Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-11-09 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[Vol. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[1206.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum...paid in advance.]
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1805.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
For Sale, On Private Contract, GREEN-WAY; the seat on which I now reside, including Mons-Sacer 1200 acres of fertile level farming land (reserving one acre of consecrated ground). The whole is bounded by two navigable creeks, emptying into James River before the door and forming a bay, thence from 1400 yards only—25 miles to Petersburg, by water, 30 to Richmond, by land, and 28 to Williamsburg. The courthouse tenement has on it a large ensured tavern, with six rooms; one of which is 32 feet by 20 in length and breadth, arch'd in the middle and used for entertainments; also, all necessary out-houses, a good garden and a fine well of water, dry cellars, stores, &c. for the use of a commercial business, which are now occupied to advantage in that line. This is an excellent place for stock, fish and fowl in their seasons, and enough of corn, wheat and oats may be made by common industry, for the consumption of the tavern. This tenement has 200 acres of land annexed to it, and rents for £100 a year.
GREEN-WAY contains 500 acres well improved. On it, is a genteel well finished dwelling house, containing 6 rooms; all wainscoted, chair board high, with fine dry cellars, the full length of the house which is 56 feet: also every other building which a reasonable person could wish or desire, to wit: a handsome study, store house, kitchen, laundry, dairy, meat house, spinning house and an ice house, within the curtilage, a barn 40 by 34 feet, two granaries, two carriage houses, 20 stalls for horses, a quarter for house servants, a handsome octagon pigeon house, well stocked, and several other out-houses for slaves, a well of water (so excellent that I can drink it with delight after returning from a mountain circuit,) a large fertile garden abounding with a great variety of shrubs, herbs and beautiful flowers, well enclosed. The buildings new and well covered with shingles.
MONS-SACER contains 500 acres more or less, on which is a neat small dwelling, a mile from a never-failing stream, one mile from James river and emptying itself therein. This farm is remarkably level and highly improvable, is in a fine settlement for wheat and timber, so that the manufacturing business may be carried on to great advantage, as also the sawing of timber now so much in demand. About half this estate inclusive is under fine fire wood and timber—and scarcely a gull or wren on any part of it. The ague and fever has not visited a white person for 20 years that I recollect. In short there cannot well be conceived a more agreeable situation in all respects than this estate taken together.
UTOPIA I will also dispose of—This little estate lies in James City county; is in an island surrounded by navigable water near the mouth of Chickahominy river, containing 740 acres of highland and hard marsh sufficient for the support of 1000 head of cattle in the month of May. The high land is rich and produces four and five barrels of corn to the acre. There are 100 acres of good timber adjoining the same.
In the centre of this island is a very handsome hill, on which a small but comfortable dwelling is built, affording a fine prospect over James river for many miles. Here every necessary of life can be had and many of its luxuries with little trouble. It overflows with milk and honey when sufficient stock is furnished to go upon. It is remarkable for fine fruits, as the frosts seldom or never affect it; and no place in Virginia surpasses it for fish and wild fowl. From this place quantities of hay might be transported by water to Richmond, Norfolk or Petersburg.
Any kind of public securities will be taken for the above property, or if more agreeable to the purchaser or purchasers, I will receive part in cash and the balance at convenient periods—30 or 40 slaves and stocks of every kind may be had, if the estate is purchased all together. My lands on Clear creek, Big Licking and Triplet, in Kentucky I will also sell, or exchange for property in Richmond.
It may be now enquired why I should in an advanced stage of life part with an estate so convenient and agreeable in all respects? In the first place, in a little time I shall be compelled by the unerring voice of nature to "quit this mortal coil," and it is right I should so adjust all my matters as to leave nothing for litigation after my death. My years of regret will be therefore but few on that score. Secondly, it is the best mode I can adopt for a fair division of what I possess among my children; and lastly, I am desirous of obtaining a situation, more convenient and cheap for the education of my sons, which the savings from a narrow parsimonious salary, and the profits arising from a much neglected estate, in consequence of my attention to public duties, can never support.
DOCT. WILSON, Takes the liberty to observe that he continues his APOTHECARY SHOP at the Bell-Tavern, where may generally be had MEDICINES of every kind in general use, as well as other articles in the drug line, of good quality and at fair prices; of which persons disposed to buy may satisfy themselves by calling at his shop.
He also begs leave to observe, that he professes to practice Physic in all its branches. Persons of needy circumstances will be prescribed for gratis by paying the retail prices of his medicines.
LAND FOR SALE. WILL BE SOLD, on Friday the first day of November next, on the premises, the tract of Land, whereon John Adcock senior, died possessed of, lying in Buckingham county, on both sides of Buffalo creek, containing 450 acres. The situation of this land is such as may be divided to suit purchasers; the soil is well adapted to the culture of tobacco, corn and wheat, well timbered, and the range for stock of all kinds unexceptionably good. There are about 250 acres of this tract cleared, and in good order for cropping, distant 5 miles from the town of Cairo, and 12 from that of New Canton. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is probable that those who wish to purchase will first view the premises. The terms of sale are one third cash, and the balance in two equal annual payments, with a deed of trust on the land to secure the payments thereof.
THE TRACT OF LAND On which Chesterfield Courthouse is situated, is now offered FOR SALE. THE subscribers being desirous to make a division in their Lands, do offer the abovementioned tract of land for sale, and will sell on reasonable terms, for cash or on a credit. This Tract contains 1424 acres; the situation & place are so well known, that it is needless to say any thing about it, as it is supposed that if any person is inclined to purchase, he will view the same. Any person wishing to live in the suburban line, or farming, may, we think suit himself as well, if not better, than he could in this state, by buying this place, as every necessary is in good order, for both keeping Tavern and Farming. The best part of the buildings are insured in the Mutual Insurance Company against Fire in Virginia. An excellent Grist Mill on this situation, now in good order for grinding; an excellent spring equal to any in the country for affording water. And there will be sown about 50 acres of this land in wheat which will produce from 8 to 10 bushels per acre. The purchaser hereof may not expect to have possession until the first day of January next. The land will be sold by the acres the quantity is not known precisely. We would wish to have two thousand pounds cash, and we will give four annual payments for the balance, by the purchaser giving the land for security for the true payment of the balance that may be due. If this land is not sold before November court next which will be the 11th day of the month, it will be offered for sale to the highest bidder, on the premises, that day, on the terms above mentioned. If it should be sold previous to that day, due notice will be given of the same. For further particulars apply to V. Winfree, jr. living thereon.
Valentine Winfree, jr. William Winfree. October 7, 1805. w5
FOR SALE, THAT VALUABLE, HEALTHY AND PLEASANT SITUATION, ON which the subscriber at present resides, containing between five and six hundred acres, lying in Amelia county, near Genito bridge. Terms made known by application to Wm. Murray. Gove Brooke, May 13, 1805. wtf
Buckingham County: August Term, 1805. Samuel Irvine, complainant. Against Alexander & James Fulton and Walter Irvine & company, defendants. ON the motion of the complainant by his attorney, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendants Alexander and James Fulton are not inhabitants of this State. It is ordered, that unless they do appear here on or before November term next and answer the bill of the complainant, that the court will then proceed to take the same for confessed; and decree the matter thereof accordingly; and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond, and another copy posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A Copy—Teste, ROLFE ELDRIDGE, jr. D. C.
WILL BE SOLD, At Public Auction, on the premises, situated at Ricketts, extending 100 feet on the margin of the river, and extends to the road leading to Nicholson's Tenement, with a Wharf thereon in good repair. The above lot will be sold entire or divided, to suit the purchasers. Also, one other LOT, on Nicholson's Tenement, containing 90 feet in front and 105 feet back, whereon is erected a frame house, which will also be sold entire or divided, in small lots to suit purchasers. The terms of sale will be one third cash, one third in six months, the balance in 12 months, the property to remain as security for the two last payments. The above lot and wharf will be exchanged for lands of a good quality, situated within 30 miles of the city of Richmond, any time prior to the day of sale.
PROSSER & MONCURE, Auctioneers. 22d October, 1805. 4w
WHEAT FAN & WOVEN WIRE MANUFACTORY, No. 7, Bridge-street, four doors north of Griffith's Bridge, Baltimore. WHERE are made and sold, WHEAT FANS, first quality; ROILING and other SCREENS, for wheat, barley, flax-seed, &c.; HAND RIDDLES and SIEVES, for coal, corn, barley, wheat, rye, oats, meal, brick-dust, flax-seed, clover seed, cockle, lime, sand, &c.; SHAKES for Indian meal; WIRE SATES; WOVEN WIRE for windows, &c. &c. AMOS SMITH, (Formerly of West & Smith.) N. B. A good assortment on hand. Any of the above articles will be delivered in Richmond, (on short notice) at the same prices as at the manufactory (exclusive of freight) on the orders being left with SAMUEL PARSONS & SON, Near the Basin, of whom the prices may be known—who have now on hand, Wheat Fans, Wheat and Lime Sieves, and Meal Sieves, &c. of a superior quality. P. S. WIRE SATES, and a few tons BAR IRON on hand. 11th Mo. 1st. 1804. wtf
LAND FOR SALE. THE subscriber wishes to sell 250 acres of land, lying in Chesterfield county, within six miles of Manchester. The advantages of small farms near large towns are obvious and generally admitted, as not to require particular enumeration. Any person wishing to purchase may see the land and know the terms by applying to Mr. John Branch, residing in Manchester, or the subscriber, near Buckingham courthouse. Archibald Branch. September 2, 1805. wtf
BLANK BONDS For sale at this office.
NOTICE, that William Lightfoot will petition the next Assembly to raise the ferry rates from his lands in Charles City to the lands of William Edlee Barrett in James City.
