Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-02-15 00:00:00

The VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[Vol. XI.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1115]
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To the Public. DURING the present year LEWIS G. SOWELL, who pursues the INSTRUCTION OF YOUTH in an apartment of the house occupied by Mr. John Heath, near the Hay Market, expects to remove in the spring to a more central and convenient situation upon the hill. The branches of Education in which he will instruct those committed to his charge, are Latin, the English language grammatically, Arithmetic, History and Geography, including the use of the Globe—his terms for tuition are ten pounds for Latin, and twenty four dollars per annum for the other branches; first winter paid in advance. The number he intends to take will not exceed ten or twelve. P.S. A few Boarders may be accommodated at Mr. Heath's. Richmond, February 4th, 1804. [3w]
The Sheriffs of the county of Sussex, Dinwiddie and Southampton, composing a Senatorial district; of the counties of Prince George, Isle of Wight, Southampton, Pittsylvania, Halifax, Botetourt, Washington, Montgomery, Russell, Lee, Grayson, Tazewell, Greenbrier, Monroe and Kanawha, composing another Senatorial district; of the counties of Humboldt and Raleigh, composing another Senatorial district; of the counties of Essex, King William and King and Queen, composing another Senatorial district; of the counties of Fairfax & Prince William, composing another Senatorial district; and of the counties of Monongalia, Harrison, Ohio, Brooke, Wood and Randolph, composing another Senatorial district, will please to take notice, that elections are to be held on the court days of their respective counties in the month of April next, for the election of the election of a Senator, to represent each of those districts, which compose the class of the Senate designated No. 3 in the General Assembly, for four years next ensuing. THEO: HANSFORD, C. S. Richmond, February 2d, 1804. [3w]
United States of America, 5th Circuit, Virginia District. NOVEMBER TERM 1803. James Muse, Plff vs. In Chancery, Def. William Coates and others, defs. An Injunction. The defendant William Coates, not having entered his appearance and given security according to a rule of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this district: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the plaintiff's 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 up at the front door of the capitol in the said city. A Copy, Teste, JAS BLAGROVE, D. C.
The Commonwealth of Virginia; Grayson County, August Court, 1803. Joseph Day, plaintiff vs. In Chancery, defendant . Jacob Cummins, defendant. It appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, and not having entered his appearance according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that he appear here on a fourth Tuesday in March next, and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of this city for two months successively, and posted at the front door of this court. A Copy, Teste, MARTIN DICKENSON, D. C.
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District, September 28th, 1803. BETWEEN Thomas Harris, Billy Harris and Augustine Harris, children of John Harris, deceased, plaintiffs AND Stephen Trevilian executor of Thomas Trevilian who was executor of John Harris, deceased, Beverley Robinson executor of William Harris, deceased who was also an executor of the said John Harris, William Guy executor of George Guy, deceased, Joseph Nicholson and William Taliaferro and Anthony Thornton executors of Walter Taliaferro, deceased, defendants . The defendant Joseph Nicholson 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 do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the said city. A Copy, Teste, P. TINSLEY, C. C.
FOR SALE, By Edward Hallam, Opposite the Swan Tavern, Excellent Salt-petred BROOM, New England CHEESE, Irish POTATOES, New York RICE, INS. fresh TAMARINDS by the Kegs, RICE, INDIGO of superior quality, Sack SALT, and NOT IRON. J. S. 24th, 1804. WTS
Scheme of a Lottery, For the benefit of WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE. FIRST CLASS. 8000 Tickets at 10 dollars. - 80,000 2 Prizes, dolls. 10,000 - 20,000 60 of - 500 - 30,000 2,000 of - 15 - 30,000 80,000 Subject to a deduction of 15 per ct. 12,000 Expense of drawing, - 2,000 Dollars, 10,000 SECOND CLASS. First Ticket drawn, - Dolls. 500 Last drawn, - 10,000 1 other Prize of - 10,000 59 other Prizes of 500 dolls. 29,500 2,000 of 15 dollars, - 30,000 Dollars, 80,000 All tickets drawn blank may be renewed in the next class, at 10 dolls. each; the price of all others will be 15 dolls. All prizes of 15 dollars may be renewed for the next class, or paid, at the option of the person entitled. If they be not claimed within three months after the drawing commences, they will be considered as renewed in the second class. The drawing to commence in the city of Williamsburg, on the 1st day of June, 1804. 5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. 59,380 4,062 ditto at 15 dolls. 70,930 150,310 Deduct loss on 2,062 tickets renewed at 2.1-2 5,155 Dolls. 125,155 Deduct 10 per cent. 12,500 Expenses of drawing, 2,500 Sum raised, Dolls. 10,000 Ticket first drawn, Dolls. 1,000 Ticket last drawn, 20,000 One other prize of 20,000 One ditto of 10,000 3 ditto of 5,000 dolls. 15,000 42 ditto of 1,000 42,000 1 ditto 155 Dollars 125,155
TICKETS In the above Lottery, for SALE at S. Pleasants' Book Store Fullfathamuck Essex County held the 22d of November, 1803. William Gregson and Frances Gildart, Executor and Executrix, &c. of James Gildart, dec. AGAINST Edmund Byrne, Executor, &c. of Henry Todd, dec. and Thomas Fauntleroy, defendants. It appearing to the court that the defendant Edmund Byrne, is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered , that he appear here on the first day of March term next, and answer the bill of the complainants; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some public newspaper in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of this courthouse. A Copy, Teste, JOHN HAILY, deputy for JOHN P. LEE, C. C.
WILLIAM WARROCK, Respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced business at the sign of the Dove and Lock, on the Main-street, in the house lately occupied by Mr. McLeod, next door to Mr. Samuel Clarke's, where he hopes from the experience which he has acquired in his profession, and a strict attention to the commands of his customers, to merit that portion of the public favor which he solicits. He has at present on hand, a handsome assortment of JEWELLERY and SILVER WORK, manufactured under his own immediate inspection, which he offers for sale on the lowest terms for Cash, or in exchange for old Gold or Silver. N.B. A Youth of respectable connections who can read and write would find with him an eligible situation as an Apprentice to the above business [wts]
DOCTOR COKE'S COMMENTARY ON THE HOLY BIBLE, In four large quarto volumes, are for sale at S. Pleasants' Book Store.
The Celebrated English Stallion, DRAGON, LATE the property of his grace the Duke of Bedford, and sire of Speculator, Tarantula, Jenny, Spinner, Creeper, Phoenix, Hospitality, &c. will stand the ensuing season, near Farmville, at Ten Guineas and a Dollar to the groom for each mare. The season will commence the first day of March next, and end the 1st day of August following; extensive pasturage of superior quality will be furnished gratis, and the greatest attention paid, but no responsibility for accidents or escapes. The money will be expended for the season of such mares as are pastured before they are removed, and notes sent with those that are not to be left with the horse, payable the 1st of August next. Apply to RICHARD KNOWLES, Agent for John Randolph. Bizarre, Jan. 19, 1804. [wts] P.S. Farmville is 8 miles below Prince Edward courthouse, and 35 from Cartersville. Mares fed if required.
The subscriber being about to leave the state for some time, and still wishing to sell his tract of land, lying in the county of Mecklenburg, on Roanoke river—has given full power to Grief Green, Esq. of Nottoway, to dispose of it, and convey the title thereof to the purchaser. EDWARD MAYO. Powhatan, January 20, 1804. WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE, At Mecklenburg courthouse, on the second Monday of March next, if fair, if not, the next fair day. A TRACT OF LAND, Lying in the county of Mecklenburg, on Roanoke river, belonging to Edward Mayo, of Powhatan—this tract contains seven hundred and thirty acres of land, one hundred and four acres of which are low ground of the first quality. A great proportion of the land yet to be cleared is considered as very fertile tobacco land. One third of the purchase money is to be paid on the first day of January next, another third on the first day of January, 1806, and the remaining third the first day of January, 1807.—Bond, with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not paid until paid, will be required of the purchaser, and a deed of trust on the land as a further security.—Mr. Charles Hudson living on the land will show it. G. GREEN, Attorney in fact of Edward Mayo. February 4, 1804. tds WILL BE SOLD, At auction, agreeable to the last will and testament of Francis Lewis, dec. on Monday the 20th of this month, on the premises, one and an half ACRES OF LAND, In the city of Richmond, known in the plan of the said city, by the numbers 198, 205 and 206 commonly called Roper's Tenement. These lots will be laid off into three or more tenements, a plan of which will be exhibited on the day of sale.—Also, the LOT OF GROUND, known in the plan of said city by the number 189, situate opposite Rocketts Warehouse. The terms of sale will be twelve months credit, the purchasers giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not paid until paid. WILTSHIRE M. LEWIS, Adm'g Executor of FRANCIS LEWIS, dec. Richmond, February 8th, 1804. tds
TO BE SOLD, At auction, on Monday the 20th of this month, Two Lots of Ground, In the city of Richmond, known in the plan of said city by the numbers 187 and 188, situated nearly opposite Rockett's warehouse—these Lots are divided into three tenements.—Also, one other TENEMENT in said city, part of lot No. 213, situated opposite the county wharf at Rocketts.—The terms of sale is one fourth of the purchase money will be required on making a deed, and the balance payable in two years after, and a deed of trust taken on the lots to secure the payments of the balance of the purchase money.—A plan of these tenements can be seen on application, and will be exhibited on the day of sale by the subscriber. RICHARD YOUNG. Richmond, February 8th, 1804. tds NOTICE. ALL persons having bonded claims against the estate of the late Gen. JAMES A. BRADBURY, are requested to bring them forward without delay, to SAML BUTLER, Ex'r. Surry County, February 8th, 1804. 2m Notice. To be SOLD, on Tuesday the 28th instant, at Public Auction, All the Personal Estate Of Matthew Moody, dec. consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture, and two Negroes.—Terms, cash for all sums under ten dollars, and six months credit on all sums above that amount, the purchasers giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date if not paid until paid. THOMAS DIDDEP, Ex'r. Feb. 3d, 1804. tds N.B. All persons having claims against the estate, are requested to bring them forward properly authenticated; and those indebted to the estate, to make immediate payment, as no indulgence can be allowed. TH: DIDDEP
Gentlemen in this State, holding subscription papers, for the HISTORY of the FRENCH REVOLUTION, and the AMERICAN ANNUAL REGISTER are requested to forward them, with the names of the subscribers, to W. DUANE'S Book Store, Washington City.
