Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1809-05-19 00:00:00

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List of Original Land Warrants for which Exchange Warrants have been granted, published agree-ably to an act of Assembly, passed the 1st of February, 1809.
   Name of Original Holder. Right on which Original War-rant issued. Number of O-riginal War-rant. Acres. Date. Names of Indorsers, Assignors and Assignees, as also, place of residence of those to whom exchange warrants have issued. Residence. Acres. Number.     James Winn Treasury } Right } 19191 5281 1/2 Sept. 6, 1783 Jn. Hedrick ass'ee of Jn. Higgens, who was ass'ee of Jn. Winn Isaac Henkle ass'ee of do. Oliver M'Coy ass'ee of do. John Davis ass'ee of do. Wm. Donaldson ass'ee of do. John Higgens ass'ee of James Winn Pendleton ditto ditto ditto ditto Hampshire 500 500 200 800 1000 2281 1/2 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998   Thomas Shore ditto. 20143 16500 Oct. 22, 1783 Peter Hull, jr. ass'ee of John Higgens, ass'ee of Francis Smith, ass'ee of Thomas Shore, Same ass'ee of do. do. Thomas Tavener ass'ee of do. do. Same ass'ee of do. do. Robert Given ass'ee of do. do. Andrew Johnson ass'ee of do. do. Edmund Morris ass'ee of do. do. Nicholas Gibson ass'ee of do. do. William Byars ass'ee of do. do. Thos. Norvell ass'ee of do. do. Pendleton ditto Wood ditto Bath Giles Giles Randolph Washington Richmd. City 2000 1600 500 500 2000 1000 1000 1600 1000 6500 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008   Joseph Ligon ditto 6674 500 Sept. 29, 1781 Alexander Campbell ass'ee of Jas. M'Dowell, ass'ee of Edmund Vaughn, ass'ee of Joseph Ligon Rockbridge 200 2009   Thos. Norvell ass'ee of John Higgens, ass'ee of Francis Smith, who was ass'ee of Thomas Shore. Exch. Trea-sury Warrant 2008 6500 Feb. 4, 1809 Archibald Rutherford ass'ee of Thomas Norvell Thomas Norvell Rock'am Richmd. City 1000 5500 2010 2011   Thomas Norvell Treasury Right 3896 1000 May 11, 1803 Reuben Norvell ass'ee of Thomas Norvell Amherst 190 2011   Philip Slaughter Exch. T. War. 913 130 Sept. 21, 1797 William Lewis ass'ee of Philip Slaughter Madison 49 2012   Moses Bostwick Trea. Right 8379 1392 April 3, 1782 Melchizedek Spragins ass'ee of Archer Robertson, admr. of Moses Bostwick, dec'd. Halifax 830 2013   George Nicholson Exch. T. War. 1635 55 1/2 June 6, 1804 George Nicholson Norfolk Boro' 32 1/2 2014  
EDWARD C. DAVIS, Reg'r.
Land Office, May 1st, 1809.
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(To be continued.)  By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it is represented to the executive that on the evening of the 15th of last month, a willful and atrocious murder was committed on the body of James Garner, late of the county of Isle of Wight, by a certain Joseph Garner, (his brother) also of the said county of Isle of Wight, who hath fled from justice: I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this Proclamation, hereby offering a reward of Two Hundred Dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and conduct the said Joseph Garner before some justice of the peace for the county of Isle of Wight aforesaid, that he may be dealt with as directed by law. And I do moreover enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and carry before some justice of the peace for the county of Isle of Wight aforesaid, the said Joseph Garner, that such proceedings may be had against him, as are prescribed by law.  Given under my hand with the seal of the L. S. Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this first day of May, 1809.  Signed, JOHN TYLER.
N. B. The said Joseph Garner is about five feet ten or eleven inches high, raw boned, of a dark complexion, dark eyes, a fierce look, and rather gruff when spoken to; high cheek bones and dark hair; one of his feet has lost a toe, but which of them is not recollected. He is an active man and about 30 years of age. Bold and high in his manner of walking.
THE IMPORTED HORSE PAUL,
Formerly St. Paul, is a beautiful sorrel, 15 hands 5 inches high, remarkable for his elegance, beauty, strength and fine bone, WILL STAND the ensuing season at my plantation, in Powhatan county, on James river, 3 miles above the Manakin Town ferry, and about the same distance below Jude's ferry, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, but may be discharged by the payment of eighteen dollars, or the price of eighteen bushels of wheat at Dover-mill in Goochland county, if paid by the first day of December next, with half a dollar to the groom. As good and extensive pasture as any in Virginia, gratis, and mares fed with corn at the market price, if the money is sent with them, and the greatest attention paid to the mares, but no liability for escapes or other accidents. The season will commence the first day of March, and end the first day of August. This beautiful horse Paul, was raised by the Prince of Wales, and got by his horse Sultan, who was got by O'Kelly's Eclipse, his dam Virago, by Snap; Paul's dam Purty, was got by Matchem; her dam the Old Squirt mare, of as great fame as any mare in the kingdom. Paul's colts are equal to any in Virginia, and he is a sure foal getter. Several of his colts may be seen at his stand.
Who's Harris, Jr. Millwood, Powhatan county, Feb. 28, 1809. ep2mwi1jo  THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, And may be had at Jacob Johnson's book-store, adjoining the Market Bridge,
PART 3, OF VOL. 1, OF HENING AND MUNFORD'S REPORTS,
CONTAINING The Decisions of the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia, at the October Term, 1807, and completing the first volume. At the same place may be had the said volume (of 656 pages) elegantly bound, in calf. Price to subscribers $3—to non-subscribers $6. The size of the volume having far exceeded the limits at first contemplated, (which were 500 pages only) the authors have been induced to furnish it to subscribers at the above price, which is considerably less, in proportion, than that mentioned in the prospectus. Gentlemen who take these Reports in numbers, will be permitted to return them at any time within six months, and receive a volume, for which numbers they will be allowed the original cost in part payment for the volume. Richmond, Oct. 29, 1808. wtf
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The Two following TRACTS OF LAND, lying on James river, in the County of Powhatan. THAT LARGE ESTATE called BELL MEAD, at present occupied by Mr. James Tucker. The Plantation immediately below it, now in the occupancy of Mr. David Mead. Also, The Tract of Land, called the Old Courthouse Tract, in the county of Powhatan, lying on Deep Creek, and now occupied by Mr. William Wilburn. These Lands, will, without reserve, be rented to the highest bidder, at Powhatan Courthouse, on the 19th of July next, being the first day of the court unless before privately rented. Apply to JAMES CARTER, Goochland, NEIL MCCOULL, or JOHN ST. JOHN, } Richmond. April 30th, 1809. wtdr
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The famous high blooded Horse, Admiral Nelson,
A BEAUTIFUL dark bay, 16 hands high, full of strength, health & vigor, and inferior to no horse either for speed or bottom, of fine bone and muscle. This horse was purchased by me when in London of Lord Grosvenor, he was then in training; will stand the ensuing season at Sandy Point, Charles City country. The scarcity of money induces the subscriber to let him cover mares this season at 10 dollars the single leap, 20 dollars the season, thirty dollars to insure a mare in foal, the insurance money to be paid, by the gentleman who insured if changed the season money may be discharged by the payment of fifteen dollars by the tenth of August, at which time the season will expire, with half a dollar to the groom for each mare. Large and extensive pasture of the best white clover gratis; the greatest care and attention paid the mares, but will not be answerable for accidents or escapes. This horse has not run many races, but his performance will sufficiently justify the opinion of Lord Grosvenor & his Son, who certify that they consider him the best three year old horse in England, and challenging any 4 year old, which was not accepted. In October 1798, at New Market, he won a sweepstakes of 1400 guineas, 12 subscribers, at 200 guineas each, half forfeit, colts carrying 8 stone 3lb. fillies 8 stone, beating Sir Harry, Mr. Cookson's b. c. by Sir Peter, Mr. Perrin's b. c. Young Javelin, Sir Francis Standish's ch. c. Split Pigeon—5 to 4 against Admiral Nelson, 7 to 4 against Sir Harry, 6 to 1 against Split Pigeon, and 10 to 1 against Young Javelin. In 1799 he won a sweepstakes of 1600 guineas, 14 subscribers at 200 guineas each, beating Lord Egremont's b. c. by Preceptor, out of Bob Tail, Mr. Perrin's b. c. Javelin, and Mr. Golding's Boaster—3 to 1 on Admiral Nelson. In 1800 he got so much injured in his practice that he did not come on the turf again until 1803, when he won a purse of 50 pounds, 4 mile heats, beating several fine horses. See Sporting Magazine for this year.
PEDIGREE. ADMIRAL NELSON was bred by Lord Grosvenor, got by John Bull and foaled in 1793; his dam Olivia, by Justice; her, dam Cypher by Squire of Fribble's dam, by Regulus. See Supplement to the Stud Book, page 15. WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT. N. B. Notes for the twenty dollar must be sent with the mares.
New Establishment OF THE BELL TAVERN.
THE exclusive management and superintendence of this house, has devolved upon the subscriber, who, with Dr. WILLIAM HOOSES and WILSON ALLISON, are alone interested in it. No pains or expense has been spared to render this establishment one among the first upon the continent; and nothing on the part of the subscriber shall be wanting to support its reputation, and deserve public patronage. There are 40 rooms in and attached to the tavern—The largest and most commodious stable in the city; and every convenience to render the house a good one. It has lately undergone considerable change and thorough repair. The subscriber has laid in an assortment of the BEST LIQUORS, and hopes from his experience and attention to merit and meet with public support. RD: C. Worthington. City of Richmond, May 10th, 1809. w2m
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PROPOSALS BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JR. FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A COLLECTION OF ALL THE ACTS OF THE General Assembly OF VIRGINIA, Which have passed since the first session of the Legislature, in the year 1819. BY WILLIAM WALLER HENING.
