Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-11-16 00:00:00

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For Sale, On Private Contract, GREEN-WAY; the seat on which I now reside, including Mons-Sacer and the courthouse tenements, containing in all 1200 acres of fertile level farming land (reserving one acre of consecrated ground.) The whole is bounded by two navigable creeks, emptying into James river before the door, and forming a bay, thereof from 1400 yards only—25 miles to Petersburg, by water, 30 to Richmond, by land, and 29 to Williamsburg. The courthouse tenement has on it a large enclosed tavern, with six rooms; one of which is 32 feet by 20 in length and breadth, arched in the middle and used for entertainments; also, all necessary out houses, a good garden and a fine well of water, dry cellars, a good barn and the use of a commercial business, which has now occupied its advantage in that line. This is an excellent place for stock, fish and fowl in their seasons, and enough of corn, wheat and oats may be made by common industry, for the consumption of the tavern. This tenement has 200 acres of land annexed to it, and rents for £100 a year. GREEN-WAY contains 500 acres well improved. On it is a genteel well finished dwelling house, containing 6 rooms; all wainscoted, chair board high, with fine dry cellars, the full length of the house which is 55 feet: also every other building which a reasonable person could wish or desire, to wit: a handsome study, store house, kitchen, laundry, dairy, meat house, spinning house and an ice house, within the curtilage, a barn 40 by 34 feet, two granaries, two carriage houses, 20 stalls for horses, a quarter for house servants, a handsome orangery pigeon house, well stocked, and several other out houses for slaves, a well of water (so excellent that I can drink it with delight after returning from a mountain circuit,) a large fertile garden abounding with a great variety of shrubs, herbs and beautiful flowers, well enclosed. The buildings new and well covered with shingles.
MONS-SACER contains 500 acres more or less, on which is a neat small dwelling, a mill begun on a never-failing stream, one mile from James river and emptying itself therein. This farm is remarkably level and highly improvable, is in a fine settlement for wheat and timber, so that the manufacturing business may be carried on to great advantage, as also the sawing of timber now so much in demand. About half this estate inclusive is under fire wood and timber—and scarcely a gull or wach on any part of it. The age and fever has not visited a white person for 20 years that I recollect. In short there cannot well be conceived a more agreeable situation in all respects than this estate taken together.
UTOPIA I will also dispose of—This little estate lies in James City county: is in an island surrounded by navigable water near the mouth of Chickahominy river, containing 746 acres of highland and hard marsh sufficient for the support of 1000 head of cattle in the month of May. The high land is rich and produces four and five barrels of corn to the acre. There are 100 acres of good timber adjoining the same.
In the centre of this island is a very handsome hill, on which a small but comfortable dwelling is built, affording a fine prospect over James river for many miles. Here every necessary of life can be had and many of its luxuries with little trouble. It overflows with milk and honey when sufficient stock is furnished to go upon. It is remarkable for fine fruits, as the frosts seldom or never affect it; and no place in Virginia surpasses it for fish and wild fowl. From this place quantities of hay might be transported by water to Richmond, Norfolk or Petersburg.
Any kind of public securities will be taken for the above property, or if more agreeable to the purchaser or purchasers, I will receive part in cash and the balance at convenient periods—30 or 40 shares and stocks of every kind may be had, if the estate is purchased all together. My lands on Clear creek, Big Licking and Triplett, in Kentucky I will also sell, or exchange for property in Richmond.
It may be now enquired why I should in an advanced stage of life part with an estate so convenient and agreeable in all respects? In the first place, in a little time I shall be compelled by the unerring voice of nature to "quit this mortal coil" and it is right I should so adjust all my matters as to leave nothing for litigation after my death. My years of regret will be therefore but few on that score. Secondly, it is the best mode I can adopt for a fair division of what I possess among my children; and lastly, I am desirous of obtaining a situation, more convenient and cheap for the education of my sons, which the savings from a narrow parsimonious estate, and the profits arising from a much neglected estate, in consequence of my attention to public duties, can never support. JOHN TYLER. August 24, 1805. wtf
DOCT. WILSON, Takes the liberty to observe that he continues his APOTHECARY SHOP at the Bell Tavern, where many generally had MEDICINES of every kind in general use, as well as other articles in the drug line, of good quality and at fair prices; of which persons disposed to buy may satisfy themselves by calling at his shop. He also begs leave to observe, that he professes to practice Physic in all its branches. Persons of needy circumstances will be prescribed for gratis by paying the retail prices of his medicines. Richmond, Oct. 24, 1805 wtf
LAND FOR SALE. WILL BE SOLD, on Friday the first day of November next, on the premises, the tract of Land, whereon John Adcock senior, died possessed of, lying in Buckingham county, on both sides of Buffalo creek, containing 450 acres. The situation of this land is such as may be divided to suit purchasers: the soil is well adapted to the culture of tobacco, corn and wheat, well timbered, and the range for stock of all kinds unexceptionably good. There are about 150 acres of this tract cleared, and in good order for cropping, distant 5 miles from the town of Caira, and 12 from that of New Canton. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is probable that those who wish to purchase will first view the premises. The terms of sale are one third cash, and the balance in two equal annual payments, with a deed of trust on the land to secure the payments thereof. Henry C. Bell, Ex'or. August 26, 1805. wtds
NOTICE, that William Lightfoot will petition the next Assembly to raise the ferry rates from his lands in Charles City to the lands of William Edloe Barrett in James City. wtf
For Sale, FOUR valuable LOTS, beyond the basin of the Canal, three of which will be in good tenable order and ready for delivery at the end of the present year; together with about 350 M. well burnt BRICKS of superior quality, made on one of the lots. This property must be deemed worthy of the attention of any one who justly contemplates the vast progress now making in the improvement of this flourishing city; and from its eligible situation in various respects, (even if it were only for the immense quantity of brick earth which it can furnish without diminishing its value for other purposes) will be found to be a good speculation, upon the accommodating terms of one fifth of the purchase money in hand, and the balance in two years, free of interest, especially too, when the rents of the several tenements may yield annually five hundred dollars. Apply to D. M. Randolph. Richmond, October 26, 1805. wtf
W. Wardlaw, HAS RECEIVED HIS FALL SUPPLY OF MEDICINES,
By the ship Rolla, from London.—Also, a great variety of PAINTS, VARNISHES, SURGEONS' INSTRUMENTS, PATENT MEDICINES, &c. &c. And by the ship George, from Liverpool, a large supply of VIOLS and SHOP GLASS. Those who favor him with their orders may depend on being supplied with every article in his line on the most liberal terms. The citizens of Richmond are requested, when they apply at his shop by a child or servant to put the name of the article wanted on paper, to prevent mistakes. wtf
COMMITTED to Prince Edward Jail, about the 30th of June last, a negro man named Abram; I suppose he is about 60 years old, about 5 feet 9 inches high, his clothing is of negro cotton, being ragged & worn out; he says he belongs to the estate of Archer Mosely, dec. and is hired by capt. Nathan Read, of Bedford county. The owner is desired to take him away and pay charges. WM>WM. Worsman, Keeper jail. Sept. 9th, 1805. wtf
FOR SALE, THAT VALUABLE, HEALTHY AND PLEASANT SITUATION, ON which the subscriber at present resides, containing between five and six hundred acres, lying in Amelia county, near Genl. to bridge. Terms made known by application to Wm. Murray. Grove Brooke, May 13, 1805. wtf
WILL BE SOLD, AT Public Auction, on the premises, on the 26th November next, a LOT, situated at Ricketts, extending 100 feet on the margin of the river, and extends to the road leading to Nicholson's Tenement, with a Wharf thereon in good repair.—The above lot will be sold entire or divided, to suit the purchasers. Also, one other LOT, on Nicholson's Tenement, containing 90 feet in front and 166 feet back, whereon is erected a frame house, which will also be sold entire or divided, in small lots to suit purchasers.—The terms of sale will be one third cash, one third in six months, the balance in 12 months, the property to remain as security for the two last payments. The above lot and wharf will be exchanged for lands of a good quality, situated within 30 miles of the city of Richmond, any time prior to the day of sale. PROSSER & MUNCURE, Auctioneers. 22d October, 1805. Atw
WHEAT FAN & WOVEN WIRE MANUFACTORY, No. 7, Bridge-street, four doors north of Griffith's Bridge, Baltimore. WHERE are made and sold, WHEAT FANS, first quality; ROLLING and other SCREENS, for wheat, barley, flax-seed, &c.; HAND RIDDLES and SIEVES, for coal, corn, barley, wheat, rye, oats, meal, brick-dust, flax seed, clover seed, cockle, lime, sand, &c.; SHAKES for Indian meal; WIRE SAFES; WOVEN WIRE for windows, &c. &c. AMOS SMITH, (Formerly WEST & SMITH.) N. B. A good assortment on hand. Any of the above articles will be delivered in Richmond, (on short notice) at the same prices as at the manufactory (exclusive of freight) on the orders being left with SAMUEL PARSONS & SON, Near the Basin, of whom the prices may be known—who have now on hand, Wheat Fans, Wheat and Lime Sieves, and Meal Sieves, &c. of a superior quality. P.S. WIRE SAFES, and a few tons BAR IRON on hand. 11th Mo. 1st. 1804. wtf
LAND FOR SALE. THE subscriber wishes to sell 250 acres of land, lying in Chesterfield county, within six miles of Manchester. The advantages of small farms near large towns are so obvious and generally admitted, as not to require particular enumeration. Any person wishing to purchase may see the land and know the terms by applying to Mr. John Branch, residing in Manchester, or the subscriber, near Buckingham courthouse. Archibald Branch. September 2, 1805. wtf
HENING'S New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease & re-lease, mortgage, trust, &c. FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK-STORE.
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS,
(RECEIVED VIA NORFOLK.) DECLARATION OF THE COURT OF FRANCE. TRANSLATED FOR THE NORFOLK HERALD.
