Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1806-12-05 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XIVth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1318.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—paid in Advance.]
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1806.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
NOTICE.
THE Members of the Mutual Assurance Society, against fire on buildings of the State of Virginia, are hereby requested to attend their annual General Meeting to be held at the Capitol, on the first Monday in January next, which is the fifth day of the said Month.
Any Member who doth not attend, at the said Meeting, in person or by proxy, will be represented by the Member of the State Legislature, of the County, or the Senator of the District wherein such absentee resides.
W. F. AST,
Principal Agent M. A. S.
Richmond, Nov. 24th, 1806. ** The Printers in this State are requested to insert the above once a week for four weeks.
NOTICE.
BY virtue of a deed of trust, a parcel of choice NEGROES consisting of ten Men, that have been accustomed to live in the upper country, and as likely as any in the commonwealth, will be offered for Sale to the highest bidder, to satisfy a debt due Carter Page, esq., by the Messieurs Deane's, at Cumberland court-house, on Monday the 26th of January next, (being court day;) a credit of twelve months will be allowed, the purchasers giving bond and approved security. It is agreed by the parties that the subscriber shall act for the trustee.
SAMUEL TAYLOR, Jr.
Nov. 17, 1806. wtds
FOR SALE
THE PLANTATION whereon I now live, in Cumberland county, two miles from Caira, and six from the courthouse. It is well known to be one of the best stands as a public house, on the main western road. The House is large and has five fire places, and is particularly well calculated to accommodate families in cold weather—there are also, a good Kitchen, a Stable with stalls sufficient for 30 Horses, and other convenient out-houses—a young Orchard of 20 acres, containing almost every kind of fruit. There is a good proportion of Meadow Land, and some of it putting in order to sow and about thirty thousand Corn-Hills of low ground. The Household and Kitchen Furniture, Corn, Meat, and the Stock of every kind, naturalised to the place, will be disposed of with the plantation. A long credit will be given (to suit the purchaser) on paying down only one thousand dollars of the money, and giving satisfactory security for the balance.—Possession may be had any time between this time and the 1st of February, 1807.
BENJ. B. CHESHER.
Cumberland, Nov. 20, 1806. wtd
To the Public.
THE Subscriber, residing in the city of Williamsburg, is desirous of taking a few young Ladies and Gentlemen as
BOARDERS.
Her house is situated on the lot adjoining Mr. Anderson's Boarding School, and has seven convenient rooms. She therefore flatters herself that she can accommodate them to their satisfaction with Lodging as well as Entertainment. She proposes to keep separate tables for the Gentlemen and Ladies, and her terms will be as moderate as any in town.
ANNA BYRD.
Nov. 18, 1806. wtd
The Subscriber,
TAKES this opportunity to inform citizens, and all whom it may concern, that he intends at his Seminary, about six doors below the old City Tavern, Richmond, to teach the Greek, the Latin, and the French languages, the English Grammar, in a way to make them useful to society, and not in that method of causing pupils to repeat without any substantial knowledge of the same.
He likewise means to teach Navigation, Surveying, Arithmetic, writing, Chronology, History, civil and natural, Metaphysics, Logic, Ethics and the eight branches of natural Philosophy and Geography relating to the Atlas, and the minute use of the Globes. Terms, Navigation and Surveying, ten dollars per piece; the languages, Arithmetic and writing for the ensuing season, are reduced to six dollars per quarter. The branches of Philosophy at fifty shillings per quarter. He will likewise board at a reasonable rate.
N. B. By the beginning of December at his night school, he will teach the above arts & sciences, from seven to nine o'clock. Terms a six pence per night to such as engage by the month, and one shilling per night to such as engage by the week. Employers shall be regarded as kind, the morals and studies of pupils shall punctually be attended to.
HUGH WHITE, A. M.
November 25, 1806. wtd
JUST PUBLISHED,
AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A PAMPHLET, Containing Sketches of the History of France and England—And an account of NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, Emperor of France, from his birth to the battle of Austerlitz—price 3s. April 23, 1806. tf
THE SECOND VOLUME OF CHASE'S TRIAL,
BY SAM. H. SMITH. Is just received, and ready for delivery to subscribers at this office. A few copies of the work complete, for sale as above. tf
ON the first day of January next, at the late Dwelling-House of Mrs. Ann Woodson, dec. in the county of Powhatan, WILL BE SOLD, Seven or Eight Likely Negroes,
Consisting of Men, Women, Boys & Girls—At the same time and place will also be SOLD, a variety of HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE —Stock of Cattle and Sheep; among the Household Furniture are some very fine Feather Beds.—Twelve months credit, will be given for all sums above ten dollars, all sums under, cash will be expected—Bonds with approved security will be required, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid.
NATHL. SELDEN, Ex'r.
Powhatan, Nov. 1, 1806. wtds
We have lately received,
FOR SALE,
  12 bds. sugar 15 boxes cotton & wool   3000 lbs. green coffee 4 tons castings assort   10 bds. Antigua rum ed. viz. pots, ovens   5 do. Windward Island skillets, spiders, and   do. irons, teakettles and   14 bds. N. E. rum wagon boxes   14 bds. do. 350 sacks salt   12 bds. molasses 106 bds. cut herrings   8 casks Malaga wine 30 do. whole do.   20 tiers & bds. whisky 15 do. shad   4 pipes apple brandy 40 lbs. Spanish indigo   15 bds. do. 15 bds. nurmegs   12 crates Liverpool 100 pr. men's fine shoes   ware assorted 50 do. coarse do.   10 do. stone do. 500 lbs. Glauber salts 
We have also on hand,
  Iron Loaf sugar   Grenad, Crawley and Tanners' & Linseed oil   Bligerd Steel Nova Scotia grind   Race & ground ginger stones   Appice Ground plaster in bds   F & F powder Good manufactured to-   Sot assorted sizes bacco by the keg, for   French brandy retailing   Rice Tar   Cheese Weeding hoes   Wrought and cut nails, Nests woodware   assorted sizes Bed cords, leading lines   3rd and twine   Class ware, viz 1-2 pt Necklace   rumblers and decan- Some jugs, butter pots,   ters, assorted sizes chamber pots, wash   ats basons, bats, pans,   churns, &c. &c. &c. 
We daily expect to receive, a quantity of Sherry Wine, Window Glass, Copers and Alum, all of which articles, we will sell at a small advance, for cash, approved paper or country produce.
Shapard & Lucke.
Richmond, May 2, 1806.
NOTICE.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by Edward Lewis, of Buckingham county, to George S. Hare, of said county, and John Erwin, of Pendleton county, to secure the payment of four hundred dollars, due from said Lewis to Thomas Peebles, of Fayette county, and state of Kentucky, will be SOLD, on the tenth day of January next, in the town of Duiguidsville, Buckingham county,
One Negro Man
Named Charles, the property of said Lewis, to satisfy the said debt. The sale will begin at 10 o'clock in the forenoon—due attendance will be given by
JOHN ERWIN,
One of the trustees.
Nov. 2th, 1806. 3w
FOR SALE.
BY virtue of a decree of the county court of Albemarle, made in the case of Micajah Chiles' executors against Mennan Mills, WILL BE SOLD for CASH, on the premises, on Friday the 19th day of December, 1806,
A Tract of Land,
Lying in the county of Albemarle, situated about 11 or 12 miles above the town of Charlottesville, and about two or three from the late dwelling of Richard Woods, and on the road leading from Charlottesville to Amherst courthouse, in a healthy neighborhood, and is well calculated for a Farm. Also by virtue of the same decree, will be sold for cash on the premises, on Saturday the 20th day of December 1806, A LOT OF GROUND with the improvements thereon, in the town of Charlottesville, being the Lot formerly the property and dwelling of the late Micajah Chiles, deceased—the improvements consist of a Dwelling-House two story high, three or four rooms below stairs, and several rooms on the second story; on this lot is also an Office-House, Stable, and several other convenient out-houses.
Martin Dawson, Charles Yancey, David I. Lewis, Alex. Garrett, Commissioners.
Richmond, Nov. 24th 1806. wtd
THE Subscriber informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has taken the house commonly called the City Tavern, where he flatters himself that the accommodation and attention that will be paid to those that may favor him with their patronage, and the moderate charges that he will exact from them; that they will be agreeably satisfied.
N. WHITE.
November, 24, 1806. 4w
N. B. I have accommodations for eight or ten members of the Assembly, with their horses on the lowest terms. N. W.
WE the subscribers, Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows: Richard Parker and Robert White, jr. esquires, to the Districts of Winchester, Hardy and Monongalia courthouse; Paul Carrington, jr. and Francis T. Brooke, esquires, to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick courthouse and Suffolk; Edmund Winston and William Nelson, jr. esquires, to the Districts of Prince-Edward courthouse, Franklin, Washington courthouse, and the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county; Joseph Prentis and John Tyler, esquires, to the Districts of Northumberland, King & Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack courthouses.—And Archibald Stuart and Hugh Holme, esquires, to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Haymarket districts at the next succeeding terms thereof.
Witness our hands and seals this fifteenth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and six.
John Tyler, (seal.) Wm. Nelson, jr. (seal.) Robert White, jr. (seal.) Paul Carrington, jr. (seal.) Arch'd Stuart, (seal.) Francis T. Brooke, (seal.) Hugh Holme, (seal.)
Published by order of the Judges.
Wilson Allen, C. C. C.
SALES at AUCTION.
ON Friday the 5th of December, will be sold at auction, at the office of the subscribers WITHOUT RESERVE,
Sixteen Bales of Goods,
LATELY IMPORTED, CONSISTING OF 7-4 and 6-4 Superine Cloths, Forest Cloths, Cashmeres, Coatings, Naple Frize, White & Colored Plains, Bennett's Cord & Swandowns, Rose & Duffel Blankets.
