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Electoral Ticket.
THE following is the Madisonian Electoral Ticket, republished for the information of the citizens of Virginia:
 Joseph Godwin, sen. Nansemond.  Benjamin Harrison, Prince George.  Edward Pegram, sen. Dinwiddie.  Richard Field, Brunswick.  Col. Thomas Read, Charlotte.  Joseph Eggleston, Amelia.  Hugh Nelson, Albemarle.  Col. George Penn, Patrick.  Philip N. Nicholas, Richmond City.  Judge Spencer Roane, Henrico.  John Roane, King William.  Robert Taylor, Orange.  Gustavus B. Horner, Fauquier.  Robert Nelson, York.  Mann Page, Gloucester.  Richard Barnes, Richmond County.  John T. Brooke, Stafford.  Hugh Holmes, Frederick.  Osborne Sprigg, Hampshire.  James Allen, Shenandoah.  Archibald Stuart, Augusta.  Andrew Russell, Washington.  Gen. John Preston, Montgomery.  William McKinley, Ohio. 
At a Quarterly Court held
for Prince Edward County, August the 15th, 1808.
John Bibb Complainant.
AGAINST
Temple Davis and William Black, Defendants.
THE defendant, Davis, not having entered his appearance and given security according to an act of the general assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant, Davis, do appear here on the first day of November next, and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A copy—Teste,
F. WATKINS, C. C.
Virginia:
At a Court continued and held for Halifax County, the 24th day of August, 1808.
Richard Crews and Susanna his wife,
formerly Susanna Jones, Plaintiffs.
AGAINST
Abner Vaughan and William Fourquean,
administrator de bonis non of
John Murphey, dec. and the said William
Fourquean, administrator de bonis non of
Ann Murphey, dec. Defendants.
THE defendant, Abner Vaughan, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant Vaughan, do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the plaintiffs' bill; and by consent of the plaintiffs, by their counsel, leave is granted the defendant, William Fourquean, administrator de bonis non of John Murphey, dec. to file his answer without swearing to the facts therein stated: Whereupon, and upon hearing the bill of the plaintiffs, and the answer of the defendant, Fourquean, administrator de bonis non of John Murphey, dec. It is decreed and ordered , that the said defendant, William Fourquean, administrator de bonis non of John Murphey, dec. do retain in his hands, the goods and effects which he hath, belonging to the defendant, Vaughan, until the further order of this court; and it is further ordered, that a copy hereof, 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 this county.
A copy—Teste,
SAMUEL WILLIAMS, D. C. H. C.
James River Low Grounds
TO LEASE.
ON the fifth day of November next, will be offered to the highest bidder, on the premises, a Lease from 5 to 6 years, on that valuable tenement, on James River, being part of the subscriber's estate, in the county of Amherst, known by the name of Bolling's Creek Tenement, and containing about 160 acres of extremely fertile low grounds—distant about 3 miles from Lynchburg, and from 2 to 3 of the Oxford Iron Works and Maj. Lewis's manufacturing mill.
The terms of the lease will be made known on the day.
L. Bolling.
Sept. 26, 1808. ept O15 & w. N1
Blank Notes
AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY, used in depositing stock in the Bank of Virginia, for sale at this office.
JUST PUBLISHED,
BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUN. RICHMOND,
THE
SECOND VOLUME
OF THE
Revised Code,
(Containing 500 pages super-royal octavo, bound to match the first vol.—Price to subscribers $5.—to non-subscribers $6.)
BEING
A
COLLECTION
OF ALL SUCH
ACTS
OF THE
General Assembly
OF
VIRGINIA
Of a public and permanent nature as have passed since the session of 1801:
TO WHICH ARE ADDED
APPENDICES,
CONTAINING
A compilation of the several laws for the establishment of the James river, Potomac, Appomattox and Dismal Swamp Canal Companies;
Laws concerning the Northern Neck, Fittes of acts authorising the establishment of Turnpike Roads, and the erection of Toll Bridges;
A compilation of the several acts concerning the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings;
Acts and resolutions of a general nature, which were omitted in the revisions of 1794, and 1803;
Laws concerning waste and unappropriated lands on the eastern and western waters, Laws establishing ferries;
Laws concerning the public guard, Fines of private and local acts—And
A table of fines, forfeitures, penalties and amercements; designating such as are to the use of the commonwealth; such as go towards lessening the county levy; such as belong to individuals; and such as are appropriated to any particular object.
With a complete Index to the whole.
Published pursuant to an act of the General Assembly of Virginia, passed the seventh day of January, one thousand eight hundred and seven.
PREFACE.
IN a government emanating from the people, whose will, expressed in the form of laws, is the only sovereign, it must necessarily follow, that those laws will be numerous. If a doubt exist, with respect to the meaning of a statute, which cannot be removed by the judges according to settled rules of interpretation, or if it be defective, the explanation in the one case, or the amendment in the other, can only be made by the legislative authority vested in the representatives of the people. Not so, in a despotic government, where the will of the prince, supposes the defects of the law, & his dictum is regarded as the law itself. Ye strange as it may appear, how often have we heard the concise code of Frederic of Prussia extolled as a model worthy of imitation! How often has a wish been expressed by some of those living under our free government, that our code of laws should be assimilated to his! Is there a man who, upon serious reflection, would consent to give up his liberty with his volumes of laws, and become a slave that he might be governed by a concise code? Would he be willing to exchange the right of self government for a despotism? Such would be the effect of yielding to a system of legislation which substitutes the will of an individual for the voice of the people.
That spirit of liberty which caused thousands of our ancestors to migrate to this western world, was very early manifested in their laws. And notwithstanding the restrictions imposed by the British government on the colonial legislatures, and the severe conflicts which frequently arose, respecting the prerogative of the kings of England, and the rights of the people of America, in matters of self-government, the legislature of Virginia, lost no opportunity in providing a code of laws adapted to the situation of the country.
From the year 1619, when the first legislature met in Virginia, to the present time, our laws have been various and complicated. This produced the necessity of having frequent revisions; some of which, being made before any printing presses were introduced in America, have remained till this day in manuscript. Those in print are Purvis's collection, published in London, (supposed in the year 1632,) and the editions of 1733, 1752, 1769, 1775, 1794, and 1803. In some of those collections all the acts relating to the same subject were consolidated into single bills, by a committee of revisors, and re-enacted by the legislature; but in others, there
was a mere compilation of the acts of a public nature then in force.
The last revision of our laws, came down to the end of the session of 1801; since which period, a variety of public acts of great importance have been passed. These form in the present collection, one hundred and thirty-two chapters, which are dispersed through the different sessions. When it is considered, that upwards of one thousand magistrates in Virginia, appointed within the last four years, have been but partially furnished with those sessions acts, and that none of them have the aid of a complete and general index, the utility and even necessity of this compilation must be obvious.
But the continuation of the Revised Code, so far as it respects a collection of the acts of a public and permanent nature, is far from being the most valuable part of the publication. The appendices at the end of the volume, it is believed, will be found to contain matter of equal importance with that in the body of the work; which additional matter, is the more valuable, as it has hitherto been of more difficulty.
Laws relating to subjects, in which either the state or a great proportion of its citizens have an interest, should form a part of every revision. This rule was so strictly observed in all the editions of our laws prior to that of 1795, that even the acts concerning particular rivers, with many others, on subjects merely local, were inserted. The laws, in this collection, which come within the general principle just laid down, are those for the establishment of the James River, Potomac, Appomattox, and Dismal Swamp Canal Companies, in all of which the state holds a number of shares; those concerning the Northern Neck (a considerable portion of the state, and part of the laws relating to which were regularly inserted in the editions of 1752, 1769, 1775, and 1794 but all those passed since 1795 were omitted); those authorising the establishment of Turnpike Roads, and the erection of Toll Bridges; concerning the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings; relating to waste and unappropriated lands on the eastern and western waters; establishing ferries; and concerning the Public Guard; all of which are here digested and arranged under their respective heads. To these are added, a list of titles of private and local acts, passed since the October session of 1783; a table of fines, forfeitures, penalties and amercements, designating to whose use respectively appropriated; and a collection of acts of a general nature omitted in former editions.
