war is uncertain, but to judge from what has happened, the fate of the British allies is placed on a hazardous precipice. They may serve to extend the omnipotence of France, and by becoming parties in this desperate conflict, may feel when too late, the folly of their interference, and rue the day they plunged themselves into the vortex of a new continental contention.—Bost. Chron.
Extract of a letter from Bordeaux, dated Aug. 29, 1805.
The action is here considered as a matter of little moment; it appears Calder avoided coming to a second engagement, being too weak. Of the invasion of England, I believe they are more serious about it than ever; the news here two days since was that orders had passed by the Telegraph for troops to embark. Bonaparte, Murat, and all these great folks are now at Boulogne.—Murat has been appointed I think it is second in command of the army of England. Persons who are just residents of the department, have no permission from the prefects to pass to any parts of the coast where the expedition is preparing, which are granted only by the minister of marine. The Irish legion is at Brest and expected to embark every day.
The news of the hour, on change is, that Bonaparte is about appointing a regent, and intends commanding the army which is to invade England in person. His brother Joseph is supposed to be the person whom he will appoint regent.
INTERESTING. A letter from an American gentleman, dated Bristol, (Eng.) Aug. 29, 1805, to his correspondent in Boston, says—"Austria has declared War against France!" "You may be at a loss what course to pursue with her (a certificate vessel,) as respects her coming to this country.—Yet from the correspondence between me, or rather on my part with the great men in office, you will be able to judge how she stands. I conceive that the seizure was made of her, as well as others at the same time, on the ground that no act had been passed by the Congress of the United States to meet that of Great Britain continuing the treaty in full force on her part for one year, ending on the 1st of June, 1806. From a private conversation with our George d'affaires in London, there appears little inclination on the part of the American government for its renewal—and perhaps the seizures were made to induce our ministers to represent such necessity."
When the Hercules left Matanzas, it was currently reported that the Spanish government had ceded one half the island of Cuba to France.
The Drury Lane Managers (says a London paper) have engaged a boy of 16, from Philadelphia, of the name of Fins, at 25L sterling per week—he fills the first part in Tragedy.
Perhaps at no period since the adoption of the Constitution have the United States been involved in so desperate a situation as the present. Two nations, respectable for riches and power, have undertaken to insult us. An open rupture is threatened with Spain; and black clouds hang over our political prosperity with Great-Britain. In the latter case, however, affairs are not so mortified as to preclude the advantages of negotiation, nor are they so unimportant as not to demand immediate redress. No truh it is more obvious than that interest is the only bond by which nations are held, to conform to the capacity of either it were absurd to expect in any event of national prosperity or degradation. But in the late decisions in the English Admiralty Courts, even the semblance of principle is utterly effaced, and justice entirely disregarded—Interest is swallowed up in infamy. Sir William Scott has been forced to declare himself peremptorily bound by the opinion of the "Court of Appeals," which opinion is diametrically repugnant to the doctrine of Sir William himself established by previous decisions. The high tone which the English government has lately assumed, as a belligerent nation, with respect to neutral commerce, is in the last degree dishonorable and unjust.
It was presumed an unwarrantable stretch of power, in the beginning of the present contest, that belligerents should declare that traffic unlawful which should be prosecuted by neutrals, in their own vessels, from the colonies to the mother country of an enemy; even though it should be clear that neutral property only was engaged in it.—However wrong this declaration was in the main, America was acquiescent—and it only remained to be established, what should constitute direct commerce, or rather what should be considered lawful commerce, with an enemy. At length this distinction was established, by various solemn decisions, that when vessels should have unloaded and paid duties on their cargoes in American ports, (though those cargoes were from an enemy's colony) the continuity of the voyage was broken; and though the same goods should be re-shipped in the same vessel to the mother country, and for account of the same owners, the voyage was to be considered a new, and of course a lawful one. This doctrine was confirmed in consequence of the representations of Mr. King, on the subject, to the English government. The Solicitor to the king was decidedly in favor of it; and Sir William Scott confirmed his sentiments, in Court, to the spirit of this doctrine.
Such assurance as the most solemn decisions in a Court of Admiralty held in England, could afford, we derived; and under such impressions, pursued our plans of trade, and calculations of profit. In the height, however, of the operation of this principle, our commerce is checked in its progress by the treachery of the British government. Our vessels are seized upon unexpected and condemned, by the enforcement of detrimental restrictions on our trade, by the adding of new perjury to the old injustices, contained in the doctrine itself, and by more widely extending the sphere of its operation.
It is now declared, in all the confidence of arbitrary power, that more a necessary than was formerly, to constitute lawful traffic. If a vessel enters a neutral port, unloads her cargo, pays duties, and then sails for the mother country of the colony from whence her cargo was originally brought—she shall be considered in an unlawful traffic. Having entered and paid duties, does not now break the continuity of the voyage nor neutralize the property. Not to mention the inconsistency in which such opposing doctrine involves the British government; its turpitude is obvious. The Americans are seized on, and condemned for pursuing a commerce which had before been considered and admitted to be lawful by the very nation which now condemns them.