For Sale, FOUR valuable LOTS, beyond the basin of the Canal, three of which will be in good tenable order and ready for delivery at the end of the present year; together with about 350 M. well-burnt BRICKS of superior quality, made on one of the lots. This property must be deemed worthy of the attention of any one who justly contemplates the vast progress now making in the improvement of this flourishing city; and from its eligible situation in various respects, (even if it were only for the immense quantity of brick earth which it can furnish without diminishing its value for other purposes) will be found to be a good speculation, upon the accommodating terms, of one fifth of the purchase money in hand, and the balance in two years, free of interest, especially too, when the rents of the several tenements may yield annually five hundred dollars. Apply to D. M. Randolph. Richmond, October 26, 1805. w6t
W. Wardlaw, HAS RECEIVED HIS FALL SUPPLY OF MEDICINES, By the ship Rolla, from London—Also, a great variety of PAINTS, VARNISHES, SURGEONS' INSTRUMENTS, PATENT MEDICINES, &c. &c. And by the ship George, from Liverpool, a large supply of VIOLS and SHOP-GLASS. Those who favor him with their orders may depend on being supplied with every article in his line on the most liberal terms. The citizens of Richmond are requested, when they apply at his shop by a child or servant to put the name of the article wanted on paper, to prevent mistakes. wtf
NOTICE. THE public are hereby forewarned from taking an assignment of a Bond, executed to me by William Royal, of Monroe county, in the fall of 1803, about the month of September as well as I recollect, for the sum of fifty dollars, conditioned to have been paid in cashings delivered at Charlotte courthouse, which said bond is lost or mislaid, and the said Royal is hereby forewarned from paying said bond to any other person than the subscriber or order. Micajah Caysa. 23d October, 1805. 2*
COMMITTED to Prince Edward Jail, about the 30th of June last, a negro man named Abram, I suppose he is about 60 years old, about 5 feet 9 inches high, his clothing is of negro cotton, being ragged & worn out, he says he belongs to the estate of Archer Mosely, dec. and is hired by capt. Nathan Read, of Bedford county. The owner is desired to take him away and pay charges. Wm. WORHAM, keeper jail. Sept. 9th, 1805. w3ra
A LIST Of persons, representing themselves to be American Seamen, impressed and detained in the British service for want of documents to prove their citizenship. As the former places of residence of these men are unknown at the Department of State, their friends are in this manner requested to procure proof of their citizenship, with descriptions of their persons, and forward the same to the Secretary of State, in order that proper application may be made for their discharge. John M'Connell Edward Owens Henry Williams Joseph M'Kender Robert Talman Jos. or Th. Queen Thomas Thompson Nathaniel Tolman Alex. Kirkwood John Lowe Charles Williams Jonathan Archer Thomas Church Wm. Smith Samuel Wilson Hughes Nicholas Powers Joseph Murat John Burnmore Joseph Woodson James Wright John James John Frederick James Lassley Wm. Wheeler Charles Mitchell John Bailey William Blechford John Farewell William (alias) James John Trehman Deal Joshua Porter John Ferguson Timothy Small Wm. Wall, Jun. Isaac Van Blaken Marcus Stephens Michael Nugent Samuel Jenkins Richard Machers William Rowland Benjamin Luskin John Robinson W. S. Board John Jackson Thomas Patton John Woolicot Mathew Tilton James Lepper Richard Strangs John Seymour Bosworth Cole Edward Rogers George Sloan Francis Davis Thomas Crippen John Smith John Dennis Thomas Manning Wm. Clark James Lynn Benj. George Lundonill or Lion Do- James Sudd nell John Stewart David Coleman Thomas Jones Zeneas Swift Nichs. Coston Edward Miller Caro Martin William Bully Daniel Dyson James Wormsley Richard Smythe Archd. M'Ketching Peter M'Farlane David Stafford John Hunt Frederick Rhodes Wm. Hayes James Watts John Love Samuel Sother James Campbell John Rice Alex. Carlisle Anthony Nelson Stephen Lewis William Bond Francis Edmonds Thomas Simonton Wm. Cole Thomas Edwards George Durant Joseph Perrin Wm. Podd Wm. Mines Jacob Rhan Edward Moore Wm. Lyons Henry Bowling Wm. Wilson John Stocum James Chossom George Watson Henry Bowling Thomas Morris Edward Robinson Samuel Brown Edward Westford George Watson George Gray William Wall Samuel Hilla Ebenezer Buckingham John M. Walker James Wilson Samuel Dunkin Joseph William
Department of State, October 25, 1805. 5
FROM THE CHARLESTON COURIER. MY FATHER. WHO took me from my mother's arms, And, smiling, at her soft alarms, Show'd me the world and nature's charms? My Father. Who made me feel and understand, The wonders of the sea and land, And mark thro' all, the Maker's hand? My Father. Who climb'd with me, the mountain's height, And watch'd my Jook of dread delight, While rose the glorious orb of light? My Father. Who from each flower, and verdant stalk, Gathered a honey'd store of talk, To fill the long delightful walk? My Father. Not on an insect would he tread, Nor strike the stinging needle dead— Who taught at once my heart and head? My Father. Who wrote upon that heart the line Paideia grav'd on virtue's shrine, To make the human race divine? My Father. Who fir'd my breast with Homer's fame, And taught the high heroic theme, That nightly flashed upon my dream? My Father. Who smit'd at my supreme desire, To see "the curling smoke" aspire, From Ithaca's domestic fire? My Father. Upon the raft amidst the foam, Who, with Ulysses saw me roam, His head still raised to look for home? My Father. "What made a barren rock so dear!" "My boy! he had a country there." And who, then, dropt a present tear? My Father. Who, now, in pale and placid light Of memory, gleams upon my sight, Bursting the sepulchre of night? My Father. O teach me still thy Christian plan, Thy practice with thy precept ran— Nor yet desert me—now a man, My Father. Still let thy scholar's heart rejoice, With charm of thy angelic voice— Still prompt the motive and the choice, My Father. For yet remains a little space, Till I shall meet thee, face to face, And not, as now, in vain embrace, My Father.
FROM THE AMERICAN MERCURY. The following is extracted from the Connecticut Courant.
A SHORT CATECHISM. Q—What was the value of imports to the United States in the year 1804? A—Eighty million dollars. Q—What was the value of exports from the United States in the year 1804? A—Seventy-seven million, six hundred ninety-nine thousand and seventy-four dollars. Q—How much did the imports exceed the exports in the United States the last year? A—Two million three hundred thousand, nine hundred and twenty-six dollars. Q—When a nation's imports exceed its exports, how is the balance paid? A—The excess is payable only in cash; and in such a case the balance of trade is unfavorable, as more money upon the whole, is carried out of the country than is brought into it. Q—When the imports of a nation generally exceed its exports, what will be the final consequences? A—The inevitable consequences finally will be public and private distress. As a family that spends annually more than its income, will sooner or later be plunged into embarrassments—so it must fare with a nation, whose imports, generally and for a considerable length of time, exceed its exports.
REMARKS. The foregoing questions and answers are exactly adapted to the support of the cause of federalism. They were designed to show that the country was not in prosperity under the present administration: But they are an insult offered to the understanding of every man of common sense. Any man who will give himself the trouble to reflect a single moment on the subject, cannot fail to see the imposition and absurdity attempted to be played off in the foregoing catechism.
The reasoning in the Courant is, that if our "imports exceed our exports" the inevitable consequences will be public and private distress."
Let us examine the reasoning by common sense, and test it by familiar examples. Suppose the whole produce or exports shipped from the United States the last year, had been worth here only Twenty millions of Dollars, and that it had been exchanged for foreign produce, which, when imported and brought into the United States, was worth Sixty millions of dollars—Now common sense would say, that if only twenty millions, of property had been "exported," and we had received for it, and "imported" sixty millions, that the country was flourishing and increasing in riches beyond example. But according to the Courant, our country will be ruined if our "imports" exceed our "exports"—which is equivalent to saying, that the country will be ruined if our produce will sell for more in a foreign market than it is worth at home.
We will put another case—An individual sends a vessel to the West-Indies with a cargo worth here only one thousand dollars, but he has the fortune to sell it at the port of destination for ten thousand dollars—5000 dollars is returned in cash, and the other 5000 is imported in Rum, Sugar, Molasses and Salt—Now, according to every kind of arithmetic but federal political arithmetic, the man has made a very great and profitable voyage, and the country is enriched by it—But if the federal catechism is to be the rule of judging, the owner will be "distressed," and our country impoverished and ruined by such a course of trade, for the imports greatly exceeded the exports.
Why, Messrs. Editors of the Courant, this beats all your former "gull catching"—this is pre-eminently one of the deceptive arts of Demagogues.
JUST PUBLISHED, By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jr. and for sale, by the gross, dozen, or single, at his Printing-Office and Book-Store, Richmond;
The Virginia Almanack, FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD, 1806; Being the second after Bissextile or Leap year. Adapted to the Latitude and Meridian of Richmond. Calculated by BENJAMIN BATES, Of Hanover county, Virginia. Great allowance made to wholesale purchasers. Oct. 11.

Substance of a Journal, said to be written by a Traveller, who had visited almost all the countries on the habitable Globe.
(CONTINUED.)
IN the southeastern parts of Africa, not geographically described, the Journalist says:—Here I found the whole nation, living as you might call it, in a state of nature; for they had neither a King, a President, nor any kind of Chief Magistrate, nor a Legislature or Judges of any sort; nor a pensioned Priesthood, or Nobility; nor a military power lodged anywhere. Our doctrine of equality seemed perfectly understood and acknowledged here; and notwithstanding the assertion of monarchical and aristocratical writers, that without an energetic government, and an alliance between church and state, and rank and subordination, mankind will be unruly and anarchical, and will live in riot and wickedness, I saw in no monarchy or aristocracy such decorum and harmony, & such display of virtue, as amongst these people, and that not partially, but universally.