It may at first view seem some degree of surprise, that so many acts and resolutions of a public and permanent nature, should have been omitted in the editions of 1794, and 1803; but the history of those revisions will readily account for it. In the session of 1789 (a) the legislature passed an act providing for a new edition of the laws of this commonwealth, which was amended at the next session, (b) A difference of opinion having arisen among the revisors as to the objects of the legislature with respect to one branch of their duty, a resolution was adopted at the session of 1791, declaring that it was the intention of the legislature, in assigning that particular duty to the revisors, "that the several laws existing on the same subject should be consolidated into single bills, but that no new matter should be introduced into the system." (c) In conformity with this construction, the revisors digested a code of laws, introducing under one title the several acts relating to the same subject. These were prepared in the form of bills, and reported to the legislature, in two volumes, at their session of 1792. The subject of the revision was taken up during the same session; and several of the bills, (some with amendments, and some without,) were re-enacted into laws. But the legislature, not having time to go through the whole of the bills as reported by the revisors, directed that certain laws formerly enacted should be published in the Revised Code, by their specific title. (d) The consequences of which was, that nothing could be inserted in those acts, when re-published in the Revised Code, but what before existed in them, under the titles by which they were particularly directed to be published, though some parts had been repealed by subsequent acts, under different titles; and thus all the matter collected by the revisors, from various other acts on the same subjects, was omitted. For example: the act "concerning election of members of General Assembly," was one of those directed to be published by its title. It is accordingly inserted in the Revised Code, as it passed in the year 1785. (e) By the 22nd sect. of that act, it is declared, that "Every act of the General Assembly hereafter to be made, shall commence
and be in force from the passing hereof unless in the act itself another day for the commencement thereof, be particularly mentioned; and, in the former case, the day of passing thereof, shall be noted "next after the title." In 1789, (four years afterwards) (f) an act passed, the 2nd section of which, declares, that, "Every act passed during any stated annual session, shall commence in force on the first day of March, then next ensuing, unless, "in the act itself, another day be particularly mentioned for the commencement thereof." The committee of revisors reported a bill, the title of which was, "A Bill concerning election of members of General Assembly; and declaring when acts of assembly shall commence in force," (g) In this bill, they retained such part of the act of 1785 as were in force, and particularly substituted the 2nd section of the act of 1789 for the 22nd section of the act of 1785. (h) But when the act of 1785 was republished from its title, the 22nd section was, of course, retained, and the 2nd section of the act of 1789 rejected. The above is but one, among many instances, in which laws in force were omitted in the Revised Code, from the peculiar mode of publication.
Another circumstance which produced many omissions was this: The legislature, in providing for a republication of the laws by the act of 1792 (i) directed that the Declaration of Rights, and Constitution of this Commonwealth, should be prefixed to the Code; that certain acts should be published from their titles; and that these, together with the laws, as revised and enacted during that session, should be printed; but, with respect to the acts of a public nature originally passed at the session of 1792, the law was silent. This edition was not printed till the year 1794; and, though it purported to contain all the public acts from 1792, to 1794 inclusive, yet it will be found, that some of those which, for the first time, passed at the session of 1792, were omitted as well as others of 1793, and 1794. A act of 1792, To amend "An act authorising the Executive to direct the sheriffs to sell certain lands the property of the commonwealth," and another, "To provide more effectually for the collection of the public taxes in certain cases," which were omitted in the edition of 1794, were very properly introduced into the appendix to that of 1803 (k) But the acts for "attracting the coadjutors into this district, to choose representatives to congress;" "repealing the act providing a sinking fund for the gradual redemption of the public debt;" "repealing so much of a former law as prohibited the sale of goods, wares and merchandise, at public vendue;" and "for appointing electors to choose a President and Vice President of the United States," were omitted in both editions. They are therefore inserted in this, (l) Until the act of 1792, a law was in force which prohibited, under severe penalties, the sale of goods at auction.—It is only by the 2nd section of the act of the same session, for appointing electors to choose a President and Vice President of the United States, that the time is positively fixed for the people to meet, to vote for electors; the act of 1803, (m) only declaring, that the persons qualified to vote for electors, under the "act for appointing electors to choose a President and Vice President of the United States," shall each hereafter vote for twenty-four electors, without saying at what time they are to meet for that purpose.
The edition of 1803 contained all the laws in that of 1794; and continued down the public acts to the end of the session of 1801; besides some acts of a public nature inserted in the appendix.
It would be useless here to enumerate all the acts of a public nature which have been omitted in the late revisions, as an inspection of Appendix No. IX. to this volume will exhibit them at one view. Two of those acts, are, however, of such general importance, that it is deemed proper to notice them more particularly. By an act passed in 1794, entitled, "An act to amend the act prescribing the mode of ascertaining the taxable property within this commonwealth, and of collecting the public revenue," (n) there was a legislative exposition of the 35th section of the same act, as it passed in 1792, (o) by which, it was declared, that no land should be deemed forfeited for the non-payment of taxes, unless the returns and notices prescribed by the 34th section of the same law had been made and given. In 1796, another act passed, declaring, that "all entries thereafter made shall become void, unless surveyed within two years after their date, and the lands subject to another
location," (p) Both of these acts were omitted.
Among the laws inserted under the title of "OMITTED ACTS," there are some which have been superseded by acts subsequently passed; but still, as rights have accrued under them, and they are of general concern, it was deemed expedient to retain them. Such are all the laws relating to the sale of lands for the non-payment of taxes.
The collecting under one head the several laws concerning waste and unappropriated lands on the Eastern and Western waters will prevent the necessity of a laborious examination into this intricate branch of our statutes, whenever it may be necessary to recur to it.
A list of titles of private and local acts (which had never been omitted till the edition of 1794,) is given, to aid the researches of those who may have occasion to refer to a law not to be found in any collection of public acts.
But the most difficult, and it is presumed, not the least useful, part of the compilation, has been the Table of Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties and Amercements, designating to what uses respectively appropriated. A collection of this kind has long been much wanted: for, while it will have a tendency to guard the people against incurring the penalties of the law, it will direct the right application of fines, whenever they shall be imposed. If the value of this part of the work might be estimated by the time which it has taken to prepare it, the compiler would rate it at very little short of the price of the whole book.
The whole of this volume, according to the original plan, had been printed off before the meeting of the last legislature; but the publication was suspended, in order to introduce the acts of the last session of the general assembly; since which, some additional heads have been inserted; particularly the list of titles of private and local acts. To the whole, is subjoined, a very copious index, referring to the section as well as the page; in the compilation of which, much time and labor have been bestowed, as may readily be inferred from the circumstance of its containing 88 pages.
The publisher having embarked a large capital in this work, his own interest, as well as the importunities of the public, would have induced him to complete it as early as possible. If the publication has been delayed longer than was originally contemplated, he feels confident, that more than an adequate compensation will be afforded by the additional matter contained in the volume.
(p) See Appendix No. IX. p. 129.
By the Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it appears to the executive, that William Matthews, late of the county of Augusta, presented by the grand jury for the district composed of the counties of Augusta, Rockbridge, Rockingham and Bath, for man-slaughter, committed on the body of a negro girl named Hannah (the property of the said William Matthews) hath fled from justice: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of State, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend & convey before some justice of the peace for the said county of Augusta, the said William Matthews, that he may be dealt with as the law directs. And I do moreover hereby enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and carry before some justice of the peace for the said county of Augusta, the said William Matthews.
Given under my hand, with the seal of the (L S) commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 30th day of September, 1808.
Signed, Alex r M c Rae.
IN pursuance of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by John P. Shields and Jane Crawly his wife, to secure the payment of a certain sum of money therein mentioned, due to Henry Cary, will be exposed to sale, on the premises, for ready money, on Tuesday the 18th day of this month, a very valuable
Tract of Land,
containing one hundred acres, lying on each side of the turnpike road, about 9 miles from the Town of Manchester, and known by the name of SALLE'S HILL, on which there is supposed to be coal; or so much thereof as will be sufficient to meet the intention of said trust deed, and costs of said sale.
Beverly C. Stannard, } Trustee. Archibald Woolridge, } Stess. Chesterfield, Oct. 4th 1808. tds.
JUST PUBLISHED,
BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR,
And for sale at his Printing Office, Richmond, by the gross, dozen or single,
The Virginia Almanack,
FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
1809:
Being the first after Bissextille or Leap Year, and thirty-third of American Independence. Adapted to the latitude and meridian of Richmond.
Calculated by Benjamin Bates of Hanover County, Virginia.
Containing, in addition to the Astronomical Calculations, a great variety of useful and entertaining matter.
*** A liberal discount will be made to wholesale purchasers.
(f) See Appendix No. IX. p. (104) sect. 2.—(g) See Revised Bills, 1793, vol. 1. p. 7.—(h) Ibid. sect. 25. p. 12.—(i) See Revised Code, vol. 1. ch. 149. p. 292. l. 1, 4.—(k) See Revised Code, vol. 1. Appendix, ch. 5. p. 453, and ch. 6, p. 454.—(l) See Appendix No. IX. p. (114) (118).—(m) See ch. 31, p. 31 of his vol. (n) See Appendix No. IX. p. 125.—(o) See Rev. Code, vol. 1, ch. 83, p. 134.

The following extracts are taken from late London papers, which were politely submitted to our perusal, by a friend of Mr. Nourse.
The St. Michael left England on the 21st of August, and France on the 12th. We were so unfortunate as not to meet with Mr. Nourse, but we understand that he said, there was no probability of Great Britain or France rescinding their iniquitous decrees, and that nothing had made the British cabinet so obstinate and inflexible, in regard to their orders of council, as the opposition to the embargo in this country, and the symptoms of civil commotion, which have appeared in the eastern states.
LONDON, August 5.
The dinner given to the Spanish deputies yesterday, was a most splendid one. We wish it had that external "pomp and circumstance" which we recommended. The deputies, however, were in the highest degree gratified; and it was with great propriety they requested the minister of foreign affairs, Mr. Canning, to be their organ for returning thanks when their health were drunk.
The Duke of York does not go out as Commander in chief of the army destined to assist the Spanish and Portuguese patriots. We thought the accusation of the opposition papers against ministers upon this subject would prove unfounded.
No official account has been received of the landing of the troops under sir A. Wellesley.
We have little to add to the intelligence we communicated yesterday, relative to Spain and Portugal. It is certain that Cuesta has retreated from Benevento, and that Bessieres entered it on the 19th and left it on the 20th ult.
