Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-08-07 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS
[Vol. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
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RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum...paid in advance.]
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1805.
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
NATURAL CURIOSITIES.
TO BE SEEN AT THE CITY TAVERN, FROM SUN RISE TILL SUN SET.
AN AFRICAN TYGER, Three feet and a half high, and nine feet in length from the tip of his nose to the end of his tail, being a pup of two years old.
A LIVING SHEEP WITH FIVE LEGS. A JACKALL, the Lion's Provider. A BASSEROE, from China. THE SPIDER APE, from Africa. THE MAMMOZETTE: This truly wonderful and much admired Animal was brought from A-
TO BE RENTED, A HOUSE, on the Main Street, the second door above the Cross Street leading to Mayo's bridge—it is an excellent stand for business.—Also, the well known TAVERN, on the Main Street, next to the courthouse. Apply to.
Jacob I. Cohen, on Shockoe hill. Richmond, July 2, 1805. wtf
NOTICE.
THE co-partnership of ROBERT GAMBLE & SONS, will be dissolved by mutual consent, on Saturday, the 11th in instant. All persons indebted to the said firm, are earnestly entreated to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers. A compliance with this request will prevent the painful necessity of resorting to coercive measures.
The books will be placed in the possession of Messrs. John and Robert Gamble, jun. who are authorised to settle all accounts due by, or to the concern.
RO. GAMBLE. JOHN G. GAMBLE. ROBERT GAMBLE, jr. Richmond, May 6th, 1805.
The subscribers take this method of informing their friends and the public, that they intend carrying on the mercantile business, under the firm of John & Robert Gamble, Jun.
They have on hand, Madeira and Sherry Wine, Cognac Brandy, West India Rum, Whiskey, Sugar, Pepper, Allum, Copperas and Brimstone, (in pipes, hds. and casks) Cotton and Wool Cards, Patent Shot, Steel, Bar Iron, Hollow Iron Ware, German Scythes, Cutting Knives and Whet Stones, Oznaburghs, Ticklenburghs and Brown Hessian, Snuff, Cut Herrings, &c.
They also possess large and convenient Brick warehouses covered with Slate, for receiving and storing Flour, Tobacco, &c. Those gentlemen who favor them with consignments, will find their charges reasonable, and may rely on their best exertions to afford satisfaction.
The highest rates given for Bees-Wax, good Bear, Deer and Otter Skins, and other shipping Furr.
JOHN G. GAMBLE. ROBERT GAMBLE, Jun.
The subscriber (Robert Gamble, sen.) avails himself of this opportunity to thank his numerous friends for the very large share of patronage he has received in the mercantile line—and hereby tenders to the public his future services as a Commission Merchant . He flatters himself, his long experience (with other circumstances unnecessary here to mention) entitles him to the confidence of those who may have business of that nature to transact in this city—assuring such of his best exertions to merit approbation.
Those who remain indebted to the late firms of Gamble & Grant, of Staunton, of Gamble & Temple, Robert Gamble & Co. and Robert Gamble, of the City of Richmond, are once more earnestly requested to make immediate payment of their respective balances. Such as continue regardless of this last notice cannot expect longer indulgence.
Richmond, May 6, 1805. R o GAMBLE. ep3w wtf
TO BE SOLD.
On liberal credit, and in lots to suit purchasers, from two hundred and fifty to three hundred acres of
LAND.
In the county of Henrico, about four miles from Richmond—a distance which renders it but little liable to pilage, yet sufficiently near to one of the best and most improving markets in the United States.
The advantages of small farms near large towns, are so obvious and generally admitted, as not to require particular enumeration. Persons residing in the city with large families, and who are obliged to keep horses, would be able in one year to save more than the original purchase. For further particulars enquire of Mr. Thomas Norvell.
Richmond, May 4th, 1805. (confid)
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sia. He is full grown, yet only 18 inches high. He walks erect: for activity, instinct and sagacity he is allowed by the best judges, to surpass any animal ever exhibited on the continent. He understands and immediately obeys whatever his keeper desires him to do.
The SKIN of an ALLIGATOR—Also, THE AFRICAN SLOTH SKIN.
A SNAKE SKIN, 25 feet long when living.
And a FOWL, with a HORN growing out of its head.
Price of Admittance 25 Cents—Children half price
W. WARDLAW,
IS now opening at his shop on the Main street in Richmond, opposite Mr. Taylor's Vendue Office, a large importation of
MEDICINES,
Received directly from London, also a general assortment of SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, SHOP FURNITURE, MOPHITIC AIR MACHINES, PATENT MEDICINES &c. &c. It is his intention to keep, at all times, a supply of Genuine Medicines, sufficient to answer the current demand; which will be sold low for cash or on the usual credit to those who will give him sufficient assurances of punctuality.
November 20th, 1804. wtf
BENJAMIN DU-VAL,
At the sign of the Golden Mortar, Richmond,
HAS just received a very large and extensive
assortment of fresh MEDICINES, SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, DRUGS & DYE STUFFS, PAINTS of all kinds, OIL, VAR NISHES, PUTTY, &c.
Also, a complete assortment of
HATTERS' MATERIALS,
consisting of
Hatters' Irons Legwood Copperas Vidregrease Fustick Spanish Indigo Oil of Vitriol Ag. Fortis Quicksilver
Crude Tartar Bason Irons Bow-Springs Limings Galoons Tassel Bands Rubbing Dishes Stamper Trenchers, &c.
Which added to his former Stock, completes an assortment that was never equalled, in his line of business, in this city.
He thanks his customers for past favors, and hopes to merit a continuation of their custom.
His former attention to the quality of his Medicines, importing them in their crude state, that he might be able to judge of their quality, and powdering and preparing them under his immediate inspection, have contributed to his present establishment; and opposition he presumes will not relax his exertions to give general satisfaction in future.
His experience for more than 12 years past, as Apothecary and Druggist in this city, added to a small stock of Medical Information acquired before, enables him, he thinks, to form a tolerably correct judgment as to the quality of Drugs and Medicines, although he cannot boast of honors conferred on him greater than the confidence of numerous and respectable customers.
In regard to his wholesale prices, he promises to furnish each of his wholesale customers with a printed price current, as soon as possible, and feels himself confident in their approbation, knowing that no one in this state can afford to undersell him. This he intends to do, not to get others' customers from them, but to secure his own.
Any articles that may be ordered and not approved of as to quality, may be returned if in good order, and in a reasonable time.
Richmond, May 30, 1805. (3w&wtf)
TUCKER'S BLACKSTONE
This day is published and ready for delivery to subscribers, in Virginia, at S. Pleasants' Book-Store, Richmond;
BLACKSTONE'S COMMENTARIES,
WITH
Notes of Reference to the Constitution and Laws of the Federal Government of the United States,
AND OF THE
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA:
IN FIVE VOLUMES.
With an appendix to each volume, containing tracts upon each subject as appeared necessary to form a systematic view of the Laws of Virginia as a member of the Federal Union.
By ST. GEORGE TUCKER, Professor of Law in the College of William & Mary, and one of the Judges of the General Court, in Virginia.
Just published, and for sale by S. Pleasants, junr. an elegant pocket edition,
WATTS' PSALMS, HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS.
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
Sir, THE following elegant compliment to Thomson, was found written in the blank leaf at the end of a copy of the Seasons, which lately fell into my hands. Should you think of it as I do, you will not refuse it a place in the Argus.
Hail Nature's Poet! whom she taught alone To sing her works in numbers like her own, Sweat as the Throstle that warbles in the dale, And soft as Philomela's tender tale. She lent her pencil too, of wondrous power To sketch the rain bow, and to paint the flower; Of many mingling hues, she smiling said, (But first with laurel crown'd her favorite's head,) "These beauteous children, tho' so fair they shine, Fade in my Seasons, let them live in thine." And live they shall, the charm of every eye, 'Till Nature sickens, and the Seasons die.
From the Boston Centinel.
DOES the bosom cease to glow, Must the lyre in silence lie; Does the heart beat languid?—No— Friendship's flame can never die. Never will it quit the breast: Where it once has been a guest.
Dance the spirits nimble round, Does life's current lightly flow; At the viol's sprightly sound Beats the heart responsive?—No— When our dearest hopes are crost, Music's magic power is lost.
Is the bosom cased in snow, Are its best emotions chill'd; Does it cease to vibrate?—No— 'Tis alone by sorrow fill'd, But death's stern hand must set it free, Before it can be cold to thee.
FRIENDSHIP.
By Dr. HAWKESWORTH.
FRIENDSHIP is the joy of reason, Dearer yet than that of Love. Love but lasts a transient season, Friendship makes the bliss above. Who would lose the secret pleasure, Felt when soul with soul unites; Other blessings have their measure, Friendship without bound delights.
ANECDOTES.
RIGHTS OF REPRESENTATION.
As some felons were carrying to execution they were bawling Wilkes and Liberty , a gentleman passing by asked them what they had to do with Wilkes , when they were to be hung in half an hour? "Ah Sir," said they, "we wish we were our representative."
The following Nata Bene was actually put at the foot of a Skinner and Pelt Manufacturer's address in the country lately; "Gentlemen waited upon for their skins at their own houses."
As two Africans in an evening's walk happened to stroll over a burying ground one unfortunately barked his shins across a grave stone, and in agony exclaimed, "Who de debb turn dis stone up edge way!" Whist! whist! Tom, says the other, dead folks live here.
From the N. Y. Commercial Advertiser.
The following account of the Russian Massachusetts enterprize, along the west coast of North America, was drawn up by Jacob Crowningshield, Esq. of Salem, for Dr. Mitchell. It is highly interesting, and has a near connection with the persevering attempt, making by capt. Lewis and Clark, to penetrate by land to the Pacific ocean.