I saw here no gallows or other engine of punishment, nor any place of correction or confinement; but I found in every city and town, and in the country many charity schools as we should call them, and colleges and universities, and arms houses and hospitals. A happy system of education, said I, to a venerable and well informed old man, with whom I lodged, whilst I was in the metropolis of this happy country, has rendered, what we call in Europe, government and all its expensive appendages unnecessary in your country. No my friend, replied he, with a smile, the same system of education which you now admire, was established and cherished, perhaps with more ardor, when we were subject to a despotic monarch; and after the severe struggles to break the yokes which they had imposed on our necks, under a milder government of an aristocracy, composed of the virtuous and patriotic assertors of our rights, this system was untouched—and even when the degenerate sons of those nobles, with whom we had entrusted the preservation of our rights and liberties, had violated the sacred trust, and by the same arts which our first single tyrants had held us down in slavery, for many years completely enslaved our country, they too, cherished this system of education—and in the course of another revolution attended with a great expense of blood and treasure, by which a limited and well balanced monarchy, I mean as far as a monarchy can be balanced, by representatives of the rich and nobles, in one body, and of the poor in another, was established by a hero, whose services in overturning the detestable aristocracy, were rewarded by his grateful country, with the crown and sceptre settled on him and his heirs forever, he and his successors encouraged with a royal munificence all our schools. And since it has been found, that even a well balanced representative democracy, which arose out of an absolute democracy, in which anarchy was intolerable, degenerated insensibly, into a kind of mixed monarchy; and it was, therefore, almost unanimously agreed, that we would abolish government utterly, and live without the expense and perplexities of any form of it, that can be devised, we have not interfered with the schools colleges and universities. Reading, writing, arithmetic, accounts, book keeping, &c. the principles of geometry and surveying are, and have always been taught in the schools. In the colleges, in each of which, there are schools where the ancient languages of Egypt, Phenicia, Syria, Persia, India, Arabia and Ethiopia, were always taught, and since the reign of the Ptolomies in Egypt, the Greek language; and from the conquest of Egypt by the Romans, the Latin has been regularly taught in those schools. The higher branches of the mathematics, and particularly astronomy has been taught by the able professors, the writings or doctrines of Confucius and Zoroaster, of Aristotle and of Moses, since the time of Ptolemy Philadelphus, have been rendered familiar to the students in the colleges; and in the universities, lectures are given, on every branch of science which has been taught in the colleges, and on natural and experimental philosophy; & on logic and rhetoric. And instead of any particular system of ethics, lectures have constantly been delivered, in support of the prevailing religion and morals of the day. The Idolatry of the Egyptians & Assyrians at one time, then the mythology of India, Persia, Greece and Rome, have been reconciled to the Egyptian, then under the influence of the sovereign whose religion the people adopted, and the professors constantly demonstrated to be true and divine, the religion of the Jews or Judaism, in the reign of their Solomon, and Christianity was introduced in the time of our Queen Condace, from which period that religion went through the several changes according to the caprice of our Kings and their professors till a prince strongly attached to the doctrines of Mahomet, introduced Mahometanism. You see therefore, added the old man, that it is not to our schools and happy system of education, that we are indebted, for our emancipation from the evils of government. Education, which enlarged the human faculties, and introduced our youth to an acquaintance with the history of the republics of Greece and Rome, and the folly and cruelty of Kings in every nation, wherever found, no doubt, enabled our countrymen to correct the defects and errors of the several forms of
government, which they adopted at different periods, and animated them to persevere in their patriotic struggle for their liberty, and it is true, that a liberal education is favorable to liberty, and ignorance alone can submit to slavery; but it is too melancholy a truth to be concealed, that education and even a very extensive degree of erudition, has often been rendered subservient to the views of tyrants. Tutors, professors and orators have bribed, by the promise or expectation of places of fit, pensions and honors—and too many men of learning finding that unless they sold the product of their literary labors to the Prince and his nobles; or in an aristocracy or any other form of government, to the government, they must abandon their favorite studies, and sell perhaps the productions of their bodily labor to casual purchasers, for a mere subsistence, have become the powerful supporters of even the worst form of government that could be described. Unhappily too, men in ease and affluence, who have bewildered their minds, by an irregular & imperfect course of study, by metaphysical subtleties, and a fruitless pursuit after knowledge beyond the reach of man, have, through an excess of pride and vanity, bro't themselves to believe, that there is no God; because they could not comprehend the nature and mode of existence of the Supreme Being; and have let men loose from the salutary restraints of religion, and driven them to snatch at every thing that can gratify their various appetites, and to live like beasts as they are to perish like them. These have rendered several laws and a powerful executive authority necessary, and have furnished a fair pretext for the lovers of property to establish oppressive governments and to strengthen them by the aid of pious frauds.
But you must not suppose from all this, that I am an enemy to learning—far from it—I admire and almost adore some branches of science, such as, arithmetic, Algebra, Fluxions, plain and spherical trigonometry, the higher geometry, optics and astronomy put within our reach by the aid of these. For there is so much of truth in these sciences, and such a display of the astonishing progress of the human mind, when rightly applied, in pursuit of what is of real importance to the happiness of mankind, that I am at a loss to express what I feel and think respecting these branches of science. I have not that the great Creator had himself inspired man with a knowledge of them; and to teach them humility, and a little difference in human wisdom, had wonderfully checked and limited their powers when in pursuit of knowledge which seemed more within their reach, but which was certainly not as necessary as these for their accommodation and happiness. The study of natural philosophy, in its various branches, pneumatics, hydrostatics, hydraulics, natural history, botany, chemistry, magnetism and electricity, has its charms, and each of these, as well as anatomy and the theory and practice of physics have their due credit with me, for their real utility to mankind. And I believe that no one who is well acquainted with even a part of these sciences, can be an atheist, or even free from an habitual sense of religious awe, and a disposition to reverence and adore the great Author of the astonishing objects which surround him, and of himself, a more astonishing object than any which he ever contemplated. No, I am not an enemy to useful learning, but I abhor the abuse of it; and despise superficial conceited Metaphysicians, who, whilst they think they are reasoning according to the rules of logic, are confounding reason, obscuring the truth, and leading many into inextricable labyrinths of doubts and errors. Some have labored to convince mankind, with an affected humility, that human reason is incapable of arriving at any certainty, and that therefore, they ought to doubt the truth of every thing which has been, or can be asserted; and yet, these very philosophers, as they would have us call them, deny that human reason requires any assistance from a divine revelation, even on subjects of the last importance to mankind, and which from the confession of all, are absolutely beyond the reach of human discovery. Others, again, boldly undertake to demonstrate the Being and nature of God, and delineate a religion of nature for man. Whilst others deny the necessity of any religion, deriding the idea of any efficacy in prayers; and although they acknowledge a Deity, deny his attention to the affairs of man; and affirm that pleasure ought to be the only object of the human race. Whilst others have contended that both prayers and sacrifices are grateful to the Gods, for these philosophers affirm that there are many Gods, and that some of them delight in human sacrifices; and that some sins cannot be expiated by any sacrifice, but inevitably plunge the sinner into a river of flaming fire. Whilst some philosophers taught men to look for a reward of their virtues in Elysium or a future state; others affirmed, that every virtue had its own reward in this life. But as to virtue, it could scarcely be found amongst men, who believed, that the Gods themselves practised the most flagrant vices; and whose religious worship required the open commission of some of the most ensnaring and mischievous known amongst men. Unnatural and monstrous crimes, were daily committed, and some of them in some places even reputable. The morality of the polished world permitted marriage of brothers and sisters, and even of mothers; and the murder of one's slaves, and even of their own children. During this horrid confusion re-
speaking religion and morality, there was no less confusion in the philosophical or speculative world. For some philosophers thought that they had proved that there was no such thing as matter; but that all was spirit; and all the common ideas of solidity and substance were mere delusions; whilst others as strenuously contended that all space was full of matter, and that spirit had no existence but in the heated imaginations of weak men. Amidst this confusion and perplexity of mankind respecting their own nature and what constituted human happiness, and whilst destitute of what might be relied on by all men with certainty as a guide through life, and a sure support and consolation in distress, in sickness and in death: and at the very time in which learning flourished, and philosophy had in vain made its boldest efforts to shew its sufficiency, but was actually compleatly qualified to detect fallacy, discover errors, and expose falsehood and imposture to the contempt of an enlightened world; at this moment, I say, if God had not made himself known, and revealed his will to mankind, it might have been supposed, that he cared not for the human race, and had left them to grope through the dark labyrinths of life in folly and errors, as regardless of him, as he appeared to be of them. But happily for mankind, in that critical moment, did he reveal all that human nature is capable of receiving, or that is necessary for mankind to know. Then did Jesus Christ the Messiah appear who had been so long promised to the Jewish world, the expectation and hope of the Gentiles; whose birth, life, death and many circumstances respecting it, and his resurrection had been foretold by several Prophets. His precepts were truly divine, and his example perfect; his doctrine of a future state of rewards and punishments, and of a day of trial and general retribution were the highest possible inducements to observe his precepts, and most powerfully deterred from vice. The truth of his doctrine he attested by many miracles, and by his resurrection from the dead; and by raising several persons to life who had been dead, he demonstrated the possibility of a general resurrection of the dead. This divine doctrine of the gospel and the heavenly precepts it contains had no sooner been taught here unshackled by the caprices and wild conceits of Kings and Priests, than it was found that we needed neither Magistrates, Legislators, nor Judges. As soon as we were taught to love one another as children of one common parent, to do to others as we would wish them to do unto us; to return good for evil, and blessings for cursings; to believe that God saw our most secret actions, and knew our very thoughts, and that he will one day bring to light the secret crimes of man and punish them severely; whilst he will reward with infinite happiness all those who believe in Christ and observe his precepts; from that day, I say, we have been happy without any form of government or laws. The studious in our Colleges and Universities may still gratify their curiosity in reading the ancient philosophy; and indeed that serves but to rivet their attachment to the divine philosophy of the gospel. Here I interrupted the old man by saying, I find then, that I was not mistaken when I said that an happy system of education had rendered government unnecessary. Not education, replied the old man, but religion hath done this. It is true that the tutors and professors assiduously inculcate on the minds of our youth the precepts of the gospel, and demonstrate its divine authority; and this they do with good effect, because they are themselves perfectly satisfied that it is a merciful revelation of the will of God. It is also true that the belief and consequent practice or conduct in life of the scholars and students, must have had great weight with the people at large—but had not the great bulk of the people who had not the benefit of the lectures at the schools, been also convinced of the truth of the gospel, and by an excellent example far more weighty than precepts introduced into common practice, the mild, benevolent and truly amiable manners of sincere christians, we never could have ventured to lay aside the restrictive, coercive and vindictive powers of law, and the vigilance and energy of the magistracy. Pray, said I, inform me by what steps was this wonderful revolution effected, for I suppose it must have been gradual, and the work of time. It was so, replied he—When it was found that debts were seldom contracted, and always paid with punctuality; or, if any difference had arisen respecting any contract, or condition of a bargain, that it was always amicably adjusted by arbitrators; and that no law had been violated for several years, so that the general courts and the various sections of our judges were found to be utterly useless, and their salaries an unnecessary expense, the judges virtuously resigned their offices. So, when it was found that no new law was necessary, and the legislature had repealed all such as were in our situation unnecessary, and incompatible with the manners of our people, we no longer elected the legislature or a chief magistrate. But how, said I, did you support your schools, colleges, public buildings and places of worship, provide for the support of the poor, and keep in such excellent repair your bridges and roads? At the last session of our legislature said he, it was unanimously agreed that the members in their respective districts would annually contribute their quotas of all sums which might be necessary for every pur-
pose to which you have alluded, and would recommend it to the people to pay theirs into the hands of certain persons to be appointed by them, who should be annually entrusted with the application of their contributions to their respective purposes. And this has been regularly performed with proper attention and fidelity ever since. Every member of the community contributes cheerfully by donations, or bodily labor to the support of every institution which has been beneficial or even commodious to their country. These contributions are never burthensome, as the taxes used to be, which were formerly levied on the people for the same purposes; as there is more industry, economy and fidelity used in the application of them, than of the taxes, and the whole expense of collecting them which was always one fourth more, is now saved, besides the heavy expenses of paying the king or chief magistrate and his numerous dependants, and the judges, and the members of the legislature, when in session.
(To be continued.)
