Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-01-02 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[Vol. XI.]
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[No. 1118.]
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1805.
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Advertisements, not exceeding a square in length, are inserted in this paper for seven times, or the first time; three dollars for three weeks (6 times); and for every additional insertion thirty-three cents. Long ones in the same proportion—unless a special contract be made by the year.
Valuable Medicines.
PUBLIC confidence has never been more deservedly 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 R. W. and Co., No. 55, Maiden-lane, New York. And in Richmond, (only) at S. Pleasants' Printing-office.
The proprietor has lately presented to the public the testimonies of the Hon. A. C. Hanson, Chancellor of Maryland, the Rev. Mr. Melcher, 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, Bricklayer, Alexandria-street, near Broadway, Jan. 24, 1804.
SIR—It would be ungrateful were I to withhold my testimony in favor of Hamilton's Worm 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 fifteen 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 must have exceeded forty feet. The almost incredible benefit I received from this 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. FOR SALE AS ABOVE.
Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard.
A fast and effectual remedy for acute and chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chilblains, Sprains, Bruises, Pain in the Face and Neck, &c.
"AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE."
For the prevention and cure of Bilious and Malignant Fevers recommended
Hahn's Anti-Bilious Pills.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
Hamilton's Elixir.
A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obsolete Coughs, Asthma, Sore Throats, and approaching Consumption.
To Parents who have children afflicted with The Hooping Cough.
This Elixir is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable. The Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it. From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq., attorney general of the state of Maryland.
GENTLEMEN—I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicines necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the head, accompanied with soreness, and with obstructed and difficult breathing.
On these accounts, I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention.
LUTHER MARTIN. HAMILTON'S
Grand Restorative.
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—invincible indolence—residence in climates unwholesome to the constitution—the immode-rate use of tea—frequent intoxication, or any other debilitative intemperance—the trifling or excessive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life—bad hygiene, &c.
Hahn's true and genuine
German Corn Plaster.
An infallible remedy for corns, specially removing them, root and branch without giving pain.
The Genuine Persian Lotion.
So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellant materials (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin of every kind—particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, tinea, tetter, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c. The Persian Lotion operates mild, without irritating that natural, infallible perfection, which is essential to health; yet its effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delightfully soft and clear, improving the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth—so as to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and a handsome one more so.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
Hahn's Genuine Eye Water.
A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eye, whether the effect be natural weakness or of an accident, speedily removing inflammations, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the
eyes; never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small-pox, measles and fever, and wonderfully strengthening to weak light. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues when nearly deprived of sight.
Tooth-Ache Drops.
The only remedy yet discovered, which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe in-flammation.
The Anodyne Elixir, For the cure of every kind of head ache.
The Damask Lip Salve, Infallible Ague and Fever Drops, For the cure of Agues, Remittants and Intermit-tant Fevers.
Thou shalt can testify that being cured by these drops after the bark and every other medicine has proved ineffectual: not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one, and none have not had a bottle.
The Sovereign Ointment for the Itch, Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women, or an infant a week old, not contain a particle of mercury, or any dangerous ingredients whatever; and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the exhibition of other remedies.
For the cure of a certain deplorable Malady, The Indian Vegetable Specific.
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 price.
It is no inconsiderable evidence of their utility, that during the above period, numerous imitations of every article (the production of ignorance and inexperience, urged by envy and penury) have intruded on the public, seen a day and then perished; others now succeeded 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, that an engraved label, with the signature of Richard Lee's (to counterfeit which is felony) is affixed to each of his genuine medicines.
NOTICE.
By virtue of two deeds of trust, executed to us by Robert Priddy, to secure the payment of debts due to John Rowe and William Priddy, will be sold, on the premises, for ready money, on Wednesday the 22d of August next.
The Tract of Land,
Whereon the said Robert Priddy now resides, containing upwards of four hundred acres, lying on the Three Notched road, fourteen miles from Richmond, where the turnpike by Deep Run Coal-pits now extends. This land is well timbered, has buildings suitable for the accommodation of travellers, and is said to be a good stand for a tavern.
John Russell.
John W. Ellis.
14th July, 1804.
The above sale is postponed till Saturday the 18th of January next, which it will certainly be sold, and possession given the 25th of December, 1805.
FOR LIVERPOOL.
The ship Latona,
BENJAMIN THURSTON, Master, Particulars 280 Hogheads of Tobacco. She is now taking in at City Point, and having part of her cargo engaged, is expected to sail by the 1st of February. For terms apply to Walter & Thos. Colquhoun; or Robert Colquhoun.
Petersburg, Dec. 24th, 1804.
A man well qualified to
teach Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Mathematics, and all branches of polite literature, as well as thirteen different dead & living European languages, would have no objection to engage "on liberal terms," as private teacher or tutor in a family of respectability. Enquire at the office of this paper.
December 29, 1804.
TEN THOUSAND POUNDS DAMAGES.
Lately published, and for sale by S. Pleasants, jr. Richmond.
SUMMER ASSIZES.
Trials of Emsis, county of Clare, Ireland, on 27th July, 1804, before the hon. Baron Smith and a special jury.
A REPORT.
OF THE TRIAL ON AN ACTION FOR DAMAGES, Brought by the Reverend Charles Massey against the most noble the Marquis of Headfort, from criminal conversation with plaintiff's wife, damages laid at £4,000, taken in short hand by an eminent Barrister.
This important and interesting trial may be read without exciting a blush on the most innocent cheek. On it the whole abilities of the Irish bar was brought into action, and perhaps such a display of eloquence and talents was never exhibited on any former occasion.
The vehement imagination of Mr. Hore, the polished and artful statement of Mr. Quin, the luminous perspicuity of Mr. Ponsonby, and that unbounded range of fancy in
Mr. CURRAN,
Which in a speech occupying twenty-six pages, seized in its progress on whatever occurred itself in literature or eloquence, to adorn or illuminate his subject, were to be found each in its place and order, and no doubt can exist so long as the exertions of judgment, science and eloquence are dear to the minds of men of taste and learning, this production will be perused by them with entertainment and delight—but it may be allowed an higher aim, the lawyer will not only derive information from its perusal, but it will excite on similar occasions an emulative exertion on his part.
Just received at this office, a small consignment of
LAW BOOKS,
Which are offered at the Philadelphia prices, for cash only. Dec. 23.
THE subscribers to the VIRGINIA MAGAZINE, are respectfully informed that the first number is now ready for delivery, at the Printing-Office of the Publisher. A few extra copies may be had by those who wish to encourage the undertaking, on application at Mr. Pleasants' Book Store.
J. DIXON. Richmond, Dec. 24, 1804.
Sales at Auction.
WILL be sold, on Wednesday the 2d of January next, at 12 o'clock, on the premises, for approved negotiable notes in the Bank of Virginia, at 60 days.
Six very valuable Lots;
Known in Queeney's plan of the Academy or Theatre lots, Nos. 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9; the situation of which is inferior to very few if any lots in the city of Richmond. The plan may be seen at the office of the subscribers.
Prosser & Moncure, r. m. December 25th, 1804.
The above sale is postponed until Wednesday the 9th inst.
FOR SALE FOR CASH.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Achilles Rogers, for the purpose of securing a debt due from said Rogers to Brown, Watson & Co. as also a debt due to Wm. Brown & Co. will be exposed to public sale, at Wm. Alcock's Tavern, in the town of Charlottesville, on the first Monday in January next. It being Albemarle court day, a certain TRACT OF LAND, belonging to said Rogers, lying in said county, situate on both sides of Piney run, and adjoining to the foot of the south side of Buck mountain, being part of the land sold agreeable to the last will and testament of Giles Rogers, dec. and containing by estimation 283 3/4 acres. Also, one other TRACT OF LAND, adjoining the aforesaid one on the north side, containing by survey 135 acres, it being a tract which said Rogers, with some time since had taken up and surveyed, the works of which are lodged with the Register of the Land Office, but no patent as yet taken out. D. CARR, Trustee. Charlottesville, 8th Dec. 1804.
Elegant Accomplishments.
At the Williamsburg Academy, which is now devoted solely to the education of young ladies, arrangements have been lately made for their instruction in the elegant arts of Drawing and Painting.
The society of Williamsburg has even been considered peculiarly favorable to youthful improvement, and the number of young ladies from every part of the state, who for that object, as well as for the purpose of instruction, annually assemble there, is a proof of the extensive influence of this opinion. Encouraged by this circumstance, Mr. Anderson has endeavored to concentrate within his institution every possible advantage for the accomplishment of young ladies in the various branches of polite education. In addition to his school for their tuition in the English and French languages, and with a view to render the study of Geography more attractive and interesting, he has lately imported very large Celestial and Terrestrial Globes, with a complete set of Maps upon an enlarged scale, elegantly coloured and framed. He has also fitted up, under the roof of the academy, apartments for their instruction by the most eminent teachers in Music, Drawing, Painting and Dancing; and parents who wish their daughters to acquire these fashionable and elegant accomplishments, will find arrangements well adapted to their speedy attainment.
A few young ladies can be accommodated with boarding in the family of Mr. Anderson, where an excellent teacher has been engaged to attend for the extra tuition of those, whose tender age, or hitherto neglected education may render such a measure desirable. Parents whose solicitude for the rapid improvement of their children renders the additional expense of no importance, will perceive this to be a most valuable appendage to the institution. The misfortune of neglected instruction in early education will thus be obviated, and young ladies, who are anxious to be advanced to the higher branches of improvement, may, in this manner, retrieve their lost time without descending into a lower class.
The course of instruction for the ensuing year will commence on the 15th January, and it is requested that the pupils may assemble in Williamsburg previously to that date. Further information may be obtained on application by letter to Mr. Leroy Anderson, post-master, Williamsburg, Virginia. enpl53 oawtlf Williamsburg, 20th Dec. 1804.
WILL be offered for sale, to the highest bidder, on Wednesday the 24th day of January, 1805, (if fair, if not the next fair day) at the late dwelling house of William S. Smith, dec. of this county, some Stock of CATTLE, SHEEP & HOGS, a number of good GESE, several FEATHER BEDS and FURNITURE. Household and Kitchen FURNITURE, 50 Gallons of Apple and Peach BRANDY, a single CHAIR, and sundry other articles. Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchasers for all sums above ten dollars, on giving bonds with approved security to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. It is necessary that all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased, do, on or before the day of sale, bring forward their accounts properly authenticated, as this notice will be plead in bar against any claim produced after that date. JOSIAH SMITH, Ex'r. Powhatan county, Dec. 19th, 1804. 3w*
THE SECOND VOLUME OF
Pinkerton's Geography,
AND THE
ATLAS,
(Which completes the work,) are now ready for delivery at S. Pleasants' book store.
A few copies for Sale—Price 15 dollars.
Tickets in the William & Mary College Lottery are for sale at this office.
Purchasers to the number of ten tickets may be accommodated with a credit of sixty days from the commencement of drawing.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES OF VIRGINIA.
Thursday, December 27th, 1804.
(Continued from Supplement.)
2. Resolved also, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of William Bentley, praying the legislature to grant him a duplicate of a lost or mislaid certificate, amounting to ninety-seven dollars and fifty-eight cents, the property of an orphan under his care, upon his giving bond and security to return the duplicate if ever the original should be found is reasonable.
3. Resolved also, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Daniel Henry and William Kercheville, commissioners of the revenue of Frederick county for several years past, praying for a greater compensation than the law allows them for their services, be rejected.
The first and second resolutions being read a second time, were on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
The third resolution being read a second time, a motion was made to amend the same, by striking out at the end thereof the words "be rejected" and inserting in lieu of them, the words "is reasonable."
And the question being put upon the proposed amendment,
It passed in the affirmative.
The question being then put upon the resolution as amended, it was agreed to by the house.
Ordered, That bills be brought in pursuant to the said resolutions; and that the committee of claims do prepare and bring in the same.
Mr. Johnston reported, from the committee for courts of justice, that the committee had, according to order, had under their consideration, sundry petitions to them referred, and had come to several resolutions thereupon, which he handed in at the clerk's table, where the same were twice read and agreed to by the house, as follows:
1. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of James Crawford, praying that the right of the commonwealth to a certain lot of land lying in the town of Wheeling in Ohio county, and which was purchased by him when an alien, may be released to the petitioner, who is now a citizen of the United States, is reasonable.
2. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petitions of sundry inhabitants of the town of Lynchburg, praying that the owners of lots in the said town, may be allowed a further time to build thereon, is reasonable.
3. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of German town, in the county of Franklin, praying that the owners of lots in the said town may be allowed a further time to build thereon, is reasonable.
4. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of the owners of lots in the town of Meadesville, in the county of Halifax, praying that they may be allowed a further time to build on the said lots, is reasonable.
