Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1799-12-20 00:00:00

Kath Venable
Washington Heath 1799
The VIRGINIA ARGUS.
No. 70 of Vol. VII.]
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LATE FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
From a Hamburg Paper of October 10, in the English language, received by Captain Howland, arrived at Boston, on the 3d inst.
Further Operations in Holland.
HAGUE, October 5.
The tranquility which continued for some time, has at length been interrupted, on the 2d inst. by one of the most violent attacks, which the English made on our left wing and centre. The battle lasted the whole day, and both parties fought with the greatest obstinacy. Night put a stop to the carnage, but on the 3d it was renewed with increased violence, till at last our left wing and centre were forced to give way to the enemy's superiority. We were obliged to give up all our positions at Alkmaar, and even that town to the enemy: Gen. Brune's head-quarters were removed to Beverwyk. Our army was forced to take another position: our advance posts, however, still occupy Naarden, Castricum, and Limmen. During the action, the fine village of Medemblik, about a mile and a half from Alkmaar, was burnt down. Some prisoners have been conveyed to Haarlem and Amsterdam; at the former place about 40 or 50 vessels with wounded have arrived. The French General La Mission, and the Chief of Brigade Mercier, are amongst the latter. The villages of Genemuiden and Zwarte Water were also occupied by the English forces, who took possession of them in the name of the Prince of Orange, and hoisted the Orange flag; but they have been driven from thence, and mostly made prisoners.
From Alkmaar, October 3, 12 at noon.
Yesterday morning, between six and seven o'clock, the enemy made one of the most violent attacks upon our left wing and centre. Our troops defended themselves bravely, but were at length forced to give way to the enemy's superiority, but not before they had done great mischief to them. The enemy formed our positions several times, but were repulsed in each attack. The fire was dreadful on both sides and several houses were burnt down. The enemy advanced against our left wing as far as Bergen; the most furious conflict ensued, and they were driven back with the loss of some prisoners. Our left wing and centre advanced again, and the artillery kept up an uninterrupted fire, with the best success. Night terminated the bloody conflict, or rather afforded an opportunity to recover strength to renew the battle by the dawn of day. It actually recommenced on the morning of the 3d, at day-break: both parties fought with unexampled fury, and every inch of ground was contested. The enemy renewed the attack at different times, with fresh troops, and victory remained doubtful, till at length our troops became exhausted with fatigue, and began their retreat, which was general, and was effected fighting, and in the greatest order. All our magazines, hospitals, baggage, infantry, and cavalry, retreated through Alkmaar to Beverwyk; and the army will take a new position, which can be defended better. Several villages are seen in flames, which seem to rage mostly at St. Pancras Station, Langendyck. The enemy has bought his victory very dear; and however great our loss may be, his can hardly be less, our artillery, which was well supplied, having made great havoc among them. Our army continues to receive reinforcements, and more are still expected. Three thousand French troops marched yesterday through Haarlem, for the army. Bodies of armed citizens are joining it daily, and when all shall have arrived, we hope that fortune, which deserted us in the last battle, will favour us again.
Amsterdam, October 1.
We are expecting with the most anxiety intelligence from Friesland, the whole of which province seems to be threatened by the enemy. The town of Lemmer, whose harbour is of such importance for our inland trade, is said to have surrendered after having suffered some time a heavy cannonade from the English gun boats—if the enemy once get a footing in Friesland, where there are no sufficient means of defence against a formidable force, the consequences must be fatal, as we are but too well acquainted with the destructive system of the English.
Hoorn, September 29.
They write from Alkmaar that the inundation of the Heer-Hugo Waard is effected, so that a district of four thousand acres of land is under water.
Utrecht, October 1.
The day before yesterday the Russian general
Hermann with his two Aides-de-Camp and servants, arrived here, and yesterday morning they set off, under an escort, for Paris.
From a Hamburg paper of October 12—in the French language.
The General of Brigade, Rossallion, Chief of the Staff, to the Minister of War.
Head-Quarters, Beverwyk, October 3.
The great affairs of yesterday prevented my writing to you. Our left wing was attacked at 7 o'clock in the morning on the enemy's front, which was defended by our columns, however, maintained their positions all day. The great superiority of the enemy allowed them to advance a great part of their army along the shore, protected by the fire of their vessels near D'Elmond. We remained in possession of this position and of Bergen till night, when the enemy, having made a new attack, thought it proper to wait with fatigued troops, a fresher enemy. He was, in consequence, ordered to retreat, which was made in the greatest order. The troops are at this moment arrived in their new positions, and there is no attack to fear.
The camp of Beverwyk, which is very concentrated and favoured, will put us in a state to attack as soon as our reinforcements arrive.
The division of General Daendels, which maintained itself in its position during the combat, made its retreat, by Pumerendo and Monnekendam, from whence it covers Amsterdam, and takes from it all inquisition for that city.
The enemy must have suffered extremely in the engagement of yesterday. We have made more than one hundred prisoners, among which are three officers. The general of division having not yet been able to give me an account, I am obliged to delay making you a more circumstantial report.
Occurrences in Switzerland.
"On the 23d in the morning, gen. Hotze was informed, that the French had crossed the Linth; but as he did not fear a serious attack, nor conceived the danger to be so great as it really was, he mounted his horse accompanied by some hussars, col. Plunket, the lieut. col. of the hussars of the frontiers, and some adjutants, at six in the morning, and proceeded to the advanced post between Schänis and Kallenbrunn to reconnoitre. Suddenly they saw themselves surrounded by the enemy, who fired upon them with small arms. A corporal, who was present, and who was so fortunate as to cut his way thro' his horse, and that he was found dead in a ditch the day following; that Col. Plunket, and the Colonel of the frontier hussars, had also been killed. The enemy afterwards made a violent attack, carried the bridge at Grunau, where they took post. At nine o'clock, three battalions of Russians under the command of the Prince of Wittenburg, arrived from Kappeschwi, who formed the bridge from Grunau to Uznach, without firing a shot. But the enemy, reinforced by fresh troops, renewed the attack, and forced the Russians, by a heavy grape shot, to quit that post again, on which occasion 12 officers were killed, and a Russian general wounded. Should no succours arrive from Zurich, Gen. Hotze's column will be forced to retreat to the Rhine. "Afternoon—The unfortunate death of Gen. Hotze seems actually to have been followed by a general retreat. Field marshal Count de Gruber is arrived here this moment with the war chancery and treasury. The militia in Voralberg has been ordered to assemble, and to march immediately, to occupy the frontiers on the Rhine. "Six in the evening—The Russians have also been defeated near Zurich, and forced to retreat; Zurich is again occupied by the French. This afternoon the head quarters of our troops were still at St. Gal, and the troops at the distance of a mile and a half. As they are not in sufficient force, it is feared that they will be obliged to retreat across the Rhine."