TO THE PUBLIC. THE importance of the proposed collection of our laws must be obvious to all, whether these precious documents be regarded as "monuments of our history or our property." Impressed with this conviction, a gentleman who has long held a distinguished rank in the republic of letters, and who has twice been called to fill the most exalted station in the gift of a free people, very early engaged in the laudable pursuit of collecting and preserving all such of our laws as were then believed not to have been already lost, under the hope that at some future day they might be published. This collection has been very obligingly offered to the Editor, whose own exertions, aided by literary characters throughout the state, have greatly contributed to the stock of materials—When it is understood that property to a very large amount depends, in many instances, on a statute which exists only in manuscript, and of which there is but a single copy; that accidents by fire or otherwise may possibly occur; that the utmost care will not preserve those manuscripts from natural decay; and that the ravages of an enemy may, in a few hours, destroy the labors of many years, the utility of this edition, and the necessity of multiplying and distributing copies as the only mean of preserving will at once be acknowledged. In collecting materials for the present work, the Editor has encountered much trouble and has incurred considerable expense. TERMS OF PUBLICATION. I. The work will be comprised in about five volumes large octavo, of 600 pages each; the price of one volume at five dollars, always to be paid for in advance: the first volume to be paid for at the time of subscribing. II. One volume printed on good paper and type, shall be published annually, and delivered well bound and lettered. *The first vol. is now in the press and will be published about the first of August next. *Mr. Jefferson, late President of the United States.
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WHY AND WHEREFORE GO TO WAR WITH FRANCE?
THE same anxiety appears now to animate the English party in this country, to involve us in a war with France as in 1793. The wrongs and insults which we have experienced from Britain, seem almost forgotten in her homic promise to afford us some redress. Her treachery and hostility are discarded from their views, merely upon her precarious proposition to adjust our differences upon principles of justice and friendship. When it is recollected what a rapid and serious succession of injuries she has inflicted upon this country for a long time, and more particularly when we cast our eye back upon the picture of insolence and deformity which she has exhibited for the last two years, we can but demand why the national honor of our country should have remained thus long quiet and unavenged. If there ever was a time which imperiously urged us to abandon our republican system of peace, it was most emphatically during the last winter. But such was the aversion of our councils to war with England, or perhaps some other cause less worthy, that they thought proper not to do it. With what grace then can the opponents of that measure come forward at our next congress to propose hostility against France? Is it that France has entered our own ports under the disguise of friendship and stained our own waters with the blood of our own countrymen? Is it that France has basely fired upon our unarmed national ships and seized from thence our own seamen? Is it that France claims the right of impressment, which has never been done by any other nation? Is it that she feels a commercial jealousy and hostility towards us, and that she possesses power commensurate with her disposition? Is it that she has secretly issued orders inhibiting our lawful trade and arresting our vessels for adjudication, which no innocence can elude, no evidence can satisfy? Is it that she has endeavored to excite our citizens to rebellion, a practice disgraceful to the age of Gothic barbarity? Is it the character of Great Britain or France? Yes, the most infatuated partisan of the English party cannot deny, but that it belongs to the first. Shall we declare war then against France, because she has done us least injury, has less power to do it, and less disposition? Why should we, with the most patient humility, bear with wrongs that destroy our prosperity, and with insults that mock our national dignity, and take up arms against those, which upon comparison almost lose their atrocity. This would indeed be acting the poltroon with one, and the bragadocio with the other.
But suppose for a moment that the advocates of Britain & the enemies of France, together with the discontented anti-republicans should pass over the conduct of England as justifiable and pardonable in them, while at the same time they should consider it sufficient cause of war with France, would it not be as well to count the cost of such a measure with France, as Great Britain? Why not consider, whether it would not be as politic to bear with our injuries as to repair them; or trust to a returning sense of justice on the part of France, as Great Britain has promised? If we go to war with France, what are our means, and what our object?
These are points of primary importance which must always be considered, when a measure of this sort is about to be proposed. It is to be presumed, that the contest would be exclusively of a maritime description. And this too, not only with France, but with almost all Europe, who now is virtually in alliance with her. When we look at home to examine our strength for an engagement of this sort with so formidable a combination, we must be convinced that we should be guilty of more errancy than ever distinguished the knight of La Mancha. There is too much absurdity in the idea, that we should be enabled to restore our commerce to its proper channels, by a cascade of this sort, to admit of serious reflection. But it may be said, that in this situation, we might rely upon the active aid and interference of Great Britain, and that under the auspices of her flag, we might brave the attacks of France, Spain, Holland, &c. &c. In order to extricate the advocates of a French war from the charge of insanity, it will be necessary to admit that this is their calculation, and that their hopes are entirely founded upon this alliance . If this should be our melancholy and perhaps ruinous situation, Great Britain would undoubtedly expect for her aid an equivalent in money or in monopoly. As to the first, it will be only necessary to refer to the state of our finances for the most satisfactory answer in the negative, and as to the last, we have only to review the history of '76, to look for the object of our revolution. Unless it can be shown then, that by entering into a war with France, we shall ensure protection to our neutral rights, the U. States ought never to encourage it. But the ingenious advocates of hostility with France, will no doubt exert every nerve to produce this effect, and if they should find any opposition to an open declaration of war, they will endeavor to arm our merchants, which the English interest in this country would soon make produce the same result.
These cursory remarks are entirely founded upon the anticipation that the opponents to the administration in the approaching congress will endeavour to create as much embarrassment as possible. The present aspect of things promises too much success to republican policy, to suffer them to observe it with silence. They will therefore, notwithstanding they were such fervent advocates for negotiation with Britain, endeavour to force us into hostility with France before we shall have had time to consult her upon the late relaxation of her enemy. But for this, the brilliant fancy of John Randolph would be dull and vapidity, the story of French fear and French influence would lose all its elegance and interest, and he himself would become sick
with the flat reality of Madisonian worth and excellence.
FEDERAL PAPERS a long time for sale. The editor of the Norfolk Ledger, who bitterly denied the charge of being a protegee of the British consul, and the editor of the Washington Federalist, whose paper has been no less distinguished by anti-republican virulence and zeal, have both offered their establishments for sale. Straws shew how the wind blows. Federalism is too lame and crippled to afford support any longer, and Great Britain accuses the prints of that party for nearly deceiving her into ruin. Thus defeated at home and abandoned abroad, they must fall under the hammer of the auctioneer. Federal presses a going a going-gone!
THE INADMISSIBLE PRINCIPLES OF THE KING OF ENGLAND'S PROCLAMATION of Oct. 23, 1807—Considered, BY THE LATE PRESIDENT ADAMS
(Continued.) They will be thought to have no friends in America, who will care enough for them to make much noise, and these will be impressed. If there should be any natives or sons of natives of any of the West India Islands, or of any part of the East Indies, where the king is said to have thirty millions of subjects, these must all be impressed, for conquest confers in drible character of subjects, as well as birth. But if neither English, Scotch, Irish, Welsh, Italian, German, Dutchman, Spaniard, Portuguese, East or West India-man is found, the reverend Lieutenant will think if he is prudent enough not to say, " Jura negat wbi lara, nihil non arrogat armis ." "Our ship is so weakly manned, that we cannot fight an enemy; we cannot even navigate her in safe way, in bad weather; procul a Jove, procul a fulmine . I will take as many native Americans as I please. It will be long before I can be called to account; and at last I can say that I saved the king's ship, and perhaps beat a Frenchman by the aid of this meritorious impressment, and I am sure of friends who will not only bring me off, but obtain a promotion for me even for this patriotic action." How many American ships and cargoes will be sunk in the sea, or driven on shore, wrecked and lost; how many masters and remaining sailors will be buried in the ocean for want of the assistance of the men thus kidnapped and stolen, no human foresight can calculate. It is, however easy to predict, that the number must be very great. These considerations, it seems, have no weight in the estimation of the British ministry. Their hearts are not taught to feel another's woe. But all these things the captains and owners of American merchant ships must take into consideration, and make the subjects of calculation before they can venture to sea. In short there should be a corporation erected in every state for the express purpose of insuring against impressment of seamen. In a course of time & experience the chances might be calculated, so that the insurers and insured, might at a great expense be secure. But the poor sailors can never be safe.
The law must be settled, or remain unsettled. If such impressments are deemed to be legal, either by treaty or by acquiescence in the king's proclamation, it will establish in the minds of British seamen a pride of superiority and a spirit of domination, and in the minds of American seamen a consciousness of inferiority and a servile spirit of submission, that ages will not eradicate. If the question is allowed to remain undetermined, American seamen will fight in defence of their liberty, whenever they see the smallest prospect of escaping, and sometimes when there is none. They will kill and be killed. Some will be punished for their resistance on board the British men of war; and some may be carried to British port and there prosecuted for piracy and murder. This, however, will seldom ever be done; for I still believe there is sense and justice enough in the British nation and their juries to acquit any seaman, American or British, who should kill a press gang in defence of his liberty; but if he should escape and return to America, and be here prosecuted, I will not believe there is a judge or juror on the continent, so ignorant of the law, as dead to every sense of justice, so abandoned to every feeling of humanity, as to find him guilty of any crime, if it were proved that he had killed a dozen pressgangs in defence of his freedom. We shall have a continual warfare, at sea, like that lately at Canton. Our Secretary of State's office will be filled with representations and complaints; our nation will be held in a constant state of irritation and fermentation, & our government always distressed, between their anxiety to relieve their fellow citizens and their inability to serve them.
