Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-07-07 00:00:00

THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[Vol. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1167.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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At a Court held for Cumberland County, the 28th May, 1804. George & William Smith surviving partners of Smith, Lee & Co. } In Chancery. Against Thomas Gibson and Robert Gibson, } defendants. This day came the complainants by their counsel, and the defendant Thomas Gibson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the defendant Thomas Gibson, do appear here on the fourth Monday in August next and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, MILLER WOODSON, CLK.
At a Court held for Cumberland County, May the 28th, 1804. William Randolph, plaintiff Against Thomas Gibson and Robert Gibson, } In Chancery. defendants. This day came the complainant by his counsel, and the defendant Thomas Gibson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the defendant Thomas Gibson, do appear here on the fourth Monday in August next and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, MILLER WOODSON, CLK.
At a Court held for Cumberland County, May the 28th, 1804. Allen Wilson, plaintiff Against Thomas Gibson and Robert Gibson, } In Chancery. defendants. This day came the complainant by his counsel, and the defendant Thomas Gibson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the defendant Thomas Gibson, do appear here on the fourth Monday in August next and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, MILLER WOODSON, CLK.
At a Court continued and held for Russell county, on the 28th day of March, 1804. Nancy Mahon, plff vs. Robert Tremble and John Campbell, } In Chancery. defts. The defendant Tremble not having entered his appearance according to law and the rules of this court; it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state; and on motion of the plaintiff by her attorney, It is ordered , that unless the said Tremble enter his appearance and file his answer to the plaintiff's bill on or before the September court next, the bill will be taken as confessed; and it is ordered that it be published two months successively in the Virginia Gazette, and upon the front door of this courthouse. A Copy—Teste, NATHAN ELLINGTON, D. C.
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Court of Quarterly Session held for the county of Amelia, on Thursday the twenty-fourth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and four. John Holt, complt. Against Jarriatt Rison and Thomas Liggan, } In Chancery. defts. The defendant Jarriatt Rison, not having entered his appearance according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth; on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant Jarriatt Rison appear here on the fourth Thursday in August next, to answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be inserted in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county on two successive court days. A copy—Teste, JAMES TOWNES, C. A. C.
VIRGINIA, to wit: At a Court of Quarterly Session, continued and held for the county of Amelia, on Saturday the twenty-sixth day of May, 1804. Henry L. Biscoe, complt. Against Joshua Atkinson, Joshua Chaffin } In Chancery. and Henry Eldridge, } defts. The defendant Joshua Atkinson, not having entered his appearance according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Thursday in August next to answer the bill of the complainant; and that a copy of this order be inserted in some public newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county on two several court days. A copy—Teste, JAMES TOWNES, C. A. C.
VIRGINIA: At a superior Court of Chancery, held in Richmond, the 28th day of May, 1804. Between John Watkins and Sarah Moore, executor and executrix of Joseph Moore, plaintiffs. And Zachariah Williams and Thomas Glascock, executors of Robert Walton, dec. defendants. On the motion of the plaintiffs by counsel, the court doth order that the defendants, who are not inhabitants of this commonwealth, and who have failed to appear and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and to shew cause against the revival of the suit lately depending in this court, in which their testator was plaintiff, and the present plaintiffs defendants, to appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the said bill, and shew cause if any they can, why the suit aforesaid of their said testator brought for a settlement of accounts, and in which an account was ordered and a report in pursuance thereof, made before the abatement thereof, should not stand revived against them as defendants, in the names of the present plaintiffs: And the court further ordereth that the defendants be notified of this order, by insertion of a copy thereof for two months successively in one or more of the Richmond newspapers, and by another copy being posted on the front door of the capitol in this city. A Copy—Teste, P. TINSLEY, C. C.
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for Prince Edward County, May the 22d, 1804. John Watson, senior, Augustus Watson, Thomas Watson, John Watson, junior, and Elizabeth Young widow of Henry Young, deceased, } In Chancery. defts. The defendants John Watson, senior, Thomas Watson and John Watson, junior, not having entered their appearance and given security according to an act of the general assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this state: On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendants John Watson, senior, Thomas Watson and John Watson, junior, do appear here on the first day of August court next and answer the plaintiffs' bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, BENJAMIN WATKINS, D. C.
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for Prince Edward County, May the 22d, 1804. John Kelsay, plaintiff Against Martha Gibson widow of Thomas Gibson, deceased, and Nancy Gibson, Robert Gibson, Thomas Gibson, Patsey Gibson, Jane Gibson, Betsey Gibson, Polly Gibson, Hanna Gibson, Agness Gibson, Lucy Gibson, and George Gibson, co heirs and representatives of said Thomas Gibson, deceased, } In Chancery. defendants. The defendant Thomas Gibson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to an act of the general assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant Thomas Gibson, do appear here on the first day of August court next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, BENJAMIN WATKINS, D. C.
At a Quarterly Court continued and held for Prince Edward County, May the 22d, 1804. Benjamin Wright, plaintiff Against Thomas Gibson and Robert Gibson, } In Chancery. defendants. The defendant Thomas Gibson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to an act of the general assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered , that the said defendant Thomas Gibson, do appear here on the first day of August court next to answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, BENJAMIN WATKINS, D. C.
At a Court held for Cumberland County, the 28th day of May, 1804. Robert Craig, plaintiff Against Richard Dobson, Carter Page and Willis Wilson, } In Chancery. defendants. This day came the plaintiff by counsel, and the defendant Richard Dobson, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered , that the defendant Richard Dobson, do appear here on the 4th Monday in August next and answer the complainant's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy—Teste, MILLER WOODSON, CLK. BLANK BONDS For Sale at this Office.
VIRGINIA: IN THE HIGH COURT OF CHANCERY. Between Christopher McConico and Thompson Foulks, executor of Matthew Marable. And Richard Kemmon, defendant. On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, the court this twelfth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, doth order, that the plaintiffs do render an account of their administration of the goods, chattels and credits of their testator before master commissioner Rose, who is directed to examine, state and settle the same, and make report thereof to the court with such matters specially as he may think pertinent, or as the parties may require to be so stated. A copy—Teste, PETER TINSLEY. Petersburg, Commissioner's Office, June 2, 1804. The parties concerned will please take notice that I have appointed Wednesday the first day of August, to carry into effect the preceding order, when they are requested to attend with their books and papers ready for examination. Signed, SAMUEL DAVIS, Comm'r
Notice... All persons having claims against the estate of John Lipcomb, dec. are requested to bring them forward. And all those indebted to the said estate, are desired to make immediate payment to AUBIN LAFORST, Adm'r. Richmond, June 29, 1804. WANTED, TWO APPRENTICES to the Grocery and Confectionary business. WHEAT FAN AND WOVEN WIRE MANUFACTORY. No. 7, Bridge street, four doors north of Griffith's Bridge, Baltimore: Where are made and sold, WHEAT FANS, first quality; ROLLING and other SCREENS, for wheat, barley, flax-seed, &c.; MAND RIBLES and SLEVES, for coal, corn, barley, wheat, rye, oats, meat, brick-dust, flax seed, clover seed, cockle, lime, sand, &c.; SHAKES for Indian meal; WIRE SAFES; WOVEN WIRE for windows, &c. &c. AMOS SMITH. (Formerly West & Smith.) N. B. A good assortment on hand. Any of the above articles will be delivered in Richmond, (on short notice) at the same prices, as at the manufactory (exclusive of freight) on the orders being left with SAMUEL PARSONS & SON, Near the Basin, of whom the prices may be known. 5th Mo. 30th, 1804.
By Authority. Scheme of a Lottery. TO BUILD AN ACADEMY IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND. 1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, 20,000 1 do. 10,000 1 do. 5,000 5 do. of 1,000 make 5,000 6 do. of 500 — 3,000 10 do. of 200 — 2,000 20 do. of 100 — 2,000 100 do. of 50 — 5,000 250 do. of 30 — 7,500 420 do. of 25 — 10,500 1,500 do. of 20 — 30,000 3,000 do. of 15 — 45,000 1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250 1 do. after 2,000 do. 250 1 do. after 3,000 do. 250 1 do. after 4,000 do. 250 1 do. after 5,000 do. 500 1 do. after 6,000 do. 500 1 do. after 8,000 do. 500 1 do. after 10,000 do. 500 1 do. after 12,000 do. 500 1 do. after 13,000 do. 500 1 do. after 14,000 do. 1,000 5,325 prizes, 150,000 9,675 blanks—not two to a prize. 15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. This lottery has been authorized by the Legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer, a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of the state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next. Richmond, January 31, 1804. * TICKETS to be had of Robert Pollard, Doct. John Brockenbrough, Jr. Wm. Price, (Reg.) Samuel Pleasants, Jr. and William Pritchard.
LIFE OF DR. DARWIN. Just published and for sale at S. Pleasants' Book Store, MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF DOCTOR DARWIN, Chiefly during his residence in Litchfield—with Anecdotes of his Friends, and Criticisms on his Writings—By ANNA SEWARD. BLANK BONDS For Sale at this Office.
Counterfeit Bank Notes. ANY persons who may have in their possession, bank notes of the following descriptions, may hear of something to their advantage by applying to the printer hereof, and paying the expense of this advertisement. One note bank of North America for 20 dollars, dated August 1, 1796, no. 6731—One do. for 20 dollars, November 12, 1800, no. 3200, both signed J. Nixon—One do. branch of Savannah, 20 dollars, no. 2269, payable to Joseph Haber-sham—One do. 20 dollars of the same branch, which was very much torn, and a piece of paper of the bigness of the note was pasted on the back, in order to keep it together; the number of which is dismembered, but there is a particular mark by which it can be very well known. Richmond, June 15, 1804.
Ten Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY from the subscriber living in Charlotte county, about eight miles below the court house, on Sunday the twentieth day of May last, a likely negro fellow by the name of TOM a bout twenty six years of age, stout, well made, rather of a bright complexion, his dress when he went off was a cotton coat and overalls, his coat was turned off with blue, though his dress is not material as he has a very noted scar in his left hand occasioned by the cut of an adze, which cut was entirely through his hand, which causes his thumb to fall on the palm of his hand. I suppose from his conversation before he went off, that he will endeavor to pass as a free man, by the name of James Cook. Any person who will apprehend said slave, and secure him in jail so that I get him again, or deliver him to me, shall receive the above reward. If taken and committed to jail, I will thank the gentleman to forward a letter by post to Charlotte courthouse directed to the undersigned. JOHN D. RICHARDSON. June 23, 1804.
