Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1799-05-24 00:00:00

The VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[No. 10 of Vol. VII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[WHOLE No. 635]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR.
[FOUR DOLLARS PER ANNUM—PAID IN ADVANCE]
FRIDAY, MAY 24th, 1799.
[TEN CENTS SINGLE.]
HIATOGA;
The property of Wm. Randolph, Esq. of the county of Cumberland;
A CHICKASAW STALLION, upwards of fifteen hands high, of fine form, lofty carriage, the best constitution possible, the most graceful, various and easy gaits, and a sure foal getter:—Will stand at FURNISS in Albemarle, to cover mares from the 1st of April to the 1st of September, for the sum of EIGHT DOLLARS, in an approved note of hand, due the 1st of January 1800, for each mare, redeemable by FIVE DOLLARS paid within the season, or two and a half barrels of CORN, or five and a half bushels of Gold. merchantable WHEAT, delivered at Milton Mill before the 1st of March, 1800. Albemarle, 29th March, 1799. TF
FOR SALE,
ONE OF THE MOST VALUABLE MILLSEATS IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA,
ON a never failing stream, in Powhatan county, between three and four miles from James River, and thirty-six miles from Manchester. There has been commonly an over shot wheel as a common Grist Mill; there is at present a Saw-Mill; the dam is a dirt one, which the oldest man in the country knows nothing of the building or breaking; it has a waste with a rock foundation sufficient to vent all the water, situated in a wealthy and fine wheat country, where the Manufacturing business may be carried on to great advantage. The payments may be made easy by applying to
WILLIAM MAYO. March 24, 1799. TF
Thomas Gilliat
Is imported by the late variety from London and Liverpool, an extensive and well selected assortment of
FASHIONABLE
FALL GOODS
Which is now falling off, at his usual low prices, for Cash or Country Produce.—Also a large supply of the following Articles, will be sold low for Cash at a moderate advance, on six months credit:
 Kendall Cottons,  Duffel and Rose Blankets,  White and Coloured Plaids,  Kerseys, Halfhicks and Coatings,  Yarn and Plaid Hose,  6-4 and 7-4 Cloths, well assorted colours and prices,  Small Cases of Hardware and Cutlery, well assorted,  Salts of Pewter and Glass-Ware, each assorted,  Bores of Hats,  Calicoes and Irish Linens,  British and German Ozanburgs,  Sacking and Rolls,  Shot and Gun Powder,  Sine Twine.  Richmond, October 25th, 1798.
Marshall & Syme, OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE, RICHMOND, BAPS FOR WHOLESALERS, A General Assortment of MANUFACTURES, For which Country Produce or Approved Notes will be taken.
FOR SALE,
A tract of Land,
CONTAINING between eight and nine hundred acres, lying on James river, and adjoining the town of Manchester. About one hundred and fifty acres of this land is cleared and under good fences, the balance in wood and well timbered—the buildings are new, and fit for the reception of a small genteel family. Any one inclined to purchase, on application will be shown the premises by either Mr. Ouldick Smith or Mr. James Scott, who are empowered in my absence to contract for the same and make a title. Approved Bonds will be received in payment, and possession made agreeable to the purchaser.
WILLIAM SMITH. Chesterfield county, } October 16, 1798. }
J. Prosser & Wm. Moncure, Have connected themselves, to transact business in the
Auction and Commission line, under the firm of
Proffer & Moncure
in the house lately occupied by Messrs. Hicks, CAMPBELL and CURRIE; at which place Goods will be thankfully received, and advances of cash made if required.—Any business intrusted to their management will be strictly attended to and the utmost punctuality observed.
JOHN PROSSER, WILLIAM MONCURE, Richmond, 14th June, 1798.
BENJAMIN HARRIS,
Wants to Purchase about 20,000 Acres of Military land Warrants in the Virginia State line—And 6,000 acres of MILITARY LAND, Lying on the North West side of the Ohio river. Richmond, May 24th, 1799.
EDWARD WANTON, WATCH-MAKER,
RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Richmond, Manchester, and their vicinity, that he has rented part of the house occupied by Mr. Collett, Breeches-Maker and Taylor, next to Messrs. Jones & Dixon's printing-office, where every thing in the line of his business, will be done in a manner satisfactory to those who may favor him with their custom and patronage.
Gentlemen in the country, who have Watches or Clocks to be repaired, may rest assured that their work shall be done in the best manner, and upon terms reasonable and moderate. March 29. TF
TO BE RENTED,
AND IMMEDIATE POSSESSION GIVEN, An exceedingly pleasant well fixed
TENEMENT,
IN a healthy, agreeable part of this City.—For further particulars enquire of the Printer. Richmond, April 13th, 1799.
This day is Published,
And for sale at S. Pleasant's Printing-Office Richmond,
THE
LETTERS
OF
CURTIUS,
ADDRESSED TO General Marshall. January 4, 1799.
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale at this PRINTING-OFFICE,
A PAMPHLET, ENTITLED,
A
PLUME PUDDING
FOR THE ROMANS, CRAFTS, VALIANT, ENLIGHTENED PETER PORCUPINE, BY HIS OBLIGED FRIEND, MATHEW CAREY.
"His hand will be against every man—and every man's hand against him" Gen. xvi. 12. If "blessed are the peace-makers"—accursed be Porcupine, the apostle of blood "Hated by knaves, and knaves to hate," "Be this my motto—this my fate."
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for Sale at this PRINTING-OFFICE, DEBATES
IN THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES OF VIRGINIA, Upon Certain Resolutions before the House,
UPON THE IMPORTANT SUBJECT OF THE ACTS OF CONGRESS Passed at their last Session, COMMONLY CALLED, THE ALIEN AND SEDITION LAWS. May 14.
FOR SALE, TWO GOOD Black-Smiths.
Enquire of the Printer. April 4, 1799. TF
NOTICE.
ALL persons are hereby requested not to take an assignment of two bonds, given by me to Mr. Reuben Turner, for the purchase of a parcel of leasehold land, lying in the county of King William, for the sum of £337 14 9 1/4 each, conditioned for the payment of £93 17 4 3/4 each, bearing date the 6th day of November 1798.—One payable the 10th day of June next, and the other on the 10th day of June, 1801, as his title to the said land is disputed, and I am determined not to discharge the above bonds until the title is secured to me.
William Aylett. Greenway, May 30th, 1799. [3W]
H. Wilbar,
Master of the Steine House Academy, Brighthelmstone, England;
BEGS leave respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Richmond, and its vicinity, that his ACADEMY is now open in a Commodious Room, at the house late Miller's Tavern, opposite the Swan.
His Pupils are taught the English Language Grammatically, Writings in all the fashionable hands, Arithmetic in whole numbers, Fractions both Vulgar and Decimal, the Extraction of the Roots, &c. and Book Keeping, after the Italian method, at two dollars per month and one dollar entrance.
The methods for the instruction of youth, are considered of the most material consequence, and merit the utmost attention of the teacher. Nothing should be represented to them as difficult, or forced on them as an arduous task, a constant attention should be had to their little difficulties, and they should be assisted in getting over them; thus instruction being represented in its most winning form, cannot fail to incite a generous emulation, by which alone the youthful mind is induced to exert itself. Nothing truly valuable can be obtained by a too great severity.