Virginia Legislature. HOUSE OF DELEGATES. FRIDAY, Jan. 27, 1804. A bill, concerning the heirs of Robert Irwin, deceased, which lay on the table, was called up, read a second time, and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time. Mr. McCoy presented according to order, a bill to appropriate the public revenue, which was received and read the first time. On motion: Ordered, that the title of the said bill be now read a second time. The title of the said bill was accordingly read a second time; and the bill ordered to be referred to the committee of the whole house on the state of the commonwealth. Mr. Sheffey presented according to order, a bill, granting to the court of appeals, appellate jurisdiction in certain cases, which was received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time. On motion: Resolved, that so much of the Governor's letter, as relates to the jail at Hay-Market, be referred to Messrs. I Foster, Tyler, Jennings, Hunton, Russell, W. B. Harrison and Summers: and that they report thereupon by bill or otherwise. The Speaker laid before the house a letter from the Governor, enclosing the resignation of Francis T. Brooke, as Brigadier General of the first brigade of the militia of this commonwealth, which were read and ordered to lie on the table. On motion: Resolved, that this house will on Monday next proceed by joint ballot with the senate to the choice of a Brigadier General to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Brigadier General Francis T. Brooke. Ordered, that the clerk do carry the said resolution to the senate for their concurrence. Mr. Cavendish presented, according to order, a bill to amend the 52d section of the act, intituled, an act, for further continuing and amending the act, intituled, an act for reducing into one, the several acts concerning executions, and for the relief of insolvent debtors, which was received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time. Mr. Sturs presented from the committee for courts of justice, a bill concerning certain entries and surveys made of lands in that part of Randolph county which was added to the county of Harrison, which was received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time. Ordered, that Mr. Boone have leave of absence from the service of this house, for the remainder of the session. SATURDAY, Jan. 28, 1804. A communication from the senate by their clerk: The senate have passed the bill entitled, an act, to amend and reduce into one the several acts, for regulating the militia of this commonwealth, with several amendments, to which they request the concurrence of the house of delegates. The house forthwith proceeded to consider the said amendments, which were severally agreed to, except the 17th amendment, which was further amended—and the 18th amendment was disagreed to by the house of delegates. Ordered that Mr. Dupree do acquaint the senate therewith. The following engrossed bills, were severally read the third time and passed, viz: A bill, to prevent obstructions to the navigation of the north fork of Holstein river. A bill, concerning the heirs of Robert Irwin, dec.— A bill, changing the day for holding the Courts of Hustings in the town of Fredericksburg. A bill, concerning Vincent Shelton. A bill, more effectually to prevent the selling free persons as slaves. Ordered, that the clerk do carry the said bills to the senate for their concurrence. An engrossed bill, concerning the James river company, which lay on the table, was taken up, read a third time, and the blanks therein filled up. Resolved, that the bill do pass; and that the title be, an act concerning the James river company. On motion: Ordered, that Mr. Cabell do carry the said bill to the senate and desire their concurrence. A message from the senate by Mr. Saunders: Mr. Speaker—The senate concur in the amendment proposed by the house of delegates to the senate's 17th amendment to the bill, for regulating the militia of this commonwealth—and insist on the 18th amendment, disagreed to by the house.
The house forthwith proceeded to reconsider the said 18th amendment; whereupon Resolved, that this house doth recede from their disagreement to the said amendment. Ordered, that the clerk do acquaint the senate therewith. A bill concerning certain entries and surveys made of lands in that part of Randolph county, which was added to the county of Harrison, was read a second time and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time. A bill, granting to the court of Appeals, appellate jurisdiction in certain cases was read a second time, and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time. A bill, to amend the 52d section of the act, intituled, an act, for further continuing and amending the act, intituled, an act, for reducing into one, the several acts concerning executions, and for the relief of insolvent debtors, was read a second time, and ordered to be recommitted to the committee by whom it was brought in. Mr. Sheffey presented, from the committee to whom was recommitted, a bill, concerning the settlers of land in Wood county, with sundry amendments, which were agreed to, and the bill, with the amendments, ordered to be postponed to the 31st of March next. Mr. Sheffey presented according to order, a bill, to repeal part of the act, intituled, an act, to amend the act, for reducing into one, the several acts concerning the land office, ascertaining the terms of granting waste and unappropriated lands, directing the mode of processioning, and prescribing the duty of surveyors, which was received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time. Mr. I. Foster presented, according to order, a bill, authorising the improvement of the Hay Market jail, which was received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time. NOW IN THE PRESS OF T. NICOLSON, And will be ready for delivery in the course of April, May and June next, MARRIED LADY'S COMPANION, OR Poor Man's Friend. IN FOUR PARTS. I. An address to the married Lady who is the Mother of Daughters. II. An address to the newly married Lady. III. Some important hints to the Midwife. IV. An essay on the management and common diseases of Children. By SAMUEL K. JENNINGS. The title and heads of this work are considerably expressive of its nature and design. Each part contains moral reflections adapted to the characters for which they are intended; but they compose in the whole, a medical book of such sort as necessarily interests every family. The plan is conducted with all possible simplicity and plainness, and will be found a very great convenience to the Ladies. It will be printed on a neat plain Type, and good Paper, and it is supposed will contain two hundred and forty pages of a duodecimo size. The price to subscribers, if neatly bound, will be 6s. if in boards, 4s. 6d. So soon as the work is finished, the subscribers may apply to Mr. Nicolson, and others with whom they may make their subscriptions, who, on receiving payment, will deliver to them their books. A number of copies will be deposited with Mr. Samuel Pleasants and other book sellers; from whom the public may be supplied. The author flatters himself, that his work will be found a very useful one. Having submitted his manuscripts to the inspection of several respectable and judicious men, he is encouraged to venture this publication in favor of himself. He is well aware, that the composition may be calculated for usefulness, and yet for want of being pushed forward into public notice, it may lie dormant on the book-seller's shelf. As his chief design was to be beneficial to his fellow citizens, he is determined to spare no pains which may be necessary to circulate his books; and they will therefore probably be offered for sale at most of the courthouses of the upper counties of the state of Virginia. He thanks the patriotic gentlemen of the two houses of legislation, who gave him friendly encouragement, and calculates on their influence in their respective counties, so far as the merit of the performance may deserve their aid. SAMUEL K. JENNINGS. February 5, 1804. 3m FOR SALE. An Elegant Coach, And HARNESS, complete, for four horses, may be had at a great bargain, on application to A MYERS, near the bridge, Richmond, Feb. 11, 1804. FOUND, LAST NIGHT, AT THE PLAY HOUSE, A SURTOUT COAT. One of the pockets contained a profile likeness, and the other a large key. The owner may have the property by giving a description of it, and paying the price of this advertisement. Enquire of the Printer. Richmond, Feb. 9, 1804. 2 BANK BILL. THE bill passed by the General Assembly of Virginia, for establishing a Bank at Richmond, is just published and for sale at this office. Life of Washington. SUBSCRIPTIONS for this work are now open by Samuel K. Jennings.

Foreign Advices.
Boston, January 26.
Extract of a letter from a respectable gentleman at Madrid, dated November 17, to a gentleman in this town.
The neutrality of Spain and Portugal, with the belligerent powers, has been agreed upon. In consequence the Royal Bills have risen 20 per cent.
FOREIGN NEWS By the Enterprise from Cork, Irish dates to the 28th and London to the 24th of November, are received at the office of the Morning Chronicle. The arrival from Bordeaux, furnishing late intelligence from the Continent, renders that brought by this arrival of less importance.
The London papers count considerably on a difference between France and Russia, arising from another report, that M. MARCOFF, the Russian Chargé d'Affairs had received an insult from the First Consul on account of the interposition of the emperor Alexander to save Portugal from the late threatened attack. They also support their expectations of a difference between the two powers on a report, that Count Woronzow, the Russian Ambassador at the British Court, was superseded, and Count Kelliewich appointed in his stead.
This rumor of a disagreement between France and Russia is declared unfounded, in our recent Paris intelligence.
On the 22d November the King of Great Britain went into state to the House of Lords, where the Commons being sent for, and assembled, the Imperial Parliament was opened by a speech from the Throne, to the following effect:
"His Majesty sets out with extolling the zeal and unanimity of his people, so eminently displayed by the volunteers—congratulates the House on the termination of the sedition in Ireland, and the bringing the leaders to justice."
"His Majesty also congratulates his people on the capture of the colonies of Demerara and Essequibo; and concludes with an assurance that he will, if occasion should require, share the exertions and dangers of his faithful subjects, in person, in defence of their religion, their constitution, and their laws."
The trade of England with Portugal is stated to continue uninterruptedly by the circumstances of the war.
The Spanish and Portuguese Ambassadors had frequent interviews with Earl St. Vincent, first Lord of the Admiralty.
Lord Hawkesbury has been created a Peer of the Realm, by the title of Baron Hawkesbury. It is said that Mr. Grey was very anxious for a coalition between Mr. Pitt and Mr. Fox—that propositions for that purpose had been drawn up, but were eventually abandoned.
