Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-01-19 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[Vol. XII.]
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[No. 1123.]
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 1805.
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Advertisements, not exceeding a square length, are inserted in this paper for seven-five cents 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.
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Shoemaker Hill, Jan. 5, 1805.
More Evidence,
Of the excellent properties and great efficacy of Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges.
LETTER from the honorable A. C. Hanson, Esq., Chancellor of the State of Maryland, to the Editor of the Maryland Gazette.
For the good of the public, as well as from a desire to do justice to a man of merit and genius, I request you to publish the following cases.
A young man in my family, who had read Dr. Hamilton's advertisement, and who had, for some time as he says, experienced the symptoms described by the Doctor, as indicating the presence of worms in the human stomach or intestines, resolved, without consulting any person whatever, to try the doctor's remedy.
He accordingly procured a box of the Lozenges. Last evening he took 4 of the yellow, and this morning he took an equal number of the brown kind. They did not, as he says, operate harshly, except one stool, when he felt a considerable griping, and when there came from him a worm, perfectly white, about a yard in length, as broad as his little finger, and having a number of joints about an inch or a 1-4 of an inch distant from each other.
Besides this worm, he says there came from him a considerable number of other worms, about 3 or 4 of an inch in length, and nearly the same in breadth. He did not think of counting them, but he says there were more than twenty.
I regret extremely that I had not an opportunity of seeing the tape worm; the young man does not know, as he ought to have done, taken measure for preserving it, and the simple servant girl, who attended his chamber, having, before I had heard of his taking the medicine, thrown it and the other worms into the necessary, not thinking it of consequence to take care of them. The girl, however, and another servant concurs with him respecting the worms which appeared in the vessel, and the tape worm, they say, was alive, so far as to have motion, after it came from him.
It is needless to describe his symptoms, as he says they were exactly such as are described by the Doctor.
Another young man of my family also, without any consultation or advice one evening and morning, a strong though not a Lozenge, which operated powerfully. No worm came from him; but in the course of 2 or 3 days he was quite well; and has since had a considerable accession of flesh and strength.
In short, although I, like many others, have been incredulous with respect to the virtue of Hamilton's Lozenges, I am at length perfectly convinced of their great efficacy and utility.
As I cannot reasonably be supposed to have any motive, except a consideration for public good, for publishing these cases, I flatter myself that I shall not incur ridicule or censure from unthinking men, for adding my second-hand testimony to the evidence of the numerous respectable characters who have aimed to render justice to Dr. Hamilton (with whom I have not the slightest acquaintance) and to give important information to their fellow creatures.
I think it not amiss to add, that from the healthy appearance of the young man, who has been so greatly and quickly relieved, I should have ridiculed his symptoms and apprehensions had he communicated them to me before he took the Lozenges—The fact, I am persuaded, is, that with young persons, who are from time to time, disordered without a visible or apparent cause, are afflicted by worms. A. C. HANSON.
Annapolis, September 18, 1802.
Description of Worms.
And the symptoms by which they are known. Worms which infest the human body are chiefly of four kinds, viz. the Teres or large round worm; the Ascarides or small maw worms; the Conchitubus, or flat white worm; and lastly, the Lozies or tape worm, so called from its resemblance to tape—this is often many yards long, and is full of joints—it is most hurtful and difficult to cure.
Among the symptoms attending worms, are disagreeable breath, especially in the morning; bad and corrupted gums—itching in the nose and about the feet—convulsions and epileptic fits, and sometimes privation of speech. Starting and pricking of the teeth in sleep—irregular appetite, sometimes loathing food, and sometimes voracious—purging, with slimy and foetid stools—vomiting—large and bare belly—pains and sickness at the stomach—pains in the head, thighs, with lowness of spirits—flow fever, with foul and irregular pulse—a dry cough, excessive thirst, sometimes pale and unhealthy countenance, and sometimes the face bloated and flushed.
Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, should have immediate recourse to Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges, which have been so warmly recommended with success in all cases similar to those above described.
A dose of this medicine, given occasionally during the warm season, effectually prevents the vomiting and purging of children, a dreadful disorder which annually destroys thousands of the infant part of our citizens. It is Epsome the mildest and most certain remedy known, and has restored to health and strength a great number, which in an advanced stage of this fatal complaint—particular plain and plain actions are given for every part of the necessary treatment in each case.
Children generally take this medicine with eagerness; having a pleasing appearance, and an agreeable taste.
The above Medicine is sold by appointment, at S. Pleasants, Jr.'s, Book Store, and (take notice) at no other place in Richmond.
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He wishes to rent a stand for an Apothecary's Shop in the neighbourhood of the cross street leading to Mayo's bridge.
25th Dec. 1804. W. HUGH J. CRAWFORD.
Has just received per the ship Alexander, from London, a general assortment of genuine Drugs and Medicines, Which he will dispose of on moderate terms. Richmond, Dec. 24th, 1804. v-2m
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BLACKSTONE'S COMMENTARIES,
WITH Notes of Reference to the Constitution and Laws of the Federal Government of the United States, AND OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA: IN FIVE VOLUMES. With an appendix to each volume, containing extracts upon such subjects as appeared necessary to form a systematic view of the Laws of Virginia as a member of the Federal Union.
By ST. GEORGE TUCKER, Professor of Law in the College of William & Mary, and one of the Judges of the General Court in Virginia.
RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the drawing of the said Lottery will commence on this day, and be continued on Tuesdays and Saturdays by drawing from fifty to five hundred numbers, until the whole is completed.
All tickets not sold and delivered before this day will be considered as held on account of the Trustees of the Academy; and the agents for selling them are earnestly requested to remit either the money or the tickets committed to their disposal, to the commissioner from whom they were received.
Those who have purchased tickets on a credit, will be pleased to reckon from this day.
If the days of drawing and the number to be drawn shall be increased, public notice will be given of the same.
The prizes to be paid in sixty days after the drawing is completed.
It is hoped that the tickets remaining in the hands of the commissioners will be readily bought, by those who are well wishers to the proposed Academy, or who wish to see in the neighbourhood of this city the beginning of a great National University. The committee appointed for that purpose have already purchased about 12 acres of ground, a little more than a mile from town, in an eligible situation, and the necessary buildings will be begun in the ensuing spring.
On behalf of the trustees,
Robert Mitchell, Robert Pollard, Alexr. Stuart, Wm. Price, G. Tucker, appointed to superintend the drawing. Richmond, January 14, 1805.
Land for Sale.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscribers by Wm. Fortune, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the premises, on the 15th day of February next, a TRACT OF LAND, lying in Louisa county, on the waters of Fork creek, containing 100 acres, being the land whereon said Fortune now resides—The land is of good quality; has a small plantation in good order and convenient houses, &c. for a small family. (tds)
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Congressional Register.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Thursday, December 13.
Debate on the bill to regulate the clearance of armed merchant vessels.
(Continued.)
Mr. Clarke voted for the first section under an impression that it would be proper to permit merchant vessels in some cases to defend themselves. He was therefore willing that they should have arms on board for the purpose of self-defence; but while he was willing to provide for their security, he conceived himself bound to restrain them from the commission of crimes; and this amendment goes no further. It does not deprive them of the right of self-defence, and the privilege of repelling force by force. They are authorised to beat another vessel off when attacked, but they are restrained from becoming the aggressors. The amendment does not go to deprive a sailor of a single privilege at sea, which he possesses on shore, and surely it will not be contended that because a man is a sailor he is entitled to exclusive privileges. A mariner has no right to attack another man on shore, neither ought he to be privileged to attack another at sea; but his rights are the same as those of any other man on land and sea. If this were a proposition to put arms in the hands of a man setting out on his travels, would any one object to punish him for every unjust and criminal abuse of such arms. There is not a member on this floor, but whose mind would revolt at the idea of protecting such a man, more than if he had remained at home. Why then do gentlemen advocate a distinction between the man travelling by land, and another traversing the ocean; in each case the protecting arm of his country is extended to preserve to him his legal and constitutional rights—in each case then also should the sword of justice perform its office without discrimination or favor. This regulation he was convinced would have a beneficial effect upon foreign nations, as at the same time it would show them that we will protect our lawful commerce, that our citizens are not authorised to offend any other people, and that if they do they will be punished by their government in a manner proportioned to the offence. On these two grounds he was in favor of the motion for amendment, first, it would go to prevent an offence by fear of the punishment—and second, it would have a good effect upon the belligerent nations of Europe with whom we are at peace, to preserve our commerce from wanton spoliation.
Mr. Smilie had also agreed to the first section of the bill, because he thought it useful that our merchant vessels trading to the West Indies during its present unsettled state, should be permitted to arm in their own defence; but at the same time there was another circumstance equally important to be attended to, that was to preserve a peace between the United States and other nations unfortunately engaged in war. He was of opinion that since merchant vessels were permitted to arm, every precaution ought to be taken against the improper use of their arms. The gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Crowninshield) has represented the American merchants as a set of peaceable and harmless men. He did not carry his idea of the virtuous and forbearing disposition of this class of citizens quite so far; but he honestly believed they were as virtuous and honorable as any other set of merchants on the face of the globe. But he believed that they had all the infirmities to which mankind were liable, as well as other persons constituting the other classes of the community, to say nothing of the nature of their calling which many writers supposed to be bottomed on principles of avarice. Be that however as it might, he did not think it impossible that a seaman's conduct at sea might at times be as irregular and as improper as a landman's on shore. He could not think the crew of a ship at sea would be more orderly than our own citizens residing in our own territory. Yet we have here such crimes as felonies and misdemeanors, for the commission of which the law has furnished correspondent remedies, and why not make a similar provision for similar offences committed at sea. He did not know but the temptation at sea was stronger than on shore, a weaker vessel might easily become the prey of the stronger, and the impunity arising from concealment might induce men to risk something more in one case than in the other. In a moral point of view a murder committed at sea was as heinous an offence as a murder perpetrated on shore, and if committed on the body of a foreigner, the crime was as great in the eye of heaven as if committed on a fellow citizen. But he would ask gentlemen of what they were afraid. They
must allow that the crews of vessels may commit these crimes. Do they wish to rescue them from condign punishment? Surely not. But if a ship's crew make no unlawful use of their arms, they are not obnoxious to any punishment. He hoped the amendment would be agreed to, for the honor of Congress, and the security of the peace of the nation. He had good reason to believe that the agents of a certain nation had made loud complaints to our administration with respect to the conduct of several American vessels trading to the West Indies. If this section is added to the bill, it will evince the disposition of the government of the United States to preserve peace and do justice to all the nations of the world.
On the question to insert the new section proposed by Mr. Eppes, there was 56 in its favor, and 50 against it.
The committee then rose, and reported the bill with the amendments agreed to.
The house having agreed to consider the amendments,
On motion of Mr. J. Clay an amendment was made substituting for the words "citizen or citizens, &c." the words "person or persons resident within the United States or territories thereof."
