Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-10-16 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[VOL. XII.]
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1805.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
EDUCATION OF YOUNG LADIES;
AT WILLIAMSBURG.
N. B. On account of the sickness of the season, the time for receiving pupils will be extended to the 10th of November.
FEMALE Education, which, till lately, was too little attended to, appears now to have become an object universally interesting. In Europe it is not uncommon to consign one half of a young lady's fortune to useful and ornamental accomplishments; and in our own country also, parents seem rapidly adopting the opinion, that a large portion of the sum they intend for their daughters, may wisely be appropriated to their education. The idea perhaps is just. What husband does not feel enjoyment, than the addition of a few hundred pounds to his estate? What parent is not sensible that his satisfaction and peace of mind depend directly on that amiable deportment and general good conduct of his daughters, which result from a good education? Nor are these all, nor even the greatest benefits that flow from this fertile source. She, whom the wise and affectionate guardians of her youth have rendered rich in intellectual acquisitions and the elegant arts of personal accomplishment, can never become poor. She possesses a resource of which no vicissitude of fortune can deprive her. She enjoys a patrimony which can neither be exhausted by time, nor diminished by accident; but which, after having proved a refuge from misfortune for the mother, commonly descends in rich inheritance to her children.
Impressed with the truth and importance of these considerations, Mr. & Mrs. Anderson have devoted a large portion of their time and attention to the establishment of a school for the general improvement of young ladies. Having daughters of their own to educate, and viewing that object as the most serious business of their lives, they are personally interested in the arrangements they are making; and they judge from their own feelings, that they render an acceptable service to society, in forming a seminary, where polite literature and the arts of personal improvement may be equally cultivated. They frankly own that they have sought less to produce an economical establishment than to render their institution consonant to the wishes of those who desire a good situation for the instruction and accomplishment of their daughters. They have accordingly engaged the assistance of the most eminent instructors in the several branches of female education, and made a liberal provision for every object which might conduce to the success of their undertaking. Their establishment will probably be most acceptable to those who have no disposition to make economy a principal consideration; but it is just to acknowledge, that on this subject they have hitherto experienced from parents the utmost liberality of sentiment.
A regard for the interest and improvement of his native city, and a just attachment to its amiable and excellent society, together with the conviction of its being, for education in general, the most favorable situation of this and the neighboring southern and western states, induce Mr. Anderson to the following observations. The advantages which Williamsburg at this time possesses with regard to youthful improvement, and the rational enjoyments of social intercourse, unattended with the dissipation incident to large towns, give it a just claim to parental attention. Many individuals, particularly such who have a numerous family to educate, might find it interesting to make it their permanent or temporary residence. Several convenient dwellings may at present be obtained on moderate terms; and as far as relates to Mr. and Mrs. A's institution, all charges for tuition shall be made at half price for those young ladies whose parents are induced on their account to reside in town. To those who cannot thus become the immediate guardians of their children, Mr. and Mrs. A. offer (for a number of young ladies) a situation under their own roof, where it has been endeavored to assemble every advantage which can render improvement easy, agreeable and certain.
N. B. The young ladies who have obtained permission of absence for a summer visit to their friends, are requested to be punctual in their return by the 10th November. At Sept. 15.
LAND FOR SALE, IN ALBEMARLE.
ON the 4th day of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, will be sold, to the highest bidder, at the late dwelling house of Richard H. Allen, on Mychuck Creek. The Land whereon he lived, containing about 730 acres, a considerable part of which is excellent bottom, some now in timber, and about 20 acres adjoining the present meadow may be cleared & put into grass. The plantation is now in good farming order, having upwards of 200 acres of cleared land, the greater part of which has lately been cleared, and cultivated in regular rotation. There is on this farm a small bearing apple orchard of choice winter fruit. The improvements are all good, and calculated for the accommodation of a genteel family. The houses are assured against fire, and a very good well of water in the yard. This farm is situated in a genteel & sociable neighborhood, within 3 miles of the S. W. Mountains, 9 of Milton and the Rivanna river, 15 of Charlottesville, 30 of Columbia and 20 of the Merly Mills; it also lies adjoining a valuable range for stock, and near a vein of limestone. It will be sold on a credit of five years, in four equal payments, the first to fall due two years from the day of sale, and the balance in three annual payments from the day on which the first payment falls due. Good personal security will be required on one fourth of the purchase money, as also a mortgage on the property for the amount of the purchase. This land will be shown by the executors or by the overseer on the farm.
On the same day and at the same place, WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, on 12 months credit, all the CROP of corn, wheat, tobacco, oats, hay, fodder, and STOCK of every description—among which are some valuable horses, colts and mules, cattle and sheep, some pork, and young hogs, every species of household and kitchen FURNITURE, a new Wagon and Gear, plantation Tools, &c.—Bonds with approved security will be required, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid.
DANIEL MINOR, } Ex'rs. ALEXANDER GARRETT, } October 8, 1805. IID
PURSUANT to a deed of trust executed by John Hall, to secure the payment of eighty five pounds and nine pence for thing, interest and charges, due to Richard Durrett, will be SOLD, at public auction, on the premises, for ready money, on Monday the 21st of October, 1805.
The Tract of LAND, Whereon the said Hall now resides, supposed to contain 60 acres, being and lying in the county of Albemarle, adjoining the lands of Messrs Garland Carr, John Carr and William Clarkson. David J. Lewis. September 30, 1805. w3t*
NOTICE.
All persons having legal claims against the late James Baker, of Caroline county, will please to make them known to the subscribers immediately that provision may be made for their payment. WM. SMITH. PARMENAS ROGERS. Carolina, 34 Feb. 1805. w6
For Rent, for the ensuing year, TWO TENEMENTS: One at the lower end of the basin, near the cold spring, occupied by the subscriber as a grocery ever since it was erected, and is inferior to but few in the city for that business. The other tenement, (occupied the present year by Mr. Thomas Underwood, jr.) is adjacent to the grocery, and pleasantly situated for a genteel private family—the two tenements may be taken together or separately. Possession of the grocery may be had at any time between this and the 1st day of December, and of the private dwelling the 15th of January next. I will SELL one or two TENEMENTS, on the canal, near the public warehouse—for further particulars apply to Archelaus Hughes, Richmond, October 1, 1805. wti
NOTICE.
A PETITION will be presented to the General Assembly of Virginia, at the next session, praying that an act may pass to incorporate a company for the purpose of cutting a Canal on the south side of the falls of James River, or otherwise improving the navigation of the river for the passage of Batteaux; and also for the establishment of a Bank in the town of Manchester. August 13.
THE subscriber having taken on himself the administration of the estate of Richard Baugh, deceased, gives this public notice, that on the 3d day of October next, at the late dwelling of the deceased, in the town of Manchester, he will expose to sale the following PROPERTY, which composes the whole of the decedent's estate, viz: Lucy a woman with her two children; Sal, a woman, and Hannah, a girl, together with the whole Household and Kitchen Furniture, as also two Milch Cows—The terms will be, that from the first sales of the estate, the amount of £75 must be made in ready money to answer the payment of house rent; on the residue of the property a credit of twelve months will be given on all sums over ten dollars, the purchaser giving bond with approved security bearing interest from the date if not punctually paid; for all sums under, the money will be expected before the removal of the articles purchased. BENJAMIN GRAVES. Adm'r. of Rich'd. Baugh, dec. Chesterfield, Sept. 18th, 1805. w3
*The sale of the above property is POSTPONED until THURSDAY the 24th OCTOBER NEXT, when it will certainly take place. Benjamin Graves, Adm'r. September 27th 1805. 6t
At a Court of Quarterly Session, continued and held for the county of Amelia, on Friday the twenty-third day of August, 1805
Daniel Wilson, ex'rs. of the last will and testament of Claiborne Anderson, dec'd. Against Thomas Webster and Peter Webster, defts.
THIS day came the complainant by his counsel, and the defendant Thomas not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly in such case made and provided, and the rules of this court, and appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said Thomas is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth. Therefore on the motion of the complainant by his counsel aforesaid, It is ordered, that the said defendant Thomas do appear here, on the fourth Thursday in November next and answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county on two several court days. A copy—Teste, JAMES TOWNES, jr. c. a. c.
At a Court of Quarterly Session held for the county of Lancaster, at the courthouse, on Monday the 19th day of August, 1805.
James Smith, } Plaintiff. Walter Muscheit, Baldwin M. Leland, Dale C. Edwards and Thomas Hurst, jr. } Defts.
HIS day came the plaintiff by his counsel, and the defendant Walter Muscheit, not having entered his appearance and given security according to law and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said deft. is not an inhabitant of the commonwealth of Virginia; On the motion of the plff by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said deft. appear here on the third Monday in November next and answer the bill of the plff. and it is further ordered that the other defts. do not pay convey away or secrete the money or effects in their hands belonging to the said deft. Walter Muscheit, until the further order and decree of this court concerning the same; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Argus for two months successively, and another posted at the front door of the courthouse of the county. Copy—Teste, J. TOWLES, CLK
WE the subscribers agree to run a SWEEPSTAKE RACE, one mile heats, over the course at Mansfield, in Amelia county, on Thursday the 21st day of November next, with Colts and Fillies two year old this spring and no more, carrying on each 86 lb entrance 100 dollars, half forfeit. Thomas Wadkins, bay colt by D. Devil, out of Pandora. Phil. Holcombe, Malvina, by D. Devil, out of Middlecane. John Ford, by Clifton, out of Shacke mare. Wade Mosby, an Alderman, full sister to Sutorious. William R. Johnston, a Diomed. Horatio Turpin, a filly, by Dare Devil. Oct. 8, 1805. w3t*
WE the subscribers do hereby bind ourselves to run a SWEEPSTAKE RACE, two mile heats, over the course called Mansfield in the county of Amelia, on the first Thursday in October, 1808, with Colts and Fillies three years old the preceding spring and no more, carrying 86lb. in each; entrance five hundred dollars, half forfeit; the subscription to close on the 1st day of January, 1806. The colts & fillies to be accurately described at the time of entering them. Should the colt of any subscriber meet with any material injury between the time of entry and the time of closing the subscription, the person entering such colt shall be at liberty to withdraw his name, upon giving colt P. Holcombe (the proprietor of the course) information of the injury and the intention of withdrawing before the said 1st of January, 1806. This subscription commenced 30th May, 1805. Wade Mosby, a horse colt, by Diomed, dam Horatio Turpin's mare, dam to Sutorious. T. Watkins, a horse colt by Diomed, out of the dam of Sting. Daniel Wilson, a filly, out of Sexagi, by Diomed. w3t*
FROM THE BOSTON CENTINEL.
GENERAL EATON.
We have held in our possession for some time past, a very interesting letter from General Eaton, written at the time he was about to enter the Libyan Desert in the operation against Tripoli, to one of his correspondents, in this state.—We have forbore laying it before our readers, lest its publication might possibly prejudice the important expedition he was engaged in:—But it, now being ascertained that the expedition has been abandoned; and that our gallant and disappointed countryman, together with the Bashaw Hamet, and about ninety of their faithful followers, have escaped to Syracuse; (we say, escaped, for we are told, that the soldiery which had been embodied by Gen. Eaton and the Ex-Bashaw, and who were flushed with the prospect of sharing the pillage of the Usurper's territory, on finding, in the Peace which had been concluded, the frustration of all their hopes, became outrageous, and their vengeance had like to have been fatal to both the General and the Bashaw)—we think it no longer necessary to withhold it from the public. At present we shall not make any other comment on the extracts we give, than merely to say, they delineate the deep and able politician, united with the cool, persevering and intrepid Partizan, and that they will be read with great interest.
