Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-03-09 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[VOL. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1157.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum....paid in advance.]
SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1805.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
To the Freeholders of the Counties of Elizabeth City, Warwick & York.
GENTLEMEN, MR. Saunders, who has very ably and respectably represented us in the Senate several years past, having declined taking a seat there again; I presume to make you a tender of my services, and to solicit your countenance and support at the approaching election.
Personal applications on occasions of this kind, I have ever held improper; and am persuaded would not, at this enlightened period, have weight, or in any degree conduce to the accomplishment of my object; they therefore will not be made.
My political sentiments are known to be in harmony with those of the great republican majority of the district; my interests are certainly inseparable from yours. With great candor I profess myself a warm friend to the perpetual union of the states, a sincere admirer of our excellent federal constitution, and am perfectly satisfied with our present national administration.
I am neither an Englishman nor a Frenchman in politics; nor will I ever yield myself up, implicitly, to any party.
Should you, by your suffrages, entitle me to a seat in the legislature, I will anxiously endeavor to show your confidence has not been misplaced, by serving you as well as my mental acquirements will enable me, faithfully and assiduously, as a real American.
I am, with great respect, Gentlemen, your ob't. Hble serv't. W. GOOSLEY.
23d Feb. 1805. w4t
ADVERTISEMENT.
STOLEN from the subscriber who lives in Halifax county, about three miles below Meadesville in the night of the 18th of this instant, a SORREL MARE , four feet eight or nine inches high, six years old this spring, has been docked pretty short, her usual gait is a short brisk trot, has a small lump on her back occasioned by the back band, she has a full forehead with two or three brakes in it, her sides are shaved pretty much with gear, no brand perceivable. Any person that will deliver the said mare to me or to Isaac Easley living in Halifax county, shall receive Twenty Dollars reward, and ten more for apprehending the rogue.
John Hill. 6t
February 25th, 1805. 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.
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 osnaburgs shirt, short coat and pantalettes of blue jeans, 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 Tatt near Culpeper courthouse, by Mr. John Mullin, about 18 months past, of whom the subscriber purchased immediately afterwards; the said fellow has a wife at Dr. Giggerty'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, if secured in any jail so that I get him again Twenty Dollars. JOHN CLARKSON. 23d Feb. 1805. if
TAKEN up by Richard Gordon, Esq., in the upper end of Cumberland county, two COWS and CALVES of the following description, to wit: One a small red cow with part of her hind legs white, with some white under her belly, and a small part of her face white, marked with a crop and undercreek in the right, and a crop and a swallow fork in the left ear, four years old, appraised to nine dollars.—The other a brown white and pied cow, some white in her forehead, marked with a crop and undercreek in the right, and a swallow fork in the left ear, four years old, appraised to ten dollars. November 24th, 1804. 3w
John Michaux.
M. Woodson, clk.
WHEREAS Richard Spelman and Jonathan Kelley, in the name of said Spelman (who is since dead) did on the 29th day of October last, sell to me for a valuable consideration the Patent Rights for Window Springs at the counties of Cumberland, Buckingham, Campbell and Berkeley; also Lunenburg and Mecklenburg and Fairfax, which are yet all except Cumberland, legally vested in me under the date mentioned above; and whereas they had before sold Cumberland, and have since sold Campbell and Berkeley, these are to warn all persons from purchasing or making use of any of the privileges vested in the rightful patentee in all these counties except Cumberland—and at the same time to caution all persons from purchasing any of said county rights, except of their ob't. serv't. LUMAN BISHOP. Richmond, Feb. 28, 1805. w2w
For Rent or Lease,
A HOUSE on the Bason of the Canal, occupied for four or five years past by the subscriber as a retail Grocery, and is one among the best stands in the city for that business—For terms apply to Archelaus Hughes. Richmond, 2d March. 1805. wtf
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES,
Are for sale at Dr. Wilson's Apothecary Shop, opposite the Bell Tavern, to wit:
Red and white Lead, Verdigris, Spanish Whiting, 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. 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, corn, barley, wheat, rye, oats, meal, brick-dust, flax seed, clover seed, cockle, lime, sand, &c.; SEAKS for Indian meal; WIRE SAFES ; WOVEN WIRE for windows, &c. &c.
AMOS SMITH. (Formerly West of 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 Bason, of whom the prices may be known—who have now on hand Wheat Fans , Wheat and Lime Sieves , and Meal Sieves , &c. of a superior quality.
P. S. WIRE SAFES , and a few tons BAR IRON on hand.
11th Mo 1st, 1804. wtf
THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE, FOUR HUNDRED ACRES OF
L A N D,
PART of the Fairfield tract, adjoining the land of Mr. Abram Cowley, John Stubbs and Esme Smock, about two miles from the Market house in the city of Richmond; this land is in woods, except about thirty acres, which are cleared and under a strong fence; it is level and well adapted to farming; the wood with which it abounds, considering its contiguity to the city, makes it a desirable purchase to any person, especially to a resident of the city. This land may be purchased entire, or in lots of fifty or one hundred acres, and possession given immediately. MILES SELDEN. Tree Hill, 29th Feb. 1805. w4t
WRANGLER,
IMPORTED last summer was two years from England. This horse, so justly celebrated for his beauty, size, blood and performances, it is believed is not surpassed 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 Elisha 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 1st of March and expire the 10th of August. Good and extensive pasture, 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 is Sir Charles Sedley's famous mare Fleetcher, by Goldfinch; grandam by Squirrel; great grandam by Bull, brother to Blaze; great grandam by Lath, out of a full sister to Snip; she was got by Childers, out of the old Babb mare, fluter 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. Hooe's Lady Bull.
PERFORMANCES.
Wrangler at three years old, won a sweepstakes at Alpurol, in Sussex, beating Mr. Durand's Johnny, Proferpine, 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 Rote, &c. At four years old, Wrangler won at New Market second spring meeting, a sweepstakes of 800 guineas, beating Centinel, Deplorable, Fugitive, Plaisow and Cambaze-pha; and at Brighton-hill, 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 Reluctance 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, Worth, brother to Waxey. 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, Spatula, Speculator, Philibert, &c. At six years old, for the great Oatland stakes, he beat Telegraph, Antrim, Vandal, Hornby Lads and Stamford. At New-Market first spring meeting, he won a plate, beating Pay-nator and Boaster; he also won a sweepstakes of 25 guineas each, giving six pounds and the year to Pay-nator, 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 Lads 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 Muf-fet, Jack Chanee and Paulo. He had occasionally run re-live; 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.
Foolscap & Letter Paper
For sale at this office.
Amelia County Court, January 24, 1805.
Richard Foster, complt. Against Joshua Atkinson, Henry Estridge, Samuel Ward and Watkins Johnson, defts. In Chancery.
THIS day came the complainant by John Lane his counsel, and the defendant Atkinson, not having appeared and giving security agreeable to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said defendant Atkinson, is not an inhabitant of this state: Therefore, on the motion of the complainant by his counsel aforesaid. It is ordered, That the said defendant appear here on the first day of May court next, and answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some public newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse on two several court days.
A Copy—Teste, James Townes, jr. c. a. c.
At a Court held for Washington County, the 16th day of January, 1805.
James White, complt. Against Joseph Acklin and Andrew Davidson, defendants. In Chancery.
THE defendant Acklin, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of the commonwealth of Virginia: On the motion of the complainant. It is ordered, that the said defendant Acklin, do appear here on the third Tuesday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be inserted in some public newspaper published in this state for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county.
A copy—Attest, D. CAMPBELL, c. w. c.
HUGH J. CRAWFORD, Has just received per the ship Alexander, from London, a general assortment of genuine Drugs and Medicines , Which he will dispose of on moderate terms. Richmond, Dec. 24th, 1804. w2m
Lots for Sale.
On Saturday the 30th of March next, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for 1-3 cash and approved security for the other 2-3, payable on the 25th December next, about Forty Acres of Land ,
Lying on both sides of the Manchester Turnpike road, about 1200 yards above the town of Manchester, to be laid off into acre and half acre Lots.—Proper titles will be made by
James Clarke, Attorney in fact for the proprietors. Manchester, Jan. 9, 1805. oafds.
Congressional Register.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday, January 30.
DEBATE ON THE GEORGIA CLAIMS.
(Continued.)
Mr. Lucas. I am, Sir, in favor of the amendment proposed to the report now under consideration. The unparalleled fraud which hath been practised by the divers land companies stiled purchasers under the act or pretended act of Georgia of 1795, and by the legislature that passed that act, have been fully noticed and exposed in the course of the debates which did take place on the same subject, during the last session of congress, and again during these two last days. This notorious fraud, odious as it is on the part of the land companies, is still much more so on the part of the members of the legislature of Georgia, as their country had pledged their faith under the obligation of an oath. But there are other instances of fraud and deception, materially affecting the purchase or claim in question, which have been solely practised by the land companies, and in which the legislature of Georgia had no kind of participation. These charges cannot be resisted by the ordinary means of denial of facts, for they are supported upon authentic documents.
