Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-11-30 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[XIIIth YEAR.]
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1805.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
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.
Richmond, Oct. 3d, 1805
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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.
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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 Edloe Barrett in James City.
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. Worsham, keeper jail.
Sept. 9th, 1805.
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FOR SALE.
THAT VALUABLE, HEALTHY AND PLEASANT SITUATION, on which the subscriber has at present residence, containing between five and six hundred acres, lying in Amelia county, near Churton to bridge. Terms made known by application to
Wm. Murray.
Grove Brooke, May 13, 1805.
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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 so 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.
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HAVING obtained a Land Office Treasury Warrant and lodged it with the principal surveyor of Henrico county, in order to be laid upon the Lots L, M, N and O, in the City of Richmond—This is to advertise all whom it may concern, that I have notice from the said surveyor that he will proceed to survey and lay off the said lots on the ninth day of December next, if the weather be suitable, otherwise on the first fair day thereafter.
John Seabrook.
Richmond, 7th Nov. 1805.
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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; ROLLING and other SCREENS, for wheat, barley, flax-seed, &c.; HAND RIDDLES and SIEVES, for coal, corn, barley, wheat, rye, oats, meal, brickdust, flax-seed, clover seed, cockle, lime, sand, &c.; SHALES for Indian meal; WIRE SAMES, WOVEN WIRE for windows, &c. &c.
AMOS SMITH.
(Formerly 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 Line Sieves, and Meal Sieves, &c. of a superior quality.
P.S. WIRE SAMES, and a few tons BAR IRON on hand.
11th Mo. 1st, 1804.
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NEGROES FOR SALE.
BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the subscriber by Richardson Harris, to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned, due from the said Harris, to the estate of Thos. Byers, deceased; will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the house of Haley Cole near the coal mines, in the county of Chesterfield, on the Friday 13th day of December next, the following slaves, viz. Charles, Phillis and Anneke, or so many thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy the debt mentioned in the said deed of trust. The above named Charles is an excellent waterman, about 35 years of age. Phillis and Anneke are young women under twenty.
William Trabue.
Chesterfield County, Nov. 19th, 1805. wtf
*** Subscribers to the DEBATES of the VIRGINIA CONVENTION, and to GIBBON'S HISTORY OF THE DECLINE and FALL of the ROMAN EMPIRE, are requested to apply at this office, where their copies are now ready for delivery.
NOTICE, that a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that an act may pass to raise the ferry at Carter's ferry, from the lands of John Woodson in Goochland, to the lands of the same in Cumberland.
November 11, 1805.
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LAND FOR SALE.
FROM 50 to 100 Acres of prime Wood Land, about 2 miles from Shockoe Hill. The soil is equal perhaps to any High Land in the country; the greater part is a perfect level, a small part has a little descent to a swamp, on which is several acres of Meadow ground, inferior to none whatever; the Timber is thought to be worth what will be taken for the land. The land may be seen and the terms known by application to Mr. Lydwell Clifton, or
JEFFERY VANDEWALL.
November 18, 1805.
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LAND FOR SALE.
IN pursuance of a decree of the High Court of Chancery for the Richmond District, to satisfy a debt due from the estate of Benjamin Lewis, dec. to Lucy Crouch, administratrix of John Crouch, dec., lying be sold at Public Auction, on the premises, on Friday the 20th day of December next, for ready money.
The Tract of LAND,
Whereon Mrs. Lucy Crouch now resides, lying and being in the lower end of the county of Goochland, containing 350 acres, be the same more or less.
The Commissioners.
November 26, 1805.
TAKEN from a Negro Man (supposed to have been stolen by him) a small PIECE OF CASIMERE. It will be restored to the owner on proving property and paying the expense of this Advertisement. Apply to the Printer.
November 19, 1805.
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REMOVAL.
H. DABNEY, begs leave to inform the public, and his friends in particular, that he has Removed to the New Brick building opposite the Market; where he offers for sale on the most reasonable terms, a complete assortment of well chosen
GROCERIES,
For Cash or Produce only. Richmond, November 25, 1805. H. D. A likely NEGRO WOMAN for Sale. Apply as above.
LAND FOR SALE.
BY virtue of a decree of the County Court of Louisa, will be sold, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on the twenty fourth day of December next, for ready money, part of a Tract of LAND, belonging to the estate of Major Thomas Johnson, dec. known by the name of the Old Mill Tract, lying on both sides of Harris's Creek in Louisa county, near the Court house—Containing about six hundred and fifty acres, adapted to the culture of Corn, Wheat, and Tobacco. This Land is to be sold to satisfy a debt due the estate of Thomas Johnson, sheriff, deceased, for money paid by said Thomas Johnson, sheriff, dec. as security for said Major Thomas Johnson, dec. Purchasers may be accommodated with divisions of this land into lots, if it should be found likely to benefit the Sale.
The Commissioners.
November 14, 1805.
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Propagation of the Gospel.
To all who love the prosperity of Zion, and are disposed to aid in propagating the Gospel among the Heathen.
THE subscriber lately returning from a voyage to the East Indies, touched in Europe, and was in London in August last, where he received from the Baptist Missionary Society in England for propagating the Gospel among the Heathen, one thousand guineas, to be sent in the spring to the Missionaries in Bengal, for the purpose of printing the Sacred Scriptures in one of the languages of that country. There are seven languages that the Missionaries there aim to translate and publish the Scriptures in: They have made such progress in three of them, that it is expected the above sum will enable them to complete the work. This money is now in the hands of Robert Ralston, Esq. of Philadelphia, who will forward it in due time. Should any individual society, or congregation of people in the U. States of America, be disposed to contribute to this good work, Mr. Ralston will gladly receive whatever may be sent to him for that purpose, and add to it the above sum to be forwarded to the Missionaries at Seramore, near Calcutta.
Benjamin Wickes, sen.
Philadelphia, Nov. 4, 1805.
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LINDLEY MURRAY'S SPELLING BOOK.
Just received by Samuel Pleasants, Jr. and for sale at his printing office and Book-Store, Richmond.
An English Spelling Book, With reading lessons, adapted to the capacities of Children, in three parts. Calculated to advance the learners, by natural and easy gradations; and to teach Orthography and Pronunciation together. BY LINDLEY MURRAY.
Author of "English Grammar adapted to the different classes of Learners."
HENING'S New Virginia Justice,
Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease & release, mortgage, trust, &c.
FOR SALE AT B. PLEASANTS' BOOK-STORE.
AMERICAN CAPTIVES IN TRIPOLI.
FROM THE BALANCE. [The particulars of the unfortunate capture of the Philadelphia frigate by the Tripolitans, have already been before the public. Dr. Cowdery, who was on board the frigate was taken into captivity with the rest of his countrymen; but, from circumstances which will transpire in this narrative, he had the good fortune to be permitted to visit all parts of the town, & many curiosities in the country—to see the manners and customs of the inhabitants, and to learn their characters and dispositions. He kept a regular journal from the time of his capture to the time of his release, in which he noted, as minutely as circumstances would admit, every thing novel or remarkable. Since his return he has obligingly favored us with a perusal of this journal; and has given us permission to select some parts of it for our paper.] (Edits. Balance.)
Extract from the Journal of Dr. Cowdery, kept during his captivity in Tripoli.
After the signal of the Philadelphia was struck, and the officers and crew were waiting the pleasure of their new masters, the Tripolitan chiefs collected their favorites, and, with drawn sabres, fell to cutting and slashing their own men, who were stripping the Americans and plundering the ship. They cut off the hands of some, and it is believed several were killed. After this battle amongst themselves was a little over, we were ordered into the boats to be carried on shore. One of their officers, whom I had taken by the hand, and who promised me his friendship, came to me, took me by the arm, and told me I must go. I asked him to let my boy go with me, which he refused. I then took hold of my small trunk, which contained my best clothes. He gave me to understand that I could not take it, but should have every thing taken care of, and restored to me. He took hold of my hand and hurried me over the side of the ship, while his other hand was employed in rifling my pockets, from which he took about ten dollars. I had concealed some gold in my clothes, which he did not find. I then went down into one of their boats, from whence I was to pass into the next, which was almost full of our officers and men. I made all haste to get into it, for I observed the Turks in the boat where I was, were stripping my messmate Dr. Harwood and the carpenter, Mr. Godby; but I was soon stopped by three of the ruffians, who stood over me with drawn sabres and cocked pistols, and wrested my surtout from under my arm. Whilst they were picking its pockets, and quarrelling with each other for the booty, I sprang for the next boat which was waiting for me. In my way I met a little fellow, who seized me, and attempted to get off my coat; but I hurled him into the bottom of the boat, and jumped into the one which was waiting, amongst my fellow officers, where I thought the Turks were more evil. They then set off for the town, compelling our men to row the boat, and standing with drawn sabres over our heads. When we had got near the shore, they ordered our men to stop rowing. Two of them came to me and gave me a severe blow on the side of the head. They then searched me, and took a case of surgeon's instruments from my pocket. They took my pocket book, but finding it containing nothing but papers, they returned it. One took my silver pencil, & another the handkerchief from my neck. They then began upon Mr. Knight, sailing master, Mr. Osborne, lieutenant of marines, and all the officers in the boat, and plundered their pockets, and took the handkerchiefs from their necks. They then landed us at the foot of the Bashaw's palace, where we were received by a guard who conducted us into the palace before the Bashaw. He viewed us with the utmost satisfaction, and had us conducted into an apartment where we found the captain and several officers, who arrived in another boat, just before. Here was a table set in the European style. The servants appeared to be Maltese and Neapolitan slaves. Here we supped, after which it was announced that another boat had arrived with our officers and men, who were before the Bashaw. Captain Bainbridge requested me to go and look for Dr. Harwood, whom it was feared was killed. I found him with the carpenter before the Bashaw, stripped of every thing but their shirt and trousers. They afterwards informed me, that they were stripped in the boat where I lost my surtout; and when they got within a few rods of the shore, they were thrown into the sea and left either to drown or swim ashore. The Bashaw's servants gave them dry clothes; and we were all again conducted before the Bashaw, and formed into a half circle. He was seated on his little throne, which was decorated in the Turkish order, and made a handsome appearance. He is a good looking man, aged about thirty-five.