Ordered, That bills be brought in pursuant to the said resolutions; and that the committee for courts of justice do prepare and bring in the same.
Mr. Johnston, from the committee for courts of justice, made the following report:
The committee for courts of justice have, according to order, examined whether any laws of a public nature have expired since the last session of the General Assembly, whether there are any that will expire with the end of the present session, or are near expiring, and have found none in either of these situations.
The said report being read, was,
On a motion made,
Ordered, To lie on the table.
Ordered, That the committee for courts of justice be discharged from the further consideration of a petition from sundry persons, relative to the laws establishing the Manchester turnpike company.
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a bill, "To amend and explain an act to establish a turnpike between the town of Manchester and Falling creek, on the Buckingham road;" and that Messrs. Cheatham, Clark, Johnston, J. Booker, Du-Val, Maclin, Bacon and Randolph, do prepare and bring in the same.
3. he house (on a motion made) came to the following resolution:
Resolved, That in considering the report of the committee of privileges and elections, on the petition of John Woodward, the house will proceed to read the report regularly to the end; that the said John Woodward shall then be heard in any remarks which he may choose to make on the said report, and shall retire after concluding such remarks, when the house will decide on the subject of the said report.
The house resumed the consideration of the report of the committee of privileges and elections, on the petition of John Woodward, and after some time spent therein,
On a motion made,
Ordered, That the said report do lie up on the table.
The orders of the day on a bill, "To prevent slaves being brought into this state;" and on the state of the commonwealth, being read;
Ordered, That the same be put off till to-morrow.
Friday, December 28.
An engrossed bill, "Authorising the sale of certain lots in the town of Hillsborough," was read a third time, and a blank therein filled up and passed;
An engrossed bill, "Adding other trustees to the town of Charlottesville, in the county of Brooke, and for increasing their powers," was read a third time, and several blanks filled up and passed;
Ordered, That the clerk do carry the said bills to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
A bill, "Establishing several new ferries and increasing the rates of former ones," was read a second time and amended at the clerk's table, and with the amendment, ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
"Authorising Adam Hickman to erect a dam across the west fork of Monongahela river, for certain purposes therein mentioned;"
"Authorising John Beale to build a toll-bridge over James river;"
"Establishing several towns;"
"Remitting a fine to George Hairston;"
"Remitting a fine to the heirs of Thomas Anderson, dec."
"Authorising the register to issue a land warrant to Elizabeth Boothe;"
"Authorising the auditor to receive the delinquent list of Robert Seddington;" and,
"Authorising the auditor to receive the delinquent list of John Allen and Charles Brown," were severally read a second time, and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Du-val (from the committee to whom it was committed) presented.
A bill, "For the relief of special bail in certain cases with several amendments," which were twice read, and agreed to by the house.
Ordered, That the said bill with the amendments, be engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Travis presented from the committee of claims,
A bill, "Giving a pension to Joseph White;"
A bill remitting a fine to Vincent Fortune;" and,
A bill, "Allowing a claim to Edward Burgess," which were severally received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr. Wooding presented according to order,
A bill, "To amend an act, intituled an act, to reduce into one the several acts, making provision for the restraint, support and maintenance of idiots and lunatics, and the preservation and management of their estates," which was received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr. Johnston presented from the committee for courts of justice, a bill, "Authorising certain regimental and battalion courts of enquiry to be held in Berkeley county," which was received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr. Smyth (Wythe) presented, according to order,
A bill, "Further to amend the penal laws of this commonwealth," which was received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
On a motion made,
Ordered, That the said bill be now read a second time; the said bill was accordingly read a second time, and,
On a motion made,
Ordered, To be committed to a committee of the whole house on the state of the commonwealth.
Ordered, That 250 copies of the said bill be printed for the use of the members of the General Assembly.
Mr. Westwood presented, according to order, a bill, "To amend and explain an act, passed January the 24th, 1804, further declaring what shall be deemed an unlawful meeting of slaves," which was received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr. Mathews, according to order, made the following report:—
The committee to whom was referred so much of the Governor's letter as relates to the proposed road from the upper navigation of James river, to the upper navigation of Kanawha river, have, according to order, had the same under consideration, and beg leave to report:—
That it appears in your committee, that two routes have been viewed, each com-

meaning at the plantation of Hugh Ballentine, in Greenbrier; the one passing the Hay-stack meadows, Gault river, Peter creek, to Carroll Morris's plantation, twelve miles below the great falls of Kanawha; the other passing John Patterson's on Sewell mountain, crossing New river near the mouth of Man's creek, to the highest navigable point of Kanawha river, below the great falls.
It also appears to your committee, that the latter route is 16 1-2 miles the shortest, less intersected with difficult water courses, and can be made a good road for a less sum than the former.
Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that an act ought to pass, authorizing the opening of the said road, from the plantation of Hugh Ballentine, in Greenbrier, by the Man's creek route, to the highest navigable point of Kanawha, below the great falls of that river.
The said report being read, was on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
Ordered, That a bill be brought in pursuant to the said report; and that the committee who made the same, do prepare and bring in the said bill.
Ordered, That the committee appointed to bring in a bill, "To amend the several acts concerning proceedings in chancery in the county & other inferior courts, and for other purposes," be discharged from further consideration thereof.
Mr. Travis reported, from the committee of claims, that the committee had, according to order, had under their consideration, sundry petitions to them referred, and had come to several resolutions thereupon, which he handed in at the clerk's table, where the same were twice read, and agreed to by the house, as follows:
1. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition from the county of Lee, praying that the revenue tax therefor, may be appropriated to the improving and keeping in repair the public road of the said county, is reasonable.
2. Resolved also, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Charles Carter, deputy sheriff of Alexander Barrett, sheriff of Russell county, stating that he paid into the treasury on account of the revenue tax of the said county, for the year 1787, the sum of £25: 9: 6, which, through mistake, was credited on the auditor's books for the year 1788, which sum was afterwards recovered against the securities of the said Alexander Barrett, together with fifteen per cent. damages and costs, and fully paid into the treasury; and praying that the said sum of £25: 9: 6, with legal interest thereon, from the payment thereof, may be refunded to the said Charles Carter, is reasonable.
3. Resolved also, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of James Mason, Mark Lewis, John Douglas, A. Lewis, William Lewis and Robert Neely, praying for a remission of damages obtained against them in the General Court, as securities of Anthony Haden, for the collection of the arrears of taxes due from the county of Botetourt, for the year 1784, they having paid into the hands of the sheriff the full amount of the principal and costs of the executions levied against them, is reasonable.
4. Resolved also, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Nathaniel Fox, late high sheriff of Stafford county, praying that they may be allowed the time of six months to discharge the balance of a judgment, with the interest and costs obtained against them in the General Court, is reasonable.
Spring, in Bath county," and that Messrs. Brown, Berry, Beale, M'Ferran, Mathews, Anderson, Kinney and Hull, do prepare and bring in the same.
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a bill, "To provide for the collection and appropriation of the muster-fines in certain counties;" and that Messrs. Singleton, Powell, Peake, Russell, E. Boyd, Snyder, Dulany and Barbour, do prepare and bring in the same.
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a bill, "Appointing other trustees of the town of Charlestown, in the county of Kanawha, in the room of those formerly appointed;" and that Messrs. Ruffin, Morris, Ellington, Gardner, Bowen, Mathews and Crockett, do prepare and bring in the same.
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a bill, "To amend the act, intituled, an act, "Concerning grand juries, petit juries and venire-men," and that Messrs. Du-Val, Hening, Smyth, (W. the) Byrd, Callaway, Southall, Ker and Sturges, do prepare and bring in the same.
On a motion made, the house came to the following resolution:
Resolved, That this house, as a tribute of respect to the memory of Thomas Walker, late of Princess Anne, a member of the present General Assembly, who departed this life this morning, will, with such members of the senate as are now in town, on to-morrow, go in procession to his grave, to discharge the last melancholy offices due the dead.
The house resumed the consideration of the report of the committee on privileges and elections on the petition of John Woodward.
The 1st, 2d, 3d and 7th resolutions being read a second time, were on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
The 4th resolution being read a second time, a motion was made to amend the same by striking out the following names and figures, to-wit: "Joseph Venable, James Smith, Patrick Denny, Robert Gwynn and Benjamin Hall" — and the figures 150 deduct 16, 142, and inserting in lieu of them; 158 deduct 11, 147; and the question being put upon the proposed amendment; it passed in the affirmative.
The question being then put upon the resolution as amended, it was agreed to by the house.
The 6th resolution being read a second time, a motion was made to amend the same by striking out the figures "142" and inserting in lieu of them the figures "147," and also to strike out the figures "158" and insert in lieu of them the figures "140," which were agreed to by the house as an amendment of course.
Ordered, That Mr. Mercer have leave of absence till Friday next, and Mr. Joel Yancey till the 10th of January.
Resolved, That when this house adjourns to day, it will adjourn till to-morrow morning, 11 o'clock.
The several orders of the day on a bill, "To prevent slaves being brought into this state," and on the state of the commonwealth, being read;
Ordered, That the same be put off till to-morrow.
Saturday, Dec. 29.
An engrossed bill, "Establishing several ferries," and increasing the rates of former ones," was read a third time; and passed.
An engrossed bill, "Establishing several new ferries," and increasing the rates of former ones," was read a third time; and passed.
An engrossed bill, "For the relief of special bail in certain cases," was read a third time, and the title amended; and passed.
An engrossed bill, "Authorizing John Beale to build a toll bridge over James River," was read a third time and several blanks therein filled up; and passed.
Ordered, That the clerk, do carry the said bills to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
The orders of the day on a bill "To prevent slaves being brought into this state," and on the state of the commonwealth, being read;
Ordered, That the same be put off till Monday next.
Monday, Dec. 31.
Ordered, That Mr. Jones (Hanover), be added to the committee of claims, and Messrs. Baytop and Mallory to the committee appointed to examine the enrolled bills.
The following engrossed bills: "Authorizing Adam Rickman to erect a dam across the west fork of Monongalia river, for certain purposes therein mentioned;" "Remitting a fine to Geo. Hairston;" "Remitting a fine to the heirs of Thomas Anderson, dec;" "Authorizing the register to issue a land warrant to Elizabeth Booth;" "Authorizing the auditor to receive the delinquent list of Robert Settlement;" "Authorizing the auditor to receive the delinquent list of John Allen & Chas. Brown;"
were severally read, third time and passed.
Ordered, That the clerk do carry the said bills to the senate and desire their concurrence.
A bill, "Giving a pension to Joseph White;" was read a second time, and rejected.
"Remitting a fine to Vincent Fortune;" was read a second time, and on motion, ordered to lie on the table.
"Allowing a claim to Edward Burgess;" was read a second time, and on a motion made, ordered to be committed to the committee of claims.
"To amend an act, entitled an act, to reduce into one the several acts, making provision for the restraint, support and maintenance of idiots and lunatics, and the preservation and management of their estates," was read a second time, and on motion, ordered to be committed to the committee who reported the same.
"Authorizing certain regimental & battalion courts of enquiry, to be held in Berkeley county," was read a second time, and on motion, ordered, to be committed to the committee for courts of justice.
"To explain and amend an act passed Jan. 24, 1804, further declaring what shall be deemed an unlawful meeting of slaves," was read a second time, and on motion, ordered to be committed to the committee who reported the same.
The house, according to the order of the day, proceeded by joint ballot with the senate, to the choice of an Auditor of public accounts for one year; and the members having prepared tickets and deposited the same in the ballot boxes, a committee was named on the part of the house, and jointly with them examine the ballots, and report to the house on whom a majority of votes should fall; the committee then withdrew and after some time returned into the house, and Mr. E. Harrison reported that the committee had according to order met a committee from the senate, and jointly with them examined the ballots, and had found a majority of the whole number in favor of Samuel Shepherd, Esq.
