Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-03-06 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[Vol. XH.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1136.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum....paid in advance.]
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1805.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
1301-2 Acres of Land, Lying in Henrico county, on the coal pit road leading from Richmond to the Deep Run pits, about 7 miles from said city, with a tolerable good dwellinghouse and barn, and several other out houses, and a small plantation laid off in 3 fields, all under good fences; there are about 140 young apple trees, 100 of which are bearing trees, and about 100 peach trees. It is needless to say more, for it is presumed no person will purchase without first viewing the premises. For terms apply to the subscriber, who lives thereon. February 23, 1805. Joseph Eubank.
A Great Bargain, To be sold in a tract of LAND, lying in Halifax county, Virginia, within four miles of the courthouse, containing 637 1-2 acres. The land lies well, is well watered, and not inferior to any high land in said county, for the production of tobacco, corn, wheat, rye or any thing that may be planted thereon; is a fine healthy situation; has on it a tolerable comfortable dwelling house, &c. a good granary, good peach and apple orchard, and is in a wealthy and agreeable neighborhood. For terms apply to the subscriber, living on the said premises. January 23, 1805. Thomas Roberts.
The subscriber offers FOR SALE, 1310 dollars of United States 6 per cent. Stock. Apply to the Printer of the Virginia Argus. G. W. Truett. Richmond, Feb. 13, 1805.
W. WARDLAW, Is now opening at his shop on the Main street in Richmond, opposite Mr. Taylor's Vendor Office, a large importation of MEDICINES, Received directly from London, also a general assortment of SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, SHOP FURNITURE, MEPHITIC AIR MACHINE, CHAINES, PATENT MEDICINES, &c. &c. It is his intention to keep, at all times, a supply of Genuine Medicines, sufficient to answer the current demand; which will be sold low for cash or on the usual credit to those who will give him sufficient assurances of punctuality. November 20th, 1804. wtf.
Scheme of a Lottery, For the benefit of WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE FIRST CLASS. 8000 Tickets at 10 dollars. - 80,000 2 Prizes, dolls. 10,000 - 20,000 60 of - 500 - 30,000 2,000 of - 15 - 30,000 80,000 Subject to a deduction of 15 per. ct. 12,000 Expense of drawing, - 2,000 Dollars, 10,000 First Ticket drawn, - Dolls. 500 Last drawn, - 10,000 1 other Prize of - 10,000 59 other Prizes of 500 dolls. 29,500 2,000 of 15 dollars, - 30,000 Dollars, 80,000 All tickets drawn blank may be renewed in the next class, at 10 dolls. each; the price of all others will be 15 dolls. All prizes of 15 dollars may be renewed for the next class, or paid, at the option of the person entitled. If they be not claimed within three months after the drawing commences, they will be considered as renewed in the second class. The drawing to commence in the city of Williamsburg, on the _____ day of _____, under the management of James Madison, John Bracken, William Nelson, Robert Greenhow, Barwell Bassett, Robert Saunders, Samuel Tyler, Chapman Travis, William Lightfoot, Littleton W. T. Powell, George Tucker and James Sempie. SECOND CLASS. 1979 Tickets at 10 dolls. 59,380 4,855 ditto at 15 dolls. 70,930 130,310 Deduct loss on 2,052 tickets renewed at 2 1-2 5,155 Dollars, 125,155 2 Prizes of 20,000 dolls. 40,000 2 ditto of 10,000 dolls. 20,000 3 ditto of 5,000 - 15,000 50 ditto of 1,000 - 50,000 1 ditto - 155 125,155 Deduct 10 per cent. 12,500 Expenses of drawing, 2,500 Sum raised, Dolls. 10,000 Ticket first drawn, Dolls. 1,000 Ticket last drawn, 20,000 One other prize of 20,000 20,000 Two ditto of 10,000 20,000 13 ditto of 5,000 dolls. 15,000 49 ditto of 1,000 49,000 due 155 Dollars 125,155
TICKETS May be had of George Pecker, Thomas Taylor and Samuel Pleasants, Jr. in Richmond; Robert Michener, and Watkins Leigh, Petersburg; Thomas Newton, Dr. Barani and Littleton W. Tazewell, Norfolk; Hugh Mercer, Fredericksburg; Henry Tucker, Winchester; Chapman Johnson, Staunton; and in all the towns in Virginia, and many places in the country.
THE CELEBRATED HIGH-BLOODED ENGLISH HORSE, OSCAR,
FULL sixteen hands high, imported by me last summer, after having seen him the year before, and satisfied myself as to his reputation, is now in fine health, full of vigor and muscular strength, and will be let to mares, the ensuing season, at my stables, in Charles City county, Sandy Point, on Six Guinea the season, which may be discharged by the payment of Five Guinea, or before the tenth day of August next; Three Guinea the leap, and Ten to insure a foal; A Dollar to the groom. Pastures as extensive as any in the state, and inferior to none for fine natural grass, especially the white clover, which abounds to a wonderful degree in the months of April, May and June, as also after harvest, that succession of crab and other grass, which so plentifully takes place here, will be afforded, with entertainment for servants, free from charge. No liability for involuntary escapes, nor will I be responsible for any injuries or accidents which may not be the result of wanton neglect or abuse, as I here give my word to the public, that no pains nor assiduity shall be wanting on my part to render satisfaction, without respect to persons, to every gentleman who thinks it to send mares for the season. This very extraordinary stallion, cost me, when landed in this state, greatly upwards of one thousand pounds, and without meaning to detract from the merits of any other, I can safely venture to say, is the most perfect horse in Virginia; for the most critical observer has not yet been able to discover a single defect or blemish in him, either as to activity, strength, or beauty. Nothing can excel him in the neck, ear and eye; so bold, gay, and full of fire is he, that he fascinates in spite of prejudice, every beholder, that instant he is brought into view. I would endeavor to give a full description of him for the satisfaction of those gentlemen who cannot conveniently visit me, but in the attempt I might do him injustice, and therefore, I invite the most scrupulous examination of him, even by those who think themselves competent judges in this respect, and I do not fear the result. In short, it will not be deemed extravagant to say, he is, of his kind, the best of its nature.
OSCAR is a dark brown, was got by Saltram, the best horse in his day (who was the sire of Whiskey, and many good racers) - his dam by High Flyer - granddam by Herod - great granddam (Miss Middleton) by Regulus - great great granddam (Camilla) by a son of Bay Bolton, Bartlett's Children, Honeywood's Arabian, dam of the two True Blues. In 1796, at New-Market, at three years old, he won a handicap sweepstakes of 15 guineas each, two year old course, beating Lord Clermont's b c by Drummer, Mr. Howarth's b c Mouse, Mr. Adams's b c Cypress, Mr. Watson's b c Duplicity; two to one on Oscar. At Lambourn, he was second best, four mile heats against Heart of Oak and others, running three heats. In 1799, he won the Oatlands Stakes of fifty guineas each, half ditch in (10 subscribers) beating Lord Grosvenor's ch f Lady Bull, Mr. Heathcote's b c Warner, Sir F. Standish's b c Stanmore, Mr. Durand's Play or Pay, Mr. Cookson's b h Ambrosio, Lord Clermont's b h Almatour, Lord G. Cavendish's b h by Jupiter. The judges could only place the first five. 2d May, the same year, he won at Bracknell Hall, 50l. for all ages, heats about one mile and a quarter, beating Sir Charles Bunbury's Combatant, 4 years old, Mr. Bowis's Saddler, 5 years old. In October, he won the Oatlands stakes, of 30 guineas each, (18 subscribers) beating Mr. Tharpe's b c Chippendale, Mr. Williamson's b c Buzzard, out of Rachel, Lord Clermont's Almatour, Lord Grosvenor's ch f Lady Bull, Sir C. Bunbury's Warner, Sir F. Poole's b f by Dragon, Mr. Howard's Specialist, Mr. Ladbrooke's Humbug. The judge could only place the first three. In 1800, at New-Market, April 14th, he won the Craven stakes, of 10 guineas each, across the flat, at 4 years old, carrying 8 stone 9 lbs., free for all ages, beating the Duke of Grafton's b c First Prince, Lord Clermont's b c by Meteor, Mr. Cookson's b h Diamond, Mr. Coventry's b c Volante, Mr. O'Kelley's Grey Pilot, Mr. Durand's Ramshoudera, (late Princess) Mr. Dawson's Play or Pay, and Sir F. Standish's b c by Sir Peter, out of Storage. The judge could only place the first five. Even betting, Oscar against the field. In the same month and place, he won a subscription plate of 50l. beating Mr. R. Heathcote's ch f Georgiana, Mr. Hall's b f. Cui, Mr. O'Kelley's Arrim, Lord Clermont's ch c Verator, Mr. Golding's b c by Balloon, Mr. Travis's Baltarina, Mr. Ferrin's Pizarro, and Lord Grosvenor's ch c by Buzzard. The judge could only place the first three, 7 to 4 on Oscar. He was second best for the King's plate of 100 guineas, for four years old, carrying 11 stone, running against Sir F. Poole's Worthby, by Pot-8-o's, and Sir F. Standish's b h by Stanford, 5 years old. In October, New-Market, he received forfeit of Mr. Heathcote's Warner, for 500 guineas, across the flat, half forfeit. For these remarkable instances of speed and bottom, in so young a horse, I refer the reader to the Racing Calendars for 1798, '99, and 1800.
William Lightfoot. Sandy Point, February, 1805. wt15jy N. B. The Season will commence immediately
Notice. THAT Mr. Anthony Dibrell of Buckingham county, is hereby fully authorized to make sale of one TRACT OF LAND, in Patrick, containing 5000 acres, lying on Dan river - three ditto in Grayson county, lying on the waters of Little Red Island creek, - three of a thousand acres each, of one of 500 acres; the said Dibrell will attend at next April Grayson court for the sale of the said lands for and on behalf of NATHAN ANDERSON. Albemarle county, Feb. 13th, 1805. tis
DIOMEDE.
THIS extraordinary horse, in as high health and vigor as he has ever been since his arrival in America, will stand the ensuing season at my stable, three miles below Richmond, on James river, and cover mares at Fifty Dollars the season, the money to be sent with the mares; or One Hundred Dollars by insurance, the money for the insurance to be paid in October, and returned in every instance where the mare shall not prove to have been in foal, (except the property shall be changed) and all mares sent to Diomedes last season, which proved not to have been in foal, are at liberty to come this season gratis. Notes of hand for the insurance will be expected, to accompany the mares. The season commences the 1st of March, and ends the 1st of August. The pastures and inclosures are good and secure; the strictest attention will be paid all mares, particularly those in foal and those with colts, who shall have inclosures suitable to their condition - no responsibility for escapes or accidents. The great size, figure and performances on the turf, added to the high prices which his colts command, gives him a decided superiority over any stallion in America. To say nothing of the number of his colts, who won in 1803, (the first season they appeared on the turf) which greatly surpassed (in number) those of any other horse, although he came to America many years after several stallions of high fame - In 1804 we find Mr. Taylor's Hamintonian winning five times, Mr. Hoopes's Pease Maker four times, Mr. Seiden's Lavinia three times, and Sing four times, Mr. Wyllie's Mask twice, Mr. Poole's Florizel, three years old, winning two sweepstakes, which produced his owner 4000 dollars, and many other good racers. Mr. Ball has refused for this colt 5000 dollars - Pease Maker was sold in October last for 2700 dollars - Lavinia in November for 2200, and 2000 refused for Sing.