But while care is taken to form the mind, the department of the body must by no means be neglected; the one should be an ornament to the other; and the most virtuous sentiments united to the politest behaviour, at least so as to render their manners easy to themselves and respectful to others; free from an awkward bashfulness, on the one hand and a rough, rude, low familiarity on the other.
The discipline of his school, and the support of that authority, so necessary to the support of concord and good order, is maintained not by inspiring a slavish fear and dread, but by cultivating the esteem of his pupils, by the arts of reason, advice and persuasion, and where these fail, by confinement from play, the imposition of a task, &c. Correction is the last resource, and never made use of but in cases of ordinary or crime of a vicious nature.
This plan is not the visionary theory of one unskilled in the art of teaching, but the result of nearly twenty years experience, and is what Mr. Wilbar will assiduously pursue. TF
THIS DAY RECEIVED,
And for Sale by the Printer hereof;
The MIDNIGHT BELL , a German Story. Young's Essays on Government; Revolutions; the British Constitution; Kingly Government; Parliamentary representation and Reform; Liberty and Equality; Taxation; and, the present war and the stagnation of credit as connected with it. An Essay on the Liberty of the Press; respectfully inscribed to the Republican Printers throughout the United States. By HORTENSIUS.
The PORCUPINIAD No. II. a Hudibrastic Poem, addressed to William Cobbett, by Mathew Carey. May 16th.
Ten Dollars Reward.
LOST on Wednesday the 14th ult. (on the road leading from the Little Store in Goochland county, to the Manacan town ferry)
A Small Red Morocco Purse,
containing three Bank Notes, two of Ten Dollars each, and one of twenty. Whoever will deliver the said purse and notes to Mr. John Markham Goochland, Mr. Benjamin Harris Manacan town, or to the subscriber now at Colonel William Fleming's, Chesterfield, shall receive the above reward.
BEVERLEY C. STANARD.
For Sale at this Printing-Office.
Gallatin's Speech
ON THE Foreign Intercourse Bill,
WHEREAS by the extraordinary great losses by Fire, which have taken place, by the payment of which, and to comply with the acts of incorporation of the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia, it becomes necessary and expedient, in the opinion of the Board of Directors of the said Society to replenish the Funds; that the members should pay their quotas, agreeable to the said Acts of General Assembly, the Constitution, Rules and Regulations of the said Society, made in pursuance thereof; those who have their property insured therein, are therefore hereby notified and required to pay each their respective quota, hereinafter mentioned, to the Cashier General of the said Society at Richmond, on or before the fifteenth of July next: that is, those who were insured before the 22nd November last, when the Richmond fire took place, must pay the same Premium, as they have paid on entering for Insurance, as specified in their Policies; those insured since that to the 24th February last, when the Norfolk fire took place, must pay 83 dollars in the 100 dollars (that is eighty-three cents in the dollar) of their Premium, as also is expressed as above; those insured from that period to the third of April, when the Fredericksburg fire happened, must pay 25 dollars in the hundred dollars (that is twenty-five cents in the dollar) of their respective Premium; which they have heretofore paid. These payments made will replenish the funds again according to the said acts. It is therefore to be observed, that those insured since the third nit. are not included in the above request; and those who insure hereafter pay only the simple premiums usually paid on entering.
It is unnecessary to enlarge on the necessity of payments being made pointed to the day: Justice and humanity both calling loud for punctuality, particularly when it is recollected, that the act of incorporation has the following clause: "Whensoever any person or persons shall neglect to pay such quotas, the assurance to him made shall cease and discontinue, from the day on which they become due, until paid." In addition to which compulsory means may also be resorted to, which will be expensive to the Insured and painful to the Insurer.
W. FOUSHEE. President M. A. S. Richmond, General Office of } Assurance, 16th May, 1799 }
The Printers in this State are requested to insert the above in their papers once a week for four weeks.
Observations.
THE great advantage of the Mutual Insurance Plan consists in, that it be made general—as fires only happen partially here and there—then if the loss was divided among the whole, each person's share would never be much—unluckily the system has hitherto not generally been understood, or else it is certain that every house owner would come into the measure. On a moderate computation, I believe, we have 700,000 white inhabitants in this State—we will say seven average to a dwelling house, which would be 100,000 dwelling houses, each dwelling house has on an average at least three or four houses, which makes 400,000 buildings in this State. Supposing that on an average twenty are annually destroyed by fire, and the amount was 20,000 dollars, then each house's share would be five cents a year; if even the losses amounted to 100,000 dollars it would only be 25 cents annually per each building, and who would not pay that to secure his property and secure so many unfortunate citizens in distress, and the more so as we keep by this institution large sums of money, (at least 100,000 dollars a year) in this country which used to go abroad.
I proposed by the first plan, which I had laid down, to have an agent in each county, whom I meant to instruct to make out the declarations for insurance, and send them to the general office; unfortunately, at the general meeting, that part was struck out, or else by this time, I am confident, we should have at least forty million dollars insured, which at 8 per cent. the stock would be 3,200,000 dollars; that at 3 per cent. the annual interest 96,000 dollars—which on an average of years would in my opinion be more than sufficient to pay the annual losses of the whole State.
Forty millions of dollars might perhaps be thought a large sum, but when you consider that if only the tenth part of the buildings were insured, it would be 40,000 buildings, and as in that case the people would insure only their capital buildings, they would average 1000 dollars a piece and of course make forty millions dollars.
Although hitherto no agents in the country have been appointed, it is not too late yet—it may and no doubt will be done; and I am persuaded that so soon as the thing is properly understood, the house owners will come in generally, and the interest of the present premiums, which are not
much more than they would have to pay annually abroad, will be sufficient to pay the annual losses and expenses.
It is to be observed that within these five months more houses have been destroyed by fire than for many years past, and perhaps many to come, the misfortune for the Society is that the losses befall generally the houses insured, and that the insurance was not general yet; or else never any quota would have been necessary.
No doubt the system will ere long be better understood, for the people in the country will on consideration easily convince themselves that their houses are as well subject to be destroyed by fire as those in towns, then they will not hesitate a moment to insure them, and particularly so as they pay so much less towards any loss than those in towns, who have in general considerable additional premiums to pay.
I hope that they will take their own good into consideration and come forward as soon as possible, then I am sure their insurance will not cost them more than six pence annually per each house: for 400,000 six pence will raise a sum of upwards of thirty thousand dollars, which I believe will on an average of years be found equal to the losses which we have reasonably to expect; sometimes they may be more and some years they will be less.
W. F. AST.
Eagle Tavern.
HOLMAN REDWOOD,
BEGS leave to inform his Friends and the Public, that he has taken possession of that spacious and elegant Tavern, where he will give the most pointed attention to the accommodation of those gentlemen who may favor him with their presence. He is provided with a considerable number of new Beds and Mattresses, is furnished with an ample stock of the best Wines, Spirits, Porters, &c. and each premium that the utmost attention shall be paid to the Tables, which are airy and commodious. Richmond, 20th May, 1799.
New-London Academy.
THE next Session will commence on the 10th day of May—All Students, their parents and guardians, are notified that a Steward is provided at the Academy to accommodate students at 25. per annum, six months board in advance—the Steward will also furnish beds, &c. to those who choose it.
