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Abstract of Prisoners received into the Jail & Penitentiary House.
 CRIMES. 
    White Black Red Indian Chinese Japanese Other Unknown Not Specified     14 Murder in the 2d degree 11 2 1 12 1 1   29 Grand larceny 15 12 1 1 24 2 1 1 1   5 Forgery & counterfeiting money 4 1 2 2 1 1 1   8 Burglary 7 1 2 2 1 1 2   33 Horse stealing 31 2 19 4 2 5 1   2 Manslaughter 2 2   2 Rape 2 2   1 Highway robbery 1 1   1 Insurrection 1 1   19 Felony 17 1 1 8 2 4 1 2   3 Stabbing 2 1 3 1   1 Maiming 1 1   118 91 22 2 3 77 9 11 8 1   
Occupation in the Still and Penitentiary House.
    Occupation in the Jail and Penitentiary House.     Shoe making 400   Cutting out shoes 22   Making holsters, &c. 8   ditto cartridge boxes 22   Making wrought nails 322   Cutting ditto   ditto brads 2   Heading nails 1   Making spikes 8   Blacksmiths 2   Tinners 4   Coopering 2   Taylors 1   Seamstresses 2   Grinding tools 5   Winding thread 1   Attending the yard & performing incidental business 1   Invalids 4   Returned for second offences 4   118   
    Criminal charges for the year 1795 18572 24   Expense guards ditto do. 7098 93 20671 17   Criminal charges ditto 1796 20583 6   Expense guards ditto do. 5671 56 26254 62   Criminal charges ditto 1797 17377 57   Expense guards ditto do. 7090 39 24467 96   Criminal charges ditto 1798 17905 56   Expense guards ditto do. 5750 33 23655 89   Criminal charges ditto 1799 16807 59   Expense guards ditto do. 5031 27 21838 86   Criminal charges ditto 1800 12839 75   Expense guards ditto do. 4207 16   Penitentiary criminal charges do. 2511 5   Internal expenses including officers' salaries 5468 95 25026 91   Criminal charges for the year 1801 19993 49   Expense guards ditto do. 5221 31   Penitentiary criminal charges do. 3935 35   Internal expenses including officers' salaries 5341 70 34491 85   Criminal charges for the year 1802 27476 93   Expense guards ditto do. 7157 42   Penitentiary criminal charges do. 4046 62   Internal expenses including officers' salaries 7004 62 45685 64   Criminal charges for the year 1803 33745 63   Expense guards ditto do. 7515 77   Penitentiary criminal charges do. 4593 95   Internal expenses including officers' salaries 5957 44 51812 79   Criminal charges for the year 1804 23311 35   Expense guards ditto do. 7296 14   Penitentiary criminal charges do. 3066 47   Internal expenses including officers' salaries 4564 46 38238 42   Public guard for the year 1800 9146 17   ditto do. 16236 14   ditto do. 15260 64   ditto do. 15235   ditto do. 14833 19   $ 15416 99 average for the last four years.   
Auditor's Office 21st Dec. 1805.
S. SHEPARD.
 A Table shewing the number of Prisoners convicted for each crime—the number from each District—and the number of years each was sentenced. 
Richmond, December 19th, 1805.
SIR, AGREEABLE to your request, the following statement is the part of the strength of the public guard kept at the penitentiary, to wit :
1 Serjeant. 1 Corporal. 9 Privates.-----Total, 11
 The above number makes three sentinels always on duty. 
I have, Sir,
The honor to be y'r ob't serv't.
ALEXR. QUARRIER.
WILLIAM W. HENING, Esq. Chairman of the Committee, &c.
 man of the Committee, &c, 
DR.
The Jail and Penitentiary House
CR.
    1804. 1805.     Dec. 1st. To amount of manufactured articles and raw materials, as per inventory of this date, Dec. 1st. By amount sales of manufactured articles, from the 1st Dec. 1804, to this date, as per sales book, page 419,   $ 3524 66 $ 14181 70   1805. By amount of manufactured articles and raw materials, as per inventory of this date,   Dec. 1st. To amount of the keeper's account for purchases of raw materials, tools, &c. maintenance & clothing of prisoners, money paid do. on their discharge and stationery, &c. from the 1st of Dec. 1804, to this date, 4885 4   18233 46   $ 21758 12 Balance against the institution, 2691 38   $ 21758 12   
A general assortment of Books, and various articles of Stationary, kept constantly for Sale at this office.

petition ought not to be granted, in which event the House without debate adjourned.
On motion of Mr. Findley, Resolved, that in the case of the contested election in the state of Georgia, the memorialist and sitting member shall, if they desire it, be heard by counsel at the bar of the House.
Mr. Mead waved the exercise of this right, and Mr. J. Clay intimated a desire of Mr. Spalding to the same effect:—when the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole; Mr. Dawson in the chair; on the report of the committee of elections in this case; on which a debate ensued, which occupied nearly the residue of the sitting.
Mr. Findley explained concisely some of the circumstances on which the report was grounded.
He was followed by Mr. Mead, who without going into a wide detail of facts, or discussion of principle, noticed briefly a variety of facts and several principles and precedents which he thought invalidated the conclusion of the report.
Mr. J. Clay made a short speech in favor of the report.
Mr. Early went at a considerable length into the principle implicated in the report, with the view of showing that it was unsound, and that it did not belong to the House, without violating the constitutional powers of the states, to set aside returns, made in conformity to their laws.
Mr. Bidwell, in an argumentative and logical speech, defended the principle contained in the report & contended that the constitutional power of investigating the returns, made by state officers, resided in the House, who might, according to the evidence adduced, affirm or set them aside.
Mr. Sloan and Mr. Ellis spoke against, and Mr. J. Clay in favor of the report.
After a few repliatory remarks from Mr. Ridge and Mr. Mead, Mr. Kelly said he entertained some doubts on the subject, represented that other engagements had precluded his paying that attention to the subject which it merited & moved that the committee should rise, report progress, and ask leave to sit again.
This motion being carried—Ayes 61, and the House being resumed, Mr. Merrivether expressed a hope that leave for the committee to sit again would be refused, in order that the report might be recommitted to the committee of elections, and the sitting member be enabled to make explanations on points respecting which there appeared to have been some misconception before the committee.
Mr. J. Clay and Mr. Elmer were against, and Mr. Gregg in favor of a reference to the committee of elections. The question being put leave was given to the committee of the whole to sit again—Ayes 70.
Mr. Bidwell, from the committee to whom had been referred the resolution respecting William Eaton, Esq. offered a report, recommending the adoption of the said resolution with the amendment, together with another amendment striking out the word "before" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "at the city of Danne."
Report referred to a committee of the whole on Wednesday.
Mr. Mac Creery presented a petition from the batters of Baltimore, relative to the sale of furs, similar in object to that from the batters of Philadelphia, which was referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Wednesday, Jan. 1st, 1805.
Mr. Hening presented from the committee to whom it was committed, a bill, Refunding certain taxes to Downing Smith, with an amendment, which being twice read, was further amended at the clerk's table, and the question being put upon engrossing the said bill, it was rejected.
The house proceeded to consider a resolution from the committee for courts of justice (which lay on the table) in the following words:—
Resolved, that it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry persons, members of the Presbyterian Church, usually denominated Augusta church, in the county of Augusta, praying that certain persons by them chosen, may by act of Assembly, be appointed and incorporated as trustees of the said Church, with powers to receive, hold and transfer property, real or personal, for the benefit of the said Church, and to do all other acts which are usually done by trustees in such cases, is reasonable.
On motion, Ordered, that the further consideration of the said resolution be postponed to the 31st of March next.
Thursday, Jan. 2d, 1806.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk.
The Senate have passed the following bills, to wit:—
An act, Authorising the payment of a sum of money to Thomas Millan;—Remitting certain militia fines;—And to repeal an act, for killing crows in certain counties.
They have also passed the bill, altering the reward for killing wolves in the counties of Washington and Augusta—and the bill, concerning master commissioners in chancery, with amendments, to which they request the concurrence of the house of Delegates.
The house proceeded to consider the Senate's amendments to the bill, altering the reward for killing wolves in the counties of Washington and Augusta, and the same being read, were agreed to by the house.