We do not believe a syllable of this account. Cuesta's retreat may be much more rationally attributed to the approach of Bessieres with a large force in cavalry. Cuesta had not, and therefore might not think it prudent to risk an engagement in the open country round Benevento.
Of the patriots' route after he quitted Benevento, we have no certain accounts. Some assert that he is going to Zamora with the view as it should seem of penetrating into Portugal. Zamora is some distance from the Portuguese frontiers, and Bessieres could not reach that town before the 22d or 23d of last month.
Of Dupont we have no further accounts. There was a report that having been reinforced by 8,000 men, he had marched out of Andujar, attacked Castanor, and got a gain to Cordova; but having been joined by Gen. Spencer's division, Castanor advanced against him and drove him out of Cordova with very great loss.
Is it not astonishing that the federalists should catch with so much avidity at the nomination of Mr. Monroe?
It is very proper to recur to fundamental principles, and I am pleased to see the recurrence frequent, or we might too soon forget that sacred letter, the foundation of our dearest rights, which has been long guaranteed by the suffrages of the people, and sealed with their father's blood.
leisure hours and public duties, so as to induce the attention which is paid to official importance; it is contended that Mr. Monroe ought to be preferred to Mr. Madison, in consequence of his superior firmness.
We will presume to say that the same cause produces the same effect, and the same premises the same result.
This was a business of the most awful importance, and required all the stability and energy of firmness.
The federalists say, that as they cannot get a President who is truly a federalist, they will compromise with their feelings and opinions, and advocate Mr. Monroe, whom they think less opposed to them than Mr. Madison.
We cannot believe that the republicanism of Mr. Monroe has yielded so far, as to produce this conciliation.
It may be asserted with truth, that the federalists advocate Mr. Monroe, not from any real consistency of principle, not from any respect and affection for the man, but merely through a spirit of opposition to the present administration.
OPINION
JUDGE TYLER
On a motion before the last District Court of this place, for leave to file an information in nature of a Quo Warranto vs. Lt. Zaxard B. Whitlock, to enquire by what title he held the office of Clerk of Henrico county Court.
The case now to be determined, is one in behalf of the Commonwealth vs. Whitlock, on a rule that he shew cause why an information, in the nature of a Quo Warranto should not be filed against him for exercising the office of Clerk of Henrico county?
But before I enter into the various points made in the question, I think it proper to declare, that from the evidence produced in court, no conduct could have been more correct and honorable, than was the magistrate's, in the exercise of the important duty assigned to them by the constitution.
But three points are made in objection to the appointment, and argued by Mr. Hay with his usual ingenuity and strength of observation.
1st. The constitution directs, that the county courts shall appoint their own clerks; and it is contended that the sheriff, not being of the court, had no right to vote in the case, although directed by law, when an equal division should take place between two candidates; because that law is unconstitutional and void.
2d. That the election should have been made in open court, and not in the jury room.
3d. That a magistrate who was in the courthouse, although not constituting the sitting body, ought to have been called in, and for that defect, the election was void.
As to the first point, that the law empowering the sheriff to vote, was unconstitutional.
It is very proper to recur to fundamental principles, and I am pleased to see the recurrence frequent, or we might too soon forget that sacred letter, the foundation of our dearest rights, which has been long guaranteed by the suffrages of the people, and sealed with their father's blood.
But, nevertheless, we should use this privilege with wisdom and discretion, and the infraction ought to be as clear as the sun in
its meridian splendor, before we suspend the operation of laws on that ground, otherwise we may err too much on the other side, and make that instrument which was intended for our polar star, serve merely as a false light, which would lead to darkness and confusion.
How is it clear, then, that the law referred to, is an infraction of the constitution?
But here is involved a contradiction in the argument, when it is asserted that a magistrate, accepting the office of councillor, does not vacate his former office, because it is in a bayance; if this be a true proposition, a magistrate becoming a sheriff, does not vacate his office as magistrate, for a stronger reason, because the sheriff is selected from his body, to execute the duties of that office, and returns again to his station, when that delegation of power ceases.
It is made up of justices of the peace, a sheriff, clerk, &c. but may not be a court, or the magistrates thereof, act in a ministerial capacity?
The justices make an election--this is no judicial act. The court then, in their ministerial function, make an election.
Again, may not and ought not the legislature to aid the constitution, whensoever its true spirit cannot be effected, by an omission or defect, as in the case before us?
Again, has not the legislature a right to legislate on all subjects, not expressly forbidden by the constitution?
"I well know that the executive, legislative and judiciary powers, are separate and distinct, neither ought the one to exercise the power properly belonging to the other," for a consolidation of these powers, is the highest tyranny.
I love and revere the constitution of my country, with all its supposed defects and errors, which, by the bye, I have never been able to discover in so high a degree as some others--I yet continue to believe it the best that ever fell to the lot of man to live under.
So long, therefore, as we adhere to its just principles, so long shall we be safe--but not in the endeavor to support it, ought we, by too nice and critical a construction, to deny the legitimate acts of the government.
So essential is the office of a clerk to every court, that nothing can be done without one--equally so is a sheriff.
There must be a mode pointed out, to supply a vacancy which the magistrates cannot, or will not fill.
Suppose the latter case--might not a law be passed to supply the defect, and shall we resort to a convention for every purpose like this?
On the first and grand point, therefore, I am clear the objection to the sheriff's vote, is not well founded.
2d. As to the second point--that the election ought to be made in open court, and not in the jury room; this I think has no weight in it at all.
The court was opened, the candidates make known their pretensions--the magistrates agree to ballot, and it being more convenient, retire to the jury room, to avoid confusion, intrusion and other interruptions--they shut to the door, but do not bolt or lock it--they proceed in great harmony to vote--at length it turns out there is an equal division of votes, between the two candidates before them--this is proclaimed or spoken of in every where--some minutes elapse, the sheriff is called in, the law read and he gives the casting vote for Whitlock.
There is nothing corrupt in the whole business. If there was, I should not hesitate to direct the information against the magistrates, instead of the clerk, who cannot be said on any ground, to be guilty of a crime.
The case of Dean and Stribling is yet before the Court of Appeals, and I shall not succumb to the opinion given in that case, until I hear further.
The act was done in open court, in the face of day, and the election full and complete.
And now, as to the third and last point, that a magistrate was in and about the court house, and ought to have been called in.
To this an easy answer may be given, in few words. That gentleman alluded to was himself a candidate, and from delicacy, or some other cause, would not act; and although advised by a gentleman of the law to assume his right on the bench, positively refused to do it.
The towns generally in Massachusetts, says the Albany Register, have foreborne to act upon the Bostonian platform of opposition to the Embargo.
Mode of choosing Electors for President and Vice president in the different states, with the number of votes to each.
Table with 2 columns: State, Votes. Lists votes for various states including New-Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode-Island, Connecticut, Vermont, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, South-Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee.
VOTES, 176.
It is stated in a Vermont paper, that in the trial of Mott, his counsel, in their plea to the Jury, "did not pretend to deny the facts, as stated by the witnesses, but they plead strongly the unconstitutionality of the embargo laws; that it was just they should defend their property by force of arms, when attacked by persons acting under such laws, that these soldiers were not under the sanction of legal authority, or in the line of their duty, and that the prisoners were justifiable in killing them."
Daily Adv.
The following is an extract from some interesting essays on the ensuing Presidential election, publishing in the Charleston City Gazette, under the signature of "ARISTIDES."
"Mr. Monroe can hardly be considered as a candidate. He has been brought forward only by the petulance of Mr. Randolph, and is obviously without support.
There must be a mode pointed out, to supply a vacancy which the magistrates cannot, or will not fill.
Suppose the latter case--might not a law be passed to supply the defect, and shall we resort to a convention for every purpose like this?
On the first and grand point, therefore, I am clear the objection to the sheriff's vote, is not well founded.
2d. As to the second point--that the election ought to be made in open court, and not in the jury room; this I think has no weight in it at all.
From the Democratic Press.
A MOST INTERESTING PUBLICATION.
The press of Mr. Abraham Small has lately given to the United States, the most interesting historical work, which any country has ever seen.
It is hoped that the volume will be read by prudent, honest and intelligent men of all parties.
IMPORTANT TO CURRIERS.
William Brent, of Boston, has obtained a patent from the U. States, for a machine for splitting leather.
MARRIED--GEORGE HAY, Esq. to Miss MONROE, daughter of James Monroe, Esq. all of this city.
DIED, on the 27th of September, Mrs. NANCY ROYSTER, the wife of Littlebury Royster, of Henrico County, after a long and tedious illness.
At Fincastle, on his return from the Springs, where he had been for the benefit of his health, GEN. WILLIAM MOSELEY, Treasurer of this commonwealth.
EUSBIUS No. 7, in our next.
NEW-YORK, Sept. 30.
On Friday last came on to be tried before the Hon. Circuit court in Hartford (Con.) the indictment against Joseph Porter, constable of Farmington, for stopping the mail while carrying through that town on Sunday.
WASHINGTON CITY, Oct. 3.
Yesterday the PRESIDENT of the United States, arrived from Monticello.
Mr. MADISON Secretary of State, Mr. GALLATIN Secretary of the Treasury, and Mr. SMITH Secretary of the Navy arrived last evening.
BALTIMORE, October 1.
Republican meeting--at Stricker's Mill--Field Oratory, &c.
General Smith. Friends, fellow-citizens--I might say acquaintances--for I know you all, and have known you long.