A number of convenient chambers are in readiness for the students—a considerable addition will be made this summer to their library, and the Trustees feel the greatest confidence that under the immediate direction of the Rev. Mr. BLAIR, the Seminary will be adequate to the hopes of its founders. April 10th, 1799. GW
DIED, last Friday morning, at my Counting Room in Manchester, Capt. LEWIS SAVANO, Master of the Schooner BATARY, from North Carolina, partly loaded with Shingles; and as all his papers, some clothing, and coming licence of the Schooner, was by his death left in my possession; I hereby notify the heirs or administrators of said Savano, or whosoever it may concern, that I have the said effects in my possession, and will be glad to deliver them up to the legal representative who may come properly authorized, after paying the amount which may then be due me; but should no claimant apply within four weeks, I shall administer upon the property and hold the avails ready for a letter sent thereafter in like manner.
LUMAN BISHOP. Manchester, May 16, 1799. TF
Just Received, And for Sale, at this PRINTING-OFFICE THE PORCUPINIAD: A Hudibrastic Poem.
IN FOUR CANTOS. Addressed to WILLIAM COBBETT, By Mathew Carey.
"Republican ingratitude is proverbial." (P. Cox.) "I would not exchange my title of subject of King George, for all the Citizenship in the universe." (Idem.) "America has produced more cool traitors in the last six years, than all the nations of the world put together." (Idem.) "Thank Heaven, I am no Citizen of America." (Idem.) May 1. (18W)
Just received And for Sale at this Printing Office,
A FEW COPIES OF Monroe's View OF THE Conduct of the Executive.

FROM THE AURORA.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE AURORA.
SIR, ON the return of the troops who performed the expedition to Northampton, we observed that, during their absence, several publications had appeared in the Aurora, under the form of "extracts of letters" where...
These slanders were so notoriously false, that all co-cerned thought them unworthy of refutation. We therefore remained silent, although the part which we had in the expedition, and the relation in which we stood to the very respectable officer by whom it was conducted, and whose character was thus indirectly assailed, gave us, in a particular manner, the right of speaking.
In that attack you declare, that a formal complaint was made to the general respecting the treatment received by the Primate at Reading, from the Lancaster dragoons, that he "affected much concern; promised much; and did nothing."
We therefore declare that those extracts, and especially the parts quoted above, are absolutely falsehoods. If they really were written by some person in camp, as they purport to be, and not fabricated in this city, the writer must have known them to be false.
In what manner these prisoners were treated—and what attention was paid to their situation, and their wants, will further appear from the subjoined certificate of Dr. Strong, chief surgeon of the expedition. [See Document A.]
We now come to the affair of the Lancaster troops, and the printer at Reading; the misrepresentations of which we think it our duty to refute. Some parties of the Lancaster troops, on its march to join the general at Millers-town, assisted in cutting down several Liberty poles in the neighbourhood of Reading.
At Millers-Town I visited the provost guard, to see if any of the prisoners were sick and wanted any assistance. John Nime, one of the number, was reported to be delirious on account of his anxieties for his family, and great dread of the consequences of his arrest.
On the return of the troops from Reading, there appeared in a Gazette of that place, and in the German language, a publication purporting to be a narrative of these transactions. In this paper, of which a translation is subjoined for the information of the public, [B.] the Lancaster troops were charged with every species of excess and outrage;
Soon after this affair happened, the General was called from his dinner to be informed of it, by Mr. Heister, Mr. Frauley, and some other persons. He replied that he would enquire into the matter, and cause the proper steps to be taken respecting it.
The General, in the mean time, received information that warrants had been applied for against the parties concerned, and having carefully examined the business, he considered it as more proper for civil, than military cognizance.
Even had not these steps been taken, still the parties were fully within the reach of the law; since, during the whole of Saturday afternoon, they were liable to a suit by civil process, and might have been taken on criminal process, at any time before their departure on Sunday, which was not till 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
The public is now enabled to judge what provocation the Lancaster troops had for their conduct, and what truth there is in the charges and insinuations contained in your paper on that subject.
Jonathan Williams. Robert G. Harper. (A)
To JONATHAN WILLIAMS and ROBERT G. HARPER, Esquires. GENTLEMEN,
You have requested me to give you a concise statement of what I observed on the expedition, relative to the situation & treatment of the prisoners. I shall offer it to you with great cheerfulness, as it may vindicate the army from that obnoxious character of cruelty and inhumanity which has been affixed to it by some evil-spirited declaimers.
While with the army, I considered it a branch of my professional duty to visit the prisoners; and to enquire if any diseases or complaints required my attention.
At Millers-Town I visited the provost guard, to see if any of the prisoners were sick and wanted any assistance. John Nime, one of the number, was reported to be delirious on account of his anxieties for his family, and great dread of the consequences of his arrest.
Soon after this affair happened, the General was called from his dinner to be informed of it, by Mr. Heister, Mr. Frauley, and some other persons. He replied that he would enquire into the matter, and cause the proper steps to be taken respecting it.
The General, in the mean time, received information that warrants had been applied for against the parties concerned, and having carefully examined the business, he considered it as more proper for civil, than military cognizance.
Even had not these steps been taken, still the parties were fully within the reach of the law; since, during the whole of Saturday afternoon, they were liable to a suit by civil process, and might have been taken on criminal process, at any time before their departure on Sunday, which was not till 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
The public is now enabled to judge what provocation the Lancaster troops had for their conduct, and what truth there is in the charges and insinuations contained in your paper on that subject.
Jonathan Williams. Robert G. Harper. (A) To JONATHAN WILLIAMS and ROBERT G. HARPER, Esquires. GENTLEMEN,
IT betrays conscious guilt, of an extreme and unnatural jealousy in the government of a free country, when it is not willing to place its last refuge in a well appointed Militia. In such community, it is even an insult to suppose a STANDING ARMY in time of PEACE, would be necessary to defend it against a foreign invasion, when the Citizens are always ready to fly to their standards, to repel the enemy.
From the Independent Chronicle. A well armed Militia the only sure and cheap defence of Nations. IT betrays conscious guilt, of an extreme and unnatural jealousy in the government of a free country, when it is not willing to place its last refuge in a well appointed Militia.
IT betrays conscious guilt, of an extreme and unnatural jealousy in the government of a free country, when it is not willing to place its last refuge in a well appointed Militia. In such community, it is even an insult to suppose a STANDING ARMY in time of PEACE, would be necessary to defend it against a foreign invasion, when the Citizens are always ready to fly to their standards, to repel the enemy.
IT betrays conscious guilt, of an extreme and unnatural jealousy in the government of a free country, when it is not willing to place its last refuge in a well appointed Militia. In such community, it is even an insult to suppose a STANDING ARMY in time of PEACE, would be necessary to defend it against a foreign invasion, when the Citizens are always ready to fly to their standards, to repel the enemy.
them, when its precious fruits had been so long exclusively devoted to their maintenance at the expense of "the people." Such "orders" and descriptions of persons, would naturally cleave to those who would promote their personal views, even by the ruin of their country; or, would be sure to support and continue them in their horrible usurpations.
We have neither civil arrangements nor military skill. The British, besides, had possession of Dover, New York and Philadelphia—for they had troops in all of them.
The invasion of this country by the French, has been seriously represented as a probable event to give a currency to the idea of a STANDING ARMY being necessary, and the militia incompetent.