It is sufficient for England, that America finds it for her interest to trade with her enemies, to insult and to injure her. She thought the clogs before hung on their commerce would have been sufficient to deter neutrals from pursuing it. But since France enjoyed the advantages of her colonial prosperity and produce, through the medium of American commerce, no trade shall be directly carried on from the French colonies to old France. This is idly obeyed.—But sugar and coffee is imported into America, and thence is carried to France; that country mediately deriving the same advantages as before, but at a greater expense; therefore say the English, it is unlawful for Americans to proceed to France with sugar and coffee. I see no reason, on the same ground, why neutrals should be allowed any sort of commerce with France and Holland. Let Great Britain annihilate it at once; it will only be an extension of the same pernicious principles.—Bost. Demeocrat.
ELEGANT EXTRACT, FROM A SERMON ON "DOMESTIC HAPPINESS." By the Rev. WM. JAY.
"Oh, what so refreshing, so soothing, so satisfying, as the placid joys of home."
See the traveller—Does duty call him for a season to leave his beloved circle? The image of his earthly happiness continues vividly in his remembrance; it quickens him to diligence, it cheers him under difficulties; it makes him hail the hour which sees his purpose accomplished, and his face turned towards home; it commences with him as he journeys; and he hears the promise which causes him to hope—"Thou shalt know also that thy tabernacle shall be in peace; and thou shalt visit thy habitation and not sin." Oh the joyful re-union of a divided family; the pleasure of renewed interview and conversation after days of absence!
Behold the man of science—He drops the labour and painfulness of research, closes his volume, smoothes his wrinkled brows, leaves his study, and unbending himself stoops to the capacities, yields to the wishes, and mingles with the diversions of children.
"He will not blush that has a father's heart, To take in childish play a child's part; But takes his sturdy back to any toy, That youth takes pleasure in to please his boy"
Take the man of Trade—What reconciles him to the toil of business? What enables him to endure the fastidiousness and impertinence of customers? What rewards him for so many hours of tedious confinement? By and by the season of intercourse will arrive; embosomed in the caresses of his family, he will behold the desire of his eyes, and the children of his love, for whom he resigns his ease; and in their welfare and smiles he will find his recompence.
Yonder comes the labourer—He has borne the burden and heat of the day; the
descending sun has released him from his toil, and he is hastening home to enjoy repose. Half-way down the lane, by the side of which stands his cottage, his children run to meet him: one he carries, and one he leads. The companion of his humble life is ready to furnish him with his plain repast. See his toil worn countenance assumes an air of cheerfulness; his hardships are forgotten; fatigue vanishes; he eats and is satisfied; the evening fair, he walks with uncovered head around his garden—enters again and retires to rest, and "the rest of a labouring man is sweet, whether he eat little or much. Inhabitants of this lonely, lowly dwelling, who can be indifferent to thy comfort!
"Peace be to this house," "Let not ambition mock the useful toil," "By honest joys and destiny obscure," "No grandeur bear with a disdainful smile," "The short and simple annals of the poor."
FROM THE WASHINGTON FEDERALIST.
MR. RIND,
There is such a strong desire in most men "to stick to their old practices to the last extremity" that it has ever been a very difficult task to make innovations among them, however great the advantages resulting from these might be. Hence it has been in vain that the beacons of philanthropists have so often burned with desire to benefit all mankind. Aware of this, I cannot expect that the agriculturists will immediately attend to manuring their lands with finely powdered pit coal. But to hasten the introduction of this article into general use, I offer the following statement, which will show how much cheaper it is than plaster of Paris.
The coal in lumps may be purchased during the summer season at 20 c.s. per bushel. From experiments made on a small scale, I find, that about 16 bushels of the coal in lumps, will make 24 bushels when powdered. The price of this will of course be 3 dols. 20 c.s. One ton of good plaster of Paris costs 8 dollars, and for this ton the miller gives 2 1/2 bushels in powder. Supposing that the coal costs 4 dollars, the difference in the expense of these articles, is of great consequence to farmers—independently of the superior power of coal in quickening vegetation, and the greater ease with which it can be procured and powdered.
That coal has a very great influence on vegetation, may be inferred—not only from the experiments I published in your last paper, but from other circumstances. Every one knows that animal matter, affords to animals more nourishment than any other substance. Mineral coal is but little more than common charcoal rendered more compact—and charcoal being the chief constituent of most plants, we are naturally led to conclude, that when applied to vegetables, it would yield great support. We have positive proof that vegetables have a great tendency to unite with charcoal. Ingenhouz and Priestly, were formerly disputing about their pretensions to the honor of having discovered that vegetables throw out, or expire that pure, or vital air which animals take in or inspire. Before the warmth of their dispute had quite subsided, Professor Woodhouse of Philadelphia, discovered that plants did not expire this pure air! He found by well conducted experiments that the pure air around plants proceeded from the decomposition of fixed air, which is composed of charcoal and pure air. This decomposition was effected by the vegetables attracting the charcoal and uniting with it, thereby leaving behind the disengaged vital air.
As upwards of two thirds of vegetable bodies are charcoal, and since vegetables have the power to decompose an air to unite with its charcoal, can we be surprised on finding when the coal is in a state of purity, and its cohesion destroyed, as in pulverized pit-coal, that it unites more readily with plants.—Nay it would be astonishing were not heavy pit-coal the most valuable manure—better than the light common charcoal—and were not this charcoal better than ashes in expediting vegetation.
Whether coal acts also mechanically—and whether it is useful by blackening the soil, so as to make it give up more heat during the sun's shine—must be ascertained by future investigation—as well as what kinds of plants the coal is best adapted to.
THOMAS EWELL.
