Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-06-23 00:00:00

THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[Vol. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1163.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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At a Court held for Cumberland County, the 28th May, 1804. George & William Smith surviving partners of Smith, Lee & Co. Against Thomas Gibson and Robert Gibson, defendants. This day came the complainants by their counsel, and the defendant Thomas Gibson, 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 state: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the defendant Thomas Gibson, do appear here on the fourth Monday in August next and answer the complainants' bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers 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, MILLER WOODSON, CLK.
At a Court held for Cumberland County, May the 28th, 1804. William Randolph, plaintiff. Against Thomas Gibson and Robert Gibson, defendants. This day came the complainant by his counsel, and the defendant Thomas Gibson, 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 state: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the defendant Thomas, do appear here on the fourth Monday in August next and answer the complainants' bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers 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, MILLER WOODSON, CLK.
At a Court held for Cumberland County, May the 28th, 1804. Allen Wilson, plaintiff. Against Thomas Gibson and Robert Gibson, defendants. This day came the complainant by his counsel, and the defendant Thomas, 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 state: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the defendant Thomas, do appear here on the fourth Monday in August next and answer the complainants' bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers 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, MILLER WOODSON, CLK.
At a Court continued and held for Issaquena county, on the 28th day of March, 1804. Nancy Mahon, plf. vs. Robert Tremble and John Campbell, defts. The defendant Tremble not having entered his appearance according to law and the rules of this court; it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; and on motion of the plaintiff by her attorney, It is ordered , that unless the said Tremble enter his appearance and file his answer to the plaintiff's bill on or before the September court next, the bill will be taken as confessed; and it is ordered that it be published two months successively in the Virginia Gazette, and upon the front door of this courthouse. A copy—Teste, NATHAN ELLINGTON, D. C.
VIRGINIA, TO WIT: At a Court of Quarterly Session held for the county of Amelia, on Thursday the twenty fourth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and four. John Hoir, complt. Against Jarriatt Rison and Thomas Ligon, defts. The defendant Jarriatt Rison, not having entered his appearance according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth; on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant Jarriatt do appear here on the fourth Thursday in August next, and answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be inserted in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county on two successive court days. A copy—Teste, JAMES TOWNES, S. & C.
VIRGINIA, TO WIT: At a Court of Quarterly Session, continued and held for the county of Amelia, on Saturday the twenty-sixth day of May, 1804. Henry L. Biscoe, complt. Against Joshua Atkinson, Joshua Chaffin, and Henry Eldridge, defts. The defendant Joshua Atkinson, not having entered his appearance according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Thursday in August next to answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be inserted in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county on two several court days. A copy—Teste, JAMES TOWNES, C. & C.
VIRGINIA: IN THE HIGH COURT OF CHANCERY. Between Christopher McConico and Thompson Foulke, executor of Matthew Marable, And Richard Kennon, defendants. On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, the court this twelfth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, doth order, that the plaintiffs do render an account of their administration of the goods, chattels and credits of their testator before master commissioner Rose, who is directed to examine, state and settle the same, and make report thereof to the court, with such matters specially as he may think pertinent, or as the parties may require to be so stated. A copy—Teste, Signed, PETER TINSLEY. Petersburg, Commissioner's Office, June 2, 1804. The parties concerned will please take notice that I have appointed Wednesday the first day of August, to carry into effect the preceding order, when they are requested to attend with their books and papers ready for examination. Signed, SAMUEL DAVIS, Comm'r.
VIRGINIA: At a superior Court of Chancery, held in Richmond, the 28th day of May, 1804. Between John Watkins and Sarah Moore, executor and executrix of Joseph Moore, plaintiffs. And Zachariah Williams and Thomas Glascock, executors of Robert Walton, dec. defendants. On the motion of the plaintiffs by counsel, the court doth order that the defendants, who are not inhabitants of this commonwealth, and who have failed to appear and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and to show cause against the revival of the suit lately depending in this court, in which their testator was plaintiff, and the present plaintiffs defendants, to appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the said bill, and show cause if any they can, why the suit aforesaid of their said testator brought for a settlement of accounts, and in which an account was ordered and a report in pursuance thereof, made before the abatement thereof, should not stand revived against them as defendants, in the names of the present plaintiffs: And the court further ordereth that the defendants be notified of this order, by insertion of a copy thereof for two months successively in one or more of the Richmond newspapers, and by another copy being posted on the front door of the capitol in this city. A Copy—Teste, P. TINSLEY, C. & C.
Valuable Land for Sale. THE subscriber offers for sale 2442 acres of LAND, lying on Roanoke river, in the county of Mecklenburg, and generally known by the name of the Occaneechee. The uncommon fertility of this tract of land, and its advantageous situation, by which it is convenient to the improving navigation of the river, together with the liberal credit on which it is to be sold, must make it a very important object to those who are inclined to purchase lands. The quantity of low grounds in the Occaneechee island, which is separated from the main land by a small and narrow stream, is 364 acres, and on the main land adjoining about 150 acres, all of which is of excellent quality. By far the greater part of the remainder of the tract is very rich, being well adapted to the cultivation of tobacco, corn, wheat, &c. A large proportion is in woods and heavily timbered. The whole tract is at present divided into three tenements, leased to several tenants, whose leases will expire in three years from the first day of January next. The tenements are in a tolerably good state of improvement, and the rent amounts to £114 per annum. The subscriber will sell the whole together, or either of those tenements separately, as may best suit the purchasers. The terms of sale are, one sixth part of the money to be paid on the first day of January next, and the balance in five equal annual payments, bonds and good security being given, and the punctuality of payment ensured by deeds of trust on the land. On Occaneechee Island, and at the end of Baker's Island, opposite to it, are 2 fisheries, belonging to the subscriber, and to be sold with the land, which have been accounted the best on the river, and with the labour of a few hands, a short time, might now be made valuable. A farther description of this land, and its improvements, is supposed to be unnecessary, as persons desirous of purchasing will naturally choose to view it, and judge for themselves. If the whole tract, or any of the tenements, should not be disposed of by private contract, before the 17th day of September next, it will be sold on that day, (being the 3d Monday in the month,) if fair, if not, on the next fair day, at the store of Wm. Burchett & Co. adjacent to the premises, at public sale, to the highest bidder, on the terms above mentioned. An accurate plot of the land will be shewn, and unquestionable titles made to the purchasers by Wm. MUNFORD. Richmond, Mecklenburg Co. April 11, 1804.
VIRGINIA: COMMITTED to the jail of Lee county on the 10th day of January last, a runaway negro man about five feet seven inches high, supposed to be between forty and fifty years of age, calls himself SAM, thin visage, rather spare made, had on when brought to jail a low crowned hat, a broad cloth coat a good deal worn, a thickset waistcoat and an old pair of cotton breeches; says he belongs to James Caldwell of the county of Guilford, state of North Carolina. The owner is desired to come and prove his property, pay charges and take him away. CHARLES NOE, D. S. For P. Fulkerson, S. L. C. w3m March 26, 1804. TAKEN UP by Richard Sampson in Goochland county, near the courthouse, a black HORSE, with a roached mane and bob tail, some saddle spots and a white spot on the off shoulder, shoe before, supposed to be very old, about four feet eight inches high, and appraised to ten dollars—Also, a small sorrel FILLY, supposed to be two years old next spring—appraised to twenty dollars, before me, according to law, this 12th Jan. 1804. HENRY HOYSTER. A copy—Teste, BENJAMIN ANDERSON, D. C. & C.
PRECIPITATE, FULL fifteen hands and a half high, a fine sorrel, handsomely marked, of big bone, and great muscular strength and powers, evidently denoting the true English running horse—will stand at my stables, at Sandy Point, in Charles City county, at six guineas the season, and a dollar to the groom; but the season may be discharged by the payment of twenty dollars, on or before the 10th day of October. Extensive, rich and productive pastures, well enclosed, in various apartments, from which no mare can easily escape, as well on that account as from its physical situation. Servants found gratis; but no liability for involuntary escapes or accidents. This celebrated horse, whose name is so truly applicable to his character, was bred by Lord Egremont, foaled in 1797, got by Mercury (a son of Eclipse,) dam by Merd, granddam by Matchem, out of Mr. Pratt's old Squirt mare, is undoubtedly one of the best horses ever imported into this country, and is now thought by many gentlemen, who have travelled some distance to see him, superior; although he has so lately crossed the sea, that it cannot be expected he should have gained his pristine form and beauty. He is truly such a horse as Virgil describes of a fine one—an eye large, black and full of fire, bold as the Lyon, active as the Greyhound and in all his movements ether; he rushes forward like a thunderbolt, and hesitates at nothing. In the first spring meeting 1799, at New Market, when three years old, he won the first class of the Prince's stakes, of 100 guineas each, beating Thunderbolt, Chanticleer, and Sir Pepper, four having paid forfeit. In the same week, he won the Bolton stakes of 50 guineas each, beating Chambeo, Dragon, and Palafax—seven paid forfeit. Second spring meeting, he won the third class of the Prince's stakes, of 100 guineas, beating Thunderbolt—seven paid forfeit. And in the same week, he received 100 guineas forfeit from Lord Grosvenor's Radamantus. In 1792, he won 50L at Guildford, beating Doge, Thunderbolt, Seringapatam, and Stout. The next day 50L at the same place, beating Cardock and Griffin. He also won the King's 100 guineas at Lewes, beating Skyscraper at three heats, the first being deemed a dead heat; after which he was so highly esteemed, that he became a stallion in his lordship's stud, at 12 guineas a year.
