Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1799-12-27 00:00:00

The VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[No. 72 of Vol. VII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[WHOLE No. 605]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR.
[FOUR DOLLARS PER ANNUM—PAID IN ADVANCE]
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27th, 1799.
[TEN CENTS SINGLE.]
Auction & Commission BUSINESS.
THE Subscribers have removed to the house lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Hooper...
Any thing committed to them in their line will be received and strictly attended to.
They have on hand for Sale, low for Cash or on 60 or 90 days credit,
Best German Oznaburgs, by bale or piece
Drogheas, by the piece
Brown Irish Linens
India Cottons
Old Antigua Rum by the Hhd.
Northward ditto by the barrel
Molasses by the Hhd.
Brown Sugar by the Hhd. or Bbl.
Richmond, October 11, 1799.
N. B. Their stated days of sale are on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Thomas Gilliat & James Kirby,
HAVING ENTERED INTO CO-PARTNERSHIP, UNDER THE FIRM OF
Gilliat & Kirby,
Inform their friends, that they have just received, per the Hercules,
from LIVERPOOL, a large supply of
Kendal Cottons,
White and Coloured Plains,
Striped and Rose Blankets,
Yarn and Plaid Hosiery,
Manchester Stuff, &c.
ing the remainder of their
W O O L E N S,
Per first ship from Liverpool, and a
very extensive assortment of
FANCY and FASHIONABLE
GOODS,
By the ALEXANDER from London—Also which will be offered for SALE on
moderate terms, either for Cash or Country Produce, or on a credit of six months.
They have also on hand, a large quantity of best
London bottled Porter,
in cases of six dozen each, which will be disposed of on very low terms.
NOTICE.
IT is with much regret that the subscriber should again have occasion to notify
those who have been a considerable time delinquent, that it is now impossible for him to grant
them any further indulgence; therefore, it is necessary for all those who are in arrears and whose
accounts have been long due, to make immediate payment to him, or to Messrs. GILLIAT & KIRBY,
whose receipt will be sufficient for the same, or give such security as will be deemed satisfactory.
Those who fail to comply with this request, will be instituted against them indiscriminately.
Thomas Gilliat.
Richmond, September 18. (t f)
10 Dollars Reward
Strayed or Stolen,
From the city of Richmond, on the 25th October
last, a very elegant
Blood Bay HORSE,
Five feet high, handsomely formed and nicked, with
his right hind foot white, a small knot upon the
same leg, just above the pattern joint, a short high
mane, several saddle spots, a few white hairs upon
his left buttocks, a short thin switch tail, where he
couple rather higher on the right than the left
side, goes admirably, and is when mounted a very
gay horse, being one of great spirit. Any person
delivering the said horse to me at Back Island,
in the county of Albemarle, or to John Wood of
Richmond, shall receive the above reward, together
with their expenses defrayed in travelling to
either of the above places.
W. Wood.
Dec. 1, 1799.
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale at S. Pleasants' Print-
ing-Office,
A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF
MEDICAL BOOKS.
As they are second-hand, and the owner
wishes to dispose of them as soon as possible,
they will be sold very cheap.
One Hundred and Fifty Dollars Reward, For stopping the Villain!
RAN away on the 25th of July last, from the subscriber near this city, George,
a likely stout made mulatto man, 24 or 25 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, with a conspicuous scar under his left jaw, occasioned by a defective tooth, a large scar on the back of his right hand from the cut of a knife, and a small one on his forehead, occasioned by some accident when a child...
Richmond, Virginia, October 28th, 1799. JOHN MAYO. (t f)
In Council, June 25, 1799.
THE Executive of Virginia will receive Proposals either for the importation from Europe, or for the manufacturing within this state of
4000 Stand of Arms
of the present year, each stand to consist of a musket, the length of the barrel to be three feet eight inches, and to receive a ball of the size of eighteen to the pound, a double bitted lock, upon the best construction, near brass or iron mounting, steel ramrod, and to be well stocked with black walnut, and a bayonet one foot five inches in the blade. Proposals will also be received for supplying six hundred pistols, hollers, swords, sabres, bayonets and belts for the equipment of cavalry.
By order of the Executive, A. BLAIR, c. c.
Notice.
Pursuant to a decree of the wor- shipful Court of Hanover, WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE, At Mr. Thomas Anderson's Tavern, in the second fork of said county, on Monday the 6th day of January 1800,
12 Likely Negroes,
Consisting of Men, Women, and Children, being a part of the estate of Thomas Anderson, deceased, lent to his widow Mary, during her life, and who is since deceased, now to be divided between the grand children of said deceased, agreeable to his will.
Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchasers upon their giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date, if not punctually paid. All persons having claims against the said estate are requested to bring them forward on or before the day aforementioned for settlement.
By the EXECUTOR. Hanover, 3d December, 1799. tds
Mrs. BELL, FROM CHARLESTON,
RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Richmond and the public in general, that she will open a
Boarding School,
for the Tuition of Children and Young Ladies, and will Teach Reading and Writing grammatically—also Plain Work, Marking, Open Work, and Embroidery—also the full Rudiments of Drawing, such as Vines or Flowers—Those who favour her with encouragement, may depend on every attention being paid to their Education and Morals—She will be glad to take in Needle Work or Mantua Making—She resides near the Market House in the upper part of the house occupied by Mr. John Hayes, Merchant.
Richmond, Dec. 5th, 1799.
BLANK
BILLS OF EXCHANGE
For Sale at this Printing-Office.
SMALL-POX.
The Magistrates of the county of Henrico, having granted Licence for the
Inoculation of the Small-Pox,
AT the House belonging to the Estate of JOHN TABB, Esq. deceased, (in the vicinity of Richmond) the situation of which is high and airy; we beg leave to inform all those who wish to avail themselves of the benefit from Inoculation, that we are now ready to receive Patients.
The terms will be very moderate, and made known on application to either of the subscribers.
WILLIAM FOUSHEE. J. H. FOUSHEE. Richmond, October 28th, 1799. (t f)
FOR SALE,
VALUABLE
Slate Quarries;
LYING on James river, near the mouth of Slate river, about six miles above the city of Richmond, in Virginia; the quality of which has been proved by experiments made in Richmond and Blanchester, and the quantity will no doubt, when viewed by any one a judge in the article. The situation of these Quarries, immediately on navigable water, and their capacity in other quarters, particularly in similar situations, giving almost the entire monopoly in this country to their owner, render them an object worthy the attention of the enterprising and industrious. The property formerly advertised whole Quarries, being now disposed of, they will be sold on moderate terms (in proportion to their value) for funds well secured, property in Richmond, public securities, or any other thing that will produce a certain annual income, and ultimately insure the principal.
ALSO, WILL BE SOLD,
About 400 acres of well-wooded, unimproved land, levies, &c.
LAND,
On James river, about seventy miles above Richmond, in the same way, and on moderate terms. John Nicholas. (t f)
For Sale at this Printing-Office,
TWO LARGE AND ELEGANT
Engravings,
With their KEYS,
[By JOHN TRUMBULL, Esq.]
One representing the BATTLE AT BURKE'S HILL and DEATH of Gen. WARRREN June 17, 1775. The other, the DEATH of Gen. MONTGOMERY in the ATTACK of QUEBEC, Dec. 1775. They are in handsome GILT FRAMES—Price EIGHTY DOLLARS.
—Where also may be had—
[Price One Dollar, in Boards.]
BURK'S HISTORY
OF THE
Late War in Ireland,
WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE
United Irish Association
From the first meeting at Belfast, to the landing of the French at Killala.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
Several journeymen
TAILORS,
who shall receive the highest wages given in this city. Apply to JOHN CUNNINGHAM. Richmond, Nov. 11, 1799.
This day is Published.
By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jun.
And for Sale at his Printing Office, a few doors above Bowler's Tavern,
THE VIRGINIA
ALMANACK
For 1800.
Great allowance made to wholesale purchasers. October 21, 1799.
From the Independent Chronicle.
MR. RHOADES,
DURING the whole political controversy in this country, there has always been a kind of phraseology, or watch word adopted, which those who falsely stile themselves Federalists, have used with a peculiar supacy, to carry their measures. During the deprecations made by the English previous to the treaty, War, horrid war, was the current scare-crow, by which every attempt to check the conduct of the British was baffled. When Mr. Madison proposed a non-intercourse with the English nation, as the means to prevent the violation of our neutrality, the partisans of that nation became vociferous in the cry of War; they told us, that this measure would involve us in all the dreadful calamities, which a state of hostilities naturally introduced. To apply the means of defence, as it respected our trade with England, was at that time considered by the English faction, as a declaration of war.
During the controversy on the treaty, war! war! was the argument offered to enforce its adoption, both in and out of congress. No man within the United States, ever pretended to advocate the treaty as advantageous to the United States. Mr. Goodhue went altogether upon the principle, that as Great-Britain was the most powerful nation in Europe, we must submit to them. Mr. Ames was in as violent convulsions, during the travail of the treaty, as an old woman in hysterics; he not only brought the armies of Britain upon us, but rallied the whole tribe of savages upon our defenceless frontiers. We cannot account for his rhapsodies, otherwise, than the weak state of health, under which he laboured at that time, might have so disordered his mind, as to need the prescription of a physician, rather than the decision of congress, to compose the agitation of his nerves. But bodily infirmities are rather pity than censure.