Mr. Johnson presented from the committee for courts of justice, a bill, "For incorporating the town of Lynchburg and enlarging the same;" and a bill "Concerning the bridge erected by Alexander Wells and others, over Buffalo creek;" (which bills had been committed to the said committee) with several amendments to each of said bills; which were severally twice read and agreed to by the house; and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Madison presented from the committee for courts of justice, a bill, (which had been committed) "Concerning Charlestown in the county of Jefferson," with several amendments, which were twice read and agreed to by the house; and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Johnston presented from the committee for courts of justice, a bill, "Authorising a mathematical surveyor of the city of Richmond, and for other purposes;" and a bill, "Allowing the owners of lots in certain towns, a further time to improve the said lots," which were severally twice read and agreed to by the house; and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr. Madison presented from the committee for courts of justice, a bill, "Reassuring to James Cawson the right of the commonwealth to a lot of land therein mentioned," which was received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr. Jennings presented from the committee of claims, a bill, "Granting to William Bentley a duplicate of a lost certificate;" "Allowing further compensation to the commissioners of the revenue of Frederick county;" "Increasing the salaries of the inspectors of tobacco at Henderson's warehouse and North Milton, and the superintendents of the public ware house on the James River Canal;" "Allowing compensation to James Vaughan, James C. Morgan and William Arthur, for conveying lunatics to the Williamsburg hospital;" "Remitting and refunding a fine to Joseph Blackburn;" "Allowing Nathaniel Fox and Leonard Hill, further time to discharge certain judgments;" "Refunding to Charles Carter a certain sum of money with the interest;" and a bill, "Remitting damages on a judgment to James Mason and others, securities of Anthony Haden," which were severally received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr. Sewell presented from the committee of propositions and grievances, a bill, "For removing the district court from the Sweet Springs to the town of Union in the county of Monroe," which was received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr. Hening presented according to order, a bill, "To amend an act, entitled an act, to authorise the opening a turnpike road over the South Mountain," which was received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr. Byrd presented according to order, a bill, "To amend the act for regulating conveyances," which was received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr. Johnston reported from the committee for courts of justice, that the committee had according to order had under their consideration, sundry petitions to them referred, and had come to several resolutions thereupon; which he handed in at the clerk's table, where the same were twice read, and agreed to by the house, as follows:
1. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the counties of Bath and Botetourt, setting forth that doubts having existed as to the dividing line between the said counties, to ascertain the same, commissioners were appointed by the courts of both of the said counties, and praying that the said line as run by the commissioners by the court of Bath county may be established as the dividing line between the said counties, be rejected.
2. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of the trustees of Washington Henry Academy, in the county of Hanover, praying that the act incorporating the said trustees, may be amended, is reasonable.
Ordered, That a bill be brought in pursuant to the 2d resolution, and that the committee for courts of justice do prepare and bring in the same.
Mr. Jennings reported from the committee of claims, that the committee had according to order had under their consideration, sundry petitions to them referred, and had come to the following resolutions thereupon.
1. Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Samuel Pleasants, praying the Legislature to allow him at the rate of six dollars a copy for 1000 copies of his edition of the Revised Code, which have been delivered to the Executive for the use of the Commonwealth, & for which the Executive refused to allow him but at the rate of four dollars and a half a volume, is reasonable.
2. Resolved also, As the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Francis White, late sheriff of Hampshire county, stating that from unfortunate circumstances, he had collected but a part of the revenue tax for the year 1803, and that execution has been sued out on behalf of the commonwealth against him for the entire revenue due from the said county, including insolvents & delinquents, and praying the legislature would authorise the auditor to allow him a credit on the execution for the insolvents and delinquents, as soon as they shall be certified by the court of the said county, is reasonable.
3. Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that the petition of the inspectors of Tobacco in the town of Petersburg, praying the legislature to grant them an increase of their salaries, is reasonable.
4. Resolved also, As the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Samuel Cookran, praying compensation for his services as Adjutant to the county of Franklin, from the year 1799, to the present time, be rejected.
The first resolution being read a second time, was, on motion, ordered to lie on the table.
The 2nd, 3rd and 4th resolutions being read a second time, were agreed to by the house.
Ordered, That bills be brought in pursuant to the 2nd and 3rd resolutions, and that the committee of claims do prepare and bring in the same.
Ordered, That the committee to whom was referred the petitions on the subject of the claim of the Loyal Company be discharged therefrom, and that the said petitions be referred to a committee of the whole house on the state of the commonwealth.
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a bill, "To amend the several acts concerning guardians, orphans, committees, infants, masters and apprentices," and that Messrs. Ruffin, E. Harrison, Randolph, Tazewell, Smyth (Wythe) Boyd, Leake, Mallory and Aylett, do prepare and bring in the same.
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a bill "Concerning seamen," and that Messrs. Tazewell, Ker, Peake, Du-Val, Blot, Riddick, Edwards and Seabrook do prepare and bring in the same.
Resolved, that a committee be appointed to examine into the state of the land office; to enquire whether any and what alterations are necessary in that establishment, and that they be instructed to report by bill or otherwise, and a committee was appointed of Messrs. Hening, Mathews, Burwell, Singleton, Peanty, Smyth (Wythe) and Martin.
Adjourned.
Congressional Register. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, December 24.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. J. C. Smith, from Thursday next to the end of the session.
Mr. Holmes requested on the part of Col. Thompson his colleague, leave of absence from this day till Saturday next, and leave was granted accordingly.
Mr. Lewis requested and obtained leave of absence for his colleague Mr. Griffin, from this day till Saturday, and Mr. Stephenson for the same term.
Mr. Leib from the committee appointed for the purpose, reported on the motion for completing the arsenal on the Schuylkill, a resolution that dollars be appropriated for the completion of the arsenal near the river Schuylkill, which being read, on motion was referred to a committee of the whole on Monday next.
Mr. Hastings moved to refer the report of Capt. Thomas Marshall Baker, militia, praying to be placed on the pension list, in consideration of services rendered in an engagement with the Indians at British
on Rhode Island in 1778; or such other relief as congress in their wisdom and justice shall deem meet. It was accordingly referred to the committee of claims.
On the third reading of the enrolled bill, regulating the clearance of armed merchant vessels, a debate of considerable length took place. Messrs. Dana, H. Criswold and Dennis spoke at considerable length against the same, and were replied to by Messrs. Phipps, Smilie, Jackson and Easton.
The Yeas and Nays on the passage of the bill were called for by Mr. J. Clay, and were ayes 76, noes 33—and the bill was passed accordingly.
A message was received from the senate with a bill for dividing the Indiana territory into two territories.
The engrossed bill for amending the charter of Alexandria being on its third reading,
Mr. Lewis proposed a postponement till the 15th January next.
Mr. Gregg did not wish so long a delay, he proposed this day week, to which the mover consented, and on the question to postpone the bill to that time, it was lost—46 to 38.
Mr. Stanfield moved to postpone till Friday next, which was agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Jackson the petition of the inhabitants of Randolph county, in Virginia, praying the establishment of a post road from the town of Franklin to Clarkburg to pass through Beverly, was referred to the committee on post offices and post roads.
And then the house adjourned till Wednesday next.
Wednesday, December 26.
Mr. Speaker laid before the house a letter he had received from Mons. De Boarg De Mareville, of Elizabeth-Town New Jersey, stating that he had discovered the means of preserving the life of persons shipwrecked at sea, and requesting congress to promote the extension of such an useful discovery.
The bill declaring Cambridge, in Massachusetts, a port of delivery, was read a third time and passed; as was also
The bill for disposing of certain copies of laws of the United States, received from the senate.
The bill from the senate, dividing the Indiana Territory into two governments, was read twice and referred to a select committee.
Mr. Boyle laid on the table a resolution to amend the rules of the house, by adding, that a standing committee should be erected for the consideration of all matters relating to the sale or distribution of the vacant lands, belonging to the United States, to be styled the Land Committee.
Mr. Gregg presented a petition from Moses Young, who, accompanying Mr. Laurens, our minister plenipotentiary to Holland, in 1779, as his secretary, was taken by the British, and confined in prison, on a charge of high treason, requesting that his salary may be paid to him in full, he having, under these circumstances, never received more than the half. Referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Palmer presented the petition of David Johnson, on his own behalf, as well as on account of his father, David Johnson, a lieutenant in our revolutionary army, praying compensation for wounds, and losses. Referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Meriwether presented the petition of Forest Gaten, of the third Virginia regiment, now residing in Georgia, praying that, in consideration of a wound received in the action of Brandywine, 11th September, 1777, he may be allowed a pension, the better to enable him to support himself, his wife and eight children. Referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Sanford, on motion, obtained a reference to the committee of claims of the petition of Arthur St. Clair, late a major general, praying the liquidation and settlement of a claim for a specified sum, which he advanced major W. Butler, for the purpose of re-enlisting soldiers in 1776.
Mr. J. Randolph, from the committee of ways and means, reported a bill making an appropriation for the support of the navy of the United States, for the year 1805, which was read twice and referred to a committee of the whole for to-morrow.
On motion of Mr. Dana, the report of the committee of claims, on the petition of John Steele, late secretary of the Mississippi Territory, went to a committee of the whole.
Mr. Gregg is the chair.
After some time spent in considering the report, the committee of the whole rose and reported their concurrence to the report of the select committee, and, on motion, the committee of claims was instructed to report on a bill in his favour.
On motion of Mr. Dana, the house went into a committee of the whole, on the bill for the relief of Charlotte Hazen.
Mr. J. C. Smith is the chair.
After a long conversation on the subject of this claim, the committee rose and reported the bill, with an amendment—the house proceeded to consider the same, and after some discussion, the bill passed to its third reading. Fifty one for, and thirty six against it. Ordered to be read a third time to-morrow.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the committee of commerce and manufactures, reported a bill for carrying into complete effect the 10th article of the treaty with Spain, which, being read twice, was ordered to be referred to the committee of the whole on Friday.
Adjourned.

Mr. L. presented a petition from the board of directors of the Philadelphia Tyographical Society, praying Congress to lay an additional duty on all books imported into the United States for sale. Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.  Mr. Claiborne presented the petition of Amy Darden, praying that compensation may be made to her as the widow, relict and administratrix of David Darden, for the celebrated horse Romulus, pressed in the year 1781 into the service of the United States. Referred to the committee of the whole to whom was referred the bill making further provision for the reimbursement of the debts of the United States.  Mr. Lyon presented a petition from a number of the inhabitants of the town and county of Alexandria, praying for the incorporation of a company to erect a bridge across the river Potomac, from the end of the Maryland avenue to Alexandria's island in the county of Alexandria. Referred to the committee to whom was referred the several other petitions on this subject which were presented at the last session.  The enrolled bill for the relief of Charlotte Hazen, widow and relict of the late brigadier genl. Moses Hazen, was read a third time, and on the question shall the bill pass, the yeas and nays being called by Mr. Early, and were Yeas 60—Nays 58.  And the bill passed accordingly.  Mr. Jackson gave notice that on Monday next he should call up the motion respecting the expenditure of the monies appropriated for public roads connecting the waters of the Atlantic with the Ohio.  On motion of Mr. Tenney the letter of yesterday on the subject of saving the lives of persons shipwrecked at sea, was referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.  On motion of Mr. Lewis the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill to incorporate the Washington building and fire insurance company.  General Varnum in the chair.  After going through the same and making a few amendments thereto, not affecting the principles of the bill, the committee rose and reported their assent to the same.  The house considered the amendments and incorporated them in the bill, which was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading on Monday next.  Mr. Crowninshield from the committee of commerce and manufactures reported a bill supplementary to the act regulating the collection on duties of imports and tonnage, which was twice read, and referred to a committee of the whole to morrow.  Mr. Hastings moved to refer the petition of Abner Snow, presented 27th December, 1803, an old militia soldier, claiming to be indemnified his expenses for the care of his wounds, received in the actual service of the United States, during our revolutionary war, referred to the committee of claims. Adjourned.
PHILADELPHIA, December 25.  Extract of a letter from Washington City, dated 22, December 22, 1804.  A resolution was yesterday laid on the table of the house of representatives by Dr. Feib, the purport of which was to institute an enquiry into the expediency of making a provision by law to authorise the collectors of the several ports to deposit bonds for a deficiency in the different chartered banks. The motion caused considerable confusion among the disciples of the old school, but after some discussion it was referred to the committee of ways and means, and engages much attention here. It is said that under the present mode of depositing bonds, and public monies, the bank of the United States holds in constant use with the running interest, on an average four millions of dollars of the public money. Beside the inconsistency of this monopoly, it is a serious and a solemn truth—that the use of the bank which derives the profits of so large a capital from public favor, is conspicuously hostile to the pacific government of the country and notoriously partial to its avowed enemies. It is notorious that this Bank has interfered most shamefully in governmental affairs, and that English merchants and their adherents, are favored in preference to the real American merchants; say it is a well known fact that many obtain favors from this favored bank, the exchange for which is an abandonment of political principle—it may be principally attributed to this cause that the mercantile interest of the country so generally is engaged in constant enmity to the government when administered in its spirit.
TEN DOLLARS  WILL be given for apprehending and delivering to me in Richmond, a negro woman named EASTERN, about thirty-eight or forty years of age, rather spare made, and of a yellow complexion, who absconded on the 23d of December. She is well known in and about Williamsburg; she was sold by Burwell Bassett to Wm. Brown, who sold her to Safford Gibbs, of whom I purchased her; she formerly lived with Lena Hendley, dec. of Charles City county; I do suppose if she is not harbored in or about Richmond, that she is gone towards Williamsburg. She has a free husband living in Richmond, who calls himself Jacob Thomas.  H. DABNEY.  Richmond, Jan. 1. 1805.