An excise law, stamp act, and a land tax, are the first fruits of our late military institutions. Impolitic laws are sometimes enacted, that a Standing Army may be raised to execute them; and the oppressive charge of this formidable instrument of power, in its turn, will invariably render such laws indispensable, for its regular support.
Declaration of War. AGAINST THE UNITED STATES.
The Particular Agent of the Executive Directory at Guadalupe and its dependencies, has, ever since his arrival in the colony, confirmed the dispositions of the Executive Directory of the French Republic, with respect to neutral nations.
Those measures were scrupulously observed with regard to the Americans. The citizens of that nation, who were detained, on his arrival, have been released.

followed the orders and instructions of his government.
From the above facts, and the hostilities which are daily committed by the Americans since the capture of the insurgent.
The Particular Agent of the Executive Directory,
Considering, that it is his duty to cause the flag of the French republic to be respected, to protect the commerce and the seamen from the risks they have to run from the Americans, who are cruising in force on these coasts;
To adopt measures which may be the least prejudicial to negotiations that may have begun between the two nations; and which may justify self-defence against aggression and insults, and even to prevent them:
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
I. The captains and officers who command the vessels of the republic, and those armed from the ports of Guadalupe and its dependencies, are authorized, from the date of the publication of the present resolve, to pursue all American vessels, whether belonging to the government or to individuals, to seize and capture them, without distinction, and bring them into the ports of Guadalupe and its dependencies.
II. The vessels belonging to the American Government shall be kept to be used according to the order of the Executive Directory.
III. Such as are the property of individuals, and which may contravene the laws of the republic, and the resolves of the Executive Directory, respecting neutrals and allies, and liable to condemnation, agreeably to the purport of those same laws and resolves, shall be, as well as their cargoes, condemned by a judgement of the tribunal of commerce, and sold for the profit of the captors according to custom.
IV. The merchants vessels, the papers of which shall have been acknowledged by the Tribunal to be regular, and not liable to condemnation, shall be sold, together with their cargoes, and the proceeds thereof deposited in the public coffers, that it may afterwards be delivered to the captors or owners, agreeably to the order of the Executive Directory.
V. In the foregoing dispositions, are included, all American vessels and their cargoes detained in the ports of Guadalupe and its dependencies, ever since information was received of the capture of the insurgent.
The present resolves shall be read, published, posted up and registered in the Tribunal of Commerce and Council of the Navy.
All public functionaries, owners and commanders of the ships of the Republic, and privateers, whom it concerns, are hereby ordered to conform to the same.
Done at Bonaparte in the National House of the agent, the 24th Ventose, 7th year of the French Republic, One and Indivisible.
(Signed) DESFORNEAUX, Agent of the Directory.
(Signed) DESCHAMPS, Particular Secretary for the General Secretary.
A true copy, (Signed) DESFORNEAUX.
May 13. On Friday last, departed this life, after a lingering illness, Capt. THOMAS ADAMS, late Editor of the INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, in the 42nd year of his age.
Yesterday arrived the Schooner Nancy, capt. Haxford, from Halifax, and brought papers to the 27th March, from which we have extracted the following.
LONDON, March 27.
The Gazette of last night contains a notification that "The King has been pleased to cause it to be signified by the Right Hon. Lord Grenville, his Majesty's principal secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, to the Ministers of neutral Powers residing at his Court, that the necessary measures having been taken by his Majesty's commands for the blockade of the ports of the United Provinces, the said ports are declared to be in a state of blockade, and that all vessels which may attempt to enter any of them after this notice, will be dealt with according to the principles of the Law of Nations, and to the stipulations of such Treaties subsisting between his Majesty and Foreign Powers, as may contain provisions applicable to the cases of Towns, Places, or Ports in a state of blockade."
NEW-YORK, May 13.
A letter received by a gentleman in this City, from his correspondent in Ireland, dated the 23rd of March, informs, that a fleet of 18 sail of the line and some vessels of smaller force, with 40,000 Troops on board were lying at Brest with their anchors a-trip, their destination unknown. In consequence of which the British Minister had given directions to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to hold the Military of that kingdom in readiness.
POUKEEPSIE, May 9.
Yesterday morning (May 9) the hills around this town were white with snow; such an instance cannot probably be recounted within the knowledge of the oldest man alive.
Spring still lingers in southern climes, while winter reluctantly retires to the regions of the north. The oldest inhabitant among us never witnessed so backward a season: perhaps the like was never experienced in these latitudes; after a long and tedious winter, so unfavorable a spring must be peculiarly unfavorable to the flocks of cattle of the farmers, many of which have died for want of sustenance.
The weather, at this time, is as cold as what we commonly feel in the month of March: yesterday, and the day before, hail and snow squalls, with piercing northerly winds were experienced here, and ice was frozen to a considerable thickness: no vernal blossoms appear; the spring birds faintly and solitary carol; and vegetation a year throned, in its infancy, in melancholy mourning.
PHILADELPHIA, May 13.
On Friday last, came on the trial of the following persons, indicted for Conspiracy, Rescues, and Obstruction of Process , viz.
Christian Ruth, Daniel Schwartz, sen. Daniel Schwartz, jun. Henry Sabler, Henry Schiffer, George Sasser.
The Jury was impanelled, and four or five witnesses examined, when the Court adjourned.
The offence for which the above persons are indicted, is termed Misdemeanor , and consequently of less magnitude than that of which Fries was convicted, and with which other of the Insurgents stand indicted.
ST. TAMMANY.
The Anniversary of the American tutelary Saint, falling on Saturday (12th May O. S.) the brotherhood of St. Tammany held their customary festival at the Wigwam, near the upper Ferry—on Saturday preceding.
The forenoon was spent in sports and recreations suitable to the season & occasion—manly exercises, fishing, &c. At noon the Sachem collected the tribe, round the great council fire in their Wigwam when a long talk was delivered by the brother appointed to that duty, "on the progress and influence of America upon nations."
After which it was moved and passed, that the thanks of the society be given to the brother for his elegant and able talk—and that he be requested to furnish a copy thereof to be registered in the archives of the society.
At two o'clock the signal was made for the feast, when the society assembled round their tables, spread with all the abundance of the spring—where cheerfulness and harmony circulated with the exhilarating juice of the grape, and without a single cause of anxiety but that three very spacious rooms were found incompetent to accommodate all the brotherhood.
After partaking of the feast, the tables were cleared for the "feast of reason & the flow of soul," when the following toasts were given, accompanied by music and the discharge of cannon—Captain Christie's company of artillery having honored the society on the occasion with their service.
1. The Day—May each return of it enable us to smite the calumnies of peace, and to dance around our council fire secure in our rights and contented with our lot—One gun.
2. The sixteen tribes—May they never bury the hatchet which lies hid under our great Wigwam until their country's good require it.
3. The great belt of union—For ever hallowed be its wampum, and may the rude hand that attempts its injury wither and perish—two guns.
4. The Grand Sachem of one of our councils, Thomas Jefferson—May the Great Spirit watch over him, and in mercy to the tribes decline him to be their next Grand Sachem—one gun.
5. Our brothers in New-York—May their Wigwams be inhabited by plenty, their hearts by content, and unceasing energy and success attend all their pursuits.
6. Our departed brother Benjamin Franklin—Patriotic and good, great and virtuous—may the glorious inheritance of a well spent life animate every brother to an imitation of his example.