PRECIPITATE, FULL fifteen hands and a half high, a fine sorrel, handsomely marked, of big bone, and great muscular strength and powers, evidently denoting the true English running horse—will stand at my stables, at Sandy Point, in Charles City county, at six guineas the season, and a dollar to the groom; but the season may be discharged by the payment of twenty dollars, on or before the 10th day of October. Extensive, rich and productive pastures, well enclosed, in various apartments, from which no mare can easily escape, as well on that account as from its physical situation. Servants found gratis; but no liability for involuntary escapes or accidents. This celebrated horse, whose name is so truly applicable to his character, was bred by Lord Byron, foaled in 1787, got by Mercury (a son of Eclipse,) dam by Herod, grandam by Matchem, out of Mr Pratt's old Squit mare, is undoubtedly one of the best horses ever imported into this country, and is now thought by many gentlemen, who have travelled some distance to see him, superior; although he has so lately crossed the sea, that it cannot be expected he should have gained his pristine form and beauty. He is truly such a horse as Virgil describes of a fine one—an eye large, black and full of fire, bold as the Lyon, active as the Greyhound and in all his movements either; he rushes forward like a thunderbolt, and hesitates at nothing. In the first spring meeting 1790, at New Market, when three years old, he won the first class of the Prince's stakes, of 100 guineas each, beating thunderbolt, Chanticleer, and Sir Pepper, four having paid forfeit. In the same week, he won the Bolton stakes of 50 guineas each, beating Chamboose, Dragon, and Pallafax—seven paid forfeit. Second spring meeting, he won the third class of the Prince's stakes, of 100 guineas, beating Thunderbolt—seven paid forfeit. And in the same week, he received 100 guineas forfeit from Lord Grosvenor's Radamantus. In 1792, he won 50l. at Guildford, beating Doge, Thunderbolt, Seringapatam, and Stout. The next day 50l. at the same place, beating Cardigan and Griffin. He also won the king's 100 guineas at Lewes, beating Sky-scraper; three heats, the first being deemed a dead heat; after which he was so highly esteemed, that he became a stallion in his lordship's stud, at 12 guineas a mare. This horse is the sire of Jonquil, Petworth, Matranna, Rosalba, chestnut colt out of Bobail, chestnut colt out of Rosemary, Humbug, Lazarus, Raciniar, Apollo, Gulliver, Tag, Louisa, Tip staff and many others of great fame now in training. I purchased him myself when in England last fall, at the sale of Richard Watt, dec. where a complete stud of his get were sold at Auction, at prices far beyond what was common, to wit, yearlings from 90 to 220l. sterling—a printed list of which I now have in my possession, to be seen at any time. For character and performances, see Racing Calendar from 1790 to 1792 inclusive, Sporting Dictionary, page 188, vol. 2, printed 1803—William Taplin, author. WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT. March 19, 1804.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS OPENED A Grocery Store, In the next house above the Eagle Tavern (the property of Mr. Temple) where he has for sale, SALT, COGNAC BRANDY, HOLLAND GIN, ANTIGUA SPIRITS, LOAF and BROWN SUGAR, COFFEE, IMPERIAL and YOUNG HYSON TEA, PEPPER, ALLSPICE, GINGER, NUTMEGS and other SPICES; SOFT SHELL ALMONDS, QUEEN'S WARE, DEMIJOHNS, and sundry other articles, which he will sell very low at wholesale or retail, for cash or country produce. DANIEL TRIPLETT. October 11, 1803. Cash given for TOBACCO, FLOUR, or FLAX SEED.
JUST RECEIVED, From Dr. Church's Dispensary New-York, an invoice of the following Patent Medicines: CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS, A medicine unequalled by any in the world, for the cure of coughs, colds, asthma & consumptions. PATRIOTIC LOZENGES, For the voice, hoarseness, colds, coughs, &c. &c. CHEMICAL ESSENCE AND EXTRACT OF MUSTARD, For the cure of the rheumatism, gout, rheumatic gout, palsy, white swelling, chilblains, &c. ANODYNE ESSENCE, for the head-ache. VOLATILE TINCTURE, for the tooth-ache. THE BOTANICAL TEA, INFALLIBLE GERMAN CORN PLAISTER, For the cure of corns. CHURCH'S ANALYPTIC FEMALE PILLS. SCOTCH LINIMENT, Cures the most inveterate itch in four hours with out Mercury. EYE SALVE, for all disorders of the eye. ANTISCORBUTIC TINCTURE, For the teeth, breath, and scurvy in the gum. ESSENCE OF SCURVY-GRASS, For preventing and curing the sea & land scurvy. VERMIFUGE LOZENGES, For destroying worms in children & grown persons. ANTISPASMODIC ELIXIR, For the cure of all kinds of Fits. CORDIAL RESTORATIVE BALSAM, For nervous disorders, debility, inward weakness, &c. &c. VEGETABLE LOTION, For the face and skin, freckles, sun-burns, prickly heat, ring worms, tetter, &c. &c. DR. CHURCH'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS, For the cure of malignant and bilious fevers, dyspepsia, jaundice, costiveness, acidity, cholera morbus, gravel, indigestion, loss of appetite, and all disorders of the head, stomach and bowels. THE GENUINE PATENT ALTERNATIVE PILLS, For the cure of scurvy, cutaneous disorders, the venereal disease, &c. HOOPER'S FEMALE PILLS. ESSENCE OF PEPPER MINT. ALSO, DR. CHURCH'S TREATISE ON THE VENEREAL, Containing plain and easy directions for the speedy and effectual cure of that disease in both sexes; whereby any person may cure themselves at a small expense—price half a dollar. Just published, and for sale at this Office, THE MARRIED LADY'S COMPANION, OR, POOR MAN'S FRIEND; IN YOUR PARTS. I. An Address to the Married Lady, who is the mother of Daughters II. An Address to the Newly Married Lady III. Some important Hints to the Midwife IV. An Essay on the Management and Common Diseases of Children. By Doct. SAML. K. JENNINGS, of New-London, Virginia.
Notice. ALL persons having claims against the estate of London Mumford, dec. are requested to bring them forward properly authenticated for adjustment; and all those indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to ROBERT HYDE, Adm'r. Richmond, July 3, 1804.
STOLEN From the subscriber on Monday the 11th of this instant, at New Market Warehouse a Pinchback French Watch, The back of her is China, with the picture of people on it; her No. is 1018, and the man's name who made her is Etienne, in two places, that is, on the face and on the inside works. I desire all jewelers, watch-makers, &c. to take particular notice to examine all watches that come to them shortly, either at Richmond, Lynchburg, Manchester or Staunton. The subscriber will give a handsome reward to discover the said watch. ABRAHAM SEAY. Amherst county, 18th June, 1804 As above said, the man's name who made said watch is Etienne.
Valuable Property FOR SALE. By virtue of a deed of trust executed by Richard Dabney of King William county, to the subscriber, to secure and satisfy a debt due from the said Richard to Cornelius Dabney, administrator with the will annexed, of Owen Dabney, dec. will be offered to SALE, on the fourth Wednesday in July next, at the courthouse of said county, to the highest bidder, for ready payment, in current money. SUNDRY SLAVES, Consisting of men, women and children, one Brood Mare, about 8 years old, by Lampighter, two small Horse Colts, about 2 years old, by Americanus, the noted Stud Horse called Hanover, one Waggon and Gear, and 3 Horses, one excellent Chair Horse about 9 years old, and one Bay Mare Colt, by Americanus. GEO: WM. SMITH. Richmond, June 29, 1804.
New Books, Just received at S. Pleasants' Book-store, Richmond A BRIEF RETROSPECT OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY; Containing a sketch of the Revolutions and Improvements in Science, Arts and Literature, during that period—By Doct. MILLER, of New York, one of the editors of the Medical Repository. MISCELLANEOUS POETRY, Selected in general from the most entertaining & instructive writings of the British Poets; in two vols.—By the Rev. THOMAS DAVIS, of Alexandria.

MR. ELY'S MOTION.
The first gun is fired. —Putting the motives of Mr. ELY, entirely out of the question, (doubtless pure motives,) we shall proceed to offer a few observations, on the origin, the spirit and the consequences of this truly alarming measure.
On Saturday, this motion, for an amendment of the constitution, was passed. Yeas. 89—Nays, 63. Before the question of passing the resolve was put, Mr. Morton begged leave to offer the following amendment, viz. Provided however, that the ratio of direct taxes, shall not be increased in any of the states, not holding slaves, by such amendment—But this and every wise, rational and patriotic attempt to stop, or even suspend this melancholy business, proved ineffectual—It was hurried with precipitancy, before reflection could have its due influence, and the meek voice of republicanism and virtue, was lost in the din of high tones!
Citizens of Massachusetts, this is the most JACOBINICAL event that has occurred since your glorious revolution:—It holds a disorganizing Devil on every feature—It is in direct violation of the last political testament of GENERAL WASHINGTON, from whom this law originated—The terrible end which it contemplates, is a DISSOLUTION OF THE UNION , on which our glory, strength and happiness is dependent, and the means it may introduce to enforce that end, will be ANARCHY in the first instance, and CIVIL WAR in the last!
What in the name of Heaven, could induce these Anglo Federalists, these enemies to human liberty and equal rights , to be so rash and daring?—They would not allow your representatives, three days, for how citizens to terminate upon a proposition, that is meant to unhinge the great political confederacy of the States!—Not three days, men of Massachusetts, would they consent to grant for the examination of a deadly process that threatens to paralyze the whole union with horror!
In the 2d section of the constitution of the United States, it expressly says. "Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the several states, which may be included within this union, according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of free persons, including those bound to service for a term of years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other persons." This, citizens, is the letter of the constitution, and this arrangement of local interests was proposed by your beloved WASHINGTON!—Yet the furious friends of this measure, who use the good and powerful name of Washington , as a stalking horse for their political villainies would profanely erase, "with unwashed hands" that very provision, which his wisdom suggested, for the support of the whole body!
In the debates in that convention, which framed these wholesome laws, Mr. WIDNEY asked, "if a boy of six years of age, was to be considered as a free person?" to which Mr. RUFUS KING, replied (that same Mr. King who is, when it suits the purposes of the Monarchists, the political God of their idolatry) that "all persons born free were to be considered as freemen; and to make the idea of taxation by numbers more intelligible, said, that five negro children of South Carolina, are to pay as much tax, as the three governors of New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut"—Mr. GORHAM, in pursuance, said, "that he thought the proposed section, much in favor of Massachusetts; and if it operated against any state, it was Pennsylvania, because they have more white persons bound, than any other"—JUDGE DANA spoke as follows "in reply to the remark of some gentlemen, that the southern states were favored in this mode of appointment, by having five of their negroes set against three persons in the eastern; can" asked he "that land flourish like this, which is cultivated by the hands of freemen? and are not three of these independent freemen, of more real advantage to a state, than five of those poor slaves? As a friend to equal taxation , he rejoined that an opportunity was presented in this constitution, to change this unjust mode of apportionment; (alluding to the former mode of apportioning taxes,) indeed concluded he, from a survey of every part of the constitution, I think it the best that the wisdom of men could suggest. "
Mr. DAWES, said, "our own state laws and constitution would lead us to consider those blacks, as free men , and so indeed would our ideas of natural justice: (attend to this declaration of a true Christian, ye proud and cruel advocates, for the present measure, who openly drew a parallel between black men and oxen .) If then, they are free men, they might form an equal basis for representations as though they were all white inhabitants. In either view, therefore, he could not see, that the northern states would suffer, but directly to the contrary."
