Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-09-26 00:00:00

THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[VOL. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1190.]
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Advertisements, no exceeding a square length, are inserted in this paper for seven lines the first time; three dollars for three weeks (6 lines); and for every additional insertion three cents. Long ones in the same proportion—unless a special contract be made by the year.
Committed to the jail of Albemarle county, a Negro Man who says he belongs to Mrs. Bagland in the county of Louisa, near the Green Springs, and that he was hired out to a Mr. Miller at the Iron Works over the Blue Ridge. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs. 3m THOS. WILLS, Jm. July 23, 1804. Jailor Albemarle county.
The Races at Charlottesville will commence on the 10th day of October next. The first day a SWEEPSTAKE for Cols of 3 years old, two mile heats, 4 Cols entered. The subscription will continue open to the 20th of next month; fifty dollars entrance, and forfeit if those entering fail to run. The second day the purse of the CHARLOTTESVILLE JOCKEY CLUB, for 200 Cols, the four mile heats—and on the third day the purse of the owner of the field, two mile heats. The racing will be regulated by the rules of the Club. August 2m> August 25th, 1804. w3t
TRAVELS IN GREECE. PROPOSALS, By JACOB JOHNSON, OF PHILADELPHIA, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE TRAVELS OF ANACHARSIS THE YOUNGER, IN GREECE; During the Middle of the Fourth Century, Before the Christian Era; WITH NOTES AND REFERENCES. BY THE ABBE BARTHELEMY, Keeper of the Medals in the Cabinet of the King of France and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH. First American from the Fourth European Edition. IN FOUR VOLUMES.
The work now offered to the American reader exhibits a complete view of the Antiquities, Manners, Customs, religious Ceremonies, Laws, Arts and Literature of Ancient Greece at the period of its greatest splendor. A knowledge of these has hitherto been only attainable by a laborious perusal of writers who have been little solicitous to join entertainment with instruction. The TRAVELS OF ANACHARSIS, on the contrary, are so written, that the reader may frequently be induced to imagine he is perusing a work of mere amusement, invention and fancy; till his eye glances to the bottom of the page, when he perceives there is scarcely a sentence, and not a single fact or circumstance, but is supported by the authority of some ancient author. The amazing number of these quotations may, perhaps, at first sight, seem to have been unnecessary, and to have more the appearance of a parade of erudition, than to be of any real utility; but it is to be remembered that, at the same time that they must be highly acceptable to the man of real learning, by enabling him to refer immediately to the original Author, they are extremely useful, may, we may say, absolutely necessary, even to such readers as can never be supposed to have a intention to consult the authorities quoted; as they clearly show that such an idea, or such a circumstance is not merely a decoration or the offspring of the fancy of the author, but immediately taken from some ancient writer, and therefore perfectly accordant to the general scope and plan of the work.
TERMS. I. The first Edition in America of Anacharsis's Travels, will be comprised in four volumes octavo. II. It shall be printed on handsome wove paper and a new type casting for the purpose. Each volume will contain about 400 pages. III. The price to subscribers per volume bound and lettered, will be two dollars: in boards 1 dollar and 75 cents, to be paid on delivery of each volume. The European edition sells at 12 dollars per set. IV. There shall be a handsome map of Greece given with the first volume, to be executed by one of the first engravers. V. Subscriptions received at S. Pleasants' printing-office and bookstore, Richmond.
JUST PUBLISHED, By Samuel Pleasants, Jun. and for sale, by the gross, dozen, or single, at his Printing-Office and Book-Store, Richmond;
The Virginia Almanack FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD, 1805: Being the first after Bissextile or Leap Year. Adapted to the latitude and meridian of Richmond. Calculated by BENJAMIN EATES, of Hanover County, Virginia.
Containing besides the astronomical calculations—the Virginia delegation to congress; officers of the commonwealth; members of both houses of the state legislature; members of the privy council; judges of the superior courts; Quakers' general meetings; district and county court days in this state; a short mode of calculating interest; a number of useful recipes; tables of gold coin; the coins of the United States, established by law; an essay on various important agricultural subjects, by Joseph Cooper; original and selected poetry; anecdotes; maxims, &c. Roads, from Richmond to Charlottesville, (s. c.)—from Richmond to the Sweet Springs—and from Richmond to Portsmouth (s. n.) &c. &c. &c. A great allowance made to wholesale purchasers. September 26th, 1804. w1f
More Evidence,
Of the excellent properties and great efficacy of Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges. LETTER from the honorable A. C. Hanford, Esq. Chancellor of the state of Maryland, to the Editor of the Maryland Gazette. SIR, For the good of the public, as well as from a desire to do justice to a man of merit and genius, I request you to publish the following cases. A young man in my family, who had read Dr. Hamilton's advertisement, and who had, for some time as he says, experienced the symptoms described by the Doctor, as indicating the presence of worms in the human stomach or intestines, resolved, without consulting any person whatever, to try the doctor's remedy.
He accordingly procured a box of the Lozenges. Last evening he took 4 of the yellow, and this morning he took an equal number of the brown kind. They did not, as he says, operate harshly, except one stool, when he felt a considerable griping, and when there came from him a worm, perfectly white, about a yard in length, as broad as his little finger, and having a number of joints about an inch or a 1-4 of an inch distant from each other. Besides this worm, he says there came from him a considerable number of flat worms, about 3 or 4 of an inch in length, and nearly the same in breadth. He did not think of counting them, but he says there were more than twenty.
I regret extremely that I had not an opportunity of seeing the tape worm; the young man not having, as he ought to have done, taken measures for preserving it, and the simple servant girl, who attended his chamber, having, before I had heard of his taking the medicine, thrown it and the other worms into the necessary, not thinking it of consequence to take care of them. The girl, however, and another servant concurs with him respecting the worms which appeared in the vessel; and the tape worm, they say, was alive, so far as to have motion, after it came from him. It is needless to describe his symptoms, as he says they were exactly such as are described by the Doctor.
Another young man of my family also, without any consultation or advice one evening and morning, a empy thounths go, took 7 Lozenges, which operated powerfully. No worm came from him; but in the course of 2 or three days he was quite well; and has since had a considerable accession of flesh and strength. In short, although I, like many others, have been incredulous with respect to the virtue of Hamilton's Lozenges, I am at length perfectly convinced of their great efficacy and utility.
As I cannot reason by be supposed to have any motive, except a consideration for public good, for publishing these cases, I flatter myself that I shall not incur ridicule or censure from unthinking men, for adding my second hand testimony to the evidence of the numerous respectable characters who have aimed to render justice to Dr. Hamilton (with whom I have not the slightest acquaintance) and to give important information to their fellow creatures. I think it not amiss to add, that from the healthy appearance of the young man, who has been so greatly and quickly relieved, I should have ridiculed his symptoms and apprehensions had he communicated them to me before he took the Lozenges—The fact, I am persuaded, is, that most young persons, who are from time to time, disordered without a visible or apparent cause, are afflicted by worms. Annapolis, September 18, 1802. A. C. HANFORD.
Description of Worms. And the symptoms by which they are known. Worms which infest the human body are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Teres or large round worm; the Ascarides or small maw worm; the Concurubina, or flat white worm; and lastly, the Lemia or tape worm, so called from its resemblance to tape—this is often many yards long, and is full of joints—it is most hurtful and difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagreeable breath, especially in the morning; bad and corrupted gums—itching in the nose and about the feet—convulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech. Starting and grinding of the teeth in sleep—irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—purging, with slimy and foetid stools—vomiting—large and hard belly—pains and sickness at the stomach—pains in the head, thighs, with low-pitched spirits—flow fever, with small and irregular pulse—a dry cough, excessive thirst, sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate recourse to Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges, which have been constantly attended with success in all complaints similar to those above described. A dose of this medicine, given occasionally during the warm season, effectually prevent the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our citizens. It is likewise the mildest and most certain remedy known, and has restored to health and strength a great number, when in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint—particular and plain instructions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in such cases.
Children generally take this medicine with eagerness; having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste. ** The above Medicine is sold by appointment, at S. Pleasants, Jr's. Book Store, and (take notice) at no other place in Richmond.
SELECT PLATS, IN SIX VOLS 12mo. The 5th volume of Warner & Hanna's SELECT PLATS is just received at Samuel Pleasants' Book-Store. * Subscribers are requested to apply for their books. The five volumes already published, contain—The Castle Spectre; Heir at Law; Stranger; Secret worth Knowing; Robbers; Fiesco; Cabal and Love; The Poor Gentleman; Folly as it Flies; the Secret; the Gamester; Douglas; the Morning Bride; the Orphan, or unhappy Marriage; the Wheel of Fortune; West-Indian; Way to get Married; Mountaineers.
Negroes for Sale.
AT Halifax Courthouse, on the 7th day of December next, the subscriber will sell, to the highest bidder, Fifteen Likely Negroes, Consisting of three valuable young fellows, three women and their children. The terms of sale will be one half cash, and the balance payable in six and nine months. Sept. 10th, 1804. JOHN B. SCOTT. w4t*
Notice.
Valuable Lands for Sale. AT Hanover Courthouse on Wednesday the 24th day of October next, will be exposed to sale, at Auction, TWO TRACTS OF LAND; one of them containing 775 1-2 acres more or less, and is commonly known and called by the name of BIRN'S TRACT; part whereof lies in Goochland and part in Hanover. The other tract contains 100 acres, more or less, and lies in Hanover—The subscriber believes that the latter tract is commonly known by the name of EXTON'S place. Both tracts adjoin each other, and will be sold together. These lands are about 22 miles from the city of Richmond, in a healthy situation, and an agreeable neighbourhood. The sale will be made by virtue of a deed of trust from Thomas Thompson and Jane Isabella his wife, and William Du Val, to George Yuille, dated the 22d of March, 1796, and recorded in the General Court in June following, to secure the payment of a debt due from the said Thomas, Thompson to Murchison Fearn & Co. and which deed of trust the subscriber was authorised to carry into effect, by a deed of assignment made between him and the aforementioned Thompson, and George Yuille, dated the 23d day of January 1798, and recorded in the General Court the 13th of November following. The terms of sale are one third of the purchase money to be paid down at the time of sale, one third in 12 months, and the other third in 18 months from the day of sale.—Bond and approved security will be required, as also a deed of trust upon the land, and a deed of conveyance with special warranty will be executed to the purchaser, by CHARLES COPLAND. Richmond, 10th Sept. 1804. wtds
NOTICE.
