Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-07-17 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[VOL. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
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RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum...paid in advance.]
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 1805.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
FOR SALE. One Moiety of a Brick Tenement, IN a central part of the city of Richmond, consisting of a two story house with a store and counting room on the lower floor, and five rooms above (conveniently plan'd for a family) with a passage leading to them (making all the rooms private) and a cellar under the whole house—a three story Lumber-house, Kitchen, Stable, &c. A considerable credit will be given for two thirds of the purchase money.—For further particulars enquire of the printer.
NOTICE. THE co-partnership of ROBERT GAMBLE & SONS, will be dissolved by mutual consent, on Saturday, the 11th in inst. All persons indebted to the said firm, are earnestly entreated to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers. A compliance with this request will prevent the painful necessity of resorting to coercive measures. The books will be placed in the possession of Messrs. John and Robert Gamble, jun. who are authorised to settle all accounts due by, or to the concern. RO. GAMBLE. JOHN G. GAMBLE. ROBERT GAMBLE, jr. Richmond, May 6th, 1805.
The subscribers take this method of informing their friends and the public, that they have removed from the mercantile business, under the firm of John & Robert Gamble, Jun. They are now receiving by the ship Rolla , a choice selection of LONDON GOODS , and daily expected from Liverpool , a general assortment of HARDWARE , &c. suitable for the season—which will be sold by the piece, package, or dozen, on the most moderate terms, for cash, merchandise country produce, or the usual credit to substantial and punctilious customers. They have on hand, Muscara and Sherry Wine , Cogniac Brandy , West India Rum , Whiskey , Sugar , Pepper , Allum , Coppers and Brims , Steel , (in pipes, hds. and casks) Cotton and Wool Cards , Patent Shot , Steel , Bar Iron , Hollow Iron Ware , German Scythes , Currier Knives and Wax Stones , Oznaburghs , Ticklenburghs and Brown Holland , Snuff , Cut Herrings , &c. They also possess large and convenient Brick warehouses covered with Slate , for receiving and storing Flour , Tobacco , &c. Those gentlemen who favor them with consignments, will find their charges reasonable, and may rely on their best exertions to afford satisfaction. The highest rates given for Bees-Wax , good Bear , Deer and Other Skins , and other shipping Furs.
JOHN G. GAMBLE. ROBERT GAMBLE, Jun. The subscriber (Robert Gamble, sen.) avails himself of this opportunity to thank his numerous friends for the very large share of patronage he has received in the mercantile line—and hereby tenders to the public his future services as a Commission Merchant . He flatters himself, his long experience (with other circumstances unnecessary here to mention) entitles him to the confidence of those who may save business of that nature to transact in this city—assuring such of his best exertions to merit approbation. Those who yet remain indebted to the late firms of Gamble & Gratton , of Stanniton , of Gamble & Tinsley , Robert Gamble & Co. and Robert Gamble , of the City of Richmond, are once more earnestly requested to make immediate payment of their respective balances. Such as continue regardless of this last notice cannot expect longer indulgence. Richmond, May 6, 1805. RO. GAMBLE. cp3w wtf
VIRGINIA: In the Superior Court of Chancery, holden in Richmond, BETWEEN William Randolph, Plaintiff, AND John Chaffin, Tinsley, James Tinsley, Thomas Tinsley, Isaac & William Tinsley, Jenny Tinsley, and Zelica Tinsley, children of the said Tinsley, and Daniel Wilson, Defendants. THE defendants Tinsley, James Tinsley, Thomas Tinsley, Isaac Tinsley, William Tinsley, Jenny Tinsley and Zelica Tinsley not having entered their 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 they are not inhabitants of this country; on the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, I is ordered , that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city. A copy—Teste, P. Tinsley, Clk.
NEW PUBLICATION. Just received at S. Pleasants' Printing-Office and Book-Store, [PRICE ONE DOLLAR.] A FAMILY TOUR THROUGH THE BRITISH EMPIRE; CONTAINING SOME ACCOUNT OF ITS Natural and Artificial Curiosities, History and Antiquities, INTERSPERSED WITH BIOGRAPHICAL ANECDOTES, Particularly adapted to the amusement and instruction of Youth, (with a large Map of the British Empire.) By PRISCILLA WAKEFIELD. JUST RECEIVED. At S. Pleasants' Book-Store, Richmond, a very elegant assortment of the best PEN KNIVES, Which will be sold by the single or dozen;
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W. WARDLAW, IS now opening at his shop on the Main street in Richmond, opposite Mr. Taylor's Vendue Office, a large importation of MEDICINES, Received directly from London, also a general assortment of SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, SHOP FURNITURE, MEPHITIC AIR MACHINES, PATENT MEDICINES , &c. It is his intention to keep, at all times, a supply of Genuine Medicines, sufficient to answer the current demand; which will be sold low for cash or on the usual credit to those who will give him sufficient assurances of punctuality. November 20th, 1804. wtf
TO BE SOLD. On liberal credit, and in lots to suit purchasers, From two hundred and fifty to three hundred acres of LAND, In the county of Henrico, about four miles from Richmond—a distance which renders it but little liable to pillage, yet sufficiently near to one of the best and most improving markets in the United States. The advantages of small farms near large towns, are so obvious and generally admitted, as not to require particular enumeration. Persons residing in the city with large families, and who are obliged to keep horses, would be able in one year to save more than the original purchase. For further particulars enquire of Mr. Thomas Norvell. Richmond, May 4th 1805. (caf it)
BENJAMIN DU-VAL, At the sign of the Golden Mortar, Richmond, HAS just received a very large and extensive assortment of fresh MEDICINES, SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, DRUGS & DYE-STUFFS, PAINTS of all kinds, OIL, VARNISHES, PUTTY , &c. Also, a complete assortment of HATTERS' MATERIALS, CONSISTING OF Hatters' Irons Crude Tartar Logwood Bacon Irons Coppers Bow-Strings Viridegrease Linings Fustick Gloves Spanish Indigo Tassel Bands Oil of Vitriol Rubbing Dishes Aq. Fortis Stampers Quicksilver Trenchers, &c Which added to his former Stock, completes an assortment that was never equalled, in his line of business, in this city. He thanks his customers for past favors, and hopes to merit a continuation of their custom. His former attention to the quality of his Medicines, importing them in their crude state, that he might be able to judge of their quality, and powdering and preparing them under his immediate inspection, have contributed to his present establishment; and opposition he presumes will not relax his exertions to give general satisfaction in future. His experience for more than 12 years past, as Apothecary and Druggist in this city, added to a small stock of Medical Information acquired before, enables him, he thinks, to form a tolerably correct judgment as to the quality of Drugs and Medicines, although he cannot boast of honors conferred on him greater than the confidence of numerous and respectable customers. In regard to his wholesale prices, he promises to furnish each of his wholesale customers with a printed price current, as soon as possible, and feels himself confident in their approbation, knowing that no one in this state can afford to undersell him. This he intends to do, not to get others' customers from them, but to secure his own. Any articles that may be ordered and not approved of as to quality, may be returned if in good order, and in a reasonable time. Richmond, May 30, 1805. (3w&wtf)
Buckingham County, May term, 1805. Epperson and Scott, Plaintiffs AGAINST John Johns, jun. and Edmund Johns, Defendants. ON the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant John Johns, jun. is not an inhabitant of this state. It is ordered and decreed , that unless the said defendant John Johns, jun. shall appear here on or before August term and answer the bill of the plaintiff, that the court will then proceed to take the said bill for confessed, and decree the matter thereof accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively and another copy be posted at the courthouse of the said county. A copy—Teste, Rolfe Eldridge, jr. d. c.
TO BE RENTED, A HOUSE, on the Main Street, the second door above the Cross Street leading to Mayo's bridge—it is an excellent stand for business.—Also, the well known TAVERN , on the Main Street, next to the courthouse. Apply to Jacob I. Cohen, on Shockoe hill. Richmond, July 2, 1805. wtf
BOOKS, Just received and for sale at S. PLEASANTS' Book Store. Story's Pleasings Marshall on Insurance McNally's Evidence, 2 vols. Espinasse's Reports, 3 vols. Bosquet and Fuller's Reports, 2 vols. East's Reports, 3 vols. Jones on Bailments, superior edition Peake's Evidence Barton's Equity Chitty's Reports Powers of Solitude Encyclopedia of Wit Priestley's Lectures, 2 vols. Ready made PENS for sale here.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale, at the printing office and Book-Store of Samuel Pleasants, jr. THE DEBATES, AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS OF THE VIRGINIA CONVENTION. Subscribers to the above work are requested to call or send for their books without delay. June 19
The Celebrated English Stallion, BUZZARD, So famous for getting capital racers, is just arrived from London, and will cover mares at my stable, in Greenville county, on Nottoway river, about 6 miles below where the great stage road crosses it, at the lower Cut Bank bridge, at Ten Guineas each, and a Dollar to the groom, to be discharged any time before the 1st day of October next by the payment of forty dollars; but no discount will be made if paid after that day. Buzzard is a chesnut horse of good size, and of excellent blood; for his beauty, shape and appearance I leave others to decide; as a racer, the Calendars declare him most capital, having won (and generally at New Market) 34 races. He is undoubtedly among the best stallions that has ever appeared in England, for the proof of which I beg leave to refer gentlemen to the Racing Calendars of that country, and which are to be seen at his stand. In 1799, the first of Buzzard's stock appeared on the turf; in that year he had five winners, in 1800 he had seven, in 1801 he had fourteen, (several of those won 7 and 8 times each in that year) in 1802 he had sixteen winners, and in 1803 he had twenty-one. This is the last Calendar that has come to hand. It is to be observed, that Buzzard's stock have very generally run at New-Market, [where all the best horses go] and many of them have proved uncommonly good racers; among them are Hornby Lass, Per Poppingjay, Quiz, Surprise, Malta, Merryman, Sophia, Miss Bailey, and a great many others. It is also to be observed, that no Stallion in England had as many winners in 1803, by seven, as Buzzard had—The famous horse Sir Peter Teazle had only fourteen, Trumpeter thirteen only, John Bull fourteen, Bennington fourteen, Volunteer nine, and Whiskey 9.—Those horses are acknowledged by all gentlemen conversant with the turf, to be the best Stallions now in England.—Buzzard has been well proved a good stallion; for which reason, I beg leave to recommend him strongly to the gentlemen of the turf, and such others as have well bred mares, not doubting but a good proportion of his stock will turn out racers. In the five years above mentioned Buzzard's colts won 161 races. The great value of this horse will, I trust, be an apology for the price he is to cover at, however I wish gentlemen to come and view him, and see themselves the performance of his colts in the Calendars, and I hope they will admit he does not stand too high. Good pasturage gratis; servants who attend the mares boarded at 10s. 6d. a week; corn furnished at the market price, and the greatest attention paid to the mares, but no responsibility for accidents or escapes. Notes for ten guineas will be expected with the mares by NATHANIEL RIVES, March, 1805. N. B. The season will commence the 15th inst. and end the 1st of August. N. R.