Messrs. GORE, PARSONS and JONES (of Boston) spoke of the advantage to the Northern states, this rule of appointment gave to them—Here, fellow citizens, are the solemn authors of the very oracles of Federalism , fairly quoted, to prove the folly and mischief of those ambitious men, who would hurl their firebrands abroad, and consume that fabric of legislation, and governing harmony, which has hitherto made our foes fear our resistance, and keeps us peaceful, strong, enviable and independent.
How do these trumpeters of an outrageous holiness of deportment, reconcile the mild axioms of their faith, with the uncharitableness of their practice?—What possible advantages do the jacobinical opponents of our beneficent government calculate to enjoy, from designating black men, as only to be compared with the beasts of the field? Where is the anatomical distinction which authorises this inhuman arrangement?—May not these offended men, turn upon their calumniators, and demand a proof of that mortifying distinction?—May they not hold forth the Gospel, and require that passage to be shown wherein their creator has portrayed them as bestial ?—May they not utter, with the divine Bard:
"Have we not organs, reason, and passions? If you tickle us do we not laugh, and if You injure us shall we not revenge?"
If these Disorganizers , have really a detestation for human slavery; if they are not jocular, as well as tragical, let them direct their attention to the white slaves of Connecticut—Let degraded Connecticut, have some pretensions to the republican character, and some share of their pity—Let them break the chains of their natives and restore them to the rights of man.
The sovereign necessity of preserving the union ENTIRE, was among the last documents which fell from the lips of our WASHINGTON, before he was translated from the vicissitudes of earth to the blisses of Heaven; yet there are innovators , here are disorganizers , who pant to be the foremost in their political disobedience to the dying words of this venerable, this unexampled, this august Statesman, Warrior and Father of his country!
This essential article, which has been so incautiously and abruptly assailed, is the very key stone of the constitution—it is an article that regulates taxation and representation, and of all others, has had the repeated sanction of the sense and of the voice of each and every state in the United States, separate and united—It originated under the old confederation, and it was ratified by former Congresses, under that confederation; it never was objected to, by a single state in the union: It has been carried into operation thro' all the late apportionment of taxes; it is confirmed by the habits of the people: it is guaranteed by their experience of its utility.—It is ridiculous to talk of Virginia's being particularly affected by the proposed modification, because the proportion of blacks to whites in Virginia, is smaller, than in Georgia, North or South Carolina, or many other states in the union—So far then from diminishing her influence in the union, it will bind by the tie of interest, that perdurable tie , those states which are contiguous, to her, and her to those States!—They will all feel it, not only as an injury , but an insult , and will resent it accordingly—Every citizen in the southern states, be he republican, or be he federal, will be engaged as in a common cause, against this formidable inroad upon the old usages of government; all the minor party distinctions will be absorbed in it—It is an attack upon private property, every man, of course, must be affected by it. If the southern states are intended to pay more than their proportion of the public burthens, they will not submit to the intention; they will regard the attempt with horror!—If it is intended by the federalists, that the northern states should exclude the blacks, as persons, in any future direct tax, that is mad, without regarding this class of men according to the ratio of numbers, it will augment the public burthens of New England one third, if not one half, above their present proportion!
This project would certainly sow the seeds of internal dissention, if not a civil war, between the eastern and southern states; if the federal party, were strong enough to hazard the issue of war, as their morals seem engulphed in their animosities:—But happily this invading measure is not yet ratified by the commander in chief:—Will Governor Strong give it his sanction? Will Governor Strong (who was in the convention that made the constitution, at Philadelphia) lend his name to this we do not say, incendiary project? Will he consent to put fire to the Beacon, and alarm the empire on all sides?—If the wrath of the south, should be as violent against it, as about forty persons here are warm and violent in its support, what will be the result?—A single spark, artfully thrown upon combustibles, thus unhappily collected and madly prepared, might shake the government to its centre; and, in that event, where would be our funds, our banks, our three per cents, six per cents? and eight per cents? What would be the situation of our worthy and hoary citizens, who quarterly, ply the vestibule to the temple of Mammon, for their periodical dividends; with more zeal and ardour than the Lepers exhibited at the pool of Bethesda, to be purified from abomination and uncleanness?
Suppose the southern states should take these federal gentlemen at their offer, and break up the whole system of taxation and representation, and allot to each state, that part of the public debt which is owed by its citizens? Then the public creditors of this state, must look to the legislature of this state, for the ways and means to discharge their proportion, including the principal and interest of the public debt: how would they enjoy that alteration, and how would they profit by that new order of things ? In short, federalism is in despair, and its free play it will do mischief rather than do nothing!—It does not burn a temple to immortalize its fame, but it would dislocate the beautiful ark of the union to eternize its infamy!—We will venture to predict, that the more
this evil is examined, the worse it will appear; and the projectors and mover, of this novel and unnatural scheme, "will rue the hour and the day" and "repent in dust & ashes" the inauspicious moment that gave it birth!
The die is cast, so far as the lesser actors are concerned, and the door of national calamity is unlocked: Can resentment feel gratification, in its approaches to self ruin, because the first step may be rendered obnoxious to public virtue?—Is it in the nature of the most egregious of mankind, to solicit a triumph that is not compatible with their own felicity?—The preservation of others, may be a secondary consideration in the guilty bosom, but the desire to be destroyed, seldom accompanies the desire to destroy others—Is the yell of another war-whoop, for the dismemberment of our happy country to go forth from this state, in legislative screams, more dreadful than the Cuman prophecy? Where is her exclusive piety?—Where is her exclusive federalism?—Is her piety destitute of morals, and her federalism of truth and dignity? Accursed be the hand that would cut the statistic knot of fraternity and love:—Accursed be the miscreant, who under the mask of federal hypocrisy, would murder the guardians of the federal compact: Had Dr. Jarvis, Judge Sullivan or Dr. Fustis, been on the Boston seat, they would have arrested the progress of this death warrant to our honor.
LONDON, April 30.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, APRIL 23.
DEFENCE OF THE NATION. Mr. Fox made his promised motion on this important business—In a very long speech he stated the insufficiency, in his opinion of, our present means of defence against the enemy. He recommended the increase of the regular army, and the establishment of an armed peasantry, artisans and the general population of the country, for, if the enemy were determined to invade us, he would continue the preparation year after year. He disapproved the conduct of Ministers, and concluded by moving "That it be referred to a committee of the whole house to revise the several bills for the defence of the country, and to consider of such further measures as may be necessary to make that defence more complete and permanent."
The Chancellor of the Exchequer said the hon. gentleman had urged one of the most extraordinary motions, that within his parliamentary experience has ever been submitted to the house. The object of it was to appoint a committee, to revise the acts that have been passed for the defence of the country, and to consider and provide adequate means for the protection of it in future. He defended, at great length the conduct of Ministers, and concluded by observing, that a great state necessity might justify the appointment of such a committee; but he left it to the wisdom of the house to determine, if any proofs of such necessity have been advanced in support of the present dangerous and extraordinary measure—It is upon these grounds, he said, I oppose the motion of the hon. gentleman, and I hope a majority of this house will agree with me in opinion, that no sound reasons have been urged to recommend it; that no necessity has been proved to justify it, and that as it has been brought forward from motives different from what are professed, it is unworthy to be entertained or adopted by the house.
Mr. Pitt, in a very brilliant speech, of great length, disapproved of the conduct of the ministers in the defence of the country, and particularly with regard to drilling of the volunteer corps, which he said had by no means been sufficient to render them fit for actual military service. He did not mean to say, that 400,000 volunteers, a strong military force, and a well disciplined militia, was not adequate to the safety of the country; but what number of that force, and in what condition, he asked, could they be assembled near any of the points likely to be attacked? At the close of his speech he recommended a system of fortification and said I am convinced; that in no one instance, in no one branch of defence is the country in that state of security with which the house ought to be satisfied—He concluded by giving his warmest support to Mr. Fox's motion.
Mr. Yorke defended the conduct of ministers in strong terms. He was willing to sustain his portion of the censure, if any would apply; but he contended that according to his own views the best attention had been paid to the security of the nation.
Mr. G. Vansittart said, he considered the present motion to be an attempt to force the ministers out of their places, and was similar to that made in the year 1784, which was reprobated by every person in the country.
The Attorney General, in a very animated speech, said that if Bonaparte felt any disposition to insult and attack this country, he knew of nothing as well calculated to induce him to believe he may do it with impunity, as the language held on that occasion by the right hon. gentleman. (Mr. Fox.) He recapitulated several of the statements of the public force, in vindication of the vigilance and activity of ministers, which he argued were never surpassed by any ministers of this country, at any period of our history—For the peace which was concluded, he said every British heart acknowledged gratitude to his majesty's present ministers, and to them is entirely owing the unanimity of
the whole empire in support of the present war—an unanimity worth all the soldiers that were disbanded at the conclusion of the peace. But the hon. gentleman allows no excuse to his majesty's ministers, for recommending an unavoidable war, but charges them with involving the country in danger. He concluded by observing, that it would become the wisdom of the house to pause before they adopted the motion.
Mr. Windham argued in favor of the motion; and Mr. Tierney, in reply, said he would resist his (Mr. W's) return to power, as a thing that would spread dismay through the country.
On a division of the house, there appeared for Mr. Fox's motion 204—against it 256—Majority 52.
The house adjourned at 4 o'clock on Tuesday morning.
CIRCULAR NOTE.
Addressed to the Foreign Ministers resident at the Court of London.
Downing street, April 30, 1804.