The British appear to have considerable apprehension of Ireland being the first point of invasion. The Admiralty have recently made numerous appointments for the raising and organising of sea forces along the coasts of that island. An officer, by name Hutton, said to have arrived at Plymouth, and who had escaped from Bordeaux to Spain, strengthened those fears. He reported that the army assembled at Bayonne, under general Augereau is destined for Ireland. He had ascertained that several Irish prisoners of war had been induced or forced into this army, which early in the present month consisted of 20,000 men, and was continually augmenting.
One English paper reproaches with much spirit the ideas of fortification on which the hopes of many are founded in case of an invasion. It observes that if the lines are, as they must be, extensive, the force requisite to man them properly, would better beat the enemy on bolder ground without them.
The invading force is still momentarily expected, and they account for the procrastination by supposing that Bonaparte finds the defensive preparations so far beyond what he had expected, that he deems it expedient to provide a stronger force and to make more formidable arrangements for the attack.
The further bombardment of the French ports, Boulogne, &c. it was believed had been resolved on by the British government, and would be carried into effect with the utmost vigor.
From the general tenor of the papers received, the nation seem to feel much anxiety and alarm, which it appears to be the policy of the French to encourage by continual movements, menacing immediate descent.
Ireland continues as formerly in a state of forced tranquillity; outrages are occasionally committed on the military, and arrests, though less numerous, were not unfrequent.
Mr. James Tandy, (son of the celebrated Irish patriot Napper Tandy) after being some weeks in the custody of a messenger, had, after several examinations, been finally committed to Kilmainham jail for trial.
New York, January 31.
The brig Minerva brings dispatches for government from our minister at Paris, which are supposed of an interesting nature—they will proceed with this morning's mail to Washington.
Or say—A Paris paper of the 13th November, received by the Minerva, has under the head of Frankfort, November 8, the following article.
"They have received at Trieste, circumstantial details of the unhappy situation of Egypt—delivered up to the horrors of civil war, the invasion of a European power of a European power, and an imitation of barbarians. The first cause of these evils, comes from the Visir, who in retiring from Egypt, left in different garrisons 4 or 5000 troops under the order of Tacher Bacha. These soldiers are brave and ferocious; not having been paid and being menaced with disbandment, they elevated the standard of revolt, massacred the Turks, Jews, and Christians, and uniting with the Mamelukes, they carried successively Cairo, Damietta, Rosetta, Alexandria, and in short all Egypt."
To all these circumstances which render the situation of this country very miserable, is added the report circulating, of an armament preparing by the English at Malta, to reake Egypt—and their fears are still more excited by the conquest of Abdelrahman, commander of the barbarians.
A Paris paper of the 13th November received by the Minerva, has the following article under the head of Frankfort, November 8.
"The last letters received from Venice prove that the fears of the inhabitants of Egypt were well founded. According to these letters they have received intelligence that an English fleet had left Malta, appeared before Alexandria; and disembarked, with the consent of the Bays, several thousand troops, which immediately took possession of the forts and works of that place. This news, if confirmed, will be important on more than one account."
From France.—The brig Minerva, from Bordeaux, brings Paris news to the 22d November. We have no room for many extracts, nor did the papers we have received, furnish articles very particularly requiring translation.
It appears that the preparations for the grand expedition were still progressing with unrelenting exertion: but the period of invasion was still, though very shortly expected, involved in uncertainty.
Bonaparte had paid his intended visit to the coasts, animating by his person and his conduct, the spirits and the eagerness of his troops. He did not now, as in his former tour, travel with the insignia and state of royalty. On the contrary he threw himself into a carriage and with a few guards and attendants, set out with little form upon his expedition. The celerity that usually attends his movements, was distinguishable on this occasion.
On Friday November 4, he arrived at Boulogne; he arrived unexpectedly, and at one o'clock in the morning. He was embarked in the middle of the harbor before even his arrival was yet known. He remained till midnight in the port visiting the different works.
(Saturday) at 4 in the morning, the advance guard of the flotilla consisting of above 100 boats sailed out into the road. At 10, a dozen English vessels chiefly seventy fours, put themselves in motion. A brisk cannonade ensued from boats and batteries. It terminated in the dismantling of one of the British vessels, and their finally putting to sea.
Several divisions of the flotillas had joined those at Boulogne, one from Dunkirk, another from Havre. The enemy in vain attempted to oppose their passage.
The First Consul was in the road great part of a day, and visited in person most of the boats. There are constructing along the coast a great number of ports, as also, great numbers of boats; and forts are established on the rocks in the middle of the sea. All these works, so various in their nature, are carrying on with particular activity.
The First Consul, while at Boulogne slept in the barracks, in the middle of the camp, and he there received the civil officers and the different commanders of the corps. The barracks of the First Consul was on an eminence commanding a view of the coasts and borders. Vice Admiral Bruix was barracksed on his right. All the coast was planted with cannon and mortars. The mortars cast on a new construction; they weigh 3000, and carry three Kilometres distance.
Boulogne is understood to be the grand place of rendezvous. Admiral Bruix commands there in person, and divisions of the flotilla were daily arriving from the different ports, consisting of from 15 to 30 vessels. One hundred boats, each having a 24 pound cannon arrived in one day. These vessels are of different constructions—for foot soldiers, for cavalry, and also gun boats. The new boats are without cannon, will contain from 100 to 150 men, and depend chiefly on the gun boats for protection. These latter will also carry about 160 men; they carry at the bow a heavy cannon and another at the stern; these guns do not move on swivels, and of course will not operate against a side enemy. They are all calculated to do execution in front and rear. The construction of these vessels and the mode of working them is however calculated to remedy this apparent defect.
Most of them carry in addition, four cannon (4 pounders) for defence against boats that might attack them in flank. They are also so constructed, to prevent the laboring of the vessels that the guns are carried in the centre, and run out at the moment of emergency. Many of the gun boats carry a 36 pounder.
About 800 of these boats, together with a very great number of small craft of different descriptions, are in readiness, with oars muffled and every equipment complete. They are also constantly manoeuvred with the troops intended to embark in them. The whole number of vessels, of different sizes, destined and ready to serve in the grand expedition is estimated in one of the Paris papers at 5000.
Notwithstanding all their warlike preparations, there are many intelligent politicians, think that the expected invasion will never take place. These persons do not found their opinions on any supposed backwardness on the part either of the First Consul or the French nation, or of the troops to be employed in the expedition—nor to the amount of expenditure the war occasions. Bonaparte they consider seriously determined on humbling the rule of Britain and in making that war which he considers himself forced to, so severe in its consequences, as to prevent any future danger from the same quarter. The habitual national enmity and jealousy existing between the two nations, and augmented by late occurrences, sufficiently accounts for the ardor with which the people of France engage in the war.
With respect to the feelings of the army, there is scarcely a man engaged in the expedition who would not forfeit a year's pay, rather than forego the contest. The expenses of the war to the French nation are stated to be greatly exaggerated by report. The peace establishment of France is said to consist of nearly as many troops as those who now constitute her armies. These troops are then dispersed in different quarters, and the additional expense of conducting them to the coast is that principally now incurred, in this department.
The politicians who anticipate peaceful arrangements found their expectations on the expected interpretation of the other European powers. By certain diplomatic proceedings said to be carried on, it is supposed that the powers of Europe look with much interest on the event of this contest; that they apprehend every thing from the uncontrollable ambition of France, should she succeed in the invasion—and that should she be disappointed, the pride and arbitrary power of Great Britain will scarcely permit any other flag to wave upon the ocean. It is also supposed that the serious injury the English commerce and manufactures sustain from the present state of warfare, may facilitate a peace.
These peaceful speculations are partly gathered from the papers we have received, but chiefly from our private advices. For their correctness we will not vouch. They certainly are at variance with the unremitted preparations made, and with the intentions publicly announced.
Boston, January 30.
LATE FROM EUROPE. By the ship Bath, captain Thrasher, arrived here on Saturday last from Liverpool, we have received London papers to the 28th, and Liverpool to the 30th of November.
We are somewhat disappointed in the importance of their contents, for though many days later than our precedent accounts from Europe, they furnish nothing of sufficient interest to gratify the public mind, at this critical juncture of European affairs. The following remarks from a paper of the 27th Nov. afford some information on the subject of the long boasted of invasion of Great Britain.
"It was reported that the late tempestuous weather had compelled our fleet to abandon the blockade of Brest; this report we are happy to contradict. Our ships are still off that port, and there is no fear that the enemy will elude their vigilance."
"The invasion seems now to have assumed another character. The French have revived their confidence in their ships of war, and it is generally believed that
they are laden with troops to be employed in the invasion. As yet a common centre for the gun boats is certainly not formed, and the accumulation of this craft in Boulogne cannot be considered as formidable. It is very difficult to say any thing new upon this topic; but it may be safely presumed that Ireland is the point which the Brest fleet has in view. The order which has been sent to the several departments in France to discontinue the building of gun boats is sufficient evidence that the attention of government is now turned to the fleet; at the same time that we know that the camps in the neighborhood of Boulogne are for the most part broken up, and the soldiers have received orders to march for the western coast. Two points, therefore, may be clearly ascertained: first, that the gun boats are intended for the invasion of England, and the fleet for a descent on Ireland; secondly, that the hopes of a successful invasion of England are greatly diminished, by the late damp thrown upon the building of gun boats, and that the expectation of reaching Ireland is renewed by the uncommon attentions lately bestowed upon the fleet. Admiral Cornwallis now blockades Brest with a superior force, and the enemy's fleet cannot venture out in face of his; but speculating on the prospect of his being forced off by stress of weather, a circumstance extremely probable, they defer their attempt at invasion till that opportunity. Supposing, however, our fleet to be blown off, the danger is not so great as many imagine, and the enemy are exposed to the most imminent hazards. When the Brest fleet escaped upon the last attempt upon Ireland, we know that they were a fortnight off the coast, and had anchored above seventeen days in Bantry Bay, without an opportunity being offered to them of landing their men. The chances which were then in our favor we may expect now, and as their escape would be almost instantly known, it may be fairly argued that we should come up to them before a descent could be made on any part of the Irish coast; for there is this disadvantage attending ships of war laden with troops, that they require a great time to land them in common boats, and must consult wind and tides; a difficulty which was meant to be obviated in the invasion of gun boats, which might push to land directly, and deposit their cargoes without delay."