NEIL McCOULL,  Has received his Fall Supply of  DRY GOODS.  Richmond, 12th Nov. 1804.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.  RICHMOND:  WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1805.  RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.  CORRECTED WEEKLY.    Tobacco, 33s Cash   Wheat, 10s 6d do.   Flour, fine, 54s do.   Flour, superfine, 57s do.   Corn, 28s do.   Hemp, (clean) £ 52 do.   Iron, £ 33 do.   Bacon, 9d do.   Whiskey, 4s 3d do.   Pork, 39s do. 
A BILL  Further to amend the penal laws of this Commonwealth.  Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia, That the thirty-fourth section of an act passed on the 13th day of November, in the year 1792, entitled "An act directing the method of proceeding against free persons charged with certain crimes, declaring the mode of proceeding on indictments, informations, and prosecutions on penal statutes, and for preventing vexatious and malicious prosecutions, and moderating amercements," shall be and the same hereby is repealed.  All actions, suits, bills, indictments, or informations, which shall be had, brought, sued, or exhibited upon any penal law, where the punishment to be inflicted upon the offender, on conviction, shall neither be death nor imprisonment in the jail and penitentiary house, shall be had, brought, sued, exhibited, or moved, within one year next after the offence committed, and not after; except where a longer or shorter time, for the commencement of such suit, or prosecution, is, or shall be fixed by law.  Every indictment, or information, for perjury, or subornation of perjury, shall be exhibited or moved within five years next after the time of committing the offence.  Every prosecution for an offence punishable by confinement, at hard labor in the jail and penitentiary house, shall be commenced within years next after the commission of the offence, and not after.  If any person shall steal any hog, sheep, or pig, such person shall be adjudged to be guilty of petit larceny, and shall have the same trial and punishment, as in other cases of petit larceny.  Whosoever shall voluntarily and of purpose brand another, with intent to mark or disfigure such person, every such offender, his or her aiders, abettors, and counsellors, shall on conviction be sentenced to undergo an imprisonment at hard labor, and solitary confinement in the jail and penitentiary house, for not less than years.  Those shall be let to bail who are apprehended for any crime not punishable with death or confinement in the jail and penitentiary. And if the crime be so punishable, but only a light suspicion of guilt fall on the party, he shall in like manner be bailable. But if the crime be punishable with death, or confinement in the jail and penitentiary, and there be good cause to believe the party guilty thereof, he shall not be admitted to bail.  No person put upon his or her trial, for any offence punishable with confinement in the jail and penitentiary house only, or for petit larceny, shall have any peremptory challenge; but if such person will challenge any of the jurors, a cause certain shall be assigned for such challenge, to be adjudged of by the court.
From Raleigh, (C. C.) December 24.  On Wednesday last, both houses of the General Assembly adjourned, sine die, after having passed 129 laws, about 35 of which are of a general nature, the remainder for particular purposes.  On Wednesday morning, Mr. W. P. Little introduced the following resolution in the senate, which passed that body 32 votes to 8.  "Resolved, that this General Assembly have the highest confidence in the integrity, abilities and republicanism of the present administration of the general government of the United States; and that they highly approve of the wise, pacific and honorable measures pursued by the said administration in the acquisition of the important and valuable territory of Louisiana."  This resolution was carried in the house of Commons, 57 to 19.  It is with regret, which we know not how to express, that we inform our readers that the Senate of South Carolina have rejected by a single vote the bill to prohibit the importation of slaves. Two members of the Senate being absent when this decision was made, hopes are entertained of the eventual passage of a similar bill now before the House of Representatives.  (Nat. Intel.)  The legislature of Maryland have agreed to allow William Pinkney twelve thousand dollars, for his services in effecting the transfer of stock in the British funds belonging to Maryland.  The British packet brings London advices to the 20th October. They contain nothing sufficiently important to interfere with the publication of the Debates of Congress.
by proclamation, directed the following gentlemen to be duly elected representatives in the ninth congress of the United States.  Robert Marion, William Butler, David R. Williams, O'Brien Smith, Richard Winn, Levi Casey, Thomas Moore, John B. Earle.  Those marked* are new members. The whole are republican.  Legislature of South Carolina.  IN THE SENATE, December 8.  Major Keith, from the committee of the whole, to whom was referred the bill to prohibit the importation or bringing into this state, from Africa and other places beyond the seas, negroes and other persons of color, and for other purposes therein mentioned, reported, that they have had the same under consideration, and disagreed thereto.  On motion,  Ordered, That the house do disagree to the report of the committee; and on the question being taken, the yeas and nays were required by Col. Taylor and Captain Hibben, and are as follows, viz.  YEAS—Messrs. John Burke, Robert Barnwell, James Davis, Charles Goodwin, James Hibben, Elias Lynch, Horry, Benjamin Hart, Mathias Hutchinson, John Keith, John Kilgore, John McPherson, Robert Marion, Thomas Taylor, Robert Thornly, John Ward, Henry Wells—16.  NAYS—Messrs. William Bellinger, Joseph Colhoun, Zachariah Caney, Leonard Dazier, Thomas Farrar, John Hampton, Thomas M'Fadden, Alexander McIntosh, Paul Michau, William B. Mitchell, James Poyther, Benj. Rogers, Arthur Simkins, James Saxon, William Smith, Robert Stark, Samuel Warren—17.  The question was determined in the negative.  Ordered, That the yeas and nays required and taken on the said bill be printed.  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.  December 10.  Mr. Henry Doss moved the following resolution, which was ordered to lie on the table:  Resolved, that in the opinion of this house it is inexpedient to permit the importation or introduction of slaves into this state, and that a committee be appointed to bring in a bill for that purpose.  The following motion, made in the house of representatives of South Carolina, marks the growing attention paid in that state to the most important object of state legislation. The triumph of republican principles will be complete if it issues in the universal diffusion of knowledge:  It was moved, and seconded, that it be referred to the comptroller-general to report to this house whether, consistent with the present situation of the finances of the state, the sum of 52,000 dollars, or any other, and what sum can during the present year, be appropriated for the endowment of schools throughout the state; whereupon, Resolved, that the consideration of the said motion be postponed until the report of the comptroller general shall be made.  CASPAR RORNEY, Esq. member of congress, from the state of Delaware, on the application of the legislature of Pennsylvania, has agreed to undertake to support the impeachment of the judges of the supreme court, before the senate.  Mr. Gallatin's Report.—In nothing have the Federal editors appeared so perfectly ridiculous, as in their attempts to depreciate the merit of the secretary of the treasury. After having reiterated the reproach of being a foreigner, will folly itself wondered at their stupidity, and even prejudice was ashamed of their meanness, they have attempted to find some flaw or defect in each of his official reports. In every instance, have their misrepresentations been exposed; and thus, in every instance, have new disgrace recoiled on their heads. But, with respect to the report, which appears in this paper, they have not been able to find even the semblance of an incorrect statement, or a false estimate. They have not, however, abstained of their rancor, or withheld their strictures. As usual, they have alternately stormed and sneered, inveighed and insinuated. The fair and simple statement, which portrays the prosperity of our fiscal interests, and evinces the intelligence and integrity of the administration, inflicts on their malignant minds the worst of torture. And, their attacks have more violence, as they have less foundation.  To an enlightened and sober people, however, the report of the secretary must be highly satisfactory and pleasing. It exhibits an exact and lucid statement of their fiscal affairs; and enables their public officers to pronounce a just and unassuming panegyric on themselves, by disclosing the beneficial effects of their official arrangements. The rational and undeviating economy, which has attended disbursements from the treasury, and the wise and prudent measures, which have regulated the acquisition of revenue, display all the genius and intelligence of a NEGRO and all the perseverance and correctness of a COLBERT. A slight review of the report of Mr. GALLATIN will prove the wisdom and honesty of the administration, as respects the national revenue and expenditures. If the management of
to the advantage of the public, and in honor of their servants, "calculation is a cheat, and arithmetic a liar."  From a cursory view, it will appear, that the increase of the ordinary revenue, and the diminution of unnecessary expenditures have been such, as to discharge a part of the principal of the old Public Debt exceeding, by more than Half a Million the whole New Debt, contracted by the purchase of Louisiana. The people will recollect the clamour which has been raised, on account of the immense burden, which, it was said, was thrown on them, by this negotiation; and they will see in this document, the usual attendant of Federal tales, complete refutation. It will be seen, also, that there has been a considerable increase of the amount of duties arising from merchandise and tonnage; a circumstance which affords a happy illustration of the position, that the Administration is inimical to Commerce. It is unnecessary, however, to comment on a Document, so lucid and easy of comprehension. It will be recollected that this rapid discharge of debt has been accomplished without the assistance of those internal taxes, with the assistance of which, a former Administration found it impossible to supply the exigencies of Government—without an eight per cent loan.  But, it is said, that all the credit is due to the former Administrations, because under them the sources of revenue were formed.—A moment's reflection will evince the fallacy of this conclusion. If credit is to be given to a Government in proportion as they increase the revenue, finance will become a simple science, and the most severe exactions will discover the most financial wisdom. No—if a prudent and judicious expenditure of public money, if destroying needless and wasteful drains of the treasury, correcting prodigality and abuses, and establishing a correct and economical system of fiscal affairs merit praise, then will a willing tribute of applause be rendered to our wise and patriotic rulers.  (Nat. Argus.)
Mr. COOPER, (says the N. York Morning Chronicle) on Friday evening, closed his engagement at the New York theatre, having performed fourteen evenings, including his benefit. The characters in which he appeared, were, Marcellus twice, Hastings, Hamlet twice, Penruddock, Richard, Frederick in Lovers' Vows, Shylock, Rolla, Horspurr, Henry the 5th, Romeo, and Othello.—He finished with Othello, in which character he was supposed to have exhibited some of the most splendid proofs of his genius and powers. The audience were more than usually warm in their expressions of approbation and his expiring scene was followed by four rounds of applause. On Saturday, Mr. Cooper left the city for Philadelphia, where it is understood that he is to perform for a few nights. Report adds, that he proceeds from thence to Charleston.
COMMUNICATED.  A recipe for the cure of the Palsy.  Take the twigs of southern wood, which grows in wet ground, or gardens, is very brittle, breaks short, and is of a yellowish cast, smells sweet—in some states, it is called button wood, bearing a ball or button. Put the branches into a brass kettle, and boil a strong decoction, and pour it into a tub, cover yourself with a blanket till you feel warm, dip a coarse cloth in the tub as hot as can be borne, rub the part affected ten or fifteen minutes and go to bed. This method being pursued five or six weeks night and morning, has been known to produce great cures. The decoction may be used repeatedly, by boiling it when wanted.  (Balt. Tel.)  ELECTION OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT.      President  V. President  President  V. President     Jefferson  Clinton  Pinckney  Rufus King      Pennsylvania  20  20  00  00    Virginia  24  24  00  00    Maryland  9  9  2  2    New Jersey  8  8  0  0    Massachusetts  19  19  00  00    Connecticut  00  00  9  9    New York  19  19  00  00    Delaware  00  00  3  3    North Carolina  14  14  00  00    Rhode Island  4  4  0  0    South Carolina  10  10  00  00    Ohio  3  3  0  0    Tennessee  5  5  0  0    New Hampshire  7  7  0  0    Vermont  6  6  0  0     INSPECTED in Richmond the last 6 months ending the 1st of January 1805, 36,057 bbls. Flour.  ISAAC WEBSTER.  At a court held for Washington county, the 18th day of December 1804.  William Brice, Complainant, In Chancery.  Michael Wise, Defendant.  THE defendant 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 the defendant is not an inhabitant of the commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, Is ordered, That the said defendant do appear here on the third Tuesday in April next and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be inserted in a public newspaper published in this state for two months successively, and another copy posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county.  A copy—Arrest,  D. CAMPBELL, n. o.
THIS EVENING, will commence, at the Store lately occupied by Elston Temple, dec nearly opposite Messrs. Gilliam & Kirby's store, the SALE of a large collection of scarce and valuable
BOOKS,  On Physic, Divinity, History, Voyages, Travels, Law, Novels, &c. &c. &c.  PROSSER & MONGURE, v. 22.  January 2d. 1805.
City of Richmond, January 1, 1805.  ASSIZE OF BREAD  UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.  A FOUR PENCE half penny LOAF, made of Superfine Flour, shall weigh eighteen ounces.  ROBT. MITCHELL, Mayor.  Superfine Flour $10 per barrel.
Want Employment.  TWO EXCELLENT MILL WRIGHTS, newly arrived from Great Britain, who understand all kinds of machinery in the millwright business, & who will undertake to erect or repair Grist, Threshing or Saw Mills, to go either by wind, water, horse or hand, on liberal encouragement being given. Also, will make all manner of patterns for founders. For further particulars, apply to Mr. John Scott, Grocer, fifth door from the market, Richmond.  N. B. If no applications are made in the course of a few days from the date hereof, the persons alluded to will go a little to the northward, where they'll be encouragingly off.  Richmond, Jan. 1st. 1805.