Egypt, Province of Behera, village of Dimanhour, Jun. 25, 1805.
After touching at Malta, the Argus arrived at Alexandria, (Egypt) on the 26th of November, 1804.—We received from the British Resident at Cairo, and Consul at Alexandria, every assistance which the nature of our affairs and their duty could require and admit.—At Alexandria it was intimated to me, that Hamet Bashaw [the exiled Prince of Tripoli] was not to be had without application to Elfi Bey, to whom he had attached himself—both of whom were in Upper Egypt, acting with the Mameluke Beys against the Ottoman Government; and to whom access was barred by the Turkish army.—Under these discouraging appearances and contrary to the advice of every body on the seacoast, on the 20th November I left Alexandria, for Grand Cairo, with three officers, Lieut. O'Bannon, Messrs. Mann and Davidson; and a few men from the brig; who, together with some others, recruited on the spot, and at Rosetta, made an escort of eighteen. This precaution was necessary on account of the banks of the Nile being infested by the wild Arabs of the desert, & by straggling Arnaut deserters from the Grand Seigneur's army;—the former subsist by plunder;—the latter rob and murder indiscriminately every defenceless being whose appearance denotes property. Both move in bodies, and have rendered themselves terrible throughout Egypt.
On the 8th December, 1804, we arrived without accident at Grand Cairo. Here I found the Prime Minister, and one of the confidential Governors of Hamet Bashaw, who confirmed the intimation I received at Alexandria, that the Bashaw was actually with the Mameluke Beys, and considered as an enemy to the government of this country. I had already dispatched to him secret couriers from Alexandria, to Rosetta; and now sent off a third and fourth from the capital. But I had not yet had audience of the Viceroy, and not knowing his accessible point, the difficulty I apprehended of getting the Bashaw out of the country exceeded that of access to him; for I found it impossible to do it privately; and to attempt it might not only end in our main object but endanger our own personal safety:—Wherefore, at our first interview, finding the Viceroy a man of much more frankness and liberality than commonly falls to the character of a Turk, I unreservedly opened to him the object of my visit to this country; and received the proffer of friendly offices. This cleared a little my prospect, while it created new embarrassments; for this interference, or even the amnesty of the Viceroy in behalf of Hamet Bashaw; might excite the jealousy of the Mameluke Beys, and have the effect to bar his departure. But a new difficulty beset me, which I little expected, and less from the quarter it came. The French consul at Alexandria, [M. Drovitte] a Piedmontese, had intimated that we were British spies in American masks; and that our pretext of friendship for Hamet Bashaw aimed at nothing but an encroachment with the Mamelukes, who are suspected of being in British subsidy; of course an insinuation as injurious as it was malignant. I am yet totally at a loss to account for this strange conduct of M. Drovitte, as I am equally so at the indignity offered our flag, being refused by that of the French throughout this country, those marks of civility never refused to a foreign flag, in ordinary cases; and which we received from every other nation represented here; except
formed of our object, and pursuing the same line of conduct with his colleague at Tripoli, he thought by these means to defeat that object. I found means, however, (the means that move every thing in this quarter of the globe) to remove this difficulty; and finally received the Viceroy's letter of amnesty and passport of safe conduct to Hamet Bashaw, which was dispatched to him the 15th, in quadruplicate, and by different conveyances.
"I now patiently waited the issue of the measures thus far pursued. Meantime busied my self in finding out the Tripolitan emigrants in the country—their attachments to the rival brothers—& their feelings towards the Americans. Among these one appeared who was only ninety days from Tripoli, an Arnaut Turk, who had been in the service of Jussuf Bashaw (the reigning Prince of Tripoli) during the blockade of last summer; him I had under particular examination. Supposing himself conversing with Englishmen, he was very unreserved in his confessions; and being decidedly in the interest of the enemy (he was enthusiastic in his cause though willing to dispense with honors) his story deserves the more credit. He said Tripoli had lost many men in the different attacks of the Americans last summer; the town was much damaged, and the inhabitants under such a state of consternation, that nobody slept in the city; and that no business was done there. He confirmed the account of the fire ship, Internat, being blown up by Captain Sommers, after being boarded by two row-gallies. Stating this fact the fellow wept! He observed, that this was an unfortunate war for the poor citizens:—They had been led to believe that the Americans were all merchants; and that they should have nothing to do but go out and bring them in; but they found them devils from whom nothing was to be gained in war; and therefore he had quitted the service of Jussuf Bashaw. The Bashaw was nevertheless determined not to make peace with these infidels until he shall have humbled them, and make them pay for the damages they had done his navy and city. He acknowledged that Hamet Bashaw had many friends in Tripoli; but said that Jussuf Bashaw had taken care of him! It is ascertained, that the latter had employed paid assassins to poison the former—These undoubtedly reported that they had executed their commission, and hence we account for the report of Hamet Bashaw's death.
"On the 8th inst. I received from the Bashaw an answer to my letter from Cairo; dated the 28th of the month Ramadan, corresponding with the 3d January, 1805; stating that he should that day depart for this province, and take lodgings at the house of an Arab chief; where he should wait to meet me: But as my letters to him dated after the Viceroy's amnesty, all advised him to repair to the English House at Rosetta, under the guarantee of the Viceroy's passport; and believing he might push his march thither, I left Cairo for this place, the 13th inst. and arrived in three days. Nothing additional appearing there I proceeded to Alexandria, the 19th, and on the 20th received the Bashaw's answer to my letter the 28th November, of the same tenor with that received from him at Cairo. It appeared that, not confiding in the Viceroy's dispositions concerning him, or perhaps not receiving his letter before leaving the Mameluke Bey's camp, the Bashaw had determined to expect an interview at the place he first named near the lake Fiume, on the border of the Desert, about 190 miles from the sea coast. Nothing can be more incredulous than a Turk of a Turk's honor; and for a good reason nothing can be more equivocal than their plighted faith—it is an article of barter and sale. Tho' travelling in the interior of the country had become unusually hazardous, on account of the jealousy of the Turkish chiefs; of the reins given to licentiousness by the barbarity of civil war; and of the strong grounds the wild Arabs hold by reason of all restraint being relaxed on the part of the Turks and Mamelukes, who are too seriously occupied with each other; I determined to attempt a passage to Fiume. Accordingly on the 22d inst. left Alexandria, with two officers from the Argus, Lieut. Blake, and Mr. Mann and an escort of twenty-three men, indifferently mounted, and on the evening of the 23d, found myself arrested at the Turkish lines, between seventy and eighty miles on our route by the Kerscheif of Dimanhour, commanding a detachment of 500 Ottoman troops, on the frontier. No argument I could advance could at all modify the severity of his first resolution not to let me pass his line;—though in every thing else he treated me with distinction and great hospitality. However modifying the concession, I cannot but espouse the correct military conduct of this chief; for it was in itself a suspicious circumstance, that a body of armed, unknown foreigners should be found shaping a
NOTICE, that I intend to leave this state in the course of ten or fifteen days, and to move to the state of Tennessee—I have therefore appointed my friend Edward Burnett, of Chesterfield county, my agent in this state, who will collect and pay all my debts. Joseph Roper.
All persons having claims against the above mentioned Joseph Roper, are desired to apply to me for settlement; and those indebted are desired to make to me immediate payment, as no indulgence will be allowed. Edward Burnett, Attorney in fact for J. Roper. Also, I am attorney in fact for John Roper, who left this place some time ago, and went to the state of Tennessee, and will settle with all persons having claims against the said John Roper. E. BURNETT, Atty. &c. Chesterfield, 5th Oct. 1805. w3t
W. WARDLAW, IS now opening at his shop on the Main street in Richmond, opposite Mr. Taylor's Vendue Office, a large importation of MEDICINES, Received directly from London, also a general assortment of SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, SHOP FURNITURE, MAGPHIT ALMACHINES, PATENT MEDICINES &c. &c. It is his intention to keep, at all times, a supply of Genuine Medicines, sufficient to answer the current demand; which will be sold low for cash or on the usual credit to those who will give him sufficient assurances of punctuality. November 20th, 1804. wtf
BENJAMIN DU-VAL, At the sign of the Golden Mortar, Richmond, HAS just received a very large and extensive assortment of fresh MEDICINES, SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, DRUGS & DYESTUFFS, PAINTS of all kinds, OIL, VARNISHES, PUTTY, &c. Also, a complete assortment of HATTERS' MATERIALS, consisting of
  Hatters' Irons  Crude Tartar    Logwood  Basson Irons    Coppers  Bow-Strings    Vinegrease  Linings    Fustick  Gloves    Spanish Indigo  Tassel Bands    Oil of Vitriol  Rubbing Dishes    Aq. Fortis  Stamper    Quicksilver  Trenchers, &c   Which added to his former stock, completes an assortment that was never equalled, in his line of business, in this city. He thanks his customers for past favors, and hopes to merit a continuation of their custom. His former attention to the quality of his Medicines, importing them in their crude state, that he might be able to judge of their quality, and powdering and preparing them under his immediate inspection, have contributed to his present establishment; and opposition he presumes will not relax his exertions to give general satisfaction in future. His experience for more than 12 years past, as an Apothecary and Druggist in this city, added to a small stock of Medical Information acquired before, enables him, he thinks, to form a tolerably correct judgment as to the quality of Drugs and Medicines, although he cannot boast of honors conferred on him greater than the confidence of numerous and respectable customers. In regard to his wholesale prices, he promises to furnish each of his wholesale customers with a printed price current, as soon as possible, and feels himself confident in their approbation, knowing that no one in this state can afford to undersell him. This he intends to do, not to get other's customers from them, but to secure his own. Any articles that may be ordered and not approved of as to quality, may be returned if in good order, and in a reasonable time. Richmond, May 30, 1805. (3w&wtf)
Poolscap & Letter Paper For sale at this office.

course for his enemy's rendezvous with no other pretext than to search for a refugee Bashaw. But this suspicious circumstance was strengthened and aggravated by the insinuations gone out from the French Consul, that we came into this country with secret views hostile to the Turks. Our situation here was somewhat perplexing, and vastly unpleasant. I do not recollect ever having found myself on ground more critical. To the natural suspicion of a Turk, this General added a fierce and savage temper; of course proud and arrogant. I soon found my point of approach. I passed high compliments on the correctness of his military vigilance & conduct; said it was what I apprehended, & what I certainly would have done myself in similar circumstances; but knowing from his character the magnanimity of his soul, I was determined to have an interview with him, in full confidence: that he would aid a measure so purely humane, and so manifestly to the Turkish interest in Egypt, in case he would not permit me to pursue my object personally. At the same time recurring to the example of the Viceroy, whose letter I had shown to him, and signified, that I had it in charge to tender him a doucer in testimony of our exalted opinion of his name and merit. He was moved—said my confidence should not be disappointed; and called into his tent a chief of the Arab tribe: a wandering host who have from time to time been driven or emigrated from the kingdom of Tripoli, since the usurpation of Jussuf Bashaw, to whom he stated my business, and asked if he could give any account of Hamet Bashaw. The young chief in an ecstasy exclaimed: I know every thing! I requested him to declare himself; for I had no secret in my relation with that Bashaw. His story is anticipated in the statement I have given of the Bashaw's actual position. He added that 20,000 Barbary Arabs were ready to march with him from this border to recover their native country and inheritance; repeated that he knew our plan; and now he had seen me, he would plight his head to the Turkish general he would bring me Hamet Bashaw in ten days. The Turk accordingly dispatched him with a companion on this message the next morning.