Observe, fellow citizens, from whence and from whom this outcry, this stubborn opposition comes.
You elected republicans to fill your councils and administer your affairs. And have they not done more than the most sanguine among us could have expected?

Gen. S. then took an extensive view of the embargo, too much at large for us to copy here. Britain, (said he) if she ruled her actions by public, recorded laws, we could understand her conduct as well as herself, and guard against them: but she acts when it suits her by orders from her king and privy council, and often without notification—but by instructions to her admirals and commanders, she pounces upon the property of the neutral, like a hawk upon an unwary bird—and seizure is the first intimation of prohibition or danger! Of this nature was the orders in council of January 1807, which forbade neutrals to trade from one port to another port of France or her allies—under this order above fifty or sixty American ships were captured by British cruisers. Then followed the ever memorable orders of council of November 1807, declaring all American (neutral) vessels good prize, if bound to or from France, any of her ports or allies. France retaliated, and said that an American vessel bound to or from the British island, or which should submit to be boarded by a British armed ship, should be good prize. Then as Mr. McKim told you, was our commerce placed in double jeopardy. But the sagacity of a Jefferson foresaw the coming storm; he recommended safety, and we are safe. We resorted to an embargo, as we had done before, to preserve our ships, property and seamen from the gripe of European plunderers. But I am told, this embargo is a terrible measure, and quite intolerable. I was one of those who drafted the present law; and it is verbatim the same with that passed in 1794, excepting that the act of '94 was laid for thirty days, and this is indefinite. The act of 1794 was continued for thirty days more; and a power was conferred on the President to continue or revoke it at his will and pleasure—and he might have prolonged it for fifteen days after the commencement of the next session of Congress!
There gentlemen, there was power for you; but that Congress threw the responsibility upon the President—the present Congress have, with more magnanimity, taken it upon themselves. They speak this language to their constituents—"If we have behaved ill, let us bear the blame; if we have acted rightly, give us the credit." I do most unequivocally demand my share of the blame—for I have voted for the embargo!—and of all the acts of my life, I think it the most patriotic act. Some of the very gentlemen who rail against the present embargo, sent a deputation to the Congress in Philadelphia in 1794, requesting them to prolong the embargo until England should grant us justice. But that Congress was federal; and the embargo was taken off at the end of sixty days only!—setting a dread, a pernicious example of fickleness at home [—and speaking this language most impressively to foreign nations. "The Americans are a money-loving, money-seeking, money-making avaricious people, who cannot bear any policy which touches their pocket—touch them on that tender part, and they will yield to what you will." This opinion foreign nations have imbibed of us, from the policy and measures of federal times.
I am disappointed at not finding Mr. Winder here; for I really was curious to hear what an ingenious lawyer could say against the embargo. I am told, he talks of war at times as a substitute. If he talked of war with Britain—I fear he would lose or offend many of his present friends; and if he proposed war against France, I know not where a Frenchman could be met. If I were an admiral, I could not meet their fleets at sea; for most of them are gathered into their ports; but your ships and cargoes, if put afloat would afford rich spoils to their privateers. And against both France and England, I presume, he would not wage war at once. But, why speak of England? It has been hardly asserted, that her orders in council are not enforced—and that no tribute is exacted under them. Condemnations, gentlemen, have taken place in consequence of them. Even ships which had sailed from the United States, under the permission of the President to bring home property abroad, have been seized and carried into England, and there obliged to pay tribute or to be condemned. Vessels which carried passengers out to the British dominions, have been subjected to tribute also! But gentlemen, I hold in my hand incontrovertible proofs of the exaction of tribute under these orders of council.
The Brig Sophia, Capt. Carman from Rotterdam for Baltimore, which arrived here on Thursday last, having on board six pipes of gin, not belonging to the owners (of the brig) was carried into the port of Harwich in England—and, by special favor the gin was allowed to be guaged abroad without landing it; and he paid on the seven hundred and twenty gal-
lons eight pence per gallon TRIBUTE besides tonnage on 134 tons—pilotage, light money, and all other port charges. What American will submit to this?—Is there a man in all this vast assemblage who would stoop to pay tribute to England?—[No! No! from all quarters!]—And yet merchants, whose business is commerce, cannot see the evils of the embargo! But lawyers in their charity and disinterestedness kindly undertake to tell us of them! Generous souls! the merchant is much obliged to them—and the farmers could not possibly see or feel without their instructions!
The general reviewed the embargo law in every possible light, and explained most ably the relative situations of France, England and America, at and prior to its passage. England wanted to get as many of our ships, property and seamen within her grasp as possible, and then said she to herself—America must bend to our terms. If she can resist the claims and petitions of her merchants—yet the entreaties of mothers, fathers, wives, kindred and friends—to redeem their impressed citizens, sons, &c. from the British navy, will compel the American government to strike to us. Ah! gentlemen, the foresight of Thomas Jefferson and the vote of Congress averted these projected calamities from our country: they laid an embargo—which we all feel; but is comparatively only the restriction of a day—in London, we know vast bets were made that our embargo would be taken off in three months. They thought us a money-making subject race, who had not patriotism enough to carry us through a great measure. Jefferson too, traduced at home, is misunderstood abroad. They mistake the man—and cannot fathom the statesman. They thought him weak, wavering, and "pusillanimous"—They are woefully disappointed. The embargo has outlived their calculations of its duration. The embargo, say what federal gentlemen may, has produced deep felt effects. What has raised the manufacturers and mechanics at Manchester to a pitch of insurrection?—The embargo. What has thrown fifty thousand of the woollen manufacturers in Yorkshire, &c. into confusion, discontent and revolt?—The embargo. What has raised flour in the W. Indies to twenty or fifty dollars per bbl.?—The embargo.
If I am not greatly misinformed by letters lately received from England—the embargo has brought England to her senses. France too, a couple of whose islands are in a state of starvation, will learn to be just towards us from the same measure. I should not be surprised, if in one month from this date, the embargo should have completely gained every object for which it was imposed—say, perhaps Mr. Jefferson may even now have received despatches, that may warrant the removal of the embargo, but I do not know that he has. The time will come, when the embargo will be extolled as the most wise and patriotic policy ever adopted in any age or country.
But some very superior geniuses would remove the embargo at all events, whilst British orders and French decrees remain!—Where would they trade?—We can't trade to no part of Spain or Portugal; we can't trade, in safety I mean to a y part of Europe, and all that remains besides—that commerce is not worth pursuing—it is scarcely sufficient to bait the trap for us: and perhaps was so intended. Our property is in port; many of our ships are there it is true, but I had rather weep over them than after them.
General S. then took a survey of the militia law of Maryland. The cavils were affected to be made against the militia law, but they were really against the militia system. The quarter whence they came evidenced their intention; they were made by the same men who advocated the federal administration, and the standing army. What did that tend to? To monarchy. It is an inevitable consequence of discouraging the militia—Place any man at the head of an army with uncontrollable power, and from that moment his character received a new stamp; his views a new bent—his ambition is called into play. This it was that elevated an Oliver Cromwell—this it was which hoisted Bonaparte to the pinnacle of royalty.
He again resumed the subject of the embargo; addressing the farmers, for whom benevolent lawyers expressed so much concern. Who were they that imposed the embargo?—not the merchants—for there were but four of any note in Congress; not the lawyers, for we have got rid of most of them in Congress.—The embargo was laid (he might say) by the representation of the farming interest of the United States. They knew the risk they ran, but they knew the measure was wise—and at any rate, the business of a representative was not to court popularity, but to regard the best interests of the nation.
He exhorted the meeting to strenuous exertions on Monday next—the day which should determine whether Maryland would be federal—or republican. In this district, here was no fear; but he wished them to crush federalism so effectually that it should rise no more. [The repeated applause from beginning to end was so great as to suspend the remarks of the Speakers very frequently. I would call the extreme of this loud, cheering, hat-waving approbation, by the name of sycophancy—did I not know that they are justified in any species of applause for sentiments—which the Tory party are in the habit of execrating every day. One extreme leads to another.]
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1808. CASE OF JOHN SMITH.
(CONTINUED.) MR. GILES.—Mr. President, I am called upon as a member of this Senate, to announce an opinion upon the following resolution: "Resolved, That JOHN SMITH, a Senator from the state of Ohio, by his participation in the conspiracy of Aaron Burr, against the peace, union and liberties of the people of the United States, has been guilty of conduct incompatible with his duty and station as a Senator of the United States, and that he be, therefore, and hereby is expelled from the Senate of the United States."
