Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-04-27 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[VOL. XII.]
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SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1805.
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[BY AUTHORITY.] RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY.
   CLASS No. II.     4000 Tickets at 10 dollars each. dolls. 40000   1 Prize of dolls. 10000   1 of 5000   5 of 1000 5000   20 of 500 10000   50 of 100 5000   50 of 50 2500   100 of 25 2500   40000  
227 First drawn ticket after 500 are drawn, dolls. 500 after 1000 500 after 1500 500 after 2000 1000 after 2500 1000 after 3000 1000 after 3500 1000 after 3950 10000  The above Lottery will certainly commence drawing the first Monday in November, or sooner, if the tickets are sold.
TO BE SOLD, Pursuant to a deed of trust executed to me by the late Henry Randolph, Esq. to secure the payment of certain sums of money in the said deed, acknowledged to be due to him by Lyle and McCredie, merchants.
A Parcel of Land, Situated in the county of Chesterfield, within the distance of four miles from Manchester, and estimated to contain about three hundred and fifteen acres. This land, commonly known by the name of Scott's tract, or the Camp tract, will be set up for sale, to the highest bidder, on Wednesday, the first of May next, between the hours of eleven A. M. and two P. M. at Zach. Brooks's tavern, in Manchester, on the following terms, viz. one third in six months, and the remaining third in twelve months from the day of sale—Bond and security will be required for the punctual payment of the credit instalments, on which payment being made, a proper conveyance will be executed by  JOHN HEVENINGHAM. Chesterfield, March 15th, 1805
The sale of the land above advertised is delayed until Saturday the 4th day of May. Ap. 24, 1805. J. HEVENINGHAM
TO RENT OR LEASE, FOR TEN OR TWELVE YEARS, A Lot of LAND, No. 81, in the town of Manchester. Enquire of Dr. B. Du-Val, or
Wm. Richardson, Jr. February 22.
FOUND, on Saturday the 2d inst. a Red Morocco POCKET BOOK, which the owner may get by applying to the subscriber and paying for this advertisement. James Bootwright. Richmond, March 4th, 1805.
FOR SALE, TWO LOTS, HANDSOMELY situated in the town of New Canton, on James river; on both are new and well built dwelling houses and offices; on one an excellent garden well enclosed, and the other containing one acre, with a good post and rail fence.—For further particulars enquire of Messrs. William Anderson and James Rea of said place, who are legally authorised to sell and convey the same. ROBERT HILL. New York, 1st Feb. 1805.
Richmond Academy Lottery. THE subscriber being appointed by the Trustees to collect all monies due on the sales of Tickets in said Lottery, requests those indebted for the same to make immediate payment to him at the Land Office. Prizes will be taken in discharge of any money due the Trustees, or for tickets in the second Class.—He is authorised to pay all prizes after the 15th May next. WILLIAM PRICE. March 22d, 1805.
NOTICE. THE COPARTNERSHIP OF Alban Gilpin & Co. Is this day dissolved by mutual consent; those indebted to the said concern are requested to come forward and have their respective balances adjusted ready for payment—and those who have claims against them will make application to Alban Gilpin, Jefferson.
ALBAN GILPIN & CO. THE former friends of Alban Gilpin are respectfully informed that he has commenced business at this place in his usual line, under the firm of
GILPIN, COCKE & CO. JEFERSON, (Powhatan co.) } April 1st, 1805. } 4w Manchester Turnpike Company. NOTICE is hereby given, that a general meeting of Shareholders will be held at Mr. Brooks's Tavern in Manchester, on Friday the 10th day of May ensuing, at 11 o'clock, A. M. when and where it is expected the members will attend, punctually, on business of importance to the institution. JAMES BRANDER, Clerk. 8th April, 1805.
NOTICE. IS hereby given to the creditors of J. HOOPER & TOLER, against whom a commission of Bankruptcy has been issued according to law, that the commissioners and assignees of their estate will meet at their office in the city of Richmond on Saturday the first of June next at eleven o'clock, A. M. in order to make a dividend of their estate and effects; when those creditors who have not proved their debts must come prepared, or they will be excluded the benefit of said dividend. Marcus Elcan, } Assignees. William Temple, } Richmond, 12th April, 1805. tj
Agreeably to the power and authority vested in the Common Council of the City of Richmond by an act of the General Assembly, passed January 8, 1805. NOTICE is hereby given, that on Saturday the 27th inst. the said Common Council will proceed to nominate one fit and proper person to fill the office of Mathematical Surveyor of the said City of Richmond; at which time those who are desirous of receiving the said appointment are required to make known their respective pretensions. [By order of the Hall,] Teste, ANDREW STEVENSON, C. C. H. April 15th, 1805.
STOLEN, out of the stable at Martha Hamblin's, in Chesterfield county, on Wednesday night the 10th of April, 1805, a bright sorrel HORSE, upwards of five feet high, six years old this spring; he was shod before, his hoofs are all black, his shoes are about half worn, a sorrel mane and tail; his tail has been docked, but tolerable long; he is apt to carry it to one side when rode; he trots and gallops high and hard, paces but little and is apt to stumble; he has a very tender mouth and carries his head very high, has a few white hairs mixed in his forehead; he works well in a plough, and the hair is rubbed off on each shoulder; he has a very large head, a long neck and body and remarkable long thighs. Whosoever will deliver the said horse to me shall receive TEN DOLLARS REWARD, and the same for the thief. Leonard Nunnally, Near Chesterfield Courthouse.
FOR SALE, M Y L A N D, in the county of Surry, known by the name of SWAIN'S POINT, containing about three thousand acres, situated upon James river nearly opposite to James Town and forty five miles below Petersburg. The tract is divided into two plantations each having the necessary improvements of barns, stables, &c. in thorough repair. On one is a two story brick building of six large rooms but lately finished in handsome style. With every convenient out house for the accommodation of a genteel family. On the other, a wooden house of four rooms, well calculated for an overseer. There are upon the two plantations upwards of a thousand apple trees felled of the most approved kinds for brandy, cider and keeping fruit; all of which have been planted out about three years, and from the attention which has been bestowed upon them are now rapidly progressing towards perfection. The peculiar advantages of this place, fit and wild soil, will constitute not a little to render it an agreeable residence to those who can enjoy health in the lowest country. It is deemed useful to say more, as it is presumed any person wishing to purchase would first see the property. The payments will be made easy by dividing them into such instalments as may be convenient. John H. Cocke. Ap. 18th, 1805. 6w
Fifty Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber in Mecklenburg county, near Finny wood, about 5 years past, a Negro Lad, then about 18 years old, by the name of FRANK; he was a black, slender lad, his hair grows low down his forehead, of a pleasing countenance, and when spoken to is very apt to smile; he is very fond of spirits. As I purchased him of Col. Wm Davies, in whose family of negroes he had an acquaintance, I have reason to believe that he is lurking in and about Petersburg or Norfolk, as he has been often seen in the former since his elopement. I will give the above reward to any person bringing him to me, or securing him in any jail so that I get him again. JOHN M'QUIE. April 15th, 1805. 3t
To be Sold, upon the premises, for ready money, on Monday the 24th of June next, agreeable to the last will and testament of Col. John Boswell dec. for the payment of British Debts. BOSWELL'S ORDINARY, INCLUDING near three hundred acres of the adjoining Land. This Land is called the best for wheat in the state of Virginia below the Blue Ridge, lies near the Healing Springs in Louisa and is considered as a good and growing stand for various kinds of business. Those having claims of the above description are requested to make them known to the subscriber, and whether evidenced by judgment, bond or open account. JOHN MICHIE, Adm'r with the will annexed of Col. John Boswell, dec April 15th 1805. tds
THE Copartnership of SEIXAS & BLOCK, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. B. SEIXAS. A. BLOCK. April 19, 1805. 3t
THE Copartnership of TOMPKINS & HARRIS, was dissolved on the 16th inst. by mutual consent. Those indebted are requested to make immediate payment; and those who have claims will call for their adjustment. HARRY TOMPKINS. HENRY HARRIS. Richmond, 28th March, 1805.
THE business heretofore carried on by Tompkins & Harris, will be continued by the subscriber, who will be glad to furnish his friends as usual. The debtors to the several firms in which he has been engaged are earnestly requested to make payment, to enable him to close those partnerships. The balances due to John & Harry Tompkins, and to Tompkins & Thornton, have stood too long to entitle their debtors to further indulgence. HARRY TOMPKINS. Richmond, 28th March, 1805. w6t
Amelia county, 28th Feb. 1805. Committed to the jail of this county on the 12th of this month, a negro woman, appears to be 30 years of age, spare made, says her name is SUKEY, and that she belongs to one Woodfork of North-Carolina, purchased by Woodfork of a Mr. Falcher in Richmond. The owner is requested to come forward, pay charges and take her away, or else she will be dealt with according to law. Wm. T. Eggleston, jailor.
JACOB JOHNSON, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, FROM PHILADELPHIA. HAS for sale, a few doors below the Market, and near the street leading to Court's ferry, a variety of BOOKS and STATIONARY, viz. Anacharsis' Travels in Greece 1 vol. do. Bible, 4 vols. octavo Thompson, 2 do. Large Testaments Burns 2 vols. Cowper's Poems, 2 vols. with plates. Gray 1 do. Goldsmith's do. in 1 vol. with an account of his life and writings. Murray's English Reader Clerk's Magazine —'s Introduction to do Letter Writer, —'s Sequel to do Jefferson's Notes on Virginia —'s Grammar Juvenile Magazine —'s do. abridged Terrible Tractation, a poetical petition against Galvanizing trumpery, with plates, price 100 Latin Grammar Virgil, } Greek. do. Horace, } Entick's Latin Dictionary Cesar, & } Perrin's French Sallust. } Grammar Life of Sir William } —'s Exercises Jones } —'s Fables Barrow's Travels in Africa Johnson's Miniature Johnson's Lives of the Poets Dictionary Brown's Bible Dictionary Walker's pronouncing do. abridged Plutarch's Lives, 6 vols. Entick's do. Life of Bonaparte The Elements of Astronomy & Geography, beautifully engraved & labelled on 40 cards Darwin's Female Education Columbian Orator Jackson's Book-Keeping American Preceptor Jess's Surveying Watt's Psalms and Hymns Gibson's do. Primers, Morse's Geography Spelling Books Gazetteer Bibles & testaments Burns's Poems Cornelius Nepos Franklin's Life Clark's Eutropius Natural History, 2 vols. with plates —'s Erasmus The Poetical Works of Milton, 4 vols. with plates Selectae Veteris Pope, 5 do. Selectae Profanis Aksenside, 2 do. Coderius Bell's Surgery Edinburgh Dispensary Townsend's Guide to Health Thomson's Family Physician Brown's Elements of Medicine. Portable Desks.
STATIONARY. Ready made ink, ink powder & quills Wove and plain folio post paper Foolscap & letter do Wrapping do Ledgers, journals & day-books, suitable for merchants Memorandum and receipt books Asses skin do. Ladies' and gentlemen's pocket books with instruments, plain and silver mounted, by the dozen or single Sand & sand boxes Oval & fluted fountain ink stands Cut & plain squared do Large pewter composing house do Leather square and oval pocket do Lead pencils, wafers and penknives Slates and pencils Paste or bonnet boards.
Fisher & Lesueur, HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LARGE SUPPLY OF GROCERIES, viz. Muscovado Sugar to, Cloves, Nutmegs, Mace and Cassia Best Green Coffee Madder, Brimstone, Allum & Copperas Double and Single refined loaf Sugar Spanish and Bengal Indigo Retail molasses & trickle Old Antigua, Jamaica, Santacruz, St. Kitts and N. E. Rum Spermaceti Oil Old Cognac Brandy Coloring Holland Gin Pickled Salmon and Codfish Madeira, Port, Sherry, Teneriffe and Malaga Wine New-York Candles & Soap Bottled Port & Claret Patent Shot from 1 to B B Caldwell Frasure & Co's superfine Chocolate Thomas Leiper's Snuff Young Hyson, Souchong, Imperial, and a few canisters containing 1 1/2 lbs. Gunpowder Tea Scotch Barley Plain qt. & half pr. do. Fresh Oil and Olives Plain and cut, half pint, pint & qt. Tumblers Baskett Salt Cut Jelly Glasses Spanish Mustard China Bowls from pint to 6 quart Martinique, Noyau & Bordeaux Cordials. Tea and coffee Cups & Saucers Box Raisins & Almonds Patent Night Lamps. Race and ground Ginger, Pepper, Pimento. ALSO, A QUANTITY OF German Oznaburgs & Tichlenburgs. All which were selected for this market, by James Fisher, and will be sold, wholesale and retail, on moderate terms. Richmond, March 27, 1805. wtf
An Extensive Field for Speculation. IS offered in the sale of the POWHATAN ESTATE, which lies contiguous to the lower limits of Richmond, contains 3000 acres of land, borders near a mile on James river, and runs 5 miles back. The principal part is fine grain land, covered with valuable timber, convenient to a saw-mill erected thereon, which has cut 1700 feet per day, and connected with a grist and manufacturing mill, on a constant stream, with 3 pair of stones. There is a small Farm, with a commodious brick mansion, ice house, the usual offices, and 2 fisheries. It has many elegant sites for building, furnished with good water, commanding views of the city, falls and shipping, which lie opposite to them. There is a beautiful level already laid out into lots, at right angles, on the river. The peculiar advantages of this property are multiplied by a late act for the establishment of an inspection of Tobacco on it, and the act for uniting the upper and lower navigation by locks, which as the proper point of junction render it valuable for store-houses. Few persons are unacquainted with the political importance of Richmond, as the capital of the most influential state of the union, nor its commercial advantages from the immense quantities of coal, flour and tobacco, which pass through its market—and will it be necessary to add? that these advantages will be shortly increased by the western produce brought through the Kanawha to this navigation, and deposit; to be thence shipped directly abroad, when the contemplated improvement of the lower navigation shall be complete. It is submitted to monied men to consider whether a purchase by shares either to sell out or improve parts of this growing estate, would not in a few years afford a certain and handsome remuneration for their attention; being free from those contingencies to which many institutions are liable. In such an establishment the proprietor would willingly participate. A liberal credit will be allowed the purchasers on payment of interest, and farther particulars made known by applying to Mr. Robert Atkinson near Petersburg, Mr. Alexander Fulton Baltimore, Messrs. Prosser and Moncure Richmond, or the subscriber on the premises. W. MAYO. Powhatan, near Richmond, } Virg. April 20, 1805. } w6t The Editor of the National Intelligencer is requested to insert the above once a week for six times, and transmit his account. W. M.