Board, Washing and Mending, For £ 36 Per Ann.  The subscriber has removed to the City of Richmond for the purpose of receiving boarders. He has rented a large and commodious brick house, about two hundred yards from J. Galt's Academy: He is particularly desirous of receiving as boarders, young gentlemen from the country who intend to become students in this school during the present year. He will be in a wash and mend for thirty-six pounds per annum. He will be prepared to receive from fifteen to twenty boarders, and can accommodate ten or twelve with chambers and bedding on terms which will be made known to applicants.  I. RAWLINS, Inn.  Richmond, January 1st. 1805.
NOTICE  Is hereby given, to all persons concerned, WHEREAS Nathaniel White with William Davidson, both of the City of Richmond, passed their note to James Harrod, of the county of Henrico, for the hire of a negro man named Anthony, who made his escape; and other just causes induce us to give timely notice to all persons not to purchase said note.  NATHANIEL WHITE, WILLIAM DAVIDSON.  December 31, 1804.
Advertisement.  ON Monday the 26th day of November last was left with me, one yoke of OXEN, by a certain Asa M'Donald, of Charlotte county, and bargained with me to keep them at 1s. 6d. per day, and as yet has not returned, and by good information have just grounds to believe that the said M'Donald has left this state—This is to inform all persons that have any claims on the aforesaid Oxen; to come forward and prove their property, pay charges and take them away before the 26th day of January next, or on that day I shall proceed to sell them to pay the expense I have been at with them.  JOHN DEANE.  Powhatan, 28th December, 1804.
WILLIAM, I purchased some time since, three acres of Land from Drury Wood, jun. and paid him at the time of contract two thirds of the purchase money, for which I have his receipt; this is therefore to caution all persons against purchasing the above mentioned lot of land, lying on the Brook road adjoining the lands of Doc or Currie, and Asa M'Donald and Gray, as I shall be able to compel the said Wood to make me a title to the above described land, if driven to the necessity of having recourse to law.  ABRAHAM DUGARD.  Richmond, Dec 1, 1804.
Government Security.  NEW-YORK LOTTERY.  No. III. for the encouragement of Literature, Begins Drawing on the EIGHTH DAY of APRIL next.  25,000 DOLLARS,  30,000 DOLLARS,  5,000 DOLLARS,  HIGHEST PRIZES.  The Scheme contains 55,000 Tickets, of which 9,913 are Prizes, less than two and a half blanks to a prize—Reduction fifteen per cent.  At the session of the Legislature of the state of New-York, on Monday the 12th Nov 1804 a Resolution passed the Senate, and was concurred in by the House of Assembly, that the drawing of the said Lottery be postponed until the Second Monday in April next, in consequence of the defalcation of one of the managers, and that the Legislature will GUARANTEE the PAYMENT of ALL the PRIZES in said Lottery.
TICKETS  And Halves, Quarters & Eighths, ARE TO BE HAD AT  G. & R. WAITE'S  PERMANENT LOTTERY OFFICES, No. 64, MAIDEN LANE, & No. 38, MAIDEN LANE,  AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES.  Whole Tickets Dols. 7 00 | Quarters, Dols. 1 87  Halves, " 3 62 | Eighths, " 1 00  But as the tickets and shares, have met with such an extraordinary rapid sale throughout every part of the United States, they will speedily advance in price.  Distant Adventurers, by including BANK NOTES of ANY DESCRIPTION may have tickets forwarded them by post to any part of the Union by G & R. WAITE, with the utmost punctuality; and the earliest intelligence sent of their success—CASH advanced for prizes as soon as drawn, or warranted mid drawn tickets exchanged for prizes during the drawing.  For the satisfaction of adventurers in Richmond and its vicinity, G. & R. Waite will forward to the printer of this paper, the Managers' Official List of Prizes, as soon as printed, where any gentleman can examine his own number.—Letters post paid, will be duly attended to.  New-York, Nov. 23, 1804.
ESSAYS  ON THE LIBERTY OF THE PRESS,  BY  MARCELLUS,  Originally published in the Virginia Argus, in December, 1803.

Will certainly be Sold for Cash. At the house of Moses Treadway in the county of Powhatan, on Thursday the third day of January, one thousand eight hundred and five, pursuant to a decree of the superior court of chancery, held for the Richmond district, pronounced on the second day of June last, in favor of Col. Samuel Meredith of Amherst county, against John Nunnally and others.  On the day, and at the place above mentioned, and in conformity to the aforesaid decree, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, one certain tract or parcel of LAND, lying on Appomattox river, in the upper end of said county, within two miles of the place of sale, containing four hundred and twelve and one half acres, a part of which is low grounds, adjoining the said run, the remainder high land, thought to be equal in value to any in the neighbourhood; there are two plantations on this tract, one of which lies immediately upon the river, being that plantation whereon Archibald Nunnally lived in his lifetime, the buildings are such as might answer for the accommodation of an overseer & negroes, with a good barn, &c. The other is the plantation upon which Capt. John Nunnally has lived for a number of years; upon which there is a good dwelling house with two rooms below and two above stairs, a kitchen, smoke house, dairy, stable, barn, &c. all in good repair; upon this tract eight or ten hands may be employed to great advantage.  Given under my hand, this 29th day of December, 1804.  The Trustees of the following Lottery here by give notice, that on Thursday the 10th day of January next, they will certainly commence the drawing of the said Lottery at the Capitol in this City. Richmond Dec. 10th, 1804.
(By Authority.)  Scheme of a LOTTERY, CLASS No. 1. To build an Academy in the City of Richmond. 3750 Tickets at 10 dollars each. 37,500 dollars. 1 Prize of dollars 5000 dollars 5000 1 Do. 3000 3000 5 Do. 1000 5000 5 Do. 500 2500 10 Do. 300 3000 20 Do. 100 2000 1500 Do. 12 18000—37,500  1542 Prizes. 2208 Blank.  575 Tickets at 10 dollars each. 1st drawn Ticket having a blank in its number after 2000 tickets are drawn.  1 Do. after 2500 do. are drawn, 1,000 1 Do. after 3000 do. are drawn, 1,000 1 Do. after 3500 do. are drawn, 1,000 Last drawn Ticket, 5,000  This Lottery has been authorised 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 of drawing, &c. The Trustees to insure success, have divided the Lottery into four distinct classes, so as to raise the sum contemplated by an annual Lottery, for four years, to raise every year 5,000 dollars, that the work may progress.  The town of Boston (to the honor of its citizens) has public schools in which are about sixteen hundred pupils. The flourishing and increasing city of Richmond cannot boast of one public school. The Trustees of the Richmond Academy, have about thirteen acres of ground, nearly one half is accepted as a donation, and the remainder they have contracted for, on which they intend to erect the Academy. The site is elevated, healthy and beautiful. — Doct. William Foushee, William DuVal, William Price (Register), and George Tucker, are appointed by the Trustees to sell and dispose of the tickets, who are authorized to appoint agents for the above purpose.  The remaining Tickets may be had on the said committee, of Robert Mitchell, Esq. Mayor, Samuel Pleasants, Jr. William Pritchard, and William Moxley, Treasurer.
Lottery Notice. G. & R. WAITE, solicitors of giving every adventurer an opportunity of purchasing at the present price of Seven Dollars a ticket, hereby notify, that tickets in the New York State Lottery, No. 3. for the Encouragement of Literature, will advance on the 8th day of January next to Seven and a half Dollars each. Persons including the cash at any time previous to that date, will have their orders punctually executed; and those who are fortunate in drawing prizes, by enclosing them in a letter directed to the Permanent Lottery Offices of G. & R. Waite, New York, may depend on having the amount faithfully returned in cash, or warranted undrawn tickets. — Letters must be post paid. New York, Feb. 1805.
GIM CRACK WILL stand next season at my stable about 12 miles from Howells Ferry, ten from Sim's Ferry, and seven miles from the courthouse. Herbert C. Cocke. November 19th, 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.
BROKER'S OFFICE. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Court-house of Thomas and Ames Lsds. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict fidelity. THOM. NORVELL. Richmond, October 2, 1804.
WANTED TO HIRE FOR THE ENSUING YEAR, A good Female Cook. Also, a good WASHER and IRONER. Enquire of the printer. Dec. 12.
A good Female Cook. Also, a good WASHER and IRONER. Enquire of the printer. Dec. 12.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the late firms of  Buchanan, Dunlop & Co. Of Petersburg;  Robert Pollok & Co. Of Richmond; and  Dunlop, Pollok & Co. Of Manchester, Are hereby notified that James Dunlop, late a partner in the above concerns, has become purchaser of the outstanding debts; they will therefore be pleased to make payment to Mr. John Tompkins, residing in Richmond, or the subscriber, residing in Petersburg; who alone are authorized to make collections and grant discharges. Suits will be indiscriminately commenced against all who do not make payment before the first of February next. JOHN DUNLOP, Attorney for James DUNLOP. Petersburg, Nov. 15, 1804.
The subscriber wishes to sell for cash, or on credit till the first day of January next, the  Two Brick Tenements, Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1804.
Twenty Dollars will be given for apprehending and delivering to me in Manchester, PETER, a likely black fellow, about five feet six or seven inches high, twenty seven years old, who absconded on the 19th November his dress when he went away was a short grey cloth coat, half boots, and carried with him a pair of new shoes—he is well known in and about the city of Richmond, where he has lived for several years past with Captain Moss, and has a number of acquaintances between Richmond and York. I am induced to believe that he is still in Richmond or the neighborhood. The above reward will be given on delivering him to me in Manchester or securing him in jail so that I get him again. Philip Boos. December 4th, 1804.
THE SUBSCRIBER hath removed his SCHOOL from the Falling Garden over to the white house near the Courthouse, where Messrs. Cohen & Isaacs formerly kept store — He will continue to teach Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar and Geography; he will also teach Book-Keeping, and several branches of the Mathematics, if required. — The price of tuition will be made known on application. JNO. S. PLEASANTS. 13th Nov. 1804.
*** All kinds of MATTRESSES for Sale — Also, old ones worked over. I.S.P. Notice is hereby given to the debtors of  ROSS & FORD, That in compliance with my duty as assignee, I shall commence suits indiscriminately against all those who do not come forward and give assurances when payment may be expected. Neil M'Coull. Richmond, December 15 1804.
FOR SALE. A Life Estate in the DWELLING HOUSE, (which has just undergone a thorough repair) Four half acre LOTS, with stables, coach house and other necessary outbuildings, on the church hill, in the occupancy of John Banks, Esq. It commands an extensive prospect, and is as healthy a situation as any in Richmond. Neil M'Coull. 12th December, 1804.
THE IMPORTED HORSE, PRECIPITATE, WILL stand at my house to be let to mares the next season. THOMAS GOODE. Chesterfield county, Appomattox River, Nov. 27, 1804.
Manchester Turnpike Company. DELINQUENT Stockholders, on the 6th Requisition, due the 1st current, are hereby notified, that such shares as shall remain unpaid, on the first Monday in January next, will on that day be sold, at Mr. Brooks's Tavern in Manchester, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon. James Brander, Clk. Richmond, Dec. 11, 1804.
Fifty Dollars Reward WILL be paid to any person who will deliver to the subscriber in this City, a Runaway Negro, named  CLAIBORNE, About 17 years of age. He has a long and smiling countenance, small legs, round shouldered, his colour is between black and mulatto. He has been always employed as a house servant, and does not understand any other kind of business. He had a great variety of wearing apparel, all of excellent quality, much better than is usually given to servants. It is a great reason to believe, that he has been decoyed or inveigled away by the master of a northern trading vessel, and it is probable he will endeavour to go to Norfolk or Hampton for the purpose of getting on board; and as he is well acquainted on the stage road, and has very good address he will probably pass for a free man. THOMAS GILLIAT. IN THE STREET IN THIS CITY, A red Morocco Pocket Book. The owner may have it by applying at this office. December 12.
CASH will be given for Twelve or Fifteen BOYS, From 7 to 15 years old. — Enquire of the Printer.  Ten Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber on the 1st day of December, a negro man by the name of ARCHER, about twenty five years old, his complexion black, and when spoken to has a smiling countenance, has a scar under his left ear occasioned by a burn—he formerly belonged to Mayo Carrington, Esq. of Cumberland county—his clothing was when he left me, a long blue cloth coat, Virginia cloth pantaloons, a swansdown waistcoat and a pair of coarse negro shoes. It is supposed he is lurking about John Daniel's, Esq. of Cumberland county, where his wife lives. Whoever will deliver the said Archer to me, living in Buckingham county, or secure him in any jail so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward. All masters of vessels are forewarned from carrying the said negro out of the state of Virginia under the penalty of the law. Henry C. Bell. December 10th, 1804.