"Altogether, nothing can be more barren than the intelligence of the week. The meeting of parliament promises some variety to the topics of the day; but, as yet, has produced none. In a word, the question of invasion is exactly in the same plight in which it was two months ago."
IMPEACHMENT.
Extract of a letter from a member of Congress to the editor of the Greensburgh Register, dated: January 11, 1804.
"You will observe in the newspapers that there has been a motion made in Congress for the appointment of a committee to enquire into the conduct of Samuel Chase, one of the judges of the supreme court of the United States, respecting the part he acted in the trial of a man of the name of Fries, indicted for the part he had taken in some disturbances in Northampton county, Pennsylvania, some years since. On the second day of the debate, judge Peters, of the Pennsylvania district, was added, because he also sat on the bench at the same trial. As this subject occasioned a long debate, an explanation of it may be agreeable to your readers."
"When Fries's trial came on, it appears he had no friends, or was not able to fee counsel. Mr. Lewis and Mr. Dallas, two attorneys of eminent character at the bar, but of directly contrary political opinions, having, from principles of humanity, examined into his case, undertook to advocate his case, without fee or reward. But when they rose to plead, they were told, by the presiding judge, that they must only plead to the facts, and not to the law; that the court had determined the case to be treason, and had informed the jury so; and that they would not suffer the opinion of the court to be questioned. The counsel replied that the prisoner acknowledged the facts, but that the facts were not treason, and proposed to demonstrate this to the court; that if the court prevented them from taking this ground, they would invade both the rights of the prisoner and the rights of the bar; and that the bar had its rights as well as the bench. They were, however, absolutely forbid to plead to any thing but the facts. They considered this as equal to a case where a person might have killed a man by accident or self-defence, and was indicted for murder, and on his trial was prevented from showing by himself or his counsel that it was not murder. On being thus restrained, the counsel refused to plead, and left the court.—Fries was found guilty of treason and condemned to be hanged. I have been informed that a respectable friend of president Adams, and of his administration, informed him of the proceedings and advised him to pay attention to them. Be that as it may, the attorney general, by the president's directions, wrote to the counsel, and requested them to lay a statement of the case and of their plea, before the president, who himself had been an able counsellor at law. They did so, and he, from this statement, discovered that if Fries were hanged, he would be hanged for a crime that was not committed, in the state at that time, the highest crime was sedition—a misdemeanor which does not reach the life. Consequently he pardoned Fries. This circumstance accounts for what Mr. Hamilton,
late secretary of the treasury, in his attack on Mr. Adams, exposes as a glaring inconsistency and breach of faith in that president. It appears there were some who thought that severe examples ought to be made, to whom the president, before the trial, had said, that if Fries were condemned, he would not pardon him, but leave him to the law, yet he afterwards did pardon him. It is presumed, however, that he would not have pardoned, if Fries had been tried and condemned in due course of law, but it is evident to every observer, that this was not the case."
"Towards the close of last session, in a bill for arranging the circuit courts, judge Chase was appointed to preside in the district composed of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Both these states opposed this arrangement, but, as it was most convenient, because otherwise judge Washington must travel a much greater distance to attend the courts, Mr. Chase's appointment was urged and would have taken place, had not this fact been stated, and I believe some others. On this statement being made, the bill was altered. This statement was made by a member from Pennsylvania, and supported by his colleagues and the members from New Jersey. This struck the attention of Congress, and though there was no time then for investigation, yet an enquiry became indispensable. Consequently the original letter of Messrs. Lewis and Dallas to the president has been obtained, or a correct copy of it, and a committee of seven members is appointed to take information and report to the house. Till that report is made, it cannot be known whether it will end in impeachment or not, but even the enquiry is a great object. It shews that if judges are corrupt or tyrannical, they will not escape exposure and punishment, and that if they are reproached wrongfully, their characters will be vindicated. It was so with sir Robert Eyres, chief justice of the common pleas of England, and it was so lately with judge Tucker of Virginia, who on a charge and enquiry by the assembly was vindicated, and is since appointed chief justice of the state. It was so with the late secretary Thompson, when the charge of G. Frances was enquired into, and it was also so with the present secretary of the treasury when an enquiry was made at the close of the last session.—But there cannot be a greater public evil than to let tyrannical judges pass with impunity. Let the other departments of the government be ever so pure, and the constitution ever so free and well adapted to the people's circumstances, and the laws ever so wholesome, yet as the courts are the organs of the government, which brings the laws home to the people's feelings and interests, and to the protection of the oppressed, if the courts are tyrannical, or bend the application of the laws in favor of their own caprice or prejudices, or if instead of a candid exposition of the meaning of the laws, they themselves become law makers on the solemn seat of justice, all the other advantages of the government are lost to those who stand most in need of them."
"I am a friend to such a degree of independence of the judges as is necessary for the public security, and suited to the principles and circumstances of the government. We have drawn the models of our judiciary from England, and particularly that of the independence of the judges, during good behaviour; that independence, however necessary to the protection of the lives and property of the people, against the tyranny of the monarch, in a country where the monarch is hereditary, and which is in part governed by a very powerful hereditary nobility, and where all the freehold inheritances being held by feudal tenour, descended by hereditary right to the eldest son of the family—yet it did not take place in that country till a late date, till after the best blood in England had flowed on the scaffold, during the reign of the Stuarts, by the sentence of the judges, given in compliance to the crown."
"But even in Britain they are not so independent as is generally thought. They are not only subject to impeachment, which, with them, may not only affect both life and property, but may banish them from their native country, but they may also be removed by the vote of a simple majority of the two houses, and they may be removed and beheaded, and their family degraded, by a bill of attainder, or their independence may be abolished by an act of parliament, whose act establishes their independence. In this country, judges are in all the states, independent in a greater or less degree. In New Jersey yet, and in Pennsylvania under the former constitution, they were appointed for seven years. Their independence is varied in all the states, yet in all of them the judiciaries are respectable, and the lives and properties of the citizens well secured. In Pennsylvania, since the revision of the constitution, the judges are appointed during good behaviour, but may be removed by a vote of two thirds of both houses, for faults or indiscretions not impeachable, or by impeachment for misdemeanors in office. By the government of the United States, however, they are rendered more independent than they are in any other government in the world. They can only be removed by impeachment, two thirds of the senate agreeing; and with us impeachment has lost more than half its terrors. It can neither affect life nor property, nor even citizenship, but only the official character. Perhaps from this cause it is that some of the judges of the United States have set up claims to which no other judges ever aspired."
The following extract from the London Monthly Magazine, of July last, shews the opinion entertained abroad of the motives and tendency of the measures of the opponents of the administration on that topic which for a year past has most deeply engaged the attention of the people. We perceive in the delineation it draws of parties the award of history.
(Nat. Intell.)
"POLITICS."
"This is the grand object which principally interests the minds of men in the United States of America. The form of the government, the habits of the people, and the wonderful revolutionary events which have occurred, both in America and Europe, within the memory of the present generation, serve to fix their attention more strongly on this object, and to make it dear to their hearts."
Comparatively, the few last months have passed away in remarkable tranquillity. The general ascendancy acquired by the republican over the federal party seems to have extinguished much of that animosity which might have been expected to prevail if the contentions had been maintained with nearly equal numbers. The large, unshaken and augmented majorities in favor of the republican interest, exhibited at most of the elections, evince a decision among the people concerning their political sentiments which does not appear likely to be speedily reversed.
The most fruitful source of altercation among the parties for the last six months, has been the proceedings of the national legislature and executive, on the subject of the dispute with Spain, concerning New Orleans. The sudden withholding of the right of deposit at that place, which had been solemnly stipulated by treaty, created a strong sensation in the minds of the people of the United States. A doubt, however, early arose whether this unwarrantable act originated from the intendant of Louisiana, or from the Spanish court. While this question remained undecided, the government of the United States deemed it more advisable to attempt a settlement of the differences by negotiation, than abruptly to adopt forcible measures which might lead to a war. They therefore determined to take such precautionary and preparatory steps as would provide against the worst, and at the same time to open a negotiation.
But the opposition, observing the popularity of the economical and other salutary reforms undertaken by the present administration, and despairing of all means but a foreign war to unhinge a system resting upon so deep a foundation, employed every means in their power to precipitate the nation into hostilities with Spain. For this purpose the discontents and murmurs of the people of the Western States, more immediately suffering the inconveniences and privations resulting from the suspension of the deposit at New Orleans, were warmly cherished and encouraged; and hints of no equivocal meaning were industriously thrown out, that they ought themselves without waiting for the concurrence or authority of the government, to provide a remedy, and that a hostile one, for the existing restriction on their trade. The suggestions, though well calculated to gratify the feelings of the moment, obtained no success. The Western States, strongly attached to the administration, to republican principles, to the authority of the constitution, to law and to order, refused to listen to propositions so destructive to every thing that freemen hold most dear. Thus the affair was quietly left to the operation of the remonstrances which the government had early transmitted to the court of Madrid.
At length the order of the king of Spain arrived, the conduct of the intendant was disavowed, and the right of deposit entirely restored. Thus the business was terminated with much more dispatch than could possibly have been done by any arrangement of violent measures, and without any breach of the good understanding between the two nations.
The efforts of the federalists to involve the United States in the calamities of a war, were, on this occasion, prompt, bold and persevering. Their disappointment indicates a degree of good sense, moderation and reflection, in the great body of the people which does them much honor, and which, unfortunately for mankind, is not always displayed by a nation, when their passions are roused by a sense of injury.