Application will be made to the next General Assembly, praying that an act may pass to vest in the subscriber, the right of the Commonwealth to a lot in the town of Charlottesville, No 50, which formerly belonged to Thomas West, dec. FREDERICK GAUDER. Charlottesville, July 20th, 1804. [w3m]
NOTICE.
WAS offered me for sale, the 9th instant, a French GOLD WATCH, by a negro man by the name of Garland, who says he belongs to Mr. Thomas Tinsley, of Hanover—Judging the said watch to have been stolen, I kept it in my possession with a view that the right owner may have it again. Any person giving the particulars of the watch, and paying for this advertisement, may receive the said watch. WILLIAM CROZIER. September 17th, 1804. 3t
ADVERTISEMENT.
FOR SALE to the highest bidder, on Thursday the 11th of October next,
A valuable tract of Land,
Belonging to the subscriber, containing by late survey 425 acres, lying on the main road leading from Louisa courthouse to Hanover town, joining major Joseph Eggleston. This land lies well and is very productive of corn, wheat and tobacco; it is supposed there will be made on it the present year between eighteen and twenty thousand weight of tobacco; about one hundred and sixty or seventy acres cleared, the greater part of which is fresh, 15 or 20 acres of good meadow land, and houses for the accommodation of a small family. It is not thought necessary to mention farther particulars, as it is supposed the purchasers will view the premises before the day of sale. The land will be shown by application thereon, and terms made known on the day of sale, it being the intention of the subscriber to sell it on such terms as may suit the purchasers; as much cash however as is convenient will be preferred. W. MERIWETHER. Sept. 10, 1804. (tds)
Robert Gordon & Co.
Have received by the Juliana from Madeira, and offer for sale, 50 Pipes
SELECTED OLD WINE,
Which they assure their friends proves to be excellent. They have also a few pipes, hogsheads and quarter casks DRY LISBON and PORT WINE, imported by themselves, direct from Lisbon and Oporto. They have received by the Charles and Edward from London, Part of their Fall Goods, And daily expect from Liverpool and Glasgow, an extensive assortment of nearly every article usually imported. 20th Sept. 1804. ep3w&ec3w
Twenty Dollars Reward,
OFFERED for a negro by the name of SAMUEL, who ran away from the subscriber on the 1st instant—he is a stout chunky well made fellow, about 24 years old; two of his upper front teeth are out, and has a scar on his forehead over his left eye brow; carried away a pair of half boots and a grey hat with green under; is fond of good dressing; is supposed to show a free pass in the name of Henry Powders of Powhatan; he has been lately purchased of Edward Cox in Goochland county; his mother lives in Hanover county, where he may be lurking about. The above reward will be given for securing him in any jail. Persons who harbour or protect him will be dealt with according to law. JORDAN HARRIS. Powhatan, Sept. 15, 1804. 3t
JUST RECEIVED,
At S. Pleasants' Book-Store, Richmond, a very elegant assortment of the best
PEN-KNIVES
Which will be sold by the dozen or single.
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To the PEOPLE.
THE DEFENCE.
No. III.
Albert Gallatin was named secretary of the Treasury. The duties of this station are in some respects scarcely secondary, while in others they are superior to those attached to the Department of State. By the laws establishing the office, the Secretary is required not only to superintend the collection and disbursement of the revenue, but likewise to prevent such new, or alterations in existing plans, as the public good requires. It will be perceived that this requires a comprehensive knowledge of the resources of the country, united with habits of close application; and in addition to this rare union of qualities a stern integrity. In a government whose chief resource depends upon trade, which itself depends upon our relative situation with the European world, it is essential that the Secretary should superadd to these attainments, a sufficient knowledge of foreign powers, to anticipate the arrangements likely to be adopted by them and their effects upon the United States. For the discharge of these high and complicated duties the President named Albert Gallatin.
This gentleman, it is well known, was born in a foreign land; but it is likewise known that the air he there inhaled was that of liberty. The republic in whose bosom he was educated, had, for ages, been no less distinguished by the justice of its laws, than the equality of its citizens. Uncontaminated by the avaricious passions of trade, the powers of the human mind sought the proud distinctions of science and refined art. Hence this little spot not only rivalled, but surpassed the fame of those small states, which, animated by a Grecian spirit, achieved those prodigies of valor which were deemed by surrounding nations miraculous. There was, however, this difference between them. While the states of Greece exhausted their energies in invading the rights of others, the Swiss Cantons exerted theirs in defending their own. The one therefore, was as much the terror as the other was the admiration of the world.
This was the school in which Gallatin was bred. It was here, that his earliest impressions inspired him with a love of liberty, instructed him in the subordinate estimation in which a virtuous mind should hold wealth, and taught him the value of industrious habits, as the only guardians of independence & true greatness. These were the instructions that prepared the youth for usefulness. At an early period, he was animated by the feelings and views of the man—These at the age of nineteen, before he had formed any political or interested associations, offered to him the new world as a noble sphere for those intellectual powers of which he could not have been entirely unconscious. Perhaps, with prophetic sagacity, he pierced the dark cloud that hung over his country and foresaw its liberty and happiness a prey to foreign violence. Be this, as it may, the first act of manhood was an exchange of his native country for the United States. Here he was the plain, laborious, and unoffensive citizen. He successfully, instructed youth, bore arms, and cultivated the soil. No man impeached the regularity of his life, his honesty or his morals. He did not live a stranger among us. He immediately became a citizen, took the oath of allegiance, and married an American wife. At this period of his life, it does not appear that any ambitious views agitated his bosom. Like those around him, he enjoyed, with contentment, peace, liberty and happiness.
His talents, however could not be concealed. His neighbors marked them, and in the year '89 or '90, he was sent by his fellow citizens to the convention that formed a new constitution for the state of Pennsylvania. It would appear, from his modesty and silence in this body, that a public station had been little in his thoughts; else he would have courted distinction by a more active participation of its duties. But neither in the records of that body, or co-temporaneous recollection, are any traces to be found of a discharge of more than the ordinary duties of a member. His advice may have enlightened its deliberations, but if so, it was imparted in privacy and silence, and ministered to swell the fame of some less unostentatious legislators.
In the next, and for several succeeding years, he occupied a seat in the legislature of Pennsylvania. The period was troubled with the storms of party; and no man not even himself, had escaped its rage. He entered the legislature, the destined victim of an intolerant majority. It was impiously sworn, that if he dared to disturb the views of the dominant faction, he should be humbled; and such was the barbarous fury of the times, that one member no less distinguished for his fede-
ralism than his private immorality and pugilistic powers, doomed him to an early vengeance.
He took his seat, apparently regardless of the hostility that surrounded him. His principles were more the offspring of a temporising or a timid policy. The path of duty lay plainly exposed to his view; and his purpose was to pursue it. Without, therefore, making any unnecessary and ostentatious professions of his faith, or invidious reflections upon the professions of others, he delivered his opinions with a simplicity and candor that disarmed hostility; while the strength of his arguments, and the variety and apposite-ness of his information insensibly and irresistibly produced a general conviction. An empty treasury, and a dilapidated state of the finances, required research and labor. He applied himself to their elucidation, with a vigor that soon dissipated the chaos in which a defaulting officer had involved them. Political attachment had united him to this officer. But with a virtue, not unworthy of the Roman school, he impeached, and ejected him from office. For this, there were those who called him cruel; but friendship had no claims on him that were not founded in virtue.
After this bright display of integrity and talent, his enemies united with his friends to raise him to the Senate of the United States; exhibiting in this act, a rare, and almost an unprecedented triumph of principle over prejudice. Here he found himself in the strong holds of federalism.—That body, at that time concealed in darkness, had asserted a daring irresponsibility to public opinion. Gallatin, impressed with the power of truth and reason, did not abandon himself to an inglorious ease. Here too, however unpromising the state of affairs, he did his duty, and in the short time, during which he was a member, carried dismay into the ranks of his opponents. He did not shake the leaders of party, but he shook those honest, easy souls, who had hitherto upheld their power; and he surprised no less his friends than his enemies by actually carrying some important points. It was this alarm that dictated his exclusion from the body. It was pretended that he was not qualified to hold a seat; a majority declared the pretence valid; and he was excluded.
These unworthy measures of his opponents only served, by rendering his talents more conspicuous, to increase his popularity: and he was at the ensuing election chosen a member of the house of representatives of the United States. He here found a field for the display of all his powers; and he displayed them in a manner that placed their depth and variety beyond the reach of question. He opposed the adoption of the British treaty and upheld the memorable call for papers: he opposed the alien and sedition bills; he supported the enquiry into the conduct of Mr. Adams in the case of Jonathan Robbins; he opposed the prodigal expenditures of the government; and above all, he opposed the rash measures that pointed to war.—On these several occasions, he was generally unsuccessful in frustrating the measures proposed by the administration.—The most sanguine mind could not flatter itself with this triumph. But, what was of infinitely greater consequence, he succeeded in awakening the public mind, in illuminating it, and in eventually accomplishing the great revolution achieved in public opinion. His speeches on the above great constitutional questions were read by the nation. In diction they were perspicuous and easy of apprehension, in style temperate and exempt from all personal allusion, in argument profound, in fact various and instructive. Attacked with fury by violent partisans eager to crush him, he on no occasion, suffered the calmness of his judgment and his respect for the body he addressed to be disturbed by the fiery abulitions of the Daytons, the Harpers, and the Sedgwick of the day. He did not content himself with opposing the leading measures of the administration; like a good citizen he gave a helping hand even to his enemies. No man in congress so well understood the principles of finance, and no one was better acquainted with the national resources and wants in all their details. He assisted the formation of correct plans, and exposed errors whose effects might have been no less injurious to the reputation of the administration than fatal to the welfare of his country. To him we are indebted for the existing system for the sale of public lands. Secretary Hamilton proposed opening the land office on low terms. It is believed his idea was to sell the public lands at 25 cents an acre. The effect of this plan would have been the immediate monopoly of the public lands by a few levitaphan speculators, and a scene of speculation more extensive, and of course more injurious, than all the pre existing sources of speculation taken together. Gallatin arrested this portentous evil by obtaining the sanction of congress to the present plan; under which the minimum price of land is laid at two dollars an acre. By

Comparing the present state of things, with that which would have existed under the system of Mr. Hamilton, had it prevailed, we may form an incompetent idea of the evils that have been averted; and by estimating the gain derived from the sale of lands for two dollars, instead of twenty-five cents, we shall perceive the extent of the national advantage, when we recollect that the unoccupied territory of the United States is computed at five hundred millions of acres.
These are the talents, and these the services, which recommended and justified the elevation of Gallatin.