NOTICE. BANK OF VIRGINIA. Richmond, Dec. 13, 1804. A General meeting of the Stockholders, will be held at the Bank-house, on the first Monday in January next, for the purpose of electing Directors for Richmond, Norfolk, Petersburg, and Fredericksburg; and for other purposes relative to the affairs of the Corporation. In order that a list of the Share holders may be exhibited, those persons who have not sent in the receipts granted by the Commissioners for receiving subscriptions, are requested to transmit them by the day above mentioned, together with the Cashier's receipts for the second instalment, when new receipts will be issued, in lieu thereof by the President. JOHN BROCKENBROUGH, Cashier.
FOR SALE,  YARMOUTH, Lying in James City county, on Chickahominy river, ten miles from Williamsburg. The improvements are, a two story brick house with two rooms and a passage above and below, portions on each side, a large and capacious barn, and 3 other out houses. The whole tract including an island in view of the house, high and low land, with marshes, contains about 2700 acres, scarcely one third of which is cleared. Two thirds of the island is arable, which, with the land adjoining the houses, is of superior quality. Adjacent to the island are two bold and navigable creeks with a convenient landing to each. The range for cattle is very extensive and the marshes and meadows will supply an abundance of hay. Fish and fowl, in their respective seasons, may with ease be obtained at your door. The orchards, consisting of the greatest variety of all kinds of fruit selected with care, are now in their prime. The terms will be made known by William Berkeley of Richmond, William Randolph of Wilton, or the subscriber. PEYTON RANDOLPH, Jr. For ELIZ. IRENE. Nov. 4th, 1804.
A List of Tobacco remaining in Shockoe Warehouse upwards of two years, Viz. Lynch's P E 128 1422....1258 128 1217....1106 130 1549....3214 120 1342....3213 120 1403 C A 2327 120 1250 A B 2013 120 1330 T I 535 120 1130 W 569 125 1504 P P 825 130 1504 S I 683 125 1125 I M 562 160 1646 W 969 140 1460 T S 2219 1173 C C 3071 120 1230 T R 165 112 1268 B L 979 112 1344 D W 1923 155 1195 With chalk D P 125 1063 No. M. K. 35 118 1017.... 115 1485.... 212 1561....222 170 1409....3433 120 1512 Spring P I 1022 120 1232 200 175 1415 C C 1275 130 1283 T S 1203 140 1183 No. M. K. 464 120 1318 130 1506 658 165 1613 W 694 135 1295 Nicholas's No. M. K. 305 146 1258 155 1353 1363 Rivanna F C 714 148 1262 Henderson's G C 385 169 1161 W I C 932 187 957 I R 624 123 1496 or 1596 W I C 1011 No. M. K. 304 142 1278 713 166 1562 D W 300 144 1063 Horsley's, Z T 779 133 1357.... 780 156 1471....64 153 1432.... 238 153 1720....778 136 1563 No M K 135 1278 Amherst, P I 225 194 1670 No M K 111 1035 Cannon's, D 158 1320 No M K 394 132 1689.... 344 147 1534....171 1483 C G 48 105 1280 Woodson's, A M 450 153 1293 W A D 3 110 1330 C T R 979 136 1503 A M 508 140 1352 E I 310 153 1101 Campden No M K 94 152 1672 Dean's T F 853 147 1317 G M 1309 130 1224 A M 3 159 1377 No M K 430 160 1474 182 1476 Dean's No M K 148 1476....135 1067....168 1151 not full. Swan Creek, No M K 139 1099, not full.
The above tobacco will be sold at Henrico January Court, if not claimed by the owners according to law. William L. Mosby, Inspectors. 4th Dec. 1804.
ADVERTISEMENT. To be sold, at public auction, at the place formerly known by the name of the Palace, in the city of Williamsburg, on Thursday the tenth day of January, 1805, if fair, if not the next fair day, a number of Very valuable & likely SLAVES, And other personal Estate of the Rev. Samuel Smith M. Croakey, dec. among which are a valuable collection of Books, Single Chair and Harness, and all the stock of Cattle, Sheep & Horses, and Farming Utensils belonging to the farm, and the crops of Grain, Hay and Fodder thereon made, some Household Linen, and other articles. A credit of six months will be given to all who purchase above the value of twenty dollars, the purchasers giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date; but if punctually paid the interest will be remitted. Ready money will be required for all purchases not exceeding twenty dollars. Elizabeth M. Croakey, Ex'x. Williamsburg, Nov. 28, 1804.
BLANK BONDS For sale at this office.
NOTICE. We the undersigned, partners in the late concerns of Buchanan, Dunlop & Co. at Petersburg, Robert Pollok & Co. at Richmond and of Dunlop, Pollok & Co. at Manchester, have sold to Mr. James Dunlop, our late partner in said concerns, the debts now due to and outstanding at these several establishments—those interested will therefore please to take notice, that hereafter payments are to be made only to the said Mr. James Dunlop, his attorney or attorneys, and to whom those having claims against these concerns will apply for payment. David Buchanan, By Robert Pollok his attorney. Robert Pollok. Virginia, Petersburg, Dec. 6, 1804.
J. Tompkins RESPECTFULLY informs those concerned, that he has removed the books and papers of the late concerns of Robert Pollok & Co. and Dunlop, Pollok & Co. to a new brick house near the Lakin, and directly opposite to the staid house, where he has for SALE, a few pipes of  Old Cogniac Brandy, Of superior quality.
Negroes for Sale. ON Saturday the 5th of January next, at 12 o'clock, at the Eagle Tavern, in this city, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for cash or notes at sixty days, negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, three likely young NEGRO MEN, one a valuable Black-smith, the other two first rate Coopers of good character. The above slaves belong to the estate of Col. Richard Adams deceased, and will be sold by instruction of the legatee. JOHN ADAMS, Adm'r. Richmond, Dec. 20, 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a TOLLGATE is now erected, for the purpose of collecting HALF-TOLLS , agreeably to the authority of said act. EDM. S. LOCKETT, Superintendent. For the Manchester Turnpike Company. 23d November, 1804.
HART and SOUTHGATE, Grocers and Commission Merchants, In the store lately occupied by Mr. Boulton, opposite Mr. Pleasants's Printing-Office.  MAIN STREET, RICHMOND. RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public, that they have laid in a general assortment of Groceries and Liquors of the first quality, which they are selling very low for ready money or produce at cash prices. Also, Queen's Ware, Patent Shot, Gunpowder, Indigo, &c. & a Hare's Philadelphia bottled Porter, of which they have a constant supply, by the dozen or single bottle. They have for sale, on Commission, Cut Nails (from 30 to 50) by the cask or small quantities; also, a quantity of SOLE LEATHER, for Cash, or to be bartered for Wheat; and a pair of COBBLE MILLSTONES, 3 feet 11 in. August 8, 1804.
NICHOLAS HALLAM, Two doors above the Swan Tavern, has just received from the Isle of Wight, and for sale on the most moderate terms: Three thousand wt. of excellent BACON Hams, and Middlings, and a supply of choice new and old Northern CHEESE; Also, BRISH POTATOES. Likewise, an assortment of well chosen  GROCERIES, Consisting of Loaf & Brown Sugars; Coffee, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea; Chocolate, Rice, Indigo, Mace, Cloves, and other spices; Dry Sherry, Lisbon, and Malaga Wines; Cogniac, Peach and Apple Brandy; Rum, Holland and Country Gin; Whiskey, Molasses, &c.; Crockery and Stone Ware, and a variety of other articles in the Grocery line. W. WARDLAW,
W. WARDLAW, IS now opening at his shop on the Main street in Richmond, opposite Mr. Taylor's Vendue Office, a large importation of  MEDICINES, Received directly from London, also a general assortment of SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, SHOP FURNITURE, MECHANIC AIR MACHINES, PATENT MEDICINES, &c. &c. It is his intention to keep, at all times, a supply of Genuine Medicines, sufficient to answer the current demand, which will be sold low for cash or on the usual credit to those who will give him sufficient assurances of punctuality. November 20th, 1804.
20 Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber living in Amherst county near Lynchburg, the 27th March last, a negro man slave named GEORGE—about 45 or 27 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, rather of a yellowish complexion, square made, bow legged, and has a down look with a low voice, also thick lips. This fellow was raised in King William county, by old Henry Slauter, and has since been the property of Mrs. Beard, of Augusta county. I heard that he was in Augusta county in the month of April last, and from the best information I can get, his aim was for King William county, where he was raised. Any person securing him in jail so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward, and if brought home, all reasonable charges paid. Joseph Kinnerly. December 8, 1804.
At a Court held for Washington County the 17th day of October, 1804. Elizabeth Gibson, Complainant, } In AGAINST } Chancery Isaac Anderson, Defendant, } THE defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of the commonwealth of Virginia: On the motion of the complainant by her counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the third Tuesday in February next and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be inserted in some public newspaper published in this state for two months successively, and another posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county. A Copy—Attest, David Campbell, D. C.
Fashionable MILLINERY and FANCY GOODS. S. RAPHAMI, nearly opposite the Bell Tavern, has just received the latest London Fashions, via New York and Philadelphia, consisting of Splendid Bonnets, Cumbicks, Leghorn ditto, Muscels & French Fices, Crapes ditto, Silk & Satin Shingles, Cypres Hats, Chip and Satinette picnic Veils, Straw, Silk Gloves, Shag, plush & velvet do, Kid and Beaver do, Head Dresses & Wigs, Silk Cords and Tassels, Lace Caps and Cloaks, Wreaths, silver, tinsel, Coloured Muslin, artificial comforts, Mulmul do, &c. &c. &c. Floss worked and tam, &c. &c. &c. Also, an assortment of Cloths, Casimeres, Tolinets, &c. &c. &c.
FOR SALE,  By Edward Hallam, At his Grocery Store, opposite the Swan Tavern 5000 Wt. excellent Salt Petre Bacon. Patent Shot, by the bag or 100. Madeira, Tenerife and Sherry Wines. Antigua, Jamaica and New-England Rum. Cogniac Brandy and Whiskey. Philadelphia Porter, by the half, 3 doz. each. Coffee by the bag—Molasses by the hhd. Loaf & brown Sugar—Hanson & Imperial Teas 9 by 11 and 19 by 12 Windrow Glass. Bar Iron, Irish Potatoes, &c. The above articles will be sold low for ready pay, April 20, 1804. The subscriber has just received six thousand weight of first quality  New-England Cheese, Which he will dispose of on moderate terms.
Scheme of a Lottery, For the benefit of WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE. FIRST CLASS. 8000 Tickets at 10 dollars. 80,000 2 Prizes, dollars. 10,000 20,000 50 of 500 30,000 3,000 of 15 30,000 60,000 Subject to a deduction of 15 per. ct. 12,000 Expense of drawing, 2,000 Dollars, 10,000 First Ticket drawn, Dollars. 500 Last drawn, 10,000 1 other Prize of 10,000 2 other Prizes of 500 dollars. 29,500 2,000 of 15 dollars, 30,000 Dollars, 80,000 All tickets drawn blank may be renewed in the next class, at 10 dollars each; the price of all others will be 15 dollars. All prizes of 15 dollars may be renewed for the next class, or paid, at the option of the person entitled. If they be not claimed within three months after the drawing commences, they will be considered as renewed in the second class. The drawing to commence in the city of Williamsburg, on the day of —, under the management of James Madison, John Bracken, William Nelson, Robert Greenhow, Burwell Bassett, Robert Saunders, Samuel Tyler, Commission Travis, William Lightfoot, Littleton W. Tazewell, George Tucker and James Semple. SECOND CLASS. 4,938 Tickets at 10 dollars. 59,380 6,635 ditto at 15 dollars. 70,330 130,510 Deduct loss on 2,062 tickets renewed at 2 1 2 3 3,155 Dollars. 125,155 2 Prizes of 20,000 dollars. 40,000 2 ditto of 10,000 dollars. 20,000 3 ditto of 5,000 15,000 50 ditto of 1,000 50,000 1 ditto 155 125,155 Deduct 10 per cent. 12,516 Expenses of drawing, 2,500 Sum raised, Dollars. 10,000 Ticket first drawn, Dollars. 1,000 Ticket last drawn, 20,000 One other prize of 20,000 Two ditto of 10,000 20,000 3 ditto of 5,000 dollars. 15,000 49 ditto of 1,000 49,000 1 ditto 155 Dollars 125,155
TICKETS May be had of George Tucker, Thomas Taylor, and Samuel Pleasants, Jr. in Richmond; Robert Birchett, and Watkins Leigh, Petersburg; Thomas Newton, Dr. Barrand, & Littleton W. Tazewell, Norfolk; Hugh Mercer, Fredericksburg; Henry Tucker, Winchester; Chapman Johnson, Staunton; and in all the towns in Virginia, and in many places in the country.