Charlotte Court, 5th March, 1805. Thomas R. Comer, infant son of Dorothea Ragland, who was the daughter of Edward Ragland by Moore Comer, his father and next friend AGAINST William Elmore and Sally his wife, late Sally Ragland, Thomas Ragland, Nancy Ragland, William Bowler and Polly his wife, late Polly Ragland, Bledsoe and Agness his wife, late Agness Ragland, Betsy Ragland, and I. Clarke and Elsey his wife, late Elsey Ragland, defendants. THE defendants John Clark and Elsey his wife, not having entered their appearance according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, it is ordered, that they appear here on the first day of August court next and answer the plaintiff's bill; that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the Virginia Gazettes for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county. A copy—Teste, Thomas Read, clk.
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for Prince Edward county, March 19th, 1805. Thomas Yuill, son, and heir at law of Thomas Yuill, deceased, and also executor of the said Thomas Yuill, deceased, Pl'tff. AGAINST James M'Mackin, John M'Mackin and Robert Downes, Def'ts. THE defendants James M'Mackin and John M'Mackin not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of the general assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants James M'Mackin and John M'Mackin, do appear here on the first day of July court next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, Benja. Watkins, d. c.
THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND, In Halifax county, lying on Staunton river, containing about nine hundred or one thousand acres (as 'tis believed). By a late survey there are two hundred and twenty-five acres of low ground; the high land was not surveyed at that time. About one half of the purchase money will be required in cash; the payment of the remainder may be postponed one or two years. John B. Scott. Halifax, April, 1805. w2m
From the N. Y. Commercial Advertiser. I have received a second letter, Mr. Editor, from my credulous friend, the hon. Proteus Ledger, inclosing one from his wife to a female companion. You remember he dropped a hint in his first, that he had not been entirely to blame in the change which had taken place in his circumstances. That he was not, plainly appears from this letter, which purports to have been written when the author was on the eve of quitting the country, and was "surfeited with anticipated happiness." After my poor friend had removed his family to your city, this letter was repeatedly handed about from one to another, and recommended as a model of fine writing in a woman of spirit; till, finally, a malicious and secret enemy put it into his hand. Probably you observed that his former letter made no mention of the present situation of his family, nor of their conduct after their arrival in town: alas! believing man, his chagrin, added to his other afflictions, had sealed his lips upon this subject; & he has not yet been so communicative as I could have wished, because I think it one of first rate importance. All the information that you will probably receive upon this head, must therefore be furnished by myself; and I shall be careful it does not tire by its prolixity. The family and circumstances of Mrs. Flirtilla Ledger were not unknown to me at the time my friend was first paying his addresses to her. They were every way connected with the most obscure people in the country; & their expectations, as well as those of their daughter, accorded with others in similar circumstances. Mr. Ledger, however, happened to meet her at a village hop; and, although he was repeatedly assured that she had engaged to become the wife of a taylor, he could not be satisfied till she condescended to take him in preference. After he brought her to town, his house was perpetually thronged with strange faces, from some of whom he received the most engaging stare, and from others the most intelligent grin.—There was no occasion for his personal attendance upon his wife, those gentlemen were always so obliging. Matters went on in this way, till his wife's infidelity became notorious; and he had just effected a separation when his other troubles commenced. If my friend could have had a glimpse of the following letter before he left the country, he would have probably, yet been happy: DUTCHESS COUNTY, April —.
I have been completely successful, my dear Eliza, and you must send me your congratulations immediately.—You tho't my husband could never be brought to sacrifice what you are pleased to term a certainty for an uncertainty; but you are mistaken; men are different creatures at different times. I believe, nay, I vow I am almost certain, they may all be wrought upon by arts less specious than those so frequently played off upon our sex. If women would call into use but half of their sagacity, and would scrutinize the natural dispositions and propensities of men, their situations in life would more often accord with their own desires, and feminine graces give a more general polish to society. But this must be done with care. Men are naturally jealous of authority, & will not tamely submit to any open encroachments upon it; they cannot, therefore, blame us, if we follow their own example, and wheedle them out of it, as they so often strive to our sex of what is of a thousand times more consequence, our virtue. In this, I am persuaded, we may always succeed; for, notwithstanding the charge of vanity, so universally ascribed to us. I do positively declare, and you will not forget that it is a man who makes the declaration, that the men have a much greater portion of it than the supposed possessors. Do be so good as to cultivate those and similar sentiments among your acquaintance; I think they might prove beneficial; and I should receive additional happiness from the confirmation of my belief. I have moulded my husband into the very thing I wished him. He already begins to see objects through the same medium with myself; & although he prated a good deal at first, about the heart-felt pleasures of the rural life, I soon put all such simple nonsense out of his head by descending upon the elegancies of city enjoyments, the style in which we should be enabled to live, the choice of our company and the facility of change; but most of all, my dear madam, upon the profound deference and respect we should receive from persons of every rank.—This I did in fail to contrast with our present situation and dwell particularly upon the term happiness, to which I had often heard him say there were as many definitions; there were persons in the world, and on the insensibility and uncoorteous dispositions of his boorish neighbors. I am all in raptures at the success my plans; and two or three attempts go through my usual household duties.

have absolutely failed; so that I do not see how I can do any thing better than to inform you that I am surfeited upon anticipated happiness. I have sometimes heard men assert, that anticipation was preferable to enjoyment; but I believe they will find few of our sex credulous and visionary enough to coincide in a doctrine that defeats itself. If men had sensibility and vivacity enough always to enjoy the present moment, I am persuaded they would never mention the delights of anticipation.
But this, you exclaim, is all idle prating, mere speculation. Granted: we will therefore to the point. My good Proteus has already advertised his estate, and will probably be able to dispose of it soon; then we lie us to the city, and begin to make preparation for living in a style worthy of my husband's character and high expectations; then, I trust, I shall be of some consequence in society. I shall no longer be pushed from my own fire by the intrusion of unbidden guests, who must always be made welcome; nor be compelled to give an exact statement of my family concerns to every impertinent old curmudgeon in the parish. In the city, you know every house is a lady's; the carriages & servants are all at her disposal; she gives all the entertainments, & all visits are made to her. This, now is as it should be; and we receive all proper respect. Instead of being tied to the side of your husband, at all times, walking regular to church twice of a Sunday, & having nothing to look at but the monotonous countenances you have seen all the days of your life; we are indulged in a promiscuous intercourse with the sexes: plays, operas, concerts, balls, and galleries of the arts, are perpetually created for our amusement; & we are led, with admiration and delight, from one novelty to another by a hundred different beaux who are ever at your beck, and who never seem satisfied but when they are doing you a favor.
I do assure you my dear Eliza, that in cities, the ladies are of infinitely more consequence, in private life, than the gentlemen. They are plodding in their counting houses the greater part of the day, while we are receiving and paying morning visits, reciprocating civilities, and at all times enjoying the present moment in a manner perfectly agreeable to ourselves. We are often assisted in these amusements by gentlemen of elegant leisure, who are the kindest creatures in the world, and who are never insensible to the merit of a fine woman. Several of these gallants have wives themselves, but this does not hinder them from adhering rigidly to the opinion of the "Wife of Bath," that
The mouse that always trusts to one poor knoll, Can never be a mouse of any soul. I am not disposed to cavil at present, about this or any other opinion; you will doubtless give it as much attention as it is worth, and that is sufficient.
I must say, and all women, you know, are extremely fond of having their say, that the liberal opinions, and genteel customs that generally prevail in cities, are much to my taste, & afford a striking contrast to the narrow prejudices of a village education. You very well know how much restraint we are obliged to submit to, because we are of what is termed the better sort of people in the country. There can be no other reason in the world for all this, my dear, than a thin population. If this was not the case every body's situation and circumstances would not be precisely known, and the immediate occurrences in every family would not be so familiarly discussed by the common vulgar. This want of population, and the natural austerity of parents and husbands, is of very serious inconvenience to at least one part of every family. We are strictly enjoined to keep aloof from all others not similarly circumstanced with ourselves; and the destination of every visit, or of what is here nick-named party of pleasure, must be previously known and approved by the family before it can be finally resolved upon. In our dress, too, we are shamefully controlled; & instructed to fashion it so as to prohibit all play to the imagination. I really think that things have come to a fine pass when men are not satisfied with the absolute direction of our persons. They are not willing, now, to allow us even mental freedom; and what they will next invent for our torture, it is impossible to conjecture.
But let us not forget, my dear madam, that things are not so everywhere. In the city, this rust has quite worn off; and the general polish of manners has given to every thing the most beautiful appearance. The fancy, and the judgment, are left to the guidance of their respective possessors (for they are not always united in the same person) and the general prosperity of the citizens enables all classes to put on the same appearance, and to be present at all public amusements. It is not for me to enquire into the causes which have produced this delightful state of society in New York; it is sufficient for me that it is so.
Perhaps you may think that the frequent interruptions of health, so often experienced in cities, is a circumstance very much against them; but this, I can assure you, is an objection more imaginary than real. The houses of the wealthy are generally situated in the widest streets, where there is a free circulation of air, & are very spacious; their stores, or counting-houses however are generally down upon the wharves; and if they will always keep themselves immersed in them, where the air will not
let them live, they must die of course, and we are free to better ourselves the sooner. This, I am determined, shall not keep me from the city one moment;
"For when my transitory spouse unkind, Shall die and leave his woeful wife behind, I'll take the next good Christian I can find." You need not laugh at this confession, tho' it is a frank one; for I will venture to bet you a dish of my best hyson, it has been made by many an honest wife before me. You may possibly think, also, that it can be no easy task for a widow, with children, to get a husband, where there are at all times so many charming young girls who are seldom disposed to be cruel; but you may dismiss such a belief as soon as it is conceived, for I do positively assert, that
There swims no goose so grey, but, soon or late, She finds some honest gander for her mate.
It now only remains for me to assure you, that we are firmly resolved upon going to town as soon as possible, and that I shall be very glad to have as much of your company there as you can cheat your old dad out of.
Believe me your's, FLIRTILLA LEDGER.
Madame Flirtilla is, most certainly, a liquorish dame; and, whatever we may think of her principles, we cannot refuse her a smile for her candor. I don't know much about "confessions," whether open or secret, of your city wives, Mr. Editor, but if Mrs. Flirtilla will search our country through, she will hardly find one "honest wife," but would freely risk the proposed bet that such a "confession" was never made in her hearing. I never like to hear any thing against the opposite sex from any person, but I lose all patience when they traduce one another.
Your most devoted servant, J. PLAINWORTHY. Washington county.
BOSTON, April 12.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
A very splendid dinner was on Wednesday given to commodore Preble, at Concert-Hall, as a testimony of the high respect and esteem which the gentlemen of this town entertain of his gallant and meritorious services during his command in the Mediterranean. The company, on this grateful occasion, was numerous and highly respectable. Among the number of the guests present, were the late president of the United States, the hon. John Adams, his honor lieut. gov. Robbins, chief justice Dana, the hon. John Q. Adams, and several officers who served under com. Preble in the Mediterranean. The hon. J. C. Jones, esq. presided; and Messrs. Samuel Parkman, Theodore Lyman, and Thomas C. Amory, acted as vice-presidents.
After dinner the following toasts were given:
 1 The president of the U. States.  2 His excellency gov. Strong.  3 The American navy: Its efficient protection of our rights, against the civilized as well as the barbarous.  4 The memory of Somers, Wadsworth, Israel, and their brave companions: Self devoted victims to patriotism, their glory is precious to their country.  5 Lieutenant Decatur and the heroes who fell before Tripoli, may public gratitude consecrate their memories.  6 The ship of State: Though Americans differ in the calm of peace, when the storm of war comes, may the enemy find them united at their quarters.  7 Our country: Most extensively related to Old Ocean, may it never be deficient in family pride.  8 Tribute to merit: May the United States never pay any other.  9 Bainbridge and his captive companions: Sympathy for their misfortunes, vengeance for their sufferings.  10 Union of all parties in modes of defence: Ships for the deep, and gun-boats for shoal water.  11 The founder of our wooden walls: May his fame be as dear to his countrymen, as their honor and best interests are to his heart.  12 Our constitution: The only remaining temples of republican liberty.  13 WASHINGTON: May his example and precepts reign in the councils of our country.  14 An independent judiciary: The best safeguard of republican freedom.  15 Agriculture: May it feel and acknowledge its relationship to the navy.  16 The fair: Their smile of approbation warms the seaman's heart and nerves his arm. 
Previous to his retiring, commodore Preble gave the following toast: The town of Boston: May wealth and happiness reward the industry and enterprise of its respectable inhabitants.
After his retiring, the following toast was given and drank with applause: EDWARD PREBLE, our hero before Tripoli: May the laurels he has gained in the Old World, be long the pride of the New.
A number of appropriate volunteer toasts and excellent songs concluded the day, much to the satisfaction of the company.
NEW-YORK, April 16.
We learn from Mr. Smith, supercargo of the ship John, Jones, from Marseilles, that they were boarded in the gulf of Lyons, by several of Lord Nelson's squadron. The lieutenant of one of the frigates informed, that the admiral's ship, with others, were off Toulon; that the French fleet had put to sea with 8000 troops in a gale, but all returned dismasted, except a 74 and a frigate, which had
not been heard of; and that Gen. Moreau had taken the command of the Spanish army, and pledged himself to his Catholic Majesty, to take Gibraltar. The general and suite were reconnoitering the neutral ground between Gibraltar and St. Roche.
