Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1806-09-13 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[NINTH YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE
[No. 1294.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum...paid in advance.]
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1806.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
Charlotte Court, 2d June, 1806.
Lewis Waldin, Plaintiff.
Against
Jesse Beard, Defendant. In Chancery.
ON the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, it is ordered, That William Moseley, Edward Moseley and Zachariah Finch, be made party defendants to this suit; and it is further ordered, that the said defendants Moseley, Edward Moseley and Zachariah Finch, do retain one hundred dollars of the money in their hands belonging to the defendant, Beard, until the further order of this court, and that a subpoena issue commanding the said William Moseley, Edward Moseley and Finch, to appear and answer the plaintiff's bill. The defendant, Beard, not having entered his appearance according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state, it is ordered, That he appear here on the first day of November court next, and give security for performing the decree of the court; that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the Virginia Gazettes for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the court-house of the said county.
A copy—Teste,
Thomas Read, c. c.
Charlotte Court, 5th Aug. 1806.
Alexander Garden, Plaintiff.
Against
Stephen Bedford, Defendant. In Chancery.
THE defendant, Bedford, not having entered his appearance according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state;—On the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, it is ordered, that he appear here on the first day of November court next, and give security for performing the decree of the court; that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the Virginia Gazettes, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the court house of the said county.
A copy—Teste,
Thos. Read, c. c. c.
Buckingham county, July Court, 1806.
Joseph Clarke and John Harris, Complainants.
vs.
Zacharias Taliaferro, Charles Patterson and John Baskerville, Defendants.
ON the motion of the complainants by their counsel and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant Taliaferro and Patterson are not inhabitants of this state, it is ordered and decreed that unless they shall appear here on or before November term next, and answer the bill of the complainants, the same will then be taken for confessed, and the matter thereof decreed accordingly, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond, and also her copy be posted up at the front door of the court house of the said county.
A Copy—Teste,
ROLFE ELDRIDGE, jr. d. c.
FOR SALE.
A GREEABLE to the will of Thomas Pleasants, dec. of Goochland.
The following parcels of Land;
About 600 acres lying on the head waters of Cary's creek, in the county of Fluvanna; 527 acres lying on each side Little Michunk creek, in said county; about 200 acres in the county of Goochland, on the Bird creek; 227 in said county, on Genitoe creek, adjoining the ground on which the Friends Meeting house stands—and, 20 acres wood land, on the same creek, a little detached from the last mentioned. It is thought unnecessary to say any thing of the quality of the land.—The payments will be made easy on receiving indisputable security.
Wm. H. Pleasants, Ex'or.
September 4, 1806 w6t
NOTICE.
THE partnership of THOMAS H. WALTON & Co is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All those who are indebted to said concern are desired to make payments to Tho. H. Walton, who alone is authorized to receive them and give discharges. Those to whom the concern are indebted, will apply to him for payment.
Tho. H. Walton,
William Walton, jr.
Cartersville, 31st August, 1806. w4t
The business will be carried on in future by the subscriber.
Thomas H. Walton,
NOTICE.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Richard Foster, for the benefit of Thomas Parkinson, will be SOLD, for cash, at said Parkinson's Store, in Amelia county, on the 22d instant, five HORSES, one NUGRO MAN, by the name of Chance, and the tract of LAND, whereon the said Foster lives, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy said debt and costs attending said sale.
GEORGE SCOTT,
THOMPSON SCOTT, } Trustees.
JOHN JETER, } w5t*
September 24, 1806
TO RENT.
THE TENEMENT formerly occupied by Messrs. James and Alexander Dunlap, and lately by William T. Stone, at the west end of the market bridge, and adjoining the house in which an extensive vendue store is about to be established. If more agreeable, I would sell, on reasonable terms, a lease of about seven and a half years in the said tenement.
William M'Kim.
Richmond, July 28th, 1806. w6t
TAKEN up by Wm. Alley, in the upper end of Henrico county, a sorrel HORSE, about eight years old, about four feet eight or nine inches high, shot all round, a star in his forehead, trots and paces, no brand perceivable, appraised to fifty dollars.
May 17th, 1806. 3t*
1459 1-2
ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE: 772 of which lies in the county of Pittsylvania, upon the branches of Elkhorn and Shoccoe creeks, adjoining the lines of Joseph Terry, James Johnson, and others. The greater part of this land is excellent tobacco land, the whole lies well, is well watered, and timbered, and all in wood. 400 acres in the county of Buckingham, on the waters of Frye, and middle State river, adjoining the lines of Charles Maxey, Nicholas Conner, and others—this land is also uncleared, lies well, well timbered and watered, and a good proportion fit for the culture of tobacco and a most excellent situation for the raising of stock of all kinds. 387 1-2 acres on the head of Hatcher's creek, in the said county of Buckingham, adjoining the lands of capt. Peter M'Cay, Leonard Gibson, and others—about one half of this tract is cleared, the greater part of which has lain fallow a number of years; consequently in prime order for the putting in of small grain this fall, which it would bring well, if properly put in—the other half is in woods, and of good growth; there is also on this land a pretty good dwelling house, two rooms below and one above, with a brick chimney, with a fire place in the two lower rooms, and some necessary out houses. The whole of the above lands are now offered for sale, and upon moderate terms, but if not sold privately, the first tract will be laid off into lots and sold, to the highest bidder, at Halifax Old Town (now Peytonsbury) a few miles below the said land, on the first Monday in November next, part cash and part upon credit. The other two, if not sold before, will at Buckingham court, on the second Monday in November next, be sold, to the highest bidder, as above; in the meantime, any one who will buy, may treat with the proprietor, living in Buckingham county.
Henry Bell:
Buckingham, Aug. 5, 1806 (w. N 10)
We have lately received,
FOR SALE.
  12 hds. sugar 15 boxes cotton & wool   30 bbls do cards do   3000 lbs green coffee 4 tons castings assorted   10 hds. Antigua rum sk, vix, pots, ovens,   5 do Windward Island skellets, spiders, and   do irons, teakettles and   14 hds N. E. rum waggon boxes   14 bbls do 350 sacks salt   10 hds. molasses 100 boxes cut herrings   8 casks Malaga wine 50 do whole do   20 tiers & bks. whisky 15 do half   4 pipes apple brandy 40 lbs Spanish indigo   15 bbls do 15 lbs nutmegs   12 crates Liverpool 100 pr men's line shoes   ware assorted 50 do coarse do   10 do stone do 500 lbs Glauber salts 
We have also on hand,
  Iron Loaf sugar   German, Crawley and Tanners' & Linseed oil   Blister Steel Nova Scotia grind   Pepper & ground ginger stones   Pepper Ground plaster in bbls   Alspice Good manufactured to   FF & F powder bacco by the keg, for   Snot, assorted sizes retailing   French brandy Tar   Rice Wheeling hoes   Cheese Nests woodware   Wrought and cut nails, Bed cords, leading lines   assorted sizes and twine   Snuff Necklace   Class ware, viz. 1-2 pt. Stone jugs, butter pots,   tumblers and decanters, chamber pots, wash   assorted sizes basons, b&c, pans,   Hats churns, &c. &c. 
We daily expect to receive, a quantity of Sherry
Wine, Window Glass, Copers and Alum, all
of which articles, we will sell at a small advance,
for cash, approved paper or country produce.
Shapard & Lucke.
Richmond, May 8, 1806.
FOR THE ARGUS.
Observations in opposition to the opinions and
principles, contended for in a pamphlet called
War in Disguise
No. VII.
Means by which the navies of the federative
states of Europe, may become superior to
that of Great Britain, concluded—And ob-
servations concerning the treaty of Amiens
and Island of Malta.
But even admitting that all Europe,
from the Baltic to the Adriatic, cannot af-
ford a sufficient number of sailors & com-
manders, to do justice to the enterprise—
is there not another resource? Will not
Napoleon procure sailors and comman-
ders from Great Britain, Ireland and
America by giving high inducements? If
ten dollars a month will not do, will he not
give 20 or 30, or even more? A hundred
expert seamen to a ship of the line will
be sufficient. The French sailors would
endeavor to emulate them, and this emulation
would be excited by rewards.
Before this point is discussed it is
proper to say something in relation to the
enterprise and prosperity of ancient nations,
and the advantages which have accrued
to those who have enjoyed the empire
of the seas.
The influence which a nation will have
over all other nations, by the command of
the ocean, may be easily ascertained by
the advantages which commerce ever has
to be entirely relied upon. It is however,
universally admitted that they are the
first who understood maritime commerce.
They inhabited that part of Turkey in A-
sia, now called Syria; a country which
even at that time possessed considerable
advantages, which they contrived to im-
prove, so as to become the most wealthy
and flourishing people of their own times.
It is not known to what extent these
people carried their enterprises, but when
the size and form of their vessels are con-
sidered, there is much reason to suppose
that they did not often venture far beyond
the Mediterranean, tho' it seems to be ge-
nerally admitted that they visited England
and Ireland, to the first of which antiqua-
ries say, they gave the name Britannia,
meaning the land of Tin.
We are informed by the scriptures,
that some voyages were performed by
these people on account of King Solomon,
who after an absence of three years return-
ed loaded with gold, silver, ivory, precious
stones, apes and peacocks.—The general
opinion has been that these things
were obtained from some part of Africa,
but it is unimportant to the present enquiry.
It is also certain that Necho, King of
Egypt, about six hundred and ten years
before the birth of Christ, employed some
Phoenician navigators to begin their voyage
at the Red Sea, and to go round steer-
ing their course upon the coast of Africa.
In three years it is said their voyage was
completed and they arrived at the mouth
of the Nile.