PEDIGREE. DIOMEDE was got by Florizel, (one of the best sons of King Herod) his dam by Speckler, sister to Juno, (the dam of Dragon and Young Eclipse), his granddam (sister to Floratius, by Blank) his great granddam, Feather's dam, and full sister to the granddam of Cygnet and Blossom, by Children, out of Miss Herod, by Grey Grantham, Paget, Turk, Boney, Percival, Leeds, Arabian. Tred-Hill, Jan. 30th, 1805. wt15jy
NICHOLAS RALLAM, Two doors above the Swan Tavern, has just received from the Isle of Wight, and for sale on the most moderate terms, Three thousand wt. of excellent BACON HAMS, and Middlings, and a supply of choice new and old Northern CHEESE; Also, BRISH POTATOES. Likewise, an assortment of well chosen GROCERIES. Consisting of Loaf & Brown Sugars; Coffee, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea; Currants, Rice, Indigo, Mace, Cloves, and other spices; Dry Sherry, Lisbon, and Malaga Wines; Cognac, Peach and Apple Brandy; Rum, Holland and Country Gin; Whiskey, Molasses, &c.; Crockery and Stone Ware, and a variety of other articles in the Grocery line. wtf
WHEREAS, by an act of the General Assembly, passed the 29th day of January last, entitled "An Act for carrying into execution the constitution of the Mutual Assurance society against fire on buildings in the state of Virginia, lately adopted at a General Meeting." It is among other things enacted, "That the funds now in hand, as well as debts due to the said society, shall be divided between the towns and country, in proportion to the capital subscribed by the towns and country respectively" and that "property insured in towns, and property insured in the country, shall be responsible for their respective losses only, and not for the losses of each other." And whereas, from the extraordinary losses which the society had sustained prior to the 24th day of February last, the funds of the society, had been very much reduced, and yet are reduced so that the portion of the said funds to be allotted to the towns in conformity to the act of Assembly aforesaid, will in all probability be insufficient to meet the losses (exclusively chargeable on the towns) which may reasonably be expected to occur in the course of the present year, and the credit and very existence of the institution requiring that provision should be made for the immediate payment of such contingent losses - The Board of Directors of the Society aforesaid, have thought proper to call for the payment of half a quota on each building which had been insured in any town in this commonwealth, and in the town of Alexandria, hath been made for the purpose aforesaid, and in pursuance of the authority vested in the President and Directors by the act aforesaid, and by the rules and regulations of the said society. And I do further hereby in pursuance also of the resolution aforesaid, notify to all persons concerned, that every insurance on which the said half quota shall be payable, under the said requisition, will be forfeited unless payment thereof, that is of a sum equal to half the premium mentioned in the policy, be made at the farthest by the first day of June next, and such insurance will remain forfeited until the payment of the half quota so withheld, and interest thereon shall be afterwards, either voluntarily made or coerced in the mode prescribed by law.
AL. MORAE, President M. A. S. Richmond, Feb. 25th, 1805. wt FOR SALE OR HIRE, A Valuable Blacksmith. CHARLES JOHNSTON. Richmond, March 1, 1805. 4t
Advertisement. To be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on a credit of twelve months, FIVE TRACTS OF LAND, belonging to the estate of Thomas Anderson, dec. vizt - One in Campbell county, of 400 acres, lying on both sides of the main road, on the branches of Banner creek; this tract to be sold at next April Court, being the 11th day of the month; One in Nottoway county of 150 acres, lying on Gattis creek; this tract to be sold at next April Court, being the 11th day of the month; these two tracts to be attended by Mr. Anthony Dibrell, who is hereby fully authorized to act for the executors of the said Thomas Anderson. One of 400 acres, one of 147 acres, and one of 50 acres, lying in Buckingham county, the two former on the waters of Rock Island creek, and the latter one on Living's ferry road. These three last tracts to be sold at next May Buckingham court, being the 13th day of the month. Bond with approved security will be required, to bear interest from the date, but if punctually paid the interest shall be returned. NATHAN ANDERSON, & ROBERT RIVES, Execs. of Thos. Anderson, dec. Albemarle county, Feb. 13th, 1805. tis
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscribers by Mr. John Turner, the 13th July, 1804, to secure the sum of one hundred and sixty-seven pounds five shillings, due Mr. William A. Lewis, exr. of Francis Lewis, will be SOLD, for cash, on the premises, on Wednesday the 27th March next, a wo
Improved Tenements. In this city, nearly opposite the court-house - Also, one other TENEMENT, in said deed, opposite Rockets warehouse, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to pay the aforesaid sum of one hundred and sixty-seven pounds five shillings, with interest thereon from the 21st day of February, together with the expense attending the execution of said trust. Richard Adams, } Trustees. John Prosser, } Richmond, Feb. 25, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons having claims against the estate of the late Samuel Scherer, dec. to bring them forward on or before the first day of Sept. next properly proved - A call none submitted to the above estate either by bond note or otherwise, are hereby requested to make immediate payment, as no indulgence can be given. Hannah Scherer, } Adm'rs. George Scherer, } Feb. 26th, 1805.
Congressional Register. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wednesday, January 30.
DEBATE ON THE GEORGIA CLAIMS. Mr. Elliot's speech concluded. The gentleman from Virginia, has expressed his surprise that the chairman of the committee of claims has contended himself with reporting facts and principles, and that he has not adopted the novel procedure of reporting something tantamount to an elaborate speech in favor of the claims. As the speech of the gentleman from Virginia is unfortunately destitute of argument against the claims, and as it might be possible to deduce from it reasons in their favor, it might perhaps be proper for him to print it and annex it to the report, as a substitute for that which he thinks the chairman ought to have subjoined, for the edification of the house. My feeble optics have been able to discover but one attempt at argument, which is in those observations which relate to the message of the President, and the proceedings of congress, on the act of Georgia, in 1795, and which it is contended, were notices to purchasers and to the world, of fraud. At that time it was not suspected that fraud had been committed, and the reason for those proceedings was, that the United States possessed, or were supposed to possess, certain claims to the territory. There are certain subtle, sublimated, ethereal, heaven descended geniuses, the soft and silken texture of whose minds would suffer infinite discomforture from the contact of that rude and knotty thing, an argument. That gentleman is not of this description. Too often have we witnessed his argumentative powers, to entertain this idea. I regret that he has declined instead of reasoning upon this occasion, as I believe that argument, particularly upon important subjects, is more useful than mere declamation. From motives which I cannot develop, for I ascribe no improper views to no one, the present is attempted to be made a party question. The people are told that the capital has become a scene of political and private iniquity, of fraud and federalism; that the majority of their representatives are committing a stupendous robbery upon the public patrimony; and their indignation is invoked upon the plunderers. What facts exist to justify these denunciations? Are we about to bury away the rights and interests of the people? Are we about to be guilty of a wanton waste of the public property? Are we guilty of political apostasy? No such thing. We are about to make arrangements for carrying into effect a solemn stipulation in the treaty with Georgia, and a solemn act of our predecessor, by devoting a part of the five mil-
lions of acres, specially reserved for that purpose, for which the United States never paid a cent, and never will pay a cent, to the extinguishment of the colourable claims of equitable claimants. Yet we are told that this act of equity, good faith, and good policy, is a stupendous crime, compared with which the flagitious acts of the former "unprincipled administration" dwindle into "petty larcenies." I am a republican a democratic republican. I was opposed to the general system of that administration. But I do not think it magnanimous or honorable, malignantly to triumph over fallen foes. Nor do I dread the union of honest men. It can be dreadful only to the dishonest. It is said that the press is under the influence of a virtual sedition law. No, Sir. The press, I speak without allusion to political distinctions, is incorrigibly licentious. Has the gentleman from Virginia read, in one of the oracles of our country, mingled with his own praises, the denunciation of the whole representation of one of the largest states in the union (Massachusetts) as composed of men destitute both of public and private integrity, and conspirators against the peace of the union, merely because they differ in opinion from that gentleman upon this single question? Does he know that these denunciations are echoed and re-echoed, by means of the presses called exclusively republican, through almost every village of the nation? Has he heard that the representatives of remote districts are denounced to their constituents as traitors to their rights, and that their independence of his imperious mandates is made the powerful evidence of the treason? I hope, Sir, that we shall never see the day when a private caucus of a few individuals shall be enabled to dictate to the people in whom to invest their confidence. And I also hope that the day is not distant when independence of sentiment, when independence even of party, shall be the surest passport to public confidence and public honors. It is said that the circumstance that one of the great officers of the government is numbered among the claimants, ought to scatter consternation through the house. It is unnecessary for me to undertake a vindication of the character of that gentleman. Does his office divest him of the common rights of a citizen? Does it deprive him of the right of petitioning the national legislature? But his contracts are resorted to for the purpose of proving that he has extended his official influence within our walls. Unfortunate indeed is the application of this argument. By the report upon the table it appears that three members are contractors, and we all see that two of them are opposed to the present claims. Believing, Mr. Speaker, that this act of enormous robbery, this wanton dissipation of the public treasure, this abominable league between corruption and federalism, of which we hear so much, is neither more nor less than an act of just national policy; believing with the secretary of State, the secretary of the Treasury, and the late Attorney General, that "the interest of the United States, the tranquility of those who may hereafter inhabit that territory, and various equitable considerations, which may be urged in favor of most of the present claimants, render it expedient to enter into a compromise on reasonable terms;" and believing that this compromise ought to be delayed no longer, I shall give a decided vote in opposition to the proposed amendment, and in favor of the original resolution, as reported by the committee of claims. To be continued. HIGH COURT OF IMPEACHMENT. The Answer and Pleas of Samuel Chase. Continued. It is only then, for the correctness of his motives in delivering these opinions, that he can now be called to answer; and his correctness ought to be presumed, unless the contrary appear by some direct proof, or by some violent presumption arising from his general conduct on the trial, or from the glaring impropriety of the opinion itself. For he admits that cases may be supposed, of an opinion delivered by a judge so palpably erroneous, unjust, and oppressive, as to preclude the possibility of his having proceeded from ignorance or mistake. Do the opinions now under consideration bear any of these marks? This honorable court need not be informed that there has existed in England, no such thing as treason at common law, since the year 1350, when the statute of the 25th Edward III. chap. 2, declaring what one should in future be judged treason, was passed. Is it perfectly clear that decisions made before that statute, 450 years ago, when England, together with the rest of Europe, was still shrouded in the deepest gloom of ignorance and barbarism; when the system of English jurisprudence was still in its infancy; when

law, justice and reason, were perpetually trampled under foot by feudal oppression and feudal anarchy; when, under an able and vigorous monarch, every thing was adjudged to be treason which he thought fit to call so, and under a weak one, nothing was considered as treason which turbulent, powerful, and rebellious nobles thought fit to perpetrate: it is perfectly clear that decisions, made at such a time, and under such circumstances, ought to be received by the courts of this country as authorities to govern their decisions, or lights to guide the understanding of juries? Is it perfectly clear that decisions made in England, on the subject of treason, before the revolution of 1688, by which alone the balance of the English constitution was adjusted, and the English liberties were fixt on a firm basis; decisions made either during the furious civil wars, in which two rival families contended for the crown; when in the vicissitudes of war, death and confiscation in the forms of law, continually walked in the train of the victors, and actions were reasonable or praiseworthy, according to the preponderance of the party by whose adherents they were perpetrated; during the reigns of three able and arbitrary kings, who succeeded this dreadful conflict, and relaxed or invigorated the law of treason, according to their anger, their policy, or caprice; or during those terrible struggles between the principles of liberty, not yet well defined or understood, on the one hand, and arbitrary power, incarnating itself under the forms of the constitution, on the other; struggles which presented at some times the wildest anarchy, at others the extremes of servile submission, and after having brought one king to the scaffold, ended in the expulsion of another from his throne: Is it clear that decisions on the law of treason, made in times like these, ought not only to be received as authorities in the courts of this country, but also to have great influence on their decisions? Is it clear that decisions made in England, as to what acts will amount to levying war against the king, personally, and not against his government, are applicable to the constitution and laws of this country? Is it clear that such English decisions on the subject of treason, as are applicable to our constitution and laws, are to be received in our courts, not merely as the opinions of learned and able men, which may enlighten their judgment, but as authorities which ought to govern absolutely their decisions? Is all this so clear, that a judge could not honestly and sincerely have thought the contrary? That he could not have expressed an opinion to a contrary without corrupt or improper motives? If it be not thus clear, then must it be admitted that this respondent, sincerely and honestly, and in the best of his judgment considered these decisions as wholly inadmissible, or applicable only for the purposes and to the extent which he pointed out. (To be continued.)