April 17.
At a late hour last evening we received an irregular file of Greenock and Glasgow papers to the 18th of March, inclusive, and London papers to the 5th, by the regular trading ship Fanny, capt. Taylor, in 33 days from Greenock. Though nearly a month later than any advices heretofore received in America, they scarcely furnish a paragraph of political intelligence possessing even common interest.—They have, however, enriched our marine department with some valuable articles.
It is said in one of the papers before us that the British government had dispatched a sloop with orders to sir John Orde to discontinue the blockade of Cadiz.
Various speculations were afloat in England, of the destination of the Rochefort squadron. Amongst the rest it was reported that it had put into Ferrol—but they had a suspicion that it had gone to the West-Indies, as admiral Cochrane had been ordered to proceed to that quarter with all possible expedition.—The force with which he sailed from his station off Ferrol consists of the St. George, Atlas, Northumberland, Eagle, Spartiate and Veteran. The St. George is his flag ship.
The London gazette mentions, that lord Henry Stuart, was appointed his majesty's envoy extraordinary, &c. to the elector of Wurtemberg; and the hon. Wm. Hill, envoy, &c. to the circle of Franconia, and minister to the Diet of Ratisbon.
Andrew Allen jun. esq. has been appointed by the king consul for the states of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode-Island and Connecticut.
The English Ministry was about laying an additional duty on salt.
Valuable Spanish prizes still continued to be sent into the different ports in England.
LONDON, March 1.
A Russian squadron of five ships of the line, and frigates, anchored at Naples on the 30th December, and an additional force was daily looked for. Whether they had troops on board or otherwise, there is no information; but as Rome is stated to be full of Russian officers, whom their curiosity has drawn hither; and as several bodies of French horse and foot have retired out of the Neapolitan territory in upper Italy, it is most probable that the emperor of Russia has determined upon sending an army sufficient for the defence of the king of the Sicilies, and that this squadron has brought part of it.
The Spanish brig El Rosario, from Vera Cruz, laden with a valuable cargo, and having on board 80,000 dollars, has been taken by the Uranie, of 38 guns, and sent into Plymouth. The Spanish brig Caroline, with a valuable cargo from a valuable cargo from the Havana, has been captured by the Pallas of 32 guns, and sent into the same place.
The budget was laid before the British house of commons on the 18th February. The supplies by the chancellor of the exchequer (Mr Pitt) for the current year are
  For the navy, already voted, 14,643,000   Total for the army, including volunteers, 13,516,000   Ordnance and miscellaneous charges, 6,316,000   For confidential intercourse with the continental powers and pecuniary advances if necessary to bring the energies of those powers into action, 5,000,000   44,475,000 
Additional charges of 1,000,000 due to the East India company, 220,000 in the civil list; 440,000 for satisfying American claims; and 5,000,000 deficiency of sums voted the last year and not produced by the taxes,
The proportion of this amount to be raised by Great Britain amounts to upwards of 43,000,000. The ways and means furnish a receipt exceeding about 23,000,000. The sum of twenty two and a half millions sterling is to be raised by loan.
The interest of this loan is provided for by the following new taxes:
An addition of 1d on all single letters by the post, 2d on foreign letters, and 1d on two penny letters; 5d a bushel on salt consumed at home, and 6d a bushel on salt exported to any part of Europe—8s on pleasure horses in addition to the 40s paid at present—7s 6d on horses in husbandry in addition to the 12s 6d paid at present—one per cent. on legacies charged on land; and, in place of eight, ten per cent on legacies to strangers in blood.—These are the new taxes, which are estimated at 560,000l. The addition to the property tax is estimated at 1,150,000.
The bidders for the loan were—1st, Messrs. A. and B. Goldsmid; 2d, Messrs. Francis Baring & Co; Messrs. Angerstein, Battye, Aytou & Co; 3d, Messrs. Robarts, Curlls & Co; Thelusson, Aislibre & Co.
There was no difference in the tender, all the lists agreeing to the 22 1/2 reduced. The loan was divided between the lists. The interest to be paid for it is 5 1/2 per cent. The bargain is considered as advantageous to the contractors, and was immediately at a premium. A discount of 5 per cent. allowed as usual for prompt payment.
March 3. Moreau, according to report, was detained in Spain, because Bonaparte was afraid
he would be received with too much distinction in America. It was indeed natural to suppose that a republican general would be well received in America, having fallen a victim to the ambition of a man who has converted a commonwealth, or at least, what was held forth as such, into the most absolute monarchy on earth.
March 3.
The Revolutionnaire frigate, which arrived at Portsmouth on Monday se'nnight from New York, performed the voyage in 16 days, which is the quickest passage ever made; she run from 200 to 260 miles every day. The Revolutionnaire was waiting three months for the French frigate to come out of Hampton Roads, which is to convey Jerome Bonaparte and lady to France. The Cambrian frigate, captain Beresford, relieved her. Captain Bradley, formerly commander of the Cambrian, came passenger in the Revolutionnaire, which has brought home 200,000 dollars.
According to the monthly statement of the British navy, the total number of the ships now in commission is 695, of which 105 of the line, 21 fifty gun ships, 141 frigates, and 428 sloops of war. There are besides 78 ships of the line repairing, building, and in ordinary, and a great number of smaller vessels; making the grand total 918 ships, of which 183 are of the line. Of cutters, armed brigs and hired vessels, there are about 150, which, added to the number of ships of superior force, would make the British naval force at present amount to 1068 ships of war of different descriptions.
Accounts from Holland state, that an unusual degree of activity prevails in their naval department—the Dutch have received from Paris a new constitution, by M. Schirampelpenninck, who is to be at the head of it. No other particulars are yet known, but it is said the whole of the military department remains under the control of the French emperor.
A report that the Cape of Good Hope had surrendered to a British squadron, is not believed.
The following paragraphs appear in the postscript of the Courier de Londres:
"M. Bonaparte has caused it to be inserted in his journals "that England and France have accepted the mediation of a great power."
The Majestueux, one of the Rochefort squadron, has returned to that port, dismasted—the others have not entered the harbor of Brest."
Orders have been issued from the navy board for the greatest dispatch being used in the equipment of every ship in a condition to put to sea.
The Gazette of Saturday night contains a proclamation for permitting the importation of corn & other provisions from the United States of America, into his majesty's North American colonies.
Large detachments from the French army in the Neapolitan territories have been ordered to march to Upper Italy—orders which have perhaps been occasioned by the increasing strength of the Austrian cordon. The Italian powers, which have hitherto been neutral, are no longer to be permitted to remain so, but are to be required to shut their ports against England.
A vessel which is arrived from Madeira, has brought the information, that on the 2d, five large ships and three smaller, supposed to be the French Rochefort squadron, were seen off that Island. Some persons are still of opinion that they are going to the West-Indies: our (Courier) own confident opinion is, that they will endeavor to make an impression upon Bombay. We conjecture that Bombay will be the point attacked, because it is contiguous to the territories of Holkar and Scinda. Now that Tippoo is no more, the French look to the Mahrattas, and keep up an intimate correspondence with Holkar.
PARIS. At two o'clock, a numerous deputation from the legislative body was introduced, when the president Fontanes delivered an address, to which the Emperor made the following reply:
"Gentlemen Deputies from the departments, to the Legislative body.
"When I resolved to write to the King of England, I made a sacrifice of the most dutiful sentiments, and the purest motives. I was influenced by a desire to spare the blood of my people. I shall always be ready to make the same sacrifices. My fame, my happiness, I have placed in the welfare of the present generation. I was desirous, as far as lay in my power, to render philanthropic and magnanimous ideas the prevalent ones of the present age. It belongs to me, in whose sentiments cannot be ascribed to weakness; it belongs to us, to the best natured, the most enlightened, and most benevolent people, to remind the nations of Europe, that they make together but one family, and every undertaking which they execute in their civil divisions, militates against the general welfare. Gentlemen, deputies of the legislative body, I depend upon your assistance, as well as upon the valor of my army."
March 4.
Dispatches were last night sent off from the Admiralty to Yarmouth. Orders have been given for a great number of ships of the line to join the North sea fleet.
The members of the committee delegated to bring over the Irish Roman Catholic petition, have arrived in town. In obedience to their instructions, their first step will be to obtain an audience of Mr Pitt, and request on the part of the Catholics of Ireland, that he will be pleased to present it to the House of Commons, and support it with all his power and influence in the country; and in case that his re-
quest should not be complied with, it is to be entrusted to Mr Fox, and the principal members of the old administration, who are understood to be pledged to that measure.
March 5. Consols 55, reduced shut, Omium 4 prem.
Government daily expects the answer of the Emperor Alexander to his Majesty's communication respecting the late overtures made by Bonaparte. The messenger is in all probability detained by the weather at Husum.
GLASGOW, February 28.
Nine French gun vessels attempting to get into Brest have been captured by the Melampus frigate, &c. They are truly wretched craft; they contained no other accommodation for officers and men than straw to lie on.
Mr Pitt concluded his bargain for the loan on Monday. The terms are more favorable for the country than those of last year. An increase, it would appear, is to take place on the income tax.
Lord Robert Fitzgerald, our ambassador at Lisbon, has presented a spirited memorial to the Portuguese minister complaining of the publication in the Lisbon gazette, of the manifesto by the prince of peace. The memorial does great credit to his lordship, and is characteristic of a Briton.
Five Hamburg mails are due.
GREENOCK, March 3.
The arrival of the Rochefort squadron at Brest, is said to have received some confirmation, by the accounts from our squadron of observations off that port, which state the number of the enemy's fleet, is ascertained to have been considerably increased of late.
NEW YORK, April 18.
A gentleman, who on Friday last arrived in town from Porto Rico, informs, that just before he sailed, a Packet arrived there in eighteen days from Corunna, with Madrid Gazettes, one of which stated that Bonaparte had consented to Moreau's taking the command of the Spanish army—that he had been sent, with several French engineers, to reconnoitre the ground most favorable for erecting fortifications for besieging Gibraltar, and that he had informed his Catholic Majesty, that if he would furnish him an army of 60,000 men, he would forfeit his life if he did not take Gibraltar. This army was immediately granted, and the attack was to commence without delay.
In Saturday's Gazette, we stated, that a French General was killed on the ramparts near St. Domingo. This is incorrect. Captain Paddock informs that it was a Brigadier General, killed from the ramparts.
W. T. Lake, commander of the frigate Topaze, has captured the French privateer General Angereau, mounting 14 twelve pound carronades and 88 men.
The Roman Catholic Church in Barclay street was broke into on Monday evening by some person or persons not yet discovered, who after stripping the altar of what they judged most valuable, wrenched open the door of the sacristy in search of further plunder; but in this object they were frustrated by the precaution, which has for some time been observed, of removing every night to a place of greater security the most precious articles of silver generally used in the celebration of the religious rites of that church. The trustees have offered a reward of one hundred dollars for discovering and convicting the perpetrators of the above burglary and sacrilege.
LONDON, March 3.
Portugal is now so much in dread of the Powers of France and Spain, that her Government has been obliged to insert in its official Gazette the infamous falsehoods contained in the silly Manifesto of the Prince of Peace. Lord Robert Fitzgerald's remonstrance on this occasion is given below.
STATE PAPER.
To his Excellency M. D'Araujo D'Arabe-do, &c. Lisbon, Jan. 25, 1805.
SIR, Did I not entertain for the Portuguese nation the highest respect I should, perhaps, pass over in silence the indecent publication which has appeared in the Supplement of the Gazette of Lisbon of this day, of an article under the title of Manifesto of the Prince of Peace, dated Madrid, the 20th December, 1800. But anxious, Sir, as I am to possess the good opinion of a loyal nation, which is esteemed by mine, it is just that I should protest in an official and ostensible manner against the insertion of so base a libel as that to which I allude, more particularly, as the Gazette of Lisbon is the only Journal circulated in Portugal; as it is published under the sanction, and subject to the control of the Government; and as it is of course, marked with an official character, which gives credit with the public to every thing that appears in it.
I repeat, sir, that anxious of the good opinion of his nation, I cannot be indifferent to the sentiments it entertains of mine; and what would be its sentiments, if a public Minister of his Britannic Majesty, witnessing, under the character of authenticity, the publication of those foul calumnies with which the Manifesto teems, were by his silence to admit, at least tacitly, the reality of the abominable crimes with which his countrymen are reproached? What would be its sentiments if a Minister of his majesty felt no indignation at the horrible charge preferred against the

English, of suffering their prisoners of war to die of hunger, or of compelling them to enter into their service against their own country! Finally, if he felt no indignation to hear them denounced to all Europe as objects of universal detestation, with the most shameful and aggravating epithets, and at the same time degrading to the ancient and brave Spanish nation (to excite whose ardour it was sufficient but to show an enemy), and injurious to the generous people against whom they are directed? No Sir, we do not starve our prisoners to death!—we do not force them to take up arms against their country! If Spain mourns the fate of the unfortunate persons who perished at a moment when a measure of precaution dictated the necessity of detaining certain ships of war belonging to that nation by the British cruisers, do us, Sir, the justice to believe, that sorrow is as general and sincere in England; and that the mourning we wear is at the bottom of our hearts. No, Sir, our hands are not stained with innocent blood! and we would readily shed some of our own to restore to life the victims of a cruel chance, which we constantly deplore.
These, Sir, are the principal points on which I have to vindicate the outraged honor of my nation, while I wait for the instructions of his Majesty with respect to the exemplary punishment which he is entitled to demand of the Portuguese Government, on the Editors or Printers who inserted in the said Gazette, no doubt, without its knowledge, a libel so prejudicial to the honor of its august ally. I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, your Excellency's, &c.
ROBT. S. FITZGERALD.
April 19.
A French gentleman, who came passenger in the brig Lion from St. Thomas, informs us, that the Rochefort squadron in the West-Indies had sailed from Guadalupe for St. Domingo, where it was intended to disembark two thousand troops as a reinforcement, to those under General Ferrand.
April 20.