It ought to be observed that the four land companies who are original purchasers under the act of the legislature of Georgia, passed on the 7th January, 1795, stated in their petition containing their proposals to the legislature, to purchase certain lands belonging to the state of Georgia, that the land contained within the bounds which were described in their petition, amounted to 21,750,000 acres. It was evidently upon the faith of this statement, that the legislature consented to sell that land for 500,000 dollars. However it is now ascertained that the quantity of the land thus described amounts to 33,000,000 acres, and the companies themselves compute it to be near 40,000,000. From this it appears evidently that the companies have deceived the legislature by stating what was not true that contracts are legal and obligatory. The parties ought not only to have contracted with liberty or choice, but they ought also to have contracted with a due
knowledge of the matter, which was the object of the contract. This hath not been the case here; the legislature hath sold twice as much land as they intended to sell, or which is the same thing, they have sold it one time cheaper than it was their intention, and all this loss is the result of the false statement given by the land companies.
It is an uncontrovertible maxim of law, that none ought to be benefitted by his own wrong; this maxim applies with a double force in a contract between the sovereign authority, and private person. The contract between the legislature and the land companies having been entered into by the means of a statement which proves to be false, and which hath been made by the parties that claim the benefit arising therefrom, the contract becomes vitiated and of no effect.
Should this wrong not be sufficient to invalidate the contract, there is another wrong that would arise from it; by the act of 1795, a reserve was made of two millions of acres out of the several tracts sold to the Georgia land companies, for the use of such citizens of Georgia as chose to subscribe in the original terms of the purchase, the price paid by the citizens who did subscribe was two cents and one third per acre, it being the price then supposed to have been paid by the companies—According to the statement originally made of the whole quantity of land contained in the purchase, which as I have before said, proves to be very near double, the land companies would receive from the citizens of Georgia, who clearly had a right to subscribe on the original terms, a price per acre nearly double to that which they themselves would have to pay, and thus have a profit on the citizens of Georgia for the difference in the quantity of acres contained in the purchase arising from the false statement, which reduces with respect to the speculators the actual price of the land to little more than one cent per acre, while it remains two cents and one third with respect to the citizens of Georgia. However great may have been the departure of the legislature of Georgia from the interest of their constituents on this occasion, it appears evidently, that by the expression, 'original term' they understood that their citizens should subscribe, if they chose, to the amount of two millions, upon terms similar to those of the land companies. It appears evidently they did believe they were selling the land of the state at the rate of two cents and one third per acre, whilst in fact, they received but one cent and one sixth, which upon the whole is a consideration merely nominal.
To the multiplicity of the radical defects with which the title of the companies claiming under the act of 1795 abound, the advocates of the claim of the New-England Mississippi land company answer that none of those who compose their company had any participation in the fraud, they are said to be bona fide purchasers, perfectly ignorant of the fraud which may have been practised by those of whom they bought. They represented in their memorial and vindication, as plain farmers, mechanicks, &c. who have made what they possess, by the closest application to industry.
Sir, I stand among those who are the most ready to acknowledge that the inhabitants of New England are conspicuous for their industry, but I am likewise of opinion, that they are not less noted for their sagacity in their attendance to their interest, and in the art of making good bargains. I view them as being fully competent to cope in dealings with the inhabitants of the Southern states; that they should not have heard of the notorious fraud which hath taken place at the passing of the act of 1795, is a great cause of astonishment to me; that they should have made a purchase to the amount of eleven millions of acres, without making enquiries sufficient to discover what almost every body knew throughout the United States, if possible, increases my astonishment. For my part having never thought of purchasing any land from the Georgia land companies, I made no enquiry about the acts of the legislature of Georgia; yet the corruption was so flagrant, the fraud so notorious that it reached my ears soon after it was passed. A gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Randolph) has justly observed, yesterday, that the President of the United States had in his address to the two houses of congress at the beginning of the session of 1795, taken a most direct notice of the act of Georgia, passed in January of the same year, as tending to dangerous consequences. Certainly such solemn communications of the first Magistrate at the beginning of a session, contains matters that are an object of national concern and generally sought for. There is not a paper in the union that omits publishing those communications. It would be possible, however, that this communication would have escaped the notice of plain industrious farmers, such
as are able perhaps to purchase two or three hundred acres of land; but that a company of sober and discreet speculators, and of New England too, being about purchasing an immense quantity of land for a great sum of money, should be ignorant of what every body knows, & of what they ought to know sooner than any body else, is a circumstance too unaccountable & extraordinary for me to believe that it really exists; I should rather think that the speculators of New England, sober & discreet as they stile themselves to be, found the bargain so good and so tempting, the means of pleading ignorance of fraud committed in the original purchase so easy, the means on the part of the state of Georgia or its vendee, to prove the notice so difficult, that the sober and discreet speculators of New England thought it advisable to make a gambling bargain, expecting that the two extremities of the United States being engaged in the same speculation, they would combine their force and influence to press hard upon the centre, and save through the conflict their speculation either in whole or in part. Other strong circumstances lead still more to believe, that the New England company were well aware of the danger which did exist in making a purchase from the Georgia land companies; and that they were taking unusual risks upon themselves; this appears clearly from the face of their deeds; not only the covenant of warranty is special instead of being general; but another extraordinary covenant is entered upon by which the Georgia Mississippi Company "is not liable to refunding of any money in consequence of any defect in their title from the state of Georgia, if any such should hereafter appear to be." Was not such a covenant smelling strongly the fraud, whilst the Georgia grant was impregnated with? Could the New England company more clearly every risk upon themselves? Could they more easily preclude themselves from every remedy in law or equity in case of a defect?
I shall forbear to advert any longer on the defects of the titles of the four Georgia companies and the New England company claiming under the act of 1795, I shall only say that the fraud and collusion on the part of the legislature, and these grants were obtained having created a radical defect, viz. a defect from the beginning, no legal transfer does exist by the first grants and none of course can exist by the second purchase. My confidence in this opinion is much heightened by that of the three distinguished characters, who have been appointed commissioners in pursuance of an act entitled an act for an amicable settlement of the disputes with the state of Georgia, &c. The commissioners have said in their report, a copy of which I now hold, "that they feel no hesitation in declaring it as their opinion, that under the circumstances which may affect the case, as they have come within their knowledge, and as herein stated, the title of the claimants cannot be supported," meaning the claimants under the act of Georgia of 1795, this opinion derives a great weight, not only from the high official standing, the known correctness and abilities of these commissioners; but also from the special trust which Congress hath reposed in them to investigate those claims, and report on their merit. True it is that these commissioners did express that nevertheless they believe that the interest of the United States, the tranquility of those who may hereafter inhabit that territory, & various equitable considerations, may be urged in favor of most of the present claimants, render it expedient to enter into a compromise on reasonable terms; when I am satisfied from my own opinion and that of the commissioners, "that the title of the claimants cannot be supported," I think that on the question of expediency there is no member of this house but that can form an opinion for himself, indeed if this house did not act from their own ideas on this question, they need not to exercise their opinion upon any thing at all; as to me, I cannot see any danger in not gratifying the cupidity of fraudulent purchasers with large quantities of land. I cannot consent to give away the property of the public to a very large amount for the sake of humor- ing land companies, and strengthening the nerve of speculation; money is the bane of morals when put in the hands of land speculators. Let us give them land or money and we add to their means of seducing future legislatures. I view land speculators as a separate class of men acting upon principles quite noxious to the rest of society, I view them as being intimately connected with one another from one end of the continent to the other end. Their strength consists in a perfect combination of their influence; it is through that influence that any individual whose right clashes with their claims must submit to their terms or lose all, it is a matter of course with land companies to monopolize Lawyers to have them at

their command to make them speak or be silent as their interest requires.
Whilst we are debating this great question the land speculators within these walls or out of these walls are in a silent watch anxiously waiting for the measures we are going to adopt; they appear at present quite modest and unassuming; but let us throw in their hands five millions of acres of land, and the scene will soon be changed; their wealth and the consequence attending it, will soon make us sensible of the advantages they will possess over us as individuals; and their children will in a very little time, be taught to look with contempt upon ours; all the land companies will find new encouragement to rally round Congress from all quarters, and set forth their claims. We have land companies who claim almost all the lands which the United States have purchased on the year before last, from the Kaskaskia and Piankashaw Indians; these companies, who style themselves the Illinois & Wabash land companies, have purchased for a valuable consideration, and without fraud—they have purchased before the revolution from Indians that had never surrendered to the crown of Great Britain the right of pre-emption, from Indians who are out of the bounds of the original claim of the confederated six nations of Indians.