"I could yet perceive some symptoms of suspicion & apprehension on the brow of my newly acquired military friend. Therefore, without seeming to have any particular view other than a solicitude to meet the man I sought, but really with a view of removing his apprehensions, I proposed to him to return to his head quarters, his village; send off my escort to Alexandria, and to wait myself with only the gentleman in company, and our servants, until our Arab chief should return from Fiume with the Bashaw. This proposal had its desired effect. We left here and retired to a handsome markee prepared for the purpose; took refreshments he had ordered to be in readiness; and the next morning returned with an additional escort from his camp to this place; where we found lodgings in Turkish style provided for us.
"Thus far have I sketched an abstract of my journal. Do you expect something of Egypt? Its antiquities? Its curiosities? Its wonders? You must be disappointed. I am too much occupied with modern affairs to ransack catacombs, or climb pyramids; for the same reason I have not time to gratify curiosity; and as to wonders, can only notice what I cannot help being impressed with; the wonderful ignorance, wonderful stupidity, wonderful tyranny, and wonderful wretchedness which so strongly mark the features of a country once the wonder of the world for Science, Wisdom, wholesome Police and national happiness. Here is matter for a volume; I can only devote six lines to the subject. Not a man reads here; yet none but thinks himself divinely taught. The Kertchief of whom I have just spoken, in a little excursion to gather contributions has set off between fifty and sixty peasants heads for no other crime than poverty; and just without the eastern gate of this village a gallows is now erecting to hang a child of twelve years, the only son of a chief of the village Rahamania, because his father cannot pay the contribution levied on him! God! I thank thee that my children are Americans."
"January 31, 1805. Since I began this letter circumstances have accumulated to render our situation more awkward, and I may well say, ridiculous. The next day after our entering the house where we quarter, a markee was pitched upon the terrace of an adjoining house, and a Turkish guard mounted there, under pretence of fresh arms. All Turks were sent into the house for the purpose of accompanying us as a life guard in our walks; and a centinel was placed at our door, in the lower court, to prevent intrusions. Though these arrangements were vastly polite, I should have been very willing to have dispensed with them; yet by appearing frank and easy with the Turkish General, his suspicions seemed to have subsided; I received all these marks of vigilance as marks of attention; thanked him for his civilities; and assured him I should be careful to make suitable mention of them to the President my master. By this kind of adulation, yesterday I so much threw him from his guard, that he opened his heart, and unequivocally confessed, that 'In the present convulsed state of Egypt the Turks ought to suspect every body; especially the English; but they had peculiar reasons for suspecting us as the French consul had declared us British Spies!'"
"What does not that savage merit for this wanton and base manner of exposing our lives to the industry of a robber! I hope not to meet him at Alexandria." "Alexandria, Feb. 16, 1805. "We arrived with the Bashaw and suit, at the English cut between Aboukir Bay and the lake Mariout, a week ago last Wednesday. Here we had new difficulties to encounter. The French Consul had been beforehand of me in gaining the Admiral of this port, & governor of the city; and they consequently came to a resolution not to permit the Bashaw to enter the city nor to enter at this port. Argument was useless, for we were too late in our application of it. But we felt no other inconvenience than delay; for the Bashaw had before come to a resolution to march by land to Derne and Bengasi; and he now moved round the lake, to form his camp at Arab's tower, about 30 miles west of the old port of Alexandria. In the mean time I stated to the Viceroy the contents of his letter of amnesty suffered from his subalterns in this place; in consequence of which he addressed a firman by a chaix , to the governor, commanding immediate compliance with the intention of his letter of amnesty: and imposing a fine on him of twenty five thousand piastres. This gives us a final triumph in Egypt; though, I confess, I could have wished the Viceroy's resentment had not fallen so heavily upon this disobedient governor. I did not think it prudent to advise the Bashaw to enter the city, lest vengeance should retaliate on him the chastisement he has brought upon his Turkish brother of this place. We shall therefore, take up our line of march through the Desert of Lybia towards Derne, next Wednesday."
"Our party consists of five hundred men. One hundred of whom are christians recruited on the spot, and employed in our service. We shall make a stand at Bomba, and wait the return of capt. Hull, with supplies and reinforcements to seize the provinces of Derne and Bengasi; for which purpose he sails for the rendezvous the day after to-morrow. "Here is a keich in port from Tripoli, sent up by the enemy to prevent Hamet Bashaw being permitted to leave Egypt; but not having with him the only argument which carries all causes here the poor devil must go back, in season only to give Jussuf Bashaw information of the fate which awaits him. "If our measures are supported, he must fly his kingdom or die. How glorious would be the exhibition to see our fellow citizens in captivity in Tripoli, march in triumph from a dungeon to their tyrant's palace, and display there the flag of the United States."
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
An enquiry into the constitutionality and expediency of the general government making provision for education and internal improvements.
(Continued.) 6. One of the great objects, for which the Constitution of the United States was adopted, was "to form a more perfect union." Now what could have this effect more completely, than the United States constantly directing a large portion of resources drawn equally from all to those great internal improvements, whose gravitating principle is, by facilitating intercourse and exchange of productions, to enchain the interests of all the respective parts of the confederacy. By this means the interests of the several states being knit into an indivisible whole, and the welfare of all being bound up together, would not a new and by far the most efficient tie in the power of man, be created, to uphold the federative principle and to give immortality to the union of the states? The affection of the whole nation would irresistibly attach itself to a government so actively engaged in promoting the general interests, and a new, and most powerful incentive would be added to popular vigilance. Every individual, considering his personal interest involved in the measures of his rulers, would keep his eyes fixed on their conduct, and would not fail, by his suffrage, to mark his approbation or disapprobation of it. Further, such measures would not only be recommended by the positive benefits they produced, but they would likewise most eminently tend to procure "a more perfect union," by a steady diminution of local prejudices and jealousies. By facilitated intercourse, and an interchange of commodities among the several parts of the union, the citizens of one district would become better acquainted with those of another, and an active reciprocation of good offices ensue. It would cease to be in the power of the demagogue to inflame the passions of the people of one district against the general interest by distorting facts, and by representing one part of the confederacy as the natural enemy of another. It would be sensibly and generally felt that the materials, so malignantly or weakly dilated upon as the sources of hostility, are, properly disposed, the best instruments of friendship; and that what to superficial observation is the germ of discord would be, thus improved, the happiest bond of a union. We have in the U. States different soils and climates, and our citizens have various habits. The Northern country supplies us with fish, peltry and lumber; the middle with grain, & the Southern with rice, sugar, cotton and tobacco. All these articles have become necessaries of life. Our citizens, from one end of the union to the other, consume them. Most of them they could not dispense with. For the enjoyment of them they must be mutually dependent on each other. Their union opens the door to a free interchange of them on the best terms. Were they disunited, either such interchanges would not take place, or the expenses attending them would be greatly augmented. Heretofore, in the various pursuits of our citizens, is found the most efficient, because the most natural and general bond of union; and it is to this circumstance, so flagrantly misrepresented by artful men, more than to any other, that we shall be indebted for the duration of our union. 7. The exercise of this power by the general government will add a new motive to the maintenance of peace. A certain portion of the national resources being, in ordinary times, devoted to general improvements, whose benefits are
universally felt, their suspension would become great and positive evil. Whatever, therefore, has this effect will be deprecated by the nation, as the greatest misfortune, and the government that, without sufficient cause, plunges it into the horrors of war, or uselessly protracts them, will be as sure to receive, as to deserve, the public execration; as during their continuance the accomplishment of these interesting objects will be suspended. There are two sources of danger to which a nation is exposed; that, which arises from the injustice of other nations, and that which springs from its own injustice to them. At present, as well as heretofore, we have been subjected only to the former. The infancy of our power has taught us forbearance and justice. We have inflicted no injuries on others, and we have habitually and zealously sought to adjust by amicable means differences arising from their injustice to us. In our situation it has been obviously our policy to be slow to anger, and to embrace the first honorable opportunity of sheathing the sword. But will this policy survive its cause? Will we continue to forbear, with the increase of our power? Will we submit to indignity, insult and injury, when we possess the capacity of indulging a dreadful vengeance? Is it right that we should? Will it not be our duty to humble the arrogance of those tyrants that shall dare to invade the rights and interests of freemen, and to teach them that the justice of republicans can be as terrible to vice, as it is friendly to virtue? We shall have the means—and we shall unquestionably use them to the dismay of European injustice. But it is not to be feared that we shall likewise be tempted to abuse our power. All other nations have, and shall we hope for an exemption from the general frailty. The structure of our government certainly supplies us with some hope that we shall. In denying to any one man the right of declaring war, and in confiding the right to the representatives of the whole nation, we have greatly multiplied the chances of a wise and just course of action. Detached too from the intrigues and collisions of this old world, our infancy will have passed in habits of peace and comparative good will; and our education will forcibly recommend the persistence in a pacific course. But still there will be powerful, and it is to be feared irresistible temptations to resort to the prodigal use of force to adjust all differences that may spring up. When America possesses a population of a hundred millions, and the wisest and richest commerce that floats on the ocean, the tables will be turned. The great European powers will be dwarfs to her. Will she treat them with that forbearance, to which in their day of power they were insensible? It is to be feared that her motto, like that of other nations similarly circumstanced, will be "a word and a blow." Hence the importance of guarding against these effects by every wise and efficient mean in our power; and hence the importance of insisting this powerful engine on the side of peace. It is but justice to a most respectable individual to acknowledge that I owe this argument to him. It is believed not incorrect to say that this inordinate power in the general government, so far from augmenting the aggregate powers of that government will have a tendency to restrain them from abuse. This has already appeared in the view we have taken of its effect in preserving the peace of the country. It will have other effects little less interesting. By having a permanent object whereon to expend all the revenue of the government not required for immediate and indispensable wants, it will guard it against many unnecessary expenses, and among others, from those, which go to swell its patronage, and which proportionally augment its power and influence. There has, perhaps, been no engine so fatal to liberty, as the creation of numerous offices and the supporting them with munificent salaries. Such is the frailty of human nature that most men become, in a smaller or greater measure, the instruments of those to whom they owe their promotion; and in proportion to the splendor of their establishments will generally be their influence with the people. In some European nations this description of men compose so large a proportion of the community as to render unavailing all attempts to oppose their plans. Whatever, then, shall conduce to keep us clear of so dangerous an engine is highly desirable. This effect will be produced by what may be considered a permanent appropriation of revenue. It is true that a large number of new officers would be required for the superintendence of the