Copy of a letter from Commodore Decatur to the Secretary of the Navy, Accompanying a Message from the President.
(CONCLUDED.) August the 9th, we were engaged supplying the bombs and gun boats with ammunition and stores, and getting every thing in readiness for an attack the morrow. Commodore Barron should arrive and make the signal. I cannot but regret that our naval establishment is so limited, as to deprive me of the means and glory of completely subduing the haughty tyrant of Tripoli, while in the chief command, it will however afford me the satisfaction to give my successor all the assistance in my power. At 3 P. M. I went on board the Argus for the purpose of reconnoitering the harbor of Tripoli, we stood in towards the town, and were near being sunk by the enemy's fire. One of their heaviest shot which struck about three feet short of the water line, raked the copper off her bottom under water, and cut the plank half through. In the evening the wind blew strong from the N. N. E. the squadron weighed and kept under sail all night. The day following we anchored, Tripoli bearing S. S. W. 6 miles distant. At 10 A. M. the French consul hoisted the white flag at his flag staff under the national colors, which was a signal that the Bashaw was ready to treat. I sent a boat into the harbor and took this opportunity to forward captain Bainbridge and his officers, letters from their friends: the boat was not allowed to land, but returned in the afternoon and brought me a letter advising that the Bashaw was ready to receive 500 dollars for the ransom of each of the prisoners, and terminate the war without any consideration for peace or tribute; this is 350,000 dollars less than was demanded previous to the action of the third inst. — I was informed by capt. Chauncy that it was the expectation of our government on the arrival of four frigates, to obtain the release of the officers and crew of the Philadelphia without ransom and dictate the terms of peace. I enclose you copies of our correspondence which will convince you that our attacks have not been made without effect.
16th. No news of the frigates, and but short allowance of water in the squadron. I sent the Enterprise to Malta, with orders to the agent there, to hire transports and send off immediately a supply of fresh water, provisions and other stores which have become necessary, as some of the squadron have now been five months in sight of this dismal coast, without once visiting a friendly port: those vessels as well
as the gun boats receive their supply of water and provisions from the Constitution. 18th. As the season is fast approaching when we may expect bad weather, and no news of the frigates, I have determined to make an attack as soon as the wind proves favorable. At 8 P. M. I sent captains Decatur and Chauncy in two small boats to reconnoitre the harbor, and observe the disposition of the enemy's flotilla at night: they returned at midnight, and reported that they were anchored in a line abreast, from the Mole to the Bashaw's castle, with their heads to the eastward, for the defence of the inner harbor. At day light the wind shifted suddenly from N. E. to N. W. and blew a heavy sea on shore, which obliged us, for greater safety, to weigh and stand to sea. 20th. We had gained an offing of 9 or 10 leagues, still blowing hard. We met with the Ketch Intrepid, from Syracuse, with a cargo of fresh water, stock and vegetables for the squadron. 22d. Fell in with a ship from Malta, with water and live stock for the squadron. These cargoes arrived very opportunely, as we have for some time past been on short allowance of water. The wind having moderated, we stood in, and anchored with the squadron 6 miles N. E. by N. from Tripoli; all the boats were engaged in discharging the transports. The Enterprise arrived from Malta, but brought no intelligence of the long expected frigates. 24th. With a light breeze from the N. E. we stood in with the squadron prepared for action, intending to attack the town and shipping in the night. At 8 in the evening anchored about two and an half miles from the batteries. At midnight it fell calm. I sent the bomb vessels under the protection of the gun boats, to bombard the town; the boats of the squadron were employed in towing them in. At 2 A. M. the bombardment commenced, and continued until day light, but with what effect is uncertain. At 6 all the boats joined us, and were taken in tow by the squadron, which was under weigh, and standing off. At 7 anchored 4 miles north of the town. The weather for several days proved unfavorable for approaching the shore. 28th. We were favored with a pleasant breeze from the eastward. At 3 P. M. we weighed, and stood in for Tripoli. At 5 anchored the Constitution two miles N. by E. from fort English, and 2 and an half from the Bashaw's castle; the light vessels ordered to keep under weigh. We were employed until 8 P. M. in making arrangements for attacking the town; a number of the officers, and many of the seamen of the Constitution being attached to the bomb, gun, and ship's boats; captain Chauncy with several of his officers, and about 70 seamen and marines volunteered their services on board the Constitution. All the boats in the squadron were officered and manned, and attached to the several gun boats; the two bomb vessels could not be brought into action, as one was leaky, and the mortar bed of the other had given way. The John Adams, Scourge, transports and bombs were anchored 7 miles to the northward of the town. Lieut. commandant Dent, of the Scourge, came on board the Constitution, and took charge on the gun deck; Lieut. Izard of the Scourge also joined me. Lieut. Gordon commands gun boat No. 2, and Lieut. Laurence of the Enterprise, No. 5—these are the only changes. At half past 1 A. M. the gun boats in two divisions, led by captains Decatur and Somers were ordered to advance and take their stations close to the rocks, at the entrance of the harbor, within grape shot distance of the Bashaw's castle. The Siren, Argus, Vixen, Nautilus, Enterprise, and boats of the squadron accompanied them. At 3 A. M. the boats anchored with springs on, within pistol shot of the rocks and commenced a brisk firing on the shipping, town, batteries and Bashaw's castle, which was warmly returned, but not as well directed; the ship's boats remained with the gun boats, to assist in boarding the enemy's flotilla, if it should venture out; while the brigs and schooners kept under weigh ready for the same service or for annoying the enemy as occasion might present. At day light presuming that the gun boats had nearly expended their ammunition, we weighed with the Constitution and stood in for the harbor. Port English, the Bashaw's castle, crown and mole batteries kept up a heavy fire on us as we advanced. At half past 5 I made the signal for the gun boats to retire from action; and for the brigs and schooners to take them in tow. We were then within two cable's length of the rocks, and commenced a heavy fire of round and grape on 13 of the enemy's gun boats and gallies, which were in pretty close action with our boats. We sunk one of the enemy's boats, at the same time, two more disabled, ran on shore to avoid sinking; the remainder immediately retreated. We continued running up, until we were within musket shot of the crown and mole batteries, when we brought to, and fired upwards of 300 round shot besides grape and canister into the town, Bashaw's castle and batteries. We silenced the castle and two of the batteries for some time. At a quarter past 6 the gun boats being all out of shot and in tow, I hauled off, after having been 3/4 of an hour in close action. The gun boats fired upwards of 400 round shot, besides grape and canister with good effect. A large Tunisian galliot was sunk in the mole; a Spanish ship which had entered with an ambassador from the grand seignior, received considerable damage.