PEDIGREE. I hereby certify, that the chesnut horse Buzzard, late the property of Christopher Wilson, Esq., was bred by me, and that he was got by Woodpecker; his dam by Dux, out of Curiosity, by Snap—Regulus, &c. Curiosity was the dam of Pantaloon, Justice, Faith, &c. EGREMONT. * Buzzard has arrived at his stand, in high health and spirits. N. RIVES. March 30, 1805.
NOTICE. THE subscriber having declined carrying the mail from Richmond to Lynchburg—all those indebted to him are desired to make immediate payment, as no indulgence can be given. Those having accounts against him are requested to forward them to Bent Creek for payment. RICHARD PHILLIPS. July 10th, 1805. 2
ISLE OF WIGHT BACON. JAMES LOWNES and SON, Opposite the Bell Tavern, have just received a large quantity of Bacon, cured by Robert and Richard Ricks, which they will sell on moderate terms. July 12, 1805. 2
JUST PUBLISHED, In a handsome 12mo. vol. & for sale at this office, THE THIRD EDITION OF THE LETTERS OF THE BRITISH SPY: Originally published in the Virginia Argus, in August and September, 1803. Just Received and for Sale at this office. HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR IN IRELAND: CONTAINING An impartial account of the proceedings of the Irish Revolutionists, from the year 1782, until the suppression of the intended Revolution. TO WHICH IS PREFIXED, A GEOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF IRELAND. By the Rev. JAMES GORDON. With copious additions and corrections from various Authors upon this subject; particularly prepared for this first American edition Toolscap & Letter Paper For sale at this office.
FROM THE BALTIMORE EVENING POST. The imaginary importance of the government of England, draws to a close. In the two last wars, that with America, and the other with France, she was, defeated and disgraced in all her projects: and the present war, as far as it has gone, gives symptoms of a similar fate. There is evidently a madness in her councils (besides the royal madness) that has no foresight, and cannot calculate events. One would suppose, that when a government goes to war of its own choice, and is the first to declare it, (which was the case with the English government in the present war with France,) that it had arranged all its plans, and had every thing in readiness to put these plans in operation the instant it declared war. But this was not the case with the English government; for as it has put no plan in execution, the inference is, that either it had none, or those it had were too imperfectly formed to be executed. Take which of the inferences you will, and it shows the incompetency of the English government to the condition into which it has plunged itself. It was laughable enough to see how the British parliament passed away its time in debating whether there was cause for war or not when they declared it. A ministerial victory in parliament does not decide a battle in the field. Philosophers and naturalists have to do with causes, and politicians with consequences. For example, it would have been madness in America to have declared independence if she had not possessed the means of obtaining it, & the same may be said of every hostile declaration.
As far as inferences can be drawn from circumstances, the British government went to war from internal craft, and not from external policy. After the publication in England of a small work of Thomas Paine in the year '96, entitled " Decline and fall of the English system of finance ," there was so great a run upon the Bank of England, that the bank could not stand it. The directors of the bank made their condition known to Mr. Pitt, who undoubtedly knew it before, but force was become necessary. Pitt, in order to ward off the blow that threatened destruction to the bank, and also to the government, brought a bill into parliament to restrain the bank (for that was the term used) from paying its notes in specie; whereas the case with the bank was, that it could not pay—it had not wherewithal. This act, at first, was only for a few months, but it was afterwards renewed, and continued to be renewed in every session from year to year. By the last renewal, the restraint (as it was called) was to continue till some time after the end of the war then going on. But when that time came, the bank could not pay any more than it could before; and therefore the government, after it had made peace, declared war again, and this was made a pretence for again shutting up the bank. That bank will never open for payment. Its run is as fixed as fate. The same farce about cause instead of consequence was again acted with respect to the declaration of war against Spain. Pitt made a long and wordy speech of three hours, to show, in his way, there was cause of war, whereas it was the consequence only that should have governed him. In a treaty between France and Spain, when the last war ended, it was stipulated that in case either should be attacked, the other should, as an auxiliary, assist her with a certain number of ships and land forces. This was committed for in money, and, instead of ships and forces, France agreed to take three millions sterling annually. The case therefore with Pitt ought to have been, not any thing about the cause, but about the consequence; that is, whether it was not better to let Spain fulfil her engagement in this manner quietly by commutation, than to force her, by a declaration of war, to join France with her whole force by sea and land. It is Bonaparte that is the gainer by this conduct of Pitt, who, by thus increasing the force of his enemy, has made that of England comparatively less. When the family of the Bourbons reigned in France, the natural powers & resources of that country, which are greater than those of any country in the world, were never effectually called forth. Voluptuousness, effeminacy and intrigue were then the devices of the court, and the nation was governed by mistresses and the favorites of mistresses. The case now is the reverse of what it was then. France, at this time, has for its chief the most enterprising man in Europe, and the greatest general in the world; and besides these virtues or vices, (call them what you please, for they may be either,) he is a deep and consummate politician in every thing which relates to the success of his measures. He knows both how to plan and how to execute. This is a talent that Pitt is defective in, for all his measures
fail in execution. His forte lies in making long speeches, and in planning intrigues that evaporate in disappointment and disgrace. England at this time is in the most critical situation she ever was put in by France, and there is no foreseeing when or how it is to end. According to appearances, France may hold England in constant alarm and insupportable expense as long as she pleases, and that without any new expense or suffering any new alarms herself; and by drawing off the English fleet from the defence of its coast at home, by sending her own distant expeditions, she increases the chance of a descent by gun-boats. France could not do this till Pitt, by his ill policy, joined the navy of Spain to that of France. The discovery that has been made of the embezzlement of money in the treasury by Dundas alias lord Melville, will go a great way towards breaking up the present ministry. That Pitt was privy to this embezzlement, there can scarcely be a doubt; for as he held the offices of first lord of the treasury and chancellor of the exchequer, and was, in consequence thereof, the person who brings in the budget, that is, the annual statement of expenses, he cannot be supposed to be ignorant of it, and if he was, it shews he is a bad look-out, and is not fit for the office of treasurer and chancellor. The answer also of their king, involves suspicion. It implies a knowledge of the transaction, for it says, that "notwithstanding the clamor that has been raised against that nobleman (Melville,) he trusted his faithful commons would soon see reason to express an opinion that his lordship had acquitted himself with the utmost anxiety for the welfare and salvation of the British empire." But neither his faithful commons as he calls them, nor his loyal subjects, as he sometimes calls the people, appear to believe a word of what he says, for they are pushing the matter still further on.—Melville was first lord of the admiralty, and treasurer of the navy; and had the official direction of naval expeditions. The ill news from the West Indies, would arrive in England about the time of the discovery of this embezzlement, and will in their consequences affect the whole of the present ministry.
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FROM A LATE LONDON PAPER.
Mr. Burke in his celebrated speech on the debts of the Nabob of Arcot, thus delineates the leading features in the portrait of lord Melville, when he was placed in the situation of chairman of the committee of secrecy in Indian affairs. "In my opinion, we ought not to wait for the fuller instruction of calamity to enquire into the abuses which bring upon us ruin in the worst of its forms, in the loss of our fame & virtue. But the right hon. gentleman (Mr. Dundas) says, in answer to all the powerful arguments of my hon. friend—that this enquiry is of a delicate nature, & that the state will suffer detriment by the exposure of this transaction." But it is exposed; it is perfectly known in every number, in every particle, and in every way, except that which may lead to a remedy. He knows that the papers of correspondence, are printed that they are in every hand. He and del rey are in a rare and singular condition. He thinks that to divulge our Indian politics may be highly dangerous. He! the mover! the chairman! the reporter of the committee of secrecy! He that brought forth in the utmost detail, in several vast printed folios, the most recondite parts of the politics, the military, the revenues of the British empire in India. With six great chopping bastards, each as lusty as an infant Hercules, this delicate creature blushes at the sight of his new bridegroom, assumes a virgin delicacy; or, to use a more fit, as well as a more poetic comparison, the person so squeamish, so timid, so trembling, least the winds of heaven should visit too roughly, is expanded to broad sunshine, exposed like the sow of imperial augury, lying in the mud with all the prodigies of her fertility about her, as evidence of her delicate amours— Virginitas captum facit emisa jacobat, alba fola recubans, ubi circum ubera noti. Whilst discovery of the misgovernment of others lead to his own power, it was wise to enquire; it was safe to publish; there was then no delicacy; there was then no danger. But when his object is obtained, and in his imitation he has outdone the crimes that he had reprobated in volumes of reports, and in sheets of bills of pains and penalties; then concealment becomes prudence; and it concerns the safety of the state, that we should not know, in a mode of parliamentary cognizance, what all the world knows but too well, that is, in what manner he chooses to dispose of the public revenues to the creatures of his politics!
