Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-09-15 00:00:00

THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[VOL. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1187.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1804.
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Advertisements, no exceeding a square in length, are inserted in this paper for seven-five cents the first time; three dollars for three weeks (6 times); and for every additional insertion thirty-three cents. Long ones in the same proportion—unless a special contract be made by the user.
Valuable Medicines.
PUBLIC confidence has never been more deliberately and firmly reposed, and perhaps in no instance more justly, than it appears in the efficacy of HAMILTON'S WORM LOZENGES, prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by RICHARD LEE, no. 56, Maiden-lane, New York, and in Richmond, (only) at S. Pleasants' Printing-office.
The proprietor has lately presented to the public eye the testimony of the Hon. A. C. Hanton, Chancellor of Maryland, the Rev. Mr. Molcher, and of other distinguished and respectable characters. The following cases, of more recent occurrence, are now respectfully submitted.
Copy of a letter from Mr. Henry Ackerman, Bristol, near Magazine-street, near Broadway, Jan. 24, 1804.
SIR—It would be ungrateful were I to withhold my testimony in favor of Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges. I had been between five and six years past much indisposed, and latterly often tormented with severe griping and pains of the bowels, troubled with offensive breath, and with violent feverish fits, and other obvious symptoms of worms; but frequently hearing your Worm Lozenges recommended, in cases similar to mine, I determined on a trial of them, as my last resource. The first dose evacuated twelve or thirteen feet of a tape worm; two other doses were taken which brought away a quantity of matter like broken skins and pieces of worms. I suppose the tape worm, voided at different times, must have exceeded forty feet. The almost incredible benefit I received from this medicine, induced me to give a dose to a child of mine who was pining and sickly: it produced the same good effect in this instance, expelling a worm of a different kind, from nine to twelve inches long, and at the same time restoring a good state of health. I remain, Sir, yours, &c.
HENRY ACKERMAN. To Mr. Richard Lee.
FOR SALE AS ABOVE. Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard.
A safe and effectual remedy for acute and chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chilblains, Sprains, Bruises, Pain in the Face and Neck, &c.
"AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE." For the prevention and cure of Billious and Malignant Fevers recommended Hahn's Anti-Bilious Pills.
The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age.
Hamilton's Elixir. A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obkinate Coughs, Asthma, Sore Throats, and approaching Consumption. To Parents who may have children afflicted with The Hooping Cough.
This discovery is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable. The Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it. From LUTHER MARTIN, esq. attorney general of the state of Maryland.
GENTLEMEN—I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with foreness, and with obstructions and difficult breathing.
On these accounts, I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention. LUTHER MARTIN.
HAMILTON'S Grand Rejorative.
Is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from diffipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavourable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea—frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or extensive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life—bad lyings in, &c.
Hahn's true and genuine German Corn Plaister. An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them, root and branch without giving pain.
The Genuine Persian Lotion. So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocuous and safe, free from corrosive and repellant minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin, of every kind—particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, turtles, tetter, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c.—The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration, which is essential to health; yet its effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth—never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and a handsome one more so.
ver failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and a handsome one more so.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
HAHN'S GENUINE EYE WATER. A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes whether the effect be natural weakness or of accident, speedily removing inflammations, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching and films on the eyes; never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small-pox, measles and fever, and wonderfully strengthening to weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues when nearly deprived of light.
Tooth-Ache Drops. The only remedy yet discovered, which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
The Anodyne Elixir. For the cure of every kind of head ache.
The Damask Lip-Salve.
Infallible Ague and Fever Drops. For the cure of Agues, Remittants and Intermit-tant Fevers.
Thousands can testify their being cured by these drops after the bark and every other medicine has proved unsuccessful: not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one, and numbers have not had a bottle.
The Sovereign Ointment for the Itch. Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women, or on an infant a week old, not contain a particle of mercury, or any dangerous ingredients whatever; and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the exhibition of other remedies.
For the cure of a certain deplorable Malady, The Indian Vegetable Specific.
The Medicines prepared by Richard Lee have been in high estimation and general use throughout the United States, for upwards of six years; many of them are sold for less than the drugs of which they are compounded could be purchased at a retail store.
It is no inconsiderable evidence of their utility, that during the above period, numerous imitations of every article (the production of ignorance and inexperience, urged by envy and penury) have intruded on the public, seen a day and then perished; others now succeeded them, which in like manner are fast descending "to the tomb of the Capulets," while our remedies become more generally used and acquire a daily accession of well earned celebrity.
To prevent the imposition of worthless or dangerous preparations, purchasers are requested to remember, that an engraved label, with the signature of Richard Lee's (to counterfeited which is felony) is affixed to each of his genuine medicines
Notice.
By virtue of two deeds of trust, executed to us by Robert Priddy, to secure the payment of debts due to John Bove and William Priddy, will be sold, on the premises, for ready money, on Wednesday the 22d of August next,
The Tract of Land,
Whereon the said Robert Priddy now resides, containing upwards of four hundred acres, lying on the Three Notched road, fourteen miles from Richmond, where the turnpike by Deep Run Coal pits now extends. This land is well timbered, has buildings suitable for the accommodation of travellers, and is said to be a good stand as a tavern.
JOHN RUSSELL. JOHN W. ELLIS. 14th July, 1804. ** The above sale is postponed till the 21st of December next. Aug. 20. 1804.
L. Joseph & Co.
RETURN thanks to their friends and customers for the very liberal encouragement they have received, and flatter themselves that by their punctilious attention to business, and cheapness of their goods, to merit a continuance. They inform their customers and the public, that their store will not be opened on the 20th, 21st, and 22d—and 27th, 28th, and 29th instant,—it being their uniform practice to do no business on days ordained by the Mosaic Law to be holy. Richmond, September 12, 1804.
SELECT PLAYS,
IN six vols 12mo. The 5th volume of Warner & Hahn's SELECT PLAYS is just received at Samuel Pleasants' Bookstore. ** Subscribers are requested to apply for their books.
The five volumes already published, contain—The Caslie Spectre; Heir at Law; Stranger; Secrets worth Knowing; Robbers; Pizarro; Calab; and Love; The Poor Gentleman; Polly as it Flies; the Secret; the Gamester; Douglas; the Mourning Bride; the Orphan; or unhappy Marriage; the Wheel of Fortune; West-Indian; Way to get Married; Mountaineers.
FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A COMPILATION OF ALL THE ORDINANCES Of the COMMON-HALL of the CITY OF RICHMOND. To which are prefixed, ALL ACTS of the GENERAL ASSEMBLY, Relating to the said City.
BLANK BONDS For Sale at this Office.
Cologne Mill Stones.
THE subscribers have for sale a few pair of COLOGNE MILL STONES. MACMURDO & FISHER. Sept. 10th, 1804.
FOR SALE, A very likely Negro Man, Who is an excellent Sawyer. Apply to THOS. TAYLOR & CO. v. x. Sept. 3d. 1804.
Notice.
THE LOCKS near this place will be shut on Monday the 24th instant, and continue impassable until a set of new Gates can be put up, and the Locks repaired, which will require from two to three weeks—Due notice will be given of the time they will probably open, after the work commences.
ROBERT POLLARD. Richmond, September 6, 1804.
Notice.
My agency as Attorney in fact for Mrs. Polly A. Holman, (late Mrs. Polly I. Cocke) now ceases. All the papers of every description are deposited with Capt. George Holman, to whom in future applications must be made by those who have business with the executrix of Richard Cocke, dec. R. B. PAYNE. Columbia, Sept. 1st, 1804.
Public Notice,
IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT the Common Hall of the City of Richmond, will at their next monthly meeting, proceed to recommend to the Court of Hustings for the said City, one fit and proper person to be appointed a Constable of the said City in the room of Leighton Wood, who hath resigned. (By order of the Hall) ANDREW STEVENSON, C. C. H.
Surry Jockey Club.
WILL be run for, over the course at Surry Courthouse, on Thursday the first day of November next, THE SURRY JOCKEY CLUB PURSE of THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS, three mile heats.—And on Friday, the PURSE of the Proprietor of the Course, of ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS, two mile heats.
All persons wishing to start horses, &c. for the latter purse, will be required to pay an entrance of twenty dollars, except members of the Club, and from them an entrance of eight dollars will be expected.—The weights of the course are as follows:
 Aged Horses 130.  6 Years Old 120.  5 Years Old 110.  4 Years Old 100.  3 Years Old 86. 
CHARLES H. GRAVES, Secretary.
A meeting of the Club will be held at Mr David Price's Tavern, on the evening preceding the first day's race. Surry Courthouse, 1st Sept. 1804. tN.
The day following the above races (Saturday) will be run for over the same course, a SWEEP-STAKES for three and four year old Colts, entrance fifty dollars, half forfeit, two mile heats, carrying the weights of the course. The subscription for which will be kept open until the Friday before. Stables and litter furnished race horses as usual, gratis. DAVID PRICE, proprietor of the course. Surry Courthouse, 1st Sept. 1804.
Forty Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber last night, a negro man named BILLEY, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, straight and well made, about 22 years of age, bushy hair, rather light complexion, and has lost some of his teeth before. He was in my house for nearly four years; he formerly belonged to Peter Heiskell and John Bowyer, and was sold by Bowyer to Mr Booke of Fincastle, and ran away from him and was gone nearly 12 months, and was caught in Hanover, where he had been secreted in a quarter. He took with him sundry clothing, a striped surtou coat with yellow buttons, and lined with red; home made linen shirts; a grey mixed broad cloth coat, nearly new, made in the fashion; white casimere pantaloons; several waistcoats; a round jacket and pantaloons of dark blue striped velvet, with yellow buttons, the lining home made linen; boots and shoes. I will give 40 dollars if taken out of the county and brought home, and 20 dollars if taken and secured in any jail so that I get him again, and 10 dollars if taken in the county and brought home. J. EDMONDSON. Staunton, Aug. 29th, 1804. 3w
Notice,
Is hereby given, that on Saturday, being the eighth day of September next, at Brooks's tavern, in the town of Manchester, I shall proceed to sell, at Public Auction,
The following Property,
To wit:—Five unimproved LOTS in the town of Manchester, designated and known in the plan of said town by the Nos 23, 24, 38, 54 and 55.—Also, one TRACT, containing 2 3/4 acres, adjoining the said town, near to the canal.—Also, one other LOT, in the said town, with the improvements thereon, being part of lot No 60, near the entrance of the turnpike road, and lately in the occupancy of Thomas Glover—conveyed to me in trust, by Henry Robertson, to satisfy a debt due to Mr James Dowe. Terms of sale, one half in hand and the residue on a credit of twelve months, with a trust upon the property for the punctilious payment thereof, and interest from the day of sale. LEIGHTON WOOD, Trustee. Richmond, 21st Aug. 1804. tds
The sale of the above mentioned property is postponed until Thursday the 20th inst. when the same will certainly be made, weather permitting. September 5th, 1804.