Terms. Six and nine months credit on all sums above one hundred dollars, the purchasers giving approved endorsed negotiable notes.
TAYLOR & BROWN, v. n's.
Nov. 26th, 1806. tds
A Valuable Farm for sale.
BEING desirous to remove to the state of Kentucky, I will sell the farm on which I now live, containing by estimation three hundred and fifty acres of valuable LAND, lying in Hanover county, on Chickahominy river, adjoining the land of Gen. Marshall and Daniel Truscott, Esq., and within nine miles of the city of Richmond. It is probable that a new road will be shortly opened to cross Chickahominy opposite to the said land, which will reduce the distance to only five miles and a half to the said City. There is upon this Farm a commodious and convenient dwelling house, with all other necessary out houses, and a new Ice-house, built upon the best construction, near a very fine spring; a handsome Yard, and Garden neatly inclosed with sawed paling; a young Apple orchard, containing 750 trees, and a Peach orchard, containing 1200 trees, all just beginning to bear; they were well selected, at great trouble and expense, from the best nurseries in the state, and are handsomely planted and inclosed. This farm is laid off into three fields, and is well adapted to the culture of Indian corn, Wheat and other small grain, and a part of the land will bring prime Tobacco. I will also sell one half of the Grist-mill, known by the name of White's mill, adjoining the said Farm. The mill-pool and Chickahominy afford as many fine fresh water fish throughout the year as any situation in the state, and wild fowl in their season, all of which may be procured with very little trouble. Should I meet with a purchaser between this and the last of January next, I will at that time give possession. There are forty bushels of wheat well put in this fall on the farm.
WILLIAM WHITE.
25th November, 1806. 1m
NOTICE,
THAT by mutual consent, the firm of WOLFE & BRADSHAW, is dissolved from and after the date hereof.—All persons having any demands against the said firm, will apply for payment to Benj. Bradshaw, and all persons indebted are earnestly requested to make immediate payment to either of us. From the liberal indulgence heretofore given to their customers, it is hoped that no further delay will be used, by them, in withholding their several balances.
Benj. Wolfe.
Benj. Bradshaw.
Goochland, Nov. 26, 1806.
THE Subscribers beg leave to inform their friends and the public, that the business heretofore conducted by the above firm, will be continued by them, at the same place—That they now have on hand a general assortment of
GROCERIES,
Which they are determined to sell at moderate prices, and for cash or country produce only.
Benj. Bradshaw, & Co.
TICKETS in the Second Class of the William and Mary College Lottery are for sale at this office.
MY SCHOOL in Hanover, will commence the 20th of the first month (January;) those who wish to engage with me are requested to make early application. BENJAMIN BATES. 11th mo. 27th, 1806. 4t
JOHN PUMFREY,
Book-Binder & Stationer,
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has removed to the House formerly occupied by Messrs. Dunsmore and Turner, two doors below his old stand, where he keeps on hand, made of materials of the first quality, and best workmanship,
  Letter Books, Record Books,   Invoice do. Sheriff's do.   Tobacco do. Pocket Ledgers,   Day do. Memorandum Books   Journals & Ledgers, ruled and plain,   Account Current Copy Books,   Books, Cyphering do.   Bill Books, &c. &c. &c.   Receipt do. 
With a variety of other articles used in Mercantile and Legal Professions, which he offers for sale on the most liberal terms.
He has also for Sale,
  Writing Paper of all kinds, Playing Cards,   Drawing do. Message do.   Blue Biotting and Cartridge do. River's Water Colors, and India Ink,   Wrapping do. Led Pencils Black and Red,   Parchment and Pasteboards, Camel Hair Pencils,   Ink Powder, Black and Red, Slates and Slate Pencils, &c. &c.   Japan and Common Ink, Likewise an assortment of School Books,   Durable Ink, for marking on Linen with a pen, and Paper Hangings—Books ruled and bound to any pattern.   Ink-Stands of various kinds, Orders faithfully executed, and Book-Binding of every description performed with fidelity and dispatch.   Pocket Books and Tablets, N. B. Elegant Looking-Glasses & Prints in burnished Gold Frames.   Quills and made Pens of various prices, Nov. 21. 3w   Pensknives,   Sportsmen's & Pocket do. 
ADVERTISEMENT.
THE Surveyors of the different counties in Virginia, who are in arrears to the College of William and Mary, are earnestly requested to pay up immediately their respective balances. WM. COLEMAN, Bursar to the College of W. & M. Williamsburg, Nov. 18, 1806. 2w
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
The Stranger in Ireland, OR A TOUR In the Southern and Western parts of that country, In the year 1805. By JOHN CARR, esq. of the honorable society of the middle temple, author of a Northern Summer or travels round the Baltic; the Stranger in France, &c."
ORIGINAL ANECDOTES OF FREDERICK the GREAT, King of Prussia, and of his family, his court, his ministers, his academies, and his literary friends—collected during a familiar intercourse of twenty years with that prince; translated from the French of D. THIEBAULT, Professor of Belles Lettres in the royal academy of Berlin—in 2 vols. price four dollars.
Few works have been presented to the public so justly esteemed in Europe and America as this. The Author has delineated the character of this great man in a manner so ingeniously that no person can read it without feeling a gratification which few works are calculated to produce in a similar degree."
"Life of William Pitt, Late prime minister of Great Britain, with Biographical notices of his principal Friends and illustrious Contemporaries."
"Charnock's Memoirs of Lord Nelson."
"Moore's Epistolary Odes, and other Poems."
"The Revolutionary Plutarch, or anecdotes of the Bonaparte Family."
A few of the above interesting works are just received & for sale at this office. FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK STORE, HENNING'S New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease and release, mortgage, trust, &c.
The Subscriber,
THINKS proper to give notice, he has resumed the practice of the law, and purposes regular attendance in the Court of Appeals, the Federal Court, and the High Court of Chancery, holden in the city of Richmond, (to which place he is now preparing to remove his residence.) Due attention will be paid to such business as may be committed to his care. WILLIAM COWAN. Lunenburg, Nov. 14. tf
THE executors of John Netherland having
determined on closing their accounts by the first day of January next, will on the 15th day of December next, at the late dwelling house of John Netherland, proceed to SELL, to the highest bidder, the stock of CATTLE, HOGS & SHEEP, PLANTATION UTENSILS and about fifty barrels of CORN, and 12 or 1500 lb. of good PORK. All persons having claims against the estate who have not made them known, are requested to bring them forward on the day of sale, as provision will be made to discharge them. The stock of cattle is equal to any in the county; among them is a Bull worthy the attention of any person wishing to improve his stock.
At the same time will be HIRED, for the ensuing year, six likely FELLOWS, and sundry HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE will be sold. The terms of sale will be on a credit, with approved security.
FRA. E. HARRIS,
JOSIAH SMITH,
RICH. NETHERLAND, } Ex'rs. Nov. 15th, 1806. 3t
At the same time and place will be SOLD, four or five likely young NEGROES, for cash or on a short credit.
Just Received at this office,
The American Lady's and Gentleman's POCKET-BOOK, For the year 1807. Price, Morocco $1. 25—Sheep 75 Cents.
EDUCATION.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he will continue his SCHOOL at his house in the lower end of Albemarle county, where he teaches the Greek and Latin languages, the English language Gramatically, Composition, and the Rudiments of the Mathematics. His price for boarding and tuition, where scholars find their own beds and furniture, is twenty-eight pounds for ten months, one third in advance, the balance at the expiration of the term—Two months of the year, May and October, are allowed as vacation. Where washing and mending are done, his price is thirty-two pounds, terms as above—For tuition alone his price is eight pounds; one half in advance, the balance at the end of six months.
Parents who place their children under his instruction, may rest assured, that particular attention will be paid to their morals, and every assistance afforded to promote their learning. To accommodate parents who feel disposed to educate their daughters, I would board six or eight little girls. JAMES G. WADDIL. October 7th, 1806. 2m
M'CAY and COWAN,
JUST received by the late arrivals from London, a large and fashionable assortment of WATCHES with a variety of articles of JEWELLERY and SILVER WORK—Also, an assortment of WATCH MAKERS' TOOLS and MATERIALS—which with their former stock, renders their assortment very general—all of which they offer at the lowest prices, for cash. Richmond, October 9th, 1806. tf
JUST PUBLISHED,
By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUN. and for sale by the gross, dozen, or single, at his Printing-Office and Book-Store, Richmond;
The Virginia Almanack,

RICHMOND: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1806.
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Tuesday, December 2, 1806.
The following committees were appointed viz.
A committee for courts of justice—of claims—propositions & grievances—privileges and elections—Finance—to examine the executive expenditure for the last year—and a committee to examine the clerk's office.
Resolved, That the standing rules and orders adopted for the government of the house the last session, be adopted for the government of this house the present session.
A motion being made for the house to proceed to the appointment of a chaplain, the previous question, whether a chaplain shall be appointed? was moved and seconded; and the question being put upon the said motion, it passed in the negative—Ayes 76—Nays 79.
Ordered, That writs of election issue to the counties of Rockbridge, Botetourt and Southampton, to supply the vacancies occasioned by the acceptance by Andrew Alexander, esq. of the office of surveyor of the said county of Rockbridge; and the deaths of James M'Ferson, of Botetourt, and Mills Everett, of Southampton.
The speaker laid before the house a letter from general Alexander Spotswood, accompanied by two manuscript volumes, written by Alexander Spotswood, esq. formerly governor of the colony of Virginia, relating to the affairs of the said colony of Virginia and of North Carolina; which were ordered to be laid on the table.
A petition was presented and read from John Forbes of the county of Fluvanna, complaining of the undue election and return of Wm. Pasteur, one of the delegates returned to serve in this present General Assembly from said county; which, with the accompanying documents was referred to the committee of privileges and elections.