Mr. R. Griswold thought that giving bond for double the value of the vessel, her tackle, apparel and furniture, was sufficient, without adding the cargo; if other gentlemen agreed with him, he hoped they would refuse their assent to so much of the amendment. The gentleman (Mr. J. Clay) to be sure, had said that the bond taken in the case of East-Indiamen was merely formal. He did not think Congress ought to legislate on this principle. When securities are demanded they should be for an efficient purpose, and not merely nominal. Why should a vessel sailing with arms to India be compelled to give security on her cargo of 500,000 dollars for a million of dollars. Is there more risk of an improper use of her arms than in the case of a West-Indiaman with a cargo of 50,000 dollars which give security only for 60,000 dollars, or is a murder or felony committed by one vessel less a murder or felony if committed by another, and yet from the disparity of the bonds one would be led to suspect that such was the idea. Viewing this additional incumbrance on commerce as a shackle that would subject small traders to real inconvenience, while it would facilitate the enterprise of merchants of large capital and long established credit, he meant to call the yeas and nays on the question of agreeing to this part of the report of the committee of the whole.
Mr. J. Clay said it was true that he had said that bonds given at the custom house for East-India ships were merely formal; it is not however because they are unnecessary or improper, but because the commanders of such vessels were men of such consideration and prudence, that they would not subject themselves to the forfeiture, and so far he was willing to admit that the amendment would also be a mere formal regulation as the clearance of armed East-Indiamen. But as to vessels bound to the West Indies, it was a notorious fact that the value of the vessel and her equipment formed no proportion to the profits made on the cargo, if they have a fortunate run, and it was against the illicit commerce of such that he wished to be secure. He was unwilling unnecessarily to shackle commerce as any gentleman; but this regulation was not an unnecessary shackle, it was one absolutely required by existing circumstances, and will not work a hardship on any merchant engaged in a lawful commerce. One thing, however, he acknowledged it would effect. It will prevent in future that species of trade, which to say the least of it, approaches very near to illicit trade at the present moment. A merchant, willing to run the risk of such a voyage as he had alluded to, would prefer to make it unarmed rather than armed, because he knows the consequences, and the probability of transgressing some of the provisions of this act. It had been suggested that two bonds would be required; he did not believe they would, as it was not the practice under the law of 1793, which was expressed in the same terms as the amendment before the house—If the house should however consider this regulation as bearing hard on the East-India trade, they might remedy it by refusing to concur with the committee of the whole in striking out the proviso.
Mr. Eustis did not consider the capacity of committing a crime as enlarged in proportion to the value of the cargo, perhaps it was the reverse. But he would observe that if a captain with a very valuable cargo on board was to commit even a trifling misdemeanor against this act, the owner would lose his all, both vessel and cargo; under such impressions he imagined it would be extremely difficult to obtain the requisite security. Where is the man that can find security to the amount of a million of dollars, that the cap-
tain of his ship, his officers or crew, shall not commit some small degree of violence even upon friends, for enemies may often assume the garb of friends and thereby render even friends suspected. The law of 1793 required bonds only to the amount of the value of the vessel, tackle and apparel, and did not even extend to the number of guns she might carry.
Mr. R. Griswold again declared that commercial enterprise would be greatly diminished if a bond was required for both vessel and cargo. The consequence would be that those merchants only who possess large capitals and independent fortunes could give bond. And while the young and small traders would be incapable of sending a single ship to sea, the large speculator would be enriching himself with the total profits of a very advantageous commerce.
Mr. J. Clay said the observations of the two gentlemen who preceded him applied against striking out the proviso. But he did not see that the position of the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. R. Griswold) was of such great weight as he seemed to assign to it. For his part he did not see the ill consequences of regulations which might prevent rash speculations on the part of young traders upon small capitals in engaging in voyages that might overstrain their credit, and prove their ruin. As he respected the trade to the West Indies, he hoped the house would agree to the amendment as it stood, and once more the amendment for striking out the proviso. He would agree with them to retain the proviso if the present amendment was adopted.
On the question to agree to that part of the report extending the bond to double the value of the vessel, "her tackle, apparel, furniture and cargo." The amendment being the words in italic , was negatived—Ayes 53—Noes 55.
YEAS—Messrs. Archer, Bard, Bedinger, Blackledge, Brown, Bryan, G. W. Campbell, Casey, Claiborne, Clark, J. Clay, M. Clay, Conrad, Dickson, Earle, Early, Eppes, Gillespie, Goodwyn, Gregg, Griffin, Hasbrouck, Heister, Holland, Holmes, Jackson, Kennedy, Leib, Lucas, McCord, Meriwether, N. R. Moore, T. Moore, Morrow, Newton, Olin, Palmer, J. Ren (of Penn.) J. Rhea, (of Ten.) Rodney, Root, Sammons, Sanford, Seaver, Sloan, Smilie, J. Smith, Stafford, Stewart, Trigg, Van Horne, Whitehill, Wilson—53.
NAYS—Messrs. Alston, Alexander, Anderson, Baldwin, Benton, Boyd, Boyle, Butler, Chamberlain, Chittenden, Clagett, Crowninshield, Cutler, Cuts, Dade, Davenport, Dwight, Elliot, Elmer, Eustis, Findley, Goddard, Gray, Griswold, R. Griswold, Hanna, Hastings, Helms, Hoge, Hough, Huger, Lamee, Lewis, Livingston, Lowndes, Lyon, McCrery, Mitchell, Motte, Packer, Riker, J. C. Smith, Stanton, Stedman, Stephenson, Taggart, Tenney, Thatcher, Tibbitts, Varnum, Verplanck, Wadsworth, M. Williams, Winston, Wynns—55.
The new section before the house as reported by the committee of the whole.
Mr. Elliot hoped the house would not agree to this amendment. The gentleman who had moved it apprehended gentlemen had not well understood it when in the committee of the whole, he questioned whether the mover had paid that close attention to its effects, as to insure its being proper and beneficial. He said it created a new class of crimes, and that measure was proper, it was proper also to define the punishment of each crime. The section refers to certain laws of the United States, establishing the enumerated offences, and directs that the punishment shall be conformably to the punishment inflicted for similar offences committed on shore. It is true the constitution provides that congress shall have power to define and punish piracies and felonies committed on the high seas; that power had been exercised, the crimes defined and the punishments annexed (Mr. Elliot here read an extract from the law on that subject.) A misdemeanor was a crime, but under the terms of the constitution he did not see how congress could legislate upon it unless they defined it a felony; and were gentlemen prepared to say that every deprivation, every species of outrage or violence was a felony; he was persuaded it was not the intention of the mover. If a misdemeanor, however, be considered a crime, it ought to be defined, and the punishment decreed, for none of the laws of the United States had hitherto done it—On this view of the subject, he considered the new section totally unnecessary, or if necessary it was so imperfect that it would not reach the case for which it was intended.
Mr. Eppes said the remark he had made in committee of the whole had no allusion to the gentlemen just up—He should however detain the house but a moment in making one observation in reply. The law quoted by the gentleman was the one defining and punishing piracies and felonies committed on the high seas, and was

confined to cases arising on board our armed vessels. Acts committed by persons legally commissioned to carry arms, are not termed acts of piracy; in order to constitute piracy it is essential that the vessel has no legal sanction to bear arms. That is a case that cannot arise under the present measure, which is to give a legal sanction to our merchantmen to arm, only restraining them by a penalty and corporal punishment, if they abuse their trust. It was necessary in order to embrace this offence, that the definition and punishment should both be declared in the bill; he had endeavored so to do. As to the perfection or imperfection of the section in its present form, he should say nothing more than it appeared to his mind adequate to the end proposed. If however the gentleman from Vermont thought otherwise, he should be happy to hear him point out the mode of improvement.
Mr. Griswold said that whether the effects to be produced by this section, so far as related to murder and felony, were really provided for under the existing laws, he would not assert positively; but he believed that neither the existing laws nor this section made any provision for the punishment of misdemeanors. The offences defined and punished were provided for many years ago, in 1790. By that law murder was punishable with death, the same crime and punishment were revived in this section, and so it is in case of felony. Why then pass a new law on this subject? Or does the gentleman mean to infer that because murder or felony may be committed by armed vessels which are to be punished, that therefore murder or felony committed by unarmed vessels shall pass with impunity. He presumed in both cases they were murder or felony, and in both cases they were to be punished under the existing laws. He saw no occasion to multiply our statutes unnecessarily. With respect to the punishment of misdemeanors, he should remark that the constitution gave to congress the power to define and punish piracy and felonies committed on the high seas, and to define and punish other offences against the law of nations. Those who acted on this subject before us, he presumed acted under an impression that they had gone to the extent of their powers in defining piracy and felonies, and that a definition of misdemeanors was not in their power. But suppose the constitution gave this power to congress, does the section provide for it? It certainly does not. What says the section, that persons guilty of misdemeanors shall be punished as other misdemeanors are punishable under the laws of the United States. He could not find any statute in the books defining these misdemeanors, or indicating a punishment. How then was the offender to be punished, if there was no general law on this point, and from the cursory view he had given the statutes, he had found none: the section would be altogether nugatory so far as it related to misdemeanors.
Mr. Eppes could not refrain from expressing the surprise he felt that gentlemen should contend that misdemeanor was a term unknown in the statutes of congress. He had just dipped into a volume of the laws, and he found it in almost every one which respected the criminal jurisprudence of the United States. Sometimes an offence is defined a high misdemeanor; at other times a simple misdemeanor. Under the act of June, 1794, there were several misdemeanors, particularly expressed; accepting the command of an armed foreign vessel was a misdemeanor—increasing the armament of such vessel within the United States was a misdemeanor, and others to which punishments are annexed. He believed the wording of the section to be correct, but as gentlemen doubted it, he should not wish to press the adoption of a correct principle in incorrect language—and to give time for the required alteration, he moved an adjournment.
And the house thereupon adjourned. (To be continued.)
Monday, January 7. Mr. Elliot presented a petition from Barnabas Strong and sundry other inhabitants of Vermont, praying a grant of a tract of land six miles square, in the territory of Indiana. Mr. Olin opposed this application, as being a speculation upon the public property of the union, and hoped the petition would be rejected. Mr. Elliot did not view the application in the same light with Mr. Olin, but were it the thing suggested, he thought still it might be suffered to go to a committee for enquiry.
On the motion to refer it to a select committee, there was 37 yeas, and 32 nays. The Speaker said the votes did not amount to a quorum, and having called in the members to their seats, the motion was put a second time, and there were 41 in favor of the reference, and 37 against it. It was accordingly referred to a select committee of three.
A message was received from the President, informing that he had approved and signed the act supplementary to the act, for the collection of duties on goods, wares and merchandise imported into the United States. Mr. Thompson reported from the committee, appointed for the purpose, on the petition of William Rolls, praying a grant of land, other than that he had located, and which possessed the mill seat he had contemplated to purchase of the United States—that he have leave to withdraw
his petition. The report was considered and agreed to by the house. Mr. Olin moved the appointment of a select committee, for the purpose of considering the propriety of increasing the allowance made to the persons employed in bringing to the seat of government the returns of the election of President and Vice-President of the United States. The allowance made by law being two dollars and fifty cents for every twenty miles travel to Washington, and nothing allowed for their return.
On the question to raise such committee, there were fifty six members in its favor, and twenty one against it. A committee of three was appointed. Mr. Crowninshield reported, from the committee of commerce and manufactures, on the petition of Benjamin Bailey and others, of New York, praying a remission of the bonded duties, due on sundry articles of merchandise consumed in their stores by the late conflagration in Pearl, Dock and Water streets, in that city. The resolution annexed to the report and agreed to by the house was, that the petitioners have leave to withdraw their petition.