The Carthaginians, a colony of Tyri-
ans who inhabited a part of Africa, now
belonging to Tripoli, were also a com-
mercial nation. And altho' the country
possessed but few advantages, yet the
wealth, knowledge and population which
they obtained from their commerce and
Empire over the sea, put it in their power
for a long time to contend with the
Romans, who after subduing the Cartha-
ginians became in their turn masters,
of the world, that is of every country to
which they could extend their arms, in-
cluding all the nations and countries of
Europe, Asia and Africa, which bordered
upon the Mediterranean, France, Germany
and Great Britain.
Carthage being conquered and destroy-
ed. The Romans were masters both by
sea and land. This state of things con-
tinued until that empire was overthrown
and divided by the northern Barbarians.
The Franks Saxons, Danes or Scandi-
navians, sometimes called the Easterlings
after the destruction of the Roman Em-
pire, appear also to have distinguished
themselves on the sea. The Franks cross-
ed the Rhine, subdued the Roman com-
manders and after establishing them-
selves in Gaul (now France) intermarried
with the inhabitants, and soon became one
people. Hence arises the French name
and nation.
The Belgians Jutes, Angles and Saxons
invaded and conquered Britain, and also by
intermarriages formed but one people, the
name of England, or Anglond, is derived
from the tribe called Angles. About the
same time a number of adventurers from
Norway and the neighboring coasts of
Denmark, &c. made a settlement in
France which they called Normandy, af-
terwards one of the provinces of France,
and there established an independent go-
vernment. Some time afterwards the
descendants of these people under the
command of Duke William invaded and
conquered England. William then as-
sumed the government under the title
of King, and the crown has ever since
mark and Normandy. Hence therefore,
we find that nations have generally suc-
ceeded each other; they who are now the
most powerful and cultivate in the great-
est degree, arts, science, commerce, agri-
culture, &c. at the time when the Phoe-
nicians, Carthaginians and Romans flour-
ished the most, were in a state of bar-
barism, ignorance and slavery.
These illustrations will be read with sur-
prise by many people and with mortifica-
tion and anger by others.—Indeed there
are many Americans (and to their shame
be it mentioned,) who are so benighted by
their prejudices, so entangled with petty
notions which they call opinions, that they
consider their own personal happiness

force shall remain one year, to bear date from their restitution to the Knights; and if at the expiration of this term, the order should not have raised a force sufficient in the judgment of the guaranteeing powers to garrison the island and its dependencies, such as is specified in the paragraph, the Neapolitan troops shall continue there, until they shall be replaced by a force deemed sufficient by the said powers."
Every reader who has allowed his mind to take an unfettered range; who has not been entangled by old and petty prejudices, or duped by the dogmas of a popular demagogue, must be satisfied that the foregoing illustrations are unanswerably true. He will even in despite of his own wishes and habits, be compelled to imbibe new opinions upon questions which have been heretofore obscured and perplexed by the most malignant misrepresentations. If all readers were of this description, there would be no national inducement for adding to the force of what has been said, or to give additional lustre to those things which appear, as resplendent as the meridian sun, or as pellucid as the limpid stream. Unfortunately for the cause of truth and political science, there are other persons, who are either too stupid to understand, too proud to acknowledge, or too indolent to reflect; who like magpies parrots, & monkies, chatter and prate, what they have heard, chattered and prated by others. Who either do not, or will not comprehend the most positive facts, or most plain propositions—and fill up, by degrading and disgraceful clamour and voriferation, that vacancy which is occasioned by ignorance and obstinacy. It is to repel the impressions made by these and their confederates, that the writer has found it necessary to descend from that elevated position from which his mind has taken into its scope, the wide range of historical and political science, from whence he has viewed at a glance, the grand rational ties and the great, just and benevolent relations by which civilized man should every where identify the high attributes of his nature, by affiliations with his fellow man. Yet it is for such as these that it is necessary to use repeating testimony. It is that the deluders may be driven into the shades of obscurity or overwhelmed by resistless truths. It is to compel them to fly to silence for refuge, or to extort some honorable confessions, that quotations have been made and established authorities have been referred to.
This exalted and triumphing stile will be imputed by some, either to arrogance or vanity. Be it so. It was well known, before the first sentence of these discussions was written, that the subject was unpopular, that the stile and evidences of the writings would be equally so, and that it would be impossible, to obtain general approbation, and particularly with those cast of characters which have been noticed if the truth should be revealed! And as well known that thousands would gladly embrace an opportunity of exposing every transgression. Let them; veal answers to the following interrogatories. Will the temporary circulation of a few plausible falsehoods in relation to the events of Europe, change their consequences? Will not the great revolutions and changes of the eastern hemisphere, go on without interruption in spite of all that can be said or done by the united forces of all America? What are the benefits which can be expected by propagating what never happened, or believing what never existed? Is it good that the Americans should be deceived and misled, that they may be entangled in the feuds of Europe? Let those whose hearts are devoted to such miserable shifts, offer some sort of justification. 'Tis impossible. Even hard-hood itself has not yet arrived at such a height—Oh no! Coffee houses, taverns, courthouses, or other public places, wherever one says what he chooses are the thetes where these chatters and praters repeat, the vile lessons which they have either imbibed, or been instructed to retail. Do they believe themselves? Then let their opinions be defended. Do they utter what they disbelieve? Then let honesty & candor prevail; let the mask be taken off; let them throw themselves upon the mercy of an offended and injured public, and by the candor and sincerity of their recantations entitle themselves to the benefits of forgiveness.
PACIFICATOR. (To be Continued)
BOSTON, Sept. 1. By the arrival at this place, of the regular trading ships John Adams, Capt. Wood, and Sally, Capt. Lewis, we have received our regular files of London papers to the 18th and Liverpool papers to the 21st July. They are not fraught with that variety of interesting and important matter, which it was believed they would contain; and which the state of affairs at our last dates, warranted the public to expect. A few extracts are however presented to our readers:—On the subject of Peace, there is nothing to be found in these papers, beyond the fact of a frequent interchange of Couriers and Messengers between the Cabinets of St. James and St. Cloud, except rumour and speculative opinion; which so far as they may be allowed to go, are inauspicious to any immediate reconciliation.
A Speech of uncommon ability with a declaration of great importance. It was in substance: "That we must henceforth make up our minds, whether in peace or in war, to a large regular military establishment; and that in addition, we must lay down such a permanent system, as shall render us at all times an armed nation and a military people." We are glad to see his Majesty's ministers adopt this vigorous and determined tone; it is worthy of their characters, and of the principles upon which they undertook the government—The manly spirit of this declaration will, we trust, be caught by the country, and the activity and energy of Ministers, who, in every instance since their accession to power, have given such admirable proofs of their capacity for the direction of affairs, be met by correspondent zeal and enthusiasm on the part of the people.
The Island of Sicily, for the permanent protection of which government is making such extensive military preparations is reported to be the principal obstacle in the way of peace. The complete confirmation of the right, title, and possession of our ally, the King of Naples to this remaining portion of his dominions is said to be an indispensable condition of negotiation. We are even assured that ministers have declined acceding to any basis of negotiation, unless this point be previously conceded by France, in a formal manner, or some understanding given to that effect. It is expected that the next messenger from France will bring the determination of the French government upon this subject. In the mean time, the preparations for the defence of that important island are carried on with unabating activity—Transports for the conveyance of 9000 men are fitting out at Portsmouth, in addition to which government has advertised for 150 more.
The following is part of the staff of this expedition:—Gen. Wynyard, commander in chief; Gen. Campbell, adjutant general; Lord Viscount Proby, deputy adjutant general; and Gen. Oakes, quartermaster general.
A gentleman passenger, in the last arrival from Liverpool, has furnished the following extract from the London Star of July 19:—"Mr. Basilio, the messenger, has been frequently reported to have returned again to France, it was not however, till yesterday, that he reached Deal, on his way back to Paris; he embarked soon after his arrival on board the Blood-hound gun brig which proceeded, immediately, for the French coast."
Our files do not furnish any remarks on the progress which has been made in the friendly negotiation between the United States and Great Britain. We are however assured, by gentlemen recently from England, and by letters from houses of the first respectability in London, that an honorable and speedy accommodation of existing differences, is confidentially expected. Through these sources, we are likewise informed, that much satisfaction was expressed in England, on account of the arrival of Mr. PINCKNEY, who was considered as having brought with him such instructions, and such a spirit of conciliation, as would ensure the return of confidence and friendship, between the two countries.
The American Intercourse Bill, passed the British House of Commons on the 8th July.
In the Cabinet, great difference of opinion exists on the subject of Peace or War. The division may be stated as follows:—
FOR PEACE.—Mr. Fox, Lord Henry Petty, Lord Morda, Lord Howick, Lord Erskine, Lord Fitzwilliam.
FOR WAR.—Lord Grenville, Lord Spencer, Lord Sidmouth, Lord Ellenborough, Mr. Windham.
THE SUBJECT OF PEACE.
LONDON July 14.—We have Paris papers to the 7th & Dutch to the 10th inst. M. D'Oubril has at last arrived in France; he reached Strasburg on the 29th ult.—Hopes seem to have been entertained that the object of his mission was not merely an exchange of prisoners, but that it would embrace subjects of higher consideration. Previous to his quitting Vienna, on the 23d of June, he had, it is said, received dispatches from Petersburg. The expectations of peace, accordingly were very sanguine at Paris, where the funds rose considerably. The 5 per cents were on the 5th inst. at 66. 60, and the bank stock, in the same time, rose from 1145 to 1155.—The fluctuations in this last fund as we are informed, afford the best criterion for ascertaining the extent of public confidence.