A petition was presented and read from a number of persons in Prince George, praying that the act of Assembly which authorises the sale of the glebe lands in said county, and the application of the money arising therefrom to the erection of an Academy, may be repealed, or amended so as to authorise the overseers of the poor or other commissioners to make sale of the same agreeably to an act of Assembly entitled, "an act concerning the Glebe lands & churches of this commonwealth;" which was referred to the committee for Courts of Justice.
A petition was presented and read from sundry inhabitants of the county of Campbell and the town of Lynchburg, praying the passage of a law to establish a town on the lands of George Cabell, Senr.
Also, a remonstrance of John Lynch of said county in opposition thereto.
Also, a petition of Rowland Jones of Lynchburg, and sundry other persons, praying the passage of a law for the erection of warehouses for the inspection of tobacco on certain lots of land in said town belonging to said Jones.
Also, a petition of William Davis, senr. of the said town of Lynchburg, and sundry other persons, to same effect.
Also, a remonstrance of James Martin in opposition to the two last mentioned petitions.
Also, a petition of William Prentis of Petersburg and sundry other persons, praying the passage of a law authorising the establishment of a warehouse for the inspection of tobacco on the land of the said Prentis in the town of Petersburg.
Ordered, that the said petitions be referred to the committee of propositions and grievances.
A petition was presented from George M'Daniel and James Warwick, inspectors of tobacco at Martin's warehouse in Lynchburg, praying an augmentation of their salaries.
Also, a similar petition from the inspectors of tobacco in Petersburg.
Also, a petition from Jame Johnson of Pittsylvania, praying the legislature to refund to him a certain sum of money which was overpaid by him into the public treasury.
Ordered, that the said petitions be referred to the committee of claims.
The speaker laid before the house a letter from the Governor, accompanied by sundry documents for the consideration of the General Assembly; and the said letter being read, was with the said documents, ordered to be on the table.
On motion, Ordered, that 250 copies of the said letter be printed for the use of the members of the General Assembly.
On a motion made, Resolved, that this house will on Thursday next, proceed by joint ballot with the Senate to the election of a Judge of the Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District to supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of the venerable George Wythe.
Ordered, that the Clerk inform the Senate thereof.
And then the house adjourned till tomorrow 12 o'clock.
Wednesday, December 3, 1806.
The house resumed the reading of the documents accompanying the Governor's letter of yesterday, and the same being in part gone through;
On motion, Ordered, that so much of the said communication as relates to the alteration of the Constitution of the United States, proposed by the States of Maryland and Tennessee, be referred to the committee of the whole house on the state of the Commonwealth.
On motion, Ordered, that so much of the Governor's Communication as relates to the Penitentiary system, be referred to Messrs. Harrison (of Amelia) Foushee, Harvie, Wyatt, Otey, Stephenson, Randolph, Reed, Beale, Leske and Wyatt, are that they do report thereupon to the house by bill or otherwise.
Ordered, that the remaining documents
accompanying the Governor's Communication be laid upon the table.
On motion, Resolved, that the Executive be requested to lay the Journal of their proceedings before the General Assembly.
On motion, Resolved, that this house will on Monday the 15th inst. proceed by joint ballot with the Senate to the choice of a member of the Privy Council or Council of State, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of Lyne Shackelford, esq.
On motion, Ordered, that a committee be appointed on the part of this house to examine the Treasurer's Accounts, and a committee was appointed of Messrs. Sciple, Greenhow, Baytor, Mallory, M'Henry (of Washington) White (of Orange) Brooke, Evans and Jones (of Hanover).
On motion, Resolved unanimously, as a testimonial of respect for the character of our illustrious fellow citizen George Wythe, who to his latest moment devoted to the service of his country those pre-eminent talents and distinguished virtues, which at a most perilous crisis, were with many firmness and incorruptible patriotism exerted to obtain for her the inestimable blessing of Freedom.—That the members of this house will for one month wear a badge of mourning.
On motion, Resolved, that this house will on to-morrow, proceed by joint ballot with the Senate to the appointment of a Governor or Chief Magistrate of this Commonwealth for one year.
On motion, Resolved, that this house will on to-morrow, proceed by joint ballot with the Senate, to the choice of a public printer to this Commonwealth for one year.
A petition was presented from a number of the inhabitants of the counties of Bedford, Cumberland, Spottsylvania, & Gloucester, enumerating the disadvantages resulting to this Commonwealth, from the number of hawkers and pedlars who trade therein, and praying the interference of the legislature for the removal of the evil;
Also a petition from a number of persons, praying that witnesses may by law be authorised to enter their attendance in the clerk's office in the county courts, as is done in the district courts, and not in open court, as at present required by law; and further praying that the law allowing a fixed sum to county court clerks for their public services, may be so changed, as to authorise the courts to make such allowance therefor as they shall deem reasonable;
Also a petition from Richard White and others, inhabitants of Washington County, praying that the said White may be authorised to remove from the state of Tennessee into this state certain slaves, the property of the said White;
Also a petition from a number of the inhabitants of the borough of Norfolk, praying the passage of a law authorising the inhabitants of said borough to pave the streets thereof, in the manner stated in said petition;
Also a petition from a number of the inhabitants of the town of Fredericksburg, praying certain alterations in the law authorising the election of aldermen for the said town;
Also a petition from the trustees of Abingdon academy, praying certain alterations in the law authorising the appointment of trustees for the said academy;
Also, a petition of James D'art, praying that certain lands in the county of Washington, of which a certain Hugh Johnston died seized, and which have escheated to the Commonwealth, may by law be authorised to be sold, and the proceeds applied to the benefit of his creditors, and the surplus distributed agreeably to law;
Ordered, that the said petitions be referred to the committee for courts of justice; that they do examine the matter thereof & report the same with their opinions thereupon to the house.
A petition was presented and read from David Long and others, inhabitants of Harrison county, praying that the mill dam of the said David Long across Tyger valley river, may not come under the operation of the law of the last session of the General Assembly, but may be permitted to remain as it is, and that commissioners may be appointed to view said dam, and direct such slope across said dam as may be proper;
Also, a petition of John Lunsford and others of the county of Lancaster, Praying that the said John Lunsford and his heirs may be allowed to keep a ferry across Cotoman river from Ferry point near Dany's warehouse to the opposite point near Lany's warehouse;
Also, a memorial of John Laury in opposition thereto;
Also, a petition of a number of the inhabitants of Bedford and Amherst Counties, praying that a Ferry may be established from the lands of James Waugh in Amherst County across the Fluvanna or James river, to the lands of Tamalane William Whiting Duples in Bedford County;
Also, a remonstrance of the said Duples and other persons, in opposition thereto;
Also, a petition from Henry Deering & others, praying that the said Deering may be authorised to establish a Ferry from his mill, across the Monongahela river, to the land of Noah Ridgway and William Tingle, on the opposite shore;
(To be Continued.)
The General Assembly, with an unanimity which is equally honorable to the electors and the elected, have confirmed the Executive appointment of Mr. Creed Taylor, as Judge of the Richmond Chancery District court.
The Senate has re-elected Mr. R. Taylor of Orange, their Speaker, and the Governor met with no opposition.
Nothing of importance has as yet occupied the attention of the legislature; but if the Assembly bestow on the communication of Governor Cabell, that attention, which is due to the talents, elegance and import of the publication, the legislative proceedings of Virginia, may be expected to afford a more interesting subject of attention, than they have hitherto been entitled to.
Col. PHILIP READ (late a member of the executive council) a genuine republican, has been elected a senator in the congress of the United States, to fill up the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Robert Wright, esq. lately chosen governor of Maryland.—Post.
President's Message.
As we have not room in the paper of this morning to give the whole of the PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE, we publish an abstract of those parts, which appear to be the most interesting. The message entire will be given in our next.
The delays which have taken place in our negotiations with the British government, appear to have proceeded from causes which do not forbid the expectation that during the course of the session I may be enabled to lay before you their final issue. What will be that of the negotiations for settling our differences with Spain, nothing which had taken place at the date of the last dispatches, enables me to pronounce.
A proposition has been lately made by our commander in chief, to assume the Sabine river as a temporary line of separation between the troops of the two nations until the issue of our negotiations shall be known; this has been referred by the Spanish commandant to his superior, and in the mean time he has withdrawn his force to the Western side of the Sabine river.
Having received information that in another part of the U. S. a great number of private individuals were combining together, arming and organizing themselves contrary to law, to carry on a military expedition against the territories of Spain, I thought it necessary by proclamation as well as by special orders, to take measures for preventing and suppressing this enterprise, for seizing the vessels, arms and other means provided for it, and for arresting and bringing to justice its authors and abettors. It was due to that good faith which ought ever to be the rule of action, in public as well as in private transactions; it was due to good order and regular government that, while the public force was acting strictly on the defensive, and merely to protect our citizens from aggression, the criminal attempts of private individuals to decide for their country, the question of peace or war, by commencing active and unauthorised hostilities, should be promptly and efficaciously suppressed.
Whether it will be necessary to enlarge our regular force, will depend on the result of our negotiations with Spain. But as it is uncertain when that result will be known, the provisional measures requisite for that and to meet any pressure, intervening in that quarter, will be a subject for your early consideration.
In a country whose constitution is derived from the will of the people, directly expressed by their free suffrages, where the principal executive functions and those of the legislature are renewed by them at short periods, where under the character of jurors, they exercise in person, the greatest portion of the judiciary powers, where the laws are consequently so formed and administered as to bear with equal weight and favor on all, restraining no man in the pursuits of honest industry, and securing to every one the property which that acquires, it would not be supposed that any safeguards could be needed against insurrection or enterprise on the public peace or authority. The laws however, aware that these should not be trusted to moral restraints only, have wisely provided punishment for these crimes when committed. But would it not be salutary to give also the means of preventing their commission? Where an enterprise is meditated by private individuals against a foreign nation, in unity with the U. S. powers of prevention to a certain extent, are given by the laws. Would they not be as reasonable and useful where the enterprise preparing is against the U. S.? While advertising to this branch of the law, it is proper to observe that in enterprises meditated against foreign nations, the ordinary process of binding to the observance of the peace and good behavior, could it be extended to assist to be done out of the jurisdiction of the U. S. would be effectual in some cases, where the offender is able to keep out of sight every indication of his purpose, which could draw on him the exercise of the powers now given by law.