improvements made; and should these be appointed by the general government, it might swell its patronage to a dangerous extent. But this evil can be completely averted by reposing this power either in the states, or in inferior corporations. The power of a government may become dangerous to liberty in two ways. By the extent and emolument of the civil establishment, or by those of the military establishment. We have seen that the former will be diminished or limited by the invertebrate of this power; and there is the greatest probability that a similar effect will be produced on the latter. Where there is revenue, there will almost always be pretexts for raising an army, for building a navy, or for raising fortifications. Those, who may seem averse to the immediate establishment of a large army, or the creation of an extensive navy, will scarcely object to accumulating, on a large scale, the materials of defence. These instantly become so many temptations, which too frequently cannot be resisted, to unreflected warfare. Now, just in proportion to the want of revenue will be the absence of the government from the extension of these two formidable engines of power. The great objects of the country will lay before them, and they will feel the deep responsibility imposed upon them, not to sacrifice the permanent interests of their fellow-citizens to a hasty spirit of resentment. There are scarcely any other ways in which the powers of a government can become dangerous. Indeed the most extensive civil establishment is so inconsiderable an instrument of power, compared with the military, that there is hardly any thing to apprehend from the former when it is unaccompanied by the latter. As religion, and rational, resting more on the affections than the fears of mankind, and only becomes the scourge of the earth when it recalls in the sword of the magistrate; so civil authority, in the ordinary discharge of its duties, in the enactment of laws, and in the administration of justice, is wise and impartial, when it realises the truth that it must derive its chief sanction from a general conviction of the good which it does. But when the sword of military outrage is called in to enforce its decrees, and when force is habitually enlisted to command obedience, it is impossible to fix limits to tyranny and oppression. Hence history presents us with the memorial of no nation who had long retained their liberties, among whom a large standing army had been long maintained; and hence the commanding policy of keeping clear of this dreadful scourge of nations. Our own annals prove the accuracy of these remarks. Pacific as our policy is, and exempt as we have been from the terrible wars of the old world, our military has cost more than twice as much as our civil establishment. While the latter does not require a million, the former requires more than two millions a year. The tendency of the proposed plan will be to repress the augmentation of the military establishment in times of peace, as revenue will be wanting to support it. On the occurrence of a war, either the ordinary resources will be diverted from their ordinary objects, or new taxes will be laid. It is likely that the latter would be the case. Should it be the case the result will be the most desirable. For nothing can be more congenial to the theory of a republican government, and the policy of a pacific people, than the imposing on the same administration that goes to war the necessity of laying taxes to maintain it. Were this not the case, the people would be careless and indifferent; while they remained exempt from extraordinary burthens, they would not investigate, with sufficient jealousy, the causes that gave rise to, or the manner in which the war was conducted. They might not perceive the lurking pretence of ambition, which, under the usual garb of external danger, menaced the common liberties. Nor would they realise the natural tendency of war, rightfully or unrightfully waged, without any treacherous design, to subvert free governments. Whereas, when, on the contrary, they were called upon to pay new taxes, and thus made immediately to feel the evils of war, their vigilance would be excited, their enquiring faculties would be actively engaged, they would see impending danger in all its complicated forms, and they would guard against it by the approbation or disappointment with which they received the measure of their rulers. They would soon hurt from office the instigators of an unjust, while they supported with irresistible vigor the authors of an honest war; thus, in one or the other way, commanding an early return of peace; and thus, while it was interrupted, guarding effectually against the natural abuses of such a state of things.
(To be continued.) FROM THE SAME. Altho' the war with Tripoli has at length been terminated by an honorable treaty, and our captive citizens restored to the arms of their country; yet even this transaction, which reflects so much honor on our government, has not escaped the animadversion of its enemies. It is well known that for some time before the conclusion of the war with Tripoli, loud complaints against the administration appeared in many of the "opposition papers" for suffering so many of our citizens to remain in captivity, when their release might immediately be obtained by a pecuniary sacrifice. No sooner however was it understood that the trifling sum of 60,000 dollars, had been paid for their ransom, than we hear very different language made use of in the same papers. The person who was authorised by government to treat with the Bashaw, has been charged with having made a disgraceful peace, at the moment when the gallant Eaton had obtained a victory, and was approaching the capital of our enemy. Far be it from me to wish to undervalue the services of Mr. Eaton. He has certainly "deserved well of his country." The capture of Derne, and the victory obtained over the troops of the Bashaw in its vicinity, no doubt contributed to induce him to make overtures for peace; but it is chimerical to suppose that the capture of a small town, several hundred miles from Tripoli, would have compelled the Bashaw to have submitted (as some suppose) to whatever terms Col. Lear may have thought proper to prescribe. Let us however for a moment suppose that the brave Eaton, with his army, had continued victorious, and advanced towards Tripoli, and that our squadron had co-operated with him in an attack on that town, are we certain what would have been the result? If our forces were like to prove victorious, the Bashaw driven to despair would have sated his fury and vengeance by the massacre of our countrymen who were in his power—on the other hand if Mr. Eaton and his party had been defeated after his victory at Derne (which is not so improbable but it might have happened as he advanced further into the Bashaw's territories) the negotiation would have been at an end; the sufferings of our captive brethren would have been greatly increased, and their duration prolonged. Although, Commodore Rodgers, in one of his letters which has been published, expresses an opinion, that the safety of our captive citizens would have been endangered had the Bashaw's overtures been rejected, which has been confirmed by several officers, who were in confinement at Tripoli, who declared that the Bashaw threatened to put all the prisoners to death, should Mr. Eaton's army arrive within one league of his capital, still those who are desirous of condemning the treaty affect to think light of this menace, and assert that it never would have been carried into effect. In forming an opinion however on the probable result of the Bashaw's threats we ought to recollect that our captive citizens were not in the hands of a civilised power, but in those of a barbarian who has on various occasions violated the law of nations and the principles of humanity; and whom avarice alone (in all probability) prevented him from sacrificing them at the time when Commodore Preble attacked his capital. He at that period still flattered himself with the hopes of obliging our government to comply with his exorbitant demands and therefore preserved the lives of his prisoners. Admitting however, for a moment that it was doubtful whether the Bashaw would have carried his threats into execution, still let me ask those who are censuring Col. Lear, whether he would have been justifiable in the eyes of his country, had he avoided the petty ransom which has been paid, risked the lives of three hundred of our citizens, who were in captivity, when it is well known that a ransom for prisoners has ever been paid to the Barbary powers by the greatest maritime nations in Europe. Have those persons who have thought proper to condemn the treaty with Tripoli, forgotten, that under the two former administrations (which are so often eulogised by them) that not only an enormous ransom was paid to certain Barbary powers for the release of our captive
citizens, but that annual tributes were stipulated to be paid, besides consular presents , &c. &c. In our treaty with Tripoli, no stipulations of this kind are entered into, and besides we have procured certain commercial and other privileges, which few nations ever before obtained by treaties with any of the Barbary powers. The opponents of the treaty, without knowing the stipulations which were made with Sidi Hamet (the exiled Bashaw) have not hesitated to declare that he has been shamefully abandoned. A bare perusal, however, of the letter from Com. Barron to Mr. Eaton, must be sufficient to convince every candid person, that this gentleman was not authorised to engage, on the part of the U. States, to place Sidi Hamet on the throne of Tripoli: and as Mr. Eaton was under the control of the commodore, we have no reason to believe that he could have deviated from his instructions. The service rendered us by Sidi Hamet will unquestionably command the attention of government; and such pecuniary aid will no doubt be extended to him, as will place him at least in as eligible a situation as he was when Mr. Eaton found him in Egypt.
CATO.
FROM THE BALTIMORE EVENING-POST.
The new mode of acquiring property from our citizens, under the pretence of confiscating English property, because bound to a French port, although belonging to these states, is part of the new law of nations, which leaves the weak the property of the strong. If those who are now American citizens, although born within the dominions of England, are liable to have all their property taken in a way because they trade with French islands—all foreign trade may as well be interdicted, and our vessels laid up in port. The inhabitants of America suffer depredations under such a variety of pretexts, that it is now almost impossible to enumerate and certainly impracticable to describe the causes why our vessels and their cargoes are condemned. At one time they are trading with the French islands—at another they belong to a foreign power, because they trade with the vessels of another, you are subjects, & are supplying our enemies—and last of all, having been born in Britain, you cannot withdraw your allegiance. To what cause may the improper practices of foreign vessels, and the unjust decisions of foreign courts of admiralty be attributed?—not, as some say, to the supineness of your government; not to any partiality which they feel for the depredations committed upon our commerce, as some insinuate; not to a desire to restrain mercantile engagements, as others suppose—but to a conviction that if justice cannot be procured by remonstrance and negotiation, it cannot be attained by any other than those harsh measures to which it is always painful to resort; and which, in the situation of the United States would be doubly distressing. To talk of war is a species of lunacy; no object can be attained by it—the capture of our vessels—the enslaving of our citizens, and the distresses of our merchants and farmers would be the certain consequence—while an immense expense would attach to ourselves; or our posterity must be unjustly burthened to pay for the ridiculous misconduct of the present generation.
The parade, the noise, and the glory of war may excite our passions & lead us astray for a moment—but the least reflection will convince any rational man—that the glory of importing and exporting the necessaries and luxuries of life—is infinitely superior, to the purchase and sale of bombs, mortars, powder, balls, &c. Let us still hope, these multifarious pretences to embarrass our commerce will speedily vanish, and the sober, just, equal regulations of common sense dethrone this iniquity and bear sway.
BALTIMORE, October 7.
The Mayor of the city having desired the Reverend Clergy to convene this day, and submitted to their consideration the propriety of appointing a Day of Thanksgiving to Almighty God, for his manifold blessings, and particularly for an exemption of the city from that desolating malady, which has fallen so heavily on some other parts of the United States, the Pastors of the several congregations met this day, agreeably to invitation, in the First Presbyterian Church—and resolved,
1. That it is incumbent on the citizens of Baltimore to cherish lively sentiments of gratitude on this special occasion, and highly expedient to render to Him, who has been their merciful Preserver and Deliverer, a solemn and public testimony of their thankfulness for his blessings. 2. That for this purpose, THURSDAY, the 7th day of November, be kept as a Day of solemn Thanksgiving, in the churches of this city. And it is earnestly recommended to its inhabitants to unite in acts of worship and religion, suitable to the occasion. 3. That the Mayor of the city be respectfully requested to use the means which may be judged most conducive to a due and general observance of that day, with the reverence and piety which may be effectual for obtaining a continuance of the favors now enjoyed.
By order of the meeting, J. CARROLL, Chairman. J. G. J. BOND, Secretary.
NEW-ORLEANS, Sept. 4.
