Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1805-12-24 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1805.
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FOR SALE,
BY THE SUBSCRIBERS,
First quality Jamaica sugar Second do. Santa Cruz ditto First and second quality ditto Best green coffee Old Antigua Rum New England ditto Cognac Brandy Peach ditto Hollands Gin Callwell, Prasure and Co's superior Chocolate Fresh London mustard Pepper, Salt, Pepper, White Ginger, Pimento and Nutmegs Martinique Noyau Box Raisins and Currants Citron Soft shell Almonds Brimstone, Madder & ground Ginger in small kegs Logwood Turkey Cotton Best Boston Indigo A general assortment of STONE & EARTHEN WARE.
EXPECTED, A quantity of common N. E. and Bullocks CHEESE. Fisher & Lesueur. November 25th, 1805. 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, VARNISHES, PUTTY, &c.
Also, a complete assortment of HATTERS' MATERIALS, consisting of
Hatters' Irons, Logwood, Coppeas, Virdegearse, Fustick, Spanish Indigo, Oil of Vitriol, Aq. Fortis, Quicksilver, Crude Tartar, Bason-pans, Bow-Strings, Linings, Galoons, Tassel Bands, Rubbing Dishes, Stampers, 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. (3w2wtf)
FOR SALE,
IN the county of Albemarle, Virginia, nine hundred and seventy-one acres of LAND, lying on both sides of Hardware river, generally adapted to small grain, corn and tobacco, with a great abundance of Meadow Land—about four hundred acres is cleared, most of which are low grounds; and it is perhaps capable of the highest improvement of any land in this part of the world, by having an inexhaustible source of rich mud or soil, that has been accumulating for ages. The situation is fine and healthy, convenient to two tobacco warehouses, the courthouse and several valuable merchant mills, and in a very respectable neighborhood. Hardware river is capable of being made navigable into James river from several miles above this tract, for which there is an act of assembly. There is on the land a large two story dwelling house and other convenient buildings—at about a half mile from which there is also an old dwelling house, kitchen and store house, that may be made with some repairs capable of accommodating a genteel family. There is also on the premises between 90 and 100 well burnt bricks, which will be disposed of on reasonable terms. The payments required will be one third cash, and the other two thirds in equal annual instalments, to be secured by a mortgage on the land. Any person wishing to purchase or see the said land, will apply to the subscriber living on the premises.
Charles Wingfield. Nov. 25th, 1805. wtf
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that the STAGE from Richmond to Charlottesville, during the Winter Establishment, will leave the Bell Tavern every Tuesday at one o'clock, P. M. and arrive at Charlottesville every Thursday at one o'clock.
Returning—Leave Charlottesville every Saturday at 11 o'clock, and arrive at Richmond every Monday at 12 o'clock.
Richard Terrell.
P. S. There is a line of Stages from Charlottesville to Staunton, from thence to Lexington, and from thence to Abingdon. R. T. Richmond, Dec. 1, 1805. wtf
VIRGINIA:
At a superior Court of Chancery held at the Capitol in the city of Richmond the 28th day of September, one thousand eight hundred and five.
Between James Doswell, plaintiff, and Benjamin Brown and Samuel M. Smith, Walter Leigh, Henry Jones and William Jones, executors of John Brown, deceased, defendants.
THE defendant Samuel M. Smith, Walter Leigh, Henry Jones and William Jones, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that they are not inhabitants of this country; on the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next term and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
Peter Tinsley, c. c.
AT a Court held for New Kent county, on Thursday the 10th day of October, 1805.
Robert Crump and Phillip Rogers, Samuel Owings, Nicholas Owings, Dale Owings and Geo. Street, trading under the firm of Geo. Street & Co. on behalf of themselves, and other creditors of Nathaniel Wilkinson, dec. Complainants, against
William Chamberlayne, Edmund Parks, George Wilkinson, jr. William Wilkinson, Richard L. Wilkinson, Martha Wilkinson, Frances Wilkinson, and Sarah Wilkinson, which said William, Richard L. Martha, Frances and Sarah, are children of Nathaniel Wilkinson, dec. and Sarah Wilkinson, widow and relict of said Nathaniel Wilkinson, dec. def'ts.
THE defendant Richard L. Wilkinson not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth; on the motion of the complainants by their counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant Richard L. Wilkinson do appear here on the second Thursday in February next and answer the complainants bill; and that a copy of this order be published in some newspaper printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A Copy—Teste, Wm. Bev. Clayton, c. c.
Nine Months Credit with Good Security.
TO PRINTERS.
Printing Materials for Sale: LONG PRIMER, Pica, English, Double Pica, Two-Lines English, French Canon, Four Line Pica, Five-Lines Pica, Seven Lines Pica, Nine Lines Pica, Thirteen Lines Pica, Sixteen Lines Pica, Nineteen Lines Pica, Quotations, Folscap and Demy Chases, and Cases. PROSSER & MONCURE, V. M. Richmond, Nov. 23d, 1805. (10a3m)
LOST
IN the forenoon of this day a tobacco note, number and weights as below. Should such a note be found, it will greatly oblige me in giving notice at Mr. Brooks's.
* 565, 1630, 154, 1476, Johnsons. Charles Barker.
December 4, 1805. 2
Just received and for sale at this office, THE LADIES'
ANNUAL POCKET BOOK, AND THE GENTLEMAN'S Annual Pocket Remembrancer, FOR THE YEAR 1806.
THE Ladies' Book contains an elegant engraved Frontispiece—an Almanack—ruled pages for memorandums, and engagements, also for account of monies received, paid or lent, for every day in the year; select prose and poetry; new and celebrated songs; a marketing table, and several other useful tables.
The Gentleman's Book contains an Almanack, ruled pages for memorandums, and cash accounts, government of the U. S. executive, legislative and judiciary, commissioner of loans, Federal courts of law, patents, ministers, consuls, &c. to and from foreign nations, military establishments, table of the pay and subsistence of officers of the navy, list of officers of the navy, marine corps, navy agents, list of the whole naval force of the U. S. Post Office establishment. Coins of the U. S. Duties payable by law, officers of the customs, light houses, and several useful tables, &c.
December 10.
Just received and for sale at S. Pleasants' Printing Office and Book Store, Richmond,
The Stranger in France; or a Tour from Devonshire to Paris—by John Carr, Esq. Cooper's History of North America containing a review of the customs and manners of the original inhabitants; the first settlement of the British Colonies; and their Rise and Progress, to the time of their becoming United, Free and Independent States—By the Rev. Mr. Cooper—to which is added an Appendix, containing the Constitution of the United States, and the Declaration of Independence.
Smith's Wealth of Nations, Pleasures and Pains of Memory, Pleasures of Hope and Memory, Vattel's Law of Nations, Dialogues of Devils, Dramatic Poems. The safety of appealing at the Day of Judgment, in the Righteousness of Christ, opened and applied, by Solomon Stoddard.
The Life and Character of the late reverend, learned and pious Mr. Jonathan Edwards, President of the College of New Jersey, together with Extracts from his Private Writings and Diary; and also, seventeen Select Sermons, on various important subjects.
DOCUMENTS,
Accompanying a Message from the President of the United States—[Continued.]
Extract of a letter from Charles Pinckney, esq. minister at Madrid to the Secretary of State, dated Aug. 1805.
I have written to you lately very often, informing you of the Spaniards being now in the habit of capturing our vessels as much as during the last war. The following is the list transmitted to me of American vessels taken by the Spaniards, and sent into Algerian ports for adjudication; since the date of my last to you:
Brigantine Anne Isabel, of Virginia, William, master. Brigantine Veneres Peza. Brigantine Dido, Shell, master, from Mar-bichead. Ship Mary, Robert Stevenson. Ship Eagle, Nehemiah Shaler, last from Liverpool. Brigantine Jefferson, Simon Bahmond. Brigantine Polly and Nancy, of Baltimore John Cross. Schooner Malengue, John Waterman, of New-York. Schooner Leffen, William Maret, of Virginia. Brigantine Diana, Sylvester Simmons, of New-Haven.
Extract of a letter from Charles Pinckney, esq. minister at Madrid to the Secretary of State, dated Sept. 22, 1805.
My last informed you that I was still under the necessity of remaining here until the 2d Oct. on account of all the mules being embargoed for the king's service until that day, so that I could not before go to the Sitio to take leave; that I had still been without the pleasure of seeing Mr. Erving or Mr. Bowdoin, and that not being able to wait for them any longer, I should, when I went away, leave Mr. Young charged with our affairs until they or one of them came; that, during this time, and constantly, I had been busily employed with this court in endeavoring to arrest the numerous depredations of their privateers on our commerce, and their condemnations of our vessels, and that to do this my exertions have not only been unceasing, but that more than twenty letters have passed between Mr. Cevallos and myself on the subject. I have now the pleasure to send you the result, by enclosing the copy of a letter which I have just received from Cevallos, and which I have received in such an unquestionable shape as to leave no doubt of its authenticity. By this it appears that my exertions have been effectual, and will probably prevent future captures on that ground.
[TRANSLATION.]
From the Secretary of State and of the Marine to the Director General of the fleet.
SIR, The minister of the United States, complaining of new injuries and captures of American vessels by Spanish cruisers has given information of the carrying to Algerias of eleven vessels, of his nation under pretext as he says, of their carrying English merchandise. The king being made acquainted with it, has been pleased to determine that, if there be no other cause for the capture of these vessels than that alleged by the minister, they should be put at liberty again; since, according to the 15th article of the treaty, with the United States, the American flag secures the freedom of the merchandise, although they may be enemies property. But if the cause of detention be any other, his majesty requires that they be decided in due course, and with as little delay as possible. I communicate it to you by the royal order, in order that you may communicate it to the generals of the departments of marine, in order that they may make it known to the commanders of marine in every district, and to the owners of privateers, informing them that they will be responsible for the injuries they may occasion.
St. Ildefonso, 3d Sept. 1805.
Consular office of the United States of America.
(L. S.)
Gibraltar.
On this 13th day of September, 1805, personally appeared in my consular office of the United States of America, John Allen, commander of the sloop Ranger, belonging to the government of the aforesaid United States, and John Thompson, master's mate on board said sloop Ranger, who, after being sworn on the holy evangelists, did declare jointly and severally, each speaking for himself, that they sailed in and with said vessel from Boston in America, on or about the 21st day of July last, on the service of said government, in company with the sloop Traveller, commanded by capt. Benj. Prince, with whom they parted company a few days after their leaving Boston, by stress of weather.
