Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1806-07-12 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
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Buckingham County, May term, 1806.
William Brown and Company. Complainants. Against Elisha Rakes and Jacob L. Abrahams, Defendants.
ON the motion of the complainants by their counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of court that the defendant Elisha Rakes has removed himself without the jurisdiction of this court, to parts unknown. It is ordered and decreed, that unless the said defendant Rakes, shall appear here on or before August term next and answer the bill of the complainants, that the court will then proceed to decree the matter according to the prayer of the said bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and another copy be posted up at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A Copy—Teste. Rolfe Eldridge, Jr. D. C. In Henrico County Court.
Between Elisha Liggan, Complainant. And Robert Robinson and Polly his wife, who was Polly Liggan, widow of Samuel Liggan, dec. Henry Liggan, an infant child of the said decedent, and Robert Franklin and Mary Franklin, Willis Liggan, and Sherwood Liggan. Defendants.
THE defendants Willis and Sherwood Liggan not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this state; on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first Monday in September next and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the courthouse door on two successive court days.
Teste. Geo. Chisman, D. C.
VIRGINIA: At a Quarterly Court continued and held for Pittsylvania County, the 21st day of May, 1806.
Anthony Holloway and Anne his wife, John Yeaman and Mary his wife, & Henry Pell and Sarah his wife. Plaintiffs. Against Elisha L. Williams and Presley Williams, Defendants.
THE defendants not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this state; on the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the third Monday in August next and answer the plaintiffs' bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in this state for eight weeks successively, and posted up at the front door of the courthouse on some court day.
A copy—Teste. Will Tunstall, C. P. C.
Buckingham March Term, 1806. Thomas Walke, Complainant. vs. John Heath, Elizabeth Heath and Edward Curi, Defendants.
ON the motion of the complainant by his counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant John Heath is not an inhabitant of this state; It is ordered and decreed, that unless the said defendant, John, shall appear here on or before August term next, and answer the complainant's bill, that the same will then be taken for confessed and the matter hereof decreed accordingly; and that a copy of this order be published for two months successively in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, and another copy of the said order be posted up at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A Copy—Teste. Rolfe Eldridge, Jr. D. C.
VIRGINIA: In the Superior Court of Chancery, held at the Capitol, in Richmond, the 25th March, 1806.
Between John Pierce, surviving trustee of Samuel Beall, deceased, Plaintiff. And William Mosely, Defendant.
THE defendant not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; On the motion of the plaintiff by counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next September term and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
A Copy—Teste. Peter Tinsley, C. C.
NEW BOOKS.
Just received and for Sale, at S. Pleasants' printing office and book store, near the Bridge. The Secret History of the Cabinet of St. Cloud; in a series of letters from a resident in Paris to a nobleman in London, written during the months of August, September & October 1805. Reflections on the Rise and Fall of the Ancient Republics; adapted to the present state of Great Britain. By Edward W. Montague, Jun. The English Nun; or the Sorrows of Edward and Louisa—a novel. Fessenden's Poems. The Literary Magazine for April & May, 1806. Philodice on Chess.
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AT a meeting of the board of directors of the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings of the state of Virginia, held at the General Office, on the 30th of June, 1806. For sufficient reasons appearing to the board and in pursuance of the authority vested in the President and Directors, by the act of assembly, entitled "An act supplementary to an act, entitled an act concerning the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings of the state of Virginia." Resolved, That the Special Agents of this Society be allowed till the first day of October next, to complete the revaluation of all buildings which have been insured prior to the 30th day of January 1805, within the districts and towns for which they may have been severally appointed. Alex. McRae, President M. A. S. Teste—Lewis M. Rivalain, C. B. D.
FOR SALE. AN ELEGANT Marble Chimney Piece, With MANTLE, &c. complete. Apply to the Printer. July 7, 1806.
BANK OF VIRGINIA. July 7th, 1806. The President and Directors of the Bank of Virginia, have this day declared a dividend of $12 dollars, for the last six months, on each share, on the capital or joint stock of the said Bank, which will be paid on application after the fifteenth instant. John Brockenbrough, Cashier. A LIST of one Hoghead of Tobacco, Lower inspection, stored in Johnson's warehouse, September 25th 1803—If not claimed, will be sold, as the law directs. James Anderson and Co. L. A. No. 48 2293 210 2088 W. Graves & Goode. June 30, 1806 3t
WILL BE SOLD, For cash, in the town of Milton, on the second day of August next. FOUR HEAD OF HORSES, Two bays, and a black mare and colt, conveyed to the subscriber in trust, with other property, by Richard Davenport, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. Merchants. Milton Martin Dawson, Trustee. Milton, July 1st, 1806. tds
FROM THE AURORA. POLITICAL VIEWS. No. VII. Commerce of the Levant.
In our preceding number, we gave an estimate of the export and import trade of Greece, with the other nations of Europe; and stated the various articles of Greek produce and industry which composed the materials of that commerce. The reader will constantly keep in mind that the whole scope of this investigation is directed to ascertain and to describe the magnitude of the commerce of the Mediterranean, with a view to illustrate the policy which has grown out of the revolutions of the last thirteen years; to show that the circumstances of Greece, and the whole of the Mediterranean render that theatre most easily acted upon by France, the most effective in its nature to repay the efforts made to obtain it, and the best of all others for France, seeing that she wants "ships, colonies, and commerce." This investigation is not merely curious, nor is it with a view to gratify curiosity only that it is undertaken; many men, and worthy men too, are apt to be led away by the artful delusions of a nation and its emissaries, whose delusions, and whose opinions, and whose alliances have convulsed every government on the European continent, and overturned three fourths of them; and who, more than once, by their emissaries and delusions, had nearly involved this in similar ruin; those by way of vengeance or envy of our better policy, endeavor to set afloat opinions which are calculated to favor themselves and to alarm the unreflecting and the timid amongst us, and to afford means for the profligate and the servile to subserve their particular ends by the same artifices. We have ever made it a duty to resist prejudice and to expose deception; and it is with this view principally that this discussion is undertaken.
We believe that common sense and discretion go largely into the policy and measures of the present ruler of France. We do not apprehend that any project so absurd and repugnant to common sense, as the invasion of this country can enter into his policy. Because, for example—he can obtain in Greece—"ships, colonies, and commerce"—which he could not get here if he were to come. The materials and accommodation which he wants are at his door. His measures all point out this policy. If he wants cotton and tobacco they are to be had in Macedon. A heavy duty has been already laid in France, on tobacco and cotton—because the possession of Genoa, Tuscany, Naples, and Venice—and the good understanding of France with the Barbary powers and the Porte already open to France the riches of Greece. It is to render these truths interesting as they generally are, more palpable to the generality of readers, and to dissipate vain delusions, that we have conducted the discussion as we have done; though it will be perceptible to the intelligent reader, that the policy which embraces the Baltic & the Mediterranean is also illustrated as we pass along. Having generally stated the materials which compose the exports of Greece, we shall now go into a comprehensive view of the imports from the several nations of Europe. This view will perhaps give tenfold strength to the theory we maintain (not an imaginary theory—but a theory which is a regular induction from a series of corresponding facts.) We shall state the articles of the several nations in the order of their magnitude. Germany sends woollen cloths, linen, calico, muslin, glass wares, porcelaines, steel, copper wrought, embroidery, miscellaneous.
France—woollen cloths, worked velvets, embroidery, mirrors, clocks and watches, jewellery, arms, cutlery, liquors, syrups, paper, lead, small shot, colonial productions as sugar, coffee, cochineal, pepper, spices, Brazil wood, logwood. Italy—woolens, fire-arms, glass, silks, velvet, paper, &c. Russia—furs, sabres, ermines, grey squirrel, black fox—and by the Euxine, hemp, tar, pitch, turpentine, timber, spars, yards, lumber and Asiatic productions, by the Caspian sea. England—woollen cloths, chalons, calicoes, muslins, tin, lead, iron, raw and wrought, clocks and watches, toys, and jewellery, and colonial commodities as stated under the head of France. Batavia—woollen cloths, and articles similar to other nations.
A brief view of the commerce of each of these nations we shall now endeavor to sketch from the authentic sources. The commerce of Germany extends through every part of Greece; and the emperor Joseph very wisely made it an open commerce; and though the Greeks took advantage of this to engross a great proportion to themselves of the German trade, Germany was nevertheless benefited; and the trade embraces such a multitude of points, as to have escaped in many instances the observation of the other parts of Europe. The last war between Austria and Turkey caused a considerable revolution in the trade. During its interruption, the goods which before found their way by the Danube, were deposited at Salonica, and shipped for Trieste. Salonica, became therefore, the emporium of German commerce. They drew from Macedonia a prodigious quantity of cotton, which was transported by land to Semlin, thence by the Danube to Vienna, from whence it was distributed to Switzerland, the Valteline, Constance and Basle, Asova in the Bamat of Teuneswair, is on the same line with Semlin, and behind it Hermanstadt and other places in Transylvania. The woollens sent from Germany are imitations of English manufactures, and therefore called Londrins, of which there are a coarse and a fine sort. The German cloths are superior to the French & have superseded them in the Levant, as the French superseded the English in 1750 under Maurepas, and kept the market till 1782; & the Germans supplanted them in 1785. But the German woollens which have been most successful in Greece and Turkey, are those known by the name of Laitic drapery, because generally purchased at the Leipsic fair; they are serviceable, but are more sought after on account of their colours, which are gay and fantastical, such as suit warm climates. These are not made up in large blacs, but in pieces which render them convenient for land carriage. The finest of those cloths are manufactured at Aiz la Chapelle (no longer a part of Germany, but of France!) and at Clermont.
As we are on the article of woollens, perhaps it may be serviceable to go through that branch of trade as it relates to the different countries—and so of other articles. The principal woollens of Italy were manufactured and exported by the Venetians, (no longer a part of Austria or Italy—but now a part of federative France,) the finest of these are called Says, in great demand on account of its fineness and thickness, and being impervious to rain, is used for cloaks & baniches or the body coat of the Greeks. The colors of cloths are matters of the first consideration in all eastern countries & their passion or partiality also prevails in Turkey and Greece; the woollens of Venice are pre-eminently beautiful, their coquettish are imitable; the Venetians also manufacture imitations of the English cloths called in Greece Londrins, but were not so successful as the French; the Venetians, however sold annually of woollens of every kind to the value of 28 000 dollars—the sales of Germany were about 800 000.