Captain Burgess, of the brig Eliza, informs us that about ten days before he left the Havana it was reported there that a French fleet had appeared before the island of Jamaica; and this report was confirmed four or five days previous to his sailing by a vessel from St. Jago. The British squadron had left their station off the Havana. Flour 15 dollars, subject to a duty of 5 dollars per barrel.
PHILADELPHIA, April 17.
It was yesterday currently reported, that an Embargo had been laid in the ports of England.—Although we cannot trace this report to any correct source, the mere circumstance of the delay of our spring vessels, induces us to repose considerable reliance on its truth.—There are at present fully due at the ports of Philadelphia, New-York and Boston, upwards of 50 vessels from the ports of England.
Arrived yesterday, brig Eliza, Ellis, from Malaga, whence he sailed the 3d of March.—One of the French frigates that assisted in capturing part of the convoy from Malta, arrived there the latter end of Feb. and brought in a number of the British prisoners, who were soon after sent in a cartel to Gibraltar.
Capt. Ellis informs that the French fleet had sailed from Toulon, and it was reported they had passed the Straights, and joined by a number of Spanish ships. While at Malaga, he often heard of the assembling of Spanish troops in the vicinity of Gibraltar; but he heard of no attack, or of their having commenced the siege. Capt. Ellis passed Gibraltar in the night, so that he could not see whether there was a fleet there or not; but all was quiet as far as he could observe.
The English fleet, that had for some time blockaded Cadiz, it was reported, had withdrawn.
April 18.
AMERICAN CONSULATE,
Havana, March 30, 1805.
[CIRCULAR]
SIR, FOR the information of the merchants and others of your district and city, I embrace this opportunity, offering this moment, to inform you, that the ports of Havana and St. Jago de Cuba, are now open for the admission of all kinds of provisions and dry goods, &c. in neutral vessels, from neutral ports, on the same terms and conditions as during the late war.
I send you copies of the decrees herewith enclosed.
I am, Sir
Very respectfully
Your most obedient servant,
VINCENT GRAY.
The Collector of the Customs for the Port of Philadelphia.
P. S. Duty at present 32 1-2 per cent. but about to be reduced immediately.
April 19.
Beware of pick pockets.—We understand that several persons have within these few days been robbed of their pocket books, particularly at the auction stores, amidst the crowd. During the sale yesterday, a gentleman was at an auction store, and discovered his pocket-book had been taken, he immediately informed the auctioneer, the sale was suspended, the doors closed, and every person searched, but the thief had made off. The pocket-book contained upwards of two thousand DOLLARS.
Two pocket-books were also lost at the fire on Sunday evening, one of which has
been found on the top of a post in Spruce-street, very early in the morning; but the money it contained when lost, was gone.
BALTIMORE, April 23.
From captain Adams of the sch'r. Edith and Nancy, in 23 days passage from Aux Cayes, we are politely favored with the following account. Although it is disagreeable in its nature, it is, nevertheless, our duty to lay it before our readers.
On the 28th of last month got under way in company with the brig Hope, capt. Gardner, sch'r Vigilant, captain Helms, sch'r Ann, capt. Dobbin, of Baltimore; sch'r Citizen, capt. Wasson, of New-York, under convoy of the armed ship Mary, of Baltimore, capt. Anderson. About six hours after fell in with five privateers, 3 large and 2 small sch'rs. which gave chase to the vessels under convoy; at the same time appeared an English vessel, supposed to be a sloop, which was taken by one of the privateer schooners. The Edith and Nancy with the other vessels, sailing with a fresh breeze before the wind, got clear of any interruption from the privateers, but captain Adams saw one of them about five o'clock in the evening bear down towards the sch'r Ann, and board her while the others continued in chase of the Mary, attempting to board her but was repulsed, getting so warm a reception that even after dark a constant fire of musketry was easily observed. The vessels under her convoy immediately crowded sail and made the most of a favorable breeze which at that moment sprung up—During the whole of the transaction none of the privateers hoisted any other colours than those of the Island of Hayti.
NORFOLK, April 16.
The ship Canton, belonging to Baltimore, commanded by Capt. Andrew Steret, of the American Navy, so long expected on a return voyage from Muscat, we now have it in our power to give some account of. We are truly sorry for the sake of those who are concerned in the property, but much more from our knowledge and esteem for the relatives of some of those on board, that it is not of a more agreeable nature.
The British brig Hope, capt. M'George, arrived here this morning, in her passage from Greenock, on the 26th of February lat. 39 N. long. 42, 41, W. fell in with a ship which had lost her topmasts; on boarding her found that she had been deserted by the crew.—She proved to be the SHIP CANTON of Baltimore, lately commanded by ANDREW STERET, from Muscat, loaded with Coffee, Medicine and Salt Petre. Every movable article of furniture had been taken out of the cabin. She had lost her rudder; and had seven feet water in the hold.—After pumping out and finding she was quite tight, took out one hundred and sixteen bags of coffee, and twelve bales of medicine, and kept her in tow for three weeks, while preparing a new rudder. On Monday the 17th March, then in lat. 24, 20, N. long. 50 W. got the new rudder shipped, but the heel rope giving way they were obliged to hoist it on board again by the ship's davits; and got a stout chain in place of a heel-rope, when they found the rudder answered very well to steer her by. On the 18th Capt. M'George sent his mate, carpenter, and three men on board, with provisions and water sufficient to take them to Antigua: kept her in tow until about midnight, when it falling calm, cast off the tow lines, and lay-to until 6 A. M. next morning. He then gave orders to his mate to carry the ship into Antigua, and parted with her.
The foregoing is an abstract of the entries in the Hope's log-book: the following papers were found on board.—By this we have the satisfaction of knowing that the lives of the officers, and those of the crew who survived at their date, have at least been preserved.
"Feb. 21, 1805.—Lat. 32, Long. 38. "The ship Canton, Andrew Steret, Master, from Muscat bound to Baltimore, was dismayed in a gale of wind off Cape Henry, having previously lost more than half her crew, by scurvy and fevers. On the 27th of December, bore away for the West Indies. On the 6th of January, we lost our rudder, and have the ship to; the captain and officers only able to stand the deck. Since then we have made every exertion to get the ship into port, but found our endeavors fruitless. We made a rudder after Packingham's method, got it along side, but found ourselves too weak to manage it, and of course lost it. A Swedish Indian has taken us off the wreck, after trying all in his power to tow us into Lisbon."
"This ship is the Canton of Baltimore, lately commanded by Andrew Steret, which was from Muscat in Arabia, bound to Baltimore; on the American coast was dismayed & lost her rudder. These misfortunes, added to the death of 17 of her crew, and the disease of the scurvy of every other person on board, except one or two, have rendered it impracticable to navigate the ship: they have therefore, after being in this situation two months, deserted the ship; and have gone on board the Swedish ship Minerva, from the Isle of France, bound to Gottenburgh, as their alternative from perishing. She has on board four hundred thousand weight of coffee, fifty thousand weight salt petre, and fifty thousand weight drugs. She and her cargo belong to S. Smith and Buchanan of Baltimore."
At Sea, Lat. North 31. Long. West 33. February 21, 1805.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1805.
Delegates chosen to serve in the next General Assembly of Virginia.
Pittsylvania, Daniel Coleman, Thomas H. Wooding. Charles City, Edward Warren, James Walker. Norfolk Borough, Littleton W. Tazewell. Cumberland, John Hatcher, Jerman Baker. Hanover, John Bowe, Bathurst Jones. Jefferson, Daniel Morgan, Joseph Crane. James City, Champion Travis, William Lightfoot.
The following gentlemen have been re-elected to Congress from this state.
Thomas Newton, jr. John Dawson John Randolph, jr. Alexander Wilson Thos. M. Randolph Matthew Clay John Smith Edwin Gray Joseph Lewis Peterson Goodwin John Clopton.
A New Haven paper states, that by accounts from various parts of the state of Connecticut, they are enabled to say, that governor Trumbull is re-elected with his usual majority. The Lt. Governor, Treasurer and Secretary are also re-chosen; and the House of Representatives will be federal as formerly.
The board of Health of Philadelphia, have issued a proclamation, ordering all vessels from Point-Petre, Guadalupe to be brought to anchor at the Lazaretto, to undergo examination, and receive such purifications as their respective cases may require.
The Mayor of New-York has issued a proclamation ordering all vessels from Guadalupe arriving at that port to submit to the quarantine regulations.
Important to Merchants.
A gentleman of the first respectability in this city, this morning received the Gazette of Havana, printed the 31st March, containing the important news, that that port is OPENED for all dry goods of lawful commerce. This may be relied on. (Balt. Evening Post.)
We are told, from authority which cannot justify us in doubting its authenticity, that a very lengthy and serious correspondence is now going on, between Mr. Merry, the British minister, and Mr. Madison, Secretary of State, on the subject of impressing American seamen, by British ships of war. Mr. Merry insisting on the right of British vessels to seize native born subjects of Great Britain, when met with on the seas, and not admitting the principle of naturalization as a security of the rights of citizenship of these states, and defending the arbitrary notion, of "once an Englishman, always an Englishman." While Mr. Madison contends for the protection of the American flag, the rights of citizenship, and the laws of the U. States relative to naturalization. It is also said, that the correspondence is continued with great energy, and some considerable warmth.
ALEXANDRIA, April 22.
Arrived on Saturday, the schooner Paragon, captain Haynes, 23 days from Nevis. Captain Haynes has furnished us with the following important information: That news was received at St. Kitts the day before he sailed that the French fleet had went to Barbadoes and there taken and burnt the greater part of the Cork fleet—that they had effected a landing, and it was supposed would levy contributions on the inhabitants as they had done in the other islands; that they then intended going to Trinidad. An embargo was laid on all the shipping at St. Kitts immediately on the receipt of the above news, and it was expected one would take place at Nevis the day after captain Haynes sailed.
The brig John from Jamaica likewise arrived on Saturday in 20 days passage. No accounts of the above events had been received at Jamaica when the John left there.
On the 10th March the army of the sable general Dessalines, had completely surrounded the city of St. Domingo, and vessels either sailing from or entering that port, were exposed to the musketry of the troops which lined the shore. N. Y. Paper.
BRITISH MINISTRY.—The strength of the British ministerial party, and of the opposition, was tried in both houses of parliament on the 11th of February, when an address in favor of the ministry was moved in relation to the rupture with Spain, and after production of the important paper, detailing the negotiation between the two countries. The address was carried in the house of peers by 114 against 36—ministerial majority 78. A similar address being on the same day moved in the house of commons, by Mr. Pitt, an animated discussion took place, which lasted till two o'clock, on Tuesday morning—the debate was then adjourned till after noon, when it was resumed and continued till a quarter past six o'clock on Wednesday morning, when the house divided—for the address 313, against it 106—ministerial majority 207.—N. Y. Morn. Chron.
A gentleman, late from Canton, gives us the following account from that coun-
try.—"The Ladrone and Pirates in the Chinese Seas, have committed great depredations on the commerce there—the Portuguese and Chinese have sent out from Macao, an armed force to cruise against them, consisting of 100 sail of Junks, and three Portuguese ships.—A partial insurrection had taken place in one of the Provinces of China; in consequence of the scarcity of rice, and other provisions, and of the oppressions of the Mandarines, and many families had come to Canton for refuge." (Phil. pap.)
From the National Intelligencer.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TIMES. IT is by their beneficial effects, that the measures of rulers are ultimately tested by a reflecting people. Abstract principles may be correct, they may be the basis of good plans; but until they are applied to the interests and actions of men, they scarcely transcend in utility the dreams of enthusiasts. Of what benefit are the accumulated materials for the erection of a commodious dwelling, without the practical talent of putting them together? Besides, profession is so distinct a thing from practice, that the world has grown sceptical; not satisfied with principles, it requires actions.
The republicans avowed themselves, a few years since, when in the minority, the friends of the people. Asserting the superior purity of their principles, they claimed the national confidence. By vigorous exertions they gained it.
They promised to render the people more happy. Have they done so?
We shall here say nothing of those great national operations which have placed the peace and character of the nation upon stronger ground than has ever before been occupied. These results are fully appreciated—they have long been the standing topics of discussion; and no man is ignorant of their merits.
But have they, in a greater degree, than their predecessors, advanced those objects, which, though they may be of subordinate grade, are more directly connected with personal comfort. That they have been evinced by a review of the proceedings of almost every legislative body in the union; by the endowment of schools and academies, the laying out of new and the improvement of old roads, by the clearing of navigable waters, by the amelioration of the civil code, and by various other objects.
The task might be a tedious, but it would most surely be an agreeable one, periodically to review and contrast the measures adopted by the several state legislatures with regard to these interesting objects. We should thereby be presented with a view of the relative progress of the different states in promoting the arts most connected with individual happiness; the picture might tend to stimulate the sluggishness of one state by the spirit of another; & a condensed view of the aggregate advances of all the states would demonstrate the rapidity with which increasing wealth and enterprise carry our country to the ultimate grandeur which it is reserved for no distant futurity to disclose.
These remarks have been drawn forth by a list of acts, lying before us, passed by the legislature of Pennsylvania at their late session.
Among these are,— Eight acts for endowing, or erecting schools and academies.
Four acts for incorporating companies for making turnpike roads.
An act for removing the obstructions and improving the navigation of the Susquehannah.
An act for ascertaining the best mode of improving the navigation of the Ohio.
An act to incorporate a company for obtaining slate from quarries within the county of Northampton.
The following statement of the fortifications of Tripoli, is extracted from the remarks of captains Stewart and Smith, of the American squadron, who were employed to reconnoitre the harbor and batteries of that city:
   guns.     English Fort mounts 7   American Fort 7   Bashaw's Castle 10   Between the Palace and Male-head Battery 14   Molehead, or Double Battery, to the N. E. and N. 19   Footway Battery, to the north 11   Malta Battery 9   Two small Batteries between the Footway and Malta batteries 9   Half-Moon, or French battery 12   West Battery 9   South West Battery 3   A new fort to the west, called by the Americans Fort Vizen 5  
Total guns on the Harbor Batteries 115 Besides these, there are guns mounted on the walls to W. and S. W. of the city, and a Sand Battery of 5 guns.