SIR, The experience which all Europe has had of the conduct of the French government, would have induced his majesty to pass over in silence, and to treat with contempt all the accusations which that government might have made against his majesty's government, if the very extraordinary and unauthorised replies which several of the ministers of the foreign powers have thought proper to make to a recent communication from the minister of foreign affairs at Paris, had not given to the subject of that communication a greater importance than it would otherwise have possessed. And his majesty has, in consequence, directed me to declare that he hopes he shall not be reduced to the necessity of repelling, with merited scorn and indignation, "the atrocious and utterly unfounded calumny that, the government of his majesty have been a party in plans of assassination." An accusation already made with equal falsehood and calumny by the same authority against the members of his majesty's government during the last war; an accusation incompatible with the honor of his majesty, and the known character of the British nation, and so completely devoid of any shadow of proof, that it may be reasonably presumed to have been bro't forward at the present moment, for no other purpose than that of diverting the attention of Europe from the contemplation of the sanguinary deed which has recently been perpetrated by the direct order of the first consul in France, in violation of the law of nations, and in contempt of the most simple laws of humanity and honor.
That his majesty's government should disregard the feelings of such of the inhabitants of France as are justly discontented with the existing government of that country, that they should refuse to listen to their designs of delivering their country from the degrading yoke of bondage under which it groans, or to give them aid or assistance, as far as those designs are fair and justifiable, would be to refuse fulfilling those duties which every wise and just government owes to itself and to the world in general under circumstances similar to the present. Belligerent powers have an acknowledged right to avail themselves of all discontents that may exist in countries with which they may be at war. The exercise of that right (even if in any degree doubtful) would be fully sanctioned in the present case, not only by the present state of the French nation, but by the conduct of the government of that country, which, since the commencement of the present war, has constantly kept up communications with the disaffected in the territories of his majesty, particularly in Ireland, and which has assembled at this present moment on the coasts of France a corps of Irish rebels, destined to be used in their designs against that part of the United Kingdom.
Upon these circumstances, his majesty's government would be unjustifiable, if they neglected the right they have to support, as far as is compatible with the principles of the law of nations, which civilized governments have hitherto acknowledged, the efforts of such of the inhabitants of France as are hostile to the present government. They ardently desire, as well as all Europe, to see an order of things established in that country more compatible with its own happiness, and with the security of the surrounding nations; but if that wish cannot be accomplished, they are fully authorised by the strictest principles of personal defence, to endeavor to cripple the exertions, to distract the operations and to confound the plans of a government whose system of warfare, as acknowledged by itself, is not only to distress the commerce, to diminish the power, and to abridge the dominions of its enemy, but also to carry devastation and ruin into the very heart of the British empire.
In the application of these principles, his majesty has commanded me to declare, besides, that his government have never authorised a single act which could not stand the test of the strictest principles of justice and usages recognised and practised in all ages. If any minister accredited by his majesty at a foreign court had kept up correspondence with persons resident in France with a view to obtain information upon the designs of the French government, or for any other legitimate object, he has done nothing more than what ministers, under similar circumstances, have always been considered as having a right to do with respect to the countries with which their sovereigns were at war; and he has done much less than that which it could be proved the ministers and commercial agents of France have done to wards the disaffected in different parts of his majesty's territories; thus, in carrying on such a correspondence, he would not have in any manner violated his duty. A minister in any foreign country is obliged, by the nature of his office and the duties of his situation, to abstain from all communication with the disaffected of the country where he is accredited, as well as from every other act injurious to the interests of that country; but he is not subject to the same restraints, with respect to countries with which his sovereign is at war. His actions to them may be praiseworthy or blamable, according to the nature of the actions themselves; but they do not constitute any violation of his public character except in as far as they militate against the country, or the security of the country, where he is accredited.
But of all the governments which pretend to be civilized governments, that of France is the one which has the least right to appeal to the law of nations. With what confidence can it appeal to that law? A government which, from the commencement of hostilities, has never ceased to violate it! It promised protection to the British subjects resident in France, and who might be desirous of remaining there after the recall of his majesty's ambassador. It revoked that promise without any previous notice; it condemned those persons to be prisoners of war; and it detains them still in that quality, in contempt of its own engagement, and of the usages universally observed by all civilized nations. It has applied that new and barbarous law, even to individuals who had the authority and protection of the French ambassadors and ministers at foreign
courts to travel thro' France on their return to their own country. It commanded the seizure of an English packet boat in one of the ports of Holland, and its ambassador in that country had previously engaged to let the packet boats of the respective countries pass in perfect safety until notice should be given to the contrary. It has detained and condemned, in one of the ports of France, a vessel which had been sent thither as a matter of indulgence, in order to carry to France the French governor of one of the different islands which have been conquered by his majesty's arms. Its conduct relative to the garrison of St. Lucie has not been less extraordinary: the principal fort of that island had been taken by assault, yet the garrison had been allowed all the privileges of prisoners of war, and had been permitted to return to France, with an understanding that an equal number of English prisoners should be released. Yet, notwithstanding that indulgence, on the part of the British commander, to which, by the nature of the case, the French garrison could not have the slightest pretension, not a single prisoner has been restored to this country.
Such have been the proceedings of the French government towards the power with which it is at war. What has its conduct been to those powers with which it remained at peace? Is there a treaty it has not broken? Is there an adjoining territory whose independence has not violated? It is for the powers of the continent to determine how long they will tolerate these unexampled outrages. Yet it is too much to say, that if they do suffer without control or resistance the continuance of such a course of proceedings on the part of any government whatever, they will soon see an end to that salutary system of public right, in virtue of which the societies of Europe have maintained and enforced for ages, the sacred obligations of humanity and justice.
(Signed) HAWKESBURY.
BOSTON, June 21.
The Senate on Tuesday and yesterday were occupied by the motion of Mr. Ely. A postponement of the subject was moved by Gen. Hull, which was rejected, 22 to 13. An amendment was then offered by Mr. Bidwell, which was also rejected by a like majority. He then made a motion to strike out the whole of the preamble of Mr. Ely's motion; on which an animated and spirited discussion of the principles and fatal tendency of the resolve proposed, took place. Mr. Bidwell's motion was advocated by the mover, Gen. Hull, Dr. Hill, Gen. Chandler, Mr. Bartlett and Mr. Howe; and opposed by Messrs. Quincy, Phillips, jun. Phillips, Prescott, Derby, Russell and Hooker—the motion was lost, 21 to 14. The final question was then called for, put and carried by a like majority.
NEW-YORK, June 26.
FURTHER IMPRESSMENTS.—We are informed, that the ship Young Factor, from Galway, just arrived, was boarded by the Driver sloop of war at sea, the day before yesterday, who took from her a native black man of Rhode Island, named Robert Brown, and three passengers named Pendergrasse, Clens and Corlgan, that they treated Capt. Gardner very abusively, and detained him three hours.
[Morn. Chron.]
LOSS OF THE CORK FLEET.
Extract of a letter from Figueira, 6th April.
"On the 1st instant, or rather during the night between the 1st and 2d instant, were unfortunately lost on our coast, about two leagues to the northward of Cape Mondego, upwards of thirty vessels, being part of the fleet which sailed from Cork on the 26th March bound for the West-Indies, under convoy of the Apollo and Caysfort frigate.
"The commander of the Apollo, considering himself two or three degrees more to the westward than he really was, continued the same course, and did not find his error, till she struck on the sands near Quiaes Bay, and the fleet followed her agreeable to the signal and instructions, many vessels were on shore a few minutes after she struck, the wind blowing hard from S.W. but being fortunately on a sandy beach, and day light coming on, many lives were saved; the Apollo, however, having struck on a bank about twenty fathoms distant from the shore, and the sea running very high; capt. Dickson, the 3d Lieut. with upwards of 120 men, were drowned, and the whole of the ship's company would have met the same fate, had not the inhabitants of this place exerted themselves in persuading some of the natives to go off to the wreck on the fourth day, to save them, when they were dropping off, exhausted and perishing with hunger, cold and fatigue.
"From this place every assistance has been sent to save as much as possible of the different cargoes, but from the confusion and multitude of ruffians that the dreadful accident had drawn from all that rustic neighborhood, the pillage and plunder has been great and unavoidable, and a great deal worse it would have been were it not for the great exertions and extreme vigilance of the governor of Figueira, who immediately, on his hearing of the accident, went thither with all the soldiers he could muster, to line the coast, and prevent plunder as much as possible."
WASHINGTON CITY, July 2.
GENERAL ARMSTRONG has arrived in this City.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman residing in Winchester, Virginia.
"A mountain, fifteen or twenty miles hence (from Winchester) bursted; and an area of fifteen or twenty acres of earth fell into the adjacent valley, to the consternation and utter ruin of the inhabitants; the force and violence being such as to have crushed and destroyed trees, fences, houses and every thing which was in its way. The mass of earth, gravel and rocks fallen

on the surface of the bottoms has not only destroyed the crops thereon growing, but has covered the soil so deep as to render it almost useless for cultivation in future."
NORFOLK, July 5.
The squadron under the command of Commodore BARRON, destined for the Mediterranean, and which has been for some time lying in Hampton Roads, is now ready for sea and will sail the first fair wind. It consists of the following frigates:—
President, Commodore Barron. Constellation, Capt. Campbell. Essex, J. Barron. Congress, Rogers. The John Adams, capt. Chauncy, (store-ship) sailed last Tuesday.
LEXINGTON, June 14.
On Saturday evening last twelve chiefs, deputed from the Osage nation of Indians, and two boys, arrived in this town, on their way to the city of Washington, on a visit to the President of the United States. It is said the object of their visit is to enter into a treaty with the United States, with whom they are desirous to be on friendly terms. Their towns are situated upwards of 500 miles up the Missouri, on the Osage river. The tribe consists of about fifteen hundred warriors, who live in two settlements, at no great distance from each other. They are of a gigantic stature, being all (the men) above six feet in height, and well proportioned. They are represented as a ferocious people, who wish to be at war with all the other tribes of Indians. On their passage down the Missouri, five of their party were killed by the Sacquas and Renard tribe of Indians. Several others returned from St. Louis, having fallen sick.
M. Choteau, a French gentleman of the first respectability, and a citizen of Louisiana, and who has for a number of years had the exclusive privilege of trading with the Osages, has been induced by Capt. Lewis to accompany them. There are also in company, several young French gentlemen, who intend applying to be admitted in the military academy.
The party left St. Louis the 17th ultimo, at which time Captains Lewis and Clarke were there, and would leave it the 19th on their tour to explore Louisiana. Three men, who had been for three years hunting in that country, and whose knowledge of the different tribes of Indians extended a considerable distance, have been engaged to go with Capt. Lewis as guides. Those hunters relate that during their excursions they saw an Indian woman, who had been taken prisoner from a nation who live on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
M. Choteau carries with him to the President, a toad or frog, of a very curious species—its form is that of a land tortoise, very flat, covered with scales, of a dark grey color, a short tail and a head formed like that of a buffalo and is ornamented with six horns. It lived four months in the possession of M. Choteau, without taking any other nourishment than a little water, which was given it from time to time.