Thus, through the whole conflict with Britain, and particularly during the debate on Mr. Madison's resolution, and on the question of the treaty, war! war! horrid war, the partisans of Britain, to urge us to negative the former, and adopt the latter. In the old South Meeting, when this question was debated, I will venture to appeal to every man present, whether the fear of a war with Britain, rather than any advantages from the treaty, was not the principal argument offered to induce the people to its adoption.—Mr. Ovis then said, "that Britain, without one additional pound of powder, or cannon, would lay our commerce prostrate at her feet." The fear of Britain, instead of the dispassionate judgment of the citizens, gave sanction to that instrument, which has since proved not only the political foresight, but the prophetic inspiration of the prohibited Samuel Adams, in his declaration that it "was pregnant with evil."
A recapitulation of past events, is the most accurate standard by which we can contemplate the progress of future measures. We clearly see that the British partisans have attacked our fears in order to effect their plans. They have disarmed us of all that energy, which the system proposed by Mr. Madison would have substituted. They had the effrontery to tell us, and too many of the people had the folly to believe their assertion, that if we pretended to exercise our right, in prohibiting the importation of English manufacture, it would be considered by Britain as a declaration of war. This arrogant assertion on the part of British partisans, had the principal tendency to defeat the salutary propositions of Mr. Madison, and the same detestable, derogatory argument was the weapon which was successfully wielded to batter down every objection made against a treaty, which appears nearly annulled at the present moment, by the commissioners appointed by government to carry it into operation. If Mr. Jefferson and Samuel Adams were condemned for opposing the treaty, what must we think of Melville, Fitzhughes and Fitzsimons?
The foregoing observations are made in order to consider more fully the present jesuitical, canting watch-words and deceptive terms, so current of late among the British advocates, viz. "that we must not be Englishmen, nor Frenchmen, but Americans." or as some Divines please to express themselves, "we must not be hewers of wood or drawers of water to any nation." These declarations are pleasing, and are appeals to the independent spirit of the Americans. Every American cheerfully responds to such sentiments, but the misfortune is, that those who now make use of this language, are the very people, who have heretofore checked this manly and national disposition in the citizens of the United States. I hear ity join in the declaration, that we will be Americans, and provided this temper had prevailed when the English first began their depredations, we should have spurned at the idea of war, in opposition to Mr. Madison's propositions, and have lifted at the coward, that
pretended to suggest the degrading sentiments, that we must submit to the treaty, to appease the vindictive vengeance of the British monarch.
Come forward ye opposers of Mr. Madison's resolutions, and ye advocates of the treaty, and let us hear your apologies for submitting to one and rejecting the other, upon the terror of a war with England. Did you act with the independent spirit of Americans, when you declared to the world, that you were afraid to stop our intercourse with Britain, (withholding their innumerable impositions) left that nation should chastise your resolution by a declaration of war? Did you act like Americans, when you the fantastic gewgaws of English manufactures, left the nation who receives millions for such trumpery, should consider this as an act of hostility? Did you act like Americans, when you were alarming the citizens, that the retrenchment of Britain would be displayed on our sea-coasts, by the capture of our commerce, "without one additional pound of powder, or cannon," and that the savage were whetting their tomahawks, to move in concert with British troops, to lay in ambush our frontiers, and to massacre the helpless citizens throughout the United States? Why, at these important periods, were you so bold in your apprehensions, that your judgment as Americans was confounded amid the wild extravagancies of your terrified imaginations? As Americans, we ought at these times, to have judged with mature deliberation on the benefits and advantages which we were to obtain, independently of the cowardly spirits, which served to frighten us into submission, rather than to lead the mind to that noble display of unbiassed patriotism, which the importance of the subject demanded? These were the "times to try men's souls." But, after we have relinquished to the British by treaty, the most essential rights of our neutrality—sacrificed our carrying trade to their influence—prohibited ourselves from restricting our commerce with that nation—admitted their friends to equal privileges with our own citizens—and given to the Tories and the enemies of our revolution a sanction against the United States of America. After all these dreadful consequences have ensued, these same persons who were thus vociferous to effect those purposes, are now casting in the public streets and private circles, the hypocritical tone, "that we must be neither Frenchmen nor Englishmen, but Americans."
It is to be feared, by the pusillanimity of such persons, we have already too far ceded to Britain our American character. The question is, whether we have not relinquished those rights, which, as a neutral nation we ought to have supported. If so, those who have terrified the people into a submission to illegal claims, and sacrificed the great privileges which President Washington contemplated in his proclamation, on the modern law of nations are the men, who violated the American character, and rendered the noble sentiment of being neither Frenchmen nor Englishmen, quite problematical as it respects the latter. How frequent from such men, has the rumour of Tub Plots and Ocean Massacres been propagated, even through the medium of the pulpit, to answer the purposes of British politics, to disaffect the public mind towards France, and to cement the union between England and America. How many venal papers are employed to invalidate the success of the French, and to depreciate their national character; while the most extravagant eulogies are paid to the magnanimity of the British, and their victories announced by these profligate Editors as GLORIOUS NEWS. Ye British Terrorists, reflect on these truths, till you hear further from
OLD SOUTH.
NOTICE.
THE sale of the lands of the late Jacob Rubsam men, intended to have been had on the 11th instant, was unavoidably postponed from the badness of the weather until the 28th, when it was prevented by the news of a late melancholy event. But upon the first day of the ensuing year, it will certainly take place, before the Eagle Tavern in Richmond, and on the conditions formerly advertised.
THOMAS BANKS, Surviving acting executor of Jacob Rubsam. Manchester, 20th Dec. 1799.
Eight Dollars Reward.
Strayed or stolen from the subscriber on the 24th November,
A LIKELY BAT HORSE,
About five feet high, with a star in his forehead, his hind and one fore foot white, a saddle mark on the left side, near six years old, in rather low order when he went away—I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver him to me near the office of the printer hereof. E. Sullivan.
Richmond, December 10, 1799.
N. B. if stolen, thirty dollars reward will be given on conviction of the thief. E. B.

Continuation of Late Foreign Intelligence.
[From Paris Papers received at New-York.]
PARIS, October 12.
On the 14th Oct about 800 Russian prisoners arrived at Paris; some on foot & some in carriages.
The concourse to see them was astonishingly immense. They were all dressed in green, and the officers were only distinguished from the privates, by cocked hats, and small silver bands. In Russia, the French prisoners were regarded as the objects of popular invective. In France, the Russian soldiers are the subjects of our pity & commiseration.
About two months ago some infamous partisans fought for the triumphal entry of the Russian troops; while their very name made the rest of France tremble for their liberties and their lives. The Genius of republicanism has put every thing in order. Despair reigns in the souls of the traitors & poltrons, while joy dances in the eyes of the republicans, and quickens the pulsations of their hearts. Rejoice, Rejoice, O France! Faction shall no longer raise her guillotines on thy soil, nor shall Monarchy plant her scaffolds in thy bosom.
October 14.
A Secretary of the Republic has given us the following intelligence.
Citizens Representatives,
The directory has just learnt by a dispatch from Gen. Brune, that the loss of the Anglo-Russians, in the affair of Castleton, surpasses the calculations they had made; and that they had not been less considerable than at the battle of Bergen. They are especially distressing to the enemy, as they lost a great number of officers. The effects of this victory are such, that on this day (8th Oct) they were compelled to beat a retreat. The republicans pursued them; and although the enemy were three hours in advance, we wounded 600 of their men, and made as many prisoners. The flight of the enemy was so precipitate, that they left behind them a great portion of their baggage, military stores, clothing, &c. They were even obliged to abandon a great number of women and children, who lived with the English, & who already thought themselves masters of Holland. In short, the enemy only stopped the progress of the republicans by covering themselves by an inundation. The English, who rely more on treason, than the courage which they possess, sent Major Gen. Don with a flag to Gen. Daendels. In this respectable capacity, Don was secretly charged to attempt the destruction of the Batavian fidelity. Gen. Daendels had him ARRESTED—Instructions from the Duke of York, and a proclamation of the Prince of Orange, were found upon this officer, which discovered the peridy of which he was the agent.
October 16.
The new triumphs of the republic, have excited the most lively enthusiasm—the public joy has not for a long time been so expressive—Many of the administrations are, so to speak, rendered interpreters of them, by illuminating the places of their sitting. Our hopes are all at once reanimated.—We behold the coalition divided, conquered, government strengthened by our successes—the factions thunderstruck, disconcerted and reduced to imbecility—we conclude from hence, that the directory will not suffer the winter to pass away, without producing by these happy events to accelerate a glorious and lasting peace, which shall fix the destinies of the republic.
The battle at which Suwarow was defeated and put to flight took place at Alton—Massena commanded here in person; he had previously sent to the division of general Lecourbe a reinforcement of 12,000 men.
The last affair that took place in Holland is called the battle of Staffelm. Our position was such as to deceive the enemy, and cause them to believe that we were not so strong as was really the case. They were repulsed and pursued as far as Eymond.
General Lecourbe is on his way to Paris, for the purpose, it is said, of being invested with the command of the army of the Rhine—but in that event, what is to be done of Moreau?—For undoubtedly Massena will not persist in his intention of resigning, after the victories which have so completely revenged him for the reproaches of inaction which were made against him.
ARMY OF ITALY.
The gen. of division Suchet, chief of the Etat major general, to the minister of war.
Head-Quarters general, at Finale, 8th Vendemaire.
At the moment when the general in chief quitted his head quarters at Cornigliano, the 4th of this month, to go towards the centre of the army, and conduct its operations, the enemy's general Klenau, commanding on the river Levant, thought a favorable opportunity to attempt a coup de main. He attacked General Miollis at Reca, seconded by the fire of three English vessels—this attack was vigorously sustained, and at length repelled by the 7th demi-brigade. The enemy lost forty prisoners, and many more killed.