PARIS, 2d Fructidor, (12th Sept.)
Mr. Bache, Charge d'Affaires, of his Majesty at Ratisbon, received the beginning of this month an order to present the following note to the Diet:
"In the present situation of affairs, while the preparations and movements of the house of Austria menaced the continent with a new war, his Majesty the Emperor of the French and King of Italy, deems it proper by an open and solemn declaration, to expose to the world the sentiments by which he has been influenced, and that continue to influence him, that his contemporaries and posterity even, may be able to judge fairly, (in the event of a new war) which party was the aggressor. It is in this view that the undersigned, Charge d'Affaires of his Majesty the Emperor of the French to the Diet of Germany, has received orders to make a faithful exposition of the principles that have invariably guided the conduct of his Majesty in relation to Austria. All that this power has effected contrary to the spirit and the letter of the late treaties, his Majesty has suffered—he has not exclaimed against the immoderate extension given to the rights of alienation against the acquisition of Landau, and so many others in Suabia, and which, posterior to the treaty of Luneville, have materially changed the relative situation of the states bordering on the south of Germany—against those, indeed, which at this moment are negotiating with different Princes in the view of all Germany—he has feigned to be ignorant that the debt of Venice, was not only unpaid, but declared to be null, notwithstanding the express stipulations of the treaties of Campo Formio and Luneville—he has been silent with regard to the denial of justice experienced by the subjects of Milan, and Mantua, & Vienna, where in violation of the most formal agreements, none of them have been paid—he has been silent also on the partiality with which Austria has acknowledged the terrible right of blockade which England proudly arrogates to itself, and when the Austrian flag so often abused and dishonored, to the detriment of France, produced no complaint or representation from the Court of Vienna to the English government; he made a further sacrifice to his love of peace—by his silence."
"The Emperor has evacuated Switzerland, rendered tranquil and happy by his act of mediation—he has left in Italy, only the number of troops indispensably necessary to sustain the positions which it becomes him to occupy at the extremity of the peninsula, in the view of protecting the Levant trade, and to insure an object of compensation that might induce England to evacuate Malta and Russia; to leave Corsu—he has left on the Rhine and in the interior of his empire, the number of troops absolutely and indispensably requisite for the safeguard of the ports only—Occupied altogether with the operations of a war which he did not provoke, that he sustains as much for the interests of all Europe as for his own, and in which his principal end is, the re-establishment of a commercial equilibrium, and the equal rights of all nations on the seas, he has collected all his forces on the borders of the ocean, far from the Austrian frontiers—he has employed all the resources of his empire in constructing fleets, forming seamen, and deeping ports, and it is in the very moment when he reposes with entire confidence on the execution of treaties which re-established the peace of the continent, that Austria, starting from her attitude of repose, places her forces on a war establishment—sends one army to her Italian states, and places another still more numerous in Tyrol—at this moment levies of horse are made, magazines formed, alarming to the people of Bavaria, Suabia, and Switzerland, and thus declaring the intention of making a diversion more favorable to England, and more perniciously hostile to France, than any open campaign or declared war. In such serious circumstances he has thought it his duty to endeavor to recal the Court at Vienna to a sense of its true interest. Every attempt that an ardent love of peace could suggest has been repeatedly and urgently made. The Court of Vienna has loudly declared her respect for the treaties that unite her to France, but her military preparations have developed themselves with an active celerity, that increased in proportion as her declarations became more and more pacific—Austria has declared that she has no intention hostile to the states of his Majesty the Emperor of the French—Again! whom then does she direct these preparations?—Are they against the Swiss?—Are they against Bavaria?—Or are they against the German Empire itself? "The Emperor of the French has charged the undersigned to make it known, that he will consider the first aggression made against the "Corps Germanique," and especially against Bavaria, as a formal declaration of war against France. His Majesty, the Emperor of the French, will never separate the interests of his empire from those of the German Princes attached to him—the dangers that menace them, the evils that may reach them, are the constant object of his solicitude and reflection. Persuaded that the Princes and States of the Empire are penetrated with similar sentiments, the undersigned, in the name of the Emperor of the French, engages the Diet to unite with him, and to press the Emperor of Austria, by every consideration of justice and reason, to expose no longer the present generation to incalculable ills, to spare the blood of multitudes destined to perish, victims of a war, which is so wholly foreign to Germany, that in the moment, even, when it is ready to break forth, the end or the aim of it is an object of doubtful research—for the true motives cannot, dare not, be avowed. The alarms of the continent cannot be tranquillised until the Emperor of Austria, yielding to the just representations of Germany, shall quit his hostile attitude, shall place in Tyrol and Suabia troops only sufficient for the protection of the countries, and reduce his armies to a peace establishment. "Was it not understood by the Convention at Luneville, that the Austrian troops could not pass the southern boundary without really committing hostilities? Was it not in those times understood by Austria, that France being then engaged in a war foreign to Austria, having withdrawn her troops from Suabia, and having arrested the movement she was making of her troops in Switzerland, should for such marks of confidence, be wholly unopposed by precautions in reality aggressive? The situation and circumstances of France are actually the same, why then should the measures of Austria be different and contrary? Why does she arm sixty battalions in Tyrol and Suabia, while the armies of France are assembled far off for an expedition against England? No difference now exists between the Swiss and the Empire of Germany—none exists between Bavaria and Austria, and if faith is to be given to the Court of Vienna, none exists between her and France—From what inconceivable and unknown motives does then the Court of Vienna assemble such vast armies? She can have but one plausible pretext—to keep France in a state of indecision and inaction, and to arrest her in the midst of a decisive effort—but this object can be attained but for a time—France has been deceived—she is to be deceived no more—she has been forced to defer her enterprise—she defers it yet—she waits the effect of her own reclamations—she waits the event of those of the German Body—But when every thing shall be vainly tried to bring Austria to the alternative of sincere peace or open enmity, the Emperor of the French will fulfil the duties imposed on him by his dignity and his force, and will carry his arms wherever France has been menaced.—Providence has clothed him with sufficient power to combat England with one hand, and to defend with the other the honor of his standards and the rights of his allies. "If the Diet shall adopt the plan, the undersigned has orders to propose, if it shall successfully represent to his Majesty the Emperor of Austria, the true situation in which the continent is placed, by movements made, perhaps, with too little reflection—perhaps without intentional hostility, and the effect only of foreign suggestion—if it shall succeed in persuading this Sovereign, who is personally humane and just, that he has no enemies, that his frontiers are not threatened—that France, if she desired any thing beyond what was settled at Campo Formio and Luneville, has been twice in a situation to have deprived him of half of his hereditary estates—that by his measures and arrangements, although not fully developed, France is arrested in the middle of her course and he is made to intermeddle without profit to his states, or honor to his policy, in a quarrel wholly uninteresting to himself. If the Diet shall do this, it will then deserve well of Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, and of all Europe—with the exception of one nation only, the avowed enemy of all peace and tranquillity—a nation which has built its prosperity on the hopes and projects attentively and perseveringly pursued to eternalize the discord, the troubles and divisions of the continent." (Signed) BACHER. (Official Journal.)
Meanwhile this document, has made a strong impression on the members of the Diet. The Imperial commissary has communicated to some of the Envoys, the declaration which was sent by the Court of Vienna to the Courts of Paris, Petersburg, London, Berlin, &c.
SEPTEMBER 16. The most celebrated Prints in Germany, give the following statement of the resources and forces of the great powers of Europe, who are like to take an active part in the approaching crisis. Russia has 404,000 men, as the Ariates cannot be supposed capable of serving in a European army—The finances of Russia are in a deplorable situation—The interior is delug'd with paper money, which has no currency abroad—Austria, has 348,000 men on foot—brave soldiers, officers who are beginning to get instruction, and generals invincibly attached to the ancient modes and discipline—her finances terribly embarrassed and absolutely destitute of all credit abroad, since the fatal failures at Frankfort—Prussia, 282,000 men always ready for action, her coffers full, with great economy, and consequent universal credit—lastly, France, 374,000 men under arms, and 60,000 in reserve—her funds are at home, and without any doubt, are more to be relied on for solidity and duration, than any other we know of.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 12. The following gentlemen, we understand, are appointed a committee, to represent to the executive of the United States, the depredations committed on our commerce, by foreign nations, &c. &c. JAMES CALHOUN, JOHN HOLLINS, DAVID STEWART, SAMUEL STERETT, and ALEX. M'KIN, Esquires.
The extent, and increasing aggravation of these depredations, has, we are advised, drawn the attention of the government to the subject, and from the sensation produced, we have reason to believe it will be acted on, with that temperate firmness and steady perseverance, that has ever distinguished the United States when her essential rights and interests were in jeopardy.
A very superficial view of the subject, must satisfy the mind, that the principal offenders in this business, are completely in our power; and that we have a choice of remedies—if we do not choose to do ourselves justice, by any act on our part, they may be more severely punished, by withdrawing from them that commerce, and those supplies, without which they can scarcely exist.
Our widely diversified soil and climate, produces in abundance, all the necessaries, and most of the luxuries of life—our citizens are artisans, by nature; and capable of producing, from the variety of raw materials, with which our country abounds, whatever is necessary for clothing, furniture for their houses, or implements of husbandry; and by turning our attention to those natural advantages, we should not only remedy the evils we now suffer, but would most effectually provide against their occurrence in future.—These abuses and spoliation strongly urge us to a measure of this kind; but the force of habit in our citizens, is an obstacle to its adoption. They have long been accustomed to export their produce, and to derive a large proportion of their supplies from abroad. Would it not be wise then, to benefit by the aid thus unintentionally afforded by our oppressors, to remove those habits, that oppose themselves, to the complete independence and security of our country?