If we are to follow the doctrine laid down by the gentleman from Vermont (Mr. Elliot) which is, that the Georgia land companies have in the first instance a color of title, and in the second instance a strong color of title, for which we ought to give them near five millions of acres of land—we may as well give as much to the Illinois company, and again to the Wabash company, for they have also a color of title, and a color too not darkened by fraud. We might also, at the same rate adjust and settle the claim of another long-leagued land company, who claim under an Indian grant, a tract of land adjoining the Fall of St. Anthony; for the Indians under whom they claim, most probably have not acknowledged the sovereignty of the United States over their soil, and might be considered as not bound by the regulations of this country. Thus land companies by setting up claims to one hundred millions acres of land might moderate offer to surrender to the United States the nine tenths of their claim, provided one tenth part was secured to them by a compromise.
I would not do as a representative in Congress, what I could not do as an individual without blushing; contracts in my opinion cannot be divided by ounces and pennyweights. The titles of the companies claiming under the act of Georgia 1795 are good or bad if they are good, Congress ought not to screw out of the hands of these companies, the seven eighths of their well-gotten property; if their titles are bad, Congress ought not to suffer them to have an eighth part of the public property.
Supposing that my neighbour had purchased a plantation, and that I knew well, both the plantation and the vendor, I would not by any means offer to purchase that very same plantation from the original vendor, unless I was well convinced that the former conveyance was a mere nullity, and then should I purchase it, my honor and reputation would forbid me to compromise with the pretended vendor contending against me, lest it should be thought that I had purchased what I knew my vendor had legally conveyed before; lest it should be thought that I had made that purchase with the view of reserving a part of the benefits of the bargain to another; this being the true case which the United States are placed in, on the present occasion the regard which I owe to their high dignity and interest does not permit me to give my consent to a compromise.
Mr. Speaker, the agents of the New England Mississippi company, have attempted to prove in their vindication, page 50th, that the sales of extensive tracts of vacant territory are not injurious to the interests of a nation; they have said that the state of New York has been settled under the promise of land holders; they have said that Virginia, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut are distinguished for the extent of their grants. I do not pretend to say, that these States have escaped the calamity of land speculation; that I will say however, that those of them, wherein land speculation did prevail the least, are the most flourishing. Can it be said indeed that it is through the means of land speculation that these States have attained the advantages which they now enjoy; their flourishing condition proves certainly the unconquerable spirit of industry and enterprise of their inhabitants, it proves that notwithstanding the shackles of land monopoly and hard bargains which was lying in the way of the yeomanry of these states, they have been able to reach by hard and persevering toil, the comforts of life and independence. Who did clear their land, and improve their farms themselves? who paid the price of the purchase of their lands, but themselves, was it necessary for their prosperity and that of their country, that they should pay eight or ten times more for the price of their land, than they would, if monopolizers had not slept between them and the government of their country? The same agents observe also, page 30th that "in Pennsylvania, a complete system existed which to be sure hath produced embarrassments equally pernicious and distressing to the settler and the land holder."—I suppose that the agents allude
to the sale of the unappropriated lands of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the act of April 1792, situate north & N. W. of the rivers Ohio, &c. however, I beg leave to say that they are mistaken in giving the system as the cause of the embarrassments, the system was no more complex than what was absolutely necessary to provide for the accommodation of two classes of persons, to wit, those to whom it was more convenient to give money in the first place and labor after, and those that could better afford labor at first and money after; each class had their respective mode of commencing and completing their titles clearly devised, the consequence resulting from their neglect to perform certain conditions were simply provided for: a partition sufficient to prevent the rights of such persons as the law contemplated, from interfering or clashing had been erected. But this partition had been partly thrown down by the irresistible force of divers land companies, combined together. I shall not relate at this moment the vexations and sufferings which the industrious and inoffensive actual settlers of Pennsylvania have borne and are daily experiencing from several land companies, I shall only say that the wolves have made a dreadful havoc among the lambs.
Again, sir, I cannot believe that it is good policy to give away an immense property, nay, I believe it to be most dangerous to give it to a few families, the idea of grantees of large tracts of land, brings always to my recollection a multiplicity of other persons without means of independence. When I look at a castle in Europe, I directly think of the degraded & wretched tenantry toiling hard to satisfy the luxuries of the proud idler who lives in it.
The extreme of wealth and poverty, mostly operates two evils, and these evils become still greater in a republic, than any where else—was it not for the landed property being held by a few in Ireland, and were not the three fourths of the people of that country, tenants at will, their well known energy and spirit, would have enabled them long ago to effect a revolution, and ameliorate their lot. (To be continued.)
HIGH COURT OF IMPEACHMENT.
The Answer and Pleas of Samuel Chase.
Continued. And if he did consider them, was it not his duty to prevent them from being read to the jury, except under those restrictions, and for those purposes? Would his duty permit him to sit silently, and see the jury imposed on and misled? To sit silently and hear a book read to them as containing the law, which he knew did not contain the law? Such silence would have rendered him a party to the deception, and would have justly subjected him to all the contumely, which a conscientious and courageous discharge of his duty, has so unmeritedly brought on his name.
With respect to the statutes of the United States, which he is charged with having prevented the prisoner's counsel from citing on the aforesaid trial, he denies that he prevented any act of congress from being cited, either to the court or jury, on the said trial; or declared at any time, that he would not permit the prisoner's counsel to read to the jury, or to the court, any act of congress whatever. Nor does he remember or believe, that he expressed on the said trial, any disapprobation of the conduct of the circuit court before whom the said case was first tried, in permitting the act of congress relating to crimes less than treason, commonly called the sedition act, to be read to the jury. He admits indeed that he was then and still is of opinion, that the said act of congress was wholly irrelevant to the issue, in the trial of John Fries, and therefore ought not to have been read to the jury, or regarded by them—This opinion may be erroneous, but he trusts that the following reasons on which it was founded, will be considered by this honorable court, as sufficiently strong to render it possible, and even probable, that such an opinion might be sincerely held and honestly expressed—1st. That congress did not intend by the sedition law, to define the crime of treason "by levying war." Treason and sedition are crimes very distinct in their nature, and subject to very different punishments; the former by death, and the latter by fine and imprisonment. 2dly. The sedition law makes a combination or conspiracy, with intent to impede the operation of any law of the United States, or the advising or attempting to procure any insurrection or riot, a high misdemeanor, punishable by fine and imprisonment; but a combination or conspiracy with intent to prevent the execution of a law, or with intent to raise an insurrection for that purpose, or even with intent to commit treason, is not treason by "levying war" against the United States, unless it be followed by an attempt to carry such combination or conspiracy into effect, by actual force or violence. 3dly. The constitution of the United States is the fundamental and supreme law, and having defined the crime of treason, congress could not give any legislative interpretation or exposition of that crime, or of the part of the constitution by which it is defined. 4thly. The authority of the United States, is alone vested with power to expound their constitution and laws.
And this respondent further answering saith, that after the above mentioned proceedings had taken place in the said trial, it was postponed until the next day, Wednesday, April 22d, 1800; when at the
meeting of the court, this respondent told both the above mentioned counsel for the prisoner, "that to prevent any misunderstanding of any thing that had passed the day before, he would inform them, that although the court retained the same opinion of the law, arising on the overt-acts charged in the indictment against Fries, yet the counsel would be permitted to offer arguments to the court, for the purpose of showing them that they were mistaken in the law: and that the court if satisfied that they had erred in opinion, would correct it: and also that the counsel would be permitted to argue before the petit jury, that the court were mistaken in the law"—And this respondent added, that the court had given no opinion as to the facts in the case, about which both the counsel had declared that there would be no controversy.
After some observations by the said William Lewis, and Alexander James Dallas, they both declared to the court, "that they did not any longer consider themselves as the counsel for John Fries the prisoner." This respondent asked the said John Fries, whether he wished the court to appoint other counsel for his defence? He refused to have other counsel assigned; in which he acted, as this respondent believes and charges, by the advice of the said William Lewis, and Alexander James Dallas: whereupon the court ordered the said trial to be had on the next day, Thursday, the 24th of April, 1800.
On that day the trial was proceeded in; and before the jurors were sworn, they were by the direction of the court, severally asked on oath, whether they were in any way related to the prisoner, and whether they had ever formed or delivered any opinion as to his guilt or innocence, or that he ought to be punished? Three of them answering in the affirmative, were withdrawn from the panel. The said John Fries, was then informed by the court, that he had a right to challenge thirty-five of the Jury, without showing any cause of challenge against them, and as many more as he could show cause of challenge against. He did accordingly challenge peremptorily thirty four of the jury, and the trial proceeded. In the evening the court adjourned till the next day, Friday, the 25th of April; when after the district attorney had stated the principal facts proved by the witnesses, and had applied the law to those facts, this respondent with the concurrence of his colleague, the said Richard Peters, delivered to the jury the charge contained and expressed in exhibit marked No. 3, and herewith filed, which he prays may be taken as part of this his answer.
Immediately after the petit jury had delivered their verdict, this respondent informed the said Fries, from the Bench, that if he, or any person for him, could show any legal ground, or sufficient cause to arrest the judgment, ample time would be allowed him for that purpose. But no cause being shown, sentence of death was passed on the said Fries, on Tuesday, the second day of May, 1800, the last day of the term; and he was afterwards pardoned by John Adams, then President of the United States.