TAKE THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
TO THE LEGISLATURES of the respective States. LETTER FOURTH.—Concluded.
The question of constitutionality lies within a small compass. Some of the state constitutions, and particularly that of Pennsylvania provides that "the trial by jury shall be, as heretofore." It is contended, that it is the intention of this provision, to render absolutely necessary a jury trial in all cases of a civil as well as a criminal nature, in which the laws existing at the time of the formation of the Constitution required it, unless dispensed with by both the parties. To this it may be replied that the provision was meant to be applied exclusively to criminal cases. This idea is strongly supported by the numerous expositions of this provision by several state legislatures, which have, notwithstanding the alleged prohibition, extended the powers of justices, of the peace to the cognizance of controversies in which a much larger sum was involved than that submitted to their jurisdiction at the formation of the respective constitutions. Independently of the weight of precedent, there are cogent reasons for considering the provision as confined to criminal cases. Either the provision is to be construed strictly according to its literal import, or it is not. If it be construed according to its literal import, it will necessarily follow from the terms of "the jury trial being as heretofore," that every change of any existing law in relation to a jury trial is absolutely inhibited. The expression is not that every man entitled to a jury trial at the time the constitution was formed shall remain entitled to it for the future; but it is that "the jury trial shall remain as heretofore;" that is, all the circumstances necessary to constitute a jury trial shall remain unaltered. Now, if a literal meaning of these words be rigidly adhered to, we are bound to consider every existing practice as forming an essential feature of the jury trial. If so it would be an usurpation of power in the legislature to make a new provision for the selection of jurors, for summoning or compensating them; for imposing penalties for non-attendance, for punishing them for misconduct, and for various other acts. No one has been bold enough to say that the legislature is divested of these powers. If then it be agreed that the legislature do possess them, it follows that the expression is not to be rigidly taken in its literal sense. If not taken in a literal sense we must give it that meaning which is calculated to secure the great object for which juries were instituted. Their great object was to protect the weak from the oppression of the powerful; they were a shield which the people raised against the violence of power. This, reason so far as relates to criminal cases, still remains. But so far as it respects civil causes it has altogether ceased. For such is the state of society that the powerful do not possess the means of violating the rights of property of those in inferior circumstances to themselves. From these considerations it must be obvious that the constitutional objection has no validity.
Is there more weight in that derived from considerations of expediency? The jury trial is undoubtedly an invaluable provision in criminal cases; but does it follow that it is equally so in civil ones? Every sound mind assents to the justice of erecting the strongest barriers around the character of the innocent, and shielding it from crimination but on the unanimous verdict of twelve impartial men; but can a sound mind perceive the same justice in applying the same provisions to the ordinary cases of property? It is right that I should neither lose my life or character without proof of the commission of a crime which is satisfactory to every mind; but is it right that I should not recover a debt without the same universal satisfaction? In the latter case the man who sues should stand on the same footing with the man that is sued. The legal rights of each should be the same. The jury trial, requiring the agreement of twelve men, is destructive to this equality. For altho' the creditor have the suffrages of eleven of the jurymen in his favor, that of one juror given in favor of the debtor is permitted to outweigh those of the eleven. Laws are established to guard against fraud. Is there no danger of fraud, when it is in the power of the defendant, by corrupting one juror to frustrate the operation of justice? And supposing a moderate degree of corruption to exist among us, what is more likely than that one man vulnerable to seduction, can be selected from twelve? This argument of itself would seem to be decisive against a jury trial in civil cases. There are, however, other arguments, scarcely less powerful. In cases of any difficulty, it is no easy task to command the full attention of twelve men in the midst of a crowd of spectators; and one man will insensibly rely upon the vigilance of another. In consultation the body will be too numerous for a cool and dispassionate discussion. Their capacities
will be generally very unequal, and they will be guided too often by a tenacious adherence to ill digested thoughts, or by a spirit of concession. In cases, in which their feelings are but little interested, they will feel a constant impulse to sacrifice their own opinions in order to get rid of an irksome duty. Facts abundantly shew the extreme difficulty of obtaining the concurrence of twelve men, or that under the restraints imposed upon them, they too frequently compromise, or submit to lot, their varying opinions. Hence the truth is that this boasted rampart has already lost much of its original character, and is experienced in many instances to be an evil rather than a benefit.
That it is promotive of delay is most obvious from a single consideration. In proportion to the difficulty of obtaining the concurrence of twelve men will be the difficulty of drawing an action to a close; and the history of courts proves that jury after jury is frequently dismissed from their inability to agree.
In proportion to the delay will be the expense, in addition to other sources of expense. It is self evident that the time consumed in a jury trial by twelve jurors, three or four judges and attending officers of the court, will occasion a much greater expense than the expense attending a body of three arbitrators.
So obvious are these considerations, that it is superfluous further to illustrate them. The good sense of every intelligent mind, unfettered by deep-rooted prejudice or interest, must perceive that the unwieldy machinery of a jury trial is necessarily promotive of a great waste of time and money, compared with the simple principles of arbitration.
The result of these remarks is, that property is not at present adequately secured. That to give it this security, and to eradicate the greater portion of frauds existing among men, it is necessary to establish a plain and concise code, in which the unmeaning and obscure jargon of the law shall be rejected.
And that the principle of arbitration should, in civil cases be substituted in the room of jury trial.
Our political code has undergone a decisive reform. Our statesmen have, with a fearless hand, established our governments upon new principles; and every step they have taken, has advanced the public good. Under the sacred name of liberty they resolutely determined to throw aside all temporising. Perceiving the indissoluble connection between government and the protection of individual rights, they concluded those systems unworthy of adoption or imitation under which these rights were the sport of tyrants. Events have shown that they thought correctly, and by their reforms liberty has been placed on an adamant, whose strength time only serves to increase.
On one subject alone they seem to have been irresolute. They hesitated to establish a new system in relation to the rights of property—So vast is this object, and so intimately interwoven with the happiness of every member of society, that we shall but imperfectly reap the fruits of our revolution, unless the principles upon which it was conducted shall be applied to it. On them will depend the secure enjoyment by every man of the fruits of his labor, & the prevalence of morals. For so radically vicious is the present system, that it is no less fertile in the production of fraud, than feeble in accomplishing the object for which it was devised.
So sensibly too, are the rights of property felt by every man, that we shall in vain expect a complete satisfaction with our political institutions, however preservative of freedom, unless these rights are adequately secured; and tho' there may be no real connection between the one & the other, events will shew that a general spirit of discontent with respect to the laws that regulate property will soon extend itself to the systems of government under which they are allowed. The mind of the citizen will not discriminate between them. Ascribing the evils he feels to the government, discontent will run into hatred; and will readily lend his arm to subvert it.
There are some evils of a local and temporary nature that admit of partial cure; but there are others which deny all palliatives, and which time or quacking only serve to aggravate. Such is the evil of which we now so justly complain. Civilised man owes so much of his happiness to the acquisitions of his labour, whose secure enjoyment he views as the sole of his declining years, that, however he may prize freedom, he will be apt to view it as a doubtful blessing unless it protects his property and labour. Let then the enlightened friends of liberty devote to this subject the attention it so richly merits. We know the object is an arduous one. But does the ambition of the patriot ever, when the public good requires it, shrink from effort or danger? Are they not, on the contrary, the very elements of the noble sentiment which fills his heart?

TO THE PEOPLE.
THE DEFENCE.
THE period draws near, when you will be called upon to exercise one of the highest functions with which freedom can be invested. They alone deserve the name who choose their own rulers, and through them make their own laws. This is your prerogative! May it long remain so, whatever the infatuation and folly of other nations! And while we pity the low state to which their ignorance and a tyrant's wrongs have reduced them, let us cherish, with the zeal of our fathers, the holy sentiments of freedom, sealed with their blood.
As then you value your rights, examine with an unbending severity the conduct of your rulers. The more important the duties with which a public character is invested, the more imperious the necessity of a rigid scrutiny. When the station to be filled is the highest in your power to bestow, the duty becomes a sacred one; and you become masters to yourselves not to discharge it. It is criminal in a man to play the tyrant; but that crime is of the deepest hue which a free people perpetrate by neglecting the means for the preservation of their liberties. The tyrant is hurried on by the fury of his passions; while the people have no inducement under Heaven to abandon their duty. The first may influence the period in which he lives; while the last too often decides for ages the destiny of a nation.
You are called on once in four years to elect your Chief Magistrate. In the discharge of this duty, at the last period, you raised to that high station a citizen distinguished for the various services rendered to his country. Of manners simple, affable and winning; and with an understanding penetrating and perspicacious, he had long remained in the wide circle of his friends a respect softened by affection. Even his enemies, notwithstanding their dislike of his political opinions and actions, acknowledged their love for the man. Endured from infancy to the active scenes of life, and called by the exigencies of the revolution to a vigorous participation in its toils, he had, notwithstanding, found time to pursue the early bias of a mind attached to philosophical pursuits and from the action of a sound judgment upon a large stock of acquired materials, had gained a reputation in the literary world.