The house proceeded to consider the Senate's amendments to the bill, concerning master commissioners in chancery, and the same being read, were further amended, and agreed to by the house.
Ordered, that the clerk acquaint the Senate therewith.
The following engrossed bills, were severally read the third time, and passed the house, viz:—A bill, Establishing a turnpike over the Blue Ridge at Thornton's gap—For incorporating trustees of an academy in the town of Dumfries—Authorising a sale of part of the real estate of John Peyton, dec.—Establishing a town on the land of James Simpson in the county of Botetourt—Authorising a sum of money to be raised by lottery for building a toll bridge over Cheat river—Remitting certain damages to William Lewis and others—Divorcing Ayres Tatham from his wife Tabitha—Allowing certain insolvencies to the estate of William Cole, dec.—Making an addition to Westbrook warehouse in the town of Petersburg—Remitting a fine to Drury Woodson—And to encrase the salaries of the inspectors at Woodson's warehouse.
Ordered, that the clerk carry the said bills to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
An engrossed bill, allowing further time to James Waugh to discharge a judgment against him, was read a third time, and rejected.
Friday, January 3d, 1806.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk.
The Senate have passed the following bills, to wit:—
Establishing certain inspections of flour;—Authorising a sum to be raised by lottery for opening a road from Monongalia Glades to the mouth of Fishing creek;—For raising a certain sum of money by way of lottery or lotteries for the benefit of Romford Academy in the county of King William;—And to amend the act, entitled, an act, for establishing an Academy in or near the city of Richmond. They have also passed the bill, making provision for improving and keeping in repair certain parts of the state road leading through the county of Randolph, with an amendment, to which they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates.
And they insist upon their several amendments to the bill, respecting the mutual assurance society against fire on building, of the state of Virginia, & the bill establishing certain inspections of tobacco in the county of Kanawha, to which the House of Delegates have disagreed.
The house proceeded to consider the Senate's amendment to the bill, making provision for improving and keeping in repair certain parts of the state road leading through the county of Randolph, and the same being read, was agreed to by the house.
The house proceeded to re consider the amendment of the Senate to the bill, concerning the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings of the state of Virginia, which amendment was disagreed to by the House of Delegates and insisted on by the Senate; and on motion, Resolved, that this house do insist on their disagreement to the Senate's amendment to the said bill,—Ayes 56, Nones 99.
The house proceeded to re consider the Senate's amendment to the bill, establishing certain inspections of tobacco in the county of Kanawha, which amendment was disagreed to by the House of Delegates and insisted on by the Senate; and on motion, Resolved, that this house do insist on their disagreement to the said amendment.
Ordered, that the clerk inform the Senate thereof.
The engrossed bill to amend the act, entitled, an act to appropriate the muster fines of certain counties, and for other purposes, was read a third time and passed in the negative.
The speaker laid before the house a letter from William W. Hening, Esq. in the following words:—
The honorable the Speaker of the house of Delegates,
Sir,
FROM the moment in which the voice of the Legislature called me to a seat in the Executive council of this commonwealth, I have been placed in a situation truly embarrassing. The rule of the house, in existence at the time of my election, having declared that the appointment of a member to an office in the Executive or Judiciary departments of the government, did not disqualify him from sitting and voting in the house of Delegates till he qualified to his appointment; I had no difficulty in assuring my friends and constituents that I should not vacate my seat as a representative from the county of Albemarle, till just before the rising of the general assembly, unless some case should occur, which would render my presence at the council board absolutely necessary. It could not have been foreseen by me, at the time I thus committed myself, that a rule which had been adopted at a very early period of our government, & in conformity with which, my predecessors in office, elected under the same circumstances with myself, had invariably held their seats in the legislature, would have been deemed a violation either of the letter or spirit of the constitution.
No sooner, however, was the constitutionality of the rule questioned, than I determined to submit to the decision of the house. A majority having decided in favor of retaining the rule, I had no discretion to exercise. My own feelings would have dictated the propriety of withdrawing from an assembly, in which, even one member might be found, who believed I was exercising improper functions; but the interests of my constituents having been confided to me jointly with my colleague, who in a case in which I was concerned, was their only organ, and who strongly resisted every argument of mine in favor of vacating my seat, I was subjected to the painful necessity of sacrificing those feelings to a sense of public duty.
It being now suggested that subjects are submitted to the consideration of the Executive, which call for the attention of all those appointed to "assist in the administration of the government," I proceed to fulfil those duties enjoined on me by the constitution and laws of my country.
Had I been apprized at an earlier period, either by an official communication, or the declaration of any gentleman, that my services were required in the Executive department, I should have spared the house the necessity of discussing the subject.
Having qualified to the appointment with which I have been honored by the Legislature, my seat as a representative in the general assembly, has, of course been vacated. In thus entering upon the occupation of those new duties assigned to me, language is inadequate to convey an idea of the regret I feel in being separated from those with whom I have heretofore been associated in the important business of legislation.
To the members of the house of Delegates, I request, to be presented most respectfully, and to renew to them and yourself individually, the fullest assurances of my high esteem.
WILLIAM W. HENING.
Richmond, Jan. 3d, 1806.
Which was read and ordered to lie on the table.
On motion, Ordered, that a writ issue to supply the vacancy occasioned in the representation from the county of Albemarle, by the qualification of William W. Hening, Esq. as a member of the privy council or council of state.
PHILADELPHIA, December 31.
EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.
We were yesterday favored with the use of a number of German papers, to the 8th Nov. from which we have abstracted the following prominent particulars.
On the 24th of October, the Prussian armies had not taken any steps which indicated offensive measures, on either side. The forces of Prussia had been formed into four different encampments, the positions of which were frequently changed; and detachments made from one to the other, apparently for the purpose of discipline. A force of 25,000 Prussians had entered the Duchy of Mecklenburg, but suddenly changed its route, and halted; it was to be joined by a body of Saxons; but its destination was not declared.
The emperor of Russia arrived at Berlin on the 25th of October in the afternoon, by way of Frankfort on the Oder, at which place he was met by the Prussian count Dierichs; the emperor proceeded by Warsaw to Mennelesburg within 7 miles of Berlin, where he was met by the regent of Prussia from the royal Prussian stables, prepared for his escort; at Frederickscamp he was met by the king's brothers Frederick and William, who conducted him to the palace of the princess of Holstein Beck; whence they proceeded in the carriage of prince Henry to Berlin, where he was received with the usual firing of cannon, &c.
The emperor was received in the great saloon of the palace by the king in person, in company with the hereditary prince, and prince Frederick, by whom he was conducted to the apartments of the late Frederick William II. where the royal family and court were assembled to receive him—the queen met him at the door of the apartment, and after the principal personages were successively introduced; when the emperor proceeded with marshal Melenhoff to the parade. In his suite were marshal count Tolstoi, prince Czartorinsky, gen. prince Dolgorouky, gen. count D'Levens, the imperial physician Volle and the counsellor of state D'Oubreuil. After partaking of a collation, the emperor with the king and queen set out in a private carriage for Potsdam, where they remained two days. When the emperor set out on his return for Petersburg, by the route of Weimard and Praag.
On the 26th of October in the evening, the French minister extraordinary general Duroc, received a courier, from the Danube, who it was said brought the definitive resolutions of the French emperor, concerning certain declarations delivered by the Prussian court to the accredited agents of France, on the affairs of Europe. The arrival of this courier, has been followed by very lively sensations at court and in the well informed circles.
The campaign in Italy was to be opened by Massena, on the 11th and 12th of October, according to official notifications made and published at the head quarters of the army of the Danube.
A body of 25,000 troops detached by the archduke Charles, from the Tyrolese to reinforce the army in Suabia, did not arrive until after the capitulation of Ulm; the advance of this division, consisting of 6000 men, was taken prisoners at Landshut.