A letter and report from the Post Master General, on the case of M. Henderson, a contractor for carrying the mail in a stage, from Charleston, South Carolina, to Fayetteville, recommending a further allowance of 4,200 dollars for that service, was received and referred to a committee of the whole to morrow.
Mr. Findley laid upon the table a resolution to be added to the rules of the house, directing the Speaker to call upon the chairman of committees to report the progress they had made in the several items of business referred to them, every Friday morning during the residue of the session.
Mr. Vanhorne presented a petition from a number of the inhabitants of Bucks county, Pennsylvania, praying the establishment of a new post road through the western part of the same. This petition was referred to the committee on post offices and post roads.
Mr. Holmes presented a petition from John McIntire, stating that an error had been made in his patent for certain lands purchased at public sale, in Marietta, and praying that the error might be corrected. Referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Stanford called for the order of the day on the resolutions moved by him in November last, relative to the secession of the territory of Columbia, excepting the City of Washington, and the house having resolved itself into a committee of the whole.
Mr. Tenney in the chair, An interesting debate arose, in which Messrs. Stanford, Smilie, Early and Eppes advocated, and Mr. Dennis opposed the secession. The debate continued till the usual hour of adjournment, when, on motion of Mr. Nelson, the committee rose, reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again. Adjourned.
WASHINGTON CITY, January 9.
The New York prints state the arrival at that city, of captain Hamilton, from Naples, and that he has brought dispatches to government, from commodore Preble. We learn, on enquiry, that the Secretary of the Navy has received a letter from the Navy Agent at Naples, dated October the 30th, which, however, furnishes no information in addition to that previously received and published.
Other accounts give some circumstances not unworthy of notice. The letter from commodore Barron, of the 23th September, alluded to in our last, further states, that he was preparing to attack Tripoli (without the gun and mortar boats) with the frigates, the President, the Constitution, the Congress, and the Constellation—and that this attack would be made as soon as they had completed the repairs of the few injuries received by the Constitution in the action of the 1st September.
It appears also, that commodore Preble and Mr. O'Brien, under the impression that the gun boats and mortar boats could not longer, with any prospect of success, keep the sea, directed them on the 7th of September, two days previous to the arrival of commodore Barron off Tripoli, to repair to Syracuse, on which day they accordingly left the fleet.
A letter from an officer on board the President, dated Syracuse harbor, Sept. 28th, states the following facts, which are too interesting, too illustrative of the high heroism of our seamen, and too honorable to the memory of the deceased, to be withheld from the public.
"I wrote you from Gibraltar the 12th August and from Malta on the 4th inst. since which we have been off Tripoli, and arrived here two days since. Two days previous to our arriving off Tripoli a boat was filled with 100 barrels of powder started in loose, and 300 shells; the command was given to our friend Somers, who had with him lieutenants Wadsworth and Israel, with about ten men, his orders were to get in as nigh the town and batteries as possible and put fire to the train, he had with him a small boat to effect his escape from the harbor off which was captain Stewart, in the Syren waiting for him. When we arrived off Tripoli we were informed that he got well in and set fire to the train, but by some accident it was supposed the train communicated to the dry powder before they got off a sufficient distance from the vessel. But by an arrival here last night of a small vessel from Malta, the captain of whom was at
Tripoli at the time of the explosion, he informs that Somers had got well in, when two gun boats full of men were sent to board him, which they effected, 100 Tripolitans being on board of his boat, he found he must either fall into their hands or blow himself up; he chose the latter and with his own hands put the match to the powder which instantly dashed to pieces the boats, and every person in them. About 100 shells fell into the town and castle, at this instant there was the greatest consternation every where and with 200 men I believe the castle might have been taken."
Among the brave fellows who thus ended their days, and laid a well founded claim to glory, were captain Somers, of Jersey, lieutenants Wadsworth, of Massachusetts, midshipman Israel, of Maryland, whose names have been stated before, but which are now given with greater precision to prevent mistakes.
The vessel blown up was a lugger, of but little value, taken from the enemy.
RECESSION.—On Monday, agreeably to notice, Mr. Stanford called up the resolutions for a secession of the district of Columbia, with the exception of the City of Washington. Mr. Stanford first took the floor, and in a speech of about half an hour's duration, supported the constitutionality and expediency of a secession. The arguments on the constitutional point varied but little from those usually urged. He considered the measure to be expedient, from the relief it would give congress from the consumption of much time and expense, and by promoting the happiness of the people by giving them legislators of their own choice more competent to govern them than congress. Mr. S. declared himself hostile to a removal of the seat of government, and gave it as his opinion that there was not the least connection between it and a secession.
He was followed by Mr. Dennis, who in a speech of considerable detail, denied the constitutional power of congress to recede the district without the consent of the whole people of America, and that of the people of the district. Having, by various arguments enforced this opinion, he examined the expediency of the measure. He contended that, although the people of the district were not specially represented on the floor of congress, yet from their vicinity to the legislature, they were virtually better represented than any other section of the union. It was true that they did not enjoy political rights according to the theory of writers on government, but they in fact possessed a good government; for that deserved the name where the governors had no interest to oppress the governed. The people, he said, from the time of the secession, had relied on the justice of congress to maintain them in the enjoyment of the advantages resulting from an act, which they had hailed with greater joy than they had before manifested on any event that had occurred in the annals of their country. The people in every part of the district, he said, had declared their hostility to a secession; and should a secession take effect, without the City of Washington, he ventured to say her prospects were sunk forever.
Mr. Smilie rose in reply. He disclaimed any intention hostile to Washington remaining the seat of government, and denied that the secession would have any influence upon it. Having elucidated the constitutionality of the measure, he exhibited in strong colors the degraded situation of the people of the district, and the dangers which might hereafter arise from a continuance of it.
Mr. Early, in a speech of much energy, asserted the right of congress to recede the district as well as the expediency of the measure. Whatever might be the opinions of the people of the district; congress notwithstanding possessed the absolute right of controlling them. Congress were their masters, and the people their subjects. The privileges they possessed were not held of right, but by courtesy. Such a state of political debasement he could not but deplore; nor could he avoid contemplating with alarm the hazard to which the liberties of the nation would be exposed, should an enterprising President, at some future crisis, make use of the militia of the district over which he had a full control, to continue himself in office by intimidating the legislature, whose constitutional duty it was to decide contested elections.
Mr. Eppes, in a speech of much argument and fire, advocated the resolutions. Having discussed the constitutional point, he took a view of the effects of a secession on the people of the district. Painting in lively colors the blessings of equal rights, he affirmed that the restoration of them, so far from lessening, would increase their happiness. Alluding to the assertion that they were hostile to a secession, he asked whether it was a fact. For one he could not believe it. But if it were a fact, it would furnish him with one of the strongest arguments for the measure, as it would show the necessity of sending them back to their original states, in order that they might relearn the first lessons in the rights of man.
Meaning to give the debate at full length, we have taken this rapid notice merely to gratify in an imperfect degree the public curiosity.
January 11. On Wednesday the debate on receding the district of Columbia, was resumed in the House of Representatives at an early hour, and continued until the usual hour of adjournment, when the committee rose and obtained leave to sit again. Messrs. Root and Dawson spoke in favor of, and
Messrs. Lucas, Thatcher, Taggart, G. W. Campbell and Goddard against the resolutions. On Thursday Messrs. Rhea of (Tenn.) and Smilie advocated, and Messrs. Lewis, Huger, Claiborne and M. Williams opposed the resolutions;—when the question was taken on agreeing to the first resolution, for receding that part of the district formerly attached to Virginia, and passed in the negative—Ayes 42—Noes 62.
The question was then taken on the second resolution, for receding that part of the district, excepting the City of Washington, formerly attached to Maryland, and passed in the negative—Ayes 42—Noes 65.
The committee then rose, and reported their disagreement to the resolutions.
The house immediately took the report into consideration. Mr. Dennis spoke in favor of agreeing to the report, and Messrs. Alston, Bedinger, Stanford, Holland and Smilie against it.
When the question was taken by Yeas and Nays on agreeing to that part of the report which involved a disagreement to the first resolution, and carried affirmatively—Yeas 72—Nays 42.
Mr. Smilie moved to amend the second resolution by striking out the words "without the limits of the City of Washington," so that the city, as well as the other parts of the district, might be receded.
Only twenty one members rising in favor of this motion, it was lost.
The question was then taken by Yeas and Nays on agreeing to the report of the committee, involving a disagreement to the second resolution, and carried affirmatively—Yeas 62—Nays 39.
The question was then taken on agreeing to the whole report of the committee, and carried—Ayes 50—Noes 28.
The following is the Affidavit at Judge Chase, presented to the Senate on the 3d instant:
City of Washington, ss. Samuel Chase made oath on the holy evangelists of Almighty God, that it is not in his power to obtain information respecting the facts alleged in the articles of impeachment to have taken place in the city of Philadelphia, in the trial of John Fries; or of the facts alleged to have taken place, in the city of Richmond, in the trial of James T. Callender; in time to prepare and put in his answer, and to proceed to trial, with any probability that the same could be finished on or before the fifth day of March next. And further that it is not in his power to procure information of the names of the witnesses, whom he thinks it may be proper and necessary for him to summon, in time to obtain their attendance, if his answer could be prepared in time sufficient for the finishing of the said trial, before the said fifth day of March next; and the said Samuel Chase further made oath, that he believes it will not be in his power to obtain the advice of counsel to procure his answer, and to give him their assistance on the trial, which he thinks necessary, if the said trial should take place during the present session of Congress—and that he verily believes, if he had at this time, full information of facts, and of the witnesses proper for him to summon, and if he had also the assistance of counsel, that he could not prepare the answer, he thinks he ought to put in, and be ready for his trial, within the space of four or five weeks from this time. And further, that his application to the honorable the Senate, for time to obtain information of facts, in order to prepare his answer, and for time to procure the attendance of necessary witnesses, and to prepare for his defence in the trial, and to obtain the advice and assistance of counsel, is not made for the purpose of delay, but only for the purpose of obtaining a full hearing of the articles of impeachment against him, in their real merits.
SAMUEL CHASE. Sworn to this 3d day of January, 1805, before
SAMUEL HAMILTON. January 14.
DIED—On Friday morning, Colonel JAMES GILLESPIE, a representative from North Carolina.
NEW-YORK, January 7.
By this arrival yesterday from Cape Francois, we learn that the Haitian army were preparing for hostilities, and headed by the Emperor Dessalines, intended an attack against the city of St. Domingo, where they were about to march the latter end of the present month. The market at the Cape was glutted with American produce, and scarcely any coffee to be obtained. The weather for the last five days has been unusually cold, which has filled the rivers and harbors full of floating ice, which has prevented the sailing and in a great measure the arrival of vessels. Several, however, got up yesterday very unexpectedly, as it was supposed to be impossible to avoid being driven ashore by the ice—Amongst the number is the pilot boat schr. Harriet, capt. Boyer, in 11 days from Cape Francois. The Harriet, and indeed all the vessels arrived yesterday, are completely covered with ice, and some on board of each vessel have been frost bitten.