Count Rumford has recently married the widow of M. Varese, in Paris: by which nuptial experiment he obtained a fortune of £8000 per annum.—This is evidently the most effective of all the Rumfordizing projects for keeping a house warm!
A BLACK WOMAN Wanted, WHO understands washing and cooking; one from the country would be preferred. Enquire of the printer. Richmond, April 26th, 1805.
NOTICE. This is to forewarn all persons from trading or taking an assignment of a note bearing date May 1801, which I gave Tephnick Harris, for a hoghead of tobacco, as it has been fully paid off. If Mr. Harris has been so ungenerous as to have traded or parted with the above-mentioned note—this is to notify those who may hold the same, to bring suit immediately thereon, as I may have it in my power to prove the payment thereof. This advertisement will be plead in bar against any delay in complying with it. E. H. Hendrick.
April 16th, 1805. P. S. My reasons for making the above notice public are these—Mr. Harris in the fore part of the year 1802, travelled near 70 miles & got within 30 miles of my house, as I have been since told to see me, for what money I owed him, as he expressed himself—I cannot account for Mr. Harris's not coming (after he had got so near) to see me, otherwise than that he was struck with the injustice of this demand—I have not that I recollected, seen Mr. Harris since the fall of 1801, nor heard from him since he came so near me. E. H. H.
NOTICE. I HEREBY forewarn the public from crediting my wife BETSEY TODD, upon my account, as I shall not be responsible for any debt to be contracted by her after the present date. William Todd. (6*)
April 22d, 1805.
Patent Window Springs. THE subscriber has lately purchased John Hooker's new and useful invention in Window sash springs, for the counties of Henrico & Chesterfield. This plan for raising and supporting windows far surpasses any heretofore offered to the public, and is not more than one eighth part the expense of weights and lines. Gentlemen wishing to make use of so great a convenience may be satisfied of its utility by calling on the subscriber near the courthouse in Richmond, or on Benjamin Taylor, carpenter, where they may see a model, shewing the principle, & where all persons within the counties aforesaid may be supplied with any quantity of springs, or have them set to their windows at the shortest notice. SEWAL OSGOOD. Richmond, April 9, 1805.
SUFFICIENT attention not having been paid to a late request made by the Commissioners, appointed to conduct the Lottery, for the benefit of William & Mary College; "That all persons holding tickets for sale, should make a return of their sales; together with the tickets remaining unsold, to Robert Greenhow, esq. of Williamsburg." They are again earnestly urged, to return without delay, the tickets unsold, and the cash received, to him the aforesaid Robert Greenhow of Williamsburg, B. W. Leigh, esq. Petersburg, George Tucker, or Samuel Pleasants, esqs. Richmond, or Wm. Newsum, esq. Norfolk—as the drawing of the Lottery, will commence in Norfolk, during the first week in May—and as it is deemed necessary that the future sales of Tickets be confined to the towns above mentioned; Notice is hereby given, that no sales will be made after the first of May, by any persons whatever; except by the gentlemen before mentioned, or by one of the Commissioners. April 22d, 1805.
25,000 Dollars, 10,000 Dollars, 5,000 Dollars, HIGHEST PRIZES.
Lottery Adventurers In Richmond and its vicinity, are respectfully informed, that the New-York Lottery
IS NOW DRAWING; AND those gentlemen who wish to purchase Tickets, by remitting the Cash in New-York, Philadelphia, or Branch Bank Notes of any state, in letters (post paid) directed to the permanent Lottery Offices of G & R. WAITE, No 64 and No 38 Maiden-Lane, may have Tickets forwarded them, warranted undrawn, properly testified to be so; or if the 25,000 Dollar or 10,000 Dollar prizes are drawn at the time the remittance is received, the money, if requested, will be faithfully returned. Present price of Tickets and Shares. Whole Tickets Dols. 8 | Quarters, Dols. 2 12 1/2 Halves, - 4 12 | Eighths, - 1 2 1/2 But as the drawing progresses, and the high prizes remain in the wheel, the price will advance. A list of all prizes drawn will be sent to the Editor of this paper weekly. New York, April 9, 1805.
FOR SALE, A Handsome Gig, With Plated Harness. Enquire of the Printer. 3 Apl. 22.
ALL unsettled claims and accounts due me are placed in the hands of Messrs. GALLEGGO, RICHARD & Co. who are authorised during my absence to settle and collect them. L. WERCQ. April 20, 1805.
FOR SALE, A Likely Mulatto Girl, About fifteen years of age, who has been bro't up to house business, and is a good seamstress. Enquire of the printer. 3 April 23, 1805.
TO RENT, THE HOUSE & LOT, ON Shockoe Hill, lately occupied by Mr. John Pendleton; now newly painted and repaired, and in every respect fit for the immediate reception of a family, having all necessary out-houses, &c. Apply to Benjamin Wolfe, adjoining the premises, or to Joseph Gallego. April 22, 1805.
THE public is hereby notified that some of the Cells of the Lunatic Hospital in the City of Williamsburg are now vacant for the reception of patients. By order of the Court of Directors, WILL: RUSSELL, c. o. March 28, 1805.
MILLINERY. MRS. BUCKNER having commenced business in Manchester in the line of MILLINERY & MANTUA MAKING, respectfully solicits the patronage of her friends and the public. She has on hand at present a small assortment of the articles necessary in that line of business, and shortly expects to receive from New-York an additional supply. All commands from the country will be faithfully and punctually attended to. Apl. 17, 1805.

VIRGINIA: At a Court held for Halifax County, the 25th day of February, 1805. John Griffin, Against Daniel Sizemore, George Sizemore, Solomon Sizemore, John Sizemore, William Sizemore, Hiram Sizemore, Mary Sizemore and Joseph Sizemore, heirs and representatives of John Sizemore, dec. James Baird and William Baird, defendants. The defendants John Sizemore, William Sizemore and William Baird, not having entered their appearance and given security agreeable to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendants do appear here on the fourth Monday in August next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, John Barksdale, d. c. h. c.
At a Quarterly Court, held for Prince Edward County, March the 18th, 1805. Archibald Fuqua, Against William and George Walker, executors, &c. of George Walker, dec. and the said William, David, Ben, Jacob and Nancy, and their mother Priscilla Walker, and John Attwell, defendants. The defendants David, Ben, Jacob, Nancy and their mother Priscilla, not having entered their appearance and given security according to an act of the General Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendants, David, Ben, Jacob, Nancy and their mother Priscilla, do appear here on the first day of July court next, and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, BENJ. WATKINS, d. c.
VIRGINIA: In the Superior Court of Chancery, holden in Richmond. Charles Purcell, Against John Mayo. On motion of the plaintiff, by counsel, the court, this twenty fifth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, refereth the accounts between the parties to one of its commissioners, to be by him examined, stated, settled, and to the court reported, with any special matters thought pertinent by himself, or required by the parties to be specially stated. A copy—Teste, P. TINSLEY, c. c. Commissioner's Office, Richmond, April 9, 1805. THE parties are desired to take notice, that I have appointed the twenty seventh day of May next to commence the account directed by the annexed decree order of the court: On which day they are requested to attend at my office in this city, with their accounts and vouchers ready for examination, and with copies of the court papers.
At a Court of Quarterly Session, continued and held for Surry county, March the 28th, 1805. Casfield Seward, Against Joseph G. Bailey and Micajah Blow executors, &c. of Michael Blow, deceased, Thomas R. Blow, William Bailey & Elizabeth his wife, late Elizabeth Blow, George Glaister and Nancy Bailey, infants of the said Joseph G. Bailey, and Polly his late wife, late Polly Blow, Susan and William Blow, infants and orphans of Henry Blow, deceased, by the said Joseph G. Bailey, their guardian, Lucy Blow, orphan of Samuel Blow, deceased, by Thomas R. Blow, her guardian, which said Thomas, Elizabeth, Polly, Henry and Samuel were children of Priscilla Blow, deceased, who was a legatee under the will of William Drew, deceased; John Spratley and Sally his wife, late Sally Hart, Patsy and Polly Hart, orphans of William R. Hart, deceased, by James S. Lane their guardian, which said Sally and William R. were children of Martha Hart, Charles Gray, James S. Lane and Elizabeth his wife, late Elizabeth Gray, Robert Harrison and Charlotte his wife, late Charlotte Preston, daughter of the late Ann Thomas, deceased, Dolly Hamlin, late Dolly Evans, Robert McIntosh, junior and Sally Drew his wife, late Sally Drew Evans, which said Dolly and Sally Drew are daughters of the late Rebecca Evans, deceased, the said Martha, Charles, Elizabeth, Ann and Rebecca, likewise legatees under the will of the said William Drew, deceased, defendants. The defendant Charles Gray, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of the General Assembly of Virginia and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Tuesday in August next and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in the Virginia Argus for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of this courthouse. A copy—Teste, JOHN FAULCON, c. s. c.
Valuable Property for sale. THE subscriber wishing to turn some real property into more active use, would sell on terms highly advantageous to the purchaser, A TENEMENT, On the cross street near the Mason's Hall, pleasantly situated for a family. TO RENT—A STORE & COUNTING ROOM, a few doors below the market-house, at present occupied by Benjamin Hooper. Possession will be given the 16th of May. The stand is for a Grocery inferior to but few in the city. M. Grantland. April 11th, 1805.
WRANGLER, IMPORTED last summer was two years from England. This horse, so justly celebrated for his beauty, size, blood and performance, is believed to be unsurpassed by any horse ever imported into America. He is a fine bay and only ten years old last spring; he will stand at my stable in Prince Edward county, nine miles below the courthouse and two from Elifha Bette's, formerly Moore's ordinary, to cover mares at seven pounds the season, twenty shillings of which will be remitted if paid within the season, and forty dollars to insure a mare with foal, payable immediately, if the mare is parted with, with one dollar to the groom with each mare. The season will commence the 10th of March and expire the 10th of August. Good and extensive pasturage, well inclosed, gratis. No liability for accidents or escapes of any kind, but great care will be taken to prevent either. Notes will be expected with the mares. Gentlemen who leave their mares may have them fed with grain at the market price, if required. BLOOD. He was bred by Sir Thomas Charles Bunbury and was got by old Diomed; his dam by Charlie, Sedley's famous mare Fleetcher, by Goldfinder; grandam by Squirrel; great grandam by Bally brother to Blaze; great great grandam by Lathout of a full sister to Snip; she was got by Children, out of the old Bally mare, sister to Soreheels. Let it be recollected, that Fleetcher, the dam of Wrangler, was decidedly the best mare of her day; she is the grandam of col. Hoome's Lady Bull.
PERFORMANCES. Wrangler at three years old, won a sweepstakes at Alpton, in Suflex, beating Mr Durand's Johnny, Proserpine, Snake and others. He won a match for 100 guineas a side, beating Lord Egremont's Bugle; and he also won the town plate, beating Rofe, &c. At four years old, Wrangler won at New-Market second spring meeting, a sweepstakes of 800 guineas, beating Centinel, Deplorable, Fugitive, Plainlow and Cumberbatch; and at Brighton, a sweepstakes of 300 guineas, beating Bugle and Jonquil, and was second to Magic for the Petworth stakes, beating Bennington, Johnny, Play or Pay, Montezuma, &c. He won at Bedford, four mile heats, free for all ages; he beat Reluance a match, and he won a plate at New-Market, in the Houghton meeting beating Fidget, Bennington, Humbug, Oatlands, Hornpipe, &c. At five years old, for the ladies' plate at Lewis, he beat Magic, Gohanna, Worthy, brother to Waxy. He won a plate at Bedford, at four mile heats, winning the second and fourth heats, and won at Egham, and he also won a sweepstakes at New-Market, beating Lady Bull, Spoliator, Speculator, Philibert, &c. At six years old, for the great Oatland stakes, he beat Telegraph, Antrim, Vandal, Hornby Lais and Stamford. At New-Market first spring meeting, he won a plate, beating Paynator and Boaster; he also won a sweepstakes of 25 guineas each, giving six pounds and the year to Paynator, beating at the same time, Expedition and Boaster. In the month of August, 1800, he was purchased by col. O'Kelly, who won two matches with him for 50 guineas each, beating Grey-Hound. At seven years old, he beat Jack Andrews a match, three miles and a half, over New-Market, for 100 guineas; he also beat Hornby Lais across the flat, for 50 guineas; he was next horse to Sir Harry and beat the Prince of Wales's c. by King Fergus, and his c. by Mufi, Jaik: Chance and Paulo. He had occasionally run; but about this time that disposition increased, and he could be obtained, and he was purchased to be imported to Virginia. He is in high health and vigor, not a blemish about him, and his limbs as clear as those of a colt; but his best recommendation will be a view of him. (wtf.) Thomas Haskins. Prince-Edward, February 4, 1805.
The high bred English Stallion, ARCHDUKE, IMPORTED from London by John Hoome, esq. of the Bowling Green. Was got by Sir Peter Teazle, (the first stallion now in England) his dam Horatia by old Eclipse (undoubtedly the first stallion of his day) his grandam Countess by Blank, a famous son of the Godolphin Arabian, with many other excellent crosses. A horse of better blood than Archduke was never raised; he is full brother to Mr Teazle and whole flock. Countess [his grandam] has bred some of the best horses that have appeared on the British turf. She is the dam of Vizard, Cobscar, Achilles, Greyhound, Horatia and Delpini, all castrated. This is well known to every gentleman acquainted with the racing calendar and general stud book of England. Archduke is a dark brown horse, full fifteen hands high, has a deal of bone and great power, a good share of beauty and in the prime of life. He made his appearance on the turf at 3 years old, and did not run after that year. He won a sweepstakes of 100 guineas each, beating several good horses; also the Derby Handicap's brother to Spread-Eagle, Gilbert, fir coat's Vivaldi, Mr Cookson's Expedition, the Duke of Grafton's Vandal, lord Oxford's Dart (now his Lordship) lord Grosvenor's colt by Pot8o's, out of Snipton's filly, and several other very fine colts. The Derby stakes are considered the first in England, and gives the winner great credit. He fell lame shortly after and was bred, run two races more with very good horses and altho' he was beaten, he came in well. The above is the whole of his racing. ARCHDUKE will stand the ensuing season at my stable in Orange county, about 6 miles below the courthouse, at twenty dollars, with half a dollar to the groom, for each mare. The season will commence the 15th day of March next and end the 1st day of August following. A great abundance of the best of pasturage gratis. Boys boarded at 10s 6d per week and corn furnished at the market price for the mares that are to be fed, for which the money must be sent. Great attention paid the mares, but no responsibility for accidents or escapes. Notes for twenty dollars must accompany the mares. February 15, 1805. FRANCIS TALIAFERRO.