We have at hand a more prompt remedy for the present evil, than this, but we are satisfied it cannot be more certain, nor will it afford such extensive future benefits. The injuries are insufferable; but we feel a confidence, that wise measures will be adopted to put a stop to it, and to procure redress. In the support of such measures, public efforts will not be wanting.
To the Philadelphia county society for the promotion of agriculture and domestic manufactures.
Having been informed of the advantage of using the tops of Indian corn, cut as rye straw, to be mixed with potatoes, shorn or meal, as a food for horses or cattle, I have been making the experiment during the present winter—I find that my cattle thrive better on this fodder than on rye straw. The corn stalks certainly contain a great quantity of farinaceous substance, and therefore must be highly nutritive. Being cut and scalded with a small quantity of bran, they afford an excellent mess for milk cows. In the common way of feeding cattle with corn tops, the blades are greedily eaten, but the stalks are wasted. By adopting the plan recommended, the whole affords a nutritive food.
I am, gentlemen, with great respect, &c. &c. GEO. LOGAN. Stenton, Feb. 6, 1791.
NEIL MCCOULL, Has received by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, HIS USUAL SUPPLY OF Fall & Winter Goods. Richmond, 16th October, 1805. if it

YES, this would soon be their case, if your preachers of the Gospel, professors in your colleges, teachers in your schools, and the parents of their children, would but once take the trouble to do their duty...
A school boy might tell Hume, you would have me doubt the truth of every thing but of your own assertions; and by your profound reasoning as you call it, you would reason the out of my senses...
And every student of natural and moral philosophy might expose and laugh at the bungling systems of the deistical and atheistical naturalists; and the baseless fabrics of deistical morality. For I have heard of Buffon's and Darwin's theories, which are indeed, more like the dreams of a sick man...
Even where governments are established with regard to the people, we can obtain a distinct knowledge of the import of sovereignty, by resorting to the particular principle of its social power...
The idea of Locke on the importance of right by understanding terms, can never be too much attended to, while language is so imperfect as to leave room in the clearest definitions for the evasions of sophistry and the perversions of fraud.
probable that a religion so completely calculated to produce human happiness, should be false; or, at any rate, that it could be unworthy of the warmest love, and admiration of mankind.
Here was a chasm in the journal—and then many crasures of travels in France, Spain, Italy, England, and even in the United States; and at the end of the journal, an address, which it seems was intended to be delivered to the christians of all denominations in Virginia.
• For without justice and violence, the judges could find no employment, robberies, murders, and crime con. furnish the best harvests for lawyers...
THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE SEAS.
We hear this expression frequently made use of in conversation—and such is the force of habit, that we rarely stay to examine the import of phrases which form a part of the machinery of amusement, of enquiry, of controversy...
That great and good man Sir Wm. Jones in his memorable dialogue, has given a distinct idea of the meaning which he attached to sovereignty in society. His biographer, Lord Teignmouth, has repeated the same idea in a few words.
We can trace the foundation even of these various principles of social sovereignty—in the institutions of ancient nations;—in the intellectual acuteness or stolidity, independence of the Greek and Roman republics...
In the feudal ages, and those dark ages which succeeded the fall of the Roman empire, we can trace the foundation of individual despotism in the inevitable principle of military rule...
In every case we can discover some cause and in many instances (as in Denmark) some reasons which appear to justify the substitution of one species of sovereignty for another.
the common law, it embraces the whole of the moral law—the unerring rule of wisdom, that it emanated from the Deity himself, and that rule of conduct which distinguishes between right and wrong...
As the legislative power is the sovereign power, we naturally come to enquire how the law came to be changed; because the change of law must necessarily be an act of the sovereign power...
A desire to understand a subject, which appears to be a lateral cause of the present and of many former wars, induced us to turn some attention to it...
The English writers carry up the history of their navy to the days of the heptarchy, & proudly display the success of Offa, monarch of Mercia in his Charlemagne. The establishment of a naval power by Alfred the great is dwelt on with a complacency that cannot be too much applauded...
The successors of Canute appear not to have imitated him. Harold is the next who appears to have collected a considerable fleet; but another invader, William of Normandy, possessed himself of the pretension to the sovereignty of the ocean with the absolute sovereignty of England.
King John was the next who appears to have aimed at the sovereignty. By this pusillanimous tyrant, it was ordained, that all foreign vessels should salute the English ships upon pain of confiscation and corporal chastisement.
Edward I. re-asserted the same authority, but he appears to have limited it to the English seas, the words of the ordinance are—“especially to retain and maintain the sovereignty which the kings of England exclusively possessed, on the said seas, with regard to the declaration, amendment, and interpretation of the laws by them made for the government of all manner of persons passing through the said seas.”
As we mean to continue this subject we shall here offer a few remarks. The case of the Essex capt. Orme, and the other before mentioned, appears to have been determined by the common law of Edward I. For as antiquity is always a good foundation for a legal principle, it is not to be presumed, that a letter of a modern secretary of state, such as lord Hawkesbury, could supersede an ordinance of king John or of Edw I.
THE subscriber has just received, direct from France, a large supply of the first quality of BURS, also continues to carry on at his manufactory the MILL STONE BUSINESS.
Also, on hand, a supply of PLASTER PARIS, FRESH STONE LIME, IRISH POTATOES, and an extensive assortment of GROCERIES, all of which he will supply on the shortest notice with Mill-Stones of any dimensions, equal to any in the United States.
GENERAL EATON. We are happy to announce the arrival in this city of this distinguished officer and patriot. He came on shore at Hampton, on Sunday, from on board the brig Franklin, from Gibraltar, and reached this city on Tuesday evening.
The citizens of this place, anxious to manifest their respect and gratitude for this truly meritorious character, invited him to partake of a dinner at the Eagle Tavern, on Thursday, which was attended by upwards of one hundred gentlemen...
1. The people of the United States. 2. Thomas Jefferson. 3. The Heads of Departments. 4. The American Navy. 5. The Spartan Band—who spread the glory of the American arms, into regions where the American name was unknown. 6. The Bashaw of Tripoli—whose ruined fortifications, have furnished him with a new lecture on the law of nations. 7. The American, who amidst the Catacombs and the Pyramids of Egypt, could make man only his study. 8. Lieut. O'Bannon of the Marines, & Midshipman Mann—The heroes who first planted the American Banners on the walls of Derne. 9. The memory of Somers, Wadsworth and Israel; who with their brave countrymen, preferred death to slavery. 10. Preble and Decatur, who have added new Laurels to the American name. 11. The sublime ruins of Carthage, which teach in vain to the States of Barbary, the splendid advantages of commerce. 12. The warring nations of Europe—They destroy each other, while the Americans give laws to Barbary. 13. The memory of George Washington—Revered, while there exists an independent people upon the surface of the earth. 14. Spain—May every nation who rejects the Olive Branch of Peace, suffer by the sword. 15. Great Britain—Why will she dig up the hatchet of animosity, by condemning our vessels and impressing our brethren. 16. The American States—United among themselves; they need not fear the power of all the nations of the earth: May their union be perpetual. 17. The Rights of Woman.
VOLUNTEERS.
By General Eaton—The citizens of that state which gave birth to the glory of America—May their prosperity be as perpetual as their patriotism is conspicuous. By the Chief Justice—The military genius of our country—May the spark which remains latent during peace, be rekindled, when the occasion requires, into a flame. By Judge Carrington—Peace & friendship throughout the world. By Judge Roane—The memory of Edmund Pendleton. By Judge Brooke—James Monroe; in War the Soldier, in Peace the Statesman. By the President—The memory of Gen. Thomas Nelson, who nobly sacrificed his all, to save his country. By Dr. Wm. Foushee—American policy—Peace, the ready and only certain road to happiness;—Yet war, sad as it may be, is preferable to oppression or disgrace. By John Baker—The spirit of republicanism—Whilst it teaches us to respect the rights of other nations; it arms us with fortitude to defend our own. By Thomas Miller of Powhatan—The Constitution of Virginia—Practicable paramount to theory. By Wm. F. Braxton—Decatur; the honor of his country the first principle of his soul, and the idea of tribute more dreadful than death. By the Attorney General—May public honor and gratitude, ever reward military valor, in defence of the rights of a free people. Gen. Eaton having retired—By the Vice-President—General Eaton—May each American when required, shew fortitude equal to his, in the cause of his country. By H. L. Biscoe—Constitution—That form of Government which the human mind most approves, equally well administered, must be the best. By Henry Banks—May the prescripts of a Preble, an Eaton, and other brave comrades, debarrbarise the shores of the Mediterranean.
FROM THE ENQUIRER. On the subject of Tripolitan affairs, general Eaton preserves a marked and decorous silence. He declares, however, that he had no powers to treat with the Bashaw of Tripoli; and he contradicts the ridiculous and invidious tale, which was cooked up by one of the federal prints of Boston; that Col. Lear had been prompted to conclude a rash and prema-
ture treaty, through a jealous apprehension lest the Bashaw should appeal to the superior generosity of gen. Eaton, and lest he should run away with all the honors of the pacification. Col. Lear is said to have concluded the treaty, from a fear lest the Bashaw should execute his threats of putting to death the American captives.
With respect to the Ex-Bashaw of Tripoli, Gen. Eaton has merely informed the editor, that he left him at Syracuse in Sicily, and that he had no intention of visiting this country. As Gen. Eaton left Gibraltar about the 25th of September, it may be supposed that he has brought some recent and perhaps important intelligence from the Mediterranean.
SIR, I have only a few moments to inform you, our affairs here are well. On the 30th ult. the soldiers rose in a body and murdered the Dey and his prime minister. A new Dey was immediately elected, and not a life was lost except the above mentioned. I forbear to detain the Nautilus, having nothing very urgent to communicate. I have the honor to be, &c. (Signed) J. MOUNTFORD, Charge d'affaires, at Algiers; Capt. CAMPBELL.