With the public career of Gen. Pearson , we do not profess to be intimately acquainted. We know, however, that he was a warm and efficient advocate of the Revolution; that during the whole of its vicissitudes, he was actively engaged in the councils or the armies of the country; and that he invariably sustained the character of a brave and able officer. For several years previous to the presidency of Mr. Jefferson, he was a member of the House of Representatives; in which he took a distinguished lead in all the military arrangements. He has been, without interruption, the decided whig, the firm republican, and the strenuous adversary of all the invasions of liberty. Possessed of a spirit, that disdains to yield to circumstances, he never wavered in his political faith, even in the days of the greatest infatuation. But his manliness was tempered with a moderation that, while it asserted its own rights, left undisturbed the rights of others. Quick in his perceptions, and prompt in his decisions, he had been long considered as the man of business, and, of consequence, so far eminently qualified for the discharge of duties not admitting of delay.
The appointment of the head of the Navy department produced considerable difficulty. It was successively offered to three citizens respected for their talents; whose decision evinced the disinterestedness of their patriotism. Robert Smith was, at length named.
This citizen had distinguished himself by his talents as a lawyer and a legislator. In the city of Baltimore, the seat of great commerce and wealth, he had early gained an equal eminence with any member of the bar, and had by the reputation of talent and integrity, raised himself above the frowns of fortune. Notwithstanding, however, the laborious duties of his profession, he had for several years accepted a seat in the legislature of Maryland. During the greater part of this period, he was in the minority, and although the period was marked with unusual violence on the side of the dominant party, he manifested a dignity and moderation that earned the esteem even of his opponents. It is true, that this moderation was shielded by spirit, and that while he scrupulously respected the feelings of others, he compelled others to respect his own. No man, perhaps, had a more powerful agency in accomplishing the revolution in public opinion which took place about the period of the Presidential election. To powers of mind highly cultivated by study, he added habits of the closest application, with which he united manners of the greatest urbanity and politeness.
Levi Lincoln , a citizen of Massachusetts, was appointed Attorney General. This gentleman had just received an evidence of the confidence of his fellow citizens by an election as their representative in Congress. The short period, during which he held his seat, had not admitted of a development of his talents. But he entered the body with the reputation of eminent talents. The competence, acquired by his legal labors, proved the estimation in which they were held in a state distinguished by an eminent bar. Without envious comparison, he had long stood along side of a Parsons and a Sullivan. These qualifications for the first legal officer of the government were crowned by manners the most simple, and a disposition the mildest that ever fell to the lot of man. The spirit of liberty and reform often inspires the heart with austerity; in the heart of this man the purest philanthropy was mingled with the sweetest amenity.
Such was the administration, which the chief magistrate formed as the depositary of his confidence, and as worthy to guide the great departments of the Republic. On a late occasion, Mr. Nicholson, on the floor of the House of Representatives, has pronounced this the strongest administration in the world . How far this is the award of truth, the review of the proceedings of the government, which we are about to commence will shew.
It is sufficient, for our present purpose, to have sketched the characters and prominent services of the members of the cabinet when they came into office. By this inadequate delineation, it will appear that the motives which guided the President, in the selection were pure, patriotic and enlightened. There is not a better criterion of true greatness, than the nomination by the chief executive magistrate of the high officers of state; and when these officers necessarily become his confidential friends, accessible to him at all times and on all occasions, & thus become observers of his frailties as well as his accomplishments, the ordeal becomes still more decisive. If he appoint men of loose morals his own virtues become questionable; and if he appoint men of feeble minds, it may be permitted to doubt his talents or patriotism; talents which can alone enable him to discern the merit of others, and patriotism which can alone im-
pel him to divide the government with men of sense. Mr. Jefferson composed his cabinet of men of unsusppected virtue, and of acknowledged talents. In this act he presented the nation with the strongest pledge of his determination to be directed by an upright policy, and to call to his aid the best talents of the country. Had he been prompted by the jealousy of a grovelling mind, he would have surrounded himself with men of moderate powers and of plastic tempers. Then he would have enjoyed the distinction of wielding the government alone; and might have governed with an absolute sway. But, above the petty ambition of tyrants, with his eye fixed on the public welfare, he called to his aid men incapable of seduction, or of sacrificing their independence.
CURTIS.
FROM THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL. A PHILADELPHIA PAPER.
An account of the Farmers Favourite , being a new threshing machine for grain or grass seed, invented by John Cottle.
This machine shews more work than is necessary for those, who have not the convenience of barns. A small roof covers the whole, which is about eighteen feet in length and six in breadth. The roller is about two feet in diameter, four feet long, tapering eight inches; if made of solid wood there is danger of seasoning. Oval plank with three heads which may be easily loaded with sand to make it go more forcibly, would be preferable. A horizontal fan may be fixed if needful, a spindle going through the whole and the trundle head on the lower end, in bank or double floored barns. It occupies a place about five feet square, and six feet high. The sheaf being loosened, the ears strike the upper end of the roller at the left hand. It spreads itself instantly down the roller, all falling on the riddle. The wheat passes through into the hopper of the fan, the straw sliding off. Particular attention respecting the shape of the irons is requisite, where the wheat passes in and out. The nails being cut to the shape of those in the mo., and about one inch in length, but thicker bars, and driven with a tool to fit the angle.
For hulling Clover seed.
A large screw runner by a strap in the hopper, where the wheat goes in. Let the irons drop back, and raise the roller so as the teeth may touch the tub.
Morton. The roller makes twenty revolutions, while the horse makes one, in eighteen feet diameter. One of these threshing machines may be seen in actual operation at James Painters, East Bradford, Chester county, which has taken off one hundred dozen in ten hours: and acting with equal facility on grain unbound, and hulling clover seed faster than any that has been heard of.
For the above facts, it will be left to those who have been or shall be eye-witnesses. It is expected that there will be one in operation shortly, at Jacob Minshalls, Middletown, Delaware county.
Philadelphia, Sept. 17th, 1804. A complete working model of the above described threshing machine, has been transmitted, by the inventor (Mr. Cottle) to the board of manufactures and useful arts, and is deposited for public inspection in Mr. Peale's Museum.
TENCH COXE, President.
Tench Coxe, esq. President of the Board of Managers of the Pennsylvania Society for the encouragement of manufactures and useful arts. Birmingham on Juniata, Huntingdon county, May 16, 1804.
SIR, Since I saw you, I have perused in the public prints, "The plan of the Pennsylvania Society for the encouragement of manufactures and the useful arts." I trust it will be gratifying to you, as president of the board of managers, to see a correct summary statement of the means of manufacture in this small county—which will give you a view of the state of improvements.
The enclosed schedule embraces none of the means of manufacture, but what are in complete operation—I have to remark, that in addition to the number stated, there are one furnace, one forge, two grist-mills, four saw-mills, one fulling mill and one powder-mill, not finished, but in a few months will be completed.—There are several tan-yards and distilleries omitted on account of their insignificance by reason of being in little use for want of stock.
I am very respectfully yours, &c. JOHN CADWALLADER.
A note of the manufacturing mills of every description, and of the distilleries, tan-yards and breweries in the county of Huntingdon in Pennsylvania, communicated by John Cadwallader, esq. of Birmingham on Juniata, to the president of the Pennsylvania Society for manufactures and the useful arts, 16th May, 1804.
Morris Township—1 Grist-Mill, 3 Saw-Mills, 1 Oil Mill, 3 Distilleries, 2 Tan-Yards.
Springfield Do.—1 Grist-Mill, 2 Saw-Mills, 1 Forge, 3 Distilleries.
Tyrone Do.—1 Grist-Mill, 3 Saw-Mills, 5 Distilleries.
Union Do.—4 Grist-Mills, 5 Saw-Mills, 1 Oil-Mill, 1 Forge, 6 Distilleries.
Warrior Mark Do.—3 Grist-Mills, 1 Saw-Mill, 1 Fulling-Mill, 1 Paper-Mill, 1 Distillery.
Potterville Do.—2 Grist-Mills, 5 Saw-Mills, 2 Distilleries, 2 Tan-Yards.
Frankstown Do.—4 Grist-Mills, 7 Saw-Mills, 9 Distilleries. Darre Do.—4 Grist-Mills, 5 Saw-Mills, 1 Fulling-Mill, 11 Distilleries, 2 Tan-Yards. Franklin Do.—4 Grist-Mills, 7 Saw-Mills, 1 Furnace, 1 Forge, 5 Distilleries. Dublin Do.—4 Grist-Mills, 5 Saw-Mills, 14 Distilleries. Allegheny Do.—5 Grist-Mills, 5 Saw-Mills, 5 Distilleries, 1 Tan Yard. Huntingdon Do.—5 Grist-Mills, 7 Saw-Mills, 1 Hemp-Mill, 15 Distilleries, 3 Breweries, 4 Tan-Yards. West Do.—2 Grist-Mills, 4 Saw-Mills, 1 Forge, 13 Distilleries. Shirley Do.—3 Grist-Mills, 4 Saw-Mills, 3 Powder-Mills, 1 Furnace, 3 Distilleries, 2 Tan-Yards. Woodbury Do.—3 Grist-Mills, 6 Saw-Mills, 1 Oil-Mill, 3 Distilleries, 2 Tan-Yards. Total.—Grist-Mills 45—Saw-Mills 69—Fulling-Mills 2—Hemp-Mills 1—Oil-Mills 3—Paper-Mills 1—Powder-Mills 3—Furnaces 2—Forges 4—Distilleries 96—Breweries 3—Tan-Yards 15. It is earnestly recommended to men of public spirit and activity, to make similar reports of the manufacturing establishments in their townships, towns, & counties. The books of the county commissioners of Pennsylvania furnish the easy means. Similar information from other states will be highly acceptable.
FROM THE TRUE AMERICAN.
To Editor.—By inserting in your weekly paper these Directions you may enable your readers to save many lives, and probably encourage the medical faculty to exert their influence with the Governor and principal inhabitants towards the establishment of similar benevolent institutions in this city and all the maritime towns of New-Jersey. Yours very respectfully, HUMANUS. Lamberton, August 23, 1804.
ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY. THE KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY—PATRON.
Anniversary Festival, 1802. Right Honorable Sir John Farmer, Lord Mayor, in the chair.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
Two thousand six hundred and seventy-nine persons restored to life, to their parents, to their families, and to the state. Salus populi suprema lex.
PUBLIC CAUTIONS. I.—FEVERS, &c.
In great sinking of the strength, especially in fevers and other acute diseases—Patients in consequence of accidental circumstances producing an immediate and sudden debility, the resemblance of death has frequently made its appearance.—If the bed clothes as usual be removed vital heat will be quickly dissipated, and the remnant of life forever destroyed.—The lives of thousands have been prematurely sacrificed. Humane attention in these latter days, has been productive of the return of sensation; vital action, and animation, perfectly restored.