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LONDON, May 18. The Cabinet Council, which we stated to have been held yesterday at Lord Melville's Office, was summoned in consequence of the arrival of dispatches brought by the Gottenburgh mail, from the Courts of St. Petersburg and Sweden. From every information we have been enabled to collect, it would seem that, so far from the ratification of the Treaty of Alliance offensive and defensive, between those Powers and his Majesty, having been signed, there are still some important points under consideration. Whatever progress may have been effected in this measure, it must certainly come too late to produce any important operations during the present season.
A splendid Russian Embassy to China, consisting of several thousand persons, is to set out from Petersburg, on the 24th inst. The Emperor of China has intimated his intention to give a most gracious reception.
It is expected that the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, will come to a resolution, declaring Lord Melville, to be henceforth incapable of sitting among them as a Ruling Elder.
Yesterday the name of the Earl St. Vincent was withdrawn from the Navy Club, by command of his Lordship.
A deputation from Cremona, waited on Bonaparte at Turin, and complimented him upon the excellent style in which he plays the first fiddle in the political orchestra of Europe.
On the 15th May, M. Schimmelpennick, in his quality of Grand Pensionary of the Batavian Republic, opened the first session of the States General, under the recent Batavian Constitution. His speech, which is of considerable length, contains little that would be regarded either as new or interesting. The deplorable state of the Dutch finances form the principal feature in his address and it is reluctantly avowed, that the receipts are scarcely sufficient to defray the interest of the debt. He deprecates the idea of any failure in their pecuniary engagement, and proposes to obviate the inconveniences resulting from the deficit, by introducing order & other economy into the national expenditures.
The latest accounts from Paris, state, that bets for large sums are offered in that city, and various other places in France, that a general peace will take place in less than twelve months. It was however, rumoured at Paris, that orders were on the point of being issued from the War-Office for collecting a numerous army at Bayonne.
According to the latest advices from Cadiz Gen. Moreau embarked there on the 20th ult. in a French corvette for America. Jerome Bonaparte has left Madrid, under the assumed name of Mr. Albert, Merchant of N. York, on his way to Franco. Orders, however, have been given to the Prefects of Bayonne & Perpignan to detain him should he enter either of those towns, until they shall receive further information from the French Government. The Spanish troops in the neighbourhood of St. Roch now amount to 28,000. An attack upon Gibraltar is still confidently talked of at Cadiz.
A gentleman, who resided some time at Rotterdam, and left that city on the 1st inst. says, the French exercise a severe tyranny over the poor Batavians. A French brig is stationed near the Briel, which detains every ship going to, or coming from England under neutral colors. A Dutch brig is also stationed in company with the French, but merely for form sake. The French brig sends on board the ships a French Commissary with a Gens d'Armes and four or five soldiers to take possession of the ship. The captain of the neutral vessel, and all the passengers are ordered on board the French ship, where their pockets are searched, and any letters or papers found upon their persons are taken from them. On board the detained vessels they break open all the trunks and boxes belonging to the passengers. They visit and search every part of the ship where they think it possible any merchandise or manufacture can be concealed, and cut open and damage the decks, without any regard to the injury which they inflict, or intent to make reparation, should their suspicions prove unfounded. The passengers are treated personally in the most rude and impertinent manner, and, after the search, are frequently detained several days, when the visit is repeated, sometimes twice and perhaps thrice, under the idea that after the first search the passengers would be off their guard, and practice no further concealment. All this rigor and severity are exercised in the presence of the Batavian brig, which dares not interfere, and is thus obliged to give the sanction of its country to the violence and rapacity of the French marauders. The only compliment paid to the Batavian brig is the formality required of the captain and passengers to show their passports to the Dutch commander, and have them registered by him. The French do not permit the Dutch fishermen to go farther than a short distance from shore to sea, and oblige them to return within a given time, lest they should give information to the English. Patrols of French cavalry traverse the coast and shore, constantly at night, to prevent a boat or skiff from slipping to sea.
General Moreau has been much consulted in all our movements. He said the other day, 'That if he could not take Gib-
ralter, he would render it not worth the keeping to the English; and we expect that some serious attempts to burn the town and the shipping will be made in the course of the summer.'
NASSAU, June 25. Decree of the Court of Vice-Admiralty Of these Islands, in the case of the American brig Juno , Capt. Packard, from the Havanna and Matanzas to Providence (R. I.) and sent in by the private armed vessel Mayflower , Captain George Johnson.
This was the case of an American vessel, taken on a voyage from the Port of Matanzas, in the Island of Cuba, to Rhode Island, in America, with a cargo of Molasses and Sugars.
It appeared that the vessel had first gone to the Havanna, where she had taken on board a part of her cargo, and from thence proceeded to the Matanzas, where she shipped the remainder, with which she was proceeding to America, when she was captured, and sent in for adjudication.
On the part of the Captors it was contended, that by going from the Havanna to the Matanzas, which port neutrals never were allowed to enter for the purpose of trade, in time of peace, the vessel must be considered as engaged in a new and unusual trade, only allowed there by Spain in consequence of the pressure of hostilities, which intirely precluded the possibility of carrying on that trade in her own vessels, and that the property was therefore liable to confiscation.
On the other hand, it was alleged, on behalf of the Claimant, that the voyage was perfectly fair and such as a Belligerent had no right to interrupt. The documents were all formal and regular; and that the vessel and cargo ought to be restored.
His honour the judge by his decree, ordered further proof to be adduced, to prove that neutrals during peace had been permitted to enjoy the trade in which this vessel was engaged, (reserving the right of ultimately deciding upon the question—how far such a trade is allowable during hostilities) and left it open to both parties to enter into such proof.
BOSTON, July 3. BRITISH INSOLENCE.
The brig Francis , from Bordeaux, which arrived at this port last week, was boarded from the boat of the armed British brig Veteran , commanded by lieutenant John Crooks; the crew of which informed that they were cruising to press seamen. Five Americans had just been forced on board the British vessel; the name of one of these unfortunate men is JOHN BISHOP, who says he is a native of Salem, and has a wife and five children in that town, who depend on his industry for subsistence.—Democrat.
CADIZ, April 4. General Moreau has been much consulted in all our movements. He said the other day, 'That if he could not take Gib-
Extract of a letter from Liverpool, dated May 28, received by the Cato. "I must observe the general situation of trade here at present, is far from holding out a flattering prospect, being almost unprecedentedly dull and languid, a rising as you will readily imagine, out of the state of uncertainty of apprehension which prevails concerning the French and Spanish combined fleets, which sailed from Cadiz."
"The Snow, Pallas , will sail in a day or two for New York."
July 8. We have laid before our readers Mr. Gratian's spirited speech in support of the Catholic claims, and in reply to his countryman Dr. Duigenan's speech against the petition.
In his admirable speech on the question, Mr. Fox, when dilating on that "equality of rights which is the dearest privilege of the human mind," employed the following appropriate quotation from Goldsmith's incomparable poem. The Traveller . One of our poets, says the orator, illustrates them, when describing the manners of the peasantry of Switzerland.
Tho' poor the peasant's hut, his seat tho' small, He feels his little lot; all! Sees no contiguous palace rear its head, To shame the meanness of his humble shed.
July 9. We are happy to announce the safe arrival of the ship Manhattan , which had been captured on her passage from Batavia, for this port with a valuable cargo of coffee, pepper, sugar and spices, and carried into Bermuda, where she has suffered nearly 5 months detention.
PHILADELPHIA, July 9. This morning arrived, brig Hope , Thomas, 23 days from St. Thomas; Capt. Harper left at St. Thomas, sch'r Chance , which arrived the day before he sailed. The capt. of the Chance said he was fell in with and detained 5 hours by a French fleet, in lat. 23, who were then steering north west. Capt. Harper says the English fleet were at Trinidad, when he sailed. He also informs that the cook of the Louisiana was at St. Thomas, and said that the Louisiana was taken by two French privateers, and sent into St. Martins, that 9 of the people were killed and a number wounded, but could not say how many—the remainder of the crew were sent in a vessel to New York.
Various letters from Hispaniola, lead us to believe that the Louisiana would not sail from Gonaives before the beginning of the present month. If so, we are led to hope the above was the fabrication of some fellow who passed for the cook, and told the above to serve some sinister purpose.
July 10. Capt. Derbyshire, from St. Bartholomews, (arrived at New-York) informs, that a second British fleet of 16 sail of the line, were hourly expected at Barbadoes, for the purpose of making an attack on Martinique. We also learn by the same arrival, that Lord Nelson was still in pursuit of the French fleet, which was steering to the northward.
STORM AT TONNINGEN. In a late Gazette, we published from a London paper, a paragraph relating to this event. The following is a more particular account of the damages sustained, and which is copied from a Leyden paper of the 20th May, received at New-York.