It is not surprising, therefore, that we find him in the legislature of his own state, then the wisest field of action presented by the state of the country, animated by the honest enthusiasm of youth, transcending the dull routine of duty, and laying the foundations of future greatness and prosperity by devising and recommending plans of great and general utility. Three vast objects appear to have engaged his patriotic efforts; education, religious toleration, and the reform of the criminal code. Like other philanthropists he but in part succeeded. He contended something to be done to advance the interests of learning; and he lost only by the casting vote of the Speaker a law for mitigating the penal code. On the interesting point of religion his victory was complete; and every man was guaranteed the free exercise of his conscience and religious opinions. But however imperfect the success of his plans, he sowed seeds in a soil far from inorganic which have since rewarded all his efforts. He has the satisfaction of beholding the citizens of his native state enjoying every blessing that religious and civil liberty can bestow; sustaining their state institutions with ability, and transpiring their virtues into the several departments of the general government.
Such is the man, who, four years ago, you called to the head of your affairs. You esteemed him then wise and virtuous; else you would not have placed him at the very altar of your rights. He was then, however, untried in the discharge of the duties of the First Magistracy of a free people; and with all his virtues and talents, he was liable to disappoint the hopes of his country. Has he disappointed these hopes?—This is the object of the present enquiry. If he has, it is your duty, whatever pain it may give you, to consign him to the walks of private life.
In order to decide this enquiry, it is necessary to state the duties of a Chief Magistrate, and to compare with them the measures of Thomas Jefferson. The duties of the President of the United States are fortunately, for the preservation of our liberties, fixed by a written Constitution. In every other nation on the face of the earth they are but vaguely defined by a dark and shifting prescription, varying with the temper of the times, and the character and views of those who administer the government. Under such systems, if they deserve the name, Executive power advances with a step as steadily as time, towards its own aggrandizement. By the co-operating influence of
force and patronage it gradually saps every mound raised against its encroachment. Accordingly under such governments, liberty is but a shadow, dependent entirely on the sun shine of royal favor. To guard against this great evil, this gratifying principle of political institutions, the Constitution of the United States has wisely laid down certain rules so plain that every mind can determine how far they have been observed. Let us, then, on this occasion, resort to them as our unerring guides.
The Constitutional duties and powers of the President are:
1. To give to Congress, from time to time, information of the state of the union, and to recommend, to their consideration, such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.
2. To pass a qualified veto upon the laws.
3. To command in chief the Army and Navy; & the Militia, when in actual service.
4. To appoint all executive and judicial officers, except of a subordinate nature.
5. To make treaties.
6. To take care that the laws be faithfully executed.
And to secure the execution of these duties, and such others as are imposed by the Constitution, he is required to take the following oath of office.
"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
The first duty is two fold—The President "shall, from time to time, give to the Congress information of the state of the union—and recommend to their consideration, such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient."
It must not escape notice that both these duties are mandatory; the term used is "shall;"—it does not, therefore, rest in the discretion of the Chief Magistrate, to give information or advice, according to any theory of government established in his own mind; but he shall give information, and he shall recommend such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient. For one, I do not hesitate to say, that I consider the absolute judgment on this duty, so far as it relates to the recommendation of measures, a defect in the constitution. It tends unnecessarily to blend legislative and executive power—to give the executive a dangerous agency in the enactment of laws; and to diminish the free will and impartial deliberations of the legislature. These considerations, however powerful in the minds of the framers of the constitution, are divested of all force when applied to the Magistrate to whom its execution is devolved. What would be a virtue in one case, becomes a crime in the other.
The information required by the constitution has been supplied by the President in a liberal stream. It may confidently be affirmed that the mass laid before Congress during the last four years has not been exceeded, either in interest or magnitude, by that furnished during any antecedent equal period. Whatever relates to interior concerns, has in every instance where its importance justified it, been exposed; and the mysterious obscurity, in which diplomatic relations are usually involved, has been happily dispelled in an eminent degree. The wishes of the legislature and of the people have in most instances been anticipated, and in no case, as under preceding administrations, has a veto been passed on legislative requisitions. In some few cases, it is true, complaints have been made that the public were not fully informed of passing or impending events; but in all these cases, it has afterwards manifestly appeared that the government had withheld no information, whose communication would not have done more injury than good.
It is perhaps to be regretted that there is no regular official journal, published of executive acts: Were such a journal published, at periods however remote from the occurrences recorded, it would ultimately afford more correct means of judging of the conduct of the cabinet, and thereby produce a more rigorous responsibility to public opinion, than at present exist. But until provision is made for this, we must expect, from the nature of executive acts, some degree of obscurity to envelope the grounds on which they were taken.
Considering the peculiar circumstances, under which the present Chief Magistrate came into office, the people had a right to expect from him a full and habitual disclosure of his measures, and the motives which dictated them, so far as either could tend to promote the public good. An omission by his predecessor, to make such a disclosure, was one of the grounds on which he was ejected from power, and the belief that Mr. Jefferson would evince a contrary course unquestionably conspired with other expectations to ensure his election.
The responsibility of all public men to public opinion is an essential feature of the republican creed, and it is manifest, that all responsibility, to a body not possessed of the means of forming an enlightened decision, must be ideal. To give a salutary vigor to this principle, a full disclosure of the state of the treasury, of every description of public burthen from the greatest to the least, of all compensations, fixed by law or ascertained by executive agents, has been statedly made; together with ample details elucidating the situation of every establishment under the government. Even the sacred ground of patronage, so prudently veiled in darkness by most governments, has been opened to the view of the nation, and the
rewards of favorites, if such there are, nakedly exhibited.
A momentary clamor has been raised at the alleged suppression of information on two subjects of very various importance;—the repairs of the Bateau; and the negotiations respecting Louisiana. But time, by dissipating the obscurity attending those events has proved that the first was a link in the chain of unity that now so happily unites us with the most powerful nation of the world: and that the secrecy attending the Louisiana negotiation was directly, perhaps inseparably connected with the success that crowned the final result. For had the pending steps been at the time avowed, there is every reason to think that injurious delays and obstacles altogether frustrative of the possession of that territory, would have been interposed by rival nations. England, accustomed to interfere in whatever related to France, would have scarcely suffered such an occasion to pass without improving it to the promotion of her own interest, either directly by benefiting herself or injuring her rival; and Spain would too probably have exerted every nerve to avert a measure, which it is known, she deprecates, however erroneously, as unfriendly to her power in this part of the world.
In the discharge then of this constitutional duty, we contemplate in the measures of the Executive, a devotion to the republican principle of giving the fullest information to the people, unalloyed with the imprudence to which an impolitic extension of even sound principles is too apt to be carried by enthusiasts.
The other branch of this duty, is the recommendation to Congress of such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.
We have seen that this is not a power, which the President may or may not, but one, which the Constitution expressly declares he shall exercise. Under this constitutional injunction, sanctified by an oath of office peculiarly solicitous of engaging the utmost efforts of the chief magistrate in its preservation, he has recommended to the consideration of congress several measures. It is unnecessary at this time, to enumerate any but those of considerable importance.
In his address to the seventh congress, at the opening of their first session, he says, "Other circumstances, combined with the increase of numbers, have produced an augmentation of revenue arising from consumption, in a ratio far beyond that of population alone; and though the changes in foreign relations, now taking place so desirably for the whole world, may for a season affect this branch of revenue, yet, weighing all probabilities of expense, as well as of income there is reasonable ground of confidence that we may now safely dispense with all the internal taxes, comprehending excises, stamps, auctions, licenses, carriages and refined sugars; to which the postage on news papers may be added to facilitate the progress of information; and that the remaining sources of revenue will be sufficient to provide for the support of government, to pay the interests of the public debts, and to discharge the principals in shorter periods than the laws or the general expectation had contemplated. War, indeed, and unward events may change this prospect of things, and call for expenses which the imposts could not meet. But sound principles will not justify our taxing the industry of our fellow citizens to a cumulative treasure for wars to happen, we know not when, and which might not perhaps happen, but from the temptations offered by that treasure—These views, however, of reducing our burthens are formed on the expectation that a sensible, & at the same time a salutary reduction may take place in our habitual expenditures. For this purpose, those of the civil government, the army & navy, will need revival."
In the same communication, the President invites the attention of Congress, without expressing any opinion, on the revision of the Judiciary establishment.
These two objects are those which have, in the greatest degree, divided public opinion. The propriety of the measures adopted by Congress in relation to them will, in its proper place, be distinctly discussed. They are merely mentioned in this place as forming part of the measures suggested or recommended by the President, in order that the whole may be presented to the view of the reader. Besides these, he has, in his several communications, attracted the attention of the legislature to the following topics.
He has recommended—
An retrenchment of unnecessary expense,
An abolition of useless offices,
An adherence to specific appropriations,
A reduction of the army,
An impartial selection of jurors,
A revision of the naturalization laws,
A faithful payment of the interest,
and a prompt discharge of the principal of the public debt.
Unceasing efforts to perfect the militia,
The establishment of a Dry Dock.
CURTUS.
From the Republican Advocate.
BRITISH AGGRESSION.
In all the plans laid by the British ministry, there is an attempt at cunning; which in our opinion, is beneath the dignity of any government, Christian or Infidel. The Moors act with much more ingenuously: when they want money, they take our vessels; and they do not deny the motive. The British government is far less candid. Their ships of war plunder neutral
vessels and insult neutral nations: Their motive is the same as that of the Moors, but they will not avow it. They go a longer road to arrive at the same point.
The British want to renew certain expired parts of Jay's treaty; and in order to effect their object, they hover on our coasts, lie in wait at the mouths of our harbors, insult our flag, and impress our seamen. By this means, we suppose, they intend to compel the United States to make a new treaty with them. They first give offence; and when our government remonstrates, they are ready to treat. Precious souls!
The British, however, are playing a desperate game. They risk as much at least as the United States do. Where would Great Britain find a market for her cloths, her woollens, her (Irish) linens, her hardware, &c. if she provoked us to measures of retaliation? Bonaparte has almost shut her out from the European continent; and if she perseveres in her improper conduct towards the United States, a non-importation act will shut her out from the American continent likewise.