Died, in the vicinity of New Orleans, on the 7th September, Col. THOMAS BUTLER, of the United States army.
THE Lectures on Law and Police in the College of William & Mary, will commence on the 20th of November.
Wanted the ACTS of the VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE, for the following years—1770—73—74—75—76—77—78—79—80—May session 81—May session 85—86—88—89—90—91—93—1800—for which a liberal price will be given. Enquire of the printer. October 22, 1805.
TAKEN up by Simon Webber, in the lower end of Prince Edward county, a dark bay MARE, four years old, 4 feet 3 inches high, black legs, mane and tail; no visible mark. Appraised to thirty dollars. Given under our hands this 16th day of August, 1805. Rich'd. D. Fireham. Francis M. Wallball. Brawle Walball.
The above appraisers were sworn by me the 16th day of August, 1805. A copy—Teste, F. Watkins, c. c.
NOTICE, that William Lightfoot will petition the next Assembly to raise the ferry rates from his lands in Charles City to the lands of William Edloe Barrett in James City.
FOR RENT, AND immediate possession to be given, the HOUSE and LOT at present occupied by the subscriber, near Mr. Archibald Blair's. For terms apply to William Moncure. October 25th, 1805.
Sale at Auction.
WILL BE SOLD, for cash, without reserve, on Tuesday the 29th inst. at the office of the subscribers, for the benefit of the Underwriters and others concerned. Thirteen Bales of DRY GOODS, Damaged on board the ship Suffolk, Capt. Bryant, from London, marks, numbers and contents as follows, viz.
W. T. No. 66, 97, 98, Three bales of Clothes, 105, 107 Two bales Cottons, 113, 114, 115, 116, 120, Five bales Blankets, 134, One bale Green Plains, 135, One ditto Blue Plains, 168, One ditto Yarn Hose. TAYLOR & BROWN, v. m. 23d Oct. 1805.
PAINTS FOR SALE CHEAP.
White Lead, dry and ground in oil. Spanish Brown, do. do. Yellow Ochre, do. do. Venetian Red, do. do. Verdigree, dry and ground in oil. Spirits of Turpentine. Copal Varnish. Turpentine do. &c. A considerable quantity of the above articles have just come to hand, and as the season for painting is far advanced, they will be sold below the current price—Apply at the Apothecary Shop on the lower floor of the Bell Tavern. 24th Oct. 1805.
WILL BE SOLD,
At Public Auction, on the premises, situated at Rackets, extending 100 feet on the margin of the river, and extends to the road leading to Nicholson's Tenement, with a Wharf thereon in good repair.—The above will be sold entire or divided, to suit the purchasers.
Also, one other LOT, on Nicholson's Tenement, containing 20 feet in front and 166 feet back, whereon is erected a frame house, which will also be sold entire or divided in small lots to suit purchasers.—The terms of sale will be one third cash, one third in six months, the balance in 12 months; the property to remain as security for the two last payments. The above lot and wharf will be exchanged for lands of a good quality, situated within 30 miles of the city of Richmond, any time prior to the day of sale. PROSSER & MONCURE, Auctioneers. 22d October, 1805.
ALL persons having any claims against the estate of Wm Warreck, dec. are requested to bring them forward without delay.—And those indebted to the estate, are requested to make immediate payment, to MARY WARROCK, Adm'x. Oct. 23d, 1805.
FOR SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed by James Callahan to me, to secure the payment of a debt due Fleming Russell, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the dwelling house of the said James Callahan, in the town of Manchester, on Tuesday the fifth day of November next, the following PROPERTY, to wit: One negro woman named Nancy, three Cows and two Calves, three Feather Beds and Furniture, three Mahogany Beds, one Mahogany Desk, one do. Chest of Drawers, half dozen Windsor Chairs, one large Looking Glass, one small Mahogany folding Table, one corner Black Walnut ditto, and sundry other articles of Household Furniture, expressed in said deed, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to discharge the said debt, interest and costs. GEORGE WILY, Trustee. Richmond, Oct. 23d, 1805.
NOTICE.
A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly to grant a charter to a company entitled the Richmond Aqueduct Company, for carrying Spring Water through the said city. Richmond, Oct. 22d, 1805.
NEIL M'COULL,
Has received by the late arrivals from LONDON and LIVERPOOL. HIS USUAL SUPPLY OF Fall & Winter Goods. Richmond, 19th October, 1805.
For sale the 18th of November next at Green Springs.
HAVING sold almost all my lands in this neighborhood except the tract whereon I now live, I now offer this tract for sale, containing one hundred acres, lying in the county of Louisa, in the heart of the Green Spring neighborhood; having thereon a convenient dwelling house, finished 32 feet by 16, and another building contiguous, 30 by 18 feet, joined by a covered way. This latter building is new, but unfinished; but with a small expense may be completed, so as to render the whole fit for the accommodation of a genteel family of any size. There is a kitchen, garden, and other convenient out houses in good repair with a good apple orchard; the dwelling house and buildings are within about three hundred yards of the mineral waters of the Green Spring; the plantation is in fine order for cropping, and inferior in quality to none in the county for wheat, corn, tobacco or grass, having lately made between twenty and thirty bushels of wheat to the acre, and between six and seven barrels of corn to the acre, through the door, with excellent crops of tobacco. Four fifths of the purchase money to be paid down, the balance in twelve months, with bond and approved security. Likely young negroes would be received in part payment. I have also a small tract of land in the neighborhood, extraordinarily well timbered, which I would sell with the lands whereon I live. If the purchaser should be inclined the place is well calculated for the reception of any gentleman and his family in the lower parts of the state, to retire to in the sickly months, as it is remarkably healthy and agreeable society; and its beautiful crops may be raised by a few hands with great ease.