The principal export of woollens from France, was through Marseilles, which had indeed a most injudicious monopoly of the Levant trade, which must now, of necessity cease, even were the policy of France governed by men as blind as the successors of Colbert and Maurepas—Venice, Livorne, and Genoa, will be the competitors of Marseilles. The woollen manufacture of Languedoc, under the imbecile administrations of Louis XV. and XVI. like the whole system of French economy was in a progressive state of decline. The dissipation and vices of the court, obliterated every call of national interest and pride. The revolution was only the crisis of this disease, which ended in the excision of the morbid members and the renovation of the body politic. The cloths of Laitic were the most successful rivals of the cloths of Languedoc—yet from Marseilles there were shipped annually to Greece to the value of about 250 000 dollars.
The woollen trade of Batavia consisted of species of cloth stronger than the Londrins and finer than the Laitics; they were in much request, the amount about 50 000 dollars annually. The commerce of the English in the Levant, being like that of Marseilles in France and the India commerce of England, a monopoly, accounts for the circumstance that after all her naval power and all her commercial genius, she is only superior to Batavia in the amount of her commerce with the Levant. The English Levant or Turkey company, was created under the pragmatic reign of James I. in 1606. The members swore on admission they will not lend either their name or their adventure to any person, and they engage by the same oath to receive only the productions of Turkey in exchange for the value furnished in productions of England. A system so absurd at once accounts for the languor of the English Levant trade, and shews that it is not so much a due knowledge of the actual riches of the Mediterranean, which actuates the political and military movements of England in the Mediterranean, as the interest and influence of another monopoly, that is, the East-India company—but we are discussing the woollen trade of the Levant.
The English woollen trade flourished until the year 1731, when Maurepas who appears to have caught a spark of the genius of Colbert, gave a spring to the industry of Languedoc, of Carcassone, Nismes, Abbeville, and Chalons, and by a sedulous and successful imitation of the English cloths, and the care employed in the manufacture of Serge and Chalons cloths, the French commerce prevailed; the English assortments were at first of the whole quantities assorted, in three colors, and equal proportion of green, blue, and red; later the demand had been wholly for the blues. Another description of English cloths called in the Levant Nishoude, which are the same that we call broad cloths, are in the greatest demand in the Levant and all Turkey. The high price of these superfines is the only obstacle to their universal use in all Greece. The French have contrived to rival the English in these articles in the East-Indies, and by the imitation of the lead marks of the English manufactures, to sell French superfines as English. Much of these French superfines are introduced into the United States at present, and are sold in the same way to accommodate old prejudices—as superfine English. A few years ago Mr. John Humphreys an English merchant at Constantinople, conceived the idea of manufacturing Shalloons for the Turkey market, which would supersede the French. The Chalons (or vulgarly called Shalloons) is an imitation of what the French call Serge, manufactured originally at Chalons sur Marne; in this article the English fairly superseded the French by the superiority of their manufacture, their fineness and evenness of texture, and brilliancy of color—in this article the English traded to the amount of 180 000 dollars, and for Londrins, it was computed 15,000 dollars for superfines or Mahouds at 74 000 dollars; and in all 279 000 dollars. This
is a general view of the woollen trade, in which the rival nations have opposite interests, and in which the accession of the woollen trade of the Netherlands—of Genoa, of Venice, of Batavia, must now all be thrown into the balance of the French commerce.
The discerning reader requires no more than the presentation of the indisputable facts given in these papers to his understanding—the mercantile men need not be told where at no remote day the American commerce is to find its best market—if there are any so besotted as not to see, or to shut their eyes against the light of truth, and the inevitable progress of things—he their folly their own chastisement—the order of providence will not be retarded—and whatever vanity or selfishness may propose to deceive itself—commerce will find its own level, the common sense of the world will prevail over infatuation—and the inbecility which attempts to retard the progress of the universe by cunning or deceit—will find that the vanity and selfishness of human atoms, are not competent to resist the decrees or to suppress the voice of the creator.
From the American Daily Advertiser. REJECTED FRIEND. In compliance with thy request I have ventured to send thee for publication an account of some experiments made on a worm found on the Lombardy poplar trees.
As I was passing through Southwark yesterday morning, I met with a person of respectability who obligingly furnished me with three of those worms—on my return home I immediately commenced my experiments on a full sized cat—about twenty minutes after being strung or cut she was evidently sick and I began to conclude that the reports respecting the deleterious power of the worm were correct, but on enquiry it appeared that the cat had been at times affected nearly in the same way, when there was no reason to suspect the worm as the cause; at any rate, she recovered.
Two pups were procured and subjected to the same experiment; at the same time I was engaged with the smallest one the worm was so highly irritated that it ejected a considerable quantity of fluid matter; supposing that this might be the poisonous principle, I immediately inoculated the pup in four places—but without effect, and in neither instance was there a fatal result—if here was any variation from their natural habits, it was disposition to sleep, which might possibly have been occasioned by the fatigue following the efforts they made to disengage themselves from the confinement which was imposed on them.
In the afternoon I went to the Pennsylvania Hospital, and obtained five of the worms, which were taken from the trees in the yard—a kitten about one third grown was procured and in the presence of my medical friends Dr. Thomas Bryant and Samuel Hopkins, together with William Johnston, Steward of that institution, (all of whom very obligingly assisted in the greater part of the experiments) the kitten was repeatedly bitten about the nose and mouth, but no ill effects ensued, except momentary pain at the time of receiving the bite.
This morning the experiments were renewed at the Hospital; two young kittens of different litters were repeatedly bitten about the nose and mouth, the crying of one of the kittens afforded an opportunity for the worm, to pass within the mouth, and probably to sting or bite the tongue, for the little creature showed considerably and appeared for some time to be laboring under symptoms of local pain, but after a while they subsided, and the result in both instances was the same as yesterday. A fine half grown pup who was the subject of yesterday's experiment, was treated as follows: the roof of the mouth was scarified in several places, and an incision about three quarters of an inch in length, was made in the tongue—immediately after this a worm was introduced into the mouth and the jaws closed for one minute; on permitting him to open them, it was discovered that he had swallowed the worm; he appeared to labor under some slight indisposition for more than an hour, but he eventually recovered and became very lively. Another small pup of a different litter was the subject of the following experiment. I made an incision through the skin about three quarters of an inch long and carefully dissected it on each side so as to form a superficial yet gaping wound, a fresh worm was applied to the part, and very soon ejected a greenish coloured fluid which filled the wound. In addition to the little animal was several times bitten, in the incised part, but the result was equally favorable; the mouth of the same pup was bitten in several places, and one of the worms being cut in half, the divided part with the head was immediately introduced into it, and kept there for two minutes, at the expiration of that time, the portion of worm was taken out, and no injury resulted.
Another young kitten was confined for a short time in a small vessel containing six of the worms, with no receiving any injury. I have now simply related the facts that have come under my observation, with a hope that they may throw some light on a subject, which has lately excited considerable attention, and awakened the serious apprehensions of many citizens—and although I have no doubt that the examination in the Gazette of yesterday, adroitly misled in the presence of the persons alluded to, yet whether her death was occasioned by the sting or bite of the worm, is a circumstance that is at least doubtful. I have compared several of the worms used in the experiments with those left at the Museum, and found them to be exactly the same kind. JOSEPH PARRISH.
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SPANISH INCIENDIARY.
In the Philadelphia Gazette of Saturday there is an article, which on the face of it bears the impression of this little malicious political incendiary...
FROM THE PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE.
Communication.—The National Intelligence, at Washington, and the Aurora of this city, have lately attempted to refute the imputations against the administration relating to Miranda's expedition.
1st. It is a fact that Miranda has been, and is an outlaw in Spain for more than 20 years past, and that this circumstance was long ago perfectly known to Mr. Jefferson.
2d. It is a fact that Miranda arrived in this country in November last, and that administration were immediately acquainted with the object of his errand to fit out an expedition from a port or ports of the United States to revolutionize Carracas.
3d. It is a fact that previous to Miranda's going to Washington a friend of the president warned him, in an indirect manner to beware of Miranda.
4th. It is a fact that Miranda went down to Washington some days after the opening of congress in December last, and that although well known as an outlaw of a government at peace with the United States, yet this adventurer was cordially received by both the president and secretary of state.
5th. It is a fact that the man divested of all character from any foreign power, and only known as a political swindler for many years past, was not only well received at the house and table of the president and secretary of state, but that he also held frequent, long and secret conferences with them both.
6th. It is a fact that the day previous to Miranda leaving Washington, he dined with the secretary of state, and that immediately after dinner, and when some of the company were yet at table, Mr. Madison and Miranda were closeted together in the next room for a considerable time.
7th. It is a fact, altho' the president and the secretary of state, were acquainted with Miranda's object of fitting out an expedition from the United States against the Spanish Main, his motions were not watched, and that no orders were given to the collectors & other officers of the federal government, to be vigilant over his conduct, so as to defeat any attempt of his to commit the peace, honor and the interest of the country, as it was their duty to have done.
8th. It is a fact, that Miranda immediately on his return from Washington to New-York, set himself at work with an activity and frankness, which indicated a confidence of not being interrupted, and the certainty that his considerable expenses would not become useless by any superior official interference.
9th. It is a fact, that the official and sociable communication or intercourse had not ceased to exist between the secretary of state and the minister of Spain; that their visits, during Mr. Madison's residence in Philadelphia, were frequent; that he dined at the minister's country house; and that the very day previous to Mr. M's. return to Washington, the minister of Spain was engaged to dine with him, although he could not accept the invitation, owing to a previous engagement.
10th. It is a fact, that from that period to the minister's journey to Washington, no circumstance did occur which could alter this reciprocal friendly intercourse.
