Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1806-09-06 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XIVth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE
[No. 1292.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1806.
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IN THE PRESS, AND SPEEDILY WILL BE PUBLISHED, By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JR. The Virginia Almanack, FOR THE YEAR 1807. August, 30. 3t
FAMILY GUIDE, TO AVOID INFECTIOUS DISEASES. PROPOSAL. FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION A NEW WORK, On the discovery of a Specific for the cure and prevention of The Yellow Malignant Fever, And disorders of the Bilious, Puerid and Malignant kind. Followed by a Dissertation on the Cholera Infantum, the Cynanche Trachealis, or Croup, and a new Method for the certain cure of it. Adapted to persons of every capacity.
Addressed to the citizens of the United States of America. By Dr. JOHN J. GIRAUD. THE basis of the specific remedy, is simply Soap—universally acknowledged to be a great preserver of health. That without the use of Soap there can be no cleanliness, and without cleanliness no health, admits of no doubt. Soap has been acknowledged in medicine, for many centuries past, to be a powerful mitigator of the bile, and an antidote containing a most sovereign anti-pestilential quality, which has been confirmed by a long series of success; and by a well tried experience, it possesses an eminent anti-bilious virtue, which renders it wonderful in all fevers, and diseases produced by a fermented and acrid bile.
CONTENTS. Article 1. Of the Yellow Fever in general. 2. A new method of treatment for the Yellow Fever, adapted to the capacity of every one. 3. The receipt to compose the specific remedy. 4. The use of it as a preventive of the disease. 5. A list of cures effected by the use of it in divers epidemics. 6. The treatment adapted to bilious, puerid and malignant fevers, cholics, and other affections of the same nature, and those which are produced by an obstructed perspiration. 7. The means of preserving health in the critical season of summer. 8. An address to the public, with a view to guard them against the dangerous and common abuse of some means generally adopted, as well to prevent sickness as to cure it. This advice is of the last importance, because it corrects a popular opinion often productive of injurious consequences. 9. On disorders the most prevalent and fatal among children. A dissertation on the Croup followed by a new method equally secure and easy for curing it. And also, on the means to prevent and cure the Cholera Infantum . This will render the treatise of inestimable utility, as well to private families in town, as to those in the country, removed from the succors and assistance which the faculty usually afford. 10. Lastly, will be proved to demonstration, the necessity of assistance promptly administered in the Yellow Fever; without which there follows a total dissolution of our fluids, which nothing can stop. And this will more forcibly evince the advantages of a remedy easy to be found, prepared and taken, which exposes to no danger and containing the sole means of preventing the disorder in the predisposition to it, and of removing it after it has made its appearance. No person of sense, father of a family, or other person, can be indifferent to the use of a similar remedy, which assures his well being and that of his children and neighbors.
CONDITIONS. I. The work shall be put to press with all possible speed. II. It shall be handsomely printed in one volume octavo, on good paper, and will be delivered to subscribers, neatly bound, at two Dollars fifty Cents each copy, payable on delivery. * At present the number of pages that the work will contain cannot be ascertained, the probability is it will exceed three hundred. Proposals for receiving subscriptions, are left with the principal booksellers in Baltimore. Printers of newspapers who choose to obtain subscribers to the foregoing work are requested to give the proposal a few insertions in their papers. They will be allowed a discount of 20 per cent on as many copies as they may see proper to take. * Of upwards of 141 persons cured by means of this remedy, in only one epidemic, I have obtained and published the certificates of more than 100, merely with a view to establish and prove the period of my discovery; and in my work I will make mention of a great number cured in like manner in other epidemics. For the details of this, see the American and evening post of June 12, 1806. ROBERT TRONSON, No. 57 south Second street, Philadelphia, being appointed agent, will receive subscriptions for the above work. July 5. (oaw)
FOR SALE, MY PLANTATION, SITUATED in the county of Powhatan, on the south side of the Buckingham road, about one mile and a half below the courthouse, containing 502 acres, three-fifths of which are well timbered, and half the cleared land quite fresh—1000dolrs. to be paid down, & the balance in four annual instalments, to be secured by bond, and a deed of trust on the land, to carry interest from the date, although it will not be claimed until the last instalment, which, as well as the preceding ones, being punctually paid, the whole of the interest will be relinquished. The purchaser will be permitted to sow a crop of wheat. Possession will be given in December next, and the land shown by Mr. R. Haskins, living thereon, or the subscriber, residing at Fighting creek, two miles therefrom, to whom application must be made for the price of the land. William Berkeley. Powhatan, June, 1806. (w2m&1st2m)
BILLS OF LADING, May be had at this Office.
1459 1-2 ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE: 772 of which lies in the county of Pittsylvania, upon the branches of Elkhorn, and Shockoe creeks, adjoining the lines of Joseph Terry, James Johnson, and others. The greater part of this land is excellent tobacco land, the whole lies well, is well watered, and timbered, and all in wood 400 acres in the county of Buckingham, on the waters of Frisby, and middle State river, adjoining the lines of Charles Macey, Nicholas Conner, and others—this land is also uncleared, lies well, well timbered, and watered, and a good proportion fit for the culture of tobacco, and a most excellent situation for the raising of stock of all kinds. 287 1-2 acres on the head of Hatcher's creek, in the said county of Buckingham, adjoining the lands of capt. Peter M'Gay, Leonard Glyburn, and others—about one half of this tract is cleared, the greater part of which has lain fallow a number of years; consequently in prime order for the putting in of small grain this fall, which it would bring well, if properly put in—the other half is in woods, and of good growth; there is also on this land a pretty good dwelling house, two rooms below and one above, with a brick chimney, with a fire place in the two lower rooms, and some necessary out houses. The whole of the above lands are now offered for sale, and upon moderate terms, but if not sold privately, the first tract, will be laid off into lots and sold, to the highest bidder, at Halifax Old Town (now Peytonsburg) a few miles below the said land, on the first Monday in November next, part cash and part upon credit. The other two, if not sold before, will at Buckingham court, on the second Monday in November next, be sold, to the highest bidder, as above; in the meantime, any one who will buy, may treat with the proprietor, living in Buckingham county.
Henry Bell. (wtn10) Charlotte Court, 5th Aug. 1806. Alexander Garden, plaintiff against Stephen Bedford, defendant. The defendant Bedford, not having entered his appearance according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state—On the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, It is ordered , that he appear here on the first day of November court next, and give security for performing the decree of the court; that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the Virginia Gazettes, for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the court house of the said county. A copy, teste, Thos. Read, c. c. c.
TO BE SOLD, FOR cash, at Peter Worsham's in Amelia county, on the fifteenth day of September next, by virtue of a deed of trust to be executed by said Worsham, for the purpose of discharging two several debts therein specified, 2 HORSES, 10 head of CATTLE, household and kitchen FURNITURE, one NEGRO FELLOW, by the name of Sam, and the tract of LAND whereon the said Worsham lives, containing 50 acres more or less. George Scott, } Trust- Thompson Scott, } tees. John Jeter, } August 31st, 1806. 3t
NOTICE. I EXPECT to remove to the state of Kentucky or Tennessee in the course of the ensuing fall; all persons having claims against me as deputy sheriff, or in my individual capacity, are requested to bring them forward in order to receive payment on or before the 15th day of October next; also, those indebted to me, are desired to make immediate payment, as I wish to make a final settlement of my business, previous to my removal. Joel Yancey. Albemarle county, 28th Aug 1806. 6w
FOR THE ARGUS. Observations in opposition to the opinions and principles, contended for in a pamphlet called War in Disguise . No. VI. Means by which the navies of the federative states of Europe will soon become superior to that of Great Britain. ALTHOUGH many other strong arguments and illustrations might be offered in opposition to the maritime supremacy which is not only contended for, but enforced by the British; yet it is evident from the uniformity of conduct, which the rulers of the nation have long pursued, and the universal sentiments which seem to pervade all ranks and degrees, that there never will be a voluntary relaxation or surrender of any thing which has been claimed. It will therefore avail nothing to refer to treaties, to books or to the principles of general justice. The cabinet of London have always insisted upon those advantages which have fallen in their way, which they denominate rights . They did so when Great Britain had nothing to fear from the continent; when France rather exhibited a mark for political speculation, than of terror. If then the rulers, when urged alone by pride and ambition, claimed and enforced certain rules, which they denominated rights , it will be vain & ridiculous, now to expect relaxation when they not only declare, but with much reason too, that the existence of the government, depends, upon giving to these claims a successful support. But if there be any who choose to turn their backs upon the great volume of common sense, and to shut their eyes against the surrounding objects; if they chuse to
walk in leading strings and to admit nothing to be right which is not supported by the authority of a book-maker—then let them read and reconcile, if they can, the contradictory tenets which are supported in the voluminous follies of specious theorists—or if they will be content with the essence of the most reputed of all these authors, collected with care and compressed by the hand of a master, then let them read the pamphlet which was published last winter at Washington, entitled " An Examination of the British Doctrine, &c. " There the principles which the British contend for, are not only opposed by the most respectable of these authorities, but also by the prevailing usages of commercial nations, but also by established treaties.
The rulers of Great Britain now are urged to pursue as far as they can, their long standing practices by the powerful incentive of self preservation . They have every thing at stake, the aristocratical, mercantile and numismatical interests are easily united, and as easily persuaded to supply the means for prosecuting wars. The people at large are brave, proud, obstinate and enterprising. Under such circumstances, it is in vain to calculate upon an immediate peace, because as long as these different passions can be united, the nation will believe that it is able to make a resistance which cannot be opposed by the united efforts of all the navies of Europe.
Altho' these observations, as far as they go, are unanswerable, yet there are other considerations, and other events, yet in the womb of time, which authorize us to believe, that the nation will not always be able to stand alone, and oppose, single handed, all the naval strength of France and her confederates.