It is true, a non-importation act would strike at the great source of our national revenue, and might for a short period prevent the reduction of our national debt: But if Great Britain argues from the national sensibility in this particular, she has deceived herself. The people are anxious that the public debt should be liquidated; but they will not barter their honor to get out of debt a few years sooner. Let the British ministry try the experiment, and their nation is a bankrupt from that hour.
If by their arrogant and insulting conduct they can compel the United States to renew the expired parts of Jay's treaty, they would doubtless be satisfied. They would then be able to make our commerce tributary a little longer. But this, we predict, they never will effect. The present administration will not yield our greatest interests at an easy price; nor suffer the United States to be insulted with impunity. They will, however, seek redress in the most politic and effectual way; by giving a death blow to the British trade.
Envious of our prosperity, the British ministry have doubtless reckoned much upon assailing the United States at this particular juncture; whilst there is a party in the country ready to second her schemes and to pervert every act of the administration. They think, perhaps, that our administration dare not resort to hostile measures for fear of losing its popularity. Miserable politicians that they are! Do they not reflect that a government which seeks at all times the happiness of the people; which has lightened the public burdens in spite of the clamors of a malignant opposition; which has yielded much for peace; that such a government would draw around it, in the hour of national danger, all the resources and all the valor of a brave and generous people?
Allowing that Great Britain will put every thing to hazard; admitting that she will risk the existence of her monarchy, by provoking a war with America; has she nothing to fear from the Herculean power and influence of Emperor Bonaparte? Is she sure that France would not seize the auspicious moment, and pour her veteran soldiers upon her shores? In such case where would be her own independence? It would be gone forever, and she would become a dependency of the Gaul. Is there nothing to fear from the insanity of the old British monarch? Would the Prince of Wales remain quiet and view his inheritance crumbled to atoms by the unprincipled policy of an arrogant ministry? Would he not insist upon his right to prevent the destruction of his paternal estate? What then would become of Pitt and his coadjutors? Fox, and Grenville, and Windham, and Addington and their friends would assist the heir apparent, and triumph in the fall of Pitt. Is there nothing to fear from Ireland, in the event of a war with America? The British are compelled at present to keep down the indignant spirit of the oppressed Irish by a strong military force; would not that force have to be doubled in case of hostilities with the United States? And where are the troops to come from? Would not the Hibernians grasp the opportunity to assert that independence to which they are entitled? Assuredly they would; and Britain would feel the effects of their desperate exertions. Would there not, also, be danger of a revolution in Great Britain in such a case? What would become of her manufacturers and artists; her merchants and national debt? Poverty and ruin would stare them full in the face. The people would have to revolt against the government to preserve themselves from perishing; & the chance is that Great Britain would change her form of government. Has she nothing to fear from India? Will not that country begin to think of independence? And why not India as well as America?
With all these dangers pending over her, let Great Britain refuse justice to us if she dare. Americans can live in spite of her navy: Our soil is productive and our citizens are hardy; and if they lack employment, they can amuse themselves with taking towns in Canada.
PARIS, July 1.
The following are the expressions employed in the extraordinary Protest of the Count De Lille, against all that has been done, and is doing, in France, since the reunion of the States General:
PROTEST OF THE COUNT DE LILLE.
Warsaw, June 6, 1804.
In assuming the title of Emperor, and attempting to render it hereditary in his family, Bonaparte has put the seal to his usurpation. This new act of a revolution, where every thing from its origin has been null and void, cannot
weaken my rights; but being accountable for my conduct to all sovereigns, whose rights are not less injured than mine, and whose thrones are shaken by the dangerous principles which the Senate of Paris has dared to publish—accountable to France to my family, and to my own honor, I should consider myself as betraying the common cause, were I to keep silence on this occasion. I declare then, after having renewed my protestations against all the illegal acts which, from the opening of the States General of France, have led to the alarming crisis in which France and Europe are now involved—I declare in the presence of all Sovereigns, that, far from acknowledging the imperial title that Bonaparte has received from a body which has not a legitimate existence, I protest as well against that title as all the subsequent acts to which it may give birth."
Louis XVIII is always thus distinguished by the revolutionary French.
NEW-YORK, September 5.
The following affidavits refer to the disgraceful affair which we mentioned yesterday. The wounded honor of this country calls aloud for reparation.
City of New York, ss.
JOHN WHITE, a deputy pilot of the port of New York, deposes—That on yesterday about one o'clock, he took charge, in his official capacity, of the American ship John, of New York, from Bordeaux, about sixteen miles from the Hook; that near two o'clock, and about eight miles from the Hook, the Leander fired a shot at the said ship, and that the captain immediately hoisted the American flag and proceeded on his course to the said port; that the Leander then pursued and fired at the ship, and to the best of this deponent's recollection, one hundred and six guns, some of which were double shotted, and several of which struck the said ship; that the pursuit and firing continued within about half a mile of the land, and in four fathoms water; and that the Cambrian also fired at the said ship, and pursued her to leeward.
JOHN WHITE.
Sworn 3d September, 1804. before DE WITT CLINTON
City of New-York ss.
JOHN PATTERSON, master of the above named ship John, deposes—that the contents of the above deposition of John White are true; that the Leander approached the said ship within pistol shot, and about half a mile from the land, and that in that situation several rounds of musketry were fired from the Leander at the hull of the ship, apparently with a view to kill the people on board. JOHN PATTERSON.
Sworn 4th September, 1804. before DE WITT CLINTON
I do hereby certify that the above are true copies of the affidavits of John White and John Paterson, and are remaining on file in the Mayor's office.
J. J. DE ROSE, Clk.
September 6.
On Tuesday Gen Armstrong, ambassador from the United States to France, as a successor to Robert R. Livingston, our present minister, embarked on board the ship Thomas for Nantes, and received a salute from Fort Jay, as he passed Governor's Island.
PHILADELPHIA, September 3.
Extract of a letter from an officer of the United States Schooner Nautilus, dated
Straits April 17, 1804.
"Every exertion is now making for the liberation of the prisoner in Tripoli. What the plan of operation for the summer is, I know not. It is said by some that the commander (whose activity and enterprize does him great honor,) intends with the force he has collected, to bombard the town; others suppose a negotiation for peace is on foot. The destruction of the Philadelphia made some difference in the treatment of the prisoners—so not so much however as was expected, they were not more closely confined for a short time, but experienced no personal severity. They were all well when we heard from them last & in as good spirits as their situation could admit. The Tunisians had purchased the ship and were to have taken her to Tunis in a few days."
"We had a brush not long since with the Tripolitan gun boats, who very prudently kept under the guns of the batteries. I have much pleasure in informing you of several captures made by the different vessels of the squadron, the first of which I suppose you have never heard of, by the Enterprise, with the Tripolitan Ambassador on board, and presents to the Grand Seignor. An English brig by the Nautilus, and a ship by the Syren, the two last for a violation of the blockade. These captures have excited much surprise, in this quarter; and it is said we have not a sufficient force to constitute a blockade, which is I assure you most rigidly enforced, and no vessel suffered to enter the port without a passport from the commander. The prize made by the Syren, is said to have a considerable quantity of specie on board."
P.S. Since writing the above, it has been determined to send the brig we captured off Tripoli to the United States for legal adjudication. Mr. Cox goes in her.
FEVER AT CHARLESTON.
It is with great regret, that this melancholy intelligence is corroborated to our readers. The following article, from the Baltimore American, of yesterday, will it is hoped, incite our piece to the strictest vigilance:
"Arrived, (at Baltimore on Thursday) and detained at quarantine, the ship Ruby, Bell, Charleston—Sailed Aug 25.—The Capt reports that a very malignant fever raged in every part of the town that many of the ship's crews were carried off by it—that most of the inhabitants who were able to remove were gone and going to different places of safety."
ALEXANDRIA, September 8.
Potomac Bank.—The subscription to the Capital Stock of this institution was filled yesterday; and on Wednesday next, pursuant to the Articles of Association, an election will be held for twelve Directors, to carry it into operation.
LEXINGTON, (Ken.) August 28.
ELECTION.
Governor of the State—Christopher Greenup. Lieutenant Governor—John Caldwell. Congress—Matthew Lyon, Matthew Walton, John Boyle, Thomas Sandford, John Fowler, George M. Bedinger.
GEORGETOWN, (S. C.) Aug. 25.
We have experienced lately as hot weather, if not hotter than any within the recollection of old residents. The following was handed us by a gentleman of this place for insertion:—"On Thursday last, at three o'clock, P M the Mercury by Fahrenheit's Thermometer, stood at 98 degrees, in a shaded situation."
Notice.
A PETITION will be presented to the next General Assembly for the revival of the Tobacco inspection at Glasgow's warehouse in Richmond county. September 1, 1804. [e49v]

GEORGE TUCKER is appointed a Director of the Bank of Virginia, in the room of GEORGE JEFFERSON resigned.
Joseph Stanton and Nehemiah Knight, both republicans, have been re-elected representatives to Congress, for Rhode Island, without opposition.
The votes of 81 towns of New Hampshire give the republican ticket for representatives in Congress 5,455, and the federal 6,502 votes.
The prints of Connecticut are occupied with discussing the interesting question, whether it is desirable to establish a permanent constitution in the room of the royal charter at present in force. The republicans are strenuous advocates, & the federalists are strenuous opponents of the measure. There certainly cannot be a more propitious season than the present for a cool and deep examination of the important principles which form the elements of constitutions; as it is probable that every great change introduced at this time would be in favor of Liberty. It is with much satisfaction therefore we perceive this subject awakening the attention it so well merits. Nat. Intel.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
London papers have been received to the 14th of July, by the ship John Adams, from Liverpool, but the accounts which they contain, are neither very important nor extraordinary. The king of England had made a demand of the house of commons, on the 7th of July, in a message, that they would empower him to take all such measures to defeat the designs of his enemies, as the exigencies of the moment might render necessary. This privilege is granted to have operation during the prorogation of Parliament. When Mr. Pitt had concluded this affair, he followed it up with moving for a vote of credit, for £2,500,000, ster. to meet any event which may arise in the course of the year, beyond the estimates already voted. The possibility of a peace has been admitted by the partisans of Mr. Pitt, who declare that his being at the head of affairs, will not form any impediment to that desirable event. The 3 per cents. consols in London, were at 57 and a fraction, and the American 3 per cents. at 54 and a fraction.