This horse is the sire of Jonquil, Petworth, Matranna, Rosalba, chestnut colt out of Bobail, chestnut colt out of Rosemary, Humbert, Lazarus, Ragnier, Apollo, Gulliver, Tag, Louisa, Tipstaff, and many others of great fame now in training. I purchased him myself when in England last fall, at the sale of Richard Watt, dec. where a complete stud of his get were sold at Auction, at prices far beyond what was common, to wit, yearlings from 50 to 220L sterling—a printed list of which I now have in my possession, to be seen at any time. For character and performances, see Racing Calendar from 1790 to 1792 inclusive, Sporting Dictionary, page 198, vol. 2, printed 1803—William Taplin, author. WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT. March 19, 1804. wtmfy*
JUST RECEIVED, And for sale by Samuel Pleasants, jun. Richmond, in five volumes octavo, the Domestic Encyclopedia; Or, a Dictionary of Facts and Useful Knowledge; comprehending, a concise view of the latest discoveries, inventions, and improvements, chiefly applicable to rural and domestic economy. Together with descriptions of the most interesting objects of nature and art; the history of men & animals, in a state of health or disease; and practical hints respecting the arts and manufactures, both familiar and commercial. Illustrated with numerous Engravings and Cuts. By A. F. M. WILLIGH, M. D. Author of the Lectures on Diet and Regimen, &c. First American Edition, with additions, applicable to the present situation of the United States. By JAMES MLEASE, M. D. Fellow of the American Philosophical Society, & Corresponding Member of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Manchester. The Proprietors deem themselves safe in saying, that no work published in the English language contains in so small a compass, such a variety of useful information, as that which they now offer to the public; and they flatter themselves, that the additions which have been made to the present edition, have considerably increased the stock of useful matter given in the original work. Several processes in the arts are detailed in the course of these additions, which were never before published, and are only to be found in the note books of European manufacturers: they will barely particularize the important subjects of bleaching, brewing, cements, colours, dyeing, malting, calico printing, varnishes. The agricultural department has been enriched by the valuable communications of several experienced practical men, and among other articles, the most approved modes of cultivating those important staples of the southern states, Cotton and Rice, are detailed. The Economic Department has received considerable additions of original communications; and much interesting matter has been condensed from various late journals, and periodical works in the English, French and German languages. Subscribers to the above work (which is now complete) are requested to send for their books as soon as possible. Wanted immediately for the use of the Bank of Virginia, A HOUSE, As nearly adapted to the purpose as can be obtained; for which a liberal rent will be stipulated, and for a reasonable term of a few years—Propositions will be received immediately by the commissioners for this city. E. CARRINGTON, Ch. Com. Richmond, May 17, 1804.
Pinkerton's Geography. THE Subscribers to the revised edition of Pinkerton's Modern Geography are informed that the first volume is just published, and will in a few days be ready for delivery at S. Pleasants' printing office and book store, Richmond. They are requested to call or send for their copies. The publishers have used their best endeavors to make the work deserving of the very liberal encouragement afforded to it by the public, and equal in all respects to the English quarto edition which sells for nearly three times the price. The geography of this country is revised and considerably augmented by Dr. Benjamin Smith Barton; the American maps are drawn by Mr. Samuel Lewis, principally from actual surveys, and engraved by Harrison, Lawson, and Tanner; careful attention has been paid to correcting the press, to binding and to every thing that would insure to the publishers the approbation of their subscribers. Subscriptions will be received at twelve dollars per copy until the work is completed, when it will be raised to fifteen dollars. Character of Pinkerton's Geography from the New Annual Register, for 1802. "Mr. Pinkerton may well say that this Geography is digested on a new plan. It forms in reality, an era, in the science, or rather, for the first time scientifically arranged that which till now was possessed of no scientific features whatever. Mr. Pinkerton is a most attentive investigator; he is not satisfied with blindly copying from his predecessors; he has examined for himself, his authorities moreover so far as we have been able to trace them are of the highest repute; and that he has examined for himself, he sufficiently proves by offering for the first time his references to the eye of the reader. "Containing the usual introductory routine of the planetary system, its laws, phases and terrestrial influence, and the political history of the various countries he describes, he has properly supplied their exuberance with that which is an integral and essential part of Geography, although hitherto never admitted into publications upon this subject, the history or progressive political changes of the states that pass in order before him, accounting for the rise and variation in the names of their different districts—their appropriate meteorology, soil, agriculture, botany and zoology. The maps and charts are delineated with peculiar precision; they are the joint production of Messrs. Arrowsmith and Lowry, and to these the author principally refers in all his verbal descriptions, as with strict justice he may, for a more clear and definite comprehension of the large rivers and mountains that occur to him in his progress."
William & Mary College, June, 1804. The public annual Exercises will commence on the 4th of July, at 10 o'clock; and will be succeeded by an examination of the classes in the different schools. Mr. Pleasants, OBSERVE in your paper of last week, a short piece addressed to the public by a Mr. John Mosby, who says he was raised in Powhatan; I being also a native of that place, and not having ever heard of a person of that name but myself, presume that there are some who may suppose me to be the author. Lest any unfavorable impression should have arisen in the minds of any from such a supposition, and also deeming it an indispensable duty, which I owe to my friends as well as myself, to counteract any such impressions, I beg you to insert this in your paper. Should any more publications appear with the same signature, I would thank you to dare them at some place, so as to leave no doubt with respect to the author; by the doing of which you will oblige, Sir, yours, JOHN GARLAND MOSBY, Student of Wm & Mary College. Williamsburg, June 14, 1804.
WE the subscribers, Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows: Joseph Jones and Robert White esquires, to the Districts of Winchester, Hardy and Monongalia Correspective; Joseph Prentis and William Nelson, junior, esquires, to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick Courthouse and Southampton; Paul Carrington, junior and Edmund Winston, esquires, to the Districts of Prince Edward Court-house, Franklin, Washington Courthouse, and the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county; John Tyler and Francis T. Brooke, esquires, to the Districts of Northumberland, King & Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack Courthouses—And Richard Parker and Archibald Stuart, esquires, to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Haymarket Districts at the next succeeding terms thereof. Witness our hands and seals this twelfth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and four. Jos: Prentis, (Seal.) Richd. Parker, (Seal.) Jos: Jones, (Seal.) Wm. Nelson, jr. (Seal.) Archd. Stuart, (Seal.) Francis T. Brooke, (Seal.) Published by order of the Judges. WILSON ALLEN, C. & C.
Bacon Hams. The subscriber has received a parcel of very fine Hams, which he will sell on moderate terms. Apply at Medars. Wm. Brown & Co's. JAMES BROWN, Jr. June 16th, 1804. READY MADE PENS For sale at this office.
Valuable Medicines, JUST received, and for sale at the Book Store of S. PLEASANTS, Jr.—who is appointed the only Agent for Richmond—Sold wholesale and retail by RICHARD LEE, No. 56, Maiden Lane, New-York. The following remedies have for six years past been celebrated for the cure of most diseases to which the human body is liable, and are in high esteem, and general use throughout the United States, many of them being sold cheaper than the drugs of which they are compounded could be purchased at a retail store, for Worms, Tooth-Ache, Coughs & Colds, Curs, Asthma, Itch, Consumption, Defeats of the Eyes, Gout, Ringworms, Tetter, &c. Rheumatism, Inward Weaknesses, Sprains, Nervous Disorders, Palsy, Female Complaints, Head Ache, Hooping Cough, &c. For the prevention and cure of Bilious and Malignant Fevers, is recommended DR BARN'S ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS. This medicine has been attended with a degree of success highly grateful to the inventor's feelings, in several parts of the West Indies and the southern of the United States, particularly Baltimore, Petersburg, Richmond, Norfolk, Edenton, Wilmington, Charleston and Savannah. The testimony of a number of persons in each of the above places has been adduced, who have reason to believe that a timely use of this salutary remedy has under Providence, preserved their lives when in the most alarming circumstances. They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile, and prevent its morbid secretions; to restore and expand the appetite; to produce a free perspiration, and thereby prevent colds, which are often of fatal consequence. A dose never fails to remove a cold, if taken on its first appearance—They are celebrated for removing habitual colic—flatulency at the stomach, and severe head aches; and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate. They have been found remarkably successful in preventing and curing disorders attendant on long voyages, and should be procured, and carefully preserved for the use of every seaman. The medicines prepared by Richard Lee, have been in high estimation and general use throughout the United States for upwards of six years; many of them are sold for less than the drugs of which they are compounded, could be purchased at a retail store.
The SOVEREIGN OINTMENT for the Itch; Which is warranted a certain remedy at one application, and may be used with perfect safety by pregnant women or on infants a week old, not containing a particle of mercury or any dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the application of other remedies. INFALLIBLE AGUE and FEVER DROPS, For the cure of Agues, remittent and intermitting fevers. Thousands can testify of their being cured by these drops, after the bark and every other medicine has proved unsuccessful; and not one in a hundred had occasion to take more than one, and numbers not half a bottle. THE GENUINE PERSIAN LOTION, An essential and safe cosmetic, in great celebrity for clearing the skin and beautifying the complexion, and has always been found effectual in removing ringworms, tetter, pimples, &c. HAMILTON'S ELIXIR, For the cure of coughs, colds, and approaching consumptions, and a certain remedy for the Hooping Cough. HAMILTON'S ESSENCE and EXTRACT of MUSTARD, In great repute for the cure of rheumatism, palsy, gout, sprains, white swellings, &c. DR. HANN'S GENUINE CORN PLAISTER. DR. HANN'S EYE WATER. The number of extraordinary cures recently performed by this medicine in Philadelphia, as well as other parts of the United States, render any account of its virtues now unnecessary. RESTORATIVE POWDER, FOR THE TEETH and GUMS. The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe inflammations. HAMILTON'S GRAND RESTORATIVE; A sovereign remedy in Nervous disorders, Obliterated Glands Consumptions, Relaxations Flour albus, or whites, Inward weaknesses, &c. THE DAMASK LIP SALVE. The PATENT INDIAN VEGETABLE SPECIFIC, For the cure of a certain dreadful disease, HAMILTON'S WORM LOZENGES. This Medicine has received the approbation of respectable gentlemen in every situation in life, and in all parts of the United States: it has stood the test of six years extensive experience, and it is believed on good grounds, that nearly Two Hundred Thousand persons have received benefit therefrom—from the infant to the aged of both sexes, and under every circumstance; and notwithstanding the attempts of several envious persons to impose counterfeits on the public, yet the present demand for Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges is much greater than it has been at any former period; and it is probable that no advertised medicine ever acquired an equal reputation. It is an incontestable evidence of the utility of our remedies, that during the above period, numerous imitations of every article (the productions of ignorance and inexperience, urged by envy and penury) have intruded on the public, term a day, and then perished—others now succeed them, which in like manner are fast descending to "the tomb of the Capulets," while our remedies become more generally used, and acquire a daily accession of well earned celebrity. To prevent the imposition of worthless or dangerous preparations, purchasers are requested to remember, remember, that an engraved label, with the signature of Richard Lee (to counterfeited which is felony) is affixed to each of the genuine medicine.
TICKETS IN the William & Mary College Lottery are for sale at S. Pleasants' Bookstore. The drawing will commence on the 24th of July in Williamsburg.

AN ORATION ON THE CESSION OF LOUISIANA TO THE UNITED STATES, Delivered on the 12th of May, 1804, in St. Michael's Church, Charleston South Carolina, at the request of a number of the inhabitants, and published by their desire. BY DAVID RAMSAY, M. D.