7. The 22 Sachems in the late grand council of Pennsylvania—May their vigilance and wisdom in council, their firmness in action, and their perseverance in the good of their tribe merit the confidence and affection of every honest brother.
8. Peace—May the hearts of our old men, our women and our children never be made to ache with the yells of an enemy, and the blood of our warriors never be sent through the night by the flames of our Wigwams.
9. Our brother Thomas McKean—May his enemies be punished for their abuse & persecution of him by beholding him the next chief of the tribe of Pennsylvania—2 guns.
10. The warriors of liberty on the other side the great water—Success in their exertions while their object is public happiness and the destruction of kings—1 gun.
11. The chief of the warriors of Pennsylvania—May the spirit of patriotism which animated them to resist one tyrant, prompt them to oppose every other—1 gun.
12. The Grand Council of 1776—May the grand council of 1799 like them be the fathers of the tribes, and the protectors of their rights—two guns.
13. The warriors of 1776—May the freedom of the tribes always have such defenders—two guns.
14. Hospitality—May our Wigwams never be shut against the stranger or the unfortunate.
15. The memory of the old men and warriors of all tribes and times whose wisdom and valor were displayed in the cause of nations—two guns.
16. The great old Sachem of the tribe of Pennsylvania, Benjamin Franklin, who directed the thunder and humbled the
oppressor of the thirteen tribes—one gun.
VOLUNTEERS.
The classical emblem of Liberty—May they become classical in actions. Universality to the arts which better the Condition of man—annihilation to the arts which in ke him worse.
The independence of Ireland—May she speedily take her place among the republics of the world.
Several excellent songs patriotic and humorous were sung at harmonious intervals—and the pleasures of rational felicity, were enjoyed without a single occurrence to excite disquietude or regret until the going down of the sun, when the brotherhood retired to their respective homes merry & delighted.
CIRCUIT COURT.
JOHN FRIES, lately convicted of Treason against the United States, was ordered to be brought to the bar, that judgment might be passed: when Mr. Lewis rose and observed, that since coming into court he had received information, which, if true, was of a nature that could not fail to interject the court in behalf of the prisoner. It would be improper, he said, to mention it to the Court until its truth was ascertained, and as he intended to make it the ground of a motion, prayed that the prisoner might not be brought to the bar till to-morrow morning—which was granted.
May 28.
CIRCUIT COURT.
The trial of George Shaeffer, and five others, on an indictment of four counts, viz. for a conspiracy to impede the law—for counselling and advising an unlawful assembly—for obstructing William Nicolls, Esq. the marshal, in the execution of process; and for rescuing Henry Shankweiler, Jacob Irman, and others, from the custody of the marshal, was yesterday concluded.
Fourteen witnesses were examined in support of this prosecution, after which Mr. McKean, counsel for the defendants, addressed the Jury; he was followed by Mr. Dallas, counsel particularly for George Shaeffer. Mr. Rawle, attorney of the district concluded the pleadings, when Judge Iredell analyzed the law and evidence in a pertinent charge to the Jury. From the great length which two indictments have taken in trying, it is probable no other cause will come on this term, as Judge Iredell has signified his absolute engagement to attend court in Virginia, so that he must go on Saturday next.
This morning the Jury gave in the following verdict in the above case:
Christian Ruth, guilty of the third count only—(Rescues.)
Daniel Schwartz, sen. guilty of the first count only—(Conspiracy.)
Daniel Schwartz, jun. not guilty, generally.
Henry Sabler, guilty of the third count only—(Rescues.)
Henry Schiffer, guilty of the third count only—(Rescues.)
George Shaeffer, guilty of the first and fourth counts only—(Conspiracy and obstruction of Process.)
Mr. Dallas, this morning, commenced the argument on the motion for granting John Fries a new trial. In the introduction to his speech, having stated an expression which seemed to impeach a form of judgment of the bench, he was interrupted by the court, who conceived such an imputation highly disrespectful. Mr. Dallas explained, and assured their honors, that what he was about to remark, he should scrupulously avoid every thing that could be construed into a disrespect of court; upon which he was allowed to proceed.
May 16.
CIRCUIT COURT.
United States, versus John Fries. Motion for a New Trial.
Mr. Dallas supported the motion of Mr. Lewis on three grounds: First, because John Fries one of the Jury, had made use of words expressive of an improper bias, implying that the prisoner, and all others concerned in the instruction, ought to be hung, and that otherwise he could not live with safety at his own habitation. This was proved by the deposition of three persons, two of them to one fact, and the third to another, corroborating, at which he used a similar expression. Secondly, Because the Marshal had returned the panel from such parts of the district as he thought proper, and without any special instructions from the court, and had returned 83 persons on that panel instead of 60, the proper number. Third, Because the trial ought to have been had in the county where the crime was committed. The two first were insisted on, the latter merely used to support the argument of the second, because it had been previously decided against by the court.
Mr. Lewis introduced a variety of law authorities to support the motion, which was rebutted by Mr. Rawle. Mr. Stieger spoke in opposition to the arguments of Mr. Dallas.
The deposition of Mr. Rhod was introduced & sworn to before the Court, relating the substance of the conversation in very different expressions from what the other deponents swore.
The examination of witness on the above motion concluded this morning, at 12 o'clock. Mr. Lewis then rose, and continued speaking when this paper was put to press.
The captains of the Havre vessels lately arrived, generally agree in stating that the yellow fever does not exist on shore in the Havre, and only on board two vessels in the harbor, one of which is now in New-York.
The law enjoining quarantine on all vessels arriving from the West Indies, &c. commenced its operation this day.
RICHMOND.
FRIDAY, May 24.
From IRELAND.
Several accounts agree that the spirit of revolution has again burst forth; with more favorable expectations, and a greater certainty of success than ever, provided an armament which has been a long time collecting at Brest, is intended for their assistance: of this, however, there is no forming a certain opinion. It appears by a circular letter under the London head, that some advices of moment have been received from France, which has excited considerable trepidation; the different regiments of Ireland are ordered to be immediately armed, and officers on parole to be immediately recalled. If ever there was a period favorable to the Republicans of Ireland, it must be the present, while the warmest ardent are full into parties, by the question on the proposed union.
From the West Indies.
We find that the regent of the French republic, DESFORNEAUX, has formerly issued an Arrete, which some have pronounced a "DECLARATION OF WAR." Whether literally deserves that title or not, we will not pretend to decide; Was it ever been declared in the United States against France, yet a law of Congress had long since, invested our public and private ships, with the same powers that Desforneau's arrete, invests in those of the Republic: Our government has never acknowledged that we are at war with France, although our ports are crowded with their privateers and merchantmen, lent in and detained as prizes; still we are not at war! These are paradoxes, which can only be solved by those who are initiated into the secrets of the cabinet. (Balt. Paper.)
From the NEW YORK ARGUS.
THE French army in Italy, after having revolutionized the kingdom of Naples and Sardinia, may now proceed to deprive the Emperor of the territory of Venice, and whatever possessions he retains in Italy. His brother, the Archduke of Tuscany, was the first of the Italian powers, who made peace with the republicans, but his subsequent conduct, particularly in admitting the English and Neapolitans, to take possession of Leghorn, evinced a disposition to deceive the French. A war is now declared by France against him and Joseph, we shall see what opposition he is able to make against its forces.