We are sorry to state that the schooner Dorothy, capt. Le Fort, for Baltimore, nearly ready for sea, being hauled off in the stream, was so much injured by the ice on Saturday, that before she could be hauled into a slip, she sunk at the end of a dock near the ship yards. Several other vessels were injured by the ice, having been driven from their anchors. Yesterday, a large field of ice got jammed between New-ship and Brooklyn Ferry—and hundreds of people were imprudent enough to cross and re-cross on the ice between this city and Brooklyn. When the ice began to move with the first of the ebb, the people ran, and all reached the shore except a boy, who fell through the ice and perished. One of the Powles Hook ferry boats, in coming to this city on Saturday afternoon, got sur-
rounded by large cakes of ice, and as the wind was light and the tide ebbing, it was feared she would be lost. But about dark, by great exertions she was extricated, and got in safe, to the great astonishment of hundreds who were witnesses of her situation. There were on board this boat upwards of 30 passengers, and four or five loads of dollars from one of the Banks in Philadelphia.
Ship Sampson for St. Domingo, reported to have been driven ashore by the ice, got safe to sea on Saturday evening. The British Packet Princess Charlotte, sailed yesterday for Falmouth. January 9.
At a court of oyer and terminer and general gaol delivery, held yesterday at the city hall, of the city of New-York, in and for the said city and county, William P. Van Ness, Esq., was tried and convicted of being the bearer of a challenge from the Vice-President of the United States to the late gen. Hamilton, and for aiding and abetting in the fatal duel which terminated in the death of the latter. The evidence was so clear and positive, that the jury returned a verdict without retiring from their box.
The trial of Nathaniel Pendleton, Esq. implicated in a similar charge as the second of gen. Hamilton, will, we understand, take place this day; and that of Richard Riker, Esq. (the district attorney) and Mr. Robert Swartwout, in the course of the session—Mr. Woodworth, the attorney-general, having come on for the special purpose of conducting these prosecutions on the part of the state.
FOR SALE, A valuable Tract of Land, Lying on Beaver creek, containing 860 acres, with a good dwelling house 38 feet by 28, two stories high, with 4 rooms on the lower floor and 2 above, with a very large peach orchard and a small apple orchard, with about 100 acres of cleared land, now in good order for corn, wheat and tobacco—The tract is well watered, well timbered and lies remarkably level, for this part of the country, it being in 2 miles of the courthouse. As I would wish to move to Kentucky next fall, I would give possession then, and the purchaser be furnished with corn and stock of all kinds, at the market price. For terms apply to me, living on the premises. (w4) John S. Woodson. Henry county, Nov. 29, 1804.
FOR SALE, At Louisa Courthouse, on the 12th day of February next, THIRTY SEVEN Valuable Slaves, Belonging to the estate of Christopher Smith, dec. consisting of men, women and children; it is believed that they are as likely a parcel of slaves as was ever offered for sale in the state. Bonds with approved security, bearing interest from the date, payable the 10th of February next, will be expected from the purchasers; the interest will be remitted if the principal is punctually paid. CHARLES SMITH, acting Exr. of Christopher Smith, dec. Louisa, 10th Jan. 1805.
A MAN of tolerable talents and education, well acquainted with mercantile, and most other kinds of business; possessed of two or three thousand pounds in neat property in Virginia, after discharging all just demands; offers his services and his interest for a term or for life, to any gentleman, representative or other respectable citizen within the state. A letter directed to John Jones, left with the editor, will be attended to, and an interview expected, as may be appointed therein. January 12th, 1805.
Ten Cents Reward WILL be paid to any person that will deliver to me JOHN NUNRY, an apprentice lad, who absconded from my employment some time in October last. All persons are forewarned from employing or harbouring the said apprentice, as I shall deal with such as the law directs. Lund Hopkins. Powhatan county, Jan. 15, 1805.
THE SUBSCRIBER IS YET DESIROUS TO SELL HIS PLANTATION, On Deep creek, in Powhatan county, and give possession immediately, with a hire of four hundred acres thereon, for the present year and every thing prepared for a crop. For terms apply to Cap. Ludwell Bracker of Amelia, or the subscriber. Wm. MAYO. Richmond, Jan. 16th, 1805.
FOR SALE, A BLACK WOMAN, About 50 years of age, of good character, and an excellent cook. Apply to the printer hereof, January 16th, 1805.
Government Security. NEW-YORK LOTTERY. No. III. for the encouragement of Literature, Begins Drawing on the EIGHTH DAY of APRIL next.
25,000 DOLLARS, 10,000 DOLLARS, 5,000 DOLLARS, HIGHEST PRIZES. The Scheme contains 35,000 Tickets, of which 9,913 are Prizes, less than two and a half blanks to a prize—Deduction 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. 7.50 | Quarters, Dol. 2.00 Halves, 3.75 | Eighths, 1.12 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 inclosing 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 undrawn 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.

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1805.
LEWIS HARVIE, Esq. is appointed a Notary Public for this City.
On the first day of the present month, Levi Lincoln, resigned his office of attorney general of the United States.
George Clinton, junior, the son of the Vice-President elect, is chosen a representative in the Congress of the United States, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Dr. Mitchell, and for two years from the 3d of next March.
A gentleman who came passenger in the barque Nixon, from Rotterdam to Savannah, informs that Mr. Monroe, the American minister, arrived at Rotterdam from London on the 14th October, and left it in two days afterwards for Paris and Madrid.
Extract of a letter to a gentleman in New-York, dated Cadiz, November 13.
"The news yesterday from the interior of this country is of a very alarming nature. In many places the people are in a state of insurrection. Want of bread has driven the lower classes to great extremity, and in consequence to some shocking outrages. In one town the poorer inhabitants have risen in a mob and hanged the governor."
It is with pleasure we perceive the renewed attention of the legislature of Pennsylvania directed to a system, for establishing schools throughout the state, in such a manner as to enable the poor to be taught gratis. The constitution enjoins this duty upon the legislature. It is supported equally by reason and humanity. May no narrow views mar this great object! Pennsylvania is able, and is she not willing, by making a suitable provision for this object, to lay the foundation of her future greatness and prosperity. The following are the proceedings of the house of representatives.
On motion of Mr. Porter and Mr. Laycock,
Resolved"> Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire and report whether any, and if any, what further measures ought to be adopted relative to the constitutional injunction for the establishment of schools throughout the state, in such manner that the poor may be taught gratis; and
Ordered, That Messrs. Porter, Laycock, Ferguson, Harrison, Boileau, Wells and Ferree, be a committee for that purpose.
On the 7th inst. the trial of the impeachment against Edward Shippen, Jasper Yeates, and Thomas Smith, associate Judges of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, commenced at Lancaster, before the Senate. Mr. Rodney appeared as counsel for the managers, and Messrs. Dallas and Ingersoll, counsel for the Judges.
The Articles of impeachment having been read.
Judge Shippen rose and said, "I beg leave to deliver our plea and answer to this accusation in writing."
A paper was accordingly handed to the president by Mr. Dallas.
The president then said, "shall this plea and answer be read?"—and the court answered aye.
It was accordingly read by the clerk as follows:
"The answers of Edward Shippen, Jasper Yeates and Thomas Smith and Thomas Smith, to the articles of impeachment, exhibited against them by the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
"The said Edward Shippen, Jasper Yeates, and Thomas Smith, saving to themselves, respectively, all exceptions whatsoever, to the said articles, and the charges therein contained, severally answer and say;
That, they are not jointly or severally, guilty of all, or any, of the matters in the said articles contained, in manner and form, as they are therein charged against them.
And, they, further, confidently aver, that all and singular the things, which they have judicially done, in the premises, were warranted and justified, by the constitution and known laws of the commonwealth; & were free from all feelings and designs of favor, prejudice, cruelty, or oppression.
(Signed) EDWARD SHIPPEN, JASPER YEATES, THOMAS SMITH.
(Signed) JARED INGERSOLL, Counsel for the respondents.
Mr. Boileau, chairman of the managers, then rose—"Mr. President, the managers consider it to be their duty, to consult the house of representatives, upon the replication to be given to this plea; they, therefore, demand, of the court, a delay until the usual time of meeting, to-morrow morning, to prepare the same."
The President said, the time is granted.
Mr. Kean, of the senate, then moved that the court adjourn to half past eleven on Tuesday morning; and the court was accordingly adjourned—at 12 o'clock.
The number of deaths in the city of New-London, during the year 1804, amounted to 23 persons only, of whom 10 were males and 13 females. The population, in the year 1801 according to the census taken at that time, was 2,931.
ENTIRE RETURNS OF THE ELECTION OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT.
Table with 4 columns: State, President Jefferson, V. President Clinton, President Pinckney, V. President Rufus King. Rows include Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Delaware, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, New Hampshire, Vermont, Georgia, Kentucky.
RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY.
First Day's Drawing. Monday, January, 14, 1805.
Prizes of 12 dollars. Nos. 1696, 2150, 16, 23, 3585, 738, 1882, 1264, 1934, 3290, 231, 3127, 2496, 2175.
Second Day—Tuesday, January 15. Prize of 300 dollars. No. 1166.
Prizes of 12 dollars. Nos. 3575, 7, 1697, 2076, 737, 3333, 3688, 1526, 2702, 3297, 619, 1564, 382, 2675, 1175, 2826, 2057, 308, 3474, 566, 1661, 1287, 654, 1979, 1041.
CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL CHURCH LOTTERY, BALTIMORE.
Seventeenth Day's Drawing. 300 tickets were drawn this day, among which were the following prizes:
Prize of 500 Dollars:—No. 11075.
Prizes of 200 Dollars:—Nos. 3559, 10991.
Prizes of 50 Dollars:—Nos. 6537, 3440, 11327, 15960, 18311.
Prize of 25 Dollars:—No. 10039.
Prizes of 20 Dollars:—Nos. 140, 285, 1232, 1526, 2054, 2928, 2944, 3120, 3179, 3655, 4828, 6778, 7350, 10378, 10764, 14652, 13755, 13782, 13838, 14355, 14952, 15418, 16597, 19123, 18561, 19672, 20633.
And 62 of 15 Dollars.
Gain of the wheel this day 355 dollars
Total gain, 7650 dollars.
Eighteenth Day's Drawing. 300 tickets were drawn this day.
Prizes of 100 dollars:—Nos. 8112, 15251, 17598, 18905.
Prizes of 50 dollars:—Nos. 5143, 12485.
Prizes of 25 dollars:—Nos. 4126, 9662, 13890, 20402.
Prizes of 20 dollars:—Nos. 657, 1283, 1318, 1834, 2439, 2659, 3906, 3940, 3961, 4979, 5629, 6498, 7054, 8216, 8621, 8972, 11371, 11730, 11920, 12345, 12693, 15083, 16173, 16214, 16890, 17221, 17970, 18446, 18905, 19291, 19421, 19681, 19787, 19963, 20371, 20635.
And 50 of 15 dollars.
Gain of the wheel this day, 780 dollars
Total gain 8415 dollars.
Nineteenth Day's Drawing. 300 tickets were drawn this day.
Prizes of 100 dollars:—Nos. 11901, 16206.