JUST published and for sale at this office, the PENNSYLVANIA FARMER: Being a selection from the most approved treatises on Husbandry, interspersed with Observations and Experiments. By JOE ROBERT * * * Tickets in the William & Mary College Lottery are for sale at this office.
The Beautiful Imported Horse, HAMBLETON, BRED by the Duke of Grafton, a fine bright bay near sixteen hands high, of high form and elegance, the property of William Lightfoot, esq. of Charles City county, will stand the ensuing season at my stable in the Forks of Hanover, ten miles above the courthouse, and one mile below Mr Edmund Taylor's tavern, to be let to mares at six guineas the season, for which a note will be required to be sent with the mares payable the first of October ensuing, but the six guineas may be discharged by the payment of twenty dollars to the subscriber, and one to the groom in every instance, by the first of September. Three guineas cash the season. The season to commence the first of March and end the tenth of August. Good and extensive pasturage well inclosed, gratis, and every attention paid, but no liability for accidents or escapes. Servants sent with the mares to be dieted without charge to their owners. Gentlemen wishing to have their mares fed, by sending the money will be accommodated with grain at the market price. February 18th, 1805. JOHN THORNTON, Sen.
PEDIGREE. HAMBLETON was got by Dunganon (one of the best son's of O'Kelly's famous Eclipse, who was esteemed to be the best horse in England of his day, and covered at fifty guineas) his dam by Snap, sister to Jupiter, bred by Mr Cross, 1773. Her dam (young Markel's dam) by Blank. Sir Harry, Miss Magnet, by Partner, Greyhound, Curwen, Bay Bard, Lord D'Arcy's Arabian, Whitehurst, old Montague mare. Thus it appears he descended from the best running stock in England. PERFORMANCES. This horse ranks very high as a racer, both for speed and bottom, as he proved successful in twenty races before he left the turf, four of which he walked over, none venturing to start against him. In 1794, at Hambleton, Yorkshire, on Wednesday May 14th, he won a sweepstakes of ten guineas each, for 3 year olds, six subscribers two miles, beating Mr Bethel's b f by Magnum Bonum, Pierce's b f by Young Marske, Turner's Confederacy, and Craddock's ch c Leicester. At York he won 50L for three year olds, beating Lowther's b c Griffin, Crompton's ch c Ambush, Sheppard's Madcap, Clifton's b c Cedar, and Garforth's ch c even betting on Ambush against the field. At Manchester, in June, he won 50L for three year olds, two mile heats, beating Foreigner and Loyalist. At Stockton, September 20th, he won a sweepstakes of twenty guineas each, five subscribers, then Sir H. Williamson's property, formerly Mr Hutchinson's, beating Field's Highflyer, out of Wren, and Turner's Delpini. In 1795, Hambleton won five times, to wit:—a handicap plate of 50L two mile heats, at four years old, beating Insect, Blacklegs, and Watkins's b c five years old. At Edinburgh, July 20th, he won his majesty's plate of 100 guineas, four years old, four mile heats, beating Pyebald—and on the 23rd walked over the ground for 50L all ages—and on the 24th 50 guineas for all ages, four mile heats, beating Gregson's b f Archer, six years old, Mr Peacock's ch g Farmer, and Mr Wilson's Creeping-Kate. At Dumfries in October, he won 50L beating Lord Darlington's b m Constant. In 1796, Hambleton won at Kelso, 5th October, a purse of 50 guineas, beating Mr Bailer's Blackcock. In 1797 he won eight times, to wit:—at Middleham, in Yorkshire, a sweepstakes of ten guineas each, five subscribers, three mile heats, beating Merry Lad and Arthur. At Edinburgh on Wednesday the 26th, 50 guineas, for all ages, beating Eliza Fox and Betsey. On Friday the 28th the ladies subscription purse of 50 guineas, beating Fletcher's Jane. At Montrose in Scotland, August, he walked over the ground for a 50L plate—and also walked over the ground for a subscription of 50L. At Kelso Oct 16th, for a plate of 50 guineas, he walked over the ground—and also his majesty's 100 guineas given to the Caledonian Hunt, for any horse &c. carrying 12 stone four mile heats, then six years old, he won against Mr Wentworth's Trimbush, Piermont's Trimmer, aged, and Kincaid's Hector, aged, and Saturday following a purse of 50L given by the Hunt, free for any horse, &c. beating Farewell and Roliker. At Carlisle he won 100 guineas of Mr Sitwell, beating his b f by Meteor. In 1798, he won at Edinburgh, August, 50L for all ages, beating Maxwell's Arab, and Mr Maule's Hippopotamus. At Montrose he won a plate of 50 guineas, for all ages, beating Pitforth and Contractor. See the racing Calendars for the foregoing years. wtf* William Lightfoot.
Tobacco Land for Sale. IN Amherst county, on Horsley's creek, 509 acres of rich tobacco land, formerly the property of Dr. Daniel Warwick, and known by the name of Wincanton. This land has the advantage of lying on the main road leading from Amherst courthouse to Waugh's ferry on James river, is a valuable stand for a country store, with a framed house for that purpose, entirely new and sufficiently large, having two rooms below and two above stairs, with a good brick chimney, and well underpinned with brick; also a lumber-house 16 feet square, with a cellar of its full size walled up with stone—there is also a taylor's and sadler's shop, and other out houses; likewise a tolerable good dwelling house, with three rooms below and two above stairs; a kitchen, dairy and other out houses within a mile of the store, suitable for a private family. On this tract of land there is about 75 acres cleared, all of which is fresh and in good order for cultivation; it has also the advantage of being only 7 miles from Bethel, where there is an inspection of tobacco, and within 18 miles of Lynchburg. As it is presumed no person will be inclined to purchase the above without reviewing the premises, they will be shown by Messrs. Taliaferro & Loving, who live within a few miles of Wincanton, and fully empowered to make sale, and the terms of payment may be known from them; as also on application to Gilliat & Kirby. Richmond, March 20, 1805. (wids)
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at this office—Price 75 cents, EASY GRAMMAR OF G E O G R A P H Y, FOR THE USE OF SCHOOLS, WITH AN ATLAS. By the Rev. J. GOLDENITH.
The full blooded English stallion and most complete running horse, TICKLE TOBY, A DARK brown, elegantly formed, 16 hands high, will stand the ensuing season at my stable in the upper end of Chesterfield county, near Goode's and Bevil's bridges, to be let to mares at six guineas the season, which may be discharged by the payment of 21 dollars within the season; three guineas the leap to be paid down, and 10 guineas to insure a mare being in foal, with a dollar to the groom in the two latter cases. Extensive pasturage and the board of boys gratis, but I will not be responsible for accidents or escapes. Gentlemen wishing their mares fed, must send the money with them to purchase grain. The season will commence immediately and expire the last day of July. THOMAS BRANCH. 10th March, 1805. Pedigree, taken from the general stud book of England—TICKLE TOBY was got by Alfred, one of the best sons of old Matchem, his dam Celia, by Herod; his grandam Proserpine, full sister to Col. O'Kelly's famous Eclipse. Races won by Tickle Toby. At York, August meeting the first time he started, he won a sweepstakes of 200 guineas each, (8 subscribers) beating Mr Bullock's Toby, Mr Farrer's Telescope, and Mr Peirse's Enchanter. He also won the 70 guineas at Lincoln, beating Sir F. Poole's Mentor, and Mr Brewster's Put. At York spring Meeting he won the stand plate, beating Mr Dodsworth's Abby Thulle, col Ratchcliff's Mouserap, and Mr Garforth's Harold. The day following he won 50L for all ages, beating col. Ratchcliff's Pigeon, Lord A. Hamilton's Brother to Restless, and Sir W. Vavafour's Hope. The York August meeting following, he won the great subscription, (though five years old) for six years old and aged horses, beating Lord A. Hamilton's Walnut, Prince of Wales's Traveller, Mr Wentworth's Gustavus, Mr Baker's Cavendish, and the Duke of Norfolk's Dubskelter; this was universally allowed to be one of the finest races ever run, and the only time Walnut was ever beat. Tickle Toby won the 70 guineas at Lincoln, beating Lord Scarborough's Valiant and Mr Willis's Liberty. He won the Corporation Plate at Doncaster, carrying 4 lbs. extra, beating Mr Garforth's Camilla, and Lord Scarborough's Valiant, which were the only times he won that year. The York spring meeting following, he won the stand plate, beating Mr Garforth's famous mare Rosalind. The August meeting he walked over for the King's Plate; and won the great subscription for six years old, and aged horses, beating Mr Wentworth's Tamerlane, Lord A. Hamilton's Walnut drawn. He won 50L at Kelso, beating Mr Baird's Rattler. The York spring meeting following, he received 150 guineas forfeit from Sir W. Maxwell's Scorpion, 4 miles, at 12 stone each. The August meeting, he again won the great subscription, for six years old and aged horses, beating Mr Wentworth's Hubby, Lord A. Hamilton's Restless, Mr Hutchinson's Overton, and Mr Baker's Cavendish. He also won the 100 guineas at Dumfries, beating Gustavus, and 50 guineas at Kelso beating Mr Baird's Louisa, at one heat. The year following he won the Corporation Plate at Chester, beating Mr Lord's Mulespinner, & Mr Wray's Grog, and 50L at Newton, beating Mr Lowther's Mimnus allowing him 25 lbs. And the 100 guineas at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, beating Mr Baird's Lucy, Mr Peirse's Rosamond, and Lord Tyrconnel's Hermes. He also won the gold cup at Chester, beating Lord Donegall's Joe Andrews, Mr Taylor's Helmet, Mr Tatton's Betsey, and Mr Rathbone's Tommy. And also received the premiums at several places, no horses entering against him.
THE subscriber desirous to close his business, in this place as soon as possible, is induced to offer for sale, the following Valuable Property, viz: A convenient two story dwelling house, 24 feet square, having one room and a passage on the lower floor, two rooms on the second floor, and two good rooms in the garret, a cellar with plank floor, and divided into three apartments, one used for cooking; the yard inclosed with a brick wall seven feet high, the whole in good repair. This tenement is situated near the Bell Tavern on the cross street, leading to the rock landing, and is insured in the mutual insurance company against fire in the state of Virginia, and the premiums paid. Eleven unimproved half-acre lots on Shockoe Hill. 600 acres military land in Kanawha county, on the waters of old town creek, a branch of Ohio river, being part of a grant made to George Mufe, Adams Stevens, Andrew Lewis and others, in the year 1772. £ 25 Tracts of land in Montgomery county, containing 32,172 1/2 acres, the whole patented in my name, viz: 4,000 Acres, surveyed 3d April, 1786, in Montgomery county, on Cole River. 3,080 Acres, surveyed 24th July, 1786, in the same county, on 16 mile creek, adjoining the late General Washington's survey, on Kanawha river. 3,064 1/2 Acres, surveyed 23d July, 1786 in the same county, on the Loop waters of New river. 1,080 Acres, surveyed 13th May, 1786, in the same county, on the Ohio river 3,210 Acres, surveyed 5th April, 1786, in the same county, south of a creek running into Cole river. 2,138 Acres, surveyed 21st Feb. 1787, in the same county, on Cole river. 520 Acres, surveyed 3d Feb. 1787, in the same county, on the waters of Cooper's creek and Little Blue Stone. 1,300 Acres, surveyed 16th Feb. 1787, in the same county, on the head waters of the fourth fork of Cole river, that heads against Guyandott. 95 Acres, surveyed 16th Feb. 1787, in the same county, on the head waters of Glade creek. 78 Acres, surveyed 8th Feb. 1787, in the same county, on a branch emptying into Glade creek, on the south side of the same, and about one mile above the ford of the said creek. 500 Acres, surveyed 10th Feb. 1787, in the same county, on the north fork of Mud river, that heads against the Guyandott. 1,500 Acres, surveyed 12th May, 1786, in the same county, on Ohio river.