That on the 23d of Aug. last, being in latitude 40 deg. 32 min. north, and longitude 30 deg. 33 min. west, a schooner
came up with them mounting six guns with sixteen blunderbusses, and about eighteen men, who, although the American colors were flying on board the Ranger and the vessel hove to, fired three broadsides at her without showing any colors, ordering captain Allen to go on board them which he did; they then came on board the sloop Ranger, broke open captain Allen's chest and trunk, taking from them twelve white shirts, a suit of uniform, six pair silk and six do. cotton stockings, twelve handkerchiefs, two blue jackets three white dimity waistcoats, two new hats, two pair new shoes, two pair nankeen pantaloons, a spy-glass, sixty-three gallons Brandy, butter, cheese, pork, and other articles of ship's stores; likewise, the doctor's box, the mate's and some of the men's cloaths and money; also, a letter for the governor of Malta, and several other papers.
That the commander and crew of the said schooner privateer behaved in a most insulting and abusive manner, and they seemed by their appearance, language, dress & manners to have been Spaniards; wherefore they make this declaration, and protest, not only for the robbery committed but also for the insult shown the flag under which they sailed.
(Signed) JOHN ALLEN, JOHN THOMPSON.
Sworn and declared the day and year first above written, before me.
(Signed) JOHN GAVINO.
Consul of the U. S. of America.
Consulate of the United States, ISLAND OF CUBA.
I, Henry Hill, Jun. consul of the United States, for the said island, residing at the city of Havanna, do hereby certify, that the documents hereunto annexed, marked with the letters from A to G, inclusive, and stamped with my consular seal, are true and faithful copies of the originals lodged and recorded in my office—having been by me therewith carefully collated and compared.
In testimony whereof, I have subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office at Havanna aforesaid, on the 30th day of August, 1805 and in the year of the independence of the United States the thirtieth.
HENRY HILL, Jun.
(A)
Consulate of the U. S. of America.
ISLAND OF CUBA.
By this public instrument be it known to all whom the same shall, shall, or may concern, that on the day of the date hereof, before me, Henry Hill, jun. consul of the United States of America, for the island of Cuba, resident at Havanna, personally came and appeared William Cory, of Charleston, (South Carolina) master of the brig Ann, and Caleb Cory, mate of said brig, who being by me severally duly sworn on the holy evangelists of Almighty God, did solemnly depose and declare, that being at the port of Cavenas, in this island, in the month of May last, where they were loading said vessel with a cargo for the U. S. States, they saw lying there an American schooner, called the Betsy of New-Bedford, taken by a French privateer called the Eugene, commanded by captain Joseph Dumas, some time previous and sent into that port, which said schooner had a cargo in, consisting of about seventy-six puncheons of rum and seven or eight barrels of sugar.
That during their stay there they frequently saw the people belonging to said privateer taking out the cargo of said captured schooner and carrying it on shore and selling it.
That the said privateersmen, to their knowledge, took out the whole of said vessel's cargo and carried it on shore, where it was sold—that it was so taken out and carried on shore, in open day, without any appearance of opposition from the officers of the said port of Cavenas—that after the said privateersmen had plundered the whole of the cargo aforesaid, & taken it from the said vessel, and all her valuable rigging and sails, they took the said vessel off the mouth of the said harbor of Cavenas and sunk her.
And the deponent, William Cory, further saith, that the said privateersmen offered to sell him rum from the said cargo at thirty dollars a puncheon, which the deponent refused to buy even at that low price, well knowing they had no title to it, and that in them to dispose of it was robbery and piracy.
That he was informed by the guard which was on board his vessel, that said privateersmen had bribed the principal officer of said port, by giving him four puncheons of rum to consent to the landing and sale of said cargo. And further the deponents say not.
(Signed)
WM. CORY, CALEB CORY.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my consular seal, this eighth day of August, in the year of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the independence of the United States the thirtieth.
(Signed)
HENRY HILL, Jun.
(To be continued.)
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Friday, December 4.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Secretary of the navy on the petition of Cornelius Booke, referred to him, advising the house that no documents exist in the navy department relative to his claim.
Whereupon, on the motion of Mr. J. C. Smith, Resolved, That the petition of Cornelius Booke ought not to be granted.
The Speaker also laid before the house a letter from the Secretary of the treasury, transmitting a report and estimate of appropriations required for the ensuing year, together with a statement of the receipts and expenditures of the U. S. for the year preceding October 1, 1805. Referred to the Committee of Ways and Means.
Mr. J. C. Smith, from the Committee of Claims, made a report adverse to the petition of Richard C. Beal.
Ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Jones presented a petition from the justices of the peace in King George county Virginia, representing that they have no standard weights, that they experience great inconvenience from the want of them, and praying Congress to legislate generally on the subject of weights and measures.
Referred to a select Committee.
Mr. Thomas, from the committee appointed on the report of the commissioners under the act for the relief of the refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova-Scotia, reported a bill supplementary to the act entitled an act regulating the grants of land appropriated to the refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova Scotia, which was referred to a committee of the whole on Monday.
This bill appropriates specific quantities of land to certain individuals named therein.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to whom was yesterday referred the petition relative to a vessel at Norfolk, reported a bill for the relief of Theodore Armstead, which was referred to a committee of the whole to-day.
The bill authorises the collection of a Nonesuch to admit to entry 1200 demijohns of brandy imported by T. Armstead in the brig George from the island of Teneriffe.
The house went immediately into committee of the whole—Mr. Varum in the Chair.
Mr. Newton fully explained the peculiar circumstances of this case, and called for the reading of the documents relative to it; from which it appeared that some time since the owner of the brig George hired her to go to Teneriffe, where he took a cargo for Havanna; hearing subsequently of the late British orders, he thought it prudent to return to Norfolk, where he now lies; but owing to the revenue laws of the United States he is prohibited from entering brandy in quantities as small as those contained in the demijohns. He, therefore, asks permission to land these articles on paying the usual duties.
Mr. Mason (the Speaker) expressed his opinion of the incorrectness of the course pursued on this occasion, on which the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, contrary to the usual practice of the house, had reported a bill without assigning their reasons in an accompanying report. He wished that such a report might be made, and that it might stand as a precedent, in case other applications should be made, to show the peculiar grounds on which the house acted. It was further his wish that there had been a bill embracing the general principle involved in this case, in preference to one making a special provision. That a detailed report might be made, he moved that the committee should rise, in order to make way for a motion to recommit the bill to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Mr. Newton opposed this motion. He represented the case as extremely hard; that the facts were all before the house and were indisputable; that the vessel had been detained since October, that nothing was asked but what was perfectly fair; that the necessity of making the request arose from orders recently issued by a king who, though he could do no wrong to his own subjects, practiced great injuries on American citizens. With regard to the general principle, a diversity of opinion, he said existed in the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, and to wait until this should be decided might

involved great and tedious delay. As to one suggestion of the honorable Speaker, it would be easily obviated by the documents then in the possession of the house, remaining on file, which would clearly discriminate this case from all others which might hereafter come before them.
Mr. J. Clay allowed that this was a hard case, but doubted much whether it was sound policy in the government to recognize a high insurance, which was demanded in this instance on the exportation of the brandies, as sufficient ground for allowing them to be landed, in contravention of a principle of the revenue system. He remarked that this case did not arise from any fault of the American Government, but from the aggressions committed on our rights by a government who made their own interest the rule of their conduct towards other nations. He concluded by concurring with the Speaker in the course recommended by him.
Mr. Crownsheild hoped the committee would not rise. The prayer of the petitioner was very reasonable. All he asked was to land his goods on paying the legal duties on them. He passed over the ground taken by Mr. Newton, and added that if the owner of the goods were driven, by a denial of the indulgence he asked, to export his goods, they might be seized under the plundering order of his Britannic Majesty, and both goods and duties be lost.
Mr. C. said that in the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures he had been in favor of reporting a bill for making a general provision; but that having been overruled in this point, the members of the committee not having made up their minds on its propriety, it became his duty to make a special report, in which he heartily concurred. He could not conceive why the cask of brandy and several other articles should be refused, unless imported in vessels of a particular size, while other articles of greater value in proportion for their bulk were admitted without restriction.
On the rising of the committee a division took place—Ayes 56—Noes 47. The committee rose, reported that they had made progress, and asked leave to sit again.
Leave being denied, on the motion of Mr. J. Clay, the bill was recommitted to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures. On motion of Mr. Dawson, the Message of the President relative to the brigantine Henrick, together with the report of the Committee of Claims thereon, made at a former session, were referred to the committee of the whole on Wednesday next.
The house went into an election for a Chaplain in the room of Mr. Glendy. Messrs. Chalmers, Laurie and Ralston were nominated.
The ballots having been taken, the Speaker declared Mr. Laurie elected, he having 59 votes.
Adjourned till Monday.
Committee appointed in the House of Representatives to enquire into the expediency of obtaining the money heretofore appropriated for certain public roads.—Messrs. Jackson, Morrow, (O.) S. Smith, Boyle, and Eule.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA. HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Thursday, December 19, 1805. A communication from the Senate by their clerk.
The Senate have passed the following bills: A bill, Authorizing George Cabell, sen. to erect a public warehouse on his land; and a bill, Authorizing the overseers of the poor of Hampshire county, to recover a certain sum of money of the late sheriff of said county, for the purpose therein mentioned.
They have also passed the bill, To incorporate a company to build a toll bridge over the North fork of Shenandoah river, from the town of Newhaven to Port Republic, in the county of Rockingham, with an amendment, to which they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates.
The said amendment being twice read, was agreed to by the house. An engrossed bill, For raising a sum of money by way of lottery or lotteries for the benefit of Rumbold Academy in King William, was read a third time, and passed.
Mr. Sharp reported the following resolutions from the committee of propositions & grievances: Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the counties of Randolph and Harrison, praying that so much of the revenue of the county of Randolph, as will be sufficient to repair, and keep in repair for a limited time, certain parts of the main road leading thence, Randolph county to Clarkburg, and from thence to the western county, may be applied to that object, is reasonable.
Resolved, that the petition of Geo. Pegram, Jr. praying that he may be authorized by law, to erect a public warehouse on his land on a new street not yet named, leading from Old street to High street, in the town of Petersburg, is reasonable. Ordered, that the committee of propositions and grievances do prepare and bring in bills pursuant to each of the said resolutions.