JULY 15.—Another Cabinet Council was held yesterday, on the subject of the last dispatches from Paris, soon after which, we understand, Mr. Basilio; was again sent off express to that city. Nothing respecting the nature of the supposed difficulties in the way of the negotiation has transpired. With such guarded secrecy in this important correspondence conducted in the foreign office, that Mr. Fox we are assured, not only writes the original dispatches, but transcribes the copies of them himself. Mr. Basilio is expected to return by Monday next.
The continued and frequent intercourse with France would seem to justify in some measure the sanguine expectations which are so generally entertained of an immediate negotiation for peace. We wish we were enabled to add anything to countenance this hope; but the sources of our information lead us to warn the
public against being the victim of their wishes or credulity in this respect. We can state with some degree of confidence, that little reliance is to be placed upon the present rapid interchange of communication with the government of France. If a peace of honor and security be at all attainable, the present administration we are persuaded, possess both the ability and inclination to conclude it; but they will not surrender the smallest point of national honor, pride, or pre-eminence, to obtain it.
JULY 18.—A regular communication by messenger is still kept up between this country and France, but it is not supposed that the work of pacification is much advanced. Mr. Basilio has returned to Paris with the reply of our cabinet to the last dispatches from that city, but nothing respecting the subject or nature of the dispatches or reply, has at all transpired, and of course a great variety of conjecture has been formed, according to the views or prejudices of different individuals. A more profound secrecy is observed on this occasion than has ever been practised in any former instance.
CONTINENTAL AFFAIRS. Vienna, June 25.—Every wish & every hope here center in the desire for the preservation of the peace of the continent. The financial plans with which the government is at present engaged, can only succeed upon the foundations of a general confidence: and the Court neglects nothing that can ensure this object.
Madrid, June 12.—All foreign envoys have been informed, that his Majesty has judged proper to shut the ports of his States against all Swedish vessels, merchants and ships of war.
June 29.—The agreeable intelligence of the departure of the French troops from Germany is more and more confirmed. Two regiments belonging to General Oudinot, left the district of Heilbronn on the 24th, and preparations are making at Gerstungen for the reception of Marshal Soult's corps.
Naples, June 1.—Vesuvius continues to rage. The crater still discharges a great quantity of stones, resembling hail. On the 4th and 5th, a confused noise was heard extremely loud, while the thick cloud that enveloped the summit of the mountain was alternately penetrated by flashes of fire, amazingly vivid resembling lightning. The course of the lava ran towards the Torre del Greco, and along the eminence upon which the Cloister of Capua is situated, and has extended to the distance of four miles, destroying all the trees, vineyards, and habitations it has met with in its course. Just now it has reached the high road in the neighborhood of Torre del Greco, while a great number of strangers & curious persons are repairing to the spot to be witnesses of the singular phenomenon. The Torre del Greco is situated at the foot of Vesuvius with a population of 15000 souls.
Fra Diavolo, June 27.—General Vandamme's division, that was on the march to return to France, has halted for some days past. Only a few regiments belonging to this corps have continued their route to Mayenheim. The corps under Marshals Augereau and Lefebvre, still remain in their cantonments and it does not appear that they have been ordered to approach the Rhine.
The Austrian officers, prisoners of war, have obtained permission to return home: many are already on their route.
Copenhagen, June 28.—Our government has acceded to the just demands of the French Court, and at the same time gratified the wishes of all who are interested in the welfare of the Danish Colonies. All commerce between our West-Indian possessions and the negroes of St. Domingo, is prohibited under the severest restrictions.
London, July 10.—18. The French are assembling a formidable force in Dalmatia, with the express intention of penetrating into Albania. With such designs, openly avowed on the part of the enemy, our astonishment increases, that the court of St. Petersburg should have ever consented to surrender Cattaro; the occupation of which by a weak garrison has been sufficient to impede their operations for upwards of four months.
There are considerable movements among the French troops in Germany, but we are far from considering these as unerring indications of the permanent tranquillity of the continent. They are occasioned by difficulties in supplying the armies with forage and provisions, or connected with the formal establishment of the new Constitution framed by Bonaparte for the honor and advantage of the German Empire.
Private letters received from Holland represent King Louis as an object of universal contempt, ridicule, and indignation in that country. In the navy, particularly the discontent is extreme. The sailors are in an actual state of mutiny. They have not only refused to obey any orders issued by, or in the name of, the new Government, but have threatened in any case any compulsory measure should be resorted to, that they will carry their ships to sea.
Gaeta preserves not only a communication with the sea, but likewise with the mountains, and receives from their hardy natives continual supplies.
It is stated in the French papers, that the embargo which had been laid on Russian ships in the ports of France, had been taken off, and those ships permitted to depart.
JULY 17.—The house of Commons we understand will adjourn to morrow till
Tuesday next, to give time for the Bills before the House of Lords to be passed. On Tuesday both houses will be prorogued.
The Leward islands fleet has safely arrived. This agreeable intelligence was communicated to the Admiralty Office by Telegraph, and soon after conveyed to Lloyd's.
The Hon. Mr. Erskine is to set off for America immediately, as Minister from this country.
The Marquis of Douglas will set off on his embassy to the Court of Petersburg in the course of the next week.
Lord Caledon goes out Governor of the Cape of Good Hope. Mr. Bernard accompanies him as Chief Secretary.
Mr. Cobbet, it is said, intends to start for Westminster.
The commissioners of the military Inquiry are at present, we understand, engaged with the Medical Department of the Army; they begin with the General Hospitals, the immediate department of the Surgeon General; and they commence inquiry from the year 1794, when the British Army was on the continent.
Part of the troops intended for foreign service, have been ordered to embark for Ramsgate immediately. Several regiments have already embarked, and are in the Downs.
His royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, is certainly going to Jamaica. This measure has arisen from his state of health which requires his residence in a warm climate; and from motives of Political interest, which demands the establishment of a viceroyalty in that island. The government of Jamaica it is thought, next to that of Ireland, is the best thing under the Crown.
There is little hope, we understand, that Mr. Fox will ever make his appearance in St. Stephen's Chapel. The authority upon which we state this, and we do it with sincere and profound regret, is too good to allow us to entertain any doubt of the accuracy of the information. Mr. Fox is not worse, but his disorder is of that nature to preclude any prospect of his being able to encounter the fatigues of his Parliamentary duty. His illness is not confined to 1 complaint, but consists in a complication of disorders, which have produced a very alarming effect on his constitution.
The disorder under which Mr. Fox is now afflicted, is pronounced to be a confirmed dropsy and considerable apprehensions are entertained for his safety.
PRINCESS OF WALES.
There is every reason to believe, that the publication of some part of the proceedings in the important investigation, to which we have alluded more than once, will not be much longer delayed. We understand the exalted object of the charge has written to his Majesty, imploring in the most earnest manner, that he will be graciously pleased to order the whole of the proceedings to be submitted to the world.
The result of the inquiry into the foundation of the rumours respecting a high and illustrious lady was not made to his majesty yesterday. It is now believed that no report will be made on the subject.
NEW YORK Sept. 4.
The ship Olive Branch, captain Park, left Bordeaux on the 8th of July, and the River on the 15th. She is the bearer of dispatches to the Government of the United States. Capt. P. informs us that a Peace between France and England was talked of; but no notice is taken of the probability of such an event in the Paris or Bordeaux papers, received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser, of which the former are to the 30th of June inclusive, and the latter to the 8th July. On the Western Islands, on the 24th July saw a fleet of 5 sail of the line and a frigate, but was not boarded, though the frigate went several times off the Olive Branch.
The French papers afford nothing new; excepting that the English Minister, having been refused admittance to the deliberations of the Diet of Ratisbon, had taken his departure for London; and that the Emperor Napoleon had issued two decrees, one of them appropriating two millions for augmenting the salaries of the Judges, and the other for prohibiting Gaming Houses throughout the whole extent of the French Empire.—Me. Ave.
PHILADELPHIA Sept. 4.
The embargo which had been laid for fifteen days on all vessels in the ports of Jamaica, in consequence of the sailing of the fleet for Europe, was raised on the 17th of August.
Markets at Basseterre, (Guadaloupe) August 1.—Beef 11 dollars; fish 5 12 1/2; flour 14; lumber 23 a 40; sugars, plenty, 5 a 6; coffee 42 1/2.
By late accounts from St. Ubes, it appears that no Salt was to be procured there.
BALTIMORE, September 6.
By the regular trading and fast sailing ship Fair American captain Davis, in 40 days from London, we received papers to the 23d of July inclusive, five days later than any heretofore received. From a hasty perusal of these papers we do not discover any thing on the subject of peace, except that couriers are still passing between England and France. Extracts as follows.
LONDON, July 19.
Basilico has not yet taken his departure. A Russian courier however embarked yesterday for Bologna with dispatches for M. D'Oubril who is supposed to have reached Paris.
The removal of the crews of the Prussian vessels from on board their ships to prison, has been the forerunner, as it was natural to expect of the departure of the Prussian ambassador Jacobi, who has received orders to leave this country, and who is expected to set off about the end of next week.
July 21.
Letters from the coast mention that Caïas has lately been bombarded by our cruizers on that station. It appears that while commodore Owen was examining some vessels that had run within the French shore, he was fired on from Caïas; on which it is added he sent in a flag of truce, declaring that he had been restrained by considerations of humanity from firing on the town; but that should they persist in their wanton attempts to annoy him, he should be compelled to retaliate. A correspondent continues to observe, that an insulting answer having been returned, the commodore ordered two gun-boats to play upon the town for eight hours and that part of it was in consequence reduced to ruin.
The letters A. E. I. O. U. were engraved upon the key of the vault of the Emperor in Vienna. They stood for the words: Austriacorum est inferre orbi universae. "It is to those of the House of Austria to command the world." Bonaparte ordered the inscription to be effaced.