Prizes of 50 dollars:—Nos. 1899, 18512.
Prize of 25 dollars:—No. 2958.
Prizes of 20 dollars:—Nos. 215, 570, 578, 993, 3600, 4404, 5021, 5258, 5384, 6676, 7317, 8623, 9250, 9842, 10006, 10697, 11203, 12144, 12685, 13307, 15236, 16436, 18193, 18285, 19320, 19641, 20639, 20731, 20895, 20974, 20991.
And 56 of 15 dollars.
Gain of the wheel this day, 1215 dollars
Total gain 9630 dollars.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Crawford Carter, supercargo of the brig Matilda, to his friend in Providence, dated St. Thomas, November 26th; containing some further particulars of the late fire.
"Since I last wrote you from hence, this town has been completely destroyed by a tremendous fire, which commenced at about seven o'clock on the evening of the 22d instant, in a store next to the king's wharf, and is said to have been occasioned by a negro smoking the musquito-curtains of a bed. At first it was apparently very trifling having been soon discovered, and there was not a breath of air to increase it; but as there were neither engines or fire buckets in the place, the inhabitants could not extinguish it—In about 15 minutes afterwards a fresh breeze came from the eastward, blowing directly in the range of the town, and threatening it with total destruction. The inhabitants being unaccustomed to such scenes, and not knowing of any method to stop it, were in the utmost consternation. The American captains in port went immediately on shore, with their crews, and proposed to the commander that they should go to leeward of the fire, and pull down or blow up several houses, and by that means stop its further progress; but this was objected to, and forbidden—After which the inhabitants declined attempting to check the devouring element, and each one endeavored to preserve his own property, leaving the flames to take their course. They continued to rage with the greatest fury until about five o'clock the next morning, when the
wind fortunately veered more to the southward, and by this means a few houses at the west end of the town were preserved. About 1500 houses and stores were burnt, and the damage by loss of goods, &c. is estimated at ten millions of dollars. Vast quantities of money, both gold and silver, were melted, the flames having extended so rapidly as not to allow time for saving it.
There were several lives lost; one old gentleman, who had a large quantity of cash, preferred being burnt with it rather than quit his treasure; he accordingly perished, and next morning his bones, were found extended over his iron chest. Nearly all our property was preserved, owing to the exertions of our crew. The government have laid an embargo on all vessels, & put in requisition all provisions in the harbor, for the use of the truly wretched inhabitants; some of them, previous to the fire, were living in ease and affluence, but are now obliged to beg a piece of bread for their destitute families. The negroes, and the poorer classes of white inhabitants, are employed in digging among the ruins, and in the water, for the remains of provisions that were burnt, and which they devour without the least cooking. Few, I believe, have witnessed greater scenes of distress and devastation than have been exhibited by the destructive fire. Four fifths of the inhabitants are obliged to sleep under bushes in the mountains, for want of better shelter."
Married at New York, on Saturday evening, the 8th ultimo, by the Rev. Mr. Miller, Mr. George Edward Charles Frederick Meredith Rose Reynolds, to Miss Ellen Hageman, daughter of Mr. Jacob Hageman, of Baltimore.
In reading the above paragraph, we began to be alarmed (says a New York editor) with an apprehension that this lady was going to monopolize the whole town for a husband.
DIED
On the 9th Dec. at his seat, Fleetville, Northumberland county, JAMES HENRY, Esq. aged 73. This respectable gentleman was a member of the old congress, and was within a few years past a Judge on the General Court Bench of this state.
(By Authority.)
AN ACT
Declaring Cambridge, in the state of Massachusetts, to be a port of delivery.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the town and surrounding place of Cambridge, in the state of Massachusetts, shall be a port of delivery, to be annexed to the District of Boston and Charlestown, and shall be subject to the same regulations as other ports of delivery in the United States.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
January 11, 1805.
APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
For the disposal of certain copies of the Laws of the United States.
Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That three hundred copies of the laws of the United States, which have been procured by the Secretary of State, in obedience to the law passed for that purpose, and three hundred copies of the Journals of Congress, which have been procured in pursuance of the resolution of the second of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine shall be placed in the Library of Congress.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the Secretary of the Senate, for the time being, be, and he is hereby authorised to receive three hundred copies of the laws of the United States, out of the one thousand copies reserved by law for the disposal of Congress as soon as the same shall be printed, after each session; which he shall cause to be placed in the library, and assorted respectively with the sets of copies mentioned in the first section of this act; excepting only, that at the close of the present session which will complete the Eighth Congress, and in like manner after each particular session in future, which shall complete a Congress, he shall cause the several copies reserved by him as aforesaid, for all the sessions of each respective Congress, to be bound in one volume, making three hundred volumes for each Congress, as aforesaid, which he shall cause to be placed in the library, assorted with the respective sets of copies mentioned in the first section of this act. And the several copies of the laws and Journals of Congress, mentioned in this act shall not be taken out of the library, except by the President and Vice-President of the United States, and members of the Senate and House of Representatives for the time being.—And the expense of binding shall be paid, from time to time, out of the fund appropriated to defray the contingent expenses of both Houses of Congress.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives, for the time being, be, and they are hereby empowered to establish such regulations and restrictions in relation to the copies of the laws and Journals of Congress, directed
by this act to be placed in the library, as to them shall seem proper, and from time to time, to alter and amend the same: Provided, that no regulation nor restriction shall be valid, which is repugnant to the provisions contained in the act.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That to make up the deficiency of the appropriation heretofore made, for the purchase of four hundred copies of the laws of the United States, the sum of eleven hundred and forty-four dollars be, and the same is hereby appropriated, payable out of any money in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
January 2, 1805.
APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
To divide the Indiana Territory into two separate governments.
Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That from and after the thirtieth day of June, next, all that part of the Indiana Territory, which lies North of a line drawn East from the southerly bend or extreme of lake Michigan, until it shall intersect lake Erie, and East of a line drawn from the said southerly bend through the middle of said lake to its Northern extremity, and thence due north to the northern boundary of the United States, shall, for the purpose of temporary government, constitute a separate territory, and be called Michigan.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That there shall be established within the said territory, a government in all respects similar to that provided by the ordinance of congress, passed on the thirteenth day of July, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven, for the government of the territory of the United States North West of the river Ohio; and by an act passed on the seventh day of August, one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine, entitled "An act to provide for the government of the Territory North West of the river Ohio;" and the inhabitants thereof shall be entitled to, and enjoy all and singular the rights, privileges, and advantages granted and secured to the people of the territory of the United States, North West of the river Ohio, by the said ordinance.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the officers for the said territory, who, by virtue of this act, shall be appointed by the President of the United States, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall respectively exercise the same powers, perform the same duties, and receive for their services the same compensation as by the ordinance aforesaid and the laws of the United States, have been provided and established for similar officers in the Indiana Territory; and the duties and emoluments of Superintendent of Indian affairs shall be united with those of Governor.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That nothing in this act contained, shall be construed so as, in any manner, to affect the government now in force in the Indiana Territory, further than to prohibit the exercise thereof, within the said territory of Michigan, from and after the aforesaid thirtieth day of June next.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That all suits, process and proceedings, which, on the thirtieth day of June next, shall be pending in the court of any county, which shall be included within the said Territory of Michigan; and also all suits, process and proceedings, which, on the said thirtieth day of June next, shall be pending in the general court of the Indiana Territory, in consequence of any writ of removal, or order for trial at bar, and which had been removed from any of the counties included within the limits of the Territory of Michigan aforesaid, shall, in all things concerning the same be proceeded on, and judgments and decrees rendered thereon in the same manner as if the said Indiana Territory had remained undivided.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That Detroit shall be the seat of government of the said territory, until Congress shall otherwise direct.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate.
January 11, 1805.
APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
Concerning Drawbacks on Goods, Wares and Merchandises.
Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That so much of the sixth section of the act, entitled "An act for laying and collecting duties on imports and tonnage within the territory ceded to the United States by the treaty of the thirtieth of April, one thousand eight hundred and three, between the United States and the French Republic, and for other purposes," as prohibits the allowance of drawbacks of duties on goods, wares and merchandise, exported from the port of New Orleans, other than those imported into the same place directly from a foreign port or place, shall be, and the same is hereby repealed.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That any goods, wares or merchandise, which shall be exported from the United States,
or the district of Mississippi, in the manner prescribed by law, to any foreign port or place, situated to the westward or southward of Louisiana, shall be deemed and taken to be entitled to such drawback of duties as would be allowable thereon when exported to any other foreign port or place, any thing in the act entitled, "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage," to the contrary notwithstanding.
This act shall commence and be in force from and after the first day of March next.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
January 5, 1805.
APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
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.)
Sarah Potter,
RESPECTFULLY informs her friends and the public in general, that she has opened a STORE, at her dwelling-house between the market and court-house, and has on hand a large and general assortment of
Fine & Coarse Shoes,
Which she offers on the most reasonable terms. Richmond, Jan. 15th, 1805.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by James Rind, dec.
Will be exposed to Public Sale, On Monday the 4th day of February next, for ready money.
A TWO STORY WOODEN HOUSE,
Near the Market-house, now occupied by Thomas Cowen and Scott.
WILLIAM MARSHALL, Trustee. Jan. 17, 1805.
WE HAVE FOR SALE,
COTTON MACHINES, & a New York made riding CHAIR.
Shapard & Lucke. January 19th 1805.
NEIL MCCOULL,
Has received his Fall Supply of DRY GOODS.
Richmond 12th Nov. 1804. it hf
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DICTIONARY
OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE:
In which the words are deduced from their original, explained in their different meanings,
AND
Abstraced from the folio edition, by the Author,
SAMUEL JOHNSON, A. M.
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A GRAMMAR OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE,
AND
THE PREFACE TO THE FOLIO EDITION.
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An union of certain rules of pronunciation with Johnson's ample definitions and authorities, is a form in which the octavo edition has never appeared; and is sufficient, the Editor presumes, to found its pretensions to originality and improvement.
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In point of correctness, the Editor considers himself justified, from the unremitting attention bestowed upon the work, to claim for it a pre-eminence over every edition which has come within his notice.
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THE LADY'S & GENTLEMEN'S
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FOR THE YEAR 1805.
THE Gentleman's book contains an Almanack, ruled pages for memorandums and cash account, government of the United States, Executive, Legislative and Judiciary, Federal Courts of Law, departments of the Federal Government, patents, Ministers, Consuls, &c. sent to foreign powers, Do. foreign powers table of the pay, &c. of the officers of the navy of the United States, list of officers of the navy, marine corps, navy agents, navy yard at Washington, vessels in the Mediterranean—authentic account of the capture and destruction of the frigates Philadelphia, with a list of the officers employed on that gallant enterprise, the whole naval force of the U. States, Commissioner of Loans and annuity for invalid pensions, Post office establishment, coins of the U. States, duties payable by law. Officers of Customs, Light houses and several useful tables.

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 Moredeth 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 river, 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.
GIMCRACK WILL stand next season at my stable about 12 miles from Howells Ferry, ten from Sims's Ferry, and seven miles from the court-house. Herbert C. Cooke. Halifax, November 12th, 1804 3m
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Court-house of Thomas and Amos Lupton. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict fidelity. THOM. NORVELL. Richmond, October 3, 1804. tf
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 us and outstanding at these different 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, (3m) 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 basin, and directly opposite to the scale house, where he has for SALE, a few pipes of Old Cogniac Brandy, Of superior quality.