All the wonderful statements about an engagement off Toulon, between the British and French fleets have been condensed into the following true relation: on the 26th of May, two French frigates and a brig having anchored in the outer harbor of Toulon, Ld. Nelson sent an equal force to attack them; at the same time he entered the narrow channel, with four sail of the line to cut off their retreat, which the French Admiral perceiving, he put to sea with eight sail of the line—on this Ld. Nelson abandoned his design, and the French returned to port. The stale bugbear of invasion, is still upheld in all its accustomed features of affright and delusion. John Bull talks loud in his inaccessibility, and Napoleon is destroying his only national enemy, by the mere result of menace!—Georges Cadoudal, and eleven other of the assassins, who were landed in France, by the British vessels, have been executed in Paris: the London papers represent Georges as a hero, and they conferred the same title on the Russian Suvarow.
A great effort has been made by England, and by Russia, at her instigation, to inflame the Germanic body against imperial France, in regard to the seizure of the duke D'Enghien; but they have paid so severely for this Anti-Gallic folly, that they are not disposed to renew the calamity. Best. Chron.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Nassau, (N P) dated 12th of August.
"A Spanish Doctor here, cures the yellow fever by an infusion of the rind of common sour orange in boiling hot water, of which the patient drinks most plentifully, lukewarm, on the first appearance of the symptoms, & continue to do so till the cure is effected. He also, on the first appearance of the disorder, anoints the body all over with sweet oil, well rubbed in. Whether this treatment be secundum artem, I know not, but it is certain that many of the patients of this man have recovered, while those of the regular physicians uniformly die, without, I believe, one exception to the contrary. It may not be improper to observe, that this infusion, when first administered, excites vomiting." Clear pap.
From the Danbury, (Conn.) Republican Farmer.
On the fourth ult. we selected a piece containing the most degrading sentiments, from a New York federal paper, displayed in striking characters; we are happy to see that our example is followed by many eminent republican papers, and that it is fast circulating thro' the continent. We have this week received another paper of the same kind, from which we select the following and solicit its perusal by every honest man within the sphere of our circulation. It needs no further comment.
The last tho' not least, portion of this community, is the labouring class, including mechanics of every degree. I shall merely give a brief outline of the features of this crude mass of inconsistencies, and then offer some observations upon it as a popular weapon. A foreigner would hardly believe that the servants of Americans were effectively their masters; that they kept them in their houses for
the purpose of making laws for the state; or that, when they applied to have a shoe or a coat made for them, it was at the option of the maker whether it should be a short or a long one, a shoe or a slipper. In short, a foreigner would hardly believe, that those who had grown up, in habits of morality and good order, who had been WELL EDUCATED for THEIR RESPECTIVE STATIONS in society, and whose situations best enabled THEM to judge of the true interests of their country, were governed by those of opposite habits who were equal by UNABLE TO PRESERVE THEIR OWN HAPPINESS, OR TO PROTECT THE LIBERTIES OF THE STATE. Yet that such is the case, I feel it my painful duty to declare, I have only to prove this declaration, to a every honest, intelligent mind. In this I shall find no difficulty, even to the meanest capacity. The habits of the early settlers, complained of in my first number, have been greatly improved upon by the ambitious and the designing, within a few years. SUFFRAGE HAS NOW BECOME UNIVERSAL, AND HE WHO CAN NEITHER READ NOR WRITE, is equally called upon to give his approbation of, or dissent from, public measures, with HIM WHO HAS SPENT A LIFE IN STUDY, AND DIRECTED IT ALL TO THE SCIENCE OF JURISPRUDENCE. Thus is the principal incitement to learning done away; and the nation has no resource but to be governed by its own VANDALS, or to call in foreign assistance, both of which are alike ruinous. It is declaring to the world that NUMBERS shall rule, and not TALENTS, an axiom than which NONE CAN BE MORE FATAL.
We have SO MUCH LIBERTY that it is next to impossible to obtain a SERVANT, either BLACK or WHITE, that will be faithful to their employment. The European, will not wonder at this, when he is told that they are all freemen and patriots, who have not only themselves to take care of, but the exigencies of the state. What! would you have a man neglect his public duty for any paltry considerations of self? Is not this a free country, and is not every one a governor? Sir, if you are dissatisfied with me, or my conduct, I shall quit your employ (not your service) and go some where else—there are hundreds, who want me. After he has received the wages of his employment, it is ten to one if he does not tell his employer that he must not expect his vote next year! 'Tis a most galling affair indeed, to apostates and anglo-federalists, that MECHANICS are suffered to speak to a lawyer or merchant with their hats on; to have any voice in choosing rulers, or any consequence in the scale of society! 'Tis a most ruinous thing to the country that hired men have a right to speak their minds to their employers, and an equal chance to obtain justice, to demand reward for services, and reparation for injuries! But, fellow-citizens we leave you to your own reflections on the above child of federalism.
CHRISTO SACRUM.
A new religious society has lately been formed in Holland, entitled Christo Sacrum. At first it consisted of only four members; but in a short time the number of the sect increased so rapidly, as to amount from three to four thousand. The object of this society is to unite all religious sects—The principal place of meeting is at Delft, where the society has already put a church, in which we find Calvinists, Lutherans, Menonites, Catholics, and persons of various other religious persuasions, amicably assembling. The society does not admit of any dominant or exclusive system; they have no priest, but only orators, who, while delivering their discourses, stand at the altar. The service is divided into that of worship and of instruction; the object of the former being to shew the greatness of God, by directing our attention to the admirable regularity which reigns in all the productions of nature. For this purpose they assemble every Sunday at six or seven o'clock in the evening. The services of instruction is held every fifteenth day when they discourse about different subjects, and particularly revealed religion. Six times each year they assemble to celebrate the Lord's supper; and during the prayer and the blessing, the whole congregation continues prostrate. The Dutch clergy have strongly opposed this society, but without effect; and the present Dutch government favors the new sect.
Hair changed through fright.—It is related of a boy, in one of the rudest parts of the county of Clare in Ireland, that in order to destroy some eagles lodged in a hole a 100 feet from the summit of a rock which rose 400 feet perpendicular from the sea, he caused himself to be suspended by a rope, with a scimitar in his hand for his defence, should he meet with an attack from the old ones, which precaution was found necessary; for no sooner had his companions lowered him to the nest, than one of the old eagles made at him with great fury, at which he struck, but unfortunately missing his aim, nearly cut through the rope that supported him. Describing his horrible situation to his comrades, they cautiously, and safely, drew him up; when it was found that his hair, which a quarter of an hour before was a dark auburn, was changed to grey. (London Paper).
It is with lively satisfaction that we present our readers with the following View of the fiscal concerns of Connecticut, for which we are indebted to the Courant.
A View of the Fiscal Concerns of Connecticut.
Table with 3 columns: Description, Dollars, Cts. Rows include: Capital funds of the civil list, School Funds, Annual expense of Government, Means of defraying the annual expense of the civil list, N.B. One eighth part of all the state taxes...
THE Republican printers throughout this state are requested to state in their papers, that the Election for the Electors of a President and Vice-President of the United States, will be held on the First Monday of November next, at the Court-house of each County and Corporation in this Commonwealth; and that the persons chosen as Electors are to meet at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, on the First Wednesday in December next, to vote for a President and Vice-President.
a rigid economy is not inconsistent with a large expenditure on this interesting object. Let the southern states look to this object! Their state of society is rapidly changing, and unless they soon pay a greater attention to the education of youth, we predict that their relative weight in the union will decline. A republic can only exist among an enlightened people, and such a people will forever be governed by talent. Nat. Intel.
FIVE RULES
For travelling in the Stage Coach. 1st. Let every man get in first with all his baggage, and take the best seat, and if any other one complains that the trunk is too large for inside, let him declare that it contains great value, that he has the promise of its being an inside passenger and that it should not go out. 2d. At every town let every man light his cigar, and continue smoking in the face of his fellow travellers and cursing the driver, during each stage, then let him light his cigar again. 3d. If any thing is said about the general government, let every man take his cigar from his mouth, blow out a volume of smoke, and then curse Mr. Jefferson, then let him put in his cigar, and in successive operations of this kind, if the cigar should fail before he has done, let him get out and light another. 4th. If ladies are in the stage, swearing and double entendres are very convenient. 5th. On stopping for the night, let every man repair instantly to bed chambers and secure the best bed by laying his great coat, umbrella, stick and stickler, together with his trunk upon it, for every man is entitled to the best bed.
The true Ambition of an Honest Mind. WERE I to describe the blessings I desire in life, I would be happy in a few, but faithful friends. Might I choose my talent, it should rather be good sense, than learning. I would consult in the choice of my house, convenience rather than state; and for my circumstances, desire a moderate but independent fortune. Business enough to secure me from idleness, and leisure enough always to have an hour to spare. I would have no master, and I desire but few servants. I would not be led away by ambition nor perplexed with disputes. I would enjoy the blessing of health; but would rather be beholden for it to a regular life and an easy mind, than to the school of Hippocrates. As to my passions, since we cannot be wholly divested of them, I would have only those whose manners rendered them odious, and love only where I knew I ought. Thus would I pass cheerfully through that portion of my life which cannot last always, and with resignation wait for that which will last forever.
A Counsellor and a Courtezan.
When Lucy Cowper was once examined in a Court of Justice, one of the Counsellors asked her if she came there in the character of a modest woman? "No sir (replied she) I do not; that which has been the ruin of me, has been the making of you—I mean Impudence, sir!"
NORFOLK PRICE CURRENT. SEPTEMBER 8.