"I fear it will not be in my power, dear sir, to give you very correct information, as to the points of your enquiry. You ask, whether I am in possession of any facts, relative to the settlement or migration of the Kamschatkades, or subjects of Russia, by land or sea; along the north western coast of America." I am in possession of no facts, except from the information of others, but I believe it is certain that the Russians, for 8 or 10 years past, have been on the coast, and that they are extending their settlements, if they may be called such, to the southward. They come from Kamschatka, and their progress is to the south, where I have no doubt they will prove troublesome, either to the Spaniards or ourselves, if we should ever take possession of that part of the coast (and we can produce better titles to the country than any European nation whatever.) Although I am not now able to point out the place where they have made establishments, yet I have been informed, and I think correctly, that several Russian traders from Kamschatka have fixed themselves at Queen Charlotte's Islands, and in that neighborhood, where they carry on an advantageous commerce with the Indians. They remain over winter, and collect large quantity of sea otter, and other skins, which are delivered to Russian vessels that regularly visit the coast from St. Peters and other places on the eastern parts of Kamschatka. Their vessels make frequent voyages, and supply their traders with such articles as will sell to advantage among the natives. I am not positive that I heard of the Russians making permanent settlements, but I am sure that the Americans have frequently met their traders on different parts of the coast to the north of Nootka Sound. It is said they mix freely with the natives, learn their language, and endeavor to conciliate them by every means in their power; and I was once informed by a gentleman who had been on the coast, that they possessed a very considerable influence over the northern tribes; and it was his opinion, as it is mine, that the Russian government contemplates making encroachments to the southward, until they shall be stopped by the Spaniards. The American traders were assuredly on the coast before the Russians, except, indeed, that a Russian vessel or two might have visited that part of the coast immediately opposite the eastern extremity of Asia, a few years before. It is almost 20 years since the ship Columbia, capt. Kendrick, and the sloop Mary Washington, capt. Gray, were dispatched from Boston to the N. W. coast of America; they made important discoveries, and took possession of a considerable tract of country, and capt. Kendrick actually received deeds of a large part from some of the principal chiefs. The river Columbia, if I am not mistaken, receives its name from the Boston ship I have mentioned. I saw the Columbia in Canton, on her return with a cargo of sea otter skins, which were advantageously disposed of in that market. The Mary Washington afterwards came to China, and made frequent voyages back to the coast, but I believe never returned to the U. States. Capt. Kendrick having sent the Columbia home, under charge of capt. Gray, remained in the sloop, and finally lost his life on the coast, in saluting another vessel.
I was acquainted with captain Metcalf, of New-York, who commanded the brig Elenora—he was early on the coast, and told me he had taken possession in behalf of the United States. Captain Metcalf was either cut off by the natives or lost on the coast, on his second trip after he had visited the Isle of France. Captain Roberts and others from Boston soon followed capt. Kendrick. Since these voyages were made (and they were the first undertaken from this country) the Americans have carried on a constant trade to the coast, where they collect otter skins and carry them to China, and for ten or fifteen years they may have been from five to ten vessels principally from Massachusetts, engaged in this trade. I have only referred to their voyages, particularly to capt. Kendrick's, with a view of shewing you that the Americans have as good, if not better claims to the country than the Russians can possibly have. I wish a collection could be made of all their voyages; the information to be derived from them would certainly be interesting, & perhaps important, in establishing our title to the country embraced within the limits of their discoveries. Captain Metcalf was a very correct navigator, and has made valuable charts and drawings of the coast and harbours which he had entered, but I presume they were lost with him. The first navigators are chiefly dead, and it is doubtful whether their journals were preserved. Captain Kendrick's is said to have fallen into the hands of a Mr. Howell, who, it is understood, died in Manila where it is probable they were lost. Capt. Ingraham, who sailed under Kendrick in the Columbia, afterwards made a voyage to the north west coast, and thence to China, and on the passage discovered a small cluster of islands; and I have heard that his journal was presented to general Washington, and it is very probable it may be found among his papers. It is possible that captain Magee's may be preserved by his friends or relations who reside in Boston, and if a copy can at any future time be obtained, you may depend I will not fail to present it to you. I do not recollect a single vessel ever having performed a voyage from Salem to the western coast of America. Our merchants having generally been engaged in other enterprizes, particularly to the East-Indies by the way of the Cape of Good Hope, few or none from our port, within my knowledge, have dispatched any vessel round Cape Horn, upon voyages for sea otter skins, which are only procured in high northern latitudes, on the west side of this continent. The eastern extremity of Asia is so near the western part of North America, that the Russians have easy and frequent communication with it. I have not the least doubt but that they have views of taking possession of the whole coast, from the northern extremity of the continent (as far as the sea is navigable) to the Spanish settlements to the southward; and I am of opinion the late Russian voyage of discovery is connected with the general system of extending their settlements in that quarter of our continent. The Russians, for the first time I think, are now passing Cape Horn, and their ships are destined to Kamschatka and the N. W. coast of America. We must wait the event, but if I am not very much deceived, you will
find their attention principally directed to discoveries and settlements on our western shores. The extreme point of their southern discoveries I cannot ascertain. They collect the skins of the sea otter and other animals which they carry to Kamschatka, and by that route they reach Europe and China, by land; but I have heard of no Russian vessel making a voyage from the coast direct to China; nor do I think that any Russians have as yet undertaken any commercial voyage from the eastern shores of Asia to China, except indeed they may have passed into some of the ports on the northern and eastern coasts of that country, which are not frequented by our navigators. The European and American traders are only allowed to visit Canton. If the Russian government intends to make permanent settlements on the American coast and extend them southward, there can be little doubt that they may interfere with our claim to the western part of Louisiana, provided we secure a title to that territory as far as the great western ocean.
FROM THE HUDSON BEE.
Toryism.—We have not before mentioned that the common council of the city of Albany passed a resolution against reading the declaration of independence in the public celebration of the 4th ult. The tories had recommended the suppression of this instrument; but few Americans supposed a municipality existed in the United States capable of countenancing, much less of sanctioning such a proposition. And for the corporation of the seat of government of the state of New York was reserved the distinguished infamy (to speak in plain terms) of first prohibiting the accustomed recital of the charter of our liberties. There is no fear that the odious example will ever be followed in republican America: for though many of our municipal bodies are entirely federal, yet no one of them has ever had the hardihood to propose so daring an outrage on the spirit of the country as that decreed by the Albany council—the republican members of which, without doubt, are guiltless of any share in the stigma. Were the principles of these impudent tories to prevail, we should next see the declaration erased from our statute-book, and its place supplied by the act of oblivion; the oath of abjuration struck out of our laws; and every thing destroyed which can remind us that we are not still subject to the merciful and liberal dominion of the British monarchy.
P. S. It should be added that in consequence of the murmurs of the citizens a meeting of the corporation was called by the mayor on the morning of the 4th, when the proscribed instrument was restored to a forced favor, and the declaration ordered to be read.
The Albany Gazette of the 8th ult. gives us (in ironical language, detailed at length) "six reasons" why the tory federalists of that city object to reading of the Declaration of Independence—these are,
1. It excites unpleasant sensations towards the British and their old friends in this country. 2. It characterises the king of Great Britain in an unamiable light, even as Thomas Paine does, while he "is considered in the United States, as a very virtuous and good man." 3. It contains principles of republicanism offensive to certain federalists, who, tho' they may have fought for independence, are not so weak as to wish to support it when they are no longer at the head of affairs. 4. It gives occasion to emigrant republicans to describe their discards in sovereign authentic terms which would end them to the pillory in England, and to speak irreverently of majesty, which ought not to be permitted in this country, where our liberties should be regulated by the British standard. 5. It was written by Thomas Jefferson, and may revive ideas of his talents and patriotism, subjects very much desired to be forgotten by certain old fashioned people. 6. It is odious to the corporation of Albany, which is federal, and as the federalists are one tenth of the citizens of the state, "it is pleasant and glorious to carry their measures in the face of the" great body of American republicans; and therefore the "obsolete manifesto" should not be called to notice.
If this is not a faithful account of the "six Albany reasons," examine them for yourself and see if a truer one can be drawn.
JUST PUBLISHED.
In a handsome 12mo. vol. & for sale at this office,
THE THIRD EDITION
OF THE
LETTERS
OF THE
BRITISH SPY:
Originally published in the Virginia Argus, in August and September, 1802.

KINGSTON, (Jam.) July 13. On Thursday, the hon. house of assembly laid before his honor the lieutenant governor their representation of the miserable situation to which this island is likely to be reduced, by a perseverance in the measures lately adopted by the command of his majesty's ministers, for the prevention of a supply of salted provisions from the United States of America, to which he made the following reply:
"Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the Assembly." "In consequence of the measures which were taken during the late martial law, for the security of Jamaica, all neutral vessels have been, by my directions, admitted to an entry at the several custom houses in the island, although they may have contained salted provisions prohibited by my proclamation of the 20th May last. The arrival of the Cork fleet which is daily expected, will I trust, tend essentially to quiet the apprehensions you entertain of a scarcity of those articles, so necessary for the support of the poorer classes of the inhabitants of the island, as well as to correct the vegetable diet of the negroes."
Mr. James M. Henry, is appointed agent for the United States of America in this island, in the room of William Savage, esq. resigned.
The Hunter brig, capt. Inglefield, arrived on Monday morning from a cruise, with the ship Two Friends, of and from London, Neil Mc Neil, master, captured by a French privateer on the 4th of June, and retaken off Charleston Bar on the 19th following. The Hunter also brought in with her the recaptured American scht. Three Sisters, with lumber, mentioned to have been taken by a Spanish privateer. The value of the cargo of the former vessel is estimated at between forty and fifty thousand pounds sterling.
NEW LONDON, (Con.) July 24.
"Come Pity, come— And Virtue, if it be not sacrilege To call on thee in such a case as this, Come blush for him!"
On Monday last, was committed to prison, in this city, William Sill, of Lyne, (north quarter), for the murder of his father in law, capt. William Sterling. The following are some particulars of this lamentable affair:
Mr. Sill has for a number of years been troubled with the hypochondria; and in consequence, has had frequent recourse to opium, and occasionally to ardent spirits. From the too frequent use of these, (it is supposed) he has been subject to delirious turns, for some time past; which generally continued for 3 or 4 days. One of these fits, it appears, attacked him on Saturday last; and his wife, as she had before done, fled for safety, with her children, to her father's—where she calculated to stay till he should recover his reason. Early on Monday morning, capt. Sterling, partly for the purpose of getting some clothes for the children, and for finding the situation of his son in-law, went to his house, accompanied by his son and a neighbor. They found Mr. Sill apparently rational, and in unusual good spirit. Capt. Sterling took a seat directly facing a bed room door; and Sill, soon after, went into the bed room, but immediately returned to the door with a loaded gun in his hands, which he instantly discharged at captain S.*** the contents lodged in his bosom!—Sill then aimed a blow, with the breach of the gun, at the son of capt. S. but fortunately his arm received it—Sill was then secured.
Mr. Sill is said to be, when enjoying his reason, an excellent citizen—tender & affectionate to his family and connections. No previous threat or intimation of his intention escaped him.
Capt. Sterling was about 67 years old—in him the community has lost one of its most useful members; and a numerous family are left to deplore their untimely loss.
NEW-YORK, July 17.
COMMERCIALLY IMPORTANT.
Regulations of the Intendant General of the Island of Cuba, (translated for the N. York Gazette.)
"SENIOR DON RAFAEL ROUBAUD, Intendant General of this Island, has determined, in a decree of the 28th June last, that the regulations pointed out in the manifest or ordinance, of the 8th Feb. anterior for the general Administration of the revenues of the marine for the Commerce of Neutrals, receive the following addition."