FELLOW CITIZENS, OUR lot is cast in one of the four great divisions of the globe, in which nature seems to have meditated an improvement on her former works. Her operations are remarkable for their appropriate grandeur and magnificence. The American continent stretches towards the south 21 degrees beyond the most southern promontory of the continents of the east. Its internal scenery corresponds with the immensity of its outlines. The Andes are 7000 feet higher than any other mountain on the face of the earth. The lakes of Canada are of greater extent than many of the inland seas of the eastern hemisphere. Europe would be drained of half her waters, in furnishing supplies for such immense rivers as the Mississippi, St. Lawrence, La Plate and Amazon, the last of which is the largest river in the known world. The most distinguished transatlantic cataracts, bear no comparison with the falls of Niagara. The forests of Europe, Asia and Africa, are lost in the magnitude of those of America. The Elephant of the east is far inferior in point of size, to the Mammoth of the west. We cannot suppose that this extraordinary physical grandeur of America, was created without design; and what design so probable as to be subservient to some corresponding exalted state of man?
May we not, therefore, indulge a hope, that the inhabitants of a country so eminently distinguished by the author of nature, are destined to form political associations of a large size, and that these will enjoy an uncommon portion of happiness? We are now met to celebrate an event which gives an air of probability to these pleasing conjectures. Louisiana is ours! If we rightly improve the heaven-sent boon, we may be as great and as happy a nation, as any on which the sun has ever shone. The establishment of independence, and of our present constitution, are prior, both in time and importance; but with these two exceptions, the acquisition of Louisiana is the greatest political blessing ever conferred on these states. Considering it in its most inferior point of view, merely as property, it is of inestimable value. It gives us from two to three hundred miles of additional sea coast, with several excellent harbors. The land on both sides of the Mississippi, for two or three hundred miles below our southern limits, together with the exclusive possession of this noble river, from its source to its mouth, and an extension of our western territory, for its whole length, stretching indefinitely across the continent, till it touches the Pacific Ocean.
Though in this immense region a considerable part is barren and unhealthy, yet the greatest proportion enjoys a salubrious air; and is so fertile, as to be equal to the support of a population, far exceeding the many millions which inhabit Great Britain, Ireland, France, Spain and Portugal—I had almost said all Europe. In it, forests, coeval with time itself, lift their towering heads. These abound with excellent timber, adequate for the building of navies, far superior to all that are now afloat on the ocean. Prairies, or natural meadows of inexhaustible fertility, frequently extend for many leagues, in which there are neither trees, nor the roots of trees to impede the plough, while their native grasses are capable of maintaining millions, both of wild and domestic animals, for the support and comfort of the human race.
Every production of the United States, may be raised to advantage in Louisiana, while its Southern parts produce the sugar cane in great perfection, and would, doubtless, yield coffee, and most of the other productions, both of the East and West-Indies. Indeed, such is the variety of soil, and extent of climate, stretching nearly, from the northern tropic, to the north frigid zone, that it is highly probable, all the valuable, native commodities, of every part of our world, might be advantageously cultivated in different portions of this widely extended territory.
We have reason to believe, that in it, there are valuable mines of gold and silver; but it is certain that salt, iron, lead and plaster of Paris, articles of much more importance, are in great abundance. When this country, hitherto untried by the foot of either chymist or botanist, shall be carefully explored by our Waterhouses, Mitchills, and Bartons, such additions will be made to our present stock of knowledge, in natural history, as will both delight and benefit an admiring world.
In other countries, and under the direction of other governments, the energies of nations have been called forth; thousands of lives have been sacrificed—seas have been crimsoned with human blood in the attack and defence of a few acres of barren rocks, such as Malta and Gibraltar; but we have gained possession of this invaluable country without imposition of any new taxes; and at the same time, with the consent of its inhabitants, and without giving offence to any of the powers of Europe. His ory affords no example of the acquisition of such important national benefits, at so moderate a price and under such favorable circumstances.
All this immense country is ours in trust of posterity. With such an ample reversion, what reason has any single man to be afraid of matrimony? Or what ground is there for any married man to be alarmed at the prospects of a numerous family? Here are plantations enough, and enough for our children, and our children's children for centuries to come. Though these must be purchased by future occupants, yet in our national capacity, we the people of the United States are both the sellers and buyers. The purchase money, when paid, will only be transferred from the left to the right hand of the same body politic. When deposited in the treasury of the union, it will not be drawn out for the aggrandizement of our rulers, or the privileged order of men, but for public benefit. Such is the amount of vacant land in this extensive region, and so rapid will be its population, under the auspices of our mild and equal government, that the proceeds of sale at no distant day, will be so great, as not only to reimburse the first cost of the purchase, but to afford a surplus for the endowment of seminaries of learning—opening road—inland navigations, and other objects of national consequence.
It would be too short to enumerate all the natural advantages of our newly acquired territory. This view of the subject, though highly important, must be discontinued that your attention may be drawn to other considerations of infinitely more consequence.
The cession of Louisiana to the United States, will give them power and consequence in the scale of nations—increase their prospects of peace and union—advance their commerce and manufactures—give additional security to their free constitution, and in a variety of ways promote and extend human happiness.
To view the subject correctly, in relation to these objects, we should compare our present situation, as sole proprietors of this country, with what it would have been, if the designs of the French for colonising Louisiana had been carried into effect. In the hands of that wonderful man who presides over France, New Orleans would have been the fulcrum of an immense lever, by which he would have elevated or depressed our western country in subserviency to his gigantic projects. Our right of deposit at New Orleans, and of the free navigation of the Mississippi, would have been considered as terminating with the termination of the government of Spain, which had granted these privileges. As a matter of favor our western citizens would have been allowed a free trade with New Orleans in French vessels, and with the exclusive privilege of trading with the colonies of France, Spain and Holland.
Had this plan been pursued, which is highly probable, the standard of discord would have been planted between the Atlantic and the western states. From the operation of obvious causes, the union of our rising empire would soon have been severed. Our nearest neighbours, would have become our enemies. The French possessing the lock and key of the Mississippi, would have had manifold inducements to supply our western citizens with merchandise, free of impost. Attempts on our part to prevent this illegal trade would have required such an host of revenue officers as to leave little or no income to the public treasury. Our countrymen would cease to be carriers, of such of our own commodities, as grew on the western waters. Distinct interest, marked by a ridge of mountains, would have separated one half of our citizens from the other.
With this gloomy picture, give me leave to contrast our present prospects. Being, as we now are, exclusive owners of the Mississippi in its whole length; the West India islands must depend on our granaries for their daily bread. Such of the powers of Europe, as have colonies in our neighborhood, will be obliged to court our friendship. The congress of the United States will regulate all intercourse between the West India islands and the continent of North America, with the paltry exceptions of the Floridas, Canada, and Nova Scotia. This will afford the most ample and easy means of defence—of a defence, which though it costs us nothing, will serve us more effectually than fleets and armies.
If the French had colonised Louisiana, all this power and influence would be gone, the resources of our country divided, and one half of our citizens set in hostile array against the other. United, as this northern continent now is, in our hands, from the lakes of Canada to the gulf of Mexico, we have the uncontrolled power of making such arrangements, respecting the valuable native commodities of these states as will give a new spring to our agriculture, commerce and manufactures.
The inhabitants of Louisiana will be chiefly agriculturalists; and purchase their farming materials, and most other domestic articles. What a field of enterprise will this open to our eastern brethren, whose cheapness of navigation—whose skill in handicraft trades, will entitle them to a decided preference in trading with their new fellow citizens! Here will be a great and growing demand for the manufactures and shipping of New England, to supply the wants, and carry off the produce of this extensive territory.
Of all branches of trade, that which is carried on between different parts of the same nation is most beneficial. Agriculture, commerce, ship-building and manufactures, support, and are supported by each other. They are separate links of one great chain, which binds all together,
and each of which adds to the strength of the whole. Too long has this country been commercially dependent on Europe. Notwithstanding our perfect neutrality, do we not all, at this moment, suffer in consequence of the war between France and England? It is high time that we had a commerce of our own, as independent as possible, of the ever changing politics of the old world. This independence will be greatly promoted by the reciprocal wants and capacities of different portions of our now widely extended empire. One extreme of the union abounds in shipping, overflows with inhabitants, and is ripe for manufactures; while the other, engaged in the cultivation of a more fertile soil, finds its interest in purchasing manufactures, brought to their doors. A domestic commerce of this kind will cement our union, and make us really independent.
Peace with all the world, and especially in our own country, is the true policy of these states. This is now much more probable than it ever could have been, while we had a strong French colony in our neighborhood. The day that France made the cession we now celebrate, she relinquished all prospects of interfering in our government. If Bonaparte had had any hostile designs on these states, he would as soon have given up Brest or Toulon, as Louisiana.
Within the limits of the ceded territory, we know of more than twenty independent tribes of Indians. As long as powerful nations of Europe had access to these untutored savages, the peace of our frontier settlements was exposed to a variety of contingencies. In the two last wars, in which this country was involved with France and England, the blood of our inhabitants, shed by savage hands, flowed in a thousand streams. In every period of American history, he nations of Europe, regardless of morality and religion, have always availed themselves of the aid of the aborigines in destroying each other, and also, the colonies of rival nations.
In gaining the affections of the savages, the French were pre-eminent. Figure to yourselves what would have been the situation of our frontier settlements on the western waters, in case of a war with France, while her emissaries had the numerous tribes of Indians in Louisiana, firmly attached to her interest, and ready, when called upon, to make war upon our dispersed and defenceless inhabitants. These Indians are now all our own—included within our limits, and so far dependent on us, that no other nation can interfere with them. The cession of Louisiana has wrested the scalping knife and tomahawk from their hands, and laid the foundation of perpetual peace, by giving us every desirable opportunity for introducing among them the blessings of civil and social life. They are now thrown on our humanity and generosity.
Mysterious Providence! We, the people of the United States, who, less than thirty years ago, were the subjects of the British King, are now the independent proprietors of this soil; and that portion of it which we originally possessed, is more than double by a recent cession of territory, in which are numerous tribes of Indians, whose ancestors owned this whole country from time immemorial, before a ny one of ours had set his foot on American ground. Trusting in the virtue of my countrymen, and warranted by the present and past exertions of our rulers, I am confident that these helpless natives will have no cause to regret, but abundant reasons to rejoice in the change which has taken place.
The voice of every good man should be raised in favor of our red brethren. The common Father of them, and of us, calls upon us to impart to them the superior blessings which we enjoy. The competition of rival nations, bidding against each other for their friendship, is now no more. We have the whole field to ourselves, and a glorious field it is; in which we may, and I trust will sow the seeds of knowledge, of virtue, of useful arts, of civilization, and religion; and that these will grow up and flourish till they yield a plentiful harvest of human happiness. To transform savage warriors to peaceful farmers—to convert their tomahawks and scalping knives into plow shares and pruning hooks—to turn them from the worship of evil spirits to the worship of the true God—from the absurd rites of Pagan idolatry to the mild principles and practical virtues of Christianity, is a Godlike work. For the execution of it, the extension of our boundaries gives us facilities we never had before, and which, I trust, will be improved for the best purposes.