The states of the coast of Barbary seem generally disposed at present to respect our peace and friendship. With Tunis alone some uncertainty remains. Persuaded that it is our interest to maintain our peace with them on equal terms, or not at all, I propose to send in due time a reinforcement into the Mediterranean; unless previous information shall show it to be unnecessary.
The receipts at the treasury during the year ending on the 30th day of September last, have amounted to near fifteen millions of dollars, which have enabled us after meeting the current demands, to pay two millions seven hundred thousand dollars of the American claims, in part of the price of Louisiana; to pay of the funded debt upwards of three millions of principal and nearly four of interest, and in addition to reimburse in the course of the present month, near two millions of five and a half per cent. stock. These payments and reimbursements on the funded debt, with those which had been made in the four years and an half preceding, will at the close of the present year have extinguished upwards of twenty-three millions of principal.
The duties composing the Mediterranean fund will cease by law at the end of the present session; considering however, that they are levied chiefly on luxuries, & that we have an impost on salt, a necessary of life, the free use of which otherwise is so important, I recommend to your consideration the suppression of the duties on salt, and the continuation of the Mediterranean fund, instead thereof, for a short time; after which that also will become unnecessary for any purpose now within contemplation. When both of these branches of revenue shall in this way be relinquished, there will still, ere long, be an accumulation of monies in the treasury beyond the instalments of public debt which we are permitted by contract to pay. They cannot then without a modification assented to by the public creditors, be applied to the extinguishment of this debt and the complete liberation of our revenue, the most desirable of all objects. Nor, if our peace continues, will they be wanting for any other existing purpose. The question therefore now comes forward, to what other objects shall these surplusses be appropriated? and the whole
surplus of impost after the entire discharge of the public debt, and during those intervals when the purposes of war shall not call for them? Shall we suppress the impost and give that advantage to foreign over domestic manufactures.
This, fellow-citizens, is the state of the public interests at the present moment and according to the information now possessed.
[An extension of federal powers is recommended, by which it may be employed in public education, roads, canals, &c.]
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
ALTHOUGH the series of essays under the signature Pacifcator , relating to the pamphlet "War in Disguise," is closed, yet many important considerations collaterally connected with matters which were noticed in those essays have not been disturbed. Even the promise which preceded the first number, has not been fully complied with. The writer then stated, and promised to regard, in the progress of the discussions, certain cardinal points.
 1. To excite a general confidence in the Administration of this Country;  2. To prevent war with any or either of the nations of Europe;  3. To prevent coalitions or alliances with any nation;  4. To counteract unjustifiable prejudices in relation to the nations of Europe. 
With respect to the first of these points, the writer believes it is not now necessary to say another word. The causes of discontent are so few and so feeble, that they can make no impressions except upon the minds of those who are predetermined to cherish a spirit of discontent, malignity & opposition. The second and third points may also, without further comment, be dismissed. The great body of the people, neither have interest nor inclination to entangle themselves in the feuds and wars of Europe, or to countenance any other political course, than that which is dictated by a fair, open, honest, manly neutrality.
Though so much attention has been paid to the Pamphlet, called "War in Disguise," the writer was not, actuated by a fear or apprehension that those ingenious and delusive pages would have the influence upon the Americans which their author seemed to expect, even some Americans appear to have hoped, and many, very many, both dreaded and deprecated. This Pamphlet was always kept in view, because a false consequence had been given to it by politicians of opposing theories. The writer of this, then and yet believes, that there are but few readers, into whose hands it has fallen, who did not readily discover the cloven foot, who did not perceive that the style and tendencies were more suitable to the situation of Great Britain than to the independent and happy Americans.
There cannot be a man of political consideration, let his inclinations, hopes and fears be what they may, who does not perceive that the Pamphlet exhibits to the Americans in the strongest terms and clearest manner, that to give aid to its projects, or countenance to its doctrines, would not only entangle us as parties in the British Wars, but would reduce us to a state of inferiority, dependency and vassalage, but little short of subjection. If these sentiments generally prevail, it cannot be necessary to urge further arguments, or to repeat similar investigations.
The writer, however, before he bids adieu to the subject, begs leave to submit to public notice a few general observations which are adapted to the PRESENT STATE OF POLITICAL AFFAIRS.
IN the views which have been taken in the preceding essays, the reader of information and reflection, will perceive nothing which he has not or might not before have known and read. And some will perhaps exclaim, with surprise, why have so many elaborate essays been written to illustrate subjects that were self-evident?—Now mark the answer.
First, there are many great politicians as they pretend, and are esteemed, who, under a mantle which covers profound ignorance, aided by a false reputation, as men of talents and virtue, mislead all who confide in them. They artfully substitute a few common-place opinions or notions, for a regular chain of truths, and at once, by the influence of their names and reputed sagacity, counteract the operation of the most established facts.
Second, a great portion of newspaper readers have not had an opportunity, at any time, to store their minds with those political and historical data, both ancient and modern, which would enable them to form satisfactory and just opinions. To such as these, the elaborate manner, in which these essays have been written, will be not only acceptable, but useful.
It is from the impartial consideration which may be bestowed upon these elaborate illustrations, that each reader may be able to appreciate the advantages and disadvantages of coalitions, or treaties of alliance, with any of the nations of Europe, as well as the consequences and results of war. And may also estimate the means best calculated to support us in the even tenor of our unambitious course.
We all know that there are many very honorable men who cry out aloud for war. Upon some occasions they have not only made every nice offence to bear its comment, but have magnified trivial faults, and venial misunderstandings, international insults, which ought to be only atoned for by the effusion of blood.
Gracious God! what is it that these people want? A. wishes to have an immediate war with Spain, without recollecting that it will be also a war with France, because the Spanish minister has deported himself indecorously towards our president. B. wishes for perpetual war with France, unless that nation will dethrone and kill the Emperor, and plunge again into all the horrors of anarchy. C. wants a war with G. Britain, because some of the naval officers of the crown have committed unauthorised violence upon our citizens and their property; and there are some who appear to think, that the United States should engage, and without delay, in all these wars at once. Such are the consequences of prejudice, passion and delusion. The candidates for these incompatible projects, not only torment themselves—and disturb the
public tranquility—but they weaken the general confidence, and of course the national strength:—They entangle the executive of the United States in difficulties, and internal perplexities, at a time when the whole soul of our chief magistrate, should be devoted to the perils and difficulties which assail us from abroad.
Are these things true? Not a man who understands the alphabet, who can answer in the negative, or will disown that the increasing strength of this country, every year, adds greatly to the means of waging war with success, if one should be indispensable.—What was the military force of the United States ten years ago—what is it now—what will it be ten years hence?—Apply the same questions to our finances—and, who at this time will insist upon a national quarrel, if it can be avoided—when every day adds to our strength, and increases the chances of success?
Even if the causes of discontent were much greater than they are—or if the military spirit of our country was as ardent as that which prevailed in the times of chivalry, yet it is hoped that, by peace, every thing that we want may be gained. By war, much is to be feared, much, perhaps every thing may be lost. Let us then persevere in the course of wisdom—let us bear and forbear, and teach the mighty nations of Europe, that virtue, moderation and justice, are the surest roads to national glory, prosperity and happiness.
The conduct of President Jefferson, has hitherto corresponded so exactly with these sentiments—and has been so precisely what it ought to have been, that he has endeared himself by new ties and claims to the confidence and gratitude of his country. No admission is necessary as far as relates to his private wishes,—but public opinion, misled by such delusions as have been explained, may, and perhaps will poison the understandings of influential and popular men, who may in obedience to their errors, press on until from step to step, we shall be forced to a precipice, from which, to advance or to recede, will be equally perilous.
Under such circumstances, what are the inducements which are afforded by taking part with Great Britain? D. we want British domination? Let those who say so, distinguish, if they can, the advantages which are in store short of national degradation—An alliance with that power, either by a gradual, but certain dereliction of political rights, or by the horrors and miseries of subjection, will most surely have this fatal termination.—Be it therefore remembered, that there is one pen which denounces the parochial project; which gives timely and salutary warnings; which has unfolded a long train of events past, present and to come; which has endeavored to open, as it were, the great volume of political science, in the cabins and cottages of the most obscure, and has in a stile of defiance and contempt, urged the public deluders to oppose the doctrines which have been advanced; the course which has been pursued, will prove that there is one American, who has not only entered his protest against that project, but has published many elaborate essays to prevent it.
Even if Great Britain and America could support a successful war against France, until a revolution in that country, should produce a new era and destiny, the same powers and means by which an effectual co-operation may be effected, will not fail to put a seal to the free constitution of this country.—If France shall succeed and overthrow Great Britain, it is not likely that she will forget the co-operation of this country, in the British quarrel.—In either way ruin is to be feared.
The foregoing illustrations open also to our consideration, the interior concerns of the United States. The principles which are necessary to support an equipoindant neutrality, were those which appeared to the writer most likely to preserve the benefits of peace, without relinquishing our national honor, or compromising our independence. And although a good deal has appeared in the public prints, relating to this subject, in which individual and party zeal, have been manifested, yet it does not appear to the writer of this article, that any thing is to be feared from either of the contending nations, to excite our fears, or that aught has happened from either which renders it a duty, to resort to direct or indirect hostility.