Mr. Harrison (Amelia) from the committee of propositions and grievances, made the following report.
Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of sundry inhabitants of the counties of Fauquier and Shenandoah, praying that a law may pass, authorizing a road to be opened from Thornton's gap to Alexandria, is reasonable.
The said resolution being twice read, was agreed to by the house. And a bill ordered to be brought in pursuant to the same, by the committee of propositions and grievances.
Mr. Hill (Greensville) from the committee for courts of justice, made the following report: Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Wm. King, a former sheriff Norfolk county, praying that a farther time
may be allowed him, to collect certain arrears of taxes due in the said county, for the years 1791 and 1792, and also to collect certain additional lines remaining uncollected in the said county, & likewise the fees of office due thereon to the petitioner, is reasonable. Resolved, that the petition of sundry persons, members of the Presbyterian church, usually designated as the Church, in the county of Augusta, praying that certain persons by them chosen, may by act of Assembly be appointed and incorporated as trustees of the said church, with powers to receive, hold and transfer property, real or personal, for the benefit of the said church, and to do all the acts which are usually done by trustees in such cases, is reasonable.
The first resolution after a second reading, was agreed to by the house. The second resolution being read a second time, was ordered to lie on the table.
Ordered, that the committee for courts of justice do prepare and bring in a bill pursuant to the first resolution.
LONDON, October 23. The Nimble cutter arrived at Plymouth on Saturday evening, with dispatches from Lord Nelson, which were forwarded to town by express. His lordship arrived at Cadiz on the 28th ult. and found the whole fleet in high health and spirits. The combined fleets in the harbor were so distressed for provisions, that it was supposed they would be compelled by hunger to come out. The enemy has 36 sail of the line, and Lord Nelson 34.
We have received this morning the following important letter from Canterbury, dated yesterday:—The embarkation of the German Legion finished at Ramsgate this day, and they are expected to sail to-morrow morning. Independently of these troops, an armament is now preparing which, it is reported, has for its object a destination very different from the legion. Attacks on various points of the enemy's coast there is reason to think, are about to take place, but to what part it would be improper to disclose. The troops destined for this purpose are, the Coldstream guards, (two battalions) from Dover, the 4th, 14th and 23d, (first battalions) regiments of infantry, from the Sussex district; five companies of the 95th rifle regiment from Hythe, and 10 car-batteries of artillery, one from the depot in this city, to be attached to the guards, and 3 from Woolwich, consisting together of upwards of 6000 men.
The whole of the troops, excepting the artillery from Woolwich, are to be embarked at Ramsgate. The embarkation of the 95th took place this day, that of the guards will commence to-morrow, and the 4th, 14th and 23d, in succession as they arrive—so that the expedition may be ready to sail by the 28th—No staff is yet mentioned, or even hinted at.
Gen. Don embarked this day at Deal, on board the Admirable.
The attention of the public has been called by an opposition of the newspapers to certain disputes said to subsist between his majesty's government and the American minister, in consequence of some late decisions of our prize tribunals.
The subject is one of great delicacy and importance; and we are well assured that it will receive from administration all that serious attention which the paper alluded to recommends. We are equally confident, that if the neutral government have any well founded complaints against British captors, they will have no difficulty in obtaining redress.
But when it is pretended that the cause of complaints arose, not in the conduct of our cruisers, but in the judgment of the lords commissioners of prize appeals, and of Sir Wm. Scott, the judge of the court of admiralty, the public will not be very ready to believe that the American minister has any real grievance to allege to the impartiality of these right hon. persons, who administer justice between nations in the supreme jurisdiction of prizes, and their tenderness for the rights of friendly foreign powers, cannot be doubted; nor can Europe boast of a judge superior to Sir William Scott, either in learning, talents, or integrity; or whose decisions have given more general satisfaction.
We should, therefore, be inclined to suppose the complaints utterly unfounded, even if we had no particular information of the nature of the case in question. But we are enabled to assert, that the statement in the paper to which we allude, is grossly inaccurate, and that, instead of the American vessels having been condemned to an "old and almost obsolete practice," they were condemned for the fraudulent evasion of a rule of the law of war which has never been departed from, and in which America herself has to this moment acquiesced.
To explain the cases more particularly would be to enter on subjects for the discussion of which we have not at present sufficient room or time; but the true grounds of the complaints in question will be fully exposed; and we believe that the United States will be soon defendants instead of plaintiffs in their diplomatic intercourse with our government. We understand that the abuses of the neutral flags are truly enormous, and such as threaten ruinous consequences both to the commerce and the navy of Great Britain.
NEW YORK, December 17. Capt. Stanton, in the fast sailing ship Neptune, arrived last evening in 35 days from Liverpool, and is the bearer of the most IMPORTANT NEWS, which the editors of the New York Gazette now give, in detail, from London papers to the 8th ult. (Capt. Stanton will please accept the editor's thanks for his attention.)
LONDON, Nov. 7. To the official details of the destruction of the combined fleets, we are enabled to
add some interesting particulars which occurred before and during the action, and some circumstances relative to our immortal Nelson. When Lord Nelson found that, by his skillful manoeuvres, he had placed the enemy in such a situation, that they could not avoid an engagement, he displayed the utmost animation, and his usual confidence of victory; he said to Capt. Hardy, and the other officers who surrounded him on the quarter-deck, "now they cannot escape us; I think we shall at least make sure of twenty of them. I shall probably lose a leg, but that will be purchasing a victory cheaply." The Victory, his lordship's ship being lashed to the Santissima Trinidad, his lordship was entirely exposed, as well to the fire of the cannon as the musketry from the tops, from which a constant fire was kept up. He wore the insignia of the Bath, of the Crescent, and of the other orders, the honorable rewards of the glorious exploits which he had achieved. So splendid a mark could not fail to attract the notice of the enemy, and Capt. Hardy, alarmed for his safety, repeatedly entreated him, from the commencement of the action, to change his coat; but his mind was too much occupied with the scene to think of personal danger. About the middle of the action, his lordship's secretary was killed at his side; and, shortly after, a musket ball, fired from the tops of the Santissima Trinidad, grazed his lordship's shoulder, and entering his left breast, passed thro' his lungs. The hero instantly fell. He was immediately carried below, and the surgeon pronounced the wound mortal. His lordship lived about an hour, during the whole of which time he remained perfectly collected, and displayed the same heroic magnanimity in the arms of death, that had marked his conduct in every action of his glorious life! A few moments before he expired, he ordered Capt. Hardy to be called to him; when the captain came, he asked him how many of the enemy's ships had struck? the captain answered, that as nearly as he could ascertain, 15 sail of the line had struck their colors. His lordship then, with that fervent piety which so strongly marked his character, as skill and courage, returned thanks to the Almighty; then turning to Capt. Hardy, he said, "I know I am dying. I could have wished to survive to breathe my last upon British ground; but the will of God be done!" In a few moments he expired!!! The last signal Lord Nelson made was, such as can only and never will be forgot—it was by telegraph—"that England expected every man would do his duty."
Thus died, in the 48th year of his age, the greatest commander that ever adorned the British navy, leaving behind him— clara et venerabile nomen —a name dear to Great Britain, and an example of heroism that will inspire his gallant companions in arms to emulate his virtues, and live in the remembrance of a grateful posterity.
It may excite some surprise that the combined fleet, though so much superior in number, should venture to meet a fleet commanded by Lord Nelson, from whom they had fled over one half of the globe, panic struck at his name, when he had only 11 sail of the line. We understand that the scarcity of provisions rendered it impossible for them to stay much longer in Cadiz. Orders were given to Villeneuve, that he must risk an action, should he perceive any material diminution of the English fleet. From a private letter, transmitted some time ago, from his lordship, it appeared that he had intelligence of these orders, and formed his plan accordingly. When his lordship dispatched Admiral Lincoln, in the beginning of last month for provisions and water to Tetuan, with 7 sail of the line and some frigates, he expected of course, that the French admiral would come out to give him battle. He then communicated his plan of attack to all his captains, who answered, unanimously, that the plan was so wisely concerted, it must succeed, and they would all pledge their lives for the result. His lordship on receiving this answer, declared it was one of the happiest circumstances of his life.
The number of killed and wounded will probably prove to be above 1000. The Victory is said to have lost 150 men.
LONDON GAZETTE EXTRA-ORDINARY. Wednesday, November 6, 1805.
Admiralty Office, Nov. 5. Dispatches, of which the following are copies, were received at the Admiralty this day, at one o'clock, A. M. from Vice Admiral Collingwood, Commander in Chief of his Majesty's ships and vessels off Cadiz.
Euryalus, off Cape Trafalgar, Oct. 23. Sir, the ever to be lamented death of Vice Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson, who, in the late conflict with the enemy, fell in the hour of victory, leaves to me the duty of informing my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that on the 19th inst. it was communicated to the commander in chief, from the ships watching the motions of the enemy in Cadiz, that the combined fleet had put to sea; as they sailed with light winds westerly, his lordship concluded their destination was the Mediterranean, and immediately made all sail for the Strait's entrance, with the British squadron, consisting of 27 ships, 3 of them sixty-four, where his lordship was informed by Capt. Blackwood (whose vigilance in watching, and giving notice of the enemy's movements, has been highly meritorious) that they had not yet passed the Straits.
On Monday, the 21st instant, at day-light, when Cape Trafalgar bore E. by S. about 7 leagues, the enemy was discover-
ed about 6 or 7 leagues to the eastward, the wind about west and very light, the commander in chief immediately made the signal for the fleet to bear up in two columns, as they formed in order of sailing, a mode of attack his Lordship had previously directed, to avoid the inconvenience & delay in forming a line of battle in the usual manner. The enemy's line consisted of thirty-three ships (of which 18 were French and 15 Spanish) commanded by Admiral Villeneuve, the Spaniards, under the direction of Gravina, were with their heads to the northward, & formed their line of battle with great closeness and correctness; but as the mode of attack was unusual, so the structure of their line was new; it formed a crescent convexing to leeward; so that, in leading down to their centre, I had both their van & rear abaft the beam; before the fire opened, every alternate ship was about a cable's length to windward of her second, a head and stern forming a kind of a double line, and appeared, when on their beam, to have a very little interval between them; and this without crowding their ships.