Table with 3 columns: Item, D. c., D. c. Rows include: Bacon, per lb. from 00 8 to 00 11 scarce, Brandy, Sp 1st p. gal. 00 85 00 90, 2d p. 00 87 00 95, 3d p. 00 90 1, 4th p. 1 10, Fr 3d p. 1 30 1 40, 4th p. 1 30 1 40, Peach, Apple 75, Coal, Eng. per bus. 28, Virg 00 25 00 00, Flour, Superfine bbl. 8 50, Fine 8, Middlings 0 00 4 00, X drio 0 00 5 00, Gin, Holland 1st p. gal. 90 1 plenty, N E 1st p. 65 68, Grain, Wheat bus. 0 00 0 00 none, Corn 0 93 0 95, Barley 0 00 0 00 none, Oats 0 27 0 00, Hemp, Russian ton, 275 00, Molasses, gal. 60, Rum, Jam 4th p. gal. 97 1, Anng 3d p. 90 92, St Croix 2d p. 88 90, W Island 3d p. 82 85, Country, 64 66, Salt, St. Mart. bus. Turks Island, Isle May, St Ubes, Cadiz, Liverpool, Soap, Brown lb. Castile, Sugar, Muscovado, 100lb 9 Hav Brown, White, Tobacco, Richm'd 100lb. Peter's g Rappa, Tallow, Russia, lb. American, Wax, Bees, lb. Wines, Madeira, pipe, 200 Lisbon, gal. Tenerife, Sherry, Port, pipe, 160 Malaga, gal.
"Highly Important."
THE Republican printers throughout this state are requested to state in their papers, that the Election for the Electors of a President and Vice-President of the United States, will be held on the First Monday of November next, at the Court-house of each County and Corporation in this Commonwealth; and that the persons chosen as Electors are to meet at the Capitol in the City of Richmond, on the First Wednesday in December next, to vote for a President and Vice-President. 12th September, 1804.
By order of the honorable Court of Hustings, WILL BE SOLD.
At 4 o'clock P. M. on Tuesday the 19th instant, at 4 o'clock P. M. on the Property of the late JOHN GRAY, deceased; consisting of Watches, wearing apparel, and Mathematical Instruments, &c. AND W. M. COMBE, Adm'r. Sept 12th. 1804.
VIRGINIA: At a Court held for Ha-
ffax County, the 31st day of May, 1804. Joseph Hewell, plaintiff, Against Pleasant Turner, defendant. THE defendant not having entered his appearance and given security agreeable to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered, that the defendant do appear here on the fourth Monday in November next, and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A Copy, JOHN BARKSDALE D. C. H.
At a Court of Quarterly
Sessions continued by adjournment and held for Jam's City county, on Tuesday the 14th day of August, 1804. Daniel Jones, plaintiff, Against Benjamin Leman and Rebecca his wife, late Rebecca Turner, Thomas Turner, Harriet Turner, Eliza Turner, Clarissa Turner, and Eleanor Turner, children of John Turner, deceased, and John Goodall, administrator, &c of John Turner, defts. THE defendants, Benjamin Leman and Rebecca his wife, Thomas Turner, Harriet Turner, Eliza Turner, Clarissa Turner and Eleanor Turner, 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 Commonwealth: On the motion of the Plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said Defendants do appear here on the second Monday in November next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively and posted at the front door of the court house of this county. Copy—Teste, RO: H. WALLER, C. C.
THE delinquent Share-
holders in the MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY, are hereby notified, that all shares upon which a requisition shall be due on the third Friday in October next, will on that day, be sold as the law directs, at Zeech's Tavern, in the town of Manchester, between the hours of 10 and 4 o'clock. It is requested that those who may have purchased share from the original subscribers, where transfers have not been made, do notify the Treasurer of the number of shares so held, and the persons from whom they may have purchased the same, on or before the 3d Friday in October, otherwise they will be sold on that day, in the name, and for the benefit of the original subscribers. JAMES BRANDER, Clerk & Treasurer. 10th Sept. 1804.
The subscribers agree to
run a SWEEPSTAKES on the Pridessville Course, in Amelia county, on Thursday the 8th of November next, with Cols and Fillies three years old this spring, and no more, carrying on each 85 lbs. entrance fifty dollars, half forfeit. The subscription to close the 25th day of October next. The cols and fillies to be accurately described at the time of entering. To run one mile heats. Entrance to be made by personal application, or letter directed to the subscriber, living at Pridessville. Three colts already entered. JAMES TOWNES, Jr. Amelia, 10th Sept. 1804.
Taliaferro & Dickenson,
Offer for Sale on very low terms, Antigua Rum by the Hhd; Tenetisse Wine by the Pkg; Sherry by the gr. Cask; Loaf and Brown Sugar by the Hhd or Barr; best g een Coffee by the Bag; Imperial Young Hyson and Hyson Tea by the Chest; Molasses by the Hhd; Earthen and Glass Ware by the Crate; Liverpool Salt by the Sack; Cotton Chards by the Box; Pepper, Ginger and Pimento by the Bag; Wrapping Paper by the Ream; Mustard by the Doz; India Muslins by the Pce or Bale, &c. Richmond. 14th September. 1804.
Taken up by James Kerr
of Albemarle county, an ESTRAY COW, near John Watson's store, rather inclineable to be of a red colour, with a small white spot, in her forehead, also two under her belly; she has a crop and a slit in her right, and a slit in her left ear—appraised to twelve dollars—Taken up by the said Kerr on the 1st day of May, 1804. A copy—Teste, JOHN CARR, D. C.
NOTICE,
To all whom it may concern. WHEREAS a certain Joseph Moren has advertised that on the 15th day of this month, (September) a tract of land in the county of Goochland, containing 190 acres, formerly the property of Mr. Radford, and purchased of him by Elias Langham who now lives on it, as he states, and has authorized him, as he alleges, to dispose of it, will be sold to the highest bidder on the premises. I hereby forewarn all persons from purchasing the said land, as the Executors of the said William Radford dec'd, have a claim against it for the money, which has never been paid for the same by the said Elias Langham. More than four hundred pounds are still due to the estate of the decedent for the land aforesaid, and application will immediately be made to a Court of Chancery to obtain a decree, subjecting the said land to be sold to satisfy the same. WM. MUNFORD, Ex'ors of Wm. JOHN PRESTON, Radford dec'd. Sept 4th, 1804.
TO RENT,
Till the 27th May, 1805, THE TENEMENT, Near Mr. Wythe's, on Shockoe Hill, lately occupied by Mr. L. BURFOOT—For further particulars apply to WILLIAM M. KIM. Richmond. Sept 8th, 1804.
Notice,
Is hereby given, that I shall be ready to receive PROPOSALS for furnishing the Public Guard with RATIONS, until the first day of October next, or on before which time, all persons desirous of engaging in that business are desired to come forward. THO: UNDERWOOD. Richmond, 29th Aug. 1804.

Notice....The office of supervisor of the revenue, for the district of Virginia, being discontinued, and the unfulfilled bills in the said office transferred to me—the collectors of the direct tax & internal revenue, whose accounts have not been finally adjusted and paid, are hereby informed, that they are now requested to call at my office, in the city of Richmond, without delay, and pay the balances due to the United States—And those whose lands have been sold in the district of Virginia by authority of an act of Congress of the United States for non-payment of the direct tax, may redeem such lands, by paying to me within the time limited, the principal, costs and fees as the law directs.
As most of the abovenamed lands were sold in Dec 1802, the privilege of redemption will continue until December next.
The money received by me for the redemption of the said lands will be returned to the purchaser, with interest at the rate of 25 per cent. per annum on the purchase money, to the day on which it may be paid to me.
JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. June 27th 1804.
To be let, on building Leases three beautiful, airy and elevated situations for dwelling houses. To any gentleman in the mercantile line, or other occupation, who wishes a pleasant and agreeable residence for his family, either of these sites would be truly desirable, as they are contiguous to the scene of active business, at the same time that they are removed from the dust and bustle of the town. Enquire at this printing office.
An experienced, sober and industrious GARDENER will hear of an advantageous situation on application as above. None of opposite character need apply. tf April 23, 1804.
4439 Acres of valuable LAND,
In the south of Kentucky, the greater part military, will be SOLD for good bonds, or exchanged for property in the state of Virginia—Enquire of the printer.
Dec. 26th, 1803
Plaster of Paris. I have just received from Nova Scotia, a cargo of PLASTER OF PARIS , said to be of the best kind, which I will sell on reasonable terms. SAMUEL PAINE. May 14, 1804.
Scottville Jockey Club. On the second Thursday in September, will be run for over the Scottville course, the Jockey Club Purse of ONE HUNDRED POUNDS , three mile heats; weights as follows: Aged Horses, lbs. 133 Six years old, 138 Five ditto, 117 Four ditto, 105 Three ditto, 97 Mares and Geldings allowed three pounds. 10* WILLIAM ARCHER, Sec'y
We have received a small additional supply of MADEIRA WINE, of a superior quality, which we offer for sale by the English and quarter cask. GIBSON & JEFFERSON Richmond, 13th July, 1804. (tf)
SIR, BELOW is a list of three hogheads of TOBACCO , which have lain in this Warehouse upwards of two years without being claimed, which the law requires shall be advertised to be sold at the expiration of three months, at our Courthouse, Fairfax county. You will please advertise it accordingly. L. H. No. 235 042 115 527, April 3, 1801. M. F. G. 370 1135 135 1000, June 13, 1801. Do. 372 1113 122 995, June 13, 1801. COULTER & HAMPTON, Inspectors at Colchester. To the Printer for the Public. 3m
The full blooded English Stallion, and most complete running horse. TICKLETOE Will stand the next season, at my stable in the upper end of Chesterfield county five miles from Goodes and Beville's Bridges and twelve from Goochland—The terms, his pedigree and performance will be made known before the season commences tf THOMAS BRANCH.