In the evening the enemy occupied the soil of Torriglia, an important point for
the left of general Miollis and the right of gen. Watrin. The next day gen. Watrin, with the 97th demi-brigade, attacked and retook it, at the same time gen. Peritout pushed as far as Seravalle, and gen. Arnaud as far as Novi, to occupy the whole of the enemy's line; adjutant general Gauthier, likewise repulsed the advanced posts of the enemy, where he took 16 quintals of flour, and the bread and wine prepared for them. The result of wounded, besides 125 prisoners, among whom are two officers—our loss is trifling.
SUCHET.
All the officers and soldiers of the French army in Egypt, have been sick. Buonaparte only has resisted the unhealthiness of the climate, and the fatigue of his military labors, to which he has early accustomed himself.
When the army departed for Syria, it was still in a very good condition. None of the divisions had yet been visited by the plague, except the garrisons of Alexandria and Damietta, of which a great many brave fellows have been mowed down. It is said that the plague raged in the Bakery of the former of these cities with such violence, that in two days all the bakers died, which circumstance deprived the garrison of fresh bread for some time.
[This circumstance of the Bakers may lead to some interesting discoveries relative to the fever with which our cities have been afflicted.]
We are assured that the Directory has embargoed all the Hamburg vessels in our ports. That notwithstanding the fatal term, we still perceive a great many drafts at Bordeaux—That the Chouans increase rapidly at the Calvados—That Massena has written to government, "Give bread to our soldiers, and we are sure to conquer—that while there are sacks in our stores there is no grain, and when there is grain, there are no sacks."—They compare Moreau to Fabius, and Buonaparte to Scipio—he is, indeed, the nervous Scipio, who brings us 200 standards from the Turks.—That the Ex-deputy Brother, is going to Guadaloupe, instead of St. Ledger.—That the English papers announce the landing of emigrants on the coast of Breck.—That the army of Italy has advanced as far as Navarre.—That the Chouans have been defeated by a Republican detachment, in the environs of Cholet.—That the two chiefs, Renon and Mourlet, are among the slain.—That the lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Council of London, after having presented a congratulatory address to the King on the expedition to Holland, are now preparing one of condolence.
PARIS, October 10.
Two o'clock. This moment the sound of cannon officially announces some new victories. The genius of Liberty ever diligent and hovering between Helvetia and Batavia, has given to our armies the signal of victory at the moment they both conquered. Suwarow pursued into the Grisons mountains. York is defeated—Chatham, brother to Pitt, dangerously wounded. This appears to be a mortal stroke to the coalition.
October 11.
The enemy have been driven from before Mentz and the blockade raised—10,000 peasants disarmed, and 3000 men taken prisoners, 1 standard and a covered ammunition waggons; this took place in the different attacks from Selz to Mentz. This moment it is said the Head Quarters of the French, Dutch, and Batavian army are returned to Alkmaar.
Among the 1500 prisoners taken on the 4th inst in the battle of Cadrum, by the French and Dutch troops, is the king of England's regiment of guards; this regiment is composed of some of the first noble families of England.
General Kottant terminates his dispatches from Holland, after the above victory with this paragraph: "Tell your fellow-citizens that we shall destroy the English and Russian armies, and that Republicans will always come off conquerors of a coalition so inimical to the freedom of mankind."
The plains of Novi will testify, that notwithstanding the flood of enemies we had to combat, a few freemen put a stop to their progress; but the plains of Altdorf now become the graves of the northern Barbarians, will still more witness that a set of vagabonds, however frightful their aspect may have been represented, are not dreadful soldiers for republicans to combat and conquer.
October 12.
This moment we have received a letter from the Hague by express, dated the 8th inst, stating that on the 6th there were some skirmishes of our posts; on the 8th, some patrols were met and engaged—at noon all our army were in motion; we attacked the English and Anglo-Russians, the former in the onset made a vigorous resistance, but in disagreement and confusion with the Russians having occasioned an inactivity on the part of the latter, conspiracy ensued, and then their defeat became general, and never was seen the like. In short, they have lost even their women, of which we count 200. We cannot enumerate the number of the slain, but the fields are covered with them; leagues distance. The English having retired into their first entrenchment and stripped of every necessary, have demanded to retire in a military manner, which has been refused. This day they are to be summoned to surrender prisoners of war. The good Genius of France has been watchful and has come to our aid, but the courage of our soldiers has still done much more.
At the departure of the express, the Head-Quarters of the French and Batavian army were at Alkmaar. (Signed) PALY, Editor of Ami des Lois
SUMMARY.
It is said that the French patrols go even to the gates of Turin; that general Maloie succeeded general Defeote in the Ligurian Republic; that the Breck fleet is bound to Ireland and perhaps to London; that the Cisalpine discover signs of anti Imperial principles; that the senate of Hamburg, believing Holland invaded and conquered, and the French Republic overthrown, have delivered up the venerable Napper Tandy to Pitt; that the French have entered Frankfort; that the defeat of the Russians occasions the most lively sensations in Germany; that 12,000 French troops have arrived at the Hague; that it is not known what has become of Suwarow; that Massena and La Courbe are already in Suabia after having entirely secured Switzerland; that the English and Russians have committed unheard of cruelties in the north of Holland; that Massena has gained
a victory over Prince Charles; that the Russians and Austrian troops are flying and dispersed in all directions, disbanding and without subsistence; that general Mey has taken 3000 Austrians near the Rhine; that Champagne is in full march to the relief of Coni; that there are very frequent Couriers from Berlin to Paris through Brussels; that the Emperor of Germany is extremely jealous of Paul of Russia.
PRUSSIA.
We are more sure ever of the neutrality there—Late dispatches leave no doubt upon that subject.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, December 16.
A petition of sundry inhabitants, of the state of New Hampshire, presented at the last session, and undecided upon, praying for the establishment of a post-office, was ordered to be referred to the committee on post-offices and post roads.
Mr. Gregg presented a petition of Robert Sturgeon, late a revenue officer of the United States, in the county of Mifflin, state of Pennsylvania, and now in the jail of the said county, for the arrearages of money due by him to the United States, praying that a law may be passed for his liberation, was read, and referred to a committee of the whole.
Mr. Claiborne, from the committee appointed to enquire whether any and what provision ought to be made for the punishment of such persons as may be discovered in making attempts to prejudice the affections of the Indians on our frontiers from the United States reported "a bill for the preservation of peace with the indian tribes," which was read a first and second time, and referred to a committee of the whole on Wednesday.
Mr. H. Lee moved the following resolution, which was adopted by the house, viz.
"Resolved, That a committee be appointed to report whether any, and if any, what alterations are necessary to be made in the militia law of the United States."
In prefacing his motion, general Lee said, he wished to call the attention of the house to a subject highly interesting to the citizens of the United States, and deserving the serious attention of the legislature. He thought the system heretofore pursued was radically wrong—and viewed every measure which was not predicated on the wishes of the people, as answering but little effect. He wished to see that system of defence, which, growing out of nature, shall enable all men to serve, without injuring their families. The youth of our country should alone be called upon, who would be found sufficiently adequate for its defence. Seventeen and twenty six were the ages of which the defenders of our country should consist—When father and son are arrayed in the same ranks, a wavering look take place, and present an opportunity for an impression from the enemy. He concluded a concise and elegant speech, by moving the above resolution.
A petition of Joshua Wilkins, of Waterford, in the county of Cumberland, state of Massachusetts, a soldier during the late war, praying for arrearages of pay, out of which he was defrauded by the pay master of the regiment to which he belonged.
A petition of S. How, of Cambridge, county of Middlesex, state of Massachusetts, widow of lieutenant How, an officer of the United States during the late war.
A petition of William Donaldson, undecided upon the last session; and a petition of William Boys, an officer in the 4th Virginia regiment on the continental establishment, during the late war, were read, and referred to the committee of claims.
Adjourned.
Tuesday, December 17.
On motion of Mr. Otis, the committee of the whole house to whom was referred the bill for the relief of persons imprisoned for debt, was discharged from the further consideration of said bill, and the same was referred to a select committee.
Mr. D. Foster, from the committee of claims, moved that the petition of John Vaughan be committed to a committee of the whole house, which was agreed to, and ordered for to-morrow; and that it be printed for the use of the members.
On motion of Mr. Otis, the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Rutledge in the chair, on the bill "for extending the privilege of franking to W. H. Harrison, a delegate from the territory of the United States north west of the river Ohio, and making provision for his compensation;" which was agreed to, without amendment.
Mr. S. Smith presented a bill providing for salvage in cases of capture, which was read a first and second time, and on motion committed to a committee of the whole house for Thursday, and ordered to be printed for the use of the members.
Mr. S. Smith presented a petition from H. Stopper and H. Wallace, which was read, and on motion referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
On motion of Mr. Griswold, the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the bill for the valuation of lands and dwelling houses, Mr. Rutledge in the chair, which was reported without amendment.
On motion of Mr. Griswold, it was taken up by the house and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
The bill to extend the privilege of franking, &c. to William H. Harrison, was taken up by the house, and passed.
Adjourned before one, till to-morrow 12 o'clock.
NEW-YORK, December 16.
We are happy to inform the public, there is now offered for sale by Dr. Church, of this city, a most excellent vegetable diet, in lieu of foreign tea—The virtues of which, in all decay from age, intemperance or disease, appear to be unrivalled. It is confidently said to be the most pleasant, and at the same time powerful restorative ever adopted.