The Tripoline gallies and gun boats lost many men and were much cut. The Bashaw's castle and town have suffered very much; as have their crown and mole batteries. Captains Decatur and Somers conducted their divisions of gun boats with their usual firmness and address; and were well supported by the officers and men attached to them. The brigs and schooners were also well conducted during the action, and fired a number of shot at the enemy; but their guns are too light to do much execution. They suffered considerably in their sails and rigging. The officers and crew of the Constitution behaved well, I cannot in justice to capt. Chauncy, omit noticing the very able assistance I received from him on the quarter deck of the Constitution, during the whole of the action. The damage which we have received is principally above the hull; three lower shrouds, two spring stays, two topmast back stays, trusses, chains and lifts of the main yard shot away. Our sails had several cannon shot thro' them, and were besides considerably cut by grape; much of our running rigging cut to pieces, one of our anchor stocks and larboard cable shot away, and a number of grape shot were sticking in different parts of the hull; but not a man hurt! a boat belonging to the John Adams with a master's mate (Mr. Creighton) and eight men, was sunk by a double headed shot from the batteries while in tow of the Nautilus, which killed three men and badly wounded one, who with Mr. Creighton, and the other four, were picked up by one of our boats. The only damage our gun boats sustained, was in their rigging and sails, which were considerably cut with the enemy's round and grape shot. At 11 A. M. we anchored with the squadron 5 miles N. E. by N. from Tripoli, and repaired the damage received in the action. 29th and 30th, preparing the bomb vessels for service; supplying the gun boats with ammunition, &c. 31st, a vessel arrived from Malta with provisions and stores; brought no news of commodore Barron, or the frigates. We discharged this vessel's cargo and ordered her to return. September the 2d, the bomb vessels having been repaired and ready for service, Lieut. Dent and Robinson, resumed the command of them. Lieut. Morris of the Argus took command of No. 3; and Lieut. Tripp having nearly recovered from his wounds, resumed the command of No. 6, which he so gallantly conducted the 3d ultimo. Captain Chauncy, with several young gentlemen, and sixty men from the John Adams, volunteered on board the Constitution. At 4 P. M. made the signal to weigh; kept under sail all night. At 11 P. M. a general signal to prepare for battle; a Spanish Polacre in the ballast, came out of Tripoli, with an ambassador of the Grand Seignior on board, who had been sent from Constantinople to Tripoli to confirm the Bashaw in his title; this ceremony takes place in all the Barbary regencies, every five years. The captain of this vessel informed us, that our shot and shells had made great havoc and destruction in the city, and among the shipping, and that a vast number of people have been killed; also informs us that 3 of the boats which were sunk by our shot, in the actions of the 3d and 28th ultimo, had been got up, repaired and fitted for service. 3d. At 2, P. M. Tripoli bore S. S. W. 3 1/2 miles distant, wind E. by N. At half past 2 the signals were made for the gun boats to cast off, advance and attack the enemy's gallies and gun boats, which were all under weigh in the eastern part of the harbor, whither they had for some time been working up against the wind. This was certainly a judicious movement of theirs, as it precluded the possibility of our boats going down to attack the town, without leaving the enemy's flotilla in their rear, and directly to windward. I accordingly ordered the bomb vessels to run down within proper distance of the town, and bombard it, while our gun boats were to engage the enemy's gallies and boats to windward. At half past 3, P. M. our bombs having gained the station to which they were directed, anchored and commenced throwing shells into the city. At the same time our gun boats opened a brisk fire on the gallies and within point blank shot, which was warmly returned by them and fort English and by a new battery, little to the westward; but as soon as our boats arrived within good musket shot of their gallies and boats, they gave way and retreated to the shore within the rocks and under cover of musketry from fort English. They were followed by our boats and by the Siren, Argus, Vixen, Nautilus and Enterprise as far as the reefs would permit them to go with prudence. The action was then divided. One division of our boats with the brigs and schooners attacked fort English, whilst the other was engaged with the enemy's gallies and boats. The Bashaw's castle, the Mole, Crown, and several other batteries kept up a constant fire on our bomb vessels which were well conducted, and threw shells briskly into the town—but from their situation they were very much exposed, and in great danger of being sunk. I accordingly ran within them with the Constitution to draw off the enemy's attention, and amuse them whilst the bombardment was kept up. We brought to within reach of grape, and fired eleven broadsides in the Bashaw's castle, town and batteries, in a situation where more than 70 guns could bear upon us. One of their batteries was silenced. The town, castle, and other batteries considerably
damaged. By this time it was half past 4 o'clock. The wind was increasing and inclining rapidly to the northward. I made the signal for the boats to retire from action, and for the brigs and schooners to take them in tow, and soon after hauled off with the Constitution to repair damages. Our main top sail was totally disabled by a shell from the batteries, which cut away the leach rope and several cloths of the sail. Another shell went through the fore-top-sail, and one through the jib. All our sails considerably cut—two topmasts back stays shot away, main sheet, fore-tacks, lifts, braces, bowlines, and the running rigging generally very much cut, but no shot in our hull, excepting a few grape. Our gun boats were an hour and fifteen minutes in action. They disabled several of the enemy's gallies and boats, and considerably damaged fort English. Most of our boats received damage in their rigging & sails. The bomb vessel No. 1, commanded by Lieut. Robinson was disabled; every shroud being shot away—the bed of the mortar rendered useless, and the vessel near sinking. She was however towed off. About fifty shells were thrown into the town, and our boats fired 400 round shot, besides grape and canister. They were led into action by captains Decatur and Somers with their usual gallantry. The brigs and schooners were handsomely conducted, and fired many shot with effect at fort English, which they were near enough to reach with their carronades. They suffered considerably in their rigging, and the Argus received a 32 pound shot in the hull forward, which cut off a bower cable as it entered. We kept under weigh until 11 P. M. when we anchored, Tripoli bearing S. S. W. 3 leagues. I again with pleasure acknowledge the services of an able and active officer in Captain Chauncy, serving on the quarter deck of the Constitution. At sun rise I made the signal for the squadron to prepare for action. The carpenters were sent on board the bombs to repair damages, and our boats employed in supplying the bombs and gun boats with ammunition, and to replace the expenditures.
Desirous of annoying the enemy, by all the means in my power, I directed to be put in execution a long contemplated plan of sending a fireship, or infernal, into the harbor of Tripoli, in the night, for the purpose of endeavoring to destroy the enemy's shipping, and shatter the Bashaw's castle and town. Captain Somers of the Nautilus, having volunteered his services, had, for several days, before this period, been directing the preparation of the ketch Intrepid, assisted by Lieut. Wadsworth and Israel. About 100 barrels of powder and 150 fixed shells, were apparently judiciously disposed of on board her. The fuzes leading to the magazine, where all the powder was deposited, were calculated to burn a quarter of an hour. September 4th. The Intrepid being prepared for the intended service, capt. Somers and Lieut. Wadsworth made choice of two of the fastest rowing boats in the squadron, for bringing them out. After reaching their destination and firing the combustible materials, which were to communicate with the fuzes, capt. Somers' boat was manned with four seamen from the Nautilus, and Lieut. Wadsworth's, with six from the Constitution. Lieut. Israel accompanied them. At 8 in the evening, the Intrepid was under sail, and standing for the port, with a leading breeze from the eastward. The Argus, Vixen and Nautilus convoyed her as far as the rock. On entering the harbor, several shot were fired at her from the batteries. In a few minutes after, when she had apparently nearly gained the intended place of destination, she suddenly exploded, without having previously fired a room filled with splinters and other combustibles, which were intended to create a blaze, in order to deter the enemy from boarding, whilst the fire was communicating to the fuzes, which led to the magazine. The effect of the explosion awed their batteries into profound silence, with astonishment. Not a gun was afterwards fired for the night. The shrieks of the inhabitants informed us that the town was thrown into the greatest terror and consternation by the explosion of the magazine, and the bursting and falling of shells in all directions. The whole squadron waited with the utmost anxiety to learn the fate of the adventurers, from a signal previously agreed on in case of success, but waited in vain; no signs of their safety were to be observed. The Argus, Vixen and Nautilus hovered round the entrance of the port until sunrise, when they had a fair view of the whole harbor. Not a vestige of the Ketch or boats were to be seen. One of the enemy's largest gun boats was missing, and three others were seen very much shattered and damaged, which the enemy were hauling on shore, from these circumstances I am led to believe, that those boats were detached from the enemy's flotilla to intercept the Ketch, and without suspecting her to be a fireship, the missing boat had suddenly boarded her, when the gallant Somers and heroes of his party, observing the other three boats surrounding them, and no prospect of escape, determined at once to prefer death and the destruction of the enemy to captivity and torturing slavery, put a match to the train leading directly to the magazine, which at once blew the whole into the air, and terminated their existence. My conjectures respecting this affair are founded on a resolution, which capt. Somers, Lieut. Wadsworth and Israel had formed, neither to be taken by the enemy, nor suffer them to get possession of the powder on board the Intrepid. They expected to enter the harbor without discovery, but had declared if they should be disappointed, and the enemy should board them, before they reached the point of destination, in such force as to leave them no hopes of a safe retreat; that they would put a match to the magazine and blow themselves and their enemies up together—determined as there was no exchange of prisoners, that their country should never pay a ransom for them, nor the enemy receive a supply of powder through their means—the disappearance of the enemy's boats, and the shattered condition of three others, confirm me in my opinion, that they were an advanced guard, detached from the main body of the flotilla on discovering the approach of the Intrepid, and that they attempted to board her, before she had reached her point of destination, otherwise the whole of their shipping must have suffered, and would perhaps have been totally destroyed. That she was blown up before she had gained her station is certain, by which the service has lost three very gallant officers. Capt. Somers, and Lieut. Wadsworth and Israel were officers of conspicuous bravery, talents and merit—they had uniformly distinguished themselves in the several actions—were beloved and lamented by the whole squadron. September the 5th. We were employed in supplying the gun boats with ammunition, &c. and repairing the bomb vessels for another attack, but the wind shifting to N. N. E. a heavy swell setting on shore; and other indications of bad weather, determined me for greater safety to take the guns, mortars, shot and shells out of the boats into the Constitution & John Adams, which was accordingly done. The weather continuing to wear a threatening aspect until the 7th, and our ammunition being reduced to a quantity not more than sufficient for three vessels to keep up the blockade; no intelligence of the expected reinforcement; and the season so far advanced as to render it imprudent to hazard the gun boats any longer on the station; I gave orders for the John Adams, Siren, Nautilus, Enterprise, and Scourge, to take the bombs and gun boats in tow, and proceed to Syracuse with them, the Argus and Vixen to remain with the Constitution to keep up the blockade. September the 10th. The United States ship President, commodore Barron, and Constitution capt. Campbell, came in sight and soon joined company, when the command of the squadron was surrendered to commodore Barron, with the usual ceremony. I continued in company with the squadron until the 12th, when three strange ships came in sight, standing direct for Tripoli. Chase was given and two of them boarded and taken possession of by the Constitution, the President in company, about four leagues from Tripoli, but not more than five miles from the land; while the Constellation and Argus were in chase of the third. The two boarded by the Constitution were loaded with about sixteen thousand bushels of wheat. Tripoli is in a state of starvation, and there can be no doubt but those cargoes were meant as a supply and relief to our enemies. Considering the season too far advanced and weather too uncertain to hazard any further operations against Tripoli at present, commodore Barron determined that the prizes should be sent to Malta, under convoy of the Constitution, it being necessary she should go into port, to be recalke and refitted. I notified commodore Barron that it was my wish to return to the United States in the frigate John Adams, capt. Chauncy; this readily and in the handsomest manner met his acquiescence. I shall accordingly return in that ship. The service in this quarter cannot suffer from this arrangement, as capt. Decatur is at present without a ship and my return will immediately place him in the exercise of the duties attached to that commission, which he has so gallantly earned, and his country generously bestowed, I shall feel a pleasure in leaving the Constitution under the command of that officer, whose enterprising and manly conduct I have often witnessed, and whose merits eminently entitle him to so handsome a command. The other commanders merit the highest commendations for their prompt obedience to orders on all occasions, and for the zeal, spirit and judgment which they displayed in the several attacks on the enemy's shipping and batteries, as well as for the general good order and discipline at all times observed on board their respective vessels. The officers of the squadron have conducted themselves in the most gallant and handsome manner; and the conduct of the different ship's companies has merited my warmest approbation since I have had the honor to command them. It affords me much satisfaction to observe, that we have neither had a duel nor court martial in the squadron since we left the United States. I most sincerely regret the loss of our gallant countrymen who have sacrificed their lives to the honor of the service, and that it has not been in my power, consistent with the interest and expectation of my country, to liberate captain Bainbridge and the unfortunate officers and crew of the Philadelphia. Be assured, Sir, I have incessantly endeavored to effect this desirable object. I have no doubt but my successor will be able to effect their release, and establish peace on such terms as will reflect the highest honor on himself and his country.

September 17th. Arrived at Malta with the two detained Greek vessels—We experienced very bad weather, but had the satisfaction to learn that the bombs and gun boats had arrived safe at Syracuse the 15th instant without accident. Each of the Tripoline gun-boats which we have captured has two brass howitzers abaft, and a handsome copper gun in the bow, which carries a 32lb. shot, is 11 1-2 feet long and weighs 6,600 lb.
I send you a plan of the town and harbor of Tripoli, with the disposition of our squadron, and the enemy's flotilla, at the time of the several attacks, with sundry other papers.
I have the honor to be, With the highest respect, Sir, Your most obedient servant, EDWARD PREBLE. United States ship Constitution, Malta harbor, Sept. 13th, 1804. HONORABLE SECRETARY OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY, WASHINGTON.