The Consuls, or Vice-Consuls of the neutral ports from whence expeditions are made (and in the case of their being no Consuls resident therein, the persons authorised by the Minister Plenipotentiary of his Majesty) shall certify to the accounts or invoices, with the expression of the particular port of the island to which they are directed; with an individual relation of the number, weight, measure, quality and value of the kinds and effects comprehended in the cargo; under the intelligence or knowledge that whatsoever shall be discovered that was not included in the invoice, will be confiscated without any indulgence."
Havanna, July 3, 1805.
Consulate of the United States of America, ISLAND OF CUBA,
Havanna, June 11th, 1805. For the information of the merchants and others in the United States, the undersigned consul thinks it his duty to make
known, that by an official act of the captain general and intendant of this island under date of the 29th ult. a reduction of the duties on imports in foreign vessels took place of about 7 per cent. on all duties made after the 26th ult. So that the actual duties now payable on such imports in this island are about 25 1-2 per cent. on the valuation here.
Also, by the said act, goods and merchandise of the growth or manufacture of Spain accompanied with proper documents from the custom houses from whence they cleared in that kingdom knowing them to be such and imported into this island, are subject to no more duties than if imported in Spanish bottoms, viz. about 6 1-2 per cent.
HENRY HILL, Jun. July 29.
The brig Sally, Tracy (arrived here on Saturday) left Bordeaux on the 9th of June, at which time no new event of importance had occurred on the theatre of European politics. The Rochefort squadron had got safe into port from the West-Indies, and had sailed again on secret expedition.
Captain Clark, late master of the brig Lion, came passenger in the sloop Atlantic from St. Croix, and has furnished us with a narrative of the loss of his vessel, which we shall publish in our next. Of eight passengers who were on board at the time of the accident, four were received by the ship Eliza Ann, of New York for Europe, in 6 days after leaving the wreck; the remainder (Mr. Peter Laurens, Mr. Lalobere and his amiable daughter, and Mr. P. Jordan a Spanish officer) with James Buchanan, the cabin boy, were drowned.
July 30.
Particulars of the loss of the brig Lion of this port. We have been favored by capt. Clark, the late master of the Lion with the following particulars of the loss of the vessel, drawn up by himself.
"Nothing particular occurred on our voyage, except having head winds and bad weather, until the 8th June; when we were surrounded with squalls, and it came on to blow a gale. On the 10th it moderated, and the wind hauled round from SSE SSW. We sped on very well, (altho' it began to blow again very hard) under close reefed top-sails and fore sail, and fore and aft main sail reefed, until about half past 12, A-M of the 11th, being then in the lat. of 41 21, long. 61 30: it still blowing fresh, the vessel seemed to carry much of a weather helm, when I ordered the main sail to be hauled down, and settled down the main top sail on the caps; and all at once I heard a roaring in the elements like thunder: it proved to be a water spout, accompanied by a whirlwind; and it was so thick and rainy that we could not see any thing. I called the mate and told the watch to call the hands; this done I took the helm, and ordered the top sails to be clewed up, and to haul up the fore sail—but before the watch could get out, the vessel was so knocked down with the whirlwind, and the body of water that fell into her, that our lower mast lay in the water: she was so low, that I thought she would be turned bottom up. The body of water from the water spout then fell into the fore hold, which sunk her bows under water, and the boat breaking from her grips, carried away the main hatch, and the water breaking into the main hold, and companion she filled so quick, that it was impossible for all the passengers to get out of the cabin—and those that did get out were obliged to break their way through the sky-light, and we were nearly cut. Four out of eight were drowned as usual so my apprentice boy. The vessel was knocked down so quick that every body on deck was thrown overboard except myself, I hung by the tiller ropes (for the vessel was so low that it was with difficulty I could reach any part of the rigging) and caught by the topsail sheet, and hauled myself up by the other rigging, and got on the weather gunwale. By that time the rest of the people got on board, except the four passengers that were on the weather gunwale, whom we relieved. We then cut away our weather rigging. By a jirk of the sea both the masts broke off by the deck; which caused the big to right. By this time our decks were under water—and the bales of cotton which were in floating out, we were apprehensive that she would sink—I then told the people that to preserve our lives, we must make use of our boat, which was full of water; we then with great difficulty got her clear of the deck; being under water we hauled her upon our lee gunwale, and some of the water ran out—one of the people providentially procuring a bucket, we bailed her out. The vessel sinking very fast, we got into the boat, having but little provisions, and only part of a pot of sweet meats, and a few bottles of cordials. At 9 A.M. we left the wreck, and steered NNE in hopes to fall in with some vessel. There were twelve persons in our small boat, and all of them without hats to their heads or shoes to their feet. We remained in this perilous situation for two days. On the 13th, it being calm, we descried a sail, and providentially came up with her. She proved to be the schooner Nancy, of Halifax, James Rumfort master, bound to Dominico, who treated us very kindly. Four of the passengers were afterwards, at their own desire, put on board of the ship Eliza Ann, from New York, bound to Europe. The Nancy arrived at Dominico on the 2d of July, at which place I was very kindly and humanely treated, particularly by Messrs. Boyer, Hardy & Co. I afterwards took passage on board the brig William, capt. Thompson, for St. Croix where I arrived; and a few days since returned to New-York in the sloop Atlantic, capt. Daring—by both of which gentlemen I have been kindly treated."
Captain Robinson from Digby, informs, that on the 13th inst. the scht. Argo, Harris arrived there from Antigua, in distress, that she sailed in company with the home bound Antigua fleet, consisting of about 30 sail, and that the next day after sailing the whole fleet was captured by 4 frigates detached from the combined French and Spanish fleets, and were all burnt. The scht. Argo, was bound to New York, but having been robbed by the frigates of most of her cargo, and nearly the whole of her provisions and two of her seamen, after 4 days detention, they released her on account of her having an American sea letter. The frigates then stood off to the N.E.
PHILADELPHIA, July 29.
Our Board of Health, with a laudable vigilance, have issued a Proclamation, forbidding, under the penalty of Five Hundred Dollars, all intercourse, either by land or by water, between this city and the town of New Haven, in Connecticut, and any place or places within five miles of it. We
learn from N. Haven, that four or five persons have died of a malignant or contagious disease, and that the number of new cases were increasing. The disease is attributed to a vessel arrived there from Port-Rico. Its first victim was the custom-house officer, who superintended her discharge. The Collegiates (of Yale) had dispersed, and the citizens generally were retiring to the country.
The Mayor of New York, has also interdicted all communication with New York.
From the New York Commercial Advertiser, July 27.
TO THE PUBLIC.
In consequence of alarming reports of malignant cases of fever having occurred in this city, the Board of Health think it proper to state, that an unusual degree of health, at present, prevails; and that no case of malignant fever so far as they know, now exists at New York. A few cases of an unfavorable appearance were observed a few days ago; but the sick were removed to the Marine Hospital, and every precaution was taken to guard against any future evil. The constant vigilance exercised at the Quarantine establishment, the incessant attention to the removal of nuisances in the city, and the present favorable state of the weather, all encourage a reasonable hope that the season will pass away without any malignant epidemic. The Board pledge themselves to their fellow citizens to give early and unreserved notice of danger, if any should occur.
By the unanimous order of the Board of Health.
DE WITT CLINTON, Pres't. JAMES HARDIE, Sec'y. Office of the Board of Health, New York, July 27, 1805.
We are informed that the disorder now prevailing at New Haven, is daily becoming more alarming. Some families have removed from the town: the College has been dismissed; the Students have returned to their families; and the Supreme Court, which had just commenced its session, has adjourned. While we sympathize with the inhabitants of New Haven in their distress, we are happy to congratulate our fellow citizens on the unusually healthy situation of our own city.
BALTIMORE, July 29.
ROBBERY OF THE BANK!
1000 Dollars Reward.—Last evening between dark and 10 o'clock, the Office of Discount and Deposit, established in this city, was robbed by thieves, and a sum of money in paper and specie, chiefly small change contained in a small wrought iron chest, was stolen therefrom. The villains who perpetrated this daring robbery, were not able to penetrate the chest above mentioned and its contents. Among other bank notes therein, was a parcel of old defaced notes two of which were for 500 dollars each of this office, the indorsements on them entirely filled their backs. The said notes are generally much defaced, ragged and scarce fit for circulation. About the hour this act was committed, a person was seen with an iron chest in a wheel barrow over Griffiths bridge. There is no doubt but several villains were engaged in the atrocious robbery. The above reward will be given to any person or persons who will detect and bring them to conviction and should one of the accomplices engaged therein make a discovery, so that the rest be convicted of the fact, he shall receive the above reward, and a present made with the governor of this state to retain for him a full and free pardon.
DAVID HARPIS, Cashier.
August 2.
A commercial friend of his city, translated the following article from a Hamburg paper of the 11th May, and politely tended it to the Editors for publication.
The Danish government has notified to the American Consul at Hamburg, that all vessels, for Copenhagen coming from Norway, Philadelphia, Wilmington and Savannah, shall be strictly examined; and if from Charleston, they shall be obliged to perform a rigorous quarantine—but those coming from any other port in the United States, will be permitted an immediate entry, provided with a clean bill of health.
ALEXANDRIA, July 31.
DARING ROBBERY!
Yesterday morning, as Mr. JOHN PETER, one of the clerks in the Bank of Columbia, was on his way from George Town to this place, with between six and seven thousand dollars in notes of the Bank of Alexandria, for the purpose of having them exchanged—at the small branch near the hedge of the brambles, between the lands of Charles Alexander and Charles from Alexandria, a man appeared from the side of the road who seemed to be in the act of crossing it, but on getting near his horse he seized the bridle and discharged a pistol at said Peter, the contents of which lodged in his side, but from present appearances, we are happy to mention the wounds are believed not to be mortal. From the best information that can be obtained, it appears, that the man who committed the robbery on Mr. Peter, is of middling stature, a white man, with a black or blue body coat, (some say half boots)—He was at the stage of life in George Town on Monday evening—crossed the ferry towards Alexandria the same evening, and lodged in a small house kept by one Benson, about four miles from the ferry. After committing the act, he ran towards a thicket of wood west of the town. He is said to be an active man and of tolerably general appearance.
The following is a correct list of the notes, &c. taken from Mr. Peter, and of the different banks they belonged to:
A Post Note of the Bank of Virginia, (Richmond) for 800 dollars. A Post Note of the Bank of Alexandria, 300 dollars. One other of same Bank, 500 dollars. One of ditto, 450 dollars. One ditto, of the Bank of Potomac, 14,965 dollars. A Check on the Bank of Alexandria, signed by P. Ilgi-batham, Cashier of the Union Bank, for 500 dollars.