PHILADELPHIA, December 16.
The Rod which Britain holds over us.
The public have heard frequently of the hatred of the British towards republicanism, but especially towards US.
They have seen in the letter of the reverend Mr. Ogden to the King of Eng and's son, that Canada and the northern provinces are held but as a rod to keep the American States in awe.
Lord Liverpool has declared (we can produce the document) that Britain had a party devoted to her interests in America, and we can show that Alexander Hamilton saw this document, and knows it to be authentic. We openly and explicitly challenge any man to deny it.
We have seen Mr. Pitt and Mr. Windham both leading members of the British cabinet declaring that the authors and propagators of the principle that the people, as the sovereign, were the enemies of the human race. Our constitution declares the people to be sovereign, as a law has indeed attempted to make the servants of the people sovereign by proscribing those freemen who dare to legitimize their actions.
The allied powers of Russia and Austria, Britain, and Naples, have avowed their hostility to be directed against the republican principle.
And we find the son of the king of England who is called the duke of Clarence, instead of his own christian name, thus replying to an address from the subjects of his father residing at Shelburne, Nova Scotia.
"How much happier do you in your situation feel yourselves to be, than those miserable and devoted men do, who have on this continent forfeited their fidelity to their sovereign and the advantages arising from being subjects to his majesty."
Fenno's paper of Saturday gives this candidly.
Such are the sentiments of the British king's son, the son of that king whose minister was concerned with Bount and Romayne; that minister whose letters by Sneyd are so emphatical; that minister who bears so conspicuous a part in the letter attributed to Cramond.
When the British treaty was under discussion at Boston, Mr. Otis asserted "that if G. Britain without an additional pound of powder, or cannon, would lay our country at her feet." One would almost suppose that Mr. Otis had some experience in the New-Providence trade!
BALTIMORE, December 17.
A gentleman last evening politely favored us with the following extract of a letter from Alexandria, dated December 15.
"I mention to you the truly melancholy event of the death of our much loved general GEORGE WASHINGTON—He made his exit last night between the hours of 11 and 12, after a short but painful illness of 23 hours. The disorder of which he died is by some called the Croup, by others an Inflammatory Quinsy, a disorder lately so mortal among children in this place, and I believe not until this year known to attack persons at the age of maturity."
My information I have from doctor Dick, who was called in at a late hour. Alexandria is making arrangements to shew its high esteem for him. We are all close our houses, and act as we should do if one of our family had departed. The bells are to toll daily until he is buried, which will not be until Wednesday or Thursday. He died perfectly in his senses, and from doctor Dick's account perfectly resigned. He informed them he had no fear of death, and that his affairs were in good order, that he had made his will and that his public business was but two days behind hand."
[Reader, whoe'er thou art, in whatever part of the world reflect, mourn with us the death of the friend to liberty and man; the saviour of his country, the defender of her rights; the warrior, the statesman, and the private citizen, who never swerved from the paths of rectitude in the hour of duty; never arrogated to himself unsupportable power, though placed in situations to command it; and whose every action tended to the public good, from his early days to the end of his existence. It were in vain for us to attempt to delineate all the virtues of this great man in a newspaper paragraph; to those more acquainted with the particulars of his life we refer the task of enumerating each particular excellence; but to us belongs to record in general terms the good qualities so universally respected whether in public or retired life; in the field, in the cabinet, or as a private individual of the community he commanded universal admiration and esteem—in every sense of the word he was a man—and beloved by every class of men, that have heard the name of WASHINGTON]
TO BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, on Tuesday the Seventh day of January next, for ready money, at the plantation on James river, in Goochland county, formerly the property of William Reynolds, dec.
All the stocks of CATTLE, SHEEP, HOGS AND HORSES,
Among which are several valuable Mares and Colts, together with ten or twelve
LIKELY SLAVES.
William Savage, Trustee of Wm. Reynolds, dec. December 11th, 1799.
R I C H M O N D
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27.
Price Current—Country Produce.
New Tobacco 21f. to 24f. Old ditto 27f. to 30f. Flour, superfine, 51f. per barrel. Do fine, 48f. per. do. Wheat 8 3/4 to 10f. per bushel. Indian Corn 20f. to 22f. Hemp 55f. to 60f. per cwt.
COMMUNICATION.
In the House of Delegates, Monday the 23rd inst. Mr. Madison moved, that the committee of the whole should be discharged from further proceedings upon certain answers from several of the states, relative to the communications made by the Virginia legislature at their last session; and that the same should be referred to a special committee of seven, which being agreed to by the house, the following gentlemen were appointed a committee to report thereon, viz. Messrs. Madison, J. Taylor, Giles, Geo. K. Taylor, Wise, Mercer, and Daniel.—On Tuesday, the committee made their report to the house, which was ordered to be printed, and made the order of the day for Monday next.—The report maintains the principles of the resolutions, passed by the last assembly.
December 25th, 1799.
List of members of the house of representatives.
New Hampshire—Abiel Foster, Jonathan Freeman, William Gordon. Massachusetts—Harrison G. Otis, Samuel Lyman, Samuel Sewal, Baily Bartlett, William Sheppard, John Reed, Joseph R. Varnum, George Thatcher, Theodore Sedgwick, Dwight Foster, Peleg Wadsworth, Silas Lee, Lemuel Williams, Philemon Bishop. Connecticut—Chauncey Goodrich, Elizur Goodrich, William Edmond, Samuel W. Dama, Roger Griswold, Jonathan Brace, John Davenport. Rhode Island—Christopher G. Champlin, John Brown. Vermont—Lewis R. Morris, Matthew Lyon. New York—Edward Livingston, Philip Van Courtland, William Cooper, Jonas Platt, Henry Glen, John Thompson, John Baird, Lucas Elmendorf, Theodorus Bailey. New Jersey—James H. Imlay, Franklin Davenport, John Condit, Aaron Kitchel, James Lyon. Pennsylvania—Robert Waln, Michael Leib, Richard Thomas, Joseph Heister, Robert Brown, Peter Muhlenberg, John Wilkes Kittera, John A. Hanna, Thomas Hartley, Andrew Gregg, Henry Woods, John Smilie, Albert Gallatin. Delaware—James A. Bayard. Maryland—George Dent, Samuel Smith, George Baer, William Craik, Gabriel Christie, John Chew Thomas, John Dennis, Joseph H. Nicholson. Virginia—John Marshall, Henry Lee, Levin Powell, Robert Page, Thomas Evans, Edwin Gray, Samuel Goode, Josiah Parker, John Nicholas, John D. Downey, Anthony New, Joseph Eggleston, John Randolph, Abraham Trigg, John Trigg, Samuel J. Cabell, David Holmes, Matthew Clay. North Carolina—Nathaniel Macon, Robert Williams, Richard Stanford, Richard D. Spaight, Joseph Dickson, Archibald Henderson, William H. Hill, David Stone, William Alston, William Barry Grove. South Carolina—Thomas Pinckney, John Rutledge, jun. Robert Goodloe Harper, Thomas Sumpter, Abraham Nott, Benjamin Nott, Benjamin Huger. Georgia—Benjamin Tulliafero, James Jones. Kentucky—John Fowler, John J. Davis. Tennessee—William C. C. Claiborne. North Western Territory—William H. Harrison.
LITERARY.
Ira Allen Esq. has published, in England, a work entitled "The natural and Political history of the state of Vermont." From the reviewer's account of it, we may conclude it is not an uninteresting work. The following extraordinary account of some frogs is extracted from it: "Near the river Onio, about 3 miles from Burlington Bay, in digging a well, at the depth of twenty four feet, wood was found, and about thirty frogs were discovered, but to apparently petrified that it was difficult to distinguish them from so many small stones; when brought out of the well, disengaged from the earth, and exposed to the air, they gradually felt the vivifying beams of the sun, and, to the surprise of all present, leaped away with as much animation as if they had never lain in their subterraneous prison. The place where this well was sunk was on a high ground, often surrounded by the river in flood times; large pines, and the ancient fragments of them, are found on this land. From the appearance of the growth of this timber, those frogs we may well suppose to have remained under ground six hundred years."
MARRIAGES.
On Saturday evening last GEORGE KEITH TAYLOR, Esquire, Representative from the county of Prince George in the General Assembly, to the amiable and accomplished Miss JANE MARSHALL, of this city.
And on the same evening, Mr ROBERT GORDON, Merchant, to the much admired Miss J. CURRIE, both of this city.
DEATH.
On Sunday morning last, SAMUEL COUCH, of Goochland county.

The following is an estimate of property assessed under the direction of the commissioners for the state of Kentucky.
LANDS.
   Acres. Perches 2 Feet.     17,674,634 20 6,3 4   Valuation of principal assessors.   Dolls. 21,438,253 57 1 4 cents.   Valuations as equalized by the commissioners, Dolls. 21,016,849 38 cents.  
DWELLING-HOUSES.
Whole number above the value of 100 dollars, 3081—Value dollars 1,124,923 14, 13 cents.
SLAVES.