A declaration upon this subject ought not to be made, but upon the most attentive examination of the evidence produced in the case, and the most mature deliberation thereon. The sentence to be pronounced is important to the justice of the U. States; but more particularly so to the reputation of the person accused; it will have also an inseparable influence upon that of his family. To him and the members of his family. The resolution solemnly and unequivocally asserts, that John Smith, &c. participated in the conspiracy of Aaron Burr. Before I can make this assertion, I must have some evidence of the fact. I must acknowledge, that upon the most attentive examination of all the papers, and the most respectful attention to all the arguments in the case, I have not been able to discover any satisfactory evidence of that fact. Yesterday I paid great attention to the eloquent, dignified and candid observations of the gentleman from Massachusetts, (Mr. Adams) both as to the jurisdiction of the Senate to inquire into this case, and the evidence exhibited in support of the charges against the accused. The gentleman from Massachusetts, I am perfectly convinced, has been induced in the whole course of this enquiry by the purest and most laudable motives; and I think he is justly entitled to the thanks of the Senate for the judicious conduct he has recommended to the pursuit. I perfectly concur with that gentleman in opinion, on the point of jurisdiction; and upon a retrospect of the whole proceeding of the Senate, I am happy to say, that it appears to me the best course for the purposes of justice, has been pursued, that could have been devised, in the novel and difficult case presented for consideration. A liberal intelligence has been given to the accused to procure testimony in his defence; and the witnesses implicated have been protected from injury, by requiring that they should have notice of the time and place of taking all depositions affecting their credibility. The only ground of difference in opinion between the gentleman from Massachusetts and myself, is, in the interpretation of the evidence in the case. I shall state the points of difference between us upon this subject, without any other argument than what may be necessary to explain the reasons of this difference.
The first point of difference relates to the declarations of Aaron Burr. From these declarations, although general in their nature, and in no instance made in relation to the accused, inferences of guilt are attached to him. In almost every case, to apply the declarations of one man to the condemnation of another, would not be a just rule of evidence; in this case it would be peculiarly unjust; because it is well known that Burr was in the constant habit of making misrepresentations in relation to other persons, and that he was influenced by a particular motive in doing so. He appeared to consider that as one of the most effectual means to enhance the importance and promote the success of his enterprise. If his declarations are to be admitted as evidence against other persons, they would apply to some of the most respectable citizens of the United States as well as to the accused, which it is not pretended, would be just or correct in relation to them; and I see nothing in his observations, bearing on the case of Mr. Smith, that would not apply with a greater force against others, who are neither implicated nor suspected. I therefore put Burr's declarations entirely out of the case, and disregard all inferences drawn from them.
The next point of difference between the gentleman and myself, arises from a suggested inconsistency between the letters, the affidavits and the answer of Mr. Smith. I have paid particular attention to these papers, connected with the remark made by the gentleman, and am unable to discover the inconsistency suggested. They appear to me to be substantially the same. The remark was, that in one of these papers Mr. Smith states, that Burr did not disclose to him any of his objects; in another, he admitted that he did disclose to him his object of settling his Washita lands. The remark which occurs to me in reply, is, that Mr. Smith merely states an immaterial fact in one paper, which he omits in another, as unnecessary. In this, I see neither contradiction or inconsistency. But the real explanation of this incidental circumstance will be found in the papers themselves. The one omitting the fact in question, in speaking of the objects of Burr, evidently alludes to the unlawful objects of which he has since been accused, and which did not comprehend the settlement of the Washita lands. This circumstance, therefore, must, in any point of view be deemed trivial, unless connected with some other of more importance; and according to my explanation of it, of no consequence at all. I would here remark that the fact asserted in the resolution, is susceptible of the clearest and most certain proof, and is of such a nature, that if Mr. Smith had committed it, it would be scarcely possible for him to escape detection by positive proof. I am, therefore, not satisfied to form my opinion on trivial circumstances, particularly, when so easily and naturally susceptible of explanation, consistently with innocence. Mr. Smith's own conduct is the sole criterion by which he ought to be judged. If this standard should once be departed from, and questionable incidents resorted to, instead of obtaining the truth, we shall probably fall into error.
The gentleman from Massachusetts and myself in our consideration of this case, concur in the entire exclusion of the testimony of Elias Glover and all the papers connected with it. We, in one respect, however, differ on this part of the subject. He read and relied upon the deposition of Maj. Riddle forwarded by Glover, which I exclude from all consideration—not because I know any thing injurious to the character of that gentleman; nor because I conceive the contents of the deposition, incapable of explanations consistently with the innocence of Mr. Smith; but on account of the manner of taking, and presenting it to the Senate. This deposition with others, appears to have been taken and forwarded by Elias Glover, for the purpose of implicating Mr. Smith. They were taken without notice, and in the absence of Mr. Smith, although I believe he was at the time of taking them in the same town where they were taken. Some of these witnesses had been summoned to testify in his favor and in his presence—part of them refused to attend, part of them attended and refused to
answer all questions put to them by Mr. Smith. I consider this conduct as such a departure from every thing that is just, fair and honorable; and an evidence of such an incorrect state of mind in relation to Mr. Smith, that I do not think they are entitled to the respect of evidence in the examination of his case; I therefore excluded them altogether.
I consider this conduct as disrespectful to the Senate, and on the part of Glover altogether inexcusable. Because when the Senate were informed, that Mr. Smith intended to attempt to discredit the evidence of Glover, they imposed a positive condition on him, that Glover should have reasonable notice of the time and place of taking all depositions for that purpose; thus manifesting a laudable tenderness for his reputation, which he has strangely repaid in this disrespectful attempt upon the fairness, justice and candor, of their proceedings. I cannot forbear making one more observation on the conduct of Elias Glover—he appears throughout the whole of the depositions taken by him and in his presence, to endeavor to cover his own misconduct by enlisting in his favor the party feelings, which he presumes to attribute to the Senate; thus he has invariably asked, whether he was not a zealous republican and firm supporter of the present administration? I consider this conduct as an unjustifiable and indelicate attack upon the justice and candor of the Senate, whilst it furnishes a poor apology for his own aberrations from the truth; it has a tendency, and must have been intended, upon a question of guilt or innocence, to draw the Senate from the immutable principle of justice and truth, as the standard of trial; and to substitute in their stead the dangerous touchstone of party sensibility. I have had too long experience of the correct motives which actuate the Senate in all their deliberations, to feel any apprehensions in the present case from those inferior attempts; but it is time the world should know, that they are improperly applied when addressed to the Senate of the United States.
(Mr. Giles's Speech to be Continued.)
We invite the attention of our readers to Gen. Smith's Speech, inserted in this day's Argus.
Taken from the Enquirer of Richmond, Virginia Sept 23d, 1808.
PERSECUTION. "If any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy Coat, let him have thy Cloak also." Mat. 5, 40.
Great pains appears to have been taken by William Guirey and his advocates, to make, known abroad the amount of a verdict given him by the court of Caroline, on the 12th of August last, in a manner to impress the public mind, it was on a fair and impartial trial. I have delayed saying any thing in the papers until I could obtain a copy of the records from the Clerk, and obtain advice on the prospect of redress in law; the verdict being though, by the greater part of the people present at the trial, to be surprising, highly unreasonable and truly extravagant.—But from the face of the record and what I can learn from my counsel, they were so certain of success on my part from the plainness of the case, and not being sufficiently guarded against Mr. Guirey's Management—did not procure on the docket, such ground, as would enable one to appeal with assurance of success—and my great aversion to the painful business of law, has influenced me to submit to the consequences of the suit, by promising the public a true statement of the documents and depositions offered to the court for my defence—(which may be had in a few days at Mr. Grantland's Printing office, Richmond)—as these were depositions rejected by the Court, that I think ought to have been admitted, together with other reasons which I shall offer to show the want of justice. By offering the whole for the perusal of the public, they will be capable of judging for themselves. Let others deviate as they may, it is my duty to support the spirit and dignity of my profession—well knowing, "all that will live Godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution." 2 Tim. 3, 12, and "If any man suffer as a christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glory God on this behalf" 1. Pet. 4, 14—"Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you and persecute you; that ye may be the children of your father which is in heaven." Mat. 5, 44.
N. B. It is requested that this advertisement be inserted in all the papers where Mr. Guirey's publications have appeared on the subject of the suit, throughout the United States.
MR. Robert Wright of Amelia County, and Elizabeth, his wife, who was Elizabeth Clopton, and of whom I rented the place whereon I now reside, for one year, 1803, and gave her my bond for twenty-five pounds twelve shillings, payable at Christmas next, as a consideration therefor, together with all others who may feel themselves concerned, will take notice, that in consequence of her having removed from said place without giving assurances of the payment of the rent to those of whom she rented, and of my being already threatened with the liability of paying the same, and further, that she has not complied with her engagement of making certain repairs on the said place, for my reception, I shall oppose the payment of the said bond, until I am exonerated by the proper authority, from paying any other money on account of the rent, and until I am satisfied with respect to the repairs.
JOSEPH MICHAUX. Cumberland County, September 5th, 1808.
THE sale of the Slaves
belonging to the estate of Archibald Austin, formerly advertised in this paper to be on the 15th of this month, is postponed until the 29th, in consequence of the General Muster for the county of Henrico, being appointed to be on that day.
John Ferriss, Adm'r. October 6, 1808.
Notice.
Found in Manchester, on Saturday the first of October, a LONDON SILVER WATCH, the owner is required to prove it, pay for this advertisement, and take her. Enquire of the printer. Richmond, Oct. 4, 1808.
To Rent,
THREE Houses on the main street, one between Messrs. Ellis and Allan, and Mr. Manuel Judah, one opposite the Eagle Tavern, now occupied by Mr. Simpson Morris, the other is occupied by Mr. Benjamin Duval, next door to Gallego, Richard & Co's office; of the two first, possession may be given immediately, and of the other the first of January next. Also, a house situated in the alley, between the street going to Shockoe warehouse and that going to Mayo's Bridge; possession to be had immediately.