Besides the above there were some current Post Notes which cannot be described.
August 2.
A Tradesman in this town was yesterday noon apprehended on suspicion of stopping and robbing Mr. PETER on Tuesday last, and after an examination set at liberty, towards evening he was again taken up and committed to Jail (after a very close investigation) for further examination this day.
Mr. PETER the gentleman, who now so justly claims the public sympathy, is we are happy to hear in a fair way of recovery.
NORFOLK, August 1.
We have the following in addition to those already published, of the gallant exploits by some of the crew of the Cambrian, in the river St. Mary's from a letter received by a gentleman in this Borough, dated
"St. Mary's, 13th July, 1805."
"The British frigate Cambrian, capt. Beresford, captured a few days ago to the southward of Savannah, a French privateer schooner of 18 guns, 12 and 9 pounders, from Guadalupe, on board of which he put a detachment of 56 men, commanded by lieut. Pigot, and lieut. Masterman of the marines; Messrs. Mitchell, Lawson, Griffiths, Bolman and Williamson, midshipmen, and Mr. Saller, surgeon, and sent her into this place, where, after an obstinate and sharp contest of upwards of an hour, they succeeded in boarding the ship Golden Grove, (though much annoyed by a battery on shore) which was well armed and defended by about 80 men, under the command of the noted privateer man, Hooper, who with 4 men were killed on deck after boarding, 16 made prisoners, and the others jumped overboard, some swam ashore and the rest drowned. The loss of the British on this occasion was one seaman and one marine killed. Lieut. Pigot wounded in the head, mouth and leg; Mr. Lawson in the leg; Sir Andrew Mitchell blown up with powder, but not to endanger his life; 7 seamen and 3 marines wounded. With the ship they took the brig Ceres, a Bermudian sloop, and Hooper's privateer. This certainly has been a gallant and brilliant affair, and reflects much credit on the officers and men engaged in it."
FROM THE BOSTON CHRONICLE.
THE AMERICAN TREE OF LIBERTY.
A FRAGMENT.
Bending with fruit, luxuriant tree! thy boughs extend—Beneath thy shade, in cheerful ease securely lay the peaceful swains,—and there the garlands weave to deck the fair. The tutor'd flocks their shepherds own: while bleating herds, by insin'd urged, submissive lick the hand of claim. The yielding turf, in furrow'd range, the ploughman turns: Hope, fed by prospect, fattens as the days decline: and harvest's yellow visage urges on the year. But richer still the sense of legal claim, whence, from earth's centre, to the shining star, the title stands to heirs who are yet unborn.
No mitred priest, with morals base, prophane'y grasps th' oppressive tithe. No cruel Lord, by hungry roll, a remnant squeezes from a gleaned field, his brother's bill to pay, or gambling promise to discharge. No dark excuse, base minions' food, and fav'rites' bribe, drags forth the remnant cent; but equal tax, by freemen giv'n, as fealty's pledge; to constitutions wisely framed, a proof of love; is all our laws require.
Oppression here no stalls has rear'd, where bought with gold, corrupted laws, the poor destroy to raise the rich: but equal rights each grade protect. Nor here inheritance, with bloated veins, its antient claim, the poor to grind, holds forth: but power, and rank, by virtue held, on freedom's choice, the laws dispense.
Where winter holds his icy reign till vernal gales drive back his frosty car, luxuriant yields the teeming ground. In milder lines, where slowly flow the streams in level vales, obtain'd with ease, the varied crops are proffer'd by the willing soil. Yet farther south, where winter's hoary head is never seen, the double harvest yields a vast increase.
Along the shores immense, where peace has fix'd her throne, Commerce unclaim'd wide spreads her loosened wings, and o'er internal fields the rich profusion pours. Hence cities rise, as if by magic rais'd; appreciate swells the sail, in price, as drench'd in golden showers.
The arts well cherish'd, claim a pleasing home; and science like an atmosphere o'er spreads the land. Without restraint devotion breathes her solemn prayer. The intercourse between God and Man no human law controls.
The swelling surge, and eastern gale, both in their murmurs bear sounds of war. Far stretching o'er the briny deep, imagination raised to foreign climes, the forms of war surveys. Hosts there array'd in shining steel, the plains reluctant drench with human gore. Pride, cause and proof of man's depravity, of honour talks, of insults made to crowns, which man, as man, can never feel. Factitious dignity, ambitious puff! is raised to feed on war. There armies slain, with cities sack'd, a sacrifice are made. There human woe, wide spreading flows to drown a foolish world; while monarchy conducts its tide where tears o'erflow the sighing banks. In splendid style, the Lords of native power their awful pomp maintain, and drink the labrers tears.
Ah! think ye few, whom pride, and avarice rule; and who your country's face would change; who proudly on her head
a diadem would place, what miseries on her sons ye would entail! Her equal rights expell'd, the crown, an atlas rais'd to fens, and bogs, in low estate the multitude would plunge. The monarchs lofty side an aristocracy must claim; and these again, from yeomanry depress'd as slaves, must force their needy wealth. Oppression makes a wise man, mad; nor yet is tyranny secure till folly for its throne the pillar's made. Hence superstition is the tool of State; and truth corrupted to an ark of lies in mystery's seats, to reasons eye denies the candid search.
Now hail Columbia, in the arms of peace! Let warring nations count their numerous hosts; where doubtful battles leave ensanguin'd fields; and sieges, indecisive, mock the pride of arms. While yonder world, with terror fill'd, in vain for peace and plenty prays, Columbia reaps her burden'd fields, and on each gale her canvas spreads.
Her Jefferson, of peace the fav'rite child, of arts the oldest son, of science all beloved, guides well the helm of State. His mind from habit pure, no live discerns between his nation's pride and happiness. Her glory, truly seen, fast by her interest stands. Her happiness secured, is all the pride he knows.
DOMESTICUS.
Land, Lots & Slaves, for Sale.
ON Thursday the 22d of August we shall offer for SALE, at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, the following Property, for Cash, conveyed to us in trust from Messrs. Dant and Wm. Guerrant, for payment of a debt due to Gilliat and Kirby, one improved LOT, in New Canton, No. 9.—one unimproved LOT, in New Canton, No. 18.—two male and four female SLAVES—also, a tract of LAND, in Buckingham county, containing 303 1-2 acres, more or less, known and distinguished in Dr. John Adams's general plat by the number five.
Rivers Drake, } Trustees. Hugh F. Norton, } tees. August 6th, 1805.
FOR SALE,
A TRACT OF LAND,
FORMERLY the property of Jacob Williamson, dec. late of Amelia county, containing between 900 and 1000 acres—this land lies about 1 mile from Appomattox river, and 6 above Genito bridge—the soil is well adapted to the culture of tobacco, Indian corn, wheat and other small grain. One third part of the purchase money will be required in cash, and the balance in two equal annual instalments. If the above land is not sold or otherwise disposed of before the first day of October next, the same will then be rented out for the ensuing year, to the highest bidder, at Cassel's store, in Amelia.
Geo: Williamson, } Ex'ors of Jacob Williamson, } said dec. Powhatan, August 3d, 1805. w3w
THE Subscribers have taken a tenement in the large brick house just below the termination of the canal, where they propose to do business on
COMMISSION, &c.
They flatter themselves, from the eligibility of the situation, with the extensive capital which they will employ in that line, together with unremitted attention to give general satisfaction to those who may favor them with consignments.
Jas. C. Anthony & Co. August 1st, 1805. w3w
Ten Dollars Reward.
RUN AWAY from the subscriber, living in Albemarle county, South Garden, on the 10th instant, a negro man named PATRICK; he was bought about 11 years ago of some person in Richmond, then about 10 years old—he says he has connections in or near Petersburg, belonging to a Mr. Pendleton, where I expect he will endeavor to go, or to Norfolk. Patrick is about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, stout made, yellow complexion, full face, with several scars on his jaw and neck, occasioned by a rising, and I believe a small part of two of his upper fore teeth is broke off near the corners—he was taken up in Powhatan on Friday last, and made his escape about 6 miles above the courthouse—he then said his intention was to go to Petersburg and Norfolk. His dress was a home made linen shirt and pantaloons. The above reward will be paid to any person who will deliver him to the jailor of Powhatan, or the subscriber in Albemarle, with all reasonable expenses.
James Wood, for B. Martin. July 29th, 1805. w3w
LAND FOR SALE.
WILL be offered for SALE, on the premises, on the 15th day of August next, that well known place called PATRICKSVILLE, (formerly Stoney Town) containing about four hundred and forty acres, with uncommonly good improvements, viz. an excellent dwelling house, a large and commodious tavern, besides an elegant two story house intended for a mason's hall, (there being a lodge now held here) and every necessary out house—stables, lumber-houses, &c, also, a spacious cow-house, all now in tolerably good repair. The quality of the land is very good, particularly for wheat, and the stand as a tavern is profitable. Possession will be immediately given, so that the purchaser can avail himself of the advantage of sowing wheat. The terms are one half of the purchase money payable at Christmas, the other half Christmas twelve months, the purchaser giving bond and security to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. Also,
Ten or Twelve Negroes,
For cash, consisting of men, women, boys and girls, uncommonly likely, and all Virginia born. Also,
Household & Kitchen Furniture,
Of all kinds, viz. six or eight good beds and furniture, a complete set of dining tables, and an elegant mahogany desk and book case, chest of drawers, chairs, &c, besides a great number of other articles too tedious to enumerate. A credit for the latter for all sums above five dollars will be given until Christmas next, the purchaser giving bond with good security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.
James Townes, jr. Amelia, Pridenville, July 24, 1805. 2w
A PERSON acquainted with the POTTERY or TILE making business will meet with encouragement on application to the printer.
August 2d, 1805. 2w
Foolscap & Letter Paper
For sale at this office.

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1805.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT.
 CORRECTED WEEKLY.  Tobacco, 30 to 33 3/4 Cash.  Wheat, new, 78 3/4 do.  Flour, fine, new, 4 50 do.  Flour, super fine, 4 80 do.  Corn, 2 3/4 do.  Hemp, (clean) £ 54 do.  Iron, £ 33 do.  Bacon, 13 3/4 do.  Whiskey, 3 92 do. 
WILLIAM & MARY LOTTERY.
Williamsburg, July 27, 1805. The Commissioners of the Lottery for the Benefit of William and Mary College, think it necessary to make known to the adventurers in the first class that course which they have resolved to pursue, in consequence of those circumstances which have baffled their attempt to conduct the drawing to a close satisfactory to all concerned.