11th. It is a fact, notwithstanding the friendly footing on which they parted at Philadelphia, and that no incident of a disagreeable nature had taken place in the interval, the secretary of state sent to the minister of Spain, a few hours after his arrival at Washington, a lettre de cachet, or an order to quit the city.
12th. It is a fact that the legitimate minister of a power with whom we appeared disposed to live within peace and good harmony, was thus publicly insulted, a traitor, an outlaw of that very power, had been friendly and cordially received by the officers of the government.
trieved, and the blood of our fellow citizens, prisoners at Carracas, spared by this step, as just as it would have been politic.
The foregoing are incontestible facts—their lists could be increased. We abstain from all observations and comments, they are too obvious, and we leave them altogether to the reader.
REMARKS.
(1.) Little Sancho Panza knows very well that the Aurora is as independent of the general government as it is of the governor of Syracuse, and that the executive of the U. States never has interfered, nor has it a right to interfere with the publications in this paper—and tho' the little imitator of Baratarian majesty may shelter himself with confidence behind the law of nations and the character which he was once recognized under, he cannot shelter himself from public contempt, nor from the detection and exposure, of this dishonest trick.
Neither can he under the inflated verbiage of the creature who makes English of his frothy productions, escape the charge of being scurrilous when he dares to impeach the "purity and the integrity" of the executive of a government to which he was sent, not for the manufacture of scurrility but to promote better ends.
(2.) The little Baratarian, like his great prototype, the knight of the barber's basin—conceives the whole world to be under his government; if he was as well acquainted with the nature of free government as he pretends to be, or as regardful of veracity as a man pretending to be a gentleman ought to be, he must have displayed his ignorance or his want of candor; he could not but know that our government and laws do not vest any authority, by which persons can be either known or recognized as outlaws to any other government; moreover the little squire of the silly countenance, is to all intents and purposes, an outlaw in regard to this government; and his residence is rather endured out of a spirit of toleration, than countenanced or authorised.
He should have known that there is not any authority in this country by which Miranda could have been molested, or brought even to account for any conduct of his in the Spanish colonies, even if his conduct had been of a dishonorable nature, which it is not believed to be, any more than the conduct of George Washington, Benjn. Franklin, and even Thomas M'Kean once was—and they have been once in their lives at least outlaws, and John Jay another outlaw of that day, was received at the court of Madrid, even while an outlaw.
(3.) For argument we will admit, what we shall not allow it to be—a fact—suppose our government was made acquainted with every little of Miranda's designs—suppose they had been in the fullest and most satisfactory manner informed of the fact—What then? In the first place, the government vests no authority in the administrators of it, to interfere with any man's pursuits, when they are not hostile to this country—suppose them to be fully apprized of this alleged fact—there are yet other considerations.
As Spain thought our revolution laudable so might the members of our government think of the revolution in S. America. Again—it may be said, that though our government had no power to arrest Miranda or to prevent ships being fitted out, the destination of which was declared for a port which it was not illegal to sail for: yet that as an act of friendship between nations in amity, and with an accredited minister on the spot, our government might have communicated its information—to this we answer, that the late ambassador, Yrujo's conduct towards this government has been so long of such a nature, as to forbid any other respect than was due to the quality of ambassador; that it has been insolent and contumelious in various instances, and that it could not be presumed that such a man so conducting himself could be deemed worthy of the confidence of our government; nor was it a favorable evidence of the friendship of Spain, (putting all that related to the Mississippi and our plundered merchants out of the question) that any nation could mean well towards another who countenanced and maintained such a political incendiary as its late ambassador here.
Finally, it could not be expected by Spain that the conduct which her government encouraged on our southern frontiers should be returned by any confidential act.
(4.) Supposing that to be the case—the whole is answered above—and after all this indirect friend might with every appearance of plausibility be a real enemy—for if it be true, and he was not an enemy of the president, how came Sancho to know the fact.
(5.) The little Baratarian is a great stickler, for etiquette, from his lofty association of ideas, between the stilt of the Fidalgo and the morose and garrulous vanity of the king of the clod-hoppers, he cannot conceive any idea of power but in robes stiff as buckram, or that men in office can or ought to condescend to act with politeness and hospitality to a stranger, who, to say the least of him, is a man of talents and valor; though in his recent expedition very probably he has been the instrument or the dupe of Pitt—governor M'Kean's most excellent of statesmen.
(6.) If it be true that the secretary of state had long and secret conferences with Miranda—is it not obvious that the Spaniard must employ spies.
(7.) If it be true that the secretary of state was closeted with Miranda while a company was at dinner there—how came
the Spaniard to know it? Does he hire spies to go in the garb of gentlemen or of ladies to Mr. Madison's.
(8.) The 7th and 8th articles called facts are answered in the preceding observations—in a single remark—the government had neither the authority nor the power to interfere with any acts not contrary to known law, and our government abhors the freedom of our people forbids the detestable system of espionage—no man can be arrested or impeded in his lawful pursuits, but under a legal oath made before a magistrate—the familiars of the inquisition & the torture are not among the machinery of American government.
(9.) If Mr. Madison had not been tolerant and liberal to an extreme, he never would have sat or stood under the same roof and in the same company with Don Sancho, after the experience which he had, and the information which he repeatedly received of that man's intriguing character.
(10.) Under any other government, instead of being ordered out of the city—he would have been shut out before the sun went down; thankfulness for indulgence therefore should have been employed instead of aspersion for treating with mildness, what ought to have been punished with indignant severity.
(11.) Nothing can be more obvious than that the little incendiary is very anxious to provoke a war between Spain and the United States.
(12.) Our ships are not at the orders of a Spanish minister—and the insolence of the miserable whiffler who dares to insult the American public with such insulting complaints, is really disgusting.
(13.) We forbear employing the terms in which we might be justified in expressing our abhorrence and reproaches, on the scandalous allusion to the unfortunate and deluded men who have been seized at Carracas—the public feeling and the general execration of every American will speak for us.
We had proposed stating a few facts per contra—but we shall postpone it for the present number.
NEW-YORK, July 2.
Captain Pond, whose vessel arrived at New Haven a few days ago, informs us that while he lay at Guadaloupe the crew of the British government sloop Dominico, of twelve guns (amongst whom were about twenty impressed men, most of them Americans) took a favorable opportunity of capturing and carrying her into Basseterre, whilst the captain and some of the officers were ashore at Dominigue. She was fitted out there in six hours afterwards, and a French general and about 80 men, including Henry Proctor of Salety, f. med her roll d'equipage. Shortly after leaving port she was taken by a British government brig, and sent into Dominigue. A privateer schooner which sailed with her for the purpose of cutting out vessels, was also captured and sent in after a short engagement. The crews of both (who were mostly volunteers, and persons of respectable connections) were all taken into Antigua, excepting the captains and two men, and it was expected would be sent to England.
PHILADELPHIA, July 7.
THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY.
Tranquil cheerfulness and sober joy, at once the effect of freedom and of confidence—pervaded the auspicious day—the weather had been inclement, and the "raw east, wind" which had poured forth torrents for two days with short intermission, as if to cool the parched earth, suddenly ceased; and left the atmosphere tempered and salubrious, even approaching and vicing with the refrigerating atmosphere of October.
The dawn of the 4th of July shewed a full and placid moon and a serene azure firmament—and the roar of a battery of (ci-devant) British cannon well served by the old revolutionary artillery regiment of this city, announced the opening festival, by the usual military salute.
The republican militia legion, the corps composing which had assembled on their several parades about 5 o'clock, paraded soon after in Front street, extending from Market southward. The military parade proceeded about half past seven o'clock, in open column, the right in front, by Market street to Centre Square, and being paraded as usual on Broad street—Cavalry on the flank—and four brass field pieces drawn up en echelon, on the right wing—general Shee ordered a grand salute, which was fired with great precision by the artillery of the detachments on duty—after which a triple feu de joie commenced from right to left by the first battalion, and was continued with spirit by the second in the same direction.
The musical corps of the legion were on this occasion highly improved, and added considerably to the interest & effect of the parade—the military band of the Southwark Light Infantry, commanded by capt. Fottrell, marched the legion from the parade, and alternated their performances on the march and in the intervals of the salutes with the band of the Republican Greys.
The feu de joie, was fired about nine o'clock, after which the legion was marched into market street, where the several corps separated, each marching to its particular place of entertainment.
BALTIMORE, June 27.
The officer of his Britannic majesty's frigate Cambrian, said to be a lieutenant, who boarded the brig Kentucky, captain
Cranston, on the 18th inst. in lat. 30, 20, long. 79, and pressed four steerage passengers, notwithstanding oral proof being adduced, that two of them were native born citizens of the United States; and when asked if he would press Americans, insolently replied, yes, Americans, as soon as any other nation; I proclaim to be a contemptible puppy, an impertinent scoundrel, and pledge myself to convince him whenever we meet, that an American gentleman will invariably revenge the insults of a British officer, when in a situation to compel atonement by honorable satisfaction.
JOHN BARNEY, of Baltimore.
N. B. The four men above mentioned were politely returned by the commanding officers of the Cambrian, without detention.
June 25, 1806.
July 7.
FOURTH OF JULY.—Altho' our national birth day was not celebrated in this city with the beat of the drum, the sounds of the trumpet, or the marching of military men, yet numbers of our citizens enjoyed, in festive assemblies a degree of sociability and mirth scarcely equalled in former times, when appearance at least shewed a desire generally to celebrate the day which gave us a name among nations—Various public dinners were given, principally in the vicinity of the city, at which there was the most decorous and becoming conduct—political opinions were banished, and each only felt a desire to increase the hilarity of the day, which all alike had an interest in commemorating—The TOASTS drank were filled with patriotic sentiments, well suited to the occasion, and creditable to those who composed them.
WASHINGTON CITY, July 7.
THE ANNIVERSARY OF OUR INDEPENDENCE was on Friday celebrated in this place with the usual demonstrations of joy. At sun rise a salute was fired from the Navy Yard, where, during the day the national vessels were dressed with the colors of the U. S. and those of nations in amity with us.
About noon another salute was fired from the Navy Yard. About the same time a large assemblage of ladies and gentlemen collected at the House of the President, to congratulate him on the return of a day so intimately interwoven with his feelings and glory. After having partaken of a rich variety and liberal supply of refreshments between two and three o'clock the company separated.