JOSEPH GALLEGO. Richmond, Oct. 6, 1808. (if)
Fancy Furniture,
JAP AND GILT, VIZ. CAIN seat, Rush, and Windsor chairs; Settees & Windsor Stools; Bedsteads, Bed and Window Cornice; Card, Pier and Tea Tables; Washstand and Workstands, and any articles in the Fancy line made to order. Pictures, Looking Glasses, framed and re-gilt. Also, Coach, Sleigh and Ornamental Paintings; Freemasonry and Military Flags, done in the best manner and on the most reasonable terms, by JS: W. COOK.
In the cross street, leading from the Bell Tavern, one door of the Main Street. Richmond, Oct. 6, 1808. (if)
THE SUBSCRIBER
Hereby informs his friends and the public, that he intends opening
A SCHOOL,
At the Falling Garden, on the 10th inst. in which will be taught the following branches of literature, viz. Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, theoretically and practically together with Book-keeping, Single and Double Entry, the Use of the Globes, and Geography. Also, several branches of the Mathematics, viz. Surveying, Navigation, &c. The number of the students proposed, is twenty-five, and at no time to exceed thirty. The price of tuition, including fuel, pen, ink and paper, will be ten dollars per quarter. No entrance money. JAMES EDDINGS. Richmond, 10th Mo. 6th, 1808. (if)
FOR SALE
My Plantation,
IN York County, known by the name of J. Graves's, in three miles of Williamsburg, containing by survey, Six Hundred and odd Acres. It has on it a comfortable dwelling house, with six rooms, a passage and six fireplaces; a brick dairy and smokehouse; a kitchen with two rooms; a family granary, barn and stable. The land is very rich excepting a very small part of it, which may be estimated with the lands in common. I believe it equal to any place on the continent for stock of all kinds. It lies in half a mile of the salt works, where the cattle go when it suits them. The only difficulty in hogs, is keeping them gentle. I raised a veal in the first of the spring, from a young cow, and never fed cow nor veal, and in six weeks was called the best in Williamsburg market. The man who leases this place of me has one year more in it. He works only two fellows, two women, and two very small boys. He told me he had made between three and four hundred barrels of corn, as many bushels of wheat, and as many oats, tending not more than about ninety acres. He leases but one half of the plantation. The other may be given possession to the purchaser direct, and the other Christmas twelve months. This land has a plenty of timber to pay for the land. The growth of timber is white oak, red oak, walnut, poplar, cedar, hickory, and chestnut. I look upon this land inferior to none in that part of the country; it has a large swamp, very easily reclaimed, filled with good ash. This place has been estimated to two thousand pounds, but I will take 1800 in good bonds, or 1500, half cash, and security on the land for the balance, or good bonds well secured. I would not sell upon any terms, but my family wishing to live at Mr. J. Pierce's place in James City, which is to be sold.
JOHN M. GREGORY. Charles City Courthouse, Oct. 3, 1808. (if)
TO BE RENTED
For the Enuing Year,
THE valuable plantation in the County of
Mecklenburg, known by the name of
RICHLAND,
Containing 1011 Acres, of which 125 are low ground, of excellent quality. The upland lands also are generally fertile, and well adapted to the cultivation of corn, tobacco, and wheat. The dwelling house, which stands in a high and healthy situation, commanding a beautiful prospect of the river Rappahannock, is large and a commodious family. The plantation is in good order, and furnished with a spacious granary, and tobacco-barns, sufficient to cure a good crop for 12 or 16 hands.
Also to be rented, for the same time, a plantation adjoining RICHLAND, on the Rappahannock river, and Little Creek, (being the place whereon John Robinson formerly lived,) containing 164 Acres of Land, generally good, and having upon it convenient houses for an overseer and negroes, and for the reception of corn and tobacco. The premises will be shown by Erasmus Kenon, now living at Richland, and terms of lease made known on application to the subscriber. Possession to be delivered on the first day of January next.
WM. MUNFORD. Richmond, Sept. 29th, 1808. (if)
Take Notice.
As of the 1st of June, or sometime in July following, 1807, I gave two notes of hand to John Addison, late of Rockers, deceased; one for the sum of sixty dollars, payable six months after date; the other for the sum of two hundred and eighty dollars payable twelve months from the date, being the balance due said Addison for a small farm lying on James River, and it has been ascertained that Addison sold me a number of acres of land, more than he owned, belonging to orphans, and I have proof of our bargains, and agreeable to the sale, he is to make me whole and pay all damages. The land which has been taken from said farm, amounts to more than the sum of the above mentioned notes, exactly forty dollars, which sum is now due me. I her by forewarn all persons from taking an assignment on the said notes, as I am determined not to pay them.
STEPHEN A. HOPKINS. Oct. 2, 1808. (3.)
Blank Replevin Bonds,
(agreeably to the law of 1808,) For sale at this office.

TO RENT And possession given the first day of October next,  The Tenement, OCCUPIED by Alexander Plainville, next door below Samuel Pleasants' Book-Store For particulars, apply to  WILLIAM COOK. Richmond, 1st July, 1808 (H)  Boarding, Lodging & Entertainment.
THE subscriber is now keeping a boarding house in the commodious & conveniently situated house lately occupied by Major James Gibbon, on the main street, opposite to Harris's brick buildings, where she will accommodate ladies and gentlemen by the day, week, month, quarter or year, with gentle board, lodging and entertainment. No exertions shall be wanting on her part, to give satisfaction to those who will favor her with their company.
Anna Byrd. Richmond, August 3, 1808  Mount Comfort, FOR SALE.
SITUATED on Rappahannock in the county of Essex, within fifteen miles of Tappahannock and about the same distance from Urbanna and King and Queen Courthouses and very convenient to the post office at Montague's Tavern—there are upwards of one hundred and fifty acres of land attached to this seat, a considerable part of which is wood land and heavily timbered—The improvements are a dwelling house, forty feet by eighteen, a Kitchen, Smoke House, Stable, Ice House, &c. on the Hill—And on the river bank a store house, with a commodious Store and Counting Room and an excellent Grany store—all of which—except the Stable—have been recently built. Mount Comfort commands as good, if not the best view of the river of any seat on the Rappahannock, and the best fish and oysters may be had at the door with very little trouble—It is well calculated for a merchant, being in a populous and wealthy neighborhood, where it is believed five or six thousand pounds worth of goods might be retailed annually—it would also be a convenient stand for a professional character—I would either sell on credit if the payments can be agreed on, or exchange for other lands without improvements.
For further particulars apply to Reuben M. Garnett, or to  Carter Wood, Mount Comfort, if June 1, 1808  Penitentiary Store.
SHOES at the Manufacture of the Penitentiary have been lately REDUCED, considerably below their former prices.  D. J. BURR, Agent. 10th May, 1808. (f)
MATTRESSES OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS, MADE and repaired, agreeably to order, in the large wooden house opposite the Old City Tavern, two squares below the market bridge, Richmond. May 31, 1808  J. S. Pleasants. (f)
I AM desirous to exchange the following property, or any part thereof, as may be agreed on, for a small tract of good Land, in a healthy situation, with a dwelling house and other improvements, good spring of water, and an agreeable neighborhood, at a distance of 30 to 100 miles on the country—To say for Houses in this city—Lands in Henrico county, joining the academy lands, and near this city—2,000 acres on Richland creek, in Lincoln county, Kentucky—1,000 acres on the waters of the Ohio, in Mason county—and two tracts of Military Lands on the river Tennessee, each 866 2-3 acres. Robert Mitchell. Richmond, Feb. 6, 1808. (f)
William Lownes, RETURNS his thanks to his friends and the public generally for their liberal encouragement, and hopes his assiduity to business and punctuality will entitle him to a continuance of their favors. He has removed to the corner immediately opposite the Bell, formerly occupied by S. Grantland, where he intends carrying on the Book binding business in all its variety, and in the most modern & fashionable style, with punctuality, neatness and dispatch.
Printed books bound in the most elegant manner in Morocco and Calf skin, full gilt and lettered; also in sheep skin, gilt, lettered and plain. Blank Books of every description ruled to any pattern and bound with the latest improved spring or patent back. Orders from the country will be thankfully received and punctually attended to. Old books rebound. N. B. An apprenticeship will be taken to the Book Binding business, if immediate application be made, with good recommendations. August 23 (f)
FOR SALE, On private contract, the fine, high bred running horse  DOCTOR, Late the property of Doctor A. T. Dixon, out of Pitt B. x, by Pantaloon. Also a FILLY, 3 years old, by Precipice, out of the same mare, of the best and purest blood in Virginia. Doctor was by Play or Pay, is in high health and perfectly sound, six years old, a beautiful bay and 15 hands high. This horse has proved his bottom and speed in many trials, having from three years old been successful, except in two instances, which accident prevented. The filly is unraced, but she would be highly valuable to a gentleman who wish to raise from a good stock. Apply to John Tyler. Green Way, Sept. 6, 1808. (f)
Notice. MR. HENRY TURNER, of the city of Richmond, is fully authorized by me to transact all business relative to the estate of the late Peter Baker, dec. of Goochland county. Christenia Baker, Adm x . September 12, 1808. (f)
THE 3D NO. OF  COL. TOUSARD'S AMERICAN Artillerists' Companion, Is ready for delivery to subscribers, at this office. A few copies for sale.