The Duchy of Tuscany, is a part of the ancient Etruria—It is about 116 miles in length, and 80 in breadth. Though some parts of it are mountainous, yet both the hills and dales, are covered with vines, olive, citron, lemon, and orange groves, and may be considered as a very plentiful country. Like every other part of Italy, it was formerly infested with a great number of monasteries and convents; but the late Emperor Leopold, when duke of Tuscany, suppressed several of them, and deprived others of the greater part of their riches. Such is the power and energy of the republicans in Italy, that we may shortly expect to hear of Venice and Tuscany being reduced by their arms. After which they may retrace the steps of Buonaparte through Tyrol.
The Austrians and Russians, will doubtless endeavour to prevent the army under Jourdan, from penetrating through Suabia, to join the heroes of Italy; and some severe actions may have already taken place at or near Ulm. But Austria, notwithstanding the assistance of the northern bears, will find it very difficult to oppose with promptitude and efficacy, the different republican armies, which can assail her from Italy, Switzerland, and from the line of conquered territory which France possesses along the Rhine.
All Germany may be eventually revolutionized, and be indebted to the spirit of Frenchmen, for the blessings of freedom.—Poland, poor unhappy Poland! may yet arise from the bondage of the perfidious villains who have endeavoured to extinguish her name from the list of nations. And the illustrious Kosciuszko, with his patriotic comrades, may be restored to their native soil. Good heavens! with what impressions of our degeneracy must the gallant hero have left our shores! Some vile papers here, were so shameful as to boast that none but United Irishmen and a few poor Democrats, welcomed the much injured patriot among us, or afterwards entertained him.—Certain pretended great men, observed towards him, an indifference, a coyness that will ever disgrace their characters. Perhaps it was consistency in them not to countenance the persecuted soldier.—After having renounced the glorious cause for which he so nobly fought, and was covered with wounds. Perfidious apostates! Your conduct to that celebrated child of misfortune, completely exposes your perfidious sentiments. Cease detested babblers, to prate with anarchy and disorder. You could with complacency, see a nation, double the population of ours, robbed of liberty and property by regular governments, and you behold the man, who strove to restore both to his country, forced to flee to American for refuge. His pale emaciated form, drew from you no sympathetic feeling, no pity for his unmerited sufferings.
To the honour of judge McKean, Gen. Gates and a few more Republican characters, they entertained the worthy stranger at their hospitable tables; and by their delicate attentions to him, soothed the anguish of a mind justly depressed at his country's fate.
And yet there are wretches among us, who would sicken at the success of the
French in emancipating Poland, or any part of the world from slavery—Those beings are called Federalists, and pretend to be just, virtuous, and charitable. But the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, cannot much longer cloak the viciousness of their hearts. Liberty, best gift of Heaven, is pushing her route through Europe. Her standard will be unfurled on the banks of the Danube, and perhaps on those of the Ganges. Asia and Africa, will welcome the triumphant Maid & vie with Europe for her favours. And the royalists of this country, will discover that this is not an era for the establishment of monarchy among us.
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NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estates of Samuel, Benjamin, Thomas, and John Garthright, deceased, are requested to come forward and make payment; & those having claims against either of the said estates, are desired to bring them in properly attested; in order that a final settlement may take place among the legatees as soon as possible. Notice is hereby given, that this publication will be pleaded in Bar against all demands that may be made on said estates; that is to say, Samuel, Benjamin, and Thomas Garthright's estates, after the 14th day of June next, as I shall then divide the balance of the estates, which remains in my hands, among the legatees.
WILLIAM GARTHRIGHT, Executor of JOHN GARTHRIGHT, decd. who was Executor of SAMUEL, and Administrator of BENJAMIN and THOMAS GARTHRIGHT's estates. May 21, 1799.

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IS RECOMMENDED, DR. CHURCH'S Essence & Extract of Mustard, PREPARED (ONLY) BY DR. JAMES CHURCH,
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May 6.
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND,
on the Buckingham road, twelve miles a- bove Manchester—a large and commodious Dwelling House with five rooms on the lower floor, and three above—the buildings are new and fit for the reception of a gen- teel family—Also, three fourths of the COAL PITTS may be had with the plan- tation.—Any person wishing to pur- chase, on application to me, may know the terms and be shown the premises. THOMAS WOODRIDGE.
N. B. I have another TRACT of from three to four hundred acres adjoin- ing the above, which I would also sell. T. W. Chesterfield county, } May 9, 1799 } 3WB
COMMITTED to the jail of A- melia county, the 24th of this present month, (April) a Negro Man named WILL, a- bout five feet 10 or 11 inches high, about nineteen years old—He says he belongs to Mr. Ralph Wormley, near Urbanna, his overseer named Mo- ses Bishop, on Bull run, but could not tell the county. The owner is desired to pay charges and take him away. JOHN WILY, Sheriff. April 20th, 1799. (aw)
RAN away from the subscriber in Amelia county, near the Chinquapin Church, on the night of this instant, a negro man named TOB, formerly the property of Peter F. Archer; he is about 20 years old, five feet 5 or 6 inches high, one of his upper fore teeth out, and of a yellowish complexion. He pretends to under- stand keeping race horses, and I expect will at- tempt to engage in that business, either in Peter- sburg or Richmond—I will give FIFTEEN DOLLARS reward to any person who will deliver him to me, or secure him in any jail so that I get him again. JOHN MORRIS. 25th April, 1799. 2041
For Sale at S. Pleasants' Print- ing-Office, Richmond, A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF
LAW BOOKS.
They will be sold at the Philadelphia prices if application is made soon, and approved notes at from three to sixty days taken in payment. March 14.
Lawyer's Declarations, (An approved form) May be had at this Printing-Office
The Imported Complete Horse TRAVELLER,
The last son of O'Kelly's famous Eclipse, who covered in England at fifty guineas, and one guinea to the groom, each mare,
NOW in high health and vigour, will the en- suing season be let to Mares at any stable (on the fourth side of James River, about a mile from Manchester) by the LE (P only) and as the breed of so valuable a horse for any purpose, cannot be too much diffused, I have (as I do not take mares in charge) for the convenience of those who are far any distance, may occasionally ride their mares to the Horse when coming to Richmond on business, imparted the former rate of leap and season money— say Twelve Dollars the first—Ten Dollars the second, and Eight Dollars the third leap—to be paid at the Mares are covered: after the third leap, mares may go free from further charge dur- ing the season.
Five of the Mares (whose situations have come to my knowledge) that were put to Trav- eller last season, are with foal, many of which at the first and second leap: it is only necessary to see him cover to be convinced that it is not his fault if every mare does not at once prove in foal: the following I have extracted from the Racing Cal- endar of 1796, page 327.
"Traveller, (late Big Ben and last son of E- clipse) as a Blood Stallion and sure foal get- ter, is thought equal to any horse for stock, as they are large, handsome, and very full of bone, fine temper, and good constitutions, out of mares that never before bred any thing equal to them in bone: one of which is engaged in a sweepstakes at Barretts next year."
I flatter myself the above will be corroborated by his produce in this country. Traveller is a beautiful bay, full five feet three inches high, of great substance, very active, and free from all natural blemishes: for his pedigree and performance, see the annexed, taken from the Racing Calendars, and the following copy of a cer- tificate, which shows that as to blood (and I may add figure and substance of form) he is not inferior to any horse whatever; he has run at different times for three King's plates, four mile heats, car- rying 168 lb. has competed with the very first run- ning horses in England, and with success—having at times won—generally come in very handso- me, and never has been distanced.