During this time a detachment of the militia of the District of Columbia, consisting of the horse, the artillery, the light infantry and detachments from the battalion companies, the whole under the command of Major Sprigg, paraded north of the President's house. The line was formed at about half after twelve o'clock, when it was reviewed by Col. Van Ness, and went through the usual filings and evolutions. They then paid the President of the U. S. a marching salute, which was received by him, attended by the Secretary of War. The troops then returned to the ground of review, where they were again formed; after which the officers of the day waited on the President.
At 4 o'clock a respectable company, honored with the presence of the heads of Departments, other officers of government, and strangers of distinction, set down to an elegant dinner prepared by Mr. Steele—Mr. ROBERT BRENT acting as President, and Captain TINGEY as Vice-President. During the entertainment pieces of music were played at intervals by the fine band attached to the Marine Corps. The cloth being removed, the following toasts were drank, interspersed with vocal and instrumental music.
1. THE EVENT we have assembled to commemorate—may we never lose sight of the blessings that flow from it, nor cease to improve them for those who are to come after us.
2. THE PEOPLE of the United States—may they see their true interests, and exhibit an illustrious and lasting example of concord, justice and good sense.
3. THE PRESIDENT of the United States—whilst we enjoy the benefits of his administration, let us do justice to his wisdom, and the purity of his intentions.
4. THE VICE PRESIDENT of the United States—a soldier and patriot.
5. WASHINGTON'S memory—may his virtue be the pattern and his fame the stimulant of every patriot.
6. The Principles of our government—let us cherish them, and study to make them respectable in the eyes of all the world.
7. THE CONGRESS of the U. States—may their deliberations be marked with wisdom and liberality, and may they provide with parental regard for the safety and happiness of all classes of our citizens, and every region of our country.
8. The constituted authorities of the U. States—may they know how to deserve and properly to appreciate the public support.
9. The Martyrs of American freedom—may our posterity ever invoke their names in their devotions at the shrine of liberty.
10. The nations of Europe—may they suffer us to live in peace. With the weakest, war is our abhorrence; with the strongest, it is not a terror to us.
11. Humanity—may no tide of prosperity, or motives of resentment sweep from the American breast those sympathies, which the miseries of man should excite.
12. The Army of the U. States—small but brave. The centinels of our safety.
13. The Navy of the U. States—faithful to its duty, it has exalted the national character by a splendid display of valor and enterprise.
14. Agriculture, commerce, arts and sciences—the children of one family, let no foolish jealousies divide them. Together all will prosper, separated, each must languish.
15. The territorial governments—the gardens in which republican principles will be cultivated, and brought to perfection.
16. The fair of our country—their smiles the reward of merit, their scorn the punishment of ignominy. May they feel their power and make a right use of it.
VOLUNTEERS.
Captains Lewis and Clarke. On the retiring of the heads of departments. The heads of departments—May their counsels and their measures continue to be directed to the best interests of our country. Of the songs interspersed among the toasts, was the following, sung by Mr. Cutting, being Stanzas originally sung at an entertainment given by George W. Erving, Esq. in London, to celebrate the Anniversary of the Installation of THOMAS JEFFERSON as President of the United States of America, the 4th of March, 1803.
TUNE—"To Anacreon in Heaven."
Well met, fellow freemen! let's cheerfully greet, The return of this day with a copious libation; For freedom this day, in her favorite retreat Hail'd the patriot Jefferson chief of our nation! A chief in whose mind, Republicans find, Fair probity, honor, and wisdom combin'd: Let our wine sparkle high while we joyfully give, The health of our Sachem and long may he live.
Political discord raged wild o'er the earth, Ambition and rapine with blood tinged the ocean— While, Jefferson ripening sage systems for birth, Found the peaceful, legitimate path to promotion.
With reason his guide, At Washington's side His virtue and talents full often were tried; Now he's chief in command let the universe see How happy a nation of freemen can be!
While Europe's proud chiefs wield the sword or the pen, By force, or by fraud to acquire new possessions, Our rulers speak "peace, & good will to men," And their practice accords with their cordial professions.
But should foreign foes, Their rancor disclose, And by discord or arms dare disturb our repose, Let our chief give the word, and he safely may trust That those jealous disturbers shall soon "bite the dust."
Such ardor would prove to an insolent foe That freedom's brave sons, by a word & a blow, Can repel civil discord or foreign invasion. But though danger cease, Let our vigor increase, And our arms form a hedge round the olive of peace;
Those arms, always bright, shall convince foe and friend That the rights we enjoy, we know how to defend.
May Jefferson's genius sublimely control, The carping of envy, the frenzy of faction; At his bidding let union attune each free soul, And Godlike philanthropy spring into action. Thus blessing and blest, By his country caress'd, Sweet peace shall forever illumine his breast:
Admiring his virtues again let us give "The health of our Sachem and long may he live!"
At an early hour the greater part of the company rose from table. During the whole scene the greatest urbanity, harmony, decorum and conviviality reigned. Unlike the same day thirty years since, it was on Friday without a cloud. After a spell of very warm weather, owing to a heavy fall of rain and a change in the direction of the wind, the mercury sunk from ninety to sixty degrees, and the air assumed the most delightful temper, thus augmenting the pleasure of those who joined in the festivities of the day. A universal sentiment pervaded every breast, of the unrivalled happiness of the U. S. and that for the greater part of this felicity they were indebted to the sublime act that made us an independent nation. May this sentiment be immortal! May it be perpetuated by each returning anniversary being as politically unclouded as this.
We are happy in having it in our power to state that the representations contained in a letter from a gentleman from Detroit, inserted in our last, of hostilities being meditated by the Indians in that quarter against the U. S. are altogether unfounded. Rumors to this effect have been circulated, but are probably, in a great measure, to be ascribed to the arts of land jobbers.
NORFOLK, July 5.
COMMEMORATION.
We do not recollect having witnessed the Anniversary of American Independence celebrated with such universal demonstration of joy as it was in this Borough yesterday. All classes of citizens united in festivity; and no circumstance occurred during the whole day, as we understand, to interrupt that "flow of soul," which the occasion was calculated to inspire. The military performances of the day, (which was unexpectedly cool and pleasant) were peculiarly gratifying. The Norfolk Troop of Horse, under the command of Capt. Robert B. Taylor, the Norfolk Artillery, commanded by Capt. Nesbitt, the Light Infantry, commanded by Capt. Dunn, as well as the Norfolk Junior Volunteers, commanded by Capt. Maurice, with the Militia Companies, formed a line about 12 o'clock, and after manoeuvring for some time were reviewed by Lieut. Col. SHARP. After the review the companies marched through the Borough, & then attended at Christ Church, where an Oration was delivered by a gentleman belonging to the Troop. After the duties of the day, the different companies were dismissed to share the social delights of their fellow-citizens.
The public rejoicings were beyond conception.—In the evening there were FIRE WORKS at the Gardens of the Museum. Nature!—On the Toll-Bridge!—The Wig Wam, &c.—The Theatre was opened! and Riffault's with Manfredi's astonishing performances!
July 7.
JEROME BONAPARTE.—On Friday last arrived in 14 days from Martinique, the sloop Patriot, capt. Hudson, from whom we learn, that on the 10th ult. Jerome Bonaparte arrived in a ship of the line at Port Royal—that on the 16th two other ships of the line arrived, the latter having been chased by admiral Cochrane in the Northumberland, with a frigate. Before capt. H. left Martinique, admiral Cochrane, with three ships of the line, and several frigates, were blockading the French ships. It was reported that three more ships of the line and two frigates were daily expected at Martinique. At present we can only conjecture as to the cause, which has occasioned the separation of the fleet, to which Jerome Bonaparte was attached;

We may conclude that the separation has not been voluntary, nor shall we be surprised to learn that a battle has been taken place, in which the French have been defeated. This fleet consisted of 7 sail of the line, and three frigates, arriving in this dispersed manner, does not look well.
The Intelligence respecting Jerome Bonaparte, is confirmed by arrivals to the northward, and by the schooner Virginia, captain Blake, from Antigua.
WASHINGTON, Geo. May 31.
By a gentleman who passed through the Cherokee nation a few days ago, we are informed, that a very extraordinary duel was fought there on the 16th inst. between James Vann and his brother in law, John Falling, (a half breed) in consequence of a former misunderstanding. Vann sent for his brother in law to meet him at an appointed place, about half way between their own houses, for the purpose of giving him satisfaction—they accordingly met, with their seconds, all armed with muskets & pistols. When they approached in sight of each other, they galloped up, so near that their horses heads were touching, when they fired nearly at the same instant. The contents of Vann's musket, which was thirty rifle bullets, entered the breast of Falling, and he fell dead from his horse; and was left on the ground until the next morning; Vann's coat sleeve was burnt with the powder of Falling's musket.
CHARLESTON, June 17.
[The following extract of a letter from the Editor of a respectable paper in one of the Northern cities, to one of the editors of this paper, contains so humorous a description of the situation of an editor of a newspaper, that we doubt not our readers will agree with us that it is worthy of publication.]
"My readers are both fastidious and selfish. I have been somewhat annoyed by their discordant complaints. One blames me for writing so much at length, and tells me nobody will read long pieces! another swears that no article is worth a sous which is not carried on in a bold, extensive, manly investigation, thorough and deep manner,—One says no paragraph should be longer than his finger; another that I ought to write columns instead of scraps not worthy notice. Then again one scolds because my paper is everlastingly occupied with politics; another that I busy myself and my readers so much with theatres and concerts. One asserts that I ought to furnish more original matter and that I have grown lazy; in comes a second to tell me I am too particular; that can I think nobody writes as well as myself, and therefore that I fill the paper with the fruits of my own pen, instead of making selections, excellent selections from other papers. One was a more ship news; another not so much. In short, the old story of the man, the boy and the ass is nothing to what daily takes place with the Editor and his patrons as they are called. I suppose it is the same with you. I know of but one course, to listen to all with as much patience as one can summon, and then to pursue one's own course. I mean soon to amuse the ramblers with their own picture.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
SATURDAY, JULY 12, 1806.