Ulm was stormed four successive times, on the days of the 14th & 15th, the siege by sap had been carried on with so much vigor and effect that, had not the capitulation taken place on the evening of the 16th, the whole of the curtain on two faces of the works, and the principal redoubts must have been blown up. (Here follow animadversions on the capitulation which have been anticipated by former accounts)—the force surrendered by the capitulation is estimated in the German papers, at 34,000 men; beside 10,000 which were taken near the abbey of Heyderlingen; 12,000 which had retreated by Nordlingen, which capitulated to general Murat; 6,000 were also pursued by the route of Wertzburg, the cannon taken amounted to 735 pieces—the whole of the magazines, spare arms, ammunition for small arms and artillery, horses and forage. "Thus" says the German paper "was destroyed or taken prisoners, in less
than 8 days, one of the best appointed armies that ever appeared in Germany, with 32 generals, officers, and all the stores and ammunition for a long campaign."
An account from Augsburg states that general Mack, after having two private conferences with the French emperor, had set off for Vienna on this parole; and it was believed that he carried with him propositions very advantageous to Austria.
After the capitulation of the Austrian general Werneck, near Neresheim the generals Hohenzollern, Mohan, and Mizieri, broke their capitulation, fled by night, and were pursued and the force they carried off retaken.—Mizieri was killed in this latter conflict; the others are sent prisoners to France.
The Russian forces combined with the Saxons, assembled in Lower Saxony, will consist of an army of 60,000 men.
The Bavarian auxiliaries from the advance of the French army on the Salza.
Bernadotte and Davoust have exchanged their command of wings of the French; the former now commands the right and Davoust the left; it must be understood, the army consists of three grand divisions, exclusive of that which Murat now commands, which in full acts as a flying army, or occasionally as an advance or rear guard. From Davoust being appointed to this wing, an excursion into Bohemia is not improbable.
The French general orders issued at Munich, October 25th, declare that the passage of the Inn was to be forced before the first of November.
This division of the reinforcement from the Tyrolese, under general Wolfskehl, was attacked and captured by the French corps under general Vandamme near Leutkirchen.
The French have entered the principality of Salzburg. Two objects are contemplated—the first appears to be, to distress the house of Austria and force it to a peace; Salzburg being one of the new electorates, and the indemnity given to the former grand duke of Tuscany; the other is a masterly military movement, as it cuts off one of the principal roads of communication between Lower Austria, and the Tyrolese; and at the same time enables the French to keep open the communication by that route with Massena, and to outflank the archduke. The occupation of this position also opens access to the fine foraging countries of Carinthia, Styria, and Carniola. Salzburg is not more than 150 miles from Venice.
Advices of 27th October, state that the French had already attacked the principal positions in the defiles of the Tyrolese. In the last campaign of Suwarrows in the Tyrolese, the French were seven times repulsed at Luciensteig, one of the Tyrolese defiles, but took it, and its commandant Jellachich by a brilliant but bloody coup de main. Jellachich is now again a prisoner of the French.
The Russians who had advanced to the borders of Bavaria, have been compelled to retreat to Wels—to wait for reinforcements.
The elector of Bavaria has again entered into his own territory.
The Russians and Bavarians had a sharp rencontre near Oesing.
The Austrians are said to have re-entered Passau which is on the Danube.
Strackingen and Vilstrofen are occupied by the French.
Passau is on the right side of the Danube and the left side of the Inn, at their confluence, therefore in Bavaria. Wels, to which the Russians have retreated, is about 60 miles east of Passau, on the Traun, in Lower Austria; a very admirable military position for the distribution of forces in Germany or Italy; The counties of Salzburg and Corinthia, are celebrated for their fine breed of hardy horses. It was in that neighborhood that Bonaparte once before gave the law to the emperor, and the transfer of a diplomatic general to the right wing would seem to indicate negotiations at Leoben once more.
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 1.
Our readers will probably recollect a very interesting report made during the session preceding the last, by the committee of claims, in the case of the unfortunate David Valenzin. Some persons having taken the liberty of representing that the committee were imposed upon, and that the circumstances stated in their report were unfounded, we publish the following letter from our distinguished countryman, Mr. Eaton, to John C. Smith, Esq. chairman of the committee of claims, as substantiating those circumstances. For this publication at this time we have another reason. It, in some small degree, throws light on the character of Eaton, and evinces the sense entertained abroad of a just government, that "rara avis in terris" cognito.
Nat. Intel.
GRAND CAIRO, Dec. 26, 1804.
SIR,
THIS morning two Jewish merchants came, with essential oil of roses for sale, to the British Resident's house, where I am. They were dressed in the habit of Egypt. But one of them speaking French intelligibly, took my attention. I entered into an enquiry concerning the actual state of commerce in this country, which naturally led him to mention the names of sundry commercial houses here; among others, that of Moses Valenzin. This name brought to my recollection the unfortunate Valenzin, whose case last winter, so seriously occupied the committee of claims, and whose fate so justly moved their sensibility. Engaged with more immediate concerns, I do not know that my thoughts had once before turned to those events since my departure from America. But this accident induced particular enquiry; the result of which I thought too interesting to pass unnoticed; wherefore, calling Lieut. O'Bannon, Mr. Goldsborough, a purser in the navy, and Mr. Farquhar, an English gentleman, into my apartment, I made the examination hereafter transcribed, as attested by these gentlemen. It corresponds so exactly with the account David Valenzin gave of himself, that it cannot, I am persuaded, be indifferent to you; especially as the justice of your report on that case, and consequent act of Congress, have been the subject of comment in certain circles.
Enquiry made of a Jewish merchant in Grand Cairo, touching the story of David Valenzin.
What is your name?
"Leon Reuben."
Of what nation are you?
"A Hebrew."
Where were you born?
"In Leghorn, where my father is now established."
How many years have you been in Egypt?
"Seven."
Do you belong to any commercial house?
"To a house in Leghorn, by the firm of Abram Reuben, of which I am the agent here."
Are you acquainted with the Hebrew mercantile houses in Alexandria?
"Yes; there are Lorea and Tilkey, the most considerable house; Moses Valenzin, a respectable merchant, and others of less note."
Has Moses Valenzin any relations?
"He has a brother, David Valenzin, and an uncle."
Where is David Valenzin?
"David Valenzin came to Alexandria with a cargo of wine; sold it to the commissary of the English army; took a bill of exchange for half the avails, and cash for the other half. But, as he had no correspondent in England, he went to Smyrna and negotiated his bill for mercantile; which he put on board a vessel for Malta. He departed from Malta for Tripoli; and, near Malta, we learn, was taken by the Americans, who are at war with the Bashaw of Tripoli; and who have carried him—we know not where."
Do you know how long since David Valenzin was taken by the Americans?
"No! It is two years and a half, or 3 years, since he left Egypt. I do not know how long he remained in Smyrna; but it is about twenty months since we heard he was taken."
Where was David Valenzin born?
"David Valenzin was born in Venice, but came very young to Tripoli with his father, who was then a rich merchant."
Did Valenzin, the father, establish a house at Tripoli?
"Yes."
Was the establishment, and was Valenzin under the protection of the Bashaw of Tripoli?
"No. Both his father and himself always were hais, * and christian habits.—And his brother, at Alexandria, is now under the protection of the Imperial flag, as a subject of the Emperor."
Has David Valenzin any wife, or children?
"No; neither one nor the other: he was never married."
I have to inform you that David Valenzin is dead.
"How! Dead!"
Yes. Impatient of the delay occasioned by want of documents in his application for redress in the case of his capture; and, perhaps, despairing of a successful decision; he put an end to his own existence about ten months ago, in the Capitol of the U. States.
"Is it possible!"
I saw him in his clotted blood.
"Alas! Valenzin!—Too unfortunate Valenzin!—He was but about twenty-eight or twenty-nine years of age!"—Wept.
I have put these questions to you that I might learn Valenzin's story; and that we might be enabled to find out his lawful heirs.
"I know not that he has any heirs except his brother at Alexandria."—Paused—"Or, perhaps, he may have left a sister in Tripoli; who must be very wretched."
You are at liberty to acquaint Moses Valenzin, of Alexandria, with the particulars of these questions; and with the information thence resulting. You may inform him also, that the answers you have given to my questions being established as the truth of facts, there remain in deposit by the government of the U. States, between one and two thousand Spanish dollars; which will be transmitted to them by proper application to said government; or to the administrator of said Valenzin's estate, thus deposited, appointed at the City of Washington.