"Letters from Tonningen of the 9th inst. mention that on that day they had a violent storm from the WSW. At 5 o'clock P. M. it began to blow very hard. At half past 6, the flood came; and at 8, several vessels, at anchor in the outer harbor, were driven by the wind and tide against each other, with great force, and got all entangled. In this situation they drove by the harbor, and in their course carried others with them; by which means many vessels were greatly damaged and some sunk. At day break, 30 large and small vessels were discovered near Vollerum, partly on the strand and partly afloat, but entangled together, the greater part very much damaged—some with their masts, bowsprits, and rudders carried away, having been obliged to cut their cables, and lost their anchors. The number of vessels sunk has not yet been ascertained, but is believed to be from 10 to 12. Most of those which received damage, were English, Danish, etc. No Americans are specified. Several others got on the strand near Vollerum, but were reported to have got off; amongst which is captain Guiles, from Charleston. Two vessels were on the strand near Vliegenplaat; and on the coast of Copenhagen, several vessels were stranded, but their names are not mentioned."
DOVER, (Del.) July 4. We are authorised to state, that Mr. Bayard, has vacated his seat in the house of representatives, and accepted the appointment of Senator of the United States, for six years, commencing on the 4th of March, 1805.—Museum.
WASHINGTON CITY, July 12. By the PRESIDENT of the United States.
WHEREAS by the 7th section of the act entitled "An act supplementary to the act entitled 'An act making provision for the disposal of the public lands in the Indiana Territory, and for other purposes,'" it is enacted "that all the sections heretofore reserved for the future disposition of Congress and lying within either of the districts established for the disposal of public lands in the state of Ohio, with the exception of the section No. 16, of the said act, and lands reserved for the use of the same, and of the other sections or tracts of land otherwise heretofore specially appropriated, shall be offered for sale in that district within which such reserved sections may lie, on the same terms and under the same regulations as other lands in the same district: Provided, That such sections shall previously be offered to the highest bidder at public sales to be held under the superintendence of the Register and Receiver of the land offices, respectively to which they are attached, on the same terms as has been provided for the public sales of the other public lands of the United States, and on such day or days as shall, by a public Proclamation of the President of the United States, be designated for that purpose; And provided also, That no such heretofore reserved section shall be sold either at public or private sale for less than eight dollars per acre."
Wherefore, I, Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, in conformity to the provisions of the seventh section of the act aforesaid, Do hereby declare and make known that sales for the disposal of the above-mentioned lands shall be held at the following times and places, viz.
At Cincinnati, Chillicothe, and Marietta, on the 22d of October, 1805. At Zanesville, on the 29th day of October, 1805. At Steubenville, on the 5th day of November, 1805. Given under my hand the tenth day of July, 1805. (Signed) TH: JEFFERSON. July 1 69 82 2 60 88 3 60 88 4 72 92 5 76 94 6 80 94 7 75 87 8 76 96 9 81 97 1-2
ALEXANDRIA, July 12. Admiral Nelson, had left Barbadoes, about twelve days before capt. Gilpin sailed, in pursuit of the French fleet, which had steered a northerly course from Martinique—the general opinion entertained at Barbadoes, was, that it was the intention of the French to give admiral Nelson the dodge, and return back to the West-Indies. The force under admiral Nelson, consisted of the following:
SHIPS. CAPTAINS. GUNS. Victory I. Hardy 100 Canopus F. W. Austin 80 Le Tigre Hallowell 80 Donegal Sir R. Strunger 80 Spencer Keates 74 Conqueror Haywood 74 Superb Robinson 74 Beleisle Rutherford 74 Leviathan Parke 74 Swiftsure Sutton 74 Decade 36 Amazon 38
We are informed that Captain Gilpin states that it was reported at Barbadoes that the British government there had demanded of the Americans to arm; and in case of the island being attacked, to resist the French. The Americans had it seems declared themselves willing to go into the garrison and defend their own property, provided the British would supply them with arms, and permit them to choose their own officers.
FRANKFORT, (K.) June 8. A gentleman of respectability, who resides in the neighbourhood of this town has politely handed us the following interesting information:
Letters have been received from captains Lewis and Clark, by express sent by them to the commandant at St. Louis, with dispatches for the president of the United States. These enterprising young men set out from St. Louis, in May 1804, to ascend and explore the Missouri river to its source, and from thence to proceed to the Pacific ocean. The express left them in April last, at the Mandane nation of Indians, 1609 miles from the mouth of the river (where they had encamped during the winter season) preparing to proceed on their route. The party were in good health when the express came away—only one man died on the journey.
Many hordes of Indians live on and contiguous to the Missouri. Our travellers have been interrupted only once by them. The Sioux nation are numerous, and divided into several tribes, some of whom are at war with each other—those who live lowest on the river, were suspicious of our adventurers, fearing they were carrying supplies of arms and ammunition to their enemies; some small presents and a little address reconciled them, & they consented to let the party proceed up the river. The country adjoining the river is represented as being very fertile about 1000 miles; it then becomes poor and naked
of timber. It abounds with Buffalo; and where the party passed their winter quarters, there were wild goats.
The river at the mouth is about one mile wide, very rapid, deep, and always muddy. Where our travellers halted, it is represented as being a quarter of a mile wide, muddy, deep and very rapid, but some shallow water had been discovered as they ascended.
The falls of the river is stated by the Mandane Indians to be about 600 miles above them, about 17 feet high, and are at the pass thro' the rocky mountain, which was in sight of their encampment.
Great salt springs have been discovered; and great appearances of lead, copper and iron mines.
Our travellers have procured an animal which is called the wild dog of the Prairies. This animal is about the size of a cat, and have dens under ground. They have procured also two magpies, natives of that climate. The Indians say there are wild sheep to be found higher up the river about the falls. A horn of the mountain ram hath been procured of a monstrous size—the express states it to be as thick as the calf of the leg of a stout man—the length was not described.—The dog, magpies, and remarkable horn, are in possession of a captain M'Clellan, who has undertaken to carry them to the city of Washington to the president with the dispatches.
Some appearances of a volcano had also been discovered, the earth was so hot, that after scratching away a little of the surface, it would burn the hand.
Many large streams run into the Missouri, the south west side.
The Mandane Indians have fine horses—yet make but little use of them, using dogs to move their packs from camp to camp. In summer they move from the river; but in winter return to it, for convenience of procuring fire wood, which is scarce and not good, being mostly cotton wood, which in appearance resembles the lombardy poplar, but does not grow so high.
Our travellers experienced a severe winter, the snow was about two feet deep, and the ice did not break up till late in March. They purchased some horses from the Indians, and broke them for the purpose of hauling their fire wood.
The beaver are said to be very numerous, the Indians catch them by a snare made of the bark of trees.
The Indians tend some corn, which does not exceed four or five feet in height, and the ear shoots out about one foot from the ground.
LEXINGTON, (K.) June 21. On Thursday last, Mr. Thomas Nelson, a merchant of Brackin county, who was returning from Orleans with a considerable sum of money, which he had secreted in a belt round his body, was stopped in Harrison county, near the forks of Georgetown and Lexington roads, by two men who robbed him of 3,200 dollars, in gold and bank notes; and tied him to a tree, where they left him until a Mr. M'Gullin, who had travelled in company with him from the Chickasaw nation, and had fallen some distance behind in consequence of his horse being lame, came up and set him at liberty. One of the robbers was armed with a pistol, the other with a knife and stick, with which he struck Mr. Nelson a severe blow on the back of the head and neck. Mr. Nelson's name is endorsed on the notes. A reward of 100 dollars is offered for each of the villains.
FROM THE ALBANY GAZETTE. Method of administering the Poligala Senega (Seneca Snake Root) for the cure of the Croup or Hives (Synanche Trachealis.)
Take half an ounce of the Seneca snake root bruised in a mortar, put it in a teapot and add half a pint of water, let it simmer gently by the fire until it is reduced to half the quantity. A small tea-spoon full of this to be given every hour, and during the intervals give frequently a few drops at a time until it vomits or purges—after the administrator only five or six drops every few minutes to keep up a constant stimulus in the mouth and throat. The efficacy of this medicine in the croup was but lately discovered in the southern states where this complaint prevails much—it generally relieves or cures in a few hours. It operates by stimulating the throat and fauces, thus contributing to loosen and throw off the inflammatory crust in the windpipe, which is the seat of the disease. But its success, depends essentially on the mode of administering it—the above method should therefore be exactly pursued. It has recently been administered in cases of inflammatory sore throat, with the happiest effect. It is advisable in all cases of administering new medicines, but especially the Seneca snake root, to consult a physician, and strictly to pursue his directions in administering it to the patient.
JUST RECEIVED AT THIS OFFICE LITERARY MAGAZINE, AND AMERICAN REGISTER; For May, 1805. THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED. And sold at the printing office of Augustine Davis, Courtney's second edition of Hymns & Spiritual Songs.
This book contains one hundred and eighty-one of the most approved hymns, on various occasions, by different authors—and one hundred and twenty-eight pages of choice spiritual songs, admirably adapted to the various states and conditions of men. Richmond, 21st June, 1805.

Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Items include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour, Corn, Hemp, Iron, Bacon, Whiskey.
Commodore Preble, we learn, has instructions to build two small vessels at Portland, for the Mediterranean service.
The following address was presented to the Hon. Robert R. Livingston, by the Americans in Paris.
To ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON, Esq. Late Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States of America to France.