This species of frog is frequently found in the prairies within the territory of the Osage nation. They live in association with a species of ground squirrel and a species of snake. Those associations occupy an area of from one to two acres of ground—from the surface are a number of holes which communicate with their subterranean habitations. It is kept free from dust or grass by the squirrels, who brush it with their tails—they are of a brown color, slender made and very active. They frequently play among themselves on the surface, keeping centinels—As soon as any one appears the watch gives the signal, and they all instantly disappear. The snake does not move until they perceive the object themselves. The frogs being of a slow indolent disposition, are easily taken.
The friends of Mr. James
Maury of Liverpool, are hereby informed, that the American ship TWO SISTERS, Andrew Tucker, Master, 280 hogheads Tobacco, her in at Bermuda Hundred, and ready to take in Tobacco or other produce to the address of said Maury, on which liberal advances will be made. She will also take in on liberty of consignment.
The ship ALONZO, well Gibbs, Master, also at Bermuda Hundred, loading for London, cargo all engaged, would take a few passengers, having elegant and commodious accommodations. For terms of freight, &c of the Two Sisters, and passage, apply to Messrs. Campbell & Wheeler of Peterburg. Major Benjamin Day of Frederickburg, the Captain on board, or to the subscriber in Richmond.
OVERTON ANDERSON.
N. B. In a few days I shall have about fifty-five Tons of PLAISTER OF PARIS at Rocketty, for sale, on very reasonable terms, imported in the Two Sisters. 2w July 5, 1804.
Will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the premises, the 13th day of September next,
A Tract of LAND,
in the county of Goochland, containing 190 acres, on which there is a good dwelling house, kitchen, smoke house, &c. This place was formerly the property of Mr. Radford, and purchased of him by Mr. Elias Langham who now lives on it, and has authorized the subscriber to dispose of the same. The terms of sale, one half cash the other half payable in 12 months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. Any person or persons having any claim or claims against the above property are desired to make them known on or before the day of sale.
JOSEPH MOTEN.
New Canton, 2d July, 1804. 2m
FOR SALE, AN ELEGANT
HORSE AND GIG.
For terms, apply at this Office. Richmond, July 5, 1804.
The Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND:
SATURDAY JULY 7, 1804
FOURTH OF JULY.
THE TWENTY-NINTH NATIONAL FESTIVAL OF AMERICA, was celebrated in this city on Wednesday last, in the usual manner. The several companies of Militia composing the nineteenth Regiment, and the Public Guard, paraded on the Capitol Square at twelve o'clock and went through the different manœuvres in marching, firing, &c.
At one o'clock, a handsome Oration, well adapted to the occasion, was delivered in the Capitol, to a numerous assemblage of ladies and gentlemen, by Mr. JOHN HILL SMITH. The orator acquitted himself in a masterly manner, and much to the satisfaction of the audience.
Large dining parties were formed at different places in and around the city, to which a considerable number of the citizens repaired, and spent the day in harmony and conviviality.
The election of Directors of the Bank of Virginia, took place in this city on Thursday and Friday last, agreeably to law. The following are the persons elected, to serve till the 1st of January next, viz:
Joseph Gallego, William Mitchell, Robert Pollard, William B. Giles, Benjamin Hatcher, Abraham B. Venable, George Jefferson, Samuel Pleasants, Jr., Edward Carrington, John Harvie, James F. Leitch, James Brown, Joseph Selden, Gervase Storrs.
We publish the following from the paper of Alex. Hamilton, as a further specimen of the ingenuity and objects of that paper, and the party of which it is the echo!
"Every American will peruse the following extract with no little solicitude. The writer views with a clear, single eye, a transaction, which we desire it may be remembered, this paper has uniformly spoken of with marked disapprobation. No reflecting man can scruple to say, that the conduct of our French ambassador is irregular, unwarrantable and indiscreet, in the extreme. But it was not till we saw this spirited and well written letter, we had any idea that Mr. Monroe's conduct had also been regarded in Great Britain as exceptional."
Extract of a letter from a Gentleman in London, to his friend in this City, dated April 25, 1804.
"I am not altogether at my ease in regard to the relative situation of the government of America, and that of this country. The men employed by Mr. Jefferson are completely hostile in their wishes, and incident and violent in their conduct towards this country. Our ministry, in compliance with the general wish of the nation, have been moderate in their language, and forbearing in their conduct, under circumstances that would certainly have authorised expostulation and justified resentment. Mr. Monroe and Mr. Livingston are known, and it is not believed that they speak the sentiments of the American people, although it is not doubted that they are faithful representatives of your executive. The interests of America and Great Britain are deeply concerned in a continuance of their friendship; but should the present war be prolonged; and should your present executive hold his situation, I do not foresee a possibility of avoiding a rupture between the two countries; for contumely and insult are what no British ministry can bear and keep their places. The spirit of the nation will be raised at the foul indignity offered to their king and to his ministers; and they would drive from their places and ministry who should refuse to be the organ and instrument of general resentment."
"The conduct of Mr. Livingston at the court of France, in sanctioning by his official answer to the communication of Talleyrand, the atrocious calumnies fabricated against this country by the pretended letters of Mr. Drake has produced a sensation here among all classes and parties, which I am concerned to observe but cannot disapprove. That Mr. Drake had some intercourse with the interior of France, there can be no doubt—no person denies it, and none can be surprised at it. But that Mr. Drake had any connexion with any conspirators whose object was the assassination of Bonaparte, or that he wrote the letters now published as his is an absolute falsehood—and it is of a piece with a thousand fabrications which Bonaparte and the predecessors of Bonaparte in the calamitous course of the French revolution, have practised. The conduct of Mr. Livingston admits of no excuse, as he has departed from the usual form of official communication, to gratify his own feelings, and offer insult to Great Britain—and this has been the more noticed, because it has been considered as a discovery of the sentiments of himself and the executive he represents. In regard to Mr. Monroe's mode of conducting business I formerly wrote you, and as the man and his predilections to France (even in preference to this country and to his official duty when an ambassador) are well known, you cannot be surprised at anything incongruous or even offensive which he may have done in this country. What all this will produce may be easily foreseen. But insult and indignity are seldom forgotten; and they are never forgiven when offered to a party embarrassed and at the moment unable to resent them."
The introductory paragraph is given as the editor's—we shall admit the letter itself to have been written by some anglo-federalist residing in London. But what does the whole amount to!
We apprehend that there is no man in this country who will feel a moment's solicitude about the letter or the menace which it contains; it bears no sort of evidence either of candour, discernment, or of the least attachment to the honor or interest of America; it breathes sentiments and utters menaces, that are disgraceful to the writer, if an American, and the insolence of which ought to have precluded them from the least countenance of any with an American heart. The letter is intended in the spirit of the paper in which they appear, and which has ever shown a "marked disapprobation" of every act and measure which has been taken by the executive, or its agents for the promotion of American prosperity and independence.
Upon the letter of Mr. Livingston, we have repeatedly urged our admiration and applause—it was the letter of a man who felt the dignity of a freeman, the representative of an independent nation; of a man who wished to discharge his trust with fidelity to that power, near which he was placed to preserve "the relations of peace and amity."
It is not because he is the minister of the present administration, that we admire and honor his conduct—nor is it because his conduct has been justified by that of other ministers—had he stood alone in the circumstance of a reply—had he been a minister appointed by John Adams, we should have considered his conduct exactly in the same point of view we now do—the only species of reply which he could give as a man of honor—as a man who knew the respect which always attaches to a dignified and manly assertion of truth—the only answer that was consistent with the wisest policy ; which always inculcates respect for those powers who are not jealous of our prosperity, who are not enemies of our form of government—who may have an interest in being our friend, and can have no interest in being our enemy. The wisdom of the French government has never been so strongly proved as in its deportment towards America, for three years past—intelligence and liberality have succeeded an unaccountable ignorance and trifling;—generous and magnanimous acts have superceded false policy and erroneous calculations; the French government has treated us as we are, an independent and sober people—Incapable of being aggressors against any nation which does not interfere with us; fearful of no nation, nor partial to any, but in proportion as their conduct towards us merits it.
Mr. Livingston has acted with that spirit which was suitable to the character of his country and his station—and it has been so shown that his conduct was regular—warrantable—and discreet , that we could not have believed, that after the publication of the replies of so many other ambassadors—but particularly after the letter of DISMISSAL by which Mr. Drake was forced to retire from Munich, we could have believed that any man pretending to expect credit, would venture upon such ribaldry, as is thrown out against our minister.
But it would not answer to attack Mr. Livingston alone; Mr. Monroe must come in for his share of reprobation, and for what?
Why truly because Mr. Anonymous said to be in London on the 25th April writes to his friend in New York, that he is not altogether "at his ease in regard to the relative situation of the government of America and England!" The smoky April air of the British metropolis may have given him the vapors; or it being only two days after St. Georges' day the fumes of the festival might have not yet ceased to disturb his imagination; the man might be hipped !
But who is it that writes? an Englishman in London—or the letter is a forgery—he says—"our ministry, in compliance with the general wish of the nation has been moderate in its language, and forbearing in their conduct" towards America. That is the British ministry! This writer who appears to know about as much of the American people as the authors of the Boston post bill , assures his New York correspondent, that the " present war is brolonge'd, and the present executive hold his situation he cannot foresee a possibility of avoiding a rupture! " And this is what is to produce American solicitude! terror and dismay is to seize upon us—"because Rusty Rusty is in a big passion."
We are told a "cock and a bull" story about Mr. Monroe's predilections and preferences—which hath also it is said excited wrath and ire and hate —and that Mr. Monroe's conduct, that is his predilections and preferences, amount to "insult and indignity seldom forgotten and never forgiven, when offered to a party embarrassed and at the moment unable to resent them."
Why this is the vilest of whining malignity and bitterness—has not that government perpetually sought to injure and to destroy us—what menaces, insults, intrigues, or wrong has she spared—what have we to apprehend from her resentments; what has she not to apprehend from doing us wrong. (Aurora.)
NEW-HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATURE.
The Legislature of this state adjourned on Thursday last, to meet again on the third Wednesday of November next, at
Concord. But little business of importance was transacted the present session. A law, directing that electors of President and Vice President of the United States should be chosen by a General Ticket, passed. The Bill, districting the state for the choice of Representatives to Congress, was returned by the Governor, with objections, as was also that for ratifying the proposed amendment to the Constitution, and the Resolves complimenting the present administration, published in our last. These bills are therefore lost, as two thirds of both branches of the Legislature did not appear to support them.
On the Resolves above mentioned, the yeas and nays were as follows: yeas 85—nays 72.
Amount of flour, butter, and lard inspected within the city of Baltimore for the last quarter, ending the 30th day of June, 1804
By order, EWD. J. COALE, Register of the city of Baltimore.