We are indebted to a respectable Friend for the following extract of a letter dated London, April 23.— Ames D. Ade. "The interruptions to commerce in general affect all more or less—in particular the detention of so many American ships by our cruisers must affect the American merchants in this country. If the accounts, from the best authorities, are to be credited—these detentions are speedily to be put a stop to—and such negotiation concluded as will be satisfactory to America. We have of late been in a state of very unpleasant suspense—and America has long had too much cause to complain. We now hope and trust all will be well. As to the prospect of a general European peace, I see not the smallest ray of hope of such an event at present, indeed appearances indicate a more extended war. Our navy is all that stands between Bonaparte and the sovereign sway of all Europe, and having that, he would not be content.—He has, however, some few difficulties to surmount ere he accomplishes that wish of his heart. Under every circumstance of difficulties thrown in the way of our commerce for the last three years, there never has been in my time a period of less general commercial distress, or so few bankruptcies of magnitude among the Merchants. We were very apprehensive that the blockade of the Northern ports would be the occasion of distress, but this is blown over, and money is not scarce."
The more we are acquainted with the opinions of impartial men and with the disputes of territory in foreign countries, the more we are led to approve the purchase of Louisiana. It is the best policy which the United States could have adopted, historically considered. The history, not of Europe only, but of the Globe, will confirm the opinion. Our primitive settlers felt it. If they encroached and had quiet possessions, in their sober moments, they resolved to extinguish all claims. They wished to pay a price somewhere. It was more satisfactory than conquest, treaty, cession, or any grant whatever. The condition is performed, the exchange is made, and future time can cancel the obligation. Posterity will not be told, you conquered from us, you profited by our embarrassments. How wisely did the British extinguish the European claims in the United States, when her colonies. The things of our peace have not been hidden from our eyes. ( Salem Register. )
New Orleans, May 30. —Yesterday our legislative body elected Mr. Daniel Clark, as a representative of this territory in the Congress of the United States.
Commercial plunder. —The following article is extracted from the Quebec (Canada) Mercury of June 9. The writer appears to be quite unceremonious. He advocates a decimal plunder of our commerce as matter of right and course. The article is as truly federal as the most distinguished of the Evening Post. It would require the discriminating powers of Johnson, the "giant in his den," to determine whether the royal borrow from the federal, or the federal from the royal prints.— Amer. Citizen.
"The Americans say that of ten of their vessels which sailed last year the English captured one. Admitting this for a truth, and supposing none to be restored, all which by the bye, is far from being true, is one vessel out of ten too great a remuneration for the very extensive and additional trade England has occasioned to the states, by the many and determined stand she has made against France, at the expense of so much blood and treasure, not in her own defence only, but in the defence of the whole universe! can the states be unreasonable enough to expect or hope to reap all the benefit of such a state of things, without burthen, toil or loss? If England has captured some of their ships and impressed some of their seamen, for these small drawbacks, is she not rendering them immense services? The states may be aptly compared to a very successful gambler, who, while he is winning a fortune, makes a great bustle because he is compelled to pay his share of the cards.
The number of Dollars imported into China, by American vessels, in 1803, 1804 and 1805, amounted to $4,857,300!
In New Hampshire, NATHAN PARKER, esq. a republican, is chosen United States senator, to succeed Mr. Plumer, a federalist, in March next.
The legislature of New Hampshire adjourned on the 20th ult. They passed acts erecting banks at Hillsborough and Concord, incorporating 4 turnpike companies, 1 canal do. 1 bridge do. 1 "trading" do. and several religious societies and library do. &c. &c.
The prefect of Venice, has ordered ten sail of the line, 6 of which of 90 guns, to be laid on the stocks, in the arsenals of his prefecture; the keel of the Charlemagne was laid down on the 7th of March being the anniversary of the first coalition of Austria, Prussia, the German Empire, England, Holland, Spain, Portugal, the two Sicilies, the Papal states and the king of Sardinia, against France which was declared in 1793 on this date—there was an extra carnival and great rejoicings.
The naval commissioners at Venice have ordered vast stores of ship timber to be transported from the forests of Dalmatia to their arsenals, and the construction of two immense dry docks, upon the same principles as those which have existed for 240 years, and by which the Venetian republic was enabled to preserve their ships from decay double the period of any other nation.— Aurora.
MUNGO PARK.
We are sorry to communicate to our readers, the death of this enterprising and indefatigable traveller, whose researches in Africa have been read with so much avidity, and have afforded so much instruction. He had been amply supplied by the British government with every thing necessary to render his second tour through the interior of that country, of the highest benefit to mankind. He arrived at Goree, in a British ship of war in the month of March, 1805; from which he ascended the river Gambia, with about forty attendants, provided with portable canoes, and every thing necessary to render their travels easy and speedy—they had penetrated about 1500 miles into the interior, to a place called Sego, which Mr. PARK has described in his former Book of Travels.—The number of his attendants had been reduced by sickness and death to three, exclusive of himself;—the King of this place, after carrying him into every part of the city, which is walled in and considered the largest in Africa, and showing him every curiosity which it afforded, had cruelly and brutally murdered him, together with his attendants. This intelligence is furnished us by a gentleman recently from the Rio Pongus, who received the information from traders from the interior country, and on whom reliance might be placed.— Charleston Courier.
We have received (says the editors of the New York Gazette) Montego-Bay, (J.) papers as late as the 7th of June. Our Correspondent observes, that there was a report, that Sir E. Coote intended to open a free trade with the U. States.
The Tunisian Ambassador and suit, accompanied by Mr. Cathcart, have arrived in Boston, and will, we understand, honor the Republicans of that town with their presence, on the 4th inst. in celebrating the Anniversary of our National Independence.— Salem Reg.
Money. —Petrarch, in his letter to his friend Settimo, gives us his opinion of the original and use of gold, which, though it may offend the world, will accord with the feelings of the philosopher and moralist. "It is made," says he, "to solace the wants & not to nourish the passion."
men. In this view it was originally sought from the mines, purified, struck, and stamped. He who expends it properly, is its master—he who lays it up, its keeper—he who loves it, a fool—he who fears it, a slave—he who adores it, an idolator—the truly wise, is he who circulates it."
We have the authority of Dr. Davidge, who has made several experiments with the Lombardy Poplar worm upon animals, for saying, that the venom of this worm is fatal to life.— Gaz.
Mr. Joseph Parish of Philadelphia, has made several experiments, from which it appears, that the bite is not venomous. It is queried, whether this worm has not a sting , which although not used when Mr. P. made his experiments, may be the fatal instrument of death?—We wish some experimentalist would ascertain the fact and inform us.— Balt. Telegraph.
The French Aeronaut Mosment has, at Liège, shared the fate of his unfortunate countryman Pilatre De Rosier, at Boulogne. On the 7th April he ascended in his balloon, for the ninth time with every prospect of a safe voyage through the air. The day was remarkably fine; and uncommon serenity prevailed; and he afforded the greatest satisfaction to the crowd that watched his aerial course from below. About an hour after his departure, the balloon rose to an height which rendered it invisible; and shortly after, a flag which Mosment held in his hand when he entered the boat, was found on the ramparts; but the melancholy event was soon discovered that the Aeronaut himself had fallen into one of the adjoining ditches, bruised, bloody and dead. It is conjectured that the boat attached to the balloon was too small, and wanted the usual security. I net work round it; so that by some violent and unexpected shock, he was thrown out of it and perished.
A late writer attempted to collect a list of aged persons who had lived above one hundred years. His list includes all he had found from the year 65, to 1799 for 1733 years. M. Easton says, those who had lived from 100 to 110, were 1310; from 110 to 120, 277; from 120 to 130, 84; from 130 to 140, 25; from 140 to 150, 7; from 150 to 160, 3; from 160 to 170, 2; and from 170 to 185, 3; giving 1712 which had exceeded a century of years. The free air, full exercise and temperate food of those who have prolonged life, afford lessons to those who, though not desirous of such an enormous weight of years, still desire to measure out existence, free from its worst pains and greatest disquiets, and to possess that tranquility which can never admit the worst evils of life, or the greatest fears of death.—What is best for a long life may be best for a short one. ( Salem Register. )
The following affecting circumstance lately happened at Paris. A lady of fortune and her only daughter, an elegant and lovely young woman, resided in the Faubourg St. Germain. A young man of merit and accomplishments, but unaided by the powerful pretensions of suitable fortune, cherished a passion for the young lady, to whom he had frequent access, on account of his being distantly related to her. His affections were reciprocated with return; and before the parent suspected the attachment, the lovers were solemnly engaged. The indications of pure love are generally too unguarded to escape the keen observing eye of a cold, mercenary mother. She charged her daughter with her fondness and forbade her distressed lover the house. To close every avenue of hope, she withdrew with her wretched child into Italy, where they remained for two years; at the expiration of which, the mother had arranged for the daughter a match more congenial to her own pride and avarice, with an elderly gentleman, who had considerable fortune and property in the vicinity of Bordeaux. Every necessary preparation was made for their cruel union, which it was determined should be celebrated in Paris, to which city they returned for that purpose. Two days before the marriage was intended to take place, the young lover, wrought up to frenzy by the intelligence of the approaching nuptials, contrived, by bribing the porter, whilst the mother was at the opera with her intended son in law, to reach the room of the beloved being from whom he was about to be separated for ever. Emaciated by grief, she presented the mere spectre of what she was when he last left her. As soon as she entered the room, he fell senseless at her feet, from which state he was roused by the fir. of her frightful maniac laughter. She stared upon him like one bewitched.—He clasped her with one hand, and with the other drew from his pocket a vial containing double distilled laudanum; he pressed it to her lips, until she had swallowed half of its contents; the remainder he drank himself. The drug of death soon began to operate. Clasped in each others arms, pale and expiring, they reviewed their hard fate, and in faint and lessening sentences, implored of the great God of mercy, that he would pardon them for what they had done, and that he would receive their spirits into his regions of eternal repose; that he would be pleased, in his divine goodness, to forgive the misjudging severity which had driven them to despair, and would support the unconscious author of it, under the heavy afflictions which their disastrous death would occasion.