CASH will be given for Twelve or Fifteen BOYS, From 7 to 15 years old.—Enquire of the Printer. TEN DOLLARS WILL be given for apprehending and delivering to me in Richmond, a negro woman named EASTER, about thirty-eight or forty years of age, rather spare made, and of a yellow complexion, who absconded on the 23rd of December. She is well known in and about Williamsburg; she was sold by Burwell Bassett to Wm. Brown, who sold her to Stafford Gibbs, of whom I purchased her; she formerly lived with Len Hoadley, dec. of Charles City county; I suppose if she is not harboured in or about Richmond, that she is gone towards Williamsburg. She has a free husband living in Richmond, who calls himself Jacob Martin. H. DABNEY. Richmond, Jan. 1, 1805. tf
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 comfortable brick house, about two hundred yards from J. Ogilvie'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 board, 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. J. RAWLINS, Jun. Richmond, January 1st, 1805. 6t
IT is requested by Col. Richard Adams, that all gentlemen residing in or near the city of Richmond, who may have arms in their possession, which have been left with them by young men whom they have employed, will make it known to Joshua West, Quarter Master to the 19th Regiment, who will take charge of them; and it is further requested, that the Captains of the 19th Regiment do examine their respective companies and see how many arms there are, that I may make my returns to the Colonel of the state of the arms as soon as possible. JOSHUA WEST, Quarter Master of the 19th Regiment.
WANTED TO HIRE FOR THE ENSUING YEAR, A good Female Cook. Also, a good WASHER and IRONER. Enquire of the printer. Dec. 12. tf
ALMANACKS. Bates's and Carey's Franklin Almanacks, for 1805, are for sale at this office, by the gross, or dozen.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the late firm 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. (tf)
The subscriber wishes to sell for cash, or on credit till the first day of January next, the Two Brick Tenements, Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10, 1804. 2w
THE Subscriber hath removed his SCHOOL from the Falling Garden over to the white house near the Court-house, 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 outhouses, 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. tf
THE IMPORTED HORSE, PRECIPITATE, Will stand at my house to be let to mares the next season. THOMAS GOODE. Chesterfield county, Approximate distance, Nov. 27, 1804. tf
FOUND IN THE STREET IN THIS CITY, A red Morocco Pocket Book. The owner may have it by applying at this office. December 12.
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, porticos 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 700 acres, scarce by 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 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: INEX: own 2w aft rf Nov. 4th, 1804.
BY virtue of the power vested in me as trustee, by a deed of trust executed to me by Philip Day, for the purpose of securing a debt due from said Day to William Clarkson—I shall on the 22nd of January instant, proceed to sell, on the premises, that TRACT OF LAND Lying in Albemarle county, whereon Philip Day now resides, (on the right of the said Day therein) containing 400 acres, it being the land which said Day holds during the life of his wife, under the will of her former husband William Barkdale. Also a NEGRO MAN named Warick, about twenty two years of age, and a BOY named Wilson, about six years of age. THOMAS JACKSON, Trustee. January 1, 1805. 5t
WILL BE SOLD. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by James Burnley, to secure a debt therein mentioned, originally to James Barbour, and by him transferred to Austin Shelton, will be sold, for ready money, at Charlottesville, on Monday the 4th day of February next (being Albemarle court day),
A TRACT OF LAND. Lying about two miles above Charlottesville, whereon Mrs. Burnley now resides, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy and pay the sum of two hundred and seventy four pounds six shillings and eight pence, with interest and cost. Hardin Davis, trustee. Richmond, 8th Jan. 1805. tds
N. B. I have a few barrels of SUPERFINE FLOUR, for sale, suitable for family use. H. D.
THE Surveyors of the different counties in Virginia who by law are to account annually with the President and Professors of William & Mary College, for a proportion of their fees; and who have not so done, are requested to render their accounts to July last, and pay the respective balances due to the College. Wm COLEMAN, Bursar. Williamsburg, Jan. 6, 1805. 4t
During the present session of assembly, James Semple, esq. member for the City of Williamsburg, will receive and grant a discharge for any money which shall be paid to him. W. C.
BANK OF VIRGINIA. NOTICE. THE Board of Directors will proceed on Tuesday the 22nd instant, to choose Cashiers for the respective offices of discount and deposit, to whom the following salaries will be allowed, viz. To the Cashier at Norfolk, dols. 1700 per annum with house and fuel. To the Cashier at Petersburg, 1500 with do. To the Cashier at Fredericksburg, 1300 with do. John Brockenbrough, Cash'r. January 11th, 1805. St
NOTICE. THE Stockholders in the Bank of Virginia, are hereby notified, that the third instalment on their shares will become due on Tuesday, the 5th of February. By a regulation of the Stockholders at a general meeting, no Stock will be transferable or assignable, after the 9th day of February next, except at the Bank, in person or by attorney. J. BROCKENBROUGH, Cash'r. January 11th, 1805.
FOR RENT, The large white House, At Rocketts, formerly occupied by Mr. William Fenwick, and after wards by Mr. Braxton Craddock. For terms apply to Galego, Richard & Co.
Mary McBride, MIDWIFE & DOCTRESS, TAKES this method to inform the public in general and her friends, in particular, that she has removed to this city, to the house of Mr. Edward Wanton, watch-maker, where she will be ready to wait on any that will favor her with their custom. Richmond, Jan. 9th, 1805. 1m
FOR SALE, ON board the ship Industry, Capt. Samuel Vickery, lying at Burmuda Hundred, just arrived from Liverpool. A Cargo of Salt in Sacks, An extensive assortment of QUEENS-WARE, cream coloured, blue and green edged, and of STONE-WARE, consisting of butter pots, water pitchers and jugs from 1 quart to 5 gallons, in crates well assorted—among which are a few crates consisting of Table Sets of Queens Ware, calculated for family use. ALSO, CHOICE OLD Madeira & Sherry Wine, In Pipes, Hds. and Quarter Casks, in store. Brown, Rives & Co. Richmond, 10th Jan. 1805. 2w
IN pursuance of a deed of trust from Thos. H. Drew, to Carter H. Harrison, bearing date the 10th Dec. 1787, Will be Sold, at public auction, at Fowler's tavern in Cartersville, for ready money, on the 9th February next, A TRACT OF LAND Containing 1500 acres, be the same more or less, lying in the county of Campbell, on the branches of Hill's Creek, now in the possession of Mr. Philip Payne, who will show the land to any person disposed to purchase. Under an impression that those who wish to purchase will view the premises, it is deemed unnecessary to say much of the quality; suffice it to say, that it is esteemed a very valuable tract, great part of it capable of producing excellent tobacco. ROBERT C. HARRISON, PEYTON HARRISON, Agents of C. H. HARRISON. January 9th, 1805. tds
TO BE SOLD. For ready money, pursuant to a decree of the Federal Circuit Court, for the district of Virginia, in a suit between Purness Bond, Attorney for the creditors of Richard Edwards, plaintiff, and David Ross and others defendants— Two undivided parts, out of three, of forty-two acres of LAND, in the county of Henrico, upon Four Mile Creek, with the MILLS & HOUSES thereon, known by the name of the Norwood Mills. ALSO, a Tract or Parcel of LAND, situate in the county of Henrico, about seven miles below the City of Richmond, commonly called and known by the name of the Seven Pines, thought to contain one thousand acres, but Mr. Ross undertakes, that an accurate survey and plot shall be produced on the day of sale. The sale will positively take place at the Eagle Tavern in the City of Richmond, on Thursday the 21st day of February next. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. (ids.) Jan. 8.
At the same time and place, I will dispose of the other undivided third part of the said Norwood Mills, and will also dispose of a valuable tract of LAND adjoining thereto, which contains about five hundred acres, with various improvements—The whole is a valuable estate—Mr. Hooten will show the Mills and the land. The terms of payment for the said land and the other third part of the Mills will be half ready money, and twelve months credit for the other half. DAVID ROSS
RUN away from the subscriber living in Richmond, two apprentice boys, by trade Tailors: one by the name of GEORGE THOMSON CARSON, about twenty years of age; he is tall and likely, wore away a long blue coat, olive colored pantaloons and striped waistcoat. I will give Eight Dollars reward to any one who will deliver him to me in Richmond or secure him in any jail so that I get him. The other by the name of RICHARD BACON, upwards of twenty years of age; he is a noted runaway, tall, and looks about the ankles as if they were swelled; he wore away a long blue coat and light coloured short breeches with strings to the knees; he had a pair of blue cassimere pantaloons to make for a man that were not finished; the owner requests he will return them. I will give One Cent reward to any one who will deliver the said R. Bacon to me in Richmond, or secure him in jail so that I get him again, and no charges paid. WM. ELLIOTT. Jan. 14, 1805. 3t
N. B. I caution all persons against harboring or employing the above mentioned apprentices, as they will answer it at the rigor of the law. W. E.
NOTICE. THOSE indebted to the late firm of Shanks & MacRae, either by bond or open account, are desired to make payment, before the first of March—All failing to comply, will find their accounts in the hands of an attorney. Colin MacRae. Manchester, Jan. 8, 1805. (en1M)
BLANK BONDS For sale at this office.
Lexington Lottery. By Authority of the Legislature of Virginia for raising 25,000 Dollars. SCHEME. Of the first Class. The drawing positively to commence on the 13th of February next. The managers are now making up the numbers and prizes for the purpose.
1 Prize of 4000 dols. is dols. 4,000 1 do. 2000 1 do. 1000 4 do. 500 are 10 do. 200 20 do. 100 25 do. 50 100 do. 30 4327 do. 6 The first drawn number on the first day, 500 First do. 7th day, 100 First do. 8th day, 150 First do. 9th day, 200 First do. 10th day, 250 First do. 11th day, 300 First do. 12th day, 350 First do. 13th day, 400 First do. 14th day, 500 First do. 15th day, being the last day of drawing, 600 Last number drawn, 458
Dollars 50,000 Five thousand Tickets, at 10 dollars each, is 50,000 There are to be no blanks in this Lottery, and the prizes will be subject to no more than 15 per cent discount. Tickets will be sold at 10 dollars each, five of which are to be paid in hand, and the remaining five when the prize money is applied for. The law authorizing this Lottery, was passed in the year 1796, for the relief of the officers of fire in Lexington, all of whom, except Orprians have assigned and transferred their interest and claim to the managers thereof, to be by them applied to opening a good Carriage Road over the North and South Mountains, and across the Valley through Lexington. This road will be in a direct line with the New State Road to the Western waters, and so far a continuation thereof toward Richmond, which will shorten and greatly improve the passage from every part of James River between the Blue Ridge and Richmond to the Sweet and other mineral Springs, and from thence towards Greenbrier, Kenhawa, &c.