ATTESTATION.
"The above examination was made by William Eaton, Esq. in the Italian language, and translated into English, verbatim, by Mr. Richard Farquhar, at Grand Cairo, in Egypt, Dec. 27th, 1804, in presence of the under written."
(Signed)
TH. O'BANNON,
Lieut. Marines.
R. W. GOLDSBOROUGH,
Purser U. S. Brig. Argus.
RICH. FARQUHAR.
Leon Reuben knew not the object of my enquiry; nor could he possibly frame any conjecture concerning it, whatever imaginations it may have excited; for he thought he was all this time speaking with Englishmen. But on explaining myself to him, and letting him know that I had no other object in view than to find out the lawful heirs of an unfortunate man, who had fallen a victim to the disasters of war in order that the wishes of my government may be accomplished in the restitution of his property. Leon seemed amazed—Turning towards his companion; raising his eyes to Heaven; and laying both hands gravely to his breast, he exclaimed in Arabic, "Great God! What an astonishing country that must be where the government takes so much pains to render justice to a Hebrew! Even at this distance to inform his heirs of cash in deposit, which might so easily have been concealed!"
Certainly the Jews are not accustomed, on this continent, to similar testimonials of national justice. The droit d'aubaine
* A distinctive mark of foreign protection in Barbary.

is very apt to affect them here, as it seldom fails to do rich subjects: indeed the right is frequently anticipated, or rendered timely by a friendly cup of coffee.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1836.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT. CORRECTED WEEKLY.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Items include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour, Corn, Hemp, Iron, Bacon, Whiskey.
FREDERICKSBURG, Jan. 2. On Monday last agreeable to previous arrangements, an entertainment was given by a number of respectable citizens of this town to our worthy and respectable citizen, Col. JOHN MERCER, as a testimony of our esteem and regard for him, and of our satisfaction at his safe return from Europe to his native country.
Col. TARLTON WOODSON, of Prince Edward county, was elected on Saturday, by joint ballot of both houses of the legislature, a Major General of the militia of this commonwealth, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Gen. Joseph Jones.
If rumor is to be credited, our affair with Spain is likely soon to be terminated to the honor and advantage of the United States, whilst that with England assumes a very serious face, and should the Indian invasion be induced by British gold or British agents, the English regiments lately added to their force in Canada may not be able to preserve that country to the British crown.
The Indians who border on the lakes, and consequently must be those who have lately made their appearance in hostile array before Detroit, are much under the influence of British agents—an influence which was felt by those who had the management of the treaty held last summer on the borders of Lake Erie, with the Indian tribes, and which eventuated in the cession of the country between the Cuyahoga and the Sandusky rivers.
Mr. Lindley, of Catton, near Norwich, in England, has experimentally proved, that sowing Salmon radish seed with the Swedish turnip, will preserve the latter, by attracting the fly to the former.—ib.
GEN. MOREAU.—On Thursday an elegant dinner was given to this gentleman, by a very large and respectable party of citizens.—The following are the only toasts which were deemed necessary on this occasion, viz.
The President of the United States. The memory of Gen. Washington. The land we live in.
After Gen. Moreau had retired, the President gave the following which was drunk amidst the most cordial acclamations.
Our illustrious guest. Phil. Gaz.
GEN. FERRAND, Commander in Chief of the French colony of St. Domingo, in a decree dated the 11th of October last, expressly prohibits the trade of neutral nations with the revolted blacks of that colony, and inflicts the severest penalties upon those who are detected in carrying on any species of commerce with the Haytians.
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
O fortunati nati, sua si bona norint! O happy Virginians, if they knew their own good!
INHABITING a country, rich in the variety of its productions, possessing the utmost exuberance of soil, added to a mild and delightful climate, embracing a considerable extent of sea coast, interspersed with innumerable streams, and happily placed at too remote a distance from savage and ambitious Europe, to endanger your being embroiled in her mad and sanguinary strifes.
Avarice first conceived, and the mercenary genius of the British government, lost to all sense of justice and humanity, first adopted the infamous project of trampling on the rights of human beings and dragging into distant slavery, amidst her infant colonies, the sable sons of Africa.—Or was it, that like Lucifer among the fallen Angels, she saw and envied the growing lustre of these rising states, and determined to abridge the period of their happiness by throwing destructive temptation in your way.
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
The president and directors of the Bank of Virginia, have this day declared a dividend of Four Dollars on each Share, in the capital or joint stock of the said bank, which will be paid after the 15th instant, on application at the bank.
JOHN BROCKENBROUGH, Cashier. January 6th, 1806.
Land for Sale.
I wish to sell the PLANTATION whereon I now live, containing between 5 and 600 acres of fertile well timbered land, lying on both sides of Skimmin creek, six miles from Williamsburg. On it is a good dwelling house, 40 by 20 feet in length and breadth, with two rooms and a pleasant passage below; necessary out houses; a large apple orchard of young thriving well chosen trees; also a variety of other fruits and a spring of excellent water.
I will also sell a valuable
MILL on said creek, at the head of tide water from which place boats of considerable size may be navigated with little expense into York river, which is only about 3 miles from the mill—this mill is of the undershot construction, double geared, works two pair of stones, one a pair of Welch peak, famed for producing meal of superior quality, the other a pair of first rate burs with machinery complete for manufacturing flour.
For further particulars apply to Thomas or Amos Ladd of Richmond, Robert Greenhow, Williamsburg, or to JAMES BATES, on the premises. York County, 12 Month, 29th, 1805. w4t
FOR SALE.
ON Wednesday the 26th day of February next (being court day for the county of Hanover) at the courthouse of that county, a TRACT OF LAND, heretofore under a mortgage to Christopher Tompkins and others, and by him purchased under a decree of the honorable superior court of chancery, by law directed to be held in the capital in the city of Richmond, subject to the dower of Nancy Burras, who was the widow of Richard Littlepage, on a foreclosure of the mortgage from whom, the same was decreed to be sold in and by the same decree.
Four hundred and sixty-four acres are the estimated content of the said land. It afforded a residence for the said Richard Littlepage and his family at the time of his death, and among other advantages was the seat of a well accustomed gist mill, now decayed for want of repairs, tho' the dam may be repaired at a small expense; but as purchasers or those inclining to be such, will probably view the premises, a description at greater length is purposely avoided.
The incumbrance arising from the dower of the said Nancy Burras is not yet removed; but with that incumbrance only, a good title will be conveyed to the purchaser in fee.
The sale will be made on credit, the purchaser giving bonds for the purchase money, at three installments, to wit: a bond for one third thereof, payable the first day of May next; one for another third, payable on the first day of January, 1807; and one for the balance, payable on the same day in 1808; all with security, to be then approved, by
CHRISTOPHER TOMPKINS. King Wm 30th Dec 1805 3n*
NEIL M'COULL,
Has received by the late arrivals from LONDON and LIVERPOOL, HIS USUAL SUPPLY OF Fall & Winter Goods. Richmond, 18th October, 1805. ff
burst asunder, and United America rose up to a level with the other nations of the earth.
Yet do you not perceive the work is incomplete, and that this evil, at first imposed against your will, is now voluntarily kept up, a disgrace to your principles, and a blot upon the annals of your country?
How long then will you, deluded with false notions of imaginary wealth, be contented to languish under the debilitating influence of this execrable policy? Why longer hesitate to give the last finishing stroke to the noble structure which you have reared upon the gothic ruins of monarchy, and which has cost, in its accomplishment, such an ocean of your choicest blood and such a world of treasure?—O, citizens of Virginia, suffer not this evil to continue among you—banish from your land this remnant of despotism.