To demonstrate this opinion to the satisfaction of every reader, it is necessary to allude to certain historical facts, which will prove the necessary consequences of a particular combination of events, and to justify the opinion that the navies of the federative states of Europe will soon be superior to that of Great Britain.
The implacable hostility of the British rules and their adherents against Bonaparte and France; the insular situation and wealth of the inhabitants; the loyalty and bravery of the people, and the preeminence of their marine, have been all heretofore successfully used against the Emperor Napoleon. Three coalitions have not appeased their indignation, nor are they restrained by any thing which can be accomplished by the means of intrigue or gold. Bonaparte would not hesitate to carry the war into the island of Great Britain, but this cannot be done until he procures a fleet, not only equal but superior to that of his foe. To accomplish this great design, he at present wants ships, sailors and skillful commanders. The ships are not in existence; the sailors are not instructed, & the officers have not had experience: so far from it, the timber necessary for a fleet, is yet growing in the forests; the iron is perhaps yet in the bowels of the earth; the sailors have not yet seen the Ocean. But notwithstanding all these discouraging circumstances, it can and will be presently demonstrated that Bonaparte, can in a few years be a match, perhaps an over match, for the British, and that the day is not distant when the wooden walls of France, will extort peace and tranquility for all the world from that government, which, for more than a century, has extended its rules and oppressions to every quarter of the globe, and to every region of the earth.
Some readers will be impatient to know what are the means or the plan by which this great project can be carried into execution. The question may be at once settled by a glance at the map of Europe. The central and commanding situation of France extending her arms, as it were, into Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, &c. and drawing from each all the supplies and resources which may be necessary.
In this wide and extensive range, will be found sufficient materials for building annually a fleet, not only equal, but twice as large as that of Great Britain; and altho' it may be said that the British naval discipline, and the experience of her seamen will give her great advantages, yet it cannot be pretended that they can resist all the power, and all the seamen of Europe. Let the most sanguine mind at low to Great Britain all that can be asked, it will not be pretended that they can withstand all Europe, when confederated and resolved to reduce her to reason, equality and justice.
But it will be triumphantly said that it will require twenty or thirty years, to build and equip such a fleet as will be able to cope with that of Great Britain, and this delusion will be supported by the time which has elapsed since Great Britain has been employed in creating her navy. The answer to this is short and plain. It will require no more time to build the whole fleet than is necessary to build a single
ship, because the whole number deemed necessary may be put on the stocks at once, and all may be launched about the same time. While the carpenters are engaged in building, young men may be trained in every port to understand the duties of seamanship, so that when the ships are ready for sea, each ship may have a crew sufficiently expert to perform the necessary duties.
By these means, all at once, the ocean will swarm with French and confederate fleets, and altho' Great Britain, in the mean time may exert every nerve to oppose and avert the storm, it will be impossible finally to succeed, because the same means and exertions which were necessary to build, equip and man, the first fleet may be employed in building and equipping a second, and a third, and so on, until at last the superiority of members and resources must and will prevail. To stop or avert this irresistible & necessary project, provided it should be adopted, it is first necessary to stop the course of population and vegetation; for as long as children shall be born and trees shall vegetate and thrive, so long will the rulers of continental Europe, if they are confederated, be able to build, equip and man, fleet after fleet, equal to the contest. And altho' fleet after fleet should be destroyed, yet at last the superiority of numbers and resources, must, and will prevail.
To give strength to these opinions, reference is made to the pamphlet called " War in Disguise " from which the following extracts are taken.
Page 12. "Let us reflect what the navies of France, Spain, and Holland once were, let us consider that these countries, form but a part of those vast maritime regions, the united resources of which are now at the command of the same energetic government."
Page 13. "The finances of France, appear scarcely to be impaired, much less exhausted, by her enormous military establishments, and her extensive enterprises, notwithstanding the ruin, so long apparently imposed upon her commerce. Poverty, the ordinary sedative of modern nations, the common peace-maker between exasperated nations, seems no longer to be the growth of war."
It is necessary also to add, that the computation in England, for building and equipping ships of the line, is one thousand pounds for each gun; every hundred guns, will cost as many thousand pounds:—according to this, France, alone may build & equip an hundred ships of the line, for one fourth, or perhaps a fifth part of her annual resources. With such means it cannot be denied that the fleets of France, and her confederates, will very soon be superior to those of Britain.
However, unpalatable these truths are, they ought not only to be known, but well considered by those, who pretend to see, neither safety nor salvation, for the independence of this country, longer than the British, can support a maritime superiority. Sooner or later, that superiority will disappear, and it behoves us to anticipate the irresistible consequences!!!
But, it will be said, and with great propriety too, that the British sailors, are more expert in the discharge of nautical duties, that the officers are more skillful, and that their operations are more consentaneous, and of course more successful. Tho' all this is true, yet it cannot be pretended, or if pretended, will it be admitted, that the resources for building and equipping fleets, are greater in England, than in all Europe—or that the British sailors are more brave, or more patient, than their adversaries. All the naval actions of the present war, shew that the French seamen, have acquitted themselves with the highest honor. The numbers which have been killed and wounded, before they have surrendered, affords proof, that nothing is necessary but skill; and when we consider the achievements of her armies—the skill of the officers—and the resistless bravery of the soldiers, it cannot be doubted, that after a while, the French and British fleets, will be upon an equality—but even if this should not be the case—and there should continue to be a disproportion, as 3 to 4, or even 2 to 3, still the Emperor Napoleon, will be able by his great and inexhaustible means, to over match even this disparity—and finally to over power by numbers.
Reader, cast your eye from the Baltic, to the Adriatic, from Elsinore to Catarr, or, perhaps from St. Petersburg to Constantinople; follow the course of the Menders, & you will find more than 6 thousand miles, besides the shores of rivers, creeks and inlets; you will also find, every where a brave, and enterprising race—many of whom are used to the water—in the whole of this extent, there is no part which at some former period, (just as England now does) has not given law to the ocean. Scandinavia, Denmark, &c. were not only famed for their nautical superiority—but have absolutely conquered
England—the Saxons did the same—the ancient Franks, who occupied the country between the Weser, and the Rhine, were once also masters of the sea. The achievements of the Hollanders, and the Flemings, are of more modern date—the Normans, also conquered England—the Britons and Biscayans, have been equally skillful, valorous and enterprising. Spain, Portugal, Genoa and Venice, have been all equally entitled to renown.
In ancient times, we know that each of these powers, single handed, have been either an over-match, or upon an equality with Great Britain, and it cannot now be contended that Great Britain, will be able to master the whole—it is likely, that all these countries, will be united in an offensive and defensive league, or federation for the purpose of securing the freedom of the seas, and the equal rights of commerce. If this should be the case, who is so stupid, as to believe that Great Britain, will be able to subdue the whole, and force them every where, to open their ports, and yield to her projects? Or even if the governments of Russia and Turkey, should co-operate with Great Britain, will they not expose themselves, not only to war—but to overthrow? The battles of Aboukir and Austerlitz, teach them what they may expect by war.
The following extracts, from the pamphlet already alluded to, will shew the opinion of an English writer, concerning the naval power of France, and will also support the opinions, which are here advocated.
Page 126. "The re-establishment of the French navy, and those of Spain and Holland, is a work, on which Bonaparte, is not only eagerly intent, but in which he has already made a very alarming progress—Already the great inferiority of the confederates, in actual force, have begun to disappear, and so vast are their means of naval structure and equipment, that except thro' the precautions diversification of the approaching continental war—we cannot long expect to be superior to their united navies, in the number of our ships, tho' we may hope long to be so, in the skill, and bravery of our seamen."
127. "Bonaparte, from the immense extent of those European regions, which are now placed under his yoke, or subjugated to his irresistible influence, and from the effects of that commerce, falsely called neutral, which (the British) fatally tolerate, is well supplied with the largest, and best timber, and with abundance of all other materials for ship building—especially in his northern ports. Witness the grand scale of his preparations at Antwerp, where he has at this moment, on the stocks, eight ships of the line, and many of inferior dimensions."
"It is not easy, to suppose, that the utmost exertions of our government can enable us to keep pace in the multiplication of ships, with all our united enemies."
These things, were written and published, before the battles of Trafalgar, and of Austerlitz, and the treaty of Presburg. Altho' by the battle of Trafalgar, and other means, the naval power of France, was greatly diminished, yet the treaty of Presburg, has afforded the means, of creating future navies, ad infinitum.
The public prints, inform us, that at Venice, Antwerp and other places, there are at least 50 ships of war, now on the stocks, and the greatest enemies of Bonaparte, admit that he has provided very great magazines of stores, for the building of other ships. It will be answered, that the British naval superiority, is such, that all these ships, will be either captured, destroyed, or blockaded in their ports.
Altho' these delusions, are sufficiently opposed by the illustrations already given, yet it may be well, to notice, that the fleet under the command of Jerome Bonaparte, has been showed, by admiral Cochrane, to proceed without molestation, where the disparity in force, was not equal to the boasted superiority—But, if that will not do, what answer will be given to the conduct of Sir Robert Calder, when the fleets in array against each other, did not afford the disparity, which the English claim. The rulers of Britain, it is true, have attempted to disgrace Sir Robert Calder—but the impartial historian, will not fail to do justice, to his talents, skill, bravery and judgment. Of Cochrane's fate, we have yet heard nothing, and altho' he has upon some occasions, exposed himself, by a ridiculous gasconading, yet we have seen, that in cases of danger and difficulty, pride, and well tried courage, have yielded to the dictates of experience, and judgment.—We have also seen, that one of the best, and bravest, of the British admirals, has made a great difference between an imaginary fleet, created at a convivial board, by the fumes of wine, and an actual French fleet, floating on the ocean.
PACIFICATOR. (To be Continued.)