They had scarcely finished their prayer, when they heard footsteps approaching the room. Madame R——, who had been indisposed at the Opera, returned home before its conclusion, with the intended bridegroom. The young man awoke, as it were, from his deadly drowsiness, and, exerting his last strength, pulled from his breast a dagger, stabbed the expiring being upon whom he doted, to the heart; and, falling upon her body, gave himself several mortal wounds.—The door opened, and the frantic mother appeared. All the house was in instant alarm; and the fatal explanation which furnished the materials of this short and sad recital, was taken from the lips of the dying lover, who had scarcely finished it before he breathed his last.
A gentleman being at dinner at a friend's house, the first thing that came upon the table was a dish of whitings; and one being put to his plate, he found it sink so much that he could not touch it. However, he laid his mouth down to the fish as if he were whispering to it; and then took up the plate and put it to his own ear. The gentleman at whose table he was seated, inquired into the meaning of this extraordinary behavior; he told him that he had lost a brother at sea about a fort-
night ago, and was asking that fish if he knew any thing of him. "Well," said the gentleman, pleasantly, "and what answer did he make you?" "Why," replied the other very gravely, "he told me that he could not give me any account of my deceased brother, as he had not been at sea these three weeks."
The assumed high sounding and numerous imperial titles of the First late Consul of France, reminds us of a person whom Sterne says he once knew, "whose name names, or nomen multitudinis , was Cæsar Augustus Gustavus Adolphus Mark Anthony Timothy Keeling, dancing master."
DIED. —At his seat in Caroline county, on the 16th inst. Col. JAMES UPSHAW aged 76 years. Few men ever lived more beloved, or died more sincerely regretted. No man ever filled, in a more exemplary way, the various relations of life—He was temperate, unassuming and plain in his manners.
During the Revolution, altho' far advanced in life, he was an active and useful Patriot.—The many public trusts which were conferred on him by the confidence of his fellow-citizens, he filled with usefulness to them, and honor to himself.
This small tribute to the memory of this excellent man, is offered by one, who has had many evidences of his virtue. 25th June, 1806.
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IMPRESSED with the importance and necessity of an early publication of the decisions of those Courts, whose become the law of the land; being conscious that the speedy and general circulation of reports of those decisions, is not less necessary a knowledge of the law, than that of the each session of the legislature; having observed the inconvenience arising from the want of information of this, and, in consequence of our situation, being obliged to attend the Supreme Court of Appeals and High Court of Chancery at a place, and to furnish reports of the most important of their proceedings with as little delay as possible; we have determined to undertake the work which we now offer to the public. Indeed, we flatter ourselves that the utility of a work of this description, must be apparent to every judge and magistrate, as well as to every member of the bar. At present, the decisions of the Court of Appeals are unknown, except to the few who are immediately conversant with them, until several years have elapsed from the time when they were rendered. How often, therefore, have the inferior courts been compelled to listen to mere oral and inaccurate reports of cases said to have been determined by the Court of Appeals! How often have they decided points of law in direct opposition to doctrines already settled by the Superior Courts, but of which no report had been published! thus subjecting the parties to the expense and delay of additional litigation, and to the injury arising from the reversal of a judgment or decree, all of which might otherwise have been avoided! The disadvantages, to which the practitioners of law in the country are subjected, in giving advice to their clients, without possessing an opportunity of knowing the decisions by which that advice ought to be governed, are truly great, and, no doubt, are universally felt and acknowledged. With respect to the rules of practice in Chancery suits, a knowledge of the method of proceeding in the High Court of Chancery, is essentially necessary to the County and Corporation Courts; the law having expressly declared that those Courts shall in Chancery cases conform to the practice of the High Court of Chancery in similar cases. Yet, for want of information on this subject, it is certain that very different modes of proceeding prevail in the several County and Corporation Courts. It appears therefore evident that the work contemplated, by which an attempt will be made to remedy the numerous inconveniences we have mentioned would, if well executed, be peculiarly conducive to the public good. In prosecuting this undertaking, we shall endeavor to avoid a tedious or prolix method of stating the cases and arguments of counsel. The duties of a full-time reporter we conceive to be 1. To give a concise and accurate statement of the points in controversy, and the most important circumstances, only in each case. 2. To mention briefly the substance of the arguments of the Counsel on both sides, with the authorities cited by them and 3. To insert the opinions of the judges at full length. We shall exert ourselves to the utmost to fulfill those duties to the satisfaction of our readers, and trust that our joint labors will enable us to furnish the work with the requisite expedition and accuracy.
William W. Hening. William Munford. Richmond, July 9th 1806. Bail and Delivery Bonds. For sale at this office.
Henry Toler, Jr. wishes to take ten or twelve Gentlemen as BOARDERS—to whom no exertions on his part shall be wanting to give satisfaction. At a court continued and held for Albemarle county, the 3d June, 1806. Samuel Shelton & Company, Plaintiffs. Against John Martin and Walter Leake, Defendants. THIS day came the plaintiffs aforesaid by their council, and the defendant John Martin, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state, on the motion of the plaintiffs by their council, It is ordered and decreed , by the court, that the defendant John Martin do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plain iff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in some public newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and that another copy be posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, Alex. Garrett, D. C. A. C.
THE DEARHOLDERS in the UPPER APPO-MATTOX COMPANY, will please take notice, that the fourth requisition became due the first day of this month, agreeable to an order of the trustees. The interest of the company requires the strictest punctuality; those who fail to make payment immediately, will be dealt with as the law directs. Thomas Pride, Receiver. July 8, 1806.

RICHMOND BATH,
Adjoining the lower part of the Falling Garden, and immediately back of the Bell Tavern, is now in readiness to receive customers. It is supplied with Hot and Cold Waters, and a careful attentive boy to attend. For the convenience of small parties who may wish to bathe at the same time, the house is divided into four different apartments, with every requisite convenience in each. The house will be kept open from day light till nine o'clock in the evening of each day; and the baths kept exclusive for the use of females from nine till twelve o'clock in the forenoon. Price for a single bathe 25 3/4 or three tickets for one dollar. Children half price. No people of color admitted. Richmond, 7th mo 24, 1806. tf
FOR SALE,
That well known and very valuable farm belonging to the estate of Samuel Couch, dec. lying on James River, near Goochland court house, containing about 900 Acres of LAND, about half of which is well-timbered wood land; about 200 acres of River Low Grounds and from 50 to 100 acres of valuable Creek Bottom cleared land is well enclosed and improved, with a convenient dwelling and out houses in good repair, with a commodious Store, a valuable Mill, a choice collection of about 1 500 bearing trees. The terms of sale may be known by application to Daniel Couch on the premises, who will show the land to any person inclined to purchase or to Micajah Crew in Hanover. The above tract of land contains improvements and accommodations for two families, and, if agreeable to the purchasers, they may be sold and sold separately. MICAJAH CREW, ANN COUCH, Ex'ors. & Ex'ix. of S. Couch. If the above property is not sold before the 1st of August next, it will on that day, at the courthouse, being court day, be set up at the highest bidder. Jno. S. Pleasants. June 5, 1806.
MATTRASSES.
Be had on very short notice, MATTRASSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to the corner house, same square, below Jos. Darnsatt's, near the market, next door to Mr. Jacob Johnson's store. Also, BEDS furnished, and old stores worked over. Jno. S. Pleasants. June 5, 1806.
TO BE SOLD,
FOR cash, at Orange courthouse, on Monday the 28th day of July next, by virtue of a deed of trust, to me executed, by William G. Allen, the purpose of discharging his debts to Rivers, Murphy & Co. and Willis Willis & Co. therein named, ONE NEGRO BOY, named Charles, named Taylor—and ONE NEGRO GIRL, named Lucy. Daniel Higginbotham, Trustee. June 11, 1806. 4w
FOR SALE,
That valuable TRACT OF LAND, on which Cumberland Courthouse stands—It contains TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY ACRES, half of which is yet uncultivated. Besides the advantage of having the Courthouse on this tract of land, it is situated on one of the most public roads in Virginia; as a public stand there are none that can surpass it. The buildings, with some repairs, may be made sufficiently extensive and convenient. A cash will be expected of the purchaser. Possession is given; a reasonable credit will be allowed for the balance or if it should suit the purchaser, landed property will be received in part payment. David Taylor and Blake B. Woodson, both of Buckingham county, are authorized to sell the above tract of land. Or the same may be purchased by the subscriber in Buckingham county, near Mill. BEVERLY LANGHORNE. June 10th, 1806. 4m
FOR SALE,
TWO TRACTS OF LAND, lying in the county of Fluvanna, one of them on Hardware river, and within 1 1/2 miles of James river, containing 345 acres—One on Gary's Creek and within one mile of the north fork of James river, containing 304 acres. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumed that no person will purchase without viewing the same; which will be shown by the subscriber living in Albemarle. WILLIAM MOON. June 5th, 1806. 1m
TICKETS in the Second
Class of the William and Mary College Lottery are for sale at this office. WE the subscribers, Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District courts as follows: William Nelson, jr. and Robert White, Esqrs. to the Districts of Winchester, Hardy and Montgomery courthouse; Joseph Premis and John Tyler, Esqrs. to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick courthouse and Suffolk; Edmund Winston and Paul Carrington, jr. Esqrs. to the Districts of Prince Edward courthouse, Franklin, Washington courthouse, and the Sweet Springs, in Botetourt county; Richard Parker and Hugh Holmes, Esqrs. to the Districts of Northumberland, King and Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack courthouses; and Archibald Stuart and Francis T. Brooke, Esqrs. to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Haymarket Districts, at the next succeeding terms thereof. Witness our hands and seals, this thirteenth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and six. John Tyler, (Seal) Wm. Nelson, jr. (Seal) Fr's T. Brooke, (Seal) Wilson Allen, C. G. C. Published by order of the Judges.
GENERAL MEETING.