July 23.
The Constance frigate arrived at Portsmouth, on Saturday; spoke on the preceding Thursday, an American schooner, the Hope P. Woodward master; she had just come out of Cherbourg. The master of her declared, that he had read in the Moniteur, that a treaty had been signed at Paris, between the emperor and the Port, by which the former is permitted to march troops thro' the Turkish territory to Egypt.
The reports of American masters prove in general, so circumstantial, that we may fairly question the accuracy of this intelligence. That the new Turkish ambassador might have been wheedled by the French minister for foreign affairs into a renewal of the ancient relations between the Porte and France, is very likely, and was to be expected; but, that with one dash of the pen, he should give up Egypt without some kind of equivalent, is most incredible. If Talleyrand has been so successful as to carry so important a point, he would scarcely be guilty of the indiscretion of promulgating it at the moment he is supposed to be engaged in negotiations for peace with Russia and England. It possibly might be the subject of a secret article; as such, it could never have been read by the American master, for it would not have appeared on the face of whatever treaty has been signed at Paris. The concession itself is of little value, except as far as it shows the complete influence which France has obtained in the councils of the Porte. If ever Bonaparte shall again penetrate into Egypt, it will be by a much shorter cut than through the Turkish Asiatic provinces. With all the facilities that the Porte could afford him, an expedition that should sail from Portsmouth at the same time that he put his army in motion from Dalmatia, would reach Alexandria many weeks before him. Vast and astonishing as his enterprises have been, so extravagant a project as this, could have scarcely engaged his waking thoughts.
A mail from Gotterburg arrived yesterday. The general opinion in Sweden is, that a war with Prussia is inevitable. The army in Pomerania has taken a new and advanced position; considerable reinforcements were also expected at Stralsund. Notwithstanding this expectation, and what ever hostile demonstrations Prussia may make, we are persuaded she will never act with vigor against Sweden, as long as the latter is protected by the alliance of Russia.
An English messenger (not Mr. Bassilio) sailed from the Downs on Saturday, for France.
July 23.
Late on Monday evening, a person landed at Deal from Boulogne, with dispatches from Lord Yarmouth at Paris; and early yesterday morning he arrived in town, at Mr. Fox's house in the Stable Yard. A cabinet council was soon after held at Mr. Fox's office in Downing street, at which the Lord Chancellor, Lord Grenville, viscount Sidmouth and Howick, earls Spencer, Fitzwilliam and Morda, lords Ellenborough and H. Petty, and Mr. Windham, attended.
So great was the exigency of the council, that a messenger was dispatched to Lord Sidmouth, at Richmond Park, to request his lordship's attendance.
Parliament will be prorogued by commission this day. Reports are in circulation, but we know not on what authority, that some allusion will be made, in the speech from the throne, to the recent intercourse between this country and France. Accounts have been received by the last Jamaica mail, of a dreadful storm and inundation in the district of Liqueuana, which swept away a number of houses, and destroyed several respectable inhabitants and a number of slaves.
Mr. Fox was able on Monday to take a walk round his garden, and passed a very good night.
FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF JULY 22.
Queen's Palace, July 21.
James Monroe, esq. minister plenipotentiary from the United States of America, having received new letters of credence, presenting him by with William Pinkney, esq. the character of minister extraordinary and plenipotentiary from the United States, they had this day a private audience of his majesty, to deliver their said credentials.
M. D'Oubril, the Russian envoy, actually arrived here, yesterday, at three in the afternoon. He, alighted at the house, Orange Bachelier.

VIENNA, June 29. We are positively assured, that M. D. O... but's full powers & instructions relate not only to the affairs of the Russian prisoners, but that this minister is authorised to open negotiations for concluding preliminaries of peace. Some days before this minister's departure from Vienna, M. Anstetten, counsellor to the Russian legation, set out from this city for Petersburg, with important dispatches.
Petersburg, Sept. 8. Further circumstances and particulars, relative to the French fleet. The gale which separated them commenced on the 19th ult. and not the 10th - at which time they had in tow an American schooner from S. Domingo, but to what port belonging or to where bound is not known - a latitude was fixed on in case of separation in which the fleet was to join. The Patriot cruised in the stated latitude for some time, but seeing none of the fleet appear thought proper to put into the Chesapeake repair, which she entered on the 28th.
Great fears are entertained for the safety of the British West India fleet, as it is certain they were in the gale - The Cumberland, one of the fleet has been totally lost, the captain has arrived here, but can give no information respecting the safety of the rest.
In our Gibraltar Chronicle of July 12 we observe a paragraph stating, that the Spanish government had issued orders to put 18 regiments of infantry, 2 of artillery, and 12 of militia, on the war footing. The conjectures concerning their destination are various - the following are mentioned: 1st. An approaching rupture with France. 2d. the regulars to be sent on a foreign expedition and the militia to do duty in the interior - this opinion is corroborated by the fact of orders being sent to the commander of the Cadiz squadron, consisting of eight sail of the line, to hold himself in readiness to sail at a moment's warning; and by the well known want in which Spanish America stands of the assistance of the mother country, (owing to Miranda's expedition) it is supposed to be intended for that place. The 3d opinion is, that they are intended to garrison the Portuguese ports which are to exclude English ships, and thereby save French troops, the trouble of overrunning the whole country.
ALEXANDRIA, Sept. 8. Brig Leader, Vincent, 6 days from Havana, informs us, that a fleet of British homeward bound merchantmen from Jamaica, consisting of upwards of 100 sail, passed Havana on the 10th instant under convoy of eighteen or twenty ships of the line, and frigates. A Spanish 74 and the French privateer Superb, Capt. Dominique, which were cruising off Havana, were chased into port by a ship of the line and two frigates - Capt. Dominique had been close to with the fleet, and reported that the most of the convoying ships were of the line. It is therefore probable, that another British squadron has arrived in the West Indies since Admiral Warren, and finding that the British fleet had left those seas has taken charge of the last fleet of merchantmen from Jamaica.
CHARLESTON, (S. C.) Sept. 2. From the Office House Books of last evening. The schooner Pocahontas Packet, capt. Sikes, anchored off the fort this evening, in six days from Long Island. Capt. Sikes has brought in with him two seamen, belonging to a British ship, one of the last homeward bound fleet of Jamaica merchantmen; who inform, that almost the whole fleet, consisting of one hundred and fifty sail, have been dispersed and lost in the late gale. Several of the ships were seen to founder with the whole of their crews. One of the ships was towed two days by capt. Sikes; when they fell in with a British sloop of war, who impressed all the English sailors, and burnt the ship. Two days since, capt. S. fell in with the brig Ann, capt. Corry, from this port, for Havana, totally dismasted.
NORFOLK, Sept. 8. On Saturday arrived here the ship Felix, Captain Ross, from Nantes, which put into the 20th July; we have received no paper by her, but the verbal information which we obtain from an intelligent messenger, is in substance to the following effect. Peace had been much talked of, but had not induced any speculation founded on expectation of that event. The general opinion was, that there would be no peace immediately. It was said that the French emperor had given in his ultimatum, which was in terms that it was not supposed Britain would accede to it. The Russian ships that had been embargoed were released, and one came out with the Felix. D'Obril the Russian envoy had reached Paris; about 18,000 Italian troops, which had been for some time stationed in Naples and its vicinity, had been suddenly marched for Bayonne, from whence they were to proceed to Spain, in order to co-operate with a force destined against Portugal. Commerce in France from the heavy and repeated exactions of government, is in a wretched state. The popularity of Bonaparte was not so great as it has been. The FLEET. Our coast it is probable will be the scene of a great Naval enterprise, as the BRITISH FLEET as well as the FRENCH, are now near us. On Saturday evening the Milvamp frigate, one of the fleet of Sir Richard Strachan, anchored in Hampton Roads. This fleet is composed of the Cesar, 84 guns; Valiant, 74; Belleisle, 74; Nelson, 74; Montague, 74; Terrible, 74; Triumph, 74; Medusa, 74 and another frigate. It appears that Sir Richard Strachan, having heard in the West Indies, that Ad-
miral Williams was on the coast of America, and probably knowing the route which Sir John B. Warren had taken, he lost no time in seeking the French fleet, and it is surprising how they have missed. That the fleet of Admiral Williams, and the squadron of commodore L'Hermine, or parts of both, were on the coast there can be no doubt. The Patriot of 74 guns and the Valence frigate, belonging to Adm. Williams's fleet are in port, the former at Annapolis, and the latter in the Delaware. The Cybele frigate belonging to commodore L'Hermine's squadron, is in this port. The following is a list of the French force.
The Regulus, 80 guns; Poudroyant, 84; Veteran 80; Majestic 74; Eole 74; Impetueux 74; Patriot 74, (at Annapolis) President 44; Valereuse 40 (in the Delaware); Cybele 44 (at Norfolk.)
FROM THE AURORA. HANNIBAL OR SCIPION? The politics of Great Britain are again verging fast towards another eventful crisis , and it is not more than usually mistaken, as important as any which has occurred in the history of that nation.
The advices received by way of Boston, from London are of dates down to the 20th of July - they bring the important intelligence that Charles Fox never more will enter the channel of St. Stephen - that is, he theatre of his political fame, the house of commons - for he was in a confirmed droop without hope of recovery. After our readers have seen and considered the characters of the cabinet ministers, who divide on the question of peace and war - they will at once discover that there is no justice for America to be expected - no peace for the world.