COME TO THE POINT.
A free press must not be hampered by considerations whether this or that class of men are to be pleased or displeased; nor the public left to guess at the causes of events in which they are deeply interested; for the misions of all parties conceal the errors and mistakes of those to which they are respectively devoted; and by whom they are either hired or supported; he who wishes to serve the public, instead of a faction, or of any interested class of individuals, must speak the truth, reckless alike of partial praise or partial censure. It is very probable that in the discussion which we have engaged for two or three days, we shall displease both sections of the republican party; nay it is not at all improbable that the federal party, whose practical maxims of government and policy, we consider as different from their professions, and which we therefore irreconcilably abhor, and will while we have life and capacity oppose—it is very probable that they will cackle at the circumstance of the AURORA acknowledging and pointing out certain errors in party policy, which have excited discontent that are already notorious among the republicans: we have no doubt that this will be the case; may we venture to say that we shall excite the resentment and dissatisfaction of the two sections of the republican party, because we shall have to show that there are errors on both sides; instead of saying that one or the other is immaculate or infallible.
We repeat, that there have been errors on both sides—the passions of men the most habitually sedate, have been excited to a degree that is lamentable; and the conduct of men habitually irritable, has been beyond all former bounds intemperate. In this conflict of passions, men too cold in spirit, and too little acquainted with human nature or the springs of human action, have been drawn to one or the other side, as the peculiar fitness of their faculties to receive the impressions that were directed against them, or as the influence of reason or intrigue found a passage to their minds.
We undertake to say, that the discontent and divisions which were so palpable in the last session of congress, were produced and carried to their extreme, through the artificial excitements and far arrangements, of a few desperate and indefatigable intrigues; that the scheme embraced views and designs of various kinds; that the intrigues about a president in 1803 and the discontent of last session had a common origin; and that the election of a president in 1808 has been thus early anticipated and brought to produce combinations and influences, in favor of that stupendous fraud, the Yazoo speculation.
In other words—there has been a tacit compromise of various interests of timeserving republicans with federalists—to produce certain acts of reciprocal favor—appointments to high stations and offices—and that even the acquittal of great criminals and the consequent dishonor and disgrace of the nation and its justice, have been brought about by this iniquitous co-operation.
We have before us an affidavit, the length of which, will preclude any present detailed animadversion, which contains in itself a revelation of intrigue, iniquity, prostration of official duty, and disreputable insult and dishonor to congress, that diminish, by comparison, the atrocious corruptions of the English parliament. It may be recollected that at the last session of congress, a motion for enquiry was made into the conduct of the post master general. A motion was circulated at that period that the enquiry was founded on matters exclusively relating to the editor of this paper—we did not think proper to notice the mistake, because although there was some matter of enquiry made in an official way by a committee of congress, but on which the editor could afford no evidence that could be received in a court of law, there was some that would be convincing in a court of conscience.
The subject having been dismissed at the close of the session, in a manner that merits no present notice, the present occasion may be a proper one to develop the comprehensive schemes of intrigue which have been carried on the effects of which are the discontent complained of by the public, and with the continuance and dangers of more numerous explosions from the same source the nation is menaced.
The following affidavit is copied from the original, which the editor saw in the hands of a member of congress, a member of the committee of enquiry—and being an authentic act, delivered upon oath, will be appreciated accordingly:—
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I, Luther Loomis, of Suffolk, Hartford county, and state of Connecticut, of lawful age do testify and say, that some time in August, A. D. 1803, at Suffolk, aforesaid, in company with the honorable Gideon Granger, post master general of the United States, he remarked that he wished to satisfy his republican friends, who as he understood, were not altogether satisfied with his public conduct; and in the justification of his conduct, he went into a lengthy detailed account of various public transactions at the seat of government and other places, which took up the time of several hours. He said, that for a long time after he went to reside at Washington, all was tranquil with him. That he was treated with every respect and attention he could desire, both by the president, the heads of departments, and by the republican members of congress, until some difference arose between him and the honorable John Randolph, a member of congress, respecting a bill before congress relative to counterfeiting duties. He said it was true that the heads of departments generally, favored the principles of that bill—that he knew Mr. Randolph was highly in favor of it, from being conversant with him on that subject, and that he himself had always been united with him in favor of the bill—and that he, the said Granger, continued in favor of the principles of that bill, until some time after his return to the seat of government, the then preceding year or the year before—and until receiving an address from the chamber of commerce of the city of N. York, which was during the pendency of that bill before congress. That after receiving their address and entreaties desiring him to intercede for them, at the seat of government, to make influence against the bill being carried into a law, and being favored with their address, together with their arguments against the bill, and being acquainted with some very respectable members of that body, he set about the work; first, by making overtures to the heads of departments, one after another, with favorable prospects of success, and then to Madison. And after communicating to him the agreement of the chamber of commerce, and making use of his own argument on that subject, Mr. Madison could not see sufficient grounds to alter his opinion—but if others were generally of opinion, that it was best to postpone the consideration of the bill, in that case although he was in favor of the bill, yet he should not advise to press it against the general opinion. The next place he went to the president, who made him, in substance, the same reply (as Mr. Madison) adding that he hoped the bill could not eventually fall of success. That he next approached
ed Mr. Randolph, whom he knew to be one of its warmest advocates, with the papers containing the arguments of the chamber of commerce in his hand—and, after introducing the subject, he stated to Mr. Randolph, the substance of the arguments, and told him that many of the members of that board were firm friends to our government—that if the bill was to be carried into a law, he feared it would tend to excite a ferment in the minds of many of the friends to the government; that the merchant's experience and judgment ought to have weight in the decision, and urged many other reasons for the postponement of its consideration—but all this without drawing from him (Randolph) any reply, other than "ab I ab!" or some words expressive of his contempt for the arguments urged by the said Granger against the bill. At length, said Granger said he took his hat, and in a manner apparently expressive of his contempt for the said Mr. Randolph left the room. That he set about the business in good earnest to make influence with the members of congress to defeat the bill, and had the good success to quiet the minds of many of them, particularly the western members, with whom he was in great friendship, and who had been much in favor of the bill; and others who had been advocates for the bill agreed to be passive, or in some way in a way that would lead to its postponement or defeat; and said he finally succeeded in getting the bill postponed, which finally must pass an end to it.
Thus, said Mr. Granger, I succeeded against the overbearing influence of said Randolph, in spite of all his influence; and from that time to the present he has been my bitter enemy. He further said the active part he took in favor of the Yazoo claimants has heightened his bitterness against him; and drawn from him much invective and abuse. He further stated, that he had been accused of exerting his influence to favor Burr's election in the state of New York; yet after all the abuse, he said he had it in his power to prove himself clear; that under circumstances in which he was placed, no man could have done less than he did. And furthermore said, notwithstanding all that was done and said about him respecting his influencing the Burr party election in the state of New York, so far from true, that he was the man that caused its defeat; which he effected by sending a confidential friend with communications to DeWitt Clinton of New York, to give notice to him of Burr's plans and operations, which was the cause of its defeat; and that through his means he had the second time saved his country from a calamity, which otherwise would have been dreadful.
Mr. Granger acknowledged that he had been strongly pressed by certain gentlemen at Washington, the friends of Mr. Burr, to make use of his influence, (which they said was great, in many parts of that state) to favor the Burr party election; and said he totally declined it, and told them that he should take neutral ground: BUT AT LENGTH he was hard pressed by certain gentlemen, to whom he was under great obligations, 'til he had at length permitted one of them to make use of his name for that purpose (to favor Mr. Burr's election) under certain limitations, which he expressed in writing, and a copy of it remained by him. All this he said was done lest he might exceed the bounds prescribed; that he was cautious to reduce it to writing; but did not express to me any part of its contents. He furthermore said, it was true he had written several letters on the subject of that election, to citizens of that state, but had been cautious not to implicate himself; and in particular, he mentioned one he had wrote to Elisha Granger of the Genesee country of that state, in which he stated that he had not altered his opinion respecting Aaron Burr, but many others here had altered theirs, and that he should not take an active part in that election; but still remarked that he was the man that prevented Burr's election. He furthermore said, that notwithstanding all the calumny and abuse, with which he had been treated, that he had saved his country from a third calamity by quieting the members of congress who had their minds blown up into a flame, in consequence of a joint manoeuvre in gaining a vote nominating Mr. Clinton for vice president. He further stated, that there was among part of the members, another joint plan in operation at the same time, to nominate a candidate much younger (supposed to be Mr. Brackenridge) to fill that office, that would do for a president at a future election—but Clinton was too old a man; upon which he (Granger) made the following remarks: That the seeds were sown, which after a long sleep, would spring up—before the second presidential election, from this time; there would a fire break out in the northern states, another in the southern states, and another in the western states; that there would be great commotions in the state of Pennsylvania. Duane had been misled in regard to some publications against him; that on his return from the seat of government to this place he had called on Duane, and said for the future he would go right.
That he had also called on governor McKean and had a long interview with him, he would also go right. That all things were working well. The republican members to the north and westward would understand that they had been neglected in the nomination of the last vice president. Elliott and other members had found billets lying on their table, threatening death if they did not vote right on certain questions. And furthermore, that all was working right. At the second election (1808) the scene will be unfolded. The interests of the northern and western members would not be sacrificed, and then he said, "By God I shall then triumph over the heads of these damned rascals." That he had succeeded in getting Nicholson, who was an able and influential member of congress, appointed to an office, which would draw him from congress; his weight will be out of the way—some others would soon be provided for: that they did not see the objects contemplated to be embraced by it; and that Randolph would certainly be run down, if he did not quit his seat, and that he would not be again appointed on the committee of ways and means.
(Signed)
LUTHER LOOMIS.
The Western World again.