It will not appear surprising that this dispute with Spain was the grand topic of discussion in the newspapers, and of debate in the national legislature, for several months. During this agitation a pamphlet appeared under very singular circumstances, intitled "An address to the government of the United States on the cession of Louisiana to the French; and on the late breach of treaty by the Spaniards; including the translation of a memorial on the war of St. Domingo, and the cession of the Mississippi to France, drawn up by a French counsellor of state." The object of this pamphlet was doubtless to increase the existing ferment, and to impel the nation to violent measures. By many it was considered to be a spurious performance; as the original, of which it purports to be a translation, though pressing called for by the public, was never produced or referred to in any satisfactory manner. The same author soon afterwards, and probably with similar intentions, published "Monroe's embassy; or, the conduct of the government in relation to our claims to the navigation of the Mississippi, considered, by the author of an address to the government of the United States, &c."

The Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND:
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1804.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Items include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour, Do. Suf., Corn, Hemp, Iron, Bacon, Whiskey.
At a meeting of Republicans, held at the Bell Tavern, on Saturday the 11th of February, 1804, to enter into preparatory regulations for a Festival to be held on the 5th of March next.
ROBERT MITCHELL was called to the chair; and
JOHN HARVIE, Jr. appointed Secretary.
The following resolutions were offered by a member, and unanimously agreed to. Resolved, That the 4th of March forms an epoch in the political history of the United States...
Resolved, That Robert Mitchell, Benj. Tate, George W. Smith, Samuel Pleasants, jr., Hampshire Dabney, William Price, William Moseley, Meriwether Jones, William Du-Val, John H. Foushee, Benjamin Hatcher, Collin M'Rae, Henry L. Biscoe, Maj. William Price, Gervase Stores, Joseph Selden, and Philip N. Nicholas, be appointed a committee to receive subscriptions, and make arrangements for a festival to be furnished on the 5th of March next...
Resolved, That the committee appointed, have power to correspond with such citizens in the adjacent counties, as it is probable may wish to unite with us in the promotion of our object.
Resolved, That Mr. James Ogilvie be requested to deliver an appropriate Oration on the day of the festival.
* The 4th being Sunday.
MR. PLEASANTS, A law passed at the last session of Assembly, which I conceive ought to be made as public as possible.
It goes to prohibit slaves from attending night meetings at meeting houses or other houses, or any where else, under certain restraints.
The law takes effect only on the Eastern side of the Blue Ridge.
The printers on this side of the Blue Ridge, will please to give this a place in their papers, and oblige
A Friend to Religious Freedom. Richmond, Feb. 14, 1803.
At a meeting of the Trustees of the RICHMOND ACADEMY, Tuesday, Feb. 7th, 1804.
Resolved, That SAMUEL COLEMAN be appointed to sign and number the Tickets for the Richmond Academy Lottery; and that the money arising from the sale of the said tickets be deposited with Gen. WILLIAM MOSELEY, who is appointed Treasurer of the Institution.
Resolved, That ROBERT POLLARD, JOHN BROCKENBROUGH, WILLIAM PRICE (Register of the Land Office), SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jun. and WILLIAM PRITCHARD, Esquires, be appointed Agents for the purpose of selling the said Tickets; and that in the execution of this trust they may employ such other agents as they may think proper to appoint, for whose conduct they are to be responsible.
Resolved, That the Agents, appointed by this Board, give bond with security, to be approved by the Treasurer, for the faithful performance of their duty, and paying into his hands, when required by him, the several sums of money which they may have collected by the sale of tickets.
Extract from the Proceedings of the Board of Trustees.
Attest, SAM'L. COLEMAN, Sec'y.
* The Treasurer is to give bond in such penalty as the Trustees may direct, conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of the trust reposed in him, and for rendering a just and true account of all monies, goods and chattels which he may receive for the use of the Academy, when thereto required by the Trustees or a majority of them.
MR. PLEASANTS, Having read General Skinner's letter, in your Argus of Saturday last, and the extracts from the address signed David, which followed it, respecting Tracey's political opinions, I cannot refrain from requesting you to republish such parts of both as contain a sufficient display of those opinions; and I trust that every republican will follow your example, in circulating these proofs, that a diabolical plot was laid, by men who called themselves Federalists, to destroy the present government of the United States, and establish the British form in its stead; and to support that government by a national established church.
These extracts will shew that Mr. Adams, whose doctrines had been adopted by Tracey, Hillhouse, Sedgwick and others, notwithstanding Tracey's profligacy of manners, had rewarded him by an honorable and lucrative employment, and that it may well be suspected that by his influence, these disciples of his were placed in the Senate ready for the enjoyment of the hereditary honors with which the intended revolution was to have invested the nation.
the wise and the good, to bring it about by such means as were within their power. He said, that these notions of liberty and equality, which produced our revolution, were wild and fantastic; that in practice, they were incompatible with order and good government.
FROM THE EASTERN ARGUS.
Porcupine's definition of the word Federalist.
Sensible as I am how averse men are to giving up principles and habits of thinking to which they have been accustomed, yet I flatter myself that the inhabitants of this country, who are sincere Americans, and wish well to their country, are not so lost to common decency and propriety as to persist in error, and for no other reason than because they have heretofore assented to those erroneous principles.
Extract from the address signed DAVID.
"Five or six years ago, Mr. Tracy solicited a private interview with the Rev. STANLEY GRISWOLD, of New-Milford; a man to whom it is no flattery to say, that in point of talents, integrity and every excellent virtue, he is not his superior among his brethren in Connecticut.
A PLOUGHMAN.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman residing in Concord, N. Carolina, dated Jan. 25, 1804.
"DEAR SIR. Your letter of the 19th ult. came safe to hand and agreeable to your request, will give you such information as I am in possession of, on the subject of the gold mine. Its discovery was made early in the month of July, 1803, by a small son of Mr. Reed's who was diverting himself in shooting small fish with a bow and arrow.
LIFE OF WASHINGTON.
This grand and unparalleled national work, which we understand is to embrace the history of the first settlement of this country, as well as succeeding public events till the writer's decease, is to be comprised in four octavo volumes, of about 500 pages each, and a fifth volume (to be delivered gratis) or atlas, containing 30 maps, charts, plans, &c of the different battles, sieges, and other interesting scenes in which the general was engaged.
Under these circumstances, it is suggested that any one or more of the subscribers, who may have been previously engaged in the purchase of a work embracing objects of such importance, derived from such perfect and indisputable resources, executed by so accomplished and high authority, and every way so completely worthy of national and individual patronage, as the "History of Washington."
(By Authority.)
AN ACT
To incorporate the Directors of the Columbian Library Company.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That Stephen B. Balch, Joseph Nourse, Charles D. Green, John Craven, Francis Lowndes, junior, and George F. French, and their successors duly elected or appointed in manner hereinafter directed, be, and they are hereby made, declared and constituted a corporation and body politic, in law and in fact, to have continuance forever, by the name, stile and title of "The Directors of the Columbian Library Company in George Town."
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That all and singular, the goods and chattels heretofore given, granted or devised, to the said Library Company, or to any person or persons, for the use thereof, or that may have been purchased for, or on account of the same be, and the said goods and chattels are hereby vested in, and confirmed to the said corporation: And further, That the said corporation may take, and receive any sum or sums of money, or any goods or chattels, or other effects of what kind or nature soever, which shall or may hereafter be given, granted or bequeathed unto them, by any person or persons, bodies politic or corporate, capable of making such gift or bequest, such money, goods, chattels or other effects to be laid out and disposed of, in the purchase of books, maps, charts, drawings, specimens of minerals, fossils, & other natural and artificial productions, calculated to furnish a library and museum, for the use and benefit of the said company, agreeable to the intention of the donors.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the said corporation, by the name, stile and title aforesaid, be, and shall be hereafter forever, and are hereby declared, able, and capable in law, to sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, answer and be answered unto, defend and be defended, in any court or courts, or other places, and before any judge or judges, justice or justices, or other persons whatsoever within the district of Columbia or elsewhere, in all and all manner of suits, actions, complaints, pleas, causes, matters and demands, of what soever kind or nature they may be, in as full and effectual a manner, as any other person or persons, bodies politic or corporate, may or can do.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the said corporation shall have full power and authority, to make, have, and use a common seal, with such device and inscription, as they shall think proper, and the same to break, alter and renew at their pleasure; to appoint a Treasurer, secretary and librarians, to assign them their duties, fix their compensation, and remove them from office, and appoint another or others in their place, as often as they shall think fit: to make, ordain, establish and execute such bye-laws and ordinances as may be deemed useful to the institution, and the same to alter, amend, or abrogate at pleasure; to fix the price of new shares and annual contributions on each share; to direct how transfers may be made and certified, and judge of the persons proper to be admitted members; to procure by purchase, rent, or otherwise, a suitable place for keeping the library and museum; to appoint the times for keeping the library open, and for taking out and returning books; to fill up vacancies that may happen in their number between two annual meetings; to levy and collect fines and forfeitures, and to determine upon, do, and transact all business and matters appertaining to the said corporation and library company, agreeable to the rules, ordinances, and bye-laws thereof during their continuance in office: Provided, That not less than three of the said directors form a quorum to do business; that no bye-law, rule or ordinance shall be made repugnant to the laws of this district; and that no contribution be laid on any share, in any one year, greater than one-fifth of the value of a share, without the consent of a majority of the members.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That there shall be an annual meeting of the members of the said library company in the library, or such suitable place as the
directors may from time to time appoint, of which the directors shall cause public notice to be given in one or more of the newspapers that circulate in the vicinity; at which time and place the members, or such of them as may be present, either personally or by proxy, and shall not be in arrears for any annual contribution, fines, or forfeitures, shall elect and choose by ballot, six directors out of their own number, to serve for the year ensuing their election, and until others shall be elected and consent to serve in their place.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That the directors shall cause the treasurer, secretary and librarian to keep in suitable books, for that purpose, just, and proper entries of all the proceedings and accounts of the company and corporation and have them laid before the company at every annual meeting, previous to taking the votes for directors; and shall always deliver the said books, together with all the property of the company, in good order to their successors in office whenever required.