By the Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,  A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that on the fourth day of the present month, an atrocious murder was committed in the county of Mecklenburg, by a certain John Daws, an inhabitant of the said county of Mecklenburg, on the body of Francis Ballard, late of the same county; and that the said John Daws hath fled from Justice: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of two hundred dollars to any person or persons, who shall apprehend and deliver the said John Daws, to the said county of Mecklenburg, the said John Daws, that he may be dealt with as the law directs. And I do more, over enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and carry before some justice of the peace for the county aforesaid, the said John Daws, that such proceedings may be had thereupon as are prescribed by law. Given under my hand, with the Seal of the L. S. Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 19th day of August, 1808. Signed, Alexr. M c Rae.
Notice. All persons having claims against the estate of John Gann, are requested to have them admitted as the law directs, and exhibited for settlement, on or before the twenty fifth day of December next, at which time a dividend will take place. This advertisement will be plead in bar against any claim which may come against said estate after that date. JOHN TURPIN, Adm r .
Five Dollars Reward. I WILL give the above reward for apprehending and sending in jail a NEGRO MAN named BILLY belonging to Mr. M. H. Owen of this county—he calls himself Billy White—he is supposed to be secreted by some of his acquaintances in town—he is a tall young negro, and speaks but when spoken to—it is impossible to describe the clothing he took with him, as he had a large stock of clothes. Job Greene. September 22, 1808.
GERMAN GOODS. The subscribers have for sale, a general assortment of German Goods, consisting of Osnaburgs, Bed Tyke, Damask Table Cloths, Fine Shifting Linen, Quartz, and half pin Decanters. Rowan's Sheeting, Brown Holland. And a general assortment of LOOKING GLASSES. Bohn & Hubner. September 12, 1808. (f)
One Thousand Pounds WANTED, FOR the interest of which, a plantation of 500 acres of valuable land will be given, until the money is refunded. Nearly 100 acres are rich low grounds, now in cultivation, lying on navigable water, the improvements new and very good, in a healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the Printer. September 8, 1808. (f)
I DO hereby request all those purchasers of the estate or effects of the late Patrick Ternan, of this city, deceased, and those persons who have on any other account given bonds, bills or notes, payable to myself and John Pumfrey, as executors, or to the said John Pumfrey alone, as executor of the said Patrick Ternan, to make no payment of any such bond, bill or note, to either the said John Pumfrey or to his order, by the said John Pumfrey having suddenly departed from the usual place of his late residence, and now concealing himself so as to furnish just grounds to suspect and believe he intends fraudulently to convert as far as he may be able, the debts due to the said Patrick Ternan's executors, to his own private use. JAMES TERNAN, one of the executors of Patrick Ternan dec'd. Richmond, Sept. 26, 1808. (3-ks)
A tract of Land, Containing one hundred and ten acres; also five NEGROES, consisting of two men and three women, and the increase of the said females if any since the trust was executed; also seven head of Horses and eighteen head of Cattle—The land is situated on Hickory creek and adjoins the lands of Benjamin Harris, John Roberts, Samuel Perkins and John Farrer. We will convey such title as is vested in us by the said deed of trust. Richard Clarke, Shelton Crosswhite, } Trustees Nelson county, Sept. 21, 1808. (3w)
Slaves & other Property, To wit:—Peter, Daniel, Porter, Joe, Jenny, Aggy, Lucy, Isham, Archer, Spencer, Davy, Polly, Nancy, Massie, Louisa, Francis, Abram, Fleming, Gilbert, Sall, Rachel, Will, John, Lucy, Delphy, Robin, Lewis, Thomas & Hester—also ten head of Horses thirty head of Cattle, the stock of Hogs, Household & Kitchen Furniture, Plantation Utensils, &c. &c. conveyed in said deed. We will convey such title to the above mentioned property as is vested in us by the said deed of trust. Jesse Higginbotham, } Trustees Robert Moore, } Nelson county, 21st Sept. 1808. (3w)
Fifa & Casa Executions, Pursue at this office.
Notice. THE subscriber will petition the General Assembly of Virginia, at its next session, to complete to him the commonwealth's right in the following half acre lot in the city of Richmond, known and distinguished in the ancient plan of the town of Richmond, by the numbers 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 88, 102. John Seabrook. Hanover, Sept. 15, 1808. (4w)
A tract of Land, Containing one hundred and seventy-nine and three-quarter acres—also the following PROPERTY, viz: three head of Horses, twenty-eight head of Hogs, seven head of Cattle and their increase since the conveyance, and one Feather Bed and Furniture. The subscriber being only trustee for the benefit of others, he will only warrant the title of the above mentioned land and property as to himself and those claiming under him. James Murphy, Trustee. Warmr 21st Sept. 1808. (3w)
The land is situated on Rucker's run and adjoins the lands of James Stevens, sen. Thomas Jopling and Samuel Spencer. By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Samuel Burks to secure the payment of a debt due to Brown, Rives & Company, as therein expressed, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Newmarket, in Nelson county, on Saturday the 29th day of October next.
One Negro Man, Named David, a valuable Waterman. The subscriber being only trustee for the benefit of others, he will only warrant the title of the above mentioned slave as to himself and those claiming under him. James Murphy, Trustee. Warmr 21st Sept. 1808. (3w)
THE FIRST VOL. OF ROBERTSON'S REPORT OF THE TRIAL OF A. BURR, Is just received and ready for delivery to subscribers at this office—A few copies for sale. Sept. 27. (6w)
Fifty Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living near Staunton, in Augusta, on the 8th instant, John Harris, alias John Brown, who was in the jail of Richmond about 7 months; he is a dark mulatto man, about 21 or 22 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, round shoulders, very knock kneed, his name on one of his wrists, in red ink, and when spoken to has a down look; he was raised in Bedford county; he will endeavor to pass under a fictitious name; he has no other marks than above described to my knowledge. Any person who will deliver him to me, or commit him to Staunton jail, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges. September 27, 1808. (3 1/2)
A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the executive, that the slaves Bill and Isaac, under sentence of death for felony, but reprieved and sold to Richard Terrell, for transportation beyond the limits of the United States, according to the directions of the act of assembly in such case made and provided, have escaped from the said Richard Terrell in the county of Botetourt, and contrary to law, are now going at large, endeavoring to evade the mild punishment which has been inflicted and is so justly due to their crimes; I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of twenty-five dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend either of the said slaves, Bill or Isaac, & deliver them at the penitentiary building in this city, in addition to all reasonable expenses which may be incurred in conducting the said slaves, or either of them, to that place. And I do moreover enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the said penitentiary building, the slaves aforesaid. Given under my hand, with the seal of the L. S. the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 23rd day of September, 1808. Signed, Alex r . M c Rae.
100 Dollars Reward. RUNAWAY from the subscriber the 5th November, 1806, a Negro Man, named ANDREW; he is about 24 years of age, about 6 feet high, well made, of a dark complexion; he has a pleasing countenance, and when spoken to has a stammer in his speech. He was raised by Dr. John Shore, of Petersburg; his father and mother are living in Manchester, where it is probable he is now lurking. The above reward will be given to any one who will deliver the said negro to me near Petersburg, or secure him in any jail, so that I get him again. Masters of vessels and others are forewarned carrying him off or harboring him at their peril. Drury Birchett. Richmond, August 25, 1808. (w3m*)
Boots and Shoes. Fair tops, back straps, $ 9 Ditto 8 Sawarrows, 7 Half Boots, 5 Plantation and light fine shoes, 10 3/4 a 12 3/4 Do. second & third qualities, 7 3/4 a 9 3/4 Negro shoes (strong) 6 3/4 a 7 3/4 Girls do. 4 3/4 a 4 3/4 Boys do. 3 3/4 a 6 3/4 Childrens' shoeetees, 3 3/4 a 4 3/4 Fire Buckets $ 4 1/2 a $ 5 per pair Bridles, Surcingles, Whip thongs, Spur leathers, Hame strings, Back Bands, Leading, Garden, Hamble and Fishing lines. Any of the above articles made to orders left at the Penitentiary Store, second door above the Eagle Tavern. D. J. BURR April 26, 1808. (2aw1m 1awtf) 17 th The Shoes are reduced much below the former price.
WROUGHT NAILS AND BRADS. 6dy 13 14 cents per lb. 8 12 1-2 13 1-3 10 12 13 12 11 1-2 12 1-2 20 11 12 30 11 12 Spikes of all sizes same price as 30dy. nails. Broad and narrow Axes, Hatchets, Hoes, Plough Shares and Coulters, Hinges, Wedges, Hammers, Fenders, Traces and Stretchers, Tin Ware, &c. &c.