General Lake's portion of the booty taken in the purest gold, at a single town of Agra, amounts to £36,000. Colonel St. Leger's to £40,000. And every captain who served on that day to £2,000 each.
A FEW COPIES OF The Literary Magazine AND AMERICAN REGISTER, For May, 1804, are just received at S. Pleasants' Book Store.
CITY OF RICHMOND: IN COMMON HALL, July 3d, 1804.
IT appearing to the Common Hall of the City of Richmond, that the regulations of the trustees of the Free School in said City, have been established on liberal and just principles, whereby many poor children of both sexes have recd. at the said school, such advantages in the acquirement of their educations as to encourage a strong belief that great utility will result from a continuance of the said institution, should it receive a proper patronage.
Resolved, therefore, that the Chamberlayne of this city, and Messrs. John Robinson, Samuel Paine and Samuel Pleasants, be requested and empowered to receive subscriptions, and the funds that may be subscribed for the benefit of the said school; and that it be recommended to the humane and liberal inhabitants of this city to raise a subscription other funds for the purpose of continuing the said institution.
Teste, ANDW. STEVENSON, CCH NOTICE is hereby given, that on Friday, being the 20th inst. at 10 o'clock in the morning of that day, at the dwelling house of Mr. William Crozier, near this city, I shall proceed to SELL at public auction, for ready money, all the HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN
FURNITURE, With one HORSE and CART, the property of said Crozier conveyed to me in trust to secure and pay a sum of money due to Mr. James Dawe I.EIGHTON WOOD, Trustee. Richmond July 3d, 1804.
FOR SALE OR RENT, A Brick Lumber-House,
On the cross street leading to Shoel's warehouse, now occupied by Taliaferro and Dickinson. Possession to be given on the 1st of October next—for terms apply to MARCUS ELCAN. July 6th, 1804.
NOTICE.
DELINQUENT Share Holders in the Manchester Turnpike Company, on the 5th requisition, due 1st of April last, are hereby notified, that their shares will be sold on the 6th day of August next, at Zachariah Brooks's tavern, in Manchester, unless said requisition shall be previously paid to James Brander, Treasurer. By order of the directors. JAMES BRANDER, CLK. Manchester 3d July, 1804.
LAND and NEGROES FOR SALE.
Two hundred and ninety eight acres of land in the county of Cumberland, lying on both branches of Tearwater run about two miles above the court house—about one third of this land is well timbered, and equal in quality to the best high land in its vicinity, it is well supplied with good water, and the situation is remarkably healthy; the buildings on it are tolerably convenient and at a small expense might be made comfortable for a family—there is a remarkable fine apple and peach orchard, and several other kinds of fruit trees the ream, which seldom miss bearing, and on the main road from north to south, which passes through it, there is a large distillery, malt-house cellar and granary, well constructed to carry on the distilling business extensively. Also, for sale a Distiller, a Man Cook and some other valuable Slaves together with the stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, Carts and Farming Utensils, with some Household and Kitchen Furniture.
If the above property is not disposed of by private sale before the 25th day of September next, the whole will on that day be set up on the premises to the highest bidder a public sale. Cash will be expected for all sums under twenty dollars, and on all purchases exceeding that sum, a credit of twelve months will be allowed, on giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date which will be emitted on receiving punctual payment of the principal—a seed of trust on the land will be required to secure the payment for it. If agreeable to the purchasers the Distiller, Still, &c and forty acres of Land adjoining, will be sold separately—but if not sold in this way, the Still, Boiler and Distilling Utensils will be set up separately, to the highest bidder, on the same terms as the other property. The premises will be shown to any person wishing to purchase, by Lawrence Castle, who resides thereon. LAWRENCE CASTLE. JOHN & ED. CUNNINGHAM. July 3d, 1804.
NINE O'CLOCK this
morning, is the hour appointed for the meeting of the Stock Holders of the Bank of Virginia, to fix the salary of the President of the said Bank, and to proceed with other business, then to be submitted to their consideration.
A full and general meeting is earnestly requested. Saturday July 7.
FOR SALE.
On board the Schooner Hercules, lying at Mr. Lester's wharf. A few Hds and barrels N. E. RUM. A pine or two of GIN and BRANDY DUCK and CORDAGE. INDIA COTTONS and CHECKS PEPPER and GINGER. A few sides of SOLE LEATHER. A small quantity of APPLE BRANDY ANNISED with an assortment of men's and women's SHOES. Several pieces FURNITURE, to be sold on reasonable terms if applied for in two or three days from this date. Richmond, July 6, 1804.
United States of America, 5th Circuit, Virginia District, May 24, 1804.
Robert Bogle, pt. Against William Thompson, Overton Cosby, administrators of David Loudon, deceased; Hector Ross, David Henderson and James Dunlop, defts.
THE defendant James Dunlop, not having entered his appearance and given security according to a rule of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this district: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the newspapers published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted up at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
A Copy—Teste, JAS. BLAGROVE. D. C.
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery holden in Richmond, May 16th, 1804.
Between James Freewell, plaintiff, and Daniel Jones and Richard Booker, executors of Thomas Nash, defendants.
THE defendant Daniel Jones, not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rule of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next September term and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
A Copy—Teste, P. TINSLEY, c. c.
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery holden in Richmond March 26th, 1804.
Between Bernard Markham and Smith Blakey, executors of Stephen Pankey, deceased, plaintiffs, and Alexander Burot, defendant.
THIS suit abates, as to the plaintiff Bernard Markham, by his death; and the defendant, who is out of this country, and against whom proceedings have been had in such cases the law requires, not having entered his appearance and given security to perform the decree, the court, this twentieth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and four, upon the motion of the surviving plaintiff, by counsel, doth take the bill for confessed, and adjudge and decree, unless the defendant do enter before the fifth day of July next pay unto the surviving plaintiff five hundred pounds of current money of Virginia, with interest thereupon to be computed after the rate of five per centum per annum, from the thirtieth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety six, until payment and the costs of this suit, that the defendant and his heirs, and all persons claiming under him, be from thenceforth barred and foreclosed of all equity and right to redeem the tract of land mentioned and described in the indenture made the thirtieth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety six, between Alexander Burot of the one part, and Bernard Markham and Smith Blakey executors of Stephen Pankey, deceased, of the other part, and in case of default in the payment of the said principal money, interest and costs, at the time aforesaid, that Benjamin Hatcher, Obadiah Smith, Francis Smith, David Patten and Thomas Treadway, or any two of them, after giving three weeks previous notice in one or more of the Richmond newspapers, do expose to public sale, by auction, for ready money, or on such credit as the plaintiff may be willing to give the land in the aforesaid indenture mentioned, and out of the proceeds of the sale, after first deducting the expenses attending the same, pay unto the plaintiff the said principal money, interest and costs, and restore their proceedings in execution hereof to the court; on the plaintiff entering into bond with sufficient security in the penalty of one thousand pounds, conditioned to restore the money which he may receive in virtue of this decree, to the defendant, if he shall claim the same and be adjudged entitled thereto: And the plaintiff consents that Burot the present occupant of the land shall remain in possession thereof until the twenty-fifth day of December next, for the purpose of reaping, receiving and removing the crops which are now growing thereon. Pits, coffs, cks, fees and tax, dolls 8 40 L 166 16 66 A Copy—Teste, P. TINSLEY, c. c.
AGREABLE to the above decree, the sub-
scribers will expose to sale on the premises on Saturday the fourth of August next, the TRACT OF LAND mentioned in the said decree, which tract of land contains 417 acres more or less, and lies on each side of the Buckingham road in the county of Chesterfield, about six miles above the town of Manchester, it being the same tract whereon Burot now lives. The terms of sale are one half of the purchase money to be paid down on the day of sale, and the other half on the 25th of December next when possession will be delivered to the purchaser, and a conveyance made by the subscribers or two of them, as commissioners. Benjamin Hatcher, Obadiah Smith, Francis Smith, David Patten, Thomas Treadway. July 2d, 1804.

BURR MILL-STONE MANUFACTORY. THE subscriber takes this mode of returning his thanks to his former patrons, and informing the public in general, that he has (by desire of his friends) re-commenced the MANUFACTURING of BURR MILL-STONES; and having furnished himself with a supply of the best materials, and having had sixteen years experience in the business, in Baltimore, Petersburg and Richmond, hopes to be able to give satisfaction to his employers.
The stones he will warrant to be as good as any in the United States. Any orders left with Capt. WILLIAM PEN- ROCK, Norfolk; Capt. WILLIAM CHAMBERS, Staunton; Mr. WILLIAM HAY, Wythe county, or Mr. ROBERT MOORE, Petersburg, shall be duly attended to, and country produce received in payment, at the customary prices. TWO APPRENTICES will be taken to the above business, and short time required. WILLIAM DAVIDSON. Richmond, Jan. 10th, 1803. (if)
N. B. FOR SALE, PLAISTER OF PARIS, in stone or ground, for the improvement of land, with directions for the use thereof.
ICE, For sale at the Falling Garden. Apply at the Brick house in said garden, where constant attendance will be given. May 20.
GUN SMITHS. A few BARREL-WELDERS, LOCK-FORGERS and MOUNTING FORGERS, may meet with employment at the Virginia Manufactory of Arms at Richmond. JOHN CLARKE, Supt. May 15th, 1804. 2m
The beautiful Spanish Horse,
APPALUSIA, NOW standing at my plantation on Chickahominy, near the new bridges, will be let to mares at Twelve Dollars the season, payable the first day of October next, but Notes (to be sent with the mares) may be discharged by paying Ten Dollars on or by the 1st of August, when the season will end. Insurance Eighteen Dollars. (Notes sent as above payable the 1st March, 1805) Five Dollars cash the lease. In either case Half a Dollar to the Groom, to be paid down.—Mares will be fed with Clover and Lucern grass, and Corn if required, at the selling price. I have 20 spare stalls in a strong new stable, with substantial locks, where they may be kept at nights, but will not be answerable for escapes. APPALUSIA is lately from South America, about nine years old, 15 hands high, of a beautiful snow white color and most elegantly formed. It is unnecessary to point out the great superiority of this excellent breed of horses for the saddle, harness, &c. as it is generally known that they are well gaited, gentle and the most hardy and thrifty horses in the world, and many live to be upwards of 50 years old. BENJAMIN DU-VAL. Richmond, May 21st, 1804.
To be let, on building Leases, three beautiful, airy and elevated situations for dwelling houses. To any gentleman in the mercantile line, or other occupation, who wishes a pleasant and agreeable residence for his family, either of these sites would be truly desirable, as they are contiguous to the scene of active business, at the same time that they are removed from the dust and bustle of the town. Enquire at this printing-office. An experienced, sober and industrious GARDENER will hear of an advantageous situation on application as above. None of opposite character need apply. if April 23, 1804.