At the same time and place will be sold, all my stock of Cattle, Sheep, and Hogs, kitchen and household furniture, and about one hundred barrels of corn. Credit until July next for all sums over ten dollars; bond with approved security will be required, as I design to move next spring to Kentucky. I desire all just claims against me to be brought in, and which shall be allowed; and those indebted to me are desired to make immediate payment. Francis Anderson.
October 13th, 1805.

BROKER'S OFFICE. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Count- ing-house of Thomas and Antos Ladd. All bus- iness confided to him will be transacted with stri- ct duty. THOM. NORVELL. Richmond, October 3, 1805. tf Forty Dollars Reward.
RUN away from the subscriber liv- ing in Granville county, North Carolina, in March last, two bright mulatto fellows; one by the name of BARTLEY , about 35 years of age, he has but little to say, and appears to be ve- ry humble, he is a tolerable good Shoemaker and Cooper, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and he is a well set negro. GEORGE is about 23 years of age, about 6 feet high, spare made, but a very active negro, fond of drink, and a very forward saucy fellow. I expect they have ob- tained free passes and will endeavor to pass for free negroes; it is probable they are lurking a- bout Manchester, Richmond or Petersburg; they were seen in Manchester a few days past. Any person taking them up and confining them in jail, so that I get them, shall have the above reward, or 20 dollars for either, paid by the subscriber. LEWISIDORE HENING. June 5th, 1805. tf
The subscriber wishes to sell for cash, or on credit till the first day of January next, the Two Brick Tenements, Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1805. 2w
Geo. Watt HAS removed from the store he formerly oc- cupied in a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe ware- house, where he has on hand and offers to dis- pose of on moderate terms, by wholesale, The following Articles, viz: Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cognac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Raison and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Parent Shot, assorted sizes—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorser, or barter for Tobacco, Poutry, Hemp, Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d March, 1805.
TO RENT. A BRICK HOUSE, adjoining the old City Tavern, well calculated for a Dry Goods Store. Apply to Gallego, Richard & Co. May 29th, 1805. tf
JOHN TOMPKINS HAS just received a fresh supply of OLD COGNAC BRANDY, a part of the same shipment of his former parcel. Also, a few hogsheads of ANTIGUA RUM, of good quality. He has on hand, a parcel of BEST FRENCH CAMBRICKS. The whole of which he offers for sale, very low for cash, or on a liberal credit. August 15, 1805. tf
TO RENT, A HOUSE at the Falling Garden. Enquire of James Lowndes on the premises. 8th Month 25th, 1805.
THE proprietor offers for sale, a TRACT OF LAND, adjoining Scuff- le Town, which he proposes to divide into lots of twenty-five acres.—For further particulars apply to Messrs. Prasser & Moncure. tf
NOTICE. A PETITION will be present- ed to the next General Assembly, praying them to pass a law, authorizing the court of this county to levy money, for the purpose of bring- ing up the records thereof, from March 1763 to March 1802. Southampton, Sept. 2, 1805. 3m
JAMES TERNAN, Has just received a supply of fresh & good MEDICINES, PAINTS AND HATTERS, COLOURS—opening at his Corner Shop, opposite Col. Gamble's, with which he shall be happy to serve his numerous friends, on the most moderate terms.—He returns his sincere thanks for the favor of their custom. (tf) Sept. 4.
TO LET, A COUNTING ROOM, STORE ROOM and CELLAR, in a brick building near the Basin and next door to Messrs. Hart and Southgate's. Enquire of the printer. 18th Sept. 1805. tf
BY virtue of a deed of trust from Thomas Callis, to secure the payment of certain sums of money therein expressed, will be SOLD, on the premises, for ready money, on Monday the 11th day of November next, a TRACT OF LAND, in Fauquier county, for- merly the property of David Anderson, known by the name of Anderson's Old Store, at present occupied by the said Callis, containing 654 1-2 acres, more or less—or so much thereof as will pay and satisfy the balance of $49. 11s. 10d. to- gether with interest due on the said deed of trust—Also, the expenses of carrying the same into effect. CHARLES J. MACMURDO, Trustee. Richmond, 4th Oct. 1805. tds
MARSHALL'S SALES. TO be SOLD, for ready money, in pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States, for the fifth Circuit in the Virginia district, be- tween Princes Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards and David Ross, and others defendants, in order to raise the sum of $400 dollars 25 cents, with the expenses of sale, a num- ber of very valuable SLAVES, now at the Ex- ford Iron Works. The sale will take place at the said Works, on the 15th day of November next. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. October 4, 1805. tds
An Apprentice Wanted. A LAD of reputable connections, about 14 or 15 years of age, would be taken as an Apprentice to learn the Printing Business, at the office of the VIRGINIA ARGUS. October 4.