FROM THE AUGUSTA HERALD. On Monday, the 7th October, colonel Benjamin Hawkins, the Indian agent for the United States, arrived here, with a deputation of Chiefs from the Upper and Lower Creek Nations, consisting of Alexander Cornells and Tuskenhaw, from the upper towns; and William McIntosh, Tuskenee hue Chayco—Enchau Thluc-co, and Che, cop, cheleo Emandau, from the lower towns. On Tuesday they left this place in the stage on their way to the City of Washington—We understand that their visit to the seat of Government is to treat for an extension of the boundary line of this state to the Ocmulgee River—the Upper Creeks we are told are in favor of ceding the land as far as the Ocmulgee, and the Lower Creeks opposed to it. We believe however that the agent is of opinion the land may be obtained. It will afford pleasure to a benevolent mind to know that the efforts of Col. Hawkins to ameliorate the condition of the savage tribes, and to bring them into something like a social state, have been greatly successful, and that they are almost daily, though slowly, making advances in civilization—There were in the Creek Nation when the agent left it twelve looms employed, eight of them if we recollect aright were made by Indian women, who also spin the cotton which they weave. The plough and the hoe are now also in very general use among them, and in becoming attached to property and being acquainted with the comforts and advantages of agricultural improvements, they are losing very considerably that predilection for the chase and the hunting life, which, almost universally characterises savage nations. The agent has introduced among them weights and measures, and made many of them acquainted with figures, so that they are enabled to weigh out their own articles for sale, and to calculate the amount of them with great accuracy, and the advantages they discover to arise from these glimmerings of science, is gradually exciting a desire to extend their knowledge, and will doubtless prepare the way for the establishment of schools among them, and will create an order for future improvement. From the advances already made in the arts of civil life, there can be little doubt that a foundation is laid, for an entire change in the disposition and habits of these tribes.
FROM THE EVENING POST. As the time is now fast approaching, when we must expect to see much distress amongst our fellow-citizens, perhaps the following anecdote of Franklin will not be inappropriate; I mean as respects the severity of winter. Why should not those who have it in their power, attempt in the most prompt and determined manner to follow the advice and council of that great and good man, Franklin. "I said you herewith a bill of ten louis d'ors; I do not pretend to give such a sum—I only lend it to you. When you shall return to your country, you cannot fail of getting into some business that will, in time, enable you to pay all your debts. In that case, when you meet with another honest man in similar distress, you must pay me, by lending this sum to him, to discharge the debt by a like operation when he shall be able, and meet with such another opportunity. I hope it may thus go through many hands before it meet with a knave to stop its progress. This is a trick of mine for doing a deal of good with a little money. I am not rich enough to afford much in good works, and so am obliged to be cunning, and make the most of a little."
"Your Friend, B. FRANKLIN."
"Paris, April 22d, 1784."
BOSTON, Oct. 24. FROM HOLLAND, Sept. 2.—Letters are received in town from Amsterdam, by an arrival on Tuesday last, which contain the following information:—Seven vessels have arrived at this place, which were carried into England, and after a short detention, released: this circumstance has caused, in some measure, a depression in the markets. There is a report to day, that the Austrian ambassador has quitted Paris; a continental war is therefore now considered as inevitable. FROM GIBRALTAR.—Capt. Rogers, in 34 days from Gibraltar, brings accounts, that the combined French and Spanish fleets were still at Cadiz: that admirals Calder and Collingwood, were before that place, with a squadron of about 17 sail; and that lord Nelson, with an additional
force, was hourly expected to arrive on that station, for the purpose of taking the command of the blockade. Captain Rogers further advises, that the French and Spanish troops, in the neighbourhood of Gibraltar, were said to amount to between 30 and 30 thousand men; and that on the event of the return of the calamity, which proved so fatal to the garrison and inhabitants during the last year, it was expected an attack would be made. At present the troops enjoyed great health, and were prepared to meet the enemy at every point. The differences between this country and Tripoli being fully adjusted, a part of the U. S. squadron, then lying at Gibraltar, and consisting of 4 frigates, 2 schooners, and 2 bomb brigs, were expected to sail immediately for America. No accounts had been received at Malaga or Gibraltar, of any hostile disposition, having been recently discovered on the part of Tunis, or any of the other barbery powers, against this country.
NEW-YORK, November 2.
The brig Adeline, of East Haddam, from Guadalupe, to N. L. and G. Griswold, was captured on Thursday off the Hook by the British frigate Carabian.
The life of Lieutenant Fanning, commander of one of the United States gun-boats written by himself, is now in the press of Mr. Thomas Kirk, of this city, and will be published in a few days.
PHILADELPHIA, November 4.
Extract of a letter to the Editor, dated, "CHILLICOTHE", (State of Ohio) October 15, 1805.
"Our republican governor has been re-elected, nearly unanimously—there have been but a few scattering votes. Every senator and representative, elected to the next assembly, so far as I have heard, is a republican: and although the federalists had but two members in the upper and three in the lower house last year, I am led to believe they will not have even so many the present. "We have been uncommonly healthy here this season. The emigration to this country, the present year, has far exceeded that of any former one. The U. S. lands lying in this district are nearly all taken up. Lands, which were sold three years ago for two dollars per acre, are now selling at from twelve to fifteen dollars, per acre. "Col. Burt is now in this town."
Marine spencers.—There is often much danger, and many lives have been lost, in crossing public ferries, in different parts of the union, particularly at the city of New-York; yet we have heard of no mode having been pointed out, by which those, who might experience an accident, from the upsetting of the boat for instance, might preserve themselves from drowning. With the best intentions, therefore, we would recommend to the owners or superintendant of ferries, to supply themselves with a dozen or more of marine spencers, one of which to be lent to each passenger on his entering the boat, to be returned on reaching the opposite shore, to the person having charge of the boat or ferry.
These articles, trifling in themselves, but of the greatest utility, might be procured for about one dollar each; they consist of new or old corks of wine or porter bottles, strung on stout wire, and enclosed and quilted in canvas—the jacket or spencer to be tied under the shoulders, with straps over the shoulders.
The possession alone of these spencers, would give a confidence to passengers, particularly females, and prevent many ludicrous as well as distressing scenes on board the ferry boats. Let him who is acquainted with a better mode, make it known.
NORFOLK, November 5.
Yesterday arrived in Hampton Roads, the U. States frigate Congress, Captain Decatur, 40 days from Tangiers.—Mr. Winn the purser, with whom we conversed, informs, that Dr. Davis, our Consul, with an ambassador and suite from the Bey of Tunis, are on board—that the Constellation is now under the command of Capt. Stewart, and had sailed three days before the Congress for the United States—that the Essex was commanded by Capt. Campbell—and that the Adams was daily expected at Gibraltar, bound home.—Mr. W. says, a coppered ship from Nantz in 40 days, anchored in Hampton Roads as he was coming to town.
GRAND LODGE OF VIRGINIA.
THE GRAND LODGE OF VIRGINIA will meet in the Mason's Hall in this city, at 6 o'clock in the evening of Monday the 9th day of December next.
W. H. Fitzwhylsonn, G. S. Richmond, Nov. 8, 1805.
Valuable Property for Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed by Richd. and Dauncey of King William county, to the subscriber, to secure and satisfy a debt due from the said Richard to Cornelius Dauncey, administrator with the will annexed, of Owen Dauncey, decd., will be offered to SALE, on Friday the 6th day of December next, at Hanover Town, to the highest bidder, for ready payment, in current money, SUNDOWN SLAVES, consisting of men, women and children; one Brood Mare, about 8 years old, by Lamplighter; two small horses, about 2 years old, by Americus; one noted Stud Horse called Hanover; one Wagon and Set, and 3 Horses, one excellent chair horse about 9 years old, and one bay mare Colt, by Americus. Geo. Wm. Smith. Richmond, Nov. 7th, 1805.

During the late malignant fever in New York, 607 cases thereof were reported, of which 236 persons died, viz. 166 males and 88 females—This epidemic commenced in the beginning of Sept. and continued till the 25th October.
Lieutenant James Biddle of the city of Philadelphia, late a prisoner in Tripoli, has been appointed to the command of gun boat, No. 1.
The consistency of federalists consists in their inconsistency. It is perfectly in character for them to approve at one time what they condemn at another, especially if a change of circumstances enables them, in both cases, to act contrary to reason. These remarks will remove the surprise which their conduct with regard to our affairs with Tripoli has perhaps occasioned. Notwithstanding they had frequently declared that spirited & vigorous measures were preferable to all others, and that expense should not be regarded in pursuing them when they were directed against an enemy; yet no sooner were such measures adopted with regard to Tripoli, & the expedition under Gen. Eaton undertaken, than, with the utmost facility and consistency, they changed their opinion. They now censure the administration for doing what they before so warmly recommended. They expatiated on the inhumanity of suffering our fellow citizens to remain in captivity when a few hundred thousand dollars would procure their liberty, and remarked the impropriety of sending more to that country to experience the same fate. But they did not end here in displaying their character. It so happened that the expedition ended happily, and that with the assistance of a small sum, it procured peace and the liberation of our countrymen. This at once discovered their want of judgment and furnished them with an opportunity of again exhibiting their Procrustean dexterity. As soon as they learned that money had been expended, to obtain the freedom of the captives, or to effect the disapprobation of the measure, and condemned the administration as unnecessarily extravagant.
Can it be possible that men who conduct themselves in this manner are actuated by patriotic motives? Can it be possible that they are not governed by envy, and enmity to the happiness of their country?— Pol. Observer.
Speculation. Considerable interest is excited by the proceedings of the Indiana Company in Kentucky, incorporated with a view to open a canal at the rapids of the Ohio at Louisville. It has a capital of a million of dollars, and contemplates a Banking and Commercial Institution. Col. Burr, Gen. Jones, Dayton, and several other distinguished characters are directors of the company. A "Kentucky Canal Company" has previously been formed and made preparations for opening a canal at the same place.
We have already had occasion to notice the assertions of the federalists, that the republicans were anxious to keep in a perpetual state of discord with their political adversaries. These assertions have been noticed heretofore, merely to give them a pointed contradiction, as it must be evident to every candid person, that they had not the smallest foundation in truth. But as the federalists, with unblushing effrontery, continue to heap obloquy on their opponents, as the sole cause of the existing divisions, which they themselves first commenced, and still protract, we deem the insertion of a few plain facts not altogether useless, towards laying a correct statement of the case before the public.
It is well known, that during the administration of Mr. Adams, the most acrimonious Phillips were uttered and published against the republicans, from the chief ruler in government, to the most despicable dependant: It is well known too, that Mr. Adams and his party never spared an opportunity of branding their opponents with the opprobrious epithets of Jacobins and disorganizers. The terrors of the sedition law, that political hydra, which the Herculean arm of republicanism alone could crush, have not been forgotten. The incarceration in damp and unwholesome dungeons, of almost every man who dared to raise his voice in the hour of danger, will stand as a monument of tyranny, as long as the "reign of terror" shall remain engraved on the faithful page of history.—If it were necessary, we could repeat a catalogue of deeds under the administration of Mr. Adams, all tending to divide and distract the American people, which future ages will be at a loss to believe could occur in the most stern and enlightened nation in the world. We could dilate on the mischiefs of a standing army, a direct tax, an alien law, &c. But enough. The days of oppression and proscription are over: Let them be remembered only to be execrated.