In our paper of the 4th Oct. we have already detailed the causes and the calamities of the first insurrection at Algiers on the 29th June. The Paris Monitor of the 2d Sept. contains the same miserable record of carnage and rapine down to the 27th July. It gives the most afflicting picture of the murder and the robbery of the unfortunate Jews. “The general massacre of the Jews, says that paper, save only the women and children, was principally conducted by the soldiers. They were assisted by the barbarous populace of the city: they were animated by the joyous shouts of the women, more hideous than the furies, who were scattered over the terraces and the streets.
The dialogue between the captain and the Mufi was given in the highest style of the Drama. His technical accuracy, it is enough for us to admire, but we shall scarcely presume to imitate. He said: That the Dey had rendered himself unpopular at Algiers, by the peace and feebleness of his administration. His cruisers were idle in the port; the country was disturbed by the dissention of a fanatic, who had visited Mecca; and the city was deprived of its customary supplies. The soldiers at length broke out into open rebellion, and placed at their head a celebrated captain of Algiers, who had distinguished himself by the capture of a Portuguese ship. They reconstituted with the Dey, and commanded him to leave the throne. To leave the throne in that country is the same as losing his head. The Dey expostulated and resisted. But the soldiers were obstinate, and the unfortunate Dey was forced to yield to their importunity. “I care nothing (said he, addressing himself to the insurgents in the hall of audience) about the destiny which awaits me. I shall die contented. It is what many a younger & better man than myself has done before me. I ought in fact to rejoice that I have lived to see my present length of days. But I feel for my family; my children.” “You know, cried they, into whose hands they will fall.” The Dey dismounted from his throne, and attended by his prime minister, approached the door of the Hall, when they were immediately cut to pieces. The regency was now offered to the captain; but he,

prudently refused the dangerous honor. He told them that he was not at all versed in the foreign relations of Algiers; nor did he know enough of the civil law to direct the administration of justice: The present disturbances had arisen partly from religion, and it was but proper that the reins of government should be put into the hands of the Mufi. "As for my part, said the wary Mufi to the messenger who invited him to the throne, my thoughts are fixed upon another world. It is my office to persuade and instruct, but not to command the people." But the soldiers were once more obstinate in their resolution, and the Mufi was conducted to the palace of the Dey. "Is it not much more becoming you, said the elected Dey to the captain of the insurrection, to direct the affairs of the government? You have an arm." True, said the captain, but you have a head. The head is more powerful than the arm; because it directs it." At length this curious and singular contention was put an end to by a compromise, which attached them both to the administration. The Mufi was henceforth to be the Dey, and the captain was to be placed at the head of the army. It is the opinion of general Eaton, that this important revolution will render the regency of Algiers more moderate in its administration. All the Dey's have been hitherto taken from the soldiers, and not from the priests. It is no doubt a fact universally admitted, that all superstitious establishments, whilst they debase the spirit, have often contributed to lessen the ferocity of their votaries.
With respect to our relations with Spain, Gen. Eaton is unable to give us any information.
It is believed, in the best informed circles of Gibraltar, that a war on the continent was inevitable.
Whilst at Gibraltar, he had curiosity to review the Spanish encampments in the neighborhood, with an excellent spy glass. They appeared to him more like flying camps, than regular encampments. They had no heavy artillery; and it seemed to be a romantic conjecture, that they had any design of attacking Gibraltar.
Lord Nelson was said to have arrived before Cadiz, to reinforce the blockading squadron under Collingwood and Calder.
A squadron was fitting out at Malta, supposed by some to be destined to Egypt, & by others to Sicily. It was his own opinion, that the next intelligence which should arrive from that quarter of the Mediterranean, would announce the invasion of Sicily.
A squadron of 160 British transports conveyed by 15 men of war was reported to have left Madeira about the 6th or 8th Oct. They had taken an easterly course: Their destination completely unknown. Some supposed they were bound to the W. Indies, and others to the Cape of Good Hope. If we are not mistaken, gen. Eaton observed that the Raisonable, whose crew is so honorably spoken of in the following letter, was one of the convoy:
COPY. SIR, Allow me as consul of the United States of America in this island, to have the honor of assuring you and the officers of His Britannic Majesty's ship Raisonable, of the high sense entertained by me of their exertions, on the night of the 8th inst. in saving at the imminent hazard of their lives, the ship Octavia of New York, with her valuable cargo from being destroyed by the flames, which, but from their prompt, zealous and humane assistance, must inevitably have been the case.
Impressed with these sentiments, Sir, I will not fail conveying them by the earliest means in my power to the President of the United States, and to the parties concerned, as well as every particular of a service so truly honorable and meritorious.
Notwithstanding my earnest desire to compensate in some measure the exertions of the seamen belonging to his Britannic Majesty's ship, still as the proceeds of the sales are held in the hands of the officers of the Custom House; betwixt whom, and the civil judge there has arose a dispute in respect to the right of the sale, prevents my touching any part of the property until the decision is given, or powers forwarded by the underwriters to whom I shall certainly represent the right of a compensation adequate to the service rendered.
Permit me to have the honor of subscribing myself with every sentiment of consideration and great respect.
Your most ob't, humble servant, M. L. JAMES RAWLEY, Esq. Commander of His Britannic Majesty's ship Raisonable.
Tunical Roads, Sept. 23d, 1805. COPY.
SIR, I have the honor of acknowledging the receipt of your letter, communicating to myself and the officers of His Majesty's ship Raisonable, under my command, your thanks for the assistance we were so fortunate as to afford the ship Octavia, of New York, when on fire on the night of the 8th inst.
I beg leave in my own name, and for the officers of the Raisonable, to express our sense of the very handsome manner in which you have conveyed your sentiments on the occasion, and to assure you that we feel every satisfaction in the success of our endeavors to preserve a ship bearing the flag of the U. States of America.
I request, Sir, that you will accept an assurance of the consideration, with which I remain, Sir, Your very obedient, Humble servant, (Signed) JAMES RAWLEY.
MARLIN LAMAR, Esquire, Consul of the U. States of America, &c. &c.
The following copy of a sentence of condemnation is also from the hands of Gen. Eaton.
Sir Wm Scott pronounced nearly the following judgment on the Rover, taken off Dunkirk, by the Grenadier, from America to Artwerp. "The cargo of this ship is colonial produce from Martinique, and although landed in America, and without doubt belonging to some subject of that Nation, and duties were paid thereon, as on articles imported into that country; also, afterwards reshipped from thence to the port of a Belligerent power in Europe, it shall be held the continuance of the original shipment, and so fully preserved, that the mere chicanery of the neutral shall not avail in saving him from the sentence of confiscation on ship and cargo." August 12, 1805.
ment, and so fully preserved, that the mere chicanery of the neutral shall not avail in saving him from the sentence of confiscation on ship and cargo." August 12, 1805.
COMMUNICATION.
To the Citizens of Richmond.
AS it appears that a great variety of opinions prevail in the public mind, as to the propriety of resurveying the city; it may be acceptable to some, by calling their attention to a few particular points, that appear necessary for public consideration. In regard to this, like most other subjects, variety of sentiments prevail: It is the opinion of some, that a resurvey is absolutely necessary; while others think it had better be dispensed with. In contrasting these opinions, it will be necessary to attend to the following facts:
Some time in the year 1742, a town was established by act of Assembly, at this place (called Richmond,) and as business and population increased, there were two warehouses established, on the west side of Shockoe creek, which induced a number of individuals to take tenements in that neighborhood; these were of different size and figure as will appear by reference to the plan of the city. No person at that time, supposed, that this was to be the metropolis of Virginia. To these lots & tenements, there were a number added on Shockoe hill, and disposed of by way of lottery; on these there had been some improvements made, when a law passed the General Assembly of Virginia, at their May session, in the year 1779, for the removal of the seat of government from Williamsburg to this place, and in the year 1780, there were appointed, sundry gentlemen, denominated, Directors of the Public Buildings; to them was given, power to lay off and add to the said town, two hundred additional half-acre lots—and were thereby required, to extend the streets, through those tenements of irregular shape corresponding with the lots above and below the hill, with intervening streets, corresponding with the other parts of the town; likewise to enlarge the breadth of all the streets on Shockoe hill, to be not less than 80, nor more than 120 feet. These gentlemen proceeded to lay off 104 lots, to the east of the old town & 45 additional lots, on the lands of Philip Turpin, on Shockoe hill, making together, 149 lots. They also extended the Main Street through these tenements and lots, to the width of 80 feet, from the west extremity, to the Bloody Run, the east boundary of the same. They also enlarged two streets on Shockoe hill, one to 120 and one to 100 feet wide, reserving to themselves, the right to lay off 51 additional lots if necessary. A report of their proceedings was made and returned, together with plans of these additions, to the clerk's office of the county of Henrico.
In this report, nothing is said about extending the streets through these tenements, except the Main-street, nor any intervening streets, lanes or alleys, as they were specially required to do, by the said act. In this situation the city now stands.
The question arising from these circumstances, is, what course had better be pursued for the general benefit of the city. With due submission to the opinion of others, it appears to me necessary, in order to secure to each individual, a free intercourse through the city, and to the several proprietors, the advantage of the same, that a general survey should be made, in the most accurate manner, that circumstances would admit, shewing at one view the original plan, together with the present state of improvements, on the several streets and alleys as they now stand. This will enable the Common Council, to lay before the General Assembly, a clear and distinct view of the subject, who, I make no doubt, will give to the city, competent power to remedy the approaching confusion.
There is nothing at present, to secure a communication through the most populous part of the city, except along the Main-street. Those avenues leading to Mayo's bridge and Byrd's warehouse, together with that leading from the Basin to the shot factory, &c. are mostly private property, and could be discontinued by the obstinacy of an individual. These appear to be things of moment, but they are not the only reasons that can be adduced in favor of a re-survey—the present description of the conveyance of property in this city, will very soon lead to confusion and litigation, as there are a number of lots designated by the same numbers. Under these considerations, I am led to believe great benefits would be derived from extending and enlarging, as well as contracting and shutting several streets, lanes and alleys in the city, as there appears considerable variation between the plan and the land marks of the 104 lots at Rockets. The aforesaid power being granted, I would propose that it be applied in the following manner.