   Number of all descriptions, 18,517.   Number exempted from taxation in consequence of bodily disability or the law of the state, 164.   Number over twelve and under sixty years of age, and subject to taxation 15,858.   The foregoing property will be subject to the following tax to make up the sum of $6,653 dolls. 99 cents, 7 mills—to wit:   15,858 slaves at 50 cents each 7929 0 0   2607 houses the 1st class over 100, and not exceeding 500 dolls. value 547,241,87. 2 3 at 2-10 of a per centum on that sum. 2094 48 4   288 houses, 2d class, over 500, and not exceeding 1000 dolls value, 218,778 60, at 3-10 of a per cent 656 33 8   872 houses, 3d class, over 1000, and not exceeding 3000 dolls. value 292,649 66 2-3 at 4-10 of a per cent. 1170 59 7   13 houses, 4th class, over 3000, and not exceeding 6000 dolls. value 56,752 at 5-10 of a per cent. 283 76 0   1 house, 5th class, over 6000 and not exceeding 10,000 dollars, value 6500 at 6-10 of a per cent. 39 0 0   17,674,634 acres 20 perches, 6,3-4 feet of land, value 21,016,849 33 at the rate of 12 cents, 5 1-2 mills for every 100 dolls, value. 3,244 17 9   Dolls. 37,643 99 7   Cult. Banks Ctk.   Lexington, October 26, '99.  
The president, from his speech to Congress, appears to entertain an opinion, that the existing difference with Great Britain, respecting the 6th article of the British treaty, will be amicably terminated between the two governments. We sincerely hope the event may prove the justness of the President's expectation, though we know of no reason which should induce us to believe that it will. We are firmly convinced that Great Britain will never cease to oppress us by all the means in her power, until our government shall be goaded into a resolution to cut off all commercial intercourse with her dominions, both at home and abroad. It is now well known, that if the embargo, laid in General Washington's Presidency, had been continued for a short time longer, the result would have been, complete satisfaction, without recourse to the forms of a treaty, for the claims of our merchants, now rendered more precarious than ever by the suspension of the London and Philadelphia boards of commission and the subsequent conduct of that government towards us, would have been more conformable than it has been, if not strictly so, to the principles of justice, and the respect due to an independent nation. But since the President seems to think the claims, above alluded to, which existed previous to the treaty, will yet be amicably settled, notwithstanding present appearances; we should be glad to know what he thinks of the prospect of obtaining satisfaction for the depredations committed since the ratification of the Treaty. The individuals who have suffered, and the community at large, would be highly gratified to hear from the President, that such remonstrances had been made to the Cabinet of England, on the score of British piracies since the Treaty, as in his opinion would bring them to a sense of justice, so as to see the necessity of indemnifying us for the past, and securing our trade from similar depredations in future. A remonstrance, on the part of our government, is the least efficient measure, we have reason to expect, considering the high tone of conduct which they have manifested in repelling French aggressions—and such a measure is anxiously looked for by every honest American, who knows to what an extent the British have recently carried their contempt of our Independence, and their disregard to the solemn stipulations of a treaty which we have adhered to with the most scrupulous respect for our national faith.
(Albany Register.)
If the recommendation, in the President's speech, of a revival and improvement of the Judiciary system of the United States, has
proceeded from a conviction, in the President's mind, of the glaring injustice done to the late unfortunate Robbins , by the decision of Judge Boer —and of the unconstitutionality and injustice of the decree of Judge Elsworth in the case of Capt. Williams —we may congratulate our readers, that the President, in this instance, seems disposed to listen to the voice of the people, which, in every part of the Union, has been heard to execrate the principles upon which Williams suffers a cruel imprisonment, and Robbins has been doomed to an ignominious death. (ib.)
Extracts from a "Report of the Trial of Archibald Hamilton Roman."
"The peculiarity of the constitution is this—that its only professed object is the general good, and its only foundation the general will—hence the people have a right, acknowledged, and authenticated by a resolution that speaks louder than statutes—to see whether abuses have been committed, and whether their properties and their liberties have been attended to as they ought to be—there are certain fundamental principles which nothing but necessity should expose to public examination—but let it be recollected, that the discussion of such topics should not be condemned, nor vilified—the blame if any there be, should rest only with those who have forced them into discussion.—I say, therefore, it is the right of the people to keep an eternal watch upon the conduct of their rulers—and in order to that, the Freedom of the Press has been cherished.—In private defamation, let it never be tolerated—in wicked and wanton aspersion upon administration let it never be supposed, not that a good government can be exposed to danger by groundless accusation—but because a bad government is sure to find in the detected falsehood of a licentious press, a security and a credit which it could never otherwise obtain—for whether it be good or bad can never depend upon assertion—to try the tree, look at its fruit. It is the mighty theme, and not the inconsiderable advocate that can excite interest in the hearer.—It embraces all that thinks, and feels for all that suffer. "In every country where freedom obtains, there must be two parties—in this country, I trust there never will be a time, when there shall not be men found zealous enough for the government—so on the other hand, I trust there never will be a time when there will not be found men zealous enough and enthusiastic in the cause of public rights."
Wyllie & Langley
Have received from London and Liverpool,
A General Assortment of GOODS , Suitable for the present season, which they offer for Sale, By Wholesale and Retail, For Cash, Country Produce, and on the usual credit.
Amongst which are  CLOTHS and Kerseymere.  Fannels, Cambrics and Baizes.  Striped and Rose Blankets.  Neck Cloths and Plaits.  1/2 and 3/4 Irish Linens in trunks.  Brown and White Sheetings and Dowlas.  Linen and Cotton Checks.  Diaper Table Cloths and Napkins.  Bed Ticks.  German and British Osnaburgs in bales.  Twilled Sacking.  Cotton Hose in trunks.  Satin Cardinals.  Earthen Ware in crates.  Glas do in boxes.  Window Glas in do of 50 feet.  Cutlery in small crates.  Nails in casks of all sizes.  Smith's Anvils.  Broad Hoes.  Frying Pans.  Spades.  Guns and Pistols.  Japan'd Tea Trays and Waiters.  Umbrellas.  Cordovan Boot Legs.  White Lead, Spanish Brown ground in Oil.  Boil'd Linseed Oil in jars.  Single and double F Gunpowder in quarter casks.  Double sealed and Canister do in 1lb Seme Twine.  Hats in cases.  Mahogany Knife Cases.  Di to Liqueur Cases.  Portmanteau Trunks.  Liquor Bottles in Morocco frames.  Playing Cards.  Copperas in casks of 100' b. e. ch.  London Brown Stout in casks of 63 gallons.  Dec. 25th, 1799. (H)
WAS taken up and committed to jail in the county of Powhatan, the fourth day of December, a negro man by the name of JACK; he says he is the property of Benj. min Haley of Henrico county. He is about 20 years old, five feet ten inches high. The owner is desired to pay charges and take him away.
Moses Cardozo, Jailor for Powhatan county. December 20, 1799.
PURSUANT to a Deed of Trust, made to us by the late Reubin Austin, deceased, will be SOLD, for ready money, on Saturday, the 21st January next, at Langford's tavern, in the county of Chesterfield.
A Young Negro Man and Two Children. David Patterson, James A. Patterson, December 26th, 1799.
Loft, On Tuesday last, a new Red Morocco Leather Case, Containing a pair of elegant new Temple Spectacles, double jointed, the glasses oval. Whoever has found them, and will bring them to the office of the Virginia Argus, will be rewarded for their trouble. Richmond, Dec. 26, 1799.
A pair of Likely Young Sorrel Horses, And FOUR MULES, Well broke to work, For Sale. Apply to the Bar-Keeper at the Rising Sun. Dec. 26, 1799.
RAN AWAY From the subscriber on Tuesday the 16th instant, a negro man by the name of
ARCHER, about nineteen years old, five feet 8 or 10 inches high: had on when he went away a white plains coat and overalls; he is of a very light complexion, and a likely looking man. It is probable he will endeavor to pass as a freeman.—All masters of vessels are hereby forewarned aiding or assisting him in any manner to make his farther escape, under pain of incurring the penalty of the law. A generous reward will be given to any person who will secure him in any jail in the state of Virginia. John Hendrick, Buckingham county, 17th Dec 1799.
Mr. HENRY CALDWELL, Of the state of Kentucky. SIR,
AS you do not reside in this state, and have not any known agent to whom a personal notice can be given, you will be pleased to take notice, that I shall proceed, as my house, in the county of Prince Edward, and state of Virginia, to take the deposition of George Foster, Samuel L. Ve, Walthal Holcombe, James Ewing and others, on the Tuesday next after the third Monday in February next, beginning between the hours of eight in the morning and five in the evening of that day, and to continue between the hours aforesaid, of each succeeding day in that week, if time is not had on the first aforesaid day, until all are taken; which said depositions are designed to be read as evidence, in a suit in Chancery, depending in the county court of Prince Edward, in the state aforesaid, wherein I am plaintiff, and you are defendant. John Nath, jun. Prince Edward county, Virginia, December 24th, 1799.
Sufanna Davis, RESPECTFULLY inform the inhabitants of the city of Richmond, that on New Year's day, she will
OPEN SCHOOL for the education of youth, in the brick house at the Falling Garden, on the following terms, viz: She will find a house furnished and fuel, and teach the English Language grammatically, Writing and the Rudiments of Arithmetic for and in consideration of the sum of Four Dollars per quarter; one dollar to be paid in advance.
Those who think proper to encourage this School, may rely on her paying great attention to the tuition and morals of their children, and preservation of rule and order in said School. The particular convenience, eligible and pleasant situation of this School, is considered to be equal to any in the city, which together with the objects above proposed, inspires her with the confidence of a firm support and patronage from those charged with the important trust of children. Richmond, 23d of 12th month, 1799.
Falling - Garden STABLE. THE public are hereby notified that the LIVERY STABLE at the FALLING GARDEN, is now in readiness for the reception of HORSES, at the moderate price of 62 1/2 Cents per day, or 4 Dollars per week. Richmond, 23d of the 12th Month, 1799.