He counted us, viewed us with a smile, and appeared highly pleased with us. We were then conducted by the minister of exterior relations and a guard, to the house formerly occupied by the American consul—a very good house, with a large court, and roomy enough for our convenience. We were seated here about nine o'clock in the evening. Capt. Bainbridge got permission from the Bashaw to send for the Danish consul, who paid us a visit, and offered every assistance in his power. We slept upon mats and blankets spread upon the floor, which was composed of tiles.
November 1. This morning the Danish consul Mr. Nissen, paid us another visit. Captain Bainbridge engaged him to furnish us with provisions and such other necessaries as we might want. Our dwelling was furnished in a plain stile, and we were supplied with fresh provisions that were tolerably good. We were allowed to go to the front door, and to walk on the terrace or top of the house, which commanded a handsome prospect of the harbor, the sea, the town, the palace and the adjoining country. Here we could see our ship on the rocks, full of Turks, and surrounded by their boats, and a constant stream of boats going to, and bringing off, the plunder of the ship. We could see these robbers running about town, with our uniform coats and other clothing on. The minister of exterior relations promised to be friendly, and collect as much of our clothing and effects as he could, and return them to us.
November 3. The Bashaw sent for the carpenter to go on board the ship; he went and found six feet water in the hold. The carpenter's crew and fifty men were ordered and carried on board to work at night. A gale of wind and a heavy sea drove the ship off the rocks and the carpenter returned.
November 4. In the morning Lieut. Hunt and Osborne, and myself were at the Danish consul's observatory, on the top of his house, upon a plane with and adjoining ours, which together made a large and handsome walk. We were looking at the ship with Mr. Nissen's glass, when our drover man came, and informed us that the Bashaw had ordered us out to walk on the terrace any more. We immediately returned to our house.
November 5. Our new masters came & closed up the passage which led to the top of the house; and a guard was set at the front door to prevent our going into the street. The minister sent his chief secretary with a parole of honor, written in French, which we all signed.
November 6. We found that we were not allowed to go out, notwithstanding our signing the parole of honor. The minister of exterior relations sent us word that he had got eight or ten of our trunks, which we might have for twelve hundred dollars. We did not take them nor thank him for his hospitality. We purchased new blankets, sent to us by the Danish consul. The English consul Mr. McDonald, paid us a visit and offered us every assistance in his power.
November 8. The Jews purchased some of our clothing and offered it to us at an enormous price: but we purchased but little of it. The Bashaw sent for Capt. Bainbridge and told him, that John Wilson had informed him, that Captain Bainbridge, before handing down the colors, threw over nineteen boxes of dollars and a large bag of gold. Captain Bainbridge assured him, it was false, and gave him his word and honor that there was no money thrown over to his knowledge; but that the money in question was left at Malta. In the evening the Bashaw not being satisfied, sent for the Captain's servant, and ordered him flogged if he did not tell the truth concerning the money. The boy denied having any knowledge of it. After repeating the threat several times, and the boy insisting on his not knowing any thing about the money, he was acquitted. Wilson had turned traitor, & given the enemy all the assistance in his power. He now acts as overseer of our men.
November 9. Our captain established a credit with the Danish Consul, who supplied us with necessary provisions, with cloth for mattresses. A guard was posted at our door to prevent our going into the street, or purchasing any books or clothing.
November 10. Several Turks came in and informed Capt. Bainbridge, that the Bashaw had been told that Capt. Rodgers, who commanded the United States frigate John Adams, treated the Tripolitan prisoners taken last summer very badly; & that they feared we should suffer for it. We have plenty of pomegranates, dates and oranges. The Danish consul visits us every day.
November 13. The minister of exterior relations sent his drover man to Capt. Bainbridge, and informed him, that if he would send an immediate order to Commodore Preble, to deliver up the Tripolitan prisoners captured by Captain Rodgers last summer, amounting to eighty in number, we might remain where we were, but if he did not comply we should fare worse. Captain Bainbridge replied, that he could not command Commodore Preble, and therefore could not comply with his request. At nine in the evening a Tripolitan officer came armed with two pistols and a sabre, and said to night nothing; to morrow the castle. We accordingly prepared for the castle.
November 14. Breakfasted early to be ready for our new habitation. At 9 A. M. a guard came and ordered us to the castle. We formed agreeable to rank and marched to the castle. We were conducted into a gloomy cell amongst our men, where there was hardly room for us to stand. Here we spent the day without food, and were scoffed at by our foes until night, when to our happy surprise, we were conducted back to our old place of abode. The minister of exterior relations sent for Capt. Bainbridge, and affected great surprise at our going to the castle, saying that he knew nothing of the measure; which we all knew to be false. He told Captain Bainbridge that we should remain where we were, until he heard from his people, the prisoners in the hands of the Americans.
(To be continued.)
Late European Intelligence.
From a Paris paper of Sept. 23.
TRIBUNATE.
Secret Sitting of the 2d Vendémiaire, year 14, the Process Verbal of which has been read in the Public Sitting of the 4th.
The President announced that he had received this morning at 3 o'clock, a letter to the following purport, from the Minister Secretary of State.
St. Cloud, 1st Vendémiaire, year 14.
Mr. President, I have the honor to inform you that the Orators of the Council of State, will repair to-morrow, Tuesday, at five in the afternoon to the Tribunate, in order to make a communication in the name of his majesty the emperor.—The emperor desires that this sitting be not public. Accept, Mr. President, the assurances of my high consideration. (Signed) H. B. MARET.
The Orators of the Council of State being introduced, one of them explained himself as follows:
Tribunes, We are instructed by the emperor and king to communicate to you the speech which H. B. yesterday delivered to the Senate; as also the exposition of the reciprocal conduct of France and Austria since the peace of Luneville; and of the causes of the present war.
The Orator of the Council of State then read the said documents.
After which the Orator continued as follows:
Tribunes, You have just heard that war has broken out on the Continent.—This event will afflict every friend of humanity; but will be only terrible for the enemies of France.
In vain the emperor offered peace to England, in the midst of the terror he had struck her with, in the midst of the prodigies he daily created to restore to the French flag its ancient glory. The British Ministry far from accepting the offer, after having kept assassins in its pay, and exhausted every means to give up France anew to the horrors of anarchy, has just seduced by its gold and intrigues, two governments, whose interests are foreign to its quarrels, or rather similar to our own with regard to the liberty of the seas, which the Emperor of the French wishes to re-establish, but which England does not cease to oppress.
If passion had not blinded Austria and Russia, the part they had in all was both noble and easy, they might by endeavoring to contribute to the return of peace, have set their faces against the absurd system of blockade, and a second time have proclaimed the principles of that armed neutrality which reflected so much honor on some sovereigns during the war for the independence of America, principles founded upon the rights of nations, and which one of the northern powers, by claiming since that period, only drew on herself the vengeance of the enemies to the liberty of the seas. It was no doubt time to promulgate them solemnly, and to set bounds to the haughty pretensions of a state to reserve for itself what is the common property of all the human race; and when so great an interest was so evident, how was it possible to misunderstand it to that degree, as not only to abandon it, but even to unite against the only power which wished to defend it?
The Austrian government which has twice been seen bordering on its ruin and been twice separated by the victor, dares to oppose itself once more to fall into the abyss from which it has just escaped. Callous to the wishes of all the German states, it delivers up to the calamities of war

The report of yesterday, (says the last Philadelphia Gazette) relating to the combined fleets, turns out to be a New York hoax. "Who set this fabrication afloat, says our correspondents, we dare not at present, mention."
WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE LOTTERY.
The Court of Appeals have determined that the first class of the William and Mary College Lottery, shall be re-drawn. The judges were unanimous in this opinion. We understand that the Managers in Norfolk have received instructions to prepare the numbers and make the necessary arrangements for commencing the re-drawing immediately.
By the English papers (says the Aurora) we find the traitor Dumouriez has returned to England, and is one of the constant companions of the eldest son of the English king!
After all that has been published in British prints, about the objection of Switzerland to France, we find that its neutrality is perfectly respected, and though as a military position against Austria or Italy, it is the best in Europe, there is not a French battalion in the whole of the Canton. This fact speaks very intelligible language to the allied powers.—Ib.
GENERAL MOREAU, it is said, will attend the review of the troops in N. York.