As a sufficient number of members to constitute a meeting, did not attend on Saturday the 14th current, I am therefore authorized to give notice, that a meeting of the company will be held at Mr. Brooks's tavern, on Saturday the 19th of July next, when it is expected the members will be punctual in their attendance, which business of importance to the interest of the company, particularly requires. JAMES BRANDER, Ch. Manchester 17th June, 1806. tdm In pursuance of a general rule adopted by the Court of Husting, of this city, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an application has been made by William Allen Haulsey, for a License to Manufacture Tobacco, within the said city—the consideration of which is postponed until the next session of the said court. Geo. Chisman, D. C. Richmond, June 10th, 1806. (14)
WILL BE SOLD,
On cash, on the premises, on the 12th day of August next, in compliance with a decree of the county court of Buckingham, the LIFE ESTATE of Matthew Branch, (who is tenant by the curtesy) in that valuable and well known TRACT OF LAND, Whereon Buckingham courthouse stands, computed to contain 1200 acres, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to comply with said decree. It is presumed this property is too well known to require any description. By the Commissioners. Buckingham, 30th June, 1806. 29 3w
GENERAL MEETING.
As a sufficient number of members to constitute a meeting, did not attend on Saturday the 14th current, I am therefore authorized to give notice, that a meeting of the company will be held at Mr. Brooks's tavern, on Saturday the 19th of July next, when it is expected the members will be punctual in their attendance, which business of importance to the interest of the company, particularly requires. JAMES BRANDER, Ch. Manchester 17th June, 1806. tdm In pursuance of a general rule adopted by the Court of Husting, of this city, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an application has been made by William Allen Haulsey, for a License to Manufacture Tobacco, within the said city—the consideration of which is postponed until the next session of the said court. Geo. Chisman, D. C. Richmond, June 10th, 1806. (14)
WILL BE SOLD,
On cash, on the premises, on the 12th day of August next, in compliance with a decree of the county court of Buckingham, the LIFE ESTATE of Matthew Branch, (who is tenant by the curtesy) in that valuable and well known TRACT OF LAND, Whereon Buckingham courthouse stands, computed to contain 1200 acres, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to comply with said decree. It is presumed this property is too well known to require any description. By the Commissioners. Buckingham, 30th June, 1806. 29 3w
GENERAL MEETING.
As a sufficient number of members to constitute a meeting, did not attend on Saturday the 14th current, I am therefore authorized to give notice, that a meeting of the company will be held at Mr. Brooks's tavern, on Saturday the 19th of July next, when it is expected the members will be punctual in their attendance, which business of importance to the interest of the company, particularly requires. JAMES BRANDER, Ch. Manchester 17th June, 1806. tdm In pursuance of a general rule adopted by the Court of Husting, of this city, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an application has been made by William Allen Haulsey, for a License to Manufacture Tobacco, within the said city—the consideration of which is postponed until the next session of the said court. Geo. Chisman, D. C. Richmond, June 10th, 1806. (14)
WILL BE SOLD,
On cash, on the premises, on the 12th day of August next, in compliance with a decree of the county court of Buckingham, the LIFE ESTATE of Matthew Branch, (who is tenant by the curtesy) in that valuable and well known TRACT OF LAND, Whereon Buckingham courthouse stands, computed to contain 1200 acres, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to comply with said decree. It is presumed this property is too well known to require any description. By the Commissioners. Buckingham, 30th June, 1806. 29 3w
A. HEWES & CO.
Have for sale, at their store, opposite the Market, Salt in sacks Jamaica and Antigua Rum New England Rum Port & Sherry Wine Old Cognac Brandy Leaf and Brown Sugar Molasses Coffee of superior quality Alexandria Crackers Rhode Island Cheese Imperial Tea Herring and Shad Alexandria Beer in bbls English Walnuts Brown Soap Nutmegs Pepper Allspice Mace Cloves Starch Fig Blue, &c. &c. &c. A general assortment of CROCKERY and STONE WARE, and Rhode Island LIME. Richmond, July 4th, 1806. tf
WANTED,
A GOOD COOK—Also, a MALE and a FEMALE SERVANT. Enquire at this office. July 31, 1806. 2w
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate of Robert Biscoe, deceased, late of Powhatan county, are requested to bring forward the same properly authenticated, and receive payment—And those indebted to the estate, are desired to make immediate payment to Henry L. Biscoe, Adm'r. Manchester, 27th June 1806. 4c
NOTICE.
THE price of TUCKER'S BLACK STONE after the first of January, 1807, will be twenty two dollars and fifty cents. The subscribers to that work who have not yet taken their copies, will not after that time be entitled to the subscription terms. Philadelphia, July, 1806. 114 Tan
Valuable Property
FOR SALE. THE subscriber being desirous to remove from where he now lives, offers for sale, a valuable TAN YARD, in the town of New Canton, well enclosed with a paling eight feet high, and twenty four good Tan Vats, with a large framed bark house, sixty by twenty four feet, with a good currying shop at one end and a good stone chimney; Also, a good and convenient dwelling house, 30 by 18 feet, two story high; one of stone, with two good stone chimneys, and a good garden and lot, well palled in—Also, about 35 acres of Land, about 12 of which are low grounds of good quality; all of which he will sell on reasonable terms, and immediate possession given to the purchaser. This little farm would suit a farmer that has a family, as it is all adjoining, & those wishing to purchase will find it to their advantage to view the property immediately. Charles Moffett. New Canton, June 30, 1806. 3w
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS the Uniform established by the Executive for the Militia of this Commonwealth and declared by Proclamation bearing date the first day of March last, in pursuance of the eighth section of the act of the General Assembly, passed at the last session, "Further to amend the several acts concerning the Militia of this Commonwealth," hath, in some particulars, been considered inconvenient by the people generally, and repeated applications have been presented to the Executive in behalf of the Militia in various and numerous parts of the state, representing that very few, if any, of the Militia, have as yet, provided themselves with the uniform lately established, and praying certain alterations therein: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this Proclamation, hereby declaring that the uniform of the Militia of this Commonwealth shall be as follows, to wit:
For the General Officers.
A dark blue coat, skirts lined with buff, cape, lapels and cuffs buff, yellow buttons, gold epaulettes (one on each shoulder) black cocked hat with black cockade, and black stock.
For the Artillery.
A blue coat, skirts lined with red, cape, lapels and cuffs red, vest buff, overalls blue, edged with red, black garters, yellow buttons, a cocked black hat with red cockade.
For the Light Infantry.
A dark blue short coat with half lapels, cape and cuffs white, white lining and buttons, vest and overalls white, with black garters, black half boots, black stock, a round hat cocked on the left side, with black cockade.
For the Grenadiers.
A dark blue coat, cape, lapels and cuffs white, white lining and buttons, vest and overalls white, with black garters, black half boots, black stock, cocked hat with black cockade.
For the Riflemen.
A linen hunting shirt of purple color, with overalls of the same, leather moccasins or shoes, round hat cocked on the left side, with black cockade and black stock.
For the main body of the Militia.
A blue hunting shirt trimmed with red fringe, white overalls and black garters, round hat cocked on the left side with black cockade and black and red plume, black garters or half boots. The officers' uniform to be a dark blue coat, cape, lapels and cuffs red, white lining and buttons, vest and pantaloons white, with black garters, black stock, cocked hat with black cockade.
For the Cavalry.
A short dark blue coat, with yellow buttons, white lining, half lapels, cuffs and cape red, white vest & leather breeches, jack boots, spurs, black stock and black leather cap dressed on the crown with bearskin and decorated with a light blue sash and red and white plume.
Officers of the main body of the Militia, of the Light Infantry, Grenadiers, Riflemen and Cavalry, to be distinguished by epaulettes of silver; the officers of the Artillery to be distinguished by epaulettes of gold. The field officers to wear two epaulettes, the captains one on the right and the subalterns one on the left shoulder. All officers to wear side arms and boots. Provided however, That where any troop of cavalry, company of artillery, grenadiers, light infantry, riflemen, or of the main body of the militia, shall have provided themselves with an uniform different from that herein prescribed, they are respectively permitted to wear the same for three years from and after the date hereof.
Given under my hand as Governor, with the Seal of the Commonwealth annexed, L. S. at Richmond, this 14th day of June, 1806. (Signed) WM. H. CABELL.
Thomas Rutherford, & Co.
Are desirous to sell A few Boxes 4 4 and 7-8 Irish Linens. A few Crates of Queens' Ware. And a quantity of Liverpool Salt, loose and in sacks, Just received on consignment from Dublin and Liverpool. May 30, 1806. w12t
The celebrated high blooded English Horse, OSCAR,
Fully sixteen hands high, imported by me in 1804, after having seen him the year before, and satisfied myself as to his reputation, is now in fine health, full of vigor and muscular strength, and will be let to mares the ensuing season, at my stables in Charles City county, Sandy Point, at Six Guineas the season, which may be discharged by the payment of Five Guineas, on or before the tenth day of August next; Three Guineas the lease and Ten to insure a foal, a Dollar to the groom—Pastures as extensive as any in the state and inferior to none for fine natural grass, especially the white clover, which abounds in a wonderful degree in the months of April, May and June, as also after harvest, that succession of crab and other grass, which so pleasantly takes place here, will be afforded, with entertainment for servants, free from charge. No liability for involuntary escapes, nor will I be responsible for any injuries or accidents which may not be the result of wanton neglect or abuse—I here give my word to the public, that no pain nor affliction shall be wanting on my part, to render satisfaction without respect to persons, to every gentleman who thinks fit to stand mares for the season—This very extraordinary stallion colt me when landed in this state, greatly upwards of one thousand pounds, and without meaning to detract from the merits of any other, I can fairly venture to say, is the most perfect horse in Virginia: for the most critical observer has not yet been able to discover a single defect or blemish in him, either as to activity, strength, or beauty. Nothing can excel him in the neck, ear and eye: So bold, gay and full of fire is he, that he fascinates in spite of prejudice, every beholder, that instant he is brought into view.
NOTICE.