4439 Acres of valuable LAND, In the south of Kentucky, the greater part military, will be SOLD for good bonds, or exchanged for property in the state of Virginia.—Enquire of the printer. Dec. 26th, 1803
Plaster of Paris. I have just received from Nova Scotia, a cargo of PLAISTER OF PARIS, said to be of the best kind, which I will sell on reasonable terms. SAMUEL PAINE. May 14, 1804.
Stock of Goods, Consisting of Dry Goods, Groceries, Medicines, Glass and Crockery Ware; amount about 8000 dollars.—For one half a credit of two years will be given, and good bonds payable at a short date will be taken for the balance. Any person desirous of engaging in the Mercantile business will have an excellent opportunity—the affortment is well chosen, such as will suit this place. RICHARD MASON. Williamsburg, June 16, 1804. 1m
Twenty Dollars Reward. DESERTE from the Public Guard, JAMES INCE, an Englishman, about five feet six or seven inches high, black hair, eyes and eyebrows, fair skin and ruddy complexion. His clothing the uniform of the state. Also, MATHEW CHALMERS, a Jerseyman, about six feet one inch high, dark hair, eyebrows and skin, with very thick lips, wore away the uniform of the state. The above reward will be paid for both, or ten for either, by ALEXANDER QUARRIER, C. P. C. June 29, 1804. 3w
Notice....The office of supervisor of the revenue, for the district of Virginia, being discontinued, and the unliquidated bills in the said office transferred to me—the collectors of the direct tax and internal revenue, whose accounts have not been adjusted and paid, are hereby informed, that they are now requested to call at my office, in the city of Richmond, without delay and pay the balances due to the United States. JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. June 27th 1804.
Family Flour. A CONSTANT supply of FLOUR of a superior quality, for family use, kept for SALE, by GEORGE WATT, Richmond, 5th March, 1804. if
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Joseph Caldwell and Robert Peirson, confined for horse stealing, and Cullen Demmory, confined for murder in the second degree, have (the two former for the second time) escaped from the penitentiary. I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars for each of the convicts so escaped, to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey them or either of them to the penitentiary. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the penitentiary aforesaid the said Joseph Caldwell, Robert Peirson and Cullen Demmory. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Joseph Caldwell, convicted of horse stealing at the district court of Washington, May 1802; born in the county of Charlotte, 5 feet 11 inches high, 21 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, has a bad countenance, and when spoken to cannot look you in the face. Robert Peirson, convicted of the same offence at the district court of the Sweet Springs, October 1802; born in the county of Botetourt, 5 feet high, 29 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, very thin visage, and has a down look; also has the appearance of bad health. Cullen Demmory, a dark mulatto, convicted of murder in the second degree, at the district court of Suffolk, May, 1801; born in the county of Southampton, 5 feet 8 1-2 inches high, 27 years old, black hair and black eyes, and very thin visage.
Caldwell and Peirson made their escape from the penitentiary the 16th of April last and were retained in the counties of Botetourt & Washington, and were both tried for escaping and sentenced to two years additional confinement; the former by the district court of Washington in Sept last, and the latter by the district court held at the Sweet Springs in Oct. following.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail; I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the said aforesaid the said Israel Wilkinson. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Said Wilkinson is about 24 years of age, upwards of six feet high, and large in proportion; has dark hair, which he commonly keeps tied, though it is not very long, and has some few freckles in his face; he was clothed in a blue roundabout, a blue surcoat, nearly new, striped pantaloon of olive colored velvet or fancy cord, and a thin summer waistcoat, but not particularly recollected.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that DAVID BOWMAN, who was lately convicted of murder in the second degree by the district court held in the county of Hardy, hath made his escape from the sheriff of said county when conducting him the said Bowman from the jail of the said district to the Penitentiary; I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Hardy the said David Bowman. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the said district aforesaid the said David Bowman. Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 30th day of May, 1804. (Signed) JOHN PAGE.
The above David Bowman is near 6 feet high, about 25 years of age, light short hair, much pitted with the small pox, has large grey eyes, and a down look. His clothing when he escaped was a blue fustey hunting shirt, green waistcoat, country linen overalls, blue yarn stockings, and a new wool hat.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the executive that LIVINGSTON SHANNON, who was committed to the jail of the district of Williamsburg, charged with murder, hath escaped from the said jail; I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said aforesaid the said Livingston Shannon. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Williamsburg the said Livingston Shannon. Given under my hand with the Seal of the Commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 16th day of June, in the year of our Lord, 1804. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
LIVINGSTON SHANNON is about five feet nine or ten inches high, of thin visage, fair complexion, his eyes blue, and dark hair, and in his forehead a remarkable scar, and which by putting aside the hair, may be observed. He is somewhat bow legged. He took with him a brown cloth coat with yellow metal buttons, a sailor's jacket of blue beardskin and trousers of the same. JAMES TAYLOR, Jailor. 12th June, 1804.
Bacon Hams. The subscriber has received a parcel of very fine Hams, which he will sell on moderate terms. Apply at Messrs. Wm. Brown & Co's. JAMES BROWN, Jr. June 16th, 1804. if
JUST RECEIVED, At S. PLEASANTS' Book-Store, Richmond, a very elegant assortment of the best PEN-KNIVES, Which will be sold by the dozen or single.
By the Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law allowed the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows: Joseph Jones and Robert White esquires, to the Districts of Winchester, Hardy and Monongalia Courthouse; Joseph Prentis and William Nelson, junior, esquires, to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick Courthouse and Suffolk; Paul Carrington, junior and Edmund Winiford, esquires, to the Districts of Prince Edward Courthouse, Franklin, Washington Courthouse, and the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county; John Tyler and Francis T. Brooke, esquires, to the Districts of Northumberland, King & Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack Courthouses—And Richard Parker and Archibald Stuart, esquires, to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Haymarket Districts at the next succeeding terms thereof. Witness our hands and seals this twelfth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and four. Jos: Prentis, (Seal.) Richd. Parker, (Seal.) Jos: Jones, (Seal.) Wm. Nelson, Jr. (Seal.) Archd. Stuart, (Seal.) Francis T. Brooke, (Seal.) Published by order of the Judges. WILSON ALLEN, C. C. C.
Washington Tavern, BY JAMES EDMONDSON. THE subscriber having added largely to his house and stables, has it completely in his power to entertain any number of ladies and gentlemen that may think proper to call on him—being well supplied with the best liquors that could be procured from Gordon's stock in Richmond, and in every respect better prepared to accommodate company than he has ever been since he lived in Staunton. As there were some persons living on the road to Charlottesville last summer not so friendly towards him as they might be, and knew of no other way they dare attempt to injure him, fell up on the low, pitiful plan of informing strangers that they could not get accommodation at his house, in consequence of his being much crouded, when they knew nothing of the company that was with him at the time. The report must have been circulated from a bad heart, for it is well known we have never turned off genteel company for want of room. He also informs the public that there is a mail stage that runs from Richmond to Staunton once a week and stops at his house—that he will keep a hack and pair of horses and an excellent driver, for the accommodation of company that travel in the stage to this place and may wish to visit any of the springs this season. Staunton, June 18, 1804. 3w
By virtue of a Decree of the Court of the United States for the 5th Circuit in the Virginia District, bearing date the 3d day of December, 1803, in behalf of John Glassell, against William Walker, James Walker, Merry Walker and John Walker, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at Kenhawa courthouse, on the 24th day of August next, the following TRACTS OF LAND, viz:—One granted to Wm. Walker on the 3d of May 1786, containing 112 1-4 acres, on Elk river, a branch of the Great Kenhawa, about 6 miles from the mouth, opposite to a survey made for Leonard Cooper and Wm. Morris, at the mouth of the Sciota creek that empties into Elk on the south side—One other tract granted to said Wm. Walker on the 26th May 1789, containing 500 acres, on the head waters of the left hand fork of a creek emptying into Elk river on the north west side at the shallow ford, about 4 or 5 miles from the mouth of said river, adjoining a survey made for said Walker—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 25th May 1783, containing 770 acres, on Elk river, on the south east side, about a mile from its mouth—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 27th of May 1788, containing 200 acres, on the north side of Elk river, the third bottom above the mouth of Sandy creek—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 27th of May 1788, containing 100 acres, on the north side of Elk river, the fourth bottom above the mouth of Sandy creek on the same side of the river—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 26th May 1788, containing 1000 acres, on a left hand branch of a creek emptying into Elk river, on the north west side opposite to the first island on said river—One other tract granted to the said Wm. Walker on the 26th of May 1788, containing 200 acres, on the south side of Elk river, the third bottom on the river above Wm. Arbuckle's land, opposite the mouth of Sandy creek.
The whole of the above mentioned land at the time it was surveyed lay in the county of Greenbrier, all of which will be sold, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to raise the sum of four thousand one hundred and ten dollars 38 cents, with interest on doll: 2798 78 at 5 per centum per annum, from the 22d March, 1799—the costs of suit and carrying this decree into effect. BEN. MOSBY, Acting Commissioner. 23d of May, 1804.
The Court of Hustings of the City of Richmond have established the following rules, concerning applications for licences to manufacture tobacco within the said city, viz: All applications to the said court for licences to manufacture tobacco, must be made one month at least previous to the time of granting thereof, and the name or names of the applicant or applicants entered on the records of the said court and inserted in all the newspapers published in the city of Richmond. In pursuance whereof, public notice is hereby given, that from the records of the said Hustings Court, it appears that Daniel Triplett, and John Widdowit intend to apply to the next succeeding court for licences severally to manufacture tobacco within this city. (By order of court) 2Mj ANDW. STEVENSON, D.C.
Twenty Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber on Tuesday the 18th inst. a negro man named SAM, about 34 years of age, and about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, by trade a black-smith, and can do better work than most of the country smiths, and more ingenuity than negroes generally possess; he has a quick way of talking and four countenance when spoke to sharply; he has a full broad face and very black, and a small fear over one of his eyes. He took with him several suits of Virginia cloth clothes, a cloth coat and pantaloon of a dark colour, a fur hat and a pair of fine shoes, two white linen shirts and two coarse ones. Whoever will take up the above fellow and bring him to me, or lodge him in jail so that I get him, shall receive the above over what the law allows, by Edward Ferneyhough, Albemarle county, June 12, 1804. 2w N. B. The above fellow is stout & well made
SUBSCRIBERS TO THE Domestic Encyclopedia, Are requested to call or send for their copies, which are now complete, and ready for delivery at S. PLEASANTS' Book-Store. June 15.