II.—BREWERIES AND DISTILLERIES.
Dr. Hawes recommends pecuniary fines to be levied if men are inattentive to life saving precautions.—A lighted candle should be let down the vats, &c. which continuing to burn clear—or an iron pot with quick lime (boiling water being poured thereon, will instantaneously drive out the destructive vapours.—Useful lives will be saved to society, to their families and to the state, by such humane and constant exertions.
III.—ARSENICK.—Chymists, retail shops, &c. are earnestly requested that this common poison be not sold unless creditable persons testify to the vender the purpose for which its use is designed.—Many lives would be annually saved, and ignominious death prevented by this precaution!!
IV.—STILL BORN INFANTS.—Occidit, qui non servat.—The transactions & annual report of the Humane Society have recorded various instances of Resuscitation by warmth, friction, inflation of the lungs, &c. tho' infants had been given up as dead for hours by Midwives, &c.
V.—TURN UP BEDSTEADS.—Infant life has been too often sacrificed by such beds being thoughtlessly turned up; therefore it is recommended upon every principle of sound policy, humanity and parental affection, that in future they should be disused.
VI.—LIGHTNING.—Never stand near to Leaden spouts, iron gates, rails, trees, brooks, or rivers.
VII.—PREVENTION OF PREMATURE BURIAL.—The first stage of putrescency is distinguished by a clamminess of the skin, and an acid gas, which marks the earliest time for interment—In the second stage an alkalescent vapour escapes, with offensive odour.—It is these deleterious factors only which prove noxious to relatives and attendants.—Suspended animation & absolute death may be thus known and distinguished.
If doubt remains, the faculty should be consulted, as they will accurately discriminate the exudations, &c. on which the absolute criteria of life and death depend. PUBLICA SALUS MEA MERGES.—W.H. GENERAL OBSERVATIONS.
1.—On signs of returning life, a tea spoonful of water, & may be given; if swallowing be returned, warm wine, or diluted brandy. The patient to be put into a warm bed, and will generally awake perfectly restored.
2.—The plans of Resuscitation are to be used for 3 or 4 hours.
3.—Bleeding never to be employed, unless moved by the direction of the Medical Assistants.
THE DROWNED.
1.—Who thou doth—Do quickly. 2.—Human persons are earnestly requested to prevent the drowned being rolled on casks, or any violent means employed. 3.—On persons being drowned, or suffocated, send to the receiving house. Order spirits, flannels, &c. to be in readiness. Directions for the restoration of the drowned, those suspended by the cord; intense cold: or tremendous lightning. 1.—Convey carefully the body, with the head raised, and send to the nearest medical assistant. 2.—Swip dry the body; clean the mouth and nostrils. 3.—Young Children to be put between two persons in a warm bed. 4.—An Adult—Lay the unfortunate person on a bed, and in cold weather near the fire. In summer expose the body to the rays of the sun; and AIR should be freely admitted.
5.—The body to be gently rubbed with flannel, sprinkled with spirits, flour of mustard, &c. also a heated warming pan, properly covered, may be lightly moved over the back and spine. 6.—To restore breathing, introduce the pipe of a bellows (when no apparatus is at hand) into one nostril; the other, and the mouth being closed, inflate the lungs, till the breast be a little raised; the mouth and nostrils must then be let free: this process to be repeated till the return of life. 7.—The breast to be fomented with hot spirits, warm bricks or tiles covered, &c. to be applied to the soles of the feet, and palms of the hands. 8.—Tobacco smoke is to be thrown into the fundament with a proper instrument, or the bowl of a pipe covered, so as to defend the mouth of the assistant. 9.—Electricity to be early employed either by the medical assistants, or other judicious practitioners. Salt never to be employed.—See 5th head INTENSE COLD.
INTENSE COLD.
Rub the body with snow, ice or cold water. Restore warmth by slow degrees; if life does not soon return, the process of the drowned must be employed.
SUSPENSION BY THE CORD.
1.—A few ounces of blood taken from the jugular vein: cupping-glasses applied to the head and neck; leeches also to the temples. 2.—The other methods of treatment, the same as recommended for the apparently drowned.
NOXIOUS VAPORS.
Cold water to be repeatedly thrown upon the face, &c. drying the body by intervals. If the body feels cold, employ gradual warmth, and the plans for restoring the drowned.
INTOXICATION.
The body to be laid on a bed, with the head raised; the neckcloth, &c. removed. Obtain immediately medical assistance, as the modes of treatment must be varied according to the circumstances of the patient.
RETURNING LIFE.
The resuscitative process should be applied in a more gentle and cautious manner. Stimulants, &c. on the return of animation are now only to be employed with a view to assist and strengthen languid vitality. Dr. Armstrong is descriptive and illustrative of our sentiments on this interesting subject:
"While the vital fire Burns feebly, heap not the green fuel on; But prudently foment the wandering spark, With what the soonest feels its kindred touch; Be frugal even of that, a little give At first, that kindled, add a little more, Till by deliberate nourishing, the flame Revived, with all its wonted vigor glows."
TERRIBLE TRACTATORATION.
[A new work, the production of an American genius, in England, has lately been published in this country, entitled "Terrible Tractatoration." It is written in the manner of Hudibrass, accompanied by a mass of ingenious and satirical notes. We cannot better introduce it to the attention of the public, than by copying the preface of the American publisher.] (Phil. Gaz.)
PREFACE.
In laying the present volume before Americans, the publisher deems it necessary to offer but one motive, its SUPERLATIVE MERIT. As a work of science, literature, wit, humor and satire, he has the authority of the first critics, that it stands unrivalled among the productions of the present age.
However sufficient such a motive may be regarded for the exertions he had made in expending the labors of the printer, and the expense he has incurred in the embellishments of the engraver, it will be readily imagined with how much more zeal the task was undertaken, when he found that he was likely to have the gratification of being the first to announce the very celebrated, but hitherto unknown, "CHRISTOPHER CAUSTIC," to be an American, a citizen of Vermont.
A few circumstances connected with his history, which have come to the publisher's knowledge, he should deem it an act of injustice to genius to withhold from the public.
The gentleman to whom the world is indebted for this performance, is THOMAS GREEN FESSENDEN, the son of a respectable clergyman of Walpole, New-Hampshire. In the year 1796, our author graduated at Dartmouth College, and soon
after moved to Rutland, in Vermont, where he commenced the study of the law with a gentleman* of eminence in that profession, and with whom, if we are not misinformed, he was afterwards connected in business.
During this period, as well as during his residence at college, the Eagle , a newspaper of Dartmouth, and the Former's Weekly Museum , a well known classic paper of Walpole, were often enlivened by his sprightly muse. His extreme diffidence produced almost a religious scruple against allowing his name to be attached to any of his pieces. To this cause must be attributed the circumstance, of its not being generally known to what Bard the public has been indebted for several patriotic songs, and other very numerous pieces of his composition, which have had a general circulation and admiration through our country.
In the year 1781, Mr. Fessenden was induced to embark for London, chiefly with a view of introducing an hydraulic machine, which, by several of his best friends, who became sharers in the enterprise, was regarded as a very important invention. He found, however, to his great mortification, on his arrival in London, that his machine was already common there, and of consequence, every prospect of an emolument from that source vanished. Ambitious not to return to his native country with the disgrace of a defeat, he gave ear to a project set on foot by one of our countrymen, then in London, of constructing a mill to be carried by the water of the Thames. Several men of rank and influence, among whom was the then Lord Mayor of London, Sir William Staines, being patrons of the undertaking, and other circumstances holding out a reasonable prospect of great success, Mr. Fessenden ventured on a purchase of one fifth of the concern.
The protection of the great , as is not unusual on such occasions, not being continued long enough to give the mill a fair experiment, and our author being the only man in the concern possessed of talent as well as character to take the management of the establishment, the burthen of the whole necessarily devolved on him; and we understand there is reason to apprehend that his great exertions have hitherto been but ill requited. It is here that the transcendent energies of his mind become most apparent. Amid the vexations, embarrassments and distracting cares with which this engagement constantly harassed him, he undertook, and within the term of four weeks, a part of which was under the influence of severe sickness, which confined him to his bed, executed the first edition of this admirable work before us!
Another circumstance which we are competent also to state, still further enhances his talents, and will increase the astonishment of the reader. Previous to his entering on the composition of this Poem, which was in February, 1803, he had been during his residence in England, through his laborious and unwearied application to the interests of the mill, almost a stranger to books, and unknown to men of letters. His society necessarily consisting of persons interested in the concern, happened unfortunately to be a class of illiterate men, who disgraced the name of mechanics and tradesmen, and who, to use his own expression, were guilty of every thing but common sense and common honesty.
This circumstance, it may well be conceived, was little congenial to a mind of such integrity as we are assured distinguishes his own, and the feelings of so fixed a foe to vice of every species is apparent in every page of this poem. Indeed this vol. as was said of a much larger one on another occasion, "was written, not in the soft obscurities of retirement, or under the shade of academic bowers, but amidst inconvenience and distraction, in sickness and in sorrow." Like poor Bloomfield, who often laid down the awl to record the deeds of the Farmer's Boy , Fessenden often laid aside the broad axe and the chisel to indite the seats of his Causie .
Before taking leave of Mr. Fessenden's interesting history, we would just state, that the flattering reception of this performance, among men of letters in England, emboldened him to comply with the advice of a friend, (the only person indeed in England, who knew him to be the author of the book,) to commit to press a volume of original poems. The merits of "Terrible Tractatoration" having called forth the high encomiums of Mr. Gifford, the very celebrated author of the "Baviad and Meriad," the "Translator of Juvenal," &c. the friend above adverted to introduced them to each other, which has produced for Mr. Fessenden a very intimate and useful acquaintance.
The volume of "Original Poems" are by this period probably out of the press, and we shall venture to express our conviction that we shall find them, on the arrival of a copy in this country of sufficient merit to induce us to lay them also soon before the American public. To that work his name will be attached as the author of "Terrible Tractatoration," and necessarily makes him known to the inhabitants of Great Britain. It was a circumstance which the publisher conceived would warrant him in the liberty he has taken to announce Mr. Fessenden in America, as the author of the work before us, which he has hitherto appeared solicitous to conceal.
The Metallic Tractors, which, from the
* Nathaniel Chipman, Esq. who, besides great accomplishments as a lawyer, is eminently distinguished for superior attainment in the high walls of both science and literature.