First. That there be elected by the proprietors of lots in each ward two competent persons, one of which at least, with one or more of the commissioners of the streets, attend with the surveyor of the city, and fix at the corner of each and every square, a permanent land mark, designating the number of the square, on the plan, together with the number or numbers of the lots or tenements of which it is composed, and thereon, describe by name each street, lane and alley throughout the city, with a fair and distinct description of the same.
As the above regulation would be attended with considerable expense, I shall defer that subject for further communication. A CITIZEN.
NORFOLK, Nov 8. Yesterday came up from the Congress Frigate, in Hampton Roads, His Excellency Sidi SOLYMAN MELLIMI, Ambassador from the Bey of Tunis to the United States, attended by his two Secretaries. They visited Fort Nelson upon landing, by which they were saluted with a volley. Afterwards they proceeded to town, and dined with a select party at Bainbridge's hotel, accompanied also by Captain Decatur and several of his officers.
In the evening, the Mayor and several respectable gentlemen of the town, visited the Ambassador, to whom they were presented by Captain Decatur, and this morning accompanied by his Secretaries, he returned the visit of the Mayor and some other gentlemen. We do not know when they leave town, but understood they only wait for a fair wind to proceed in the frigate to Washington. The novelty of their appearance, and their magnificent costume in the true Turkish style, attracted more attention than comport with good breeding, they did not however appear displeased, but seemed to attribute it to right cause. The ambassador appears turned of 50 years of age, of a grave and dignified deportment.—Public Ledger.
After putting our paper of Wednesday to press, we received the London Times, Public Ledger, and Morning Post, of the 16th September, from which we have made copious extracts for this day's Ledger. Although our advices do not contain an account of hostilities having been commenced, yet we regard them as unavoidable, unless (what we cannot calculate on) the French government will abate in some measure of its pretensions, by restoring to independence the Italian States, and retiring within those limits, which would restore in some measure that balance of power, which politicians have deemed essential to the preservation of the liberty of Europe. We think France will not be disposed to depart from her pretensions, and as the allies have armed to oblige her, the sword of course will be drawn, and the result be found in the chance of war.
On the continent of Europe, the preparations on all sides, are of the utmost magnitude, and evidence a determination to prosecute the war with vigour. In Great Britain, an expedition is going forward of the utmost importance, exceeding any thing of the kind, which that country has set on foot for some time. The papers state the force to be 35,000 foot and 10,000 horse, and some say the whole force will be 50,000 men. The destination of this force, was a profound secret at the date of our last advices. Conjectures were various, some imagined this force was to be sent to Italy; but the number of horse is much too large to be transported to such a distance, and we should suppose that horses would be drawn to Italy with more facility from Austrian dominions, and countries adjacent. An attempt on Holland is spoken of, and others imagine that Hanover is the object. There are a bolder set of gaid nunces , who have destined this army to France, and on the enemy's own shore, to contend with their rivals. Which, or if any of these conjectures have any foundation, it is impossible for us to say. We should, however, deem it not improbable that this army is intended, if not to invade France or Holland, to cause a powerful diversion in favor of Austria, by arresting the march of part of Bonaparte's army to the Rhine. If this can be effected, the Russians will have time to join the Austrians, before France falls upon them with their whole force.
The arrival of the East India, China, Jamaica, and Quebec fleets in England, the two first without the loss of a ship, and the two latter with only three or four missing, has been the cause of much satisfaction, adding greatly to the resources of the nation in revenue and seamen.—ib.
State of the British Naval Force, Sept. 1, 1805. Ships of the line—In commission, 119 Fitting out, 25 In ordinary, 15 Building, 27 Fifties, 186 Frigates, 19 Sloops of war, &c. 412 Total, 757
LAPOYPE'S HYDRAULIC RAM.
A friend of Mr. Lapoye has requested the insertion of the following certificates—
I hereby certify, that I attended an experiment made with the Hydraulic Ram of Mr. Lapoye, that with a descending tube of 1 inch diameter and 4 feet long; it threw from 1 1/2th to 1 1/6th of the water 22 feet above the reservoir—and am satisfied, had it not been for the leaking pipes affixed to it, it would have thrown the water much higher. I am so well satisfied of the effect of this machine, and pleased with the simplicity of its construction, that I have had one made for myself to be placed under the eaves of the house, to catch the rain water from them, and throw up a sufficient portion of it into the cistern on the top of the house as a resource in case of fire.
Given under my hand at Monticello, this 27th of Sept. 1805. TH: JEFFERSON.
I certify, that I have twice seen Mr. Lapoye's Hydraulic Machine, which though cheap, and simple in its construction, by an ingenious contrivance, without the aid of steam, or pumps, or any other agent, than that of the water itself as it passes thro' it, raises water to a considerable height above the level of that in the reservoir from whence it is drawn; and that I have seen one made at Monticello, by the President's workmen, on the model of this, which forced water up to the roof of his house, through a tube and leather hose annexed to it: notwithstanding there were several leaks in the latter.—As well as I can now remember, the height of the roof above the surface of the water in the reservoir, (which was used on that occasion) was about three times greater than the height of that surface, above the level of the ground on which the house stands.
I have no doubt that this Machine may be applied to many useful purposes, and amongst them, as proposed by the President, to supplying cisterns on the roofs of houses, with water to be in reserve in case of fires; as the rain which falls on the roof may be received from the eaves into a reservoir, from which by the action of the machine, a sufficient quantity of it may be forced up into those cisterns, saving thereby the labor and avoiding the difficulty of carrying up water in the common way, or in any other manner that occurs to me.
November 11, 1805.
I also certify that the said Hydraulic Machine appears to me to be an object, worthy of the peculiar attention of the curious, and that it is highly desirable that experiments should be made with it upon the largest scale, of which it is susceptible, of being applied to useful purposes; and that I think, subscriptions should be put about, to raise such sums of money, as may be sufficient to defray the expenses of constructing several such machines, of different sizes, and also as may be a recompence to Mr. Lapoye, for his communications respecting them and for his assistance, in the course of some of the experiments. JOHN PAGE. Richmond, Nov. 1st, 1805.
Mr. M'KEAN is re-elected governor of Pennsylvania, for the ensuing three years. On this event, a variety of considerations present themselves to the mind of every real Republican. That a division among Republicans should take place, in any instance, is to be lamented. That designing men should be enabled to mislead the honest and unsuspecting, is still more deeply to be regretted. That nominal Republicans should ever espouse and receive assistance from Federalists, has an "awful squinting." If the warm political dissensions, which have so long agitated our country, have had for their object a mere chimera, it is time they had subsided. If the lines which separate our principles from those of our opponents are so vague & indefinite, that they can at pleasure be transgressed, & the transgression justified, it is fit that all pretensions to distinction should be abandoned. If we are literally "all republicans and all federalists," and by abandoning these names, and adopting some new fangled appellation, a new party can be consistently formed, by the coalition of individuals from the old sects, to answer a particular object; our warfare has indeed been futile and foolish; our exertions have been a "beating of the air," & in all humility, we renounce our errors, and hold ourselves in readiness to join any new standard which may be raised, provided a bounty is offered us.
But we are unwilling to believe that the shades, which respectively designate political parties, are so intimately blended. We are loth to confess, that we have been engaged in so preposterous an employment, as maintaining the doctrine of distinction without a difference. In a word, we believe in the excellenced of the Republican system of government; and believe, that between that system and the one advocated by the Federalists, there exists a radical, real, substantial, and essential difference.
The single point which we conceive to be a proper object of our consideration, is the avowed and systematic co-operation with the federal party, which is acknowledged to have turned the election in favor of Mr. M'Kean.
The Constitutionalists, as they term themselves, have leagued with the open, decided, malignant opponents of our republican administration. It is, of the very last importance, when a people are divided into political sects, and when no political object can be efficiently pursued, unless by the concentrated efforts of a party, that the members of a party should preserve their pledged allegiance to each other. Individual independence of sentiment is estimable. On important occasions, the man, who relinquishes his own deliberate opinion, from motives of policy, or from devotion to a party, deserves to be disfranchised. Still, it is of moment that a party should keep themselves marshalled. If every voter should maintain obstinately his predilections for a particular candidate, or a particular measure of sectional consequence, so divided would be the public opinion, that the decision must be left to chance. It is necessary that a bond of union, among men in pursuit of the same object, should be maintained—that, to maintain it, trifling and unimportant prejudices should be abandoned. Above all, a correspondence and connection with the opposite party is to be deprecated. To forget the great object of the warfare, and call in the enemy, to effect our own purposes, in our own camp, is absurd and preposterous.
If, as we have no reason to doubt, the Republican opponents of Gov. M'Kean were actuated by the motives which they have avowed, though defeated—they are not conquered. They have the satisfaction of reflecting, that the very respectable number which compose their phalanx, are firm, undeviating, of one heart and of one mind—that their body is uncontaminated with any foreign mixture—that their ranks are not filled with traitors and apostates, spies and deserters. The supporters of Mr. M'Kean will, no doubt, find consolation enough, in the success of their exertions. Yet, it would be well for them to remember, how designing they have ever found those, with whom they are now connected.—Nat. Egin.
NOTICE, that a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that an act may pass to raise the ferry at Carter's ferry, from the lands of John Woodson in Goochland, to the lands of the same in Cumberland. November 11, 1805.
TO RENT, A HOUSE & LOT, with a smoke house and stable, and a good garden well inclosed, where Col. John Hearn lately lived, on Shockoe hill, Richmond. Immediate possession may be had. Enquire of Thomas Elliott. November 13, 1805.