Admiral Villeneuve was in the Bucentaure in the centre, and the Prince of Asturias bore Gravina's flag in the rear; the French and Spanish ships were mixed without any apparent regard to order of national squadron.
As the mode of our attack had been previously determined on, and communicated to the flag officers and captains, few signals were necessary, and none made, except to direct close order as the lines bore down.
The commander in chief in the Victory rode the weather column, and the Royal Sovereign, which bore my flag, the lee. The action began at 12 o'clock with the leading ships of the columns breaking the enemy's line, the commander in Chief about the tenth ship from the van, the second in command about the twelfth from the rear, leaving the van of the enemy unoccupied: the succeeding ships breaking through in all parts, astern of their leaders, and engaging the enemy at the muzzles of their guns: the conflict was severe: the enemies ships were fought with a gallantry highly honorable to their officers, but the attack on them was irresistible; and it pleased the Almighty disposer of all events to grant his majesty's arms a complete and glorious victory. About 3 P. M. many of the enemies' ships having struck their colors, their line gave way: Admiral Gravina, with ten ships joining their frigates to leeward stood towards Cadiz. The five headmost ships, in their van tacked, and standing to the southward, to windward of the British line, were engaged, and the sternmost of them taken; the others went off, leaving to his Majesty's squadron nineteen ships of the line (of which two are first rates, the Santissima Trinidad and the Santa Anna) with three flag officers, viz. Admiral Villeneuve, (the commander in chief) Don Ignacio Maria D'Alva, Vice Admiral, and the Spanish rear-admiral, Don Baltazar Hidalgo Cisneros.
After such a victory, it may appear unnecessary to enter into encomiums on the particular parts taken by the several commanders: the conclusion says more on the subject than I have language to express: the spirit which animated all was the same; when all exerted themselves zealously in their country's service, all deserve that their high merits should stand recorded; and never was high merit more conspicuous than in the battle I have described.
The Achilles (a French 74) after having surrendered by some mismanagement of the Frenchmen, took fire and blew up: two hundred of her men were saved by the tenders.
A circumstance occurred during the action, which so strongly marks the invincible spirit of British seamen, when engaging the enemies of their country, that I have in making it known to their lordships; the Temeraire was boarded, by accident or design, by a French ship, on one side, and a Spanish on the other; the contest was vigorous, but in the end, the combined ensigns were torn from the poop, and the British hoisted in their places.
Such a battle could not be fought without sustaining a great loss of men. I have not only to lament, in common with the British Navy, and the British nation, in the fall of the Commander in Chief, the loss of a Hero, whose name will be immortal, and his memory ever dear to his country; but my heart is rent with the most poignant grief for the death of a friend, to whom, by many years intimacy, and a perfect knowledge of the virtues of his mind, which inspired ideas superior to the common race of men, I was bound by the strongest ties of affection; a grief to which even the glorious occasion in which he fell does not bring the consolation which perhaps it ought; his lordship received a musket ball in his left breast, about the middle of the action, and sent an officer to me immediately, with his last farewell, & soon after expired.
I have also to lament the loss of those excellent officers, captains Duff, of the Mars, and Cooke, of the Bellerophon; I have yet heard of none others.
I fear the numbers that have fallen will be found very great, when the returns come to me; but it having blown a gale of wind ever since the action, I have not yet had it in my power to collect any reports from the ships.
The Royal Sovereign having lost her masts, except the tottering foremast, I called the Euryalus to me, while the action continued, which ship lying within hail, made my signals; a service captain
Blackwood performed with great attention. After the action, I shifted my flag to her, that I might more easily communicate my orders to, and collect the ships, and towed the Royal Sovereign out to leeward. The whole fleet were now in a very perilous situation, many dismasted, all shattered, in thirteen fathom water, off the shoals of Trafalgar; and when I made the signal to prepare to anchor, few of the ships had an anchor to let go; their cables being shot; but the same good Providence which aided us through such a day preserved us in the night, by the wind shifting a few points and driving the ships off the land, except four of the captured dismasted ships, which are now at an anchor off Trafalgar, and I hope will all ride safe until these gales shall be over.
Having thus detailed the proceedings of the fleet on this occasion, I beg to congratulate their lordships on a victory, which I hope, will add a ray to the glory of his Majesty's Crown, and be attended with public benefit to our country.
I am, &c. (Signed) C. COLLINGWOOD. William Marsden, Esq.
The order in which the ships of the British Squadron attacked the combined Fleet on the 21st of October, 1805.
 Victory Royal Sovereign  Temeraire Mars  Neptune Bellerophon  Conqueror Tonnant  Leviathan Bellerophon  Ajax Colossus  Orion Achilles  Agamemnon Polypemus  Minotaur Revenge  Spartiate Swiftsure  Britannia Defence  Africa Thunderer  Euryalus Defiance  Sirius Prince  Poebé Dreadnought  Naiad  Pickle schooner  Entrepenante cutter   (Signed) C. COLLINGWOOD.
GENERAL ORDER.
Euryalus, Oct. 27, 1805. The ever to be lamented death of Lord Viscount Nelson, duke of Bronte, the commander in chief, who fell in the action of the 21st, in the arms of victory, covered with glory, whose memory will be ever dear to the British navy and the British nation, whose zeal for the honor of his king, and the interest of his country, will be ever held up as a shining example for a British seaman, leaves to me a duty to return my thanks to the right hon. rear admiral, the captains, officers, seamen and detachments of royal marines, serving on board his majesty's squadron now under my command, for their conduct on that day; but where can I find language to express my sentiments of the valor and skill which were displayed by the officers, the seamen, and marines in the battle with the enemy, where every individual appeared an hero, on whom the glory of his country depended; the attack was irresistible, and the issue of it adds to the page of our naval annals a brilliant instance of what Britons can do, when their king and their country need their services.
To the rt. hon. rear admiral the earl of Northesk, to the captains, officers and seamen, and to the officers and privates of the royal marines, I beg to give my hearty thanks for their highly meritorious conduct, both in the action, and in their zeal and activity in bringing the captured ships out from the perilous situation in which they were, after their surrender, among the shoals of Trafalgar, in boisterous weather.
And I desire that the respective captains will be pleased to communicate to the officers, seamen and marines, this public testimony of my high approbation of their conduct, and my thanks for it. (Signed) C. COLLINGWOOD.
To the rt. hon. rear ad. the earl of Northesk, and the respective captains and commanders.
GENERAL ORDER.
The Almighty God, whose arm is strength, having of his great mercy been pleased to crown the exertion of his majesty's fleet with success, in giving them a complete victory over their enemies, on the 21st of this month; and that all praise and thanksgiving may be offered up to the Throne of Grace for the great benefits to our country and to mankind.
I have thought proper that a day should be appointed of general humiliation before God, and thanksgiving for this his merciful goodness, imploring forgiveness of sins, a continuation of his divine mercy, and his constant aid to us, in the defence of our country's liberties and laws, without which the utmost efforts of man are nought, and direct therefore, that—be appointed for this holy purpose.
Given on board the Euryalus, off Cape Trafalgar, 22d October. (Signed) COLLINGWOOD.
To the respective Commanders. N. B. The fleet having been dispersed in a gale, no day has yet been able to be appointed for the above purpose.
Euryalus, Oct. 25. Sir,—In my letter of the 22d, I detailed to you, for the information of my lords commissioners of the Admiralty, the proceedings of his Majesty's squadron on the day of the action, and that preceding it—since which I have had a continued series of misfortunes, but they are of a kind that human prudence could not possibly provide against, or my skill prevent.

On the 2d. in the morning, a strong southerly wind blew, with squally weather, which however did not prevent the activity of the officers and seamen of such ships as were manageable from getting hold of many of the prizes (thirteen or fourteen) and towing them off to the westward, when I ordered them to rendezvous round the Royal Sovereign, in tow of the Neptune; but, on the 3d, the gale increased, and the sea ran so high, that many of them broke the tow-ropes, and drifted far to leeward, before they were got hold of again, and some of them taking advantage in the dark and boisterous night, got before the wind, and have perhaps drifted upon the shore and sunk; on the afternoon of that day the remnant of the combined fleet, ten sail of ships, who had not been much engaged, stood up to leeward of my shattered and straggled charge, as if meaning to attack them, which obliged me to collect a force out of the least injured ships and form to leeward for their defence; all this retarded the progress of the hulk, and the bad weather continuing, determined me to destroy all the leewardmost that could be cleared of the men, considering that keeping possession of the ships was a matter of little consequence, compared with the chance of their falling into the hands of the enemy; but even this was an arduous task, in the high sea which was running. I hope, however, it has been accomplished to a considerable extent; I entrusted it to skillful officers, who would spare no pains to execute what was possible. The captains of the Prince and Neptune, cleared the Trinidad and sunk her.
Captains Hope, Bayton and Malcolm, who joined the fleet this moment from Gibraltar, had the charge of destroying 4 others. The Redoubtable sunk astern of the Swiftsure, while in tow. The Santa Anna, I have no doubt, has sunk, as her side was almost entirely beaten in; and such is the shattered condition of the whole of them, that unless the weather moderates, I doubt whether I shall be able to carry a ship of them into port. I hope their Lordships will approve of what I (having only in consideration the destruction of the enemy's fleet) have thought a measure of absolute necessity.
I have taken Admiral Villeneuve in this ship; Vice admiral Don Alva is dead. Whenever the temper of the weather will permit, and I can spare a frigate (for there were only four in the action with the fleet, Euryalus, Sirius, Phoebe and Naïad; the Melpomene joined the 22d, and the Euryalus and Scout the 23d,) I shall collect the other flag officers with their flags, and send them to England, if they do not all go to the bottom, to be laid at his Majesty's feet.
There were four thousand troops embarked under the command of gen. Cytamino, who was taken with Admiral Villeneuve in the Bucentaure. I am Sir, &c. C. COLLINGWOOD.
Admiral Collingwood is appointed commander in the Mediterranean, with the same powers lord Nelson had. Several ships have sailed to reinforce that fleet. The junction of the Prussians with the Russians, is fully confirmed by the Dutch Journal of the 4th inst. We have also received Paris papers to the 31st ult.