The Managers flatter themselves, that the object of this Lottery being so laudable, in which a great part of the State is interested, and from the sales that have been already made of Tickets, that upon the day above mentioned a sufficient number of Tickets, if not all will be sold to warrant the drawing, and that no farther postponement will take place. When the drawing is finished a list of the fortunate numbers will be published—All prize money, not applied for within one year after the drawing, will be presumed to have been relinquished for the benefit of the Lottery. William H. Cabell, Philip G. Gower, David S. Garland, John Leyburn, John Coulter, Thos. S. M'Clelland, Andrew Moore, Andrew Alexander, James M. Duncalf, William Wilson, James Garthwaite.
John Garthwaite, Treasurer. Wm. Corbould, Secretary. Tickets are to be had of the Managers, and of Ellis and Allan, Robert Gamble, Jun. and Wm. M'Kenzie. Jan. 2d, 1805.—W. E.
A PROPOSAL, BY WILLIAM YOUNG BIRCH & ABRAHAM SMALL, OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THAT CELEBRATED WORK, GIBBON'S HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE: Together with MEMOIRS of the LIFE and WRITINGS of the AUTHOR. No book could be offered, which stands in less need of encomium and recommendation—It has been read in almost every European language—The history of the long and interesting period from the reign of Augustus to the taking of Constantinople, and the death of Mahomet the II. is no where else to be found in the shape of regular and wellarranged history.—The Publishers presume to hope, that they do a service to their country in giving an Edition of it from the American press—They will briefly speak of their intentions, and the superiority of this edition.
1. It will be the most complete Edition of Gibbon extant.—Because it will be enriched with the Memoirs of his Life and Writings, written by himself.—This will be an addition to the London copy of nearly 200 pages. 2. It will be about one-third cheaper than the London Copy. 3. It will be executed in the best style.—The Publishers, with confidence, recommend to the public an inspection of the books, published by them within the last three years.—They are, Russell's Ancient and Modern Europe, 7 Volumes—The Domestic Encyclopedia, 5 Volumes, and Tucker's Blackstone, 5 Volumes.—They promise not to degenerate.
CONDITIONS. 1. It shall be printed from the last London edition, and be published in Eight Octavo Volumes, during the year 1804. 2. It shall be delivered to those Subscribers who take it in Volumes, at Two Dollars per Volume, in boards. Those who wait for the completion of the Work, may have it either at Sixteen Dollars in boards; or in a good and handsome binding, in Twenty Dollars; payable on delivery. It will be enriched with Two whole sheet Maps—One of the Eastern, the other of the Western part of the Roman Empire—A Map of the parts of Europe and Asia adjacent to Constantinople, and an elegantly engraved Head of the Author. Subscriptions received by SAMUEL PLEASANTS Jr. Richmond.
HENING'S New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease & release, mortgage, trust, &c. FOR SALE at S. PLEASANTS BOOK-STORE. Ready made PENNS for sale here.
Prince-Edward, November, 1804. Hannah Willard, plaintiff. Against Henry Nixon & Pugh W. Price, defendants. In Chancery. THE defendant Nixon, not having entered his appearance and given security according to an act of the general assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant Nixon do appear here on the first day of March next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste. Ben. Watkins, d. c.
VIRGINIA: In the High Court of Chancery. BETWEEN Christopher McConico and Thompson Foulks, Executors of Matthew Marable, plaintiffs. AND Richard Kennon, defendant. ON motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, the court this twelfth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight, doth order, that the plaintiffs do render an account of their administration of the goods, chattels & credits of their testator, before master commissioner Rose, who is directed to examine, state and settle the same, and make report thereof to the court, with such matters specially as he may think pertinent, or the parties may require to be so stated. A Copy—Teste, P. TINSLEY, c. c.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE. Petersburg, 30th Nov. 1804. THE parties concerned will please take notice, that I have appointed Monday the twenty eighth day of January next, for carrying the foregoing order into effect—On which day, their attendance is required at my office, with their accounts and vouchers ready for examination. JOSEPH G. WILDER, M. C.
Pursuant to a decree of the district court of Chancery held in Williamsburg, in a suit between Thomas Didd and Sarah his wife, and Philemon Gatewood and Dorothy his wife, plaintiffs; and John Brockenbrough, administrator with the will annexed of James Edmondson, Robert Banks and Elizabeth his wife, James Webb and Dorothy his wife, Edmund Cawthorn and Martha Todd his wife, James Throckmorton, Sally Throckmorton, Lucy Throckmorton and Judith Throckmorton, infants under the age of twenty-one years, devisees and legatees of the said James Edmondson, deceased by James Webb, specially assigned their guardian, respondents—Will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money on the 15th day of February next, on the premises, that
Valuable Tract of Land, Situated on Piscaway creek, in Essex county, containing about 1000 acres, is being the land whereon the said James Edmondson lived at the time of his death, by The Commissioners. January 4th, 1805. w3t.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by the Rev. Elkanah Talley, late of Hanover County, dec. for the purpose of securing to his late ward Benja. Anderson, whatever might be due to him the said Benja. Anderson, from him the said Elkanah, either as administrator of the estate of John Anderson, dec. or as guardian of the said Benja. Anderson, WILL BE SOLD. By us, or either of us, on the 25th day of Feb. next, for ready money, at the dwelling house of Mrs. Mary Talley in the County of Hanover, about 3 miles from the Courthouse, two likely negro men slaves, four horses, and all the other estate of which the said Elkanah, dec. seized, consisting of stock, furniture and plantation utensils. Thomas Pollard, Patrick Anderson, John Anderson, jun. January 8, 1805. 4w.
Land for Sale. By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by John Burnley, to answer the purposes therein specified, will be sold, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the 16th day of February next, three hundred and eighty two and one half ACRES OF LAND, lying in the lower end of Louisa, immediately on the Richmond road, leading from Louisa Court-house, adjoining the lands of Jesse Hoggard, Seth Burnley, John Diggs, Mrs. Christmas, &c. On this land there is a small plantation, orchards, a tolerable good dwelling house, barn and outhouses, immediately on the road. Wm. G. POINDEXTER, Trustee. January 3d, 1805. w4t.
WHEAT FAN & WOVEN WIRE MANUFACTORY, No. 7, Bridge-street, four doors north of Griffith's Bridge, Pittsboro'. WHERE are made and sold, WHEAT FANS, first quality; ROLLING and other SCREENS, for wheat, barley, flax-seed, &c.; HAND RIDDLES and SIEVES, for corn, flax-seed, clover seed, cockle, lime, sand, &c.; SHAKES for Indian meal; WIRE SAKES & WOVEN WIRE for windows, &c. &c. AMOS SMITH, (Formerly WEST & SMITH.) N. B. A good assortment on hand. Any of the above articles will be delivered in Richmond, (on short notice) at the same prices as at the manufactory (exclusive of freight) on the orders being left with SAMUEL PARSONS & SON, Near the Basin, of whom the prices may be known—who have now on hand 'Wheat FANS, Wheat and Line Sieves, and Meal Sieves, &c. of superior quality. P. S. WIRE SAFES, and a few tons BAR IRON on hand. 11th Mo. 1st, 1805. wtf
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.

VIRGINIA ARGUS EXTRA.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 1805.
House of Delegates of Virginia.
FRIDAY, January 11th, 1805.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk :
The Senate have passed the following bills, to wit :
A bill, intitled, "An act to raise by lottery a sum of money for the benefit of Stevens' Academy, in the county of Culpeper"; and,
A bill, intitled, "An act making an appropriation for the payment of a public debt due to Miss A. Pauly."
They have also passed the bill, intitled, "An act to amend the act, intitled, an act directing the registering the names, ages and sexes of slaves in certain cases," with amendments, to which 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, "Remitting a fine to Vincent Fortune," was read a third time.
Resolved , That the bill do pass, and that the title be, an act, "Remitting a fine to Vincent Fortune."
An engrossed bill, "Concerning Seamen," was read a third time.
Resolved , That the bill do pass, and that the title be, an act, "Concerning Seamen."
Ordered , That the Clerk do carry the said bills to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
A report from the committee of propositions and grievances, which lay on the table, was called up and read, in the following words :
The committee of propositions and grievances have, according to order, had under their consideration, several petitions to them referred, and have come to the following resolutions thereupon :
1. Resolved , That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of Amherst county, praying that the said county may be divided in the manner therein mentioned, is reasonable.
2. Resolved , That it is the opinion of this committee, that the petition and remonstrance of sundry other inhabitants of the said county, in opposition to the petition above mentioned, be rejected.
The first resolution being read a second time, was, on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house—Ayes 79—Noes 76.
The second resolution was agreed to of course.
Ordered , That a bill be brought in pursuant to the 1st resolution, and that resolution, and that the committee of propositions and grievances do prepare and bring in the same.
A report from the committee appointed to enquire into the subject of the expenditures made of last year's appropriations (which lay on the table) was read as follows :
The committee appointed to ascertain the actual amount expended of each item of the appropriations of the last year, have had that subject under consideration, and beg leave to submit the following statement, the first column shewing the appropriation, the second the actual amount expended, viz :
   Amo. appropriated. Amo. expended.   Dolls. Cts. Dolls. Cts.     Expense General Assembly, December session, 1803, 43,000 46,332 27   Officers Civil Government 67,000 57,441 65   Officers militia 4,800 3,304 94   Criminal prosecutions 20,000 22,745 63   Expense guards 8,000 7,515 77   Slaves executed 5,000 3,017 53   Slaves transported 4,000 2,953 33   Lunatic Hospital, including the expense of erecting an addition 7,000 6,500   Commissioners of the revenue 14,000 14,131 92   Amo. appropriated. Amo. expended.   Dolls. Cts. Dolls. Cts.   Pensioners 7,500 3,293 66   Expense representation to congress and senatorial election 100 198 16   Penitentiary criminal charges 8,500 10,551 39   Public guard in the city of Richmond 16,500 15,265   Public warehouses, including the excess of the last year 2,000 1,602 41   James river canal warehouse do. do. 5,000 5,367 76   Public services of clerks of district courts 1,850 1,674   Interest on public debt 15,000 6,555 12   Manufacturing arms 50,000 38,997 10   Manufactory of arms, including excess of last year 16,000 8,458 60   Public ordnance 1,000 804 59   Expense opening a road from the upper navigation of James river to the upper navigation of Kanawha river 2,000 1,547 91   Revised code of laws 4,500 4,500   The representatives of Caron De Beaumarchais 36,655 37,820 33   Expense election of President and Vice-President 1,000 No expense occurred until after 1 Oct. 1804.   James Monroe, Esq's claim 530 Charged to contingent fund.   Penitentiary buildings 3,000 1,634 29   Senatorial elections 100 Included in representation to congress.   Contingent fund 12,000 14,844 73   Appomattox company 750 625   Deficiency of last year's appropriation 10,000   Penitentiary house for manufactory, &c. 2,000   John Moncure, sheriff of Stafford for conveying a convict to penitentiary 26 15 Charged to penitentiary criminal acct.   Expense of surveyor of the falls of James river 300   Dollars   378,711 15 331,038 19  
Ordered , That the said report be referred to a committee of the whole house on the state of the commonwealth.
The house, according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole house on the bill, "To amend the act, intitled, an act to extend the jurisdiction of justices of the peace;" and after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair and Mr. Barbour
reported, that the committee of the whole house had, according to order, had the said bill under consideration, and made an amendment thereto, which he handed in at the clerk's table, where the same was twice read, further amended, and agreed to by the house.