Title Page, one might be led to suppose, constituted the entire subject of the present work, will be found in reality, not to be the prime object of the poet. Mr. Fessenden seems to have conceived, that dwelling on the treatment Perkinsim had received from a few characters of rather liberal propensities, there was presented a good opportunity to extend his wings, and occasionally perch on...
But without expatiating on the merits of the poem, which, in the publisher would be inexcusable and unnecessary, he may perhaps be permitted just to state, that it has been ascribed by various critics in England, to the pens of Mr. Gifford, Dr. Walcutt, (as Peter Pindar), Mr. Huddersford, &c. but to the great honor of American genius, and that Bard in particular, who never before was beyond the atmosphere of the Green mountains, it was generally remarked that the writings of neither of those gentlemen had evinced so much science as this author displays.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 19.
LATEST FROM ENGLAND.
LAST evening arrived at the Lazaretto, in a pilot-boat, Mr. W. Smith and Son, Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Israel, and the two Misses Israel, being passengers in the Pigeon, from London. The Pigeon, early on Monday morning, struck on Five Fathom bank, by which, besides experiencing a considerable shock, she nearly lost her rudder. The above passengers left her clear of the bank, and her rudder hanging by a single pintle: they afterwards saw her come into the bay; and we have no doubt but that she will arrive in the course of this day. The number of passengers in the Pigeon, are 27.
The Pigeon left London on the 29th of July, and brings letters and papers to that date. Mr. Smith has favoured us with one of the 26th: the few unimportant articles it contains we have given under our Foreign head. Down to the 29th, nothing interesting had occurred in England; nor were the advices from the continent of a character to excite any interest, or to awaken expectations of future events of magnitude.
Dover cliffs daily reverberating the sound of French cannon from the opposite shore; and these commotions were daily the subjects of rumour, conjecture and alarm in London.
The prospect of Russia uniting in the war against France, was but faint. That she would refuse to acknowledge Bonaparte as Emperor, was confidently believed; but this, it was conjectured, would be the full extent of her interference.
No accounts were received in England of any embargo on the continental ports. The King, it was believed, was labouring under the effects of a confirmed mental derangement.
To-morrow, by which time we expect to receive the Pigeon's latest papers, we shall give copious extracts.
Accounts from the interior of this state, represent unusual sickness and mortality. —In Carlisle particularly there have been numerous victims to a very malignant epidemic. —In the paper of that place, of the 14th inst. it is stated that nineteen have died in the preceding fortnight, of the "prevailing disease."
WASHINGTON CITY, Sept. 21.
A tolerable idea may be formed of the nature and extent of the insurrection, as it is termed, in West Florida, from the following facts. Mr. Kemper, the leader of the association, was for some time in the service of Mr. Smith of Tennessee, to whom he became indebted to a considerable amount. Being prosecuted he fled to Florida, where at the head of thirty men, he raised the standard of revolt. These are the circumstances attending an occurrence which it is attempted to magnify into vast importance!
NORFOLK, September 22.
We are obliged to a gentleman who came passenger in the ship Sheffield, Captain Cowen, for papers as late as the 25th July, from Portsmouth, and the 19th from Paris. To this date we have files of several Paris papers. They do not appear to contain much intelligence. They are principally employed with the Louange of his imperial majesty. In this days paper we have given some extracts. If we meet with anything particular, we shall translate it in our next.
The invasion was much the subject of conversation. It was understood that Bonaparte had sent his place, &c. &c. to the Camp at Boulogne, and was soon to follow himself. The Sheffield was embargoed for some days in the river until a fluita had sailed for the place of rendezvous. Apprehensions had been expressed that Moreau had been assassinated; as he had not been heard of since he was taken out of prison. Concerning him we shall submit to our readers a valuable article in our next. Jerome was also much spoken of, and his marriage censured; yet it was generally understood that the office of High Admiral was reserved for him, to be conferred on him immediately after his arrival, and the accomplishment of his divorce.
The subscriber being about to leave this state, requests all those who have claims against him to bring them forward for payment—and those indebted to him, to settle their respective accounts by the 20th October.
WILLIAM THOMPSON. Charlottesville, Sept. 13, 1804.
THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1804.
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We are sorry to learn, that the Yellow Fever prevails to considerable degree, in the city of New-Orleans. Two of the crew of the Polly, arrived this morning at the Lazaretto, have fallen victims to it on the passage.
Extract from a letter from a respectable character at Natchez, dated 24th Aug.
There has been a Banditti in the neighborhood of Bayou Sarah, on the south of the line, the object of whom was to plunder under pretence of giving freedom to West Florida. They made an attempt to surprise the fort of Baton Rouge, but being now driven by the militia, into the Mississippi territory they feel themselves at home and perfectly at ease, as the magistrates do not give them the least trouble, although many of them went in arms from hence to attack the Spanish government.
The affairs of our National Government, observes a Correspondent, under President Jefferson's Administration, are managed so well, that the Federalists themselves, we mean the honest and candid amongst them, find nothing to condemn. Indeed, if we only contrast the measures of the present administration with those pursued under Mr. Adams, there cannot, we think, a Citizen be found, who is not a profered Monarchist , but will have reason to rejoice at the existing "order of things." Under the Federal Administration , as it was called, we were blessed with a Standing Army in a time of Peace; an unnecessary large Navy; a Sedition law; an Alien act; a burdensome Land tax; a Stamp act; a Loan of millions at 8 per cent. & a thousand useless and dangerous Officers; Confidence was lost, and our Credit depreciated! But under the enlightened and liberal system of President Jefferson, we are relieved from all those obnoxious measures. Confidence is restored, and National Credit resuscitated. Let Home , and his Federal Friends , view this striking Contrast; and they must be convinced, that their feeble efforts, to bring about a change of Administration, are futile and vain!
FROM THE BOSTON DEMOCRAT.
In few instances are the inconsistencies of the Federalists more conspicuous than in their observations on Col. Burr, respecting the late duel. Every epithet that could be bestowed on the most hardened murderer, has been lavished on him; he has been accused of leading an innocent victim like a lamb to the slaughter; every effort has been made to excite the execration of the public against him, and in the listening ears of credulity has been poured a mutilated account of this melancholy occurrence.
They have not, however confined themselves entirely to a reprobation of Mr. Burr, but have universally pretended to discountenance duelling; from the pulpit & elsewhere we have heard with satisfaction, and perfectly agree in the opinion, that every endeavor ought to be used to put a stop to this dangerous and unlawful practice. But let us be consistent. Let us have no respect to persons. Let us not hold up the name of one man as a murderer and assassin, while another equally culpable is admitted into the most respectable circles of society, and treated with marked attention. Let us not join in the wish that one man of this description ought to be hung in gibbets, while we welcome another into the bosoms of our families, and lavish on him the most flattering caresses. Let us rather be impartial and join our efforts to put an end to this fatal practice. It is in the power of heaven alone to pour consolation into the hearts of those widows, orphans and relatives, who within these few years past have been the innocent sufferers for the indiscretion of those whose false notions of honor have led them to these fatal contests; but let us endeavor to prevent repetition of these scenes. These reflections, and the charge of inconsistency against the enemies of Mr. Burr, are caused by remarking the difference in the manner of conduct observed towards two gentlemen, who have degraded their character by the abominable vice. From Mr. Burr, they say every one ought to turn with abhorrence, for his hands are stained with blood. Is then the blood so soon washed from the hands of Mr. Rutledge, that the most respectable and affluent of their party are eager to grasp them, and think themselves honored by associating with him. While reproaching Mr. Burr for calling to the field one whom he had every reason to believe had endeavored to ruin his reputation, can they not recollect that their favorite, without calling to the field, fired at a man for the suspicion only, that he had been guilty of an illicit connection with his wife. Have they forgotten so soon, that as Genl Hamilton fell by the hand of Col. Burr, so fell Dr. Senter by the hand of Mr. Rutledge. And yet we see in the same paper in which are inserted these severe remarks on Col. Burr, the information that the town was honored with the company of Mr. Rutledge; that in the Hamiltonian procession among other re-
spectable strangers was recognized the honorable Mr. Rutledge.
We are told that Mr. Burr added insult to injury by appearing with a friend in the streets of Philadelphia, soon after the duel. Yet Mr. Rutledge is considered as honoring a public procession and assembly in the town of Boston, himself being equally criminal. Whole years of penitence (as a certain paper says) are insufficient to wipe the foul stain from the character of Col. Burr; but less than two summer suns are competent to bleach the reputation of Mr. Rutledge. Base hypocrisy! Shameful inconsistency!!
A valuable Lead Mine has been lately discovered on Perkiomen creek near the Schuylkill. The richness of it has been ascertained by chemical process to be 70 per cent. The lead produced has proved to contain much silver. The bank of ore is said to be extensive, and advantageously situated to carry on the working of it with economy.
"General Lake's portion of the booty (says a London paper) taken in the purest gold, at the single town of Agra (in the East Indies) amounts to £36,000, col. St. Leger's to £10,000, and every captain who served on that day, to £2000 each."
By this we see that gen. Lake plundered a single town in India in one day, of more than 150,000 dollars for his own share! The general himself only knows how many thousands more he has amassed by this benevolent system of plunder. We have seen in English papers loud and pathetic complaints against the cruelties of the French revolutionists; of their extortions and crimes; of the drownings and shootings by revolutionary murderers; of thousands of females assassinated for the sake of their ear rings. We have heard of the cannibal's progress in Swabia; of the sack of the churches and the cottage of the peasant in Switzerland; of the plunder of Italy and ruin of Holland. We have heard loud and reiterated appeals of the English ministry to the governments of Europe, calling on them to rouse and resist the tyranny of Bonaparte. We have heard them complain bitterly of his forced loans on Hamburg; of his contributions exacted from Spain and Portugal; of his massacres at Jaffa, and his cruelties in Egypt. We have heard all these things from the British government; as if that government was pure and immaculate; was without spot or blemish! Yet here is a transaction of one of the English generals, authorized by the government, related in one of their own papers, in a cool manner, as only a common occurrence; which for enormity of villainy and excess of cruelty, far transcends the blackest deed of Bonaparte or Tamerlane.
"General Lake's share of the booty taken in the purest gold at the single town of Agra, amounts to 36,000 pounds sterling." This is his share of plunder taken in a single town! The share of his soldiers and of himself in other cities is not mentioned. How was this booty obtained? Did the simple East Indian make a present of it to the general? No. After storming the town and murdering as many of the unfortunate inhabitants as the general pleased, it was forced from the survivors at the point of the bayonet. O England! thy cruelties will one day be revenged on thee. The extortions of lord Clive and Warren Hastings are not forgotten, and thy crimes shall not be buried in oblivion. The crimes of France have been enormous; but thine own are past atonement, are horrible.