Fall & Winter Goods. The subscribers have received, and are now opening a considerable part of their WOOLLENS; Among which are Bales of assorted Rose & Duffil Blankets, Do. Nap'd Cottons, Do. Yarn & Plaid Hose, Do. White & Coloured Plains, Do. Kerseys & Halfthicks, Do. 6-4 & 7-4 Coatings, plain and strip'd, Do. Cloths, assorted colours and prices, Do. Forrest Cloths, Boxes Men's Hats assorted prices, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Dia- pers, &c. Also—An assortment of HARDWARE, CUT- LERY and NAILS. In addition to which, they daily expect on the ar- rival of the Suffolk from London, a large as- sortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS, Which will be offered for sale on their usual terms. GILLIAT & KIRBY. October 4, 1805. tf
Land & Slaves, for Sale. ON Monday the 2d day of De- cember next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the dwelling house of John Robertson, dec. late of this county, Two Hundred and Eighty Acres of Land more or less, lying on Appo- mattox River in the county of Chesterfield, ad- joining the lands of Major Francis Eppes and the estate of Benjamin Watt. An agreeable situation well watered, with improvements suffi- cient for the accommodation of a genteel family. Further particulars are unnecessary, as those inclined to purchase will wish to view the premises, which will be made known by applica- tion to Mr. John Robertson who resides on the premises, or to the executor. Twelve NEGROES, consisting of men, women, boys and girls; stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs; crop of Corn, Wheat and Fodder, Household and Kitchen Fur- niture and Plantation Utensils. Two annual payments will be required for the lands, & twelve months' credit will be given for the purchase of the negroes, &c on all sums above two dollars. By the EXECUTOR. September 6th, 1805. 4w
TO be sold, for ready money, in pursuance of a deed of trust from David Ross, esq. in order to raise the sum of 2051 dolls. 90 cts. with interest thereon at the rate of five per centum per annum, from the first day of August last, due from the said David Ross to the trust- ees of James Dunlop, dec. the following Lands, Lots and Tenements, Or such part of them as may be necessary to pay the said debt, and interest with the charges and expenses of executing the trust. An Estate or Plantation in the county of Goochland called Coles, containing by estimation fifteen hundred acres, be the same more or less, lying on the wa- ters of the Byrd creek, and purchased by the said David Ross of the representatives of James Cole, of Wm. Cole and John Hughes, and adjoining the lands of Richard Adams and Samuel Rich- ardson, according to its known boundaries as held by the said David Ross. Also, the follow- ing LOTS in the town of Columbia, Fluvanna county, to wit: Lot No. 62, on which the ware- house is built; Lot No. 75, on which is a store house, now or late in the occupation of John Forbes; No. 74, now or late in the occupation of J. Strother; No. 76, now or late in the occupa- tion of Mrs. Price.—The sale will take place at John Napier's Tavern, in the town of Columbia, on the 18th day of November next; and the lands and tenements aforesaid will be set up in that order which shall appear best to suit the purchas- ers, and most beneficial to the parties concerned. BEN. MOSBY, acting trustee. October 4th, 1805. tds
MARSHAL'S SALES. IN pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth Cir- cuit in the Virginia District, pronounced at the May Term, 1805, in behalf of Jenn Tate and Thomas Aston, assignees of Henry Martin, a- gainst James Vaughan, adm'r. &c. of Matthew Vaughan, dec. and others.—Will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Pearl's Tavern, in the county of Goochland, on the 20th day of November next, The following SLAVES, viz. Gibb, Joe, Ned, Trip, Cyrus, Peter, Parrot, Bil- ly, Lewis, Lewey, Carter, Phil and Porteus (males); Nell, Franky, Lucy, Fanny, Judy, A- my, Dolly, Sylvia and Betty (females), or so many thereof as may be sufficient to raise the sum of one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six dol- lars and thirty-four cents, with interest on one thousand four hundred and seventy-nine and fi- fty-one cents, part thereof at the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 23d day of May, 1805, and the expenses of sale. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. October 2d, 1805. tds
Manchester Turnpike Company. THE Shareholders in the Manchester Turnpike Company are hereby required to pay to James Brander, Treasurer, the further sum of Ten Dol- lars, on each share, on or before the 18th of No- vember next. By order of the Directors, James Brander, Clk. Manchester, 10th Oct. 1805. tds
THE Copartnership of the subscri- bers, under the firm of THOMAS TAYLOR et al, will dissolve by mutual consent on the 11th instant. Thomas Taylor. John Satchell. Richmond, 11th Oct. 1805. tf
BY THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears that the cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands and other places are now unhappi- ly afflicted with an infectious and malignant dis- ease, which without due caution may be brought into this commonwealth, by vessels arriving there- from; I have thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, here- by calling upon the superintendents of Quar- antine of the different ports of entry and delivery of this commonwealth, to use every exertion on their part to prevent the introduction of so great a calamity among the good people of this state; To effect which they are hereby particularly en- joined to demand of all masters of vessels coming from the said cities of New York and Philadel- phia, the West India Islands, or any other place afflicted as aforesaid, the requisite declaration of the state of health of their respective crews, &c. according to the law in that case made and pro- vided. And if the result of such enquiry shall sa- tisfy the superintendant of the port which such vessel may wish to enter, that the public safety requires their performance of Quarantine, he is hereby required to see that the same be done at the place heretofore appointed, convenient to the said port for a time not exceeding twenty days, And I do hereby strictly enjoin and require that until such vessels shall be discharged from their Quarantine, all persons coming or goods imported therein, come not on shore, or go on board any other vessel, or be landed or put on board any other vessel whatsoever within this commonwealth. And moreover, that no person or persons go on board any vessels ordered to perform Quarantine, in pursuance hereof, without permission first had and obtained in writing from the said superintend- ants. And the said superintendents are hereby authorized to use the proper means of obtaining the most early and accurate information of the situation of all vessels coming from the said cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands, or any other place afflicted as aforesaid, with an intention of entering into any of the ports, rivers or harbors within the jurisdiction of this state. And all persons are hereby required and en- joined to give notice unto some one of the said superintendents, of the arrival of all vessels from the said cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands, or any other place afflicted as aforesaid, and are inhibited from conducting the same into any of the ports of this state until due examination is made as aforesaid. Given under my hand as Lieutenant Governor, with the seal of the Commonwealth an- nexed, at Richmond, this 21st day of Sep- tember, in the year of our Lord one thou- sand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the thirteenth. (Signed) JOHN GUERRANT, Jr.