NATL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN BROWN, President of the Senate, pro tempore. January 31, 1804. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
LOST.
On the 26th January last, on my way from Mr. Benjamin Woodson's on Jenito creek, to the place called the Little Store, where I now live, in Goochland.
A small Gold Watch.
With a plain single case and old fashioned handle, engraved inside Lepine's Paris, not numbered that I recollect, with a hair chain, a key and a seal attached to the edge, and the letter N on the end. Any person into whose hands she may fall, shall be handsomely rewarded on delivering her safely into the hands of the subscriber.
TARLTON HINES. Feb. 11th, 1804.
To Brick-Layers.
PURSUANT to an Order of the Court of Halifax, will be LET to the lowest bidder, at Rutledge's Tavern, Halifax Courthouse, on the 9th of March next, the BUILDING OF A CONSIDERABLE CLERK'S OFFICE, 70 feet by 40 feet, and the roof covered with slate. Keep the relative to the use of taking a performance of the above job will be specifically made known on the day of letting. Bond and security, will be required of the contractor for the faithful performance of the work within a limited time, by the
COMMISSIONERS. Halifax county, 19th Feb. 1804.
Notice.
AGREEMENT to the act of the Legislature for establishing a Turnpike Road from Richmond to the Deep Run Coal Pits, on that branch to the Three Notched Road, a Book shall be opened for the purpose of receiving subscriptions at the Court House of Henrico County, on the first day of March next, in order of the meeting of the major part of the Commissioners appointed by the Legislature.
J. H. GALLEGO. Richmond, Feb. 13th 1804.
Negroes for Sale.
WILL be SOLD for CASH at the Fair Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on the 29th day of March next, about THIRTY LIKELY NEGROES.
13th Feb. 1804.
Notice is hereby given,
that I intend to petition the General Court of Albemarle, for a discontinuance of public road that runs from the river at the broad crossing place, through my plantation.
GARLAND CARR. 10th Feb. 1804.
Land for Sale.
I AM disposed to sell my tract of land in the County of Amelia, whereon I at present reside, containing 400 acres. It is advantageously situated on the north side of West creek, just above its junction with Deep creek. There is on this tract about 280 acres of cleared land, under good fences and in good farming condition. The balance stands in woods and is of prime Tobacco quality. The creek, by which it is bounded on the south, has a considerable quantity of swamp land attached to it, which abounds with fine large timber of oak, hickory, ash, &c. and lies convenient to every part of the plantation to furnish rails without cutting any of the high land. There is also about 40 acres of first rate meadow land, which lies in one body, beautifully situated, and produces natural grass sufficient to winter one hundred head of cattle annually—about 20 acres of this meadow is reclaimed, and the balance may be put in the same condition with but little trouble or expense—it may be necessary to observe that no part of it is liable to overflow, it being a considerable distance from the creek, and conveniently dry to produce either Tobacco or Corn. The improvements consist of a new dwelling house, 34 feet by 18, with a brick chimney at each end, 2 rooms below and 2 rooms and a base age above stairs, also a commodious cellar, with a fire place, underneath the house, a smoke-house and kitchen, all of which are newly painted on the out side, tobacco barns, &c.
Those who are inclined to purchase such property are invited to view the premises, which I presume will be a better recommendation than any thing I can say.
I will treat with any gentleman privately until the first day of July, on which day it will be sold at public sale, on the premises, if not previously disposed of at private sale. The terms will be one half cash when possession is given (which will be when demanded) and the other half in twelve months—to secure the payment of which a deed of trust on the property will be required. There is at present 120 bushels of wheat sowed on the best part of the plantation, which the purchaser may take or not take, at the price of the wheat, which he may have the balance of the year—Application to be made to the subscriber, on the premises.
J. ROBERTSON. Amelia, 1st February, 1804.
TAKEN UP on Saturday night last, the 11th inst. a Negro Man named HARRY, the property of Major Holloway of the city of Richmond—he had with him a Horse and Car, with sundry articles, such as Run, Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Candles, and Tobacco. The said Negro was taken up by me in Hanover County near New Cana. The owner or owners of the Horse, Car, &c are required to come forward and claim the property, pay charges and give security for the same. H. HAMPTON TOWN. Hanover, February 1st, 1804.

Twenty-five Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber living in Goochland county, a very likely negro man named SAM, who calls himself SAMUEL COOPER, about 24 or 25 years old, low but stout made, of a yellowish complexion, one of his upper fore teeth out, his dress chiefly of Virginia cloth, with a green Durants short coat; he is very sensible, and can read, and write so as to be understood some words. He will endeavor to pass for a freeman, and I expect will procure a pass of his own or from some one else. I expect he will go up or down James river, but I rather think up, about Lynchburg, or some other town on James river. Whoever takes up the said negro and delivers him to me, or secures him in jail so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable expenses for delivering him to me at home. EDWARD COX. Sept. 3d, 1803. 3w* 8tf N.B. I expect he will change his name and dress.
LOUIS WERCQ,  MERCHANT TAYLOR, NOT intending to carry on his business as extensively as heretofore, informs the public, that in future he shall expect materials to be paid for, before they are made into clothes. He has on hand a supply of the best Cloths, Cassimeres, Swansdowns, Marseilles, &c. which he will sell low for Cash only. All persons having claims against him will be paid on application, and those in his debt are requested to pay their accounts to him immediately. Richmond, October 7th. 1803. [6m]
Robert Gamble & Son, Are receiving by the ship Fame and other arrivals from Europe, a general assortment of  MERCHANDIZE, Suitable to the season—which they are disposed to sell on moderate terms for cash, country produce, or to punctilious customers, on the usual credit. Having a large and convenient WAREHOUSE, calculated to store from 500 to 1000 hogsheads, their endeavors will be used to give general satisfaction, and their charge for storage, &c. will be reasonable. Richmond, 17th Oct. 1803.
Notice. In the case of EPHRAIM MAQUILLIN,  A BANKRUPT. The subscribers being duly appointed assignees of the estate and effects of E. Maquillin, bankrupt, all persons indebted to the said bankrupt, or have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same to any person or persons than the subscribers, or to such as shall be duly authorised by them. JOHN CUNNINGHAM, } Assignees. JOHN ST. JOHN, } Richmond, 27th Dec. 1803.
4439 Acres of valuable LAND, In the south of Kentucky, the greater part military, will be SOLD for good bonds, or exchanged for property in the state of Virginia.—Enquire of the printer. Dec. 26th, 1803.
TO RENT, At the Falling Garden, and possession given immediately,  A HOUSE, With a large part of the GARDEN, and a STABLE 50 feet by 45, built for the purpose of a Livery stable. The whole together will suit for a house of Entertainment, it being near the centre of the city of Richmond. They may be had either separate or together, as the stable will suit for a Lumber house, for which it has been occupied for several years past. Enquire of JAMES LOWNES, on the premises. 12th Month, 14th, 1803.
FOUND, ON SATURDAY LAST,  A Pocket Book, Containing a number of valuable papers.—Enquire of the printer. Dec. 27, 1803.
Notice. To the Assignees of Monsieur Watkins,  a Bankrupt. YOUR having failed to attend the commissioners named and authorised in and by a commission of Bankruptcy awarded and issued against Monsieur Watkins, at their office in the city of Richmond, on the 12th day of January, 1804, to show cause why notice has not been given by you for making a dividend of the said bankrupt's estate and effects agreeably to notice given for that purpose. You are hereby required to attend the said commissioners at their office in the city of Richmond, on the 18th day of February next, and to produce your receipts and payments touching the said bankrupt's estate and effects, and to make a dividend of the same. By order of the commissioners. RO: BROOKE, Secretary to the Commissioners Commissioners' Office, Richmond, Jan. 12, 1804.
LANDS AND SLAVES,  TO BE SOLD, At Cumberland courthouse, on Monday the 23rd of January next, by public auction, to the highest bidder, on a credit of twelve months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, payable with interest. The following Property, Conveyed to me in trust, to discharge a debt due to Joseph Gallego, esq. by James, Thomas, and Francis Denise. A TRACT OF LAND, the greater part thereof in woods, and containing 236 acres, good grain and tobacco land, including an orchard that produces annually 2,000 gallons cider—lies south of the Buckingham road, below Mr. L. Langhorne's land, and comes in within six hundred yards of Cumberland courthouse. Another TRACT, containing 137 acres, chief ly prime wood land, lying about a mile south of the town of Gains. The slaves consist of twelve likely women, boys and girls, Virginia born. M. B. POTTAUX, Trustee. Richmond, Dec. 18th, 1803.
Those inclined to purchase the above property, will on application to us, receive every necessary information, and if required, we shall join the trustee in conveyances. James Denise. Thos M. Denise. Fra. B. Denise. Cumberland, Dec. 19th, 1803.
The late heavy fall of snow has prevented a sale of the property, as stated in the above advertisement; it will certainly take place on the 27th of February, 1804. Feb. 1, 1804. M.B.P.
THE HIGH REED IMPORTED HORSE,   ROBIN REDBREAST, WILL stand at my stable in Chesterfield county, to cover mares the next season. The performance of this horse on the turf for the time he ran in England, was equal to any horse imported into this country. In getting him out of the ship at City Point, he fell and was much hurt, but is now so well recovered that there can be no doubt of his being in high perfection by the spring. Terms will be made known before the season commences. THOMAS GOODE. December 21, 1803.