AGRICULTURE.
Profitable way of making Butter in Winter. Put your milk soon after it comes from the cow, into a kettle over a slow fire, heating it a little above blood warmth; then take it from the fire, and as it grows cool, the cream will rise of an unusual thickness. In very cold weather, it will very much increase the quantity of cream. If you warm the milk again after it becomes cool, in about 24 or 36 hours after you may again take off the cream, which will then be much thicker than at any other season of the year.
The long time spent in churning in winter, will not be required, if the cream be raised in the above method, as generally, the butter will be made in 15 or 20 minutes. It is also a consideration of importance, that by keeping a fire in your milk room, it prevents it from freezing.
How to improve impoverished Land.
"Put in two successive crops of buck wheat, and when in bloom, plow them down: this may be done in one season, and in the fall sow your wheat or rye, and you cannot fail of having a promising crop of grain the next year."
Mr. Wagstaff of Norwich in England, has in a communication to the Bath society, stated a variety of experiments, tending to prove, that a thorough washing of Seed grain in pure water, will prevent the Smut so injurious to the crops. At Bath, within 4 miles of Norwich, this practice of washing the seed in the pure stream or in pump water, generally prevails and not a single smutty ear was to be found. It is supposed that the smut is a fungus, propagated by small generative particles adhering to seed grain, especially as crops, raised from seed out of barns in which smutty wheat has been threshed, are generally infested with this disease. Washing seems likely to stop the evil and to be preferable to the common preparations of brining and liming and to the use of strong lixiviums, which destroy the germ of vegetation.
Moles may be completely expelled from their subterraneous haunts, by the introduction of a few heads of garlic, to the smell of which they have an utter aversion. It may likewise be employed with success against grubs and snails.
DEATHS.
DIED, in Hanover county, Mr. SAMUEL SCHERER, formerly of this city.
On Saturday evening last, Mrs. ALLEN, wife of Mr. JEDIDIAH ALLEN, of this city.
On Sunday the 9th inst. a little below Rockfish Gap, on his way home from Augusta, Col. JOSEPH WATKINS of Coochland county.
On the 16th instant, at Cobham, the seat of his father, David Ross, Esq. WILLIAM ROSS, Esq. of Mount Ida. His illness was long, and marked by that
inveterate obstinacy peculiar to his disease.
In the various departments of social and domestic life—as a husband, a son, a brother, a friend and a neighbor, he fulfilled to their utmost limit the duties of his station. By a disconsolate widow, by parents, relatives, friends and neighbors; his loss is, hence, most feelingly deplored and long will be regretted.
On Saturday last, the 15th instant, Major THOMAS LEWIS of Greenbrier county.
In Mountjoy township, Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, Brigadier General BENJAMIN MILLS. He was an early, active, and uniform friend to the American Revolution; and retained his political integrity to the end. In private life, he was much esteemed; having always supported the character of a good neighbor and an honest man.
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THE Republican printers throughout this state are requested to state in their papers, that the Election for the Electors of a President and Vice-President of the United States, will be held on the First Monday of November next, at the Court-house of each County and Corporation in this Commonwealth; and that the persons chosen as Electors are to meet at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, on the First Wednesday in December next, to vote for a President and Vice President.
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Notice is hereby given,
That on the 17th day of November next, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises,
One certain tract of Land,
Living in the upper end of Goodland county, on the branches of the Bird creek, adjoining the lands of Samuel Gist, David Ross, Daniel Slayton and others. This land is good for grain, and great part will bring tobacco. It will be sold by a power of attorney, the land being under a mortgage to me from Thomas Dickerson of Henry county. Whoever supposes they have claim on the above land, must come forward and make it known on the day of sale.
LAND FOR SALE.
WILL be sold to the highest bidder, on the premises, on a credit of twelve months on Friday the 12th October next if fair, if not, the next fair day, the
TRACT OF LAND,
Whereon the late Mrs. ELIZABETH WILKINSON resided, containing (by estimation) 359 acres, lying in the upper end of New Kent county, about twenty miles from Richmond, on the stage road leading from thence to Williamsburg. The improvements are a good Dwelling house with four rooms below and two above stairs; a good kitchen, meat-house and other convenient out houses, also a handsome young Peach and Apple Orchard. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is supposed those who wish to purchase will view the premises previous to the sale. Bonds with approved security will be required to carry interest from the day of sale. The liberty of sowing small grain this fall will be allowed the purchaser. Possession to be given the first day of January next, by
EDMUND P. WILKINSON. September 17th, 1804.
From Poems by Thomas Moore, the elegant translator of Anacreon.
Sweet lady look not thus again,
Those little pouting smiles recall
A maid remember'd now with pain,
Who was my love, my life, my all.
Oh, while this heart delicious took
Sweet poison from her thrilling eye,
Thus would she pout, and lip, and look,
And I would hear, and gaze, and sigh.
Yes I did love her—madly love!
She was the dearest, best deceiver!
And oft she swore she'd never rove,
And I was destin'd to believe her.
Then lady, do not wear the smile
Other, whose smile could thus betray:
Alas, I think the lovely wile
Again might steal my heart away.
And when the spell that stole my mind
On lips so pure as thine I see,
I fear the heart which she resign'd,
Will err again and fly to thee.
Notice.
Will be Sold, at Public Auction, on Thursday the 25th of October next, at the dwelling house of the late Mayo Carrington, deceased, in the county of Cumberland—all the
Perishable personal Estate
Of the said deceased, consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture, Stocks of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, Corn, Fodder and Plantation Utensils; also a Coach and Harness nearly new and in good order. Twelve months credit will be allowed on all sums of ten dollars and upwards, on bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid, being given.
All persons having claims against the estate of Mayo Carrington, deceased are required to make them known to the subscribers residing in Richmond.
Edward Carrington } Adm'rs.
John Adams }
September 4th, 1804
A Black Woman,
Between forty and fifty years of age, wanting to attend to making beds and cleaning rooms. One who can come well recommended for industry, sobriety and honesty, shall receive very high wages. For terms apply to the printer hereof. 24th September, 1804.
On the 22nd day of September next, will be SOLD, at Dismal Bridge, to the highest bidder, for ready money,
A TRACT OF LAND,
Containing about 423 acres, lying partly in New Kent and partly in James City county, on each side of Dismal creek, and extending below the bridge, whereon Lewis A. Paul, esq. formerly resided. The dwelling house thereon is a large, new and commodious one; the store house, granary and various other houses, are all in good order. The quality of the soil is such as is usually found on Chickahominy, and such a tavern and store, it is believed, may be kept there to advantage. This valuable property is to be sold at the request of John L. Dormoy, esq. under a deed of trust made to the undersigned by Lewis A. Paul, esq. to secure the payment of £500 with interest to the said Dormoy. The deed is recorded in the General Court. In the same deed a moiety of a LOT in Richmond is mentioned belonging to Mrs. Paul, but as she did not execute the deed, that will not be offered for sale, and should she survive her husband, she will be entitled to a dower in the said tract of land, whereof it was deemed necessary to apprise those who might be inclined to purchase. The sale will take place at one o'clock, or thereabout.
CHAMPION TRAVIS.
THE sale of the above papers is POSTPONED till the 7th November next, when it will take place at Dismal bridge. J. Sempie, C. Tracer. September 25, 1804.
AT a board of Directors
of the Bank of Virginia, on Thursday the 13th of September, 1804.
Resolved, that the operations of the Bank commence on Monday, the 8th of October.
Resolved, that any person producing and depositing at the Bank, scrip or commercial receipts for any number of shares regularly endorsed or assigned, shall be entitled to receive one, in his, her or their own name or name in form similar to that used by the commissioners at Richmond, stating therein, the whole number of shares to which he, she or they may be entitled, and the sum paid thereon.
JOHN BROCKENBROUGH, Cashier.
100 Dollars Reward.
WHEREAS a most cruel and atrocious Murder has been committed on the body of a White Female Infant, on or about the evening of the 10th, or on the morning of the 11th inst. apparently just before, which child was found near the well on the lot of the late James Hunt, on the morning of the 11th. The above reward of One Hundred Dollars will be paid by the Governor, by the direction of the magistrates of the city of Richmond, to such person or persons as will give information so that the offender may be brought to punishment; and all officers and citizens of this corporation, are hereby earnestly requested to make search and use all lawful means in their power to discover the said offender or offenders. Given under our hands, this 14th day of September, 1804.
George Fisher,
Henry B. Shore,
Alexander Quarrier,
Anderson Burvet.
TO BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, on the premises, on Monday the 6th of October next,
MY LOT,
In the town of Columbia; on which is a two story dwelling house, at present occupied by Doctor Nutt; a store house occupied by David Johnson & Co. with stable and gardens; the whole in good repair and pleasantly situated. One third of the purchase money will be required on making a deed to the purchaser; the other two thirds at two equal annual payments. Bond with approved security will be required of the purchaser with a deed of trust on the property to insure punctual payment. Possession may be had on the day of sale.
Thomas Mitchell.
Louis, Sept. 19th, 1804. P. S. Any person wishing to treat for the above property before the day of sale may know the terms by applying to Mr. Charles Gordon or Vicarand, or the subscriber in Louisa county.

Notice ...The office of su- pervisor of the revenue, for the district of Vir- ginia, being discontinued, and the unfulfilled bu- siness in the said office transferred to me—the col- lectors of the direct tax & internal revenue, whose accounts have not been finally adjusted and paid, are hereby informed, that they are now requested to call at my office, in the city of Richmond, with- out delay, and pay the balance due to the United States—And that those who have been held liable in the district of Virginia by authority of an act of Congress, or of the United States for non-payment of the direct tax, may redeem such lands, by pay- ing to me within the time limited, the principal, costs and fees as the law directs.
As most of the above-mentioned lands were sold in Dec. 1803, the privilege of redemption will continue until December next. The money received by me for the redemption of the said lands will be returned to the purchase- er, with interest at the rate of 25 per cent. per annum on the purchase money, to the day on which it may be paid to me. JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. June 27th, 1804.
To be let, on building Leases, three beautiful, airy and elevated situ- ations for dwelling houses. To any gentleman in the mercantile line, or other occupation, who wishes a pleasant and agreeable residence for his family, either of these sites would be truly desira- ble, as they are contiguous to the scene of active business, at the same time that they are removed from the dust and bustle of the town. Enquire at this printing office. An experienced, sober and industrious GARD- NER will hear of an advantageous situation on application as above. None of opposite charac- ter need apply. tf April 23, 1804.