FOR SALE. A SECOND HAND COPY OF BACON'S ABRIDGMENT, 5 volumes folio—in good preservation. Enquire of the Printer. November 18.
By last night's Mail NEW-YORK, December 17. A continuation of translations from Paris papers to the 16th of October, received by the publisher of the New-York Gazette.
Batavian Army. Brune, commander in chief, to the minister of war. Head-quarters, at Beverwick, 14th Vendemaire, October 6.
I was confident that our position in the rear, would have decoyed the enemy into false measures. The battle of Kahrkam has undecided them. We fought to-day from 7 in the morning till 8 at night. The enemy was repulsed, and pursued as far as Egmont. 11 pieces of cannon, 1,500 Russians and English prisoners, are the fruits of this victory. Generals Gouvion, Rottolland, Vandamme, Bonhomme, Aubre, Simons, Maiker and Durette, exhibited such talents, as decided the fate of the day. I'll soon send you a list of those brave men who distinguished themselves. I salute you, republican, BRUNE.
P. S Lord Chatham, brother to Mr. Pitt, is wounded in the neck. The general killed at the Battle of Bergen, is not Mr. Knox, but the Russian lieut. gen. Gerresdow, who commanded the expedition under gen. Hermann.
The General of Brigade, to citizen Dubois Grane, minister of war. Head-quarters, at Beverwick, 14th Vendemaire, 6th Oct.
The enemy attacked our lines this morning at 5 o'clock. The battle was indecisive during most of the day. At 3 o'clock, the commander in chief, Brune, fallen forth at the head of his battalion, which measure decided the victory. 11 pieces of cannon, and 1500 English and Russian prisoners, a great number of slain, principally Russians, with a great number of wounded, are the trophies of this victory. During 8 hours, langrage and balls thundered amidst our lines. I salute you with respect, ROTTOLLAND.
Executive Directory. Message to the councils of ancients and five hundred, 18th Vendemaire, 8th year. Citizens representatives, Victory has returned to her fidelity. She has again embraced the standards of the republic.
In Egypt, Buonaparte has displayed prodigies of valor. 18,000 men, who composed the army of the enemy, have been all either slain or taken. In Batavia, Brune, has defeated the Russians and the English. The French army displayed the most heroic courage against an enemy of far superior force. The Anglo Russians had a great number slain, and we took from them 11 pieces of cannon, and 1500 prisoners.
In Switzerland, and the republicans have acquired additional glory. In a telegraphic message from Malmaison, dated yesterday, he says: I have completely defeated Suwarrows His army is in full flight. A message received yesterday states as follows: The Russian army has lost six thousand men, and a great number of standards and pieces of cannon. Suwarrows has retreated into the country of the Grisons, and is skulking in the mountains. The losses of the republicans on these several occasions, are very trifling; which we attribute to that heroic enthusiasm so peculiar to the French republican armies. GOHLER, president. LAGARDE, sec. gen.
PARTS, October 13. The telegraphic news of the defeat of 10,000 Russians by Malmaison, is not confirmed, it was brought up in the day, edited by Bailieul. We wait with great impatience the result and details of the affair between Suwarrows and Malmaison. Prince Charles in spite of all his diligence, will hardly have been able to arrive before the decision; and every thing makes us presume that the Russians have been beaten, as the telegraphic dispatch yesterday announced. It is said that Paul I. has obtained a levy of 43,000 men in that part of Poland which fell to Catherine his mother. Every proprietor is held to furnish a certain number of men, in proportion to the extent of his domains.
BALTIMORE, December 21. Arrived this day, Ship Perseverance, capt. Norman, 57 days from London—dry goods—Aquila Brown, jun. The Perseverance left Graves End the 24th Oct. and by capt. Chafe, passenger, the editors of the Federal Gazette are favored with London papers to that date.—Extracts follow:—
LONDON, October 12. The following telegraphic dispatch is given in the Bien informe of the 18th: "Telegraph communication by the line of Strasbourg. "Oct. 5. Six in the evening, Suwarrows entering the canton of Glaris, and attacking Lecourbe.—On my side 1 am closely surrounding him. "6.—Suwarrows defeated—ten thousand Russians prisoners—a decisive victory. October 14—15. The Inspector General of war, commanded by capt. Lock, arrived yesterday afternoon (14) in Yarmouth roads from the Texel, whence he failed on Saturday afternoon. This vessel brings accounts that there had been skirmishing every day between our troops and the enemy, and that a kind of general action took place on Thursday last
all along the line, in which the enemy were repulsed. Strong intrenchments, we understand, were thrown up at Ryck-down, to cover it was supposed, the embarkation of our forces, whenever such a measure should be resolved on. When the Inspector left the Helder, it was currently reported there, that 25,000 Prussians had entered Holland, but the immediate object of this movement had not been ascertained. (Sun.) A cabinet council was held yesterday (14) for the purpose of coming to a determination on the question of evacuating Holland. Colonel Brownrigg attended to make known to them all the particulars of the situation of the allied armies and the result was an order for their re-embarkation. The colonel and sir Charles Hamilton set out for Holland with the order and instructions: the guards and other troops under orders for that country were countermanded, and measures are immediately to be taken to procure more vessels for the return of the army. Hopes are entertained, that as the Helder is capable of being strongly fortified, and as we have a number of gun boats to flank the embarkation, it will be effected with little loss. It is the only thing for which we have now to be anxious. It is rumored that the French on re-entering Alkmaar, after the retreat of our troops, burned it to the ground, probably for having opened its gates to the allies. Head Quarters Schagen Brug, October 9, 1799.
STR. I have already acquainted you with the result of the action of the 6th instant, which terminated successfully to the allied arms, and at the same time pointed out the necessity of the movement which produced this affair. From the prisoners taken upon the 6th instant, I learn the certainty of the enemy having been reinforced since the action of the 2d by two demi-brigades, amounting to about 6000 infantry, and of their having strengthened the position of Beverwyk, and fortified strongly at the rear of the points which it would still be necessary to carry before Harlem could be attacked. It ought also to be stated, that the enemy had retired a large force upon Purmerend, in an almost inaccessible position, covered by an inundated country, and the debouches from which were strongly fortified, and in the hands of the enemy; and farther, that as our army advanced, this corps was placed in our rear.
But such obstacles would have been overcome, had the state of the weather, the ruined condition of the roads, and total want of the necessary supplies arising from the above causes, prevented difficulties which required the most serious consideration. Having maturely weighed the circumstances in which the army was thus placed, and having felt it my duty on a point of so much importance, to consult with gen. fir R. Abercrombie, and the lieut. generals of his army, I could not but consider, and their opinion was unanimous on the subject, that it would be for the benefit of the general cause to withdraw the troops from their advanced position, in order to wait his majesty's further instructions. I must request you will again repeat to his majesty the distinguished conduct of his army; which whilst acting under the pressure of uncommon difficulties, never for a moment ceased to be animated by the noblest feelings for the success of the public cause, and the honor of the British arms. As there are many points relating from our present situation upon which you may require particular information, and such details as cannot be brought within the compass of a letter, I have thought it necessary to charge my secretary col. Brownrigg with this dispatch, who will be able to explain fully all matters relating to this army. I transmit a return of killed and wounded, and missing, of his majesty's and the Russian troops in the action of the 6th inst. I most heartily lament that it has again been so serious, and that so many brave and valuable men have fallen—I am yours, &c. FREDERICK.
Return of the English, killed, wounded, and missing, in the action of October 6. Two lieut. cols. 4 subalterns, 3 sergeants, 1 drummer, 83 rank and file, 7 horses killed; 1 colonel, 1 lieutenant colonel, 3 majors, 7 captains, 23 subalterns, 1 staff, 93 sergeants, 666 rank and file, 11 horses wounded; 5 lieut. colonels, one major, 5 captains, 11 subalterns, 13 sergeants, 2 drummers, 36 rank and file missing. Head quarters, Zuyder, Sluys, October 13, 1799.
List of the killed, wounded and missing, of the Russian forces, under the command of his royal highness the Duke of York, in the action of the 6th October, '99. 3 subaltern officers, 15 non-commissioned officers, and 359 privates killed or taken prisoners. 5 field officers and captains, 21 subaltern officers, 34 non-commissioned officers, and 675 privates wounded.—Total, 332 killed or taken prisoners, and 735 wounded. (Signed) D'ESSLEN, maj. gen.
PHILADELPHIA, December 18.
FIRE! Last evening, about 9 o'clock, this city was alarmed with the cry of fire. It proceeded from Ickett's circus, which, in a few moments after the discovery, was enveloped in flames. These communicating to a range of new three story brick buildings in 10th street, the wood in five of them was nearly all destroyed. The flames also communicated to O'Ellers hotel, and left nothing but the bare walls unconsumed. The fire originated in the back part of the stage, in the circus just as the curtain was about rising for the performance of Don Juan, and made so rapid a progress among the beams, as to render ineffectual all efforts to check it. There were about 300 persons in the circus at the time; but, we are happy to learn, they all escaped without injury.

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FOR Nervous Disorders, Female Complaints, Gout in the Stomach, Melancholy, Senility, Weakness, Loss of Appetite, Bilious Disorders, Inward Weakness, Indigestion, Obsolete Gouts, Juvenile Infirmities, and Premature Old Age, and every other symptom of extreme debility, which are the consequences of a dissipated life—Excess of Pleasure or Grief—Heat or Change of Climate—Immoderate Use of Tea, Spirituous Liquors, or any Intemperance—Bad Lyings in—Diseases incident to Young Girls and Women at a certain period of life—
The Cordial Restorative Balsam
Is recommended as a Medicine of specific and unparalleled virtues for the immediate relief and speedy and permanent cure of the above disorders, having stood a trial of many successful years, during which period many thousands of both sexes have been restored from the brink of the grave.