DONAUESCHINGEN, Oct. 1.
The Austrians are advancing from Feldkirch. The Austrian col. Lauer, has attacked the French in Glatt, beaten them, and taken 1500 prisoners, and two field pieces. The Austrian generals are to march against the left wing of the French, while Suwarrows takes them in the rear by St. Gothard.
SWABIA, Oct. 3.
It is believed, that for some days the united Imperial armies have advanced, and re-occupied their former position in Switzerland. The head quarters of Marshal
Petrasch, who commands the division of Hotze was still on the 29th, at St. Gall. A body of troops have passed the lake of Constance, and the Rhine. Gen. Kotzebue (Rulias) head quarters are at Eglisau, upon the right bank of the Rhine. Some bodies of French troops advanced between the separated armies, and proceeded to the suburbs of Schaffhausen, Winterthur, Frauenfeld, and some even to Constance, but they are not numerous. It is believed Marshal Suwarrows will take immediately chief command at Eglisau.
SCHAFFHAUSEN, Sept. 29.
We have not received intelligence from Zurich, since that city has been occupied by the French; and we have no knowledge of the articles of capitulation. Many of the Russian wounded officers and soldiers are here, who in the retreat lost some of their baggage. In the council of war, held yesterday, by generals Kotzebue, Neuendorff and Kienmaier, it was resolved, that all the Russian and Austrian troops, in this vicinity, should immediately advance.
AMSTERDAM, Oct. 5.
In the action of the 2d, we took 107 Highlanders, who have been sent to Utrecht. There have just arrived 100 other prisoners. Within two days 3000 French troops have passed this city, on their way to the armies.
The English are masters of Lemmer, and have taken post in Friesland; from whence they can easily march to this city by land. We are, however, continually at work on the batteries upon the dyke at Naerden.
The greatest loss in the battle of the 2d, fell on the French; and the most part of the officers of general Brune's staff, have perished. Some corps were cut off, so that the inundations ordered by us, have been more fatal to us than to the enemy. We were beginning to set to work on the water-mills at work, but the English have set them on fire, with their artillery.
The enemy entered Alkmaar, the 3d inst.
We learn, that the head quarters of general Brune has been transferred from Beverwyk to Haarlem; from whence they will be removed further. The English head quarters are at Alkmaar; and some of their troops have advanced to the neighbourhood of Haarlem. The batteries which the English erected on the Dunes in the action of the 2d, made great destruction among the French.
ZWOLL, Oct. 6.
The English having made themselves masters of all the coasts of the Zuider Zee, in Friesland and Guelders, have removed the city of Haderwick to Friesland.
LINDAU, Sept. 29.
At 8 o'clock, P. M. The bridge over the Rhine, which was taken up yesterday morning, will be thrown over to night, and the corps of general Petrasch, whose head quarters have been at Bregenz, is to advance in halts, as he has been apprized that generals Jelachich and Aufenberg have united with marshal Suwarrows, who was advancing into the heart of Switzerland. He already occupies Lucerne.
SWABIA, Oct. 3.
The news respecting F. M. Suwarrows are contradictory. By that from Feldkirch it would seem that he had joined the corps of general Petrasch, after having beaten a division of French troops, and killed and made prisoners of 2000, who was actually advancing in Switzerland, on the other side. The other account is from Aufenberg, dated Oct. 1, as follows—"We have this day received by an extraordinary messenger the important news, that marshal Suwarrows, on the 28th Sept. entered Lucerne (the canton we suppose is intended) with his army, and that he was preparing to march against Berne. The inhabitants of the little cantons all join him. Orders have been sent to the Grisons, at Rhintal, and Schaffhausen, for the troops to advance. General Karlkow, on the 28th Sept. had a conference at Schaffhausen, with generals Neuendorff and Kienmaier. On the 29th a heavy cannonade was heard near Ravensbourg."
LINDAU, Sept. 32.
The retreat, which the Imperial troops made on the 27th and 28th from Uznach, by the Toggenbough and the canton of
Appenzell, was very fatiguing. After the good news which has arrived of the progress of marshal Suwarrows in the south of Switzerland, Generals Petrasch and Suwarrows are preparing to advance by the Rhine. The French appeared the 29th before Constance, but were driven therefrom the same day. It is not marshal Suwarrows who has arrived at Feldkirch, as reported, but it is general Jelachich. The French have been in the environs of St. Gall, but with small numbers, as early to be dispersed.
HANAU, October 3.
The report of the retaking of Zurich, and of a general being wounded, wants confirmation.
October 5.
General Miller has been ordered to surrender the chief command of the French army of the Rhine, to Gen. Ney.—The capture of Mannheim is said to be the cause. General Ney's head quarters are at Haguenau, in Alsace. It is estimated there are 10,000 French in the environs of Mayence and Ehrenbreitstein, who are preparing to advance.
VIENNA, October 2.
The Court Gazette of this morning, contains the following authentic details: The Prince of Rohan has informed his Imperial majesty, that on the 28th Sept. the enemy, to the number of 8000 advanced to Domo d'Ossola, to attack his position at Vogogna. The Prince not expecting a formidable force, was necessitated to retreat; but on the 29th, he unexpectedly attacked the enemy with various success, and having recommenced the battle on the 30th, the enemy was completely beaten and driven beyond Simpson to Biella, in the direction of Valais, which last place the Prince has occupied. The Count Hagen, who brought the dispatches, estimates the loss of the French at between 3 and 4000 men. This Count, the Prince writes, entered a battery of the enemy, and with his own hand took the standard, which he bore to his Imperial majesty.
HANAU, October 10.
As far as can be learned from the latest and most reliable accounts of the late events in Switzerland, it appears that both armies attacked, on the same day, at different points, according to different plans, and with various but mutual success. The consequences can alone decide the victory:—We will, however, grant all possible success to Malleus, and let him fairly pursue his victories near Uznach and Zurich towards the Rhine, and the lake of Constance—Four renowned Generals are at his heels, who may in all probability bring his army between two fires:—But supposing the worst of chances to befall the Austro-Russians, and the most favorable for the French General, we cannot find any advantage for him in his last victory, which tended only to weaken, in a considerable degree, his exhausted forces.
Affairs on the Rhine.
SWABIA, October 3.