And this respondent further answering saith, that if the two instances of misconduct, first stated in support of the general charge, contained in the first article of impeachment, were true as alleged, yet the inference drawn from them, viz. "that the said John Fries was thereby deprived of the benefit of counsel for his defence," is not true. He insists that the said Fries was deprived of the benefit of counsel not by any misconduct of this respondent, but by the conduct and advice of the above mentioned William Lewis, and Alexander James Dallas, who having been, with their own consent assigned by the court as counsel for the prisoner, withdrew from his defence, and advised him to refuse other counsel when offered to him by the court, under pretence that the law had been prejudged, and their liberty of conducting the defence, according to their own judgment, improperly restricted by this respondent; but in reality because they knew the law and the facts to be against them, and the case to be desperate, & supposed that their withdrawing themselves under this pretence might excite odium against the court; might give rise to an opinion that the prisoner had not been fairly tried; and in the event of a conviction, which from their knowledge of the law and the facts they knew to be almost certain, might aid the prisoner in an application to the President for a pardon. That such was the real motive of the said prisoner's counsel, for depriving their client of legal assistance on this trial, this respondent is fully persuaded, and expects to make appear, not only from the circumstances of the case, but from their own frequent and public declarations. (To be continued.)
NEW-YORK, February 23. Extract of a letter from an officer on board the U. S. frigate Congress, dated off Tripoli, October 26, 1804.—Received by the John Adams. "We have been cruising off Tripoli since the 23d of September in company with the schooner Nautillus, and have blockaded the port faithfully. What you have heard respecting the impossibility of a large ship going into this harbor, is untrue: we can go within twenty yards of their batteries with safety, and have indeed more water than we want, say ten fathoms. This desirable knowledge was obtained one moon shine night, by capt. Rogers himself, accompanied by the master. They even found that when the boat
grounded forward, and the master jumped upon the rocks, she had seven fathoms astern. They were then so near as to hear centinel's converse—saw all the gun boats, and examined the coast completely. Taking the bearings of the bshaw's castle from every sound, & got safe on board the schooner at 3 in the morning. It appears strange the boat was not discovered, as she was within pistol shot of every battery they have. Whether the enemy saw her or not, it is certain they took no apparent notice of her.
"In my way up the Mediterranean, I have been much gratified in visiting that celebrated nest of robbers, the city of Algiers. I saw many poor christian slaves at work (in different employ) who as we passed, would cast a look of joy and happiness, as it were towards us, no doubt arising from the simple circumstance of our being called christians like ourselves. Many of them stretched out their hands towards us, with a look (for they dare not speak) "that spoke, as well as look could speak, "a penny for a poor captive." I need not tell you my feelings on this occasion, suffice it, that when I went ashore I had 35 dollars in my pocket, and returned on board without a penny. I am told that a slave for one third of a dollar, can purchase a day of rest, and even of amusement—if that be the case, I am happy that I visited them.
"The Dey of Algiers paid us great attention; saluting our ship on her arrival with 21 guns, which we returned. The captain on landing was saluted with five guns—the first instance of their saluting an American captain on landing. We procured at this place refreshments for our crew, who were very sickly; and received also a handsome present from his infernal majesty, consisting of sheep, buffaloes, fresh bread and vegetables."
SWINDLING.
A recent instance of swindling has occurred in this city, which, both for the purpose of exposing a scoundrel and putting the public on their guard against him ought not to pass unnoticed. A person calling himself J. Barclay Croker, and who says that he comes from a house in London, has lately ushered himself into public notice as a Goldsmith, Jeweller, &c. and has so far imposed on the public as to possess himself of many valuable articles in the line of his pretended profession. Suspecting, as it seems, that he could not continue his nefarious practices longer without discovery, he clandestinely left his lodgings on Sunday last, and has not since been heard of. Some circumstances lead to conjecture that he has gone to Norfolk or Richmond. In order to apprise the public of their danger, printers especially in the southern states, would do well to mention the fact.
WASHINGTON CITY, March 1.
On Wednesday the pleadings in the trial of Judge Chase were brought to a close—Mr. Rodney finished his remarks in a speech of about a half an hour's length; when Mr. J. Randolph rose about half past 11 and continued speaking until about 3 o'clock. Mr. Harper replied, in explanation, and Mr. J. Randolph followed him.
On motion of General Jackson, the court came to a resolution to pronounce judgment on Friday at 12 o'clock. (This day.)
Thus are the proceedings in this important case, nearly brought to a close, after a full, patient, and deliberate hearing. In no instance, perhaps, in this country, or any other has a tribunal of justice exhibited more honorable traits of impartiality, or dignified deportment. During the whole progress of the trial a degree of order and decorum has been preserved, which reflects high honor on the Senate of the United States, and the individual who presides over their deliberations.
APPOINTMENTS.
Approved by the Senate.
ROBERT SMITH, Attorney General of the United States, in the room of Levi Lincoln, resigned.
JACOB CROWNINSHIELD, Secretary of the Navy, in the room of Robert Smith, appointed Attorney General.
GENERAL HULL, Governor of the territory of Michigan.
We understand these appointments received the unanimous sanction of the Senate.
STORAGE.
THE subscriber is in possession of a large and convenient warehouse at Rocketts, and renders his services to the public, in that line—He will attend to the receiving and delivering any goods that his friends may think proper to place in his care. Wm. GOODWIN.
FOR SALE, IN STORE, 800 Bushels STOVE SALT. New York PORTER } By the Barrel. New Ark CYDER } Newtown PIPPINS (3w) W. G.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RUN away from the subscriber in Buckingham county, on Tuesday the 19th February, a negro man named LYMAS, well known in the town of Manchester, aged about 38 or 39, much pitted with the small pox, with a scar on one of his cheeks, rather of a yellowish complexion: he has relations near Todd's bridge in King & Queen county; it is likely he will endeavor to get on board some vessel and make his escape or else make his way to Todd's bridge. His clothing when he went away was a negro cotton coat and overalls. All masters of vessels are hereby forewarned carrying him off at their peril. The above reward will be paid for his delivery to me, or ten dollars to confine him in jail and give me information thereof. JOHN HENDRICK. March 4th, 1805.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1805.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS, Drank at the Eagle Tavern, 4th March, 1805.
By the president, Dr. Wm. Foushee—John Page, Governor of Virginia.
Wm. H. Cabell—On a day consecrated to republicanism, may the name of JOHN THOMPSON never be forgotten by the people of Virginia.
Henry L. Biscoe—Creed Taylor; the disinterested patriot, whose political motto is, principles not men.
Bathurst Jones—Political honors; to deny them to political merit is not moderation but APOSTASY.
Major Wm. Price—The old motto, " United we stand, divided we fall. "
James Ternan—Reformation to the enemies of our country who enjoy the benefit of it.
John Harvie, jun.—Patriotism, the first and noblest sentiment of a freeman.
Wm. M. Brown—Judge Chase, late in trial before the Senate of the United States; may this prove to the judiciary, that they are amenable to the people.
Hyman Marks—The patriot of '75, General Wm. Moseley.
Wm. Dabney—The land of liberty.
Maurice L. Miller—William Duane; his services in the cause of republicanism, will raise in the affections of the American people, an everlasting monument to his memory.
Tho's Ritchie—Thomas Paine, the literary hero of the American Revolution; in spite of king craft or priest craft, the RIGHTS OF MAN shall continue forever.
Robert Mitchell—Wm. B. Giles, the genuine patriot and able statesman, a friend to the people and supporter of our constitution; who does not shrink from his post, and detects the machinations of its enemies.
Dr. John H. Foushee—William Wirt, an honor to himself and to the state.
THE FOURTH OF MARCH,
being a day dear in the estimation of the republicans throughout the union, was celebrated at the Washington Tavern in this city, by a numerous concourse of republicans, with the utmost hilarity; when the following toasts were drank, which are now given to the public, as the unanimous sentiment of that meeting.
By particular desire, Governor Page took the seat as President, and Philip N. Nicholas, Esq. that of Vice President.
1. The 4th of March—The day which gave security and permanence to our liberties—17 Cheers.
2. Thomas Jefferson—The illustrious patriot and statesman, his history is recorded in the hearts of the people, and his eulogium is found in their happiness & prosperity—9 Cheers.
3. George Clinton—Who contributed to obtain our liberties by his valor, and to secure them by his patriotism—7 Cheers.
4. The union of the American states, the enemy to its continuance, is an enemy to his country—13 Cheers.
5. The Constitution—It is the duty of every citizen to understand its principles, and to defend it against encroachment—7 Cheers.