FOR PEACE. Mr. Fox, Lord Henry Petty, Lord Moï, Lord Howich, Lord Erskine, Lord Fitzwilliam. FOR WAR. Lord Grenville, Lord Spencer, Lord Bathurst, Lord Ellenborough, Mr. Windham. They must be certain, that in case of the death of Charles Fox, the old whig party will be put out of power. The preponderance of the whigs in the ministry hung upon the vote of earl Fitzwilliam, who has been, till lately, for a year of emancipation , and Fox being no more, he will go over to his quondam associates - the opposite wings and Tories . Dr. Windham whose tone is as high, and whose spirit is as self and rebellious , will go also. And the party of Charles Fox must resign their places - the Russells - Beifords - the Howards - No. folks - Cavendish - Devonshires - the Sheridans - the Manners - the Tierneys - will have but a short lived existence in power - and their exertions will be but the prelude to the total extirpation of every vestige of civil liberty in England - the enslavement of humanity will come in with the knell of Charles Fox.
The people of England are not like the people of America - sufficiently virtuous to support their own interest. A cabinet oligarchy , acting upon their personal pride, interest and ambition - the base of any country - will divide anew the national wealth and authority between them, while the executive will be made only the stepping stone to their aggrandizement, their emolument, and their revenge! The Gannings - the Windhams - the Grenvilles - and the Ellenboroughs , will be predominant - and that national disease Mediocrity , lately salvaged by no impeachment, will come forth with a more devouring appetite and a more callous heart - he will regain the back seat influence, if not become actually prime minister - unaccounted millions will again be disipated from the public treasury to supply the wants of female majesty ! It is in the Heavens with man! In such a situation where is the man that can look for peace to the world - when, as if fate had fixed the tyles of Britain, the conquerors of three coalitions are restored to power! - Where is the person who is fool enough to suppose that Bonaparte would sign a treaty with such a desperate and unprincipled an enemy? Grenville declares that England must be an armed nation ! What does this mean? The plain meaning of this is, that the cabinet must support arbitrary sufficient to prevent the useable population of Britain from complaining - and from shaking off the yoke of an oppressive oligarchy .
Men who have been always the advocates for blood and extermination will have the complete preponderance in the British council. The leading bloodhounds , who guided to the scent will be indeed wanting - but the whole pack trained up to slaughter , will each a master , put one savage scene of mad, wild, unregulated corruption, conspiracy, assassination and carnage .
Europe will be again the scene of British intrigue, and the consequence will be, that all Europe will be soon united in hostility against Britain - or all peace will vanish on the continent. The death of Fox may, therefore, be considered as a calamity to the world, as his life was an eulogy on human nature; - but it will be the signal for new systems in the cabinet of St. Cloud. And Bonaparte will now retaliate on Britain what Britain folly has so often hurled at him, that he knows not who to treat with . The death of Fox will place the terms of the war on the basis that Burke recommended, bellum et internecionem - a war of extermination . Men who are willing to deceive, or be deceived, will say there is a parliament. - What dependence can be placed on the virtue of a British parliament? Is it not sufficiently evident that this same parliament supported Pitt - supported Addington - supported Pitt again - supported Charles Fox - and would support the Devil , were he prime minister. The Cabinet has the gifts of the revenue - the premiums of the crown; the offices and dignities of the crown; and the whole wealth of the nation! O, how human copidity has queerish human reason! A British parliament has no reason to laugh at the venality of a French assembly, or a French legion of honor; Britain is already more than three parts prepared for the French yoke. We talk of the Great Britain, which boasts of the excellence and super excellence of its government, which Mr. Adams eulogizes beyond the dignity of satire; which anglo federalists hold up to the imitation of America! whose people suffer themselves to be the mere shuttlecocks of a dozen men, who compose the inner cabinet unknown to the law; who suffer the face of nations, and the lives of hundreds of thousands to be dependant on the mere turn of the particular private interest , of one man who can give the casting vote !
What has become of the king and the " checks and balances " - the great conjurer and his posture masters ; and rumblers ; the house of lords , who are if we are to believe Blackstone , and who ought to be, if we believe Forbes and Bacon and Montesquieu and De Lolme , the only pure conciliators of the king of England.
Why they are mere cyphers ! mere drum  writers ; led horses  ironing  mines ; men of straw ; scare crows ; or decoy ducks ! Americans; take warning in time - or "To this condition must you come at last." Such are the reflections which arise from the reports of the day - others may deem the news trivial - we deem it most important . But our readers will recollect the opinion we have always held - that what we now say is only " new in the phrase ," it is " old in the judgment ." That no solid advantage would ever arise to Great Britain from the luney  cooley administration formed after Pitt's death; we said then - we believed that too much of the old leaven remained - Does the U. S. Gazette recollect its remarks on our opinion then?
A leman Coombe at the whig Club , said that the opposition was bottomed strong and firm enough to have formed an administration with the assistance of the Grenvilles ; they only wanted to conciliate . When we read the assertion, we thought this goodly alderman was, like other aldermen among ourselves, too prone , and we are much mistaken if he does not find it so - to his grief ! The English Morning Chronicle published our remarks on the murder of France ; when we said, speaking of the British cabinet that we feared " if a good man were to enter into office, that he became naturally corrupted ." What will the opposition members when turned out by the Grenville party , think of an assertion coming from this side of the Atlantic , which ought to have been treasured with attention instead of surprise . We shall wait with impatience for the next arrivals; for the death of Mr. Fox , will be highly important both in England and on the continent; and to the United States .
VIRGINIA ARGUS. RICHMOND. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1806. Extract of a letter from London, dated July 21st, to a respectable Merchant in Boston. "We have now to advise, that it is the general opinion, Negotiations are going forward between this country and France of a PACIFIC tendency; and although conducted with the greatest secrecy , our funds have risen 5 or 6 per cent in consequence; - as the public are of opinion, our present ministers will consent to great sacrifices to obtain peace. What effect that will have upon American produce, you must be well aware of."
A letter from Cap. Cooper of the ship Sheffield , dated London, July 19, to a merchant house in this town mentions that he should sail about the 4th of August, and that it was probable Mr. Moore would take passage on board his ship.
Petersburg Intel. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ENQUIRER. As undue alarm may have been, and may be, excited by rumour relative to the yellow fever which has occurred in the Penitentiary . I think it fit, as physician to the place, to state, that no new cases have appeared for the last twelve days; that of seven cases one has terminated fatally, (as has already been stated in the Enquirer); that the subjects of the other cases are convalescing, and from the present appearance, I have not the smallest apprehensions about their recovery; further - that the number of sick is daily decreasing , and that there exists a flattering prospect of a speedy return to the usual health of the confined within the walls of the Penitentiary .
JAMES GREENHOW. 11th September, 1806. Extract of a letter from captain Murphy, of the brig Acress , to the editor of the Baltimore American , dated Quarantine Ground, Sept. 4. "On the 23d of August, the day previous to my leaving the Havana, the Pomona , a Spanish frigate, 136 guns, from Vera Cruz, was taken about 2 leagues to the eastward of the Moro , by two English frigates, the Arethusa and Adason , after a close action of sixteen minutes - Although the Spanish frigate was assisted by 7 gun boats, (one of which was blown up and another sunk) and a battery of 11 guns. Previous to the action there was a considerable quantity of money landed from the frigate, reported to be the property of the King; but the English took with the ship half a million of dollars; it was reported the commander of the Spanish frigate lost his life in the action, the number of others is not mentioned, but supposed considerable, from the closeness of the action and heavy fire - On the 25th, I fell in with three ships, a little to the northward of the Doubleheaded Shot Keys , one of them appearing much disabled, another had her in tow, standing to the northward through the Florida Gulf - These I suppose to be the three aforementioned vessels; it must be observed, that at the time of this action, there was an 80 gun ship then in harbor, but unfortunately her two top masts were down and could not be got ready until the day after the action. On the 30th, in lat. 34 40, about 17 leagues to the eastward of Cape Hatteras , fell in with a brig or schooner, copper bottomed, and black all above the copper, her counter appeared to be white; she being very low in the water abaft, could discover no name, her bowsprit standing, but no masts; there being a heavy sea could make no further observations, than that she appeared to be about 60 tons."
THE "WESTERN WORLD." Extract of a letter from a gentleman in St. Louis, to his friend in Baltimore, dated August 5, 1806. "The governor has been for some time past busily engaged in preparing for publication, a work intended to lash, refute, and expose a most infernal scheme, put on foot in Kentucky by a newspaper entitled " the Western World ," to criminate Wilkinson Brown, judges, Jones and Sebastian , and a great number of highly respectable characters, as having joined in a conspiracy to sell Kentucky to Spain, in the years 84, 85, and 86. This plan is undertaken by a certain John Wood , author of a work on the affairs of Switzerland , stolen from Maliet du Pan , and of a work entitled the History of the Administration of John Adams . This man's character is notorious; but he has contrived to weave the web of accusation with so much cunning, that it will be no easy matter to disentangle it. - By connecting together ingeniously, slight and distant circumstances - bringing forward the testimony of deceased persons - he has contrived to dress up a tale calculated to obtain popular belief. The accusation is supposed to originate in the malice of an ancient family in Kentucky, that of the Marshall's , to which the present chief justice of the United States belongs; who have long entertained a deadly antipathy against the persons implicated - have attracted this Wood to Kentucky, and established this newspaper, and have the rancor and invention necessary to such an undertaking; but they little dream that Wilkinson is justified by the most positive and unequivocal vouchers from those very deceased persons whose names and testimony are unblushingly introduced to the contrary of what they are made to state, that the only person who had ever been made to criminate him, upon his knees implored the general's forgiveness - & that a scene of diabolical villainy, as black as treachery ever devised, will be laid open to the public in the development of the business. The charge had been exhibited at Philadelphia, (then the seat of government) long ago, and after being shifted had been treated with the contempt it merits. The most ample justification, and the most dreadful exposition of character will soon take place."