Circumstances are fast multiplying, to convince us, that the incendiary Wood, who conducts the Western World, is aided by a set of men in the U. States, who have lost the confidence of the people, and who have passed the vale and shadow of political death. The names of some of these men are before us; they are known to the public; and one of them, at this moment occupies a distinguished seat on the bench of justice. It is to this individual, that Wood is indebted for the particulars of the Spanish association, if such an association ever did exist. Of this however we are not sufficiently satisfied to express an unequivocal opinion.
When the names of these men are given to the public—when their views are disclosed to the world, in the language of merited detestation, the people will be lost in astonishment at the little tricks which great men are guilty of, to further their selfish and designing projects. What will future ages say of a man, who, instead of dispensing justice, with impartiality and uprightness, is endeavoring to kindle the flame of civil dissention in our country, in order to raise himself and his friends to eminence, on the smoking ruins of American liberty? To detect and confound the real conspirators against the peace and happiness of the U. States, we would invoke the spirit and implore the genius of the departed Curious. It was his unappalled mind that braved the dangers of prosecution and persecution, and tore the film from the eyes of the people, that they might behold the deformity of their pretended friends. It was John Thompson who unmasked the false patriotism of that individual, who, while he was imposing on the easy credulity of his fellow-citizens, that he was 'in heart and soul an American,' was receiving and swallowing the fulsome panegyrics of the slaves of George III. This is the 'peace-maker,' who every intelligent man believes is supplying Wood with fuel to destroy the happiness and unanimity of the people of the western states.
While we were putting these ideas in print, a friend handed us the subjoined extract of a letter from an intelligent republican of this state, now in Kentucky, to his friend in this town. Comments are unnecessary—we shall only observe, that notwithstanding he believes a Spanish conspiracy did exist many years ago, yet he is confident at this time, it is "felt, heard, and seen," only in the distempered imaginations of a few disappointed aristocrats.
THE EXTRACT.
"Our great men are all armed against two despicable printers; and will, I strongly suspect, be defeated in the contest. Wood, the renegado, the quondam editor of the Virginia Gazette, came to this state last fall, accompanied by J. M. Street, a young man who formerly lived in a counting house in Richmond, and who had acquired some fame from his duel with Gilmore. They were employed they said by some company to the eastward, to make an extensive survey in Upper Louisiana, and intended to explore the country on foot. After loitering here about five months, they settled in Frankfort, and commenced the publication of the World. Wood (to use his own words) only writes—Mr. Street fights. They have with boldness, but I believe with truth, assailed some of the fairest and most popular characters in Kentucky. Numerous conversations with some of the oldest men here, convince me of the existence of the designs of the first Spanish association. Proofs of individual criminality, tho' not positive, are numerous. Wood is unveiling the eyes of the people, and exposing to them the views, the conspiracies, and the perfidy of men, whom they believed to be their most devoted and incorruptible friends. The accused shrink from investigation: They are determined to suppress it by any means; even by the pistol and stiletto. Their abortive efforts, however, have given new life to Wood's cause."
"So far, the editors may, perhaps, deserve encouragement: But their motives are mysterious and inscrutable, if not corrupt and nefarious. Wood's abandoned character, his profligate apostasy, his total destitution of integrity, and the warm support he receives from the Marshall family, with other circumstances, produce in my mind an entire conviction, that he is the tool of a faction, sent here to sow dissensions and excite animosities, among a heretofore peaceful and undivided people. It is almost certain, that he derives and continues to derive information from the ..... of the U. States. The people of this state, indignant at the thought of being traded away by a few unprincipled and aspiring men, are determined to encourage and promote a thorough development of the views, &c. of the conspiracy. These circumstances will give to Wood's paper a circulation and a celebrity which may enable him to poison the sentiments of the people, ere they discover the object of the editor, or their own danger. His talents as an editor are decidedly superior to all the others in the state; and federalism is already rearing itself, amid the divisions and controversies of the republicans."
COMMUNICATION.
Made to the governor by Wayapier-soway, or Blue Jacket, Tecometha and Quitomehea, three principal Chiefs of the Shawnee tribe of Indians, accompanied by George Blue Jacket, and John Logan, two of their young men.
We are happy to see you to day, and to see that your family are all well; we thank the Great Spirit for permitting us to meet together, and we inform you, that we are well, and also all our women and children.
Governor—We have been distressed that some of both the white people and Indians have, since the last fall, been constantly stirring up mischief and reporting that we were preparing for war. We have found the three principal persons who have been the most active in causing all this trouble. It appears that Dishonour, Patrick Fisher, at Greenville, and Wills, of Fort Wayne, got offended at the Shawnees at Greenville—and they with the chiefs at Taway town have been endeavoring to excite a war, by inventing and spreading malicious lies backward and forward. They would come and tell the Indians that the white people were preparing to come and destroy all the Indians, and then they would go and tell the white people that the Indians were assembling in bodies and were preparing to make war upon them, and thus they tried to keep both sides in an uproar, and it seems that their malicious conduct and lies have extended all the way to Detroit, and caused an alarm there.
Governor, We are getting to be old men, and you also are getting too old a man to pay any regard to, or to believe such idle reports without a better foundation for them. One of us was at the Federal City 4 years ago, to see the President; when he saw the President, he found that all was right, and that nothing was wrong, and that the president wanted to see all the Indians with their women and children fixed comfortably. We were very happy when the president gave such good satisfaction, and promised the chiefs, that the friendship which existed between the people of the United States and the Indians should never be broke again, (here the chiefs presented the governor a silver medal to look at, which the president gave them, suspended by a double silver chain, on one side was the portrait of Mr. Jefferson, with his name—and on the other two hands clasped, two pipes above and an olive below with the motto, "peace and friendship")
Governor, You know as well as we do, that the giving and receiving this token of friendship was sincere on both sides. Our old chiefs long ago made friendship with the U. S but it has not been strictly attended to—We have come now to renew our friendship so that it may never be interrupted again. The Shawnees have heretofore been scattered about in parties, which we have found has been attended with bad consequences: we are now going to collect them all together to one town, that the chiefs may keep them in good order, and prevent drunkenness from coming among them, and try to raise corn and stock to live upon. When we are settled at our new town at Greenville, if bad reports come either from bad Indians, or bad white people, (for there is some bad ones on both sides), we will pay no attention to them any more but we will mind our own affairs and live quietly—We now call you brother, and we assure you we now talk to you in good truth and that we will never as long as the Shawnees live, be other than brothers and friends.
BROTHER, We have now become the best of friends, and we will never let our friendship be broken again forever—but we will apply all our time in providing for our women and children, that they may live comfortably. We will now go to Detroit to see governor Hull to talk with him, and to contradict the bad reports that went there, and renew our friendship with him also.
We desire that you will pay no attention to any bad reports, if any bad people should raise any more about us; and we desire that you will let all your white people on the frontiers know, that we have been to renew our friendship with you, and that you will give us a few lines to show both our people & yours, when we go home, that we have been to see you, and that peace and friendship are renewed, to be broke again no more forever.
BOSTON, Aug. 23.
From London, June 11, 1806. "I have enclosed a few papers by the Sarah. I wanted much to send THE TIMES, of this morning, which denies the report of Lord Yarmouth's having gone to Paris to negotiate with Talleyrand, or otherwise of carrying a favorable answer from Mr. Fox, to the proposal for peace. I cannot conceive of a peace between this country and France, on any terms of safety, while one commands the continent and the other the ocean. This is the general opinion here, however the present administration may be inclined to peace on almost any terms, they dare not make it, unless it combines security."
"As to a war with America, I don't think it even probable." On a proper representation, by negotiation, justice will be done where injury has been received. The administration are much more friendly disposed towards the U. States, than the people, more particularly some of the merchants.
"Mr. Sullivan, private secretary of Mr. Bowdoin, had arrived here from Paris. He is said to have brought dispatches for Mr. Monroe, and is only six days from
Paris. Something about Spanish cessions is spoken of, but what I have not heard. Portugal, it is said, is to be extinguished as a kingdom, and become a Spanish province—and Spain is to cede some of her maritime dominions to France."
Of Miranda's expedition.—Capt. Davis, on quarantine, from Trinidad, informs, that (July 20th) gen. Miranda's squadron, consisting of the Lilly sloop of war, and five other vessels, was expected to sail daily: That the persons engaged in the expedition were in high spirits, and confident of success; and that Miranda had altered his intention of fighting under Peruvian colors [a golden sun and rainbow] and had substituted the British—His avowed object was the emancipation of his countrymen from the Spanish yoke.
Later accounts from this island, state, that on the 23d July, Miranda's squadron had sailed, and was lying off and on before Trinidad, apparently waiting for other vessels, or information. We may expect, in the course of a very few days, to learn the kind reception, which this kind, intrepid and indefatigable adventurer will receive on the shore, of the Spanish Main. Those who wish well to this enterprise, must lament the tardiness which appears entailed on the expedition. Capt. Lewis, late of the Leander, who has arrived in New York, we understand, does not speak very sanguine of the success of the expedition.
August 25.
CRUIZING SQUADRONS.
The master of a vessel which has arrived at Liverpool (Nova Scotia) reports, that on the 30th July, at night, he saw, 30 leagues S. E. of Scatary (a small island near Cape Breton, in lat. 46, long. 59, 30.) four sail of large ships, steering northwardly, close hauled, wind at E.; supposed them to be men of war, as one had a large lantern at her poop. We conjecture these vessels to have been La Guerriere 44, La Revanche 44, La Syrene 44, and La Felicite 44, French frigates, which were not long since in the West-Indies; probably proceeding to Europe, or from the high latitude they were in, bound against the British station at Newfoundland.
A squadron, supposed to be admiral Warren's from the West Indies, was seen the 20th July, in latitude 43, longitude 57; when the Scorpion brig of 18 guns, captain Stansell, was dispatched for Newfoundland, to apprize the officers there of the approach of Jerome's squadron. The British have but a small force on the Newfoundland station.