Museum of Wax-Figures.
The owner of the Museum of Wax Figures, having determined to fix the price of admittance to the low price of 50 cents, in order that every body may have the advantage of their sight, (being the first and very likely the last time that such a curious piece of work has been exhibited in this country) take the liberty of inviting the Ladies and Gentlemen in this town who wish to see them, to profit of this favorable opportunity, giving them at the same time notice, this Evening will be the last time of exhibition.
NOTICE.
I HAVE this day appointed Prosser & Moncure of Richmond, my trustees, and have executed an assignment of my property and effects to them for the benefit of such of my creditors as think proper to become parties to the said assignment in the course of twenty days from the date hereof.—Those indebted are requested to make payment immediately to my said trustees, Prosser & Moncure; and those to whom I am indebted, will please forward their accounts without delay, and adjust the same with them. William Dunn. Richmond, Nov. 11th, 1805.
Sales at Auction, without reserve.
ON Monday the 25th inst. at the Vendue Office of the subscribers, will positively commence the sale of William Dunn's remaining STOCK OF DRY GOODS, Consisting of an excellent assortment for the present season. Terms of sale—all sums below 50 dollars cash—all sums above, and not exceeding 150 dollars, three months credit—above 150 dollars, six months credit, for notes not negotiable, but with approved security. Prosser & Moncure, v. m. Richmond Nov. 13, 1805.
TO BE SOLD, on Wednesday, the 27th inst. at the Plantation of John Morgan, dec on a credit of six months to the highest bidder, on bond and approved security to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid, as noted of the MOVABLE PROPERTY of said deceased, consisting of Negroes, Horses, Cattle and other Stock, Household and Kitchen Furniture, also the crops of Corn, Wheat, Flaxseed, &c. &c. as will discharge the debts against said Morgan's Estate.—All persons are hereby notified that they have any just claims against the said estate to bring them forward prior to the day of Sale, that arrangements may be made to pay off the same; and those indebted may expect no further indulgence, as a division of the remaining estate will take place very shortly after the Sale, when I shall close my Administration. JOHN S. KLEINHOFF. Chesterfield county, Nov. 12th, 1805.
For Sale at Public Auction.
ON Tuesday the 3d day of December next, (if fair, if not the next fair day) at the late dwelling house of Robert Lewis, dec at Halifax county, Virginia, a valuable stock of HORSES, among which is the celebrated stud horse, DEMOCRAT; the stock of CATTLE, among which are several yoke of OXEN; the stock of Hogs and Sheep; the present crop of Corn and Fodder; some Small Grain; the Household and Kitchen Furniture, the Plantation Utensils, &c. Twelve months credit will be allowed for all sums above five dollars; the purchasers giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date, but the interest will be remitted if punctually paid. All persons having claims against the said estate of Robert Lewis, are requested to bring them forward properly adjusted, that provision may be made for their discharge.—And all those indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment, or otherwise they may expect suits indiscriminately. John Ragland, Adm'r. 29th October, 1805.
New-York State Lottery,
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ROADS, Will positively commence drawing in the City of New-York on the third Tuesday in December next—Highest Prize TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, And less than Two Blank to a Prize. TICKETS & SHARES To be had at the permanent and fortunate Lottery Office of G. & R. WAITE, No. 64, and at No. 38, Maiden Lane, New-York.
Where was sold in the last Lottery, and forwarded in letters by post, the 25,000 dollar prize to a gentleman in Baltimore; another of the Capitals to a gentleman in North-Carolina; another in Virginia; another in Georgia; another in Long-Island (N. Y.) and another one to a gentleman in Massachusetts, besides several in former Lotteries to persons in different parts of the union.
Present price of Tickets & Shares. Whole Tickets 6 50 | Quarters 1 75 Halves 3 27 1-2 | Eighths 1 00 But will advance to Seven Dollars the first week in November.
Diligent adventurers, by inclosing Bank Notes (post paid) to G. & R. WAITE, may have tickets forwarded them to any amount with the utmost punctuality, and the earliest intelligence sent of their success. New-York, October 3d, 1805.
New Publications.
Just received at S. PLEASANT'S Book-Store, East's Reports, 4th vol. Bosquet and Fuller's Reports Barrow's Travels in China Austin's Letters Jay's Sermons Logan's Sermons Knox on Eloquence Power of Solitude, by J. Story, of Salem Bonaparte and the French People Carr's Stranger in France Popular Tales, by Maria Edgeworth Haley's Life of Cowper, elegant Life of Sir William Jones The Gamblers, a novel, by Miss Warren, of Massachusetts Fleetwood, or new Man of Feeling, by Godwin. Correspondence of Louis XVth, 3 vols. New universal Biographical Dictionary, and American Remembrancer of Deceased Merit, 4 vols. with portraits Payne's elegant and correct edition of the Latin Classics American Clerk's Magazine, or Pocket Companion Rutherford's Institutes, 2 vols. Elegant pocket edition of Poems, selected from the works of Peter Pindar Village Sermons Lorenzo Dow's Hymns Subscriptions are still received to Mrs. Warren's History of the Rise, Progress and Termination of the Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the United States, now in the press at Boston.—Also to Doct. Ewell's CHEMISTRY.

Fall & Winter Goods. The subscribers have received, and are now opening a considerable part of their WOOLLENS; Among which are Bales of assorted Rose & Duffel Blankets, Do. Nap'd Cottons, Do. Yarn & Plaid Hose, Do. White & Coloured Plains, Do. Kerseys & Halfticks, Do. 6-4 & 7-4 Coatings, plain and strip'd, Do. Cloths, assorted colours and prices, Do. Forrest Cloths, Boxes Men's Hats, assorted prices, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Diapers, &c. Also—An assortment of HARDWARE, CUTLERY and NAILS. In addition to which, they daily expect the arrival of the Suffolk, from London, a large assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS, Which will be offered for sale on their usual terms. GILLIAT & KIRBY. October 4, 1805.
Land & Slaves, for Sale. ON Monday the 2d day of December next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the dwelling house of John Robertson, dec. late of this county, Two Hundred and Eighty Acres of Land more or less, lying on Appomattox River in the county of Chesterfield, adjoining the lands of Major Francis Ropes and the estate of Benjamin Ward. An agreeable situation well watered, with improvements sufficient for the accommodation of a genteel family. Further particulars are unnecessary, as those inclined to purchase will wish to view the premises, which will be made known by application to Mr. John Robertson who resides on the premises, or the executors. Twelve NEGROES, consisting of men, women, boys and girls; stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs; crop of Corn, Wheat and Oats, Household and Kitchen Furniture and Plantation Utensils. Two annual payments will be required for the lands, & twelve months credit will be given for the purchase of the negroes, &c. on all sums above two dollars. By the EXECUTOR. September 6th, 1805.
TO be sold, for ready money, in pursuance of a deed of trust from David Ross, dec. in order to raise the sum of 2051 dols. 90 cts. with interest thereon at the rate of five per centum per annum, from the first day of August last, due from the said David Ross to the trustees of James Dunlop, dec. the following Lands, Lots, and Tenements, Or such part of them as may be necessary to pay the said debt, and interest with the charges and expenses of executing the trust. An Estate or Plantation in the county of Goochland called Coles, containing by estimation fifteen hundred acres, be the same more or less, lying on the waters of the Byrd creek, and purchased by the said David Ross of the representatives of James Cole, of Wm. Cole and John Hughes, and adjoining the lands of Richard Adams and Samuel Richardson, according to its known boundaries as held by the said David Ross. Also, the following LOTS in the town of Columbia, Fluvanna county, to wit: Lot No. 63, on which the warehouse is built; Lot No. 75, on which is a store-house, now or late in the occupation of John Forbes; No. 74, now or late in the occupation of J. Strother; No. 76, now or late in the occupation of Mrs. Price. The sale will take place at John Napier's Tavern, in the town of Columbia, on the 10th day of November next; and the lands and tenements aforesaid will be set up in that order which shall appear best to suit the purchasers, and most beneficial to the parties concerned. BEN. MOSBY, acting trustee. October 4th, 1805.
MARSHALL'S SALES. IN pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth Circuit in the Virginia District, pronounced at the May Term, 1805, in behalf of John Tate and Thomas Atkinson assignees of Henry Martin, against James Vaughan, adm'r. &c. of Matthew Vaughan, dec. and others.—Will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Pears's Tavern, in the county of Goochland, on the 20th day of November next. The following SLAVES, viz. Gibb Joe, Ned, Trip, Cyrus, Peter, Parrot, Billy, Lewis, Lewey, Carter, Phil and Perceus (males); Nell, Fanny, Lucy, Fanny, Judy, Amy, Dolly, Sylvia and Betty (females), or so many thereof as may be sufficient to raise the sum of one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six dollars and thirty-four cents, with interest on one thousand four hundred and seventy-nine and fifty-one cents, part thereof at the rate of 8 per centum per annum, from the 23d day of May, 1805, and the expenses of sale. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. October 24, 1805.
THE Copartnership of the subscribers, under the firm of THOMAS TAYLOR & CO. will dissolve by mutual consent on the 11th instant. Thomas Taylor. John Satchell.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, UNDER THE FIRM OF Taylor & Brown, Offer their services to the public as AUCTIONEERS & COMMISSION MERCHANTS, at the stand lately occupied by Thomas Taylor & Co. where they have on hand a large stock of Dry Goods & West-India Produce, Most of which will be disposed of at Private Sale on very low terms, for cash or approved negotiable notes. Thomas Taylor. James Brown, Jr. Richmond, 11th Oct. 1805.