SURRY JOCKEY CLUB. WILL be run for over the course at Surry courthouse on the first Thursday in November next (being the seventh of the month) the Surry Jockey Club Purse of three hundred and fifty dollars, three mile heats.—And the day following (Tuesday) the Purse of the Proprietor of the Course, worth one hundred and fifty dollars, two mile heats. All persons wishing to start horses, &c. for the latter purse will be required to pay an en- trance of twenty dollars, except members of the club, and from them an entrance of eight dollars will be required, the weights of the course are as follows: Aged horses 130 4 years old 100 6 years old 120 3 years old 96 5 years old 110 CHARLES H. GRAVES, Sec'y. Agreeable to the rules a meeting of the club will be held at Mr David Price's Tavern, on the evening preceding the first day's race. Surry county, 10th Sept. 1805. tds
NOTICE Is hereby given, that on Monday the 28th of October next, if fair, if not the next fair day, I shall proceed to sell, a valuable TRACT OF LAND, containing 200 acres more or less, and personal estate, pursuant to the last will and test- ament of John Turpin, dec. The land will be sold upon one and two years credit, for bond and approved security to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid, and to be ultimately secur- ed by a deed of trust upon the premises. The place is pretty well known by the name of Tur- pin's Tavern, and lies upon the road leading from Richmond to Charles City courthouse, within 6 miles of the former—much might be said in favor of that situation, and shew it to be truly desira- ble, either as a stand for a tavern, or resort con- tiguous to Richmond—it abounds in fine wood, and is supplied with water equal to any below the mountains; is improved by a well constructed dwelling house, having a passage and 4 hand- some rooms below and 2 above stairs; an orchard of well selected fruit trees, apple & peach, that seldom fail bearing. Presuming however, that persons disposed to buy, will previously view the place, it is needless to add more than, such may be shown it by the subscriber adjoining thereto. The personal estate consisting of 7 likely young Negroes, some good beds, other household and kitchen furniture, crop of corn, fodder, plantation utensils, stack of horses, cows, hogs and sheep, will be sold upon 12 months credit, for bond and approved security, to carry interest as in the other case, if not punctually paid; for all sums under 10 dollars, cash must be paid down, and bonds executed before the property sold is deliv- ered. AUSTIN TALMAN, Ex'r of John Turpin, dec. Henrico county, Sept. 23, 1805. tds
JUST RECEIVED, At JOHN PURYEAR'S, Book Binder & Stationer, Two hundred and fifty reams of FOOLSCAP, POTT and POST WHITING PAPER— He has also on hand an extensive stock of BLANK BOOKS of all descriptions, manufac- tured from materials of the first quality, and a- very other article in the Stationary line. Tickets for sale in the second Class of the Richmond Academy Lottery. October 11.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to Messrs. Hill & Rea, late of New-Canton, are hereby notified, that the said Hill & Rea did, on the 10th day of July last, assign and transfer to William Hill of New-Cant- on, their and each of their rights, interests and claims, in and to all the books, debts, accounts, stock and property of every description belonging to them as partners; and that the said Wm. Hill hath duly constituted and appointed Robert Hill of New Can- ton, and George Watt of Richmond, his joint attor- nies, and empowered them to collect and receive all debts due to the said late concern of Hill & Rea. For this purpose George Watt will attend on the twenty-eighth day of this month, at Cumberland courthouse (being court day) and on the eleventh day of November next at Buckingham courthouse, at which places the debtors to the late concern of Hill & Rea are requested to attend, and are hereby for- bid making payment of the debts due to the above concern, to any other person or persons than the sub- scribers. ROBT. HILL. GEO. WATT. Richmond, 12th Oct. 1805. tds
THE subscribers, under the firm of Taylor & Brown, Offer their services to the public as AUCTION- EERS & COMMISSION MERCHANTS, at the stand lately occupied by Thomas Taylor & Co. where they have on hand a large stock of Dry Goods & West-India Produce, Most of which will be disposed of at Private Sale on very low terms, for cash or approved negoti- able notes. Thomas Taylor. James Brown, Jr. Richmond, 11th Oct. 180. 1805. tf
ROBERT GREENHOW, MERCHANT in Williamsburg, has just received in the ship Planter from London, an assortment of MERCHANDIZE; & daily expects from the first arrivals from Liverpool, a supply of WOOLLENS of every description, & IRONMONGERY or HARDWARE—which added to his stock on hand, will render his store as generally afforded, and as competent to the demands of purchasers as any on the continent. The selection is made by his friends in different parts of Great Britain, well fitted in the quali- ties of goods; purchased from the Manufacturers themselves, not on credit but with ready money & of course laid in on better terms & of much supe- rior qualities to those usually shipped by Commis- sion Merchants, at the accustomed credits of six months, nine months and twelve months. He offers them to his Friends and Countrymen, for cash, approved paper, or credit, to those whose punctuality can be relied on, at prices as low as they can be afforded at, assuring his distant cus- tomers that their orders will at all times be thank- fully received and diligently executed. September 2, 1805. 2m