DECLARATION OF WAR BY SPAIN AGAINST ENGLAND. FROM THE MADRID GAZETTE.
Madrid, 14th Dec. 1804. His excellency Sr. Don Pedro Cevallos, first secretary of state and of the navy, has communicated by royal order to all the councils, under the date of the day before yesterday, the Manifesto, whose literal tenor is as follows:
The re-establishment of peace, which Europe beheld with so much pleasure by the treaty of Amiens, has unfortunately been of very short duration for the welfare of nations. Hardly had the public rejoicings, with which such an auspicious event was everywhere celebrated, been finished, when the public tranquility began to be disturbed anew, and the blessings vanished which peace had promised. The cabinets of Paris and London held Europe in suspense and wavering between fear and hope; the result of their negotiations becoming every day more uncertain, until discord had again kindled between them the flame of a war, which might naturally be communicated to other powers; inasmuch as it was extremely difficult for Spain and Holland, who had treated jointly with France at Amiens, and whose interests and political relations are so intimately united, to desist in the end from taking part in the injuries and offenses committed against their ally.
Under these circumstances his majesty, resting on the most solid principles of good policy, preferred the pecuniary subsidies to the contingent of troops and ships, with which he was bound to assist France in virtue of the treaty of alliance of 1795; and as well through the medium of his minister in London, through the medium of the English agents at Madrid, he signified, in the most positive manner to the British government, his decided and firm resolution to remain neutral during the war, as an earnest of which he had the consolation of observing that these ingenuous assurances were apparently well received at the court of London.
But that cabinet, which must beforehand have resolved in silence, for its private purposes upon the renewal of the war with Spain, whenever it could declare it, not with the forms and solemnities prescribed by the law of nations, but through the medium of positive aggressions, which might produce benefit to it, availed itself of the most frivolous pretexts to question the truly neutral conduct of Spain, and to give importance at the same time to the desires of the British king to preserve the peace: the whole with a view to gain time by lulling the Spanish government, and keeping in uncertainty the public opinion of the English nation, respecting its premeditated and unjust designs, which could by no means be approved by that nation.
Thus it is that at London it artfully appeared to sustain various claims of private Spaniards addressed to it, and its agents at Madrid exaggerated the pacific intentions of their sovereign, yet they never showed themselves satisfied with the frankness and friendship with which their notes were answered, but imagined and exaggerated armaments which never existed, and supposed (contrary to the most positive protestations on the part of Spain) that the pecuniary succours given to France were not merely the equivalent of the troops and ships, which were stipulated in the treaty of 1795, but an indefinite and immense sum, which did not admit them to consider Spain otherwise than as a principal party in the war.
However as it was not yet time to dispel the illusion under which they were acting, they required as conditions necessary to consider Spain as neutral, the cessation of every sort of arming in these ports, and a prohibition of the sale of prizes brought into them: and notwithstanding both conditions, although solicited in a tone at once too lofty and unusual in political transactions, were thereafter religiously fulfilled and observed, they yet persisted in manifesting a want of confidence, and hastily departed from Madrid even after receiving couriers from their court, of the contents of which they communicated no part.
The contrast which results from all this between the conduct of the cabinets of Madrid and London would be sufficient clearly to evince to all Europe the bad faith and the hidden and perverse views of the English ministry, even if it had not manifested them by the abominable outrage of surprising, lighting and taking the
four Spanish frigates, which unfortunately whilst sailing under the full security which peace inspires, were attached, in virtue of orders which the English government had signed at the very moment when they deceitfully required conditions for the continuance of peace, when every possible assurance was given them, and when even their own vessels supplied themselves with provisions and refreshments in the ports of Spain.
These same vessels which were enjoying the most complete hospitality, and were experiencing the good faith with which Spain was proving to England how safe were her promises, and how firm her resolutions to maintain neutrality, these very vessels already concealed in the breast of their commanders the iniquitous orders of the English cabinet to assault on the seas Spanish property: orders both iniquitous and profusely circulated, as all their vessels of war in the American and European seas are already detaining and carrying to their ports every Spanish vessel which they meet with: without respecting the cargoes of grain coming from all parts to the succour of a faithful nation in the most calamitous season.
Orders, which are barbarous, because those men—no other name which require every Spanish vessel, whose burthen are less than 100 tons, to be sunk; those which may be stranded on the coast, to be burnt; and only those which exceed the burthen of 100 tons to be captured and carried to Malta. This has been declared by the master of a Laúd of Valencia, of 54 tons, who was fortunate enough to save himself in his boat, on the 16th November, on the coast of Catalonia, after his vessel had been sunk by an English ship, the captain of which took away his papers and his flag, and informed him that he had received the above orders from his court.
Notwithstanding actions so atrocious, which prove to demonstration the covetous and hostile views which the English cabinet had meditated, it yet wishes to continue its perfidious system of deceiving the public opinion, by alleging for itself that the Spanish frigates were not carried into the English ports as captured, but as detained, until Spain should give the assurances, which were desired, that she would observe the strictest neutrality.
And what greater assurances could or ought Spain to give? What civilized nation has hitherto practised such unjust and violent means of obtaining assurances from another? Even if England had in fine any thing to require from Spain; how could she afterwards make an atonement for such a gross outrage? What satisfaction could she give for the late loss of the frigate Mercedes, with all her cargo, crew and great number of distinguished passengers, who perished innocent victims of a policy so detestable?
Spain would not fulfil what she owes to herself, nor think she could maintain her well known honor and dignity among the other powers of Europe, if she should show herself any longer insensible to outrages as manifest, and if she did not endeavor to avenge them with the nobleness and energy peculiar to her character.
Animated by these sentiments, the magnanimous heart of the King, after having exhausted, for the preservation of peace, all the resources compatible with the dignity of his crown, finds itself under the hard necessity of making war against the king of Great Britain, his subjects, and people, but omitting the formalities customary, in order to a solemn declaration and publication, inasmuch as the English cabinet has commenced and continues making war without declaring it.
In consequence his majesty, after having directed that all English property in these dominions should be sequestered by way of reprisal, and that orders be sent calculated for self defence and for offence, against the enemy should be transmitted to the Vice Roy, captains general, and other chiefs, by sea and land, has ordered his minister in London to withdraw with the whole Spanish legation; and his majesty makes no doubt that all his subjects inflamed with the just indignation, with which the violent proceedings of England must inspire them, will omit no means whatsoever, which their valor may suggest, for contributing with his majesty, to the most complete vengeance, for the insults committed upon the Spanish flag. For this he invites them to arm privateers against Great Britain, and to seize with courage its vessels and property, under the most ample privileges; his majesty offering the utmost promptitude & celerity in the adjudication of prizes, as soon as they are proved to be English property, and his majesty expressly renouncing, in favor of the captors, every portion of the value of prizes, which on other occasions has been reserved for himself, so that they shall enjoy the full value without any deduction.
Lastly, his majesty has resolved that the above shall be inserted in the public papers, in order that it may be generally known, and also that it be transmitted to the ambassadors and ministers of the King, at foreign courts, in order that all powers may be informed of these transactions, and take an interest in so just a cause; hoping that Divine Providence will bless the Spanish arms, in order that they may obtain a just and suitable satisfaction for their injuries.
NORFOLK, Feb. 28. The U. S. brig Scourge, Lieut. Izzard, which arrived here a few days ago from the Mediterranean, we have it from good authority, is ordered to be dismantled.
Capt. Potter informs, that when he left New York, Flour was up to 15 and 16 dollars a barrel.
DION, Imported by Mr. Hoomes, of the Rolling Green, in the fall of 1801, will stand at my house in the county of Charlotte, two miles below Bibb's ferry, and cover mares at five guineas the season, which may be discharged with 20 dollars paid by the 1st of August, when the season will expire. Notes for five guineas will be expected with the mares, dischargeable as above. HILLARY MOSLEY. Charlotte, March 1st, 1805.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1805.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT. CORRECTED WEEKLY.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Items include Tobacco, Wheat, Flour, Corn, Hemp, Bacon, Whiskey, Pork, Butter with their respective prices in dollars and cents.
JUDGE CHASE ACQUITTED.
Extract of a letter from a Member of Congress, to the Editor of the Argus, dated, CONGRESS HALL, March 1, 1805.
This day precisely at half past two o'clock, the President of the Senate (Aaron Burr) pronounced the judgment of the Senate, in the case of Samuel Chase—when nineteen members only were of opinion that he was guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors—and fifteen that he was not guilty—of course as two thirds, the constitutional number of all the members present, were not of opinion that Mr. Chase was guilty, he stood acquitted of the impeachment brought against him by the house of representatives.
The following is a statement of the votes on each article of the impeachment:
Table with 3 columns: Articles, Guilty, Not Guilty. Articles 1-8 with corresponding vote counts.
FOURTH OF MARCH.
The anniversary of Mr. Jefferson's administration was celebrated in this city with the customary honors. Dinners were prepared at the Eagle and Washington Taverns, and numerously attended. The following toasts were drank at the Eagle. Doct. WM. FOUSSER and ALEXANDER MITCHELL Esq. presided.
List of toasts: 1. The Republicans of the Union—Let them this day celebrate a New Jubilee in honor of Liberty. 3 Cheers—Yankee Doodle. 2. The Day, which gave us a Republican Administration... 3. Thomas Jefferson—How sink the unhallowed Crown of Bonaparte... 4. George Clinton—The new Vice President... 5. George Washington and the heroes of the Revolution... 6. The Congress of the United States—May it no longer be disgraced... 7. John Randolph—Eloquent as Chatillon... 8. The Yazoo Speculation—Let it become a political Talisman... 9. Commodore PREBLE, and the Mediterranean Squadron—Millions for defence... 10. Our brave and captive brethren in Tripoli—May their chains sit loosely... 11. Somers, Wadsworth and Israel, the Deity of America—Who nobly perishing... 12. Our 1538 inwrecked seamen in British vessels—May superior energies assist... 13. Louisiana—A Rising Star... 14. James Monroe, our minister plenipotentiary—Whose talents and whose virtues... 15. Third Party-men—The man who has once deserted the People... 16. The Liberty of the Press—The shield of wisdom and of virtue... 17. The American Fair. Our republican brethren at the Washington Tavern—May the same sentiments of fraternity...
We were unable to procure a copy of the Toasts drank at the Washington Tavern for this day's paper.
HIGH COURT OF IMPEACHMENT.
Monday, Feb. 25.
The court opened at 10 o'clock A. M. Mr. Martin closed his address at about 12 o'clock. After a respite of the sittings for 10 minutes Mr. Harper as concluding counsel on the part of judge Chase, addressed the court, for the purpose of noticing points not fully insisted upon in relation to the six first articles, and of investigating the seventh and eighth articles.
Having at three o'clock gone through the first branch of the duty assigned him, the court adjourned for half an hour.
At the expiration of this period Mr. Hugh Holmes was called and examined on the part of the managers, when Mr. Harper resumed his remarks, which he concluded and closed the defence, at a quarter after six o'clock.