The main body of the army of the Archduke, has arrived at Donaueschingen. It is expected that his Royal Highness will make an attack on the side of Bale. The French have evacuated Auenheim near Kehl; 3000 men who were there, have gone to Strasbourg; the Austrians immediately took possession of the post. The French are making movements, as if to penetrate into the Brisgaw, by the side of Offbach. It is not expected that Massena will advance from Zurich, towards the Lake of Constance, and the Rhine, while he has such bodies of enemies in his rear.
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may in consequence be forced to abandon the enterprise of delivering the Dutch from the French yoke. We will not, however, to anticipate evil, but to prevent it, be prepared for every emergency, and possessed of better information than we can pretend to boast, will, no doubt, adopt the proper means to insure the safety of our brave army.
OFFICIAL LETTER From Massena, general in chief, to the executive directory. Head quarters, Zurich, Sept. 23. The two armies, Russian and Austrian, are totally destroyed. The Russians have passed the Thur. We are in pursuit of the remains of the Austrian and Bavarian corps who had joined them to the number of 8000. The commander in chief, Hotze, was killed on the field of battle. Their baggage, camp effects, 6 standards, and more than 100 pieces of artillery are now in our power. The loss of the two armies in killed, wounded and prisoners, is more than 20,000 men. Three Russian generals are in our hands. Gen. Suwarow in person attacked my right. I am marching against him.
BALTIMORE, December 14. Selected and Translated for the Federal Gazette, from the Rotterdam Courant, of 8th, 12th and 15th October, received by the Anthony Mangin
BATAVIAN REPUBLIC. [Letter from the president of the executive, to the president of the representatives, read in that assembly on the 5th of October, giving an account of the action of the 3d.] It mentions no particulars, which are not already known from Hamburg papers, via Boston. But it has the following remarkable passages: "Now our troops are so placed, that they have no apprehension of being attacked. The position of Beverwyk is so concentrated, and adapted to convenient movements, that, on the arrival of reinforcements, we shall be able to act efficaciously on the offensive. The division of lieutenant Daendels, having retreated to Purmerend and Muiden, completely covers Amsterdam. The enemy has suffered much—the Russians did not show themselves." After the reading of this letter, the president of the representatives made the following speech:—
Citizens Representatives, The advantageous position taken by our army, the considerable reinforcements either already arrived, or approaching by forced marches, open the most favorable prospects; while the glorious victory in Switzerland, gained by the courageous Massena, must more and more augment our confidence, and strengthen our hopes, that as soon as former, the republican arms shall triumph everywhere, and that finally, the cause of liberty, founded upon a secure basis, shall be blest with the fruits of those sacrifices, which the circumstances of the moment require, and which every true republican will readily offer, to attain the most salutary ends, and to realize that happiness, of which we have the most exhilarating view.
HAERLEM, October 8. Letter from the commissaries of the army to the directory of the Batavian republic. Citizens Directors, We hasten to send you the favorable news, that the enemy are totally beaten and are retreating rapidly. The French have taken possession of Alkmaar, and are busied in following the enemy. We are desired to send directly to Beverwyk 200 men to escort the prisoners here. We hope to have the pleasure this evening to send the particulars of the victory which we have obtained. Edleem and respect. E. DE PINEDA W. E. DOMPSELLER
From Amsterdam they write, Today the municipality have published an account from general De Moucheron, that the English have retreated from Alkmaar, and that the French have taken possession of great disorder prevails in the English army, and that the Russians assassinate their officers, that 800 men who were taken by them, are sent back unexchanged. They are in the enemy's way that the British took 6000 men and 15 cannon. This evening passed 23 with wounded Frenchmen. One general has suffered, which is supposed to be the cause of their retreat.
Extract of a letter from Alkmaar. This morning, at 3 o'clock, the English evacuated our town and retreated to Lankeyde, and the Dutch and French troops entered at 10 o'clock. 'Tis remarkable, that the same day, in 1752, it was likewise retaken.
Head Quarters at Beverwyk, 6th October. Brune, General in Chief, to the Batavian Directors. Citizens Directors, I was convinced that the enemy would be defeated by the position to which I had fallen back. He attacked us to day. We fought from 7 o'clock A. M. to 8 in the evening. The enemy have been beaten and pursued to Egmont. We have taken 11 pieces of cannon and 1500 Russian and English prisoners, a great number, principally Russians, are killed. The Dutch generals Denhommé and Vichery distinguished themselves. I have to acknowledge the good
conduct of the Russian troops, who, like the English, fought the fire like veterans. Respect. BRUNE.
HAGUE, October 10. The citizens L. de Pieters and W. E. Dompeller, commissioners of the executive of the Batavian republic for the organization of an army of armed citizens, have written the following letter to the executive, dated Harlem, Oct. 8. Citizens Directors, The news which we had the honor to write you this day at noon, are not only confirmed, but the evening a French officer in general arrived, with the command of this place, Perse, who assures us that the English and Russians are fighting against each other. There is also a private letter from Beverwyk, stating, that the Russians had revolted against their officers, and killed several of them, even at the point of their bayonets, and that this was in consequence of their precipitate retreat. What very sure, is, that the Russian officers, prisoners of war, told us this morning, that the two days past they had had no bread and that great misunderstandings exist between them and the English.
ROTTERDAM, Oct. 11. We have received letters from Amsterdam, by which we learn that the army are engaged again, and that the French are already in Perse. There have arrived here 507 prisoners, the greater part of whom are Russians. It appears by letters from Alkmaar, that the king of Prussia has been so precipitate as to do it any injury. The requisitions which were made in the morning, they had not time to collect. October 14. Yesterday arrived the first battalion of volunteers from the department du Nord, 1000 men, who are to remain here in garrison till further orders. To day came here the first battalion of the 22d half brigade, 800 men, destined for D. H. Advice from the army all agree, that the English seem to be retreating, and that our troops are at Perse, and in the Zyp, that Gen. Daendels left Wednesday entered Amsterdam with his division; that the English in the night from Friday to Saturday evacuated the city of Enkhuizen, after having burnt the Canals (machinery to bring large ships over the shoals of the Pampus) and two Indian ships, and after having destroyed the magazines. As made at Toulon—from good will and friendship towards their ancient allies. See British proclamation, &c.
TRANSLATOR. October 15. While our last paper was in the press, we received the letters from Paris of the 8th of October. Mostly all the newspapers, especially the so called official one, the Redacteur, say, that the telegraphic had reported that Suwarow was defeated and had lost 10,000 men. Private letters, however, are more cautious, and say, that the report is premature, Massena having only learned that he was fighting, that Suwarow was defending himself stoutly, and that he still holds, though he would certainly be beaten by the Russians. [The above is a day later than the article translated yesterday, and is in contradiction of it.]