For that course the Commissioners have laboriously sought. They have not only weighed, in their own minds, the pretensions of those who oppose, and of those who contend for a redrawing; they have not only given their respective claims the most impartial investigation; but anxious to be guided by the best legal information which could be collected in a case so perplexed in its own nature, and at the same time, so interesting to many, they have resorted to several eminent law characters. Their opinions are at variance. All of them, however, have concurred in recommending a submission of the case to that Tribunal, in whose decision all must acquiesce. This recommendation will be followed without delay. A suit has already been commenced by one of the fortunate adventurers.
The Commissioners on their part, will not impede the progress of the suit, but will solicit a decision of the Court of Appeals, during the ensuing term.
The decision as to one prize, will establish a principle applicable to all prizes, and will furnish a rule for the conduct of the Commissioners. If payment be adjudged, the drawing is completed; if the contrary be decided, the redrawing will commence immediately after the decision is received.
Signed, by direction of the Commissioners, JAMES MADISON, Chairman.
From the New-York papers of the 30th ult.
We learn by capt. Haff, of the ship Charles, arrived last night, that Cadiz was blockaded by five sail of the line, two frigates and a cutter, under the command of Admiral Collingwood.
The U.S. Gun Boat No. 3, commanded by a lieutenant, and having 24 men on board, from New York, was attacked in the Gut of Gibraltar, by three Spanish privateers, and after a smart engagement boarded and took possession of her, and carried her into Algeciras; where in consequence of the remonstrances of the American officer, she was shortly after liberated. The day previous to her capture, three Gun-Boats and two other United States vessels, schooners, sailed from the harbor of Gibraltar to the eastward.
The ship New-York, capt. George, was to sail for Philadelphia in 5 days, with General MOREAU, and family on board. By the above vessel we have received Madrid Gazettes to the 14th June.
Extract of a letter from Cadiz, dated 22d June.
"By the enclosed papers [omitted] you will perceive the insulting stile in which the Spaniards mention in their public prints, an occurrence which took place a few days since of the attack and capture of one of the United States Gun-Boats, No. 3, by three Spanish privateers; the result of this business we are yet ignorant of, though it is said the boat has been given up—the capture appears to have been intended more as an insult than any thing else."
The same letter announces the condemnation of the brig Hudson, and cargo, by the Tribunal of Marine of the island of St. Leon—The reason given is, "that the brig was English built; and the want of Spanish certificates to the property." This vessel is American built and owned, was bound to Naples with a valuable cargo belonging entirely to native citizens.
Yesterday arrived his Britanic Majesty's Packet Princess Elizabeth, from Falmouth, England, via Halifax, with the June mail. She sailed from Falmouth on the 14th June, and brings London papers to the 10th.
The following is a hasty sketch of their contents:—
Information had been received of Lord Nelson's arrival at Gibraltar, and of his having sailed for the West-Indies, in pursuit of the French fleet.
The secret expedition under General Craig, after having put into Gibraltar for a few days had sailed towards its destination.
Fifteen sail of the line, besides frigates and small craft was to be stationed in the Downs.—This force was to act as occasion required, in the narrows of the channel, or on the North sea. Admiral Russell's squadron, which lately blockaded the Texel, was ordered round to make a part of this armament.
Accounts from the Hamburg mail state, that M. Nova-ltowitz has received his passports for Milan, and that a Congress is to be held at Brussels, for the purpose of promoting a general pacification. Letters
from Gothenburg on the contrary say, that Russia had broken off all negotiation with France, and that the troops of the former powers will soon take an advanced position in Pomerania. The Prussian minister had actually left Stockholm.
The squadron under the command of Admiral Salcedo, that sailed from Carthagena, returned again into the port, having met with the fleet of Lord Nelson, and that some of the Spanish ships in their haste to get into the harbour again, were damaged.
LONDON, June 10.—The Boulogne flotilla begins to send forth its summer swarms, but they never venture from under their batteries.
To-morrow's debate in the Commons on Mr. Whitebread's motion for the impeachment of Lord Melville, will call forth all the great energies of that assembly. No public question perhaps ever excited a livelier interest in the public mind than that which now presses for final discussion. Government, in resisting the motion, calculate upon a considerable majority; but this must materially depend upon the collateral aid, or opposition, which may be derived from the partizans of Lord Sidmouth and Mr. Wilberforce. Respecting the former, two counter-reports prevailed yesterday: the one, "that his lordship meant to support Mr. Pitt, on the ground that the punishment of Lord Melville had already been proportioned to his offence;" the other, "that he and the minister had separated on ill terms last Saturday, because Mr. Pitt would not concede to his lordship's opinion the political as well as moral necessity of an impeachment." Which of these be the fact, we do not pretend to know; but the motion of to-morrow night will decide it. As to Mr. Wilberforce, and his corps of seceders, they make no previous declaration of their political faith when there is any hope or chance of "a new light to lighten the Gentiles."
Bank Stock 178 1-2, Omnium 3 1-2 COWES, June 5.—Arrived, the American brig Thetis, Dockendorff, from Charleston.
FALMOUTH, June 5.—Arrived, the American ship Commerce; she brings an account of the Elizabeth, of Liverpool for New-York, on the Banks of Newfoundland; 13 of her crew were saved.
A Treaty has been concluded in the state of Ohio with several Indian tribes, by which one million two hundred thousand acres have been ceded to the U. States for an annuity of eight hundred and twenty-six dollars.
We understand that advices have been received from Tangiers, as late as May 18, which do not countenance the intelligence recently received of a war with Morocco.
The importation of corn into Great Britain free of duty, is allowed for six months from the 30th of May.
Letters have been received in Philadelphia, from our captive countrymen in Tripoli, from which the following are extracts.
"By an arrival from Malta, we have received the pleasing intelligence of the arrival of Commodore Barron, with a strong reinforcement, which I trust will accomplish our liberation. We also learn that the undaunted Preble has been superceded, owing to the want of a sufficient number of junior captains—The attacks on the enemy last summer, were numerous and successful: but I am sorry to find our loss considerable in an infant navy; seven or eight young heroes, who bid fair to be an ornament to their profession and an honor to their country, snatched off, while nobly supporting the dignity of their nation. Among those unfortunate young men, I am sorry to find several of my intimate acquaintances. The only consolation to their afflicted friends, will be the encomiums bestowed on their memory by a grateful country. I am exceedingly gratified to hear of the rapid promotion of captain Decatur, who I find is made a post captain, and appointed to a fine frigate, in consequence of his meritorious conduct in destroying the late frigate Philadelphia. It is now more than a year since I heard from you. In the event of our ransom, it is very improbable whether I shall immediately return home, as captain Bainbridge will have an investigation of his conduct, at Malta, and I have no doubt he will be honorably acquitted, and placed in a fine ship."
Another extract.
"Our days drag heavily on, we are still closely confined, not having enjoyed a sight of the Heavens (but once) excepting through a small grated hole in the terrace since May last. We are secluded in a loathsome prison, surrounded by vermin, without the enjoyment of pure air, and debared from holding converse with any person outside of the walls of our prison—the policy of concealing the operations of the fleet from the enemy, cuts off the intercourse with our countrymen, and keeps us in ignorance and constant suspense—the letters from our friends in America are intercepted, opened, and sometimes never reach us—after spending a tedious day, sleep, the solace of the wretched, comes to ease the burden of our minds, and sometimes transports us by a visionary flight to our beloved friends, but the return of light awakens us to the dreary realities of our prison. Even hope has now almost deserted us, and though we struggle to support with fortitude the horrors of our situation, yet human nature is scarcely equal to the conflict."
A letter from Jonathan Smedley, esq. surgeon of the late frigate Philadelphia, now a captive in Tripoli, to Dr. Mitchell, dated 24th November, 1804.
"DEAR SIR, "I hope you will excuse me for the liberty I take in suggesting to you a few remarks which have occurred since my captivity.—The Bashaw has taken me from the prison where my fellow officers are confined and ordered me to attend his sick slaves who are principally Neapolitans, negroes, and our unfortunate crew. Some of the latter I this morning saw chained to a cart loaded with stones which they were dragging through the town to repair the fortifications. They complain much of hunger, cold and hard labor, and the lash of the whip. I confess I never saw any thing that wounded my feelings equal to the sight of these poor fellows. I have liberty to walk in the town, but am attended by a Turk who is loaded with weapons of war. I am not allowed to visit any of the fortifications nor any of the foreign consuls. Capt. Bainbridge's endeavors to relieve the wants of his crew are often countermanded by our new masters. Five of our countrymen have turned Turks, and five have paid their last debt to nature. Diarrhoea and dysentery have often appeared among our crew, but on a free use of Carbonate of Soda (Natron) which is found in abundance in this country & often whitewashing the walls of the prison with lime where they sleep, it soon disappears. Our crew are now very healthy."
During the several attacks upon this town by our squadron under the command of commodore Preble, many Turks were killed & wounded, and several men much burnt by the explosion of their own powder. I had an opportunity of seeing their method of curing burns in particular, many of which extended over the whole body. The Bashaw has all his wounded brought to an apartment in the castle where he visits them and makes them a present of ten dollars each. He then orders his surgeons & Mamelukes to dress their wounds; he often assists with his own hands. The Mamelukes are his body guards; the Marabouts are employed to expel evil spirits & make intercession with Mahomet their prophet for their recovery. Those that were burnt, were first anointed with honey, carefully preserving the skin as much as possible and keeping the parts exposed to the air. They then sprinkle the ulcerated parts, if any, with a fine powder of white lead; (Ceruse;) this is repeated at short intervals until a scab is formed, that is carefully preserved until a cure is accomplished, which is remarkably soon.
"I hope and expect that in due time my country will honorably and to the astonishment of barbarians and tyrants, liberate us from the chains of slavery, and restore us to our native land, that happy land the thoughts of which is a healing balm to our souls in their miserable bondage."
Extract of a letter from an American officer at Malta, dated April 5th, 1805.
"In my last I believe I informed you that captain Eaton had gone to Alexandria in Egypt, to meet the cidevant Bashaw of Tripoli, brother to the reigning Bashaw, since which the Argus has returned, and brings letters from Eaton. He was received with much attention, and appointed generalissimo by the Bashaw: he is now at the head of six thousand men on his march for Tripoli, a distance of 1000 miles, he is supposed by this time to be at Derne, a province of Tripoli, about half way from Alexandria."
"The Argus, has been dispatched to Derne with provisions, and the commodore has sent to Messina to purchase field pieces, &c. Great hopes are entertained from this expedition. The reigning Bashaw is much alarmed, and has put himself at the head of his army to oppose them."
Extract of a letter from an American officer, dated Malta, April 7th.
"A letter dated January 27th, was received a few days since, from capt. Bainbridge by way of Tunis.—The officers were all in good health, notwithstanding their rigorous confinement. Arrangements are making for entering on offensive operations against the barbarians. It will be needless to assure you that the officers and crew of the squadron are full of zeal and ardor, and that every thing will be done to insure success, and to restore our unfortunate prisoners to their country and friends."