If a person accustomed to see men act only in conformity with the simple dictates of reason, was to be told that there was a nation whose government and the principles they professed were the freest on earth; and that generally speaking, in the regulation of their political concerns, they appeared to be guided by the wisest policy, but who, notwithstanding, retained a large portion of the human race in bondage; whom they not only employed to labor on their farms and at the rudest arts, but even as domestics about their persons; that these slaves, generally idle and addicted to all kinds of vice, entertain a rooted aversion to their masters, take no interest in their welfare and having no inducement to labor (being rendered incapable of acquiring property) are obliged to be driven to every thing they do and treated with a considerable degree of rigor—that nothing was more visible than the pernicious effects of this system—impolitic as unjust, on their tempers, manners, morals, and in rendering their whole lives, one continued series of inquietude, vexation and disappointment—that so far from adding any thing to their wealth, it actually served to impoverish them, by preventing, in a great measure, the migration thither, of such foreigners, as may justly be ranked among the most useful members of society, to wit: farmers, mechanics and laborers; whilst two thirds of their lands lie waste and uncultivated, yielding no profit and bearing no proportion in value to lands of equal quality in other countries—that their fields, generally cultivated in the most wretched manner, seldom afford more than a scanty subsistence to their miserable owners, and not unfrequently, even bring them in debt—that neither their persons nor property are ever secure from the danger of interruption and the peace of their country, kept continually at hazard—that all these things are seen and known, and yet so far from attempting any thing for their relief, they not only remained perfectly careless of consequences, but some, even set a high value upon this pernicious property.—I say, let such a man as this, be assured of these facts, and then let me ask, what kind of opinion would he be likely to entertain of this people? Yet is not all this and worse, the condition of the infatuated inhabitants of such of the free and independent states of enlightened America as tolerate this outrage of human rights?
If there is any person who doubts that we are impoverished by the holding of slaves, and wishes to have a demonstration of the fact, let him set down and make a fair calculation of the present value of his lands and slaves and see what they will amount to—then, upon a supposition that a change of circumstances had taken place, and, instead of a pack of idle, vicious slaves to plague and torment him all his days, his lands, overspread with honest & industrious tenants, were all cut down and thrown into the highest state of cultivation, bearing a price equal to what lands of similar quality are worth in other countries, or even in the northern and eastern states, where there are no slaves—let him compare the present amount of both, with what his lands, alone, would then be worth, and he will no longer have any reason to doubt the truth of the assertion; saying nothing of the incalculable advantages he would derive in point of happiness and personal security. For instance, a man owns 1000 acres of land, worth 40s. per acre, with only two or three hundred acres cleared upon it, and thirty slaves, about one third of whom may be supposed to be children, incapable of service, and of course, only a charge—and about one half of the balance women and house servants, worth all together, we may say, about
£ 2500
So that his lands will be worth 2000
And his slaves 2500
Making the present value of his whole estate worth in lands & slaves 4500
*It is not denied that there were other causes of the war, but only contended that this was one and not the least important.
Laboring white men, who know the value of their personal rights, and duly appreciate the respect attached to their profession, will not be found willing to settle in a country where little or no discrimination, is made between the laboring free man and the laboring slave.
Now, upon a supposition that he was divested of all his slaves, the statement would be, value of the whole estate £4500
Deduct price of slaves, 2500
Leaving a balance equal to the amount of his land, of 2000
Upon which sum add 6 prices (which is tho' not to exceed the proper ratio,) 6
And they will then be worth 12,000
Now in order to see what would be gained by the change, deduct present amount of both lands and slaves from the enhanced value of the land produced by the change, and the result will be 4500L found to be a clear gain of 7500L
Enough having been said, it is presumed, to satisfy any rational man of the impolicy, taking it in every point of view, of suffering any longer so great an evil to remain amongst you, hopes are entertained that some plan will be adopted for the gradual removal of them from the country.
Should this be determined upon, despair not of being able to effect your purpose. Union and energy, alone are required!—Indeed, if ever there was a case wherein the united energies of a people were required to achieve any particular thing, surely the extricating yourselves from your present situation, in the highest degree merits such exertions.
By the Census of 1790, the number of slaves in Virginia, was found to be about 292,627
By the Census of 1800, a period of ten years,
Increase during that time, 53,169
Mean ratio of increase annually 5,316
Which number sent off every year, would of course stop their further increase, & any addition would sink so much of the principal. Upon a supposition that the number of males & females are equal (for in fact there is but very little difference) we shall have 172,898 males and as many females. And if we allow sixty years as the mean period of life, and divide it into twelve periods of five years each, we shall have of each six, between each period 14,408; But as the age in which women generally breed, is from fifteen to forty years (equal to 5 periods) and the age in which males may be said to be able bodied men, is from twenty to forty five years, equal also to 5 periods: we may state the number of breeding women and able bodied men to be about 72040 each, or 144,080 being about 3-7ths of their whole number: now the 20th part of 144,080 is 7204, to which if we add 5316, the annual increase, it will make a sum equal to 12,520, which number annually sent off, would clear the country in less than twenty years! Taking the principal number 7204, from the able bodied men and breeding women, and the increase 5,316, from the children, in order to keep the different families united as much as possible; for the ratio of decrease would be equal to the ratio of increase. As to the expense attending their removal, as no certain calculation can be made, we must content ourselves with one merely suppositious, premising it to be bro't pretty near the truth, viz. allowing 300 tons of shipping for every 500 persons, it would amount to 7500 tons at 20s. per month, equal to 7500L and for a three month's voyage, will amount to 7500L X 3, equal to 22,500L
Provision for 1 year for 12,520 persons at 6L each, 75,120L
Other contingent charges such as tools, utensils, &c. 97,520L
Total, 103,620
In order to carry the plan into execution the United States should be prevailed upon to take up the subject. To purchase a tract of country of the natives somewhere on the shores of Africa to superintend the settlement until their population and mental qualifications would allow of self government, and to supply the means necessary to carry the design into complete effect. On our part we should make legal provision for assessing and levying according to the number & value which each individual possesses, say for the first year, one twentieth; for the second, one nineteenth, &c. which should be freely given up by their owners, as it has been already shown, they would be real gainers by it in the end; and this levy should be so regulated that he who had but few should be deprived of them precisely in the same time with him who had many. Objections, that the United States will not be found willing to part with their money for purposes from which they can never expect to derive any benefit; and that, if we were to be gratified, all the other states, holding slaves, would call for similar aids, when we come to be entirely frivolous, when we come to reflect that all the states are bound mutually to protect, defend, aid and assist each other: that in all the U. States there are not much more than 800,000; nearly one half of which are owned by
The actual annual increase is in a compound ratio of rather more than 1 1-2 per cent.
*As some years have elapsed since the taking the last census perhaps it would now be necessary to raise the number in a similar proportion to 15,000, annually.
Perhaps in the neighborhood of Sierra Leona, where it is understood a settlement has already been made by the British, of some of the negroes taken from us during our revolutionary war, who possess the same habits and manners, speak the same language, and are actually connected to them by all the ties of birth and consanguinity.
Virginia, and that 30,000 annually transported would remove them from all the states in the same space of time, and that the same vessels which carried them out, could, by spreading over Europe, soon return with as many white persons, composed of useful artisans, laborers, &c. all which would not cost the U. States over half a million of dollars a year, including every expense; but the fact is that there is little hope of all the states holding slaves coming into the measure at once, although it would redound very much to the general interest if they were, for so long as any state continues to hold slaves, just so long will the general tranquility be kept at hazard; and it is confidently believed that the expense of transportation at this time, would not be near equal to what the United States would have to encounter at some future and distant period, should any serious commotion then arise. In short, as to the obligation, there is no doubt; as to the expense, it will be trifling, and if the present opportunity is suffered to pass away, such another may never again return. By the gradual manner in which they would be sent away, they would run no risk of suffering by famine, their minds would be accustomed by degrees to the change, and we, filling up with whites in nearly the same proportion in which we parted with the blacks, would only become sensible of it by the innumerable advantages we should daily derive.
As to the blacks, possessed of all the useful arts, we should soon behold them, under the fostering genius of America, springing up into a great nation, traversing every ocean with their ships, and gladly assisting us in the humane undertaking of transporting to a land of liberty, their friends and countrymen. As to the country itself; nothing need be said, every one knows that it embraces all the most delightful climates, is composed of the richest soil and needs only the hand of industry to make it yield almost every thing that grows upon the habitable globe.
CURE FOR THE DROPSY.