Mr. Jefferson has been reproached by the ever-grumbling federalists because he left the temporary seat of government, at that time a defenceless place, at the approach of Tarleton's troop of horse—by doing which he not only saved the public papers, and other property, but absolutely saved the GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA from falling into the hands of the enemy. Now suppose Mr. Jefferson had staid at home, without a single armed man to defend him, after the whole body of legislators had decamped; and been taken prisoner by Tarleton, as must inevitably have happened; for so great a prize as the writer of the Declaration of Independence, and Governor of Virginia, would not have been left behind—and conveyed within the British lines—suppose he had suffered this, and the consequent confusion that must have prevailed for a time, in the state councils, without a governor, and deprived of their public documents and other property.—Suppose after all this conduct, he had returned to and resided in Virginia, and escaped public censure there, and had been finally a candidate for the presidency; possessing the same principles as he does now; would not the federal grumblers have clamored as loudly as they do now, and with much more justice? Should we not have heard, instead of Carter's Mountain a constant repetition of Mr. Jefferson's treachery, in having madly, foolishly or wickedly staid alone in a deserted and defenceless village, and quietly suffered himself to be led into the British lines, when he might with the utmost ease have got out of the way, and prevented the confusion of the government and his own disgrace? Should we not have heard, over and over, of Mr. Jefferson's going over to the British during the war? And would not circumstances have justified the accusation of his having staid on purpose to be taken, and willingly led into the ranks of the enemy? Certainly. And consequently he never would have obtained 162 votes out of 176 for president of the U. States. Yet because he did not conduct this treacherously, he is blamed by federalists. But all their attempts have proved but one fact—viz. that federalists have the virtues of Mr. Jefferson, more than the vices of others.—Witness.
NEW-YORK, Nov. 16. We have been favored with a copy of a letter from Gen. Eaton, dated at Grand Cairo, December 26, 1804. This letter contains a detailed statement of an examination of a Jewish merchant respecting the history of David Valentin, who, in the summer of 1803, was captured in the Mediterranean by an American frigate and brought to this country as a Tripolitan prisoner; and who died at Washington the following winter. The testimony of this Jewish merchant fully corresponds with the account which the prisoner gave of himself to the American government. We hope soon to be permitted to publish this interesting statement, together with other documents respecting the unfortunate Valentin.
The letter of Gen. Eaton closes with the following general remarks on the physical, moral and political state of Egypt. We cannot but notice with what ease and sprightliness this enterprising officer has written (on subjects totally unconnected with his pursuits) at the moment he was forming the project of collecting a few scattered soldiers, and traversing an unmeasured and dreary wilderness to attack the enemies of his country, and to "liberate his brethren from servitude and chains." "Can you expect me to say any thing of Egypt, after Volney & Denon?—They have drawn from life, and in nothing exaggerated. Egypt's physical appearance is the same; and its political is only changed in that British regulars have succeeded to French marauders, and Turkish brigands to both. The dominion of the
that an attempt of this nature would be made, more especially if the combined fleets remained in the outer harbor of Cadiz, after Nelson should have joined Admirals Calder and Collingwood. This event, if it be true, is a most glorious one to the British navy, and cannot but be highly beneficial to the British cause in Europe.—Phil. Gaz.
NORFOLK, November 22.
FIRE!—Yesterday morning about 7 o'clock, a fire broke out in a frame house at the intersection of Commerce and Wide Water Streets, which in a short time communicated to the adjacent buildings, and in a little time, ten or twelve houses were consumed. The loss, except the value of the buildings, we are well informed is small. While we feel for the misfortunes of the sufferers upon this occasion, we cannot avoid deplored the fatal policy of erecting wooden buildings in town. Never was the error more fully demonstrated than upon this occasion; while the fire swept every wooden building in the vicinity, the brick houses remained undisturbed. It is to be hoped, that this additional calamity, will be a warning to our citizens, and that they will cease to erect buildings, which expose their own, and their neighbor's property, to almost certain destruction.
RALEIGH, (N. C.) Nov. 25.
On Friday morning, James Turner, our present Governor, was elected a Senator of the United States for this state, in the place of General Monfort Stokes, who had declined the appointment made at the last session of the general assembly.
Monday morning is fixed for balloting for a Governor. The candidates are Dr. Nathaniel Alexander, Col. B. Williams, and Col. Joseph Taylor. Major Franklin was put in nomination on Friday, but on Saturday morning he withdrew his name.
Horrible MURDER near Clarkesburgh, Virginia.
Last night, ABEL CLEMMONS, at his place of residence upon the lands of Colonel George Jackson, within about half a mile of the town of Clarkesburgh, under circumstances of the most unprecedented cruelty, murdered his wife far advanced in pregnancy, and their eight small children, the eldest about 12 years old, by striking them on the head with an ax, while they were asleep in three separate beds, lying in the same room! The wounds that he gave it is supposed produced instantaneous death, dispatching each one at a blow—and every circumstance induces a belief, that those last dispatched, were unknowing to the catastrophe of the others. Clemmons had been preparing for some time, and fixed upon next Thursday, for his removal to the state of Ohio. A man named Neisly who purchased part of his crop, went early this morning to the house and was admitted by Clemmons, who was in great agitation, and apparently in a state of insanity—the family as Neisly supposed were asleep except a little girl, niece of Clemmons, who stayed all night in the house—but knew nothing that occurred. Neisly after conversing some time with Clemmons, left the house suspicious of what had happened; a brother of Clemmons's who lived some miles off, and was going to remove with him soon afterwards came to the house and found him in it; he enquired where the family were—Clemmons said asleep—he approached one of the beds to awake the oldest boy, and discovered that all the children in it were murdered! He accused his brother with the crime, and then ran and alarmed the neighbors—before they assembled Clemmons had fled. Here was exhibited a scene the most shocking to relate—the wife and an infant in her arms lay in one bed, four daughters in another, two boys and one girl in a third—all murdered by the husband and the father—and what is very remarkable, he had always lived with them in a most affectionate manner, and they bore the character of honesty and industry. Clemmons had been for several weeks in a gloomy, melancholy mood, occasioned it was supposed by his great anxiety for the welfare of his numerous family—He is about thirty-three years old, 5 feet 7 inches high, built strong, fair complexion, light hair, and has lost some of his front teeth.
The friends of humanity are entreated to use due diligence to apprehend him—and the printers throughout the U. States are requested to insert this advertisement in their papers a few times.
JOHN G. JACKSON. Signed GEORGE JACKSON. WILLIAM TATE. ELIAS STILLWELL. Clarkesburgh, Harrison county, } Virginia, Nov. 11, 1805.
NOTICE.
I AM prepared to board and lodge 20 Members of Assembly, or more, in a convenient House, a few yards from the Capitol. Every attention will be observed for their accommodation, on as reasonable terms as markets will admit.
JOHN MOODY.
Richmond, Nov. 26, 1805. 1
Hats, Shoes, &c.
The Subscriber has received a good assortment of HATS, SHOES and HATTERS' TRIMMINGS—44 Coton Shirting & Irish Linens, Stevenson's Black by the piece, for sale by D. J. BURR.
Two doors above Eagle Tavern. November 26, 1805. Law6w
NEIL M'COULL.
Has received by the late arrivals from LONDON and LIVERPOOL, HIS USUAL SUPPLY OF
Fall & Winter Goods. Richmond, 18th October, 1805. if tf
for the use of this state: together with the book containing the public letter written to and by the Executive during the present year.
Having finished my communication, permit me, Gentlemen, once more to call your attention to whatever may be calculated to advance the agriculture, commerce and manufactures of our country; also to the improvement of our public roads and inland navigation; as you will readily agree with me, that in proportion as they are encouraged and progress, in the same ratio will our country rise in prosperity and consequence.
But more especially, let me again recommend to the serious consideration of the General Assembly, the proper Education of the Youth of the State, upon some plan that shall be general and effective. Whether by affording some uniform support to one or more well regulated schools or academies in every county, after the example of our Sister State, S. Carolina, or in some other adequate mode, is submitted to your wisdom. It is evident that the situation of our State in this respect, calls for Legislative aid; for though it must have given pleasure to every friend of Science and good Government, to observe of late years, schools springing up in many parts of our country, yet it must also have pained him to see, that when left to the support of individual patriotism alone, they have too frequently languished and sunk for want of competent patronage and well qualified teachers. Under the protection of government, it is presumed, those fundamental institutions, in which our youth would not only be taught the elements of useful knowledge, but the principles of virtue, and on which perhaps depend the future prosperity, happiness and freedom of the State, would be completely upheld.
Give me leave, Gentlemen, to felicitate you, on the late Treaty with the Bashaw of Tripoli; by which (though we shall not learn all the particulars of the treaty until the President of the United States shall lay it before Congress) more than three hundred of our captive fellow-citizens have regained their freedom, and been or shortly will be, restored to their families and friends. An event that will be mentioned to the honor of the United States in every part of the Globe; since we are the first power which has compelled these barbarians to do justice, and to set at liberty citizens held by them in slavery.
Whilst most of the powerful nations of Europe are either at war, or ready to enter into that most unhappy state, the external and internal situation of this country (under the blessing of God and a wise and free republican government) is altogether tranquil and happy. And though our commerce has suffered, as usual, from the ships and vessels of the belligerent powers, in a manner which, without reparation made, and engagements entered into for future forbearance, cannot be borne! Yet from the desire the United States have always manifested to avoid a war, and to settle any differences which may arise with foreign countries by the rule of justice and right, rather than by the savage and uncertain issue of the sword—and more especially from the steps which have been taken by the President of the United States to obtain redress for the grievances we have suffered, we may still hope to enjoy the fruits of our industry in peace.
But if the nations at war will not listen to our overtures for a peaceful accommodation of our wrongs, but will continue to despoil the property of our merchants and insult our flag, and nothing but war will satisfy them, we must make the sacrifice and be prepared to meet the event; for much as we value peace, we value national independence still more. And if the U. States be unhappily driven into that state, I trust we have it in our power to make any nation repent of its temerity, which shall force us into the defence of what we hold most dear, our Liberty, our Property and our Country. It is prudent and necessary, therefore, Gentlemen, since we have no security for our uninterrupted peace, much and ardently as we desire it, to be prepared for war—so far, at least, as a well organized and well armed militia will put us in a situation to defend ourselves. And this leads me again to submit to the deliberation of the General Assembly, the propriety of taking some steps for providing our State with a better supply of arms than we at present possess. The great importance of this subject, I cannot but flatter myself, will procure it that attention which it merits.