A republican, who asserts the duty of jealousy, ought to suspect that this proclamation was dictated by a spirit as hostile and malicious as it was invidious, for the determined purpose of depressing the character of our seamen. Take from the sailor his pride and his courage, and he becomes a poor animal indeed. Broken hearted, dejected, depressed even below the standard of other men of his own level in society, a habit of fear will be established in his mind. At the sight of a British man of war a panic will seize him; his spirits will sink, and if it be only a cutter or a lugger, he will think of nothing but flight and escape. What but
the haughty spirit of their seamen, which has been encouraged and supported for ages by the nation, has given the British navy its superiority over the natives of other nations? "Who shall dare to set bounds to the commerce and naval power of Great Britain?" is the magnificent language of defiance in Parliament, and it vibrates and echoes through every heart in the nation. Every British sailor is made to believe himself the master and commander of the world. If the right of impressment is conceded by us, in theory or practice, our seamen's hearts will be broken, and every British seaman will say to every American seaman as the Six Nations of Indians said to the Southern tribes, whom they had conquered, "We have put the petticoats on you." In such a case many would have too much reason to say, let us no longer rejoice for independence, or think of a navy or free commerce, no longer hope for any rank in the world, but bow our necks again to the yoke of Great Britain.
If the spirit of a man should remain in our sailors, they will sometimes resist. Should a British cutter demand to search American merchant ships, of five hundred tons burthen, armed as they sometimes are and have a right to be—The commander of the cutter calls for a muster of them, in order to impress such as he, in his wisdom, shall judge to be British subjects. Is it credible that the captain and crew of the merchantman will submit to such usage? No, he will sink the boat and cutter too, rather than be so insulted, and every American must applaud him for his spirit.
Is this right of impressment to be all on one side, or is it to be reciprocal? British modesty may say; "It is an exclusive privilege, which we claim, assert and will maintain, because it is necessary to support our dominion of the seas, which is necessary to preserve a balance of power in Europe, against France, and to prevent the French Emperor from sending fifty thousand men to conquer the United States of America." All this will not convince American seamen. They will answer; "We think a balance of power on the ocean as necessary as on the continent of Europe. We thank you for your civility in kindly giving us hopes, that you will defend us from the French army of fifty thousand men; but we are very willing to take our defence upon ourselves. If you have a right to impress seamen from our ships, we have an equal right to impress from yours."
Should one of our gun boats meet a British East Indian, armed with 50 guns. The gun boat demands a search for American seamen; calls for the muster roll, commands the men to pass in review before him; would the East India captain submit? No. Ne would sooner throw over board the press gang, and run down the gun boat. Such will be the perpetual altercation between Britons and Americans, at sea, and lay an immovable foundation of eternal hatred between the two nations. The king's proclamation will be found as impolitic a step as ever the court of St. James has taken.
It is said, in the context, "The British ships of war, agreeably to a right, claimed and exercised for ages, a right, claimed and exercised during the whole of the administrations of Washington and Adams, and of Jefferson, continue to take some of the British seamen, found on board our merchant vessels, and with them a small number of ours, from the impossibility of always distinguishing Englishmen from the citizens of the United States." We have before seen what sort of a right to impress men from their own ships has been claimed, in what manner it has been exercised, and in what light it has been considered by the English nation. It amounts to a right of getting their officers lawfully killed. But surely, no right was ever before claimed to impress seamen from foreign ships. If such a pretended right was ever exercised, or, in other words, if such a crime was ever committed, I presume it would be no better proof of a legal right, than a robbery, burglary, or murder, committed on shore, would prove that such actions are innocent and lawful. To argue from single facts or a few instances to a general law, is a sophistry too common with political writers, and is sometimes imputable to compilers of the laws of nations; but none of them ever went to such extravagance as this. No claim or pretension of any right to search foreign vessels for seamen, ever existed before our revolution; and no exercise of such a right ever prevailed since, except such as resembled the exercise of the a right of committing robbery, burglary and murder in some of our cities. No ages have passed since our revolution. The right was never asserted or claimed, till the late proclamation of the king appeared, and that proclamation will make an epoch of disgrace and disaster to one nation or the other, perhaps to both.
From the peace of 1763 to the commencement of our government, under the present national constitution, whenever any American seamen were impressed, they were immediately demanded in the name of the Old Congress, and immediately discharged, without ever pretending to such right of impressment. During the administration of Washington, whenever information was received of any impressment, immediate orders were sent to demand the men, and the men were promised to be liberated. Washington sent captain Talbot to the West-Indies, as an agent to demand seamen impressed on board British men of war. Talbot demanded them of the British commanders, captains & admirals, and was refused. He went then on shore, and demanded and obtained of the chief justice of the island, writs of Habeas Corpus, by virtue of which the impressed seamen were brought from the king's ships and set at liberty by law, the commanders not daring to disobey the king's writ. During the administration of Adams, the secretary of state's office can show what demands, were made, and the success of them. The remonstrances that were made in consequence of positive instructions, and the memorials presented at court by our minister, were
conceived in terms as strong as the English language could furnish, without violating that respect and decorum which ought always to be preserved between nations and governments, even in declarations of war. The practice was asserted to be not only incompatible with every principle of justice and every feeling of humanity, but wholly irreconcilable with all thoughts of a continuance of peace and friendship between the two nations. The effect of the memorial was, an immediate order to the commanders of the navy to liberate the demanded men. I shall say nothing of Mr. Jefferson's administration, because the negotiations already made public sufficiently show, that he has not been behind either of his predecessors in his zeal for the liberty of American seamen. During all this time, excuses and apologies were made, and necessity was sometimes hinted; but no serious pretension of right was advanced. No. The first formal claim was the king's proclamation. With what propriety then, can this be called a right, claimed and exercised for ages, and during the whole of the administrations of Washington, of Adams, and Jefferson?
Is there any reason why another proclamation should not soon appear, commanding all the officers of the army in Canada and Nova-Scotia to go over the line, and take by force all the king's subjects they can find in our villages? The right would stand upon the same principles; but there is this difference—it would not be executed with so little danger.
From the Boston Patriot. The sins of the late PRESIDENT ADAMS against the BRITISH FACTION in America, will never be forgiven—they will be visited upon the children to the third and fourth generation. The same vindictive spirit which begun the persecution of the father by artful insinuations and malicious whispers, openly and boldly assaults the son with all the rancor of aspersion. The letter of the hon. J. Q. Adams, yet fresh in public recollection, has furnished the evidence of the charge of apostasy from what now passes as orthodox federalism. The little critics of the day have worried down themselves in hunting for those defects of composition which were to disgrace the Professor of Rhetoric; but neither his feeble nor his mighty antagonists have deigned to point out an unsound principle, or the shadow of inconsistency in the statesman. These we know to be the sentiments of such as have not disgraced the federal cause, by renouncing whatever is substantially republican. The following letter from President WASHINGTON, will shew in what estimation that great judge of character, held the "talents and worth" of the young Mr. Adams.
"Monday, 20th Feb. 1797. "DEAR SIR, "I thank you for giving me the perusal of the enclosed. The sentiments do honor to the head and heart of the writer; and if my wishes would be of any avail, they should go to you in a strong hope, that you will not withhold merited promotion from Mr. J. Q. Adams, because he is your son. For without intending to compliment the father or the mother, or to censure any others, I give it as my decided opinion, that Mr. Adams is the most valuable public character we have abroad—and that there remains no doubt in my mind, that he will prove himself the ablest of all our diplomatic corps. "If he was now to be brought into that line, or into any other public walk, I could not, upon the principle which has regulated my own conduct, disapprove of the caution which is hinted at in the letter. But he is already entered.—The public, more and more, as he is known, are appreciating his talents and worth—and his country would sustain a loss, if these were to be checked by over delicacy on your part. "With sincere esteem and affectionate regard, I am ever yours. "GEORGE WASHINGTON. "Vice-President."
When it was understood by the Junta, that President Adams was about to negotiate with France, Mr. J. Q. Adams, who was then one of our diplomatic corps in Europe, (and allowed by the Junta to have been the ablest,) was suspected by this patriotic faction to have had some concern in communicating the treacherous information of the pacific and honorable intentions of the French cabinet towards this country. On a sudden, the son dwindled down to an "indiscreet, heedless boy," in the estimation of the Junta.—The father progressed with rapid strides, and passed all at once, the rubicon of even Noah's flood, in all the headstrong weakness of old age; while the President's lady, whom they had long noted on their calendar, as the "old woman," was thought to be at precisely the right point of age and influence, to save the nation from the horrors of peace, and the disgrace of independence.
FROM THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
MR. JEFFERSON. This illustrious statesman has retired from the scenes of public life, but the malice of the Essex Junta, follows him in that secluded situation. Mr. Stephen's "British party in America," are circulating with avidity that the Amicable Adjustment between the United States and Great Britain is owing to the relinquishment of the policy of Mr. Jefferson, by the President. It is more shameful to see some Editors, professing Republican principles, assert such daring falsehoods. The design of these men, is to destroy the confidence of the Democratic party in Mr. Madison, and create a jealousy between him and his predecessor in office. It is singular that the present cabinet has not done one single act, with which the public are acquainted, save, accepting the proposition upon which the late Administration had declared they would treat. We wish not to detract from the real merit of Mr. Madison; as Secretary of state, he is identified with President Jefferson, but let the latter have justice done him.