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES, Are for sale at Dr. Wilson's Apothecary Shop, opposite the Bell Tavern, to wit: RED and white Lead, Verdigis, Spanish Whitening, Spanish Brown, Umber, Naples Yellow, Blue Smalt, Brown Pink, Rose Pink, Flake White, Gold Leaf, Liquid Gold Size, Copal and Spirit Varnish, Camel's Hair Pencils, Yellow Ochre, Litharge, Sugar of Lead, &c. &c. Also a quantity of Salt Petre. He wishes to rent a stand for an Apothecary's Shop in the neighbourhood of the cross street leading to Mayo's bridge. 26th Dec. 1804. ADVERTISEMENT. I WISH to sell my tract of LAND and water grist MILL thereon, situated in King and Queen county, about two or three miles from Dunkirk, formerly known by the name of Todd's warehouse. The tract contains at least 900 acres, and is believed will, when surveyed, considerably exceed that quantity—the land is valuable for the cultivation of grain, and well adapted to tobacco when manured—the buildings thereon are somewhat out of repair, but still tolerably comfortable—the mill (which has been lately rebuilt) is considered as one of the most valuable in that part of the country. A further description is declined, as I presume any person inclined to purchase will view the premises, which will be shown by Mr. Robert Brooking, residing thereon. The land is so situated as to admit of being divided into several parcels, which may be done to accommodate purchasers, if required, and considerable credit allowed on the sale thereof—but particulars will be made known on application to Mr. James Webb, of Essex county, who is fully authorised to sell the same. Vivion Brooking. Amelia county, March 1, 1805. (wtf*)
2,000 Acres, surveyed 8th May, 1786, in the same county, on Great Kanawha. 1,000 Acres, surveyed 16th May, 1786, in the same county, on do. 263 Acres, surveyed 8th Feb. 1787, in the same county, on the head of Glade creek. 214 Acres, surveyed 7th Feb. 1787, in the same county, on the waters of Glade creek, on the south side thereof. 135 Acres, surveyed 6th Feb. 1787, in the same county, on the west end of Joe's Ridge, and on the waters of Glade creek. 154 Acres, surveyed 6th Feb. 1787, in the same county, on Joe's Ridge. 228 Acres, surveyed 6th Feb. 1787, in the same county, on Joe's Ridge and the waters of Glade and Cooper's creek. 414 Acres, surveyed 22d Feb. 1787, in the same county, on the second fork of Cole river, on the road crossing from Piney river, to Guyandott. 2,000 Acres, surveyed 26th Feb. 1787, in the same county, under the big Pipe Stem Knob, and running down both sides of the creek. 416 Acres, surveyed 4th Feb. 1787, in the same county, on the waters of Cooper's creek and Joe's Ridge. 380 Acres, surveyed 3d Feb. 1787, in the same county, on the head waters of Cooper's creek. 3,338 Acres, by survey 20th Feb. 1787, in the same county, on the south fork of Cole river. 1,345 Acres, by survey 2d Feb. 1787, in the same county, on the head waters of Little Blue Stone, about half a mile north from the white oak Lick. Three tracts of land in Monongalia county, patented in my name, viz: 350 Acres, by survey 1st June, 1796, in Monongalia county, adjoining Matthew Rukey's land, and the Randolph county line, on the waters of Cheat River. 400 Acres, surveyed 20th Oct. 1797, in the same county, adjoining lands of Abner Harper, above the mouth of White Day creek. 400 Acres, surveyed 15th Nov. 1797, in the same county, adjoining Peter Drage, on Finche's run, to include an improvement made in the year 1773. 1000 Acres, in do. on the west of Cheat river, above the lands of Thomas Butler. 800 Acres, in do. on Buffalo creek, on a pre-emption right of David Gray. 250 Acres, in Greenbrier county, on Little Deer creek, adjoining the lands of Joseph McClurg. 891 Acres, in Montgomery county, surveyed 1st August, 1787, on the waters of Piney river, and Paint creek, waters of the Kanawha river. 435 Acres, in Montgomery county, surveyed 30th June, 1786, joining the lands of Joseph Eaton, Richard Muse and James McCorkle. 230 Acres, in Wythe county, surveyed 4th Nov. 1795, on the Lead Mines Mill creek. 180 Acres, in Albemarle county, patented dated 5th July, 1787, on William Hill's creek, waters of Buck Island creek. One undivided moiety of five lots in the town of Winchester, Nos. 89, 90, 100, 101 and 109. The above will be sold very low, and the terms made known, on application to WM. AUSTIN. Richmond, April 4th, 1805. wtf
WHEAT FAN & WOVEN WIRE MANUFACTORY, No. 7, Bridge-street, four doors north of Griffith's Bridge, Baltimore. WHERE are made and sold, WHEAT FANS, first quality: ROLLING and other SCREENS, for wheat, barley, flax-seed, &c.; HAND RIDDLES and SIEVES, for coal, coal, barley, wheat, rye, oats, meal, brick-dust, flax-seed, clover seed, cockle, lime, sand, &c.; SHAKES for Indian meal; WIRE SAFES; WOVEN WIRE for windows, &c. &c. AMOS SMITH, (Formerly WEST & SMITH.) N. B. A good assortment on hand. Any of the above articles will be delivered in Richmond, (on short notice) at the same prices as at the manufactory (exclusive of freight) on the orders being left with SAMUEL PARSONS & SON, Near the Basin, of whom the prices may be known—who have now on hand, Wheat Fans, Wheat and Line Sieves, and Meal Sieves, &c. of a superior quality. P. S. WIRE SAFES, and a few tons BAR IRON on hand. 11th Mo. 1st, 1804. wtf

Virginia Argus Extra.---April 27.
Valuable Property for sale.
WILL be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on the third day of April next, at 12 o'clock, an undivided moiety in the two LOTS OF GROUND, formerly the property of Andrew Ronald, dec. fronting the basin of the James River Canal, near the centre of the city of Richmond, with an undivided moiety of all the valuable buildings thereon, consisting of a large three story brick building, eighty feet in length, with four separate tenements, twenty feet wide and forty-five feet in length, with fire places on the first and second floors, roomy garrets in each, with large wheels fixed for hoisting and lowering packages, &c. with dispatch and ease, good dry cellars with fire places in each; this house has been lately built and in good repair; adjoining is a well finished two story framed dwelling house, thirty-eight feet square, with two good cellars, with fire places in each for cooking; in this house on the first and second floors are eight rooms and six fire places—also, a small two story Brick House with four rooms, with fire places in each, convenient for a store or small family—Likewise, a small Wooden Building with a cellar built for a kitchen, and may be used as a shop—Also, two Stables and a Carriage House. The buildings except the kitchen, stables and carriage house are insured in the mutual insurance company against fire in the state of Virginia, and the premiums paid; the loss front the basin on one side, and are bounded by Cary's street and the cross street leading to shockoe warehouse on two other sides of them, and are as convenient for commercial or other business as any in the city. The terms of sale will be seven thousand dollars in ready money, the residue payable the fifth day of August next, for which residue bond with approved security will be required. It is deemed unnecessary to state the great value of the above property to those who reside in this city, but for the information of strangers, the subscriber begs leave to state, that the aforesaid property is immediately opposite the lower part of the basin of the James river canal, where all the produce of the upper country is landed, and to any person desirous of carrying on the commission business extensively, perhaps is superior to any other place in this city.
William Austin.
Richmond, 4th February, 1805.
From circumstances not attended to when the above valuable property was advertised for sale, the subscriber has postponed the day of sale, till Wednesday the eighth day of May next, when it will certainly take place, at 12 o'clock, on the premises, when one fourth of the purchase money only will be required in hand, and a credit of three, six and nine months given for the balance, the purchaser to give bonds and security to carry interest from the day of sale, and a deed of trust on the property to secure the payment.
Wm. AUSTIN.
22d. March, 1805
TO BE RENTED,
For one or more years, and possession given the 15th of April next—a convenient
Store & Dwelling-house,
With three rooms below, and two above, with a fire place in two of the lower rooms, with a good dry cellar under them; a kitchen, smoke-house, garden, and two acres of land adjoining enclosed, part of which is well set with red clover. This tenement has been occupied for some years past by Messrs. Albin Gilpin & Co.; it is situated in a healthy and agreeable neighbourhood, is a fine stand for a country store, about 25 miles from Richmond, and not more than half a mile from the river, and in the midst of a fine wheat country.—For terms apply to the subscriber.
SAM. PLEASANTS.
Powhatan co. 4th Mar. 1805.
The subscriber wishes to sell for cash, or on credit till the first day of January next, the
Two Brick Tenements,
Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby.
JOHN F. HILTON.
City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1804.
165
War Department, March 6, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given, That separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until 12 o'clock at noon of the first Wednesday in June next, for the supply of all rations that may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October 1805, until the 30th day of September 1806, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz.
First, At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Fort Wayne, Chicago, Swan Creek, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of Ohio, and territory of Michigan, and at any place or places within the Indiana territory north of the 41st degree of north latitude.
Second, At South West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road between said river and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Kentucky & Tennessee.
Third, At the garrison near Vincennes on the river Wabash, at Fort Massac, New Madrid, Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas, Natchez and Fort Adams, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited in the Mississippi territory, except the county of Washington, and at any place or places in the Indiana territory south of the 41st degree of north latitude & fifty miles east of the Mississippi river.
Fourth, At St. Louis, St. Charles, Kaskaskia, Cahokia, & at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the territory of Louisiana north of New Madrid, and at any place or places in the Indiana territory within fifty miles east of the Mississippi river and south of the 41st degree of North latitude, Fort Massac excepted.
Fifth, At New Orleans, Plaquemines, Point Coupee, Opelousas, Natchitoches, Appalousas, Attakapas, Fort Stodder, Fort St. Stephens, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the territory of Orleans, or in the county of Washington in the Mississippi Territory, and at any place or places on the west side of the Mississippi river below Arkansas.
Separate proposals will also be received as aforesaid for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of January 1806, to the 31st day of December of the same year, both days inclusive, within the several states herein after mentioned, viz.
Sixth, At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Georgia, and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation.
Seventh, At Charleston, Rocky Mount, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the states of North and South Carolina.
Eighth, At Norfolk, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Virginia.
Ninth, At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Maryland and the district of Columbia.
Tenth, At Fort Mifflin, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania, east of the river Susquehannah, and within the states of New Jersey and Delaware.
Eleventh, At Pittsburg, Carlisle and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania, west of the river Susquehannah.
Twelfth, At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of New York, Niagara and its dependencies excepted.
Thirteenth, At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Fourteenth, At Fort Independence (Boston harbour) and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Massachusetts, the town of
Springfield, and the district of Maine, excepted. Fifteenth, At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of New Hampshire and the district of Maine.
Sixteenth, Proposals will also be received as aforesaid, for the supply of all rations, which may be required by the United States, for the troops which are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the town of Springfield in the state of Massachusetts, and for the armourers and other persons employed in the United States armoury at that place, from the 1st day of January 1806 to the 31st day of December in the same year, both days inclusive.
A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of Beef, or three quarters of a pound of Pork, eighteen ounces of Bread or flour, one gill of Rum, Whiskey or Brandy, and at the rate of 2 quarts of Salt, four quarts of Vinegar, four pounds of Soap, and one pound and a half of Candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the ration shall be specified; but the United States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid, as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price of the whole ration. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, and Chicago, for six months in advance; and at each of the other posts on the western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commandants of fortified places and posts, to call for, at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper.
It is understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid by the United States at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies, which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued, until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed; and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the seaboard, or Indian frontier, not exceeding three months.
H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War. March 8. (11m)
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
BROKE away last evening, a large stout made blood bay HORSE, upwards of five feet high, 7 years old last spring, was shod all round about two months ago, but some of the shoes may now be off; he has a large head and small eyes, trots and gallops; if he has any other marks by which he might be distinguished, they are not recollected. He had on a saddle a good deal worn, with a hogskin seat and plated stirrups. The above reward will be paid on delivery of the horse and saddle to the subscribers.
Pickett, Pollard & Johnston. Richmond, March 5, 1805.
WILL BE SOLD,
On the twenty fifth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and five, at William Clarkson's store in Albemarle county.
A NEGRO WOMAN,
ABOUT twenty years of age, named Aggy, and her two Male Children, Wilson and Albert, conveyed to the subscriber in trust by Philip Day, to secure the payment of a debt due Dabney Minor, per deed of record in the District court of Charlottesville. The subscriber being only interested as trustee, will only convey the right vested in him by the aforesaid deed of trust.
ALEX. GARRETT. March 30th, 1805.
BROKER'S OFFICE.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS
Opened a Broker's Office,
Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict fidelity.
THOM. NORVELL. Richmond, October 3, 1804. tf
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the late firms of
Buchanan, Dunlop & Co.
Of Petersburg;
Robert Pollok & Co.
Of Richmond; and
Dunlop, Pollok & Co.
Of Manchester,
Are hereby notified that James Dunlop, late a partner in the above concerns, has become purchaser of the outstanding debts; they will therefore be pleased to make payment to Mr. John Tompkins, residing in Richmond, or the subscriber, residing in Petersburg; who alone are authorised to make collections and grant discharges.
Suits will be indiscriminately commenced against all who do not make payment before the first of February next.
JOHN DUNLOP,
Attorney for JAMES DUNLOP.
Petersburg, Nov. 15, 1804. (1f)
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN away from the subscriber about the end of Nov. or early in Dec. a black servant named SAM, I believe about 19 or 20 years of age, very strong and likely for a man of his age. He was seen in the neighborhood of this place some time after he absented himself, but from his connections I have reason to suppose that he may be lurking about, or concealed by those connections in the counties of Powhatan or Cumberland. I will give the above reward if he is brought to me in this place, or ten dollars if secured in a jail so that I may get him.
Arch'd. Froeland.
Manchester, March 16, 1805. tf
Private Entertainment.
THE subscriber has taken a lease of five years, for the well known and commodious house in the city of Richmond, long occupied by Mr. Richard Crouch, which is situate on the street leading from the main street by the Governor's, and is near the vendue store of Prosser and Moncure.
He is provided with an excellent stable, which shall be constantly supplied with forage of the best quality, where he will receive Horses at Livery, and the utmost attention, shall be paid to those horses which may be committed to his care. The long experience which the subscriber has had in this kind of business, and the general satisfaction which he has given to those who have favored him with their custom at Manchester and other places, authorises him to hope, that he will not only continue to receive the patronage of his former friends, but likewise the countenance and favor of the public at large.
He also proposes to take in about 20 BOARDERS, on reasonable terms, and begs leave to assure those who may favor him with their patronage, that every attention and exertion shall be used to give entire satisfaction. And the subscriber also offers his services to sell horses on commission—In all cases where he may be employed to do so, he will charge the owner no more than the actual cost for the support of such horses.
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PETER MOSELEY.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber intends shortly to leave this state for Europe, where he means to spend the summer months. He invites those persons who may have claims against him to call for payment—he also urges the necessity of closing all outstanding accounts due him, and therefore requests those indebted to him to discharge their respective accounts without delay.
L. Wercq.

Advertisement.