The subscribers, citizens of the U. States at Paris; beg leave, (on your voluntary retirement from your late eminent situation) to address you, Sir—with sentiments of the highest respect and esteem, for the noble and dignified manner in which you have represented the United States in France; and from the great and various benefits they have derived from your embassy.
The satisfaction you have long anticipated in returning to your native country, will be greatly heightened by the pleasing reflection of having served it honorably & advantageously; in contributing to its aggrandizement and prosperity, the increase of its commerce and its respect among nations.
These important benefits, are the result of those patriotic exertions which have constantly distinguished your public life, from the dawn of our revolution.
At the same time that we bear this faithful testimony of the valuable services you have, during your residence here, rendered to our country in general, we cannot refrain acknowledging with gratitude the generous hospitality and great civilities and attentions we have experienced individually, from yourself and family.
May your passage to the American shore be prosperous, and may your days be numerous and happy in the enjoyment of those honors which you have so eminently merited, and which will not fail being rendered you by a grateful people.
Extract of a letter from Genoa, received by the ship Thomas via Bordeaux, dated 29th April.
All idea of a continental war, is for the present abolished—The emperor Napoleon, is now about 40 miles from this, at a place called Alexandria, on the plains of Marengo, he goes to Milan and afterwards comes here; visits Toulon and Marseilles.
The proposition from Massachusetts, to amend the Constitution, was taken up and rejected, almost without debate, in the legislature of New Hampshire.
Arrived last week at Philadelphia, in the Thomas, from Bordeaux, Col. Toussaud, French consul for the port of New Orleans.
One of the most interesting discussions of a parliamentary kind which has been lately reported in England, is that upon the Irish Catholic Petition. It received all the defence and support which the friends of civil and religious liberty could give it, but in vain—the church was against it; and ludicrous to say, the Protestant church government in 1805 refuse the liberty which they themselves claimed in the 16th century.
In the house of commons the debate continued two days. Fox and Grattan, (being his maiden speech in the British parliament) are distinguished among the patriots who pleaded for the restoration of the "rights of man," to the enslaved, impoverished, persecuted Irish. Fox, whose name alone fills the breast with emotions of enthusiasm, appears to have felt in all its influence the immensity of the charge which he had undertaken, and with the importunity of a beggar soliciting food to save him from perishing, he defended their claim and asserted the justice of their demand.
The orators have acquired immortal honour, and the unfeeling tools who heard them everlasting infamy; with the same apathy, they pass a turnpike law, as the address in support of war by which the world is disturbed, their nation rendered wretched, and their sons made the victims of insatiate ambition; and with the same feeling, refuse the just claim of several millions of people, "one fourth of the population of the British empire."
To the eternal glory of the British House of Commons, 124 of its members were willing to accede to the Irish prayer, & 336 refused their assent. The effects of this event are not so easily divined—Are not the Irish in the same state as the Americans in 1775 and previous?—Let us discard all men, all measures, and all things which oppose the dignity and happiness of man—Under specious names, let us not be deceived—A patriot is open, he is honest—he wants no cloak to hide his designs—he has but one object in view, his country's good—because he knows that what promotes his country's, augments his own—Let us rejoice that we live where no one dares to pronounce the anathema, if our creed does not accord with his—and where the church which has always been, when it bears sway, the most despotic of all tyrants, does not control us, but by the arts of persuasion and its own intrinsic excellence.
(Balt. Ev. Post.)
Within our remembrance harvests have never been so plentiful as they promise to be this season. Wheat, Rye, Oats, Flax, Grass, &c. are all very unusually productive. And what should increase the gratitude which every heart must feel for this abundance, the weather has been, and continues, remarkably favorable for securing it—so that we shall not only have plenty, but good.
Corn, though a wet spring kept it back, appears of a very fine color, and may yet produce a good crop.
(Trenton True American.)
COMMUNICATION.
HARVEST.
Think, oh grateful think! How good the GOD OF HARVEST is to you; Who pours abundance o'er your flowing fields.
From almost every part of the country we learn the glad tidings of an "abundant harvest," and for some time past the weather has been such as to enable the husbandman to gather this rich product of his labor, in unusual perfection. UNTO HIM, therefore, "who alone giveth the increase," at whose supreme disposal are held all the blessings, let the just tribute of GRATITUDE, ascend!—Am. D. Adv.
DETROIT IN ASHES!
A letter from a gentleman of respectability at Buffalo creek, dated the 20th ult. contains the following distressing intelligence:
"By the schooner Charlotte, capt. Nihen, who arrived at Fort Erie yesterday, we are informed that the whole of the town of Detroit is totally consumed by fire, not a single house in the town left standing!
"The fire, it is said, first made its appearance in a stable near the centre of the town, about 9 o'clock in the morning, and such was the rapidity of its ravages that at 12 o'clock not one house remained—The Citadel, which was rather detached, and in which where the barracks, officers' quarters, and contractors' stores, was entirely consumed."
NOTE. Detroit is the seat of government of the Michigan Territory, and contained upwards of 300 houses, built of wood in a compact manner, and above 2000 inhabitants.—ib.
SELECTED TOASTS.
Drank at Philadelphia on the late Anniversary of our independence.
Thomas Jefferson—the pivot of democracy, while he adheres to principle, the Philadelphia legion will adhere to him.
The people—free, enlightened and independent; may the eagle of liberty strike his talons in him who dares to dispute or insult their sovereignty.
Perpetual remembrance of Washington—whose name will live as long as liberty—and whose devotion of 45 years of active life to his country's service, had its reward in the first honors of a free nation.
The PEOPLE, the only sovereign—may their loaves and fishes never be bestowed on men who destroy their rights and despise their approbation.
The militia—free and independent, the bulwark of liberty—because they are "freemen and not mercenaries."
The memory of Gen. Washington—cautious and brave in the field. His name inspires with ardor the military corps of his country.
America—the only republic in the world. May her magistrates ever possess wisdom, fortitude and patriotism; her citizens peace, plenty and independence through all succeeding ages.
Commodore Barron and our brave tars before Tripoli—may their valorous efforts humble the barbarians, the reproach of the old world, and restore our captive brethren to the arms of their country.
Education, the parent of liberty—may they so diffuse her nourishing rays, that the Indian may rejoice under the happy influence of mild civilization and rational independence.
Thomas Jefferson—In virtue and republicanism stands firm like Monticello (a true emblem of its master,) receives unshaken the fury of every tempest, where envy, malice, and faction, exhaust their rage against him and expire in feeble murmurs.
Geo. Clinton, vice president U. States, the venerable and undeviating patriot; steady in the pursuit of democratic republicanism—May he ever receive the confidence of a free and grateful people.
American maidens—May they despise all suitors, but the friends of "virtue, liberty, and independence."
May the nations of the globe vie with each other in promoting liberty, peace and happiness.
HARRISBURG, (P.) July 6.
TOASTS
Drank by a number of ladies of this borough, assembled at a spring adjacent thereto, on the 4th instant:
1. "We are all born equally free"—May the rights of women never be infringed by an aristocrat.
Tune—Jefferson's March.
2. The fair daughters of Columbia—May they never despise a clodhopper, who tills the ground, and raises geese.
Successful campaign.
3. May hymen secure those in wedlock, domestic happiness, and those out of it, early companions.
Haste to the wedding.
4. May those without offspring, who do not assist the motherless, be scouted from society.
Life let us cherish.
5. May the carding machine occasion more spinning-wheels, to manufacture our own apparel, and keep our money on this side of the Atlantic. Our pleasure.
6. Thomas Jefferson, the author of the declaration of our rights and independence—May his fame never decrease, where liberty is respected. Hail Columbia.
7. Thomas McKean—May those whom he has forsaken, forsake him, & shew him that they are no geese.
Roslin castle.
8. Simon Snyder, the friend of the people—May those who despise the mechanic, walk without shoes.
Yankee doodle.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS,
By the Young Ladies.
May our hearts always be open to the addresses of a virtuous mechanic—strong in nerve, and able to defend and support us.
Tune—Yankee doodle.
The lads of the land—Let them have the hearts of oak to defend, hearts to conceive, that to protect the fair, is to protect their own rights. Highland laddie.
RAMSAY, in his history of the American Revolution, records the following instance of patriotism.
Among the Americans who were killed in the action near Charleston, on the 28th June, 1779, was Col. ROBERTS, an artillery officer of distinguished abilities. In the short interval between his being wounded and his dying, he was visited on the field of battle by his son Capt. Roberts, of his own regiment. The expiring father presented his sword to his son, with an exhortation to behave worthy of it, and to use it in defence of liberty and his country. After a short conversation he desired him to return to his proper station, adding "that there he might be useful, but to him he could be of no service."
It was the opinion of WASHINGTON, given in one of his speeches to Congress, that "The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty, and the destiny of the Republican model of Government, were deeply perhaps finally staked on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American People."
This sentiment was doubtless correct for the American People, remarkable for their virtue, valor, intelligence, industry, and most of the qualities essential to a Republic—if they, possessing so many singular advantages as they do, for establishing and perpetuating a free Government—if they should suffer the "sacred fire of liberty" to be extinguished, what nation of people would ever re-kindle it? Should they permit the "Republican model" to crumble and fall, by whom, or where would it ever be rebuilt?
These reflections ought to incite us to double our vigilance in guarding our rights and preserving our form of government—as the subversion of our republic would be a stronger argument than has ever yet been urged in favor of despotic government—while on the other hand, should our republic flourish and stand firm, (as we trust in Providence it will) other nations will sooner or later imitate our example, and taste with us the sweets of peace, liberty, and virtue.