The Non-intercourse (we are told) places the two belligerent powers on the same footing and is the first act of justice done by our governor. Be it so, I will not deny the assertion at present, but it was passed
during the Presidency of Jefferson. Why then so much obloquy on him. In the first place we will premise this equitable and just law, was voted against by all the federalists in Congress, and was within a few months, abused by the federal papers equally with the Embargo; they were both declared the offspring of a weak and imbecile Administration, but Mr. Erskine has discovered that the unequal footing of Great Britain and France, was the obstacle heretofore to a renewal of friendship, and his discovery to the Essex Junta was all-sufficient. In him it was only playing off a diplomatic trick for which his court are so notorious; in them it was merely following their usual plan of taking their opinions from the agents of Great Britain. Some semblance for changing their policy would be expected even though by way of anticipation. The papers in federal influence resounded the invention of Mr. Erskine throughout the Continent, and to crown the farce, letters have been fabricated as coming from London and elsewhere announcing the happy event which would succeed the Non-intercourse act . The truth is, that Mr. Rose refused to negotiate until the President's proclamation was recalled, and British armed vessels could enter the American Harbours. A reference to the correspondence between the Envoy and Government will prove the fact.
In the first letter, dated Washington, January 26th, 1808, Mr. Rose says to Mr. Madison— 'Having had the honor to state to you, that I am expressly precluded by my instructions from entering upon any negotiation for the unjustment of the differences arising from the encounter of his majesty's ship Leopard, and the frigate of the United States, the Chesapeake, as long as the proclamation of the President of the United States, of the 2d July, 1807 shall be in force,' &c. &c. &c. The Secretary of State answered the above letter on the 5th March, 1808, by proposing that the recall of the proclamation and the satisfaction offered should be contemporaneous: to this proposal, Mr. Rose on the 17th March, 1808, replies, I do not feel myself competent in the present instance, to depart from those instructions which I stated in my letter of the 26th of January last, and which preclude me from acceding to the condition thus proposed."
The candid observer will enquire if when Mr Oakley sailed from England, or when Mr Erskine opened the late negotiation, "British armed Vessels," could enter the American Harbours? Most assuredly they could not!! The insurmountable obstacle then made by the British government, continues to this day, with this essential difference, that in consequence of other injuries, all vessels whatever of Great Britain and her dominions, and all other intercourse has been prohibited. In this correspondence we see not a word of putting the two belligerent powers on the same footing, it is foreign to the subject. The ground of Mr Rose is, "If when a wrong is committed, retaliation is instantly resorted to by the injured party, the door to pacific adjustment is closed, and the means of conciliation are precluded." Language cannot make it plainer. It is rather unfortunate for the probability of Mr Erskine's anticipation, that, at the time Mr Oakley last sailed from England, the last advices from America must have stated there was little prospect of the Non intercourse act. The popular cry at that time was a rigid adherence to the embargo.
It is a melancholy truth that there are men in our country, who rejoice when America is humiliated; these people, had they the power would lay her at the feet of England. They have declared that the United States must recede, and Great Britain would triumph. What are the facts? America has remained firm; England has been humbled. Internal discord, a threatened dissolution of the Union, and the other nefarious schemes of the Essex Tories, have recoiled upon their authors.—Chagrin and disappointment succeed a lust for power, & the reins of government. The illumination of houses and ringing of bells, may serve just previous to an election, as the farce of carrying the corpse of Pierce did; but still the mortification of the British party will appear.
Every American who possesses a spark of patriotism must recollect with indignation the insulting letter of Secretary Canning, refusing to repeal the orders in council, until the French decrees were first rescinded. Yet it has been done. It therefore clearly appears that England could not for a length of time have us even passively her enemy, and that the embargo with all its imperfections, evasions, and partial effects has reduced her to the most distressing situation.
FROM THE MONITOR.
VINDICATION OF THE Measures of Mr. Jefferson's Administration. No. I.
IT is a delicate affair to call into question the motives of men, yet it is the motive alone which stamps the value of any action. And why should we forbear looking keenly through the deeds of individuals to their source since it is in that way alone we can probe with effect the passions of the heart? In the shades of retirement Mr. Jefferson is hunted by the archers of calumny, who drive their shafts home with as much energy as if he were still the re going president. This malignity of heart is more unkind and cruel, more malevolent and vindictive than that ranking fury which drags its victim from the grave to feast its vengeance by scattering the storms of mouldering mortality to the winds of heaven. In the tomb human nature is insensible to feeling; but

philosophy itself in its calmest hour, in the deepest recesses of concealment, must be susceptible of impressions from the fierceness of reproach and the incessant assaults of detraction.
The fame of Mr. Jefferson is attempted to be shorn of its glory by the old opposition & by certain political empirics, who have set up a new fangled mongrel doctrine of their own, the mere scum of all parties. The motives and the objects of these two species of assailants are nearly the same. The federalists view in Mr. Jefferson the political giant who had overthrown their party, broken it into insignificant fragments, and rendered it ridiculous and contemptible. From him they had nothing to expect, he was not to be won by their blandishments, nor terrified by their hostility. His public conduct was a perpetual satire upon the weakness and wickedness of their political measures; and they could only find consolation under the scorn and ridicule which pursued them in continual efforts to vilify his private character and public reputation.
What else can we expect from men whose interest it is to destroy the renown of a statesman who, by his talents and his virtues, has given to his country the very highest consideration in the four quarters of the globe? Those virtues & those talents are still an object of envy with persons who breathe with difficulty under them, and whose frantic behaviour in endeavoring to overcome them have obtained for themselves and their adherents more than once the title of a faction. If Jefferson was right they were wrong; if he was a good man they were wicked; if he was wise they were foolish. How desirable a thing, therefore, must it be with the federalists to establish their assertion, that the late president was an unworthy go-er, for in that alone can they find any justification for their former measures. This with them, is one motive, one object! Another, not less strongly conceived than pertinaciously adhered to, is to destroy the confidence between the old and genuine Republicans and the present executive. Hence you find continual applause bestowed upon Mr. Madison in the columns of the federal gazettes, for a fancied departure from the political ideas of his predecessor. In these eulogies there is a want of sincerity which manifests in the authors a petty cunning, the offspring of meanness and intrigue. The federalists as a party have no confidence in the chief magistrate. I view all their professions of respect & fidelity to his administration as despicable and hollow-hearted hypocrisy. The opposition are as perfidious as they are lawless; and the moment when loudest in their praises of a rival statesman, when their tongues riot in the very wantonness of flattery, he would become the victim of treachery, as unrelenting as it is dishonorable. Mr. Jefferson's measures can form no invariable rule for the conduct of Mr. Madison, because those circumstances which are past may have no resemblance to the circumstances which may occur; but there can be no reason to doubt but what on all leading points, on all questions radically affecting the welfare of the union and the prosperity of republicanism, he will adhere to the ancient landmarks of the friends of liberty. If he could for a moment suffer himself to be the dupe of sycophants, (those buzzing ephemera which too often surround and two of ruin men in power) - if he could forego the knowledge which experience affords; if he could by any possibility permit himself to be cheated into a foul connivance with principles, diametrically opposite to our old republican maxims; if, above all, he could be so feeble as to be swayed from the solid counsels of the friend of his youth and the partner of his political life; he would merit, as he would surely reap, nought but the contempt and pity of his friends; nought but the sneers, and scoffs, and sarcasms of the world. For my own part I have no fears for him on this score; I believe him to be as firm as he is discreet - gifted with capacious faculties of mind and a feeling heart, improved by education and refined by philosophy; and that whilst he will not countenance petty intrigues or be drawn into odious and disgraceful distinctions; he will maintain the fundamental rules of representative government, both in principle and practice. Taking counsel of his own wisdom and of that of his chosen secretaries, he will be the father of the people, without forgetting who are his friends, or who placed him in power.
The mongrels who assail Mr. Jefferson's character are but few; they consist for the most part, of Mr. Cheetham, Mr. Elliot, and Mr. Stanard, the reputed editor of a typographical banding, reared at Richmond under the auspices of the honorable John Randolph, Mr. George Hay, and two or three other gentlemen who have arranged themselves under the electioneering banners of Col. Monroe. It were a tedious and unprofitable affair to scrutinize minutely the particular aim of each of these individuals; tracing the features of their motives and views with a rapid hand, it may be said with truth that disappointed hopes of gain or mistaken views and defeated attempts at power, are the prevailing causes which have provoked the course of conduct they have adopted. Mr. Cheetham was once the extravagant eulogist, (I might almost say the worshipper) of the late president: on one occasion he audaciously asserted that Mr. Jefferson was typical of Almighty Wisdom on the earth. Such overstrained panegyric never proceeds from conviction; but is the cringing adulation of a parasite seeking through the weaker avenues of humanity for favor and patronage. At present we find this adoring editor treating with rude contumely the man he formerly extolled so loudly, and trampling under his uncalled heel that reputation which it was once his policy if not his
pride to celebrate. In these extremes - the extreme of applause, and that of denunciation - we perceive the real character of Mr. Cheetham. He ridicules all integrity of principle in politics; he treats with derision the understandings of the community, conceiving that a certain presumption of spirit and insolence of language will at all times sway the public sentiment; and that one or two bold writers, defying all consequences, braving all dangers, and spurning at truth, are amply sufficient to destroy or to create an administration. Acting upon such ideas there is no stability in him; he is up for the highest bidder, and may I presume be secured to any party for a sum in gross. Is there dishonor in this? Not, I apprehend, according to Mr. Cheetham's code of morality; by the same rule that there is no dishonor in a man's following his vocation. Politics with him is a trade, and he deals out his columns as a shop-keeper deals out his fustian, to the most advantage for himself. In turn he has applauded and reviled Burr; calumniated Hamilton, and afterwards with crocodile tears bewailed his fate; advocated and denounced Jefferson and Madison; and last of all, though it appears to shake his very soul, he threatens terrible vengeance upon the Clintons. His rapier is out, & he will be doing: but he must pardon me if I throw myself between his weapon and the illustrious inhabitant of Monticello. I do not know that he could hurt Jefferson; but the repetition of calumny without a refutation, may poison the channels of history, and render that doubtful with posterity which to this age is most certain & indisputable. With respect to Mr. Elliot, I have a tenderness for him which he does not suspect. The victim of an over-weening vanity, the innocent retailer of curious scraps and defunct anecdotes, the laborious gleaner of poetical shreds and prosaic patches, the very Praise God-Barbones of the tiny tribe of vain-glorious disorganizers, he would make an excellent repeating clerk to a country parson, but has no pretension to the character of a politician. The clerical functions would well occupy his days, and the purring of cats amuse his evening hours. Of Mr. Randolph I shall be silent here: He will make some figure in the succeeding numbers of this vindication, and in the sequel may afford no small diversion to those readers who may have the desire and patience to follow me in my humble labors. It would be a waste of precious time to notice Mr. Stanard in a more formal manner than to say, that he is an impertinent whipster, the organ of Mr. Randolph and his coadjutors, and ordained to the humble occupation of collecting such crumbs and giving utterance to such sentiments as may prove beneficial in making converts for the new sect. I am not well enough acquainted with the secrets of the Heathen Gods to tell, what motive has so irrevocably enlisted Mr. George Hay under the standard of Mr. Randolph, and in battle array against his old friends: Whether it was the dart of Cupid or the lure of Plutus; whether his sensibilities were subdued by the son of Venus, and, like Antony, he gave up all for love - or his soul longed for posts of honor and profit, I know not; he has turned renegado, however, forsaken the faith, & become a leader among the infidels.