The intelligence from Berlin is of the most important nature. The political system of the Prussian cabinet has undergone a complete change in the course of last month. Instead of placing her immense armies upon the war establishment merely to resist the passage of a foreign force through her territories, and maintain her neutrality, Prussia has conceded full liberty of transit to the Russian forces, and is marching her armies to Franconia, to the banks of the Rhine, and to the borders of the Batavian republic. Three armies amounting in the whole to 150,000 men, are actually on their march for the different points we have mentioned. A fourth army, of immense force, is assembling at Brandenburg, to support the three first, 24,000 Saxon, and 20,000 Hessians, are to be united to the armies on their march to Franconia and Westphalia.
The advanced guard of the Russian troops entered Weitzenburgh, on the Elbe, on the 27th ult. the Prussians entered the electorate of Hanover the next day. The French, as might have been expected, threw themselves into the fortress of Hameln, to the amount, it is said, of five or 6000 men, where it is supposed they will be blockaded. They have provisioned the place for 12 months.
The van guard of the second Russian army, amounting to 20,000 men, had arrived about the middle of last month in Bohemia, and formed a junction, we have, no doubt, with the troops on the Inn, in a few days after. Independent of the immense armies which were pouring down through Prussia Poland and Galicia, from the Russian territories, a considerable reinforcement to the troops already landed in Pomerania were expected to arrive from Revel at Wolgast in the same province. Ten thousand Swedes were also expected to advance through Mecklenburgh into Hanover, permission having been requested of the governments of both the Dutchies to that effect.
Our private correspondent at Hamburg, communicates the following article, dated Ratisbon, Oct. 12: "Gen. Kienmayer, with 25,000 men, has safely effected a junction with 45,000 Russians, near Braunau. These form only a part of the army under Kutusow. Prince Pankrasow, as the senior officer, has the provisional
command. It is further reported that the Austro-Russian army, augmented by 10 thousand recruits, has advanced to meet the French army under Bonaparte, at Munich, consisting of about 90,000 men. The latest accounts from Vienna assure us that the armies under Michelson and Buxhoevden, amounting to 100,000 men, are already arrived in Austrian Poland.
Star Office Nov. 7. —2d edition. Capt. Langford arrived at the Admiralty this afternoon, accompanied by a Prussian officer, bringing with him the most important dispatches from the Elbe. These dispatches bring a treaty of alliance between this country and his Prussian Majesty, whose army of eighty thousand men was actually on its march against the common enemy, when the dispatches were sent off.
The Emperor of Russia had been at Berlin to hold a conference with the king of Prussia. The same Emperor is hurrying to the scene of action, at the head of sixty thousand men, & his imperial brother of Germany is also marching at the head of another army. The remains of Lord Nelson are to be brought to England for interment. It is just reported, that the Archduke Charles has gained a victory over the French army under Massena in Italy.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1805.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT. CORRECTED WEEKLY.
 Tobacco, 30s to 33s Cash.  Wheat, 7s 6d do.  Flour, fine, 39s do.  Flour, superfine, 42s do.  Corn, 15s do.  Hemp, (clean) £50 do.  Iron, £33 do.  Bacon, 19 do.  Whiskey, 3s 9d do. 
WILLIAM WALLER HENING, Esq. a member of the House of Delegates, was on Saturday elected by joint ballot of both houses to fill the vacancy in the Privy Council or Council of State, occasioned by the resignation of P. Grymes, Esq. and WILLIAM ARLETT, Esq. of King William, and WILLIAM MONROE, Esq. of Mecklenburg, were also elected to succeed Deff. William Foushee and William Brockenbrough, Esq. in May next.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT!
The citizens of Richmond, impressed with a deep veneration for the public services and private worth of the late governor John Page, Esq. determined to manifest their regard by inviting him to a public dinner. The following was the card of invitation, with Mr. Page's answer.
SIR, THE term of the high office which you have so honorably filled, having now constitutionally expired, we beg leave, as a committee of the citizens of Richmond, to express to you our deep sense of your exemplary deportment while in office, our unfeigned regret that you are about to leave the circle of our society, and our warmest wishes for your future welfare and felicity. It is, sir, with these sentiments, that, in behalf of the citizens of Richmond, we solicit the favor of your company to a dinner at the Eagle Tavern, to morrow at 4 o'clock.
Wm. Foushee, } J. Brockenbrough, } Chas. Cheyney, } J. A. Cheyney, } Corbin Braxton, } George Tucker, } Richmond, Dec. 18, 1805.
GENTLEMEN, BE pleased to accept, and present to the generous citizens of whom you are a committee, my warmest thanks for the kind wishes they have expressed thro' you for my future welfare and happiness, and for their regret at my leaving the circle of their society.
Be assured that the hospitality and polite attentions of the citizens of Richmond, to me, will be gratefully remembered as long as I live; and that they will have my constant prayers for their individual happiness, and the prosperity of their city.
I accept with gratitude, and high satisfaction, their invitation to dine with them at the Eagle to morrow; and I particularly thank you, gentlemen of the committee, for the manner in which you have been pleased to signify to me their approbation of my conduct during the term of my service in the office which I lately filled. This, from a committee so enlightened, must be truly grateful to my feelings. I sincerely wish you every blessing, and assure you of my high respect and esteem. JOHN PAGE.
On Thursday a respectable and numerous party assembled at the Eagle. Dr. William Foushee was called to the chair. Dr. John Brockenbrough acted as Vice President. The following toasts were given on the occasion.
 1. Thomas Jefferson—President of the U. States.  2. The general government—While it consults the interests of the people, it shall receive their support.  3. The state of Virginia—May it ever afford a fair specimen of the blessings of liberty and social order.  4. The military of the U. States—May the citizen never be lost in the soldier.  5. The navy of the U. States—While our citizens traverse the ocean, let us defend them under an enlightened law of nations.  6. Liberty and union—The cardinal points on which turn our political happiness and safety. 
 7. The love of country—That first of virtues in a republic.  8. National faith and national bravery—The best of all negotiators.  9. The general and state constitutions—Respect for them without idolatry, they are not too sacred to be touched, nor ought they to be too highly charged.  10. Juvenile Education—It is a political concern that our children be taught to love good principles and to understand them.  11. Party spirit—May it never be superior to the spirit of patriotism.  12. Agriculture—The source of national independence.  13. Commerce—That which enriches without enervating.  14. The liberty of the press—If there is a sacred principle in politics, it is this.  15. The American Fair—May they never forget that on them chiefly depends the character of the rising generation.  16. Innovation—Let it be viewed with caution, but not with abhorrence.  17. Popularity—May virtue and merit be the only passports to her favor. 
VOLUNTEERS.
By Mr. Page—Encreasing and lasting prosperity to the city of Richmond, & substantial and unabating happiness to its inhabitants.
By Gov. Cabell—May honest differences of opinion never dissolve the bands of private friendship.
By the Vice President—Republican gratitude: May it ever be liberally bestowed on the real, never squandered on the pretended patriot.
John Page having withdrawn, By the President—John Page, our late venerable chief, the undeviating patriot, the enlightened and honest statesman, who spurned riches and monarchical honors when they came in conflict with the liberty of his country.
By Chief Justice Marshall—May public affection be the inseparable attendant of private virtue.
By the Attorney General—That pure patriotism which adversity cannot shake, nor prosperity seduce.
By Col. Mayo—May all the force of party zeal be lost in the regard for the common weal.
During the absence of the president. By Mr. Mitchell—Dr. Wm. Foushee, a genuine republican, who will not court popularity at the expense of principle.
On Friday the 14th inst. the House of representatives of Pennsylvania after a discussion of two days, agreed to an address in answer to the speech of the governor. In this answer, whose length prevents its entire insertion in this day's paper, is the following paragraph:
"At this important crisis of our national affairs, when we have reason to apprehend that the general government will be obliged to sacrifice its laudable love of peace to an honorable assertion of its rights and dignity; when our national flag is insulted and our territories violated, by the subjects of foreign powers; it becomes us to declare that we have the fullest confidence in the enlightened wisdom and patriotism of the executive and legislative branches of the federal government; and that whatever measure may be found necessary for the assertion of our rights and dignity will be promptly and cheerfully supported by the state of Pennsylvania."
Mr. Wells, a federal member, moved to strike out the words in Italics , on which a long debate ensued, which issued in the determination of the house to retain the words, every republican member voting for retaining them, and the federal members, 13 in number, voting for striking them out. This majority on this occasion includes all the republican members, as well constitutional as democratic. Here then we have the pledge with regard to national interests; there is no division among the republicans of Pennsylvania. May a sense of common danger and of mutual interest awaken them to the recollection of times when they were friends, and reproduce the unity that then so happily subsisted.
The Senate, in correspondence with their practice for some time past, have made no answer to the speech of the governor.
Among the audacious falsehoods, which so frequently disgrace some of our public prints we perceive one in the New York Evening Post and United States Gazette, representing a quarrel and even assault and battery to have taken place between Mr. Nicholson & Dr. Leib. We confine this notice to saying that there is not a word of truth in the whole story, that no quarrel or assault has taken place, and that no misunderstanding subsists between them.—Nat. Intel.
DEATH.
With pain it falls to our lot to record the death of Col. JOHN HOOMES, of the Bowling Green, in Caroline county, on Monday last, after a painful and lingering illness, which he bore with the greatest fortitude and christian resignation. He has left a widow and an affectionate family of children to lament the loss of a tender husband and an affectionate parent.
In the various relations of a public character, he has uniformly been faithful to the interests of those who had chosen him to serve them. In private life he has sustained an unblemished reputation, and very few men have possessed a greater share of genuine, solid virtue, and unaffected benevolence. The loss society will sustain, in common with a numerous circle of friends and acquaintances, will be severely felt.
"Adieu! kind friend, to each fine feeling true, Thy virtues many and thy foibles few; An others' woe thy heart could always melt, None gave more free, for none more deeply felt. Adieu! kind friend, thy own harmonious ways Have sculptured out thy monument of praise: Yes, these survive till time's remotest day, Till drops the dust, or beastly romps decay."