Tuesday, February 26.
The court opened at 10 A. M. Mr. NICHOLSON addressed the court in a speech of about two hours length, on the First Article.
He was followed by Mr. Rodney, who rose, about one o'clock; when a respite of the sitting of the court took place for half an hour. At the expiration of which time, Mr. Rodney resumed, and continued speaking until half past 6 o'clock. He reviewed all those articles that relate to the trials of Fries and Callender, and the conduct of Judge Chase at Wilmington, when stating that he was considerably fatigued, the court adjourned until 10 o'clock to morrow, when it is expected the pleadings will close.
Gen. JACKSON on Monday the 25th, laid the following resolutions before the Senate, which were committed.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled, That Congress are highly impressed with the gallant and meritorious services of COMMODORE E.D. WARD PREBLE, during his command of the squadron of the United States in the Mediterranean; where ability and prudence, intrepidity and caution have been conspicuously joined in all his operations against the Tyrant and barbarians of Tripoli, with whom the United States are at war; and whereby the naval character of the American nation and people has in the infancy of their national existence, acquired a respect and rank among the nations of the earth highly honorable and exalted.
Resolved, That the thanks of Congress be therefore, & they hereby are presented to the said Edward Preble, as the most durable monument of the affection and gratitude of his country—and also through him to all the officers, petty officers, seamen and marines attached to the squadron under his command from the 9th of July to the 10th of September, 1804.
Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to cause a gold medal to be struck emblematical of the attacks on the town, batteries and gunboats of Tripoli, by the squadron under Commodore Preble's command, and to present it to Commodore Preble in such manner as in his opinion will be most honorable to him, and that the President be further requested to cause gold medals of less value to be struck, with the word TRIPOLI on one side, and on the other the name PREBLE, and to present the same to such officers as may have most gallantly signalized themselves in the different attacks.
Resolved, That one month's pay be allowed exclusive of the common allowance, to all the petty officers, seamen, and marines of the squadron who so gloriously supported the honor of the American flag under the orders of their gallant commander, within the period before mentioned.
Resolved, That the President of United States be also requested to inform the parents, or nearest connections of those gallant departed heroes, captain Somers, and lieutenants Wadsworth, Decatur, Caldwell and Israel, that they will ever live in the recollection and affection of a grateful country—an example to future generations, and an ornament to the historic page.
ANOTHER MURDER!
By a letter received in Philadelphia city from the Mediterranean, we learn that a duel took place between Mr. Delhart, of New Jersey, and Mr. Nicholson, of Maryland, both officers in the American squadron. The third fire proved fatal to Mr. Nicholson. He was shot through the head, and died instantly.
DIED—On Thursday evening last, at Goochland courthouse, Doctor John K. Read, the eldest son of Doctor John K. Read, Senior, who died at Norfolk on the 10th ultimo; and the brother of Mrs. Martha K. Banks, who was called to the tomb, on the 3d of December last—Two of this family are still spared, but the sister has to bemoan the fate of the brother, who is a captive in Tripoli!
Doctor Read, junior displayed unusual firmness through the whole course of a painful and tedious illness, and retained his senses to the last throes of his manly heart. About nine months ago, he was married to Miss Maxwell of Norfolk, who found in her devoted husband every virtue which adorns the heart, and all the charms which youth, health and beauty could bestow. I saw Mrs. Read, when she bid eternal adieu to the Rector's son of her husband. Never did I behold a scene of such deep affliction! O fatal chance! The pale characters of death, had indeed altered his manly cheek—the hand of death was upon him, but his soul was unshaken. Resigned to his fate, collected and serene, he gave to his friends the tenderest pledges of affection, and performed for himself the last and saddest office—he closed his faded eyes, over which the shade of death had already cast a solemn gloom.
RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY.
Table with 3 columns: Prize, Amount, Number. Prizes include 2000 Dollars, 1000 Dollars, 500 Dollars, 100 Dollars, 50 Dollars, 25 Dollars, 10 Dollars, 5 Dollars, 2 Dollars, 1 Dollar with corresponding amounts and numbers.
WILL be sold, for cash, on 29th of this month, at the dwelling house on that tract of land below mentioned—One certain tract or parcel of LAND, lying in the county of Goochland, containing 692 1/2 acres, and adjoining the land of John Haden, Meredith Anderson, &c. Conveyance of said land is to be found of record in the county court of Goochland, to which reference may be had; conveyed to the subscriber in trust, by Henry Wood, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. The subscriber not being interested, only as trustee, is only to be bound to convey title in him.
Martin Dawson. Milton, 1st March, 1805.
WILL be sold, for cash, on 29th day this month, at the dwelling house of Richard Davenport, SIX NEGROES, names viz. Anthony a boy, Peter a boy, a woman named Lavel, and her three children, Eliza, Jemima and Hannah. Also, four head of Horses, conveyed to the subscriber in trust by said Rives and Davenport, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. Conveyance of record in the county court of Albemarle.
Martin Dawson. Milton, 1st March, 1805.
TAKEN up by Richard Gordon, Esq., in the upper end of Cumberland county, two COWS and CALVES of the following description, to wit: One a small red cow with a part of her hind legs white, with some white under her belly, and a small part of her face white, marked with a crop and underlined in the right, and a crop and a swallow fork in the left ear, four years old, appraised to nine dollars. The other a brown white and pied cow, some white in her forehead, marked with a crop and underlined in the right, and a swallow fork in the left ear, four years old, appraised to ten dollars. November 24th, 1804.
John Michaux. M. Woodson, clk.
ADVERTISEMENT.
STOLEN from the subscriber who lives in Halifax county, about three miles from Meadesville, in the night of the 18th of the instant, a SORREL MARE, four feet eight or nine inches high, six years old, this spring, has been docked pretty short, her usual gait is a brisk trot, has a small lump on her back occasioned by the back band, she has a full forehead with two or three brakes in it, her sides are shaved pretty much with gear, no brand perceived. Any person that will deliver the said mare to me or to Isaac Easley living in Halifax county, shall receive Twenty Dollars reward, and ten more for apprehending the rogue. John Hill. February 25th, 1805.
FOUND, on Saturday the 2d inst. a Red Morocco POCKET BOOK, which the owner may get by applying to the subscriber and paying for this advertisement. James Bootwright. Richmond, March 4th, 1805.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
BROKE away last evening, a large stout made blood bay HORSE, upwards of five feet high, 7 years old, this spring, was shot all round about two months ago, but some of the shoes may now be off; he has a large head and small eyes, trots and gallops; if he has any other marks by which he might be distinguished, they are not recollected. He had on a saddle a good deal worn, with a hogs skin seat and plated stirrups. The above reward will be paid on delivery of the horse and saddle to the subscribers. Pickett, Pollard & Johnston. Richmond, March 5, 1805.
RUN away from the subscriber about the 15th January last, a negro man named ADAM, about 23 years of age, of a dark complexion, about 6 feet high, has a small scar on his forehead; had on when he went away an osnaburgs shirt, short coat and pantalettes of blue plains, and common felt hat; he had sundry other clothing which it is supposed he carried with him, as they have not been seen since he escaped. He was purchased of Mr. Gabriel Tatt near Culpeper courthouse, by Mr. John Mullins, about 18 months past, of whom the subscriber purchased immediately afterwards; the said fellow has a wife at Dr. Clift's, who resides at Culpeper courthouse; it is probable he may be harboured by his wife at this place. Whoever will deliver the said fellow to the subscriber living in Albemarle county near Charlottesville, shall receive a reward of Thirty Dollars, or if secured in any jail so that I get him again Twenty Dollars. JOHN CLARKSON. 23d Feb. 1805.
Government Security.
NEW-YORK LOTTERY. No. III. for the encouragement of Literature, Begins Drawing on the EIGHTH DAY of APRIL next.
Table with 2 columns: Prize, Amount. Prizes include 25,000 DOLLARS, 10,000 DOLLARS, 5,000 DOLLARS, HIGHEST PRIZES.
The Scheme contains 33,000 Tickets, of which 9,913 are Prizes, less than two and a half blanks to a prize—Deduction fifteen per cent.
At the session of the Legislature of the state of New York, on Monday the 12th Nov. 1804, a Resolution passed the Senate, and was concurred in by the House of Assembly, that the drawing of the said Lottery be postponed until the Second Monday in April next, in consequence of the defalcation of one of the managers, and that the Legislature will GUARANTEE the PAYMENT of ALL the PRIZES in said Lottery.
TICKETS
And Halves, Quarters & Eighths, ARE TO BE HAD AT
G. & R. WAITE, PERMANENT LOTTERY OFFICES, No. 64, MAIDEN LANE, & No. 38, MAIDEN LANE.
AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES, Whole Tickets Dols. 7 50 | Quarters, Dols. 2 00
Halves, 3 75 | Eighths, 1 12
But as the tickets and shares, have met with such an extraordinary rapid sale throughout every part of the United States, they will speedily advance in price.

BROKER'S OFFICE. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict fidelity. THOM. NORVELL. Richmond, October 3, 1804.
J. Tompkins Respectfully informs those concerned, that he has removed the books and papers of the late concerns of Robert Pollok & Co. and Dunlop, Pollok & Co. to a new brick house near the barbershop, and directly opposite to the scale house, where he has for SALE, a few pipes of Old Cogniac Brandy, Of superior quality. CASH will be given for Twelve or Fifteen BOYS, From 7 to 15 years old.—Enquire of the Printer.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the late firm of Buchanan, Dunlop & Co. Of Petersburg: Robert Pollok & Co. Of Richmond; and Dunlop, Pollok & Co. Of Manchester, Are hereby notified that James Dunlop, late a partner in the above concerns, has become purchaser of the outstanding debts; they will therefore be pleased to make payment to Mr. John Tompkins, residing in Richmond, or the subscriber, residing in Petersburg; who alone are authorised to make collections and grant discharges. Suits will be indiscriminately commenced against all who do not make payment before the first of February next. JOHN DUNLOP, Attorney for James Dunlop. Petersburg, Nov. 15, 1804.
The Subscriber hath removed his SCHOOL from the Falling Garden to the white house near the Court-house, where Messrs. Colson & Isaac formerly kept store — will continue to teach Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar and Geography; he will also teach Book-keeping, and several branches of the Liberatories, if required.—The price of tuition will be made known on application. J. S. PLEASANTS. Dec. 19, 1804.
To John Magee, person not residing within the commonwealth of Virginia, and having no known agent or attorney therein— TAKE NOTIC, that by virtue of a commission issued out of the court of chancery for the district of Richmond, in a suit depending in the said court, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendant, the depositions of John Gray, John Woodson and Chapman Stewart and sundry other witnesses will be taken at the shop of Nathaniel Dandridge, near his dwelling house, in the county of Henrico, on the twentieth day of March next, and that if necessary, the said commission will be adjourned over to the 21st and 22nd days of that month; the depositions so to be taken, to be read in evidence in the said case. John Harris. Feb. 7, 1805.