FROM THE "OLD COLONY GAZETTE."
Messrs. Editor - I send you the following prediction which I have in my an old almanac. Its publication will be gratifying to me, and to many of my neighbours.
A remarkable letter of the renowned philosopher and astrologer, Jonathan Christopher Ludman, published in his works, in quarto, page 438, at Amsterdam, A D 1757; concerning which he says, that for this prediction America will put up his ashes in an urn.
AMERICA! thou perfect, yet unpeopled part of the world! I salute you in the name of the Planets, by whose circulating duration and influence you are at this day what you are. When buried in abysses of oblivion, you were more happy than you are at present. Since you have been discovered, nations from the remotest parts of the earth, have diligently sought you out. The fertility and agreeableness of your climate have proved delightful and alluring to your neighbours. Your population and the vast extent of your territories induce and encourage strangers from the utmost parts of the world to visit you. No sooner was the glorious enjoyment of your happy and probable situation known, than you became the wish and envy of the greatest monarchs, who began to make their court to you, and to solicit your possession and enjoyment. The head spring of those troubles which at present tear the christian world to pieces, is stirred up for your sake! You have been the instigator of their present distractions, and you will probably be the mediator of their future quarrels!
Your Independence, O alluring America shall hold the balance of quarrelling power for ever! This is a triumph only becoming and reserved for your illustrious quarter of the globe! My friends the planets who are the silent protectors of your dominions, seem vigilant for the continuation of your prosperity and happiness! - No other trouble or misfortune shall befall you, in the common course of time, but of that being envied by nations
greedy of gain! Be not concerned about them; you shall sooner see their downfall, than it shall be in their power to injure you! Remember this remarkable prognostic of Ludman, and you shall, in time to come, find reason to revere his memory.
From the Alexandria Gazette.
ARLINGTON SHEEP SHEARING.
Saturday, April 29, 1809.
The premiums offered by Mr. Custis were as follows:
For the finest tup lamb of one year old, a Silver Cup of Sixty Dollars.
For the two finest ewe lambs, a silver cup, of forty dollars.
To him who shall clip a fleece (being a native American) in the best manner by shearing round the body, five dollars.
MANUFACTURES.
For the best five yards of cotton cloth, mixed with silk, provided the silk shall be derived from articles of dress, which have been worn out, or from old umbrellas, &c. (cloth to be yard wide), fifteen dollars.
For the best five yards of flannel, yard wide, spun on a wheel, and woven in a family, fifteen dollars.
For the best blanket, two yards long and one yard and a half wide, ten dollars.
For the best pair of knit woolen stockings, large size, and coloured, five dollars.
For a ball of woollen yarn, weighing one pound, and spun to the greatest fineness on a wheel, the quality to be ascertained by weighing any ten yards in the ball, five dollars.
The subscribers appointed on the part of the proprietor, and of the candidates, to adjudge the premiums, having made the requisite inspections and enquiries report -
That three tup lambs have been offered: one by Wm. Fitzhugh, esq. of Ravensworth, Va. called Columbus, weight on the hoof 130 1/2 lbs. wt. of the fleece washed 5 lb. 3 oz. One by Dr. William A. Daingerfield, of Notley Hall, Maryland, called Horn Took, weight on the hoof 132 - lbs. Fleece unwashed 8 lbs. 9 oz. One by John Scott, esq. of Strawberry Hill. (Virg.) called Palafox - weight on the hoof 165 lbs. - wool unwashed (but very cleanly kept) 5 lb. 12 oz.
Two pairs of ewe lambs were offered, one pair by Wm. Fitzhugh, esq. of Ravensworth, called Patsey Grimes and Pocahontas - The first weighed 71 3-4 lbs. on the hoof - Fleece washed 4 lbs. 3 1-2 oz. The second wt 65 3-4 lbs. on the hoof - Fleece washed 3 lbs 2 1-2 oz.
And one pair by Wm. Haywood Foote, Esq. of Hayfield, (Virg.) - Weight on the hoof 91 1-4 lbs. - Fleece unwashed 7 lbs. 3 1-3 oz. The other, weight on the hoof 92 lb - Fleece unwashed 6 lbs. 14 oz.
OF MANUFACTURES.
Many pieces of most excellent cloth, were offered, several of which of superior quality, but on account of the widths prescribed by the conditions originally stipulated, were of necessity excluded from a competition for the premiums, and thus the choice was much narrowed.
The prize cup for tups, has been adjudged to John Scott, esq. of Strawberry Hill, for his lamb Palafox.
The prize cup for a pair of ewes, has been adjudged to William Haywood Foote, esq. of Hayfields.
The premium for the best five yards of flannel, has been adjudged to Mrs. Berry, of Alexandria.
The question as to the best ball of woollen yarn, (among several specimens of exceeding fine and even thread) seemed doubtful, between Mrs. John Wren of Fairfax county, and Mrs. Charles I. Love, of Salisbury, both of Virginia, and decided by the eye - when tested by the scales however, the beam declared for Mrs. Wren, to whom the premium was given. Ten yards of her yarn weighed 7 grains.
The prizes for the best specimens of cloth, mixed with old silk - and for the best pair of woolen stockings, are both adjudged to Mrs. Susan Masher of Georgetown.
As it has been before remarked, several pieces of beautiful and excellent cloth were excluded from contending for the premium, on account of a misunderstanding on the part of the manufacturers as to the widths - among these it is proper to mention a piece of coloured cloth exhibited by Mr. Fields of Fairfax county - and a piece of cotton and silk, and a piece of white cotton, exhibited by Mrs. Robert Graham of Dumfries - as also, a piece of striped jacket patterns by Mrs. Cannon - all of which were entitled to high praise, and were sold at the auction on the spot for from $1 20 to $3 per yard. But a sense of propriety on the part of the judges compelled them to declare that the piece of white cotton shown by Mrs. Graham, (which was 3-4 of a yard wide) was the very best specimen of cloth laid before them, and is a highly honorable mark of the good house wife and taste of the lady in whose family it was manufactured.
The judges have further with regret to report, that they have ascertained from persons present that it has been by several gentlemen breeders, who have lambs to offer for the prize cups, believed that Monday the 1st of May, in lieu of this day, the 29th, was to have substituted the 30th of the month, long known as the anniversary of the Arlington Sheep Shearing, and which occurs this year on Sunday; and thus they are well assured that the competition has unluckily been by no means so great as it would otherwise have been.
It has become evident however, that the liberal and enlightened policy, which gave birth to this institution, is extending its happy influence throughout the country-wide, and in a manner highly gratifying to its friends and useful to the community. No former meeting have we witnessed so great an assemblage of visitors from different & distant parts of the country, drawn together without any regard to party distinctions - and most of them gave testimony, either by their dress, or by an animated concurrence in the purchase of the manufactured articles offered for sale - and many, by producing themselves, some fabric of their own, that they were brought together by the most ardent impressions,
in relation to this most useful and liberal institution.
Judges of Stock and Fleece. { John Teakle, Thompson Mason, Joseph Kent, Daniel M'Chesney
Judge of Manufactures. { William Herbert, R. M. Johnston, Jonathan Swift, James H. Moore.
After the foregoing report was made out and signed, the following letter was received from Mr. Custis by the judges of stock & fleeces, who regret with the patriotic founder of this laudable institution, that those candidates did not arrive in time for the exhibition.
To John Teakle, Joseph Kent, Thompson Mason & Daniel M. Chichesney, esqs.
GENTLEMEN, - I have at once the pleasure and regret of informing you that two very fine tup lambs have just arrived at this place, intended to have been shown for the premiums, and delayed by the adverse state of the weather. As I am sure that you will be pleased to learn the circumstance of their having been more candidates in preparation, and also the nature and qualities of those candidates. I subjoin the following statement, with a view to its insertion in your detailed report.
And have the honor to be, Gentlemen with much respect your obt. and very humble servant.
GEO. W. P. CUSTIS. Arlington House, 30th April, 1809.