BOLTING CLOTHS. A complete assortment of DUTCH BOLT- ING CLOTHS, superlatively good, from the lowest No. to superlative—just received, and for sale by M. & B. MYERS. Richmond, Sept. 9th, 1805. tf
Lands for sale in Buckingham county. THE subscriber offers for sale the following tracts of Land, viz—1000 acres beginning where Maj. Charles Yancey's line joins his on James river, and extends out to include the above quantity, so as to leave out the low grounds, with sufficient timber to support it—Also, two tracts on Sycamore island creek and its waters, of four hundred acres each, adjoining the lands of Maj. Yancey and the subscriber's; those two tracts were formerly the property of col. John Hopkins of Goochland; on the lower tract is tho' to be a good mill-seat—Likewise a tract on Me- redith's creek of three hundred & eighty eight a- cres, adjoining the lands of col. Wm. Perkins, on which is a plantation sufficient to work five or six hands to advantage, a thriving young orchard in bearing one or two years, an excellent creek running thro' the plantation on which might be erected a convenient mill in a wealthy neighbor- hood; the above land abounds with very good pine for buildings—Also a tract of two or three hundred acres below John Bagby, rem's on this there is a small plantation with excellent fruit trees, and a good situation for a mill, a fresh brook the dam and left the house which is two stories high, and at a small expense may be put in grinding order. The above lands lay conveni- ently to Warminster, and will be shown to any per- son wishing to purchase, by the proprietor, and the terms made known. JOSEPH CABELL. Buckingham, Ripton, 9th Sept. 1805. 5m
Valuable Lands in Albemarle county FOR SALE. PURSUANT to a deed of trust, executed by John Jordan, to secure the pay- ment of five hundred and seventy five pounds three shillings and six pence, with interest there- from the seventeenth day of July, eighteen hundred and one and charges, due Brown, Rives & Co. will be sold, for ready money, on the fi- fteenth day of October next (being the third Tues- day in that month and the day after Bucking- ham court day) on the premises, certain TRACTS OF LAND, lying in the county of Albemarle, containing four hundred and seventeen acres and an half, which said tract joins the Fluvanna or James river, it being the tract devised to the said John Jordan by his father Matthew Jordan, dec. on which he now resides—Also, one other tract lying in the same county on the Fluvanna river and adjoining the above mentioned tract on the upper side thereof, containing three hundred and forty nine acres. JOHN HIGGINBOTHAM, Trustee. Warminster, Amherst, Sept. 9, 1805. 4w
THE sale of the above mentioned land is post- poned until Friday the 8th of November next, and only 1000 dollars will be required in hand; for the balance an accommodating credit will be given on the punctual payment thereof being pro- perly secured. JOHN HIGGINBOTHAM. Oct. 3d, 1805. 4w
BY virtue of a deed of trust execut- ed by us John Christian, jr. to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned due to the late firm of Dunlop, Pollok & Co. will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Prince Edward courthouse, on Monday the 18th day of November next, (being court day) a TRACT OF LAND, containing 150 acres more or less, lying on the waters of Elg Rough creek, in the said county of Prince Edward, being the land bought by said Christian from Abner Coffee, per deed bearing date the 28th day of May, 1803. The land may be viewed previous to the day of sale, by applying to the said John Christian, jr. Samuel W. Venable, } Trustees. Peter Johnston, } Prince Edward, 28th Sept. 1805. tds
BEING about to leave Richmond, I am anxious to discharge every just demand against me, will sell at my house, opposite Byrd's Warehouse, on Friday the first day of next month, at Public Auction, for ready money, 15 Likely Virginia born Slaves, 10 Feather Beds and Furniture, A great variety of Household and Kitchen Furniture, 8 Riding Chairs, 4 Good Work Horses, 2 Excellent Milch Cows, Together with the remaining stock of GROCERIES. Thomas Burgess. Richmond, Oct. 4th, 1805. tds
PURSUANT to a decree of the superior court of Chancery, for the Rich- mond District, will be SOLD, on Tuesday the 12th day of November next, on the premises, for ready money, THE TRACT OF LAND Which the late Stephen Southall lived on, be- tween the City of Richmond and Westham, adjoining the plantation called Windsor, on which Mr. Dorrington resides, and was lately the property of Mr. Dani L. Hylton. This tract is supposed to contain about six hundred acres, but will be surveyed accurately & divided into Lots, a plat of which will be shown on the day of Sale. The above tract of Land lies about 3 or 4 miles above Richmond. JOHN C. KUBNER, } Com'rs. BEN. SHREFFARD, } THOM. NORVELL, } October 19th, 1805. 3m
BLANK BONDS For sale at this office.