SIR.—In your paper a few weeks since I observed that Bohea Tea, and the leaves to be eaten, was recommended as a cure for the above fatal disorder; and as I had a patient in the house at that time, who was given over by the Visiting Surgeon, I ventured the experiment, and to my astonishment found an almost instant relief. I repeated the dose but once, and the woman in the course of a week was able to go out to hay making, and will begin reaping for me on Monday next, if the weather continues fine. The woman's name is Elizabeth Austin: her age 72. I am, Sir, yours, &c.
T. H. SHRIMPTON, Governor. House of Industry,
Farringdon, Berks, August 20, 1805.
The recipe alluded to in the above letter was as follows: "Eating the leaves of Bohea tea is stated to have effected several cures in case of Dropsy, in the course of a few days. About two large tea cups full of the tea are infused in a quart of water, and during the day the decoction is to be drank, and the leaves eaten at short intervals."
BALLAD—by Dibdin.
The world's a strange world, it must be confess'd, We all of distress have our share; But since I must struggle to live with the rest, By my troth 'tis no great matter where. We all must put up with what fortune has sent, Be therefore, one's lot poor or rich, So there but be a portion of ease and content, By my troth 'tis no great matter which. A living's a living, and so there's an end; If one honestly gets just now, And something to spare for the wants of a friend, By my troth 'tis no great matter how. In this world about nothing we'd busy appear; And I've said it again and again, Since quit it we must, if one's conscience be clear, By my troth 'tis no great matter when.
WILL BE SOLD,
On the premises, in Charles City county, on the 18th instant,
100 ACRES OF LAND,
Conveyed in trust from Christopher and Herbert Hynes, to George Carter, or so much thereof as will satisfy the claim in said debt and costs.
Wm. Morecock, Trustee. January 6, 1806.
IN CHANCERY.
Thomas Crutcher and Seabert Crutcher, children of Wm. Crutcher, dec. Charles Fashee and Lucy his wife, Benj. Fiskin and Susanna his wife, John Fashee and Sarah his wife, Elizabeth Sneed, widow of Fielding Sneed, dec. Coleman Crutcher, Wm. Crutcher and Robert Crutcher, children of Hugh Crutcher, dec. Henry Crutcher, Margaret Tureman, Mary Sneed, Lunaford Pitts and Elizabeth his wife, and Sarah Crutcher, plaintiffs.
AGAINST
Thomas Crutcher, ex'or of Thomas Crutcher, dec. Richard Sale, Reuben Chapman, Christo. pter Blackburn, Ambrose Blackburn, Leonard Click, Charles Howerton, adm'r. of Leonard Crutcher, dec. Lucretia Gynn, widow of Jesse Gynn, dec. George Isbell and Thomas Crutcher, of Sarah Crutcher, dec. defendants.
TAKE NOTICE,
That on Saturday, being the 5th day of April, we shall attend at Toomer's Old Tavern, in Caroline county, between the hours of 10 and 4, to take the depositions of Markie Boloware, Henry Motley, John Anderson and John Vaughan, to be read in court as witnesses.
Thomas Crutcher. Seabert Crutcher. Coleman Crutcher. January 1st, 1806. w3t

WILLIAM M'CAY RETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to the numerous friends and customers for the liberal encouragement he has received, and informs them that the business will in future be carried on under the firm of  M'CAY & COWAN,  WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Who tender their services to their friends and the public in the line of their profession, and hope from unremitted attention to merit the confidence of their customers. They repair Watches and Clocks of every description. M and C, have just received a large and fashionable assortment of Jewellery, consisting of Large, fancy, morning, set and plain Ear-rings, Gold and gold set Necklaces. A handsome assortment of ornamented tortoise shell Combs. Mourning, fancy, wedding, plain and plain set Finger Rings. Mourning, plain and plain set Breast Pins, Gold Miniature Settings and Chain. Mourning and plain Bracelets and Neck Clasps, Mourning and fancy Lockets. Ladies and Gentlemen's gold, gilt, silver and steel Watch Chains. Gold, gilt, silver and glass Seals, Gold, gilt and steel Keys. Gold, silver and tortoise shell Sleeve Buttons, and Studs. Silver Thimbles, Salt Spoons, Netting Needles, Tooth Picks and Shoe Clasps, with a variety of other articles. They have likewise on hand a few good Watches, all of which they offer on the most reasonable terms. N. B. Miniature Settings and Hair-Work executed in the neatest manner.
WILLIAM COWAN Returns his acknowledgments to his friends & the public for the liberal encouragement he has received since his commencement in business, & flatters himself from the present connection, to merit their future confidence. N. B. Persons who have Watches remaining in his hands will please call at the shop of M'Cay and Cowan. November 26. 3w
LAND FOR SALE. THE subscriber wishes to sell 303 acres of land lying on the waters of Wynona creek in Halifax county, within 6 miles of the court house. This land perhaps is equal to any high land, in the east county for the production of tobacco, corn, wheat, &c. and lies in a very agreeable wealthy neighborhood, and is well improved; on it is a dwelling house, just built by $2, four rooms on the lower floor and two above, with all other necessary out houses, all of which are new. Any person wishing to purchase, will apply to the subscriber living on the premises. William Yancey. December 13, 1805. 8c
For Sale, A New Grand PIANO-FORTE, tuned Concert Pitched. Apply on Shockoe Hill, at the house opposite Mr. Copland's, to P. A. Peticoles. December 21, 1805. tf *** Subscribers to PINKERTON'S MODERN GEOGRAPHY, who have not yet received their Books, are respectfully informed that they are ready for delivery at this Office. (tf.)
BOLTING CLOTHS. M & B. MYERS have just received a fresh supply of Dutch BOLTING CLOTHS of the best quality, which renders their assortment complete. They have also received their assortment of Fall & Fancy GOODS, and a quantity of best three straned SEINE TWINE. tf Oct. 29.
WANTED, as House-Keeper in a large family, an elderly Lady, who can come well recommended. Liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the printer. Nov. 6, 1805. tf
THE subscribers offer for sale, their reversionary right in a new Five proof Warehouse on Maxwell's wharf, in the Borough of Norfolk, described in the will of Dr. John K. Read, d. c. as his Uppermost Warehouse. In this property, Mrs. Helen Read has a life estate. MERIWETHER JONES, BENJAMIN F. READ. Oct. 26, 1805. It is probable that I may leave this state ere long, in which event, Meriwether Jones will be fully authorized to act for me. (tf) BENJAMIN F. READ.
Fall & Winter Goods. The subscribers have received, and are now opening a considerable part of their  WOOLLENS; Among which are Bales of assorted Rose & Duffil Blankets, Do. Nap'd Cottons, Do. Yarn & Plaid Hose, Do. White & Coloured Plains, Do. Kerseys & Haffhicks, Do. 6-4 & 7-4 Coatings, plain and strip'd, Do. Cloths, assorted colours and prices, Do. Forrest Cloths, Boxes Men's Hats assorted prices, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Diapers, &c. Also—An assortment of HARDWARE, CUTLERY and NAILS. In addition to which, they daily expect on the arrival of the Suffolk from London, a large assortment of  FASHIONABLE GOODS, Which will be offered for sale on their usual terms. GILLIAT & KIRBY. October 4, 1805. tf
HENING'S New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease & release, mortgage, trust, &c. FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK-STORE.