It ought also to be recollected that, a national prejudice has long existed between the British and French nations. It has been inculcated in the earliest periods of infancy, and has been not only encouraged by the rulers of each nation during the long period of five centuries—but they have always entered into wars with each other, not only with promptitude, but often with an incurable hatred and inveteracy. Those passions alone would be sufficient to animate these nations against each other, and if they really exist to the extent which is ascribed, it will be ridiculous to expect that a reconciliation shall take place, until exhausted and wearied by the contest, they may secretly and mutually pant for peace.
In this state of things—while there are so many Sampsons in war, and Solomons in council, while these nations directly or indirectly, derive aid and resources from every region of our planet, mutually hate, and industriously endeavor to destroy each other; why should the Americans take a part in the mighty contest, and how can those politicians who urge us into plans which will assist or injure one or the other, reconcile it to their characters as philosophers—or promoters of the immediate welfare of the country? This is a question which will not, because it cannot be answered.
Nor is this all; the pages of history shew to us that there is nothing in the origin of those nations which justifies this implacable exterminating hatred. France, England, America, Holland and Germany, are as far as the writer of this can determine, essentially the same people, and are to be distinguished only by language and municipal institutions. All historians know this truth, and it is to be regretted that a little pains has not been taken to illustrate it in a plain and compendious manner, suitable to the immediate comprehensions of those who have neither the time nor the industry to wade through the volumes, in which these truths are recorded.
No man can separate his feelings from

his native country. But the mind which delights in general benefits; the heart which swells and expands in the enjoyments of philanthropy, will often ask, are not the French, the English, the Americans and Germans, descended from the same ancestors? Were not the Franks, who conquered and established themselves in France, and the Saxons, who invaded and settled in England the same people, descended from the same primitive or parental stocks? (Similar questions will apply to all Europe) and were not these contending nations again united by the Norman conquest and the subsequent wars and perpetual intercourse between the contending princes of the English and French throne?
If these things be true, what man, what Englishman, Scotchman, Irishman, Frenchman or American, can say that he can trace his own genealogical descent from high and respectable antiquity?
In Wales, in the highlands of Scotland, in the mountains of Ireland, and in Britain, in France, the ancient Celts may be discovered, but even if it could be done with exact certainty, what will it avail? Who can tell who the Celts themselves were? were they the aboriginal inhabitants of ancient Gaul, or did they either drive out or exterminate their predecessors?
But suppose that some small remains of antiquity should be traced and established; what then, can it or ought it to have any influence upon the character or policy of nations as they now exist? The general hostility which France and England have long preserved towards each other, has proceeded from the inhuman and barbarous policy of their rulers. These things have given to Europe a long night of darkness, of error and disgrace: But now it seems, that the day star of truth is about to enlighten the world, the auspicious events which have happened upon the continent, and particularly in Germany, give rise to anticipations, which fill the philanthropic breast with gladness and with gratitude.
Many readers will perhaps treat these things as the visions of a sanguine mind—but how will they be surprised—how will their benevolent hearts expand with the tumults of indiscriminate joy, when they open their eyes and ears and will look and listen? They will find that all the anticipations which have been propounded by this pen are derived, from sources which cannot fail. They will find so much in the past for regret, and so much in the future for hope and consolation, that it will be impossible to turn from the one to the other, without venerating the causes and authors of those events which promise to be so propitious.
When the English nation shall awake from its errors, and open its eyes to the oppressions which they bear, as well as those which they inflict and have long inflicted in every part of the inhabited and civilized globe, will they not claim from their rulers, modifications, or innovations like those which have been recommended? Will not the same spirit which roused the Hampdens, Pym's, Sydneys and a long list of other patriots, excite the people to oppose the encroachments of the Crown? Such encroachments as those which excited the nation to arms and brought Charles the first to the scaffold, which prompted the first settlers of America to become fugitives and outcasts from the country of their nativity, and to seek an asylum among the savages of a trackless wilderness? It was the same spirit which prevailed in America, in the year 1773, 4, 5, 6 & 7, and produced the American revolution and independence. What was this spirit? It was the honest blood of honest and brave Englishmen, which operated to the same great purposes, as well in England as in America.
If any one should be allowed to assume credit to himself and to deny it to another, on account of the place of his nativity, or if any extraordinary merit could be derived from that sole cause, then would the writer of these sentences, boast that he is an Englishman—or at least that he is descended from English ancestors. But he holds such discriminations in contempt, and although he highly respects the enterprise, the bravery, the industry and the honor of the British nation, he cannot allow himself to be so blinded against the laws of humanity and universal justice, as to tolerate or vindicate what his heart condemns.
To his mind, no state of things to be expected from reducing the British pre-eminence upon the ocean, can be worse, than the fate of the murdered Pearce, or more deplorable than that of our countrymen, who have been constrained to fight in battles in support of an intolerable and unjust usurpation.
Europeans and Americans being all descended from the same original stock, inhabiting the same planet, actuated by like passions, senses and desires, we ought to examine and pass sentence upon the conduct of nations, as upon that of individuals, and upon each as if we were exotics or missionaries from another planet.
If there be a reader whose mind is sufficiently expanded, who can be so much insulated from the affairs of this globe, as to examine and decide upon these things with impartiality and justice, it is to him, that an appeal ought to be made! It is from him, that a reasonable answer and decision ought to be expected; it is by him, that just rules may be prescribed between opposing projects and contending empires.
The New-York Gazette of the 27th ult. contains the following interesting article: "One of the gentlemen who arrived in the Governor-Gilman, informs us, that previous to his departure, he read in a Dutch paper of the 9th Oct. an account of the capture of four French frigates, by a British squadron under Com. Sir Samuel Hood, after a severe action.
"The French squadron consisted of 5 frigates (one of which escaped) bound from France to the West-Indies, with troops; and mistaking Commodore Hood's squadron for Indian, bore down upon them, and before they discovered their mistake, were within reach of the guns of the British squadron. Commodore Hood lost an arm in the action. The same paper stated that, Admiral Louis also, had captured a French frigate on the coast of France. The prizes had all arrived in England."
Gen. EATON is now on a visit in Boston. We understand, (says the Gazette) he confirms the report of Col. Burr's having made some overtures to him on the subject of founding a new Empire in the southern and western parts of this country. As this subject involves matters of much interest and curiosity, it is hoped the General will furnish the public with some of the particulars connected with this extraordinary transaction.
In some parts of our back country, (says a Boston paper) the orchards, this season, have been unusually productive.—In the town of Walpole, (N. H.) 4800 bbls. of cider have been made the present autumn.
FOREIGN.
NEW-YORK, November 26. By the ship Pallas, captain Brown, who left Amsterdam, on the 11th of October, the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser has received Dutch papers to the 9th. They are principally occupied with the movements of those mighty masses of men who it seems are embarking for the purpose of rekindling the flames of war upon the continent of Europe. To this important subject our translations from these papers are confined solely.
Lord Lauderdale, at the date of our latest advices from France, was indisposed at the seat of general Junot, the governor of Paris.
We learn that a new camp, to be called the camp of Austerlitz, was forming at Zeist.
Four Russian ships of the line and 4 frigates, bound for the Mediterranean, anchored at Copenhagen on the 23d September. The army of marshal Soult was collecting in the environs of Pfaffenhausen and Ingolstadt; that of marshal Bernadotte, Nuremberg and Furth; both armies are to be under the command of Bernadotte, and are estimated at 60,000 men. Davoust's army of 30,000 were marching to Anspach as a reinforcement. The corps of Lefebvre (former Mortier's) consisting of 20,000, were drawing near to Schweinfurt, and that of marshal Ney was on its march. All the troops which were posted on the Warthe are to reinforce the army of marshal Augereau.
Concerning the movements of Prussia it is stated, in letters from Berlin of the 30th September, that no doubt existed there of the speedy commencement of hostilities. In a declaration to France, Prussia is said to have insisted that Bonaparte should withdraw his troops from Germany, that he should not intermeddle in the affairs of the north, and that he should accede to the measures for restoring a continental peace.
The army of Saxony consists of 100,000 men.
Baron Jacobi, formerly the Prussian envoy to Great-Britain, left Hamburg for London the 2d of October.
Yesterday the fast ship Pallas. Captain Brown, arrived at this port from Amsterdam, which place she left on the 11th ult. The editors of the New-York Gazette have received Dutch papers to the 9th of Oct. inclusive, which contain the subsequent articles.
Lord Lauderdale was in France, as late as the 4th ult. confined by indisposition, at the country seat of Gen. Junot, the governor of Paris.
Nissa, Sept. 24.—The Servians and the Turks had a most desperate battle on the 29th and 30th of August; the former were ultimately surrounded by 15,000 Turks; but were afterwards reinforced by 7000 men and completely defeated the Turks, leaving upwards of 4000 dead on the field of battle. They took 500 horse, a number of mules, ammunition, several pieces of cannon, &c.
Russia is determined to have a peace on just and honorable terms, or try her strength with her allies.
Hague, Oct. 5.—This morning early the King left this place for the army.
Posen, (Poland) Sept. 23.—Prussian troops are continually passing through this place for Germany.
Copenhagen, Sept. 25.—Four Russian ships of the line and four frigates, bound for the Mediterranean, came to anchor here this day.
Bremen, Sept. 16.—The corps of Gen. Soult at this place is augmented to 35,000 men.
Paris, Oct. 1.—His Majesty the Emperor arrived at Verdun on the 26th of September, and on the 28th he reached Mentz, accompanied by Prince Berghesse, Marshals Kellerman, Duroc, Augereau, Macey, Bessieres, and a number of Generals, with 10,000 troops.
Hague, Oct. 5.—Letters from Nymegen state, that several regiments of French and Dutch troops have passed that place, and that the army in the neighborhood of that place will consist of 100,000 men; the first division of which will be commanded by Gen. Michaud, whose head quarters are now at Diersfort. The other consisting of the King's guard, artillery, &c. commanded by General Domonceau.