The French squadron under admiral Willaumez, (the mentor of Jerome Bonaparte) was seen, it is reported, on the 10th August, in latitude 37, 30, long. 63, 30, standing to the eastward.
We learn, that commodore Preble has received orders from the secretary of the navy, to commence the building of eight gun boats, which are to be launched by the last of November next. Five of which will be built at Portland, and three at Brunswick.
NEW-YORK, Aug. 27.
Yesterday about half an hour after one o'clock in the afternoon, the Powder House at Brooklyn, belonging to Mr. Lewis Sands, blew up. It contained four hundred casks of powder. The explosion was dreadful; but the persons employed in the house being at dinner, no lives were lost. The materials of the building were blown to a great distance; some of the fragments, it is said, were thrown into this city. The damage done to the adjacent buildings, by the breaking of the windows, &c. is considerable. A rope walk near the spot was levelled with the ground; and the nursery garden of Mr. John Hastings sustained much injury. An opinion prevails that the explosion was not the effect of mere accident.
August, 28.
GENERAL MIRANDA.
ADVERTISEMENT EXTRA—
Men's Heads! I Poles! Iron Cages! &c. The friends of Mr. Stedman, Mr. Ledlie, and Mr. George Kirkland, are informed, that they need not be uneasy as to the fate of those gentlemen, although they have been hung and their heads stuck on poles, put in Iron Cages in Carraccas, (perhaps by the Marquis Ykujo) as appears in Relf's Philadelphia Gazette, and has been republished in several papers in this city.
The three gentlemen above named from the most positive information were all certainly safe at Trinidad on the 24th of last month; were never on board of Miranda's captured schooners, as stated by captain Suter and one of his passengers, who saw their heads sticking on poles, in Carraccas, but actually sailed from Trinidad on the 25th ult. in the squadron of General Miranda, who then embarked on his second attempt to crush Spanish tyranny, and give freedom to millions then groaning under the galling yoke of oppression.
His virtuous efforts may probably 'ere this be crowned with the success they merit, and the friends of those gentlemen above named may, instead of hearing that their heads are stuck on poles, probably soon learn, that they have acquired to themselves immortal honor, in the glorious cause they have undertaken.
A FRIEND TO MIRANDA.
PHILADELPHIA, August 30.
A considerable sensation was produced this morning, by vague rumors of Peace

having been concluded in Europe. The following, which, is by no means authoritative, is the only article we have received on the subject. It is stated in a letter from New-York, dated yesterday noon, that the ship Young Factor, had arrived there, in 30 days from Belfast, we may therefore calculate on receiving very late advices by to-morrow's mail, which, we expect, will dissipate all uncertainty as to the contemplated event.
"New-York, Aug. 29." The L. Washington, from N. Orleans, has on board the captain and one man belonging to the schr. Olive-Branch, from St. Kitts for New-York, upset on Sunday last, and all lost except the above. A packet had arrived at St. Kitts, which news of peace between the French and English."
Loss of the ship Rose-in-Bloom. It is with much regret we have to state the loss of the ship Rose-in-Bloom, commanded by captain S. Barker bound from Charleston to this port. This ship upset at 9 o'clock on Sunday morning last, off Barnegat, during the gale which was severely felt in this city. It is painful to state that out of forty nine persons on board, 21 were drowned—Gen. Macpherson, of S. Carolina in saving the life of his daughter lost his own. On Monday, at 11 o'clock A. M. the survivors were taken off the wreck by the British brig Swift, captain Phelan, of St. Johns, and brought safe to this port.
September 1. French Squadron. We learn that the squadron, commanded by admiral Villeneuve and Jerome Bonaparte, was spoken off Cape Henry by a vessel, which arrived on Saturday at New-York; and that it was bound for the Chesapeake. It is also stated that this squadron had succeeded in capturing 25 sail of the homeward bound Jamaica fleet, and was proceeding to the Chesapeake to procure supplies.
A frigate belonging to this squadron, is said to have entered the Delaware on Thursday last.
The British packet arrived at New-York on Saturday; the London news brought by her vessel is to the 3d of July.
Another vessel has arrived in a short passage from Europe, but, we understand, brings no news of importance.
It was reported at New-York on Saturday, that a British packet had arrived at Barbadoes, in 17 days from England, with the intelligence of the conclusion of a peace between France and that country—and, that in consequence there had been great rejoicings at Barbadoes.
BALTIMORE, August 30. The last accounts from Bonavista state, that salt and water were scarce; goat skins from 40 to 50 cts., and scarce; corn 1 dollar—It was common for vessels to wait 6 weeks for sale—A famine in the island of St. Antonio, and the people compelled to eat asses!
September 1. OF PEACE. It was rumored yesterday at the Coffee-House and other places of public resort, that PEACE had been concluded between France and England. We believe what gave rise to it was, letters received from New-York, by yesterday's mail, one which, dated at 12 o'clock on Friday, says, "A vessel is now at the Hook, in a very short passage from London, expected to bring accounts of peace between France and England." In addition to the foregoing, a vessel arrived at New-York from St. Kitts, reports that a packet had arrived there with the news of peace.
Mr. Carpenter, the proprietor & editor of the Charleston Courier, has purchased the New-York Daily Advertiser, which he proposes to publish under his own direction, on Monday the 1st Sept. under the title of "The People's Friend, & Daily Advertiser."—Balt. Pap.
Extract of a letter from the Isle of France, dated May 21.
"It is well that the American merchants should be informed that the expenses of entering and clearing, port charges and office fees at the Isle of France are increased nearly fourfold. A ship of 300 tons cannot stop there for water under an expense of 800 to 1000 dollars, and are very often detained from embargoes or delitoriness in the offices in clearing them out.—Indeed for some time past trade meets with every kind of impediment, and a complete military government is established. It would be preferable for vessels to water at Rodriguez or Bourbon."
"Markets are stocked for at least 15 months with every article of consumption, and the American vessels have been making wretched voyages for these 12 months past."
"There is a great stagnation in business, owing to the British keeping up a constant cruise off the island, and preventing the small French vessels from trading to Bourbon, Madagascar, and the coast of Africa."
"Three successive gales of wind have nearly ruined the crops, and much produce cannot be expected for two years to come."
ALEXANDRIA, September 1. Arrived schooner Alert, Luckett, 20 days from Curacoa—coffee, cocoa, &c.—Jonah Thompson and Son, and others. Capt. Luckett has just favored us with the following information. By an arrival from Maracabo, on the Main, on the 5th of August, the following information was received by a letter from a gentleman there: "We have now at anchor in Vero Gulf, two large ships, two brigs, and seven schooners, all of which fleet appear to be armed, have landed some troops and drove our men out of a small fort which they now have in possession; we have not yet been able to learn whether they be British or Miranda."
Another schooner that arrived the day I left Curacoa, mentions leaving the fleet at anchor in Vero Gulf—Capt. Eldridge, who arrived the 6th, was boarded to windward of Bonair on the 5th, by a British sloop of war; the lieutenant informed Capt. Eldridge that Miranda had seven armed vessels when they left the windward islands, and that ad. Cochrane had forbid the impressment of Miranda's men. It was generally believed at Curacoa, when I left it, that Miranda was in this fleet, as the British would have no such fleet in that quarter. No arrivals at Curacoa for ten days before I left it, from any part of the Main near Vero; this had caused Spanish vessels to remain nearly that length of time in port for information, with cargoes on board for the Main—West-India produce rising hourly at Curacoa, in consequence of this alarm—coffee 26 sous.—An express sailed in company with me for Port Acavello, with the above information. On the 16th, in the Mona passage, was boarded by his majesty's brig Diligent, Capt. Hunt, treated politely and permitted to proceed in a few minutes. The lieutenant informed me that on the 30th July spoke the brig Polly of Wilmington; on the 27th the Polly was taken in tow by one of the French ships of the line, and kept the captain on board for thirty-six hours, then set him a drift in a leaky situation. The fleet consisted of eight sail of the line; and was left steering north. From the lat. 18, to the lat. 31 north, experienced a tremendous sea; in lat. 30 saw great quantities of lumber; in lat. 35, 55, spoke a schooner from New-Orleans bound to Bordeaux, the captain informed me that the day before he spoke the schooner Swift, of New-Providence, dismasted, in lat. 31 north—The Swift he further said, was from Grenada. He also mentioned his seeing the British fleet, blowing fresh could not learn the particulars. On the 27th, lat. 36, spoke the brig Three Friendly Brothers, captain Fitz, from Guadalupe bound for Baltimore, who supplied me with water and some other articles I stood in need of. Capt. Fitz, informed me that in the lat. 31. N. 74. W. he experienced a violent gale of wind, and the next day saw quantities of lumber. On the 21st fell in with a brig from Providence bound to Havannah, totally dismasted; left them fitting jury masts. The day following, saw a large vessel bottom upwards.
NORFOLK, Sept. 1.
Yesterday morning, the French frigate Cybele, mentioned in our last, came up into the harbor; on passing Fort Nelson she saluted with 21 guns, which were returned by an equal number.
Respecting this ship, we learn, that on the 19th ult. in about 20, 60, lat. 64 long. in company with the Regulus, of 84 guns, and the President of 44, they were encountered by a violent hurricane at S. E. to S. which compelled them to scud for nearly five days, in which they lost their main-mast, main top mast, quarter pieces tore off, and the ship generally much injured. The last that was seen of the Regulus and President, they were scudding before the gale.
From information, in which we place confidence, we can say that this squadron has never joined the fleet commonly called Jerome Bonaparte's.