We now recur with pleasure to the administration of Mr. Jefferson. When this invaluable citizen ascended the chair of state, what was the situation of America? Social intercourse, and all the comforts of domestic life, had been destroyed by federal intolerance, and the United States presented nothing but a chaos of jarring and contending passions. Jefferson, with a calm and philosophic eye, beheld the mischiefs and divisions engendering by his predecessor, applied a corrective, and with a liberality which put his enemies to the blush, extended the protecting arm of government to every class of citizens.—"We are all republicans, all federalists," was the language of his inaugural address. "Let us," he continues, "restore to social intercourse, that harmony, without which, liberty, and even life itself, are but dreary things." And has he not acted up to these professions? The unparalleled unanimity of the American people, present an answer giving as the light of day. With an enthusiasm, bordering on idolatry, our citizens rallied round the principles pro-
most determined political opponents, to their honor be it recorded, generously withdrew their opposition, and confided in the man of the people. They discovered that he had been traduced, basely traduced, by those interested beings who wished to blind the public mind, by bold assertions and mischievous falsehoods.
Virginia has been frequently represented as foremost in producing the divisions which lately destroyed the peace and harmony of the United States. During the administration of Mr. Adams, it is true, Virginia was foremost in opposition. It was within the walls of her legislature, a determined stand was made against the federal torrent, which poured in on every side: It is to the exertions of a Madison, a Giles, a Taylor, and other worthies, we owe the dissolution of the federal faction. The mild, yet dignified, resolutions of the Virginia assembly, carried conviction to every man not blinded by prejudice. The people read, the charm was broken, and liberty once more smiled on the American nation.
How has Virginia acted since? Has she discovered a dogmatic determination to banish from her confidence every political adversary? No—she has not—Even federalists applaud her magnanimity in the appointment of auditor of public accounts. In December last, when that officer was chosen, an undoubted and intelligent republican, was put in nomination against Mr. Shepard, a staunch and undeviating federalist—and the issue was nearly three to one in favor of Mr. S. The assembly knew he was "honest, capable and faithful to the constitution," and no other qualification was necessary.
Contrast this liberal policy, with the narrow habits of Connecticut. Her conduct respecting the five justices of the peace, who were ignominiously driven from office, for expressing an opinion relative to the existence of a written constitution in that state, is fresh in the mind of our readers. Other facts could be adduced, but they are deemed useless.
With these truths full in their face, it is hoped the federalists will cease their eternal clamor, and endeavor, by their future conduct, to have some degree of credibility attached to their assertions. (Petersburg Republican.)
FROM THE SALEM REGISTER.
SUMMARY.
Numerous reports tend to confirm the apprehensions of war upon the Continent of Europe. The history proceeds only to warlike preparations, but not to any acts of hostility. In France, the destination of troops for the Rhine is given; but no consequent events. The military arrangements of Austria were announced. The disposition of Bavaria to avoid the war, was believed. Every thing excited alarm, but nothing had amounted to a declaration of war. The late statistical history of France, published by Herbin, will exhibit the probable population of that Empire. Mirabeau the elder, in 1734 gave the population of France at 18 millions. The Abbe D'Expilly, in 1772, gave it at 22 millions, when Buonaparte gave it at 24 millions. M. Neckar, in 1785, gave it at 24 millions, and Bouquet Desbroches, in 1789, reported 27 millions. In 1791, the Committee of the Assembly reported at the first time at 28 millions, but at the second time, at 26 millions. M. Brong, published in 1797 the actual population, including Corsica, at 31 millions. Of these, 26 millions were on the ancient domain of France, above 3 millions were on the re-united provinces, and one and an half on the countries between the Rhine and Moselle. In 1793, De Pe're reported to the Council 33 millions, including 28 millions on the territory of France, 3 millions on the re-united provinces, 33 thousand on the territory of Geneva, and one and an half million in the departments on the left bank of the Rhine. The returns, by the pre-feals, in August, 1802, gives the general population of 33 millions, but this population was increased nearly 2 millions by the re-union of Piedmont and Island of Elba, in September 1802. This number is judged not far from truth, especially if we employ the large numbers, and omit the fractions. If to this population we add that of Holland and of Italy, and the countries in which the French have conquest, we shall find a vast power in the present state of the French Empire. When the population of France was given at 26 millions, above 20 millions were considered as inhabitants of the country, and above 5 millions in the cities. Des-Broches, in his work on the wealth of France, adds above one million to the above amount of the population, and gives above 7 millions to the cities, so that the population of the country to the cities is about three to one. The Great Law gives the population of France into the following classes. Population of large towns, not including cultivators, at 8 millions; workmen, 6 millions; laborers in agriculture 4 millions; vintagers, at one million and 7 10ths. Proprietors of Vineyards 8,000; Shopkeepers, &c. at the charge of agriculture, 1 million and 8 tenths. Proprietors living on the produce of their estates, 450 thousand. In the class of sailors, manufacturers, nobles, ecclesiastics, &c. only 50,000 short of 2 millions, and the French army at 250,000 giving in all 35 millions. This gives the city population as 8 to 17.
The last accounts from England assure us of the high confidence placed by the nation in Mr. Nelson, who was to accept the command of the British fleet with such discretionary orders as discover the greatest national prize. It was expected that an entirely new disposition of the fleet would immediately take place. It is needless then to repeat the names of the Admirals on the several stations according to the present establishment.
From the West-Indies, we have no uncommon occurrences reported to us. The death of Dessalines has not been confirmed, and so often are such reports proved to be false, that the greatest caution is obliged in listening to them. According to a decree of Dessalines, on the first of August last, every vessel entering the ports over which he had authority, was obliged to a consignment of its cargo to some person on shore, and the house to whom the vessel was consigned was to give bonds for the duties. From the Bahamas, we learn, that they contrast their situation as a British Colony, with the fate of Cuba. For while they suffer every embarrassment from the Spaniards, the Spanish Colony of Cuba is enriching itself by the American Commerce more than it possibly could by the national peace.
In the United States, we have continual accounts of Military parades, all of which display
military laws. A review of the first division of militia, in South Carolina, in October, was ordered. The division is in four brigades, with artillery and cavalry attached to the regiments. It is represented, that the men capable of bearing arms in Pennsylvania, were 160,000, between 18 and 45 years of age. This number is said to be double to that of the last report. The seizure of several persons in Mississippi, near the Spanish lines, has obliged an order for military detachments. By what authority this seizure was made is not yet known. In this mysterious affair, several persons in the territory were known to have been concerned. Some attempts have been made to excite alarm at New Orleans, on the subject of the rising of the slaves. But no discovery has yet proved any serious or dangerous combination. The general census of slaves in New Orleans having been finished, 1 dollar on each slave has been ordered by authority. Mr. Pollock, one of the council of the city, proposed whether any body corporate could keep a military force, and whether that kept by the city ought to be banished. To retain the military establishment the votes were 8 against three, and so the present order continues. We may expect soon to make a fair statement of the election in the several states this season. Partial reports, when made with good intentions, perplex rather than guide us.
Gov. Trumbull's speech from Connecticut, has reached us. It is rather congratulatory, than intended to convey any particular information. He declares New Haven free from fever, and the Assembly provided with better accommodations. In addressing them on the delicate subject of Quarantines, he leaves the subject to be examined under all its prejudices. In regard to the Supreme Court, he exhibits from the Chief Judge the state of the docket, of which a due examination is to suggest the necessary new arrangements in the Courts.
Such have been the alarms respecting the Malignant Fever, so easily have the accounts from different cities been confounded together, that it has been indispensably necessary in such Cities as have been free from sickness, to offer unquestionable proofs of their health to the public notice. In consequence we have been furnished with documents of general utility, which would not otherwise have been obtained.
From Charleston Dispensary, in South Carolina, we have a statement for the 4 last years, during the Summer months. From this it appears that in these months were received, in 1802, 36 subjects, in 1803, 44 subjects, in 1804, 83, and in 1805, only 33, giving in all 390. Of whom 151 were cured, 20 died, and 19 unknown. The increments in the city in July 1805, were 44 whites and 89 blacks, and in August following, 53 whites and 48 blacks, making in all 234. Among these, 21 died of bilious fever, 32 of consumption, and 31 of Bowel complaints, and only one of Yellow Fever. Baltimore has been obliged to the same vindication, and its bills of mortality through the season amply prove its uncommon health. The bill for the week ending 14th of October, was of 13 adults and 10 children, in all 23. We are happy that we are not obliged to a partial account of the health of our great Cities. We have full assurances of the diminished evils of the malignant fever, and the Philadelphia bill of mortality from 14th to 17th October, was of 16 adults, and 5 children, in all 21. In New York, for the whole week ending 12th of October, 65, including 42 adults and 23 children. The bill of mortality for Boston, for the week ending 24th of October, was of 24.
A late account from Carlisle College, Pennsylvania, names 5 students who have lately received degrees of Bachelors in the arts at that seminary. In Canada, they are enjoying the advantages from the encouragement given to Schools, and to private Instructors. On the 31st of July, an examination of the Students under the Rev. R. Stachan, at Cornwall, Upper Canada, was attended with great satisfaction to the Ingenious gentlemen, who visited on the occasion.
Charitable institutions multiply, and have encouragement. The Benevolent Society in Portland, at a public contribution, on the 17th inst. obtained 213 dollars. We must confess ourselves indebted to England for these examples, which are studiously followed by all wise nations. The total of money raised by the poor's rate in England and Wales, for the year ending at Easter, 1803, exceeded 5 millions of pounds sterling, of which about a fiftieth part was paid in Wales. The expense of our poor rate, taken throughout this Commonwealth, in the same manner, would discover, that we were not unwilling to follow the good example of the parent country. It is to be hoped that some bold attempts will be made to give us a statistical account of our own State, by which the public character and bounty may be precisely ascertained.
Improvements are continued in our interior, for the benefit of our communications by land and water. The conviction of their utility is established, even by the advantages received by the first adventurers, who continue their labors. The Catawba Company invite proposals to finish their works in Carolina. It is hoped that the boundaries between the two Carolinas will be determined this season. In Virginia, they follow their favorite diversions at the Races, and tread fast in the steps of the British. A match was run in Virginia over Broad Rock Course, and it is given that 30,000 dollars were ventured. Mr. Ball's Florizel gained both heats. The amusements of all nations have a local praise, and few persons shew any respect for amusements not their own.
In Baltimore, the subject of the intended Thanksgiving has been considered in the light of a Quarantine: which may have much duty, but may offend sympathy. The question why a Sunday might not be preferred to any other day, is readily answered in New-England, in which our devotions are justly distinguished and separated from our amusements or our diversions. It may be asked why Thanksgiving should not be kept as Marriages antiently were, when the days of festivity followed the days of celebration. At a late religious meeting in Granville, N. C. which was kept for two days, 20 were baptised, and above forty added to the Church, and about a thousand were present at the communion. The concourse was great, and as the time was not prolonged, was not disorderly.
A Medical and Agricultural Register has been proposed in Middlesex, in this Commonwealth, and has been approved by the W. Society of M. Husbandmen. It has been proposed to be published by Dr. Daniel Adams. It has been encouraged also by the Kennebec Medical Society.