6. The memory of Washington and those patriots and heroes who contributed to obtain our independence—9 Cheers.
7. The press, the nurse of science, the support of freedom, and the scourge of tyrants—7 Cheers.
8. The trial by jury—The sanctuary of innocence, and the curb of power—6 Cheers.
9. The Militia—The virtuous & brave defenders of their country—7 Cheers.
10. The heads of department—They have justified by their conduct the high confidence of their country—7 Cheers.
11. James Monroe—The patriotic and enlightened citizen, the able and successful minister—7 Cheers.
12. Our infant navy—Whilst our gallant tars cover themselves with glory, they do honor to their country—7 Cheers.
13. The agriculture, commerce and manufactures of the United States—The honorable and abundant sources of public wealth and private independence—7 Cheers.
14. National economy—The best system of finance—3 Cheers.
15. Our fellow citizens, who celebrated this day at the Eagle Tavern—Like us they venerate the principles of liberty. We tender them our truest regard and best wishes—6 Cheers.
16. Our republican brethren throughout the union—6 Cheers.
17. The American Fair—Their lives hold out to virtue its brightest example, and their smiles its dearest reward—6 Cheers.
Peace, commerce, and friendly intercourse with all nations, entangling alliances with none—17 Cheers.
VOLUNTEERS. Judge Wythe having retired, the president gave the following volunteer.
George Wythe, distinguished alike for his wisdom and integrity as a magistrate, and his zeal and disinterestedness as a patriot—9 Cheers.
The president having likewise retired, the vice president gave the following:
John Page, Governor of Virginia, whose love of country and devotion to liberty have been proved in the worst times and most arduous conflicts—9 Cheers.

JUDGMENT PRONOUNCED ON THE IMPEACHMENT AGAINST SAMUEL CHASE.
ON Friday the chamber of the senate was opened at noon; and the extensive galleries were in a few minutes filled with a crowded auditory. The deep interest which had attended this important trial from its earliest stages, and had continued, without abatement, through its whole progress, was now wrought up to the highest pitch.
In this state of the public feeling the senate entered the court room at about half past 12 o'clock. In a few minutes after Mr. Tracey, a senator from Connecticut, for some days past confined to his house from illness, came in, under marks of severe indisposition, and with a smelling bottle in his hand. Soon after the speaker, attended by the house of representatives, took their seats.
The president (Mr. Burr,) having given directions to the peace officers to seize whoever should in any wise disturb the proceedings, rose, and addressing himself to the members of the court, said—
GENTLEMEN, You have heard the evidence and arguments adduced on the trial of Samuel Chase, impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors: you will now proceed to pronounce distinctly your judgment on each article. Mr. Secretary, read the first article.
Mr. Otis, then read the first article, when the president rising, addressed in alphabetical order, to each member of the senate, who also rose, the following question—
Mr. — How say you; is Samuel Chase, Esquire, guilty or not guilty of a high crime or misdemeanor, as charged in the article of impeachment last read.
To which question each member answered guilty, or not guilty. The several remaining articles were read in succession, and the same course pursued as on the first.
After the whole had been gone through, which occupied about two hours, the president directed all the votes to be called over, to avoid any mistake in the record. This having accordingly been done by the secretary;
The president rose and said, on the first article sixteen gentlemen have pronounced guilty, and eighteen not guilty; on the second article ten have said guilty, and twenty-four not guilty; on the third article eighteen have said guilty, and sixteen not guilty; on the fourth article, eighteen have said guilty, and sixteen not guilty; on the fifth article, there is a unanimous vote of not guilty; on the sixth article, four have said guilty, and thirty not guilty; on the seventh article, ten have said guilty, and twenty-four not guilty; and on the eighth article, nineteen have said guilty, and fifteen not guilty.
Hence it appears that there is not a constitutional majority of votes finding Samuel Chase, Esquire, guilty, on any one article. It, therefore, becomes my duty to declare that Samuel Chase, Esquire, stands acquitted of all the articles exhibited by the house of representatives against him.
Whereupon, The court immediately rose, at about half past 2 o'clock.
The following is a table of the votes given on the several articles.
Table with 8 columns (Art. 1 to Art. 8) and rows for individual names (Mr. Adams, Mr. Anderson, etc.) and final totals for Guilty and Not Guilty.
Philadelphia, Feb. 27, 1805. The United States frigate John Adams, Capt. Chauncy, (Commodore Preble and Consul O'Brien and family on board) from the Mediterranean, arrived at Sandyhook on Saturday last. Capt. Newman of the ship Laura, arrived at New York, spoke her on Saturday last, and informs, that there are a number of Turks on board.
At the supreme court of the state of New York lately sitting at Albany, Thomas A. Emmett, Esq. lately from Ireland, (brother to that patriot Emmett who lately suffered martyrdom in the cause of liberty in that devoted country,) and PIERREPONT EDWARDS, Esq. of New Haven, were admitted to practice as counsellors at Law in that state. Mr. EMMETT has also been recently admitted to practice within the District of Columbia.
The feds are very dextrous in throwing all blame from their own shoulders. The expense attending the trial of the Pennsylvania Judges, and of Judge Chase, is impudently charged to the democrats; whereas it is evident, that had those Judges confined themselves to their duty, instead of engaging in private quarrels, aiding in political persecution, and fomenting public mischief, this expense would not have been incurred.—Trenton True Amc.
In charging the republicans with the expense of bringing to justice arbitrary and tyrannical federal judges, the feds are about as consistent as in reproaching the democrats with selling the navy, which was done in compliance with a federal law, passed by a federal congress, and approved by a federal president.—ib.
Put twenty pounds of lime into a barrel, and pour on it ten gallons of rain or river water. Then put one hundred and twenty pounds of corn into a basket, and let it remain eight hours. Take it out, plunge it into another vessel, in which there is a quantity of water in which you have previously dissolved three pounds of common salt or salt petre.
Take as much of the water of your richest dunghill as you choose—Soak your seed in it 24 hours, dry it in the shade and then (when dry) sow it.
To prevent Smut in Wheat. Moisten it well, with a liquor composed of lime water, in which ashes, common salt and pigeon dung have been infused several hours. A light solution of alum and verdigris, has also been used for this purpose.
ON THE PRESENT FASHION OF SHORT WAISTCOATS. "Stop, stop, you rogue," cried crazy Jack, And seiz'd a modern beau; The thing alarm'd bow'd low and said, "An't please you, sir, I'll go." "Not you, by Jove, you're caught at last, For all the world can see, You're he that plays so many pranks— You're Mr. Nobody."
MARRIED, at Petersburg, on Monday last Mr. JOHN GAMBLE, of Richmond, to Miss ELIZA SMITH DUNCAN, of Petersburg.
Mr. PLEASANTS. BY inserting the following in your useful paper you will oblige a Customer.
WANTED, A MAN of honesty, intelligence, firmness and independence, he must also be a sound republican, to represent the district composed of the counties of Spotsylvania, Louisa, Orange and Madison, in the next Congress—He must be no Yazoo-man.—Such a man will meet with liberal encouragement by applying to the Freeholders of the aforesaid counties.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. RUN away from the subscriber on Friday the 22d of last month, a negro man named JESS, about 25 or 27 years old, of a very yellow complexion, and has a very bushy head of hair; he is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high and very well made. He has a wife at Wm. Powell's of Cumberland county, and is very well known in that neighbourhood and in the neighbourhood of New Canton. (formerly the property of Walter Irvine of New Canton) I expect he will attempt to pass as a freeman and try to get out of this state by water. I do therefore forewarn all masters of vessels, and all other persons from harboring or carrying out of this state the said slave at their peril. Any person delivering him to me in Buckingham county near the new store, or securing him so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward exclusive of what the law allows. DRURY CHILDERS. March 4th, 1805.
Notice. MUTUAL INSURANCE OFFICE, Richmond, March 4th, 1805. THE members of the Mutual Insurance Company against Fire on Goods and Furniture in the State of Virginia, are particularly requested to meet at the said office, either in person or by proxy, on Monday the 8th day of next month, (April) on business of the utmost importance to the company. On referring to the 21st article of the Constitution of the said Company, it will be found that no member is at present insured, or can be until a meeting shall be convened and certain rules & regulations complied with, which, with other matters of much consequence, renders it necessary that there should be a strict compliance with the above requisition. BENJ. DUVAL, President. Committed to the jail of this county on the 12th of this month, a negro woman, her name is SUEY, and that she belongs to one Woodfork of North-Carolina, purchased by Woodfork of a Mr. Fletcher 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.
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. Alban 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.
TAKEN up by the subscriber on the plantation of his residence, a stray COW, about seven or eight years old, middle sized, crumpled horns, marked in the right ear with a crop and slit, in the left ear with a crop and underclipped; her colour is a brindle, but her head is something darker than her body; she has some white under her belly near the flanks. Appraised to 12 dollars. William Pollard. Hanover, Feb 28, 1805.
BANK OF VIRGINIA. THE Shareholders are hereby notified, that the fourth instalment will become due on Friday the 6th of April, and will be received at the Bank, and at the Offices of Discount and Deposit at Norfolk, Petersburg and Fredericksburg. Certificates of Stock will after that day be issued on application at the Bank. March 6, 1805.
WATTS PSALMS, HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS. For sale at this office.
THE LAWS Passed at the last Session of the General Assembly. Are just published at this office. March 9.