(Trenton T. Amer.)
The following account of an attempt to destroy Louis 18th, the prince of Angouleme, and other branches of the Bourbon family, is from a late London paper.
MITTAV, April 8.
Yesterday a fire broke out about two o'clock in the morning, in the wing of the castle, principally inhabited by the general of artillery, and a battalion under his command. In a short time the flames had made such a progress that assistance was nearly useless. If the wind had blown from the west the entire castle would have been a prey to the flames. Messrs. the governor, the deputy governor, and members of the administration, shewed themselves everywhere with the greatest zeal, as well as to clear away a magazine of powder, the proximity of which was very dangerous. A party wall, which separated the most elevated part of the wing that was on fire, and which kept back the flames, happily arrested their progress by facilitating the action of the engines.
The count de Lille, who had awoke at the first beat of the drum, remained the whole night on his feet, surrounded by his highness the duke d'Angouleme & the officers of his suite. Fortunately the gout, which had decreased, did not prevent his walking about and giving the necessary orders.
About 5 o'clock in the morning, at the moment when every person was busy in stopping or examining the progress of the principal fire, a smoke was perceived issuing from the extremity of the wing that was on fire, precisely at the angle which joined this wing to the body of the castle. On entering a small detached chamber they found under a large camp bed, a heap of small billets of wood and lighted rags on the floor. The boards and part of the bedsteads were already on fire, and in a moment the flames would have become general.
This morning, April 8, smoke was perceived over the apartments occupied by the count de Lille, which are situated opposite to the wing that has been burnt.
The chief of police, and many others, having gone into the garrets, found there, near the fire place, an earthen pot, with the remains of some charcoal, burned rags and the floor on fire; fortunately they were able to extinguish it.
Messrs. the governor d'Arseniew, and the commander of the battalion of fusileers, with one of the principal officers attached to the count de Lille, were witnesses to the new attempt, as they were also to the preceding one.
Undoubted proof has been given of these facts by the Governor general count de Buxden, who, at the first news of this disaster, went from Siga to Mittau. He examined every thing himself, and gave with the greatest activity the necessary orders for the safety of the castle, where every thing is now quiet—The fire still burns, but only among the rubbish. Only one man lost his life. The commander of the fusileers received a wound on his head. Many workmen were also wounded.
MELANCHOLY.
On Friday afternoon, the 21st inst. a Mr. SLAID was returning from Balston-Springs to his home in Galway—had not proceeded far before his horse was frightened by the fall of a gun, which he had deposited in his carriage; in which affright the carriage was upset!—Mr. Slaid, as he related, felt considerably shocked by the fall he thereby sustained, but soon recovered, put his carriage in order and proceeded about two miles from the Springs, to an intimate acquaintance of his in Milton, a Mr. Dibble, where he alighted, accepted an invitation to take tea, and related not only the accident which had befallen him, but entered into familiar conversation on various topics. After tea he invited a daughter of Mr. Dibble's to ride home with him and spend a few days with his family, to which Miss Dibble assented—They had not proceeded a mile when Mr. S. observed "I believe I shall not live to arrive home;" these words, delivered with a tone of voice that was "never to utter more," shocked Miss Dibble—she cast a look to his face—discovered his situation, and requested him to give her the lines—they were no sooner deposited in her hands than Mr. S. laid his head in her lap and fainted. He was immediately taken to a Mr. Gregory's Inn, & Physicians called, who, on examination, found some blood vessels were broken in his head. He continued in a swoon a short time and expired. Mr. Slaid was a middle aged man in the full activity of life—he has left an agreeable partner to mourn, with society, his untimely dissolution.—[Ballston pap.]
The Canandaigua "Freeman" mentions as a singular fact respecting a Quince tree in that place, that the old branches have fruit on them of good size, while the twigs of this spring's growth are now in blossom.
FROM THE EVENING FIRE SIDE.
Important—particularly to those engaged in rural affairs.
A pamphlet has just appeared, published by Thomas Dobson of Philadelphia, which gives a history of the fly that has been so destructive to the grain in many parts of the country within these few years; and recommends what the author hopes will prove effectual for putting a stop to its ravages. He calls it the wheat moli, or Virginia fly; and begins his treatise with an account of the same insect as it appeared in France in the year 1755. This is followed by an interesting description of its characters, transformation, and particular habits; and the pamphlet concludes with the following method for arresting the progress of this destructive insect.
"To preserve the grain from farther injury after it is reaped, it should be threshed out as soon as possible; and such part of it as it is wished to preserve either for seed or grinding should be dried in an oven or kiln, in which the heat should be strong enough to kill the caterpillars without destroying the vegetative principle. This will be effected by 124 degrees of heat of Fahrenheit's thermometer. For the seed grain may be better prepared by being soaked in a strong lye of wood ashes and quicklime heated to such a degree that the finger can just bear it. Let the grain contained in a basket, be stirred in this lye, and the grains skimmed off that float on the surface. When it has been thus soaked for about two minutes, the basket, which contains it should then be lifted up and suspended by two poles till the lye is strained off. The grain should then be spread very thin on a floor to dry, while a second basketful is prepared in the same manner. When thus steeped and well dried, it will keep a year and continue fit for sowing.
"In France, mills and granaries where large quantities of grain were deposited,
seem to have been considered as the chief sources of the evil. But in this country it cannot be the case, at least not to so great an extent. No large quantities remain on hand when the warm season approaches, and kiln-drying might destroy any caterpillars which might then exist. It appears that the severity of a hard winter cannot be depended upon for this purpose, but a sufficient number may survive, even in the grain sown, to cause considerable mischief. The roller may however be of service to prevent the fly from making its way out of the ground. The principal danger seems to exist in the spring barley, which having been kept under cover during the winter and afterwards sown in fresh ploughed, and consequently light soil, will, if at all infested, be sufficient to spread the evil far and wide. To this cause the writer chiefly attributes the damage last season to a crop of wheat, the seed of which had been brought from a distance and was perfectly free from the fly, which the barley was not, and was sown in the same field. If attention be paid in the ensuing spring to the kiln-drying of the grain that remains on hand, to the rolling of that which is coming up, and the pickling of the seed barley, we may hope to put a stop to this distressing calamity, or at least to prevent its spread; but let it be remembered, that the remedy in order to be effectual, must be universal."
WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE LOTTERY,
Now drawing in Norfolk.
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MARRIED—In Europe, the Rev. Thomas Coke, L. L. D. one of the Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States of America.
Departed this life, on the 4th inst. at Staunton in Virg. DAVID RAWN, Esquire, principal clerk in the office of the Comptroller of the Treasury, in the 35th year of his age.
FROM THE BOSTON COURIER.
FRIENDSHIP.
HOW sweet the ties of nature prove, When bound in Friendship's chains, They cherish life, they ease its load, And lighten all our pains.
ROLLA.
Wen fortune frowns, and traitors flee, And turn their smiles to jeers; When o'er the waves we're forc'd to roam, How sweet are Friendship's tears.
COURTNEY'S HYMNS.
This day is published, and for sale at S. Pleasant's Book Store, Richmond,
COURTNEY'S SECOND EDITION OF HYMNS & SPIRITUAL SONGS.
This pocket Hymn Book contains one hundred and eighty one of the most approved Hymns, on various occasions, by different authors.—And one hundred and seventy eight pages of choice Spiritual Songs, admirably adapted to the various states and conditions of men.
Just received, and for sale by S. Pleasant, Jr. Richmond,
THE HISTORY
OF THE PROGRESS AND TERMINATION
OF THE ROMAN REPUBLIC,
By ADAM FERGUSON, M. L. D. F. R. S. E.
Also, for sale as above, OVID DELPHINI.
July 15.

NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the late firms of Buchanan, Dunlop & Co. Of Petersburg; Robert Pollok & Co. Of Richmond; and Dunlop, Pollok & Co. Of Manchester, Are hereby notified that James Dunlop, late a partner in the above concerns, has become purchaser of the outstanding debts; they will therefore be pleased to make payment to Mr. John Tompkins, residing in Richmond, or the subscriber, residing in Petersburg; who alone are authorised to make collections and grant discharges. Suits will be indiscriminately commenced against all who do not make payment before the first of February next.
JOHN DUNLOP, Attorney for JAMES DUNLOP. Petersburg, Nov. 15, 1804.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RUN away from the subscriber about the end of Nov or early in Dec. a black servant named SAM , I believe about 19 or 20 years of age, very strong and likely for a man of his age. He was seen in the neighborhood of this place some time after he absented himself, but from his connections I have reason to suppose that he may be lurking about, or concealed by those connections in the counties of Powhatan or Cumberland. I will give the above reward if he be brought to me in this place, or ten dollars if secured in a jail so that I may get him.
Arch'd. Freeland. Manchester, March 16, 1805.
BROKER'S OFFICE. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict fidelity.
THOM. NORVELL. Richmond, October 3, 1804.
Forty Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber living in Granville county, North Carolina, in March last, two bright mulatto fellows; one by the name of BARTLEY , about 35 years of age, he has but little to say, and appears to be very humble; he is a tolerable good Shoemaker and Cooper, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and he is a well set negro. GEORGE is about 25 years of age, about 6 feet high, spare made, but a very active negro, fond of drink, and a very forward saucy fellow. I expect they have obtained free passes and will endeavor to pass for free negroes; it is probable they are lurking about Manchester, Richmond or Petersburg; they were seen in Manchester a few days past. Any person taking them up and confining them in jail, so that I get them, shall have the above reward, or 20 dollars for either, paid by the subscriber.