Ordered , That the said bill, with the amendments, be engrossed and read a third time.
The house, according to the further order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole house, on the state of the commonwealth; and after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair and Mr. Johnston reported, that the committee of the whole house had, according to order, had the said subject under consideration, but not having time to go through the same, had directed him to move for leave to sit again.
Resolved , That this house will again to-morrow resolve itself into a committee of the whole house, on the state of the commonwealth.
Mr. Johnston made a report and presented a bill from the committee for courts of justice; and,
Mr. Wooding made a report from the committee to whom was referred that part of the governor's communication which relates to the captain of the public guard; which said reports and bill, were severally ordered to lie on the table.
Ordered , That leave be given to bring in a bill, "For carrying into execution the constitution of the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings of the state of Virginia, lately adopted at a general meeting; and that Messrs. Barbour, Tazewell, J. Jones, Coleman, (Caroline) Singleton, Burwell, Edwards and Lee, do prepare and bring in the same."
SATURDAY, January 12th, 1805.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk :
The Senate have passed the bill, intitled, "An act, to incorporate two companies for the purpose of cutting a navigable canal from Roanoke river to Meherrin river, and another navigable canal from Nansemond river to Bennett's creek, in the state of North-Carolina."
They have also passed the bill, intitled, "An act, giving further time to the owners of lots in the town of Moorfield, to build thereon, and for other purposes," with amendments, to which they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates.
The house forthwith proceeded to consider the said amendments;
The 1st and 3d amendments being read a second time, were, on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
The 2d amendment, which goes to prohibit hogs running at large in the town of Moorfield, being read a second time, was, on the question put thereupon, disagreed to by the house.
Ordered , That the clerk acquaint the Senate therewith.
A bill, "To explain and amend the act, intitled, an act, reducing into one the several acts, concerning the fees of certain officers and declaring the mode of discharging the said fees and county levies;"
A bill, "Authorising the county courts to provide, when necessary, for making up and preserving their records; (which bills lay on the table) were severally read a first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr. Edwards presented, according to order, a bill, "For killing exows in certain counties;"
Mr. Singleton presented, according to order, a bill, "To appropriate the master fines in certain counties," and for other purposes;" and the said bills were severally received and read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time.
Mr. Jennings reported, from the committee of claims, to whom was recommitted, the bill "Allowing a further sum of money to the Soldiers of the Public Guard to furnish them with fuel," that the committee had, according to order, had the said bill under their consideration, and had made several amendments thereto; and the same being twice read, were, on the questions put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
Ordered , That the bill, with the amendments, be engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Jennings reported, from the committee of Claims, that the committee had, according to order, had under their consideration, the petition of Thomas Armistead, to them referred, and had agreed upon a report and come to a resolution thereupon, which he handed in at the clerk's table, where the same were twice read and agreed to by the house, as follows :
It appears to your committee, that Thomas Armis-

read was on the pay-roll of Col. Charles Dabney's regiment, from the first formation of it to the end of the war, as a captain; which pay-roll is filed in the auditor's office; also from many respectable certificates shown to your committee, that he was a meritorious, active and intrepid officer; that he has never received his half pay or commutation in lieu thereof, to which he was entitled, under an act of Assembly, "Giving the compensation of half pay to certain officers of the state line," passed in the year 1790.
Resolved, therefore, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Thomas Armistead, praying that the auditor of public accounts may be authorised and required to issue to him certificates for five years full pay in commutation for half pay during life, bearing an interest at the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 22d day of April, 1783, the day on which the troops raised for the late war were discharged in this state, is reasonable.
Ordered, That a bill be brought in pursuant to the said resolution, and that the committee of claims do prepare and bring in the same.
Mr. Jennings also reported, from the committee of claims, that the committee had, according to order, had under their consideration, several 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 Samuel Selden, praying the legislature for relief, either by annulling a judgment obtained against him in the General Court, to the amount of 1103 dollars and eighty-one cents, upon a supposition that he had qualified as collector of the tax for the county of Elizabeth city for the year 1802, or suspending the said judgment until he may, by being authorised, make a collection or some person for him, to discharge the same, is reasonable.
2. Resolved also, As the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Andrew Lewis, late sheriff of Montgomery county, praying the legislature would remit two fines obtained against him in the General Court, one of 42 dollars 30 cents; the other of 121 dollars 98 cents, for failing to make a return of the money made upon an execution in time to the treasury, be rejected.
Ordered, That a bill be brought in pursuant to the first resolution, and that the committee of claims do prepare and bring in the same.
Mr. Powell reported, from the committee of claims, that the committee had, according to order, had under their consideration, several petitions to them referred, and had come to the following resolutions thereupon:
1. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Daniel Prudden, executor of James Prudden, dec'd praying repayment of the sum of one hundred pounds, paid into the public treasury of this state, in the year 1776, by Capt. Benjamin Williams, and assigned to the aforesaid James Prudden, with the legal interest thereupon, at the rate of five per centum, is reasonable.
2. Resolved also, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Jacob Whitzel, praying that a further compensation than the law allows for going from Morgan Town to the place appointed for comparing the polls in the district, to Richmond, for the purpose of returning a duplicate of the certificate of the election of a member of congress to the Governor and Council, as required by law, be rejected.
The first 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 thereof the words "be rejected;" and on the question being put thereupon;
It passed in the negative. The question being then put upon the resolution as reported, it was agreed to by the house.
The second resolution being read a second time, was, on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
Ordered, That a bill be brought in pursuant to the first resolution, and that the committee of claims do prepare and bring in the same.
Mr. E. Harrison reported, from the committee of claims, to whom was committed the bill, "Establishing an inspection of tobacco on the land of William Mayo in the county of Henrico," that the committee had, according to order, had the said bill under their consideration, and had made an amendment thereto, and the same being twice read, was, on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
Ordered, That the bill, with the amendment, be engrossed and read a third time.
Mr. Lightfoot reported, from the committee appointed to examine the enrolled bills, that the committee had examined several other enrolled bills and found them truly enrolled.
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the said bills to the Senate.
A report relative to the pay of the Captain of the Public Guard, which was heretofore received and ordered to lie on the table, was called up, and the same being twice read, was agreed by the house, as follows:
The committee to whom was referred that part of the Governor's communication, designating No. 11, "containing a letter from Captain Alexander Quarrier to his excellency the Governor under date of the 3d of March, 1804—also some extracts from the journal of the council, relating to the subject matter of the said letter," have had that subject under consideration, and decided that attention thereon which the subject merits, without being able to discover any ground for increasing the compensation that officer receives from the commonwealth.
It appears to your committee from official documents, that warrants have issued in favor of Captain Quarrier for the following sums, to wit:
   dollars. ce     As keeper of the keys of the capitol for one year's salary, 200   As Captain of the Public Guard for one year's pay at 40 dolls. per month, from the 1st October, 1803, to 30th September, 1804, 480   For 1093 rations at 15 cents, 164 25   For 17 gallons brandy at 1 dollar, 17   For 9 cord of wood at 4 dollars, 36   Making an aggregate of 897 25  
Which is the amount Captain Quarrier receives for his services from the commonwealth. Resolved, therefore, As the opinion of this committee, that no further compensation ought to be given to Captain Quarrier, either as officer of the Public Guard, keeper of the keys of the capitol, or for receiving arms into, or delivering them out of the arsenal.
Mr. Powell presented, from the committee of claims, a bill, "Authorising the county court of Essex to pay a certain sum of money to Mary Cox, administratrix of Abner Cox, deceased—and a bill, "Concerning Filmer W. Montford"; which were received and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time.
On a motion made, Ordered, That the Governor's letter heretofore read and ordered to lie on the table, relating to condemned transported slaves, be inserted on the journals of this house, and the said letter as follows:
RICHMOND, January 7th, 1805.
SIR, IN pursuance of a resolution of the Honorable the House of Delegates, of the 5th instant requesting the Executive to lay before that branch of the Legislature, the amount for which condemned transported slaves have been sold; what part of that amount has been paid; at what period or periods the balance becomes due; and whether any slaves are now on hand for transportation; I have to state, that the amount of sales of condemned transported slaves, since the passage of the law authorising such sales, is eleven thousand two hundred and sixty eight dollars and thirty four cents; of that sum two thousand six hundred and fifty four dollars and ninety six cents, have been paid into the Public Treasury; of the balance still due 2917 dollars and 34 cents, were payable on the 20th November, 1801; 2012 dollars and 71 cents, on the 20th day of Sept. 1803; and the residue, viz: 5563 dollars and 34 cents, is payable the 17th February next.
There are two condemned slaves now in the Penitentiary, waiting a sale and transportation. I am with great respect, your obedient servant,
JOHN PAGE.
The house, according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole house, on the state of the commonwealth; and after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Johnston reported, that the committee had, according to order, had the report of the committee of finance under their consideration, and had come to a resolution thereupon:
On a motion made, Ordered, That the said report and resolution do lie on the table. Resolved, That this house will again on Monday next resolve itself into a committee of the whole house on the state of the commonwealth.
MONDAY, January 14th, 1805.
A Communication from the Senate by their clerk: The Senate have passed the following bills, to wit:
A bill, intitled, "An act authorising the auditor to give credit to Francis White for his list of insolvents and delinquents for the year 1803, upon certain conditions;"
A bill, intitled, "An act making provision for improving and keeping in repair, the road from Mockerson gap to Powell's valley, in the county of Lee;" and,
A bill, intitled, "An act concerning certain free-school lands in the county of Elizabeth City."
They have also passed the bill, intitled, "An act establishing a town on the land of Richard Ratcliffe, at the courthouse of Fairfax county"—The bill, intitled, "An act allowing to Nathaniel Fox and Leonard Hill further time to discharge certain judgments"—and, the bill, intitled, "An act allowing compensation to certain persons, for carrying lunatics to the Williamsburg hospital," with 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 amendments to the said first and second amended bills being twice read, were, on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
The amendments to the last mentioned amended bill being read; On a motion made,
Ordered, That the said bill, with the amendments, lie upon the table.
Ordered, That the Clerk acquaint the Senate therewith.
An engrossed bill, "Establishing an inspection of tobacco on the land of William Mayo in the county of Henrico," was read a third time, and several blanks therein filled up, and passed.
An engrossed bill, "Allowing a further sum of money to the soldiers of the public guard to furnish them with fuel," was read a third time, and a blank therein filled up, and passed.
Ordered, That the Clerk carry the said bills to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
A bill, "Concerning Filmer W. Montford," and,
A bill, "For killing crows in certain counties," were severally read a second time, and the last named bill amended at the clerk's table.
Ordered, That the said bills be engrossed and read a third time.
A bill, "To explain and amend the act, intitled, an act, reducing into one the several acts concerning the fees of certain officers, and declaring the mode of discharging the said fees and county levies," was 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.
A bill, "To appropriate the muster fines of certain counties and for other purposes," was read a second time, and,
On a motion made,
Ordered, To be committed to the committee who reported the same.
A bill, "Authorising the county court of Essex to pay a certain sum of money to Mary Cox, administratrix of Abner Cox, deceased," was read a second time and ordered to lie on the table.
(To be Continued.)