Permit me to recommend to you, in your deliberations during the present session, candor and moderation in debate, and carefully to avoid giving offence to your fellow Members; for tho' every Legislator feels himself bound (as he certainly ought) to support whatever sentiments he deems right and important for the public interest,—Yet this may be done without personality, or the impeachment of the purity of each other's motives. To support this temper, it is only necessary to impress your minds with the belief (which it is hoped is the truth) that though Members differ in opinion as to the propriety of political measures, each has the same object in view—the good of our common Country.
And now, Gentlemen, suffer me to take my leave of your honorable body. Having had the honor to preside over this State for the longest period which a wise provision of the constitution allows, I shall retire from office with the most grateful remembrance of the favorable sentiments of my fellow citizens who have repeatedly placed me in it; and with my best wishes for the increasing prosperity and happiness of the State; which nothing can more effectually promote than the wise and prudent exercise of the powers lodged in the General Assembly. And if besides this exercise of your political power, you hold out to the people at large, in your individual capacity, at your respective homes, exemplary lives of patriotism and virtue, no reasonable doubt can be entertained, that whilst the State of North-Carolina will advance in population, wealth and consequence, it will also progress in those great and solid attainments, which render nations truly great and respectable.
I have the honor to be, with high consideration and respect,
Gentlemen, Your most obedient Servant. JAMES TURNER. Raleigh, November 19, 1805.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 22.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT!
Our correspondents at New York, under date of yesterday at noon, had just time to announce, that the Exchange was in an unusual bustle, respecting important news just received from Cadiz.—They add: "We are just starting to ascertain the authenticity of the following reports: That LORD NELSON had attacked the combined squadron in Cadiz bay; TAKEN SEVENTEEN SAIL OF THE LINE, and completely crippled the residue; but that early in the engagement, he received 3 severe wounds, when, at his own request, he was placed in an arm-chair on the quarter deck, where he was killed by a chain-shot."
[We give the foregoing as we received it, observing merely, that all our previous intelligence rendered it not improbable]
tion, not to sink from the rank to which its high destinies have called it; it wishes to insure to Europe the freedom of the seas and commerce; animated by an enthusiasm equal to so great an interest, it will never suffer our brave armies to want for a moment any of the means to subsist and conquer.
Conducted by the genius and star of Bonaparte, they are about to cover themselves with new laurels and splendidly avenge the national honor treacherously offended.
The Tribune give you an acknowledgment of the reading and laying on the table of the Imperial Decree, which contains your mission, of the documents relative to the communication which you have just made to it in the name of H. M. the emperor and king, and of the speech you have just delivered on this subject.
The orators of the council of state then withdrew. The Tribunes ordered the speech and the reply to be inserted in the Process verbal .
ADDRESS FROM THE
Governor of the State of North-Carolina, TO THE OPENING OF THE SESSION, November 19, 1805.
To the Honorable, the General Assembly of the State of North-Carolina.
GENTLEMEN.
It affords me pleasure that, after a year of great scarcity, I can, at the opening of the present session of the General Assembly, most cordially congratulate you on our Country's having experienced, with few exceptions, a season of uncommon plenty, and on the prospect of our citizens of every description having an abundance of all the necessaries of life.
The following are all the matters of a public nature that have come to my knowledge during the present year, which are deemed of sufficient importance to find a place in this communication.
The inclosure marked A contains the copy of a letter from the Senators of this state in the Congress of the United States, giving information of the manner in which they disposed of the several objects committed to their charge by the last General Assembly; and the copy of a correspondence between them and the President of the United States relative to obtaining a road through the lands held by the Cherokee Nation of Indians. By advertising to the first, the Legislature will be informed that the assent of Congress to the act of the General Assembly of this state, passed in the year 1803, entitled "An act to authorise the state of Tennessee to perfect titles to lands reserved to this state by the cession act," has again been withheld; and the presumption is, that the confirmation of this act by Congress will not be obtained. It has, therefore, become a matter of serious concern to those persons who have just claims to lands of that description, and the Legislature will see the propriety of their taking the subject into consideration, and of granting relief, either by repealing that part of the law which requires the assent of Congress, or by adopting such measures as they may deem right and proper.
The file (marked B) contains an official copy of an act of the Legislature of Georgia, passed at the last session, entitled "An act appointing commissioners for ascertaining and fixing the dividing line between this state and the state of North-Carolina;" transmitted to me by the Governor, with a request that the same might be laid before the Legislature of this state; also, the copy of a correspondence that took place between the Governor of that state and myself on the subject.
By the latter, the Legislature will be informed that no progress has been made towards accomplishing this desirable object, with the reason that no agreement of the two states whilst Georgia adheres to her present opinions, unless one of the most important provisions in our laws on this subject be abandoned, which provides, "That the extension of the said line shall not affect the titles of any person or persons to the lands entered in either of the said states." Whether such a principle ought to be admitted, to the manifest injury of a number of the citizens of this state, the Legislature is the only competent authority to determine. The unpleasant situation in which our citizens are placed by the conflicting claim of Georgia for jurisdiction, requires immediate redress, and I am persuaded the Legislature will deem it a matter worthy of their most serious deliberation.
Immediately after the rise of the last Assembly, I transmitted to the Governor of South Carolina, an authenticated copy of the act of that session, entitled "An act to amend an act, entitled an act, appointing commissioners to extend the boundary line of this state and the state of South Carolina, passed at Raleigh in the year one thousand eight hundred and three;" and some time after received from the Governor an official copy of an act of the General Assembly of the state of South Carolina, passed at their late session, entitled "An act concerning the line of division between this state and the state of North-Carolina;" which is submitted, marked C.
Commissioners were not appointed by the Governor of South Carolina soon enough for a meeting to take place between them and those on the part of this state before the 28th of October last. On that day they met at Lancaster Courthouse in South Carolina, and have adjourned until the third Monday in January next; when they are to meet again at Charlotte in this state. A report of their proceedings has not been received, but I have been informed that considerable progress has been made in the discussion of the subject. When the report is received, it shall be made the subject of a future communication.
The file marked D, contains resolutions of the Legislatures of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, proposing an amendment to the constitution of the United States, transmitted to me by the Executives of those states, with a request that they might be laid before the Legislature of this state, for their concurrence and adoption. The proposed amendment is intended to abridge the powers of the Federal Judiciary in certain cases. It is therefore of great importance, and ought to be acted on by the Legislature with due circumpection and consideration.
The resolutions of the last Assembly, proposing an amendment to the Federal Constitution, was transmitted by me to the Executives of the several states, agreeably to the request of the Legislature; and the proceedings on them by the Legislatures of the different states that have been received, are submitted, marked E.
The file marked F contains such resignations as have been made to me the present year.
My Private Secretary will lay before you the Acts and Journals of the last session of Congress, and such laws and resolutions of the several states, as have been received the present year.
countries which on all sides still present the traces of its ravages! It assembles all its forces, it directs them towards France and Italy; it dares to assert that it aims for the preservation of peace. What advantages can it promise itself from this mockery of words? Does it presume that men will wait in the midst of their fate in the midst of their country, for those pretended pacific armies, those negotiators of a species hitherto unknown, who sword in hand, come to dictate their orders.
In short, without provocation from the Elector of Bavaria, without the least appearance of legitimate motives, the Austrian government has just invaded a part of his states. It has not confined itself to threats which our emperor has dissipated, it attacks our allies; it has then, begun the war!
Let the evils which will be the consequence of this cruel scourge, recoil upon its authors! They tremble now no doubt at the consequence of their enterprise, and their restless looks are only directed to the future; to perceive its misfortunes. How different is our situation! for us all the probabilities are in favor of success.
These sentiments are so conformable to the character of our nation, that it requires no effort to make them known; but should it be useful to propagate them, who more than you, Tribunes, would hasten to employ all their influence, to enlighten the people on their interest, and duties? Who more than you have the right to excite their zeal, fidelity and gratitude towards our august emperor?
The President made the following reply:
Gentlemen, Orators of the Council of State.
Posterity will scarcely believe that whilst we were fighting for the independence of the seas, and the free commerce of every people, the emperors of Austria and Russia should choose to make a diversion in favor of the common enemy, coalesce with him against the faith of treaties and their own interests, and declare the most unjust and absurd war against us.
This unlooked for aggression is the melancholy result of the ancient hatred vowed against France by the court of Vienna, and of the corrupting gold of that of St. James.
No doubt but that it must produce the effect of dividing our forces; and of suspending for a time the vast projects which the genius of the Great Napoleon was at length going to execute against the English government.
But the signal infidelity of the court of Vienna will shortly receive its just punishment, and the monarch whom France could twice have despoiled of more than half of his hereditary states, will not be long before he repents having renewed the continental war, actuated by motives foreign to the true interests of the German Empire, and in contempt for the solemn treaties which had re-established peace in the continent.
Gentlemen, Orators of the Council of State, the Tribune which feels the full value of the independence and consideration of the French Empire, is about to unite all its efforts and use all its influence to preserve them full and entire.
The finest armies in the universe, who feel their own force, who possess the enthusiasm of French honor, and the habit of victory, a people whose dissensions have rendered them more energetic; all the resources of nature, the sciences and the arts directed by Napoleon, how, whatever be the chances of battles, can we dread the issue of the war!