LEWIS HENING. June 5th, 1805.
TO RENT. THE HOUSE & LOT, ON Shockoe Hill, lately occupied by Mr. John Pendleton; now newly painted and repaired, and in every respect fit for the immediate reception of a family, having all necessary out-houses, &c. Apply to Benjamin Wolfe, adjoining the premises, or to Joseph Gallego.
Joseph Gallego. April 22, 1805.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears by the inquisition of the Coroner for the county of Berkeley, that JOSEPH THRUSTON and JOHN THRUSTON , late of the said county, are charged with the murder of Barney Riley ; & information has been received by the executive, that the said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston , have fled from justice; I have, therefore, thought fit with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of Two Hundred Dollars, for apprehending and conducting before the Coroner, or a Justice of the Peace, for the said county, the said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston , or One Hundred Dollars for either of them, in order to their examination, touching the said murder: And I do moreover enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and conduct before the Coroner or a Justice of the Peace for the aforesaid county of Berkeley, the said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston , that they may be dealt with, as in such cases, the law directs.
Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the Commonwealth, annexed, at Richmond, this 19th day of June, (L. S.) in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the Commonwealth the twenty ninth.
JOHN PAGE. TEN DOLLARS REWARD. BROKE away last evening, a large stout made blood bay HORSE , upwards of five feet high, 7 years old last spring, was shot all round about two months ago, but some of the shoes may now be off; he has a large head and small eyes, trots and gallops; if he has any other marks by which he might be distinguished, they are not recollected. He had on a saddle a good deal worn, with a hogshead seat and plated stirrups. The above reward will be paid on delivery of the horse and saddle to the subscribers.
Pickett, Pollard & Johnston. Richmond, March 5, 1805.
FOR SALE. TWO LOTS, HANDSOMELY situated in the town of New-Canton, on James river; on both are new and well built dwelling houses and offices; on one an excellent garden well enclosed, and the other containing one acre, with a good post and rail fence. For further particulars enquire of Messrs. William Anderson and James Page of said place, who are legally authorised to sell and convey the same.
BY AUTHORITY. RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY. CLASS No. II. 4000 Tickets at 10 dollars each. 40000 1 Prize of dollars 10000 1 of 5000 5 of 1000 5000 20 of 500 10000 50 of 100 5000 50 of 50 2500 100 of 25 2500 40000
227 First drawnticket after 5000 are drawn, dols. 5000 after 1000 500 after 1500 500 after 2000 1000 after 2500 1000 after 3000 1000 after 3500 1000 after 3950 10000 The above Lottery will certainly commence drawing the first Monday in November, or soon, if the tickets are sold.
WAS committed to the jail of this county, on the 24th day of February last, a negro man who calls himself BOOKER , and says that he belongs to a Mr. Ezekiel Walden, of Northumberland county, but appears to be at considerable loss to tell whether in Maryland or this state. He says that he left this country in April, 1804, in pursuit of his wife, which had been sold. He is a stout well made fellow, about 22 years old, appears to have gone by water, and says that he sailed in the schooner John , to and from Baltimore. The said negro is now hired out agreeable to law. His owner is desired to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away.
David Price, 3m Keeper of the jail, Surry courthouse.
TO RENT, THE HOUSE lately occupied by Thomas Gilliat, and immediate possession given—Apply to Gilliat & Kirby. Richmond, June 28, 1805.
WHISKEY. TALIAFERRO and DICKINSON, near the basin, keep a constant supply of Whiskey, distilled west of the Blue Ridge. Richmond, June 5, 1805.
Geo. Watt HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe warehouse, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of on moderate terms, by wholesale, The following Articles, viz: Loaf and Muscovado Sugars N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cogniac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Patent Shot, assorted sizes—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d March, 1805.
The subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have received their
Spring Assortment of Goods, Of the best quality and latest fashions, & will dispose of them on the cheapest terms for cash, viz: Chintzes Lace Cambric Skirts Dimities assorted Silk & Muslin ditto of various kinds Triib Linens India, English, French and Italian Silks Cotton Camisoles and Newkens Florentines and Satins, best kind Cotton & Silk Hose Picat Veils and Pic Nic Veils Coloured Cambricks and Laced ditto Mirrs India Muslins of the first quality Silk gloves, thread, lace and ribbons Plain & coloured Musclettes Black Grape, and a General assortment of Ribbons Superfine Cloths and Camisoles Gold & Silver Bullion Flannels, Corduroys and Velvets A general assortment of Leghorn Bonnets Bed Tickts and German Ozenburgs Gentlemen's Leghorn Hats. Together with a number of other articles too tedious to enumerate. JOHN MILLER & CO. Richmond, 8th May, 1805.
MILLINERY. MRS. BUCKNER having commenced business in Manchester in the line of MILLINERY & MANTUA-MAKING, respectfully solicits the patronage of her friends and the public.
She has on hand at present a small assortment of the articles necessary in that line of business, and shortly expects to receive from New-York an additional supply. All commands from the country will be faithfully and punctually attended to.
TO RENT, A BRICK HOUSE, adjoining the old City Tavern, well calculated for a Dry Goods Store. Apply to Gallego, Richard & Co. May 29th, 1805.
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.
THE following hogheads of Tobacco, remaining in Todd's Warehouse unclaimed, will be sold, the first day of September next, King and Queen court, agreeable to law, viz: Nov 5th, 1799, John Walden 1 W. No. 3 1108 122 995—March 28th, 1800, Anthony Seal, A. S. No. 55 1025 133 890—April 25th, 1800, Moses Pruitt, M. P. No. 87 1113 107 1006—May 16th, 1800, James Page, L. P. No. 95 1346 132 1214. GABRIEL DIX, BENJ. JOHNSON, June 1, 1805.
BLANK BONDS For sale at this office,
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it only appears to the executive that GEORGE DILLARD , charged by the inquisition of a coroner with the murder of Henry Willmore , late of the county of King and Queen, hath fled from justice—I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of One Hundred Dollars, to any person or persons who shall apprehend the said George Dillard , and convey him before the coroner or a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid, to be committed to jail for examination, touching the said murder. And I do moreover enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend the said George Dillard , that he may be dealt with, as in such cases, the law directs.
Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 5th day of June, in the (L. S.) year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the twenty ninth.
JOHN PAGE. GEORGE DILLARD is five feet eight or nine inches high, tolerable fair complexion, short black hair, dark eyes, well set, and somewhat droops in the shoulders, slow and soft of speech and of a smiling countenance when speaking, about twenty four or twenty five years of age; when he absconded, he had a large sorrel horse, about five feet high, some white feet, large white spot in his forehead and a snip on the nose.
Fifteen Dollars Reward.
RUN AWAY from the subscriber living in Amherst county, four miles below the courthouse, on the night of the 17th inst. a negro man named MAJOR , who was formerly the property of a Mr. Ride (merchant in Orange county,) afterwards sold to George Quinshbury, then to the subscriber. Said negro is about 22 years old, yellow complexion, full face, thick lips, well set, bow legged, about 5 feet high, very short fingers, with a scar on his left hand below the finger joints—also, another scar against his eye, and one of his fore teeth out; he had on when he went away an ozenburgs shirt and pantalettes, and carried with him one pair striped breeches, a grey coat and pantalettes, and a blanket. He took with him a likely sorrel horse, with a star in his forehead and a small stripe down to his nose, shot before, and I believe is branded with a C on his thigh. Said negro is well acquainted in many parts of Virginia, being formerly Mr. Ride's waiting man. He has a wife and children in Orange county at the said Quinshbury's, and I suppose he will be lurking about that place. Whoever will apprehend the said negro and return him with the horse, to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid by
James Stevens, jr. Amherst county, May 18, 1805.
STRAYED OR STOLEN FROM the commons of this city, on Thursday the 27th ult.—A BLACK HORSE , with a small white spot in his forehead, hanging mane and switch tail, about four feet ten inches high, supposed to be six years old last spring—he is a compact well made horse—A liberal reward will be given on delivering the said horse to Mr. Nathaniel C. Linscombe of Hanover, or to the subscriber in Richmond.
Spotswood Lipscombe. Richmond, Shockoe Hill, July 5 1805.
WE the subscribers JUDGES of the GENERAL COURT, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows: William Nelson, Jun. & Robert White, Esqs., to the districts of Winchester, Hardy and Montgomery courthouse; John Tyler and Paul Carrington, Jun. Esqs., to the districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick courthouse and Suffolk; Edmund Winston and Archibald Stuart, Esqs., to the districts of Prince Edward courthouse, Franklin, Washington courthouse, & the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county; Joseph Pienits and Richard Parker, Esqs., to the districts of Northumberland, King & Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack courthouses—and Joseph Jones and Francis T. Brooke, Esqs., to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg & Haymarket districts at the next succeeding terms thereof.
WITNESS our hands and seals this twelfth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and five.
John Tyler, (Seal) Jos: Jones, (Seal) Wm. Nelson, Jr. (Seal) Francis T. Brooke, (Seal) Published by order of the Judges. [im] WILSON ALLEN, c. c. c.
TO BE SOLD. AT PUBLIC VENDUE, At Gadsby's Hotel, in Alexandria, on Monday the 16th day of September, at 12 o'clock at noon.