Remarkable Funeral - On Sunday last was interred in the burial ground of St. Martin in the Fields, the remains of Hugh Hewson, who died at the advanced age of 85. The deceased was a man of no mean celebrity, though no funeral eulogiums adorned his hearse, or her ex-pecan graced his obsequies. He was no less a personage than the identical Hugh Strapp, whom Dr. Smollett has rendered so conspicuously interesting in his life and adventures of Roderick Random and for upwards of forty years has kept a hair dresser's shop in the above parish. The deceased was a very intelligent man, and took delight in recounting the adventures of his early life. He spoke with pleasure of the time he passed in the service of the doctor, and it was his pride, as well as his boast, to say that he had been educated in the same seminary with so learned and distinguished a character. His shop was hung round with Latin quotations, and he would frequently point out to his customers and acquaintances the several scenes in Roderick Random, pertaining to himself, which had their foundation not in the doctor's inventive fancy, but in truth and reality. The meeting in a barber's shop at New Castle upon Tyne, the subsequent mistake at the inn, their arrival together in London, and the assistance they experienced from Strapp's friend, were all of that description. We understand the deceased has left behind him, an interlined copy of Roderick Random, pointing out these facts, shewing how far they were indebted to the genius of the doctor, and to what extent they were bottomed in reality. The deceased could never succeed in gaining more than a respectable subsistence by his trade, but he possessed an independence of mind superior to his humble condition. Of late years he was employed as keeper of the promenade in Villier's walk, Adelphi, and was much noticed and respected by the inhabitants who frequented that place.
COMMUNICATION.
On Sunday the 14th inst. after a lingering illness, which he bore with Christian fortitude and manly firmness; Departed this life, Mr. WILLIAM DAVIDSON, Merchant of this city, where he had resided upwards of 17 years, in the high respect, and unbounded confidence of his numerous friends and acquaintances. Of him it may be truly said, that the widow, the orphan, or indigent traveller, never failed to find a friend, or asked in vain, so far as in his power lay to give - to this it may be said, he was an affectionate husband, kind parent, good neighbour and most indulgent master - he has left a wife and two children to bemoan in him, their irreparable loss - His remains were interred by Brother Masons, and four companies of Volunteers - of the former, and 3 latter of which he has been a distinguished and highly respected member.
Oh Death, where is thy sting!
Oh Grave, where is thy victory!
DIED, in the town of Petersburg on Sunday last, Mr. JAMES STRANGE, a native of Scotland, formerly a respectable inhabitant of this City.
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.
WE have been very much surprised of late at the many complaints of our subscribers in not having regularly received their papers. We do most conscientiously assure them, that the blame is not attributable to us. Our papers are attentively addressed to our patrons and deposited in the Post Office. Upon enquiry at this place we find that many of the packets have been returned unopened from the country Post Offices, and among the rest those of Yanceyville in Louisa, and Lindsay's store in Albemare; from which directions, we are sorry to state that we have received many remonstrances. Our subscribers may rest assured that our attention shall not be wanting in applying the proper remedy. We trust that those postmasters who have been thus remiss will pay proper respect to this admonition, for it is extremely painful to us, to receive letters of this character when we diligently use every possible effort to give a certain and speedy passage of our papers to their respective subscribers.
REMOVAL.
THE subscriber has removed near the Bason, where he continues to keep a house of
Private Entertainment.
He has also for sale, a general assortment of GROCERIES. Likewise sells all kinds of country produce on commission.
HEZEKIAH PURYEAR. Richmond, May 17th, 1809.
extract from the Journals of the Executive.
Published by order of the Governor, for the information of the Militia Officers.
IN COUNCIL, June 14, 1806.
IT is advised that a proclamation be issued, prescribing the uniform of the militia of this commonwealth, to be as follows:
For the General Officers.
A dark blue coat, skirts lined with buff cape, lapels and cuffs buff yellow buttons, gold epaulets (one on each shoulder) black cock'd hat, with black cockade and black stock.
For the Artillery.
A blue coat, skirts lined with red, cape, lapels and cuffs red, vest buff overalls blue, edged with red, black garters, yellow buttons, a cocked black hat with red cockade.
For the Light Infantry.
A dark blue short coat, with half lapels, cape and cuffs white, white lining and buttons, vest and overalls white with black garters, black half boots, black stock, a round hat, cocked on the left side, with black cockade.
For the Grenadiers.
A dark blue coat, cape, lapels and cuffs white, white lining and buttons, vest and overalls white, with black garters, black half boots, black stock, cocked hat, with black cockade.
For the Riflemen.
A linen hunting shirt of purple color, with overalls of the same. Leather moccasins or shoes, bound hat, cocked on the left side, with black cockade, and black stock.
For the main body of the Militia.
A blue hunting shirt trimmed with red fringe, white overalls with black garters, round hat cocked on the left side, with black cockade and black and red plume, black garters, or half boots; the officer's uniform to be a dark blue coat, cape, lapels and cuffs red, white lining and buttons, vest and pantaloon white, with black stock cocked hat with black garters black cockade.
For the Cavalry.
A short dark blue coat, with yellow buttons, white lining, half lapels, cuffs and cape red, white vest and leather breeches, Jack boots, spurs, black stock and black leather cap, dressed on the crown with bearskin, and decorated with a light blue sash and red and white plume.
The officers of the main body of the militia of the Light Infantry, Grenadiers, Riflemen & Cavalry, to be distinguished by epaulets of silver; the officers of Artillery to be distinguished by epaulets of gold. The field officers to wear two epaulets, the captains one on the right & the subalterns one on the left shoulder. All officers to wear side arms and boots.
Provided, however, that where any troop of Cavalry, company of Artillery, Grenadiers, Light Infantry, Riflemen or of the main body of the Militia, shall have provided themselves with an uniform different from that herein prescribed, they are respectively permitted to wear the same for three years, from and after the date hereof.
(Attest)
DANL. L. HYLTOK, c. c. (w3.)
Land for Sale.
BY virtue of a deed of trust, bearing date the fifth day of Oct. in the year eighteen hundred and seven executed by Peter Clarkson, to the subscribers as trustees, for the purpose of securing a sum of money therein mentioned to be due to Richard Ward Birkhead and Thomas Birkhead, will be sold in Charlottsville, before the door of Triplett T. Estes, on the first Monday in June next, that being Albemarle court day, a
Tract of Land,
In said deed conveyed, supposed to contain 415 acres and a half, lying in the counties of Fluvanna and Goochland, according to the provisions of an act entitled an act concerning executions and for other purposes. The subscribers will make a deed as trustees only.
JOHN WARD. DOUGLASS BOCOCK. May 3d, 1809. [3w.]
I OFFER FOR SALE,
The PROPERTY where I now live.
THE improvements are new, in good order very convenient for a family. Persons inclined to purchase will please apply to Mr. THOMAS TAYLOR or myself. If a sale is not made privately before Friday next, it will then be sold at Auction, on the premises, on credits of 4, 8 and 12 months, the purchaser giving a note negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with an approved endorser for the first payment, and notes of the same description or a deed of trust on the property for the other instalments, as may be most agreeable to himself.
N. Sheppard. May 15, 1809.
ON the same day, will be SOLD, at auction on the premises,
THE UNIMPROVED CORNER LOT
On the hill, nearly opposite Mr. Hylton's and back of Samuel Bell's lot. A credit of six months will be allowed for this, the purchaser giving a note negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with an approved endorser.
N. Sheppard. B. Sheppard. May 15, 1809. (4.)

One Thousand Pounds WANTED, FOR the interest of which, a plantation of 500 acres of valuable land will be given, until the money is refunded. Nearly 100 acres are rich low grounds, now in cultivation, lying on navigable water, the improvements new and very good, in a healthy and desirable country. Enquire of the Printer. September 8, 1809.
IN COUNCIL, January 20, 1809. PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive for manufacturing three hundred and ninety Rifles during the present year, being the number directed by law to be provided annually, including the deficiency of last year. Extract from the minutes. DANL. L. HYLTON, Clerk of the Council.
MATRESSES OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS, MADE and repaired, agreeably to order, in the large wooden house opposite the Old City Prison, two squares below the market bridge, Richmond. J. S. Pleasants. May 31, 1808
NOTICE. By virtue of the last will and testament of Pleasant Younghusband, dec. WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 18th of June next, at the courthouse of Botetourt county, being court day, One Tract of Land, Containing 254 acres, more or less, it being the same tract of land deeded to Pleasant Younghusband by Thomas M'George and Judith his wife, as by indenture bearing date the 24 day of July, 1800, on the following terms, to wit: one third cash, one third in twelve months, and the remaining third in two years. Bonds with security, to carry interest from the date if not paid in three months after they become due, and a deed of trust on the land to secure the two last payments, will be required. ELIZA T. YOUNGHUSBAND, Administratrix SAMUEL P. PARSONS, Adm'r. With the will annexed. 2d mo. 17th, 1809. N. B. The above sale is postponed to Botetourt August Court. E. T. YOUNGHUSBAND, Adm'r. S. P. PARSONS, Adm'r. 5th mo. 6th, 1809.