The courage of our warriors produced the most brilliant triumphs when France was rent by interior troubles; what will it not now obtain, when all the citizens of the Empire have but one will?
Ambition and augmentation of power are spoken of but do not these reproaches apply to the rapid progress of the British dominion in the richest country in the world, to the machiavellism of the means it makes use of to destroy states there which have not yet lost their independence? Do not these reproaches apply to the Russian empire, three times more extensive, than the territory of all the states of Europe, which daily multiplies its invasions, threatens civilized countries with a new deluge of the Barbarians subject to its power, and which it arms with all the resources of civilization.
France is indebted for its safety to its illustrious chief. No man, whatever may have been his opinions or political conduct in the course of preceding divisions, can deny that he alone was able to oppose an insurmountable dike to the fury of factions. We owe to him the preservation of every thing that is dear to us, and his enemies deceive themselves so far as to believe that when renouncing, after so many glorious exploits, the sweets of repose, he is about to put himself at the head of its armies. Frenchmen could remain cool spectators of his efforts! Let them at length discover their fatal illusions, experience will teach them ere long, that whilst our troops shall continue to merit our gratitude beyond the frontiers, every Frenchman in the frontiers will second them by his wishes, his sacrifices, and his zeal to maintain good order and the execution of the laws. However numerous may be the armies of this empire, they do not contain all our warriors; and were it even possible for momentary successes to permit our enemies to set foot in our territory, they would find there as many soldiers as citizens.
In vain will our enemies seek to excite divisions and disturbances to the interior of France; the nation has but one resolve

Country is now disputed with those by the Mamelukes—and the desert Arabs, like ravens and vultures of our wilderness, hanging on the rear of both armies, devour every thing which is left defenceless; the consequent wretchedness of the inhabitants is inconceivable; danger and despair stalk every where.
"Egypt must really seek a deliverer in a foreign conqueror. There is, however, a singular tradition among the people, that 'their deliverance must be effected by the Mamelukes, another name for slaves; because God hath ordained, that since its salvation by Joseph, a Mameluke, the country must be saved by slaves!' They admit the English rendered them much service in expelling the French; and pray for their return to drive out the Turks; but then all must be ascribed to the influence of Joseph's spirit."
"Whatever events may take place to regulate its government and ameliorate the situation of its inhabitants, Egypt, like Carthage and Syracuse, will no more see its ancient splendor. It was the commerce of India and the borders of the Red sea, more than inherent resources flowing through these plains, that gave wealth and grandeur to ancient Egypt; these sources have found new channels, wealth and grandeur have flown with them. I can see nothing therefore on the celebrated Nile, which the Ohio, Mississippi, Altamaha, Savannah, and Chesapeake, do not offer us; even her crocodiles and her hypos would have nothing to boast side and side by our alligators and catfish—they are precisely the same animal; and her half grown mice , of geography, can certainly be nothing more than abortions. But, when I contrast the pure currents, healthful margins, and delightful landscapes of our Susquehanna, Delaware, Hudson, and Connecticut, with the muddy waters, miry or parched banks, and eternal burning deserts of this river; and the intelligence, freedom, and felicity of the citizens there, with the stupid ignorance, riveted vassalage and hopeless misery of the peasants here, I almost lose the sensibility of pity in the glad reflection that I am a citizen of the United States. Ruined temples, pyramids and catacombs, monuments of the superstition, pride and frailty of their founders, disgust my sight; but with their magnificence I cannot but couple in my mind the idea of the slaves who must have groaned under the oppressive folly of their fabrication. Egypt, like Assyria, shows best in perspective."
Mr. Ketelás, of this city, has arrived in Philadelphia, from New Orleans for which place he set out on the 18th of June from New York, by the northern route of the lakes, Green Bay, the Fox and Ousconsing rivers & entered the Mississippi 666 miles above St. Lewis, from whence he descended to New Orleans, having gone 5000 miles in 90 days, by a route never before travelled by a citizen of the United States, and which it is remarked may be performed to and from this city by water with the exception of 35 miles of land carriage, divides into 5 portages. A writer in a Philadelphia paper, after giving account of Mr. K's journey, observes, "An eye witness of the northern frontier and the government of Lower Louisiana, by the general government, would not be amiss, as we defy the traveller to tell in passing through the territory whether it is under the Spanish or American government. There is a visible difference in the aspect of affairs in Upper and Lower Louisiana. In Upper Louisiana the line is drawn, and the American government and character supported and respected in a proper manner, by every description of people."
GOLD FOUND. A few weeks ago a man named Thomas Terry, of Buckingham county, about six miles from the court-house, in ploughing one of his fields, turned up a lump of ore, which from some shining specks and its weight, attracted notice. He carried it home, and thence next court day, to the court house, in order to ascertain, by persons of better judgment, whether or not, it was of any value. A Gentleman of this neighbourhood, on seeing it, had no difficulty in pronouncing it gold. This gentleman who has a taste for every branch of useful knowledge, especially chemistry, undertook to refine the metal for this poor man. From the gross lump which weighed 7 oz 6 dwt. he extracted 5 oz 16 dwt pure gold. The metal was combined with a small portion of silicious earth. The soil where this gold was found is thirsty, thin & greyish, and somewhat broken.—Star.
SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. On Thursday the 7th inst (November,) the Sumy races commenced.—First day, the Surrey Jockey Club Purse of 350 dollars, three mile heats:— Mr. Gray's b c St. Leon, by Bedford, 5 years old, 1 1 Mr. Johnson's b h Cœu de-Lion, by Cœu de-Lion, 4 years old, 4 2 Mr. Taliaferro's b c Negotiator, by Bedford, 4 years old, 3 3 Mr. Ball's b c Escape, by Sal. ram, 4 years old, 2 4 Mr. Browne's b c Overseer, by Cor. morant, 4 years old, dist. Mr. Goodrich's b f Silver Cord, by Droid, 4 years old, dr. Second day, the proprietor's purse of 150 dollars, two mile heats:— Mr. Ball's b c Sterling, by Sterling, 4 years old, 1 1 Mr. Johnson's b h Deception, by Diomed, 4 years old, 2 3 Dr. Dixon's b c Sun Beam, by Sal. ram, 4 years old, 3 2
COMMUNICATION.
MR. PLEASANTS, OBSERVING with astonishment in this day's Enquirer, an ungrounded, & very illiberal censure, on a majority of the Court of Appeals; it is thought expedient to take some notice of it, lest the baleful poison should produce the nefarious effect intended by the author.
The paragraph alluded to runs thus:— "In the celebrated case of Marshall vs Conrad , which we have lately detailed in our paper, Judge Lyons, the presiding member of the court, did not deliver himself at full length; but simply contented himself with concurring in opinion with Judges Fleming and Carrington. Three Judges, therefore, were in favour of allowing Mr. Marshall's claim to the rents in the town of Winchester: the venerable Judge Roane, good alone in his support of the rights of the people."
The writer of these remarks is persuaded that the people require nothing but true information, and the free exercise of their unbiased reflection, to form a correct judgment on the conduct of the servants of the public: but be that as it may, no political consideration whatever ought to influence a court of justice, in deciding the rights between citizen and citizen: and no motive of policy should induce a court to strain and torture a statute, to discover an intention and meaning never contemplated by the Legislature, in order to deprive a citizen of his justly acquired rights. And it will no doubt, afford Mr. Roane great consolation to be informed of an incontestable fact, that two of our very able and venerable judges who hold lots in the town of Winchester, and are consequently subject to pay an annual rent on them for ever, are of opinion that the judgment of the Court of Appeals is perfectly correct.
November 29.
MR. JOSEPH GALE is re-elected Printer to the state of North Carolina.
Peter Porcupine , who while in this country, was the first favorite of Federalists, loses no opportunity to express his love of Americans!—In a late number of his "Political Register" he accuses the American captains of designedly giving false information to British men of war in order to favor the French—and for this supposed offence, he compliments them with the polite epithets of "perfidious and vicious" sons of "mischievous and malignity" who ought to be "ranked amongst the most base and infamous of mankind." This conduct of the Americans he ascribes to "love of themselves and hatred to Britain," whom "they hate because they have been guilty of base ingratitude towards her; and because they envy their former fellow-subjects, who, in spite of the Pitts and the Melvilles are more happy and ten thousand times more free, than the Americans, with all their boasted independence!"—Do Federalists still jump in judgement with their old friend and dictator?—If so, we may expect soon to see them shipping themselves off, to that land of Habsheens and Freedom , Great-Britain!— Tycheon True American .
MR. CURRAN , the celebrated Advocate of the Irish Bar, went on Wednesday the 18th September to hear the pleadings at the Old Bailey in London, but was refused admittance by the Gallery Door Keeper, until he submitted to the scandalous extortion of paying two shillings for it.—"Pay for admission to a Court of Justice?" says this eloquent Barrister; "why, man, I come from a country "where they give money to such simple men as me for going into a Court!" "More fools they," was the reply. "Besides, man, no one can hear in such a place!" "That's of no consequence," says this judicious turnkey, "for here we make all simpletons pay only for jeûning !"