On Friday last, a French 74 gun ship came into the Capes, and proceeded up the bay. She was seen on Saturday morning going under New Point Comfort to anchor. This ship has lost all her top masts, and appears to be otherwise much injured. There has not been any person from her, but we understand it is the Patriot, one of the fleet to which Jerome Bonaparte belongs. Other accounts say it is the Regulus, which from comparing every account, we should think most probable; we shall probably know certainly in the course of the day.
From arrivals since our last, we find that the late gale, was what is usually termed the "tail of a West India hurricane," for we discover that the farther South, the gale has been the more violent, and was felt five or six days sooner than it was here. It is described by the officers of the French frigate as of most unexampled violence.
The British ship Rattlesnake, Lightburne, from Baltimore to Barbadoes, was captured on the 13th ult. by the French ships Regulus, President, and Cybele, and ordered to Martinique.
September 2. We have it from respectable authority, that Sir Edward BERRY, who was Admiral Nelson's captain at the battle of the Nile, and who commanded one of the four sail under Admiral Cochrane, at the time of falling in with the French fleet, has resigned in disgust and gone for England, owing to Cochrane's not engaging them. When Nelson paid his compliments to the King after the business of the Nile, his Majesty observed with sorrow, that he had lost his right arm. "I have," replied the hero, "but not my right hand—give me leave to present Captain Berry to your Majesty."
CHARLESTON, Aug. 20.
Captain Collins of the ship Arctic, arrived at this port yesterday, in 68 days from the River Plate, informs us, that a few hours after sailing, he fell in with a British squadron of 8 ships of war, and was boarded by the Diadem, captain King. The squadron was under the command of Sir Home Popham, from the Cape of Good Hope, and was destined to attack Montevideo.
RALEIGH (N. C.) September 1.
MEMBERS FOR CONGRESS.
Rockingham District, Theophilus Lacy. Tarborough District, Thomas Blount. Fayetteville District, J. Culpeper. Hillsborough District, Richard Stanford. Surry District, Meshack Franklin. * A Federalist, in the room of Duncan McFarland.
Charlotte Court, 2d June, 1806.
Lewis Waldin, Plaintiff, vs. Jesse Hoard, Defendant. ON the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, it is ordered, That Hillary Moseley, Edward Moseley and Zachariah Finch, be made party defendants to this suit; and it is further ordered, that the said defendants Hillary Moseley, Edward Moseley and Zachariah Finch, do retain one hundred dollars of the money in their hands belonging to the defendant, Hoard, until the further order of this court, and that a subpoena issue commanding the said Hillary Moseley, Edward Moseley and Finch, to appear and answer the plaintiff's bill. The defendant Hoard, not having entered his appearance according to the act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this state; on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, it is ordered, That he appear here on the first day of November court next, and give security for performing the decree of the court; that a copy of this order be inserted in one of the Virginia Gazettes for two months successively and posted at the front door of the courthouse of the said county.
A copy—Teste, Thomas Read, c. c.
FOR SALE.
AGREEABLE to the will of Thomas Picasants, dec. of Goochland, The following parcels of Land: About 600 acres lying on the head waters of Cary's creek, in the county of Fluvanna; 527 acres lying on each side Little Michum creek, in said county; about 200 acres in the county of Goochland on the Bird creek; 227 in said county, on Genitoe creek; adjoining the ground on which the Friends Meeting house stands; and 20 acres wood land, on the same creek, a little detached from the last mentioned. It is thought unnecessary to say any thing of the quality of the land—The payments will be made easy on receiving indisputable security.
Wm. H. Picasants, Exor. September 4 1806
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by Charles Craddock, to secure the payment of a sum of money therein mentioned, will be SOLD to the highest bidder, for cash, at Amelia courthouse, on the 29th day of this month, it being Amelia county court day, TWO FEMALE SLAVES, to wit: Sally and Dicy.
Edmond Eggleston. September 2d, 1806.
ON Saturday the 9th day of August, 1806, was committed to this jail, a negro man, of a tawney complexion who calls himself BEN JACKSON; he appears to be a bout 25 or 30 years of age, about five feet nine inches high; he has a scar under his right ear, one over his right eye and one on his forehead; he has a joint from all his toes, from having been frost bitten. He says he is a free man and that he has a brother in Richmond, by name, Mingo Jackson, a blacksmith. Said Ben Jackson has no papers to show that he is free; it is therefore presumed that he is a runaway. The owner is requested to come forward, prove his property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.
Thos. West, Jailor. Gloucester county, Sept. 4, 1806.
WILL BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, on Tuesday the 14th of October next, at the late residence of Mr. John Gunn, dec. in the county of Henrico, on James river, six miles below Richmond, all the PERISHABLE PROPERTY, belonging to the estate of the said Gunn, consisting of horses and kitchen FURNITURE, about eighty volumes of BOOKS, plantation UTENSILS, crops of CORN, FODDER, HAY, &c. stock of HORSES and CATTLE, and many other articles too tedious to enumerate. A credit of twelve months will be allowed for all sums exceeding ten dollars, with bond and approved security bearing interest from the date—But the interest will be remitted if the principle is punctually paid. I deem it necessary to mention that among the horses are a colt and a filly, by Bedford and Diomed, out of a Daredevil mare, whose dam was got by Clockfast. The colt is allowed by all who have seen him, (and many of those are esteemed judges,) to be as promising (if not more so,) as any they have seen—As they are the joint property of an individual and the estate, the amount for which they may sell, will be divided, and separate bonds taken. Persons having demands against the estate are requested to make them known, and those indebted to make payment to
JOHN TURPIN, Sen. Adm'r. September 5th, 1806.
NOTICE.
THE partnership of THOMAS H. WALTON & Co is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All those who are indebted to said concern are desired to make payments to Tho. H. Walton, who alone is authorised to receive them and give discharges. Those to whom the concern are indebted, will apply to him for payment.
Tho. H. Walton, William Walton, jr. Cartersville, 31st August, 1806.
The business will be carried on in future by the subscriber.
Thomas H. Walton.
NOTICE.
TAKEN up by Wm. Alay, in the upper end of Henrico county, a sorrel HORSE, about eight years old, about four feet eight or nine inches high, shed all round, a star in his forehead, trots and paces, no brand perceivable, appraised to fifty dollars. May 17th, 1806.
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
RICHMOND:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1806.
A CAUTION TO SLANDEROUS MEN!
Pittsylvania August Court, 1806. Stockley Turner, against Jesse Hatton, in an Action of Slander, before a respectable Jury, who knew the worth of character,—Verdict for the plaintiff, damage, five thousand Dollars.
Robert Finley, against Joshua Safford, in an action of slander, Verdict for the plaintiff, damage five hundred Dollars.
Translation of a letter written in Paris by a person who ranks high in literary and political merit, written in May last, and received by a late arrival at Baltimore.
"Your last letter carries with it the language of a man irritated and furrowed by the distresses of a revolution, so long and varied. You are of opinion that all is over with the royalists, and in your despair you look upon the name of Bonaparte with horror. If the chain of events had placed you like myself near the machine that directs the movements of this extraordinary genius, you would then be convinced that he was the only man, the sole person that could strike such wonderful blows. Indeed we see that he has struck to the ground the hydra of democracy; this monster that has occasioned so much evil, will now no longer rise after the stroke it has received. This work alone, sufficed to excite in me sentiments of respect and veneration. And you, like myself, brought up amongst the distinguished class of the nation, curse his memory, without reflecting that, by establishing monarchy in France, he has done every thing for royalty. Already these carmagnole magistrates, these administrators, these judges, these sanaculotte generals, these lords, excellencies, of new birth decked with the livery of their new master, emblazoned by shining ribbands and crosses, bear with evident complaisance the standard of royalty. There is now but one step to take—Let, then, the calm of mind, that light of reason, illuminate your judgment; and you will find, that the royalists had never before such hopes. Mature these ideas in the leisure of your retreat; they will be as a consoling balm to the incurable wounds the revolution has inflicted upon you, and make you bless the secret hand, the profound policy, that makes this extraordinary man serve its own particular purpose. Adieu, &c."—Balt. Ev. P.
The quickness of vegetation in hot and cold climates is so astonishing as to be perfectly unaccountable, were we not able to refer it to a most exalted wisdom.
The following is a calendar of a Siberian, or Lapland Year.
June 23. Snow melts. July 1. Snow gone. 9. Fields quite green. 17. Plants at full growth. 25. Plants in flower. Aug. 2. Fruits ripe. 10. Plants shed their seed. 18. Snow.
From Aug. 18, to June 23, Snow and Ice.
Thus it appears that from their first emerging from the ground, to the ripening of their seeds, the plants take but a month; and spring, summer and autumn, are crowded into the short space of 56 days.
Studies of Nature.
SMOOTH READING.
When preparation became necessary in Holland for the reception of their new king, it was also necessary the grand pensioner (Schimmelpennick) should resign:—On which Mynheer Van Leyden Van Westbarendrecht moved, that Mynheer Cornelius Vos Van Snenwyk Tot Den Hogenhof, should be appointed PROVISIONARY pensionary in the room of Mynheer R. J. Schimmelpennick, resigned.
The General of Cavalry, Baron de FE-LAS, who commanded the Austrian army at the battle of Marengo, died lately at Elbe-Teinitz in Bohemia, at a very advanced age.
MARRIED, on Friday the 29th ult. at Mr. J. Wharfe's, by the Rev. Dr. Rattoone, William Warren, Esq. to Mrs. Ann Wig-nell, both of the Baltimore and Philadelphia Theatres.—Balt. Tel.
An Advantageous Sale.
ON Thursday the 30th of October next, will be SOLD, at my house, in Prince Edward county, about 12 miles above the courthouse, 9 valuable likely young Virginia born NEGROES, and all my stock of Cattle, Hogs and Horses, crop of Corn, Fodder, &c. also, 400 acres of LAND, well inclosed, with a good dwelling house and all out houses sufficient for a large family. It is thought unnecessary to give any particular description of the Land, as it is presumed that those inclined to purchase, will wish to view it.
tds Joel Davis. Prince Edward county, 29th Aug. 1806.