Dalt. Tel. [This development and reply were certainly to be expected, and as it relates to the characters involved, indispensible . - But before the public can be completely satisfied, the papers in the hands of chief justice Marshall of Virginia, and Mr. Isaac Wayne of Pennsylvania, would seem to be necessary; they are due to the public, whoever may be right or wrong.] - Aurora . We have received, says the Raleigh Register from the R. v. George Newton , of Buncombe county , an attested account of a very extraordinary vision of thousands of beings in the air, of a glittering appearance resembling the human form, seen on or about the Cannon Mountain , in Rutherford county , on the 31st of July last. The particulars will be given in the next Register.
CICERO was (in the patrician dialect) mealy born - the mother of METELLUS was dissolute . The latter saying to the former, "Can you tell your father's name?" Cicero answered, "can your mother tell yours?" Wit. - In a private conversation, the late Earl of Chatham asked Dr. Henniker among other questions, how he defined wit ? The Doctor replied - "My Lord wit is like what a pension would be given by your Lordship to your bum-bailer - a good thing well applied."
POSTSCRIPT. NEW YORK, Sept. 7. "GENERAL MIRANDA." - By the arrival of the brig Vigilant , capt. Christie , in 19 days from Kingston , (Jam.) we are furnished with files of Jamaica papers to the 15th August. On the 12th of August the schooner Stag , Eskell , arrived at Kingston , in 4 days from Aruba , bringing intelligence that gen. Miranda , after all the difficulties he had met with, had at last effected a landing on the Maine , and had taken Coro . The following particulars are from our Kingston papers: "KINGSTON, Aug. 12. "By the sch'r Stag , we learn that gen. Miranda in the Leader , accompanied with thirteen vessels, among which there were one or two ships, had arrived on the coast of South America and landed near Coro , of which he had got possession, and by the reports prevalent at the departure of the Stag from Aruba , had been successful in several engagements with the Spaniards , and was penetrating into the country." "August 13. "We yesterday mentioned the arrival of the expedition under General Miranda , on the Spanish Maine , and his subsequent success; we are now, however, enabled to state the particulars somewhat more accurately. While captain Eskell was taking in his cargo at Cape St. Roman on the Spanish coast an overland dispatch was received there, containing accounts of Gen. Miranda having effected a landing at Coro , (which is said to be only 12 hours sail from Aruba ) that he had captured it, and was proceeding up the country. It was also asserted that he was daily joined by the Spaniards , and had several skirmishes with the government forces, in all of which he had been successful. The gentleman who furnished the cargo for the Stag , informed the captain of her, that he was obliged to be under arms the next morning at day light, as every person not found in arms against Miranda were considered as his accomplices, and instantly executed. Miranda is aided by a British force, but the exact number not ascertained. He had been joined by a British frigate. Captain Wilson arrived yesterday in 36 days from Gibraltar , informs that intelligence had reached that place the day before he sailed, of an engagement having taken place between the French and Neapolitan troops before Gaeta , which had terminated very unfavorably for the French - they having experienced great loss in killed, wounded and prisoners, besides the destruction of the besieging Batteries which had taken them several months to erect."
BALTIMORE, Sept. 10. By yesterday's mail we received from our regular and alternate correspondent at Natchez , a file of Natchez papers up to the 12th ult. from which it appears that the boarders are again becoming troublesome in that quarter. The subjoined extract corroborates the assertion; HOSTILE APPEARANCE. Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Natchez , to the Editor dated August 2, 1806. "On or about the 18th of July ult. a detachment of Spanish troops, consisting of 308, under the command of Capt. Viard , the commandant of Natchez , and inspector of the troops of his Catholic Majesty in the interior Provinces, arrived at the Caddo village , near Red river above Natchitoches , demanded information relative to the exploring party under the direction of Major Freeman , which had passed the Caddo village some days before, went down and carried away a flag of the United States , which the Caddoes had hoised in their town, informing them that the flag of the United States had no business there, and that that part of the country was within the dominion of Spain, and forbidding the Caddo chief in future from holding talks, trading or having any intercourse whatever with the Americans - after which the Spaniards took their departure in pursuit of the exploring party, and informed the Caddo chief that they were going to take, kill or drive them back." "We have likewise accounts from Bay-au-Pierre , of the arrival at that place of Col. Errara , late Governor of Montrey with six companies of cavalry said to contain one hundred each, with several pieces of cannon, and that several companies of troops more are on their way from St. Antonio ."
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Advertisement. IN consequence of a resolution of the General Assembly, passed at their late session, I am instructed by the Executive to make enquiry respecting the situation of all Ordnance and Military Stores, belonging to the state (not including those in the service of the United States or of this State) and make report thereof to the Governor.
In obedience to this instruction, and as the most probable mean of effecting the object contemplated by the Executive, I have thought proper thus publicly to request of such of the citizens of the commonwealth as may have any knowledge of the situation, number, quality and size or weight of any cannon or other ordnance, and muskets; cannon balls, shells or other military stores, supposed to belong to the state, and not in immediate use, to communicate a particular report thereof to me as soon as convenient. SAMUEL COLEMAN, Clerk to the Executive. Richmond, Feb. 7, 1806. (15)
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A PAMPHLET, Containing Sketches of the HISTORY OF FRANCE AND ENGLAND—And an account of NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, Emperor of France, from his birth to the battle of Austerlitz—price 3s. April 28, 1806
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RICHMOND BATH, Adjoining the lower part of the Falling Garden, and immediately back of the Bell Tavern, is now in readiness to receive customers. It is supplied with Hot and Cold Waters, and a carefullative boy to attend. For the convenience of small parties who may wish to bathe at the same time, the house is divided into four different apartments with every requisite convenience in each. The house will be kept open from day light till nine o'clock in the evening of each day; and the baths kept exclusively for the use of females from nine till twelve o'clock in the forenoon. Price for a single bathe 2s 3d or three tickets for one dollar. Children half price. No people of color admitted. Richmond, 7th mo 24, 1806
TO BE SOLD for cash, at John Parran's, on Rockfish river, in Amherst county, on Monday the 25th day of August next, by virtue of a deed of trust, to me executed, by John Parran. For the purpose of discharging his debt due to Messrs. Murphy & Co. therein specified, ONE NEGRO WOMAN named Milley, and her child, named Henley, and the increase of the said Milley, if any, since the executing the said trust; one SET of BLACK SMITH'S TOOLS, and one sorrel MARE and COLT. Daniel Higginbotham, Trustee. Amherst, 16th July 1806. 4w
The sale of the above property is POSTPONED until the FIRST DAY OF OCTOBER NEXT at which time it will certainly be sold. DANIEL HIGGINBOTHAM.
IN COUNCIL, 29th March, 1806. IT is advised, that it be advertised in the public paper that PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive from any person willing to contract to furnish the necessary Clothing for the Public Guard for the present year. Dan. L. Hylton, Clerk of the Council.
TICKETS in the Second Class of the William and Mary College Lottery are for sale at this office. "Discoveries of Lewis and his Party, in Louisiana." A few copies of the above interesting work, just received, and for SALE, at the Post Office, Williamsburg, and at this office. May 5, 1806
By virtue of a deed of trust now of record in the district court of Richmond, executed to me by Jacob Trabue, of the county of Powhatan, on the 8th day of February 1805, in order to secure the payment of £448 11s. 4d. due to Lyle and McCredie of Manchester, with the legal interest accruing thereon, and the costs necessary to carry the trust into execution, will be SOLD to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Zachariah Brooks's tavern, in the town of Manchester, on the first day of October next. 200 ACRES OF LAND, Be the same more or less, lying and being in the county of Powhatan, or perhaps a part thereof may be in the county of Chesterfield, and bounded by the lands of Benjamin Watkins, Reuben Winfrey, Samuel Raper and the Buckingham road, being the whole of the tract of land on which the said Jacob Trabue now resides. THO'S DEPP, Trustee. Manchester, August 25th, 1806. tds
Negroes for Sale. The subscriber will sell a great bargain in SIX NEGROES, consisting of one negro man, who is a good shoemaker—two women, accustomed to house business—two girls, of about ten years of age, and one small boy. The above negroes are for private sale until the first Monday in October, and if not disposed of, will, on that day, be sold, at Public Auction at the Vendue Office of Prosser & McCrue, on 60 days credit. THOMAS BURGESS. August 27th, 1806 I have also for sale, a light COACHEE and HARNESS.
NOTICE. THE price of TUCKER'S BLACKSTONE after the first of January, 1807, will be twenty two dollars and fifty cents. The subscribers to that work who have not yet taken their copies will not after that time be entitled to the subscription price. Philadelphia, July, 1806. (1st Jan)
A. HEWES & CO. Have for sale, at their store, opposite the Market, Salt in sacks Jamaica and Antigua Rum New England Rum Port & Sherry Wine Old Cognac Brandy Loaf and Brown Sugar Molasses Coffee of superior quality Alexandria Crackers Rhode Island Cheese Imperial Tea Herrings and Shad Alexandria Beer in bbls English Walnuts Brown Soap Nutmegs Pepper Allspice Mace Cloves Starch Frs. Blue, &c. &c. &c. A general assortment of CROCKERY and STONE WARE, and Rhode Island LIME. Richmond, July 4th 1806. tf
MATTRESSES. CAN be had on very short notice. MATTRESSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order in the corner house, same square, below Mr. Jos. Darmsdett's, near the market, and next door to Mr. Jacob Johnson's book store—Also, BEDS furnished, and old mattresses worked over. Jno. S. Pleasants. June 5 1806.