The late death of General Moultrie has turned the public attention to the
sincere worth of that patriot. Having established the reputation of his courage in the Indian wars, he was in command of a regiment at Sullivan's island, on the memorable 28th June, 1776. At three o'clock on that day, Gen. Lee writes to him, "Mr. Byrd makes report of your conduct, which does you infinite honor. They are indeed such as I expected." On the same day, President Rutledge: "I send you 500lb. of powder. You know our collection is not very great. Honor and victory, my good sir, to you and our worthy countrymen with you. Do not make too free with your cannon. Cool and do mischief." Next morning he received from Gen. Lee his congratulation: "I should have thanked you and your brave garrison this morning, but am prevented by a great deal of business. I do most heartily thank you all, and shall do you justice in my letters to Congress." From President Rutledge. "My very particular thanks are due to you and the brave officers and men in your garrison, for their heroic behavior of yesterday." C. Gadsden, from the navy, writes, "I most heartily congratulate the colony on the drubbing you gave those fellows the other day, & only wish you had had powder enough, that it might have been complete." Gen. Moultrie, in his account of the action, says, they had scarcely manned their guns, before the ships under Sir Peter Parker were near the Fort. We can only report the following short passage of his letter: "The words that passed along the platform by the officers and men, were, "Mind the Commodore, mind the two fifty gun ships:" most all the attention was paid to the fifty gun ships, especially the Commodore; who, I dare say, was not at all obliged to us for our particular attention to him; the killed and wounded on board those two fifty gun ships confirm what I say. During the action, Gen. Lee paid us a visit through a heavy line of fire, and pointed two or three guns himself, then said to me, Colonel, I see you are doing very well here, you have no occasion for me, I will go up to town again, and then left us." The Bristol lost 44 men killed, and 30 wounded. The captain had his arm shot off. The Experiment of 50 guns, had 57 killed and 30 wounded, and the captain lost his arm, besides other damage in her other vessels, one of which was burnt. These numbers are from the British account. Many now living, remember the joy from this event at the commencement of our revolutionary war, and still retain their gratitude. After Gen. Moultrie, taken in Charleston, had become their prisoner, attempts were made to alienate him from the cause of his country. Col. Balfour, in a letter to Gen. Moultrie, the son, dated 14th Jan. 1781, says, "I wish you to propose to your father, to relinquish the cause he is now engaged in." Upon this letter the Gen. in his memoirs remarks, "The proposal from Col. Balfour convinces me, that the letter which I received from Lord Charles Montague, some time after, did not originate from himself: When I shewed Lord Charles' letter to my son, he then told me of Col. Balfour's proposal to him. He told Col. Balfour "he could not make such a proposal to his father, for he was sure he would not listen to it."
EXPORTS. Of flour and middlings together with rye and Indian meal, from the port of Philadelphia from the 1st of July to the 30th Sept. 1805, both inclusive, taken from the outward entries in the custom House. 41,606 bbls. flour 3,713 half do 312 bbls middlings 1,308 do rye meal 2,038 bds Indian corn meal 4,861 bbls do.
MARRIED—On Thursday the 24th ult. by the Rev. J. D. Blair, Mr. JAMES CLARKE, jr. of the town of Manchester, to the amiable and accomplished Miss MARTHA MURCHIE, of Chesterfield county.
MCCRAN, On Saturday evening last, SAMUEL MCCRAN, Esq. attorney at law, to Mrs. WHITLOCK, second daughter of Col. John Harvie, of this city.
By Last Night's Mail.
CHARLESTON, October 31. The brig Rambler, Tiers, from Africa, anchored at Quarantine yesterday morning: Capt. T. a few days since spoke the brig —, capt. Young, five days from St. Thomas, for Boston, and was informed by capt. Y. that a Spanish packet in 35 days from Spain, with dispatches for Porto Rico, had touched at St. Thomas, bringing accounts of Spain having declared WAR against the United States. This information was confirmed by a passenger, who stated that insurance had risen 10 per cent. in consequence of these accounts. (Times.) [We give the above as we find it—If, however, such a measure had really been resorted to by the Spanish Government, we hardly think it probable that a packet, dispatched to her colonies with the intelligence, would stop at a neutral island to communicate the news, and thereby deprive the Spanish privateers of a fine booty, by enabling our commercial brethren in the West-Indies to provide for their own safety.]
NEIL M'COULL, Has received by the late arrivals from London and Liverpool, HIS USUAL SUPPLY OF Fall & Winter Goods. Richmond, 12th October, 1805. if it
Richmond Academy Lottery.
THE drawing will commence on Saturday the 9th instant, at the Capitol, under the superintendence of Robert Mitchell, William Morley, George Pickett, William Du Val and Alexander Stuart. Esquires, and be continued on Mondays and Wednesdays every other week until otherwise directed by the committee, of which public notice will be given. By a regulation of the Trustees the price of Tickets will be regularly raised according to the gain of the school, so that there will be no advantage in deferring the purchase of tickets. The several agents appointed to sell tickets are requested to make their returns to George Tucker, Esq. By order of the Managers. SAMUEL COLEMAN, Secretary to the Trustees. Richmond, Nov 7th, 1805.
MILDRED BRADLEY,
HERETOFORE Mildred Coleman, having in vain attempted to live with her husband, (if he can be entitled to that appellation) in New-Kent (where however he had made no sort of provision for a family,) has, with his consent, under a promise that he would restore to her the little property he may justly be said to have robbed her of, but which, regardless of that promise, he now refuses to do, returned to Richmond, where, as she is, in consequence of the conduct of Mr. Bradley, destitute of any other means of subsistence, she has again resorted to the MANTUA MAKING BUSINESS for a support. She is thankful for the encouragement she has heretofore received, and will be grateful for a continuance of it. Her residence, for the present, is opposite to Mr. Thomas Wilson's office, where her business will be assiduously attended to. Richmond, Nov 7, 1805.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
ON Monday the 25th day of November next (if fair, if not the next fair day) will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, at the late residence of Col. John Royall, Esq. of America, the following VALUABLE PROPERTY, to wit: eight or ten Virginia born SLAVES, including one valuable black-smith and the celebrated race rider, Paddy; also the stock of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs, amongst the former of which are four valuable fillies by Diomed, Clifton, Dion and Gimcrack, out of good mares, and amongst the latter will be two or three thousand weight of prime pork, the crops of corn, fodder, &c. &c.
Terms of sale will be cash for all sums of twenty dollars and under, and for all sums above 20 dollars twelve months credit will be given. Bonds and approved security will be required from the purchasers to carry interest from the date, but the interest to be remitted if the principal is punctually paid.
All persons having claims against the estate are desired to bring them forward properly authenticated, on or before the 1st day, that provision may be made for payment—and all persons indebted to the estate are earnestly requested to make immediate payment, as the situation of the estate will not admit of indulgence. William Royall, Adm'r. Of Col. John Royall, Esq. October 23, 1805.
THE subscriber purposed practicing LAW in all the Courts held in the City of Richmond;—also in the County Courts of King William and Hanover, wherein any business confided to him shall meet with prompt attention. And'w. Stevenson. Richmond, Nov. 3, 1805.
No Admittance for People of Colour.
JUST ARRIVED
From Europe, and to be seen at the BELL-TAVERN—A GRAND COLLECTION OF FIGURES, (AS NATURAL AS LIFE) Representing the Great Monarchs & High Personages in Europe, &c.
General WASHINGTON
THOMAS JEFFERSON
General HAMILTON
His Holiness PAUS VII the present Pontiff.
Charles IV. King of Spain
Ferdinand, Prince of Austria
Louis XVI. late King of France
Maria Antoinette, late Queen of France
The Dauphin of France
Francis II. Emperor of Germany
Maria Teresa Charlotte, Empress of Germany
Maria Teresa, daughter of the late King of France
Alexander I. Emperor of Russia
General Bonaparte
Ferdinand, Prince of the Two Sicilies
The Cruel Emperor, Nero, tyrant of Rome
The famous philosopher Seneca, condemned to die by order of the said Emperor, on account of his writing books and vociferating against his tyranny. He is to be seen sitting on a chair bleeding to death, having the four veins opened, which is the same situation he was in when dying.
Prince of Peace.
George III. King of England.
General Moreau.
General Dessaix, killed at the memorable battle of Marengo.
The Archduke Charles, General in Chief of the Austrian Army.
The celebrated Father Valentine, Chief Engineer at Mantua, by whose great abilities that city was enabled to hold out so long against the French.
Marat, a representative of the people at Paris.
Amureth, Bey of Alexandria, in Egypt.
The celebrated Charlotte Cordé, in the act of assassinating Marat in the Bath, to revenge the death of her lover and her brother, whom the said Marat had caused to be guillotined, after which she was also carried to the scaffold.
Robespierre, one of the French tyrants during the Convention.
Admiral Nelson.
Voltaire
Jean Jacques Rousseau.
These Figures have been procured by an able Artist, at an extraordinary expense, and have after-wards been exhibited at Rome, Vienna, Milan, Madrid, and several other Cities in Europe, and have always excited admiration! The Figures will be exhibited to commence at 9 o'clock in the morning, till 10 in the evening. The company at intervals, will be entertained by a choice band of Music, with several Italian pieces. Admission for grown persons FIFTY CENTS—Children HALF PRICE. The Ladies and Gentlemen of Richmond, are respectfully informed, that they will remain here only one week. November 6th, 1805.
Bail and Delivery Bonds
For sale at this office.

An Apprentice Wanted. A LAD of reputable connections, about 14 or 15 years of age, would be taken as an Apprentice to learn the Printing Business, at the office of the VIRGINIA ARGUS. October 4.
Fall & Winter Goods. The subscribers have received, and are now opening a considerable part of their WOOLLENS; Among which are Bales of assorted Rose & Duffil Blankets, Do. Nap'd Cottons, Do. Yarn & Plaid Hose, Do. White & Coloured Plains, Do. Kerseys & Halfthicks, Do. 6-1 & 7-1 Coatings, plain and strip'd, Do. Cloths, assorted colours and prices, Do. Forrest Cloths, Boxes Men's Hats assorted prices, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Diapers, &c.
Also—An assortment of HARDWARE, CUTLERY and NAILS. In addition to which, they daily expect on the arrival of the Suffolk from London, a large assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS, Which will be offered for sale on their usual terms. GILLIAT & KIRBY. October 4, 1805.
Land & Slaves, for Sale. ON Monday the 2d day of December next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at the dwelling house of John Robertson, dec. in this county, Two Hundred and Eighty Acres of Land more or less, lying on Appomattox River in the county of Chesterfield, adjoining the lands of Major Francis Eppes and the estate of Benjamin Ward. An agreeable situation well watered, with improvements sufficient for the accommodation of a genteel family. Further particulars are unnecessary, as those inclined to purchase will wish to view the premises, which will be made known by application to Mr. John Robertson who resides on the premises, or the executors. Twelve NEGROES, consisting of men, women, boys and girls; stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs; crop of Corn, Wheat and Oats; Household and Kitchen Furniture and Plantation Utensils. Two annual payments will be required for the lands, & twelve months credit will be given for the purchase of the negroes, &c. on all sums above two dollars. By the EXECUTOR. September 6th, 1805.