The cession of Louisiana, gives additional security to our free constitutions. Had the French colonised Louisiana with their accustomed energy, the most determined democrats, in our country, must have consented to the establishment of a large standing army. Without it, we could not have defended ourselves against such powerful neighbors. To maintain an army, sufficient for that purpose, we must have had heavy taxes, and an extensive executive patronage. These would gradually have undermined our republican forms of government, and paved the way for the concentration of power in the hands of an hereditary monarch. Free, as we now are, from all apprehensions on the score of powerful neighbors, the militia of the country, with a small regular force, and a few frigates and ships of the line, are amply sufficient to procure for us security at home, and respectability abroad. Safe from all danger, each citizen of these states, may repose in confidence under his oak or pine tree, while there is none to make him afraid.
Such citizens enjoying the fruit of their labor—paying only moderate taxes, and bound by no laws, but such as are enacted by their representatives, must be fools or madmen, to wish for a revolution; on such citizens, knowing their rights, appreciating their happiness, and dispersed over our extensive country, the arts of turbulent, ambitious men, will have no considerable permanent effect. These may operate on small states, where a single demagogue may be personally known to most of the leading characters; but would fall like pointless arrows, shot from broken bows, when intended to debauch the minds of the inhabitants of an empire, consisting, chiefly, of independent farmers, and stretching across the continent of North America.
Some-peddling politicians may object that the extensive addition of territory we have gained is unnecessary, as in their opinion, "we had land enough before." To this objection our increasing population, which doubles every twenty-five years, is a satisfactory answer. Two centuries have not elapsed since the first permanent settlements were made in British America. One at Jamestown in one thousand six hundred and eight, by one hundred and ten persons, and the other at Plymouth, in one thousand six hundred and twenty, by one hundred and one persons. From these two germs, has sprung the present population of the United States, amounting in one hundred and ninety six years to five millions.
Much of this increase, we acknowledge, was owing to emigration from foreign countries; but we have a right to expect much more from the same quarter, on account of the present high ground on which our country stands. If the inhabitants of the old world, ventured to the new, when we were dependent colonies—liable to be implicated in the wars of Europe, and exposed to the immediate hostilities of powerful nations of Indians, we may expect a much greater number of them to join us, in our present situation, when we are independent states—detached from Europe, and free from all apprehensions on account of hostile neighbors, either civilized or savage. The address of our extended empire to the old world, now is; "come unto me all you that are heavy laden and I will give you rest." Thousands, and tens of thousands, will obey the call, and joining their interests with ours, make emigration a more plentiful source of supply than it ever was in any preceding period of our history.
(To be continued.)
BOSTON, June 11. On Tuesday June 5, Mr. Bidwell moved, in the senate of this commonwealth, "that a committee be appointed to bring in a resolve for dissolving the commonwealth for the choice of electors of president and vice president of the United States." Thursday June 7th at eleven o'clock was assigned for the taking the motion into consideration. After the assignment, an order came up from the house appointing a committee of five, to wit, Messrs Ely, Spooner, (of B.) Mitchell, (of N. Y.) Tuft, and Cleveland, on the part of the house to be joined, to consider the most proper mode of appointing electors of president and vice president of the United States, on the part of this commonwealth.
On the question of concurring with the house in the appointment of such committee, the yeas were Messrs. Thompson, Bigelow, Hayward, Brigham, Hale, Starkweather, M'Lean, Titcomb, Storer, Cushing, Heard, Derby, Hooker, Sears, Russell, Hill, (of Lincoln) Prescott, Brown, Phillips, (of Suffolk) Quincy, and Phillips, (of Essex).
The nays were Messrs. Bacon, Coffin, Maynard, Ellis, Deane, Hill, (of Middlesex) Bidwell, Woodman, Howe, Chandler, Morton, and Bartlett. The Messrs. Bigelow, Brigham, Hooker, and Prescott were joined. Mr. Bidwell was chosen on the committee but declined serving. On Thursday June 7th, before the hour of assignment, the committee made the following report:—The joint committee appointed to consider the most proper mode of appointing electors of President and Vice President, on the part of this commonwealth, report the following, viz. that the whole number of electors on the part of this commonwealth, be chosen by the people thereof at large in a general ticket, and that one at least of said electors be an inhabitant of each district of the commonwealth, as established for the purpose of choosing representatives in Congress." Which is submitted.
DANIEL BIGELOW.
It was assigned for consideration on Friday June 8, at ten o'clock. The order of the day on Mr. Bidwell's motion being then moved, it was postponed till 11 o'clock on Friday, June 8, agreeable to assignment, the report of the committee was taken into consideration. After some general observations, Mr. Bidwell moved, as an amendment to the report, to strike out all the words after "thereof," and insert—by Districts, so as to have it stand thus; that the whole number of electors on the part of the commonwealth, be chosen by the people thereof by districts. The motion was supported by the mover, and the hon. Messrs Bacon, Hill, Bartlett, How and Chandler; and opposed by hon. Messrs. Bigelow, Titcomb, Prescott, Brigham, Phillips, (of Suffolk) Quincy, Russell, Brown and Hooker. After a lengthy and animated debate, the amendment was negatived.
Nays—Messrs. Thompson, Bigelow, Maynard, Brigham, Hale, Starkweather, M'Lean, Titcomb, Storer, Cushing, Heard, Derby, Russell, Hill, (of Lincoln) Prescott, Brown, Phillips, (of Suffolk) Quincy, and Phillips, (of Essex)—21.
Yeas—Messrs. Bacon, Coffin, Maynard, Ellis, Deane, Hill, (of Middlesex) Bidwell, Bidwell, Woodman, Howe, Chandler, Morton, and Bartlett—13.
Mr. Bidwell then moved another amendment, to strike out all the words after "thereof," and insert—"seventeen of said electors be chosen by the people in the seventeen districts established by law for the choice of representatives in Congress, and that two of said electors be chosen by the people at large." After a few observations in support of this amendment by the honorable mover, the question was taken on it by yeas and nays, which were the same as on the other amendment. The amendments being lost, the question was then taken on the report, which was accepted, 21 to 13. On this question, the yeas and nays were the reverse of those on the two last votes. General Eliot was absent, attending the court of common pleas at Concord.
NEW-YORK, June 13. JEROME BONAPARTE and Lady, arrived in town yesterday, and will probably embark in the Dido frigate immediately. That they may leave the Hook without apprehension, a pilot boat was yesterday chartered to cruise in the offing in order to discover whether there are any British ships of war in the way.
We are indebted to the politeness of a friend for the following extracts of letters from a gentleman on board the ship Swift, from this port, at Surinam. The first letter is dated off the mouth of Surinam river.
April 30th, 1804. Two days previous to our arrival here, an English expedition fitted out at Barbadoes, for the purpose of attacking Surinam, appeared off the mouth of this river. They immediately commenced an attack on the fort at Bram's point, which was carried without much difficulty, and the English flag now flies thereon. We were brought to by two guns from the Hippomene sloop of war, who informed us that Surinam was in a state of blockade, but that we were at liberty to depart or wait at anchor the issue of the expedition. The commodore's ship was lying at anchor about 3 miles up the river, having on board Sir Charles Green, commander in chief of the expedition.
May 1st. Fort Amsterdam, by far the strongest fortification on this river was not attacked last night. The attack was on two posts lower down, both of which were carried by the English after considerable loss on both sides.
May 12. Since my last, Surinam has become a British colony. We were informed that a Proclamation would appear yesterday regulating neutral trade to this place. But it has not yet appeared. I have reason however to believe that all American vessels will be allowed to carry away produce for three months to come. The embargo that existed previous to the surrender is just raised.
In addition to the above accounts, we are informed that there were three Dutch frigates and two sloops of war lying at Surinam which must of course have fallen into the hands of the British. One in particular, the Commodore's vessel, was entirely new, this being her first voyage.
The Court of Hustings of
the City of Richmond have established the following rules, concerning applications for licences to manufacture tobacco within the said city, viz: All applications to the said court for licences to manufacture tobacco, must be made one month at least previous to the time of granting thereof, and the name or names of the applicant or applicants entered on the records of the said court and inserted in all the newspapers published in the city of Richmond.
In pursuance whereof, public notice is hereby given, that from the records of the said Hustings Court it appears that Daniel Triplett, and John Widewit intend to apply to the next succeeding court for licences severally to manufacture tobacco within this city.
(By order of court) ANDW. STEVENSON, C. M. C.
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for Prince Edward County, May the 22d, 1804.
Obadiah Jenkins and Sarah his wife, Littlebury Jenkins and Milly his wife, Josiah Hurt and Elizabeth his wife, Thomas E. Young, William Brightwell and Mary his wife, William Hutton and Tabitha his wife, and Rebecca Young, heirs and legatees of Henry Young, deceased, plfs. Against John Watson, senior, Augustus Watson, Thomas Watson, John Watson, junior, and Elizabeth Young widow of Henry Young, deceased, defts.
THE defendants John Watson, senior, Thomas Watson and John Watson, junior, not having entered their appearance and given security according to an act of the general assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this state: On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendants John Watson, senior, Thomas Watson and John Watson, junior, do appear here on the first day of August next and answer the plaintiffs' bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse at this county. A Copy—Teste. BENJAMIN WATKINS, D. C.
PUBLIC confidence has never been more liberally and firmly reposed, and perhaps in no instance more justly, than it appears in the efficacy of HAMILTON'S WORM LOZENGES, prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by RICHARD LEE, no. 56, Maiden-lane, New York. The proprietor has lately presented to the public eye the testimony of the Hon. A. C. Hanson, Chancellor of Maryland, the Rev. Mr. Maltbie, and of other distinguished and respectable characters. The following cases, of more recent occurrence, are now respectfully submitted. Copy of a letter from Mr. Henry Ackerman, Brick-layer, Magazine-street, rear Broadway, Jan. 24, 1804.
SIR—It would be ungrateful were I to withhold my testimony in favor of Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges. I had been between five and six years past much indisposed, and latterly often tormented with severe griping and pains of the bowels, troubled with offensive breath, and with violent feverish fits, and other obvious symptoms of worms; but frequently hearing your Worm Lozenges recommended in cases similar to mine, I determined on a trial of them, as my last resource. The first dose evacuated twelve or thirteen feet of a tape worm; two other doses were taken which brought away a quantity of matter like broken skins and pieces of worms. I suppose the tape worm, voided at different times much in the whole have exceeded forty feet. The almost incredible benefit I received from the medicine, induced me to give a dose to a child of mine who was pining and sickly: it produced the same good effect in this instance, expelling a worm of a different kind, from nine to twelve inches long, and at the same time restoring a good state of health. I remain, Sir, yours, &c. HENRY ACKERMAN.