FOR SALE. THAT valuable TRACT OF LAND, on which Cumberland Court-house stands—It contains about TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY ACRES, one half of which is yet uncultivated. Besides the advantage of having the Court-house on this tract of land, it is situated on one of the most public roads in Virginia; as a public stand there are none that can surpass it. The buildings with some repairing, may be made sufficiently extensive and comfortable. Part cash will be expected of the purchaser, when possession is given; a reasonable credit will be allowed for the balance or if it should suit the purchaser, better landed property will be received in part. Greer Taylor and Blake B. Woodson, both of Cumberland county, are authorized to sell the above tract of land. Or the same may be purchased of the subscriber in Buckingham county, near Allen's Mill. BEVERLY LANGHORNE June 10th, 1806. 4m
THE subscribers, Brewers of Porter and Ale in Philadelphia, desirous of extending the consumption of their liquor in Richmond and the neighbouring towns, will afford a complete supply of every article and all the information necessary for carrying on a Porter Cellar, in the said place, on receiving sufficient security for final payment. Application to be made to them in Philadelphia or to Messrs. Macmurdo and Fisher. P. Hare & Son. August 8th, 1806. tfBN.
MILLINERY. MRS. S. PLEASANTS in corner house next door below Jacob Johnson's Bookstore, has received a handsome assortment of BONNETS, HATS, &c. &c. of newest fashion, just from Philadelphia. A supply will be constantly kept on hand. A BARGAIN MAY BE HAD IN A Chariot, Harness and Pair of Excellent Horses. Enquire of the printer. Richmond, August 2, 1806. tf
WANTS EMPLOYMENT A TUTOR who teaches the English language, grammatically together with Arithmetic and Book keeping; also the study of ancient and modern History, Geography, &c. He would prefer living in a private family—Sufficient recommendations may be obtained from families where he has taught for some years past—A line conveyed to the Post Office in C. Lea, (Cumberland county) addressed to Col Samuel Allen, of Buckingham, will be attended to. Buckingham, 24 August, 1806. 3w
A BOX about one foot three, by two feet, contents unknown, was brought from Norfolk in the Sloop Liberty, capt. Busbie about 6 weeks past, directed to John Ruxa, Richmond, and lodged by said Busbie, in my Cowling House—The owner thereof is requested to come forward and pay the expense of this advertisement and receive the same. John Craddock. Rockets, August 28th 1806. 3w
A MILLER WANTED. THE subscribers wish to employ a MILLER, to attend to a manufacturing mill. To one that can come well recommended, liberal wages will be given. S. W. Venable & Womack. Prince Edward, July 4, 1806. tf
NOTICE. THE copartnership of GILLIAT & KIRBY, by its limitation, would expire on the first day of next month; but the members of that firm have mutually agreed to extend it to the first day of May next—All persons indebted thereto, are earnestly requested to come forward without delay, and pay off what they respectively owe as longer indulgence ought not to be expected—Those who have unsettled accounts and cannot make immediate payment it is hoped, will execute bonds for their respective balances. GILLIAT & KIRBY have already received a part of their FALL GOODS, And by the first arrivals from London, Liverpool, &c. the residue is expected, which they will sell low for cash, country produce, or approved notes. GILLIAT & KIRBY. Richmond, August 20th, 1806. 2m
PURSUANT to a deed of trust bearing date on the tenth day of July, 1804, and duly recorded in Albemarle county court, from John Hall, of the said county, to the subscriber, to secure the payment of a debt due from said Hall, to Richard Durrett, jr. will be offered for SALE to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the 16th day of September next. All that Tract of Land, Lying in the county of Albemarle, whereon the said Hall now resides, supposed to contain 69 acres, adjoining the lands of Garland Carr, John Carr and William Clarkson. The aforesaid land will be sold at William Clarkson's store, to satisfy a balance of debt from said Hall, to the said Richard Durrett, jr. and the expenses of the said trust, and the surplus proceeding from said sale, if any, to be paid to said Hall. DAVID L. LEWIS, Trustee. Albemarle, 22d August, 1806. tds
THE SECOND VOLUME OF CHASE'S TRIAL, BY SAUL B. SMITH. Is just received, and ready for delivery to subscribers at this office. A few copies of the work complete, for sale as above. tf
FOR SALE, At public auction, by FRESER and MCKEURE, Seven HOUSES and LOTS IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND. ONE house and lot between the bank and barracks, 50 by 20 feet, with 9 rooms, a complete cellar the size of the house—one story of stone, one of brick and two of wood—a smoke-house, dairy, a two story kitchen, fowl house, and necessary, all built of brick during the last fall—a stable for eighteen horses, built of wood. The lot is walled in with brick, with palings of the best materials on the wall. This stand is inferior to none in the city of Richmond as a boarding house, public house, or for a private family. I lived in the house for 3 years, and during the assembly was crowded with company. The above desirable house will be sold on Wednesday the 20th of August, at twelve o'clock—one fourth of the purchase money in 60 days, one fourth in 120 days for negotiable notes in the bank of Virginia well endorsed, the balance in three annual payments, with a deed of trust on the property to secure the payments; possession given immediately. At the same time and place, will be sold about twelve or fifteen hundred dollars worth of FURNITURE, at 60 days, for negotiable notes well endorsed. The other six houses are on the hill near Dr. Greenhowe and Mr. Niece's property. There is a two story brick house 42 by 20 feet, completely finished. One other house 32 by 18 feet built of wood. Four other houses 16 by 18 feet, with good brick chimneys, all of which will be in complete order by the day of sale, and well painted; the lot to every house is well inclosed with palings; necessary to every house, and handsome gardening spots. These houses will be sold, on the ten day of September next; the sale will take place at twelve o'clock—one fourth of the purchase money in 90 days, with negotiable notes in the bank of Virginia, one fourth the first of June next, and the balance in one two and three years, with a deed of trust on the property to secure the payments. Any bonds, notes or account, which I justly owe, that are now due, will be received in either payment—any that are not due, will be received in either of the payments nearest the time of their becoming due, if presented on the day of sale. My principal reason for selling the above property is, I have purchased an estate in the lower country and intend moving to it at Christmas next; all claims against me I hope will shortly be made known, that I may settle them to the wish of my creditors, and all those indebted to me, I trust will without delay, come forward and pay off what is due me, as I feel a desire to close accounts with every person as speedily as possible. John P. Shields. August 12th, 1806. tds
REMOVAL. H. DABNEY has removed to the house on the Main Street, nearly opposite Mr. J. Dammsdett's and next door to Mr. W. Mitchell's brick building. Where he offers for SALE a general assortment of GROCERIES on reasonable terms, for cash, or produce only. A consignment of snuff in packages of any size from 15 to 60 lbs. will be sold below the usual price of that article. Richmond, August 11, 1806. tf
FOR SALE. THE LOT & HOUSES whereon John Hamilton, Esq. the British Consul resides; on it are a three story Dwelling House, an Office and Kitchen and other necessary Houses for family use; a Well of good Water newly fitted and a Garden lately pulled in, a Warehouse and Cellar under it; the remains of a Wharf, which will make a good foundation to build on; with all the privileges of lots situated on the river of extending a wharf. Also 271 1/2 Acres of well timbered LAND, with a good Fishery on Willoughby's Bay, taking in the mouth and part of Mason's Creek, where the best of Oysters and Fish can be conveniently taken. Also a LOT in Smithfield, between Mrs. Purdie's and Captain Todd's lots.—For terms apply to Thos. Newton. August 2. tf
An Advantageous Sale. ON Thursday the 30th of October next will be SOLD at my house, in Prince Edward county, about 12 miles above the courthouse, 9 valuable likely young Virginia born NEGROES, and all my stock of Cattle, Hogs and Horses, crop of Corn, Fodder, &c. also 400 acres of LAND, well inclosed with a good dwelling house and all out houses sufficient for a large family. It is thought unnecessary to give any particular description of the Land as it is presumed that those inclined to purchase, will wish to view it. Joel Davis. Prince Edward county, 29th Aug. 1806. tds
Forty Dollars FOR the apprehension of PETER, who ran away on the 6th instant. He is about 17 years old, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high of a very dark complexion, robust and rather handsome, stutters and appears very different when spoken to. As his father, who I am certain has instigated him to this conduct, is generally acquainted with the means of vessels that sail to and from Norfolk, Petersburg and Richmond, I think it highly probable that he is either in one of those places or on board some of the vessels that sail to and from them. The above reward and all reasonable expenses will be paid for the delivery of the said boy. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned from harboring or carrying him out of the state. Samuel Demoville. Charles City, Aug. 30th, 1806. tf
Land & Negroes, for Sale. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber, by Simeon Ginn, to secure the payment of the sum of two hundred pounds, due to John Price, and the necessary expenses in recording and carrying said deed into effect, will be SOLD to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Saturday the fourth day of October next, at William Price's tavern, in the county of Louisa, a TRACT OF LAND, lying in said county containing by actual survey one hundred and thirty-nine acres, lying upon the Roundabout Creek; and the following NEGROES to wit: Phebe, Fanny and Alice, children of Phebe, Betty, George, Ben and Mat, or so much of said property as will be sufficient to pay the said sum of £200 with the interest accumulated thereon and the expenses above mentioned. WILLIAM PRICE, Trustee. September 2d 1806. 8c*
Church's Cough Drops Is just received from the Proprietor's Dispensary, New York, and for sale at this office. tf