TO be sold, for ready money, in pursuance of a deed of trust from David Ross, dec. in order to raise the sum of 2051 dollars, 90 cents with interest thereon at the rate of five per centum per annum, from the first day of August last, due from the said David Ross to the trustees of James Dunlop, dec. the following Lands, Lots and Tenements, Or such part of them as may be necessary to pay the said debt, and interest with the charges and expenses of executing the trust. An Estate or Plantation in the county of Goochland called Cole's, containing by estimation fifteen hundred acres, to be the same more or less, lying on the waters of the Byrd creek, and purchased by the said David Ross of the representatives of James Cole, of Wm. Cole and John Hughes, and adjoining the lands of Richard Adams and Samuel Richardson, according to its known boundaries as held by the said David Ross. Also, the following LOTS in the town of Columbia, Fluvanna county, to wit: Lot No. 63, on which the warehouse is built; Lot No. 75, on which is a store-house, now or late in the occupation of John Forbes; No. 73, now or late in the occupation of J. Srother; No. 76, now or late in the occupation of Mrs. Price. The sale will take place at John Napier's Tavern, in the town of Columbia, on the 18th day of November next; and the lands and tenements aforesaid will be set up in that order which shall appear best to suit the purchasers, and most beneficial to the parties concerned. BEN. MOSBY, acting trustee. October 4th, 1805.
MARSHALL'S SALES. IN pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth Circuit in the Virginia District, pronounced at the May Term, 1805, in behalf of John Tate and Thomas Aston, assignees of Henry Martin, against James Vaughan, adm'r. &c. of Matthew Vaughan, dec. and others.—Will be SOLD , to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Pears's Tavern, in the county of Goochland, on the 20th day of November next. The following SLAVES, viz. Gibb, Joe, Ned, Trip, Cyrus, Peter, Parrot, Billy, Lewis, Lewey, Carter, Phil and Porteus (males); Nell, Franky, Lucy, Fanny, Judy, Amy, Dolly, Sylvia and Betty (females), or so many thereof as may be sufficient to raise the sum of one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six dollars and thirty-four cents, with interest on one thousand four hundred and seventy-nine and fifty-one cents, part thereof at the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 23d day of May, 1805, and the expenses of sale. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. October 2d, 1805.
Manchester Turnpike Company. EIGHTH REQUISITION. The Shareholders in the Manchester Turnpike Company are hereby required to pay to James Brander, Treasurer, the further sum of Ten Dollars, on each share, on or before the 18th of November next. By order of the Directors, James Brander, Clk. Manchester, 10th Oct. 1805.
THE Copartnership of the subscribers, under the firm of THOMAS TAYLOR & CO., will dissolve by mutual consent on the 11th instant. Thomas Taylor. John Satchell. THE SUBSCRIBERS, UNDER THE FIRM OF Taylor & Brown, Offer their services to the public as AUCTIONEERS & COMMISSION MERCHANTS, at the stand lately occupied by Thomas Taylor & Co., where they have on hand a large stock of Dry Goods & West-India Produce, most of which will be disposed of at Private Sale on very low terms, for cash or approved negotiable notes. Thomas Taylor. James Brown, Jr. Richmond, 11th Oct. 1805.
BROKER'S OFFICE. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Counting-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All business confided to him will be transacted with strict duty. THOM. NORVELL. Richmond, October 3, 1804. Forty Dollars Reward.
RUN away from the subscriber living in Granville county, North Carolina, in March last, two bright mulatto fellows; one by the name of BARTLEY, about 35 years of age, he has but little to say, and appears to be very humble; he is a tolerable good Shoemaker and Cooper, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and he is a well set negro.—GEORGE is about 23 years of age, about 6 feet high, spare made, but a very active negro, fond of drink, and a very forward saucy fellow. I expect they have obtained free passes and will endeavor to pass for free negroes; it is probable they are lurking about Manchester, Richmond or Petersburg; they were seen in Manchester a few days past. Any person taking them up and confining them in jail, so that I get them, shall have the above reward, or 20 dollars for either, paid by the subscriber. The 5th, 1805. LEWIS HENING.
The subscriber wishes to sell for cash, or on credit till the first day of January next, the Two Brick Tenements, Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1804.
Geo. Watt HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe warehouse, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of on moderate terms, by wholesale, The following Articles, viz: Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cognac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Patent Shot, assorted sizes—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorsers, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 29th March, 1805.
TO RENT. A BRICK HOUSE, adjoining the old City Tavern, well calculated for a Dry Goods Store. Apply to Gallego, Richard & Co. May 29th, 1805.
JOHN TOMPKINS HAS just received a fresh supply of OLD COGNAC BRANDY, a part of the same shipment of his former parcel. Also, a few hogheads of ANTIGUA RUM, of good quality. He has on hand, a parcel of BEST FRENCH CAMBRICKS. The whole of which, he offers for sale, very low for cash, or on a liberal credit. August 16, 1805.
TO RENT, A HOUSE at the Ealing Garden. Enquire of James Lowndes on the premises. 8th Month 20th, 1805.
THE proprietor offers for sale, a TRACT OF LAND, adjoining Scuffletown, which he proposes to divide into lots of twenty-five acres—For further particulars apply to Messrs. Prosser & Moncure. NOTICE.
A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying them to pass a law, authorising the court of this county to levy money, for the purpose of bringing up the records thereof, from March 1798 to March 1802. Southampton, Sept. 2, 1805.
JAMES TERNAN, Has just received a supply of fresh & good MEDICINES, PAINTS AND HATTERS, COLOURS—opening at his Corner Shop, opposite Col. Gamble's, with which he shall be happy to serve his numerous friends, on the most moderate terms.—He returns his sincere thanks for the favor of their custom. (tf) Sept. 4.
TO LET, A COUNTING ROOM, STORE ROOM and CELLAR, in a brick building near the Basin and next door to Messrs. Hart and Southgate's. Enquire of the printer. 18th Sept. 1805.
BY virtue of a deed of trust from Thomas Callis, to secure the payment of certain sums of money therein expressed, will be SOLD , on the premises, for ready money, on Monday the 11th day of November next, a TRACT OF LAND, in Hanover county, formerly the property of David Anderson, known by the name of Anderson's Old Store, at present occupied by the said Callis, containing 554 1-2 acres, more or less—or so much thereof as will pay and satisfy the balance of 3431. 11s. 10d. together with interest still due on the said deed of trust—as also, the expenses of carrying the same into effect. CHARLES J. MACMURDO, Trustee. Richmond, 4th Oct. 1805.
MARSHALL'S SALES. To be SOLD , for ready money, in pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States, for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards and David Ross, and others defendants, in order to raise the sum of 4209 dls. 26 cents, with the expenses of sale, a number of very valuable SLAVES, now at the Oxford Iron Works. The sale will take place at the said Works, on the 16th day of November next. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. October 4, 1805.
BY THE HONORABLE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS it appears that the cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands and other places are now unappreciably afflicted with an infectious and malignant disease, which without due caution may be brought into this commonwealth, by vessels arriving therefrom; I have thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby calling upon the superintendents of Quarantine of the different ports of entry and delivery of this commonwealth, to use every exertion on their part to prevent the introduction of so great a calamity among the good people of this state: To effect which they are hereby particularly enjoined to demand of all masters of vessels coming from the said cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands, or any other place afflicted as aforesaid, the requisite declaration of the state of health of their respective crews, &c. according to the law in that case made and provided. And if the result of such enquiry shall satisfy the superintendents of the port which such vessel may wish to enter, that the public safety requires their performance of Quarantine, he is hereby required to see that the same be done at the place heretofore appointed, convenient to the said port for a time not exceeding twenty days. And I do hereby strictly enjoin and require that until such vessels shall be discharged from their Quarantine, all persons coming or goods imported therein, come not on shore, or go on board any other vessel, or be landed or put on board any other vessel whatsoever within this commonwealth. And moreover, that no person or persons go on board any vessels ordered to perform Quarantine, in pursuance hereof, without permission first had and obtained in writing from the said superintendents. And the said superintendents are hereby authorised to use the proper means of obtaining the most early and accurate information of the situation of all vessels coming from the said cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands, or any other place afflicted as aforesaid, with an intention of entering into any of the ports, rivers or harbors within the jurisdiction of this state. And all pilots are hereby required and enjoined to give notice unto some one of the said superintendents, of the arrival of all vessels from the said cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands, or any other place afflicted as aforesaid, and are inhibited from conducting the same into any of the ports of this state until due examination is made as aforesaid. Given under my hand as Lieutenant Governor, with the seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 21st day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the thirtieth. (Signed) JOHN GUERRANT, Jr.
SURRY JOCKEY CLUB. WILL be run for over the course at Surry courthouse on the first Thursday in November next (being the seventh of the month) the Surry Jockey Club Purse of three hundred and fifty dollars, three mile heats—And the day following (Tuesday) the Purse of the Proprietor of the Course, worth one hundred and fifty dollars, two mile heats. All persons wishing to start horses, &c. for the latter purse will be required to pay an entrance of twenty dollars, except members of the club, and from them an entrance of eight dollars will be required, the weights of the course are as follows: Aged horses 130 4 years old 100 6 years old 130 3 years old 86 5 years old 110 CHARLES H. GRAVES, Sec'y.
Agreeable to the rules a meeting of the club will be held at Mr David Price's Tavern, on the evening preceding the first day's race. Surry county, 10th Sept. 1805.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to Messrs. Hill & Rea, late of New-Canton, are hereby notified, that the said Hill & Rea did on the 10th day of July last, assign and transfer to William Hill of New-Canton, by deed, for a valuable consideration therein expressed, their and each of their rights, interests and claims, in and to all the books, debts, accounts, stock and property of every description belonging to them as partners: and that the said Wm. Hill hath duly constituted and appointed Robert Hill of New-Canton, and George Watt of Richmond, his joint attorneys, and empowered them to collect and receive all debts due to the said late concern of Hill & Rea. For this purpose George Watt will attend on the twenty-eighth day of this month, at Cumberland courthouse (being court day), and on the eleventh day of November next at Buckingham courthouse, at which places the debtors to the late concern of Hill & Rea are requested to attend, and are hereby forbidden making payment of the debts due to the above concern, to any other person or persons than the subscribers. ROBT. HILL. GEO. WATT. Richmond, 12th Oct. 1805.