ADVERTISEMENT. WILL be SOLD, agreeable to law, a Hogshead of TOBACCO, which has been deposited in Shockoe Warehouse, over a years marked P. H. No. 125, 194, 1570, from Am- berst Inspection. MOSES & YOUNG, Inspectors. Richmond, Oct. 12th, 1805. 3w
THE Medical Lectures in the U- niversity of Pennsylvania, will commence the second Monday in November. Oct. 10. 3t
PRINTING PAPER. 65 Ream Royal Printing Paper, for sale at this office. Oct. 17.
For Sale, On Private Contract. GREEN-WAY; the seat on which I now reside, including Mons Sacer and the courthouse tenements, containing in all 1300 acres of fertile level farming land (reserving one acre of consecrated ground.) The whole is bounded by two navigable creeks, emptying into James river before the door and forming a bay, therefrom 1400 yards only—25 miles to Peters- burg, by water, 30 to Richmond, by land, and 23 to Williamsburg.—The courthouse tenement has on it a large enated tavern, with six rooms; one of which is 32 feet by 20 in length and breadth, arch'd in the middle and used for entertainments; also, all necessary out houses, a good garden and a fine well of water, dry cellars, stores, &c. for the use of a commercial business, which are now occupied to advantage in that time. This is an ex- cellent place for stock, fish and fowl in their sea- sons, and enough of corn, wheat and oats may be made by common industry, for the consumption of the tavern. This tenement has 200 acres of land annexed to it, and rents for £100 a year. GREEN-WAY contains 500 acres well im- proved. On it, is a genteel well finished dwelling house, containing 8 rooms; all wainscoted, chair- board high, with fine dry cellars, the full length of the house which is 56 feet: also every other build- ing which a reasonable person could wish or de- sire, to wit: a handsome study, store house, kitchen, laundry, dairy, meat house, spinning house and an ice house, within the curtilage, a barn 40 by 32 feet, two granaries, two carriage houses, 20 stalls for horses, a quarter for house servants, a handsome odoon pigeon house, well stocked, and several other out houses for slaves, a well of water (so excellent that I can drink it with delight after returning from a mountain cir- cuit,) a large fertile garden abounding with a great variety of shrubs, herbs and beautiful flow- ers, well enclosed. The buildings new and well covered with shingles. MONS-SACER contains 500 acres more or less, on which is a neat small dwelling, a mill be- gun on a never-failing stream, one mile from James river and emptying itself therein. This farm is remarkably level and highly improvable, is in a fine settlement for wheat and timber, so that the manufacturing business may be carried on to great advantage, as also the sawing of timber now so much in demand. About half this estate inclusive is under fine fire wood and timber—and scarcely a gallon was on any part of it. The age and fever has not visited a white person for 20 years that I recollect. In short there cannot well be conceived a more agreeable situation in all re- spects than this estate taken together.
UTOPOIA I will also dispose of—This little estate lies in James City county; is in an island surrounded by navigable water near the mouth of Chickahominy river, containing 740 acres of highland and hard marsh sufficient for the support of 1000 head of cattle in the month of May. The high land is rich and produces four and five barrels of corn to the acre. There are 100 acres of good timber ad- joining the same.
In the centre of this island is a very handsome hill, on which a small but comfortable dwelling is built, affording a fine prospect over James river for many miles. Here every necessary of life can be had and many of its luxuries with little trou- ble. It overflows with milk and honey when suf- ficient stock is furnished to go upon. It is re- markable for fine fruits, as the frost seldom or ne- ver sets it; and no place in Virginia surpasses it for fish and wild fowl. From this place quan- tities of hay might be transported by water to Richmond, Norfolk or Petersburg. Any kind of public securities will be taken for the above property, or if more agreeable to the purchaser or purchasers, I will receive part in cash and the balance at convenient periods—50 or 40 slaves and stocks of every kind may be had, if the estate is purchased all together. My lands on Clear creek, Big Licking and Triplet, in Ken- tucky I will also sell, or exchange for property in Richmond. It may be now enquired why I should in an ad- vanced stage of life part with an estate so con- venient and agreeable in all respects? In the first place, in a little time I shall be compelled by the merging voice of nature to "quit this mortal coil," and it is right I should so adjust all my mat- ters as to leave nothing for litigation after my death. My years of regret will be therefore but few on that score. Secondly, it is the best mode I can adopt for a fair division of what I possess a- mong my children; and lastly, I am desirous of obtaining a situation, more convenient and cheap for the education of my sons, which the savings from a narrow parsimonious salary, and the prof- its arising from a much neglected estate, in conse- quence of my attention to public duties, can ne- ver support. JOHN TYLER. August 24, 1805. wtf
NOTICE is hereby given, that a petition will be presented to the next Gen- eral Assembly, for the privilege of erecting a Toll Bridge across Pamunkey river, near the place where a bridge now stands, commonly known by the name of Littlepage's. Richd. Taylor. August 1st, 1805. w3m
COMMITTED to Prince Edward Jail, about the 30th of June last, a negro man named Abram; I suppose he is about 60 years old, a- bout 5 feet 9 inches high, his clothing is of negro cotton, being ragged & worn out; he says he be- longs to the estate of Archer Moseley, dec. and is hired by capt. Nathan Read, of Bedford coun- ty. The owner is desired to take him away and pay charges. WM. WORSHAM, keeper jail. Sept. 9th, 1805. w3m
DOC. WILSON, TAKES the liberty to observe that he continues his APOTHECARY SHOP at the Bell Tavern, where may generally be had MED- ICINES of every kind in kind