NOTICE.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to us by Richard Foster, for the benefit of Thomas Perkinson, will be SOLD, for cash, at said Perkinson's Store, in Amelia county, on the 22d instant, five HORSES, one NEGRO MAN, by the name of Chance, and the tract of LAND, whereon the said Foster lives, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy said debt and costs attending said sale.
GEORGE SCOTT, THOMPSON SCOTT, JOHN JETER, } Trustees. September 2d, 1806.
POSTSCRIPT.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2.
The Americans at the Caraccas. —The destiny of those unfortunate men is no longer doubtful. Ten of them were executed on the 21st of July, and the remainder consigned to ten years imprisonment.
A letter is now before us, written by one of the officers (to his friend in this city) the day before his execution, from which we are permitted to take the following extract:
"On the 28th of April, in sight of the Spanish Main, an engagement took place between the Leander and her schooners, and a Spanish brig and schooner of double our force. In the course of the day both our schooners were captured. We were carried into the port of Cavello, where we were loaded with irons, and confined in the Castle. Some days afterwards, officers were sent from Caraccas to take our examinations and confessions, which were transmitted to that place for trial; and this day we were brought out to receive our sentences. Out of 57 men, 47 were sentenced to eight and ten years imprisonment, and ten, of whom I am one, were doomed to the scaffold. We are to be executed at six o'clock to-morrow morning. Accept, my dear fellow, the last assurance of sincere friendship."
Our correspondents at New-York have furnished us with London dates to the 10th July. Their contents, in regard to the prospect of a peace in Europe, are more authoritative than any thing previously received. Amid the conflict of opinions on this subject, one fact now appears indisputable—i. e. that explanations and negotiation have advanced so far between the two countries as to leave but few points, and those of inferior consideration, for future adjustment. If we are permitted to give full credit to these advices, France appears certainly to yield more to her enemy than could have been expected either from her past conduct or her present attitude in the world. It remains to be seen whether treachery has not been at work.
Mr. Fox continued extremely ill. The homeward bound Leeward Island fleet had arrived safe.
Lord Minto appointed governor general of India.
The right hon. Thomas Grenville president of the board of control, with a seat in the cabinet; and
The earl of Lauderdale lord keeper of the great seal of Scotland, vice the duke of Gordon.
The day before the packet (arrived at Falmouth) sailed from Lisbon, it was reported, that the expedition which lately proceeded from the Cape of Good Hope, supposed at the time to be destined to the river De la Plata, had really gone against the Mauritius, an account of the surrender of which might be soon expected. It is not stated through what channel this intelligence reached Lisbon.
Stocks—3 per cent. reduced 62 7-8 to 62 1/2; omnium 7 1-4 to 7 1/2.
OF PEACE—The Dutch Court Gazette of the 3d July, mentions a fact of considerable importance. It states, under the head of intelligence from Vienna of the 18th of June, that M. D'Oubril had received his passports on the preceding day, and was making preparations for his journey to Paris. One of the French Journals even asserts that M. D'Oubril is at Strasburg on his way to Paris—This would certainly indicate an approximation between France and Russia.
LONDON, July 10.
The following are reported to be some of the principal terms of the negotiation between England and France.
Malta to be possessed by this country in full sovereignty.
The Cape to be ceded to Great Britain.
Hanover is to be restored to its lawful sovereign.
The new arrangements made by Bonaparte upon the continent to be acknowledged.
The manufactures and merchandise of this country to pass freely through the continent.
No ships of the line to be built on either side without previous notice being given of such intention by the party intending to build to the other party, when they may build an equal number.
These are said to be amongst the principal articles.
For the perfect accuracy of the foregoing intelligence, we do not of course mean to pledge ourselves; but it is in general circulation among those who are supposed to have the best means of information.—We give it as we have received it.
Extract of a letter dated Alexandria, September 2.
"A schooner of Mr. Thomson's has just arrived from Caraccas. The captain informs, that Miranda had landed with fifteen hundred men; but he did not hear how he had been received by the people."—Nat. Int.
Forty Dollars
FOR the apprehension of PETER, who ran away on the 6th instant. He is about 17 years old, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, of a very dark complexion, robust and rather handsome, stutters and appears very diffident when spoken to. As his father, who I am certain has instigated him to this conduct, is generally acquainted with the masters of vessels that sail to and from Norfolk, Petersburg and Richmond, I think it highly probable that he is either in one of those places or on board some of the vessels that sail to and from them. The above reward and all reasonable expenses will be paid for the delivery of the said boy. All masters of vessels and others are forewarned from harboring or carrying him out of the state. Samuel Demoville. Charles City, Aug. 30th, 1806.

Advertisement.
IN consequence of a resolution of the General Assembly, passed at their late session, I am instructed by the Executive to make enquiry respecting the situation of all Ordnance and Military Stores, belonging to the state (not including those in the service of the United States or of this State) and make report thereof to the Governor.
In obedience to this instruction, and as the most probable mean of effecting the object contemplated by the Executive, I have thought proper thus publicly to request of such of the citizens of the commonwealth as may have any knowledge of the situation, number, quality and size or weight of any cannon or other ordnance, and muskets; cannon balls, shells or other military stores, supposed to belong to the state, and not in immediate use, to communicate a particular report thereof to me as soon as convenient.
SAMUEL COLEMAN,
Clerk to the Executive. Richmond, Feb. 7, 1806. (tf)
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, A PAMPHLET, Containing Sketches of the HISTORY of FRANCE and ENGLAND—And an account of NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, Emperor of France, from his birth to the battle of Austerlitz—price 3s. April 28, 1805 tf
WHEAT FANS, FOR SALE, BY C. & T. SAUNDERS, Near the Basin of the Canal. May 23, 1806 (if.)
RICHMOND BATH,
ADJOINING the lower part of the Falling Garden, and immediately back of the Bell Tavern, is now in readiness to receive customers. It is supplied with Hot and Cold Waters, and a careful attentive boy to attend. For the convenience of small parties who may wish to bathe at the same time, the house is divided into four different apartments, with every requisite convenience in each. The house will be kept open from day light till nine o'clock in the evening of each day; and the baths kept exclusive for the use of females from nine till twelve o'clock in the forenoon. Price for a single bath 2s 3d or three tickets for one dollar. Children half price. No people of color admitted. Richmond, 7th mo 24, 1806. tf
TO BE SOLD, for cash, at John Farrar's, on Rockfish river, in Amherst county, on Monday the 25th day of August next, by virtue of a deed of trust, to me executed, by John Farrar, for the purpose of discharging his debt due to Messrs. Murphy & Co. therein specified. ONE NEGRO WOMAN, named Milley, and her child, named Henley, and the increase of the said Milley, if any, since the executing the said trust; one SET of BLACK SMITH'S TOOLS, and one sorel MANE and COLT. Daniel Higginbotham, Trustee. Amherst, 16th July, 1806. 4w
The sale of the above property is POSTPONED until the FIRST DAY OF OCTOBER NEXT, at which time it will certainly be sold. DANIEL HIGGINBOTHAM.
IN COUNCIL,
29th March, 1806. IT is advised that it be advertised in the public papers that PROPOSALS will be received by the Executive from any person willing to contract to furnish the necessary Clothing for the Public Guard for the present year. Dan. L. Hylton, Clerk of the Council.
TICKETS in the Second Class of the William and Mary College Lottery are for sale at this office.
Discoveries of Lewis and his Party, in Louisiana.
A few copies of the above interesting work, just received, and for SALE, at the Post Office, Williamsburg, and at this office. May 5, 1806.
BY virtue of a deed of trust now of record in the district court of Richmond, executed to me by Jacob Trabue, of the county of Powhatan, on the 8th day of February, 1805, in order to secure the payment of £448 11s. 4d. due to Lyle and McCredie, of Manchester, with the legal interest accruing thereon, and the costs necessary to carry the trust into execution, will be SOLD to the highest bidder, for ready money at Zachariah Brooks's tavern, in the town of Manchester, on the first day of October next, 200 ACRES OF LAND.
Be the same more or less, lying and being in the county of Powhatan, or perhaps a part thereof may be in the county of Chesterfield, and bounded by the lands of Benjamin Watkins, Reuben Whitley, Samuel Raper and the Buckingham road, being the whole of the tract of land on which the said Jacob Trabue now resides. THO'S DEPP, Trustee. Manchester, August 25th, 1806. tds
Negroes for Sale.
THE subscriber will sell a great bargain in SIX NEGROES, consisting of one negro man, who is a good shoemaker—two women, accustomed to house business—two girls, of about ten years of age, and one small boy. The above negroes will be for private sale until the first Monday in October, and if not disposed of, will, on that day, be sold, at Public Auction at the Vendue Office of Prosser & Moore, on 60 days credit. THOMAS BURGESS. August 27th, 1806. tds
I have also for sale, a light COACHEE and HARNESS.
THE price of TUCKER'S BLACK-STONE after the first of January, 1807, will be twenty two dollars and fifty cents. The subscribers to that work who have not yet taken their copies, will not after that time be entitled to the subscription terms. Philadelphia, July, 1806. t1st Jan
A. HEWES & CO.
Have for sale, at their store, opposite the Market,
 Salt in sacks  Jamaica and Antigua Rum  New England Rum  Port & Sherry Wine  Old Cogniac Brandy  Loaf and Brown Sugar  Molasses  Coffee of superior quality  Alexandria Crackers  Rhode Island Cheese  Imperial Tea  Herrings and Shad  Alexandria Beer in bbls  English Walnuts  Brown Soap  Nutmegs  Pepper  Alspice  Mace  Cloves  Starch  Fig Blus, &c. &c. &c. 