The king of Holland with his escort passed through this city for Utrecht.
Dresden, Sept. 23.—The French ambassador M. Durand, has demanded his passports. The number of Prussian troops posted several days past in the mountains near this city, amount to 60,000 men—the head quarters which was here is now removed to Fribourg, because the troops are advancing. The whole Saxon army is in motion, and will immediately march, except five battalions and two regiments of cavalry that remain behind. The Saxon army is estimated at 25,000 men. It is reported that the king of Prussia, & the Dukes of Brunswick and Saxon-Wermer are expected here.
Frankfort, Sept. 25.—The Prussians are in motion posted in several divisions, from East Friesland to the borders of Bohemia. The right wing is commanded by Gen. Blucher, which can be immediately supported by that of Gen. Rueb l. The centre is commanded by the Duke of Brunswick. The left wing by Prince Hohenlohe. It is now ascertained by accurate statements, that the Prussian army (exclusive of a powerful militia) consists of 250,000 men, thus officered—by the Duke of Brunswick, Earl of Mallendorff, and the
Prince of Hesse, 7 generals of infantry, 5 generals of cavalry, 28 lieut. generals of infantry, 11 do. of cavalry, 100 major generals, 183 colonels, 62 lieut. colonels, and 600 majors. Some old generals have retired on a pension. This army costs annually from 22 to 24 millions, nearly two thirds of the income of the Prussian government. The King's life-guard commenced their march on the 31st Aug. from Potsdam.
The Prince of Hohenlohe has demanded permission from the court of Dresden, to march the Silesian Prussian army thro' that country, which would be immediately replaced by a Russian army.
Berlin, Sept. 27.—The French envoy Laforest, has demanded his passports, which he will certainly receive, but he is yet here. The day before yesterday he received a courier from Paris with very important dispatches which he immediately dispatched by a courier to the king's-head quarters. The French envoy has discharged a great part of his domestics.
Frankfort, Sept. 27.—Report says, that General Blucher has marched from Willebrade into Hesse. They wait with impatience the arrival of Marshal Augereau, who is to remove his head quarters from Giessen to Wetzlar. Twelve thousand men are daily expected at Mentz, and were also to march to Wetzlar. The park of heavy artillery of Ulm will be stationed in our environs and that of Darmstadt.
Lippe, Sept. 28.—The Prussian corps de reserve under Prince Eugene of Wittenberg, formerly posted at Kustrin, defiles along de Strebe towards the Saxon frontier, to be nearer the principal Prussian army.
Lower Elbe, Sept. 30.—In the Political Journal the following is announced: In the year 1802, army consisted of 34,000 men, that of Hesse Cassel in 1803 of 16,000, besides 7000 land militia.
The Prussian, Russian, and French armies are all in motion.
The king of Holland, and suit. arrived at Driebergen, the 5th of October, where he reviewed several regiments, and the next morning he proceeded to Wetzlar.
A camp is formed at Zeist, to be called the Camp of Austerlitz.
Accounts from Germany, state that the army of Marshal Soult is collecting in the environs of Pfaffenhausen and Ingolstadt, and that if Marshal Bernadotte between Nuremberg and Furth. Both corps are said to be under the command of Bernadotte and estimated at 60,000 strong. A corps of Marshal Davoust, which from Oettingen marches to Anspach, seems destined to reinforce the above army, and is 30,000 strong. The corps of Marshal Lefebvre, formerly that of Mortier, draws near Schweinfurt, in order to unite with the troops already here. Its strength may be about 20,000. Marshal Ney marches with his troops from Zweben to Frankenland: its strength unknown. All the troops were posted on the Var, reinforce the army of Augereau.
Concerning the Prussian movements the following is stated:—At Berlin the 30th September, there was not the least doubt of a commencement of hostilities & momentary expected to be advised of its confirmation. However, advices had been received from Gotha, that the 8th of October was the day which probably would decide Peace or War. In a late declaration of the King of Prussia to France, it is said that he insisted that France should withdraw all her troops from Germany, and not meddle in the affairs of the North; and that she should accede to the measure of assuring peace to the continent.
The last of September the Prussian royal head quarters was removed from Naumburg to Weimar. The corps of Gen. Kalkreuth, which faced the Swedish Pomerania, has also joined that army; which army of Saxony consists of 150,000 men.—On the 2d of October, Baron Jacobi, the former Prussian envoy to Great-Britain, left Hamburg for London.
The French papers mention, that 8000 men are immediately expected at Coblenz, to assume a military position round that city. The first detachment of the army of Gen. Oudinot has arrived at Strasburg, by the way of the Rhine. There are continual embarkations of troops on the Rhine, which arrived from France to join the Grand Army, whilst other corps go by water to the same destination.
NEW-ORLEANS, Nov. 3.
On the 30th ultimo, his excellency Governor Claiborne received official dispatches from Natchitoches.
We learn that General Wilkinson had posted a detachment of troops at the Adais, and contemplated establishing his Head Quarters at that place.
The Spanish army continued on the West Bank of the Sabine; but were daily in the habit of violating the territory of the United States by crossing the Sabine with light armed parties.
We also learn, that the Captain General (Salcedo) of the Province of Texas, had directed to be released three Americans of the names of Shaw, Irvine, and Brewster, who were arrested at Bayou Pierre by the Spanish Governor Harrara, and sent prisoners to St. Antoine.
The arrest and detention of these citizens were remonstrated against by Governor Claiborne and their release demanded.
CHILICOTHE, Nov. 15.
COLONEL BURR,
Is arraigned before the Federal Court in Frankfort (Kentucky.) The result will be published in our next.
Wilkinson has done nothing with the Spaniards.
KENTUCKY. Washington, Nov. 15. Extracts from a letter dated Frankfort, Nov. 8th, 1806.
"A letter received by a gentleman here, from general Wilkinson, of recent date, mentions his having captured sixty mules, thirty of which were loaded with silver, together with their escort; and that he was on his march to meet the Spanish army, and was then within a small distance of them, and although his number of men was far inferior to those of the Spaniards, he felt confident, if an action ensued that he should defeat them."
"On Wednesday last, the attorney for
the United States for the district of Kentucky, made a motion to the Federal court, now in session at this place, for a process to bring before the court col. Burr late vice-president of the U. S. (who was then in Lexington,) to answer charges stated in an affidavit, made by the attorney, that he was well informed and verily believed, that Col. Burr was forming an expedition (and purchasing stores, &c for that purpose) against some of his Catholic majesty's colonies now in unity with the United States. The court, however, no doubt from the importance of the subject, ordered a grand jury to be summoned, before whom I suppose the attorney will prefer an indictment. The jury was sworn to day, and ordered by the court to appear on Wednesday next, by which time the attorney is to produce the evidence in support thereof. Should the grand jury find a true bill, it is probable that an immediate trial will be had, as col. Burr has come to town for the purpose of meeting the charge."—The Auxiliary.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 29.
Translated for the American.
EXTRACT OF AN
OFFICIAL RELATION,
Respecting the Haytian campaign against the tyrant Dessalines, from the 13th to the 17th October.
A horrible attempt was to be made in the south part of this island—thousands of victims were to be sacrificed to the suspicion or rather, ferocity of Dessalines. General Moreau, and the inspector Stephen Mandor, were to be the executioners of the most sanguinary orders against the district of Aux-Cayes.
Already they were busy about the means of putting their schemes into operation, when they were both arrested by the brave colonel Wagnack, whereupon the inhabitants of Aux-Cayes rose in a body and swore to conquer or to die.
The minister at war, the generals Feron and Vaval, and the colonels Francisque and Bruni Leulane also joined the party of patriots.
Having made his dispositions, the minister left L'Anse a Veau, with the 15th and 16th half brigades, and advanced to the bridge of Maragone. The next morning they held a conference with general Yayou who was encamped at Petit Goave, and finding the latter well disposed to act in co-operation, they settled all points; but deferred proceeding further until the arrival of general Pétion. General Magloire Ambroise, and colonel Horraire, though the first was sick, yet evinced the same patriotic zeal.
On the 15th general Pétion arrived at Petit Goave, where he was received in the manner he deserved, by the troops. Both divisions marched back to Grand Goaves, where they found general Germaine; who, though he feigned to join our party, was yet soon known to be a turn coat.
That night we passed at Leogane, and the next morning marched with the 11th 12th, 13th, 16th, 21st and 24th half brigades, and three companies of dragons, to Port-au-Prince, which place we were master of at four. General Germain becoming the more and more suspected, he was arrested at ten at night. A traveller informs us that Dessalines vanguard was approaching us, and he in fact, came himself without suspicion.
At the instigation of general Yayou, the soldiers and islanders of the plains of Cule de Sac, stating the urgency of putting Dessalines and Germain to death, in order to preserve liberty—That the soldiers were willingly disposed to do their duty—that the planters were to watch the plains—and that moreover, they pledged their words, not to let Dessalines have the least suspicion of what was going to pass—they kept their promises—Dessalines traversed the whole plain without being apprised of the disposition of the army. This circumstance reminds us of a well known sentence, that a tyrant has always a great many flatterers and not a single friend.
Dessalines being entirely ignorant of all these facts, and not knowing of our having possession of Port au Prince, continued on his rout in the most perfect security. At 8 in the morning, he was in the outer posts of our camp, without suspecting it—only in the moment when he was to be arrested, he conceived his error, and then trying to make his escape, he received the mortal blow which put an end to his life and his crimes.
Col. Marcedier was killed, though much regretted, in defending Dessalines. On the side of the enemy some r. re were wounded, and on our side, but one man killed. Thus were our proceedings in four days, crowned with the most fortunate success. This great event so remarkable in the annals of the history of mankind, will show to the astonished orb, what an oppressed people is capable of; and will at the same time, gain us the esteem and admiration of other nations.