Lands for sale in Buckingham county. THE subscriber offers for sale the following tracts of Land, viz.—1000 acres beginning where Maj. Charles Yancey's line joins his on James river, and extend out to include the above quantity, so as to leave out the low grounds, with sufficient timber to support it—Also, two tracts on Sycamore island creek and its waters, of four hundred acres each, adjoining the lands of Maj. Yancey and the subscriber's; those two tracts were formerly the property of col. John Hopkins of Goochland; on the lower tract is tho' to be a good mill-seat—Likewise a tract on Meredith's creek of three hundred & eighty eight acres, adjoining the lands of col. Wm. Perkins, on which is a plantation sufficient to work five or six hands to advantage, a thriving young orchard in bearing one or two years, an excellent creek running thro' the plantation on which might be erected a convenient mill in a wealthy neighborhood; the above land abounds with very good pine for buildings—Also a tract of two or three hundred acres below John Bagby, senr's, on this there is a small plantation with excellent fruit trees, and a good situation for a mill, a fresh stories high, and at a small expense which is two stories high, and at a small expense may be put in grinding order. The above lands lay convenient to Warminster, and will be shown to any person wishing to purchase, by the proprietor, and the terms made known. JOSEPH CABELL. Buckingham, Ripton, 9th Sept. 1805.
THE WHOLE OF THE SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE LATE EDITION OF THE DEBATES OF THE VIRGINIA CONVENTION, Published by Messrs. Ritchie & Worsley and Augustine Davis, having been transferred by those gentlemen to Samuel Pleasants, jun. subscribers will please to take notice, that the books will be delivered by him (only) in Richmond, and by such persons as he may appoint for the purpose in other places.
THE Lectures on Law and Police in the College of William & Mary, will commence on the 20th of November. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by John Christian, Jr. to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned due to the late firm of Dunlop, Pollok & Co. will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Prince Edward courthouse, on Monday the 13th day of November next, (being court day) a TRACT OF LAND, containing 150 acres more or less, lying on the waters of Big Rough creek, in the said county of Prince Edward, being the land bought by said Christian from Abner Coffee, per deed bearing date the 28th day of May, 1803. The land may be viewed previous to the day of sale, by applying to the said John Christian, Jr. Samuel W. Venable, } Trustees. Peter Johnson, } Prince Edward, 28th Sept. 1805.
NOTICE. BY virtue of two deeds of trust executed to us by Robert Priddy, to secure the payment of debts due to John Bove and William Priddy, and the costs and charges attending the said deeds, will be sold, on the premises, for ready money, on Friday the 22d of November next, the TRACT OF LAND, whereon the said Robert Priddy formerly lived, containing upwards of four hundred acres, lying on the Three Notched road, fourteen miles from Richmond, near Deep Run Coal-pits. This land is well timbered, has buildings suitable for the accommodation of travellers, and is said to be a good stand as a tavern. JOHN RUSSELL, JOHN W. ELLIS, (ids) Oct. 22d, 1805.
Valuable Land for Sale. ON Wednesday the thirteenth day of November next, if fair, otherwise the first fair day thereafter, will be exposed to sale to the highest bidder, the TRACT OF LAND, whereon I now reside, lying in the upper end of Prince Edward county, between the head branches of Buffalo river, 14 miles above Prince Edward courthouse and 10 from that of Charlotte, on the road leading to Cole's ferry. This tract contains by estimation 450 acres, lies uncommonly well and is well watered; its situation and quality is unexceptionable, has proven itself excellent tobacco land and is generally tho' to suit the cultivation of wheat. There is about one fourth cleared, the plantation under a good fence and in good order for cropping. It is unnecessary to enumerate its improvements and many advantages, as it is presumed those who wish to purchase will on or before the day of sale, view the premises and judge for themselves, Suffice it to say, this land is very valuable, and a great bargain may be had in it, and it may be divided to suit purchasers. One half of the purchase money will be required down, and the other half in twelve months, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. William Shelton. Prince Edward, Oct. 24, 1805.
NOTICE. THE lands in the county of King William called the LOWER COLLEGE, having been already disposed of; the sale of those known as the UPPER COLLEGE, will commence on the 22d Monday in November next, at the tavern of Mrs. Drury; and continue from day to day, until the whole are sold. There are of these lands about 10,000 acres divided into 60 tenements, situated in a healthy thriving neighbourhood, 18 or 20 miles from Richmond, and include some of the best Pamunkey lands. 15 or 16 of the tenements are believed not to be under lease. The payments heretofore advertised to be made at three annual periods, from the first of January next; will, to those who wish it, be extended, to five annual payments, the interest being yearly paid; indeed, where this is irregularly done, it is probable, that the principal may lie, as long in the hands of the purchaser as he chooses. Wm. COLEMAN, Agent for the College of William & Mary. Williamsburg, Oct. 25, 1805.
S. JACOBS Has just received a handsome and well selected assortment of FALL GOODS; Among which are— Cloths, Coatings and Cassimeres, Plains, Kerseys half Thicks, Rose, Duffie and Point Blankets, Flannels, scarlet, crimson, white & yellow, Velvets, Thicksets & Constitution Cords, Bennett's real patent Do. Fancy Waistcoating & Swandowns, Callioes, Muslins & Cambricks, Real Silk Chambrays & Irish Linens, Elegant Silk Shawls & Hosiery, &c. Together with other articles in the fancy way, all of which are offered at the most moderate prices. GUN POWDER of superior quality, by the Keg. S. J. Ratters himself that from his attention in procuring this article only of an excellent quality and the reasonable rate at which he sells it—he will not only merit a continuation of his customers, but be enabled to supply (much to their satisfaction) all those who are in the habit of retailing it. October 29th, 1805.
TO RENT, FOR one, or a term of years, that well known Tavern in Charlottesville, the property of John Jouett dec'd with about fifty acres of land adjoining. The person that rents the house will be allowed the privilege of repairing it, and the expense deducted out of the rents, and may be accommodated with several valuable house servants. Likewise that valuable BRICK TAVERN, a few miles above Charlottesville, lately occupied by William Davenport, dec'd. Possession may be had of either of the houses about the first of December next. For terms apply to the subscriber living near the Brick Tavern. CLIFTON RODES. Oct. 23d, 1805.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at the Book-store of Jacob Johnson, a few doors below the Market House, Richmond. The Planter's Virginia Almanack, For the ensuing Year, 1806. At the following prices—per gross, five dollars—dozen, fifty cents—single six cents. Also, just received—Bonsports and the French People, under his consulate, first Am. edition 100 Reams Superroyal Printing Paper. 120 do. Demy of a good quality. 250 do. Wrapping Paper. 300 Pieces Philadelphia House Paper. Medium, Demy, Folio Post, Foolscap and Letter Paper, and a general assortment of Articles in the Stationery line. Oct 28, 1805.
A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF Morocco Pocket Books Is just received and for sale at this Office. PURSUANT to a deed of trust, executed by John Wright, to secure the payment of one hundred and fifty-four pounds two shillings and seven pence, with interest thereon from the twenty first day of July, eighteen hundred and four, and charges, due Brown, Rives & Co. will be SOLD , for ready money, on Saturday the thirtieth day of November next, at Mr. Crosswhart's mills, in Amherst county, the following SLAVES, viz. Will, Pat and Charles; Will is a very experienced waterman, young, large and very valuable. John Higginbotham, Trustee. Warminster, Amherst, 23d Oct. 1805. CORE'S CELEBRATED PATENT METALLIC HONES, Are for sale at this Office.
TO RENT, TWO HOUSES, in the Cross street, leading from the Bell Tavern to Mayo's Bridge. Possession may be had immediately. Apply to Russell & Wallace. Nov. 5, 1805.
NOTICE. A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that a law may pass for establishing Inspectors of Buttermilk, Lard, &c. Oct. 5. TAKE NOTICE, that a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying for a repeal in part and amendment of a law, passed the 24th January 1803, entitled an "Act for more effectually preventing obstructions to the passage of fish in James river and its navigable branches." Oct. 30.
BOLTING CLOTHS. M & B. MYERS have just received a fresh supply of Dutch BOLTING CLOTHS, of the best quality, which renders their assortment complete. They have also received their assortment of Fall & Fancy GOODS, And a quantity of best three straned SEINE TWINE. Oct. 29. WANTED , as House Keeper, in a large family, an elderly Lady, who can come well recommended. Liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the printer. Nov. 6, 1805.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears that David Phenix, late of the county of Brunswick, stands charged by indictment before the District Court holden in the said county of Brunswick, with the murder of Thomas Reid, of the county aforesaid, and that the said David Phenix 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 THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the jail of the District Court aforesaid, the said David Phenix. 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 convey to the aforesaid District Court jail the said David Phenix. Given under my hand with the seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 22d day of November, in the year of L. S. our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the Commonwealth the thirtieth. (Signed) JOHN PAGE.
David Phenix is a young man about twenty years of age, 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, stout made, knock kneed, has a very awkward walk, a bad down look; black hair with a very notable (remarkable) white spot on the forehead of his head, I believe on the right side; dark eyes, his eye brows meet, his dress is chiefly homespun. He went off on a sorrel mare, in low hour, 9 or 10 years old, 4 feet 8 or 10 inches high.
WILL be Rented, on Saturday the 21st December, 1805, to the highest bidder, the FARM, formerly the property of Samuel Scherer, dec. in Hanover county, for 6 or 8 years—if there is a commodious dwelling, 2 barns and other convenient houses, &c.—it is deemed unnecessary to say anything of the soil, as no one it is presumed will rent till they have examined it. There is 50 bushels of wheat sowed. On the same day will be offered for sale, all the STOCK belonging to the farm, consisting of horses, mules, cows, sheep and hogs, a Carriage, some Furniture and a complete set of Farming Tools. The terms of the sales will be six months credit for all sums exceeding 10 dollars; bond and approved security will be requested. Hanna Scherer, } Adm's. George Scherer, } November 1, 1805.
TO be SOLD, at Warren, in Allemarie county, on the 10th of December next, One Hundred PRIME NEGROES, Consisting of men, women, boys and girls. A credit of one, two and three years will be allowed, upon the purchasers giving bond and approved security. On account of the length of credit more than ordinary attention will be paid to the securities that will be required. Wilson Cary Nicholas. Warren, Oct. 31, 1805.
THE subscribers offer for sale, their reservatory right in a new Fire proof Warehouse on Maxwell's wharf, in the Borough of Norfolk, described in the will of Dr. John K. Read, dec. as his Uppermost Warehouse. In this property, Mrs. Helen Read has a life estate. MERIWETHER JONES, BENJAMIN F. READ. Oct. 26, 1805. It is probable that I may leave this state ere long: in which event, Meriwether Jones will be fully authorised to act for me. BENJAMIN F. READ.
Twenty Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber living in Pittsylvania county, a mulatto fellow, named CARTER, about 21 or 22 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, well made, has a small scar on the fore part of his neck, which is the only mark that I recollected about him—he was sold in the year 1802 by James Hingham of Richmond, to Capt. James Daring of Campbell county, of whom I purchased him—I suppose he will aim to get to Richmond again, as his mother lives there as a free woman, and goes by the name of Peggy Loman. Any person taking up said fellow and delivering him to me, or so secure him that I can get him again, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid. All masters of vessels and others are hereby forewarned from harbouring said fellow or carrying him out of this state at their peril. GEORGE BENAGH. Pittsylvania, Oct. 18th, 1805.