PARIS, October 7. Two couriers lately arrived here from Berlin; many believe, that the negotiation of the king of Prussia will be successful, & that those concerning Holland are in a good way. It is thought that Switzerland will be declared neutral. We hear that the Russian general Donaw, having understood that the prisoners of war taken in Holland should be transported into the interior of France, informed general Brune, that if his people were sent to Paris, he should send the prisoners in his power to Siberia. Buonaparte, member of the national institute, general in chief, to the executive directory. Head quarters, Alexandria, 14th Thermidor, 7th year, (28th July, 1799.) Citizens Directors, I have informed you by a dispatch of the 10th of May, that the season favorable to a landing had made me resolve to quit Syria. The landing actually took place on the 1st of July. One hundred sail, among which were several men of war, showed themselves before Alexandria and came to anchor at Aboukir. The 15th, the enemy took by assault and with singular impetuosity, the recent and fort of Aboukir, brought their camp artillery on shore, and reinforced by 50 sail, took their position, with the right wing towards the sea, and their left towards the lake of Madié. Upon very advantageous heights. I also let out, on the 17th, from my camp of the Pyramids, and came, on the 19th, to Ramanié, then went to Birket, which became the centre of my operations, and from whence, on the 24th, at 5 o'clock in the morning, I advanced against the enemy. General Murat commanded the vanguard, and carried the right wing of the enemy to be attacked by general Dufour. The general of division Laine, attacked the left, supported by the vanguard under general Lami. A fine platoon of 400 men separated the wings of the enemy; there the cavalry penetrated, and with the utmost celerity, moved in the rear of the right and left wing, which were both instantly cut off from the second line. The enemy threw themselves into the water to reach their vessels, although three quarters of a league distant, so that they were all drowned—the most terrible scene I ever beheld. We then fell upon the second line, which had sheltered itself in a village in front, a redoubt in the centre, and retrenchments extending quite to the sea, where more than 30 ships laid upon the bank. General Murat forced the village; general Laine attacked along the sea side; Gen. Dufour advanced in a column upon the enemy's right. The attack and defence were violent; the cavalry once more decided the victory; it annihilated the enemy, it moved with velocity in the rear of the right wing and caused a great slaughter. The effect of bayoneting the 6th half brigade.
General Murat commanded the vanguard, and carried the right wing of the enemy to be attacked by general Dufour. The general of division Laine, attacked the left, supported by the vanguard under general Lami. A fine platoon of 400 men separated the wings of the enemy; there the cavalry penetrated, and with the utmost celerity, moved in the rear of the right and left wing, which were both instantly cut off from the second line. The enemy threw themselves into the water to reach their vessels, although three quarters of a league distant, so that they were all drowned—the most terrible scene I ever beheld. We then fell upon the second line, which had sheltered itself in a village in front, a redoubt in the centre, and retrenchments extending quite to the sea, where more than 30 ships laid upon the bank. General Murat forced the village; general Laine attacked along the sea side; Gen. Dufour advanced in a column upon the enemy's right. The attack and defence were violent; the cavalry once more decided the victory; it annihilated the enemy, it moved with velocity in the rear of the right wing and caused a great slaughter. The effect of bayoneting the 6th half brigade. * Some moves of Egypt, it is presumed, there the latter seems imperiled. Translat.
of the last battle, covered themselves with glory. The redoubt was taken, and the batteries placed between the fort and the sea, were silenced. About sunset, the enemy were forced to throw themselves into the sea, and perished under the weight of their arms. A few only escaped by swimming. The loss of the enemy in killed, wounded and prisoners, is estimated at 10,000 men. Not willing to bury any of my men, I had six mortars planted in the fort, and fired into the sea, until the water was covered with the corpses of the enemy. I then turned the fire of the mortars upon the fort, which was taken, which must happen every day. Two hundred standards, the baggage, the tents, and forty field pieces are taken and 8000 prisoners. The Pacha of Natolia, and Koutoub Mehmed, pacha of Natolia, nephew of the Turkish ambassador at Paris, who was commander in chief of the expedition, is made prisoner, with all his officers. Such are the day's fruits.
We had one hundred men killed, and five hundred wounded. Among the former are adjutant general Letour, chief of brigade Duvivier, chief of brigade Grelon, and my aide-de-camp Guilbert; the two first were excellent officers of cavalry and of unexampled bravery, last long spared from the fate of war; the last was an officer of engineers, who had been in a branch of science, and for so long the success of campaigns, and of the fate of a country depends; for the fourth I had a great friendship. Generals Murat and Dufour, also chief of brigade Murat are wounded. The glory of this battle, which will for much influence the glory of the republic, is principally due to Gen. Murat. I ask for him the place of general of a division. His brigade of cavalry did what seemed impossible. Citizen Bellegarde was very serviceable with his corps of guides. The adjutant general Dufour performed his manoeuvres with the greatest composure. Gen. Junot, colonel is full of holes made by bullets. I shall send you in a few days, a circumstantial relation, with a list of the officers who have signalized themselves. I have, in behalf of the directory, made a present to Gen. Berthier of a finely wrought dagger, as an acknowledgment of the services by him rendered during this whole campaign. Salut. (Signed) BUONAPARTE.
NEW-YORK, December 11. While the brig Asia captain Boston, lay at St. Kitts the loop of war Delaware, brought in a Bermudian built brig of 16 guns (14 of which had been new overboard in the chase) having 97 Frenchmen, and 40 American prisoners on board. A man was hung at the yard arm of the United States brig Pickering, for killing the newark; after which the Pickering went out and re-captured from the French a new belonging to Boston, having 32 Frenchmen on board her.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20.
FROM ALEXANDRIA, Dec. 16. It is our painful duty, first to announce to our country and to the world, the death of GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON. This mournful event occurred on Saturday evening, about 11 o'clock. On the preceding night, he was attacked with a violent inflammatory affection of the throat, which, in less than 24 hours, put a period to his life.
The citizens of Alexandria, at a public meeting, have agreed to wear crape, for 30 days, as a token of respect for the memory of the great and virtuous General Washington.
Legislature of Virginia. IN THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18. On motion of Mr. Madison, Resolved unanimously, (that the members of this house, in token of their profound grief for the loss of their illustrious and beloved Fellow Citizen GEORGE WASHINGTON,) will each wear a badge of mourning throughout the present session of the General Assembly.