ALL that TRACT OF LAND, late Presley Thornton, Esquire's, situated in Northumberland county, Virginia, lying immediately on the Potomac River. The following description is given of this property, by persons well acquainted with it.—It contains 2,500 acres, 1,700 acres of which are the most valuable low grounds on the river, between 3 and 400 acres heavily timbered, and the remainder very highland extremely productive. The soil of this tract is equal to any in the state for the cultivation of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy and small grain of all kinds. On this tract is a large commodious Brick Mansion House and two Offices, a large Brick Stable, valuable Barn, Cow House and many other out houses. The Orchards and Garden contain a number of valuable fruit trees, and the waters abound with excellent fish and oysters. It is situated about a day's sail from Baltimore, Alexandria and Norfolk. There are two good mill seats for grist and saw mills on the estate, and plenty of cedar and chestnut timber, for which an excellent market may be found at the City of Washington.
The terms of sale are—one fourth cash, one fourth in one year, one fourth in 18 months and the residue in two years from the day of sale. The payments to be secured by bonds, with mortgages on the premises, and to be on interest from the day of sale. For further information, application may be made in behalf of the subscriber, Thomas Robinson, to Richard Peters, Jun. attorney at law in the city of Philadelphia, or to William Lewis, in the same city, (Philadelphia.) THOMAS ROBINSON. June 19, 1805.
A FRESH SUPPLY OF Lee's Genuine Patent Medicines, Is just received at this office,
BY VIRTUE of a deed of trust, executed to the subscriber by Charles Clarke, of the county of Chesterfield, to secure the payment of a debt therein acknowledged to be due to Lyle and McCredie, and the expense necessary to carry the trust into execution, will be sold, at public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Zachariah Brooks's tavern, in the town of Manchester, on Saturday the 27th July, inst. two hundred and twenty acres of LAND, more or less, lying in the county of Chesterfield, and adjoining the lands of Col. John Harvie, John Ford, Alexander Saunders and Samuel Smith. Richard B. Goode. July 2, 1805.
THE subscriber will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Zachariah Brooks's tavern, in the town of Manchester, on Saturday the 2d day of August next, two likely NEGRO BOYS , Nelson and Harrison; conveyed in trust by the deed of Andrew Scott, dec. to secure the payment of a debt, interest and cost therein, acknowledged to be due Lyle and McCredie. Richard B. Goode. July 2, 1805.
ON Saturday the 3d day of August next, will be sold, to the highest bidder, at public auction, for ready money, at Zachariah Brooks's tavern, in the town of Manchester, a likely NEGRO BOY , about 19 years old, by Thomas Branch, of the county of Chesterfield, to secure the payment of a debt due to Lyle and McCredie, and the expense necessary to carry the trust into execution. Richard B. Goode. July 2, 1805.
WILL BE SOLD, at public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Zachariah Brooks's tavern, in the town of Manchester, on Saturday the 3d day of August next, by virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the subscriber, by Richardson Harris, late of the county of Chesterfield, to secure the payment of a debt due to Lyle and McCredie, and the expense necessarily incurred; FIVE NEGROES , viz: Sally, Killus, Charles, Phillis and Anaky, or so many thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy the debt, interest and cost. Richard B. Goode. July 2, 1805.
Manchester Turnpike Company.
THE delinquent Shareholders, on the 7th requisition, are hereby notified, that such shares as shall remain unpaid on the first Monday in August next, will, on that day, be sold, at Mr. Brooks's tavern, in Manchester, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon. James Brander, Clk. Manchester, July 2, 1805.
LAND FOR SALE, OF THE LATE WM. CROWDER'S ESTATE, DEC.
ON Saturday the 14th of September, at Paineville, in Amelia county, two tracts, in said county—one containing seven hundred and sixty acres, lying on both sides of Stock's creek and near Appomattox river, within three miles of Col. Skipwith's manufactory mills, and five from Maj. Mansford's, where the river is navigable to both. This land is well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco, and in good order for cropping, with every necessary out house thereon, for the reception of a family—a good apple orchard, excellent water, and a healthy agreeable neighborhood—a sufficient quantity of the land is secured to work from ten to fifteen hands. The other tract lying near Flat creek, containing one hundred and thirty three acres, now in good order for cropping, sufficient to work four or five hands—The improvements are a small dwelling house, a good granary & tobacco houses, a small apple and peach orchard. Possession will be given the first day of January next, and the purchaser to have the privilege of sowing wheat immediately after the sale—One third of the purchase money must be paid down, the balance in two equal annual payments. Bonds with approved security will be required of the purchaser, to bear interest from the date if not promptly paid, to the executors. It is deemed unnecessary to give further descriptions, as it is presumed those inclined to purchase will view the premises, which will be shown by Allen Jeter, who lives near to both tracts. ALLEN JETER, EDWARD WEBSTER, DABNEY MILLER, Executors. June 22d, 1805.
LAND FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust from David Copland, Esq., of the county of Buckingham, for the benefit of James Thomas and Francis Deane, who assigned their right to William Wilkinson, and John Toney, will be SOLD, on the premises, on Monday the twenty ninth day of July, by public auction, to the highest bidder, for ready money, that part of the LAND the said David now lives on, called Springfield, lying in the county of Buckingham, which part is to be bounded by the lands of James Wilson and Susannah Wilson, so as to make out from Willis's river as nearly as can be, a square, containing two hundred acres—or so much thereof as will discharge the balance of the debt for which the deed of trust was executed. The land is of a prime quality, and the purchaser, on payment, will receive from the trustees, the right they hold in trust.
Samuel Anderson, } Trustees. Willis Wilson, } June 25th, 1805.
Valuable School Book. JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, [PRICE $1 50.]
A NEW SYSTEM OF MODERN GEOGRAPHY, OR
A GENERAL DESCRIPTION Of the most remarkable Countries throughout the known world. Their respective situations, extent, divisions cities, rivers, mountains, soils, and productions: their commerce, manners, customs, laws, and religion. Together with their principal Historical Events, and Political Importance in the great Commonwealth of Nations. Compiled from the most modern systems of Geography, and the latest Voyages and Travels—and Containing many important additions to the Geography of the United States that have never appeared in any other work of the kind. ILLUSTRATED WITH EIGHT MAPS, Comprising the latest discoveries, and engraved by the First American Artists. By BENJAMIN DAVIES.
NOTICE. THE partnership now carrying on under the firm of PUMFREY & FITZWYLYSONN, will be dissolved by mutual consent, on the 31st day of this present month. All those having claims against the said concern, are requested to bring them in to John Pumfrey for adjustment, and those indebted, to make immediate payment to him. John Pumfrey, W. H. Fitzwylysonn. July 9, 1805.
THE subscriber takes this method of informing his friends and the public, that he intends carrying on the STATIONARY and BOOK BINDING business, in all their various branches, as usual. JOHN PUMFREY.
JOHN PUMFREY returns his most grateful acknowledgments to his friends for the unbounded patronage which he has obtained in the line of his profession: and he trusts no exertion on his part will be wanting to merit a continuation of their favors. July 9 4w
FOR READY MONEY, in pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, Plaintiff, and David Ross and others Defendants, in order to raise the sum of 13301 Dols. with the expenses of sale, that Valuable Estate, in the county of Campbell, known by the name of the
Oxford Iron Works, Containing eighteen thousand and seventy-four acres, more or less—And in order to raise the further sum of 5555 Dollars 68 Cts. Will be sold, at the same time and place, the STOCK OF EVERY KIND, as well the Stock on the different plantations, as that appertaining to the estate for carrying on the business, WAGGONS, TEAMS, &c. The Sale will take place on the premises, on the 17th day of September next. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. July 5, 1805.
JUST RECEIVED, From Dr. Church's Dispensary New-York, and for sale at this Printing-Office, a fresh supply of the following
Patent Medicines: CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS, A medicine unequalled by any in the world, for the cure of coughs, colds, asthma & consumptious. PATRIOLA LOZENGES, For the voice, hoarseness, colds, coughs, &c. &c. CHEMICAL ESSENCE AND EXTRACT OF MUSTARD, For the cure of the rheumatism, gout, rheumatic gout, palsy, white swelling, chilblains, &c. ANODYNE ESSENCE, for the head-ache. VOLATILE TINCTURE, for the tooth-ache. THE BOTANICAL TEA. INFALLIBLE GERMAN CORN PLAISTER, For the cure of corns. CHURCH'S ANILEPTIC FEMALE PILLS. SCOTCH OINTMENT, Cures the most inveterate itch in four hours without Mercury. EYE SALVE, for all disorders of the eyes. ANTISCORBUTIC TINCTURE, For the teeth, breath, and scurvy in the gum- ESSENCE OF SCURVY-GRASS, For preventing and curing the sea & land scurvy VERMIFUGE LOZENGES, For destroying worms in children & grown persons. ANTISPASMODIC ELIXIR, For all the kinds of Fits. CORIAL RESTORATIVE BALSAM, For nervous disorders, debility, inward weakness, &c. &c. VEGETABLE LOTION, For the face and skin, freckles, sun-burns, prickly heat, ring worms, tetter, &c. &c. DR. CHURCH'S ANTIBILOUS PILLS, For the cure of malignant and bilious fevers, dyspepsia, jaundice, costiveness, acidity, cholera morbus, gravel, indigestion, loss of appetite, and all disorders of the head, stomach and bowels. THE GENUINE PATENT ALTERNATIVE PILLS, For the cure of scurvy, cutaneous disorders, the venereal disease, &c. HOOPER'S FEMALE PILLS. ESSENCE OF PEPPER-MINT. ALSO, DR. CHURCH'S TREATISE ON THE VENereal Containing plain and easy directions for the speedy and effectual cure of that disease in both sexes; whereby any person may cure themselves at a small expense—price half a dollar.
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