The famous full blooded English Horse  HAMBLETON, The property of Wm. Lightfoot, Esq. will stand at my stable in the county of Hanover, ten miles above the courthouse, and within a mile of Mr. Edmund Taylor's tavern, in the Forks of Hanover, the ensuing season. The terms, pedigree and performance will be made known before the season commences. John Thornton, Sr. November 22d, 1804.
ON the 11th day of March, 1805, will be offered for sale, at Louisa courthouse, if fair, otherwise the next fair day,  A LIKELY NEGRO FELLOW, Belonging to the estate of Major Samuel Ragsland, dec. on a credit of twelve months. Bond and approved security will be required, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid, by the Administrator. December 16, 1804. HENING'S  New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the law now in force. Also, Forms of every thing, such as deeds, of bargain and sale, lease & release, mortgage, trust, &c. For sale at S. PLEASANTS' BOOK-STORE.

VIRGINIA ARGUS EXTRA.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1805.
House of Delegates of Virginia.
S A T U R D A Y, December 22d, 1804.
(Concluded from our last.)
Mr. E. Harrison reported, from the committee of propositions and grievances, that the committee had, according to order, had under their consideration sundry petitions to them referred, and had come to several resolutions thereupon, which he handed in at the clerk's table, where the same were twice read, and agreed to by the house, as follows:
1. Resolved , as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Henry Banks, praying that a law may pass for establishing a town on his land in the county of Wood, and also in the county of Randolph, is reasonable.
2. Resolved , as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Thomas A. Taylor, praying that a law may pass for establishing a town on his land in the county of Randolph, is reasonable.
3. Resolved , as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Adam Hickman, praying that a law may pass authorising him to erect a dam not exceeding five feet high, across the west fork of Monongalia river in the county of Harrison, for the purpose of erecting grist and other mills, is reasonable.
4. Resolved , as the opinion of this committee, that so much of the petition of John Beale, of the county of Botetourt, as prays that a law may pass authorising him to build a toll-bridge from his land across James river, to the land of Andrew Boyd on the opposite shore, is reasonable.
5. Resolved , as the opinion of this committee, that such other parts of the said petition, as prays that a writ of ad quod damnum may be directed to ascertain not only the quantity but the value of the land necessary for the abutment of the said bridge, is reasonable.
6. Resolved , as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Matthew Harvey and Samuel Lewis, praying that a law may pass establishing a town on their lands in the county of Botetourt, and also that they may be authorised to erect a toll-bridge across James river, be rejected.
7. Resolved , as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of William Chapman, jun. praying that a law may pass authorising him to establish a ferry from his land in the county of Brooke, across the Ohio river to the opposite shore, is reasonable.
8. Resolved , as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of James Hays, of the county of Albemarle, praying that a law may pass establishing a town on his land, is reasonable.
Ordered , That bills be brought in pursuant to the 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th, 7th and 8th resolutions, and that the committee of propositions and grievances do prepare and bring in the same.
Two resolutions from the committee for courts of justice, which were yesterday laid upon the table, were called up and read, as follows:
Resolved , That it is the opinion of this committee, that so much of the petition of the corporate body of the city of Richmond, as prays that they may be authorised by law to appoint a mathematical surveyor of the said city, and to regulate his fees of office, is reasonable.
Resolved , That it is the opinion of this committee, that the residue of the said petition, praying that provision may be made by law for opening streets in certain parts of the said city, is reasonable.
The first resolution being read a second time, was, on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
The second resolution being read a second time, a motion was made to amend the same by striking out at the end thereof the words, "is reasonable," and inserting in lieu of them the words, "be rejected," and the question being put upon the said amendment, it passed in the negative.
The question being then put upon the resolution as reported from the committee, it was agreed to by the house.
The Speaker laid before the house a letter from Thomas Swepson, Robert H. Fisher and William Munford, three of the commissioners appointed by the legislature to wait on the legislature of North Carolina, on the subject of opening a navigable canal from Nansemond river in this state to Bennett's creek in North Carolina, and from Meherrin river to Roanoke river in North Carolina, which was read, and with the documents accompanying the same, ordered to be referred to Messrs. Riddick, Dashiell, Seabrell, Purdie, Tazewell, King, Ruffin, Byrd and Maclin.
Ordered , That a committee be appointed to examine the enrolled bills, and a committee was appointed of Messrs. Lightfoot, Pescud, Southall, Fisher, Reeder, Leake, W. Yancey, Bacon, Pasteur, M c Ferran and Cordle.
Ordered , That Messrs. Pescud and Aylett have leave of absence from the service of this house till Wednesday next, Mr. Dillard till Saturday next and Mr. Semple till Monday next.
The orders of the day for the house to resolve itself into a committee of the whole house on a bill, "To prevent slaves being brought into this state;" and on the state of the commonwealth, being read;
Ordered , That the same be put off till Monday next. And then the house adjourned till Monday 12 o'clock.
M O N D A Y, December 24th, 1804.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk.
The Senate have passed the bill, intitled, "An act authorising Benjamin Wilson, jun. to erect a dam across the west fork of Monongalia river."—Also the bill, intitled, "An act for adding part of the county of Ohio to the county of Harrison," with several amendments to each; to which amendments they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates.
The house forthwith proceeded to consider the said amendments; and the same being twice read, were, on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
Ordered , That the clerk acquaint the Senate therewith.
An engrossed bill, "Establishing a town on the land of Richard Ratcliffe, at the courthouse of Fairfax county," was read a third time and several blanks therein filled up and passed.
An engrossed bill, "For extending the boundaries of the city of Richmond," was read a third time and passed.
An engrossed bill, "Compelling Andrew and James Crockett to erect a slope through their dam over Reed creek," was read a third time and passed.
An engrossed bill, "Releasing to Frederick Gauder the right of the commonwealth to a certain lot of land," was read a third time and passed.
An engrossed bill, "To encrease the reward for killing wolves in the county of Wood," was read a third time and passed.
An engrossed bill, "Repealing so much of the act, intitled an act, "To encrease the reward for killing wolves," as relates to the county of Lee," was read a third time and passed.
An engrossed bill, "Divorcing Robert Campbell from his wife Anne," was read a third time and passed—Ayes 99—Nocs 26.
A bill, "Authorising the court of Mason county to appoint one or more persons to solemnize the rites of marriage within the said county," was read a second time and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Smyth (Wythe) presented from the committee (to whom it was committed) a bill, "Forming a new county out of certain parts of Montgomery Monroe
and Tazewell counties," with amendments, which were severally twice read and agreed to by the house.
Ordered , That the said bill, with the amendments, be engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Johnston presented from the committee for courts of justice,
A bill, "For raising by lottery a sum of money for improving the navigation of Quantico creek;"
A bill, "Authorising the sale of certain lots in the town of Hillsborough;"
A bill, "Concerning the bridge erected by Alexander Wells and others over Buffaloe creek;" and,
A bill, "Concerning Charlestown in the county of Jefferson," which were received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr. Terry presented from the committee of propositions and grievances,
A bill, "Establishing several towns;"
A bill, "Establishing several new ferries, and encreasing the rates of former ones;"
A bill, "Authorising John Beale to build a toll bridge over James river;" and,
A bill, "Authorising Adam Hickman to erect a dam across the west fork of Monongalia river, for certain purposes therein mentioned," which were received and ordered to lie on the table.
Ordered , That the committee for courts of justice be discharged from farther proceeding on the resolution reporting the petition of the trustees of the Nottoway tribe of Indians reasonable.
A report from the committee of privileges and elections (which lay on the table) on the petition of John Woodward, complaining of the undue election of David Graham, one of the delegates from the county of Monroe, returned to serve in this present General Assembly, was called up;
On a motion made,
Resolved , That Mr. Woodward have leave to appear at the bar of the house, during the examination of the said report;
The said report being read, was,
On a motion made,
Ordered , To lie on the table.
Mr. C. Foster reported, from the committee of claims, that the committee had, according to order, had under their consideration sundry petitions to them referred, and had come to several resolutions thereupon, which he handed in at the clerk's table, where the same were twice read, and agreed to by the house, as follows:
1. Resolved , as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Joseph White, praying the legislature to grant him a pension in consequence of being disabled by a wound in the revolutionary war, is reasonable.
2. Resolved also , as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Vincent Fortune, praying the relief of the legislature from a fine of one hundred dollars and costs of suit, imposed on him by Spotsylvania court, for not attending as a witness in a criminal prosecution, according to his recognizance, is reasonable.
3. Resolved also , as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of the superintendents of the Public Warehouse on the James river canal, praying for an increase of their salary, is reasonable.
4. Resolved also , as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Joseph Blackwell, coroner of the county of Fauquier, stating that a judgment was rendered by the General Court against him for two hundred and fifty-six dollars and ninety-two cents, fine and damages, for failing to pay the money made upon an execution by the return day, praying the legislature would relieve him therefrom, is reasonable.
5. Resolved also , as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Jacob Oglesby and Harwood Bacon, inspectors of Tobacco at Henderson's warehouse and North Milton, praying for an increase of their salary, is reasonable.
6. Resolved also , as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of James Vaughan, stating that he was empowered by the justices of Goochland county, to hire two men to assist him in carrying John Markham, a lunatic, to the Williamsburg hospital; that he did so, but in consequence of the hospital's being full, he was obliged to carry him back, and received no compensation for his labor, and praying the legislature would reward him for the same, is reasonable.
7. Resolved also , as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of James Ward, praying compensation for furnishing Jonathan Shepherd, a lunatic, with support for him and his horse on his way to the lunatic hospital, be rejected.
Ordered , That bills be brought in pursuant to the 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th and 6th resolutions; and that the committee of claims do prepare and bring in the same.
On a motion made,
Resolved , That a committee be appointed to view the situation of the public buildings and lots which are appropriated for the use of the Governor, and report to the house whether any repairs ought to be made to the said buildings and lots; and a committee was appointed of Messrs. Storrs, Cabell, Selden, Mallory, Purdie, I. Foster, Orey and Hudgins.
Ordered , That Messrs. Wooding, Terry and W. Yancey, be added to the committee to whom was referred the letter from Messrs. Swepson, Fisher and Munford, with its enclosures, on the subject of the navigable canal between this state and North-Carolina, to connect certain waters.
Ordered , That Mr. Diggs have leave of absence from the service of this house till Monday next; Mr. Tazewell till Saturday next; and Mr. Gregory till Wednesday next.
The several orders of the day on a bill, "To prevent slaves being brought into this state;" and on the state of the commonwealth, being read;
Ordered , That the same be put off till Wednesday next.—Ayes 61—Nocs 50.
Resolved , That when this house adjourns to day it will adjourn till 11 o'clock on Wednesday next.
And then the house adjourned till Wednesday next 11 o'clock.
W E D N E S D A Y, December 26th, 1804.
An engrossed bill, "Authorising the court of Mason county to appoint one or more persons to solemnize the rites of marriage within the said county," was read a third time;
Resolved , That the bill do pass, and that the title be, an act, "Authorising the court of Mason county to appoint one or more persons to solemnize the rites of marriage within the said county."
An engrossed bill, forming a new county out of certain parts of Montgomery, Monroe and Tazewell counties, was read a third time, and several blanks therein filled up and passed.—Ayes 79—Nocs 61.
Ordered , That the clerk carry the said bills to the Senate for their concurrence.
A bill, "For raising by lottery a sum of money for improving the navigation of Quantico creek," was read a second time, and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
A bill, "Concerning Charlestown, in the county of Jefferson," was read a second time, and,
On a motion made,
Ordered , To be committed to the committee for courts of justice.
Mr. Barbour, from the committee to whom was referred that part of the Governor's communication which relates to the amendment proposed by the state of Massachusetts to the constitution of the United States, made the following report:
(For report see last Argus.)
The said resolutions being read a second time, were, on a motion made,
Ordered , to be referred to a committee of the whole house on the state of the commonwealth.
Ordered , That 250 copies of the said report and resolutions be printed for the use of the General Assembly.
The house came to the following resolutions:
Resolved , That the committee of privileges and elections be governed by the following rules on all contested elections.
1. That he who objects to the validity of a vote, shall be compelled to sustain his objection, by the exhibition of the land book or other proof. If he who objects to a vote exhibits the land book

and the name of the voter be not there found, it shall be satisfactory evidence that he is no freeholder, till the contrary appear.
2. That if the voter has been six months in possession of land, sufficient according to law to give a right to vote, that a deed to that land on the day of election or any time before, shall render him a legal voter.
3. That a citizen has a right to vote in any county where he has a freehold, although he does not reside in such county.
On a motion made,
Resolved, as the opinion of this house, that the resolutions just adopted relative to contested elections, be not considered as applicable to the present contest before the house.