"We have seen a letter from the Mediterranean which contains the following agreeable information with respect to our operations against the barbarians of Tripoli. Consul Eaton, who has assumed the command of the deposed Bashaw's troops, had marched from Alexandria with 6000 troops, and proceeded as far as Dernah.—His force continued to augment.—The reigning Bashaw was preparing to meet him.—It was confidently hoped, that this enterprise, in co-operation with the attack to be made by our squadron, would terminate in a vindication of the rights of nature and nations, and restore our unfortunate countrymen to the blessings of freedom."
We learn, (says a New-York paper) that a malignant fever is now prevailing at Providence R. Island.—A gentleman who left that place on Saturday morning, states that 15 cases had been reported, and that the Physicians had recommended a general removal of the inhabitants.
We understand, that a letter was yesterday forwarded to the Secretary of State, at Philadelphia; to apprize him of the arrival of the dispatches by Mr. Dalton. They are from Mr. Monroe, and are relative to our affairs with Spain.
FROM THE TRENTON TRUE AMERICAN.
The following occurrence actually took place a short time since at the house of a Federalist, in presence of a number of neighbors.
The master of the house was about whipping his child for telling a lie, and to give his chastisement the more effect, preceded it by remonstrating with him upon the wickedness of telling a falsehood upon any occasion whatever, and concluded by observing it was his duty to punish him for such a sinful act.
Boy. —Why dad, you take the Trenton Federalist, and pay men for printing it, tho' I have frequently heard you say it was full of lies. What makes you pay them and whip me for the same thing?
The father felt this unexpected rebuke severely. He told the boy he was a saucy fellow, but he would forgive him this time. And I much doubt whether this hint from a child will not lose the printers of that paper a subscriber.
AN OBSERVER.
Lord Melville in disgrace. —In one of our last London papers we read the following advertisement;—This day were published, price two shillings two Letters from Sandy M'Shull, to Donald M'Shull, his old Friend and Schoolfellow in Scotland, containing a Poetical Account of the recent fall of a Great Statesman.
"Nay, then farewell! "I've touched the highest point of all my greatness."
"And from that full meridian of my glory, "I haste now to my setting."
Political Astronomy of England.
[From a French paper.]
England is a planet as we all know, wholly separated from the Earth.— Toto divisus orbe Britannus. —She is, however, not less anxious to exert her influence on that point. This planet seems to contain in its centre of gravitation, satellites of the following description:
Canning. —He describes a diurnal revolution round himself, and an annual revolution round Mr. Pitt. He is the smallest of all the English stars. It requires an excellent telescope to discover him. He is continually lost in the rays of Lord Grenville, or Mr. Pitt.
Dundas. —He describes his diurnal revolution round France, and his annual round the world. It is in Scotland and in India that you may take the best observation of him. He has laboured under a momentary eclipse; but it is still expected that he will reappear.
Hawkesbury. —A star of much brilliancy, but which shines only with a borrowed light.—Astronomers have hitherto been puzzled to describe its course; it seems to be liable to continual aberrations.
Windham. —He belonged to the Burkean constellation, which has disappeared. This is a most eccentric meteor, and partakes of the nature of the comet. Astronomers are strongly of opinion, that if he be not closely confined to his orbit, he must end in the destruction of the world.
Pitt. —A star of the first magnitude. He turns continually round George III. from which he is repelled by a centrifugal motion. It is principally at the Stock Exchange, or St. Stephen's Chapel, that a due observation may be taken of him.
Fox. —He is the polar star of England. In every storm and tempest, seamen turn intuitively toward him to enquire into their latitude.
Addington. —He is turning continually round every other star. Let him but approach in the least towards Canning, Fox, or even the smallest planet, he is carried away by their motion. Pitt exerts over him the influence of the moon, which possesses the power of raising or lowering the tides. This star is rapidly approaching to an eclipse.
BEARS. —Eight or ten of these animals, within these two weeks, have been killed in the vicinity of Williamsport, (Penn.)—It is supposed the cause of their leaving the uninhabited wilds and coming into the thick settled country on the river, is owing to the scarcity of water, occasioned by the present uncommon drought.
SILK. —The Windham Herald contains an account of the progress of the manufacture of silk in the town of Mansfield, Connecticut, by which it appears, that in the last year, 1804, there was produced in that town "between twelve and thirteen hundred pounds weight of well-dressed raw silk, every pound of which when made into sewing silk was worth seven dollars, and found a ready market." This silk is stated to be far superior to that imported, in strength and durability. It is principally attended to by women and children, and therefore interferes very little with agriculture or other pursuits. Would not the manufacture of this article be worth attention in other places than Mansfield?
MONUMENT TO LUTHER. —A society in Prussia have undertaken to erect a monument to the memory of Luther, and to found in connection with it an institution in which will be reared poor orphans of both sexes, and more especially of the workmen of the mines, to whom Luther's care was particularly directed; also youths destined for the ministry; and in fact young persons of all conditions, who will receive an education adapted to the different occupations for which they are intended. The king of Prussia has patronized this society and written them the following letter:
His majesty the king of Prussia having seen by the report of the Patriotic Library Society of the county of Mansfield, the success of their undertaking for the erection of a monument to Luther, informs them of the pleasure he received from this intelligence; and observing that the society have hopes of combining with that monument a beneficent institution; his majesty expresses the satisfaction he experiences at remarking the zeal with which they pursue this laudable object, and assures them, that he will most willingly contribute to its success.
(Signed) FREDERICK WILLIAM.
EXPORTS
Of flour, meal and middlings, from the port of Philadelphia, from the 1st April, to the 30th June, 1805, both inclusive, taken from the outward entries in the custom house:
 43,921 barrels flour  2,945 half do.  1,623 barrels rye flour  93 half do.  2,328 hogheads Indian corn meal  4,597 barrels do.  66 barrels middlings. 
The Bishop of London has written a circular letter to all the females of fashion, requiring them to discontinue their Sunday parties in future, unless they mean to subject themselves to the penalties of the Ecclesiastical court.
MADAM TALIEN.
The celebrated Madam TALIEN—one of the most graceful and accomplished, at the same time, most meritorious women of France, is, once more, about to take a new name. She was some time since divorced from TALIEN; and then married to M. DE FONTENOY: from whom she has lately been divorced; and is for a time to be led to the altar, by M. DE CARAMAN; contrary to the wishes of all his family. She has for many years supported an elegant style of living, at Paris; and her house has been the asylum of genius and wretchedness. She complains loudly of the ingratitude of the Emperor and Empress of France. When BONAPARTE was in disgrace, after the affair of Toulon, he was dependent on Madam TALIEN for even necessities; and when the Empress JOSEPHINE, was the friend of BARRAS, she was on the most intimate terms with Madam T. whom they have recently treated with cold neglect.
AMERICAN MANUFACTURES.
With pleasure we notice a new American manufacture, equal in its utility and more beautiful than any we have ever seen of European manufactures—BED TICKING of the narrow blue stripe has been manufactured within a few weeks in the neighbourhood of this city, of the most elegant texture from American cotton, and which beside its strength and beauty, retains both down and feather.—We understand some of this manufacture will be exposed for sale in this city soon.
Here read! and reading, realize your fate! Your time's a moment, and your breath a blast! The issue certain, nor remove the date; "How lies the body!" is inscribing fast.
DIED. —In Salem (Mass.) on the 23d ult. very suddenly, of a violent nervous fever, attended with convulsions—Mr. WILLIAM CARLETON, aged 33 years, Editor of the Salem Register . By his industry and devotion to the Constituted Authorities of our nation, he originated, and preserved in increasing reputation, that excellent paper. By every sincere friend of his country, he will be regretted as an honest, upright, and worthy member of society.
As I find considerable leisure in my time, which I wish to devote to the most useful purposes, I shall be glad to take upon myself, the
TUITION
Of ten or twelve young gentlemen, from nine to twelve years old, in the principles of the Latin Grammar, Geography, use of the Globes, History, Writing and Arithmetic. The terms will be moderate, and the greatest care and attention shall be paid to their morals.
JOHN HEATH. Richmond, August 5, 1805
FOR SALE.
A VERY VALUABLE KITCHEN SERVANT.
Who understands Cooking, Washing and Ironing excellently well—about forty years of age and is as healthy and active as a girl of seventeen. Enquire of the Printer. Richmond, August 5, 1805.
TIMOTHY SEED.
THE subscriber opposite the Bell Tavern, in the cross street, second door from the corner, has just received, from Philadelphia, a few Tiers of fresh TIMOTHY SEED, which he will dispose of at a reduced price for cash or country produce.
G. Peirce. Richmond, August 7th. 1805
A FRESH SUPPLY OF
Lee's Genuine Patent Medicines,
Is just received at this office.

NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the late firms of  Buchanan, Dunlop & Co. Of Petersburg;  Robert Pollok & Co. Of Richmond; and  Dunlop, Pollok & Co. Of Manchester, are hereby notified that James Dunlop, late a partner in the above concerns, has become pur- chaser of the outstanding debts; they will there- fore be pleased to make payment to Mr. John Tompkins, residing in Richmond, or the sub- scriber, residing in Petersburg; who alone are au- thorised to make collections and grant discharges. Suits will be indiscriminately commenced a- gainst all who do not make payment before the first of February next. JOHN DUNLOP, Attorney for James Dunlop. Petersburg, Nov. 15, 1804.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RUN away from the subscriber about the end of Nov. or early in Dec. a black servant named SAM, I believe about 19 or 20 years of age, very strong and likely for a man of his age. He was seen in the neighborhood of this place some time after he absented himself, but from his connex- ions I have reason to suppose that he may be lurking about, or concealed by those connexions in the counties of Powhatan or Cumberland. I will give the above reward if he is brought to me in this place, or ten dollars if secured in a jail so that I may get him. Arch'd. Freeland. Manchester, March 16, 1805.
BROKER'S OFFICE. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Opened a Broker's Office, Opposite the Union Tavern, and over the Count- ing-house of Thomas and Amos Ladd. All bus- iness confided to him will be transacted with stri- ct fidelity. THOM. NORVELL. Richmond, October 3, 1804.
Forty Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber liv- ing in Granville county, North Carolina, in March last, two bright mulatto fellows; one by the name of BARTLEY, about 35 years of age, has but little to say, and appears to be very humble; he is a tolerable good Shoemaker and Cooper, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and he is a well set negro. GEORGE is about 23 years of age, about 6 feet high, spare made, but a very active negro, fond of drink, and a very forward and free fellow. I expect they have ob- tained free passes and will endeavor to pass for free negroes; it is probable they are lurking a- bout Manchester, Richmond or Petersburg; they were seen in Manchester a few days past. Any person taking them up and confining them in jail, so that I get them, shall have the above reward, or 20 dollars for either, paid by the subscriber. LEWIS HENING. June 5th, 1805.