Those who put mares last year and were not so fortunate as to have foals get, may now (having paid for the last season) put the same mares GRA- TIS.
JAMES STRANGE. Buck Hill, January 15, 1799.
Gentlemen may either send the money as a- bove, or when their mares first come to the horse Notes for 30 dollars, payable till January, 1800. So confident am I that Traveller is a sure foal getter (and having reason to believe that uncon- comparable have been ungenerously taken to pro- pagate a report to the contrary) that I am willing to allow any mare that is put this season (for which the whole sum may at different times be paid, or at first secured by note and paid when due) that does not prove in foal, to go the next year gratis or if I should fail Traveller (which as it is inconve- nient for me to attend to a Stallion, I am inclined to do, deliverable after 1st August next) I will re- turn the money or give up the note. J. S.
PEDIGREE. I DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That the Bay Horse Traveller (late Big Ben) was bred by me and was got by Eclipse, his dam by King Herod, grand dam by Blank, great grand dam by Old Cade, great great grand dam by the Godolphin Arabian, and is now rising ten years old and no more. P. O'KELLY. (Seal).
PERFORMANCE. See Calendar, 1791, indexed O'Kelly's B. C. by Eclipse.
Ascot Heath. Page 47. On Tuesday, June 23, the Oatland flakes of 100 guineas each, h. c. (41 subscribers, two of whom having declared forfeit in New-Mar- ket July meeting, 1790, paid only 25 guineas each) two miles. Mr. O'Kelly's B. C. by Eclipse, with eighteen o- ther horses started; The three first only were pla- ced by the judge; Mr. O'Kelly's B. C. was amongst those not placed.
Stockbridge. Page 54. On Wednesday, July 7th, £. 50 for 3 and 4 year olds, two mile heats: B. C. by Eclipse, 4 years old, 8st 12 lb. 1 2 Mr. Powell's B. C. Trial, 3 years old, 7st 5 lb. 2 2 Mr. Lade's B. C. by High Flyer, 3 years old, 7st 3 lb. 3 3
Winchester. Page 66. On Wednesday, July 20th, for the £. 50 for 4 year olds, two mile heats: B. C. by Eclipse, walked over.
See Calendar, 1792 indexed O'Kelly's Big Ben.
New Market Craven Meeting. Page 7. Wednesday, April 11, The Oatland flakes of 100 guineas each h. c. D. 156 subscribers, three of whom having declared forfeit in the July meeting paid only 25 guineas. Mr. O'Kelly's B. C. Big Ben by Eclipse, with nineteen other horses started, but the judge could place only the first five, Big Ben was not placed.
New-Market July Meeting, 1792. Page 62. Friday, July 13th, A Handicap plate of £. 50 for 3, 4, 5, 6 years old and aged horses, 100 lb. Dutton's confide Mr. O'Kelly's B. C. Big Ben with six other horses started and won two heats.
New-Market 2d October Meeting Page 128. Monday 15th October Mr. O'Kelly's B. C. Big Ben by Eclipse 8st 10 lb Mr. Hammond's Griffin, 8st 6lb two year old, course 30 guineas
Page 131. Wednesday, 17th October, Sir J. Lade's B. C. Olden by Alfred, 9st 9lb Mr. O'Kel- ly's Big Ben, 8st 6lb both 3 years old, two years old course, 50 guineas
£. In running 4 mile heats for a King's plate, Big Ben beat Olden. Page 150. Monday, November 5th, Lord Cler- mont's Trumpeter by Trumpator, 3 years old, 7st 8lb beat Mr. O'Kelly's Big Ben 5 years old 8st 8lb in first heat Ab. 34 50 guineas
See Calendar 1795 indexed Mr. Richardson Traveller, (late Big Ben) by Eclipse.
Gilford. Page 53. On Tuesday 21st May, his Majesty, plate of 100 guineas, free for any horse, mare or gelding, carrying 12st, not being more than 6 years old, the best of three four mile heats. HEATS.
Mr. Rutter's B. C. Olden by Woodpecker 1 1 2 Mr. Richardson's B. C. Big Ben, 1 2 1 Mr. Lade's Ch. C. Olden, 2 3 3 Mr. Lade's B. C. Olden, 3 1 1 In running for a King's plate at Winchester Big Ben beat Olden.
Winchester. Page 49. On Tuesday, July the 3d. his maj- esty's plate of 100 guineas, for 6 years old, 12st, 4 mile heats. Traveller, with four other horses started, was beaten.
Leicester. Page 108. On Wednesday, 22th Sept £. 50 for horses of different ages and qualifications, 4 mile heats. Traveller with three other horses started, he lost
Northampton. Page 114. Thursday, 26th Sept £. 50 for four years old, 7st 8lb 3 years old, 8st 4lb 6 years old, 8st 12lb and aged 9st. winners of one purse this year carrying 9st. clear: of two 9st, and of more 7lb. extra maiden horses allowed 2lb 4 mile heats Mr. Richardson's B. C. Traveller 6 years old with four other horses started, he was beaten
THE SUBSCRIBER, HAS A QUANTITY OF Manufactured Tobacco, FOR SALE, At his factory in the town of Manchest- er, where he still continues the busi- ness, and warrants his tobacco to be made of the first quality and put up in good order, with the place of its abode, and name bran- ded on the head of each cask. D. GORDON. April 9th, 1799. N. B. Cash or Groceries taken in pay- ment.
JUST RECEIVED, And for Sale by the Printer hereof,
History of America, Books IX, and X. con- taining the history of Virginia to the year 1688; and of New-England to the year 1632—By William Robertson, D.D. Travels through Egypt, and Syria, in the years 1783, 1784, and 1785; containing the present natural and political state of those countries, their productions, arts, manufactures, and commerce; with ob- servations on the manners, customs, and government of the Turks and Arabs— By C. F. Volney. The Ruins: a Survey of the Revolutions of Empires—By Volney. The Law of Nature, or Principles of Mo- rality, deduced from the Physical Consti- tution of Mankind and the Universe—By Volney. Martin's Law of Nations. Gisborne's Enquiry into the Duties of the Female Sex. The Castle of Truth, a Moral Tale. The Boarding School; or Lessons of a Pre- ceptress to her Pupils: consisting of In- formation, Instruction, and Advice, cal- culated to improve the manners, and form the character of young Ladies. By a Lady of Manchester. Elopa's Fables. Harrison and Ahn's English Grammar. Murte's Geography abridged for the use of schools. American Preceptor. Young Gentlemen and Ladies' Instructor. Goldsmith's Roman History abridged, —England abridged. Looking Glass for the Mind. Binfield's Speaker, (new edition) Dibdin's Songs. —Museum. Sky Larks. Syren. Paddy's Resource. Vocal Companion.
POLITICAL PAMPHLETS. Letter from George Nicholas of Kentucky, to his Friend in Virginia. Letters of Cato, addressed to Gen. Mar- shall.
The proceedings of the House of Represen- tatives 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 Ni- chols thereon.
Substance of two Speeches of Mr. Callan, on the augmenting the Navy Establi- shment 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 Convoys, &c.
Address of the Minority of the Virginia Le- gislature.
Proceedings on the impeachment of William Blount, for high crimes and misdemean- ors.