On the 18th, at 9 in the morning, a Te Deum will be chanted, in order to celebrate this memorable day, on which tyranny was abolished and liberty restored.
Done at head quarters, at Port au Prince, the 18th October, 1806.
Signed, Etienne Geron, minister of war & navy. Pétion, commanding general of the second division. Yayou commanding general of the west Leogane. Vaval general of brigade, of the district of Nippes.
WASHINGTON CITY, December 1.
We have received from a gentleman of the first respectability just arrived from Kentucky, the following statement of facts relative to the judicial proceedings in the case of col. Burr.
Judge Innes, having taken time to consider the Application of the attorney of the district, which was to issue process to enforce the attendance of Mr. Burr, to answer interrogatories whether he was engaged in the scheme ascribed to him, and to enforce the attendance of witnesses to give testimony on the same part, on the 7th or 8th of November, (our informant is not certain which day) pronounced the decision of the court, which was that the court did not possess the power to grant the motion, and if they did, that the affidavit was not sufficient ground for it.
On the motion of the attorney of the district, the court then ordered a grand jury to be summoned instanter, which was ac-
cordingly formed during the sitting of the court. At this point of time Mr. Burr attended by his counsel, appeared in court. Mr. Burr addressed the court, and said that having understood, just as he was about to leave the state, that certain charges had been preferred against him, he had come from Lexington for the purpose of representing that an immediate investigation might be had. Mr. Davelins, the district attorney said, that he was not prepared to go into an immediate investigation before the grand jury, and moved that they should be dismissed until the Wednesday following to give him an opportunity, in the mean time, to summon his witnesses. The court granted the motion. On Wednesday the court met. Of thirteen witnesses summoned, twelve appeared. The only absent witness was a member of the legislature of the Indiana territory, then said to be sitting. The grand jury likewise attended. In this stage of the business Mr. Davelins, it is said, without assigning any reason, informed the court that he was not prepared to carry the case before the grand jury and moved their discharge, which accordingly took place. No reasons are assigned for this most extraordinary course of procedure.—Our informant adds that the state of the public mind in Kentucky was tranquil, and not a voice was heard in favor of separation.
NORFOLK, Nov. 29.
We are sorry to announce, that the schooner Dispatch, Butler, from New-York for this port, is ashore near Currituck Inlet—The cargo, consisting principally of salt, and vessel, it is supposed will be lost—She went on shore on Tuesday last.
CAME to my plantation, upper end of Henrico county, a stray HORSE, the owner is requested to come, prove his property, pay the expenses, and take him away.
JOHN WALKER.
December 4, 1806.
For Sale,
A LIKELY NEGRO MAN, who is well acquainted with the Tanning and Currying business. Apply to Henry Garrett, esq. of the House of Delegates, or to ROBERT YANCEY. Yanceyville, Nov. 27th, 1806. 4w
HEMING & MUNFORD'S Term Reports.
ARE now in the press, and the first number, will certainly be ready for delivery before the rising of the General Assembly; after which time, the subscription will be closed, and the price to non-subscribers increased one fourth. Richmond, 3d Dec. 1806. wat
TAKEN up by Samuel W. Venable, at his plantation near Prince Edward courthouse, a BARROW, about a year old, his color is mostly white, but has a number of black spots; he is marked with a crop in the left ear, and a slit and under-crop in the right. Appraised to twenty-three shillings. w3t
NOTICE.
ALL persons that have any just claims against the estate of Francis Rice, dec. of the county of Prince Edward, are requested to come forward and make it known to me as quick as possible—and all persons that are indebted to the said estate are requested to come forward and make immediate payment, as the situation of the legatees is such that they cannot give any indulgence. ISHAM RICE, Ex'r. October 20th, 1806. 4w
Valuable Family Medicines.
Just received direct from the attentees, and for SALE WHOLESALE and RETAIL, by SAMUEL PLEASANT, Jr. Richmond, a large supply of the following very valuable Medicines, viz:
Dr. Cooley's Vegetable Elixir, or Cough Drops.
Superior to any other medicine ever before invented, for all complaints of the Lungs and has been known frequently to effect a cure after all other medicines have failed. It is to be hoped that all those who are laboring under Consumption and other diseases of the Lungs, will resort to this valuable medicine for relief.—Price 75 cents a bottle.
Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious and Stomachic Bitters.
Which have proved to extremely serviceable for a few years past in restoring weak and decayed constitutions of almost every description, and for removing all those complicated complaints so common in the spring season.—For a common biter to use in families none can exceed them for pleasant taste. To show that these excellent bitters are held in high estimation by Physicians of eminence, we need only insert the following extract of a letter from Dr. John Willcox a respectable Physician, and pollmaster at the city of Vergennes. Vergennes, October 23d, 1804.
SIR, I have been one of those who never put much faith in patent medicine until of late, but must acknowledge from actual experience, that I have received more benefit from Dr. Rawson's Bitters, than from all the medicine I ever before took. I have been very unwell with a flow remittent fever. I am, &c. JOHN WILLCOX, M. D.
Dr. Lee's (Winthrop) Bileous Pills, Which have proved to eminently useful for these 12 years past in all Bileous Complaints Indigestion, Flatulence, Dropsies, Debility, Head Aches, Constipation, Female Complaints, &c. Their virtues are too well known to need comment in an advertisement.—Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Thompson's Acromatic Tooth Paste, Which whitens and preserves the teeth gives an agreeable smell to the breath, and cures the sore in the teeth and gums. It may be applied at all times without in the least injuring the teeth. The very great and extensive sale this medicine has met with, bespeak its intrinsic worth.—Price 50 cents a box.
Dr. Rawson's Anti-Bilious Pills, or Family Physic.
A medicine which no family ought to be without, as those Pills are useful in every complaint where purges are necessary; they are certain to operate in a short time without occasioning the least pain or griping.—Price only 25 cents a box.

Miscellaneous.
THE HUNGRY ARAB.
A Tale from the Tofet al Mujallat.
An Arab, who was travelling through the desert, was almost exhausted with hunger and thirst, when he unexpectedly perceived a man who had spread his cloak upon the ground and was taking his repast with an excellent appetite.
Hast thou seen my shepherd's dog? O, yes! He watched thy herds and flocks with such vigilance that not a wolf dares to approach them.
Hast thou seen my son, Chalid? Yes; he was at school, and was reading to his master in the Koran with great fluency, and in a most impressive tone.
As well as thou canst wish; and there is not a creature, either male or female, in all Arabia, who manages a house better, or can weave more skilfully, or bears a higher character for mildness and benevolence.
Hast thou also seen my camel, that carries out water? Yes; it is in the best condition.
SOLOMON AND SHEBA.
FROM THE CURIOSITIES OF LITERATURE. I recollect a pretty story, which in the Talmud or Gemara, some Rabbi has attributed to Solomon.
At the foot of the throne stood the queen of Sheba; in each hand she held a wreath of flowers; the one composed of natural the other of artificial flowers.
This would make a pretty poetical tale; it would yield an elegant description, and a pleasing moral; that the bee only rests on the natural beauties, and never fixes on the painted flowers.
GREAT BARGAIN in two hundred and fourteen acres of Chickahomony Rich Low Grounds,
near Mr. Kid's mill, Hanover county; part of it in corn to the Main run, some of the meadow ground cleared.
Gloucester Low Grounds.
FOR SALE,
ON the premises, the second day of January, 1807, a TRACT of LAND, lying on a branch of Severn River, in the county of Gloucester, containing by estimation 348 acres.
No situation possesses greater advantages than this. The neighborhood, a good one, and Severn River, justly ranking among the first, for fish and oysters, at your door.
FOR SALE.
THE TENEMENT where I now reside, and possession given immediately. J. PENN.
FOR SALE, ON A CREDIT OF SIX MONTHS, A PAIR OF LIKELY BAY HORSES.
Enquire of the Printer. "DISCOVERIES OF LEWIS AND HIS PARTNERS IN LOUISIANA." A fresh supply of the above interesting work is just received and for sale at this office.
GREENHOW & COLE,
MERCHANTS in Williamsburg, most respectfully inform their friends and countrymen, that by the ships Father and Sons from London; the Laura and the Juno, from Liverpool; they have received a select, and well chosen assortment of useful, and fashionable
GOODS;
Particularly adapted to the demands of the times—They are purchased with ready money, from the manufacturers themselves, with whom Robert Greenhow has long been in the habit of dealing, and whose custom to preserve, they have manifested particular solicitude.
A list of one Hogshead Tobacco remaining in Gray's Creek Warehouse, with the mark, number, weight and the name of the person for whom it was inspected, which if not claimed agreeably to law, will be sold at Surrey court house on the fourth Tuesday in February next.
PYLAND & DAVIS, Inspectors. Surrey county, 29th Oct. 1806.
THE Subscriber has accommodations for twenty-five gentlemen of the Legislature. He has also stabling for as many horses. ALEXR. QUARRIER.
FOR SALE.
THE LOT & HOUSES whereon John Hamilton, Esq., the British Consul, resides; on it are a three story Dwelling House, an Office and Kitchen, and other necessary Houses for family use.
Also, 271 1/2 Acres of well timbered LAND, with a good Fishery on Willoughby's Bay, taking in the mouth and part of Mason's Creek, where the best of Oysters and Fish can be conveniently taken.
Also, a LOT in Smithfield, between Mrs. Purdie's and Captain Todd's lots. For terms apply to Thos. Newton.
A BARGAIN MAY BE HAD IN A Chariot, Harness and Pair of Excellent Horses. Enquire of the printer. Richmond August 2, 1806.
NOTICE.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF Macmurdo & Fisher, WILL terminate with the 31st day of December next.
CHARLES J. MACMURDO. GEORGE FISHER. Richmond, Nov. 14, 1806.
DR. REE'S NEW CYCLOPEDIA.