I would endeavor to give a full description of him, for the satisfaction of those gentlemen who cannot conveniently visit me, but in the attempt I might do him injustice, and therefore I invite the most scrupulous examination of him, even by those who think themselves competent judges in this respect, and I do not fear the result. In short, it will not be deemed extravagant to say, he is, of his kind, the best effort of nature. OSCAR is a dark brown, was got by Saltram, the best horse in his day (who was the sire of Whitfield and many good racers)—his dam by Highflyer, granddam by Herod, great granddam (Miss Middleton) by Regulus, great great granddam (Camilla) by a son of Bay Bolton. Bartlett's Children, Honeywood & Arabian, dam of the two True Blues. In 1793, at New Market, at 3 years old he won a Handicap (twelve stakes of 15 guineas each, two year old course, beating Lord Clermont's b c by Dramaton, Mr. Warthon's b c Monte, Mr. Adams' b c Cypruss, Mr. Watson's b c Duplicity; two to one on Oscar. At Lambourn he was 2d best, 4 mile heats, against Heart of Oak and others, running 3 heats. In 1799 he won the Oatlands stakes of 50 gs each, half ditch (12 subscribers) beating Lord Grosvenor's ch f Lady Bull, Mr. Heathcote's b c Warner, Sir F. Standish's b c Stamford, Mr. Durand's Play or Pay, Mr. Cookson's b h Ambrosia, Lord Clermont's b h Aimator, Lord G. Cavendish's b h Jupiter. The judges could only place the first five. 2d May, the same year, he won at Brackett Hall, 50l. for all ages, heats about one mile and a quarter, beating Sir Charles Bunbury's Combarat, 4 years old, Mr. Bowes's Sadler, 5 years old. In Oct. he won the Oatlands stakes of 30 gs each (18 subscribers) beating Mr. Tharpe's b c Chippenham, Mr. Williamson's b c by Buzzard, out of Rachel, Lord Clermont's Aimator, Lord Grosvenor's ch f Lady Bull, Sir C. Bunbury's Wianbler, Sir F. Poole's b f by Dragon, Mr. Howard's Spectator, Mr. Ludbrook's Humbug. The judge could only place the first three. In 1800, at New Market April 14th, he won the Craven stakes, of 10 gs each, across the Flat, at 4 years old, carrying 8 f 9 lbs for all ages, beating the duke of Grafton's b c First Prize, Lord Clermont's b c by Meteor, Mr. Cookson's b h Diamond, Mr. Coventry's b c Voltaire, Mr. O'Kelly's Grey Pilot, Mr. Durand's Ramshourd, (late Princess) Mr. Dalhwood's Play or Pay & Sir F. Standish's b c by Peter, out of Storage. The judge could only place the first five. Even betting, Oscar against the field. In the same month and place, he won a subscription plate of 50l. bearing Mr. R. Heathcote's ch f Georgiana, Mr. Hallet's Quiz, Mr. O'Kelly's Antim, Lord Clermont's ch c Vernal, Mr. Golding's b c by Ballou, Mr. Travis's Ballarina, Mr. Perrin's Pizarro, and Lord Grosvenor's ch c by Buzzard. The judge could only place the first three, 7 to 4 on Oscar. He was second best for the King's plate of 100 gs for 4 years old, carrying 11 f running against Sir F. Poole's Worthby, by Portso's, and Sir F. Standish's b h St. Leonard, 5 years old. In Oct. New Market, he received forfeit of Mr. Heathcote's Warner, for 500 gs, across the Flat, half forfeit. For these remarkable instances of speed and bottom, in so young a horse, I refer the reader to the Racing Calendar for 1798, '99 and 2000. WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT. Sandy Point, Feb. 1806. w1j N. B. The season will commence immediately
Advertisement.
HAVING rented a Tenement near the Bank, formerly occupied by Mr. John P. Shields, I have thought proper to open an Entertaining, Boarding & Coffee House, Where any number of gentlemen (not exceeding twenty) may be accommodated. A good stable, forage, and every attention paid to render satisfaction to a generous customer. by STEPHEN W. GRAY. Richmond, April 18, 1806. wtf
RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the trustees have appointed the 1st day of August next, for the payment of prizes drawn in the second class of the above Lottery; at which time they will be paid by the subscriber on application. All persons holding money on account of the said Lottery, are requested to make immediate payment to one of the trustees, or to deposit the same in the Bank of Virginia. GEORGE TUCKER, Acting Trustee. Richmond, June 17, 1806. w1A
Advertisement.
PURSUANT to a warrant to us directed, we have this day viewed an estray Mare Colly, shown to us by John Sudbury, sr. of Amelia county, & do find the same to be a chestnut sorrel mare colly, about three years old, with some white on the right hind foot, and do appraise the same to forty five dollars. Given under our hands, this third day of June, eighteen hundred and six. Philip Dunnavant. Edward Land. John P. Crittington. mark. A Copy—Teste, James Forney, C. C.
ST. PAUL,
A beautiful sorrel horse, 15 hands 3 inches high, remarkable for his elegance, beauty, strength and fine bone; will stand the ensuing season, at my plantation on James river, generally known by the name of Maiden's Adventure, about 3 miles above Fine-Greek mill, and 4 miles below Michaux's ferry, in Powhatan county, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, which will commence the first of March, and expire the first of August—Extraordinary good and extensive pasturage, gratis, but no liability for accidents or escapes. Gentlemen wishing their mares fed, may be furnished with corn at the market price, for which cash must be sent with the mares—as also, notes of hand for the due payment of the money for the season. N. B. Twenty dollars, paid on or before the third Wednesday in November (being Powhatan court day), will be received as full compensation of the above, with half a dol. to the groom. This beautiful horse, St. Paul, was raised by the Prince of Wales, and got by his horse Saltram, who was got by Eclipse that covered at 200 guineas the season—his dam Virago by Snap—his granddam by Regulus, out of a sister to Black and all-Black, and was thought to be the best runner of his time—he won several large stakes, among which was the Deby, 1783, beating Dungannon, Volunteer, Phenomenon, Gonzales, and several others—he was the sire of Whiskey, who at 3 years old won 4650 guineas, also of Whip, Royalist, Peeping Tom, General, Goiner, Sylph, Septem, Caroline, Tiffany, Laureatina, St. David, Sprightly, Queen of Sheba, Spankaway, Rose, Sweeper, Clytus, Coal Merchant, Pickpocket, Oscar, Ambrosio, Pretty Patty, and several others of the first rate runners. St. Paul's dam Purity was got by Match'm, who covered for several of the last years of his life at 50 guineas a mare—her dam the Old Squirt mare, of as great fame perhaps, as a good breeder, as any mare in the kingdom—she was the dam of Virgin, Dido, Conundrum, Ranthos, Enigma, Miss Timms, Pumpkin, Maiden (who was dam of Walnut) Le Sang, Rasselas, Purity, and several others. Purity was the dam of Rockingham, Archibald, Fitzwilliam, St. Paul and several others—Several certificates of St. Paul as a good and sure foal getter may be seen at his stand. THOMAS HARRIS, jr. Powhatan City, March 1st, 1806. tf
LAND FOR SALE.
ON the second Saturday in August next, will be exposed to sale, at public Auction, at John Anderson's Tavern in the Town of New Canton. SIX LOTS OF LAND, Being parcels of a tract formerly held by Col. Samuel Jourdain, which was lately divided by the subscriber, into several smaller tracts. Three of the lots are situated between James and State rivers; and the other three on the south side of State river, adjoining the lands of Mr. Robert Nicholas, and Mr. Stephen Geurant. The land is well timbered, and is favorable for the culture of tobacco and wheat; and no part of it is more distant than three miles from an excellent merchant mill; and the whole is convenient to good navigation. Plots of the land will be left with Mr. Walter Irvine, of New Canton, and the lines will be easily traced, as they are very generally known in the neighborhood. One fourth of the purchase money will be demanded on the delivery of the deed; the balance to be divided into two equal annual instalments, secured upon the property, by deed of trust. JOHN ADAMS. June 6. wids
FOR SALE,
MY PLANTATION,
SITUATED in the county of Powhatan, on the south side of the Buckingham road, about one mile and a half below the courthouse, containing 302 acres, three-fifths of which are well timbered, and half the cleared land quite fresh—1600ods. to be paid down & the balance in four annual instalments, to be secured by bond, and a deed of trust on the land, to carry interest from the date, although it will not be claimed until the last instalment, which, as well as the preceding ones, being punctually paid, the whole of the interest will be relinquished. The purchaser will be permitted to sow a crop of wheat. Possession will be given in December next, and the and shown by Mr. R. Haskins, living thereon, or the subscriber, residing at Fighting Creek, two miles therefrom, to whom application must be made for the price of the and. William Berkeley. Powhatan June, 1806. (w2m & 1st 2m)
We have lately received,
FOR SALE,
12 hhds. sugar 15 boxes cotton & wool 30 bbls. do. cards do. 3000 lbs. green coffee 4 tons castings assorted 10 hhds. Antigua rum old, viz. pots, ovens, 5 do. Windward Island skillets, spiders, and do. irons, tackettes and wagon boxes 14 hhds. N. E. rum 14 bbls. do. 12 hhds. molasses 8 cases Malaga wine 20 tiers & bbls. whisky 4 pipes apple brandy 15 bbls. do. do. 12 crates Liverpool ware assorted 10 do. stone do. 350 sacks salt 100 bbls. herring 30 do. whole do. 15 do. shad 40 lbs. Spanish indigo 15 lbs. nutmegs 100 pr men's fine shoes 50 do. coarse do. 500 lbs. Glauber salts
We have also on hand,
Iron Loaf sugar German, Crawley and Tanners' & Linseed oil Blistered Steel Nova Scotia grind Race & ground ginger stones Pepper Ground plaster in bbls Allspice Good manufactured tobacco FF & F powder bacs by the keg, for Shot, assorted sizes retailing French brandy Tar Rice Weeding hoes Cheese Nests woodware Wrought and cut nails, Bed cords, leading lines and twine Smut Necklace Glass ware, viz. 1-2 pt. Stone jugs, butter pots, tumblers and decanters, chamber pots, wash pans, assorted sizes basins, bake pans, Hais chums, &c. &c. &c. We daily expect to receive, a quantity of Sherry Wine, Window Glass, Copers and Allum, all of which articles, we will sell at a small advance, for cash, approved paper or country produce. Sharp & Lucke. Richmond May 8, 1806
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DISCOURSES
CONCERNING
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