To Mr. Richard Lee. Prepared and sold wholesale, by the sole proprietor, RICHARD LEE, 56, Maiden-lane, New York, and by S. Pleasants jun. Richmond.
Match Race
WILLIAM T. EGGLESTON. Will be run at Amelia Courthouse on Thursday the 12th day of July next, one quarter of a mile for One Thousand Dollars, between Mr. Quinn Morton's horse Cow Driver, and Mr. Daniel Wilson's horse Whippoorwill. June 17, 1804.
JUST STORED, At S. Pleasants' Book-Store, Richmond, a very elegant assortment of the best
PEN-KNIVES, Which will be sold by the dozen or single.

At a meeting of the officers of the 19th regiment, and citizens of Richmond, at the Washington Tavern, the following resolutions were entered into, on the 20th June, 1804.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to form regulations for the celebration of the 4th of July; whereupon, the following gentlemen were nominated and appointed a committee to confer upon the proper measures, to be adopted for the purpose aforesaid: William Mosely, Richard Adams, David Holloway, Samuel Pleasants, jr. Wm. Austin, William Richardson, George W. Smith, John H. Foushee, Thomas Preston, John Minniss, Benjamin Tate and William Price (Registrar.) It is further resolved, that the committee request Mr. John Hill Smith to prepare and deliver an Oration in the Capitol, appropriate to the day.
Resolved, That these proceedings be published in some newspaper of the city; and the committee is requested to meet at Hallam's Tavern, on Monday evening next, at 7 o'clock.
BENJ: TATE, Chairman. JOHN F. PRICE, Secretary.
WASHINGTON CITY, June 15.
MR. LIVINGSTON having resigned the place of Minister Plenipotentiary to the French Republic, GEN. ARMSTRONG, of New York, we understand is appointed his successor.
MR. THORNTON, secretary of the British Legation, has left this City on his return to England.
GENERAL WILKINSON arrived in this City a few days since.
The Baron HOMBOLDT, accompanied by Mr. Bonpland and M. Moninfa, left this City on Wednesday, for Lancaster.
It is with much satisfaction we advise the public, that the Post Master General, has made contracts for the ESTABLISHMENT of a LINE of STAGES for the more safe conveyance of the mail, from this city to Chambersburg, and from Baltimore and Philadelphia to the same place, and from thence to Pittsburg. This arrangement commences on the 1st of July.
Contracts have likewise been made for the establishment of a line of Stages from Richmond to Staunton, and from that place to Air Mount in Virginia, making a distance of 238 miles.
Extract from a letter dated Barbadoes, May 14, to a gentleman in Baltimore.
"I arrived at this port after a very rough and tedious passage of 30 days, and encountering very heavy gales of wind. The sloop that I came here in was immediately, on her arrival, ordered away to Surinam, which it was supposed the expedition had gone against, and to day we received the official accounts of its being in possession of the British. They took it after a very obstinate resistance, and one of the forts blew up after they had taken possession of it. A fleet is expected out here immediately."
Mr. Serjeant HILL, (says a London paper) that highly distinguished and venerable sage, indignant at the unqualified charge brought against this country by the French government, of having been partizans and accomplices in the alleged assassination plot lately discovered in France, has written to the Lord Chancellor, urging the necessity of an immediate and formal contradiction in Parliament of the charge; and has also addressed himself to the Attorney General and Mr. Fox upon the subject. The whole object of the learned serjeant is, that the British people should stand clearly acquitted from so foul an aspersion; and we are persuaded, there will be no difficulty in satisfying him and the world, of the falsehood of the charge, and the infamy of the accusers.
A Hindoo of high character, named Petamber Singhs, at Futtpore, has been converted to christianity by the preaching of the Baptist missionaries. He has declared that he has travelled far & read many books in search of salvation, but till now in vain, and there was nothing in the Brahmin or Hindoo system that pointed out the way. He has been discarded by his cast; but the government intend to establish a school under his direction.
From Fredericksburg, June 18.
MORE COUNTERFEITS.
It is truly an alarming circumstance to hear that the circulation of counterfeit bank notes has become so general of late. On Thursday evening last two men were apprehended in this town on suspicion of having in their possession forged bank notes; this was done at the instance of a gentleman who arrived here in pursuit of them on the above evening from George Town, upon whom a forged note of fifty dollars had been imposed by one of the culprits. They were taken before a magistrate, and search being made counterfeit bills to the amount of 600 dollars were found on them, when they were committed to prison for further trial. The notes are of the denomination of 50 and 100 dollars. There are some of them made payable to the order of Adam Gilchrist, at the office of discount and deposit at Charlotson; the others are on the banks of New York and Baltimore; they are exceedingly well executed except the names of John Swan and Thomas Willing, the latter very clumsily written. They perfectly correspond with the description of those found on Thomas Logwood at Richmond and those mentioned in a late Charleston paper; for the description of which see our last Thursday's paper.
FROM THE WALPOLE OBSERVATORY.
Our readers would be gratified, did our limits permit the insertion at length, of an excellent oration pronounced at Danbury, Fairfield county, Connecticut, by Mr. Shellock Osborne, on the 12th May, in honor of the present administration and the acquisition of Louisiana. We presume the following morceau will be received with a high relish:
"A party, whose motives I shall not arraign at this time, burning with zeal, and denouncing vengeance against the nation who dared to infringe the rights of a free people, sounded the trump of defiance, and exhorted their countrymen to arms. The demon of war shook his gory wings over us—like a raven hovering over embattled legions, and wheating her beak for the feast of death!—The mighty sword of desolation was suspended above the land—and the friends of peace waited with pensive anxiety for its fall!
But to the immortal honor of a wise and prudent government—to the eternal glory of a mild and forbearing nation, the impending storm was averted—the threatening cloud receded from the horizon, and the gladdening beams of peace shone once more upon a joyful people.
When we reflect, fellow citizens, upon our singular deliverance from the horrors of war, by a successful and honorable negotiation, we must surely feel the warmest emotions of gratitude to our almighty protector, and a sincere affection for our excellent administration, which he has made the instrument of his benefacture.
The evils of war are not unknown to a great part of my audience. Need I rehearse them to those who have seen them in their most horrid shapes—who have rushed on the phalanx of glittering bayonets, or advanced to the rampart at the very mouths of flaming engines of death—who, naked and hungry, have clambered over the rocky mountain, or struggled through the tiresome morass, lying under a vertical sun, or shivering amid driving snow, and the keen blast of winter—who have beheld the fruits of many years industry destroyed, their habitations burned, and their wives and children wretched, houseless fugitives, or writhing on the bayonet of a merciless foe! Need I describe to those whose gallant sons left the scenes of domestic endeartments for the camp and the field, but never returned to bless their aged eyes? Need I describe them to the fatherless child—to the widowed matron, whose beloved partner, in the very meridian of conjugal affection, was torn from her bosom forever—or to her, whose maiden heart mourned the untimely fall of a beloved youth? No. These impressions are indelible. After a lapse of more than twenty years, these scenes are fresh in the memory of my countrymen. The old veteran still calls together his little family, and relates with honest enthusiasm, the hardships and dangers of former days; while his little audience reward his narration with tender caresses: they sigh for his past sufferings; and their hearts receive an impression fixed and indelible as the seal of fate."
* The town of Danbury was burnt by the British in the revolutionary war.
Extract of a letter from a respectable Virginian, to his friend in this State, dated, PARIS, March 2, 1804.
"My friends do not allow the distance between us to cause them to forget me: their letters and the newspapers present to me every thing that is interesting, which passes among you. I have seen, not with the smallest degree of disappointment, the puerile effort made to defeat the important result of Mr. Monroe's mission. This like every other attempt made to detract from the merit of the present administration, will have the effect we desire. It will expose more completely the criminal views of the opposition, and fix more firmly in the confidence of the people the illustrious citizens who are doing so much for their country's welfare. When I compare the simplicity of our state of society, and the perfect freedom enjoyed in every department of life, with what is passing before me here, I cannot, without taking the very worst view of human nature, account for the causes which maintain any discontent against our enlightened system of representative government. I was pleased to see the compliment paid by the President to the rulers of this nation. It is strictly true when used in reference to the other powers of Europe. There is not one individual near this government who is not distinguished for his talents. It is true, some of them are distinguished by other properties: but as they are mere ministers, without a controlling influence over the singular man who is at their head, their counsel is made the best use of. He treats them as agents, and not as joint labourers in the same field. His active mind penetrates into every transaction of the government. Every hour of his life is devoted to the public service, according to his own view of it. He has no feeling or passion that is not swallowed up in the single one of ambition. But his life is in perpetual danger from the assassin. While I am writing this, the remains of a deep laid plot against him, are unfolded by the police. The only persons whose names we had heard of in America, who are implicated in this business, are Moreau and Pichegru. The former has been in irons for four weeks past; the latter was apprehended only a few days ago. There is nothing Jacobinical in this scheme: it is entirely royal, and originates in a desperate hope of placing the Bourbons once more in power. There is
no reason to believe that any other power but England is concerned in this attempt. The rest however desirous they certainly are for the ruin of Bonaparte, respect their own situations too much to appear openly engaged in the attempt. England, protected perhaps by her insular situation, is alone rash enough to enter the lists. You will ask, why should the governments of Europe be unfriendly to Bonaparte, since his certainly is to liberty? The difference between them, however, is very great. The government of France is a simple despotism supposed to be dependent upon the life of one man. The kings of Europe see nothing of the hereditary character in it. The nobility are swept off the stage, and the priesthood certainly playing the last scene. Those who manage public affairs here, have no ancestry to boast of; and but for the small portion of representative government which preceded the first movement of the revolution, they never would have been heard of. The affairs of France are better managed than those of any other nation in Europe. The kings do not wish that the people should understand that their affairs can be conducted by any but those who are born for that purpose. Besides, they see the increasing power of France and her internal prosperity. Upon entering into the present war, she added 200,000 men to her military establishment, and took off 10,000,000 of livres from her annual taxes. Their national debt is very trifling, and from it she feels no incumbrance. The powers of Europe dread the progress which this nation, under these circumstances, promise to make under the direction of such talents and decision as at present govern. A change of any sort would give the chance of seeing France under rulers more weak, and less capable of keeping up that influence and authority which the men in power at present give to this country. Tho' this is certainly the wish of Europe, I think it highly probable that England will have to make peace, as she made war, alone. The failure of the late conspiracy will have an opposite tendency from that which was expected. It will increase the authority of Bonaparte and hasten peace. Addresses from the armies and various departments have been sent to him, expressing their joy for his escape, and their indignation at the attempt.