ENGLISH NAVY. Years. Ships of Line. 50's. Frig. On stocks. Total. 1678 61 2 69 41 173 1702 130 36 107 0 273 1707 130 40 114 0 284 1721 47 52 45 62 206 1734 65 45 58 40 208 1745 90 62 124 0 275 1755 110 74 67 0 241 1777 112 20 156 27 315 1805 191 37 195 44 467
FROM THE FARMER'S CABINET. Many farmers entertain an idea that no improvements in their profession can be attained by reading. Their prejudices on this head are unreasonable. Tho' reading, without practice, will never make a good farmer; yet reading joined to practice may, no doubt, be of great service. Interesting experiments in husbandry, receipts for preventing the destruction of plants by insects, and information, general and particular, relating to the various branches of agriculture, might be circulated in the newspapers to great advantage. Experiments should be thoroughly tried, and particularly described; otherwise we shall probably be able to obtain no useful information from their publication. One man will assert, that poor seeds, if they will but sprout, are equally good with plump ones to produce a crop; and, to prove it, will give instances wherein good crops were raised from blasted rye, small potatoes, &c.—But, to decide fairly on the matter, it should be known whether in these instances, the ground was not in better preparation than usual; and, especially it should be decided whether the practice of sowing poor seeds from year to year, does not occasion a gradual deprecation in the produce.
MR. COOPER , of New Jersey, in a short publication on this subject, has made some judicious remarks, which I could wish were more attended to. He seems to be thoroughly convinced, by a long course of experience, that it is of very great importance, to cull the best seeds of every kind for planting; and that negligence in this respect is the general cause of degeneration in many kinds of produce. He has convinced me that attention to this subject would be repaid with interest.
Judicious observers (foreigners especially) have remarked as a capital and prevailing error among our farmers, the endeavoring to cultivate too much land. And one who will compare the product of a small farm near the sea ports, with the usual product of the same number of acres of like quality in the country, may be convinced that the remark is not without foundation. It is in husbandry as in other things—a little well done is better than a great deal ill done; and he that grasps at more than he can hold, often, in a manner, loses the whole.
I have noticed an agricultural report, published in a Rhode-Island paper some time last autumn, containing an account of the crops in that state for that year. The plan advocated by the writer, of publishing yearly reports concerning the crops in the different states, is well worthy of being adopted; & I hope some intelligent farmers will attend to the performance of it. It were to be wished, too, that the editors of news papers, generally, and especially in the country towns, would pay much more attention to agriculture than they do: it would be of more real service to the country than whole reams of political controversy.
IT IS UNDERSTOOD that a monthly publication, devoted to Medicine and Agriculture, is about to be commenced at Boston, by Mr. Daniel Adams. It properly conducted, it may afford information of much value at a small expense. Every friends to improvement and information will wish success to the undertaking.
RICHMOND ACADEMY LOTTERY. CLASS II.
 FIRST DAY'S DRAWING.  Prize of 5,000 Dollars —No. 6505. Blank —Nos. 4889 4909 4177  Prizes of 100 Dollars —Nos. 6177 4836 5041 5300 5850 5434  Prize of 50 Dollars —No. 4082. 5885 5900 6171 6180 6310  Prizes of 25 Dollars —Nos. 5903 6207. 6313 6687 6817 7524  Blank —Nos. 4111 4399 4416 4845 7156     SECOND DAY'S DRAWING.  Blank —Nos. 4889 4909 4177 4836 4233 4444  Prizes of 50 Dollars —Nos. 6733 7692. 4606 5073 5184 5371  Blank —Nos. 4126 4445 4498 4637 5933 5982     THIRD DAY'S DRAWING.  Prizes of 50 Dollars —Nos. 6733 7692. 6981 7203 7384 7325  Blank —Nos. 4126 4445 4498 4637 4655 4754  Prizes of 25 Dollars —No. 5199. 5679 5721 5727 5881 6249  Blank —Nos. 3907 4472 4553 4614 6544 6656     FOURTH DAY'S DRAWING.  Prize of 50 Dollars —No. 5397. 7126 7174 7427 7543 7670.  Prize of 25 Dollars —No. 5199.  Blank —Nos. 3907 4472 4553 4614 
MARRIED —On Tuesday the 19th inst. by the Rev. C. M c Rae, Doctor EDWARD MAYO, to the amiable and much admired Miss SALLY PLEASANTS, eldest daughter of Mr. Samuel Pleasants, all of Powhatan county.
On Thursday evening the 21st inst. Mr. REUBEN BUTLER, to the amiable Miss ELIZABETH RUFFIN, both of Surry county.
DIED —At his seat in Gloucester county, Col. THOMAS LEWIS, of the 4th Reg. Virginia Artillery. He has left many relatives and acquaintances to regret the loss of a sincere friend and truly honest man.
10 DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber living on Bent Creek, the 20th inst: a negro man named TOM, eighteen or twenty years old, of very dark complexion, five feet eight or nine inches high, he had on when he went away a white negro cotton coat, a pair of green cotton panta-loons and an Ozanburg shirt. I purchased him about twelve months ago of a Mr. Harden, who said he was raised in Gloucester county; it is probable he will endeavour to go there. Any person delivering the said negro to me on Bent Creek, or secure him so that I get him again, shall receive the above reward.
RICHARD CLARKE, November 25, 1805.
WE have for Sale the following articles, most of which being consigned, we will sell low for cash or good sixty days paper. 10 Hogs-heads Molasses. 5 do. N. E. Rum. 10 Barrels do. do. 16 do. Liver or Tanner's Oil. 1 Box Hats. 8 do. Cotton and Wool Cards. 2 Pipes French Brandy. 30 Barrels Herring. 80 Tierces Lime. 3 do. Rice. 5 Hogsheads & Pipes Apple Brandy. Ground Plaister in barrels. Shapard & Lucke. November 26, 1805. N. B. Ground and Fine Salt in Sacks.
TO THE INHABITANTS OF HENRICO, LOUISA AND GOOCHLAND. FELLOW CITIZENS. THAT doubts may cease to exist about my offering to represent this district at the next Senatorial election, I think it right to say, that if I live I shall be a Candidate.
It is always improper if to be avoided, for a man to say anything for himself; and I extremely regret, that I feel compelled from circumstances which exist to do so.
Because I profess Christianity my views are denounced, and design is attached, but since it is my opinion that the religion of an individual belongs to himself, I would willingly ask that indulgence of others which I am willing to extend. If others differ with me, it ought not to become a source of contest, for in this way has it happened, that mighty discensions have been generated and cherished.
Altho' I am no advocate for religious tests, & have always thought that government and religion ought to unite in no plan of operation, yet I have never learned that the religious belief of a man made him a worse citizen, or a worse representative.
What the people are to require, is whether my political principles are of the kind they wish, and not whether I am of this or that religious persuasion. If an enquiry of this sort should be gone into, I have only to ask a retrospect of the events of my life, and an endeavour to find out whether at any time I have deviated from the political principles which I now avow.
If it too, should be found, that my mental acquirements may qualify me for an appointment so important among the Candidates, this defect can be remedied, and an opportunity is afforded of making an election better suited to the views of the people.
Accept my respect, GERARD BANKS. Goochland, Nov. 16 1805.
WILLIAM MCAY
RETURNS his grateful acknowledgements to his numerous friends and customers for the liberal encouragement he has received, and in forms them that the business will in future be carried on under the firm of
MCAY & COWAN, WATCH & CLOCK MAKERS.
Who tender their services to their friends and the public in the line of their profession, and hope from unremitted attention to merit the confidence of their customers. They repair and C. have just received a large and fashionable assortment of Gold and silver Watches, consisting of Large, fancy, mourning, set and plain Ear-rings, Gold and gold set Necklaces. A handsome assortment of ornamented tortoise shell Combs, Mourning, fancy, wedding, plain and plain set Finger Rings, Mourning, plain and plain set Breast Pins, Gold Miniature Settings and Chain, Mourning and plain Bracelets and Neck Clasp, Mourning and fancy Lockets, Ladies and Gentlemen's gold, gilt, silver and silk Watch Chains, Gold, gilt, pebble and glass Seals, Gold, gilt and steel Keys, Gold, silver and tortoise shell Slave Buttons, and Studs, Silver Thimbles, Salt Spoons, Mending Needles, Tooth Picks and Shoe Clasps, with a variety of other articles. They have likewise on hands a few good Watches, all of which they offer on the most reasonable terms.
WILLIAM COWAN Returns his acknowledgements to his friends & the public for the liberal encouragement he has received since his commencement in business, & flatters himself from the present connection, to merit their future confidence.
N. B. Persons who have Watches remaining in his hands will please call at the shop of M c ay and Cowan.
November 26, 1805.
ROBERT GREENHOW, MERCHANT in Williamsburg,
has just received, two second hand GRAND PIANO FORTE, Selected, as being well toned, and previous to shipment, put by Broderies & Wilkinson into complete order; with a full set of spare strings, tuning hammer and fork to each; the one with additional keys, the other without—the former of which, he will sell for (cash) two hundred and forty dollars; and the last at two hundred and forty dollars—with each of these instruments there is a large quantity of the most modern and best approved printed MUSIC, amounting to one hundred and twenty dollars, which being packed up with each instrument, he should prefer disposing of at the same time. He has also received a New ROYAL PATENT PLAIN PIANOS, with 2 pedals, complete set of spare strings, one Miller's Institutes, and two books most approved printed Music to each; price (cash) 140 dollars—These, as the Grand Pianos are sweetly toned, second hand instruments, put into complete order previous to shipment—Blank music paper, Miller's Institutes, best violins, and violin preceptors, do pocket companions, Wrang's Rure preceptor, best Italian strings for violins, guitar & piano do. clarinet reeds, &c &c
And by the Ship Shepherdess from London, he has just received a general assortment of FRESH GARDEN SEEDS. Also on hand, first qualified RED CLOVER SEED, the vegetative powers of which may be relied on. He has by several different ships this fall received a variety of GOODS that renders his assortment complete and very general. CAST IRON BACKS for five places, from 18 inches to 3 and a half feet in size, assorted, are amongst his Consignments.