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 fee 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 each the season. The season to commence the first of March and end the tenth of August. Good and extensive pasture well watered 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 Donaghan (one of the best sons 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, sifter to Jupiter, bred by Mr. Cross, 1773 her dam (Young Market's dam) by Black Bess, Milia Magnent, by Farrier, Greeshound, Curwen, Bay Bess, 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, York shire, on Wednesday May 14th, he won a sweepstakes of ten guineas each, for 3 year olds, six subscribers two miles, beating Mr. Bethell'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, Shepherd's Madcap, Clifford'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. Williams's property, formerly Mr. Hutchinson's, beating Field's Highlander, out of Wren, and Turner's Deline—In 1795, Hambleton won three times, to wit—a handicap plate of 50l. two mile heats, at four years old, beating Insect, Blackeyes, 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 Pybal—and on the 22d walked over the ground for 50l. all ages—and on the 24th 50 guineas for all ages, four mile heats, beating Gregory's b h Archer, six years old, Mr. Peacock's ch g Farmer, and Mr. Wilson's Creeping Kate. At Dumfries in October, he won 50l. bearing Lord Darlington's b m Constant—In 1796, Hambleton won at Kelso, 5th October, a purse of 50 guineas, beating Mr. Baller's Black Cock.—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 Botsey. 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 horse to the Caledonian Hunt, for three years old, carrying 12 stone four mile heats, then six years old, he won against Mr. Wentworth's Trimbush, Piermont's Trimmer, aged, and Kincaid's Hedy, aged, and Saturday following a purse of 50l. given by the Hunt free for any horse, &c. beating Farewell and Poliker. 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 Hippopota-mus. At Montrose he won a plate of 50 guineas, for all ages, beating Pictouare and Contractor. See the racing Calendars for the foregoing years. w8t* William Lightfoot.
RESOLVED, 1. That all persons who have Tickets to dispose of, except those who reside in Richmond, Norfolk, Petersburg and Fredericksburg, be requested to forward to Robert Greenhow, Esq. of Williamsburg, the Tickets which they have on hand, with the money and bonds received for Tickets sold by them; and that those who reside in the above mentioned towns, be requested to forward only the money and bonds they have received. 2 That in future, Tickets shall not be sold on credit. 3. That public notice be given of the accidental loss of 12 Tickets, placed in the hands of a gentleman to dispose of, viz from No 3341 to 3352, both included; that all persons be cautioned against purchasing either of those Tickets, and informed, that a reward will be given for the restoration of them to either of the commissioners. 4. That the foregoing resolutions be published three times, in the Argus, Norfolk Herald, and Petersburg Intelligencer. Signed, J. MADISON, Chairman of the Commissioners. Just received at this Office,
The Stranger in France; OR A TOUR FROM DEVONSHIRE TO PARIS. BY JOHN CARR, Esq.
ALSO— A REPORT OF THE TRIAL. Brought by the Rev. C. Massey, against the Marquis of HEADFORT. For criminal conversation with plaintiff's wife. Bail and Delivery Bonds. For sale at this office.
THE SIXTH AND LAST VOLUME OF WARNER & HANNA'S Select Plays
Is just received at this office—where a few complete sets of the work in elegant binding are for sale.
The full dressed English station and most complete running horse, Tickle Toby, A DARK brown, elegant formed 16 hands high, will stand the ensuing season at my stable in the upper end of Charles City county, near Goode's and Beall'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 lease 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 pasture and the board of bona gratia, 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 next. THOMAS BRANCI. 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 Marchmont, his dam Celia, by Herod his granddam 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, (6 subscribers) beating Mr. D. Lockhart's Toby, Mr. Farrier's Telescope, and Mr. Peacock's Enchanter. He also won the 70 guineas at Lincoln, bearing Sir F. Poole's Mentor, and Mr. Brewster's Put. At York spring meeting he won the stand plate, beating Mr. D. Lockhart's Abby Thudic, Col. Ratcliff's Montezuma, and Mr. Garforth's Harold. The day following he won 50l. for all ages, beating Col. Ratcliff's Pigeon, Lord A. Hamilton's Brother to Restless, and Sir W. Vansafour'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 Lobster; this was universally allowed to be one of the finest races ever run, and the only time Walnut was ever beaten. Tickle Toby won the 70 guineas at 1 m. coin, bearing Lord Scarbro'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 Scarbro's Valiant, which were the only times he ran 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 Tamertine, 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 Ruby, Lord A. Hamilton's Restless, Mr. Hutchinson's Overton, and Mr. Baker's Cavendish. He also won the 100 guineas at Dumfries, beating Gust. Vns. and 50 guineas at Kelso bearing Mr. Baird's Louisa, at one heat. The year following, he won the Corporation Plate at Chester, beating Mr. Lord's Multerpinier, & Mr. Wm. & Grog, and 50l. at Newton, beating Mr. Lowther's Mimnus, allowing him 25 lbs. And the 100 g. at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, beating Mr. Baird's Lucy, Mr. Peacock's Rosamond, and Lord Tyrconnel's Hercules. He also won the gold cup at Chester, beating Lord Donegal's Joe Andrews, Mr. Taylor's Helmet, Mr. Tait's Betsy, and Mr. Rathbone's Tommy. And also received the premiums at several places, no Horses entering against him.
Government Security.
NEW YORK LOTTERY. No. III. for the encouragement of Literature, Begins Drawing on the EIGHTH DAY of APRIL next.
25,000 DOLLARS, 10,000 DOLLARS, 5,000 DOLLARS, HIGHEST PRIZES. The Scheme contains 33,000 Tickets, of which 9,913 are Prizes, less than two and a half blanks to a prize—Deduction fifteen per cent. At the session of the Legislature of the state of New York, on Monday the 12th Nov 1804, a Resolution passed the Senate, and was concurred in by the House of Assembly, that the drawing of the said Lottery be postponed until the Second Monday in April next, in consequence of the defalcation of one of the managers and that the Legislature will GUARANTEE the PAYMENT of ALL the PRIZES in said Lottery.
TICKETS And Halves, Quarters & Eighths, ARE TO BE HAD AT G. & R. WAITE'S PERMANENT LOTTERY OFFICES, No. 64, MAIDEN LANE, & No. 38, MAIDEN LANE, AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES. Whole Tickets Dols. 7 50 | Quarters, Dols. 2 00 Halves, - 3 75 | Eighths, - 1 12 But as the tickets and shares, have met with such an extraordinary rapid sale throughout every part of the United States, they will speedily advance in price. * Distant Adventurers, by including BANK NOTES of ANY DESCRIPTION, may have tickets forwarded them by post, to any part of the Union by G & R WAITE, with the utmost punctuality; and the earliest intelligence sent of their success—CASH advanced for prizes as soon as drawn, or warranted undrawn tickets exchanged for prizes during the drawing. For the satisfaction of adventurers in Richmond and its vicinity, G. & R. Waite will forward to the printer of this paper, the Managers' Official List of Prizes, as soon as printed, where any gentleman can examine his own number.—Letters (post paid) will be duly attended to. New York, Nov 23, 1804.
HENING'S New Virginia Justice,
Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease & release, lease, mortgage, trust, &c. FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOKSTORE, Ready made PENS for sale here.
Take of the dung of the cow, goat, sheep and pigeon, and of salt petre, each one pound, put them all into two or three gallons of water, and let them stand covered for several days; strain the liquid through a sieve or coarse cloth, and let your seed corn moisten therein for eight hours: take it out and put it in a convenient corner of your granary: stir it well and often during several hours after. This receipt is adapted to 160 pounds weight of corn.
To multiply the increase of Corn of any kind. HINTS TO FARMERS PREPARING FOR THE BUSINESS OF THE ENSUING SPRING. (From the Farmer's Pocket Dictionary.)

BROKER'S OFFICE. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Count- ing-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All bus- iness confided to him will be transacted with stri- ct fidelity. THOM. NORVELL. Richmond, October 3, 1804.
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 pur- chaser of the outstanding debts; they will there- fore be pleased to make payment to Mr. John Tompkins, residing in Richmond, or the subscri- ber, residing in Petersburg; who alone are au- thorised to make collections and grant discharges. Suits will be indiscriminately commenced a- gainst all who do not make payment before the first of February next. JOHN DUNLOP, Attorney for JAMES DUNLOP. Petersburg, Nov. 15, 1804.
THE Subscriber hath removed his SCHOOL from the Falling Garden o- ver to the white house near the Courthouse, where Messrs. Cohen & Isaacs formerly kept store. — He will continue to teach Reading, Writing, Ar- ithmetic, Grammar and Geography; he will also teach Book-Keeping, and several branches of the Mathematics, if required. — The price of tuition will be made known on application. JNO. S. PLEASANTS. 15th Nov. 1804.