ROBIN REDBREAST was got by Sir Peter Teazle, his dam Wren, by Woodpecker, his grand dam Papilion, (Sir Peter's dam) by Snap, his great grand dam Miss Cleveland, by Regulus, his great grand grand dam Midge, by a son of Bay Bolton, Barter's Children, Honeywood's Arabian, dam of the Two True Blues. (Taken from the general stud book.)  A PROPOSAL. BY WILLIAM YOUNG BIRCH & ABRAHAM SMALL, OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THAT CELEBRATED WORK,  GIBBON'S HISTORY OF THE  DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE: Together with MEMOIRS of the LIFE and WRITINGS of the AUTHOR. No book could be offered, which stands in less need of encomium and recommendation. It has been read in almost every European language. The history of the long and interesting period from the reign of Augustus to the taking of Constantinople, and the death of Mahomet the II. is no where else to be found in the shape of regular and well-arranged history. The Publishers presume to hope, that they do a service to their country in giving an Edition of it from the American press. They will briefly speak of their intentions, and the superiority of this edition. 1. It will be the most complete Edition of Gibbon extant.—Because it will be enriched with the Memoirs of his Life and Writings, written by himself.—This will be an addition to the London copy of nearly 200 pages. 2. It will be about one third cheaper than the London Copy. 3. It will be executed in the best style.—The Publishers, with confidence, recommend to the public an inspection of the books, published by them within the last three years. They are, Russell's Ancient and Modern Europe, 7 Volumes—The Domestic Encyclopedia, 5 Volumes—and Tucker's Blackstone, 5 Volumes.—They promise not to degenerate.
CONDITIONS. 1. It shall be printed from the last London edition, and be published in Eight Octavo Volumes, during the year 1804. 2. It shall be delivered to those Subscribers who take it in Volumes, at Two Dollars per Volume in boards. Those who wait for the completion of the work, may have it either at Sixteen Dollars in boards; or in a good and handsome binding, at Twenty Dollars; payable on delivery. It will be enriched with Two whole sheet Maps—One of the Eastern, the other of the Western part of the Roman Empire—A Map of the parts of Europe and Asia adjacent to Constantinople, and an elegantly engraved Head of the Author. Subscriptions received by SAMUEL PLEASANT, 5, Jr. Richmond. ep
Notice. WHEREAS John Chaffin, D.S. for Joshua Chaffin, sheriff of Amelia county, has illegally and contrary to law, on the 26th day of the last month, sold the following property belonging to me, to wit: one negro boy named Ted, and one negro woman named Judy, to Thomas Brown, and one sorrel horse to Joseph Brown. This notice is hereby forewarning the said Brown from selling or parting with the said property, or moving the same out of this state, and all persons from buying or trading for the same, at their peril, as the said property has been sold contrary to law, and all advantages will be taken. SAM'L A JACKSON, Charlotte County, Virginia. 5th December, 1803.
Notice. ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, by dealing or otherwise, at his store in Buckingham, under the direction of Mr. John Jenkins, are informed that their bonds, notes and accounts are placed for collection in the hands of Edward W. Trent, attorney at Law, who is authorised to receive the same and grant acquittances. WILLIAM BROWN. Manchester, 2d Jan. 1804. ff
The undersigned will attend the February Buckingham court, for the purpose of receiving the above debts—those who fail to comply with this notice, can expect no indulgence. EDWARD W. TRENT. E.W.T. has commenced the PRACTICE of LAW in the Courts of Henrico, Goochfield, Powhatan, Amelia, and Cumberland. Richmond, 2d Jan. 1804. ff
LAND FOR SALE. WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, on Saturday the 3d day of March next, at Watkins & Ragland's store, in Hanover county, four hundred acres of LAND, whereon the late John Calder had lived, which escheated to the commonwealth, and is vested in trustees by an act of Assembly, for the purpose of paying a debt due Joseph Friend as executor of Daniel M'Callum. One half the purchase money must be paid down, and a security on the land for the remaining half, payable in six months. BY THE TRUSTEES. December 17, 1804.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber, by John Dixon of the city of Richmond, for the purpose of securing the payment of a debt or debts, due from the said Dixon to Granville Smith and George Williamson, as executors to the estate of Thomas Smith, dec. who was executor to the estate of Francis Smith, Esq. dec. will be exposed to SALE, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Hanover courthouse, on the fourth Wednesday in February next, being Hanover court day, a certain tract or parcel of  LAND, Lying in the said county of Hanover, contiguous to the courthouse, on both sides of Machump creek, containing six acres, with a water grist MILL thereon. DAVID BULLOCK, Trustee. January 28, 1804.
LAND FOR SALE. Lying in the said county of Hanover, contiguous to the courthouse, on both sides of Machump creek, containing six acres, with a water grist MILL thereon. DAVID BULLOCK, Trustee. January 28, 1804.
Sales at Auction. On Thursday, the 14th inst. will be sold, at public auction, at the office of the subscribers, FIVE BALES of  Seine Twine, Of superior quality, said to have been a consignment to James Thompson, Bankrupt. Six months credit will be allowed the purchasers, on giving bond with approved security. By order of the assignees. THOS. TAYLOR & Co. Auctioneers. 4th February, 1804. [ends]
BURR MILL-STONE  MANUFACTORY. THE subscriber takes this mode of returning his thanks to his former patrons, and informing the public in general, that he has (by desire of his friends) re-commenced the MANUFACTURING of BURR MILL-STONES, and having furnished himself with a supply of the best materials, and having had sixteen years experience in the business, in Baltimore, Petersburg and Richmond, hopes to be able to give satisfaction to his employers. The stones he will warrant to be as good as any in the United States. Any orders left with Capt. WILLIAM PENNOCK, Norfolk; Capt. WILLIAM CHAMBERS, Staunton; Mr. WILLIAM HAY, Wythe county, or Mr. ROBERT MOORE, Petersburg, shall be duly attended to, and country produce received in payment, at the customary prices. TWO APPRENTICES will be taken to the above business, and short time required. WILLIAM DAVIDSON. Richmond, Jan. 10th, 1803. (ff)
WILL BE SOLD. To the highest bidder, at Hanover Courthouse, on the 22d day of February next, it being court day,  THE PLANTATION Formerly the property of William Norvell, dec. in the county of Hanover, containing 338 acres, with the half of a valuable GRIST MILL, adjoining the same, on Chickahominy Swamp, within twelve miles of Richmond. The land is pleasantly situated and remarkably healthy, and has on it a good dwelling house, kitchen, dairy and three good barns, one of which is commodious and lately built—also, a valuable orchard, affording a sufficiency of fruit every year to make from 250 to 300 gallons of brandy. The mill is situated in a good neighborhood, receives annually from 130 to 150 barrels of toll corn. The terms of sale will be one third in hand, the balance in six and twelve months. A deed of trust on the property will be required to secure the two last payments. THOMAS NORVELL. Hanover, Jan. 5. 1804. rds
To be Sold, By Public Auction, pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of the United States, for the District of Virginia,  Those Valuable Estates, In the county of Chesterfield, late the property of Archibald Cary, Esq. dec. known by the names of CHESTER HILL and KING'S ISLAND SLASHES. The sale will take place at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, on Thursday the 1st day of March next. The terms of sale will be one fourth of the purchase money in cash, and the other three fourths in three equal annual payments, bearing interest from the day of sale, the land to remain bound in the hands of the purchasers respectively for the balance of the purchase money, and to be again sold if the several purchasers fail to make payment. It is proposed to sell these two tracts of land separately, and either entire or divided as may best suit the purchasers. In the Chester-Hill tract will be included part of a small tract adjoining, formerly known by the name of Auburn Chase. For further particulars, enquire of Macculloch & Fisher. BY THE COMMISSIONERS. Richmond, 28th Dec. 1803. rds
Notice. ALL those who are indebted to the estate of John Thomson, sen. formerly of Petersburg, or that of Ann Thomson, of the same place, or John Thomson, formerly attorney at Law, are requested to come forward and make immediate payment, as further indulgence cannot be shown. Those to whom their several estates are indebted, are requested to come forward immediately with their accounts properly authenticated, and receive payment. All persons having any claims against the subscriber are desired to bring them forward between this and the 1st day of April. Those indebted to him will perceive the necessity from this public notice, of immediate payment. Including to leave this state by the middle of April, he now offers for SALE,  That valuable Tenement, Whereon he resides, in the town of Manchester, consisting of a dwelling house and all necessary out houses, an excellent well, good garden, and three acres of land attached to it; the situation is healthy and agreeable. He also offers for Sale, a NEGRO MAN, by trade a shoe-maker—a NEGRO WOMAN, who understands cooking, and her child, a girl of three years old. For the property offered, he will receive good bonds, or western lands in payment. Persons disposed to trade, will apply to the subscriber, living in Manchester. WILLIAM THOMSON, Esq. Of John Thomson and Ann Thomson, dec. and a administrator on the estate of John Thomson, dec. Manchester, 3d Jan. 1804.
Kentucky Land for Sale. ONE TRACT containing 2000 acres, lying in the county of Fleming, on the waters of Licking. One do. do. 1000 do. do. do. One do. do. 3200 do. do. do. One do. do. 2000 do. do. do. The above will be sold very low, or exchanged for property in this state. THOMAS NORVELL. Richmond, Jan. 9th 1804. ff
SIR, As you have moved out of this state, and I left no agent known to me, you will please to take notice, that I shall on the 24th, 25th and 26th of April next, at Charlotte courthouse, proceed to take the depositions of the witnesses in a suit brought by myself and others against you, in the county court of Charlotte, at which time and place you may attend or not, as you please. SAMUEL A. JACKSON. Mr. JOHN DAVIS.