TO BE SOLD , to the highest bidder, on a credit of twelve months, FIVE TRACTS OF LAND , belonging to the estate of Thomas Anderson, dec. viz:—One in Campbell county, of 400 acres, lying on both sides of the main road, on the branches of Beever creek; this tract to be sold at next April Campbell court, being the 8th day of the month. One in Botetourt county of 169 acres, lying on Catawba creek; this tract to be sold at next April Botetourt court, being the 11th day of the month; these two sales to be attended by Mr. Anthony Dibrell, who is hereby fully authorized to act for the executors of the said Thomas Anderson. One of 409 acres, one of 147 acres, and one of 50 acres, lying in Buckingham county, the two former on the waters of Rock Island creek, and the latter one on Irving's ferry road. These three last tracts to be sold at next May Buckingham court, being the 13th day of the month. Bond with approved security will be required, to bear interest from the date, but if punctually paid the interest shall be remitted.
NATHL. ANDERSON, & ROBERT RIVES.
Ex'rs of Thos. Anderson, dec. Albemarle county, Feb. 18th, 1805. tds
Notice,
THAT Mr. Anthony Dibrell of Buckingham county, is hereby fully authorized to make sale of one TRACT OF LAND , in Patrick county, containing 500 acres, lying on Dan river—three ditto in Grayson county, lying on the waters of Little Reed Island creek, —two of a thousand acres each, & one of 500 acres; the said Dibrell will attend at next April Grayson court for the sale of the said lands for and on behalf of NATHL. ANDERSON. Albemarle county, Feb. 18th, 1805. tds
Lots for Sale.
IN consequence of the business of the owner on Saturday the 30th ult. the sale of the LOTS on the turnpike road just above the town of Manchester at the place called Buck-Hill, is postponed till Monday the 29th of this month; the sale will commence at the Toll-Gate, at ten o'clock, A. M. on the terms mentioned in the former advertisement.
JAS. CLARKE, Attorney in fact for the proprietors. April 4, 1805. tds
The Celebrated Warm Springs IN VIRGINIA.
THE subscribers have taken a lease of ten years, of the highly celebrated METERNAL SPRINGS in the county of Bath, called the Warm Springs, so justly famed for their great cures & general relief in many complaints. They are now preparing every necessary comfort and accommodation to suit the amusements of those who have health (and to promote the recovery of those who want it,) and it is deemed necessary to make these things widely known, because complaints have heretofore been made against the entertainment which has been offered. Preparations are made for at least one hundred constant boarders besides transient guests, for the accommodation of which, the subscribers will make all possible exertions; and they flatter themselves, that those who may place confidence in this advertisement, will not find the smallest cause for regret or complaint.
Robert & George Turner. March 28, 1805. 6w
CASH will be given for Twelve or Fifteen BOYS, From 7 to 15 years old,—Enquire of the Printer.
RUN away from the subscriber about the 13th January last, a negro man named ADAM, about 23 years of age, of a dark complexion, about 6 feet high, has a small scar on his forehead; had on when he went away an ozanaburgs shirt, short coat and pantalettes of blue plain, and common felt hat; he had sundry other clothing which it is supposed he carried with him, as they have not been seen since he escaped. He was purchased of Mr. Gabriel Pitt near Culpeper courthouse, by Mr. John Mullins, about 18 months past, of whom the subscriber purchased immediately afterwards; the said fellow has a wife at Dr. Claggett's, who resides at Culpeper courthouse; it is probable he may be harboured by his wife at this place. Whoever will deliver the said fellow to the subscriber living in Albemarle county near Charlottesville, shall receive a reward of Thirty Dollars, or if secured in any jail so that I get him again Twenty Dollars. JOHN CLARKSON. 23d Feb. 1805. 4f
PRECIPITATE,
IMPORTED by Mr. Lightfoot of Sandy-Point, last winter, full 15 hands and a half high; will stand at my stable in Chesterfield county, Appomattox river, 15 miles above Petersburg, to be let to mares at ten guineas a mare, two of which will be remitted if paid within the season, which will commence the 10th of March, & expire the 1st of August next. Board of servants gratis; mares may be fed with grain at two shillings per day. I have large and extensive pasture, divided in five different inclosures, that mares with foals may be kept distinct from barren mares. One dollar to the groom. No liability for accidents of any description.
PRECIPITATE was bred by Lord Egremont, foaled in 1737, got by Mercury (a son of Eclipse) dam by Herod, his granddam Maiden by Matchem, out of Mr. Pratt's Old Squirt mare; her dam by Mogul—Camilla by Bay Bolton—Old Lady dam of Sterling by Pulleine's chesnut Arabian—Rockwood Bustler.
PERFORMANCE.
In the first spring meeting, 1790, at New-Market, when 3 years old, he won the first class of the princes stakes of 100 guineas each, beating Thunderbolt, Chanticleer, and Sir Pepper, four having paid the forfeit. In the same week he won the Bolton stakes of 50 guineas each, beating Chambooe, Dragon and Pallafax; 7 paid forfeit. Second spring meeting he won the 3d class of the princes stakes of 100 guineas, beating Thunderbolt; 7 paid forfeit. And in the same week he received 100 guineas forfeit from Lord Grosvenor's Radamanthus.
In 1792 he won £ 50 at Guildfield, beating Doge, Thunderbolt, Sarmgaparam and Stout; the next day £ 50 at the same place, beating Cardock and Griffin. He also won the king's 100 guineas, at Lewis, beating Skyscraper at 3 heats, the 1st being a dead heat. After which he was so highly esteemed that he became a stallion in his lordship's stud at 12 guineas a mare. This horse is the sire of the following running horses in England: Johnquil, Petworth, Matrana, Rosalba, Chesnut colt out of Bobtail, Chesnut colt out of Rosemary, Humbug, Lazarus, Raginer, Apollo, Gulliver, Tag, Louisa, Tipstaff, Mr. Heathcote's filly out of Reeves, Alchymist, Clodhopper, Grey filly his R. H. Lampadoss, Mars, Mary, Matrance, Bay filly Mr. Brown's, Grey filly Mr. Radcliff's, Tax, Tipstaff and Bobtail. Feb. 20, 1805. THOMAS GOODE.
FROM SOUTH AMERICA.
THE BEAUTIFUL SPANISH HORSE, APPALUSIA,
WILL stand the ensuing season, at my plantation on Chickahominy, near the new bridges, and will be let to mares at the moderate price of ten dollars the season, payable the first of Oct. next, but notes (to be sent with the mares) may be discharged by paying eight dollars on or by the 1st of August, when the season will end. Insurance fifteen dollars (notes sent as above, payable 1st March, 1806.) And four dollars cash the leap. In either case 25 cents to the groom, to be paid down. Mares will be fed with clover and lucerne gratis, and corn if required, at the selling price. I have 20 spare stalls in a strong new stable, with substantial locks, where they may be kept of nights, but will not be answerable for escapes.
APPALUSIA is lately from South America, about ten years old, 15 hands high, of a beautiful snow white colour, and most elegantly formed. It is unnecessary to point out the great superiority of this excellent breed of horses for the saddle, harness, &c. as it is generally known that they are well gaited, gentle, and the most hardy and thrifty horses in the world, and many live to be upwards of 50 years old.
APPALUSIA stood in Augusta the season before last, where he proved to be a certain foal getter, and many of his colts would have sold for 100 dollars cash at a day old. A few mares were put to him the last season, (having bought him late) all of which proved with foal. BENJAMIN DUVAL. February 15th, 1805. tf
TO RENT,
AND possession given the 8th day of March next, a commodious dwelling HOUSE , now occupied by Mrs. Cal.—For terms apply to David Lambert. February 22d, 1805. (tf)
WONDER,
IMPORTED last fall was 12 months in the ship Monticello; will stand at my stable the ensuing season; and be let to mares at Six Guineas each mare the season, and a Dollar provided they are paid by the first day of October next. As good pasture as any in Virginia (with separate inclosures for mares and colts) gratis, and the greatest attention shall be paid them, but I will not be answerable for accidents or escapes.
PERFORMANCES.
In 1796, Wonder, then two years old, won the sweepstakes at York of 50 guineas each, for two years old colts, 8 stone, fillies 7 stone 12 lbs six subscribers, beating Lord A. Hamilton's brother to Ration, and Mr. Lowther's b. c. by Diomed, out of Tulip, twenty to one against the winner. In 1797, when 3 years old, carrying 8 stone 7 lbs at Doncaster, he beat Mr. Sitwell's Commodore 8 stone, the last half mile, for 100 guineas each. The same day he received forfeit from Mr. Baker's g. c. Hap Hazard, 8st each, 300 guineas each, 2 miles. In 1798, he won the great produce stakes at York of 200 guineas each 5 subscribers, 4 miles.
In 1799, he won the sweepstakes at Stamford, of ten guineas each for all ages, beating Mr. Heathcote's Warter, 8 subscribers, 2 miles. The same year he ran second in a sweepstakes at York, for 20 guineas each, 7 subscribers, 2 miles, beating Lord A. Hamilton's colt by Walnut, out of Nun, Sir Thomas Gascoigne's Maid of the Mill, and Abraham New and, now called Cockfighter.
In 1800, for the York Oatlands, of fifty guineas each, he ran second to Cockfighter, allowing him seven pounds, beating Mr. Cookson's Sir Harry, eleven subscribers, two miles. The same year, at Doncaster, he beat Sir George Armitage's Tartar, one hundred guineas each, four miles.—The same year, he challenged Mr. Johnson's Sir Solomon, offering five pounds, five hundred guineas each, two miles.
WONDER was lamed in training in 1801, and has never since started. He was bred by Lord Fitzwilliam, is fifteen hands three inches high, ten years old last spring, full of bone, very handsome, and free from all natural blemishes—He is a dark chesnut, and is unquestionably as fine a horse as was ever imported to this country, and of as good a stock—and as a runner he certainly has exhibited well, having beaten Warter, Cockfighter, and Sir Harry, three of the best horses on the English turf. It will be observed, that his dam was got by Diomed, and he is perhaps as nearly like his grand sire, as it is possible for one horse to be like another.
WONDER covered two seasons in England, the first at two and the last at five guineas, which strongly indicates his growing reputation as a foal getter.
PEDIGREE.
He was got by Phenomenon, out of the dam of Lord Fitzwilliam's Brown Fanny, by Diomed—grandam by Marske, Young Hag, Lalurnham's dam by Skim, Old Hag, Hydra's dam by Crab, Ebony by Childers, out of Old Ebony by Basto.—Phenomenon was got by King Herod—his dam Frenzy by Eclipse, her dam by Engineer, grandam by Blank, Lass of the Mill by Traveller Miss Makeless by Young Greyhound, Partner, Woodcock, Croft's Bay Barb, Makeless, Brimmer, Dickey Pierson, son of Dods worth, Burton Barb mare. Taken from the General Stud Book.
RICHARD BLAND.
Prince George, February 14, 1805. 6w
N. B. The season to end the first of August next, & commence immediately.—Servants boarded gratis—and mares fed with grain at the market price, if required.
There will be a large new boat kept at Mr. Samuel Tyler's, directly opposite to my house, which will put mares over ferry free, and I will send them back. R. B.
THE members of the DISMAL SWAMP CANAL COMPANY , either in person or by proxy, are requested to meet at the Hotel in Norfolk, on the first Monday in May next, to elect a President and Directors, and on other business of importance to the company.—Notice is also given to those who are delinquents in the payment of the quotas heretofore called for, that unless they make payment of their respective balances on or before the said day, that their shares will be sold on the Tuesday following the above day of meeting.
Thomas Newton, President.
Aug. 4. Slaughter, William Vaughan, Richard Blow, } Directors.
Norfolk, 11th March, 1805. td
Valuable Lands for Sale.
I WISH to sell a HALF SHARE in the Dismal Swamp Company —also, SHARES in the Canal from Albemarle sound to Elizabeth river —also, One Tract of three Tracts of LAND , lying on Nansamond river near Suffolk, the three tracts amounting in the whole to about 1200 acres. Any person inclined to purchase may be informed of the terms of sale by directing a letter to the subscriber, living near the post office at Lindsay's store, Albemarle county.
FRAS WALKER. Gw
To be sold for ready money,
in pursuance of a decree of the circuit court of the United States, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plaintiff, and David Ross and others, defendants, in order to raise the sum of dolls. 7000 40 cents, with the expense of sale,
A Number of Slaves,
And so much of that Valuable Estate , in the county of Campbell, known by the name of the OXFORD IRON-WORKS , as shall appear sufficient to raise the said sum of money and the said expenses, the said land being now in the occupation of the said David Ross, and the slaves of said being on the land. The sale will take place at the Oxford Iron-Works, in the county of Campbell, on Thursday the 11th of Apr. next. The slaves are represented to be very valuable. The land is so well known as to render a description unnecessary. [tds]
Ben Mosby, D. M. for Jos. Scott, M. V. D. February 25, 1805.
At the request of Mr. Ross, the sale of the property above mentioned is postponed until Thursday the 9th day of next month. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for Joseph Scott, M. V. D. April 8, 1805. tds
Gloucester Low Grounds FOR SALE.
WILL BE SOLD, on the premises, for ready money, on the 24th day of May next, under a decree of the court of Gloucester county, two hundred and seventy seven acres of LAND , lying in the parish of Abingdon, and county of Gloucester. This land joins the lands of Colonel Thomas Lewis and John Seawell, Esq. is of excellent quality for the production of corn and barley, lies extremely convenient to the Severn river, where fish and oysters are both abundant and excellent.
Thomas Lewis, John Seawell, John Lewis, Joseph Cluwerius, } Commissioners. March 20, 1805. 2m
Geo. Watt
HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe warehouse, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of on moderate terms, by wholesale,
The following Articles, viz:
Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. island, and Antigua Rum, Cogniac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Patent Shot, assorted sizes—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp.
Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond. 22d March, 1805
FOR RENT,
The large white House, At Rockets, formerly occupied by Mr. William Fenwick, and afterwards by Mr. Braxton Craddock. For terms apply to Gallego, Richard & Co. tf
Pinkerton's Geography,
AND THE ATLAS, Which completes the work, are now ready for delivery at S. Pleasants' Book-store. A few copies for sale—Price 15 dollars.