"Accounts from England give the information of the expected death of the king,* and of the decline of his affairs in the East Indies.* Should these things be true, they will be additional reasons for peace. The king will live long enough to see his influence on the continent at an end, and his subjects at home overwhelmed with taxes, exceeding in amount every thing of which the history of nations affords any example.
"Mr. Volney has lately published a work in two volumes upon the United States. It is said to have much merit; a translation will soon reach America, the sheets having been regularly sent to London as they were struck off here.
"I hear from Mr. Monroe whenever a safe opportunity is presented to him—He and his family have enjoyed good health since they have been in England."
** The first of these events has been long since contradicted. The last is not only unsupported by, but contrary to facts. The British power in the East Indies so far from declining, appears to increase with considerable rapidity. The only nation in that part of the world which is strong enough to resist her power, is that of the Mahrattas; and they have within a few months met with several defeats, and lost some of their strong holds. This day's paper states, that two of the principal towns in India have fallen into the hands of the English East India Company. They appear also to be making preparations for a complete conquest of the island of Ceylon, which is separate from Coromandel (the eastern coast of Hindostan) by Palk's Streights, and famous for the vast quantities of Cinnamon which it produces.
EDIT.—Enquirer.
MARRIED.
On the 13th inst. Dr. NICHOLAS M. VAUGHAN, to Miss ANNA R. PLEASANTS, eldest daughter of Mr. ISAAC W. PLEASANTS, all of Goochland county.
On Monday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Blair, Mr. JAMES WILSON, of Mecklenburg county, Merchant, to Miss SUSAN PRICHARD, only daughter of Mr. William Prichard, Merchant of this city.
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A BRIEF RETROSPECT
OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY; Containing a sketch of the Revolutions and Improvements in Science, Arts and Literature, during that period—By Doct. MILLER, of New York, one of the editors of the Medical Repository.
MISCELLANEOUS POETRY,
Selected in general from the most entertaining & instructive writings of the British Poets; in two vols.—By the Rev. THOMAS DAVIS, of Alexandria.
SOMETHING NEW—The harbinger of Peace and Rest, Nos. 1 & 2—being an introduction to the 5th, or Millennial Dispensation, &c. &c. By a Christian.
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Lorenzo's Thoughts, In an ADDRESS to the PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA.
"If they hear not Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be persuaded tho' one rose from the dead."
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the execution that LIVINGSTON SHANNON, who was committed to the jail of the district of Williamsburg, charged with murder, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Livingston Shannon. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Williamsburg the said Livingston Shannon.
Given under my hand with the Seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 15th day of June, in the year of our Lord, 1804.
Signed, JOHN PAGE.
LIVINGSTON SHANNON is about five feet nine or ten inches high, of thin visage, fair complexion, his eyes blue, and dark hair, and in his forehead a remarkable scar, and which, by putting aside the hair, may be observed. He is somewhat bowlegged. He took with him a brown cloth coat with yellow metal buttons, a sailor'sacket of blue beaver and trowsers of the same.
JAMES TAYLOR, Jaior.
12th June, 1804.
SLATE QUARRIES!
THE late distressing fire in Norfolk, as well as several others in other large and wealthy commercial towns (which no doubt will incline the sufferers in houses, to seek for coverings in rebuilding, the most secure against the external approaches of that, too often dreadful element) induces the subscriber once more to offer for sale, his SLATE QUARRIES;
Living on James River, near the mouth of Slate River, about sixty miles above the city of Richmond.—The quality of this Slate, the subscriber ventures to affirm, has never been surpassed by any yet discovered: and the quantity will not be doubted, when viewed by any one a judge in that article. The situation of these Quarries, immediately on navigable water, and their scarcity in other quarters, particularly in similar situations, giving almost the entire monopoly in this country to their owner, render them an object worthy the attention of the enterprising and industrious.—They may be had for any kind of secure and productive paper or other property—as the subscriber's situation and the other avocations render it inconvenient for him to attend to their working.—But, should they not be immediately disposed of in the manner proposed, which he confesses he would prefer for the reasons assigned, the subscriber proposes working them to a considerable extent, as soon as suitable workmen can be obtained from the northern states—when he entertains not the slightest doubt (from the circumstance of the navigation from the very quarries) he will be able to furnish Slate at a much cheaper rate than that article is now brought from Europe, or can possibly be furnished from any part of this country, where any land-carriage is to be employed.
JOHN NICHOLAS.
Albemarle, June 16, 1804. Mr. Prichard, who has seen the above Quarries, and is a judge of that article, will give any information and his opinion respecting them, to any one inclined to treat with the subscriber.
A Court of Appeals held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, the 21st of May, 1804. Ordered, that the following Rules be published in the Richmond Gazettes for one month.
November 18th, 1803
RULE—In all cases whether of appeal, writ of error, or otherwise, the court will proceed to a hearing at the term to which such case shall be returned, or sent up, unless good cause shall be shown to the contrary.
May 15th, 1804
RULE—A clear and concise state of the case of each party in an appeal, writ of error, or supersedeas from a decree of the high court of chancery, or any district court in chancery, or from a judgment of the general court, or any district court in which a demurrer, special verdict, case agreed, demurrer to evidence, bill of exceptions, or point reserved, shall constitute a part of the record, or exhibits in the cause, with the points insisted on, signed by his counsel and printed, or fairly transcribed, the expense whereof shall be taxed in the bill of costs, shall, after the end of this present term be delivered to each judge, time enough before the hearing of the cause, and that no error, other than such as shall be pointed out, and insisted on in such statement, on the part of the plaintiff or appellant shall be (without leave of the court) admitted as a ground for argument on the hearing of the cause, or for reversal of the decree or judgment sought to be reversed.—And that all depositions and exhibits, accounts and articles intended to be relied upon or objected to in the argument, be particularly noticed in such statement, and recited & reference thereto in the official copy of the record in the cause made.
May 21st, 1804.
RULE—That after the end of this present term, all causes depending in this court, which shall be ready for hearing in pursuance of the rule of this court made on the 15th day of this present month, shall, unless good cause be shown to the contrary, be heard in the same order in which they stand on the docket.
Teste, J. BROWN, c. c.
Richmond, June 15, 1804.
OUR clients in the Court of Appeals will perceive that the foregoing orders require particular duties, expenses and attention, which were not expected, when we were retained by them. As we cannot fail to comply with these requisitions of the court, without danger to their interest, and the rule that causes shall be tried according to their standing on the docket, renders it necessary that we should be constantly present, and ready for the argument—we trust that our clients will see the propriety of an adequate compensation for our services.
PHILIP NORBORNE NICHOLAS. EDMUND RANDOLPH. JOHN WICKHAM. GEORGE HAY. DANIEL CALL. JOHN WARDEN.
The subscriber offers for Sale a bargain in his present
Stock of Goods,
Consisting of Dry Goods, Groceries, Medicines, Glass and Crockery Ware: amount about 8000 dollars.—For one half a credit of two years will be given, and good bonds payable at a short date will be taken for the balance. Any person desirous of engaging in the Mercantile business will have an excellent opportunity—the affortment is well chosen, such as will suit this place.
RICHARD MASON.
Williamsburg, June 15, 1804.
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POSTSCRIPT.
NEW-YORK, June 16.
JOHN T. GILMAN, Esq. is elected governor of the state of New Hampshire, by a small majority. On canvassing the votes there appeared
For Mr. Gilman, duly returned and corrected 12216 By Piermont, returned but not counted 38 By Stratford, not returned 10 Whole number through the state for Mr. G. 12264 Do. for Mr. Langdon 12161
Amount of votes for both candidates 24425 Scattering 27
Whole number for governor thro' the state 24452
Of which 12227 being a majority, Mr. Gilman had 12216, being et ven less than a majority of all the votes given.
JOHN LANGDON, esq. is appointed speaker of the House of Representatives, and NICHOLAS GILMAN, Esq. President of the Senate.
In the brig Almy, from Cape Francois, came passenger, Madam Jessa, wife of Mr. Jessa, of St. Marks, and daughter of Mr. Martino. She was saved by an American who claimed her as his wife. This is to let her friends know that she has made her escape from that place, and is still living.
Printers of newspapers particularly in the southern states, will confer a favor by giving this place.
WASHINGTON CITY, June 18.
The New Hampshire Legislature have convened, and their political complexion is decided beyond all doubt. There is a republican majority of two in the Senate, and eighteen in the House of Representatives.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of respectability residing in Concord, dated 7th June.
I have the satisfaction to inform you that the Hon. JOHN LANGDON is chosen Speaker, by a majority of 18. There is no choice of Governor by the people. Mr. LANGDON will be our Governor, beyond the least doubt.
Just received and for sale at this office, price twenty five cents, a collection of
Hymns & Spiritual Songs,
Intended for the use of Christians in general; some of which were never before published; but mostly selected from late publications; BY ELDERS, BURKITT, READ, DIGGS &c.
To which is prefixed a Poem on the death of the REV. SILAS MEECHER.
A PROPOSAL, BY WILLIAM YOUNG BIRCH & ABRAHAM SMALL, OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA:
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1. It will be the most complete Edition of Gibbon extant.—Because it will be enriched with the Memoirs of his Life and Writings, written by himself.—This will be an addition to the London copy of nearly 200 pages.
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Those who wait for the completion of the Work, may have it either at Sixteen Dollars in boards; or in a good and handsome binding, at Twenty Dollars; payable on delivery.
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The whole made conformable to the laws of the United States, and adapted more particularly to the state of Virginia.
Price one dollar—bound and lettered.

BURR MILL-STONE
MANUFACTORY. The subscriber takes this mode of returning his thanks to his former patrons, and informing the public in general, that he has (by desire of his friends) re-commenced the MANUFACTURING of BURR MILL-STONES; and having furnished himself with a supply of the best materials, and having had sixteen years experience in the business, in Baltimore, Petersburg, and Richmond, hopes to be able to give satisfaction to his employers.
The stones he will warrant to be as good as any in the United States. Any orders left with Capt. WILLIAM PENDER, Norfolk; Capt. WILLIAM CHAMBERS, Staunton; Mr. WILLIAM HAY, Wythe county, or Mr. ROBERT MOORE, Petersburg, shall be duly attended to, and country produce received in payment, at the customary prices.