November 25, 1805.
Ten Cents Reward, FOR apprehending and delivering to me in New Kent county, near Bottom's Bridge, Daniel L. Bradley my apprentice, who absconded on last Sunday; he is a personal youth, very forward, 16 years of age; his mother resides in New Kent—All persons are forwarded from entertaining or harbouring said apprentice, & masters of vessels from carrying him out of the state, as the law will be enforced against them.
Benjamin Keiningham. November 23, 1805.
STOLEN
ON the night of the 15th inst. A TRUNK, containing sundry Clothing, with about 40 or 50 dollars in Bank Notes and Silver, with a piece of Gold, value 25 dollars. Also, one Ticket in the Second Class of the Richmond Academy Lottery. A generous Reward will be given for the above articles.
November 27, 1805. B. A. DAWSON.
NOTICE.
THE Members of the Mutual Assurance Society, against fire on buildings of the State of Virginia, are hereby requested to attend their annual General Meeting to be held on the first Monday in January next, which is the 6th day of said Month.
Any Member which doth not attend, at the said Meeting, in person or by proxy duly authorized, will be represented by the members of the Board of Directors, at the County, or the senior of the District, wherein such absentee resides.
W. F. AST, Principal Agent M. A. S. Richmond, Nov. 25, 1805.
The Printers in this State are requested to insert the above once a week for four weeks.
COMMUNICATION.
It is with singular pleasure, I have the satisfaction to announce to the Members of the said Society in particular, and the public at large, that the Mutual Insurance is in a flourishing situation—Few losses have, within these twenty months passed, happened. The losses in the town (since the fire in Norfolk in February 1804) do not amount to 2000 dollars. Declarations come in from all directions, in vast numbers; so that, five of us, can hardly keep up with them in recording, issuing policies, &c. The principles of the Institution begin to be better understood—if all the house owners in this state, would be so good to examine into the nature thereof, there is no question but every one would insure, when we should come to the intended and desirable end of a general Insurance—to which we are going on rapidly now—when the contribution of each will be a mere trifle: therefore every good citizen ought, and it is hoped, will, lend an assisting hand to obtain it. The prejudice, and intrigues which have hitherto been carried on, to impede its more rapid progress will subside. On examination it will be found that the laws are just—if there are defects the people themselves can amend them. The new rates of hazard are now so fixed to equalize the premiums, as high as possible, agreeable to the risks—houses in the large towns, and particularly those situated in large ranges of wooden houses pay considerably more—and those great risks, such as those situated on wharves, where vessels are built and repaired, and where large quantities of combustibles, such as tar, pitch, &c, are lodged, and other great hazards are, so to say, excluded by either the rejection of the Insurance entirely, or the high premiums they have to pay: so that in future, we hardly ever can have such heavy claims, as heretofore besides that, by the increase of new Insurance, the loss quotas, and the additional premiums, which a number, in the large towns, have to pay, the town funds will be better than ever. The buildings situated in the small towns, or the outer parts of the large towns, pay only the same premiums as the country people; so that their contribution can never be considerable. As for the country it is my firm belief that those who insure hereafter, never will have another premium or quota to pay—I am just now informed, that again a fire has taken place at Norfolk, in Water Street, the same place where it formerly happened. There is not one house, in that quarter, insured in the Mutual Insurance; of course the society will have nothing to pay. There are now but very few houses, on the south side of the main street at Norfolk, insured in the said society; and on account of the high premiums, I expect few will be insured; those on the north side of the Main-street, pay no more than in other large towns.
By the original plan I contemplated to have the premiums as they are now fixed—that has been the case, I believe, never any quota would have been necessary; for those towards the wharves would not have been insured, of course we should not have experienced those claims in Norfolk. It is surprising to hear some people talk—and say, that it is better to insure in an Insurance Company abroad—on a fair comparison it will easily be found that there is, out of the question, The security here can never fail—that of a few speculating individuals is precarious and doubtful—philanthropy, charity and benevolence, is not their object—they are only affected by gain, of course they must, and will always save their premiums to pay, not only the losses, and expenses, which are considerable (when our expenses are small) but likewise to afford them great profits. Their annual premiums, average at least one per cent. then out of every hundred houses, one must burn every year, which would be 4000 houses annually in this state—Gracious goodness preserve us from such disasters!—we should have, in some time hence, no house standing in the state. This however shows what profits they must have, which we may reap ourselves, and keep them, and the premium money, among ourselves, to succour our unfortunate fellow-citizens.
W. F. AST. Richmond Nov 25, 1805.
No doubt the printers of this state will, for the information of their customers, insert the above in their respective papers.
Just received and for sale at this office, A NEW COMEDY, ENTITLED THE SCHOOL OF REFORM, OR, HOW TO RULE A HUSBAND, IN FIVE ACTS, BY THOMAS MORTON, Esq.
FOR SALE, FOR CASH, A number of likely NEGROES.
Apply to Major Field Archer, at Powhatan Courthouse, or the Subscriber, JAMES COOKE. November 26, 1805.
New-York State Lottery,
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ROADS, Will positively commence drawing in the City of New-York on the third Tuesday in December next—Highest Prize TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, And less than two Blank to a Prize. TICKETS & SHARES To be had at the permanent and fortunate Lottery Offices of
G. & R. WAITE, No. 64, and at No. 38, Maiden Lane, New-York:
Where was sold in the last Lottery, and forwarded in letters by post, the 25,000 dollar prize to a gentleman in Baltimore; another of the Capitals to a gentleman in North-Carolina; another in Virginia; another in Georgia; another in Long Island (N. Y.); and another one to a gentleman in Massachusetts, besides several in former Lotteries to persons in different parts of the union.
Present price of Tickets & Shares. Whole Tickets 7 50 Quarters 1 87 Halves 3 62 Eighths 1 00 But will advance to Seven Dollars the first week in November.
Distant adventurers, by inclosing Bank Notes (post paid) to G. & R. WAITE, may have tickets forwarded them in any amount with the most punctuality, and the earliest intelligence of their success.
New-York, October 24, 1805.

Fall & Winter Goods. The subscribers have received, and are now open in a considerable part of their W. DOLLENS; Among which are Bales of assorted Rose & Duffel Blankets, Do. Nap'd Cottons, Do. Yarn & Plaid Hose, Do. White & Coloured Plains, Do. Kerseys & Halfthicks, Do. 6-4 & 7-4 Coatings, plain and strip'd, Do. Cloths, assorted colours and prices, Do. Forrest Cloths, Boxes Men's Hats assorted prices, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Diapers, &c. Also—An assortment of HARDWARE, CUTLERY and NAILS. In addition to which, they daily expect on the arrival of the Suffolk from London, a large assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS, Which will be offered for sale on their usual terms. GILLIAT & KIRBY. October 4, 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'd. late of this county, Two Hundred and Eighty Acres of Land, more or less, lying on Appomattox River in the county of Chesterfield, adjoining the lands of Major Francis Ropes 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; a cock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs; crop of Corn, Wheat and Fodder, Household and Kitchen Furniture and Plantation Utensils. Two annual payments will be required for the lands, & twelve months credit will be given for the purchase of the negroes, &c. on all sums above two dollars. By the EXECUTOR. September 6th, 1805.
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. 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 BARTLE, about 35 years of age, has a brittle toe, 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 papers 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. LEWIS HENING. June 5th, 1805.
The subscriber wishes to sell for cash, or on credit till the first day of January next, the Two Brick Tenements, Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Moshy. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1804.
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.
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. Prouse & Moncure.
JOHN TOMPKINS HAS just received a fresh supply of OLD COGNAC BRANDY, a part of the same shipment of his former parcel. Also, a few hogsheads of ANTIGUA RUM, of good quality. He has on hand, a parcel of BEST FRENCH CAMBRICKS. The whole of which, he offers for sale, very low for cash, or on a liberal credit. August 16, 1805.
NOTICE. A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying them to pass a law, authorizing the court of this county to levy money, for the purpose of bringing up the records thereof, from March 1788 to March 1802. Southampton, Sept. 2, 1805.
JAMES TERNAN, Has just received a supply of fresh & good MEDICINES PAINTS and MATTERS, M. 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. (t) Sept. 4.
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 Hysan 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, 22d March, 1805.
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.
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 Mr. Yancey and the subscriber's; those two tracts were formerly the property of Col. John Hopkins of Goochland; on the lower tract is 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 broke the dam and left the house which is two stories high, and at a small expense may be put in grinding order. The above lands lay conveniently 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 subscriber purposes 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. 8, 1805.
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. Fitzhughson, G. S. Richmond, Nov. 8, 1805.
For Sale at Public Auction. ON Tuesday the 3d day of December next, (if fair, if not the next fair day) at the late dwelling house of Robert Lewis, dec'd of Halifax county, Virginia, a valuable stock of HORSES, among which is the celebrated stud horse, DEMOCRAT; the stock of CATTLE, among which are several yoke of OXEN; the stock of Hogs and Sheep; the present crop of Corn and Fodder; some Small Grain; the Household and Kitchen Furniture, the Plantation Utensils, &c. Twelve months credit will be allowed for all sums above five dollars, the purchasers giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date, but the interest will be remitted if punctually paid. All persons having claims against the said estate of Robert Lewis, are requested to bring them forward properly adjusted, that provision may be made for their discharge.—And all those indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment, or otherwise they may expect suits indiscriminately. John Ragland, Adm'r. 29th October, 1805.