LAND FOR SALE. Lying in the county of Henrico, about a mile from the city of Richmond, three-fourths in woods. This land combines the important advantages of a good soil, convenience to the seat of government, a handsome situation for buildings, and very healthy—a good mill seat with permission to erect a mill, an abundance of oak and pine timber, and good spring water. The subscriber would be glad also to treat for two or three BRICK TENEMENTS, nor far from the capitol. These houses are not finished, but they will be completed in the course of the ensuing spring, and one of them is now in sufficient forwardness to show the plan of the buildings. JOHN PENDLETON, City of Richmond, 20th Jan. 1804. rds
By Authority.  Scheme of a Lottery. TO BUILD AN ACADEMY IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND. Dollars. 1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, 20,000 1 do. 10,000 1 do. 5,000 5 do. of 1,000 make 5,000 6 do. of 500 — 3,000 10 do. of 200 — 2,000 20 do. of 100 — 2,000 100 do. of 50 — 5,000 250 do. of 30 — 7,500 420 do. of 25 — 10,500 1,500 do. of 20 — 30,000 3,000 do. of 15 — 45,000 1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250 1 do. after 2,000 do. 250 1 do. after 3,000 do. 250 1 do. after 4,000 do. 250 1 do. after 5,000 do. 500 1 do. after 6,000 do. 500 1 do. after 8,000 do. 500 1 do. after 10,000 do. 500 1 do. after 12,000 do. 500 1 do. after 13,000 do. 500 1 do. after 14,000 do. 1,000 5,325 prizes, 150,000 9,675 blanks—not two to a prize. 15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.
This lottery has been authorized by the Legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer, a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of the state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next. Richmond, January 31, 1804.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,  A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive that WILLIAM CHRISLE of Westmoreland county, charged with the murder of Captain William Winnsor of said county, hath escaped from the district jail of Northumberland I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the aforesaid district jail the said William Chrisle. And I do moreover require all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid, the said William Chrisle. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this thirteenth day of January, 1804, and of the commonwealth the twenty-eighth. JOHN PAGE.
William Chrisle is about 45 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, stout well made, black hair and very black beard, and occasionally makes shoes.  Twenty Dollars Reward. RUN away from the Manchester Turnpike, on the 10th inst. a light Mulatto Man, named JACK, about 24 or 25 years old, rather over the middle stature, a bad countenance when spoken to, large mouth with a bushy head of hair; his clothing is such as labourers usually wear, which he may probably change. I have reason to suspect he will endeavor to make his way to some of the northern states and pass as a free man; it is highly probable he may have obtained a free pass. All persons are hereby warned against carrying him out of the state, or entertaining or employing him in any capacity whatever. The above reward will be paid to any person who will deliver him to me, or Ten Dollars if he is lodged in any jail in the state, and information given to me so that I get him again. W. TRUEHEART Hanover County, Dec. 20th, 1803. 3w
WILD DEVIL,  WILL stand at my stable the ensuing season, and will be let to mares at 12 Dollars the season, payable the 15th March, 1805, or 4 Dollars the single leap paid at the stable door; but the season may be discharged by the payment of 10 Dollars if paid by the 15th September next, or 8 Dollars if it is with the mares, with 25 cents to the groom in either case. Excellent pasture gratis, and the greatest attention will be paid, but no liability for escapes or other accidents. Mares may be fed on grain at the market price, and boys sent to be under my direction, will have their board gratis. WILD DEVIL will be seven years old next June, a beautiful bay, 15 hands 2 inches high, of elegant form, strong nerves, and remarkably lengthy. He was got by old Dare Devil, out of a very fine full bred Wild-Air mare. He stood at Mr. John Anderson's in Hanover, last season. M. ANDERSON. February 1, 1804. 3w
FOR SALE,  About 450 acres of Land, Lying on the Three Chops'd and the River roads, half a mile from the river at Westham, and six miles from the city of Richmond, three-fourths in woods. This land combines the important advantages of a good soil, convenience to the seat of government, a handsome situation for buildings, and very healthy—a good mill seat with permission to erect a mill, an abundance of oak and pine timber, and good spring water. The subscriber would be glad also to treat for two or three BRICK TENEMENTS, nor far from the capitol. These houses are not finished, but they will be completed in the course of the ensuing spring, and one of them is now in sufficient forwardness to show the plan of the buildings. JOHN PENDLETON, City of Richmond, 20th Jan. 1804. rds
To the Public. DURING the ensuing year, J. OGILVIE will continue to pursue the professional instruction of youth in the city of Richmond: His course of instruction embraces Grammar, Arithmetic, Latin, Geography, History, Geometry, Natural and Moral Philosophy, Political Economy and Metaphysics; Exercises in Composition and Elocution, periodical Public Exhibitions and Examinations, will also constitute regular and essential parts of the plan he proposes to pursue—His charge will be Fifty Dollars per annum for instruction in the several departments of science, and Forty in the different branches of elementary literature he professes to teach; the fee for tuition to be paid quarterly and punctually in advance. Every pupil will also be expected to pay three dollars annually on entrance, to defray the expense of fuel and the rent of the school and lecture rooms. By considerate and candid men, J. Ogilvie presumes that no apology or explanation will be deemed necessary for the additional charge of three dollars. The fees of tuition are at present palpably and proverbially below the standard of equitable compensation for the labour which the instructor undergoes, and the services he renders. A very brief statement will place this important subject in a clear and interesting light. The paramount importance of education is acknowledged by all. It is the radical profession, on which the virtue, accomplishments and happiness of individuals, what occupation soever they may embrace and in what situation soever they are placed, essentially depend. The blessings and the very being of republican liberty, the diffusion of useful knowledge, the extirpation of prevailing errors, are obviously and indisputably connected with the efforts of enlightened and energetic instructors. The friend of mankind and the lover of his country, will desire nothing more ardently than that this profession which so many causes have combined to degrade, should be restored to its proper rank in public estimation and practical utility. But it were chimerical to indulge a hope of this sort whilst the pecuniary compensation which the instructor receives for his services however important, for his exertions however laborious, is so miserably scanty as to do him no credit, insuperable indigence and sordid obscurity. Until instructors shall receive a pecuniary compensation proportioned to their talents, attainments and services, the education of youth must be abandoned to sciolists, pretenders and peasants. Men of enterprise, genius and learning will necessarily prefer those occupations, where such accomplishments are most likely to obtain their proper estimation and reward. Although he will probably incur the charge of egotism, J. Ogilvie cannot in justice to the subject, and himself forbear to add, that since his arrival in Virginia, his abilities such as they are, have been exerted in the business of juvenile instruction with assiduity and enthusiasm. To this pursuit he has devoted the flower of his youth and the best energies of his mind. No exertions to which his faculties were adequate, have been spared, to qualify himself, to communicate useful knowledge, and instil virtuous principles into the minds of youth. On every branch of literature and science comprehended in his course, he has endeavored to collect information from every accessible source. If any subject, he inculcates erroneous principles he can sincerely say, that it does not proceed from the want of sincere wishes and persevering efforts to discover and inculcate truth. Sedentary confinement, uninterrupted labour and modern study have impaired his health, enfeebled his frame, and extinguished his fears for ever, the native cheerfulness and ardor of his mind. Hitherto the pleasure of indulging a romantic predilection and the consoling consciousness of having zealously endeavored to be useful, have been the principal rewards of his exertions. Far from having had it in his power, to accumulate the means of physical independence, he has scarcely been able to obtain a comfortable subsistence. These observations are not made in the spirit of repining and complaint, but for the purpose of obviating a misconstruction of the motive which has induced him to encroach his charge for tuition. He is destined probably, during the prime of his life, to pursue the business of juvenile instruction, nor does he murmur at its destiny. At the same time he cannot think himself justly exposed to the charge of unreasonably selfishness when he indulges a wish, that the emoluments of the laborious and useful occupation he pursues should be sufficient to afford him the means of comfortable subsistence, and the prospect of a permanent exemption from the severest disasters in the black catalogue of human misfortunes, debt and destitution. P.S. J. Ogilvie wishes to receive five or six of his pupils as boarders: His charge for boarding will be forty-five pounds per annum, to be paid quarterly and punctually, and the first quarter in advance. Richmond, January 1, 1804.
FOR SALE,  THE ESTATE, CALLED  VARINA, LYING on James river, in Henrico county, twelve miles from Richmond, and about the same distance from Petersburg. The quantity of land about 820 acres, of which 500 are of the best quality in the state for wheat, lying in a gentle and uniform slope entirely above floods, completely free from stumps and all obstructions to the plough, yet continuing in strong heart. The remainder is mostly, rather uncommonly high and firm tide marsh, about one fourth cleared: 10 or 12 acres completely surrounded by a good bank of clay, which has been extended, with the view of reclaiming the whole, as far as about two thirds of the requisite distance. The wood which can be carried almost from the stump on board large sea vessels upon two spars, for the distance of three fourths of a mile along the skirts of the forest, will pay all the expenses of reclaiming many times over. A part which was recently reclaimed from the tide, proved dry enough for tobacco, and brought several immense crops of it without showing a possibility of exhaustion. The marsh abounds with that tall and fine natural grass, the hay of which is thought by numbers preferable to timothy.—A few valuable Negroes raised on the place, viz. three men and a woman, also about a score of cows and oxen of the Ampflill and Boynton breed mixed, some other stock, about a score and a half of Spanish ewes very nearly pure Merino's blood, and 100 barrels of corn, will be left on the place. The tenant is bound to furnish seed and sow a full crop of wheat, about 200 acres, in due time. The estate will be shown to visitors, by Mr. Moses Bates and Mr. W. Radford, living upon it. Mr. George Jefferson of Richmond, or Mr. Thomas Eaton Randolph, will make known the terms to applicants, and will either of them conclude a bargain, which the proprietor will ratify. December 30, 1803.  Fifth Requisition. By order of the Board of Directors of the Manchester Turnpike Company, the stockholders are hereby required to pay the further sum of seven and an half dollars, on each share, into the hands of the Treasurer, on or before the first day of April next. JAMES BRANDER, Clerk. Manchester, 6th Feb. 1804. (G.M.B.)