TWO APPRENTICES will be taken to the above business, and short time required. WILLIAM DAVIDSON. Richmond, Jan. 10th, 1803.
FOR SALE, PLASTER OF PARIS, in stone or ground, for the improvement of land, with directions for the use thereof.
GUN SMITHS. A few BARREL-WELDERS, LOCK-FORGERS and MOUNTING-FORGERS, may meet with employment at the Virginia Manufactory of Arms at Richmond. JOHN CLARKE, Supt. May 15th. 1804.
ICE, For sale at the Falling Garden. Apply at the Dick house in said garden, where constant attendance will be given. May 20.
APPALUSIA, NOW standing at my plantation on Chickahominy, near the new bridges, will be let to mares at Twelve Dollars the season, payable the first day of October next, but Notes (to be sent with the mares) may by discharged by paying Ten Dollars on or by the 1st of August, when the season will end. Insurance Eighteen Dollars, (notes sent as above payable the 1st March, 1803) Five Dollars cash the lease. In either case Half a Dollar to the Groom, to be paid down.—Mares will be fed with Clover and Lucerne grass, and Corn if required, at the selling price. I have 20 spare stalls in a strong new stable, with substantial locks, where they may be kept at night, but will not be answerable for escapes. APPALUSIA is lately from South America, about nine years old, 15 hands high, of a beautiful snow white color and most elegantly formed. It is unnecessary to point out the great superiority of this excellent breed of horses for the saddle, harness, &c. as it is generally known that they are well suited, gentle and the most hardy and thrifty horses in the world, and many live to be upwards of 30 years old. BENJAMIN DU-VAL. Richmond, May 31st, 1804.
SPRING GOODS. WILLIAM GALT, Has received by the ships Little William and Fame from Liverpool, and the Robery & Betsy from London, An Assortment of Goods, Suitable to the season, which he will dispose of on the usual terms. He has also on hand SUPERFINE FLOUR, of a very superior quality, for family use. Richmond, May 29, 1804.
To be let, on building Leases, three beautiful, airy and elevated situations 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 desirable, 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 GARDENER will hear of an advantageous situation on application as above. None of opposite character need apply. April 23, 1804
4439 Acres of valuable LAND, In the south of Kentucky, the greater part military, 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.
Family Flour. A CONSTANT supply of FLOUR, of a superior quality, for family use, kept for SALE, by GEORGE WATT. Richmond, 5th March, 1804.
THE question respecting the validity of the law authorizing the overseers of the poor to sell the glebe lands in the different counties in certain cases, having been fully discussed before the court of appeals—the court being divided, of course the Chancellor's decision stands—in consequence or which will be exposed to SALE, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on Monday the 20th of July next, if fair, if not the next fair day; the GLEBE LANDS, in the parish of Manchester and county of Chesterfield, containing 400 acres. Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchaser—bond and approved security as the law directs. THE COMMISSIONERS. Chesterfield, 23d May, 1804.
A few Pamphlets Concerning the LAWS against GAMING and GAMES, are for sale at the Book-store of S. Pleasants, Jr. and W. Pritchett.
MADEIRA WINE, Of superior quality, in pipes and quarter casks, for sale by GALLEGO, RICHARD & Co. 6t By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Joseph Caldwell and Robert Pearson, confined for horse stealing, and Cullen Demory, confined for murder in the second degree, have (the two former for the second time) escaped from the penitentiary. I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars for each of the convicts so escaped, to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey them or either of them to the penitentiary. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the penitentiary aforesaid the said Joseph Caldwell, Robert Pearson and Cullen Demory. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Joseph Caldwell, convicted of horse stealing at the district court of Washington, May 1802; born in the county of Charlotte, 5 feet 11 inches high, 21 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, has a bad countenance, and when spoken to cannot look you in the face. Robert Pearson, convicted of the same offence at the district court of the Sweet Springs, October 1803; born in the county of Botetourt, 6 feet high, 29 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, very thin visage, and has a dow look; also has the appearance of bad health. Cullen Demory, a dark mulatto, convicted of murder in the second degree, at the district court of Suffolk, May, 1801; born in the county of Southampton, 5 feet 8 1/2 inches high, 27 years old, black hair and black eyes, and very thin visage. Caldwell and Pearson made their escape from the penitentiary the 16th of April last and were re-taken in the counties of Botetourt & Washington, and were both tried for escaping and sentenced to two years additional confinement; the former by the district court of Washington in Sept last, and the latter by the district court held at the Sweet Springs in Oct. following.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton charged with horse stealing, has escaped from the said jail; I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the jail aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Said Wilkinson is about 24 years of age, upwards of six feet high, and large in proportion; has dark red hair, which is commonly kept tied, though it is not very long, and has some few freckles in his face; he was dressed in a blue roundabout, a blue waistcoat, a blue striped pantaloons of olive colored velvet or fancy cord, and a thin summer waistcoat, but not particularly recollected.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that DAVID BOWMAN, who was lately convicted of murder in the second degree by the district court held in the county of Hardy, hath made his escape from the sheriff of said county when conducting him the said Bowman from the jail of the said district to the Penitentiary; I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Hardy the said David Bowman. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the said district jail aforesaid the said David Bowman. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 30th day of May, 1804. (Signed) JOHN PAGE.
The above David Bowman is near 6 feet high, about 25 years of age, light short hair, much pitted with the small pox, has large grey eyes, and a down look. His clothing when he escaped was a blue hetsy hunting shirt, green waistcoat, country linen overalls, blue yarn stockings, and a new wool hat. Twenty Dollars Reward. DESERTEED from the Public Guard SOLOMON HEWITT, born in Connecticut, he is a stout well made good looking man, about five feet eleven inches high, and about 25 years of age; he has a fair skin and auburn hair, wore a way a home spun coat and vest and osnaburgs pantaloons and shirt. I have been informed that he went off with Capt. Barrett, a Portuguese, who fails this trip for Stratien Island, but it is very probable he (Hewitt) may stop at Norfolk. Also, WILLIAM CAMPBELL, a Virginian, stout well made, down look, dark black hair, about twenty three years of age, drinks and is very lively, about five feet eight or nine inches high. Clothing, short blue coat turned up with red, blue vest and osnaburgs shirt and pantaloons. I am well informed he kept immediately down the Page road to Williamsburg, and I believe his intention is to Norfolk. ALEXANDER QUARRIER, C.P.O.
Thirty Dollars Reward. DESERTEED from the Public Guard, DANIEL KYZER, a stout, well made, good looking man, about six feet one inch high, very much pitted with the small pox, born in Philadelphia, and is about thirty five years of age. His clothes are new, and consisted of a black hat, a blue short coat, with red cape and cuffs and lined with the same, blue vest and osnaburgs pantaloons. ALEXANDER QUARRIER, C.P.O.
Will be Sold, At the Market-House, in this city, on Saturday the 23d of June (instant) for cash, the following articles, belonging to the estate of London Manufacturer deceased, viz: A CATTLE HARNESS, A SORREL MARE, A COW & CALF, and a number of articles of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. ROBERT HYDE, Adm'r. Richmond, June 11, 1804.
Foolscap & Letter Paper For Sale at this Office.
ROBIN REDBREAST, A FINE bay, fifteen and a half hands high, imported from England last spring, will stand the ensuing season at my stable in Chesterfield county, on Appomattox river, 15 miles above Petersburg, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, for which notes will be expected, dischargeable by the payment of twenty dollars on or before the first day of October next; ten dollars the lease to be paid when the mare is discovered, with one dollar for each mare. Good and extensive pasture gratis, having nearly one thousand acres of high and low land in six different inclosures, under strong fences, besides several clover lots. The greatest attention shall be paid to mares left in my care, but will not be liable for accidents or escapes. PEDIGREE. ROBIN REDBREAST was got by Sir Peter Teale, his dam Wren, by Woodpecker, his grand dam Papillon, (Sir Peter's dam) by Snap, his great grand dam Miss Cleveland, by Regulus, his great grand grand dam Midge, by a son of Bay Bolton, Bartlet's Children, Honeywood's Arabian, dam of the Two True Blues. (Taken from the general stud book.) PERFORMANCE. In 1800 (the only year he ran) at Bridgnorth, June 18, 4 mile heats, at four years old, he won the maiden plate, beating Mr. Day's Regulus, by Precipitate, and Mr. Carr's Prospect. The next day, at the same place, 4 mile heats, he came in first and first, but lost the race for the want of a few ounces in weight the last heat. At New-Castle, July 31, he won the members purse of £50, 4 mile heats, beating Mr. Harrison's Trumpator, & distancing Sir T. Mostyn's Hedera. At Nantwich, July 10, he won the town purse of £50, beating Sir T. Mostyn's Sultan, and distancing Sir T. Mostyn's Hedera. At Warwick, Sept. 2, he won his majesty's plate of 100 guineas, 4 mile heats, beating Lord Donegall's Eugenia, and distancing Mr. Tharm's Marquis. He won the purse at Litchfield, Sept. 11, 4 mile heats, beating Lord Donegall's b. h. by Pot80's, and distancing Mr. Brooke's Baron Nico, Lord Oxford's Victoria and Mr. Cox's Cocoa Tree. He was never beaten 4 mile heats except at Bridgnorth, as above stated, where, although it was given against him, it was evident that he was much the best horse. TOMAS GOODE.
March 1st, 1804. Robert Greenhow, MERCHANT, in Williamsburg, has it again in his power to inform his friends and countrymen, that by the Roba and Betsy, the Alexander, and Reunion, from London and Liverpool, he has received a supply of Useful & fashionable Goods Which he offers on as low terms as they can be afforded at. His well known very general assortment, made complete by such arrivals, renders it unnecessary to state, that almost every article, usually found in Mercantile houses may be in his; which being purchased of the manufacturers themselves, with cash, may be relied on as good in quality, and modern in fashion, as any imported. To his distant customers, assurances are reiterated, that every possible attention will be invariably paid to their orders. He still retains his inclination formerly expressed, of retiring from business, and again offers, as well his present whole stock in trade, as what he has ordered from different parts of Great Britain, to make complete his winter assortment; on terms, that will be found advantageous to the purchaser; which being large enough with propriety to admit of a division; the business might be so extended, as to meet with ease the payment of the different instalments. June 1, 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 application 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 agreed 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 Collectors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices. June 1
FOR SALE, A Tract of Land, Lying in the North Garden, in Albemarle county, containing 1000 acres, adjoining the Lands of Stephen Moore, William Wood, and the late William Cole, dec. within eighteen miles of Warren, and the same distance of Milton. There is on this Land a new Barn, 48 by 24 feet, a good Overseer's House, and Houses for the accommodation of fifteen or twenty Negroes. The Overseer's House, with a little expense, may be rendered very comfortable for a small family. About half the Land is cleared, the greater part of which is in good order for cultivation, and a considerable part of it fresh and well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco. Any person inclined to purchase, or application to the overseer on the premises, will be shown the Land. The terms of sale will be, one fourth part of the purchase money paid on the first day of June, 1805, and the balance in three equal annual payments from that day, each instalment to carry interest from the day of sale, if not punctually paid. Bond with approved security, together with a deed of trust on the Land, will be required of the purchaser, to secure the payment. For further particulars apply to the subscriber, living at Scotch-Town, in Hanover county. If the above Land is not sold before, it will be offered at Public Sale, to the highest bidder, on the terms before mentioned, on the 23d day of August next, if fair, if not, the next fair day. In either case, the purchaser will have leave to seed wheat as soon after that time as he may choose, and may be furnished with the crop of Corn, &c. that may be made on the plantation this year—say from two to three hundred barrels. JOHN M. SHEPPARD. Scotch-Town, May 30th, 1804. The survey by which the turnpike road from Staunton to the Point of Fork is run, goes immediately through the land above mentioned, convenient to a h. n. situation for building, and good water. J. M. S.