On Saturday last the city council assembled, for the purpose of considering the
citizens, but that annual tributes were stipulated to be paid, besides consular presents , &c. &c. In our treaty with Tripoli, no stipulations of this kind are entered into, and besides we have procured certain commercial and other privileges, which few nations ever before obtained by treaties with any of the Barbary powers. The opponents of the treaty, without knowing the stipulations which were made with Sidi Hamet (the exiled Bashaw) have not hesitated to declare that he has been shamefully abandoned. A bare perusal, however, of the letter from Com. Barron to Mr. Eaton, must be sufficient to convince every candid person, that this gentleman was not authorised to engage, on the part of the U. States, to place Sidi Hamet on the throne of Tripoli: and as Mr. Eaton was under the control of the commodore, we have no reason to believe that he could have deviated from his instructions. The service rendered us by Sidi Hamet will unquestionably command the attention of government; and such pecuniary aid will no doubt be extended to him, as will place him at least in as eligible a situation as he was when Mr. Eaton found him in Egypt.

following resolutions submitted by Mr. Pollock, on the 24th ultimo: Whereas the constitution of the United States was founded in the purest principles of civil and political liberty; and while it cherishes those peaceful institutions which are the natural offspring, and the best supports of freedom; it is jealous of the instruments by which it may be subverted. And whereas military force being a national instrument, to be wielded with caution, even by the national arm, and only for national ends, the constitution of the United States has expressly forbidden any of the states of the union to keep troops in time of peace.
And whereas it is the especial duty of every citizen to support the authority of the federal government; and to oppose every measure which might enfeeble it, and encourage or induce the individual members of the commonwealth to throw off their duties of obedience, and dependence upon the empire at large.
And whereas bodies corporate, which are only masses of citizens invested with certain privileges and prerogatives, constituting exception to general liberty, far from being absorbed from the sacred duty, owing to the federal constitution, are bound the more scrupulously to guard it from infringement; and in giving effect to the objects of their institution, ought to conform strictly to the act of their enactment, and in an ordinary way, and have not the option of modes either arbitrary or extraordinary.
And whereas five bodies corporate exist at present in this territory; and if any one of them can keep in pay a military force subject only to its own orders, the other corporations may with equal propriety do the like, which would not be to create powers forbidden by the constitution, of dangerous example, and which by growing too strong for their masters might overspread the country with tumult and violence.
And whereas the corps of gendarmarie lately established by the corporation of this city, being part of the militia of the territory, must by law be attached to some regiment of militia, and be under the command of the field officers of such regiment, and of no other persons—Therefore.
Resolved, that the said corps of gendarmarie be forthwith disbanded.
After due deliberation the question on their passage was taken by yeas and nays, as follows:
Yeas—Messrs. Aldermen, McDonough, Profit and Pollock.
Nays—Messrs. Aldermen, Porre, Guerin, Bertoniere, Duplessis, Blanc, Pedesclaux, Faurie and Arnaud—so the said resolutions were rejected.
Horrid and Daring Murder. Last night an old man, who lived in a barracks on the Levee, near the market place, and who was supposed to have a large sum of money in his possession, was murdered in his bed—he was mangled in a shocking manner—and from his wounds it is thought he attempted to make resistance. There can be no doubt but that the object of the assassins was to rob the man they murdered.—Where were gendarmarie? Our lives and properties are handsomely protected for the 20,000 dollars we pay for the purpose of supporting this corps!!
NATCHEZ, September 6.
DARING OUTRAGE! We are informed by a gentleman from the neighborhood of Pinckneyville, that a party of armed Spaniards (number not known) entered that place, late on Monday evening last, and forcibly carried off Messrs. Reuben and Samuel Kemper. When our informant left home, he understood that Col. Baker was employed taking depositions respecting this event, for the information of the Executive.
An agent of Mr. Edw. Randolph's, who kept a store at the mouth of Bayou Sarah, has been also driven from thence at an hour's notice.
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RICHMOND:
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Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Tobacco, 33s to 36s Cash. Wheat, 7s do. Flour, fine, 42s do. Flour, superfine, 45s do. Corn, 36s do. Hemp, (clean) £50 do. Iron, £33 do. Bacon, 15d do. Whiskey, 3s 6d do.
From PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 8.
INTERESTING.
Our attentive friends at N. York, have furnished us with the following highly interesting intelligence:—
New-York, Oct. 7.
A letter is received in town this morning, dated London, the 13th of Aug. mentioning, that in consequence of a remonstrance to the British government, by Mr. Monroe, the American Minister, that government had suspended their late order for the detention of American vessels bound to an enemies port with the produce of the enemies colonies, for THREE MONTHS,—at the end of which time they were determined rigidly to enforce the order.
PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION.
GOVERNOR.
Table with 2 columns: City, Snyder, McKean. City of Philadelphia, 1413 2065. County of Philadelphia, 2277 1837. County of Delaware—Majority for McKean. 521. 3690 4423. Majority for McKean, in the first district of Pennsylvania 733.
ASSEMBLY.
Messrs. Hemphill, Herbert, Sansom and Sergeant, federalists, and Samuel Caver an of state republican —have been chosen to represent the city in the state legislature.
Mr. Israel Israel, the vice-president of the constitutional society, having been dropped by the federalists as candidate for the assembly, received no more than 507 votes—rather more than the total number of quids.
Messrs. Engle, Holgate, Schnyder, Sheez, Peltz and Sherer, all staunch republicans have been chosen to represent the county of Philadelphia in the legislature.
Messrs. Wm. Pennock and Wm. Trimble, federalists have, of course been chosen to represent the county of Delaware, in the legislature.
The representation in the next legislature, from the first district of Pennsylvania, will consist of six republican, six federal, and one quid, members.—Aurora.
DELAWARE ELECTION.
James M. Broom, federal, has been elected a representative in Congress for the state of Delaware, in the room of James A. Bayard, resigned, by a majority of 328 over the republican candidate.
MOREAU & BONAPARTE.
In one of our late English papers we find the following, which is extracted from a pamphlet, written by an English gentleman just escaped from France.
Moreau's behaviour was distinguished by a mild and manly composure. A gentleman, his friend, who bowed to him in the face of the court when he appeared with the group of the accused in the situation allotted to them (each in the care of a gendarme or bailiff soldier, sitting at his side,) was banished from Paris next day.
Bonaparte, as well as the inhabitants of Paris, were weary of the length of the trial; and at the end of two weeks, he peremptorily ordered it to be finished. The public mind was in agitation; and the people who generally take no interest in any public act unless accompanied with a show and procession, crowded the passages of the palace of justice, anxious for the fate of Moreau. At a very late hour, on the last night of the trial, the intentions of government were not known; for it could hardly be called the decision of a court of justice.
When the moment of sentence approached, Fouché, the minister of the police, and Moncey, the general of Gendarmerie, of Paris, gained admittance to Bonaparte in his closet, anxious for his fate, or rather for their own, either as entangled in his train, or as instruments of his tyrannic rule. Should the sentence on Moreau produce any public commotion, they knew that this must be fatal to their master and to his system.
The judges, believing that Moreau was to die, sentenced him to death, and dispatched notice of their decision to Bonaparte for his approbation. Fouché and Moncey declared to him, that he was lost if Moreau was condemned to die; as the soldiers in the barracks over which Moncey had command, had shown decided signs of discontent; and Fouché knew from his multitude of spies, what were the sentiments of the people. It was a serious and trembling moment for them all. Bonaparte yielded to the opinion which
their dread of their own situation had given them courage to speak out; and he sent and signified to the judges (who were then waiting for orders) that they must revise the sentence.
They then supposed that they were to acquit Moreau, and accordingly passed a sentence of not guilty; and again dispatched a messenger to the Thuilleries, that they might be sure not to mistake what was expected of them, but above all, not to displease the man whose displeasure is followed by banishment and death.
The minister and the general still waited in the closet of Bonaparte, and now again remonstrated to this effect:— "Your fate is sealed; for if this verdict is suffered to be made public, the soldiers and the people will bear about the acquitted general in triumph."
A third time the sentence was sent back to be new modelled; and thrice did the judges pass a different verdict in one evening, on the devoted head of Moreau, before they found one which, tempering the usurper's design of destroying the general with his fears for his own immediate fate (awakened by the opinions of his uncalled counsellors, on this dangerous crisis,) it was judged expedient to act upon.
When at last the sentence was made public, the people were happy at its comparative lenity, for few expected that Bonaparte would relax. The fear of a renewal of those general and public scenes of slaughter, which might have ensued had Moreau been brought out to suffer, were predominant in their minds; and they gladly accepted any compromise for present tranquility."
FROM THE AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER.
The good sense and happy mode of expression, contained in the following extract of a letter from a Gilbert Wakefield to his daughter have induced me to select it for publication, in the hope of its proving beneficial to young persons generally.
A SUBSCRIBER.
"You have that frankness and openness of manners and conversation, which I have always encouraged in you, and which is the result, I am persuaded, of an undisguised and uncorrupted heart. But let me entreat you my dearest Love! to express, on all occasions, your dissent from the opinion of others in the softest manner, and in the most conciliating language. Though some people regard me as violent and self-willed, I know very well that I owe the extraordinary affection of my many friends to no one property so much as a kind attention to their sentiments, and a civil manner of disputing them. Nothing so much becomes all mankind as gentleness, condescension, and an unassuming proposal of our opinions; but this complacency of deportment is most of all becoming the young and inexperienced, and especially your own sex."
"Sir Isaac Newton, the most sublime intelligence among the sons of men, was also the most modest, the most humble, and the least disputatious person that has yet existed—I need not mention that self love and pride urge mankind to oppose, repress and disparage the forward and the petulant; whilst the benevolent, polite and conciliating, secure to themselves the universal homage of deference, esteem, and love. So certainly will our own happiness be effected by an undeviating assiduity in promoting the happiness of others."
NATURAL CURIOSITY.—There is now exhibiting in London a Horse, which is said to be an uncommonly handsome and well proportioned, and of the almost incredible size of twenty hands and a half high! He is the largest horse upon record.
It is a curious fact that the natives of Owhyhee, where capt. Cook lost his life, have since the era of the well known voyage of capt. Vancouver, made astonishing advances to dexterity and skill in the most useful European arts. Tamahameha, the king is another Peter the Great. Capt. Vancouver laid down the keel of his first vessel in 1792. He is now master of more than twenty vessels, some even copper-bottomed, of different sizes, from twenty-five to fifty tons. He encourages Europeans to settle in the island, provided they be industrious, and acquainted with the arts which may be of use to him. He has a company of body guards whom he makes to imitate the European discipline. He has a palace built in the European style of brick, with glass windows. His subjects have learned to make trading voyages as far as the North-west coast of America. He has accumulated larger stores of fire arms, gun powder, hardware and cloth of different sorts than he has occasion to use. And it is a truth however surprising it may appear, that he and his subjects already meditate the design of a trade with China to be carried on in vessels of their own construction, navigated by their own people. The population of Owhyhee and the other Sandwich Isles has increased considerably since they were first discovered. On the contrary that of Otaheite has in between thirty and forty years been diminished by diffluentials, idleness, child murder, small pox, and the venereal disease, from 200,000 souls to little more than 3,000.