RUN away from the subscriber living in Buckingham county, on the waters of David's creek, a likely young negro woman, named Dina, about 24 years of age. She was purchased of Mr. Thomas Pollard of King George county. She took with her when she went off, a largerened cloak striped pale blue and copperas jump coat, black cambric shawl, &c. I expect she will be lurking some time about Richmond, as it is probable she will endeavor to make her way to where she was purchased from. Any person who will apprehend the said negro woman and secure her in any jail so that I get her again, shall receive a reward of Five Dollars besides what the law allows, on giving information to Stephen Davidson. Buckingham, 15th Dec. 1805. 2w*
NATURAL CURIOSITIES,
 Of the following living animals to be seen at the City Tavern from sun rise till 6 o'clock at night. A Sheep with five legs; a Basseroe from China; The Spider Ape from Africa; the Wild Black Woman in the Woods; a Fowl with a horn growing out of its head.  The MANMOZZETTE. This truly wonderful & much admired animal was bro't from Asia. He is full grown, yet only 18 inches high; he walks erect, for adivity, instead 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 above animals are all alive: Also, an ingenious and entertaining variety of Historical Pieces of Wax Work, consisting of the following Figures.  1st. A representation of Adam and Eve, in the Garden of Paradise. Gen. 11 chap. 25.  2d. Abraham restrained by the angel of the Lord, when about to sacrifice his son Isaac. Gen. 22d chap. 10 verse.  3d. Moses receiving the two tables of the law, from the hand of the Lord on Mount Sinai. Exodus, 32d chap. 15 verse.  4th. The prophet Daniel in the den of lions, accompanied by angels. Daniel 6, 22.  5th. The nativity of our blessed Saviour in Bethlehem of Judea. Luke 11, 15.  6th. The destruction of the Innocents, by the command of Herod, Roman Tetrarch or King of Judea. Matthew 13, 16.  7th. The flight of Joseph and Mary with the holy child, Jesus, into Egypt, to avoid the persecution of Herod. Matthew 11, 14.    8 The return of the Holy Family from Egypt after the death of Herod. Matthew 11, 21  9 Christ bound to a pillar and scourged by order of Pontius Pilate. John 19, 1.  10. The crucifixion of Christ on the memorable Mount Calvary, between two malefactors, attended by Roman officers, soldiers, &c. Luke 23, 33.  11. The resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Here an angel appears removing the stone from the sepulchre, whilst the lord emerges from the tomb, and the soldiers who were placed to guard it are fallen to the ground with amazement and awe. Matthew 28, 2, 3, 4.  12. The fame of Diana at Ephesus, with the virgins attendant on the altar. Acts 19, 35. 
ROBERT GREENHOW,
MERCHANT in Williamsburg, returns his thanks to his good customers, and the public in general, for the support and encouragement he has experienced during the whole of his mercantile career. His time of life, and extensive dealings, renders it now absolutely necessary, that a retrospection should be taken; that he should in a measure withdraw from business, and seriously set about the winding up of his past concerns. To accomplish which, he now entreats all those in arrears, either by specialties or open accounts, to favor him so far, on the presentation of their respective debits, to come forward and make payments for give him satisfactory assurance, that on or before the year eighteen hundred and seven, such should be made.
From and after the 1st day of the ensuing year, the business of the store will devolve wholly on ROSCOW COLLE, for whose conduct in every respect, he can from long experience, vouch. It will be continued under the firm of GREENHOW & COLLE, and if not on the extensive scale that it has heretofore been, it will be generally found supplied with such articles as are most in demand, which being at all times purchased with Cash, will be disposed of for Cash, such Proportion as may suit, and on CREDIT ONLY to TRUSTFUL CUSTOMERS, on as low terms as possible.
ROSCOW COLLE begs leave to assure all those who may favor him with their custom, that no exertion on his part shall be wanting, to give satisfaction. That is, to openly, he will (if health permits) be ever ready to attend the demands of customers, and endeavor to deserve, the PATRONAGE OF THE PUBLIC. Williamsburg, Dec. 20th 1805. H.F.
WILL be sold, at Powhatan January court, (being the 15th) to the highest bidder, a valuable TRACT of LAND, containing 1200 acres, on Deep creek, in the said county, either altogether, or in lots to suit purchasers. The value of this land will be best known by an accurate view of the different lots, to which an attached sketch map, which will be shown by Mr. Hatcher, on the premises, with whom is left a plot, by a late survey. There is a good crop of wheat sown thereon. Twelve likely hands will be hired, which are under an over-seer, engaged for the ensuing year, with every thing prepared for a crop. One fourth of the purchase money will be required on taking possession, & the remainder in three annual payments, to carry interest from the date; but good bonds, properly secured, of residents within the districts of Richmond or Petersburg, will be accepted for the deferred payments. Wm. MAYO. Powhatan, Dec. 13th, 1805. ids
FOR SALE.
MY tract of land, in Goochland County, on the waters of Lickington Creek, about 45 miles from Richmond and six miles from Caxtonville; containing about 600 acres, of which 50 acres are creek low grounds, the greater part of which is well ditched. About two thirds of the land is cleared and in good order for cropping, with all necessary houses for a family and a farm. For terms apply to me on the premises, or to Mr. Arch'd Bryce, jr. William Britt. Goochland, Dec. 18. 1805. woi
THE subscriber offers for sale, the PLANTATION AND TRACT OF LAND, on which he lives, in Halifax county. The improvements are very valuable, consisting of a good dwelling house, kitchen, work house, granary, stables and all other houses necessary for the convenient and comfortable accommodation of a family, together with a corn mill on a small creek, adding considerably to the value & convenience of the property. It is believed there are about seven hundred acres of land, a small quantity cleared to employ six or eight hands to advantage. The terms of sale will be made known by applying to the subscriber, and possession will be given at the end of the next year. William Thompson. December 20, 1805. woi
To be Rented,
A NEW BRICK HOUSE, two stories high, with dormer windows, with eight fire places in each tenement. The house was built to accommodate two families. It lies on the main street, on Shadroe hill, a little above Major Wolf's. WM DUVAL. December 16, 1805.
Education.
ANDREW BROADDUS, respectfully informs the public, that he expects to resume the office of a Teacher of Youth, the ensuing year, and would receive as boarders, a moderate number of boys, who will be instructed in Reading, Writing and Arithmetic; English Grammar and the Principles of Language; Geography and the Use of the Globe and Maps. They will also occasionally be exercised in Composition and Elocution. The School will be opened between the 20th and 30th of January, and the term expire about the 10th of December, following. Price for board and tuition (each boarder furnishing his own bedding) £28. of which £6. will be expected in advance; the balance at the expiration of the term. Parents and Guardians committing boys to this Seminary, may rely on particular attention to their morals, manners, and literary progress. Caroline, December, 1805.
Wants to Hire,
FOR the ensuing year, two industrious Black MEN, that have been accustomed to plantation business. For such good encouragement will be given. Enquire of the primer, December 23, 1805.
ON Monday the 30th day of December next (or if not the next fair day) will be sold to the highest bidder, in the presence of Andrew Scott, dec. of Chesterfield county, the following property, to wit: three or four likely Negroes, the stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs. Household and Kitchen Furniture, and Plantation Utensils, the crop of Corn, Fodder and Hay, sine Wagon and Team, &c. &c. Also three likely Negro Men to be hired out for twelve months, one of which is a very good waggoner—terms of sale will be cash for all sums of ten dollars and under, and for all sums above ten dollars six months credit will be given. Bonds and approved security will be required from the purchasers, to carry interest from the date, but the interest to be remitted if the principal is periodically paid. All persons having claims against the estate are desired to bring them forward properly authenticated before the day of sale as provision may be made to discharge the same. And all those persons indebted to the estate are earnestly requested to make payment to R. MTYRE, Adm'r. November 20th 1805.
To Rent,
ON moderate terms, a HOUSE and LOT, with a large Stable and a Carriage House, and Smoke House and a good Garden well inclosed, lying opposite to Wm. Dawson on Shadroe hill. For terms apply to Thomas Elliott or Jacob Fackler, Richmond. 3* Dec. 18.
THE subscribers being duly called on by William Talbot, to appraise an estate of Mrs. Bell, who has a star in her forehead, part of her left white, about three years old, marked with a smooth crop in the right ear, & a half crop in the left ear, and we appraise the said heifer to six dollars. Given under our hands this 21st day of March, 1805. A. Moorman, S. G. Talbot, W. Marshall.
WILL BE SOLD,
ON the second Wednesday in January 1806, all the HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE, belonging to the estate of Miller Radford, dec. Also a quantity of Corn, Wheat, Oats, Fodder, and the stock of Horses, Cows, Hogs, &c. A credit will be given until the first day of January, 1807, for all sums over five dollars, the purchasers giving bond with approved security to the executor. Noble Jourdan, Esq. December 19th, 1805. 3*.
General Notice of Insurance.
THE members of the Mutual Insurance Company against Fire on Goods and Furniture, in the state of Virginia are requested to take notice, that according to the fourth article of the Regulations of the said Company, a general meeting will be held, at this place, on Wednesday the 8th day of January next. It is hoped that the meeting will be full, and that those who cannot make it convenient to attend in person, will not fail to appoint proxies in time. Wm. H. Fitzhugh, F. Agents. Richmond, Dec. 12th, 1805.

BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber by Jacob Maddox, of Buckingham county, to secure the payment of a debt due to James Murphy and co. therein expressed, WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the 29th day of December next, at the dwelling-house of said Maddox, the following property, to wit: Lucy and her two children, Milly and Nancy, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to discharge the said debt with interest and cost. John Higginbotham, Trustee. Warminster, Nov. 25th, 1805.
For Sale, A New Grand PIANO-FORTE, tuned Coucher Pitched. Apply on Shockoe Hill, at the house opposite Mr. Copland's, to P. A. Peticolas. December 3d, 1805.
Subscribers to PINKERTON'S MODERN GEOGRAPHY, who have not yet received their Books, are respectfully informed that they are ready for delivery at this Office. BOLTING CLOTHS.
M & B. MYERS have just received a fresh supply of Dutch BOLTING CLOTHS of the best quality, which renders their assortment complete. They have also received their assortment of Fall & Fancy GOODS, And a quantity of best three-stranded SEINE TWINE. WILL be Rented, on Saturday the 21st December, 1805, to the highest bidder, the FARM, formerly the property of Samuel Scherer, dec. in Hanover county, for 6 or 8 years—on it there is a commodious dwelling, 2 barns and other convenient houses, &c.—it is deemed unnecessary to say any thing of the soil, as no one it is presumed will rent till they have examined it. There is 50 bushels of wheat sown. On the same day will be offered for sale, all the STOCK belonging to the farm, consisting of horses, mules, cows, sheep and hogs, a Carriage, some Furniture and a complete set of Farming Tools. The terms of the sale will be six months credit for all sums exceeding 10 dollars; bond and approved security will be required. Hanna Scherer, } Adm's. George Scherer, } November 1, 1805.