4439 Acres of valuable LAND, In the south of Kentucky, the greater part mili- tary, will be SOLD for good bonds, or exchanged for property in the state of Virginia.—Enquire of the printer. Dec. 26th, 1803
Plaster of Paris. I have just received from Nova Scotia, a cargo of PLASTER OF PARIS, said to be of the best kind, which I will sell on reasonable terms. SAMUEL PAINE. May 14, 1804.
MADEIRA WINE, Of a superior quality, which we offer for sale by the hoghead and quarter cask. GIBSON & JEFFERSON. Richmond, 13th July, 1804. (tf)
BELOW is a list of three hogheads of TO- BACCO, which have lain in this Ware- house upwards of two years without being claimed, which the law requires shall be advertised to be sold at the expiration of three months, at our Courthouse, Fairfax county. You will please ad- vise accordingly. I. H. No. 226 542 115 527, April 3, 1801. M. F. G. 570 115 135 1000, June 13, 1801. Do. 372 113 122 996, June 13, 1801. COLLIER & HAMPTON, Inspectors at Colchester. To the Printer for the Public. 3m
I AM INCLINED TO SELL, The TRACT of LAND I live on, lying in Hanover county, 14 miles from Richmond, and about 5 from Hanover Town and Newcastel. By survey the tract con- tains two hundred and twenty-seven acres. The buildings are comfortable and in good repair; with a good barn, stable, &c.; a large and exten- sive garden of two acres of ground, well inclosed, with sawed palings, on a declivity of twenty feet perpendicular, laying well to the sun. There is not a more healthy spot between the mountains and the sea. This place is particularly recom- mended as a retreat in the sickly season, either from the lower country or towns of the state. The sale will take place publicly at Hanover Courthouse, on the fourth Wednesday in October next, being the first day of the court of the county. In case the land is sold, I would then sell the CROPS, STOCK, &c., and perhaps some NEGROES. SAML. RICHARDSON, Jr. 3d September, 1804. tf
Notice. ALL persons indebted to the estate of JOHN DAWSON, dec. of Amherst county, by bond, notes or otherwise, are requested to come forward immediately and discharge the same—And those having claims against the estate, are also request- ed to bring them forward legally authenticated, that they may be discharged. JOHN S. DAWSON, Administrator of JOHN DAWSON, dec. August 10, 1804. 3m
Forty Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscriber last night, a Negro man named BILLEY, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, straight and well made, about 20 years of age, bushy hair, rather light complex- ion, and has lost some of his teeth before. He has waited in my house for nearly four years; he formerly belonged to Peter Heiskell and John Bosley, and was sold by Bosley to Mr. Booke of Fincastle, and ran away from him and was found nearly 12 months, and was caught in Han- over, where he had been secreted in a quarter. He took with him sundry clothing, a striped surtout with yellow buttons, and lined with red; some made linen shirts; a grey mixed broad cloth coat, nearly new, made in the fashion; white engineer pantaloons; several waistcoats; a linen jacket and pantaloons of dark blue stri- ped velvet, with yellow buttons, the lining home made linen; boots and shoes. I will give 40 dol- lars if taken out of the county and brought home, and 20 dollars if taken and secured in any jail so that I get him again, and 10 dollars if taken in the county and brought home. J. EDMONDSON. Stamton, Aug. 29th, 1804. 3m
Foolscap & Letter Paper For sale at this office.
WANTED TO HIRE OR PURCHASE, A WET NURSE Without a child of her own.—Enquire of the Printer. PRIVATE TUTOR. A YOUNG MAN qualified to teach the La- tin, Greek, and French languages, who can be well recommended, wishes to undertake the tutoring of a small school, in some genteel private family.—Further particulars may be known by letter directed to Lindsay's Post-Office, Alber- marle county, and addressed to F. M. (tf) 7th August, 1804.
Notice to Distillers. WANTED, a MAN who under- stands the Distilling Business in all its various branches—for such a one great wages will be given. For further particulars apply to the Editor of this paper. N. B. A Single man will be preferred. tf
FOR SALE, A very likely Negro Man, Who is an excellent Sawyer. Apply to THOS. TAYLOR & CO. v. m Sept 3d, 1804 tf
Notice. THE LOCKS near this place will be shut on Monday the 24th instant, and continue im- passable until a set of new Gates can be put up, and the Locks repaired, which will require from two to three weeks.—Due notice will be given of the time they will probably open, after the work commences. ROBERT POLLARD. Richmond, September 6, 1804.
Mediterranean Passports. NOTICE is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which applica- tion may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passports of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange; and that by an arrangement ag- reed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use. Department of State, 23d of May, 1804. The printers of the Laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes twice a week for the space of six months, and the Collec- tors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices. June 1. Gm
Family Flour. A CONSTANT supply of FLOUR, of a su- perior quality, for family use, kept for sale, by GEORGE WATT. Richmond, 5th March, 1804. tf
Robert Greenhow, MERCHANT IN WILLIAMSBURG, Has just received, by the Commerce, Capt. Bowler, direct from Lon- don, A SUPPLY OF Useful & fashionable Goods By the Bruns, Capt. Bunce, who is daily expect- ed from Liverpool, his Woollens, Ironmongery, &c. will be received. All of which, being purchased with cash, from the manufacturers themselves, will be found good in their respective kinds, and as such offered on as low terms as they can be afforded, to his friends and countrymen, whose orders will al- ways meet with his wonted attention. August 25th, 1804. 3m
Valuable Property FOR SALE. By virtue of a deed of trust executed by Rich- ard Dabney of King William county, to the subscriber, to secure and satisfy a debt due from the said Richard to Cornelius Dabney, administra- tor with the will annexed, of Owen Dabney, dec. will be offered to SALE, on the fourth Wednes- day in September next, at Hanover county court- house, to the highest bidder, for ready payment, in current money.
SUNDRY SLAVES, Consisting of men, women and children, one Brood Mare, about 8 years old by Lampghiter, two small Horse Cols about 2 years old by Ameri- canus, the noted Stud Horse called Hanover, one Waggon and Gear, and 5 Horses, one excel- lent Chair Horse about 9 years old, and one Bay Mare Colt, by Americanus. GEO: WM. SMITH. Richmond, August 27th, 1804. tds
TO HIRE, For the remainder of the year, an excellent House Servant. Enquire at this office. August 21st, 1804. tf
The subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public that they have farmed the noted and much ad- mired English horse, KNOWSLEY, (The property of William Lightfoot, esq. of Charles City), to stand the next season at Wil- iam Wood's, in Albemarle, ten miles above Char- lottesville. The terms of covering will be made known in due time. KNOWSLEY will be at his stand by the 15th of the present month. WILLIAM WOODS. JAMES KINSOLVING. September 3d, 1804.
The subscribers agree to run a SWEEPSTAKES over the Pridesville Course, in Amelia county, on Thursday the 8th of November next, with Cols and Fillies three years old this spring, and no more, carrying on each 85 lbs. entrance fifty dollars, half forfeit. The subscription to close the 25th day of October next. The Cols and Fillies to be accurately described at the time of entering. To run one mile heats. Entrance to be made by personal application, or letter directed to the subscriber, living at Prides- ville. Three Cols already entered. JAMES TOWNES, Jr. Amelia, 10th Sept 1804. tf BLANK BONDS For Sale at this Office.
Surry Jockey Club. WILL be run for over the course at Surry Courthouse, on Thursday the first day of November next, THE SURRY JOCKEY CLUB PURSE of THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS, three mile heats.—And on Friday, the PURSE of the Proprietor of the Course, of ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS, two mile heats. All persons wishing to start horses, &c., for the latter purse, will be required to pay an entrance of twenty dollars, except members of the Club, and from them an entrance of eight dollars will be expected.—The weights of the course are as follows: Aged Horses 130. 6 Years Old 120. 5 Year Old 110. 4 Year Old 100. 3 Years Old 86. CHARLES H. GRAVES, Secretary. A meeting of the Club will be held at Mr. Da- vid Price's Tavern, on the evening preceding the first day's race. Surry Courthouse, 1st Sept. 1804. tN.
The day following the above races (Saturday) will be run for over the same course, a SWEEP- STAKES for three and four year old Cols, en- trance fifty dollars, half forfeit, two mile heats, carrying the weights of the course. The sub- scription for which will be kept open until the Friday before. Stables and litter furnished race horses as usual, gratis. DAVID PRICE, proprietor of the course. Surry Courthouse, 1st Sept. 1804. WILL BE SOLD, For ready money, on Saturday the 15th of De- cember next, if fair, if not, on the succeeding Monday.
A Tract of Land, Lying in the county of Chesterfield, near Swift creek mill, it being the same tract on which Mr. Francis Lockett, sen. dec. lived, supposed to contain two hundred acres more or less. The sale will take place on the premises. Any per- son or persons who have claims upon the above tract of land, are hereby notified to come forward with them previous to the day of sale: Also, all persons who have claims of any kind whatso- ever against the estate of the said Francis Lock- ett, sen. are desired to make them known to us, for we intend as soon as possible to close our ex- ecutorship, and after which this notice will be plead in bar to the payment of any claim or de- mand upon the estate. ARTHUR AIKEN, and } Executors ELIAM LOCKETT, } sen. deceased. 4t 125* for Francis Lockett, sen. deceased.
THE delinquent Share- holders in the MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY, are hereby notified, that all shares upon which a requisition shall be due on the third Friday in October next, will on that day, be sold as the law directs, at Zach: Brooks's Tavern, in the town of Manchester, between the hours of 10 and 4 o'clock. It is requested that those who may have purchased shares from the original sub- scribers, where transfers have not been made, do notify the Treasurer of the number of shares so held, and the persons from whom they may have purchased the same, on or before the 3d Friday in October, otherwise they will be sold on that day, in the name, and for the benefit of the original subscribers. JAMES BRANDER, Clerk & Treasurer. 10th Sept. 1804. 13do
Taliaferro & Dickenson, Offer for Sale on very low terms, Antigua Rum by the Hhd; Tenerife Wine by the Pipe; Sherry by the qr. Cask; Loaf and Brown Sugar by the Hhd or Barrel; best green Coffee by the Bag; Imperial, Young Hyson and Hyson Tea by the Chest; Molasses by the Hhd; Earthen and Glass Ware by the Crate; Liver- pool Salt by the Sack; Cotton Cards by the Box; Pepper, Ginger and Pimento by the Bag; Wrapping Paper by the Ream; Mustard by the Doz; India Muslins by the Piece or Bale. Also, ten Tons Bar-Iron. Richmond, 14th September, 1804 tf
TO RENT, Till the 27th May, 1805, THE TENEMENT, Near Mr. Wythe's, on Shockoe Hill, lately oc- cupied by Mr. L. BURROOT.—For further par- ticulars apply to WILLIAM M'KIM. Richmond, Sept. 8th, 1804. tf
NOTICE. I hereby give, that I shall be ready to receive PROPOSALS for furnishing the Public Guard with RATIONS, until the first day of October next, on or before which time, all persons desir- ous of engaging in that business are desired to come forward. THO: UNDERWOOD. Richmond, 29th Aug 1804.