Plumb Pudding for Peter Porcupine. The Porcupine: a Hudibrastic Poem, addressed to William Cobbett, by Miss New Carey. May 14.
The Thorough-Bred Running HORSE, CORMORANT,
WILL cover fifty Mares only besides a lot of his owner's on subscription the ensuing season, at the Bowling Green, at Ten Pounds each (with this condition) if the money is paid by the 10th of August next: Any mare failing to be with foal, may go the next season gratis; & should the death or removal of the mare prevent a colt then, the money shall be returned, provided the mare remains the property of the person who put her to the horse. Several of the mares being already engaged, the sooner applica- tions are made the better, as not a single one more than the above number will be taken.
CORMORANT's excellent blood, high form, great beauty and uncommon perform- ance as a racer, added to his colts being of a superior kind, will certainly recommend him to the gentlemen of the turf. The greatest care will be taken of the mares sent; and if the owners will permit the subscriber to feed in has may require it, (in a suitable manner) he will certainly take care that they shall be kept in good order, altho' he will not be an- swerable for escapes or other casualties. Gen- tlemen's servants who attend their mares may be boarded on moderate terms and grain fur- nished at the market price. A note payable on the 10th of August next, with one dollar to the groom, will be expected with each mare; and for the further information of such gentlemen as choose to breed from the a- bovementioned horse, the following extract is inferred, taken from his advertisement as a covering horse in England, which may be seen in the racing calendar for 1795, page 327.
"CORMORANT had superior speed, & was allowed to be one of the best racers at New-Market, till he was unfortunately lamed at four years old, and has not started since; prior to which he won and received forfeit nineteen times. At two years old he beat several colts and fillies of the same age, and gave them from 16 to 25 lbs. each; he also gave the year and weight to many three years old, and was the best colt of the year in England. See the racing calendars of 1780, 90 and 91. He is a fine bay, about fifteen and an half hands high, full of bone and very handsome; and from the specimen FORTUNO (his brother) has given, there can be no doubt of this horse as a stallion."
CORMORANT, at two years old received forfeit from three others for a sweepstakes, 100 guineas each—He won a Handicap Plate, beating ten others and gave them from 16 to 21 lb. each—He received forfeit from two others, for a sweepstakes of 100 guineas each—He beat Bullfinch (five years old) for 100 guineas—(Bullfinch won five times that year)—He beat Boxer, and gave him 23 lb. for 300 guineas—He received forfeit from Skewball, and gave her 16 lb. for 200 guineas —He beat Palfax for 300 guineas— The same day he beat Glaucus (three years old) for 200 guineas.
At three years old he won the Perram plate beating five others—He beat Scrub (five years old) for 100 guineas—He beat Crazy and gave her 6lb. for 100 guineas—He won a sweepstakes of 200 guineas each, beating Palfax and others—The same day he beat Griffin, and gave him 7lb. for 200 guineas —He received forfeit from Elperiyke, giving him 7lb. for 200 guineas.
At 4 years old (before he broke down) he beat Glaucus, giving him 8lb. for 100 guineas —He beat Vinegar (five years old) for 100 guineas—He beat Thunderbolt for 300 guineas—He beat Bolton (three years old) and gave two stone 6lb. for 100 guineas— He received forfeit from No Pretender, giving him a stone, for 200 guineas—all these victories were gained at New-Market— He was rarely beaten, and when he was, ge- nerally carried considerable odds in weight. JOHN HOOMES.
PEDIGREE.
"I do certify that Cormorant was bred by me, and got by Woodpecker; his dam, Nettleton, by Squirrel, his granddam by Ba- jazet, great granddam by Regulus, great, great granddam by Lonsdale's Arabian, his great, great, great granddam by Darley's Arabian, his great, great, great, great granddam by the Byerly Turk, his great, great, great, great, great granddam by the Fletchet Barb, his great, great, great, great, great granddam by Place's White Turk, out of a natural Barb mare."
"The above is so valuable a horse, both on account of his speed and bland (which is the best in England) that I am sorry he is about to leave the country." "EGREMONT."
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THE NOTED HORSE LIBERTY,
A beautiful sorrel, full fifteen hands one inch and a half high, rising five years old:
WILL stand the ensuing season, at my stable in Goochland county, (Dover) and will be let to mares at the moderate price of Eight Dollars the season, which may be discharged by the payment of Forty Shillings, if paid within the season (beginning the 10th of March, and ending the 10th of August), Twenty Shillings the leap, which must be paid at the stable door, and Sixteen Dollars, to ensure a mare to be with foal, and One Shilling and Six Pence to the groom. Good high and low ground pasture (gratis) but I will not be liable for accidents or escapes. John Baker. March 8th, 1799.
Richmond, March 16th, 1799. THIS IS TO CERTIFY, That Mr. John Ba- ker paid me for one season of my horse Young Medley, or otherwise known by the name of the Partner, raised by Nicholas Syme, of Newcastle which horse beat the celebrated mare Rofera raised by col. William Dandridge then owned by col. William Washington, and the noted mare Betty Baker, property of William Alston, esq., of Charleston, and the famous mare of general Eaton's Fair Richmond and the two famous horses Ugly and Cincinnati—Young Medley won the race at four mile heats, four heats were run, and Medley won with a bearing rein—The last heat was run in less time than ever was run on the continent, the reference of Medley's perform- ances may be referred to in the public papers of 1792, where he challenged the continent. This was the 12th day of February, 1792, at Charleston, South Carolina. THOMAS CLARKE.
LIBERTY'S dam was got by the noted horse Laburnum, his great granddam by the noted horse Fearnought out of a jolly Roger mare. JOHN BAKER.
FOR SALE, A NEW DOUBLE-GEARED MILL, With ten acres of LAND,
LYING in Henrico county, adjoining the lands of William Randolph of Wilton, and Col. William Heth, five miles below Richmond and one from James river. A good Dwelling House at the Mills lately repared which will accommodate a small family. This mill is on a never failing stream, and watered by a canal which has flood the greatest freshest without damage, and there is no danger of her ever being damaged or blown up by floods of water. This mill was set to work in Janu- ary last, and has ground upwards of 600 barrels of corn, all country gift. A great bargain may be had in this property, as my state of health will not allow me to pay that attention to business which it requires. The many local advantages attending this property, make it unnecessary to give any fur- ther description. Persons wishing to pur- chase will view the premises, and judge for themselves. One third of the purchase money will be expected in hand, one third in eighteen months, and the remainder in two years. Interest from the date will be re- quired if not punctually paid. A security on the property to insure payment will be taken, and an undoubted title will be given. HALES SHARP. Henrico county, Four } Mile-Creek, August } 2, 1798 } [11]
COPPER & TIN WARE Manufactory.
THE subscriber returns his sincere thanks to a generous public, for the very great encouragement he has met with in his line of business; and begs leave to in- form his friends & customers, that he has on hand a quantity of STRONG STOUT COPPER in SHEETS and bottoms, that they may be supplied with STILL on the shortest notice, either with PATENT COPPER or PEWTER WORMS. He has a number of STILLs of all sizes finished and ready for delivery, made on the best and most improved principles, which he is determined to sell at the most reduced prices. WILLIAM COOK. N. B. All kinds of TIN WORK as use- ful. The highest cash price given for old BRASS, COPPER, PEWTER or LEAD
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