CASH SALE OF LAND, IN ALBEMARLE. ON September 15th, will be SOLD , in Charlottesville, to the highest bidder, for Cash, the TRACT OF LAND , lying on the east side of Rivanna, over against Charlottesville, containing about 600 acres, with a new commodious Dwelling-House. Two years of a lease under good restrictions have to run after this. The land is all of the South West Mountain quality; and though much injured in parts, is in general still very good, and all reclaimable. The sale proceeds from a deed of trust to indemnify against loss as security and bail, which was executed in December, 1802, by William Bache of Pennsylvania, to THOMAS M. RANDOLPH. July 23 tds
I AM INCLINED TO SELL, THE TRACT OF LAND I live on, lying in Hanover county, 14 miles from Richmond, and about 5 from Hanover Town and Newcastle. By survey the tract contains two hundred and twenty-seven acres. The buildings are comfortable and in good repair; with a good barn, stable, &c.; a large and extensive garden of two acres of ground, well inclosed, with sawed palings, on a declivity of twenty feet perpendicular, laying well to the sun. There is not a more healthy spot between the mountains and the sea. This place is particularly recommended as a retreat in the sickly season, either from the lower country or towns of the state. The sale will take place publicly at Hanover Courthouse, on the fourth Wednesday in October next, being the first day of the court of the county. In case the land is sold, I would then sell the CROPS, STOCK, &c. and perhaps some NEGROES. SAM'L. RICHARDSON, Jr. 3d September, 1804 tds
Notice. ALL persons indebted to the estate of JOHN DAWSON, dec. of Amherst county, by bond, notes or otherwise, are requested to come forward immediately and discharge the same—And those having claims against the estate, are also requested to bring them forward legally authenticated, that they may be discharged. JOHN S. DAWSON, Administrator JOHN DAWSON, dec. August 10, 1804 5m
WANTED TO HIRE OR PURCHASE, A WET NURSE Without a child of her own.—Enquire of the Printer.
PRIVATE TUTOR. A YOUNG MAN qualified to teach the Latin, Greek, and French languages, who can be well recommended, wishes to undertake the tuition of a small school, in some genteel private family.—Further particulars may be known by letter directed to Lindsay's Post-Office, Albermarle county, and addressed to F. M. (tf) 7th August, 1804.
Notice to Distillers. WANTED, a MAN who understands the Distilling Business in all its various branches—for such one great wages will be given. For further particulars apply to the Editor of this paper. N. B. A Single man will be preferred. tf
Mediterranean Passports. NOTICE is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States: that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passports of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange; and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use. Department of State, 23d of May, 1804
The printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes twice a week for the space of six months, and the Collectors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices. June 1. 6m
Family Flour. A CONSTANT supply of FLOUR , of a superior quality, for family use, kept for SALE , by GEORGE WATT. Richmond, 5th March, 1804. tf
Robert Greenhow, MERCHANT IN WILLIAMSBURG, Has just received, by the Commerce , Capt. Bowers, direct from London, a SUPPLY OF Useful & fashionable Goods By the Bruus, Capt. Bunce, who is daily expected from Liverpool, his Woollens, Ironmongery, &c. will be received. All of which, being purchased with cash, from the manufacturers themselves, will be found good in their respective kinds; and as such offered on as low terms as they can be afforded, to his friends and countrymen, whose orders will always meet with his warmest attention. August 25th, 1804 3m
Valuable Property FOR SALE. By virtue of a deed of trust executed by Richard and Dabney of King William county, to the subscriber, to secure and satisfy a debt due from the said Richard to Cornelius Dabney, administrator with the will annexed, of Owen Dabney, dec. will be offered to SALE , on the fourth Wednesday in September next, at Hanover county courthouse, to the highest bidder, for ready payment, in current money. SUNDRY SLAVES, Consisting of men, women and children, one Brood Mare, about 8 years old by Lamplighter, two small Horse Colts about 2 years old by Americanus, the noted Stud Horse called Hanover, one Waggon and Reer, and 3 Horses, one excellent Cnair Horse about 9 years old, and one Bay Mare Colt, by Americanus. GEO: WM. SMITH. Richmond, August 27th, 1804 tds
TO HIRE, For the remainder of the year, an excellent House Servant. Enquire at this office. August 21st, 1804. tf
The subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public that they have farmed the noted and much admired English horse, KNOWSLEY, (The property of William Lightfoot, esq. of Charles City), to stand the next season at William Woods's, in Albemarle, ten miles above Charlottesville. The terms of covering will be made known in due time. KNOWSLEY will be at his stand by the 15th of the present month. WILLIAM WOODS. JAMES KINSOLVING. September 3d, 1804.
KNOWSLEY will be at his stand by the 15th of the present month. WILLIAM WOODS. JAMES KINSOLVING. September 3d, 1804.
This day is published, by S. Pleasants, Jr. [PRICE 50 CENTS, IN BLUE BOARDS] A SECOND EDITION OF A TREATISE ON PRACTICAL FARMING: Embracing particularly the following subjects, viz:—The use of Plaster of Paris with Directions for using it: and General Observations on the use of other Manures. On Deep Ploughing, Thick Sowing of Grain, method of preventing Fruit Trees from decaying, and FARMING IN GENERAL. By JOHN A. BINNS , of Loudoun County, Virginia, Farmer. TO WHICH IS ADDED, A SUPPLEMENT: or PART the SECOND of the TREATISE , Containing additional Observations on Farming; on the use of Plaster of Paris, Limestone, Salt, &c. to which are annexed sundry Certificates, proving the truth of his former statement thereon. * Country store-keepers who purchase by the quantity, will be supplied on liberal terms. A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF Morocco Pocket Books Is just received and for sale at this Office.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS OPENED A Grocery Store, In the next house above the Eagle Tavern (the property of Mr. Temple) where he has for sale, SALT, COGNAC BRANDY, HOLLAND GIN, ANTIGUA SPIRITS, LOAF AND BROWN SUGAR, COFFEE, IMPERIAL AND YOUNG HYSON TEA, PEPPER, ALLSPICE, GINGER, NUTMEGS AND OTHER SPICES; SOFT SHELL ALMONDS, QUEEN'S WARE, DEMIJOHNS, and sundry other articles, which he will sell very low at wholesale or retail, for cash or country produce. DANIEL TRIPLETT. October 11, 1803. w12m
Forensic Eloquence. Just received, and for sale at S. Pleasants' Book-Store, THE SPEECHES OF THE CELEBRATED IRISH BARRISTER, J. P. CURRAN, Accompanied with sketches of those trials for High Treason to which they belong. This volume contains a short account of the history and present state of Ireland, with a Biographical sketch of Mr. Curran. Also Mr. Grattan's Letter to the Citizens of Dublin: and Arthur O'Connor's Address to the Irish Nation. * Subscribers are requested to send for their Books.
Taken up by Rob't. Mims at Buck Hill, on the Turnpike road, about a mile from Manchester, a dark bay HORSE , four feet ten inches high, supposed to be eight years old branded on the near shoulder, but the brand can't be well ascertained, a small black spot a little below the brand, short mane, hanging mane and switch tail—appraised to 70 dollars June 2d 1804. A Copy—Teste, TH: WATKINS.
(By Authority.) SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, CLASS NO. I. To Build an Academy in the City of Richmond.
3750 Tickets at 10 dollars. each, dolls. 37,500 1 Prize of dolls. 5000 dolls. 5000 1 do. 2000 2000 5 do. 1000 5000 5 do. 500 2500 10 do. 300 3000 20 do. 100 2000 1500 do. 13 19500—37,500
1542 Prizes. 2208 Blanks.
3750 Tickets at 10 dolls. each. 1st drawn ticket having a blank to its number after 2000 tickets are drawn, dolls. 1,000 Do. after 2500 do. are drawn, 1,000 Do. after 3000 do. are drawn, 1,000 Do. after 3500 do. are drawn, 1,000 Last drawn ticket, 5,000
This Lottery has been authorised by the Legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a Seminary of Learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses of drawing, &c. The Trustees to ensure success, have divided the Lottery into four distinct classes, so as to raise the sum contemplated by an annual Lottery, for four years, to raise every year 5000 dollars, that the work may progress; it is expected that the present Lottery may be drawn by the first day of January next.
It is hoped that the gentlemen who have purchased Tickets in the Richmond Academy will still hold them, as the division of the former Lottery into four classes was deemed necessary by the Trustees to insure success to so useful an institution. The town of Boston (to the honor of its citizens) has public schools in which are about six hundred pupils. The flourishing and increasing city of Richmond cannot boast of one public school. The Trustees of the Richmond Academy, have about thirteen acres of ground, nearly one half is accepted as a donation, and the remainder they have contracted for, on which they intend to erect the Academy. The site is elevated, healthy, and beautiful. If any gentleman who has purchased tickets is dissatisfied with dividing the Lottery into four classes, if he returns the tickets the money will be repaid, provided they are returned in ten weeks from this day. Doct. William Foushee, William Du Val, William Price, (Register), and George Tucker, are appointed by the Trustees to sell and dispose of the Tickets, who are authorised to appoint agents for the above purpose.
* Tickets may be had of the said committee, of Doct. John Braxton, Esq., Jr. Samuel Pleasants, Jr. and William Trichard. Richmond, Sept. 1st, 1804. 3w
FOR SALE OR RENT, A Brick Lumber-House, On the cross street leading to Shockoe warehouse, now occupied by Taliaferro and Dickinson—Possession to be given on the 1st of October next—for terms apply to MARCUS ELCAN. July 6th, 1804. wtf
FOR SALE, A Tract of Land, WHEREON I now reside, in Albemarle county, ten miles above Charlottesville, on the waters of Morman's and Micham's rivers, containing 700 acres. There is on this land a valuable orchard, a good dwelling house, kitchen, barn, and other convenient out houses, and an excellent spring—the plantation is large enough to work eight or ten hands to advantage, and in good farming condition—this land is well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco—there is upwards of 30 acres of valuable low-grounds—this land is considered the most valuable tract in that neighbourhood. Any person inclining to purchase will be shown the land by the subscriber—the terms of payment will be one third part of the purchase money paid in advance, the other two thirds in two equal annual payments. Bond with approved security will be required of the purchaser. Possession of the land may be had this fall, with a crop of small grain and a part of the buildings. A title will be made in March next and full possession given. JOHN RODES. August 15th, 1804. w2m
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS OPENED A Grocery Store, In the next house above the Eagle Tavern (the property of Mr. Temple) where he has for sale, SALT, COGNAC BRANDY, HOLLAND GIN, ANTIGUA SPIRITS, LOAF AND BROWN SUGAR, COFFEE, IMPERIAL AND YOUNG HYSON TEA, PEPPER, ALLSPICE, GINGER, NUTMEGS AND OTHER SPICES; SOFT SHELL ALMONDS, QUEEN'S WARE, DEMIJOHNS, and sundry other articles, which he will sell very low at wholesale or retail, for cash or country produce. DANIEL TRIPLETT. October 11, 1803. w12m
Forensic Eloquence. Just received, and for sale at S. Pleasants' Book-Store, THE SPEECHES OF THE CELEBRATED IRISH BARRISTER, J. P. CURRAN, Accompanied with sketches of those trials for High Treason to which they belong. This volume contains a short account of the history and present state of Ireland, with a Biographical sketch of Mr. Curran. Also Mr. Grattan's Letter to the Citizens of Dublin: and Arthur O'Connor's Address to the Irish Nation. * Subscribers are requested to send for their Books.