This Balsam is particularly adapted to weak Female Constitutions, as well as to phlegmatic habits in general; it acts powerfully as a brine, not only to the weak stomach, but to the whole nervous system; corrects a vitiated appetite and digestion in the first passages, and assists wonderfully in recovering the tone of the urinary and genital organs. Hence its efficacy in the most obstinate seminal gleet in men, & corresponding weakness in women; and hence it will contribute more safely, surely and honourably to wards conjugal happiness, than any of those irritating, diabolical compositions, which are so unfortunately administered to the unwary.
It is earnestly recommended to those ladies, who from repeated and difficult labours, are afflicted with weariness and infirmities; in which cases it is highly useful, strengthening at the same time the stomach, the back, the weakened organs, and the whole constitution.
Those, who in advanced life, feel the consequences of youthful excess, or unfortunate youth, who have brought on themselves a numerous train of evils, will by the use of this, find themselves restored to health and strength, and all the melancholy symptoms removed, which are the general effects of such causes.
For whether the system has received a shock, and is debilitated from imprudencies or inattention in the earliest part of life, or is sinking under the advance of years, a few doses of this Medicine will afford immediate assurance of returning health and strength, by giving tone to the muscular system, and organs of digestion, and by renovating the whole constitution.
To the young it will afford lasting health, strength and spirits, in place of lassitude and debility; and to the aged and infirm, it will afford nearly great relief and comfort, by gently and safely invigorating the system; it will not give immortality; but if it be the power of Medicine to gild the autumn of declining years and calmly and serenely prolong the close of life beyond its narrow span, this Restorative is capable of effecting that grand desideratum.
Constitutions relaxed, weak or decayed in men or women, are under the immediate influence of this Restorative.
Out coughs, soon relieved, and speedily cured. Poverty of blood and emaciated limbs, will ere long meet the happiest change; the chill watery fluid become rich and balsamic, and the limbs be covered with flesh firm and healthy.
It will no doubt be acceptable to the reader, to see accounts of some of the remarkable cures and cures which have been performed by this truly invaluable medicine, in the disorders for which it was invented; he has therefore selected a few of such cases; as have come within his own immediate knowledge, which are published and may be had (gratis) at any of the places where the Medicine is sold.
FOR THE CURE OF FITS.
THE PATENT ANTISPASMODIC ELIXIR Convulsions, Histeric, Epileptic, or Falling Fits, Are effectually cured by this Excellent Medicine. Its virtues are absolutely Specific and Unparalleled. It has failed in no instance within the knowledge of the proprietor (when taken agreeable to the directions, and perseverance) the most dreadful Fits ever known. One case of Cure is subjoined out of a considerable number, as proof of its Efficacy attested before the Lord Mayor of London.
AFFIDAVIT.
"I, James Pocock, of No 40 North street, in the Parish of St. Luke's, Middlesex, do make oath, That I was grievously afflicted with Fits for upwards of fourteen years, and that in the violent degree, as to require twelve men to hold me in them, to prevent me dashing myself to pieces. They would generally last me five, six, and often seven hours; in consequence of which my constitution became quite emaciated. I made applications to many eminent gentlemen of the faculty, who afforded me no relief whatever; till I applied to Dr. James Church, of the City Road, who prescribed his Antispasmodic Elixir for me, which I took, and which alone cured me of the most dreadful Fits, and restored me to perfect health. This deponent further maketh oath, and saith, that it is now two years since he was cured of his fits, and he has had no return of them whatever."
JAMES POCOCK. Sworn before me at the Mansion House, this tenth day of August 1796. WM. CURTIS, Mayor.
FOR THE CURE OF CORNS.
Infallible German Corn Plaister.
This Plaister (the invention of a German Physician, who administered it in Germany with the greatest success) is infallible for the Cure of Corns: It will effectually eradicate them, Root and Branch, in a short time.
Prepared and sold by Dr. Church, at his Dispensary, Washington-Street, New York.
DR. CHURCH'S CELEBRATED VERMIFUGE LOZENGES For Destroying Worms in Children and Grown Persons.
They are an excellent alternative, containing nothing but what is perfectly innocent; may be administered to children of all ages, and to grown persons with the greatest safety; are singularly efficacious for Gravel, Humours, Eruptions, Sore Heads, Bilious Complaints, &c. and are excellent after the Small-Pox, Measles and Fevers: also as a Pysic in the spring and fall of the year.—Price 50 cents each box.
Prepared (only) and sold by the inventor and proprietor, Dr. James Church, at his Dispensary, New-York, and by the general Venders of his Medicines in the United States.
THE VOLATILE TINCTURE, FOR THE TOOTH ACHE,
The most efficacious remedy ever discovered for that tormenting pain. It gives immediate and permanent relief in the most violent cases; contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and may with safety be applied to pregnant women or to children. Price 37 1/2 cents.
The above Medicines are prepared, only, by Dr. JAMES CHURCH, at his Dispensary, Washington, near Courtland-street, New-York: at No. 1, South third-street, Philadelphia: & sold by appointment, by SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jun. printer, Richmond, Virginia. July 5, 1799.
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 Guthrie's Geography improved, 2 vols 4to elegantly bound  Morse's American gazetteer  Robinson's proofs of a conspiracy against all the religious and governments of Europe, carried on in the secret meetings of free masons, illuminati, and reading societies.  Wilberforce's view of the prevailing religious system of professed christians, in the higher and middle classes, contrasted with real christianity  Manual of Liberty  Spirit of despotism  Milnes and Pike's arithmetic  Coxe's view of America, &c.  The American Museum; or, annual register of fugitive pieces, ancient and modern, for the year 1798.  The Philadelphia weekly Magazine, from February 1798, to April 1799.  The American Museum, &c complete in 12 volumes elegantly bound.  Rollin's ancient History  Plutarch's Lives  Adams's flowers of Modern Travels; containing elegant, entertaining and instructive Extracts, selected from the works of the most celebrated Travellers  Burke on the French Revolution  Bonaparte's campaigns in Italy  Muir's Trial  American Preceptor  Police Lady  Ambrose and Eleanor  Memoirs of General Dumourier  Norman Tales  Briggs's Cookery  Memoirs of Mary Wolstonecraft  Sketches of the Rights of Woman, &c.  Darwin's Botanic garden, elegant edition  Bruce's Travels  Burgh's Dignity of Human Nature  Burns's Poems  Heery's Elements  Gibbon's Surveying  Lovel's do  Biingham's young Ladys Accident; or, a short, and easy Introduction to English grammar  Stanton's Embassy to China  Phelps' Voyages to Borneo Bay  Hume's and Smollett's History of England, 12 vols.  Winterbotham's History of America, elegant edition  Mais's, Dilworth's and Jones's book keeping  Mulwright and Miller's guide, by O. Evans  Mirford's Greece  Milford's general History, 3 vols. 8vo  A Residence in France, during the years 1792, 3, 4, and 5, in a series of letters, from an English Lady  Hogg's Pennsylvania State Trials  Kyd on Bills of Exchange  Sir William Jones on Bailments  De Lome on the British constitution  Law of Partnership  Marten's Law of Nations  Callender's Annual Register for 1796—and Sketches of the History of America—  Essay on Dairying  Enfield's Speaker  Morse's Geography abridged for Schools  Friend of Youth  Juvenile Friend  Life of Mahomet  Count Rumford's Experimental Essays; political, economical and philosophical  Paine's Works, 2 vols 8vo  Volney's Travels in Egypt and Syria  Volney's ruins of ancient Empires  Family, elegant pocket and School Bibles  Testaments, Prayer-Books, Psalters, and Primers  Columbian, Dilworth's, Webster's, and Watts's Spelling books  A new and much improved edition of the Universal spelling book  NOVELS.  Haunted Priory  Cavern of Death  Cecilia  Caroline of Litchfield  Arthur Mervyn  The Midnight Bell  The Monk  The Glebe House  Lucretia Landon  Reuben & Rachel  Constance de Valmont  Romance of the Forest  Viator of Wakefield  Rafaelles Prince of Alifania  Fortune's Football  Poderick Random  Roudeau's Eloisa  Nature and Art  School of Virtue  Invisible Rambler  Charlotte Temple  Plumfield; or, the history of Henry Villars and Ellen Mordaunt  The children of the abbey, 4 vols  Mysteries of Udolpho, 3 vols  Milner's Edward  Julia de Rubigne  Contract  December and 
Important Object of Speculation.
THE Subscriber proposes to SELL, and give immediate possession, that pleasant seat, called
POWHATAN,
Lying on James River, adjacent to the city of Richmond, containing about 3000 acres, bordering on the river three quarters of a mile, and extending outwards nearly in form of a parallelogram; it is well watered and timbered with a vast deal of fine pine and white oak, convenient to which on the same estate is lately erected a valuable Manufacturing and Saw Mill.
The quality of the land is generally adapted to the culture of grain, and some parts of it would produce good tobacco. The improvements on it are, one of the most commodious and best built Brick Houses in the state, with an excellent Ice-House, and such Offices, and Fruit Trees, as are usually attached to the like premises. There is some very good Meadow Land under improvement, with two Fisheries.