TO RENT. FOR one, or a term of years, that well known Tavern in Charlottesville, the property of John Jones dec'd with about fifty acres of land adjoining. The person that rents the house will be allowed the privilege of repairing it, and the estate detached out of the rent, and may be accommodated with several valuable house for sale. Likewise that valuable BRICK TAVERN, a few miles above Charlottesville, lately occupied by William Davenport, dec'd. Possession may be had of either of the houses about the first of December next. For terms apply to the subscriber living near the Brick Tavern. CLIFTON RODES. Oct. 93d, 1805. (3wks)
THE Lectures on Law and Police in the College of William & Mary, will commence on the 20th of November. Forty Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber living in Granville county, North Carolina, in March last, two bright mulatto fellows; one by the name of BARTLEY, about 35 years of age, he has but little to say, and appears to be very humble, he is a tolerable good Shoemaker and Cooper, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and he is a well set negro. GEORGE is about 23 years of age, about 6 feet high, spare made, but a very active negro, fond of drink, and a very forward saucy fellow. I expect they have obtained free passes and will endeavor to pass for free negroes; it is probable they are lurking about Manchester, Richmond or Petersburg; they were seen in Manchester a few days past. Any person taking them up and confining them in jail, so that I get them, shall have the above reward, or 20 dollars for either, paid by the subscriber. LEWIS BENING. June 5th, 1805.
The subscriber wishes to sell for cash, or on credit till the first day of January next, the Two Brick Tenements, Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1804. 2w
Geo. Watt HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe warehouse, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of on moderate terms, by wholesale, The following Articles, viz: Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cogniac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a super quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hesson and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Patent Shot, assorted sizes—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d March, 1805.
A BRICK HOUSE, adjoining the old City Tavern, well calculated for a Dry Goods Store. Apply to G. Allego, Richard & Co. May 29th, 1805.
JOHN TOMPKINS HAS just received a fresh supply of OLD COGNAC BRANDY, a part of the same shipment of his former parcel. Also, a few hogsheads of ANTIGUA RUM, of good quality. He has on hand, a parcel of BEST FRENCH CAMBRICKS. The whole of which, he offers for sale, very low for cash, or on a liberal credit. August 16, 1805.
THE proprietor offers for sale, a TRACT OF LAND, adjoining Scuffletown, which he proposes to divide into lots of twenty-five acres. For further particulars apply to Messrs. P. Moser & Moncure. NOTICE.
A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying them to pass a law, authorising the court of this county to levy money, for the purpose of bringing up the several roads thereof, from March 1793 to Southward, Sept. 2, 1805.
JAMES TERNAN, Has just received a supply of fresh & good MEDICINES, PAINTS and HATTERS, COLOURS—opening at his Corner Shop, opposite Col. Gamble's, with which he shall be happy to serve his numerous friends, on the most moderate terms. He returns his sincere thanks for the favor of their custom. (tf) Sept. 4.
TO LET. A COUNTING ROOM, STORE ROOM and CELLAR, in a brick building near the Basin and next door to Messrs. Hart and Southgate's. Enquire of the printer. 18th Sept. 1805.
BY virtue of a deed of trust from Thomas Callis, to secure the payment of certain sums of money therein expressed, will be SOLD, on the premises, for ready money, on Monday the 11th day of November next, a TRACT OF LAND, in Hanover county, formerly the property of David Anderson, known by the name of Anderson's Old Store, at present occupied by the said Callis, containing 654 1-2 acres, more or less—or so much thereof as will pay and satisfy the balance of 3431, 11s. 10d. together with interest due on the said debt of trust—as also, the expenses of carrying the same into effect. CHARLES J. MACMURDO, Trustee. Richmond, 4th Oct. 1805.
MARSHALL'S SALES. TO be SOLD, for ready money, in pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, between Plinimus Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards and David Ross, and others defendants, in order to raise the sum of 4299 dols. 26 cents, with the expenses of sale, a number of very valuable SLAVES, now at the Oxford Iron Works. The sale will take place at the said Works, on the 16th day of November next. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. October 4, 1805.
Just received and for sale at S. Pleasant's Book-Store, near the Bridge, THE FOLLOWING GENUINE Patent Medicines. Hill's Balm of Honey, Turlington's Balsam, Godfrey's Cordial, Essence of Peppermint, Steers' Opodeldoc, Oriental Cerate, for the cure of outward piles, scalds, sore legs, burns, obstinate eruptions, &c. British Oil, Hooper's Female Pills, Anderson's Scott's do. The celebrated Specific Pills, for the cure of the outward and inward Piles.
TORRENT. TWO HOUSES in the Cross street, leading from the Bell Tavern to Mayo's Bridge. Possession may be had immediately. Apply to Russell & Wallace. Nov. 5, 1805.
NOTICE. A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that a law may pass for establishing Inspections of Butter, Lard, &c. Oct. 5.
TAKE NOTICE, that a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying for a repeal in part and amendment of a law, passed the 24th January 1803, entitled an "Act for more effectually preventing obstructions to the passage of fish in James river and its navigable branches." Oct. 30.
BOLTING CLOTHS. M & B. MYERS have just received a fresh supply of Dutch BOLTING CLOTHS, of the best quality, which renders their assortment complete. They have also received their assortment of Fall & Fancy GOODS, And a quantity of best three straned SEINE TWINE. Oct. 29.
WANTED, as House-keeper in a large family, an elderly Lady, who can come well recommended. Liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the printer. Nov. 6, 1805.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears to the Executive that David Phenix, late of the county of Brunswick, stands charged by indictment before the District Court held in the said county of Brunswick, with the murder of Thomas Reid, of the county aforesaid, and that the said David Phenix has fled from justice: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the Council of State to issue this Proclamation, hereby offering a reward of THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the jail of the District Court aforesaid, the said David Phenix. And I do moreover enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the Commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the aforesaid District Court jail the said David Phenix. Given under my hand with the seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 23d day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the Commonwealth the thirteenth. (Signed) JOHN PAGE.
David Phenix is a young man about twenty years of age, 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, stout made, knock-kneed, has a very awkward walk, a bad, down look: black hair with a very notable (remarkable) white spot on the forehead of his head, I believe on the right side: dark eyes, his eye brows meet, his dress is chiefly homespun. He went off on a sorrel mare, in low order, 9 or 10 years old, 4 feet 8 or 10 inches high.
WILL be Rented, on Saturday the 21st December, 1805, to the highest bidder, the FARM, formerly the property of Samuel Scherer, dec. in Hanover county, for 6 or 8 years—on it there is a commodious dwelling, 2 barns and other convenient houses, &c.—it is deemed unnecessary to say any thing of the soil, as no one it is presumed will rent till they have examined it. There is 50 bushels of wheat sowed. On the same day will be offered for sale, all the STOCK belonging to the farm, consisting of horses, mules, cows, sheep and hogs, a Carriage, some Furniture and a complete set of Farming Tools. The terms of the sales will be six months credit for all sums exceeding 10 dollars; bond and approved security will be required. Hanna Scherer, } Adm's. George Scherer, } November 1, 1805.
TO be SOLD, at Warren, in Albemarle county, on the 10th of December next, One Hundred PRIME NEGROES, Consisting of men, women, boys and girls. A credit of one, two and three years will be allowed, upon the purchasers giving bond and approved security. On account of the length of credit more than ordinary attention will be paid to the securities that will be required. Wilson Cary Nicholas. Warren, Oct. 31, 1805.
THE subscribers offer for sale, their reversionary right in a new Fire proof Warehouse on Maxwell's wharf, in the Borough of Norfolk, described in the will of Dr. John K. Read, dec. as his Uppermost Warehouse. In this property, Mrs. Helen Read has a life estate. MERIWETHER JONES, BENJAMIN F. READ. Oct. 26, 1805.
IT is probable that I may leave this state ere long: in which event, Meriwether Jones will be fully authorised to act for me. BENJAMIN F. READ.
Twenty Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber living in Pittsylvania county, a mulatto fellow named CARTER, about 21 or 22 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, well made, has a small scar on the forehead part of his neck, which is the only mark that I recollect about him—he was sold in the year 1802 by James Bingham of Richmond, to Capt. James Daring of Campbell county, of whom I purchased him—I suppose he will aim to get to Richmond again, as his mother lives there as a free woman, and goes by the name of Peggy Lomax. Any person taking up said fellow and delivering him to me, or so secure him that I can get him again, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid. All masters of vessels and others are hereby forewarned from harbouring said fellow or carrying him out of this state at their peril. GEORGE BENAGH. Pittsylvania, Oct. 18th, 1805.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust, executed by John Wright, to secure the payment of one hundred and fifty-four pounds ten shillings and seven pence, with interest thereon from the twenty first day of July, eighteen hundred and four, and charges, due Brown, Rivers & Co. will be SOLD, for ready money, on Saturday the thirtieth day of November next, at Mr. Crosswait's mills, in Amherst county, the following SLAVES, viz. Will, Pat and Charles: Will is a very experienced waterman, young, large and very valuable. John Higginbotham, Trustee. Warminster, Amherst, 23d Oct. 1805.
CORN'S CELEBRATED PATENT METALLIC HONES, Are for sale at this Office.
Lands for sale in Buckingham county. THE subscriber offers for sale the following tracts of Land, viz. —1000 acres beginning where Maj. Charles Yancey's line joins his on James river, and extend out to include the above quantity, so as to leave out the low grounds, with sufficient timber to support it—Also, two tracts on Sycamore island creek and its waters, of four hundred acres each, adjoining the lands of Maj. Yancey and the subscriber's; those two tracts were formerly the property of col. John Hopkins of Goochland; on the lower tract is not to be a good mill-seat—Likewise a tract on Meredith's creek of three hundred & eighty eight acres, adjoining the lands of col. W. Perkins, on which is a plantation sufficient to work five or six hands to advantage, a thriving young orchard in bearing one or two years, an excellent creek running thro' the plantation on which might be erected a convenient mill in a wealthy neighborhood; the above land abounds with very good pine for buildings—Also a tract of two or three hundred acres below John Bagby, senr's, on this there is a small plantation with excellent fruit trees, and a good situation for a mill, a fresh brook the dam and left the house which is two stories high, and at a small expense may be put in grinding order. The above lands lay convenient to Warminster, and will be shown to any person wishing to purchase, by the proprietor, and the terms made known. JOSEPH CABELL. Buckingham, Ripton, 9th Sept. 1805. 3m
BY virtue of a deed of trust from John Fagan, to secure the payment of a certain sum of money therein expressed, will be SOLD, at John Dean's, in the county of Powhatan, for ready money, on Friday the fifteenth of November next—a NEGRO MAN named Lewis, four head of CATTLE, and a HORSE COLT, or so much thereof as will satisfy the debt and also the expense of carrying the same into effect. Arthur Sublett, Trustee. October 29th, 1805.