NOTICE. A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that a law may pass for establishing Inspections of Butter, Lard, &c. Oct. 5.
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 stranded SEINE TWINE. Oct. 29.
WILL be Rented, on Saturday the 21st December, 1805, to the highest bidder, the FARM, formerly the property of Samuel Scherer, dec'd in Hanover county, for 6 or 8 years—on it there is a commodious dwelling, 2 barns and other convenient houses, &c.—it is deemed unnecessary to say any thing 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 required. Hanna Scherer, } Adm'r. George Scherer, } November 1, 1805.
Just received and for sale at S. Pleasants' Book-Store, near the Bridge. THE FOLLOWING GENUINE Patent Medicines. Hill's Balsam of Honey Turlington's Balsam Godfrey's Cordial Essence of Peppermint Steers Opodeldoc Oriental Cerate, for the cure of outward piles, scalds, sore legs, burns, obstinate eruptions, &c. British Oil Hooper's Female Pills Anderson's Scots do. The celebrated Specific Pills, for the cure of the outward and inward Piles.
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 to the Executive that David Phenix, late of the county of Brunswick, stands charged by indictment before the District Court held 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 2d day of November, in the year of 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 out on a horse mare, in low order, 9 or 10 years old, 4 feet 8 or 10 inches high.
TO BE SOLD, at Warren, in Albemarle 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 reversionary 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. 25, 1805.
It is probable that I may leave this state ere long; in which event, Meriwether Jones will be fully authorized to act for me. (t) BENJAMIN F. READ.
Valuable Property for Sale. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by Richard Dabney of King William county, to the subscriber, to secure and satisfy a debt due from the said Richard to Cornelius Dabney, administrator with the will annexed, of Owen Dabney, dec'd 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, SUNDAY SLAVES, consisting of men, women and children, one Brood Mare, about 8 years old, by Lampighter; two small Horse Colts, about 3 years old, by Americans; the noted Stud Horse called Hanover; one Wagon and Geer, and 3 Horses, one excellent chair horse about 9 years old, and one bay Mare, Colt, by Americans. Geo. Wm. Smith. Richmond, Nov. 7th, 1805.
S. JACOBS Has just received a handsome and well selected assortment of FALL GOODS; Among which are— Cloths, Coatings and Cassimeres, Plains, Kerseys and Half Thicks, Loose, Duffel and Point Blankets, Flannels, scarlet, crimson, white & yellow, Velvets, Thicksets & Constitution Coats, Bennet's real patent Do. Fancy Waistcoats & Swardowns, Callicoes, Muslins & Cambrics, 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. flatters 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.
NOTICE. THE subscriber has just received, direct from France, a large supply of the first quality of BURRS, who continues to carry on at his manufactory the MILL-STONE BUSINESS. From the quality of the Burrs and his knowledge of the business he is enabled to inform millers and the public, that they can be supplied on the shortest notice with Mill-Stones of any dimensions, equal to any in the United States. Also, on hand, a supply of PLASTER PARIS, FRESH STONE LIME, IRISH POTATOES, and an extensive assortment of GROCERIES; all of which he will dispose of for cash or country produce. He solicits those indebted to him for Mill-Stones, or otherwise to make immediate payment. I will rent the HOUSE and STORE at present occupied by me, if possession will be given the 12th December. WILLIAM DAVIDSON. November 13th, 1805.
TUCKER'S BLACKSTONE. This day is published and ready for delivery to subscribers, in Virginia, at S. Pleasants' Book-Store, Richmond. BLACKSTONE'S COMMENTARIES, WITH Notes of Reference to the Constitution and Laws of the Federal Government of the United States, AND OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA: IN FIVE VOLUMES. With an appendix to each volume, containing tracts upon such subjects as appeared necessary to form a systematic view of the Laws of Virginia as a member of the Federal Union. By ST. GEORGE TUCKER, Professor of Law in the College of William & Mary, and one of the Judges of the General Court, in Virginia.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS the infectious and malignant disease which lately prevailed in the cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands and other places, has subsided, and the advanced season of the year, concurs in rendering unnecessary a further interruption of the commerce of this commonwealth, with the cities, islands and other places aforesaid. I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State to issue this proclamation, hereby revoking that issued on the 21st of September last, for the performance of quarantine. Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at L. S. Richmond, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the Commonwealth the thirtieth. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Subscribers to PINKERTON'S MODERN GEOGRAPHY, who have not yet received their Books, are respectfully informed that they are ready for delivery at this Office. (t.)
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 Bissextille 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.
Manchester Turnpike Company. DELINQUENT Shareholders on the 8th Requisition, are hereby notified that such shares on which the said requisition shall remain unpaid, will be sold, on the 21st day of December next, at Mr. Brooks's Tavern, in Manchester, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon. James Brander, clk. Manchester, 15th Nov. 1805.
ANNUAL MEETING. THE annual meeting of said Company will be held at Mr. Brooks's Tavern, on the first Monday in December, when it is expected the members will attend punctually, and convene by 10 o'clock in the forenoon. J. B. clk.
YOUNG LADIES ACADEMY. MRS. O'REILLY respectfully informs the inhabitants of Richmond, that she has opened an Academy on the Capitol Hill, adjoining Major Du Vall's, for the education of Young Ladies in the following branches, viz: The English and French languages grammatically; writing and arithmetic history, geography and globes; music, drawing and all kinds of work, viz.—embroidery in chenilles, gold, silver, silks, &c. comprising figures, historical and ornamental, landscapes, flowers, fruit, birds, &c. prints wrought in silks, chenilles, gold, &c. print work in figures or landscapes; cloth work in fruit, birds, flowers, &c. flagree and varnishing in vases, pyramids, baskets, tea caddies, openers, &c. grotto and shell work, artificial flowers, tambour and Dresden, cross stitch, tent stitch, tapestry, &c. buckle and pearl work, painting on velvet guage, silk, vellum, &c. Terms for Boarders and Day Scholars made known at the Academy.
LOST or mislaid, about the 20th of September, a NOTE for one Hogshead of Tobacco, inspected at Columbia, in the name of Holland Goodridge, weighing 1070 as well as my recollection serves me. Thos. Barbour, jr. November 18, 1805.
Land & other Property FOR SALE. ON Wednesday the 11th day of December, 1805, will be exposed at public sale, to the highest bidder, upon a credit of one and two years, that valuable & well known tract of LAND belonging to the estate of Goodrich Crump, dec'd in Powhatan county, situate on the Buckingham road, 6 miles from the courthouse, 38 from Manchester, and 1 1-2 from Appomattox river.—The improvements are a small and convenient dwelling house, with 2 rooms below and 3 above, a kitchen, dairy, smoke house and every other out house in good repair, and calculated for the accommodation of a genteel family. It is unnecessary to state all the advantages this tract of land has, as it is presumed no one will purchase, without first viewing it, farther than to say, that it is in the centre of one of the most opulent, healthy and agreeable neighborhoods in this state and contiguous to several mills—sufficiently large to work 10 or 12 hands to great advantage, with 120 bushels of wheat well put in.—Any person wishing to view the above land before the day of sale, will apply to Mr. John Crump, the present occupant. At the same time and place, will also be SOLD, upon 12 months credit, for all sums exceeding 10 dollars, all the Household & Kitchen Furniture, Together with the STOCK of every description—horses, hogs, sheep and horned cattle, among the latter of which are several good pair of work oxen—plantation utensils, two carts, a wagon, two pair of cart wheels, &c. &c.—For all sums under ten dollars cash will be required. Bonds to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. Those who have claims against the estate of Goodrich Crump dec'd. are requested to bring them forward to Richard Crump, properly authenticated, by the first of April next. WM. HICKMAN, } Ex'rs of Good. RICHARD CRUMP, } Rich Crump. Powhatan, Nov. 20, 1805.
WANTED TO HIRE, TWO SERVANTS, a Man and Woman; the Man must have been accustomed to wait in a house, as he will be wanted for that and to assist as Porter in a Store.—The Woman must be a good plain Cook and Washer, cleanly in her person, and every thing she does; and to have no followers. They must be strongly recommended for their honesty and sobriety. Two of the above description will meet with a good place and liberal wages, by applying at this Office. November 23, 1805.
NOTICE. A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly to grant a charter to a company entitled the Richmond Aqueduct Company, for carrying Spring Water through the said city. Richmond, Oct. 22d, 1805.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS the infectious and malignant disease which lately prevailed in the cities of New York and Philadelphia, the West India Islands and other places, has subsided, and the advanced season of the year, concurs in rendering unnecessary a further interruption of the commerce of this commonwealth, with the cities, islands and other places aforesaid. I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State to issue this proclamation, hereby revoking that issued on the 21st of September last, for the performance of quarantine. Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at L. S. Richmond, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the Commonwealth the thirtieth. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
W. Wardlaw, HAS RECEIVED HIS FALL SUPPLY OF MEDICINES, By the ship Rolls, 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 STOP 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. wif
For Sale, on Private Contract, GREEN-WAY; the seat on which I now reside, including Mons-Sacer and the courthouse tenements, containing in all 1200 acres of fertile level farming land (reserving one acre of coalesced grounds.) The whole is bounded by two navigable creeks, emptying into James river before the door and forming a bay, therefrom 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 30 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 season, 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 8 rooms; all well scotched, 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 oregon 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 mill-begun on 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 wash on any part of it. The age and fever has not visited a white person for 20 years that I recollected. 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 frost seldom or never affects 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 Tripley, 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. JOHN TYLER. August 24, 1805.
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