At a Court of Appeals held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond, the 21st of May, 1804. Ordered, that the following Rules be published in the Richmond Gazette for one month. November 18th, 1803. RULE—In all cases whether of appeal, writ of error, or otherwise, the court will proceed to a hearing at the term to which such case shall be returned, or sent up, unless good cause shall be shewn to the contrary. May 15th, 1804. RULE—A clear and concise state of the case of each party in an appeal, writ of error, or supersedeas from a decree of the high court of chancery, or any district court in chancery, or from a judgment of the general court, or any district court in which a demurrer, special verdict, case agreed, demurrer to evidence, bill of exceptions, or point reserved, shall constitute a part of the record, or exhibits in the cause, with the points insisted on, signed by his counsel and printed, or fairly transcribed, the expense whereof shall be taxed in the bill of costs, shall, after the end of this present term be delivered to each judge, time enough before the hearing of the cause, and that no error, other than such as shall be pointed out, and insisted on in such statement, on the part of the plaintiff or appellant shall be (without leave of the court) admitted as a ground for argument on the hearing of the cause, or for reversal of the decree or judgment sought to be reversed—And that all pleadings and exhibits accounts and articles intended to be relied upon or objected to in the argument, be particularly noticed in such statement, and recited & reference thereto in the official copy of the record in the cause made. May 21st, 1804. RULE—That after the end of this present term, all causes depending in this court, which shall be ready for hearing in pursuance of the rule of this court made on the 15th day of this present month, shall, unless good cause be shewn to the contrary, be heard in the same order in which they stand on the docket. Teste, J. BROWN, C. C.
Richmond, June 15, 1804. OUR clients in the Court of Appeals will perceive that the foregoing orders require particular duties, expenses and attention, which were not expected, when we were retained by them. As we cannot fail to comply with these requisitions of the court, without danger to their interest, and the rule that causes shall be tried according to their standing on the docket, renders it necessary that we should be constantly present, and ready for the argument—we trust that our clients will see the propriety of an adequate compensation for our services. PHILIP NORBORNE NICHOLAS. EDMUND RANDOLPH. JOHN WICKHAM. GEORGE HAY. DANIEL CALL. JOHN WARDEN.
Robert Greenhow, MERCHANT, in Williamsburg, has it again in his power to inform his friends and countrymen, that by the Roba and Betsey, the Alexander, and Reunion, from London and Liverpool, he has received a supply of Useful & fashionable Goods Which he offers on as low terms as they can be afforded at. His well known very general assortment, made complete by such arrivals, renders it unnecessary to state, that almost every article, usually found in Mercantile houses may be in his; which being purchased of the manufacturers themselves, with cash, may be relied on as good in quality, and modern in fashion, as any imported. To his distant customers, assurances are reiterated, that every possible attention will be invariably paid to their orders. He still retains his inclination formerly expressed, of retiring from business, and again offers, as well his present whole stock in trade, as what he has ordered from different parts of Great Britain, to make complete his winter assortment; on terms, that will be found advantageous to the purchaser; which being large enough with propriety to admit of a division; the business might be so extended, as to meet with ease the payment of the different instalments. 2m June 1, 1804.
Mediterranean Passports. NOTICE is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passports of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange; and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use. Department of State 23d of May, 1804.
The printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazette twice a week for the space of six months, and the Collectors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices. June 1. 6m
FOR SALE, A Tract of Land, Lying in the North Garden, in Albemarle county, containing 1000 acres, adjoining the Lands of Stephen Moore, William Wood, and the late William Cole, dec. within eighteen miles of Warren, and the same distance of Milton. There is on this Land a new Barn, 48 by 24 feet, a good Overseer's House, and Houses for the accommodation of fifteen or twenty Negroes. The Overseer's House, with a little expense, may be rendered very comfortable for a small family. About half the Land is cleared, the greater part of which is in good order for cultivation, and a considerable part of it fresh and well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco. Any person inclined to purchase, by application to the overseer on the premises, will be shown the Land. The terms of sale will be, one fourth part of the purchase money paid on the first day of June, 1805, and the balance in three equal annual payments from that day, each instalment to carry interest from the day of sale, if not punctually paid. Bond with approved security, together with a deed of trust on the Land, will be required of the purchaser, to secure the payment. For further particulars apply to the subscriber, living at Scotch-Town, in Hanover county. If the above Land is not sold before, it will be offered at Public Sale, to the highest bidder, on the terms before mentioned, on the 23d day of August next, if fair, if not, the next fair day. In either case, the purchaser will have leave to seed wheat as soon after that time as he may choose, and may be furnished with the crop of Corn, &c. that may be made on the plantation this year—say from two to three hundred barrels. JOHN M. SHEPPARD. Scotch-Town, May 30th, 1804. tds
The survey by which the turnpike road from Staunton to the Point of Fork is run, goes immediately through the land above mentioned, convenient to a handsome situation for building, and good water. J. M. S.
The Commissioners appointed by the late act of Assembly, to superintend the Lottery, for the benefit of the University of William & Mary, feel themselves greatly mortified, in being obliged to inform the public, that imperious necessity has compelled them to postpone, for the present, the drawing, notwithstanding the assurances which they have given, both collectively and individually, that it would commence on the 2d of this month. It will doubtless be expected that the reasons inducing this postponement, should be stated; and after such explanation, they trust, they will stand exculpated by a generous public, of every other charge, than that of precipitancy; to which they acknowledge, their sanguine hope of success in the sale of tickets, & thus, of speedily accomplishing the truly laudable end, which they have had in view, has subjected them. As the days first contemplated approached, on which the drawing was to commence, measures were taken to acquire satisfactory information of the number of tickets which had been sold. Satisfactory information, however, was received only from a few—Still too sanguine in their expectations; reflecting, that with the prospect of advantage offered to purchasers, the interests of science were combined; and judging of the distant sales, by what had been, and would be made in his place and its vicinity, they conceived themselves authorised to promise, most decidedly, a commencement at the period last notified—But advices recently received, convince them that the sales, tho' considerable, are still not such as would justify a commencement of the drawing. The Commissioners will not again so far commit themselves, as to state positively, the time when the drawing shall commence; but this they have in their power, fully and unequivocally to promise; that nothing shall be wanting, on their parts, to hasten the drawing. This is fully evinced by the mode they have adopted, and are now pursuing, of giving to the purchaser, with such security as may be approved of, on his taking not less than ten tickets, a credit of ninety days; thereby holding out to individuals, the prospect of advantage, from the prizes, without the advance of a single cent. Gentlemen, who have been so obliging as to assist in the disposition of tickets, are authorised to assure those holding them by purchase on credit, that no payment of their respective bonds will be required, until 90 days shall expire, from the time of beginning to draw; and they are hereby requested to regulate their subsequent sales of tickets on credit, by this principle. July 3d, 1804. 4w
Humphrey Dabney, Has just Received on Consignment, 5 Hds RUM 5 Hds LOAF SUGAR. 3 Pipes 4th proof Cognac BRANDY of a superior or quality. High proof old Apple BRANDY in Hds. and Barrels. White Race GINGER in Bags. A few Boxes COTTON CARDS. Also, a few Barrels NEW PRIME PORK. All or any part of which will be sold on very moderate terms. Richmond, July 3, 1804. 3w
Run away from the subscriber, living in Albemarle county, a negro man by the name of ISRAEL, about 30 years old, black complexion, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, rather slender made, has lost the light of one of his eyes, I do not recollect which, and occasions the ball to be larger than the other, with a thick film over it, a long hanging under lip which is often raw, a remarkable film foot, generally speaks very hoarse. I will give a reward of Fifteen Dollars for the delivery of said slave, or for confining him in jail so that I get him again, besides what the law allows, if taken out of the county, or five dollars if taken in the county. PETER CLARKSON. May 2nd, 1804. 3w
POR SALT—A LIKELY Young Negro Man, About 18 years of age, who is a good cook. For terms enquire of THOMAS TAYLOR & CO. 26th June, 1804. THE subscriber takes this method to inform the public, that he has received
A new supply of Goods, From Europe and Philadelphia, consisting of Looking Glasses with Mahogany Frames, and some Elegant Gilt, of almost every size—also, an assortment of beautiful Prints with the most Elegant Gilt Frames—Maps, Charts, Thermometers, and Barometers, Pofile Frames, Paste for Razor Straps, and Toys of every description. with many other articles, too numerous for an advertisement—all of which he offers for sale on the most reasonable terms, at his store, nearly opposite the market, one door East of Wm. Mitchell's new brick house, where he will continue this season. GEATANO CETTL. Richmond, June 29th, 1804. 3w
A Wet Nurse Wanted. ONE who has a good breast of milk, is perfectly healthy and can be well recommended. For such a liberal compensation will be given per month; No objection will be made about the colour. Enquire at this office. 3r June 28, 1804.
Drums, Shoes, Boots and TRUNKS. JUST received and for sale, by FRANCIS FOLLETT, next door below Messrs. Bolin & Hubner's, and next above Mr. Charles Spencer's, a few handsome Drums; an assortment of men's, women's and children's fine and coarse Shoes; hair and black leather Trunks of different sizes. He has lately received several supplies to his former assortment of Jewellery, Hardware, &c. &c. (and daily expects a further addition) among which are Gold and Gilt Jewellery; Gold and Silver Watches; Silver Soup, Table, Desert, Tea, Salt and Mustard Spoons and Sugar Tongs; Plated Tea and Coffee Urns; Sugar Dishes; Cream and Tea Pots; Candlesticks; Snuffers and Trays and Bottle Slides; Japanned Tea Trays; Waiters, Bread Baskets & Tea Caddies; Cannisters and Dressing Cases; Cutlery, Knives, Forks, Razors and Scissors; Elegant Brass and Irons and Brass headed Shovels, Tongs and Pokers; Glass Lamps for halls; Sad Irons and Stands; Grid Irons; Tortoise Shell, Ivory and Horn Combs; Brushes; Whips; Canes; Swords; Guns, and Pistols; Gun Locks; common and agate Flint; Bird Nets; Powder Flasks & Shot Belts; Ticklers; Epaulettes; Sword Knots and Belts; Flutes; Fifes; Chessmen; Baggammon Tables; Razor Straps; Curling Tongs & Shaving Soap; Boxes and Brushes; Powder Puffs and Puffs; Fish Hooks; Thimbles; Needles; Pins; Elastic Knitting Needles; Tambour Needles and Cases; Elastic Garters; Glove Ties; Glove Suspenders; Tooth Powder; Essences; Boxes of Paints; Hair, Lead and Slate Pencils; Mahogany Dressing Cases and Traveling Decks; Fancy and Windsor Chairs; with a great variety of other articles, all of which will be sold at a moderate advance. Richmond, 30th June, 1804. 3r
READY MADE PENS For sale at this office.