There is no point on which a great portion of our Farmers err so much as in tilling those large quantities of land as they do. Four acres closely fenced, well manured, and kept clean and stirring, will produce more corn than ten acres in the common mode of tilling, manuring and tending. Further, those four acres of ground will be enriched with the manure not absorbed by the crop of corn so as to produce more grass or grain the ensuing year than the ten acres, that were ploughed without or with but little manuring. Add to this the personal labor, loss of time, wear of implements, waste of seed and loss of flesh in horses or cattle, when ten acres are cultivated for the produce of four, and the balance is favor of saving only a small portion of what it is now usual to till will appear surprisingly great. Farmers who never made an experiment of this kind, will find their advantage in so doing.
A FARMER.
No discoveries are of more importance than those which are connected with the improvements
of Agriculture. Every one who attends to this subject, is acquainted with the sweeping destruction which has been occasioned by the genus of the Bruch, or Caterpillar. Many countries of this kingdom, especially in the western districts, depend, in a great measure on the annual produce of the orchard; and in these districts, at least it will be of great utility to circulate the intelligence of an experiment for the protection of fruit trees from the caterpillar, which has been attended with complete success. A clog of earth is moulded round the top of the trunk of the tree; and this is the whole process. From the hour that this operation is performed, even the most remote ramifications, will begin to fall, and the tree will, in a short time, be wholly freed from this destructive encumbrance. It is true, that the animals will afterwards attempt to renew their depredations; but as soon as he arrives at the ring of earth which should be permitted to remain, he will hasten down the trunk with much more rapidity than he attempted to ascend. We state this fact with confidence, but we leave to the learned zoologist the explanation of the mystery.—Lon. pa.
A second Putnam.—About the 20th of August last, several of the inhabitants of the town of Delhi in the county of Delaware, having pursued a she bear to her den, one of the company, Wm. Shaw by name, a native of the highlands of Scotland, entered the subterraneous haunt of this furious animal and descending to her very seat, there, fearless of the consequence, placed a rope around her neck and she was dragged forth to the astonishment of all present. This is the second feat of the kind we believe on record and for cool resolution and determined courage, elevates the name of Shaw of Delhi, to a rank second only to the intrepid Putnam of former days.—Alb. Gaz.
New invented hydraulic engine.—We have been much gratified with a sight of the hydraulic engine, lately invented by a young gentleman of Hudson, of the name of Tomlinson. The force is applied by the means of crank, and the whole machinery of the model which we saw, is contained within an oblong block of wood, of not more than eighteen inches in length. With this machine, worked by a single hand, we saw water delivered at the rate of more than 2 gallons a second, or 120 gallons a minute, from the depth of about 12 feet. It works as a sucking and forcing pump at the same time, and we saw it at the same operation, and with the force of a single man, raise the water from the depth we have mentioned, and throw it in a heavy and powerful column to the distance, as we judged, of 60 feet.
We understand this invention has been examined by several scientific men, who consider the principle as entirely new, and capable of being applied to the most useful purposes, particularly in the extinguishment of fires and in relieving ships in cases of dangerous leaks, from which the common pumps are inadequate.
We are informed that the corporation of this city have generously granted 500 dollars to enable the inventor to build machinery upon a large scale, to be applied in case of fires.—N. Y. Ev. Post.
From the True American.
Cooper's Pox, 1st Sept. 1805.
RESPECTED FRIEND,
FLAX being the principal article of Domestic Manufacture, (wool excepted) in the middle and northern states, perhaps a hint respecting its preparation may be acceptable.
About 18 years past, I purchased a German servant man, who by his account came from the neighborhood of Russia. I soon after set him and others to spread my Flax, the lot not containing the whole, he requested me to let him rot the remainder his own way, which he said was to half rot it in the water and then on the ground, which he did, and the flax so rotted proved the best, softest, and whitest, I had ever seen, and the method pleased my wife and spinners so well, I have practised it ever since, with some alterations as to time.
The process we find to answer best, is, after the seed is beaten off, bind it about the size of common Rye sheaves, and about the last of September, or first of October, immerse it in water, stagnated is preferable to running, it should not be more than two feet deep from the surface, and the flax kept entirely under the water about two weeks, but the time should be regulated by the weather, as to heat or cold, we then take it out and spread it thin and even, and turn it as often as occasion may require, after being spread, every rain, fog, dew, or frost, assists in separating the herb, whitening and softening the flax, and extracting the gum, which is the only cause of flax being coarse and harsh, and it is an established fact with those that have tried, that either thread or cloth made from flax prepared in the above manner, is softer, and will whiten in one third of the time that is requisite for that from flax rotted in the common manner.
I believe the principal reason, that water rotting flax, is so little practised in North America, is that those who have tried it find the flax hard and brittle, the cause of which (I imagine) is putting it in water, in hot weather, when two or three days will rot it sufficient for dressing but will not extract the gum.
A person of my acquaintance from Siberia, (who is well acquainted with the process of flax preparation,) informs me, that it has been the common practice in Ireland, about 20 or 30 years ago, to let flax remain in the water until sufficiently rotten but the people in general, finding it did not answer their sanguine expectation, have since adopted the above method with success.
Linum made of flax prepared as above directed, with one boil, will be about the color of Russia sheeting, which induces
me to believe that all the hemp and flax in Russia, is rotted in the same way.—And as I am greatly desirous for the improvement of the manufactures of our country, which may be safely done by trying a small part.
If you think the foregoing worth a place in your paper, it will be well to publish it soon, as the season proper for the operation is near at hand.
I remain, your Friend, JOSEPH COOPER. James J. Wilson, Esq.
The Philadelphia South office report for the 48 hours ending the 9th inst. 22 new cases of malignant fever in Southwark.—Admitted into the City Hospital during the last 24 hours 1—died 1—discharged 5—remaining in hospital 37—25 of whom are convalescent.
Some days since, we announced the death of Gen. Eustace, in New Jersey. This officer served in the American war, and attained the grade of Major-General in the French army of the North in the early days of the French Revolution. The Rev. Mr. S. Wingour of New Jersey, at the request of Gen. E., on his death bed, has published the following paper, which the Gen. read to him in a very solemn and affecting manner, a few days previous to his death, viz. "A Soldier's Creed.—I solemnly and devoutly declare to you, Sir, that I am a firm and unequivocal Believer in the blessed Redeemer of Mankind. My credence extends as far as rigorous and enterprising genius can comprehend the Divine Word; yet I look not forward from this limited distance with the slightest doubt or dismay: No Sir, it is there [pointing up towards Heaven] that Faith becomes my patroness and my guide; and it is from my present couch of sufferings, but not of complaint, that I wait, almost impatiently, for the joyful summons of my God and Saviour. (Signed) John Skey Eustace, 16th Aug. 1805, four afternoon." (Centinel)
MARRIED.—On Saturday evening last Mr. JOHN WYTT, Merchant, to Miss FLORA M. DANIEL, both of this city.
Williamsburg, Oct. 12.
To the mournful example of those who have departed in the prime of life, the best of Providence has lately added one more from this place. Mr. EDWARD JOHNSON had laid his parental roof, in North Carolina, to pursue, at Williamsburg, the pleasing paths of science. He had resided there one year; on the 8th of this month, a bilious fever closed this mortal scene.
To say that he was correct in his deportment, would be to speak of him with the frigidity of a stoic. He had a soul, rich in those pure and elevated sentiments which enchant the affections of others. Mild, polite, benevolent and generous, his conduct in every instance, warranted the praise of his being numbered among the most amiable of men; whilst his intellectual powers, naturally clear and quick, & which he manifested that he could not fail to become an enlightened and valuable member of society. The high estimation in which he was held, was evinced by the tender solicitude, with which his fellow students watched every step of his unrelenting disease. Each was to him a brother; each testified for him a brother's heart in their deep felt woe—Yes, departed youth, thy eyes were closed with the warm hands of friends, who deplore thy loss; but who find their consolation in the recollection of thy virtues, and in the anticipation of thy bliss in those regions, where "Death is swallowed up in victory."
Mr. Johnson was the fourth son whom William and Mary has lost in the last 35 years. Their number within that period, has exceeded 2000.
Richmond Academy Lottery.
THE drawing of the above Lottery, class No 2, will commence the first week in the next month, and be continued every other week until completed—Tickets for sale at this office. Richmond, Oct. 15.
NOTICE, that J. G. Michaux, will petition the next Assembly to raise the ferry rates from his own lands in Powhatan, to the lands of Samuel Woodson, in Goochland. October 2, 1805.
ADVERTISEMENT.
WILL be SOLD, agreeable to law, a Hogshead of TOBACCO, which has been deposited in Shockey Warehouse, over a yew marked P. H. No. 126, 194, 1670 from Amherst Inspection. MOSBY & YOUNG, Inspectors. Richmond, Oct. 12th, 1805.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to Messrs. Hill & Lea, late of New-Canton, are hereby notified, that the said Hill & Lea did on the 10th day of July last, assign and transfer to William Hill of New-York, by deed, for a valuable consideration therein expressed, their and each of their rights, interests and claims in and to all the books, debts, accounts, cash and property of every description belonging to them as partners; and that the said Wm. Hill only consumed and appointed Robert Hill of New-Canton, and George Walt of Richmond, his joint attorneys, and empowered them to collect and receive all debts due to the said late company of Hill & Lea.
For this purpose George Walt will attend on the twenty-eighth day of this month, at Brimley-Land-cow-house (being court day), and on the eleventh day of November next at Buckingham town-house, at which places the debtors to the late company of Hill & Lea are requested to attend, and are hereby forbidden making payment of the debts due to the above company, to any other person or persons than the subscribers. ROBT. HILL. GEO. WALT. Pichmond, 12th Oct 1805.
FOR NORFOLK.
THE fast sailing well accommodated Schooner Charming Mary, CHARLES POTTER, Master. Northen 1250 bbls. will positively sail in three days—the freight of thirty bbls. and 200 bus. or small articles to that amount can be taken if applied for immediately. For freight or passage apply to the captain on board, or at his store, at Rocketts. He also informs his friends and the public generally, that he has opened a PORTER HOUSE and GROCERY, where he takes in goods on storage and sells on commission. No. 10. Rocketts, 15th October, 1805.

Surry County, August 30th, 1805. WAS examined to the jail of the said county, on the 23rd day of April last, a negro man, DICK, and says that he belongs to Parson Alexander, of North Carolina, which place he left for some years—he is a small fellow, about 65 years of age, both of his ears appear to have been cut. The said negro is now hired out agreeable to law. The owner of such slave is desired to come forward, prove his property, pay charges and take him away.
10w David Price, Keeper of the Jail, Surry courthouse.
BROKER'S OFFICE. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict fidelity. THOM. NORVELL. Richmond, October 3, 1805.
Forty Dollars Reward.
RUN away from the subscriber living in Granville county, North Carolina, in March last, two bright mulatto fellows; one by the name of BARTLEY, about 35 years of age, has but little to say, and appears to be very humble, he is a tolerable good Shoemaker and Cooper, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and he is a well set negro.—GEORGE is about 23 years of age, about 6 feet high, spare made, but a very active negro, fond of drink, and a very forward saucy fellow. I expect they have obtained free passes and will endeavor to pass for five negroes; it is probable they are lurking about Manchester, Richmond or Petersburg; they were seen in Manchester a few days past. Any person taking them up and confining them in jail, so that I get them, shall have the above reward, or 20 dollars for either, paid by the subscriber. LEWIS HENING. June 5th, 1805.