L. Joseph & Co. RETURN thanks to their friends and cus- tomers for the very liberal encouragement they have received, and flatter themselves that by their punctilious attention to business, and cheap- ness of their goods, to merit a continuance. They inform their customers and the public, that their store will not be opened on the 20th, 21st, and 22d—and 27th, 28th, and 29th instant, —it being their uniform practice to do no busi- ness on days ordained by the Mosaic Law to be holy. Richmond, September 12, 1804
Valuable Land for Sale. THE subscriber wishes to sell the TRACT OF LAND, whereon he now resides, in Chester- field county, situate ten miles from Richmond, within two of James river, and about fourteen from Petersburg. This tract, independent of the many advantages arising from its local situation, has particular claims to the attention of any gen- tlemen who may wish to obtain an agreeable seat contiguous to either of the above named towns. It contains about one thousand acres; four hundred of which are supposed to be cleared, and have been for some years in cultivation. The soil, in point of fertility, is equal, if not superior to that of most of the land in the neighbourhood. The buildings are a large and well planned two story dwelling house with wings, an excellent kitchen and every other necessary out house sufficient for the accommodation of a large family. The terms of sale will be one fourth of the pur- chase money in hand, and the balance in three annual instalments. Bond and security, together with a deed of trust on the property, to ensure punctilious payments, will be required. ARCHIBALD BOLLING. Chesnut Grove, Aug. 1st, 1804. wto
A FEW COPIES OF Lorenzo Dow's Dream: ALSO, A SERMON Preached by him in Norfolk, are just received and for sale at this office.
In Hanover County Court, July 30th, 1803. John Clopton, administrator of William Clopton, deceased, pt. Against James Blackwell, William Macon and John Swann, defts. THE defendant James Blackwell, 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 country: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant, James Blackwell, do appear here on the fourth Wednesday in October next, and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months success- ively; and that another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, THO: POLLARD, D. C. H. C.
VIRGINIA: At a Court held for Hali- fax county, the 31st day of May, 1804. Mary Walden, executrix of Samuel Walden, deceased, plaintiff. Against Samuel Clay, executor of Richard Jones, deceased, who was ex- ecutor of Thomas Erskine, decea- sed, John Blanks and Jesse Lord, defendants. THE defendant Samuel Clay, not having en- tered his appearance and given security ac- cording to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by her counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months suc- cessively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, JOHN BARKSDALE, D. C. H. C.
Orange County Court, Au- gust 28th, 1804. Peter Lora, complt. Against George Dundore, Andrew Griner and James Lan- drum, defts. THE defendant George Dundore not having en- tered his appearance and given security ac- cording to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the complainant, It is ordered, that the said defendant George Dundore, appear here on the fourth Monday in December next and answer the bill of the complainant; 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 courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, REYNOLDS CHAPMAN, CLK.
Orange County Court, Au- gust 28th, 1804. Peter Lora, complt. Against George Dundore, and Margaret Miller, Catty Miller, and John Mil- ler, heirs of Henry Miller, dec. THE defendants not having entered their ap- pearance 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 state: On the motion of the complainant, It is ordered, that they, the said defendants, appear here on the fourth Mon- day in December next, and answer the bill of the complainant; 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 courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, REYNOLDS CHAPMAN, CLK.
Doctor Wilson, HAS done (as a temporary residence) the house lately occupied by Doct. Adams, op- posite the Bell-Tavern, and intends to combine the Apothecaries business with the practice of Physic. He is now opening a part, and expects by the next arrivals from Philadelphia, a fresh and very general assortment of MEDICINES, And other articles in the Apothecaries line, which will be sold on the lowest terms. Orders from the country, Recipes, &c. will be carefully attended to. Richmond, 25th June, 1804. w6m
FOR SALE, By Edward Hallam, At his Grocery Store, opposite the Swan Tavern. 5000 Wt. excellent Salt Petre Bacon. Patent Shot, by the bag or 100. Madeira, Tenerife and Sherry Wines. Antigua, Jamaica and New-England Rum. Cogniac Brandy and Whiskey. Philadelphia Porter, by the bbl. 3 doz. each. Coffee by the bag—Molasses by the hhd. Loaf & brown Sugar—Hyson & Imperial Teas. 9 by 11 and 10 by 12 Window Glass. Bar Iron, Irish Potatoes, &c. The above articles will be sold low for ready pay. April 28, 1804. wtf
The subscriber has just received six thousand weight of first quality New-England Cheese, Which he will dispose of on moderate terms.
Nicholas Hallam, Two doors above the Swan-Tavern, Richmond, has for sale, eight thousand wt. of American Cheese, Of the best quality, which he will sell on as good terms as can be bought in the state, by the single pound, or thousand. A constant supply of GROCERIES of the best kind—Also, A few bushels Northern POTATOES, for planting. w6m
Tickets in the Wil- iam & Mary College Lottery are for sale at this office. Purchasers to the number of ten tickets may be accommodated with a credit of sixty days from the commencement of drawing.
HART and SOUTHGATE, Grocers and Commission Merchants, In the store lately occupied by Mr. Boulton; opposite Mr. Peasants' Printing-Office, MAIN STREET, RICHMOND. RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public, that they have laid in a general assort- ment of GROCERIES and LIQUORS of the first qua- lities, which they are selling very low for ready mo- ney or produce at cash prices. Also, Queen's Ware, Patent Shot, Cuspidore, Indigo, &c. &c. and Hare's Philadelphia bottled Porter, of which they have a constant supply, by the dozen or single bottle. They have for sale, on Commission, CUT NAILS (from 3 to 20d) by the cask or small quan- tities; also, a quantity of SOAL LEATHER, for Curb, or to be bartered for Wheat; and a pair of COLOGNE MILLSTONES, 3 feet 11 in. August 8, 1804.
Westham Iron Foundry, NEAR RICHMOND. THE subscriber takes the liberty of informing the public that he has taken a lease and is at present working the above foundry; and having provided the best artists in that line from New- York and George-Town, together with Pig Iron of the first quality: Proposes to cast—Mill gudgeons & links of e- very description; also, cast iron wheels for the ma- chinery of mills; Rumford, registered and plain grates; grate front and bottoms, for Rumford- izing fire-places; large and small stoves; cabou- ses and cabin stoves; Franklin stoves for wood or coal; kitchen grates, with crane and range complete; roach warmers; plain stoves and maud plates; cast railing of every pattern; plow shares and plow boards; cast waggon, coach, phaeton and chair boxes; scale weights from 1 to 60 lb; sash and clock weights; parent taw- ers for smiths, on a very approved plan; backs, jams and back lays; nail cutting machines with screws complete; wheel-barrow bowls; garden ditto; cast iron anvils; fire dogs and hand irons of every description—together with any o- ther article in the casing line, to a given pattern, at the shortest notice, by application at the fur- nace, or to JAMES DUNLAP, in Richmond. 25th June, 1804. P. S. Old Iron purchased by application as a- bove.
Scheme of a Lottery, For the benefit of WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE FIRST CLASS. 8000 Tickets at 10 dolls. 80,000 2 Prizes, dolls. 10,000 20,000 60 of 500 30,000 2,000 of 15 30,000 80,000 Subject to a deduction of 15 per ct. 12,000 Expense of drawing, 2,000 Dollars, 10,000 First Ticket drawn, Dolls. 500 Last drawn, 10,000 1 other Prize of 10,000 59 other Prizes of 500 dolls. 29,500 2,000 of 15 dollars, 30,000 Dollars, 80,000
All tickets drawn blank may be renewed in the next class, at 10 dolls. each; the price of all o- thers will be 15 dolls. All prizes of 15 dollars may be renewed for the next class, or paid, at the option of the person entitled. If they be not claimed within three months after the drawing commences, they will be considered as renewed in the second class. The drawing to commence in the city of Wil- iamburg, on the 1st day of June, 1804, under the management of James Madison, John Brack- en, William Nelson, Robert Greenhow, Burwell Bassett, Robert Saunders, Samuel Tyler, Cham- pion Travis, William Lightfoot, Littleton W. Tazewell, George Tucker and James Semple.
SECOND CLASS. 5,938 Tickets at 10 dolls. 59,380 4,685 ditto at 15 dolls. 70,275 130,310 Deduct loss on 2,062 tickets renewed at 2 1-2 5,155 Dolls. 125,155 2 Prizes of 20,000 dolls. 40,000 2 ditto of 10,000 dolls. 20,000 3 ditto of 5,000 15,000 50 ditto of 1,000 50,000 1 ditto 155 125,155 Deduct 10 per cent. 12,500 Expenses of drawing, 2,500 Sum raised, Dolls. 10,000 Ticket first drawn, Dolls. 1,000 Ticket last drawn, 20,000 One other prize of 20,000 Two ditto of 10,000 20,000 3 ditto of 5,000 dolls. 15,000 49 ditto of 1,000 49,000 1 ditto 155 Dollars 125,155
TICKETS May be had of George Tucker, Thomas Taylor, and Samuel Peasants, Jr. in Richmond; Robert Birchett and Watkins Leigh, Petersburg; Tho- mas Newton, Dr. Barrand, & Littleton W. Taz- ewell, Norfolk; Hugh Mercer, Fredericksburg; Henry Tucker, Winchester; Chapman Johnson, Stamton; and in all the towns in Virginia, and in many places in the country.
CONFECTIONARY. ALEXANDER PLANEVILLE, RESPECTFULLY acquaints the public in gene- ral, and the citizens of Richmond and its neighborhood in particular, that he has commenc- ed the CONFECTIONARY and CORDIAL DISTILLING business in the Brick house next door below Mr. S. Peasants' Book-store, lately occupied by Mr. Jacob Wheaton—where he will constantly keep for sale every article in his line of business; particularly CORDIALS and PRE- SERVES, CAKES, &c. &c. Orders from the country will be carefully and promptly executed. Richmond, Sept. 18, 1804. w3t A few copies of the New Edition of SOLOMON'S GUIDE TO HEALTH, Are for sale at this office; where also is just received, a fresh supply of the ce- lebrated CORDIAL BALM of GILEAD.