Taken up by Rob't. Mims at Buck Hill, on the Turnpike road, about a mile from Manchester, a dark bay HORSE , four feet ten inches high, supposed to be eight years old branded on the near shoulder, but the brand can't be well ascertained, a small black spot a little below the brand, short mane, hanging mane and switch tail—appraised to 70 dollars June 2d 1804. A Copy—Teste, TH: WATKINS.
Foolscap & Letter Paper For sale at this office.
A PROPOSAL, BY WILLIAM YOUNG BIRCH & ABRAHAM SMALL, OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THAT CELEBRATED WORK, GIBBON'S HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE: Together with MEMOIRS of the LIFE and WRITINGS of the AUTHOR.
No book could be offered, which stands in less need of encomium and recommendation—It has been read in almost every European language—The history of the long and interesting period from the reign of Augustus to the taking of Constantinople, and the death of Mahomet the II. is no where else to be found in the shape of regular and well-arranged history.—The Publishers presume to hope, that they do a service to their country in giving an Edition of it from the American press—They will briefly speak of their intentions, and the superiority of this edition.
1. It will be the most complete Edition of Gibbon extant.—Because it will be enriched with the Memoirs of his Life and Writings, written by himself.—This will be an addition to the London copy of nearly 200 pages. 2. It will be about one third cheaper than the London Copy. 3. It will be executed in the best stile.—The Publishers, with confidence, recommend to the public an inspection of the books, published by them within the last three years.—They are, Russell's Ancient and Modern Europe, 7 Volumes—The Domestic Encyclopedia, 5 Volumes, and Tucker's Blackstone, 5 Volumes.—They promise not to degenerate.
CONDITIONS. 1. It shall be printed from the last London edition, and be published in Eight Octavo Volumes, during the year 1804. 2. It shall be delivered to those Subscribers who take it in Volumes, at Two Dollars per Volume, in boards. Those who wait for the completion of the Work, may take it either at Sixteen Dollars in boards; or in a good and handsome binding, at Twenty Dollars; payable on delivery. It will be enriched with Two whole sheet Maps—One of the Eastern, the other of the Western part of the Roman Empire—A Map of the parts of Europe and Asia adjacent to Constantinople, and an elegantly engraved Head of the Author. Subscriptions received by SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JR. Richmond
At a Court of Quarterly Session held and continued for Albemarle County, the 11th day of August, 1804. John Ca, r, plf Against Hackley and Fisher, and Anderson and Watson, defts In Chancery.
THE defendants Hackley and Fisher, 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 state: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants Hackley and Fisher appear here on the first day of November court next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond, for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county. A copy—Teste, JOHN NICHOLAS, Clk.
VIRGINIA, TO WIT: At a Chancery District Court, held at the former Capitol in the City of Williamsburg, the 14th day of July, 1804. Joseph Hague, plf Against Samuel Bailey and Thomas Sandford, defts
THE defendants not having entered their appearance and given security according to the acts 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 of the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the former capitol in this city. A copy, ANT'Y ROBINSON, c. o.
Notice. ALL persons indebted to the estate of JOHN BRUNSKILL, deceased, late of Amelia county, are requested to pay their respective accounts to the subscriber immediately—And those having demands against the said estate are desired to bring in their accounts properly authenticated for settlement. It is requested that the legatees of the said Brunskill will come forward and proceed agreeable to law, against the subscriber, in order that a distribution of his estate may take place, as the subscriber is very desirous to settle his administration on the said estate before the first day of January, 1805. RICHARD BOOKER, Adm'r. Cumberland, August 27, 1804. w4t
The subscriber intending to remove with his family to West Tennessee (near Nashville) sometime early in October next, earnestly solicits all those who may have any demands against him to come forward and make them known, as he wishes to discharge all his debts before he leaves this state. RO: BEDFORD. August 18th, 1804. w3w
NEW BOOKS, Just received at S. Pleasants' Book-Store. Terrible Tractation! A POETICAL PETITION AGAINST GALVANISING TRUMPERY, And the PERKINSON INSTITUTION. IN FOUR CANTOS. By CHRISTOPHER CAUSTIC, M. D. L.L.D. ASS First American from the 2d London edition.
THE BUILDER'S UNIVERSAL PRICE BOOK; Containing a correct list of prices to the works of the several artificers concerned in building, in dollars and cents: with observations on erecting sound and permanent buildings. By JOHN EVANS, Architect of Washington City.
HISTORY OF THE FRENCH CONSULATE, Under NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, being an authentic narrative of his administration; including a sketch of his life—interspersed with anecdotes, and a faithful statement of interesting transactions, until the renewal of hostilities in 1803. By W. BARRE.
BOOKS Lately received and for Sale by S. Pleasants, Jr.
The Bible in 4 handsome octavo volumes, well bound. This edition is offered to the public as a specimen of American paper and printing, which will not suffer by a comparison with any book printed in this country—a gold medal was given to Robert Carr, the printer, by the American Company of Booksellers, as the best specimen of printing exhibited at their annual meeting at New York last June.
Elegant quarto family bibles, from 4 dolls. 50 cts to 10 dolls. 50 cts.
Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, held at Philadelphia, for promoting useful knowledge.
The poetical works of John Milton, elegant (American) pocket edition, in 4 vols.
The Literary Magazine No. 9, for June, 1804. Poems, by William Cowper (including the Task) of the Inner Temple, Esq. elegant American edition, with plates, 2 vols.
Armstrong and Green's Poems, one neat pocket vol. new American edition.
Letters on the Elementary Principles of Education, by Miss Hamilton, author of the Memoirs of Modern Philosophers, &c. 2 vols.
The Poetical Works of Oliver Goldsmith, with an account of his Life and Writings, elegant edition.
The Juvenile Magazine The Censor Repository, 3 vols.
Johnson's English Dictionary in miniature, a neat (American) pocket vol. equal in every respect to the English edition.
Life of Doctor Darwin, by Miss Seward Stephens's Wars of the French Revolution, 2 vols.
Commercial Dictionary, 1st and 2d vols. American Museum, 13 vols.
Simson's Euclid, a new edition Satires of Decimus Junius Juvenalis, translated into English verse, by W. Gifford, esq.
Letters of Junius, with notes and illustrations, historical, political, biographical and critical, by Robert Heron, esq.
A brief Retrospect of the 18th Century; containing a sketch of the Revolutions and Improvements in Science, Arts and Literature, during that period, by Samuel Miller, A. M. of New York, 2 vols. 8vo.
Travels in Turkey, Asia Minor, Syria, and across the Desert into Egypt, during the years 1799, 1800 and 1801, in company with the Turkish Army, and the British Military Mission: Also, through Germany, Holland, &c. on the return to England: To which are added, Observations on the Plague, and on the Diseases prevalent in Turkey, and a Meteorological Journal—by W. Writman, M. D.
King of Prussia's Works, 15 vols The Journal of Andrew Lincoln, commissioner on the part of the United States for determining the boundary between the U. S. and Spain—containing remarks on the situation, soil, rivers, natural productions, and diseases of the different countries on the Ohio, Mississippi and Gulf of Mexico, with six Maps, comprehending the Ohio, the Mississippi from the mouth of the Ohio to the Gulf of Mexico, the whole of West Florida, and part of East Florida, &c. &c. &c. 1 vol. Quarto.
The History of France, from the earliest times to the death of Louis XVI. from the French of Velly, Villaret, Garnier, Meceray, Daniel, and other eminent Historians, by John Gifford, esq.—and continued from the above period, by a Citizen of the United States, 4 vols. Quarto.
Toller's Law of Executors Goldsmith's natural History, abridged, 5 vols.
The Repository of Arts, 16 vols. New Editions of Webster's, Universal, Columbian and Dilworth's Spelling Books, by the dozen or hundred.
A very general and large collection of Children's Books, with elegant Engravings Smith's Wealth of Nations
Kozebue's Works Walker's New Critical Pronouncing Dictionary; considered the best English Dictionary extant.
Thomas Paine's Works Public Characters, or Contemporary Biography.
Hermespang, or man as he is not, a novel Monimaya, a new novel, by a Lady of Philadelphia
Morse's Universal Gazetteer; a new and much improved edition, just published, in 2 vols. Also for sale as above,
Writing and Letter Paper of almost every size and quality; Quills and ready made Pens; Sealing Wax and Wafers; Pounce and Sand Boxes; Glass, Pewter, Wedgwood, Lead, and Japanese Inkstands and Fountains; Tape; a general assortment of Ladies and Gentlemen's Pocket Books; Pen knives for the pocket and desk; Cyphering, Writing, Receipt and Memorandum Books; Lead Pencils; best Black & Red Ink powder, &c. &c.
JUST RECEIVED, From Dr. Church's Dispensary New-York, and for sale at this Printing-Office, a fresh supply of the following
Patent Medicines: CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS, A medicine unequalled by any in the world, for the cure of coughs, colds, asthma & consumpti.
PATRIOT'S LOZENGES, For the voice, hoarseness, colds, coughs, &c. &c.
CHEMICAL ESSENCE AND EXTRACT OF MUSTARD, For the cure of the rheumatism, gout, rheumatic gout, palsy, white swelling, chilblains, &c.
ANODYNE ESSENCE, for the head-ache. VOLATILE VINECTURE, for the tooth-ache.