Forty Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber living in March last, two bright mulatto fellows; one by the name of BARTELY, about 35 years of age, 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 23 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. tf
The subscriber wishes to sell for cash, or on credit till the first day of January next, the  Two Brick Tenements, Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1804. 2w
THE proprietor offers for sale, a TRACT OF LAND, adjoining Scuffletown, which he proposes to divide into lots of twenty-five acres. For further particulars apply to Messrs. Prosser & Moncure. tf
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: Leaf 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
S. JACOBS Has just received a handsome and well selected assortment of  FALL GOODS; Among which are— Cloths, Coatings and Cassimeres, Plains, Kerseys half Thicks, Rose, Duffel and Point Blankets, Flannels, scarlet, crimson, white & yellow, Velvets, Thickness & Constitution Cordas, Bennet's real patent Do. Fancy Waistcoating & Swardowns, Calicoes, Muslins & Cambries, Real Silk Chambrais & Irish Linens, Elegant Silk Shawls & Hosiery, &c. Together with other articles in the fancy way, all of which are offered at the most moderate prices. GUN POWDER of superior quality, by the Keg. S. J. Batters himself that from his attention in procuring this article only of an excellent quality and the reasonable rate at which he sells it—he will not only merit a continuation of his customers, but be enabled to supply (much to their satisfaction) all those who are in the habit of retailing it. October 29th, 1805. tf
FOR SALE, A likely Negro Woman, Who is a good Cook, Washer and Ironer. For further particulars enquire of the printer. Dec. 10, 1805. tf
To Rent, AND possession given the first of January next, a HOUSE and LOT, situated near the Rock Landing. Enquire of Joseph Gallego. December 7, 1805. tf
TO RENT, AND possession given the first day of January next, a HOUSE & LOT situated on Shockoe Hill, opposite Mr. William Dawson's. For further particulars apply to SAML. MCRAW, or JACOB FACKLER. Richmond, 2d Dec 1805. tf
General Office of Insurance. The members of the Mutual Insurance Company against Fire on Goods and Furniture, in the state of Virginia are requested to take notice, that according to the fourth article of the Regulations of the said Company, a general meeting will be held, at this office, on Wednesday the 8th day of January next. It is hoped that the meeting will be full, and that those who cannot make it convenient to attend in person, will not fail to appoint proxies in time. Wm. H. Fitzhugh, P. Agent. Richmond, Dec. 19th 1805
WILL be sold, at Powhatan January court, (being the 18th) to the highest bidder, a valuable TRACT OF LAND, containing 1200 acres, on Deep creek, in the said county, either altogether, or in lots to suit purchasers. The value of this land will be best known by an accurate view of the different lots, to which are attached rich low grounds, which will be shown by Mr. Hatcher, on the premises, with whom is left a plot, by a late survey. There is a good crop of wheat sown thereon. Twelve likely hands will be hired, which are under an over-seer, engaged for the ensuing year, with every thing prepared for a crop. One fourth of the purchase money will be required on taking possession, & the remainder in three annual payments, to carry interest from the date; but good bonds, properly secured, of residents within the districts of Richmond or Petersburg, will be accepted for the deferred payments. Wm. MAYO. Powhatan, Dec. 13th, 1805 tds
Notice. PROPOSITIONS will be received by the Executive, for the purchase of EIGHT CONDEMNED NEGROES, reprimanded for transportation, under the act "to empower the Governor to transport slaves condemned, when it shall be deemed expedient."
The Celebrated running horse, Peace Maker, Will stand the ensuing year at Smith Paine's in Buckingham, within 2 miles of New Canton. The owner had contemplated running him again in the ensuing spring; but believing him to be seriously incapacitated at this time to distinguish himself upon the turf, owing to an excessive hard founder, which he experienced a few months previous to his race with Florizel, but after the match was made between them, has declined running him again; he will be shown at the following courthouses during the March term of each court, viz: Buckingham, Goochland, Cumberland & Powhatan. His pedigree and performances, together with a more general advertisement in relation to him, will be furnished in due season. December 25th, 1805. 4w
Fashionable Goods. Ready made White Sattin Pelises various dark coloured silk do. Florence Silk and Sattin Spencers elegant Souffle Dresses Rich Brocades and Figured Sattins Plain & figured Lenau and Pique Muslins A handsome variety of plain, check'd and strip'd Saranets Ladies' Tabou'd Neck Handkerchiefs Lace Sleeves and Shoulder Ornaments; Which, with a general assortment of Seasonable Goods, are offered for sale, at moderate prices, by M & B. MYERS. Richmond, 24th Dec 1805 tf
ROBERT GREENHOW, MERCHANT in Williamsburg, returns his thanks to his good customers, and the public in general, for the support and encouragement he has experienced during the whole of his mercantile career. His time of life, and extensive dealings, renders it now absolutely necessary, that a retrospection should be taken; that he should in a measure withdraw from business; and seriously set about the winding up of his past concerns. To accomplish which, he now enters all those in arrears, either by specialties or open accounts, to favor him so far, on the presentation of their respective debits, to come forward, & make payments; or give him satisfactory assurances, that on or before the year eighteen hundred and seven, such should be made. From and after the 1st day of the ensuing year, the business of the store will devolve wholly on ROSCOW COLE, for whose conduct in every respect, he can from long experience, vouch. It will be conducted under the firm of GREENHOW & COLE, and if not on the extensive scale that it has heretofore been, it will be generally found supplied with such articles as are most in demand—which being at all times purchased with CASH, will be disposed of for CASH, such PRODUCE as may suit, AND ON CREDIT ONLY TO PUNCTUAL CUSTOMERS, on as low terms as possible. ROSCOW COLE begs leave to assure all those who may favor him with their custom, that no exertion on his part shall be wanting, to give satisfaction. That he, or early, he will (if health permits) be ever ready to attend the demands of customers, and endeavor to deserve, the PATRONAGE OF THE PUBLIC. Williamsburg Dec. 20th 1805. tf
To be Rented, A NEW BRICK HOUSE, two stories high, with dormer windows, with eight fire places in each tenement. The house was built to accommodate two families. It lies on the main street, on Shockoe hill, a little above Major Wolfe's. December 16, 1805 Wm DUVAL.
THE shareholders of said company are hereby required to pay into the hands of James Brander, Treasurer, the additional sum of ten dollars on each share, on or before the 8th day of February next.
Delinquent Shares on former Requisitions. NOTICE is hereby given, that all the shares upon which there shall appear to be due delinquencies of former requisitions, will be offered for sale, at Mr. Brooks's Tavern, in Manchester, on the 11th day of February next, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon. By order of the Directors. JAMES BRANDER, clk. December 24, 1805. td
I WISH to hire twenty-five likely active NEGRO MEN, to work on the Manchester Turnpike road, for such I will give liberal prices, and assure those who wish to hire, that they will work under myself only, and every attention paid. Any person wishing to hire will call on me, living in Richmond at present. I wish to RENT the HOUSE I now live in to a careful man; it is one among the best stands in the city of Richmond as a boarding house or public house. I will furnish a large number of beds and other furniture with the house, or sell the furniture at two, four, or six months credit. I can assure any person that there is not one house or lot in this place better fixed as to convenient out houses; a stable for 13 horses, in good order. I also wish to rent my MILL, that is situated within three quarters of a mile of the market house, it has two pair of stones, one for wheat and the other for corn. I will rent the mill low to a man that will keep her in order, and take the rent in meal at a fair market price thro' the year. I can assure whoever may wish to rent, there is no want of water in the driest seasons with a little care. J. P. SHIELDS. December 29th, 1805. 3t
For Sale, THE HOUSE and LOT, situated on the corner fronting the courthouse; the Lot is 52 feet on the front and 162 on the Cross street. The terms may be known by applying to Mr. James Cowland, who lives on the premises, or to Prosser and Moncure. December 30th, 1805. 3w
To be Rented, FOR one or more years, together or separately, Two Fine PROOF BRICK TENEMENTS, in the back street near the basin, and adjoining the warehouses occupied by Messrs. Taliaferro & Dickinson. They are suitable for warehouses or stores, and will be fitted up with counting rooms and shelves to suit the tenants. JOHN WICKHAM. December 24, 1805. 5w
Subscribers to the DEBATES of the VIRGINIA CONVENTION, and to GIBBON'S HISTORY of the DECLINE and FALL of the ROMAN EMPIRE, are requested to apply at this office, where their copies are now ready for delivery. tf
Will be Sold, By virtue of a deed of trust from Lewelling Jones of Prince Edward, and Edward Jones of Nottoway, to Samuel Carter, at Carter & Booker's store in Prince Edward county, on Monday the 18th of March next, one NEGRO MAN, named Salisbury, twelve head of CATTLE and one black MARE, to satisfy the debt therein mentioned. December 10, 1805. THE TRUSTEE. wft