By virtue of a deed of trust from Thomas Colley to the subscriber, made to secure a debt due from said Colley to Messrs. Dunlop, Pollock & Co. will be sold, on Saturday the 7th day of July next, for cash, to the highest bidder, EIGHT LOTS in Ligon Town, on Appomattox river, in the county of Amelia. The sale will be made on the premises, and commence at 12 o'clock. At the same time and place, upon the same terms and for the same use, will be sold a valuable NEGRO WOMAN and several likely CHILDREN. The lots intended to be sold are designated in the plan of Ligon Town, No. 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15. WM. DANIEL, Jr. Trustee. 28th May, 1804.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has just received from Philadelphia & New York, The following GOODS, Which will be sold low for cash, country produce or approved acceptances at 60 or 90 days: Muscovado Sugar and New-York Candles & green Coffee, of a superior quality. Double and single refined Leaf Sugar. Old Antigua, Jamaica and W. I. Rum. Cognac and Apple Brandy. Hollands Gin. Caldwell Frasure & co's superfine Chocolate. Dixon's Mustard in boxes of 6 doz. Pepper, Ginger, Pimento and Nutmegs. Mace and Cloves. Fresh Oil, Olives and Capers. Martinique, Noyau and French Cordials. Box Raisins and soft shell Almonds. Coppers, Madder, Alum, Brimstone, and ground Ginger, in small kegs. Logwood Turkey Cotton. Spanish and Bengal Indigo. Also, received from Bristol, by the ship Olive Branch. EARTHEN & STONE WARE, in crates. Double GLOUCESTER & BRICK CHEESE. JAMES FISHER. Richmond, June 1st, 1804.
In pursuance of the direction contained in the annexed 6th section of the act entitled, "An act for incorporating the Bank of Virginia," the undersigned Commissioners in and for the city of Richmond, do hereby give notice, that the sum of three hundred thousand dollars has been actually received on account of the Capital Stock of the said Bank; and that Thursday the 5th of July ensuing is the day appointed for proceeding to the choice of Directors, on which day the stock holders are requested to meet at the Capitol, at ten o'clock, for that purpose. E. Carrington, Robert Pollard, Geo. Jefferson, Philip Norborne Nicholas, Thomas Rutherford, Benjamin Hatcher, James F. Leitoh. June 11th, 1804. Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, that the first day of June next, and every thirty days thereafter, if the subscription shall not be sooner closed, the commissioners appointed at Norfolk, Petersburg, Fredericksburg, Winchester, Staunton and Lynchburg, shall respectively transmit and deliver to the commissioners appointed in and for the city of Richmond, a list of the several subscribers, at such places respectively; and of the share or shares to each and every subscriber belonging, together with the full amount of subscription money by the commissioners respectively received as aforesaid; for which amount the receipt in writing of the said commissioners appointed in and for the said city of Richmond, or of a majority of them, shall be a sufficient acquittance and discharge to the persons respectively paying the same; and as soon as the sum of three hundred thousand dollars in the manner aforesaid, shall be actually received on account of the subscription to the said capital stock of the said Bank, notice thereof shall be given by the commissioners appointed in and for the city of Richmond, or a majority of them, in at least two public gazettes printed in the said city of Richmond; & the same persons shall, at the same time, notify a time and place within the said city, at the distance of twenty days from the time of such notification, for proceeding to the choice of directors; and it shall be lawful for such election to be then and there made, and the fourteen persons who shall then and there be chosen, together with the treasurer for the time being, shall be the first directors, and shall be capable of serving until the first Monday in January thereafter, by virtue of such choice, or until their successors shall be duly elected; and the said directors shall forthwith, thereafter commence the operations of the said Bank at the city of Richmond.
WHEAT FAN AND WOVEN WIRE MANUFACTORY. No. 7, Bridge street, four doors north of Griffith's Bridge, Baltimore. Where are made and sold, WHEAT FANS, first quality; ROLLING and other SCREENS, for wheat, barley, flax-seed, &c.; HAND RIDLES and SEVES, for coal, corn, barley, wheat, rye, oats, meal, brick-dust, flax seed, clover seed, cockle, lime, sand, &c.; SHAKES for Indian meal; WIRE SLEEVES; WOVEN WIRE for windows, &c. &c. AMOS SMITH. (Formerly West & Smith.) N. B. A good assortment on hand. Any of the above articles will be delivered in Richmond, (on short notice) at the same prices, as at the manufactory (exclusive of freight) on the orders being left with SAMUEL PARSONS & SON, Near the Bason, of whom the prices may be known. 5th Mo. 30th, 1804.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS OPENED A Grocery Store, In the next house above the Eagle Tavern (the property of Mr. Temple) where he has for sale, SALT, COGNAC BRANDY, HOLLAND GIN, ANTIGUA SPIRITS, LOAF and BROWN SUGAR, COFFEE, IMPERIAL and YOUNG HYSON TEA, PEPPER, ALLSPICE, GINGER, NUTMEGS and other SPICES; SOFT SHELL ALMONDS, QUEEN'S WARE, DEMIJOHNS, and sundry other articles, which he will sell very low at wholesale or retail, for cash or country produce. DANIEL TRIPLETT. October 11, 1803. Cash given for TOBACCO, FLOUR, or FLAX SEED.
BLANK BONDS For Sale at this Office.
Notice....That a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly of Virginia, praying for an amendment of, or repeal of an act passed at their last session, entitled "An act for improving the navigation of James River." Richmond, May 28, 1804. By virtue of a Decree of the Court of the United States for the 5th Circuit in the Virginia District, bearing date the 3d day of December, 1803, in behalf of John Glassell, against William Walker, James Walker, Merry Walker and John Walker, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Kenhawa courthouse, on the 24th day of August next, the following TRACTS OF LAND, viz:—One granted to Wm. Walker on the 3d of May 1786, containing 112 1/4 acres, on Elk river, a branch of the Great Kenhawa, about 6 miles from the mouth, opposite to a survey made for Leonard Cooper and Wm. Morris, at the mouth of the Sciona creek that empties into Elk on the south side—One other tract granted to said Wm. Walker on the 26th May 1788, containing 500 acres, on the head waters of the left hand fork of a creek emptying into Elk river on the north west side at the shallow ford, about 4 or 5 miles from the mouth of said river, adjoining a survey made for said Walker—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 26th May 1788, containing 770 acres, on Elk river on the south east side, about a mile from its mouth—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 27th of May 1788, containing 200 acres, on the north side of Elk river, the third bottom above the mouth of Sandy creek—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 27th of May 1788, containing 100 acres, on the north side of Elk river, the fourth bottom above the mouth of Sandy creek on the same side of the river—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 26th May 1788, containing 1000 acres, on a left hand branch of a creek emptying into Elk river, on the north west side opposite to the first island on said river—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 26th of May 1788, containing 200 acres, on the south side of Elk river, the third bottom of the river above Wm. Arbuckle's land, opposite the mouth of Sandy creek.
The whole of the above mentioned land at the time it was surveyed lay in the county of Greenbrier, all of which will be sold, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to raise the sum of four thousand one hundred and ten dollars 58 cents, with interest on dollars 2798 78, at 5 per centum per annum, from the 22d March, 1799—the costs of suit and carrying this decree into effect. BEN. MOSBY, Acting Commissioner.
Counterfeit Bank Notes. ANY persons who may have in their possession, bank notes of the following descriptions, may hear of something to their advantage by applying to the printer hereof, and paying the expense of this advertisement. One note bank of North America for 2. dollars, dated August 1, 1796, no 6791—One do. 20 dollars, November 12, 1800 no. 3260, both signed J. Nixon—One do. branch of Savannah, 20 dollars, no. 2269, payable to Joseph Habersham—One do. 20 dollars of the same branch, which was very much torn, and a piece of paper of the bigness of the note was pasted on the back, in order to keep it together; the number of which is dismembered, but there is a particular mark by which it can be very well known. Richmond, June 16 1804.
By Authority. Scheme of a Lottery. TO BUILD AN ACADEMY IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND.
Dollars 1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, 20,000 1 do. 10,000 1 do. 5,000 5 do. of 1,000 make 5,000 6 do. of 500 3,000 10 do. of 200 2,000 20 do. of 100 2,000 100 do. of 50 5,000 250 do. of 30 7,500 420 do. of 25 10,500 1,500 do. of 20 30,000 3,000 do. of 15 45,000 1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250 1 do. after 2,000 do. 250 1 do. after 3,000 do. 250 1 do. after 4,000 do. 250 1 do. after 5,000 do. 500 1 do. after 6,000 do. 500 1 do. after 8,000 do. 500 1 do. after 10,000 do. 500 1 do. after 12,000 do. 500 1 do. after 13,000 do. 500 1 do. after 14,000 do. 1,000 5,325 prizes, 150,000 9,675 blanks—not two to prize. 15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.
This lottery has been authorized by the Legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer, a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of the state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next. Richmond, January 31, 1804. * TICKETS to be had of Robert Pollard, Doct. John Brockenbrough, Jr. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, Jr. and William Richard.
For Sale at S. Pleasants, Jr's. Book Store, Richmond; LETTERS FROM HIS EXCELLENCY GEORGE WASHINGTON, TO ARTHUR YOUNG, Esq. F.R.S. AND SIR JOHN SINCLAIR, Bart. M.P. Containing an account of his handiwork, with his opinions on various questions in agriculture; and many particulars of the rural economy of the United States. A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF Morocco Pocket Books Is just received and for sale at this office.