A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears by the in- quisition of the Coroner for the county of Berkeley, that J. SEPH THRUSTON and JOHN THRUSTON, late of the said county, are charged with the murder of Barney Raley; & information has been received by the executive, that the said Joseph Thruston and John Thrus- ton, have fled from justice: I have, therefore, thought fit with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this proclamation—hereby offering a reward of Two Hundred Dollars, for appre- hending and conducting before the Coroner, or a Justice of the Peace, for the said county, or said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston, the One Hundred Dollars for either of them, in or der to their examination, touching the said mur- der: And I do moreover enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend and conduct before the Coroner or a Justice of the Peace for the aforesaid county of Berkeley, the said Joseph Thruston and John Thruston, that they may be dealt with, as in such cases, the law directs. Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the Commonwealth annex- ed, at Richmond, this 19th day of June, (L. S.) in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the com- monwealth the twenty ninth. (Signed) JOHN PAGE.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. BROKE away last evening, a large stout made blood bay HORSE, upwards of five feet eight, 7 years old last spring, was shod all round about two months ago, but some of the shoes may now be off; he has a large head and small eyes, trots and gallops; if he has any other marks by which he might be distinguished, they are not recollected. He had on a saddle a good deal worn, with a hogshead seat and plated stirrups. The above reward will be paid on delivery of the horse and saddle to the subscribers Pickett, Pollard & Johnston. Richmond, March 5, 1805.
FOR SALE. TWO LOTS, HANDSOMELY situated in the town of New-Canton, on James river: on both are new and well built dwelling houses and of- fices; on one an excellent garden well enclosed, and the other containing one acre, with a good pond and rail fence.—For further particulars en- quire of Messrs. William Anderson and James Ross of said place, who are legally authorised to sell and convey the same. ROBERT MILL. New York, 1st Feb. 1805.
The subscriber wishes to sell for cash, or on credit till the first day of January next, the Two Brick Tenements, Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1804.
BOOKS. Just received and for sale at S. PLEASANTS' Book Store. Story's Pleadings Marshall on Insurance McNaught's Evidence, 2 vols. Espinasse's Reports, 3 vols. Bosanquet and Puller's Reports, 2 vols. East's Reports, 3 vols. Jones on Bailments, superior edition Peake's Evidence Barton's Equity Cluett's Reports Powers of Solitude Priestley's Lectures, 2 vols.
BY AUTHORITY  RICHMOND ACADEMY  LOTTERY. CLASS No. II. 4000 Tickets at 10 dollars each. dolls. 40000 1 Prize of - - - dolls. 10000 1 of - - - 5000 2 of - - - 1000 5000 20 of - - - 100 10000 50 of - - - 50 5000 50 of - - - 25 2500 100 of - - - 25 2500 40000 227 First drawn ticket after 500 are drawn, dolls. 500 after 1000 - - - 500 after 1500 - - - 500 after 2000 - - - 1000 after 2500 - - - 1000 after 3000 - - - 1000 after 3500 - - - 1000 after 3950 - - - 10000 The above Lottery will certainly commence drawing the first Monday in November, or soon- er if the tickets are sold.
SWAY COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 6th June, 1805. WAS committed to the jail of this county, on the 24th day of February last, a negro man who calls himself BOOKER, and says that he belongs to a Mr. Ezekiel Wal- den, of Northumberland county; but appears to be at considerable loss to tell whether in Mary- land or this state. He says that he left this coun- try in April, 1804, in pursuit of his wife, which had been sold.—He is a stout well made fellow, about 22 years old, appears to have gone by wa- ter, and says that he sailed in the schooner John, to and from Baltimore. The said negro is now hired out agreeably to law. His owner is desir- ed to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away. David Price, 3m Keeper of the jail, Sway courthouse.
TO RENT, THE HOUSE lately occupied by Thomas Gilliat, and immediate possession given—Apply to Gilliat & Kirby. Richmond, June 28, 1805.
WHISKEY. TALIAFERRO and DICKIN- SON, near the basin, keep a constant supply of Whiskey, distilled west of the Blue Ridge. Richmond, June 5, 1805.
Geo. Watt HAS removed from the store he formerly oc- cupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe ware- house, where he has on hand and offers to dis- pose of on moderate terms, by wholesale, The following Articles, viz: Loaf and Mucavado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cogniac, Barcelons and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young Hyson and Imperial Tea, 400 Sacks Liverpool Salt, Patent Shot, assorted sizes—And The remainder of his Stock of Dry Goods, consisting principally of articles suited to the present and approaching season, which he will either sell on a credit of 3, 6 and 9 months, for notes negotiable at the Bank of Virginia, with approved endorser, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d March, 1805.
MILLINERY. MRS. BUCKNER having com- menced business in Manchester in the line of MILLINERY & MANTUA-MAKING, re- spectfully solicits the patronage of her friends and the public. She has on hand at present a small assortment of the articles necessary in that line of business, and shortly expects to receive from New-York an additional supply. All commands from the country will be faith- fully and punctually attended to. tf
TO RENT, A BRICK HOUSE, adjoining the old City Tavern, well calculated for a Dry Goods Store. Apply to Gallego, Richard & Co. May 29th, 1805.
FOUND , on Saturday the 2d inst. a Red Morocco POCKET BOOK, which the owner may get by applying to the subscriber and paying for this advertisement. James Bootwright. Richmond, March 4th, 1805.
THE following hogsheads of To- bacco, remaining in Todd's Warehouse unclaimed, will be sold, the first day of Septem- ber, King and Queen court, agreeable to law, viz. Nov. 5th, 1799, John Walden, I. W. No. 3 1108 122 986—March 28th, 1800, Anthony Seal, A. S. No. 55 1023 133 890—April 25th, 1800, Moses Pruitt, M. P. No. 87 1115 107 1006—May 16th, 1800, James Page, I. P. No. 96 1346 132 1214. GABRIEL DIX. BENJN. JOHNSON. June 1, 1805.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the es- tate of the late Thomas Price, and Mill- cent Price, his wife, of Powhatan county, will please come forward and settle their respective balances on or before the first day of September next—and all those who have any demands a- gainst said estate will bring them in by that pe- riod, legally authenticated for adjustment, as no other regard will be paid to any claims there- after. Gottlieb Runge, Adm'r. With the Will annexed. Powhatan, July 20, 1805.
FURNITURE. Six prime milch COWS, a likely young NEGRO FELLOW, by trade a miller, a very handsome NEGRO GIRL, about 16 years old, will be SOLD, at the Woodbury Mills, in this county, on Friday the 23d of August next, if fair, if not, the next fair day. A credit of 9 months will be given on all sums above 10 dollars, on giving bond with approved security, bearing interest from the date. JUST RECEIVED, At S. PLEASANTS' Book-Store, Richmond, a very choice assortment of the best PEN KNIVES, Which will be sold by the single or dozen
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH  OF VIRGINIA.  A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it duly appears to the executive that GEORGE DILLARD, charged by the inquisition of a coroner with the murder of Henry Willmore, late of the county of King and Queen, hath fled from justice—I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the coun- cil of state to issue this proclamation, hereby of- fering a reward of One Hundred Dollars, to any person or persons who shall apprehend the said George Dillard, and convey him before the cor- oner or a justice of the peace for the county afore- said, to be committed to jail for examination, touching the said murder. And I do moreover enjoin all officers, civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth, to use their best endeavors to apprehend the said George Dillard, that he may be dealt with as, in such cases, the law directs. Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the commonwealth annexed, at Richmond, this 5th day of June, in the (L. S.) year of our Lord, one thousand eight hun- dred and five, and of the commonwealth the twenty ninth. (Signed) JOHN PAGE.
GEORGE DILLARD is five feet eight or nine inches high, tolerable fair complexion, short black hair, dark eyes, well set, and somewhat droops in the shoulders, slow and soft of speech and of a smiling countenance when speaking, about twenty four or twenty five years of age; when he ab- sented, he had a large sorrel horse, about five feet high, some white feet, large white spot in his forehead and a snip on the nose.
STRAYED OR STOLEN FROM the commons of this city, on Thursday the 27th ult.—A BLACK HORSE, with a small white spot in his forehead, hanging mane and switch tail, about four feet ten inches high, supposed to be six years old last spring—he is a compact well made horse—A liberal reward will be given on delivering the said horse to Mr. Na- thaniel C. Lipscombe of Hanover, or to the sub- scriber in Richmond. Spotswood Lipscombe. Richmond, Shockoe Hill, July 5, 1805.
TO BE SOLD, AT PUBLIC VENDUE, At Gadsby's Hotel, in Alexandria, on Monday the 16th day of September, at 12 o'clock at noon.
ALL THAT TRACT OF LAND, late Presley Thornton, Esquire's situated in Northumberland county, Virginia, lying imme- diately on the Potomac River. The following description is given of this property, by persons well acquainted with it.—It contains 2,500 a- cres, 1,700 acres of which are the most valuable low grounds on the river, between 3 and 400 a- cres heavily timbered, and the remainder very highland extremely productive. The soil of this tract is equal to any in the state for the cultivat- ion of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy and small grain of all kinds. On this tract are a large com- modious Brick Mansion House and two Officers, a large Brick Stable, valuable Barn, Cow House and many other out houses. The Orchards and Garden contain a number of valuable fruit trees, and the waters abound with excellent fish and oysters. It is situated about a day's sail from Baltimore, Alexandria and Norfolk. There are two good mill seats; grist and saw mills on the estate, and plenty of cedar and chestnut timber, for which an excellent market may be found at the city of Washington. The terms of sale are—one fourth cash, one fourth in one year, one fourth in 18 months and the residue in two years from the day of sale. The payments to be secured by bonds, with mort- gages on the premises, and to be an interest from the day of sale. For further information, application may be made in behalf of the subscriber, Thomas Ro- binson, to Richard Peters, jun. attorney at law in the city of Philadelphia, or to William Lewis, in the same city, (Philadelphia.) THOMAS ROBINSON. W. LEWIS. June 19, 1805.
FOR READY MONEY, in pur- suance of a decree of the Court of the United States, for the 5th circuit in the Virginia district, between Phileas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, Plaintiff, and Da- vid Ross and others Defendants, in order to raise the sum of 13001 Dols. with the expenses of sale, that Valuable Estate, in the county of Campbell, known by the name of the Oxford Iron Works, Containing eighteen thousand and seventy-four acres, more or less—and in order to raise the further sum of 3665 Dollars 66 Cts. Will be Sold, at the same time and place, the STOCK OF EVERY KIND, as well the Stock on the different plantations, as that appertain- ing to the estate for carrying on the business, WAGGONS, TEAMS, &c. The Sale will take place on the premises, on the 17th day of September next. BEN. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. July 5, 1805.