LAND & NEGROES, for Sale. WILL be sold, on Thursday the ninth day of January next, at Cumberland court house, two TRACTS OF LAND, one tract adjoining the lands of Wm. Daniel, sen. and others; the other tract adjoining the lands of Wm. Coleman, sen. containing about 600 acres each; the situation of both tracts is such as may be divided to suit purchasers; the soil is adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco, and well timbered; there is a sufficiency of land cleared on each tract to work six or eight hands to advantage; distant 15 miles from Cartersville, 8 miles from Gains, and 2 miles from Cumberland courthouse. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed those who wish to purchase will first view the premises—The terms of sale is four equal annual payments, with bonds and approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.—Also fifteen likely Virginia SLAVES, on a credit of 12 months. Bonds with approved security will be required to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. October 7th, 1805. WM. A. ALLEN, wft
BANK OF VIRGINIA. THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that the annual meeting for electing Directors will be held on Monday the 6th January. Power of Attorney for voting by proxy for Directors. KNOW all men by these presents, that I do hereby appoint to be my substitute and proxy, for and in my name and behalf, to vote at any election of a Director or Directors, of the Bank of Virginia, as fully as might have been done by me personally, present. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this day of in the year Signed and delivered in the presence of } Power of Attorney for receiving Dividends. KNOW all men by these presents, that I do hereby constitute and appoint to be my lawful attorney, for and in my name and behalf, to receive and give receipts for all dividends now due, or which may grow due on shares to him belonging in the capital or joint stock of the President, Directors and Company of the Bank of Virginia. In witness whereof I have set my hand and seal this day of in the year Sealed and delivered in the presence of } Wm. Nov. 15th, 1805.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, First quality Jamaica sugar, Second do. Santa Cruz ditto, First and second quality loaf ditto, Best green coffee, Old Antigua Rum, New England ditto, Cogniac Brandy, Peach ditto, Holland's Gin, Caldwell, Frasure and Co's superfine Chocolate, Fresh London mustard, Basket, Salt, Pepper, White Ginger, Pimento and Nutmegs, Marquette Noyau, Box Raisins and Currants, Citron, Soft shell Almonds, Brimstone, Madder & ground Ginger in small kegs, Logwood, Turkey Cotton, Best Scarlet Indigo, A general assortment of STONE & EARTHEN WARE. Fisher & Lesueur. November 25th, 1805. wft
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that the STAGE from Richmond to Charlottesville, during the Winter Establishment, will leave the Bell Tavern every Tuesday at one o'clock, P. M., and arrive at Charlottesville every Thursday at one o'clock. Returning—Leave Charlottesville every Saturday at 11 o'clock, and arrive at Richmond every Monday at 12 o'clock. Richard Terrell. P. S. There is a line of Stages from Charlottesville to Staunton, from thence to Lexington, and from thence to Abingdon. R. T. Richmond, Dec. 1, 1805. wft
FOR SALE, IN the county of Albemarle, Virginia, nine hundred and seventy-one acres of LAND, lying on both sides of Hardware river, generally adapted to small grain, corn and tobacco, with a great abundance of Meadow Land—about four hundred acres is cleared, most of which are low grounds; and it is perhaps capable of the highest improvement of any land in this part of the world, by having an inexhaustible source of rich mud or soil, that has been accumulating for ages. The situation is fine and healthy, convenient to two tobacco warehouses, the courthouse and several valuable merchant mills, and in a very respectable neighborhood. Hardware river is capable of being made navigable into James river from several miles above this tract, for which there is an act of assembly. There is on the land a large two story dwelling house and other convenient buildings—at about a half mile from which there is also an old dwelling house, kitchen and store house, that may be made with some repairs capable of accommodating a genteel family. There is also on the premises between 90 and 100 well burnt bricks, which will be disposed of on reasonable terms. The payments required will be one third cash, and the other two thirds in equal annual instalments, to be secured by a mortgage on the land. Any person wishing to purchase or see the said land, will apply to the subscriber living on the premises. Charles Wingfield. Nov. 24th, 1805. wft
VIRGINIA: At a superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond the 28th day of September, one thousand eight hundred and five. Between James Dowell, and Benjamin Brown and Samuel M. Smith, Walter Leigh, Henry Jones and William Jones, 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, it 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. PETER INSLAY, C. C.
AT a Court held for New Kent county, on Thursday the 10th day of October, 1805. Robert Crump and Philip Rogers, Samuel Owings, Nicholas Owings, Esd Owings and Geo. Street, trading under the firm of Geo. Street & Co. on behalf of themselves, and other creditors of Nathaniel Wilkinson, dec. Complainants, against William Chamberlayne, Edmund Parke, George Wilkinson, jr. William Wilkinson, Richard L. Wilkinson, Martha Wilkinson, Frances Wilkinson, and Sarah Wilkinson, which said William, Richard L., Martha, Frances and Sarah, are children of Nathaniel Wilkinson, dec. and Sarah Wilkinson, widow and relict of said Nathaniel Wilkinson, dec. defts. THE defendant Richard L. Wilkinson not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth; on the motion of the complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant Richard L. Wilkinson do appear here on the second Thursday in February next and answer the complainants bill; and that a copy of this order be published in some newspaper printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, Wm. Bev. Clayton, C. C.
FOR SALE, MY tract of land, in Goochland County, on the waters of Lickingshole Creek, about 43 miles from Richmond and six miles from Cartersville; containing about 600 acres, of which 50 acres are creek low grounds, the greater part of which is well ditched. About two thirds of the land is cleared and in good order for cropping, with all necessary houses for a family and a farm. For terms apply to me on the premises, or to Mr. Arch'd Bryce, jr. William Britt. Goochland, Dec. 18, 1805. wft
THE subscriber offers for sale, the PLANTATION AND TRACT OF LAND, on which he lives, in Halifax county. The improvements are very valuable, consisting of a good dwelling house, kitchen, work house, granary, stables and all other houses necessary for the convenient and comfortable accommodation of a family, together with a corn mill on a small creek, adding considerably to the value & convenience of the property. 'Tis believed there are about seven hundred acres of land, a sufficient quantity cleared to employ six or eight hands to advantage. The terms of sale will be made known by applying to the subscriber, and possession will be given at the end of the next year. William Thompson. wft
DOCTOR HALLER has actually opened his ACADEMY in the house of Mrs. Meredith's opposite to Mr. William Davidson's, where those who wish to enjoy the advantages of his public tuition, must enter before the 6th inst.; after which no scholar will be admitted until the commenced course of study shall be finished. Richmond, January 1st, 1806. 3t
SLAVES To be Hired for the ensuing Year. Four Negro Men, one of whom is a common carpenter; another an excellent house servant, carriage driver and oster; and another has for several years been employed in the stone mason and paving business; one young negro woman, and two girls from 10 to 13 years old; these have been employed as house servants, and as such approved; also, three boys from 10 to 13 years old, one of whom has been for several years in a tobacco manufactory, and always highly approved. I have for sale a good Wagon, and Gears complete; and six young Mules well broke to draw in it; and four good draft Horses; and which will be sold together or separate, for cash or notes negotiable in the Bank of Virginia, at 60 days. GEO. WM. SMITH. Sept. 1st, 1805. 2
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber, by Jacob Maddox, of Buckingham county, to secure the payment of a debt due to James Murphy & Co. therein expressed, will certainly be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on Saturday the first day of February next, at New-Market, in Amherst county, before the store door of the said James Murphy & Co. The Following Property, to wit: Lucy and her two children, Milly and Nancy, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to discharge the said debt, with interest and charges. John Higginbotham, Trustee. Wm. Jan. 25th, 1805. 4w
RAN AWAY, from the subscriber residing in the county of Campbell JAMES, a molatto slave, sold by Mr. Thomas Taylor of Richmond, to Doctor Patterson, of Buckingham, and now the property of the subscriber; also, HARRIET, the wife of James, a black woman, about twenty years old. James had on when he went away, a green short coat & a smooth leather hat. The woman carried off with her several suits of clothes. She has some connections amongst the negroes of Mr. Adams, of Richmond, and it is expected, they are both lurking in or about town. Whoever will deliver the said slaves to the subscriber, or lodge them in some jail of this commonwealth, and give such information that the subscriber may get them again, shall receive a liberal reward. THOMAS JONES. December 17th, 1805. 3w