Notice. THE subscribers having put an end to their retail business, request the debtors to this firm to come forward, without loss of time, to have their accounts adjusted, and to pay what may be due; as great indulgence has been already given, further cannot, reasonably be expected — George M'Creight will attend at this place, for the purpose of settling the accounts, and receiving payment. Those who do not pay, or give satisfactory assurance of paying soon, must blame themselves if suits are instituted against them. LYLE & M'CREIGHT. Manchester, Feb. 4th, 1805.
Tract of Land, In Henrico county, on which the said Clarke resided for some time, since his death. This land is situated below the city of Richmond, on the road leading to the stage road, leading to Williamsburg. The tract contains by survey made by John Williamson, county surveyor of Henrico county, 327 acres, the land to be reserved by the purchaser, be the quantity more or less. About 45 acres of the land are cleared, there are a tolerable dwelling house and out houses and a small orchard on the land. The sale will commence at 12 o'clock. PHILIP NORBORNE NICHOLAS, January 23d, 1805. Treasurer.
Private Entertainment. THE subscriber has taken a lease of five years, for the well known and commodious house in the city of Richmond, long occupied by Mr. Richard Grouch, which is situated on the street leading from the main street by the Governor's, and is near the reading store of Prosser and Moncure. He is provided with an excellent stable, which shall be constantly supplied with forage of the best quality, where he will receive Horses at Liberty, and the utmost attention shall be paid to those horses which may be consigned to his care. The long experience which the subscriber has had in this kind of business, and the general satisfaction which he has given to those who have favored him with their custom at Manchester and other places, authorises him to hope, that he will not only continue to receive the patronage of his former friends, but likewise the countenance and favor of the public at large. He also proposes to take in about 20 BOARDS, on reasonable terms, and begs leave to assure those who may favor him with their patronage, that every attention and exertion shall be used to give entire satisfaction. And the subscriber also offers his services to sell horses on commission—in all cases where he may be employed to do so, he will charge the owner no more than the actual cost for the support of such horses. PETER MOSELEY.
THE IMPORTED HORSE, PRECIPITATE, Will stand at my house to be let to mares the next season. THOMAS GOODE. Chesterfield county, Appomattox river, Nov. 31, 1804.
The large white House, At Rocketts, formerly occupied by Mr. William Fenwick, and afterwards by Mr. Braxton Craddock. For terms apply to Galego, Richard & Co.
FOR SALE, on a credit of 18 months, at the E. Tavern, on the 25th of March ensuing, A certain Tract or Parcel of Land, Lying in Patrick county, on Mayo river, containing 550 acres more or less; being that tract lately owned by John Spencer, and sold by virtue of a deed of trust, for the benefit of Dunlop, Pollok, & Co. Col. George Penn of Patrick, will show the land to any person disposed to purchase. An undisputed title with general warranty, will be made the purchaser, on payment of the money—Undoubted security will be required. PROSSER & MONCURE, V. N. Richmond, Feb. 12th, 1805.
A TAN-YARD, TO LET, On a lease of 5 years, that very valuable TAN YARD, situate on the main street of this city, between the Capitol and the Basin of the Canal, in an eligible and well accustomed stand for the Tanning and Currying business, having been long occupied by the late Mr. Jacob Bockius, and possessing conveniences superior to any in this city, viz:— A large Currying Shop, Cellar and Drying Loft, adjoining the main street; a spacious Bark House on a street that leads from the main street to the basin of the canal; two Bark Mills and Houses; a large Beam House and Pools, Limes, Beets, Handlers and Vats, sufficient for the tanning of from 2500 to 3000 hides a year, exclusive of skins—Also, on same tenement, a convenient dwelling house, smoke house, stable, carriage house and garden, all in good repair—The lease may be accommodated with about sixty cords of excellent Red and Black Oak Bark now in the bark house, at a fair price. Proposals for the above will be received by either of the subscribers in all this month, and if not leased within the same, will be let at Public Auction, at the Vendue Office of Messrs. Prosser & Moncure, on the 15th of March next, to the highest bidder. Bond and approved security will be required of the lessee, and possession given on or before the first day of April next, of the bark house, bark mills, beam house, limes, pools, beets, handlers, and a part of the vats; and of the dwelling house and residue of the tenement, on the first day of June. BENJAMIN TATE, } Executors. JOHN PROSSER, } Richmond, February 9th, 1805.
The subscriber has again to request the favor of those having claims against the estate of the late Jacob Bockius, to bring them forward immediately for payment; and those indebted to said estate will please make payment immediately, or suits will be instituted. JOHN PROSSER, Ex'r. Of Jacob Bockius, dec. Richmond, Feb. 9th, 1805.
For Sale, for Cash. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by John Carter Littlepage, to Robert White, to secure the payment of £560 with interest and costs, for the benefit of Elisha Perkins, will be SOLD, for ready money, on Thursday, the 14th of March next.
A Tract of Land, Lying in the county of Hanover, containing two hundred and twenty-five acres, being the tract whereof the said Littlepage now resides.—Also, at the same time and place, and on the same terms, will be sold, the following NEGROES, to wit: Peter, Lucy, Scotland, Johnny & Charles. Thomas Starke, Samuel Richardson, } Trustees. February 14, 1805.
TWO LOTS, HANDSOMELY situated in the town of New Canton, on James river; on both are new and well built dwelling houses and offices; on one an excellent garden well enclosed, and the other containing one acre, with a good post and rail fence.—For further particulars enquire of Messrs. William Anderson and James Rea of said place, who are legally authorised to sell and convey the same. ROBERT HILL. New York, 1st Feb. 1805.
WILL BE SOLD, At Public Auction, on Saturday the 20th day of April next, at the Rawleigh tavern, in the city of Williamsburg, that valuable plantation, called YARMOUTH,
Lying in James City county, on Chickahominy river, ten miles from Williamsburg. The improvements are, a two story brick house with two rooms and a passage above and below, porticoes on each side, a large and capacious barn, and 3 other out houses. The whole tract including an island in view of the house, high and low land, with marshes, contains about 2700 acres, scarce one third of which is cleared. Two thirds of the island is arable, which, with the land adjoining the houses, is of superior quality. Adjacent to the island are two bold and navigable creeks with a convenient landing to each. The range for cattle is very extensive and the marshes and meadows will supply an abundance of hay. Fish and fowl, in their respective seasons, may with ease be obtained at your door. The orchards, consisting of the greatest variety of all kinds of fruit selected with care, are now in their prime. The terms of sale are one third cash, the balance in one, two and three equal annual payments. PEYTON RANDOLPH, Jr. For Eliz: IRELL. Nov. 18th, 1804.
A HOUSE, to Rent, AT THE FALLING GARDEN. Enquire on the premises, of JAMES LOWNES. 2d mo. 23d, 1805.
Pinkerton's Geography, AND THE ATLAS, (Which completes the work,) are now ready for delivery at S. Pleasants' Bookstore. A few copies for sale—Price 15 dollars
Lands, Lots, and Canal Shares FOR SALE.
ON Monday, the twenty-fifth day of March next, will be exposed to public sale, at the Eagle tavern, in the city of Richmond, in order to close the mercantile concern of Buchanan, Dunlop & Company, the following tracts of Land, &c. viz. A certain tract of Land, situated in the county of Campbell, on the branches of the Appomattox and Falling river, containing 2500 acres, bounded by the lands of Hughes and M'Reynolds. Also, another tract of Land in the same county, on the waters of Beaver and Poquoson creeks, containing 450 acres, by a late and accurate survey, and including part of what is called Cooper's mountain. Also, Another tract of Land in the said county, on the branches of Poquoson, Rockcastle and Flat creeks, containing 350 acres, and bounded by Stevenson's, Chandler's and Martin's lands. Also, Another tract of Land in said county, containing 670 acres, on the head branches of the south fork of Falling river, and upon the south east side of Long mountain, and bounded by Onley's, Forbes's and Smith's lands. Also, Another tract of Land in said county, containing 90 acres, on the head branches of the south fork of Falling river, on both sides of the main road, and bounded by the Long mountain and Richard Smith's land. Also, Another tract of Land, situated on the western branches of Buffalo creek, in the county of Campbell, containing 330 acres, and commonly known by the name of Turner's place; deed in the hands of John Daubey. Also, A tract of Land, situated in Parson county, North Carolina, containing 99 1/2 acres, sold under an execution against Duncan Rose, Jr. and purchased at the marshal's sale at Raleigh, North Carolina, as per deed to John Tompkins, made by the marshal, recorded in Parson county court; deed remains in the office. Also, A tract of Land in Patrick county, Virginia, on the head waters of South Mayo river, containing 1020 acres, more or less, as per deed from John Hughes, to Buchanan, Dunlop & Co. recorded in the county court of Patrick, at February court, 1800. A considerable part of this tract is rich low grounds. Also, Lots No 4 and 5 each half acres, situated on the main street in the town of New London, on which are a store and dwelling house. Also, Lots No 45 and 46 in said town, containing 5 acres, adjoining the above half acre lots, whereon a barn and other out houses now stand. Also, Lot No. 41, situated in said town, containing 11 acres, and No 42 and 43, containing each 8 acres. Also, A tract of Land adjoining the above lots, containing 200 acres, which land Thomas Reid purchased of Pamela Crump, as will appear by the deed of inalienation, recorded in the district court of New London; deed of the lots and last mentioned tract of land in the hands of John Daubey.
5 Shares in the Upper Appomattox Canal Company.
A further description of the lands and lots is deemed unnecessary, as those inclined to purchase will of course view them. Mr. Thomas Read will show the lands in Campbell county and the lots in New London—Mr. Duncan Rose, Jr. the lands in Parson county, and Mr. Samuel Staples that in Patrick county, and the deeds may be seen on application to Messrs. Prosser and Moncure of Richmond. On the lands and lots a credit of 18 months will be given, and on the Canal Shares a credit of 12 months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security to carry interest from the date, if not pointedly paid. At the same time and place, & upon the same terms, will be sold, another tract of Land, in Campbell county, containing 400 acres. David Buchanan, By Robert Pollok, his Attorney, John Dunlop, Attorney for James Dunlop, Robert Pollok.
Valuable Property for sale.
WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on the third day of April next, at 12 o'clock, an undivided moiety in the two LOTS OF GROUND, formerly the property of Andrew Ronald, dec. fronting the basin of the James River Canal, near the centre of the city of Richmond, with an undivided moiety of all the valuable buildings thereon, consisting of a large three story brick building, eighty feet in length, with four separate tenements, twenty feet wide and forty-five feet in length, with fire places on the first and second floors, rooms garrets in each, with large wheels fixed for hoisting and lowering packages, &c. with dispatch and ease, good dry cellars with fire places in each; this house has been lately built and in good repair; adjoining is a well finished two story framed dwelling house, thirty-eight feet square, with two good cellars, with fire places in each for cooking—in this house on the first and second floors are eight rooms and six fire places—also, a small two story Brick House with four rooms, with fire places in each, convenient for a store or small family—Likewise, a small Wooden Building with a cellar built for a kitchen, and may be used as a shop—Also, two Stables and a Carriage House. The buildings except the kitchen, stables and carriage house are insured in the mutual insurance company against fire in the state of Virginia, and the premiums paid; the lots front the basin on one side, and are bounded by Cary's street and the cross street leading to shocko-warehouse on two other sides of them, and are as convenient for commercial or other business as any in the city. The terms of sale will be seventeen thousand dollars in ready money, the residue payable the fifth day of August next, for which residue bond with approved security will be required. It is deemed unnecessary to state the great value of the above property to those who reside in this city, but for the information of strangers, the subscriber begs leave to state, that the aforesaid property is immediately opposite the lower part of the basin of the James river canal, where all the produce of the upper country is landed, and to any person desirous of carrying on the commission business extensively, perhaps is superior to any other place in this city. William Austin. Richmond, 4th February, 1805.