CINCINNATI of VIRGINIA. At a meeting of the State Society of the Cincinnati of Virginia, convened in the city of Richmond, this 18th day of December, 1799, in consequence of the melancholy information received of the death of General GEORGE WASHINGTON, who, being no less esteemed and venerated for his great virtues and eminent talents as a statesman and fellow citizen, than he was justly beloved and admired for his courage and conduct as a brother soldier; and it being the wish of this meeting to manifest to the present and future times the sincerity with which they commemorate that courage and conduct, and those great and virtuous, as well as the deep affection which they now feel at his loss; Resolved unanimously, That this meeting will wear a black crape on the left arm for three months; and they cannot suppress their expectations that the same mark of sorrow and respect, will be shown by every other member of the Society in Virginia. By order of the Society. SAM. COLEMAN, Sec'y.
On Wednesday last, Col. James Monroe, Governor of this commonwealth, arrived in this city.
MOURN AMERICA, MOURN. WASHINGTON is no more!! Alas! the Doree of an Infinitely Wise Being, has deprived you of your favourite Son!!! How shall we sustain the loss? "Savene William gave this FRIEND to AMERICA—its decree has recalled him from among us." While we lament his loss; let us imitate his virtues, and we may hope to find a VASHINGTON in the actions of many. A panegyric on the deceased is not in place—Nay! it falls but to the lot of Geo. to do justice to his character. Learn his virtues—learn his patriotism—earn his prudence, and go and do thou like wife; and America will never want able Defenders of her Rights.
KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Thursday, November 14. The house according to the standing order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole house on the state of the commonwealth, Mr. Dabbs in the chair, and after some time spent therein the speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Dabbs reported, that the committee had taken under consideration sundry resolutions passed by several of its members, on the subject of the amendment of the laws, and had come to a resolution thereon, which he delivered in at the clerk's table, where it was read and unanimously agreed to by the house as follows: The representatives of the good people of the commonwealth in general assembly convened, having maturely considered the answers of sundry states in the union, to their resolutions respecting certain unconstitutional laws, passed at the last session of congress, commonly called the alien and sedition laws, would be faithful indeed to their duties, and to those they represent, were they instantly to a quietude in the principles and doctrines attempted to be maintained in all those answers, that of Virginia only excepted. To again enter the field of argument and attempt more fully or forcibly to expound the unconstitutionality of those obnoxious laws, would, it is apprehended, be as unnecessary as unavailing. We cannot, however, but lament, that in the discussion of those interesting subjects, by sundry of the legislatures of our sister states, unfounded suggestions, and misconceptions, derogatory of the true character and principles of the good people of this commonwealth, have been substituted in place of fair reasoning and found argument. Our opinions on those alarming measures of the general government, together with our reasons for those opinions, were detailed with decency and with temper, and submitted to the discussion and judgment of our fellow citizens throughout the union. Whether the like decency and temper have been observed in the answers of those states who have denied or attempted to obviate the great truths contained in those resolutions, we have now only to submit to a candid world. Faithful to the true principles of the federal union, unconscious of any design to disturb the harmony of that union, and anxious only to escape the tangs of despotism, the good people of this commonwealth have regarded no censure or calumny. Least however the silence of this commonwealth should be construed into an acquiescence in the doctrines and principles advanced and attempted to be maintained by the language of their answers to our fellow citizens throughout the union who so widely differ from us, on those important subjects, should be delayed by the expectation, that we shall be deterred from what we conceive our duty, or shrink from the principles contained in those resolutions; therefore
Resolved, That this commonwealth considers the federal union, upon the terms and for the purposes specified in the late compact, as conducive to the liberty and happiness of the several states: that it does now unequivocally declare its attachment to the union, and to that compact, agreeable to its obvious and real intention, and will be among the last to seek its dissolution; that if those who administer the general government be permitted to transgress the limits fixed by that compact, by a total disregard to the special delegations of power therein contained, annihilation of the state governments, and the erection upon their ruins, of a general consolidated government, will be the inevitable consequence: that the principle and construction contended for by sundry of the state legislatures, that the general government is the exclusive judge of the extent of the powers delegated to it, stop nothing short of despotism; since the different powers of those who administer the government, and the construction, would be the measure of their powers: that the several states who formed that instrument, being sovereign and independent, have the unquestionable right to judge of its infraction; and that a nullification, by those sovereignties, of all unauthorized acts done under color of that instrument, is the rightful remedy; that this commonwealth does upon the most deliberate reconsideration declare, that the said alien and sedition laws are in their opinion, palpable violations of the said constitution; and however cheerfully it may be disposed to surrender its opinion to a majority of its sister states in matters of ordinary or doubtful policy; yet, in monstrous regulations like the present, which so virally wound the bell rights of the citizen, it would consider a tacit acquiescence as highly criminal; that allow this commonwealth as a party to the federal compact will bow to the laws of the union, yet it does at the same time declare, that it will not now, nor ever hereafter, assent to opprobrious in a constitutional manner, every attempt from what quarter soever offered, to violate that compact; and finally, in order that no pretexts or arguments may be drawn from a supposed acquiescence on the part of this commonwealth in the constitutionality of those laws, and thereby used as precedents for similar future violations of the federal compact; this commonwealth does now offer against them, its solemn protest.
Ordered, That Mr. Dabbs carry the said resolution to the senate, and desire their concurrence. Also carry and lay before the senate, the resolutions from the different state legislatures.
The following gentlemen constitute the committee of ways and means, viz. Messrs. Harper, Griswold, Otis, Gallatin, Levin Powell, John Brown, Stone, Scott, and Platt.
The following are the committee to whom is referred that part of the president's speech, which relates to the revision and amendment of the judiciary system, viz. Messrs. Harper, C. Goodrich, Bayard, Marshall, and Sewall.
MARRIAGE. —On Saturday evening J. HENRY SKITH, of this city, to Mrs. ELIZABETH H. of the city of Williamsburg.
The press received a letter from Mr. Madison in his letter to the speaker of the house of representatives, on the 14th, in reference to the battle of Quebec, and each of the general Montgomerie's letters, the battle of Bunker's Hill—both elegant engravings. They are placed on the right and left of the speaker's chair, and are highly ornamental to the representative chamber. [The above prints are for sale at the office of the Virginia Argus.]
(From a Scotch Correspondent.) We observe that, upon the late instance, Mr. John Dawson, in the House of Representatives of Congress, obtained leave for the bringing in of a bill for a new census. Unless this census shall be taken, and the returns made, and acted upon, before the new election to president, in October next, there will be no less than two millions of people juggled out of the right of suffrage. It is said that there will not be sufficient time for the accomplishment of this measure. But what fault is that? The census for the census was carried last year in the house of representatives, a majority of no more than twenty-one. The number of this most patriotic resolution will, it is said, be given to the public in the Virginia Argus before it, which is now almost ready for publication.