5 50,000 a single ticket may gain. NEW-YORK STATE LOTTERY. No. V. For the Promotion of Literature, and other purposes. To commence drawing on the second Tuesday in December 1806 and 600 Tickets to be drawn each day until the whole is concluded. Prizes payable 30 days after. The excellency of the present scheme is universally acknowledged, to exceed any yet offered in the United States. THE CAPITAL PRIZES ARE 30,000 Dollars, 20,000 Dollars, 10,000 Dollars, 5,000 Dollars, 2,000 Dollars, Besides several of 1,000 500 200 100, &c. &c. The first 4,000 Blanks to be entitled to 8 dollars each. The whole subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. In this scheme there is a possibility for one Ticket to draw 50,000 Dollars. Notwithstanding the great number of capital prizes in this Lottery, there are less than two blanks to a prize. TICKETS AND SHARES. FOR SALE AT G. & R. WAITE'S TRULY FORTUNATE LOTTERY OFFICES No 41 & 43 N. 38 Maiden Lane, New York. AT SEVEN DOLLARS EACH. but will advance as the drawing approaches. By enclosing Bank notes (post paid) to G. & R. WAITE, Tickets and Shares, will be punctually returned by post, to any amount, and the earliest advice sent to adventurers of their success. The public are requested to remark that the drawing of the New-York Lotteries is managed in so correct a manner, as not to be subject to error. The time of drawing, and payment of prizes is punctiliously and guaranteed by the State Legislature. Schemes at large enclosed with Tickets—The many Capital Prizes sold by G. & R. W. in former Lotteries (list of which will also be enclosed) it is presumed, will be an additional inducement to distant adventurers to purchase of them. 3m
WILL BE SOLD, On the premises, in Buckingham county, at public sale, for ready money, to the highest bidder, at the place called the Mountain Houses. Two Tracts or Parcels of Land, Containing in the two 500 acres. Also, another tract of 500 acres, in Amherst county, on Nuckel's run, mortgaged by Charles Paterson to George Kippen & Co to secure a payment of three hundred and sixty five pounds fourteen shillings and four pence half penny, with interest from the 26th day of August, 1779, and all costs, decreed by the said court, of Buckingham, November, 1798. The first mentioned two tracts will be sold or so much thereof, as will be sufficient to satisfy the plaintiffs demand, the 16th day of October, 1806—the said 500 acres in Amherst county, will be sold, on the land, the 19th day of October 1806, or so much thereof as will satisfy the plaintiff's demand. By the Commissioners. August 18th, 1806. 6w
JUST received at this office, THE SECOND VOLUME OF Burk's History of Virginia. Subscribers are requested to call and take their books. August 27
NOTICE. I EXPECT to remove to the state of Kentucky or Tennessee in the course of the ensuing fall; all persons having claims against me as deputy sheriff, or in my individual capacity, are requested to bring them forward in order to receive payment on or before the 15th day of October next; also, those indebted to me, are desired to make immediate payment as I wish to make a final settlement of my business, previous to my removal. Joel Yancey. Albemarle county, 23th Aug 1806. 6w
WILL BE SOLD, The highest bidder, on Tuesday the 14th day of October next, at the late residence of Mr. John Ginn, dec. in the county of Henrico, on James river, six miles below Richmond, all the VENERABLE PROPERTY belonging to the estate of the said Ginn, consisting of house and kitchen FURNITURE, about eighty volumes of BOOKS, plantation UTENSILS, crops of CORN FODDER, HAY &c. stock of HORSES and CATTLE, and many other articles too tedious to enumerate. A credit of twelve months will be allowed for all sums exceeding ten dollars, with bond and approved security bearing interest from the date—but the interest will be remitted if the principle is punctiliously paid. I deem it necessary to mention that among the horses are a colt and a filly, by Bedford and Diomed out of a Daredevil mare, whose dam was got by Clockfast. The colt is allowed by all who have seen him, (and many of those are esteemed judges,) to be as promising (if not more so,) as any they have seen—As they are the joint property of an individual and the estate, the amount for which they may sell, will be divided, and separate bonds taken. Persons having demands against the estate are requested to make them known, and those indebted to make payment to JOHN TURPIN, Sen. Adm'r. September 5th, 1806. tds
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by Charles Craddock, to secure the payment of a sum of money therein mentioned, will be SOLD to the highest bidder, for cash, at Amelia courthouse, on the 25th day of this month, it being Amelia county court day, TWO FEMALE SLAVES, to wit: Sally and Dicy. Edmond Eggleston. September 2d 1806. 3t
ON Saturday the 9th day of August, 1806, was committed to this jail, a negro man, of a tawny complexion who calls himself BEN JACKSON; he appears to be a man 25 or 30 years of age, about five feet nine inches high; he has a scar above his right ear, one over his right eye and one on his forehead; he has lost a joint from all his toes, from having been frost bitten; he says he is a free man and that he has a brother in Richmond, by name, Mingo Jackson, a blacksmith. Said Ben Jackson hath no papers to show that he is free; it is therefore presumed he is a runaway. The owner is requested to come forward prove his property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs. Thos. West, Jailor. Gloucester county, Sept. 4, 1806. St
Interesting to Parents! THE WILLIAMSBURG ACADEMY, For Female Education. THE annual course of tuition will commence on the 1st October, and the new arrangement of the several branches of Instruction, presents a pleasing view of female improvement, well calculated to impress a conviction of the benefits of the Institution. Careful observation and the experience of several years, assiduously devoted to the cultivation of the female mind, have rendered Mr. Anderson familiar with every view of the subject, and enabled him to adapt his system successfully. He hopes to the wants and wishes of those who take an interest in it. The lessons and exercises of the difficult but delightful accomplishment of music, are distributed in a manner which will quickly inspire the youthful practitioners with an emulation to excel, and give them the habit of gratifying their friends with an exhibition of their performance. The arrangement of the Dancing School, offer a will more satisfactory prospect of the advance of the young ladies in polite and graceful acquirements, and by a judicious combination, are rendered subservient to the most valuable objects of general improvement. The advantages of this branch of the Institution cannot here be particularly explained; but a correct estimate of the habits and taste of society in this state, justifies the assertion, that they alone form an adequate inducement to pass a winter at Williamsburg. As a fit scene for the education of young ladies, Williamsburg has long been distinguished by the approbation and preference of the public; and in no situation, perhaps, can the unfortunate neglect of early improvement more successfully obtain the remedy which parental solicitude demands. Let it be remembered however, that the solid acquirements of a liberal education, are best secured, by devoting to it the first years of unfolding reason; and, if we consider at how early a period of their age, young ladies make their entrance into life, it becomes evident, that the lessons and exercises necessary to their improvement, should commence with the first dawn of mental expansion. Parents should therefore pay particular attention to the early instruction of their daughters, and the best source of elementary tuition would, under favorable circumstances, be the parental roof; but should any cause prevent its domestic communication of this necessary instruction, a just confidence may be placed in the judicious regulations of Mr. Anderson's institution. His system embraces as essential to its object, those active and cheerful recreations, which, whilst they promote health, and assist personal development, render the young mind insensible to the weight and unconscionable of the restrictions of confinement. And that parents may have every possible inducement to send their daughters early to the Academy, young ladies whose age does not exceed ten years, will be boarded at half the usual price. In compliance with the wish of some very liberal individuals, whose solicitude for the more rapid or perfect improvement of their daughters, renders them regard less of increased expense, a private class of six or eight young ladies will be formed who in addition to the established lessons of the school, will receive every possible assistance of extra instruction and attention. As the terms for this class will be considerably higher than the charge for the established course, those who desire to be interested in it, will receive, on application by letter or otherwise, a particular communication. Williamsburg, September 1, 1806. 1m
TO BE SOLD, A New Kent County Courthouse, on Monday the 22d of this month. A NEGRO BOY, Billy, taken as the property of Isaac Singleton to satisfy three attachments obtained against the estate of said Singleton, as an absconding debtor, one in the name of Robert Hayes, one in the name of Robert Hayes and partner, and one in the name of Robert Warren, against said Singleton. All persons having claim, or title of claim to said property, are desired to produce the same, if any such there be, on the day of sale, as this notice will be plead in bar of all claims thereafter made. Jones R. Christian, D. Sheriff, For THOMAS CLARBORNE, Sheriff. September 2d 1806. tds
DISSOLUTION. THE partnership of DAVID JOHNSON & CO and JOHNSON, WINSTON & CO are this day dissolved by mutual consent. The creditors of said concerns are requested to make application to David Johnson to all sums due from them—Those indebted to them, are earnestly solicited to come forward and pay their respective balances to him, he being alone fully authorized to receive all sums due said concerns. David Johnson, William Quarles, Thomas Winston. Yanceyville, Sept. 1st, 1806. 2
ADVERTISEMENT. WILL be sold, to the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 16th just at the plantation (near the Brook bridge) where the late Lucy Williamson dec. resided all the personal estate belonging to the said deceased: consisting of HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE, Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, a parcel of rye in the straw, wheat, &c. &c. Six months credit will be given for all sums over ten dollars, for which bond and approved security will be required, to carry interest from the date, if not punctiliously paid. All those having claims against the said estate, are requested to bring them in properly authenticated. W. M. YOUNG Adm'r. of Lucy Williamson, dec. the day of sale; terms made known at the same time. Henrico, Sept 5th, 1806. 2
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Richard Farrer, deceased, of the county of Albemarle, for the purpose of securing the payment of a debt due to Rives, Murphy and Co. as therein specified and all charges attending the execution of the trust, WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, for ready money, on Saturday the 11th of October next, at the dwelling house of the said Richard Farrer, dec. in the county aforesaid, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY viz: One negro man, named Squire, one named Jacob, one named Watt, and one named Isaac—also, one negro woman named Betty, and one named Rachel, and their increase, if any since the executing of the trust. Daniel Higginbotham, Trustee. Amherst county, Sept 3d, 1806. 4w
BILLS OF LADING, May be had at this Office.