LAND FOR SALE. OF THE LATE WM. CROWDER'S ESTATE, DEC. ON Saturday the 14th of Septem- ber, at Paineville, in Amelia county, two tracts, in said county—one containing seven hun- dred and ninety acres, lying on both sides of Stock's creek and near Appomattox river, with- in three miles of Col. Skipwith's manufacturing mills, and five from Maj. Munford's, where the river is navigable to both. This land is well a- dapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco, and in good order for cropping, with every ne- cessary out house thereon, for the reception of a family—a good apple orchard, excellent water, and a healthy, agreeable neighborhood—a suffi- cient quantity of the land is cleared to work from ten to fifteen hands. The other tract lying near Flat creek, contain- ing one hundred and thirty three acres, now in good order for cropping, sufficient to work four or five hands—The improvements are a small dwelling house, a good granary & tobacco houses, a small apple and peach orchard. Possession will be given the first day of January next, and the purchaser to have the privilege of sowing wheat immediately after the sale.—One third of the pur- chase money must be paid down, the balance in two equal annual payments. Bonds with approv- ed security will be required of the purchaser, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid, to the executors. It is deemed unnecessary to give further description, as it is presumed those inclined to purchase will view the premises, which will be shown by Allen Jeter, who lives near to both tracts. ALLEN JETER, EDWARD WEBSTER, } Exe- DABNEY MILLER, } cu- tors. June 22d, 1805.
READY MADE PENS for sale here
VALUABLE COAL LANDS, TO BE LET UPON A LEASE FOR YEARS. THE Coal Lands at Dover, in the county of Goochland, joining Dr. John A- dams's coal pits and Mr. Graham's, belonging to the subscribers. The situation is uncommonly advantageous for coal works. The distance from the Manakin-Town ferry, on James river, about 300 yards—the slope so advantageous as to render it extremely easy to construct wagon ways for transporting the coals to the river at little or no expense. There is a very fine landing on the ri- ver bank, belonging to the estates, for depositing the coals, from whence they can be conveyed in- to the boats by a wooden trunk, with great ex- pedition and ease. The situation is such as to enable the coalmaster to carry on the works for many years without interruption from subterra- neous water so troublesome and expensive at coal pits. The body of coal is considered very abun- dant, and not in the smallest degree exhausted, as there has been only one small shaft made on the edge of the land, and works so far as to prove the excellent quality of the coals and the ease with which they may be raised. We will attach to the colliery a SMALL FARM, if required, with- in one mile, with useful improvements. For fur- ther information apply to the subscribers at the city of Richmond. David Ross. James Currie. Richmond, July 13, 1805.
TO RENT, A Brick Lumberhouse, on the basin. FOR SALE. German Oznaburgs, by the piece or bale. Genuine Medeck Claret, of the vintage of 1801. Soturn Wine, of the vintage of 1801. A few dining and desert sets of elegant French China. The above Wines are such as can be particularly recommended, having been sold last September, at Bordeaux, by one of the partners, then on the spot, who took uncommon pains in the selection. Pickett, Pollard & Johnston. Richmond, July 22, 1805.
LAND FOR SALE. IN pursuance of an order of the High Court of Chancery for the Richmond district, will be SOLD, at public auction, on Monday the 20th day of September next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, on the premises, a valuable TRACT OF LAND, On the Little Bird Creek, in the county of Gooch- land, belonging to the estate of the late William Anderson, of London, dec. and known by the name of MASSIE'S, containing by a late survey 2312 1-2 acres, divided into four lots of nearly e- qual extent. About two thirds of the tract is now in woods, which is good tobacco land, and the part cleared has been but little worn. Terms of sale, will be one fourth in ready mo- ney, and three annual installments for the balance. Bond with approved security, and a deed of trust upon the land will be required, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. Those inclined to view the land before the day of sale, will be shown it by Mr. George Toler, or Mr. William Toler, adjoining, who can give in- formation of the manner in which the lots are laid off. Benjamin Toler, Agent In fau for the executors of Wm. Anderson, dec. Hanover, July 20, 1805.
LAND FOR SALE. IN pursuance of a decree of the High Court of Chancery for the Richmond District, will be sold, at public auction, on the premises, on Friday the 16th day of August next, for ready money, The Tract of LAND, Whereon Mrs. Lucy Crouch, adm'x. of John Crouch, dec. now resides, lying and being in the lower end of the county of Goochland, contain- ing three hundred and fifty acres, be the same more or less, to satisfy the said Lucy Crouch, adm'x. of John Crouch dec. the sum of money mentioned in the said decree. The Commissioners. July 20, 1805.
Private Boarding and Lodging. THE Subscriber (near Mr. Southgate's Store on Shockoe Hill, a fine healthy situation,) will furnish genteel Board and Lodging for a few gentlemen until the first of December next, by the day, week or month, on reasonable terms: —And will then be prepared to receive the Mem- bers of Assembly, having a convenient house with seven fine rooms and fire places in each, which he intends to appropriate to the accom- modation of the members, and reside himself, in separate apartments near to it. This house is situate in a north east direction from the Capitol, about 150 yards distance; the space between which is remarkably dry ground in any weather. I flatter myself that the convenience of the house, its contiguity to the Capitol, and my un- remitting endeavors to give satisfaction, will in- duce as many members of the next Legislature to put up with me as the house will commodious- ly entertain. Those members who wish to engage previous to the session, will please signify the same by letter. I wish to rent 12 or 15 furnished beds, and to hire during the Session, 3 or 4 good Servants and Cooks, and to engage both immediately. John Moody. July 28.
RICHMOND BATH. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS, AT CONSIDERABLE EX- PENSE, ERECTED A BATHING HOUSE At the Falling Garden, CONTAINING four rooms— each has a Bath, and supplied with Hot and Cold Water, which is now ready for use. The terms will be 2s. 3d. for a single Bath, or one dollar for three times—and to prevent mis- takes, none will be admitted without a Ticket, which may be had at my house at the Falling Garden—Two children may bathe for one ticket. A man is provided to give constant attendance at the Bath; and if the encouragement should warrant the expense, the plan is intended to be enlarged. James Lownes. 7th Mo. 20th, 1805. N. B. No admittance for people of colour. Just received and for sale at S. PLEASANTS' Book-Store, near the Bridge, THE FOLLOWING GENUINE Patent Medicines. Hill's Balsam of Honey } obstinate eruptions, &c Tarrington's Balsam } British Oil Godfrey's Cordial } Hooper's Female Pills Essence of Pepper mint } Anderson's Scouring Steers Oposeloc } The celebrated Specific Oriental Cerate, for the } Pills, for the cure of cure of outward piles, } the outward and in- scalds, sore legs, burns } ward Piles.
JACOB JOHNSON, Wholesale and retail Bookseller & Stationer, has for sale, at his store, a few doors below the Market-house, Richmond, THE Works of Laurence Sterne, A. M. in 3 vols; Smith's Wealth of Nations; Modern Geography, abridged by Davies; a general assort- ment of School Books, & a variety of others in the different departments of literature; Writing Pa- per of various sizes and qualities; Slates and Pen- cils, Sealing Wax and Wafers, Black and Red Ink and Ink Powder, Copying Ink Powder, for the copying press, Printing Ink, Parchment and Paste Boards, Receipt Books, Blank Books of all sizes, Wrapping Paper, and a variety of every Article in the Stationary Line. J. J. Having an extensive Book Establishment in Philadelphia, is enabled to sell on as low terms as any other house in the U. States—he therefore very respectfully solicits the orders of country mer- chants, &c. July 25, 1805. The highest price in CASH, will be given for Clean Linen and Cotton RAGS.
FOR SALE. One Moiety of a Brick Tenement, IN a central part of the city of Richmond, con- sisting of a two story house with a store and counting room on the lower floor, and five rooms above (conveniently plan'd for a family) with a passage leading to them (making all the rooms private) and a cellar under the whole house—a three story Lumber-house, Kitchen, Stable, &c. A considerable credit will be given for two thirds of the purchase money.—For further particulars enquire of the printer. wtf
The Celebrated English Stallion,  BUZZARD. SO famous for getting ca- pital racers, is just arrived from London, and will cover mares at my stable, in Greenville county, on Nottoway river, about 6 miles below where the great stage road crosses it, at the lower Cut Bank bridge, at Ten Guin- eas each, and a Dollar to the groom, to be dis- charged any time before the 1st day of October next by the payment of forty dollars; but no dis- charge will be made if paid after that day. Buzz- ard is a chestnut horse of good size, and of excellent blood; for his beauty, shape and appear- ance I leave others to decide; as a racer, the Calendars declare him most capital, having won (and generally at New Market) 34 races. He is undoubtedly among the best stallions that has ever appeared in England, for the proof of which I beg leave to refer gentlemen to the Racing Ca- lendars of that country, and which are to be seen at his stand. In 1799, the first of Buzzard's stock appeared on the turf; in that year he had five winners, in 1800 he had seven, in 1801 he had fourteen, (se- veral of those won 7 and 8 times each in that year) in 1802 he had sixteen winners, and in 1803 he had twenty-one. This is the last Calendar that has come to hand. It is to be observed, that Buzzard's stock have very generally run at New Market, [where all the best horses go] and many of them have proved uncommonly good racers; among them are Horeb Lass, Pet, Pop- pingjay, Quiz, Surprise, Malta, Merryman, So- phia, Miss Bailey, and a great many others. It is also to be observed, that no Station in England had as many winners in 1803, by seven, as Buzz- ard had—The famous horse Sir Peter Teazle had only fourteen, Trumpeter thirteen only, John Bull fourteen, Bennington fourteen, Velour nine, and Whiskey 9—Those horses are ac- knowledged by all gentlemen conversant with the turf, to be the best Stallions now in England.— Buzzard has been well proved a good station: for which reason, I beg leave to recommend him strongly to the gentlemen of the turf, and such o- thers as have well bred mares, not doubting but a good proportion of his stock will turn out ran- cers. In the five years above mentioned Buzzard's colts won 161 races. The great value of this horse will, I trust, be an apology for the price he is to cover at, however I wish gentlemen to come and view him, and see themselves the per- formance of his colts in the calendar, and I hope they will admit he does not stand too high. Good pasturage gratis; servants who attend the mares boarded at 10s. a week; corn furnish- ed at the market price, and the greatest attention paid to the mares, but no responsibility for acci- dents or escapes. Notes for ten guineas will be expected with the mares by NATHAN