Advertisements unsearchable, shall be inserted in our next.
Light Dollars Reward. Strayed or stolen from the subscriber on the 24th November, A LIKELY BAY HORSE, about five feet high, with a Rat in his forelock, his hind and one fore leg white, a little mane of the left side, near six years old, in rather low condition when he went away, I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver him to me near the office of the printer hereof.
THE SURRENDER. Wishes to hire the ensuing year. TEN NEGRO COOPERS for whom he will give a good price, and as soon as part of the hire, if wanted. MICHAEL GRINLAND. Richmond, December 18, 1799. N. B. The highest cash price given to read Oak Staves and Heading. (31) M. G.
NOTICE. I DO hereby inform every person taking an assignment of a bond I gave to Mr. Jones, for a right to a certain tract of land I sold him, lying in Franklin county, he head waters of Otter Creek, to attend to sell the bond. If he fails I will not come in and pay the bond. WILLIAM ROBINSON. December 1, 1799.
TO BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, on Tuesday the Seventh day of January next, in ready money, at the plantation on Juniata river, in Dauphin county, formerly the property of William Reynolds, &c. All the Stocks of CATTLE, SHEEP, HOGS AND HORSES, Among which are several valuable Mares and Cows, together with ten or twelve LIKELY W. Truffles. December 11th, 1799.
TRUE AND GENUINE. BILIOUS PILLS. Prepared by SAMUEL LEE, Jr. of Winchester, in the state of Connecticut. Secured to him by Patent, by the President of the United States, dated April 30, 1796; and also to an act of Congress.
THEY are approved of by many physicians, as well as other persons, for their singular virtues, and particularly as a foreign remedy against an overcharge of bile in the humours of men, women and children. They remove pain in the head, stomach and bowels, the gripes and obstructions. They are an excellent help for the gravel, scurvy, cholera, jaundice, dropsy, and a most effectual remedy for those who are active, and therefore convenient for all travellers by sea or land. They have proved to be very efficacious in preventing the yellow fever. After a deplorable crisis or drinking, they restore the loss of appetite, and easily purge the stomach and bowels, without pain or griping. For those who follow the pen, they are very necessary as they prevent many diseases that frequently arise from sedentary work, when taken as a dose once a day or fifteen days, or often as required. Dose from one to four, taken at night going to bed.
The above pills may be had of the Subject only, in Richmond, near store below, Beckwith's Warehouse. A. L. Galt.
FOR SALE. A SECOND HAND COPY of BACON'S ABRIDGMENT, 5 volumes folio—in good preservation. Enquire of the Printer. November 18.

Notice.
Pursuant to a decree of the wor- shipful Court of Hanover, WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE, At Mr. Thomas Anderson's Ta- vern, in the second fork of said county, on Monday the 6th day of January 1800,
12 Likely Negroes.
Consisting of Men, Women, and Children, being a part of the estate of Thomas Anderson, deceased, lent to his widow Fanny, dur- ing her life, and who is since deceased, now to be divided between the grand children of said dece- dents, agreeable to his will.
Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchasers upon their giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid. All persons having claims against the said estate are request- ed to bring them forward on or before the day aforementioned for settlement.
By the EXECUTOR. Hanover, 3d December, 1799. tds
10 Dollars Reward
Strayed or Stolen, from the city of Richmond, on the 25th October last, a very elegant
Blood Bay HORSE, Five feet high, handsomely foxed and nicked, with his right hind foot white, a small knot upon the same leg, just above the pastern joint, a short high jump, several saddle spots, a few white hairs upon his left buttock, a short thin switch tail, wher- couplets rather higher on the right than the left side, goes admirably, and is when mounted a very gay horse, being one of great spirit. Any person delivering the said horse to me at Buck Island, in the county of Albemarle, or to John Wood of Richmond, shall receive the above reward, toge- ther with their expenses defrayed in travelling to either of the above places.
W. Wood. Dec. 1, 1799.
Mrs. BELL, FROM CHARLESTON,
RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Richmond and the public in general, that she will open a
Boarding School,
for the Tuition of Children and Young La- dies, and will Teach Reading and Writing grammatically—also Plain Work, Marking, Open Work, and Embroidery—also the first Rudiments of Drawing, such as Vines & Flowers—Those who favour her with encouragement, may depend on every atten- tion being paid to their Education and Mor- al—She will be glad to take in Needle- Work or Mantua Making—She resides near the Market House in the upper part of the house occupied by Mr. John Hayes Merchant, Richmond, Dec. 5th, 1799.
This day is Published. By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jun. And for Sale at his Printing Office, a few dozen above Bowler's Tavern,
THE VIRGINIA ALMANACK For 1800.
Great allowance made to wholesale purchasers. October 21, 1799.
For Sale at this Printing-Office, Post-Duties. BILLS of Gold, according to the value calculated for the use of the Bank of the United States.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY
From the subscriber living in the lower end of Goochland, near Tuck- ers place, on the 25th of August, a negro wo- man named
CREASY,
who generally calls herself NANCY WHITE. She is of a light complexion, round full faced, and very likely—about twenty years old; had on when she went off an India cotton petticoat and floor gown and a felt hat. I purchased her in Rich- mond some years ago of William Rober- son—I expect she is lurking about Rich- mond, Manchester, or probably, got to Pe- tersburg, at which place she has connec- tions or acquaintances, particularly at the two last mentioned places. Any person who will deliver the said runaway to the subscri- ber, or secure her in any jail and give him information thereof, shall receive the above reward.
Edward B. Jennings.
J. Needham, Clock and Watch Maker,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has taken the house formerly occupied by W. Shadforth, on the streets leading to Mayo's bridge, where he transacts carrying on his business in all its various branches—Any person that will favor him with their work, may depend on its being done in the bestest manner, and on the shortest notice, and he will warrant it for one year. Richmond, Dec. 12th, 1799!
One Hundred and Fifty Dollars Reward, For stopping the Villain!