LAND FOR SALE.
800 ACRES lying in the county of Granville and state of North Carolina, about 2 miles from Taylor's bridge on the South side of Tar River, and on the road from Granville court-house to Raleigh—Near two hundred acres of which is cleared and under tolerable improvements. On the West side of the said road there are two PLANTATIONS, each of which has a tolerable dwelling house and other necessary improvements—And on the East side there is a PLANTATION, a good dwelling house, large barn, kitchen, spinning house, & other necessary houses, with an orchard and good garden. The quality and soil of this land is well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco. The subscriber will sell the whole or separate parcels, as may best suit the purchasers. For terms apply to NATHANIEL MOORE. February 7th, 1805.
Two Brick Tenements,
Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1804.
THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE, Their PLANTATIONS
In the county of Chesterfield, lying on both sides of the main road leading to the town of Manchester and distant therefrom about 12 miles, and about 16 from Gooch's bridge. The two tracts adjoin each other and contain about 339 acres—this land is well watered, being bounded by Falling creek, and has a few acres of excellent meadow ground; on both tracts there are good buildings and such as would accommodate two families; there is also a good orchard. For terms and viewing the premises apply to either of the subscribers. William Baker, James Baker. Chesterfield, Feb. 22d, 1805.
MAP OF VIRGINIA.
PROSPECTUS, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A MAP OF VIRGINIA, FORMED FROM ACTUAL SURVEYS, AND THE LATEST AS WELL AS MOST ACCURATE OBSERVATIONS. BY JAMES MADISON, D. D. PRESIDENT OF WILLIAM & MARY COLLEGE
To which will be added, A MAP of the greater part of the state of Ohio, from actual surveys, including the whole of the Virginia military tract; with all that part of the state west of the Ohio river, to the Indiana boundary line. The north-east corner of the Map will be ornamented with an interesting View of the City of Richmond. The size of the MAP will be five feet six inches in length, and three feet eight inches in breadth. An ingenious and skilful engraver is engaged to execute the work, in a style not inferior to any similar work in the United States.
CONDITIONS. The price to subscribers will be eight dollars, neatly mounted, colored and glazed—One dollar, to lighten the great expense of publication, to be paid on subscribing. To non-subscribers, the price will be ten dollars. [COPY RIGHT SECURED]
In offering the above work to the public, the proprietors are sensible that excellence is not often attainable; but with candor and truth, equally remote from arrogance and partiality, they can say, that they conscientiously believe it has a just claim to the countenance and patronage of the people.
A Map of Virginia has been long and anxiously looked for; None has been published, on the plan of the one now offered, for many years. The labor, expense, and apparent difficulties, in accomplishing so interesting a work, have deterred several from the arduous undertaking. The proprietors, finding that most of the other states had recently given encouragement to similar productions, and entertaining a high sense of the real dignity and importance of Virginia, embarked in the business, from a well-grounded belief, that the magnitude and utility of the work, would insure, if accomplished, a remuneration. And while Virginia is powerfully stimulated with the love of science and virtue, they hope and believe she will view domestic productions, which prove pre-eminently useful, with a generous pride. Those gentlemen who take subscription papers, are requested to return them to the subscriber, in Petersburg, by the first day of May. The maps will be ready for subscribers in the course of the ensuing summer. WILLIAM PRENTIS. Petersburg, February, 1805. Subscriptions received by S. Pleasants, jun. and others with whom subscription papers are lodged.
IN pursuance of a deed of trust, from Thomas H. Drew to Carter H. Harrison, bearing date the 10th of December, 1797, will be SOLD, at Public Auction, at Fowler's Tavern, in Cartersville, for ready money, on the 9th of March next,
A Tract of Land,
Containing 1500 acres, be the same more or less, lying in the county of Campbell, on the branches of Hall's creek, now in the possession of Mr. Philip Payne, who will show the land to any person disposed to purchase. Under an impression that those who wish to purchase will view the premises, it is deemed unnecessary to say much of the quality; suffice it to say, that it is esteemed a very valuable tract, great part of it capable of producing excellent tobacco. ROBERT C. HARRISON, Peyton H. Harrison, Ex'rs of Carter H. Harrison. Feb. 12th, 1805.
WILL BE SOLD, FOR CASH,
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Robert Martin, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. at the dwelling house of said Martin, on the 11th day of March next,
One Negro Man,
By the name of Will—one Grey and one Sorrel Mare, and one Bay Horse, in discharge of said debt. David Higginbotham Milton, Feb. 15th, 1805.
WILL BE SOLD, FOR CASH,
At the dwelling house of Lewis Carroll, on the 9th day of March next, one PIONEER MARE and her COLT—three head of COWS—four head of SHEEP—three feather BEDS and FURNITURE—one CUPBOARD—eight CHAIRS—one TABLE—Also, crop of FODDER, CORN and TOBACCO—by virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by said Lewis Carroll, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. Martin Dawson. Milton, Feb. 15th, 1805.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed
from Charles M. Gilliam, to the subscriber, bearing date the eighth day of February, 1804, to secure a debt due to J. B. Cunningham, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, at Public Auction, for cash, at John Jordan's Tavern, in Cartersville, on Saturday the thirtieth day of March next—the following
Negro Slaves, to wit:
A boy named Isham, about 14 years of age; a woman named Fanny, and her two children, named Will and Sail. ARCHN. TAYLOR. Cartersville, Feb. 14, 1805.
LAND FOR SALE.
JUST RECEIVED At S. Pleasants' Bookstore, Richmond, a very elegant assortment of the best PEN KNIVES, Which will be sold by the single or dozen.
Sales at Auction.
WILL BE SOLD, on WEDNESDAY the 6th day of March next, on a credit of twelve months, An Elegant Chariot, As good as new, with a complete set of HARNESS, together with a pair of STRONG HORSES. THOMAS TAYLOR & CO. V. N. February 22, 1805.
Sales at Auction.
WILL BE SOLD, on Wednesday the 6th day of March next, a good BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, With all the necessary offices, together with TWO ACRES (town measure) of HIGHLY IMPROVED LAND, The property and present residence of Dr. James D. McCaw—Terms of payment will be made known on the day of sale. THOMAS TAYLOR, & CO. V. N. February 19, 1805.
JUST RECEIVED, AN EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF 78 and 44 IRISH LINENS, 54 Do. SHEETINGS, 34 and 44 DIAPERS and LONG LAWNs—Which the subscribers offer for sale at their usual low prices. GILLIAT & KIRBY. February 25, 1805.
TO RENT OR LEASE, FOR TEN OR TWELVE YEARS,
A Lot of LAND, No. 21, in the town of Manchester. Enquire of Dr. B. Du-Val, or Wm. Richardson, Jr. February 22
THE subscribers will offer for public sale, on the premises, on the third Tuesday in March, being the 19th, (if not previously disposed of by private bargain)
That Variable and well known MILL, Lying on Falling creek, near Falling creek church, in the county of Chesterfield and within 12 miles of the town of Manchester—the mill is in good repair and works a pair of Burr & Co. stone stones—there is attached to the mill an excellent piece of LAND; the neighborhood of the mill is thickly settled and the custom considerable. Possession will be given on the first of October next and the terms of payment are, one half in land, and the balance in two equal annual payments, the purchaser giving bond with approved security for the balance. Those who may be inclined to purchase, will be shown the premises on application to James or William Baker. John Baker, Wm. Baker, Thos. Baker, James Baker. Chesterfield, Feb. 22d, 1805.
To be sold for ready money,
In pursuance of a deed of trust from David Ross, Esq. in order to raise the sum of four thousand nine hundred and forty two dollars and forty two cents, with interest thereon, to be computed after the rate of five per centum per annum, from the 15th day of this month, due from the said David Ross, to the trustees of James Dunlop, dec, the following
Lands, Lots & Tenements,
Or such part of them as may be necessary to pay the said debt and interest, with the charges and expense of sale. An estate or plantation, in the county Goochland, called COLES, containing by estimation fifteen hundred acres, be the same more or less, lying on the waters of Byrd creek, and purchased by the said David Ross of the representatives of James Cole, of William Cole and John Hughes, and adjoining the lands of Richard Adams and Samuel Richardson, according to its known boundaries as held by the said David Ross. Also, the following Lots in the town of Columbia, Fluvanna county, to wit: Lot No. 63, on which the warehouse is built. No. 75, on which is a store-house, now or late in the occupation of John Forbes. No. 74, now or late in the occupation of J. Strother. No. 76, now or late in the occupation of Mrs. Price. The sale will take place at John Napier's tavern, in the town of Columbia, on Thursday the 28th day of next month; and the lands and tenements aforesaid, will be set up in that order which shall appear best to suit the purchasers and most beneficial to the parties concerned. JOHN WICKHAM, } Trustees. BEN. MOSBY, GEO. GREENHOW, } February 25, 1805.
To be sold for ready money,
in pursuance of a decree of the circuit court of the United States, between Phoebe Bonn, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plaintiff, and David Ross and others, defendants, in order to raise the sum of dollars, 7000 40 cents, with the expense of sale,
A Number of Slaves,
And so much of that Valuable Estate, in the county of Campbell, known by the name of the OXFORD IRON-WORKS, as shall appear sufficient to raise the sum of money and the said expenses, the said land being now in the occupation of the said David Ross, and the slaves aforesaid being on the land. The sale will take place at the Oxford Iron-Works, in the county of Campbell, on Thursday the 11th of April next. The slaves are represented to be very valuable. The land is so well known as to render a description unnecessary. Ben Mosby, D. M. for Jos. Scott, M. V. D. February 25, 1805.
FOR SALE,
By Edward Hallam, At his Grocery Store, opposite the Swan Tavern 500 Wt excellent Salt. Second Bacon. Patent Shot, by the bag or 100. Madeira, Tenerife and Sherry Wines. Antigua, Jamaica and New-England Rum. Cogniac Brandy and Whiskey. Philadelphia Pepper, by the lb. 3 doz. each. Coffee by the bag—Molasses by the hhd. Loaf & brown Sugar—Hysn & Imperial Teas, 9 by 11 and 10 by 12 Window Glass. Bar Iron, Irish Potatoes, &c. The above articles will be sold low for ready pay. April 24, 1804. The subscriber has just received six thousand weight of first quality
New-England Cheese,
Which he will dispose of on moderate terms. ALMANACKS. Baker's and Carey's Franklin Almanacks, for 1805, are for sale at this office, by the gross, or dozen.