100 Dollars Reward. RUNAWAY from the subscriber the 5th November, 1806, a Negro Man, named ANDREW; he is about 24 years of age, about 6 feet high, well made, of a dark complexion; he has a pleasing countenance, and when spoken to has a stammer in his speech. He was raised by Dr. John Shore, of Petersburg; his father and mother are living in Manchester, where it is probable he is now lurking. The above reward will be given to any one who will deliver the said negro to me near Petersburg, or secure him in any jail, so that I get him again. Masters of vessels and others are forewarned carrying him off or harboring him at their peril. Drury Birchett. Richmond, August 25, 1808. (w3m*)
WAS committed to the jail of this county on Monday last, a negro man, who says his name is WILLIAM TRABUE, and belongs to Erasmus Reams of Chesterfield county; he endeavoured to pass as a free man, but not producing evidence of being such, was committed to jail. He is of a dark complexion, about six feet high, has very large whiskers, appears to be about 30 years old, but says he is older, he has in his possession, a red leather pocket book containing the following papers viz. a printed bond given by Jos. Powell of Chesterfield county to Pollok, Tredway & Co. for $17. 16. 2 dated 17th December 1806, on the back of which is endorsed a credit for the amount of said bond, another bond being given in lieu of it; also an account against Messrs. Joshua and John Powell to Joseph and William Friend & Co. for £9. 3. 6. 1. 2 at the foot of which, credit is given for the full amount, paid by John Powell; also an account due by Joshua Powell to Pollok Tredway & Co. showing a balance to be due of £20. 9. 2. also a promissory note for $20 executed by William Sublet of Chesterfield county to John Powell, dated 1st. March 1806; also a pass signed by Harry Hath, or Beth, the bearer of which, is stated to be a negro man, named Absalom, and by the pass was permitted to go from Chesterfield to Cumberland, dated 7th September 1808; also another pass stating William Trabue to be the bearer, and granting him permission to go to Hanover, where it also states, he was born free, which pass has neither date nor signature. Benjamin Pollard, Jailor. Buckingham County, Sept. 17, 1808.
NICHOLAS HALLAM, (NEAR THE SWAN TAVERN,) Is in hourly expectation of a further supply of the Best Philadelphia Leather, Which will be continued, and for sale, on equal good terms as heretofore. Wax and fair Calf Skins First quality Cossack boot legs do. do. — Long, three quarter and half, draft, calf skin and Cordovan, do. Calf and Cordovan roundings and binding skins Bridle and seal leather, &c. &c. Boots and Shoes. Nails of all kinds. A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF WELL CHOSEN GROCERIES. Boots and Shoes made to measures at short notice, and rips mended gratis. A few thousand wt. of Hams and Middling
BACON. The above articles may be had low for cash, produce, or approved paper at short credit. August 2, 1808. (awtf)
JUST RECEIVED, A few hundred barrels cut & whole Herrings Antigua Rum by the hogshead & Best Green Coffee by the bag. FOR SALE BY C. H. SAUNDERS, 2d June, 1808. (w3m)
Penitentiary Store. THE subscriber, Agent for the Penitentiary, offers for sale the following articles, the manufacture of that institution, at very low prices for cash only at retail, and at 90 days credit at wholesale, for approved endorsed negotiable notes CUT NAILS. Wholesale prices Retail prices. 3dy 13 cents. 14 cents per lb. 4 12 1-2 13 1-2 6 11 1-2 12 1-2 8 10 1-2 11 1-2 10 10 11 12 10 11 20 10 11 Slating nails 11 1-2 12 1-2 CUT BRADS. 8dy 10 cents. 11 cents per lb. 10 9 1-2 10 1-2 12 Do. Do. 20 Do. Do. S. RIGS. 3dy 39 cts. ft. lb. 50 per m. 4 22 1-3 67 6 17 84 WROUGHT NAILS AND BRADS. 6dy 13 14 cents per lb. 8 12 1-2 13 1-3 10 12 13 12 11 1-2 12 1-2 20 11 12 30 11 12 Spikes of all sizes same price as 30dy. nails. Broad and narrow Axes, Hatchets, Hoes, Plough Shares and Coulters, Hinges, Wedges, Hammers, Fenders, Traces and Stretchers, Tin Ware, &c. &c.
WROUGHT NAILS AND BRADS. 6dy 13 14 cents per lb. 8 12 1-2 13 1-3 10 12 13 12 11 1-2 12 1-2 20 11 12 30 11 12 Spikes of all sizes same price as 30dy. nails. Broad and narrow Axes, Hatchets, Hoes, Plough Shares and Coulters, Hinges, Wedges, Hammers, Fenders, Traces and Stretchers, Tin Ware, &c. &c.
Boots and Shoes. Fair tops, back straps, $ 9 Ditto 8 Sawarrows, 7 Half Boots, 5 Plantation and light fine shoes, 10 3/4 a 12 3/4 Do. second & third qualities, 7 3/4 a 9 3/4 Negro shoes (strong) 6 3/4 a 7 3/4 Girls do. 4 3/4 a 4 3/4 Boys do. 3 3/4 a 6 3/4 Childrens' shoeetees, 3 3/4 a 4 3/4 Fire Buckets $ 4 1/2 a $ 5 per pair Bridles, Surcingles, Whip thongs, Spur leathers, Hame strings, Back Bands, Leading, Garden, Hamble and Fishing lines. Any of the above articles made to orders left at the Penitentiary Store, second door above the Eagle Tavern. D. J. BURR April 26, 1808. (2aw1m 1awtf) 17 th The Shoes are reduced much below the former price.
100 Dollars Reward. RUNAWAY from the subscriber the 5th November, 1806, a Negro Man, named ANDREW; he is about 24 years of age, about 6 feet high, well made, of a dark complexion; he has a pleasing countenance, and when spoken to has a stammer in his speech. He was raised by Dr. John Shore, of Petersburg; his father and mother are living in Manchester, where it is probable he is now lurking. The above reward will be given to any one who will deliver the said negro to me near Petersburg, or secure him in any jail, so that I get him again. Masters of vessels and others are forewarned carrying him off or harboring him at their peril. Drury Birchett. Richmond, August 25, 1808. (w3m*)
New-Market Fall Races. THE RACES FOR FALL 1808. WILL COMMENCE. On Wednesday the 19th day of October First day, the JOCKEY CLUB PURSE, of six hundred dollars, warranted as heretofore, to be put up before starting. Second day, the PROPRIETOR'S PURSE, of two hundred and twenty five dollars; also warranted to be put up before running. Third day, a SWEEPSTAKES, two mile heats, for Colts and Fillies, three years old, and the advantage, carrying 86 lbs. entrance fifty dollars—half Forfeit—Subscriptions may be made personally or by letter, to the keeper of the Course—The Nags must be accurately described by the first of October, on which day it closes—it is expected that this race will be interesting to the spectators, and profitable to the winner, as his presumable there will be a great number of subscribers. Fourth Day, a HANDY CAP, under the regulations established by the Judges. THE SUBSCRIBER, who keeps the New Market course, has found from long experience, that to serve the Public attentively and moderately, are the most certain means of being remunerated for his labor; he is therefore determined that every exertion shall be made on his part to promote the convenience and add to the amusements of those who may visit the RACKS—An elegant stand 100 feet in length, is already built on the field, in which sumptuous dinners will be served up each day of the Races—the advantages of being protected from inclement weather or the hot Sun, feasting on the fat of our land, and quaffing the choicest liquors, all in full view of the contending COURSERS, must greatly add to the gratification of the gentlemen.—New-Market is so justly famed for the respectability of its Purse, and the punctuality with which it is paid; for the greatest show of fine horses on the Continent, and the superior beauty and improvement of the ground, that no doubt can be entertained of its always ranking at least with the most celebrated Turis in our country. The stables will be all newly fitted up and the most suitable provision provided for Horses. BLANKS MOODY: P. S.—TOLL will be collected at the GATES as heretofore. The undersigned engage to run sweepstakes, two mile heats, with colts and fillies, three years old and the advantage, over the New Market course, the day after the proprietor's purse, next fall meeting, entrance 50 dollars, half forfeit, carrying 86 lbs. on each, three or more subscribers to make a race. The subscription will remain open until the 1st of Oct. next, and no longer. Entries may be made by letter or personal application to Blanks Moody, keeper of the course; in doing which, genl men have only to give in their names; but it is to be observed, that those who enter horses must accurately describe their nags on or before the day the subscription closes. ENTRIES. Wm. E. Broadnax, enters a bay filly by Stirling, her dam Camilla by old Wildair. Thomas Goode.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Richard C. Pollard to secure the payment of a debt due to Murphy, Brown & Co. as therein expressed, will be sold, to the highest bidder for the best price that can be obtained in ready money, at Mrs. Ann S. Hopkins's, in the county of Nelson, on Saturday the 6th day of August next, Four Slaves, to wit: Daniel a negro man, Phillis a woman, Squire a boy, and Pallas a girl, but as we are only trustees for the benefit of others, we will only warrant the title as to ourselves and those claiming under us. William F. Carter. Robert Franklin. Warminster, July 6 1808. (wtf)
PROPOSALS Will be received till the first day of December next,  For Building a Bridge Across Appomattox, at Farmville. It is 120 feet long, and to be supported by pillars and abutments of stone. A plan may be seen by application to TH. A. MORTON or Wm. L. WOGMACK, who are authorized to receive proposals. Farmville, Sept. 12, 1808. (w5t)
In King William County Court, April 22d, 1808. Daniel Ellett, Compt d AGAINST John H. Boswell and Judith Boswell, administrators of William Boswell deceased. Defendants. THIS day came the complainant by his attorney, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that John H. Boswell is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the complainant, it is ordered, that he appear here on the fourth Monday in October next and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county; and it is further ordered, that the defendant Judith Boswell, do not pay away or secrete any effects in her hands belonging to the said John H. Boswell, until the further order or decree of this court. A copy—Teste, Ro. Pollard, Jr. D. C. C.
Dampfleis, CARDS, H. N. D. B. T. L. L. S., LAWYERS, CLERKS & SHERIFFS BLANKS, &c. ARE NEATLY AND EXPEDITIOUSLY PRINTED AT THE ARGUS OFFICE.