All kinds of MATTRESSES for Sale — Also, old ones worked over. I S. P.  To John Magee, A person not residing within the common- wealth of Virginia, and having no known agent or attorney therein — TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a commission issued out of the court of chancery for the district of Richmond, in a suit depending in the said court, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendant, the depositions of John Gray, John Woodson, and Chapman Stewart, and sundry o- ther witnesses will be taken at the shop of Na- thaniel Dandridge, near his dwelling house, in the county of Hanover, on the twentieth day of March next, and that if necessary, the said com- mission will be adjourned over to the 21st and 22d days of that month; the depositions so to be tak- en, to be read in evidence in the said case. John Harris. Feb. 7, 1805.
Notice. THE subscribers having put an end to their retail business, request the debtors to this firm to come forward, without loss of time, to have their accounts adjusted, and to pay what may be due; as great indulgence has been already given, further cannot, reasonably be expected — George M. Crellin will attend at this place, for the purposes of settling the accounts, and receiv- ing payment. Those who do not pay, or give satisfactory assurance of paying soon, must blame themselves if suits are instituted against them. IYLE & MCGRATH. Manchester, Feb. 4th, 1805.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber, by Edward Gaitner Clarke, dec- d. and Molly his wife, which deed bears date the 29th of October, 1799, and is recorded in Hen- ricus county, to secure a sum of money, due to Byrd George, of Henricus county, will be exposed to SALE, to the highest bidder, for cash, on the premises, on Saturday the ninth day of March next, the  Tract of Land, In Henricus county, on which the said Clarke re- sided for some time previous to his death. This land is situated below the city of Richmond, on the road leading immediately on the stage road, lead- ing to Williamsburg. The tract contains by survey made by John Williamson, county surveyor of Henricus county, 327 acres, the land to be re- ceived by the purchaser, be the quantity more or less. About 45 acres of the land are cleared, there are a tolerable dwelling house and out house, and a small orchard on the land. The sale will commence at 12 o'clock. PHILIP NORBORNE NICHOLAS, January 23d, 1805. Trustee.  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. Rich- ard Gouch, which is situated 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 Li- very, 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 sa- tisfaction 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 BOARD- ERS, on reasonable terms, and begs leave to as- sure those who may favor him with their patron- age, that every attention and exertion shall be used to give entire satisfaction. And the sub- scriber also offers his services to sell horses on commission — In all cases where he may be em- ployed to do so, he will charge the owner no more than the actual cost for the support of such horses. PETER MOSELEY.
Notice, THAT Mr. Anthony Dibrell of Buckingham coun- ty, is hereby fully authorised to make sale of one TRACT OF LAND, in Patrick, containing 5000 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, of one of 500 acres; and 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. 13th, 1805.
THE IMPORTED HORSE, PRECIPITATE, WILL stand at my house to be let to mares the next season. THOMAS GOODE. Chesterfield county, Appomattox river, Nov. 27, 1804.
The large white House, At Rocketts, formerly occupied by Mr. William Fenwick, and afterwards by Mr. Braxton Cra- dock. For terms apply to Gallego, Richard & Co.
FOR SALE, On a credit of 18 months, at the Eagle Tavern, on the 25th of March ensuing. A certain Tract or Parcel of Land, Lying in Patrick county, on Mayo river, con- taining 550 acres more or less; being that tract lately owned by John Spencer, and sold by virtue of a deed of trust, for the benefit of Dunlop, Pollok, & Co. Col. George Penn of Patrick, will show the land to any person disposed to pur- chase. An undisputed title with general warran- tee, will be made the purchaser, on payment of the money — Undoubted security will be required. PROSSER & MONCURE, V. M. Richmond, Feb. 12th, 1805.
A TAN-YARD, TO LET, On a lease of 5 years, that very valuable TAN- YARD, situate on the main street of this city, between the Capitol and the Basin of the Canal, in an eligible and well accustomed stand for the Tanning and Currying business, having been long occupied by the late Mr. Jacob Bock- ius, and possessing conveniences superior to any in this city, viz: — A large Currying Shop, Cellar and Drying Loft, adjoining the main street; a spacious Bark House on a street that leads from the main street to the basin of the canal; two Bark Mills and Houses; a large Beam House and Pools, Limes, Bents, Handlers and Vats, sufficient for the tanning of from 2500 to 3000 hides a year, ex- clusive of skins — Also, on same tenement, a con- venient dwelling house, smoke house, stable, carriage house and garden, all in good repair — The lessee may be accommodated with about six- ty cords of excellent Red and Black Oak Bark now in the bark house, at a fair price. Proposals for the above will be received by ei- ther of the subscribers in all this month, and if not leased within the same, will be let at Public Auction at the Vendue Office of Messrs Prosser & Moncure, on the 15th of March next, to the highest bidder. Bond and approved security will be required (of the lessee) and possession given on or before the first day of April next, of the bark house, bark mills, beam house, limes, pools, bents, handlers, and a part of the vats; and of the dwelling house and residue of the tenement, on the first day of June. BENJAMIN TATE, } Executors. JOHN PROSSER, Richmond, February 9th, 1805.
The subscriber has again to request the favor of those having claims against the estate of the late Jacob Bockius, to bring them forward im- mediately for payment; and those indebted to said estate will please make payment immediate- ly, or suits will be instituted. JOHN PROSSER, Exr. Of Jacob Bockius, decd. Richmond, Feb. 9th, 1805.
For Sale, for Cash. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by John Carter Littlepage, to Robert White, to secure the payment of £500 with inter- ests and costs, for the benefit of Elisha Perkins, will be SOLD, for ready money, on Thursday, the 14th of March next, A Tract of Land, Lying in the county of Hanover, containing two hundred and seventy five acres, being the tract wherein the said Littlepage now resides. — Also, at the same time and place, and on the same terms, will be sold, the following NEGROES, to wit: Peter, Lucy, Scotland, Johnny & Charles. Thomas Starke, Samuel Richardson, } Trustees. February 14, 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 of- fices; on one an excellent garden well enclosed, and the other containing one acre, with a good post and rail fence. — For further particulars en- quire 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.
WILL BE SOLD, At Public Auction, on Saturday the 20th day of April next, at the Rawleigh tavern, in the city of Williamsburg, that valuable plantation, called  YARMOUTH, Lying in James City county, on Chickahominy river, ten miles from Williamsburg. The im- provements are, a two story brick house with two rooms and a passage above and below, porticos on each side, a large and capacious barn, and 3 other out houses. The whole tract including an island in view of the house, high and low land, with marshes, contains about 2700 acres, scarce- ly one third of which is cleared. Two thirds of the island is arable, which, with the land adjoin- ing the houses, is of superior quality. Adjacent to the island are two bold and navigable creeks with a convenient landing to each. The range for cattle is very extensive and the marshes and meadows will supply an abundance of hay. Fish and fowl, in their respective seasons, may with ease be obtained at your door. The orchards, consisting of the greatest variety of all kinds of fruit selected with care, are now in their prime. The terms of sale are one third cash, the bal- ance in one, two and three equal annual pay- ments. PEYTON RANDOLPH, Jr. For ELIZ: INNIS. Nov. 18th, 1804.
A HOUSE, to Rent, AT THE FALLING GARDEN. Enquire on the premises, of JAMES LOWNES. 24 mo. 23d, 1805. THE SECOND VOLUME OF  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.
Lands, Lots, and Canal Shares FOR SALE.
ON Monday, the twenty-fifth day of March next, will be exposed to public sale, at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, in order to close the mercantile concerns of Buchanan, Dun- lop & Company, the following tracts of Land, &c. viz: A certain tract of Land, situated in the county of Campbell, on the branches of Cub creek and Falling river, containing 2,500 acres, bounded by the lands of Hughes and M c Reynolds. Also, at other tract of Land in the same county, on the waters of Beaver and Possum creeks, con- taining 450 acres, by a late and accurate survey, and including part of what is called Cooper's mountain. Also, Another tract of Land in the said county, on the branches of Possum, Rock- castle and Flat creeks, containing 850 acres, and bounded by Stevenson's, Chandler's and Martin's lands. Also, Another tract of Land in said coun- ty, containing 870 acres, on the head branches of the south fork of Falling river, and upon the south east side of Long mountain, and bounded by Ousby's, Forbes's and Smith's lands. Also, An- other tract of Land in said county, containing 90 acres, on the head branches of the south fork of Falling river, on both sides of the main road, and bounded by the Long mountain and Richard Smith's land. Also, Another tract of Land, situa- ted on the western branches of Buffalo creek, in the county of Campbell, containing 350 acres, and commonly known by the name of Turner's place; deeded in the hands of John Dabney. Also, A tract of Land, situated in Parson county, North Carolina, containing 99 1/2 acres, sold under an execution against Duncan Rose, Jr. and pur- chased at the marshal's sale at Raleigh, North Carolina, as per deed to John Tompkins, made by the marshal, recorded in Parson county court; deed remains in the office. Also, A tract of Land in Patrick county, Virginia, on the head waters of South Mayo river, containing 1020 acres, more or less, as per deed from John Hughes, to Buchanan, Dunlop & Co. recorded in the county court of Patrick, at February court, 1800. A considerable part of this tract is rich low grounds. Also, Lots No 4 and 5, each half acres, situated on the main street in the town of New London, on which are a store and dwell- ing house. Also, Lots No 45 and 46 in said town, containing 5 acres, adjoining the above half acre lots, whereon a barn and other out houses now stand. Also, Lot No. 41, situated in said town, containing 11 acres, and No 42 and 43, containing each 8 acres. Also, A tract of Land adjoining the above lots, containing 200 acres, which land Thomas Reid purchased of Pamela Crump, as will appear by the deed of indenture, recorded in the district court of New London; deed of the lots and last mentioned tract of land in the hands of John Dabney.