Manchester Turnpike Company. DELINQUENT Shareholders on the 8th Requisition, are hereby notified that such shares on which the said requisition shall remain unpaid, will be sold, on the 21st day of December next, at Mr. Brooks's Tavern, in Manchester, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon. James Brander, clk. Manchester, 16th Nov. 1805.
WANTED TO HIRE, TWO SERVANTS, a Man and Woman; the Man must have been accustomed to wait in a house, as he will be wanted for that and to assist as Porter in a Store.—The Woman must be a good plain Cook and Washer, cleanly in her person, and every thing she does; and to have no followers. They must be strongly recommended for their honesty and sobriety. Two of the above description will meet with a good place and liberal wages, by applying at this Office. November 23, 1805.
WANTED, as House-Keeper in a large family, an elderly Lady, who can come well recommended. Liberal wages will be given. Enquire of the printer. Nov. 6, 1805.
The subscribers offer for sale, their reversionary right in a new Fire proof Warehouse on Maxwell's wharf, in the Borough of Norfolk, described in the will of Dr. John K. Read, dec. as his Upper-room Warehouse . In this property, Mrs. Helen Read has a life estate. MERIWETHER JONES, BENJAMIN F. READ, Oct. 26, 1805. It is probable that I may leave this state ere long; in which event, Meriwether Jones will be fully authorised to act for me. BENJAMIN F. READ.
Marshal's Sale. IN pursuance of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth circuit of the Virginia District, pronounced at the May Term, 1805, in behalf of John Taland Thomas Acton, assignees of Henry Martin, against James Vaughan, adm'r. of Matthew Vaughan, deceased, and others, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the Eagle Tavern in the city of Richmond, on Thursday the 2d day of January, 1806.
The following Slaves, Viz. Gubb, Joe, Ned, Trip, Cyrus, Peter, Parrot, Riley, Lewis, Lewy, Carter, Phil, and Porters, (males)—Nell, Franky, Lucy, Fanny, Judy, Amy, Dolly, Sylvia and Betty, (females)—or so many thereof as may be sufficient to raise the sum of one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six dollars and thirty four cents, with interest on one thousand four hundred and seventy nine dollars and fifty nine cents, part thereof at the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 20th day of May, 1805, and the expenses of sale. Benjamin Mosby, D. M. for Joseph Scott, M. V. D. Dec. 4th, 1805.
TO RENT, AND possession given the first day of January next, a HOUSE & LOT, situated on Shockoe Hill, opposite Mr. William Dawson's. For further particulars apply to SAML. MCRAW, or JACOB FACKLER. Richmond, 2d Dec. 1805.
FOR SALE, A likely Negro Woman, Who is a good Cook, Washer and Ironer. For further particulars enquire of the printer. Dec. 10, 1805.
ALL persons are hereby bid to beware of receiving an assignment of a bond amounting to upwards of £70, given in 1797 by the reverend John Brumkell, dec. of Amelia, to Bridget Gordon, formerly of the said county. I cannot specially state the date or amount, but am positive the debt has been discharged, and suppose the bond was not taken up in consequence of the negligence of said Brumkell. Richard Booker, adm'r. Cumberland, Nov. 27, 1805.
BLANK BONDS For sale at this office.
Fall & Winter Goods. The subscribers have received, and are now opening a considerable part of their WOOLLENS; Among which are Bales of assorted Rose & Duffill Blankets, Do. Nap'd Cottons, Do. Yarn & Plaid Hose, Do. White & Coloured Plains, Do. Kerseys & Halfhicks, Do. 6-4 & 7-4 Coatings, plain and strip'd and strip'd, Do. Cloths, assorted colours and prices, Do. Forrest Cloths, Boxes Men's Hats assorted prices, Irish Linens, Long Lawns, Diapers, &c. Also—An assortment of HARDWARE, CUTLERY and NAILS. In addition to which, they daily expect on the arrival of the Suffolk from London, a large assortment of FASHIONABLE GOODS, Which will be offered for sale on their usual terms. GILLIAT & KIRBY. October 4, 1805.
Forty Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber living in Granville county, North Carolina, in March last, two bright mulatto fellows; one by the name of 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 fellow. I expect they have obtained free passes and will endeavor to pass for free negroes; it is probable they are lurking about Manchester, Richmond or Petersburg; they were seen in Manchester a few days past. Any person taking them up and confining them in jail, so that I get them, shall have the above reward, or 20 dollars for either, paid by the subscriber. LEWIS HENING. June 5th, 1805.
The subscriber wishes to sell for cash, or on credit till the first day of January next, the Two Brick Tenements, Adjoining the house of Mr. Benjamin Mosby. JOHN PENDLETON. City of Richmond, Nov. 10th, 1804.
THE proprietor offers for sale, a TRACT OF LAND, adjoining Scuffletown, which he proposes to divide into lots of twenty-five acres. For further particulars apply to Messrs. Prosser & Moncure. JAMES TERNAN, Has just received a supply of fresh & good MEDICINES, PAINTS AND HATTERS, opposite Col. Gamble's, with which he shall be happy to serve his numerous friends, on the most moderate terms. He returns his sincere thanks for the favor of their custom. (df) Sept. 4.
Geo. Watt HAS removed from the store he formerly occupied to a brick house on the cross street leading from the main street to Shockoe warehouse, where he has on hand and offers to dispose of on moderate terms, by wholesale, The following Articles, viz: Loaf and Muscovado Sugars, N. England, W. Island, and Antigua Rum, Cognac, Barcelona and Apple Brandy, Sherry and Malaga Wine, Coffee of a superior quality, Molasses, Ginger and Fig Blue, Young 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 endorsers, or barter for Tobacco, Flour or Hemp. Cash given for Tobacco. Richmond, 22d March, 1805.
S. JACOBS Has just received a handsome and well selected assortment of FALL GOODS; Among which are— Cloths, Coatings and Cassimeres, Plains, Kerseys half Hicks, Rose, Duffie and Point Blankets, Flannels, scarlet, crimson, white & yellow, Velvets, Thicksets & Constitution Cords, Bennet's real patent Do. Fancy Waistcoating & Swandowns, Calicoes, Muslins & Cambrics, Real Silk Chambrays & Irish Linens, Elegant Silk Shawls & Hosiery, &c. Together with other articles in the fancy way, all of which are offered at the most moderate prices. GUN POWDER of superior quality, by the Keg. S. J. flatters himself that from his attention in procuring this article only of an excellent quality and the reasonable rate at which he sells it—he will not only merit a continuation of his customers, but be enabled to supply (much to their satisfaction) all those who are in the habit of retailing it. October 29th, 1805.
The Celebrated English Running Horse CLIFDEN Is now at my stable (in Powhatan county, two miles below Genet and five above Good's Bridges) where he will positively stand the next season; the terms will be reasonable and made known in due time. Creed Haskins. Powhatan, 29th Nov. 1805.
Just received and for sale at this office, A NEW COMEDY, ENTITLED, THE SCHOOL OF REFORM, OR, HOW TO RULE A HUSBAND, IN FIVE ACTS, By THOMAS MORTON, Esq.
WE the subscribers, Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows: Edmund Winston and Francis T. Brooke, esqrs. to the District of Winchester, Hardy and Montgomery counties. John Tyler and Robert White, esqrs. to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick counties and Suffolk. Richard Parker and Creed Taylor, esqrs. to the Districts of Prince Edward courthouse, Franklin, Washington courthouse and the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county. Joseph Prentiss and Paul Carrington, jr. esqrs. to the Districts of Northumberland, King & Queen Williamsburg and Accomack courthouse.—And William Nelson, jr. & Archibald Stuart, esqrs. to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Haymarket districts, at the next succeeding terms thereof. Witness our hands and seals this fifteenth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and five.
Jos: Prentiss, (seal.) Jno. Tyler, (seal.) Wm. Nelson, jr. (seal.) Rob't. White, jr. (seal.) Paul Carrington, jr. (seal.) Arch'd. Stuart, (seal.) Francis T. Brooke, (seal.) Creed Taylor, (seal.) Published by order of the Judges. WILSON ALLEN, c. o. o.
LAND FOR SALE. BY virtue of a decree of the County Court of Louisa, will be sold, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on the twenty fourth day of December next, for ready money, part of a Tract of LAND, belonging to the estate of Major Thomas Johnson, dec. known by the name of the Old Mill Tract, lying on both sides of Harris's Creek in Louisa county, near the Court house—Containing about six hundred and fifty acres, adapted to the culture of Corn, Wheat, and Tobacco. This Land is to be sold to satisfy a debt due the estate of Thomas Johnson, sheriff, deceased, for money paid by said Thomas Johnson, sheriff, dec. as security for said Major Thomas Johnson, dec. Purchasers may be accommodated with divisions of this land into lots, if it should be found likely to benefit the sale. The Commissioners. November 14, 1805.
REMOVAL. H. DABNEY, begs leave to inform the public, and his friends in particular, that he has Removed to the New Brick building opposite the Market; where he offers for sale on the most reasonable terms, a complete assortment of well chosen GROCERIES, For Cash or Produce only. Richmond, November 25, 1805. A likely NEGRO WOMAN for Sale. Apply as above.
WILLIAM MCAY Returns his grateful acknowledgments to his numerous friends and customers for the liberal encouragement he has received, and informs them that the business will in future be carried on under the firm of MCAY & COWAN, WATCH & CLOCK MAKERS. Who tender their services to their friends and the public in the line of their profession, and hope from unremitted attention to merit the confidence of their customers. They repair Watches and Clocks of every description. M and C. have just received a large and fashionable assortment of Jewellery, consisting of Large, fancy, mourning, set and plain Ear-rings, Gold and gold set Necklaces, A handsome assortment of ornamented tortoise shell Combs, Mourning, fancy, wedding, plain and plain set Finger Rings, Mourning, plain and plain set Breast Pins, Gold Miniature Settings and Chain, Mourning and plain Bracelets and Neck Clasps, Mourning and fancy Lockets, Ladies and Gentlemen's gold, gilt, silver and silk Watch Chains, Gold, gilt, pebble and glass Seals, Gold, gilt and steel Keys, Gold, silver and tortoise shell Sleeve Buttons, and Studs. Silver Thimbles, Salt Spoons, Netting Needles, Tooth Picks and Shoe Clasps, with a variety of other articles. They have likewise on hand a few good Watches, all of which they offer on the most reasonable terms. N. B. Miniature Settings and Hair-Work executed in the neatest manner. WILLIAM COWAN. Returns his acknowledgments to his friends & the public for the liberal encouragement he has received since his commencement in business, & flatters himself from the present connection, to merit their future confidence. N. B. Persons who have Watches remaining in his hands will please call at the shop of MCAY or COWAN. November 26.