The report from the committee of privileges and elections on the petition of John Woodward, which was heretofore laid upon the table, was called up, and is in the following words:
The committee of privileges and elections have, according to order, had under their consideration the petition of John Woodward, complaining of the undue election of David Graham, returned to serve as a delegate for the county of Monroe, to them referred, agreed upon a report and come to the following resolutions thereupon.
It appears to your committee, that the election held for Monroe county for delegates to serve in this present general assembly, was from the depositions of Benjamin Hall and others, fairly and legally conducted.
1. Resolved, therefore, as the opinion of this committee, that the said election is a valid and legal one.
It appears to your committee, from the admission of the petitioner, that the votes of John Dennis, Isaac Lash, John Meadows, Calvin Abbot, Jon Harvie, John Taylor, Solomon Sowards, John Smith and John Atkins were legal voters, and voted for David Graham.
It appears also to your committee, from the admission of David Graham, that the votes of John Nosman, Morgan Evans, Bailey Wood and Elijah Ferrel were illegal votes, and voted for David Graham.
It appears also to your committee, that the vote of George Wickline is a legal one, his name appearing on the land list, and swearing he was a freeholder six months previous to the election, and voted for David Graham.
It appears also to your committee, that the vote of James Maddy is an illegal one, upon the ground of its being given on a title bond, which is merely an equitable title, and that he voted for David Graham.
It appears also to your committee, that the vote of Patrick Donnelly is an illegal one, swearing he had no deed or patent for any land in the county of Monroe, but voted under a right of dower, which his wife claimed from her first husband, which land he resides on, and that there are two mortgages on the said land, and that he voted for David Graham.
It appears to your committee also, from the deposition of Reuben Bowyer, that he voted under a will from his father, for forty seven acres of land, three acres of which was cleared, and a dwelling house upon the said land more than twelve feet square; that his brother and himself held ninety four acres of land as joint-tenants under his father's will, but by verbal agreement had made a division. That the vote of the said Bowyer, was an illegal one and he voted for David Graham.
It appears to your committee, from the depositions of William Graham and George Alford, that he George Alford, voted for David Graham; but his name not being polled ought not to be placed on the poll book.
It appears to your committee, from the deposition of Joseph Vinson, that he holds his freehold by virtue of two patents for one hundred acres of land in Monroe county, which has been in his possession for ten years, but that he resides in the county of Greenfield, that therefore the vote of Joseph Vinson is a bad vote, and that he voted for David Graham.
It appears to your committee, from the deposition of Henry M c Daniel, junior, that he voted under a title bond, and sold a tract of land, for which he had a deed recorded, before the election, but that his wife never relinquished her right of dower to the said tract; that the vote of the said Henry M c Daniel, junior, was a bad one, and he voted for David Graham.
It appears to your committee, from the deposition of William Graham (who appeared on the part of David Graham) with a deed from James Smith and Lewis Scotran to man for 200 acres of land, in the county of Monroe, dated the 15th day of May, 1804; and the said William Graham further deposes that the said Smith was dangerously sick and unable to attend before the commissioners, but solemnly affirmed before him that he the said Smith voted at the last election by virtue of a patent for 200 acres of land, in the county of Monroe, dated the 14th of November, 1800, which patent was produced by the said William Graham; that the vote of the said James Smith is a bad vote, and that he voted for David Graham.
It appears to your committee, from the deposition of James Houchins, that he voted at the last election for Monroe county, by virtue of a free gift from his father-in-law, six or seven months after marriage, and has been in possession of the land, about 100 acres, for six years, but has no deed or patent, yet the land was marked out to him before witnesses, by his father-in-law; that the vote of the said James Houchins was a bad vote, and that he voted for David Graham.
It appears to your committee, from the deposition of John Hutcheson, that Hugh Paul (son of Hugh Paul) fifty a res of land, on which the said Hugh Paul lived...if Roger Paul lived to the age of twenty one, it was to be his in fee simple, if he died before that time it was to go to James Kilpatrick; and also gave to Hugh Paul a life estate in the said land; that the vote of Hugh Paul was a good vote, and that he voted for David Graham.
It appears to your committee, from the deposition of David Dick, that William Dick voted by right of a patent, containing one hundred and fifty acres of land, in the county of Monroe, dated the 3d October, 1797, that he David Dick had the patent in his possession and attended for William Dick in his absence; that the vote of the said William Dick is a good one, and he voted for David Graham.
It appears to your committee, from the deposition of John Pack, that Thomas M c Daniel voted by right of a deed made to him by Richard Blankenship for sixty acres of land in the county of Monroe, dated some time in the Spring 1803, that the said John Blankenship to the said deed, he the said Richard not being able to write, and consents thereto; that the vote of Thomas M c Daniel was a good vote, and that he voted for David Graham.
It appears to your committee, from the deposition of Robert Gwynn, that he voted by virtue of a title bond for three hundred and twenty acres of land, dated two years ago, and a deed dated the March before the election, for the said land, and also a patent for 50 acres of unimproved land; that the vote of the said Robert Gwynn was an illegal vote; and that he voted for David Graham.
It appears also, to your committee, that the notice given by John Woodward to Jacob Man, jun. and William Burdet, was illegal, being on the 28th day of October, 1804, and therefore deemed good votes for David Graham.
It appears also, to your committee, from the deposition of John Alford, that Thomas Alford voted at the last election for the county of Monroe, by right of one hundred acres of land, willed him by his father, which he is in possession of and well improved, on which land he has been living eight or ten years past, but the will has never been recorded; that the said vote was an illegal one, and that he voted for David Graham.
It appears also, to your committee, from the deposition of Benjamin Hall, that he voted by virtue of a lot in the town of Union, in Monroe county, for which he had paid, but did not receive a title six months previous to the election; the lot improved according to law; that the said vote was an illegal one, and that he voted for David Graham.
It appears also, to your committee, from the deposition of Joseph Alderson, commissioner of the land list, that the name of Samuel Stephenson, was not upon the said list; that the vote therefore was an illegal one, and that the said Samuel Stephenson voted for David Graham.
It appears also, to your committee, from the deposition of James Hawkins, that he voted on a title bond; that the vote therefore was a bad one, and was for David Graham.
It appears to your committee, that the votes of Jacob Cooke, Samuel Sams, James Harper, James Henderson, Hugh Tiffney, John Lemone, John Foster, George Speikles; and that they voted for John Woodward.
It appears to your committee, that Samuel Clarke was admitted bad, and that he voted
for John Woodward.
It appears also, to your committee, from the deposition of Jacob Wickline, that he voted under a deed bearing date the 17th day of March, 1804, which land he has been in possession of for five years; that the said vote is an illegal one, and that he voted for John Woodward.
It appears also, to your committee, from the deposition of Peter Jones, that he voted at the last election for Monroe county, under a title bond; that the said vote was an illegal one, and that he voted for John Woodward.
It appears also, to your committee, from the deposition of David Hutcheson, that in the year 1796, his father died intestate, left seven sons and one daughter; he left two tracts of land, one of 117, the other of 135 acres, in the county of Monroe; the first tract improved, the second not. The 117 acres he holds by a verbal relinquishment from the heirs and has been in possession for seven years; the 135 acres the administrators disposed of, none of his brothers voting by virtue of the 117 acres; that the said vote is an illegal one, and that he voted for John Woodward.
It appears to your committee, from the deposition of Richard Johnston, that he voted under a deed bearing date in December, 1803, for 75 acres of improved land; that the said vote was an illegal one, and that he voted for John Woodward.
It appears to your committee, from the deposition of John M c Dowell, that he stands in the same situation of Richard Johnston, not having a deed six months before the election; that the said vote is an illegal one, and that he voted for John Woodward.
2. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that it is incumbent on a person objecting to a vote, to prove it bad, and not upon the person in whose favor a vote is given to prove it to be good.
3. Resolved also, as the opinion of this committee, that no proof be admitted to support or invalidate a vote to which no testimony has applied previous to the closing of the depositions in the county.
In consequence of the above resolutions, your committee have determined the following votes in favor of John Woodward, legal: Joseph Burke, James Gray, William Gullet, James Hendley, George Nichol, Isaac Wiseman, Andrew Hutchison, Matthew Ralston and Leonard Fisher.
4. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the votes of Reuben Bowyer, Joseph Vinson, Henry M c Donald, jun. James Houchins, James Smith, James Maddy, James Hawkins, Patrick Donnelly, John Nosman, Robert Gwynn, Morgan Evans, Bailey Wood, Thomas Alford, Benjamin Hall, Samuel Stephenson and Elijah Ferrell, ought to be expunged from the poll of David Graham, because they are not freeholders.
The poll of David Graham will then stand 158 Deduct 16 142
5. Resolved also, as the opinion of this committee, that the votes of Jacob Wickline, Peter Jones, David Hutchinson, Richard Johnston, John M c Dowell and Samuel Clarke, ought to be expunged from the poll of John Woodward, because they are not freeholders.
The poll of John Woodward will then stand 144 Deducted 6 138
6. Resolved therefore, as the opinion of this committee, that the poll ought to stand thus: For David Graham, 142, for John Woodward 138; and that David Graham was duly elected to represent the county of Monroe, in this present General Assembly.
7. Resolved also, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of John Woodward, complaining of the undue election of David Graham, returned to serve as a delegate from the county of Monroe, for this present General Assembly, be rejected.
The said report being read a second time, a motion was made to amend the same, by striking out from that part of it which relates to the vote of George Wickline, the word "legal," and inserting in lieu of it the word "illegal;" and the question being put upon the proposed amendment; It passed in the negative.
The question being then put upon that part of the report as made by the committee; It was agreed to by the house.
A further motion was made to amend the said report by striking from that part of it which relates to the vote of Patrick Donnelly the word "illegal," and inserting in lieu of it the word "legal"; and the question being put upon the proposed amendment; It was agreed to by the house.
A further motion was made to amend the said report by striking out from that part of it which relates to the vote of Reuben Bowyer, the word "illegal," and inserting in lieu thereof the word "legal"; and the question being put upon the said amendment; It passed in the negative.
The question being then put upon that part of the report as made by the committee; It was agreed to by the house.
On motion, Ordered, That the residue of the said report do lie on the table.
On motion, Resolved, That this house will on Monday next, proceed by joint ballot with the Senate, to the choice of an Auditor of Public Accounts for one year.
Ordered, That the clerk acquaint the Senate therewith.
THURSDAY, December 27th, 1804.
Ordered, That Messrs. Randolph, Miller, (Powhatan) and Hening be added to the committee to whom was referred the petition on the subject of the law for improving the navigation of James river.
An engrossed bill, "For raising by lottery a sum of money for improving the navigation of Quantico creek," was read a third time;
Resolved, That the bill do pass, and that the title be, an act, "For raising by lottery a sum of money for improving the navigation of Quantico creek."
Ordered, That the clerk do carry the said bill to the Senate, and desire their concurrence.
A bill, "Authorising the sale of certain lots in the town of Hillsborough," was read a second time, and ordered to be engrossed and read a third time.
A bill, "Concerning the bridge erected by Alexander Wells and others over Buffalo creek," was read a second time, and,
On a motion made,
Ordered, To be committed to the committee for courts of justice.
Mr. Johnston presented from the committee for courts of justice, to whom it was committed, a bill, "Adding other trustees to the town of Charlestown, in the county of Brooke, and for increasing their powers," with an amendment, which was twice read and agreed to by the house;
Ordered, That the said bill, with the amendment, be engrossed and read a third time. The following bills, (which lay upon the table) were severally read a first time and ordered to be read a second time, viz.
A bill, "Authorising Adam Hickman to erect a dam across the west fork of Monongalia river, for certain purposes therein mentioned";
A bill, "Authorising John Beale to build a toll bridge over James river";
A bill, "Establishing several new ferries, and increasing the rates of former ones"; and,
A bill, "Establishing several towns."
Mr. C. Foster presented from the committee of Claims,
A bill, "Remitting a fine to George Hairston";
A bill, "Remitting a fine to the heirs of Thomas Anderson, deceased";
A bill, "Authorising the Register to issue a land warrant to Elizabeth Boothe";
A bill, "Authorising the Auditor to receive the delinquent list of Robert Setlington"; and,
A bill, "Authorising the Auditor to receive the delinquent list of John Allen and Charles Brown," which were severally received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr. C. Foster reported, from the committee of claims, that the committee had, according to order, had under their consideration, sundry petitions to them referred, and had come to the following resolutions thereupon:
1. Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that the petition of James C. Moorman and William Arthur, praying a compensation from the Legislature for conveying Lewis Robinson, a lunatic, to the hospital in Williamsburg, from the county of Campbell, and carrying him back to the said county, in consequence of there not being room to receive him, is reasonable. (See first page of this days paper.)