AT THE SAME TIME & PLACE WILL BE SOLD, 5 Shares in the Upper Appomattox Canal Company.
A further description of the lands and lots is deemed unnecessary, as those inclined to purchase will of course view them. Mr. Thomas Reid will show the lands in Campbell county and the lots in New London — Mr. Duncan Rose, Jr. the lands in Parson county; and Mr. Samuel Staples that in Patrick county; and the deeds may be seen on application to Messrs Prosser and Moncure of Richmond. On the lands and lots a credit of 18 months will be given, and on the Canal Shares a credit of 12 months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security to carry interest from the date, if not pointedly paid. At the same time and place, & upon the same terms, will be sold, another tract of Land, in Campbell county, containing 400 acres. David Buchanan, By Robert Pollok, his Attorney, John Dunlop, Attorney for James Dunlop Robert Pollok.
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 or GROUNDS, 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 five 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 lots front the basin on one side, and are bounded by Cary's street and the cross street leading to shock- ware warehouse on two other sides of them, and are as convenient for commercial or other busi- ness as any in the city. The terms of sale will be seventeen 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.
THE SUBSCRIBERS OFFER FOR SALE Their PLANTATIONS
In the county of Chesterfield, lying on both sides of the main road leading to the town of Man- chester and distant therefrom about 12 miles, and about 16 from Goode's bridge. The two tracts adjoin each other and contain about 339 acres — this land is well watered, being bounded by Falling creek, and has a few acres of excellent meadow ground; on both tracts there are good build- ings and such as would accommodate two families; there is also a good orchard. For terms and viewing the premises apply to either of the sub- scribers. William Raper, James Baker. Chesterfield, Feb. 23d, 1805.
Two Brick Tenements,
Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1804.
FOR SALE OR HIRE, A Valuable Blacksmith.
In this city, nearly opposite the court-house — Al- so, one other TENEMENT, in said deed, oppo- site Rocketts warehouse, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to pay the aforesaid sum of one hundred and sixty-seven pounds five shillings, with interest thereon from the 21st day of Feb. last, together with the expense attending the ex- ecution of said trust. Richard Adams, } Trustees. John Prosser, Richmond, Feb. 25, 1805.
MAP OF VIRGINIA.
PROPOSALS, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A MAP OF VIRGINIA, FORMED FROM ACTUAL SURVEYS, AND THE LATEST AS WELL AS MOST ACCU- RATE OBSERVATIONS. BY JAMES MADISON, D. D. PRESIDENT OF WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE
To which will be added, a MAP of the greater part of the state of Ohio, from actual surveys, including the whole of the Virginia military tract; — with all that part of the state west of the Ohio river, to the Indiana boundary line. The north-east corner of the Map will be or- namented with an interesting View of the City of Richmond. The size of the MAP will be five feet six inches in length, and three feet eight inches in breadth. An ingenious and skilful engraver is engaged to execute the work, in a style not inferior to any similar work in the United States.
CONDITIONS.
The price to subscribers will be eight dollars, neatly mounted, colored and glazed. — One dollar, (to lighten the great expense of publication,) to be paid on subscribing. To non subscribers, the price will be ten dollars. [COPY-RIGHT SECURED]
WILLIAM PRENTIS.
Petersburg 5, February, 1805. * Subscription received by S. Pleasants, jun. and others with whom subscription papers are lodged.
WILL BE SOLD, FOR CASH.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the sub- scriber by Robert Martin, to secure the pay- ment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. at the dwelling house of said Martin, on the 11th day of March next, One Negro Man, By the name of Will — one Grey and one Soffel Mare, and one Bay Horse, in discharge of said debt. David Higginbotham Milton, Feb. 15th, 1805.
WILL BE SOLD, FOR CASH.
The dwelling house of Lewis Carroll, on the 9th day of March next, one DANE MARE and her COLT — three head of COWS — four head of SHEEP — three leather BEDS and FURNITURE — one CUPBOARD — eight CHAIRS — one TABLE — Also, crop of FOD- DER, CORN and TOBACCO — by virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by said Lewis Carroll, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. Martin Dawson. Milton, Feb. 15th, 1805.
Negro Slaves, to wit:
A boy named Isham, about 14 years of age; a woman named Fanny, and her two children, named Will and Sall. ARCHD. TAYLOR. Cartersville, Feb. 14, 1805.
Advertisement.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on a credit of twelve months, FIVE TRACTS OF LAND, belonging to the estate of Thomas An- derson, dec. viz: — One in Campbell county, of 400 acres, lying on both sides of the main road, on the branches of Beaver creek; this tract to be sold at next April Campbell court, being the 8th day of the month. One in Botetourt county of 160 acres, lying on Ca- tabawa creek; this tract to be sold at next April Bo- tetourt court, being the 11th day of the month; these two tracts to be attended by Mr. Anthony Dibrell, who is hereby fully authorised to act for the executors of the said Thomas Anderson. One of 400 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 Living'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, Exrs. of Thos. Anderson, decd. Albemarle county, Feb. 18th, 1805.
Improved Tenements
By virtue of a deed of trust execu- ted to the subscribers by Mr. John Turner, the 13th July, 1804, to secure the sum of one hun- dred and sixty-seven pounds five shillings, due Mr. Wiltshire M. Lewis, Exr. of Francis Lewis, will be SOLD, for cash, on the premises, on Wed- nesday the 27th March next, two
WILL BE SOLD, FOR CASH, on 29th
day this month, at the dwelling house on the tract of land below mentioned — One certain tract or parcel of LAND, lying in the county of Goochland, containing 602 1/2 acres, and adjoin- ing the land of John Haden, Meredith Ander- son, &c. Conveyance of said land is to be found of record in the county court of Goochland, to which reference may be had; conveyed to the subscriber in trust, by Henry Wood, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. The subscriber not being interested, only as trustee, is only to be bound to convey title in him. Martin Dawson. Milton, 1st March, 1806.
WILL BE SOLD, FOR CASH, on 28th
day this month, at the dwelling house of Richard Davenport, SIX NEGROES, names viz. Anthony a boy, Peter a boy, a woman by the name of Isabel, and her three children, Eliza, Ju- lian and Hannah. Also, four head of Horses, conveyed to the subscriber in trust by said Rich- ard Davenport, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. per deed of record in the county court of Albemarle. Martin Dawson. Milton, 1st March, 1805.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
BROKE away last evening, a large stout made blood bay HORSE, upwards of five feet high, 7 years old last spring, was shed all round about two months ago, but some of the shoes may now be on; 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 placed stirrups. The above reward will be paid on delivery of the horse and saddle to the subscribers. Pickett, Pollard & Johnston. Richmond, March 5, 1805.
JUST RECEIVED, AN EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF 7-8 and 4-4 BRISH LINENS. 5-4 Do. SHEETINGS, 3-4 and 8-4 DIAPERS and LONG LAWNs — Which the subscri- ber offers for sale at their usual low prices. GILLIAT & KIRBY. February 25, 1805.
TO RENT OR LEASE, FOR TEN OR FOR TEN OR TWELVE YEARS,
A Lot of LAND,
No. 61, in the town of Manchester. Enquire of Dr. B. Du-Val, or Wm. Richardson, Jr. February 22 THE subscribers will offer for public sale, on the premises, on the third Tuesday in March, be- ing the 19th, (if not previously disposed of by private bargain.) That Valuable and well known Mill, Lying on Falling creek, near Falling creek church, in the county of Chesterfield and within 12 miles of the town of Manchester — the mill is in good repair and works a pair of Burr & Cologne stones — there is attached to the mill about six acres of LAND; the neighborhood of the mill is thickly settled and the custom considerable. Possession will be given on the first of October next, and the terms of payment are, one half in hand, and the balance in two equal annual payments, the pur- chaser giving bond with approved security for the balance. Those who may be inclined to pur- chase, will be shown the premises on application to James or William Baker. John Baker. Wm. Baker. Thos. Baker. James Baker. Chesterfield, Feb. 22d, 1805.
To be sold for ready money,
In pursuance of a deed of trust from David Ross, Esq. in order to raise the sum of four thousand nine hundred and forty two dollars and forty two cents, with interest thereon, to be computed af- ter the rate of five per centum per annum, from the 19th day of this month, due from the said Da- vid Ross, to the trustees of James Dunlop, Dunlop