Manchester Turnpike Company. NOTICE is hereby given, that the Directors of the Manchester Turnpike will attend at Bob Anderson's in the county of Chesterfield, on the 20th instant, for the purpose of receiving proposals for completing that part of the road which remains unfinished. By order of the board, JAMES BRANDER, clk. Manchester, 4th Dec. 1805.
LAND FOR SALE. THE subscriber wishes to sell 383 acres of land lying on the waters of Wynn's creek in Halifax county, within 6 miles of the court house. This land perhaps is equal to any high land, in the said county for the production of tobacco, corn, wheat, &c. and lies in a very agreeable wealthy neighborhood, and is well improved, on it is a dwelling house, just built 28 by 32, four rooms on the lower floor and two above, with all other necessary out houses, all of which are new. Any person wishing to purchase, will apply to the subscriber living on the premises. William Yancey. December 13, 1805.
HENING'S New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease, mortgage, trust, &c. FOR SALE at S. PLEASANT'S BOOK-STORE.
To Rent, AND possession given the first of January next, a HOUSE and LOT, situated near the Rock Landing. Enquire of Joseph Gallego. December 7, 1805.
For Sale, By the Subscriber, next door above the Bell-Tavern, 20 Hogsheads Retailing Molasses 30 Puncheons Northern Rum 30 Boxes Raisins 20 Barrels Tanner's Oil 10 Quarter Casks Sherry Wine 10 ditto ditto Malaga ditto 1000 Weight Seal Leather 160 Pieces Brown } PLATILLAS. 50 ditto White } An invoice of Silk Velvet Waistcoat Patterns. A few pieces Linen; Patent Shot; Candles; From 2d. to 10d. Cut Nails; Blistered Steel; Sheet Iron; Sheet Lead; Half pint Tumblers; Gauging Rods; Writing & Wrapping Paper. Henry Hovey. December 13, 1805.
NEGROES FOR SALE. BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscriber, by Richardson Harris, to secure the payment of a debt therein mentioned, due to the estate of Thomas Byers, dec. WILL BE SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, at the house of Hasey Cole, near the Coal Mines, in the county of Chesterfield, on Wednesday, the first day of Jan. eighteen hundred and six, the following slaves, viz. Charles, Phillis and Annaky, or so many thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy the debt mentioned in the said deed of trust. The above named Charles is an excellent waterman and waggoner, about thirty-five years of age, and Phillis and Annaky young women under twenty. William Trabue. Chesterfield county, Dec. 19th, 1805.
TO THE INHABITANTS OF HENRICO, LOUISA AND GOOCHLAND. FELLOW CITIZENS, THAT doubts may cease to exist about my offering to represent this district at the next Senatorial election, I think it right to say, that if I live I shall be a Candidate. It is always improper to be avoided, for a man to say any thing for himself; and I extremely regret that I feel compelled from circumstances which exist to do so. Because I profess Christianity my views are denounced, and design is attached; but since it is my opinion that the religion of an individual belongs to himself, I would willingly ask that indulgence of others which I am willing to extend. If others differ with me, it ought not to become a source of contest, for in this way has it happened, that mighty dissensions have been generated and cherished. Altho' I am no advocate for religious tests, & have always thought that government and religion ought to unite in no plan of operation, yet I have never learned that the religious belief of a man made him a worse citizen, or a worse representative. What the people are to require, is whether my political principles are of the kind they wish, and not whether I am of this or that religious persuasion. If an enquiry of this sort should be gone into, I have only to ask a retrospect of the events of my life, and an endeavour to find out whether at any time I have deviated from the political principles which I now avow. If so, it should be found that my mental acquirements may qualify me for an appointment so important among the Candidates, this defect can be remedied, and an opportunity is afforded of making an election better suited to the views of the people. Accept my respect, GERARD BANKS. Goochland, Nov. 14, 1805.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it appears by an Inquisition taken before the Coroner for the county of Harrison in this commonwealth, that ARTHUR CLEMENS stands charged with the murder of his whole family, consisting of his wife and eight children, and harsh fed from justice: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the Council of State to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of five hundred dollars for apprehending and conveying before some one of the justices of the peace or the coroner for the aforesaid county of Harrison, to be dealt with as in such cases the law directs: And I do moreover enjoin all officers civil and military, and exhort all good people of the commonwealth to use their endeavors to apprehend and convey before some one of the justices of the peace or the coroner for the county aforesaid, the said Abel Clemens. Given under my hand as Governor, with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, the 2d day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, and of the commonwealth the thirtieth. Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Notice. THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received a handsome assortment of DRY GOODS, On consignment, which he will dispose of for cash at cost. He flatters himself they will be as low as any imported in the state of Virginia. L. Joseph.
Advertisement. TO be SOLD, on Friday the third day of January next, at the Piping Tree, in King William county, to the highest bidder, for ready cash, fifteen or twenty LIKELY SLAVES, the estate of John King, dec. by the Executors. November 30th, 1805.
Just received and for sale at S. Pleasant's Book-Store, near the Bridge, THE FOLLOWING GENUINE Patent Medicines. Hill's Balsam of Honey | obstinate eruptions, &c Puffington's Balsam | British Oil Godfrey's Cordial | Hooper's Female Pills Essence of Peppermint | Anderson's Scours Do. Steers' Opodeldoc | The celebrated specific Oriental Cerate, for the | Pills, for the cure of cure of outward piles, | the outward and inward scalds, sore legs, burns | Piles. Ready made PENNS for sale here.
NOTICE is hereby given all to persons whatsoever, that have, or pretend to have any claim or claims of old rights to any land on Chesnut creek near the big Gades in the county of Grayson in Virginia, are desired to come forward and make lawful search for them agreeable to the law therein prescribed. Jeremiah Wilson, sr. Joshua Stoniman. November 26, 1805.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of Michael Terman, dec. are requested to exhibit them properly authenticated for payment—All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, as it is indispensably necessary that I should close the administration without delay. Patrick Terman, adm'r. December 10, 1805.
An excellent Stand for a Merchant. TO be Rented for one or more years, and possession given on the 1st day of January next, the Store House & Granary, Situated at Aylett's Warehouse, on Mattaponi river, at present in the occupancy of Mr. Robert Hill. The store-house is large and commodious, having 4 rooms on the lower and 2 on the upper floor, which are well calculated for lumber rooms. Mr. Hill's intention of declining the Mercantile business after the present year, will leave a considerable opening for a well assorted store to be established at that place. I have also a convenient dwelling house and necessary outbuildings at the same place about 60 yards from the store house, which I would rent or lease together with 8 or 10 acres of land adjoining—also the Carriage maker's and Smith's Shop, situated near the last mentioned tenement, which may be had with or without the said tenement if required. For terms apply to the subscriber near the premises. P. Aylett. Montville, King William, } December 5, 1805.
Will be Sold, BY virtue of a deed of trust executed by Joseph Howard to the subscribers, for the purpose of securing to Robert Taylor the payment of a certain sum of money therein specified, and of record in the county court of Powhatan, two likely Virginia born SLAVES, by name Frank & York, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Wednesday the 15th day of January next, between the hours of one and four in the afternoon, being Powhatan court day, before P. Field Archer's tavern door, by Wm. Clarke, } trustees. John Ligon, } Powhatan co Dec. 10, 1805.
Will be Sold, BY virtue of a deed of trust from Lewelling Jones of Prince Edward, and Edward Jones of Nottoway, to Samuel Carter, at Carter & Booker's store in Prince Edward county, on Monday the 10th of March next, one NEGRO MAN, named Salisbury, twelve head of CATTLE and one black MARE, to satisfy the debt therein mentioned. THE TRUSTEE. December 10, 1805.
LAND & NEGROES, for SALE. WILL be sold, on Thursday the ninth day of January next, at Cumberland courthouse, two TRACTS OF LAND, one tract adjoining the lands of Wm. Daniel, sen. and others; the other tract adjoining the lands of Wm. Coleman, sen. containing about 600 acres each; the situation of both tracts is such as may be divided to suit purchasers; the soil is adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco, and well timbered; there is a sufficiency of land cleared on each tract to work six or eight hands to advantage; distant 15 miles from Cartersville, 8 miles from Caira, and 2 miles from Cumberland courthouse. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as it is presumable those who wish to purchase will first view the premises. The terms of sale are four equal annual payments, with bonds and approved security, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.—Also fifteen likely Virginia SLAVES, on a credit of 12 months. Bonds with approved security will be required to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. Wm. A. ALLEN. October 7th, 1805.
BANK OF VIRGINIA. THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that the annual meeting for electing Directors will be held on Monday the 6th January. Power of Attorney for voting by proxy for Directors. KNOW all men by these presents, that I do hereby appoint to be substitute and proxy, for and in my name and behalf, to vote at any election of a Director or Directors, of the Bank of Virginia, as fully as mighter could, were personally present. In witness whereof have hereunto set hand and seal, this day of in the year Signed and delivered } in the presence of } Nov. 16th, 1805.
Power of Attorney for receiving Dividends. KNOW all men by these presents, that I do hereby constitute and appoint lawful attorney, for and in my name and behalf, to receive and give receipts for all dividends now due, or which may grow due on shares or belonging in the capital or joint stock of the President, Directors and Company of the Bank of Virginia. In witness whereof have set hand and seal this day of in the year Sealed and delivered } in the presence of } Nov. 16th, 1805.
JUST PUBLISHED, [In eight vols. duodecimo, with plates] and for sale at S. Pleasant's Book-store, Richmond, THE ANCIENT HISTORY OF THE Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes & Persians, Macedonians & Grecians. By CHARLES ROLLIN. Dec. 10.
Subscribers to the DEBATES of the VIRGINIA CONVENTION, and to GIBBON'S HISTORY of the DECLINE and FALL of the ROMAN EMPIRE, are requested to apply at this office, where their copies are now ready for delivery.