The subscriber wishes to sell for cash, or on credit till the first day of January next, the Two Brick Tenements, Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1805.
Geo. Watt HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe warehouse, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of on moderate terms, by wholesale, The following Articles, viz: Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cognac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Patent Sack, assorted sizes—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorser, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d March, 1805.
TO RENT, A BRICK HOUSE, adjoining the old City Tavern, well calculated for a Dry Goods Store. Apply to Galliego, Richard & Co. May 29th, 1805.
JOHN TOMPKINS HAS just received a fresh supply of OLD COGNAC BRANDY, a part of the same shipment of his former parcel. Also, a few hogsheads of ANTIGUA RUM, of good quality. He has on hand, a parcel of BEST FRENCH CAMBRICHES. The whole of which, he offers for sale, very low for cash, or on a liberal credit. August 16, 1805.
TO RENT, A HOUSE at the Falling Garden. Enquire of James Lowden on the premises. 8th Month 20th, 1805.
THE proprietor offers for sale, a TRACT OF LAND, adjoining Scuffletown, which he proposes to divide into lots of twenty-five acres.—For further particulars apply to Messrs. Prosser & Moncure. NOTICE.
A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying them to pass a law, authorizing the court of this county to levy money, for the purpose of bringing up the records thereof, from March 1788 to March 1802. Southampton, Sept. 2, 1805.
JAMES TERNAN, Has just received a supply of fresh & good MEDICINES, PAINTS AND HATTERS, COLOURS—opening at his Corner Shop, opposite Col. Gamble's, with which he shall be happy to serve his numerous friends, on the most moderate terms.—He returns his sincere thanks for the favor of their custom. (U) Sept. 4.
TO LET, A COUNTING ROOM, STORE ROOM and CELLAR, in a brick building near the Basin and next door to Messrs. Hart and Southgate's. Enquire of the printer, 18th Sept. 1805.
By virtue of a deed of trust from Thomas Callis, to secure the payment of certain sums of money therein expressed, will be SOLD, on the premises, for ready money, on Monday the 11th day of November next, a TRACT OF LAND, in Hanover county, formerly the property of David Anderson, known by the name of Anderson's Old Store, at present occupied by the said Callis, containing 654 1-2 acres, more or less, or so much thereof as will pay and satisfy the balance of said debt, together with interest still due on the said debt of trust—as also, the expenses of carrying the same into effect. CHARLES J. MACMURDO, Trustee, Richmond, 4th Oct. 1805.
A BEAT ASSORTMENT OF Moroeco Pocket Books Is just received and for sale at this Office. 362
ROBERT GREENHOW, MERCHANT in Williamsburg, has just received in the ship Planter from London, an assortment of MERCHANDIZE; & daily expects the first arrivals from Liverpool, a supply of WOOLLENS of every description, & IRONMONGERY or HARDWARE—which added to his stock on hand, will render his store as generally assorted, and as competent to the demands of purchasers as any on the continent. The selection is made by his friends in different parts of Great Britain, well skilled in the qualities of goods; purchased from the Manufacturers themselves, not on credit but with ready money; of course laid in on better terms & of much superior qualities to those usually shipped by Commission Merchants, at the accustomed credits of six months, nine months and twelve months. He offers them to his Friends and Countrymen, for cash, approved paper, or credit, to those whose punctuality can be relied on. If prices as low as they can be afforded at, affording his distant customers that their orders will at all times be thankfully received and diligently executed. September 2, 1805.
BOLTING CLOTHS. A complete assortment of DUTCH BOLTING CLOTHS, superlative good; from the lowest No. to supreme—just received, and for sale by M. & B. MYERS. Richmond, Sept. 9th, 1805.
Lands for sale in Buckingham county. THE subscriber offers for sale the following tract of Land, viz.—1000 acres beginning where Maj. Charles Yancey's line joins his on James river, and extend out to include the above quantity, so as to leave out the low grounds, with sufficient timber to support it—Also, two tracts on Sycamore island creek and its waters, of four hundred acres each, adjoining the lands of Maj. Yancey and the subscriber's; those two tracts were formerly the property of Col. John Hopkins of Goochland; on the lower tracts there is to be a good mill-site—Likewise a tract on Merredith's creek of three hundred & eighty eight acres, adjoining the lands of Col. Wm. Perkins, on which is a plantation sufficient to work five or six hands to advantage, a thriving young orchard in bearing one or two years, an excellent creek running thro' the plantation on which might be erected a convenient mill in a wealthy neighborhood; the above land abounds with very good pine for buildings—Also a tract of two or three hundred acres below John Bagby's, on this there is a small plantation with excellent fruit trees, and a good situation for a mill, a fresh brook the dam and left. The house which is two stories high, and at a small expense may be put in grinding order. The above lands lay convenient to Warrington, and will be shown to any person wishing to purchase, by the proprietor, and the terms made known. JOSEPH CABELL. Buckingham, Ripton, 9th Sept. 1805.
Valuable Lands in Albemarle county FOR SALE.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust, executed by John Jordan, to secure the payment of five hundred and seventy five pounds three shillings and six pence, with interest thereon from the seventeenth day of July, eighteen hundred and one and charges, due Brown, Rives & Co. will be sold, for ready money, on the fifteenth day of October next (being the third Tuesday in that month and the day after Buckingham court day) on the premises, certain TRACTS OF LAND, lying in the county of Albemarle, containing four hundred and seventeen acres and an half, which said tract joins the Fluvanna or James river, it being the tract devised to the said John Jordan by his father Matthew Jordan, dec. on which he now resides—Also, one other tract lying in the same county on the Fluvanna river and adjoining the above mentioned tract on the upper side thereof, containing three hundred and forty nine acres. JOHN HIGGINBOTHAM, Trustee. Warminster, Amherst, Sept. 9, 1805.
THE sale of the above mentioned land is postponed until Friday the 8th of November next, and only 1000 dollars will be required in hand; for the balance an accommodating credit will be given on the punctual payment thereof being properly secured. JOHN HIGGINBOTHAM. Oct. 24, 1805.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have commenced business, in the house lately occupied by Mr. John Ayers, saddler, next door to Dr. Terrell's shop, and nearly opposite to Mr. Wm. Galt's store, under the firm of Fitzwhylson & Potter, BOOK-BINDERS & STATIONERS. They have on hand an assortment of Stationery, of excellent quality, to which additions are daily expected. Orders from the town, or country, immediately attended to, and every article vendee by them warranted, as to the quality of the materials and the fidelity of the workmanship. WM. H. FITZWHYLSON. WALTER POTTER. Richmond, Sept. 15, 1805.
FOR SALE, ON Wednesday the twenty-third day of October (if fair, if not the next fair day) at the late dwelling house of Capt. Howell Lewis, dec. of Goochland county, all the Stock of HORSES, CATTLE, HOGS & SHEEP; the present crop of CORN & FODDER; HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE, PLANTATION UTENSILS, &c.—Twelve months credit will be allowed for all sums above five pounds, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid. All those having claims against the estate are requested to come forward on the day of sale with their accounts properly adjusted, that provision may be made for discharging them as early as possible. It is expected the plantation will be leased for seven years on the same day. RANDOLPH LEWIS. September 18, 1805.
Upper Appomattox Company. At a meeting of the Trustees at Pridaville, the 14th June, 1805. ORDERED, That each shareholder on the new subscription, pay twenty-five dollars on each share on the first day of October next as a third requisition. T. PRIDE, Clerk. The interest of the company calls for the strictest punctuality. I shall attend at the different county courts in October to receive payment. T. PRIDE, Receiver. 15th Sept. 1805.
Ready made PENS for sale here. BRITISH SPY: Originally published in the Virginia Argus, in August and September, 1803.
BY THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it appears that the cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands and other places are now unhappily afflicted with an infectious and malignant disease, which without due caution may be brought into this commonwealth, by vessels arriving therefrom; I have thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby calling upon the superintendents of Quarantine of the different ports of entry and delivery of this commonwealth, to use every exertion on their part to prevent the introduction of so great a calamity among the good people of this state; To effect which they are hereby particularly enjoined to demand of all masters of vessels coming from the said cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands, or any other place afflicted as aforesaid, the requisite declaration of the state of health of their respective crews, &c. according to the law in that case made and provided. And if the result of such enquiry shall satisfy the superintendent of the port which such vessel may wish to enter, that the public safety requires their performance of Quarantine, he is hereby required to see that the same be done at the place heretofore appointed, convenient to the said port for a time not exceeding twenty days. And I do hereby strictly enjoin and require that until such vessels shall be discharged from their Quarantine, all persons coming or goods imported therein, come not on shore, or go on board any other vessel, or be landed or put on board any other vessel whatsoever within this commonwealth. And moreover, that no person or persons go on board any vessels ordered to perform Quarantine, in pursuance hereof, without permission first had and obtained in writing from the said superintendents. And the said superintendents are hereby authorised to use the proper means of obtaining the most early and accurate information of the situation of all vessels coming from the said cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands, or any other place afflicted as aforesaid, with an intention of entering into any of the ports, rivers or harbors within the jurisdiction of this state. And all pilots are hereby required and enjoined to give notice unto some one of the said superintendents, of the arrival of all vessels from the said cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands, or any other place afflicted place as aforesaid, and are inhibited from conducting the same into any of the ports of this state until due examination is made as aforesaid. Given under my hand as Lieutenant Governor, with the seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 21st day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the thirtieth. (Signed) JOHN GUERRANT, Jr.
To Millers, Owners, & Manufacturers of Flour. THE subscriber informs his friends and the public, that he has purchased the stock of FRENCH BURR PIECES from Mr. Thomas Donovon, and has again commenced the making of BURR MILL STONES, near the Basin of the Canal, and opposite the Hay Scales, where he has a large quantity of good materials and expects future constant supplies. The best workmen are employed, and will be constantly attended to by himself. The experience he has had induces him to believe that he will be able to give general satisfaction. He also hopes that his old friends, and the public will again favor him with their commands. Being acquainted with the manufacturing of flour, he will give the purchasers of stones the best information how to put the stones to work to advantage—and will also choose for those who desire it, Bolting Cloths adapted to the quality of the stones. Orders sent to Messrs. James C. Anthony, Royster & Bohannon, merchants, Richmond, or to the factory, will be faithfully and punctually complied with. JOHN MOODY. Richmond, Sept. 13, 1805.
SURRY JOCKEY CLUB. WILL be run for over the course at Surry courthouse on the first Thursday in November next (being the seventh of the month) the Surry Jockey Club Purse of three hundred and fifty dollars, three mile heats—And the day following (Tuesday) the Purse of the Proprietors of the Course, worth one hundred and fifty dollars, two mile heats. All persons wishing to start horses, &c. for the latter purse will be required to pay an entrance of twenty dollars, except members of the club, and from them an entrance of eight dollars will be required, the weights of the course are as follows:
Aged horses 130 4 years old 100 6 years old 120 3 years old 86 5 years old 110
CHARLES H. GRAVES, Sec'y. Agreeable to the rules a meeting of the club will be held at Mr. David Price's Tavern, on the evening preceding the first day's race. Surry county, 10th Sept. 1805.