RAN away on the 25th of July last, from the sub- scriber near this city, George,
a likely stout made mulatto man, 24 or 25 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, with a conspicuous scar under his left jaw, occasioned by a defective tooth, a large scar on the back of his right hand from the cut of a knife, and a small one inclining obliquely downwards in the middle of his forehead, occasioned by some accident when a child, flutters a little when about to speak, a squally head of hair, legs rather small from the constant use of boots, and of sulky looks and tem- per, except when he chooses to force a deceitful smile. He has served an apprenticeship to the barber's trade, knows a little of shoemaking, and his, when he pleases, a very complete domestic ser- vant. As he has several times travelled with me into the northern states, it is possible he may ob- tain a forged certificate of freedom and endeavor to go that way, or towards Kentucky, where his mother and other connexions are in the possession of a Mr. William Holland, whose name he some- times affects to bear—and this is the more proba- ble, as a short time previous to his departure he possessed himself of the means of travelling by for- ging into my desk. If he be caught out of the state of Virginia, the above reward will be paid on his delivery to me at this place—if taken in this state and delivered, Fifty Dollars will be paid—or if secured in any jail so that I get him again, Thirty Dollars will be allowed. All masters of vessels are cautioned against affording the said runaway a conveyance out of the state, and all other persons against harboring, employing or secreting him— as no excuse will be spared in a rigorous prose- cution of those who do so.
Richmond, Virginia, } JOHN MAYO. October 28th, 1799. } (t f)
In Council, June 25, 1799.
THE Executive of Virginia will receive Proposals either for the importation from Europe, or for the manufacturing with- in this state of
4000 Stand of Arms
to be delivered at Richmond in the court- of the present year, each stand to consist of a musket, the length of the barrel to be three feet eight inches, and to receive a ball of the size of eighteen to the pound, a double bri- lled lock, upon the best construction, ne- cessary or iron mounting, steel ramrod, and to be well stocked with black walnut, and a bayonet one foot five inches in the blade. Proposals will also be received for supplying six hundred pistols, holsters, swords, scab- bards and belts for the equipment of caval- ry.
By order of the Executive, Attest, A. BLAIR, c. c.
M. M. MYERS,
Has on hand at the Store lately occu- pied by Messrs. Moody & Price,
West-India Rum, French Brandy, Holland Gin in Casks, Coffee, Ginger, Liverpool Salt in Sacks, German Oznaburgs, Writing Paper, Window Glass, crown and com- mon, 10 by 8, 11 by 9, 12 by 10.
A QUANTITY OF Hollow Glass Ware, CONSISTING OF
Decanters, Wine Glasses, Pint, half pint and quarter pint Tumblers.
A few Casks of Genuine CABANISSE.
Chewing Tobacco, Which with a variety of other articles in the
Dry Good & Grocery Line, will be disposed of either by wholesale or retail at low prices, for Cash, Country Produce or Note at a short date. Richmond, October 24th, 1799.
COMMITTED to the jail of Chesterfield county, a Negro Man of a yellowish complexion and bulky head of hair, about five feet ten or eight inches high, a- bout 23 or 24 years old; he has a scar on his upper lip, one on the side of his nose, and se- veral small bumps on his breast; he calls himself by the name of BILLY, says his mas- ter bought him from the Eastern Shore last spring, and carrying him to Cumberland river, he made his escape; He further says he does not remember his master's first name, but he believes his surname is BARKY.— His clothing consisted of a blue tailor's jac- ket, a spotted velvet under shirt, and striped Virginia clean overalls. The owner is desirous to prove his property, pay charges, and take him away. HENRY WINFREE, Jailor. October 18, 1799. (cp3w44)
BLANK BILLS OF EXCHANGE For Sale at this Printing-Office
LEWIS WENCO, TAILOR, RESPECTFULLY informs the pub- lic in general, and his friends in particular, that having dissatisfied several persons on account of his being obliged to lose a considerable time in going to the stores to make choice of the articles of clothing wanted; he will in future be provided with patterns from every store, with the lowest fixed prices, and in order also to avoid the length of his accounts for the small articles, he will fix a reasonable price for the furnishing of them to every suit or garment of clothing. Richmond, December 2, 1799.
Important Object of Speculation.
THE Subscriber proposes to SELL and give immediate possession, that pleasant seat, called POWHATAN, Lying on James River, adjacent to the city of Richmond, containing about 3000 acres, bordering on the river three quarters of a mile, and extending outwards nearly in form of a parallelogram; it is well watered and timbered with a vast deal of fine pine and white oak, convenient to which the same estate is lately erected a valuable Manufactur- ing and Saw Mill. The quality of the land is generally adapt- ed to the culture of grain, and some parts of it would produce good tobacco. The im- provements on it are, one of the most com- modious and best built Brick Houses in the state, with an excellent Ice-House, and fuel Offices, and Fruit Trees, as are usually at- tached to the nice premises. There is some very good Meadow Land under improve- ment, with two Fisheries. This estate possesses many other advantages, which cannot be enumerated in an advertise- ment, but will readily occur to an observer, some of which are, the many handsome sites for building in view of Richmond, and some of the most convenient water lots contiguous to Rockets, for wharves and ware-ou- ses, which, judiciously laid out, would meet a ready sale at a much higher price than now held. One fifth of the purchase money being paid down, an extensive credit will be allowed for the balance, on a punctua- payment of interest. Also,—A very valuable Tobacco and Grain Plantation in Powhatan county, on Deep Creek, containing about 1500 a- cres, 300 of which are excellent low grounds, and a great portion of that reclaimed into a habitable and meadow, from which natural grass enough might be annually cut to support 500 head of cattle. It lies in a desirable neigh- bourhood, about 45 miles from Richmond, with good dwelling and out-houses, two miles from the Appomattox and twelve from the James River navigation—Upon a contract for these lands being concluded, 30 or 40 Negroes, with Stocks of every kind, will also be sold. WILLIAM MAYO, Jun. October, 1799. [f f]
THE OFFICE OF THE National Magazine
IS now kept in a room at Col. Goodall's, near the Capitol, in Richmond, where subscriptions for that work are received. The 3d number will be ready for subscribers within a few days. Any gentleman who may have received the first number and mis- sed the subsequent ones, is desired to call as above; punctual attention will be given ei- ther by myself or clerk. Subscriptions are likewise received at the office of the National Magazine for the fol- lowing works:— "A NEW AND UNIVERSAL GA- ZETTEER," by Joseph Scott of Phila- delphia; the first volume of this valuable work is now in hand, ready for subscribers:— "THE PROSPECT BEFORE US," a political work, by James T. Callender; this book is in the press and will be pub- lished in the month of December instant:— "THE REPUBLICAN," a weekly paper just established in Petersburg by Lyon & Field:— "A DIGEST OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES," by Thomas Henry, Editor of "An Abridgement of the Laws of Maryland;" this work is in the press and is expected to be published the en- suing winter:— "THE BEE," a republican paper pub- lished by Charles Holt, in New-London, Connecticut, at the reduced price of ONE DOLLAR a year. Post-Riders who carry the Na- tional Magazine to the adjacent counties are desired to call for such numbers as are want- ing. J. LYON. N. B. One or two journeymen Printers may find constant work, by apply- ing at the office of the National Magazine.