A Bank Note OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, taken from a black boy, who called himself James Smith, and says he found it in the street—not thinking it proper to let the boy keep it, I detained it for the proper owner, who may have it, on giving satisfactory evidence of his or their right to it and paying the expense of this advertisement. JOHN McDONALD. Richmond, March 10th, 1809. tf
PORTTRAITS OF JAMES MADISON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, Engraved by the celebrated Edw. E. Smith, from a painting by Mr. Stewart. A. L. Philips, & Co. Opposite Jacob Johnson's Book Store, Main Street, Richmond, have just received an Extensive Assortment of DRY GOODS, Among which are Chintz and Calicoes. Bumbazettes and Bum-bazettes. 4 4 6 4 8 4 Cambrics. Calimancos & Duroys 6 4 figured, do. Fine Baftas and other 6 4 & 4 4 Laced, do. India Cottons. 6 4 & 4 4 veined, do. Cotton and Linnen 4 4 & 7 8 colored, do. Checks. 6 4 & 4 4 Figured Leno Muslin. Superfine Cloths and Casimeres. 4 4 Plain, do. do. Long, Square & Eagle Top, Tortoise Combs. 10 4 8 4 6 4 & 4 4 Leno Shawls. Long, Square Top and Dressing Horn, do. 6 4 Muslin, do. Thread and Cotton Laces, Ribbons, Cotton Balls in Boxes, Nun's Thread. 4 4 & 6 4 Mull Mull Muslin. 9 8 4 4 & 7 8 Cotton Shirtings, Irish Linens, Brown Holland, Dowlas, Silk Umbrellas, Sewing Silks of all colors, Paent and other Suspenders, Silver Watches and other Jewellery, Silk & cotton Handkerchiefs, Split Straw Bonnets, Knives and Forks, Plated and Gilt Cast Buttons, do. do. Vest, do. Pins and Needles. Singhamas, assorted colors. Black Linenings. Italian Silks. Red, Yellow, Brown and Blue Bandana Hks. Madras do. Printed & White Cambric Shawls. Dimities. Yellow and Blue Nankeen. Cotton Casimeres. Printed Dimities, Fancy Mouselines, Florentines. And a variety of other articles too tedious to mention, all of which we offer at wholesale or retail for cash or approved notes at a short credit. Country produce taken in payment, and will allow good prices for Tobacco. May 4th, 1809. tf
A Stock of Dry Goods, From 3 to 4000 dollars worth, are offered for sale on advantageous terms, for cash, produce, or on credit. Apply at this office. Richmond, March 16th, 1809. (tf)
FOR RENT, In a central part of this city, a few GENTEEL ROOMS, With a kitchen, stable, smoke house, &c and an elegant pump of water. Enquire of the printer.
Richmond Turnpike Company. At a meeting of the Directors of the Richmond Turnpike Company, on Friday evening, the 21st of April, 1809. Resolved, That a call of five dollars on each share of the holders of shares in the said company be made; and that the same be paid to the Treasurer on or before the 21st day of next month. To obviate many inconveniences which have arisen and which may hereafter arise, the board agree to the following: Resolved, that when the shares of delinquent holders are advertised for sale, the name of each holder, with the sums thereto annexed, as due, shall be published. (A copy) N. Sheppard, Clerk. (21st May.)
Richmond Turnpike Company. THE subscribers are hereby notified, that their annual general meeting will be held at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on the first Monday in next month, at the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon, that being the day appointed by the Charter for such general meeting. N. Sheppard, Clk. May 6, 1809. tdm
New Law Books. THE 8th vol. of East's Reports, and the 5th vol. of Espinasse's Reports are just received and for sale by S. Pleasants.
The Subscribers, Take leave to inform their friends and the public in general, that the EAGLE TAVERN, IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND, WILL hereafter be conducted under the immediate management of GEORGE TURNER, they having formed an engagement for this purpose. They entertain the most sanguine hopes that their unremitting exertions will entitle them to patronage and favour. Every comfort which necessity may require, or which taste may suggest, will be procured, if possible, to render the EAGLE in every department of their business agreeable to their guests, and a pleasant abode to the stranger. Their solicitude upon this score has induced them at considerable expense to make some important changes in the arrangement of the rooms. They feel a great share of confidence in assuring their friends that they will meet with every convenience and attention that a house of this character is calculated to afford. Their Bed rooms are furnished, with an entire new set of beds and furniture, with a suit of curtains to each, and the floors covered with carpets. Their stables are large and commodious which will always be furnished with a full supply of the best provender the country affords stands within twenty steps of the house, with a pump of excellent water at the door, for the purpose of watering and washing the horses. They take leave further to state, that a COFFEE ROOM has lately been established in one of the rooms of the Eagle, in which the news papers from all the principal towns on the continent are to be seen. With these advantages, and these determinations, in which they are resolved never to relax, they can but hope for the most flattering success. George Turner. James S. Smithers. N. B. The printer throughout the United States who now direct their papers to James S. Smithers, are requested to insert the above one week, and in future direct to TURNER and SMITHERS. G. T. J. S. S. May 1st. 1809. (3w)
Wm. M'CAY, Watch & Clock Maker, In consequence of the late fire, has removed To the next House above his former Dwelling, on the Main street; Where he continues to MAKE and REPAIR all kinds of WATCHES and CLOCKS, as heretofore. Grateful to his numerous friends for the great encouragement he has hitherto experienced, he will omit no exertions to merit their future support. He has on hand, an assortment of JEWELRY and SILVER WORK, for sale; & constantly keeps good workmen employed, to execute in the newest style, and on the shortest notice any orders in the above branches, with which he may be favored. W. M. C. has also erected proper furnaces, with every necessary apparatus, for the purpose of CASTING BRASS to any given pattern; and has in employment, some of the most skillful founders, or casters of Brass to enable him to complete all orders in that line, in the very best manner. N. B. The highest price given for old Gold, Silver, Copper Brass and Pewter. May 4th, 1809. 6w
SELECT SPEECHES, FORENSICK and PARLIAMENTARY, With Prefatory Remarks. By N. CHAPMAN, M. D. In this selection will be found the most celebrated speeches of Lord Chatham, Edmund Burke, Lord Mansfield, William Pitt, the elder and younger, Sir Robt. Walpole, Mr. Sheridan, Mr. Fox, Mr. Curran, Mr. Thomas Erskine, Mr. Wilberforce, H. Grattan, &c. &c. The work is adorned with handsomely engraved portraits of Burke, Curran, Sheridan, Fox, and Pitt. tf
Richmond Turnpike Company. At a meeting of the Directors of the Richmond Turnpike Company, on Friday evening, the 21st of April, 1809. Resolved, That a call of five dollars on each share of the holders of shares in the said company be made; and that the same be paid to the Treasurer on or before the 21st day of next month. To obviate many inconveniences which have arisen and which may hereafter arise, the board agree to the following: Resolved, that when the shares of delinquent holders are advertised for sale, the name of each holder, with the sums thereto annexed, as due, shall be published. (A copy) N. Sheppard, Clerk. (21st May.)
Richmond Turnpike Company. THE subscribers are hereby notified, that their annual general meeting will be held at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on the first Monday in next month, at the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon, that being the day appointed by the Charter for such general meeting. N. Sheppard, Clk. May 6, 1809. tdm
New Law Books. THE 8th vol. of East's Reports, and the 5th vol. of Espinasse's Reports are just received and for sale by S. Pleasants.
JUST RECEIVED FROM NEW YORK, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A FRESH SUPPLY OF CHURCH'S & LEE'S GENUINE Patent Medicines. INCLUDING Worm Lozenges, Cough Drops, Restorative Balsam, Hamilton's Elixir, Essence and Extract of Mustard, Hahn's Antibilious Pills, Itch Ointment, Eye Water, Eye Salve, May 11, 1809. tf
Jacob Fackler, HAS removed from Richmond to Staunton, where he intends permanently to reside. He has placed in the hands of Mr. Stevenson, his attorney, a list of debts due him, from persons residing in Richmond and the adjacent counties with positive instructions, to bring suits in discriminately against all those, who may be in arrear after the first day of June next. Payment made to Mr. S. will in all cases be good. Richmond, May 5, 1809. 4t
ADVERTISEMENT. STRAYED or STOLEN, From my lot, on the night of the 4th instant, A Dark Sorrel Filly, ABOUT fourteen hands high, with a blaze in her face, her hind legs are white hair way up, a long tail, badly grown for her age, being four years old this month. She is handsome from her hips forward, and discovers her blood, which is of the best in the state; was got by Preakness, whom she favors in marks & color. I will give 20 Dollars to the person who will restore her to me, and 30 Dollars more for the apprehension of the thief, so that he may be brought to punishment. John Tyler. Richmond, May 8th, 1809. tf
RAN AWAY From the subscriber, at Four Mile Creek Ferry, A Negro Man, named BOB, ABOUT 20 years of age, 5 feet 11 inches high, slender made, black complexion, had on when he went away, negro cotton waistcoat and breeches, barefooted, ragged, big toes next his big toes are the longest. I will give Six Dollars to any person that will deliver him to me at Four Mile Creek. Samuel Grimshaw. May 9th, 1809. 4p
WANTED TO PURCHASE, Two Good Milch Cows. Enquire of the Printer. tf
MALTHUS ON POPULATION. THE first American edition of this valuable work is just published, and may be had at this office. It is in two large octavo volumes, very handsomely executed by Mr. Weightman, of Washington City. Subscribers will please call or send for their copies.
HOSTLER WANTED. A liberal price will be given FOR A Good Hostler, At the Bell Tavern, either by the month or year. Richmond, 27th April, 1809. tf
FOR SALE. IN consequence of a power vested in me by a deed of trust executed on the 14th day of March, in the year 1808, by the late William Nice, of this city, in order to secure a sum of money therein mentioned, due unto Mr. William Cook, I shall on the premises, between the hours of 12 and 2 o'clock, on Wednesday the 31st inst proceed to sell that highly improved TENEMENT, on which the said Nice resided. The sale will be made subject to the law passed the last Session of Assembly of Virginia, entitled "An Act concerning executions and for other purposes."—and the deed from me a special one, as trustee only. E. W. TRENT, Trustee. May 4, 1809. tds
To Rent, And possession given immediately, THE TENEMENT At present in the occupancy of Mr. Williamson, and directly back of the Hon. Creed Taylor's. Apply to EDWARD W. TRENT. May 4, 1809. tf
FOR SALE, A Tract of Land, LYING in the upper end of Nottoway county, on the waters of Sailor Creek, containing by survey 112 acres, with improvements sufficient for a small family. This land is well watered and lies well. For terms apply to the subscriber, living in Henrico county. John Woodlin. May 2d, 1809. tf
HENING'S New Virginia Justice, CONTAINING The Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease and re-lease, mortgage, trust, &c.