This estate possesses many other advantages, which cannot be enumerated in an advertisement, but will readily occur to an observer, some of which are, the many handsome sites for building in view of Richmond, and some of the most convenient water lots contiguous to Rocketts, for wharves and warehouses, which, judiciously laid out, would meet a ready sale at a much higher price than now held. One fifth of the purchase money being paid down, an extensive credit will be allowed for the balance, on a punctual payment of interest.
Also,—A very valuable Tobacco and Grain Plantation in Powhatan county, on Deep Creek, containing about 1500 acres, 300 of which are excellent low grounds, and a great portion of that reclaimed into arable and meadow, from which natural grass enough might be annually cut to support 50 head of cattle. It lies in a desirable neighbourhood, about 45 miles from Richmond, with good dwelling and out-houses, two miles from the Appomattox and twelve from the James River navigation. Upon a contract for these lands being concluded, 30 or 40 Negroes, with Stocks of every kind, will also be sold.
WILLIAM MAYO, Jun. October, 1799. [r:f]
COMMITTED to the jail of Chesterfield county, a Negro Man of a yellowish complexion and bushy head of hair; about five feet seven or eight inches high, about 23 or 4 years old; he has a scar on his upper lip, one on the side of his nose, and several small bumps on his breast; he calls himself by the name of BILLY, says his master bought him from the Eastern Shore last Spring, and carrying him to Cumberland River, he made his escape; He further says he does not remember his master's full name, but he believes his surname is BARRY. His clothing consisted of a blue sailor's jacket, a spotted velveteen under-ditto, and striped Virginia cloth overalls. The owner is desired to prove his property, pay charges, and take him away. HENRY WINFREE, Jailor. October 18, 1799. [eps:u:ll]
THE SUBSCRIBER Wishes to hire the ensuing year, TEN NEGRO COOPERS, for whom he will give a good price, and advance part of the hire, if wanted. MICHAEL GRANTLAND. Richmond, December 18, 1799. N.B. The highest cash price given for Read Oak Staves and Heading. (31) M. G.
TRUE and GENUINE BILIOUS PILLS. Prepared by SAMUEL LEE, JR. of Windham, in the state of Connecticut. Secured to him by Patent, by the President of the United States, dated April 30, 1796; applicable to any of Congress.
THEY are approved of by many physicians, as well as other persons, for their singular virtues, and particularly as a sovereign remedy against an over charge of bile in the stomachs of men, women and children. They remove pains in the head, stomach and bowels—the gripes and obstructions. They are an excellent help for the gravel, liver-y, cholic, jaundice, dropsy, and a most effectual remedy for those that are costive, and therefore convenient for all travellers by sea or land. They have proved to be very efficacious in preventing the yellow fever. After a debauch by eating or drinking, they restore the loss of appetite, and easily purge the stomach and bowels, without pain or griping. For those that follow the sea, they are very necessary, as they prevent many diseases that seamen are often afflicted with, when taken as often as once in ten or fifteen days, or oftener if required. Dose from one to four, taken at night on going to bed.
The above pills may be had of the Subscriber only, in Richmond, next store below Rocketts Warehouse. A. L. Gale.
Blank Writs, Executions, Subpoenas, &c. May be had at this Printing-Office
POLITICAL PAMPHLETS
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Select Pamphlets,—containing,—Political Progress of Britain,—or, an Impartial History of the Abuses in the Government of the British Empire, from the Revolution, in 1688, to the present time.—Political Progress of Britain, part II.—A Bone to Gnaw for the Democrats,—observations on a pamphlet, entitled The Political Progress of Britain.—Guillotine—Democratia—Trial of Maurice Margaret, before the High Court of Justiciary, at Edinburgh, for Seditious Practices.—Industry, a Poem, by Col. Humphreys.—Observations on a Pamphlet, entitled "Considerations on the Order of Cincinnati." British Honour and Humanity; or the Wonders of American Patience, as exemplified in the modest publications and universal applause of William Cobbet; including a variety of Anecdotes and Remark, personal and political, and a Survey of the modern state of American Newspapers. By a Friend to Regular Government.
Select Pamphlets,—containing,—Rights of Man, parts I, and II.—Vindication of Mr. Randolph's Resignation.—New-Year's Gift for the Democrats.—Political Truth, &c. &c. &c. An Examination of the conduct of the Executive of the United States—in a series of letters; by a gentleman of Pennsylvania.
The Speech of Edward Livingston, on the third reading of the Alien Bill. A Pium Puccing for Peter Porcupine. A letter from George Nicholas, of Kentucky, to his friend in Virginia.
Grattan's Address to his fellow-citizens of Dublin, on his retiring from Parliament; with his Answer to the Independent Citizens of Dublin.
Substance of a Speech delivered in the House of Delegates of Virginia, on the Bill to amend the Penal Laws of the Commonwealth, by George Keith Taylor. Letters of Curtius, addressed to Gen. Marshall.
The proceedings of the House of Representatives of the United States, with respect to the petitions praying for the repeal of the Alien and Sedition Laws: including the Report of the select committee, and the Speeches of Messrs. Gallatin and Nicholas thereon.
Substance of two Speeches of Mr. Callatin on the augmenting the Navy Establishment of the United States.
Mr. Harper's Speech on the Navy: to which is annexed, a Speech of the same Gentleman, on the propriety of granting Convoy, &c.
Address of the Minority of the Virginia Legislature. Proceedings on the impeachment of William Blount, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
The PORCUPINIAD No. I and II. a Hithrographic Poem, addressed to William Cobbet, by Mathew Carey.
NOTICE.
I DO hereby forewarn any person from taking an assignment of a bond I gave Elijah Jones, for a right to a certain tract of land I sold him, lying in Franklin county, on the head waters of Otter Creek, as I do intend to sell the land again, if the said Jones or his agent do not come in and pay me for the said land. WILLIAM ROBINSON. December 1, 1799. w3t.
Notice.
JOHN CUNNINGHAM, Taylor, FROM New York, respectfully informs the citizens of this Commonwealth, that he will commence business on Monday the 7th of October, at a house near Mr. Bowler's Tavern, where all business in his line will be carried on in a manner which he hopes will give general satisfaction.—Fashions of the seasons will be particularly attended to. Richmond, Oct 4th, 1799.
The Subscriber RETURNS thanks to her friends and the public for the encouragement she has met with in the BURR-MAKING business. As she has just received another supply of materials, hopes to merit a continuance thereof. She likewise carries on the WIRE WEAVING as usual. Diana Morgan. Richmond, December 16, 1799.
FOR SALE,
At Samuel Pleasants' Printing-Office, [By the Dozen or Single Copy,] THE COLUMBIAN Spelling & Reading BOOK: OR AN EASY AND ALLURING GUIDE TO SPELLING AND READING.
For Sale at this Printing-Office, Tables of Stamp-Duties. ALSO—TABLES For receiving and paying Gold, according to act of Congress, calculated for the use of the Bank of the United States.
Bartlett Still
Has received by the late arrivals and is now opening,
A Complete Assortment of FALL AND FANCY GOODS
Of the newest Fashions,
CONSISTING of Kendal Cottons White and coloured Plains Rose and striped Blankets, Flannels Cloths, Kerseymers and Baize, Striped, plain and twill'd coatings Swandown and Marcellus waistcoatings Manchester Stuffs and dimities Cotton, silk and yarn hosiery Calicoes and Chinizes Indian tatties and luthrings Satins, perians and peanings Silk and kid gloves Camelhair shawls and cardinals Nelson's flag handkerchiefs and plume Laces, cogings and silk zones Linens and cambricks Russia drilling and sheeting Ticklenburg and British oxnaburgs Bed tick, Dowlas and fustias
A general assortment of HARDWARE and CUTLERY, Among which are Pearl and Metal BUTTONS, Whips, Canes, Brushes, &c. CROCKERY and WINDOW GLASS.
The above well chosen ASSORTMENT will be offered for sale, very low, For Cash, Country Produce, or on the usual Credit.
IMPERIAL TEA, Warranted good and cheap, Richmond, October 14, 1799.
PROPERTY AT BATH FOR SALE—VIZ,
A HOUSE and LOT and five acres of LAND:
The house and buildings are almost new—the house has five rooms on the first floor, and five on the second, including an inclosed Piazza of Venetian blinds: On the lot are also a very good Coach House for two carriages, Stable for four horses, Smoke House, &c. together with a very well laid-out and productive Garden and Orchard, comprised in a close board fence, was new built in 1796 and 1797.
ALSO, 20,000 Acres of LAND in Harrison county, on the waters of the Elk and Little Kanawha Rivers, surveyed in 1784.
2,500 Acres of LAND, likewise in Harrison county, on Hughes's River, surveyed in 1784.
1,200 Acres of LAND, in Kentucky, on Second Creek, above the mouth of the Buck Fork, within 10 miles of Bairdstown, Jefferson county, surveyed 6th June, 1784. For further particulars and terms of sale, apply to JOSEPH GALLEGO. June 24, 1799. (BT 78)
PROPOSALS,
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION A NEW WORK, ENTITLED,
The Prospect before Us;
OR, An Impartial Examination of the Principal Features of the Federal Government; including an explanation of the instant necessity for a New Census.
But, Sir, it has an awful squinting; it squints at MONARCHY! P. HENRY.
Subscriptions for this publication, price one dollar, are received by the Author, at the office of the Examiner; by S. Pleasants, jun. at the office of the Virginia Argus; by J. Lyon, at the office of the National Magazine, in Richmond; and by all others intrusted with proposals.
Maps of Kentucky
AND THE North Western Territory; —ALSO—
PLANS of PHILADELPHIA AND BOSTON,
For Sale by the Printer hereof. Oct. 15.
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