THE third number, or vol. II. Part I. of the above work, is just received and ready for delivery to Subscribers at this Office. October 26.
TO RENT,
THE BRICK HOUSE, at the Falling Garden, at present occupied by S. Pleasants Jr.—Possession may be had by the last of this month. Enquire of the subscriber, near the premises. JAMES LOWNES.
I DESIGN, the ensuing year, with the aid of a qualified teacher, to attempt the Tuition of 15 Females—Grammar, Geography & Arithmetic will be taught.
Goochland, 27th Sept. 1806.
A. HEWES & CO.
Have for sale, at their store, opposite the Market, Salt in sacks, Jamaica and Antigua Rum, New England Rum, Port & Sherry Wine, Old Cogniac Brandy, Leaf and Brown Sugar, Molasses, Coffee of superior quality, Alexandria Crackers, Rhode Island Cheese.
A general assortment of CROCKERY and STONE WARE, and Rhode Island LIME. Richmond, July 4th, 1806.
The Subscriber,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has just received a good assortment of SADDLERY & HARNESS ARTICLES, in his line of business.
John MENERY. Richmond, Nov. 12, 1806.
WHEREAS some time past, I purchased a piece of land in Goochland county, of one William Lovell, for which I gave him two bonds, one for eighteen pounds, payable the 25th day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight, the other bond for 27 pounds, payable the 25th of December, one thousand eight hundred and twelve, and as the said Lovell has gone away without making me a right to the said land agreeable to bargain, I do forewarn all person or persons in trading for the above-mentioned bonds, as I do not intend to pay them unless I get a right agreeable to bargain. Wm. SHEPPARD.
9th November, 1806.
PUBLISHED BY SUBSCRIPTION, DR. REE'S NEW CYCLOPEDIA, OR Universal Dictionary of Arts & Sciences, IN TWENTY VOLUMES QUARTO.
THE work will be printed in large quarto, with new types, cast for the purpose, on a superfine wove paper, each volume will contain from eight hundred to a thousand pages.
Between six and seven hundred plates, engraved in a superior style of elegance, will be comprised in the course of the publication, by far a greater number than is to be found in any other Scientific Dictionary.
* * To Subscribers. The three first half volumes are ready for delivery at the Book-Store of Samuel Pleasants, jun. Richmond. Nov. 6.
NOTICE.
THE price of TUCKER'S BLACK-STONE after the first of January, 1807, will be twenty two dollars and fifty cents. The subscribers to that work who have not yet taken their copies will for after that time be entitled to the subscription terms. Philadelphia. July, 1806.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from this place, on the 14th inst. JAMES LOWNES, a soldier of the public guard, about 28 years of age, five feet 7 or 8 inches high, fair complexion, with red hair and large whiskers, will go, as he is very fond of spirits.
ALEX. QUARRIER, C. P. G. N. B. All masters of vessels are forwarned from carrying him out of this place. A. Q. Richmond, Nov. 18th, 1806.
WILL BE SOLD,
TO the highest bidder, for ready money, at John Anderson's tavern, in the town of New-Canton, on Thursday the 18th December next.
One Negro Woman
Named Aggy, made over to me in trust, to secure the payment of a debt due from Charles Mathews to Walter Irvine. Samuel Bransford, } Trustees. John Irvine.
New-Canton, Nov. 17th, 1806. ALSO, at the same time and place, a likely NEGRO LAD, about 17 or 18 years of age, for Cash. Walter Irvine.
The Grand Lodge of Virginia
will meet at the Masons' Hall, in this city, on the evening of the second Monday in the next month. W. H. FITZWYLLSONN, G. S. Richmond, Nov. 17, 1806.
A General Assortment of
BLANK, CYPHERING, WRITING and MEMORANDUM BOOKS, for sale at this office.
Negoes for Sale.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by Stephen Smith to the subscriber for securing to William Handley, the payment of sixty pounds, with interest, and charges of executing the said trust, will be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the Union Tavern, in the City of Richmond, on the 13th day of next month (Dec.) three Negro Slaves, to wit, Sukey, and her child Nelson, and a Girl named Sukey, with the increase of the said Sukey's born since the 1st day of January 1805, or so many of the said slaves as will be of value sufficient to pay and satisfy the debt, interest and charges aforesaid.
WILLIAM POLLARD. Hanover, November 25, 1806. ANDREW JAMIESON'S Alexandria Crackers.
NOW landing, a consignment by Mr. Jamieson, direct from the Bakery of his "far famed excellent CRACKERS," in barrels, half barrels and kegs. Also Superfine
PILOT BREAD.
And for sale (at the bakery price in Alexandria, and charges) at the store lately occupied by Messrs. Granberry and Hancock, by JAMES SMITH.
Who has in store low priced Blue, sack list Cloth, and assorted FLANNELS, which he will sell a bargain. Also INDIA PIECE GOODS very cheap. Richmond, Dec. 1, 1806.
Richmond Old School.
THE subscribers take the liberty to inform their friends, and the public generally, that their School will be continued the ensuing year, and will be open for the reception of Pupils, on Monday the fifth of January, at their School room, on the back-street, near the Court-house and immediately below Col. Adams.
Eliza Richardson. William Richardson, Jr. Richmond, Dec. 1st, 1806.
SUBSCRIBERS TO
SIDNEY
ON
GOVERNMENT,
Are informed that the work is ready for delivery at this office.—A few copies for sale.
GENTLEMEN who have never read this celebrated performance may form some idea of its intrinsic worth and importance to our country, by perusing the following extract of a letter (to the editor,) from his Excellency the President of the United States.
Washington, Dec. 13, 1804.
Sir, YOU ask my opinion on the subject of publishing the works of Algernon Sidney. The world has so long and so generally sounded the praises of his "discourses on government," that it seems superfluous, and even presumptuous, for an individual to add his feeble breath to the gale.
TH: JEFFERSON. October 4.
Valuable Medicines.
PUBLIC confidence has never been more liberally and firmly reposed, and perhaps in no instance more justly, than it appears in the efficacy of HAMILTON'S WORM LOZENGES, prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by RICHARD LEE, no. 56, Maiden-lane, New York and in Richmond, (only) at S. Pleasants' Printing-office.
The proprietor has lately presented to the public eye the testimony of the Hon. A. C. Hanson, Chancellor of Maryland, the Rev. Mr. Mother, and of other distinguished and respectable characters. The following cases, of more recent occurrence, are now respectfully submitted.
Copy of a letter from Mr. Henry Ackerman, Bricklayer, Magazine-street, near Broadway, Jan. 25, 1804.
Sir—It would be ungrateful were I to withhold my testimony in favor of Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges. I had been between five and six years past much indisplosed, and latterly often tormented with severe griping and pains of the bowels, troubled with offensive breath, and with violent feverish fits, and other obvious symptoms of worms; but frequently hearing your Worm Lozenges recommended in cases similar to mine, I determined on a trial of them, as my last resource.
at the same time restoring a good state of health. I remain, Sir, yours, &c. HENRY ACKERMAN.
To Mr. Richard Lee. FOR SALE AS ABOVE.
Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard.
A safe and effectual remedy for acute and chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chilblains, Sprains, Bruises, Pain in the Face and Neck, &c.
AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE.
For the prevention and cure of Bilious and Malignant Fevers is recommended Hahn's Anti-Bilious Pills.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
Hamilton's Elixir,
A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obstinate Coughs, Asthma, Sore Throats, and approaching Consumption.
To Parents who may have children afflicted with The Hooping Cough.
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most critical disorder to which children are liable.
From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq., attorney general to the state of Maryland. GENTLEMEN—I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir.
On these accounts, I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention. LUTHER MARTIN.
HAMILTON'S
Grand Reßorative,
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dissipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavourable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea—frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unnatural or extensive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life—bad lying in, &c.
Hahn's true and genuine
German Corn Plaster,
An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them, root and branch without giving pain.
The Genuine Persian Lotion.
So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellant mineral (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin of every kind—particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, tans, tetter, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
HAHN'S GENUINE EYE WATER, A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes whether the effect be natural weakness or of accident, speedily removing inflammations, defluxions of rheum, dizziness, itching and films on the eye; never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small-pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening to weak sight.
Tooth-Ache Drops,
The only remedy yet discovered, which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
The Anodyne Elixir,
For the cure of every kind of head-ache.
The Damask Lip-Salve.
Infallible Ague and Fever Drops,
For the cure of Agues, Remittants and Intermit-tant Fevers.
Thousands can testify their being cured by these drops after the bark and every other medicine has proved ineffectual: not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one, and numbers not half a bottle.
The Sovereign Ointment for the Itch,
Which is warranted an infallible remedy in one application, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women, or on an infant a week old, not contain a particle of mercury or any dangerous ingredients whatever; and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the exhibition of other remedies.
The Indian Vegetable Specific.
The Medicines prepared by Richard Lee, have been in high estimation and general use throughout the United States, for upwards of six years; many of them are sold for less than the drugs of which they are compounded could be purchased at a retail price.
It is no inconsiderable evidence of their utility, that during the above period, numerous imitations of every article (the production of ignorance and inexperience, urged by envy and penury) have intruded on the public, seen a day and then perished; others now succeeded them, which in like manner are fast defending "to the tomb of the Capulets," while our remedies become more generally used and acquire a daily accession of well earned celebrity.
To prevent the imposition of worthless or dangerous preparations, purchasers are requested to remember, that an engraved label, with the signature of Richard Lee (to counterfeit which is felony) is affixed to each of his genuine medicines.
Prepared and sold by Richard Lee, No. 50 Maiden-lane New York, and at S. Pleasants' Printing office, Richmond. Oct. 4.
A FRESH SUPPLY OF
Church's Cough Drops
Is just received from the Proprietor's Dispensary, New York, and for sale at this office.