MILDRED BRADLEY, HERETOFORE Mildred Coleman, having in vain attempted to live with her husband, (if he can be entitled to that appellation) in New Kent (where however he had made no sort of provision for family,) has, with his consent, under a promise that he would restore to her the little property he may justly be said to have robbed her of, but which, regardless of that promise, he now refuses to do, returned to Richmond, where, as she is, in consequence of the conduct of Mr. Bradley, destitute of any other means of subsistence, she has again resorted to the MANUFACTURING BUSINESS for a support. She is thankful for the encouragement she has heretofore received, and will be grateful for a continuance of it. Her residence for the present, is opposite to Mr. Thomas Wilson's office, where her business will be assiduously attended to. Richmond, Nov. 7, 1805.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
ON Monday the 25th day of November next (if fair, if not the next fair day) will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, at the late residence of Col. John Royall, dec. of Amelia, the following VALUABLE PROPERTY, to wit: eight or ten Virginia born SLAVES, including one valuable black-smith and the celebrated race rider Pollydoor; all the stock of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs, amongst the former of which are four valuable fillies by Diomed, Clifton, Dion and Gimcrack, out of good mares, and amongst the latter will be two or three thousand weight of prime pork, the crops of corn, fodder, &c. &c. &c. Terms of sale will be cash for all sums of twenty dollars and under, and for all sums above 20 dollars twelve months credit will be given. Bonds and approved security will be required from the purchasers to carry interest from the date, but the interest to be remitted if the principal is punctually paid. All persons having claims against the estate are desired to bring them forward properly authenticated, on or before that day, that provision may be made for payment—and all persons indebted to the estate are earnestly requested to make immediate payment, as the situation of the estate will not admit of indulgence. William Royall, Adm'r. Of Col. John Royall, dec. October 28, 1805.
THE subscriber purposes practicing LAW in all the Courts held in the City of Richmond;—also in the County Courts of King William and Hanover, wherein any business confided to him shall meet with prompt attention. And W. Stevenson. Richmond, Nov. 8, 1805.
GRAND LODGE OF VIRGINIA.
THE GRAND LODGE OF VIRGINIA will meet in the Mason's Hall in this city, at 6 o'clock in the evening of Monday the 9th day of December next. W. H. Fitzwhylson, G.S. Richmond, Nov. 8, 1805.
Valuable Property for Sale.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by Richard Dabney of King William county, to the subscriber, to secure and satisfy a debt due from the said Richard to Cornelius Dabney, administrator with the will annexed, of Owen Dabney, dec. will be offered to SALE, on Friday the 6th of December next, at Hanover Town, to the highest bidder, for ready payment, in current money, SUNDAY SLAVES, consisting of men, women and children; one Brood Mare, about 8 years old, by Lamplighter; two small horse Colts, about 2 years old, by Americanus; the noted Stud Horse called Hanover; one Waggon and Geer, and 3 Horses, one excellent chair horse about 9 years old, and one bay mare Colt, by Americanus. Geo. Wm. Smith. Richmond, Nov. 7th, 1805.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at the Book-store of Jason Jones, sox, a few doors below the Market House, Richmond.
The Planter's Virginia Almanack, For the ensuing Year, 1806. At the following prices—per gross, five dollars—dozen, fifty cents—single six cents. Also, just received—Bonaparte and the French People, under his consulate, first Am. edition. 100 Reams Superroyal Printing Paper. 120 do. Demy of a good quality. 250 do. Wrapping Paper. 200 Pieces Philadelphia House Paper. Medium, Demy, Folio Post, Foolscap and Letter Paper, and a general assortment of Articles in the Stationary line. Oct. 28, 1805.
TO RENT. A DWELLING HOUSE, on the back street, near the Methodist meeting house. It is well calculated for the accommodation of a private family—immediate possession will be given. For terms apply to the subscriber. Sarah Dixon. Richmond, 12th November, 1805. St N. B. A likely Negro Girl, to be hired. Apply as above.
HAVING obtained a Land Office Treasury Warrant and lodged it with the principal surveyor of Henrico county, in order to be laid upon the Lots L, M, N and O, in the City of Richmond—This is to advertise all whom it may concern, that I have notice from the said surveyor that he will proceed to survey and lay off the said lots on the ninth day of December next, if the weather be suitable, otherwise on the first fair day thereafter. John Seabrook. Richmond, 7th Nov. 1805. 19d
WILL be sold, to the highest bidder, on the first Monday in December next, in Caira, 11 likely Virginia born SLAVES, consisting of men, women, boys and girls, on a credit of 12 months, the purchasers giving bond with approved security to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid. Jesse Higginbotham, Adm'r. Caira, 7th Nov. 1805. tds
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by John Christian, jr. to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned due to the late firm of Dunlop, Pollok & Co., will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Prince Edward courthouse, on Monday the 18th day of November next, (being court day) a TRACT OF LAND, containing 150 acres more or less, lying on the waters of Big Rough creek, in the said county of Prince Edward, being the land bought by said Christian from Abner Coffee, per deed bearing date the 28th day of May, 1803. The land may be viewed previous to the day of sale, by applying to the said John Christian, jr. Samuel W. Venable, } Trustees, Peter Johnston, } Prince Edward, 28th Sept. 1805. tds
BY virtue of two deeds of trust executed to us by Robert Priddy, to secure the payment of debts due to John Bowe and William Priddy, and the costs and charges attending the said deeds, will be sold, on the premises, for ready money, on Friday the 22d of November next, the TRACT OF LAND, whereon the said Robert Priddy formerly lived, containing upwards of four hundred acres, lying on the Three Notched road, fourteen miles from Richmond, near Deep Run Coal-pits. This land is well timbered, has buildings suitable for the accommodation of travellers, and is said to be a good stand as a tavern. JOHN RUSSELL, JOHN W. ELLIS. Oct. 22d, 1805. (tds)
S. JACOBS Has just received a handsome and well selected assortment of FALL GOODS; Among which are— Cloths, Coatings and Cassimeres, Plains, Kerseys half Thicks, Rose, Duffel and Point Blankets, Flannels, scarlet, crimson, white & yellow, Velvets, Thicksets & Constitution Cords, Bennet's real patent Do. Fancy Waistcoating & Swandowns, Calicoes, Muslins & Cambricks, Real Silk Chambrays & Irish Linens, Elegant Silk Shawls & Hosiery, &c. Together with other articles in the fancy way, all of which are offered at the most moderate prices. GUN POWDER of superior quality, by the Keg. S. J. flatters himself that from his attention in procuring this article only of an excellent quality and the reasonable rate at which he sells it—he will not only merit a continuation of his customers, but be enabled to supply (much to their satisfaction) all those who are in the habit of retailing it. October 29th, 1805.
Manchester Turnpike Company. EIGHTH REQUISITION. The Shareholders in the Manchester Turnpike Company are hereby required to pay to James Brander, Treasurer, the further sum of Ten Dollars, on each share, on or before the 18th of November next. By order of the Directors, James Brander, Clk. Manchester, 10th Oct. 1805. tds
JUST RECEIVED. From Dr. Churton's Dispensary New-York, and for sale at this Printing-Office, a fresh supply of the following Patent Medicines:
CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS, A medicine unequalled by any in the world, for the cure of coughs, colds, asthma & consumptions. PATIROSA LOZENGES, For the voice, hoarseness, colds, coughs, &c. &c. CHEMICAL ESSENCE AND EXTRACT OF MUSTARD, For the cure of the rheumatism, gout, rheumatic gout, palsy, white swelling, chilblains, &c. ANDYNE ESSENCE, FOR THE HEAD-ACHE. VOLATILE TINCTURE, FOR THE TOOTH-ACHE. THE BOTANICAL TEA. INFALLIBLE GERMAN CORN PLAISTER, For the cure of corns. CHURCH'S ANALYPTIC FEMALE PILLS. SCOTCH OINTMENT, Cures the most inveterate itch in four hours with out Mercury. EYE SALVE, FOR ALL DISORDERS OF THE EYES. ANTISCORBUIC TINCTURE, For the teeth, breath, and scurvy in the gum. ESSENCE OF SCURVY-GRASS, For preventing and curing the sea & land scurvy. PERMITUOSE LOZENGES, For destroying worms in children & grown persons. ANTISPASMODIC ELIXIR, For the cure of all kinds of Fits. CORDIAL RESTORATIVE BALSAM, For nervous disorders, debility, inward weakness, &c. &c. VEGETABLE LOTION, For the face and skin, freckles, sun-burns, prickly heat, ring worms, tetter, &c. &c. DR. CHURCH'S ANTIBILOUS PILLS, For the cure of malignant and bilious fevers, dyspepsia, jaundice, costiveness, acidity, cholera morbus, gravel, indigestion, loss of appetite, and all disorders of the head, stomach and bowels. THE GENUINE PATENT ALTERNATIVE PILLS. For the cure of scurvy, cutaneous disorders, the venereal disease, &c. HOOPER'S FEMALE PILLS. ESSENCE OF PEPPER MINT.