FOR SALE, At Samuel Pleasants' Printing- Office,
(By the Dozen or Single Copy) THE COLUMBIAN Spelling & Reading BOOK; OR AN EASY AND ALLURING GUIDE TO SPEL- LING AND READING.
RAN AWAY FROM the Subscriber, on the 15th instant, go- ing from this city to Louisa county, a dark complec- tion Negro Man, named RANDALL: He is a well set fellow, 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, about 35 years of age, rather bow-leg- ged; had on when he cloped, a short blue coat and overalls—I rather suppose if he is not lurking about this city, he is at Mr. Harris's in the county of Caroline, near Cook's Ford, as he was raised in that famil- y—he also has some connexions in Peter- sburg, or he may probably go to Charles-Ci- ty, as he was sold to me by Mr. McCracken of that county. Any person that will appre- hend the said fellow and secure him in any jail so that I get him again, shall receive TEN DOLLARS reward, and shall deliver him at reasonable charges paid. EDMUND GRADY, Richmond, Nov. 22d, 1799. (t f) N. B. All masters of vessels and other are cautioned against employing or harbour- ing said fellow at the peril.
SMALL-POX.
The Magistrates of the county of Henrico, having granted Licence for the Inoculation of the Small-Pox,
AT the Houses belonging to the Estate of JOHN TABB, Esq. deceased, (in the vicinity of Richmond) the situation of which is high and airy; we beg leave to in- form all those who wish to avail themselves of the benefit from Inoculation, that we are now ready to receive Patients. The terms will be very moderate, and made known on application to either of the Subscribers. WILLIAM FOUSHEE. J. H. FOUSHEE. Richmond, October 28th, 1799. (t f)
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
Several journeymen TAILORS, who shall receive the highest wages given in this city. Apply to JOHN CUNNINGHAM. Richmond, Nov. 11, 1799.
FOR SALE, VALUABLE
Slate Quarries; LYING on James river, near the mouth of Slate river, about sixty miles above the city of Richmond, in Virginia; the quality of which has been proved by expe- riments made in Richmond and Manches- ter, and the quantity will not be doubted, when viewed by any one a judge in the article. The situation of these Quarries immediately on navigable water, and their scarcity in other quarters, particularly in similar situations, giving almost the entire monopoly in this country to their owner, render them an object worthy the attention of the enterprising and industrious.—The other property formerly advertised with these Quarries, being now disposed of may will be sold on moderate terms (in proportion to their value) for bonds well secured, property in Richmond, public fe- curities, or any other thing that will produce certain annual income, and ultimately in- sure the principal. ALSO, WILL BE SOLD, About 400 acres of well timbered, unim- proved, level, lively grain
LAND,
On James river, about seventy miles above Richmond, in the same way, and on mod- erate terms. John Nicholas. For Sale at this Printing-Office,
TWO LARGE AND ELEGANT Engravings,
With their KEYS, [By JOHN TRUMBULL, Esq.] One representing the BATTLE AT BUNKER'S HILL and DEATH of Gen. WARREN, June 17, 1775. The other, the DEATH of Gen. MONTGOMERY, in the ATTACK of QUEBEC, Dec. 1775. They are in handsome GILT FRAMES—Price EIGHTY DOLLARS.
Where also may be had— [Price One Dollar, in Boards.] BURK'S HISTORY OF THE
Late War in Ireland,
WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE United Irish Association From the first meeting at Belfast, to the landing of the French at Kilala.
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale at S. Pleasants' Print- ing-Office,
A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF MEDICAL BOOKS.
As they are second-hand, and the owner wishes to dispose of them as soon as possible, they will be sold very cheap.
Bartlett Still Has received by the late arrival and is now opening, A Complete Assortment of FALL AND FANCY GOODS Of the newest Fashions,
CONSISTING of Kendal Cottons White and coloured Plains Role and Striped Blankets, Flannels Cloths, Keysermeres and Baize, Striped, plain and twilled coatings Swandown and Marleilles waistcoatings Manchester Stuffs and dimities. Cotton, silk and yarn hosiery Calicoes and Chintzes Indian tafities and lustrings Sattins, periana and pealings Silk and kid gloves Camel hair shawls and cardinals Nelson's flag handkerchiefs and plumes Laces, edgings and silk zones Linnens and cambric Ruffin drilling and sheeting Ticklenburg and British oznaburgs Bed tick, Dowlas and fustians
A general assortment of HARDWARE and CUTLERY, Amongst which are Pearl and Metal BUTTONS, Whips, Canes, Brushes, &c. CROCKERY and WINDOW GLASS.
The above well chosen ASSORTMENT will be offered for sale, very low, For Cash, Country Produce, or on the usu- Credit.
IMPERIAL TEA, Warranted good and cheap. Richmond, October 14, 1799.
PROPERTY AT BATH FOR SALE—VIZ.
A HOUSE and LOT and five acres of LAND: The house and buildings are almost ne- —the house has five rooms on the first floor and five on the second, including an inclo- sed Piazza of Venetian blinds: On the lot are also a very good Coach House for four carriage, Stabling for four horses, Smoke- house, &c. together with a very well laid out and productive Garden and Shrubbery comprised in a close board fence, was de- built in 1796 and 1797.
ALSO,
20,000 Acres of LAND in Harrison county, on the waters of the Elk and Little Kanawha Rivers, surveyed in 1784.
2,500 Acres of LAND , like- wise in Harrison county, on Hughes's Ri- ver, surveyed in 1784.
1,200 Acres of LAND , in Kentucky, on Second Creek, above the mouth of the Buck Fork, within 10 mil- of Bairdstown, Jefferson county, surveyed in June, 1784.
For further particulars and terms of sale apply to JOSEPH GALLEGO. June 24, 1799. (BP. TF)
PROPOSALS,
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION A NEW WORK, ENTITLED,
The Prospect before Us: OR, An Impartial Examination of the Principal Features of the Federal Government; including an expla- nation of the instant necessa- for a New Census.
But, Sir, it has an awful squ- it squints at MONARCHY! P. HUNN
Subscriptions for this publication, price one dollar, are received by the Author, or the office of the Examiner; by S. Pleasants Jun. at the office of the Virginia Argus by J. Lyon, at the office of the Nation- Magazine, in Richmond; and by all other intrusted with proposals.
Maps of Kentucky AND THE North Western Territory;
—ALSO— PLANS OF PHILADELPHIA AND BOSTON, For Sale by the Printer hereof. Oct. 15.
SHERIFF'S BLANKS May be had at this Printing-Office.