VIRGINIAN ORATOR, BEING A VARIETY OF ORIGINAL AND SELECTED POEMS, ORATIONS AND DRAMATIC SCENES; To improve the American Youth in the ornamental and useful art of Eloquence and Gesture. BY THOMAS E. BIRCH.
Dr. TABB'S Nature's Restorative Balsamic Cordial. The certificates attached to the bills which inclose each bottle of the above medicine, are from characters of respectability, on whose testimony the fullest confidence may be placed by those who labor under complaints of the Gout, Rheumatism, &c. also those of consumptive habits, general debility of the nerves and various other complaints incident to the human body.
NOTICE. I HEREBY forewarn all persons from crediting my wife Ann Clopton Lightfoot, on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting—she having left my bed and board without any provocation. I also forewarn all persons from harboring her, as I shall prosecute such to the utmost rigor of the law. Wm. Lightfoot. Charles City, May 6, 1809. 6p
Upper Appomattox Company. An election of Trustees will be held at Painville, Amelia, on Saturday the 10th day of June next. The shareholders are requested to be punctual in their attendance, either in person or by proxy. Jos. Eggleston, R. N. Venable, Edward Munford, Edmund Harrison, John Wily, Superintendents. May 5th, 1809. 1m
HOUSES and LOTS FOR SALE. By virtue of the last will and testament of Robert Means, deceased, will be sold, to the highest bidder, at public auction, on Tuesday the 23d instant, the following LANDS and TENEMENTS, in the city of Richmond, that is to say: Some Wood in Houses and a piece of Land opposite to Crouch's Tavern, on the street leading up by the Governor's A House and Lot upon the Basin. A moiety of another house upon the Basin, and the third of the Lot belonging to it. The Tenement where the testator lived, and a naked Lot of Land adjoining to it. Part of a naked Lot of Land lying between the dwelling house of Augustine Davis and the Basin. The sale will commence at the house where the testator lived and will be adjourned to the other tenements successively, until the whole are sold. 12 months credit will be allowed, the purchasers to give bond and approved security, together with a deed of trust upon the property, to ensure punctual payment of the purchase money. DANIEL CALL, Ex'r of the last Will and Testament of ROBERT MEANS, dec'd Richmond, May 11th, 1809. tds
FOR SALE. By virtue of a deed of trust, executed to us by Sherwood Fowler, of the county of Cumberland, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on Saturday the tenth of June next. 100 Acres of LAND, Part of the tract whereon the said Fowler now resides, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to pay a debt due John Chaffin, with cost and interest. SAYMUR WRIGHT and JOHN WOODSON, Trustees. May 11th, 1809. 2w
NEW BOOKS. Just received and for sale by Samuel Pleasants, Jr. Richmond, Struggles Through Life, Exemplified in the various Travels and Adventures in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, OF LIEUT. JOHN HARRIOTT, Now Resident Magistrate of the Thames police, London. IN TWO VOLUMES. This work presents an engaging lesson, especially to such as are embarrassed with difficulty it is a persuasive stimulus to exertion and perseverance; and as Mr. Aikin in his Annual Review observes, contains anecdote and adventure enough to satisfy the keenest avidity. System of Theoretical and Practical Chemistry, by Frederick Accum, 2 vols. 8vo. The Exile of Exin, a New Novel. The Forty Thieves; a grand operatical Romance. Conversations on Chemistry. The Domestic Cookery. Boyer's, Nugent's, and Chambeau's French Dictionaries. Petarch. Thornton Abbey, in 2 vols. Studies of Nature, by St. Pierre. Romantic Tales. Brady on Distresses. Ainsworth's Latin Dictionary—First American Edition. Greek Lexicons. wtf.
To be SOLD, or BARTERED for LAND in the State of Ohio, a certain Tract of LAND, IN Augusta County, 7 miles from Staunton, on the waters of Middle river; said tract contains about 345 acres, 120 of which are under cultivation; it is well watered and timbered, and has an excellent meadow of 12 acres and a fine orchard, with other improvements. For terms apply by letter or otherwise, to the subscriber, who now lives on said land. Abram Carnes. Augusta, (Virg.) May 6, 1809. w3t
LATELY PUBLISHED, And for sale by Samuel Pleasants, Jr. THE VIRGINIAN ORATOR, BEING A VARIETY OF ORIGINAL AND SELECTED POEMS, ORATIONS AND DRAMATIC SCENES; To improve the American Youth in the ornamental and useful art of Eloquence and Gesture. BY THOMAS E. BIRCH.
Dr. TISSOTT'S CELEBRATED Gout & Rheumatic Drops. A CERTAIN cure for Gout, Rheumatism, Lumbago, weakness of the joints, and all kinds of Spasms; for gouts, be they ever so long standing, and for the stone and gravel; it is perhaps the most active, penetrating, and effectual remedy in the world; in the cramp and all kinds of pains in the head, face and body, it is without an equal. This medicine [which justly claims a pre-eminence over all others, as being decidedly adapted for the speedy removal of those complaints above mentioned] owes its discovery to the celebrated Tissot, a physician of most exalted eminence in his profession, and is chiefly the extract of an herb, peculiar to Europe, to whose powerful, healing, restorative and balsamic qualities, this great man, by the administering, owed much of his fame. It is peculiarly excellent for most disorders attending warm climates, and keeps for any length of time. Bottles, at two dollars each, with copious directions. The following are a few, of the many respectable certificates, which the proprietor has in his possession. CERTIFICATE OF GENERAL RIDGELEY, of Hampton. I certify, that having received a blow on my knee, which produced severe pain and swelling, I was advised to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, and on bathing the part with them only a few times, agreeably to the directions, they effected a perfect cure. At another time my wrist was affected with Rheumatism to such a degree as rendered my hand for the time useless, when on making application of the same remedy in like manner, the disorder in the course of 24 hours was entirely removed. I therefore from the experience I have had of the efficacy of said medicine, consider it as a beneficent act to recommend it in similar cases to others. Signed, C. RIDGELEY, of Hampton.
CERTIFICATE OF MR. THOMAS CAMPBELL, Harness maker. It would be an act of injustice to withhold my testimony of the salutary effects of Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, as I have experienced a very unequivocal instance of their virtue and efficacy. I was affected with two severe attacks of what is usually called dead palsy, from which I partially recovered, but was obliged to use crutches to aid me in walking when I left home, to this were joined violent Rheumatic pains, the result of the affection, and I had feared the disorder would accompany me thro' life, but providentially was recommended to apply at G. Dobbins and Murphy's for Dr. Tissot's Drops, and after using only one bottle, found myself perfectly liberated from my disorder, and am now, thank God, as free from pain as if I never had been affected; finding this medicine operate so powerfully on myself, I determined to apply it internally to my child [a boy only eleven months old] who was then reduced almost to a skeleton, with the bowel complaint, after administering it four or five times to him, his complaint was entirely removed, and he is now recovering his strength with great rapidity. Signed, THOMAS CAMPBELL. Baltimore, July 22, 1806.
CERTIFICATE OF MR. THOMAS KELSO, Butcher. About three weeks since I was most violently attacked with Rheumatic pains throughout my whole frame, in so severe a manner as not to be able to turn in my bed without assistance, proceeding, I suppose from a severe cold; on being advised by a friend to apply Dr. Tissot's Gout and Rheumatic Drops, I accordingly obtained from the agents, (Messrs. G. Dobbins and Murphy) two bottles, the application of which (under God) have perfectly restored my health. I am therefore induced with confidence to recommend this medicine as a certain cure for the above disorder. Signed, THOMAS KELSO. Baltimore, July 22, 1806.
AFFIDAVIT OF MRS. ANNE FITER. No. 107, Green-street, Oldtown, Baltimore. Being ever desirous of rendering assistance to my fellow creatures, as far as my abilities will permit, and also give additional credit to DR. TISSOTT'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC DROPS, which from their powerful efficacy I have received such surprising benefit, are the only motives for my offering a statement of my case to the public, under the following attested affidavit. Upwards of five years I had been afflicted with Rheumatic pains, which were seated principally in my loins, shoulders, and right arm; which at last I lost the use of, so that for a considerable time I could not lift it to my head; at one period it confined me to my bed, in which I could not turn without assistance, and from the violent and agonizing pain in my loins, my cries could often be heard by the neighbors. Every remedy that I could think of, or prescribed by my friends were tried; I also had medical assistance from French and English, but they gave relief only for the moment, so that I despaired of ever being cured, and had resigned myself to be a cripple during life, when I was advised by a friend to make trial of DR. TISSOTT'S GOUT & RHEUMATIC DROPS, I accordingly applied at Love's Drug and Patent Medicine Store, No. 16, Sign of the Mortar, Centre Market-space, where I purchased a bottle for two dollars, from which I do positively declare, I received more benefit than I had from all the remedies attempted for 5 years past; but fearing a relapse, I procured another bottle and was perfectly relieved. ANNE FITER. Sworn before me this 17th day of November 1806. JAMES WILSON. Witness, James Norris, Jun.
CAUTION. No Gout and Rheumatic Drops being known excepting those invented by Dr. Tissot. The public are requested to notice that none are genuine unless the names of Dr. Tissot, and the proprietor Henry Ward, are in the glass of the bottle, and the outside cover of each bottle signed by the said proprietor himself. wtf Sold by H. WARD, sole proprietor, Philadelphia, and at the Book-Store of S. PLEASANTS, Jr. Richmond.
Dr. TABB'S Nature's Restorative Balsamic Cordial. The certificates attached to the bills which inclose each bottle of the above medicine, are from characters of respectability, on whose testimony the fullest confidence may be placed by those who labor under complaints of the Gout, Rheumatism, &c. also those of consumptive habits, general debility of the nerves and various other complaints incident to the human body.