NOTICE Is hereby given, that on Monday the 28th of October next, if fair, if not the next fair day, I shall proceed to sell, a valuable TRACT OF LAND, containing 200 acres more or less, and personal estate, pursuant to the last will and testament of John Turpin, dec. The land will be sold upon one and two years credit, for bond and approved security to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid, and to be ultimately secured by a deed of trust upon the premises. The place is pretty well known by the name of Turpin's Tavern, and lies upon the road leading from Richmond to Charles City courthouse, within 6 miles of the former—much might be said in favor of that situation, and it will be truly desirable, either as a stand for a tavern, or resort contiguous to Richmond—it abounds in fine wood, and is supplied with water equal to any below the mountains; is improved by a well constructed dwelling house, having a passage and 4 handsome rooms below and 2 above stairs; an orchard of well selected fruit trees, apple & peach, that seldom fail bearing. Presuming, however, that persons disposed to buy, will previously view the place, it is needless to add more than, such may be shown it by the subscriber adjoining thereto. The personal estate consisting of 7 likely young Negroes, some good beds, other household and kitchen furniture, crop of corn, fodder, plantation utensils, stock of horses, cows, hogs and sheep, will be sold upon 12 months credit, for bond and approved security, to carry interest as in the other case, if not punctually paid; for all sums under 10 dollars, cash must be paid down, and bonds executed before the property sold is delivered. JOHN TURPIN, Ex'r of John Turpin, dec. Henrico county, Sept. 23, 1805.
JUST PUBLISHED, In a handsome 12mo. vol. & for sale at this office, THE THIRD EDITION OF THE LETTERS OF THE BRITISH SPY: Originally published in the Virginia Argus, in August and September, 1803.
MARSHALL'S SALES.
TO BE SOLD, for ready money, in pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards and David Ross, and others defendants, in order to raise the sum of 4209 dols. 26 cents, with the expenses of sale, a number of very valuable SLAVES, now at the Oxford Iron Works. The sale will take place at the said Works, on the 16th day of November next. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. October 4, 1805.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by John Christian, Jr. to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned due to the late firm of Dunlop, Pollok & Co., will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Prince Edward courthouse, on Monday the 18th day of November next, (being court day) a TRACT OF LAND, containing 150 acres more or less, lying on the waters of Big Rough creek, in the said county of Prince Edward, being the land bought by said Christian from Abner Coffee, per deed bearing date the 28th day of May, 1803. The land may be viewed previous to the day of sale, by applying to the said John Christian, Jr. Samuel W. Venable, 3 Trustees Peter Johnston. Prince Edward, 28th Sept. 1805.
Fall & Winter Goods.
The subscribers have received, and are now opening a considerable part of their WOOLLENS; Among which are Bales of assorted Rose & Duffel Blankets, Do. Nap'd Cottons, Do. Yarn & Plaid Hose, Do. White & Coloured Plains, Do. Kerseys & Halfthicks, Do. 6-4 & 7-4 Coatings, plain and strip'd, Do. Cloths, assorted colours and prices, Do. Forrest Cloths, Boxes Men's Hats assorted prices, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Diapers, &c. Also—An assortment of HARDWARE, CUTLERY and NAILS. In addition to which, they daily expect on the arrival of the Suffolk from London, a large assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS, Which will be offered for sale on their usual terms. GILLIAT & KIRBY. October 4, 14, 1805.
JUST RECEIVED, At JACOB JOHNSON'S Book Store, a few doors below the Market House, Richmond, A new edition of Count Rumford's Essays, 3 vols. with plates. Parke on Insurance. Volney's View of the United States, with plates. Heren's Junius, with elegant plates, at diff't prices. Select Plays. Logan's Sermons. Smith's ditto. Barrow's Travels in China. Perrin's French Grammar. Ditto Fables. Ditto Exercises. A number of other valuable books. J. JOHNSON, has just published in 2 vols. price 1 dol. 50 cts. the HISTORY OF AMERICA, from its discovery to the death of Gen. Washington, with 2 maps, by Richard Snowden, esq. of New Jersey. Subscribers to the above work will please call or send for their books. J. JOHNSON will receive subscriptions for Brooks's Universal Gazetteer, improved, now in the press.—Sacred Classics, in ten vols. elegant—and Collins's Quarto Bible.
STATIONARY. Demy paper of a good quality, suitable for printing pamphlets; superroyal printing paper, printing ink, blank books of all sizes, and a general assortment of articles in the Stationary line. Orders from town or country will be thankfully received and punctually executed.
Land & Slaves, for Sale.
ON Monday the 2d day of December next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the dwelling house of John Robertson, dec. late of this county, Two Hundred and Eighty Acres of Land more or less, lying on Appomattox River in the county of Chesterfield, adjoining the lands of Major Francis Eppes and the estate of Benjamin Ward.—An agreeable situation well watered, with improvements sufficient for the accommodation of a genteel family. Further particulars are unnecessary, as those inclined to purchase will wish to view the premises, which will be made known by application to Mr. John Robertson who resides on the premises, or the executors. Twelve NEGROES, consisting of men, women, boys and girls; stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs; crop of Corn, Wheat and Fodder, Household and Kitchen Furniture and Plantation Utensils. Two annual payments will be required for the lands, & twelve months credit will be given for the purchase of the negroes, &c on all sums above two dollars. By the EXECUTOR. September 6th, 1805.
TO be sold, for ready money, in pursuance of a deed of trust from David Ross, esq. in order to raise the sum of 2051 dols. 90 cts., with interest thereon at the rate of five per centum per annum, from the first day of August last, due from the said David Ross to the trustees of James Dunlop, dec. the following
Lands, Lots and Tenements, Or such part of them as may be necessary to pay the said debt, and interest with the charges and expenses of executing the trust. An Estate or Plantation in the county of Goochland called Coles, containing by estimation fifteen hundred acres, be the same more or less, lying on the waters of the Byrd creek, and purchased by the said David Ross of the representatives of James Cole, of Wm. Cole and John Hughes, and adjoining the lands of Richard Adams and Samuel Richardson, according to its known boundaries as held by the said David Ross. Also, the following LOTS in the town of Columbia, Fluvanna county, to wit: Lot No. 68, on which the warehouse is built; Lot No. 73, on which is a storehouse, now or late in the occupation of John Forbes; No. 74, now or late in the occupation of J. Strother; No. 76, now or late in the occupation of Mrs. Price.—The sale will take place at John Napier's Tavern, in the town of Columbia, on the 18th day of November next; and the lands and tenements aforesaid, will be set up in that order which shall appear best to the purchasers, and most beneficial to the parties concerned. BEN. MOSBY, acting trustee. October 4th, 1805.
An Apprentice Wanted.
A LAD of reputable connections, about 14 or 15 years of age, would be taken as an Apprentice to learn the Printing Business, at the office of the VIRGINIA ARGUS. October 4.
JUST PUBLISHED, By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jr. and for sale, by the gross, dozen, or single, at his Printing-Office and Book-Store, Richmond;
The Virginia Almanack, FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD, 1806; Being the second after Bissextile or Leap year. Adapted to the Latitude and Meridian of Richmond. Calculated by BENJAMIN BATES, Of Hanover county, Virginia. Great allowance made to wholesale purchasers. Oct. 11.
BEING about to leave Richmond, and anxious to discharge every just demand against me, will sell at my house, opposite Byrd's Warehouse, on Friday the first day of next month, at Public Auction, for ready money, 15 Likely Virginia born Slaves, 10 Feather Beds and Furniture, A great variety of Household and Kitchen Furniture, 8 Riding Chairs, 4 Good Work Horses, 2 Excellent Milch Cows, Together with the remaining stock of GROCERIES. Thomas Burgess. Richmond, Oct. 4th, 1805.
MARSHAL'S SALES.
IN pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth Circuit in the Virginia District, pronounced at the May Term, 1803, in behalf of John Tate and Thomas Aston, assignees of Henry Martin, against James Vaughan, adm'r. &c. of Matthew Vaughan, dec. and others,—Will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Pears's Tavern, in the county of Goochland, on the 20th day of November next.
The following SLAVES, viz. Gibb, Joe, Ned, Trip, Cyrus, Peter, Parrot, Billy, Lewis, Lewey, Carter, Phil and Porteus (males); Nell, Franky, Lucy, Fanny, Judy, Amy, Dolly, Sylvia and Betty (females), or so many thereof as may be sufficient to raise the sum of one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six dollars and thirty-four cents, with interest on one thousand four hundred and seventy-nine and fifty-one cents, part thereof at the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 23d day of May, 1805, and the expenses of sale. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. October 2d, 1805.
Sales at Auction.
ON Thursday the 17th inst. will positively be sold, without reserve, at the Vendue Office of the subscribers, 10 Pipes choice 4th proof, 'high flavored'
COGNAC BRANDY, For Negotiable Notes at 60 days. ALSO, AN ELEGANT LONDON BUILT CHARIOT. Prosser & Moncure, V. M. Richmond, Oct. 5, 1805.
NEW NOVELS. FLEETWOOD, by William Godwin—and THE GAMMISTERS, by Mrs. Warren of Mass.—each are just received at this office.
Where also may be had, (lately published.) KNOX, PRINCIPLES OF ELOQUENCE—containing Hints to Public Speakers—and Jerningham's Essay on the Eloquence of the Pulpit in England.—Also CURRAN'S SPEECHES, 2d improved edition, with considerable additions, and an elegant Portrait of the Author. Oct. 11.
JUST RECEIVED, At JOHN PURYEAR'S, Book Binder & Stationer, Two hundred and fifty reams of FOOLSCAP, POTT and POST WRITING PAPER—He has also on hand an extensive stock of BLANK BOOKS of all descriptions, manufactured from materials of the first quality, and every other article in the Stationary line. Tickets for sale in the Second Class of the Richmond Academy Lottery. October 11.
Manchester Turnpike Company. EIGHTH REQUISITION. The Shareholders in the Manchester Turnpike Company are hereby required to pay to James Brander, Treasurer, the further sum of Ten Dollars, on each share, on or before the 18th of November next. By order of the Directors, James Brander, Clk. Marchester, 10th Oct. 1805.
THE Copartnership of the subscribers, under the firm of THOMAS TAYLOR & CO. will dissolve by mutual consent on the 11th instant. Thomas Taylor. John Satchell.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, UNDER THE FIRM OF Taylor & Brown,
Offer their services to the public as AUCTIONEERS & COMMISSION MERCHANTS, at the stand lately occupied by Thomas Taylor & Co. where they have on hand a large stock of Dry Goods & West-India Produce, Most of which will be disposed of at Private Sale on very low terms, for cash or approved negotiable notes. Thomas Taylor. James Brown, Jr. Richmond, 11th Oct. 1805.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public, that having become the sole proprietors of the imported horse KNOWSLEY, They have determined to continue to stand him the next season at Wm. Woods, 10 miles above, Charlottesville. The terms of keeping, with other particulars, will be made known in due time. Wm. Woods. Geo. M. Woods. Albemarle, Sept. 27, 1805.