A general assortment of CROCKERY and STONE WARE, and Rhode Island LIME. Richmond, July 4th, 1805. tf
MATRASSES.
CAN be had on very short notice, MATRASSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the corner house, same square, below Mr. Jos. Darnstadt's, near the market, and next door to Mr. Jacob Johnson's book store. Also, BEDS furnished, and old matrasses worked over. June 5, 1806. Jno. S. PLEASANTS.
FOR SALE,
THAT valuable TRACT OF LAND, on which Cumberland Courthouse stands—It contains about TWO HUNDRED and FIFTY ACRES, one half of which is yet uncleared. Besides the advantage of having the Courthouse on this tract of Land, it is situated on one of the most public roads in Virginia; as a public stand there are none that can surpass it. The buildings, with some repairing, may be made sufficiently extensive and comfortable. Part cash will be expected of the purchaser, when possession is given; a reasonable credit will be allowed for the balance or if it should suit the purchaser better, landed property will be received in part. Creed Taylor and Blake B. Woodson, both of Cumberland county, are authorised to sell the above tract of land. Or the same may be purchased of the subscriber in Buckingham county, near Allen's Mill. Beverly Langhorne. June 10th, 1806. 4m
THE subscribers, Brewers of Porter and Ale,
in Philadelphia, desirous of extending the consumption of their liquor in Richmond and the neighboring towns, will afford a complete supply of every article, and all the information necessary for carrying on a Porter Cellar, in the said place, on receiving sufficient security for final payment. Application to be made to them in Philadelphia, or to Messrs. Macmurdo and Fisher. P. Hare & Son. August 8th, 1806. tds
MILLINERY.
MRS. S. PLEASANTS, in corner house next door below Jacob Johnson's Bookstore, has received a handsome assortment of BONNETS, HATS, &c. &c. of newest fashion, just from Philadelphia. A supply will be constantly kept on hand. A BARGAIN MAY BE HAD IN A Chariot, Harness and Pair of Excellent Horses. Enquire of the printer. Richmond, August 2, 1806. tf
I will Sell my Land
In Goochland county, the former residence of Smith Payne, Esq.—the quantity near 800 acres, and the quality adapted to the culture of corn, wheat and tobacco; improvements of 1200 value, orchards of all kinds of fruit, and the situation healthy. For terms apply to Neil McCoull, merchant, Richmond, William G. Poindexter, attorney at law, Louisa, or to the subscriber on the premises. It will be allowed the purchaser to sow wheat at the usual time, and possession will be rendered at Christmas next. Gerard Banks. Goochland, 17th August, 1806. 3w N.B. The payments will be distant, say six annual instalments. G B
NOTICE.
THE Subscribers are authorised to receive and collect, all monies, &c. due on the books of James M'Alister; the same being made over to them as per the records of court. Royster & Bohannan. Richmond, Aug. 22, 1806. 4w
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
DESERTED from this place on the 22d inst. RICHARDSON DAVIS, a soldier of the public guard, about 45 years of age, dark hair and eyes, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, dark complexion; he has a very bad sore on his right leg, which he says was occasioned by a shot he received when in the army, which makes him limp very much—he came from Patrick county here, when he enlisted, and says he once lived with Maj. Corn, of that country, and since has drove a waggon. Any person taking up said deserter and bringing him to this place, and delivering him to me, or either of the officers of the said guard, shall receive the above reward. Alex. Quarrier, C.P.G. Richmond, August 23, 1806. 3w
WANTS EMPLOYMENT
A TUTOR, who teaches the English language, grammatically; together with arithmetic and book-keeping; likewise the study of ancient and modern History, Geography, &c. He would prefer living in a private family—Sufficient recommendations may be obtained from families where he has taught for several years past—A line conveyed to the Post Office in Ga Ira, (Cumberland county,) addressed to Col. Samuel Allen, of Buckingham, will be attended to. Buckingham, 22d August, 1806. 3w
A MILLER WANTED.
THE subscribers wish to employ a MILLER, to attend to a manufacturing mill. To one that can come well recommended, liberal wages will be given. S. W. Venable & Womack. Prince Edward, July 4, 1806. tf
FOR SALE,
At public auction, by Prosser and Moore, Seven HOUSES and LOTS
IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND. ONE house and lot between the bank and barracks, 50 by 20 feet, with 9 rooms; a complete cellar the size of the house—one story of stone, one of brick and two of wood—a smoke-house, dairy, a two story kitchen, fowl house, and necessary, all built of brick during the last fall—a stable for eighteen horses, built of wood. The lot is walled in with brick, with palings of the best materials on the wall. This stand is inferior to none in the city of Richmond as a boarding-house, public house, or for a private family. I lived in the house for 3 years, and during the assembly was crowded with company. The above desirable house will be sold, on Wednesday the 20th of August, at twelve o'clock—one fourth of the purchase money in 60 days, one fourth in 120 days, for negotiable notes in the bank of Virginia well endorsed, the balance in three annual payments, with a deed of trust on the property to secure the payments; possession given immediately. At the same time and place, will be sold, about twelve or fifteen hundred dollars worth of FURNITURE, at 60 days, for negotiable notes well endorsed. The other six houses are on the hill, near Dr. Greenhow's and Mr. Neele's property. There is a two story brick house 42 by 20 feet, completely finished. One other house 32 by 18 feet, built of wood. Four other houses 16 by 18 feet, with good brick chimneys, all of which will be in complete order by the day of sale, and well painted; the lot to every house is well inclosed with palings; necessary to every house, and handsome gardening spots. These houses will be sold, on the tenth day of September next; the sale will take place at twelve o'clock—one fourth of the purchase money in 90 days, with negotiable notes in the bank of Virginia, one fourth the first of June next, and the balance in one, two and three years, with a deed of trust on the property to secure the payments. Any bonds, notes or accounts which I justly owe, that are now due, will be received in either payment—any that are not due, will be received in either of the payments nearest the time of their becoming due, if presented on the day of sale. My principal reason for selling the above property is, I have purchased an estate in the lower country and intend moving to it at Christmas next; all claims against me I hope will shortly be made known, that I may settle them to the wish of my creditors, and all those indebted to me, I trust, will without delay, come forward and pay off what is due me, as I feel a desire to close accounts with every person as speedily as possible. John P. Shields. August 12th, 1806. tds
REMOVAL.
H. DABNEY has removed to the house on the Main Street, nearly opposite Mr. J. Darnstadt's and next door to Mr. W. Mitchell's brick building. Where he offers for SALE a general assortment of GROCERIES, on reasonable terms, for cash, or produce only. A consignment of snuff in packages of any size, from 15 to 60 lbs.; will be sold below the usual price of that article. Richmond, August 11, 1806. tf
FOR SALE.
THE LOT & HOUSES whereon John Hamilton, Esq. the British Consul resides: on it are a three story Dwelling House, an Office and Kitchen, and other necessary Houses for family use; a Well of good Water, newly fitted and a Garden lately paled in, a Warehouse and Cellar under it; the remains of a Wharf, which will make a good foundation to build on; with all the privileges of lots situated on the river, of extending a wharf. Also, 271 1/2 Acres of well timbered LAND, with a good Fishery on Willoughby's Bay, taking in the mouth and part of Mason's Creek, where the best of Oysters and Fish can be conveniently taken. Also, a LOT in Smithfield, between Mrs. Purdie's and Captain Todd's lots.—For terms apply to Thos. Newton. August 2, tf
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed
to us on the fourteenth day of February, 1804, to secure a debt due from Col. Robert Goode, to William B. Giles, Esquire, will be SOLD, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the first day of October next, at the front door of the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, that well known
TRACT OF LAND,
whereon Col. Goode now resides, lying on James river, in the county of Chesterfield, containing twelve hundred and sixty-one acres, more or less, and commonly called and known by the name of WHITLER . This valuable estate lies within three miles of the city of Richmond, and two from the town of Manchester, and has on it a large and commodious dwelling house, with all convenient out houses and improvements, well suited to the accommodation of a genteel family. JOSEPH SCOTT, WM. MOSELEY, ROBERT POLLARD, } Trustees. August 15th, 1806 tds
NOTICE.
THE copartnership of GILLIAT & KIRBY, by its limitation, would expire on the first day of next month; but the members of that firm have mutually agreed to extend it to the first day of May next—All persons indebted thereto, are earnestly requested to come forward without delay, and pay off what they respectively owe, as longer indulgence ought not to be expected—Those who have unsettled accounts and cannot make immediate payment it is hoped, will execute bonds for their respective balances. GILLIAT & KIRBY have already received a part of their
FALL GOODS,
And by the first arrivals from London, Liverpool, &c. the residue is expected, which they will sell low for cash, country produce, or approved notes. GILLIAT & KIRBY. Richmond, August 20th, 1806. 3m
PURSUANT to a deed of trust
bearing date on the tenth day of July, 1804, and duly recorded in Albemarle county court, from John Hall, of the said county of the said county, to the subscriber, to secure the payment of a debt due from said Hall, to Richard Durrett, Jr. will be offered for SALE, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the 16th day of September next, All that Tract of Land,
TO RENT,
THE TENEMENT formerly occupied by Messrs. James and Alexander Dunlop, and lately by William T. Stone, at the west end of the market bridge, and adjoining the house in which an extensive vendue store is about to be established. If more agreeable, I would sell, on reasonable terms, a lease of about seven and a half years in the said tenement. William M'Kim. Richmond, July 22th, 1806. wif
50,000 Dollars for 650 Cents.
NEW-YORK STATE LOTTERY.
No. V.
For the Promotion of Literature,
and other purposes,
To commence drawing on the second Tuesday in December 1806, and 600 Tickets to be drawn each day until the whole is concluded. Prizes payable 30 days after.
The excellency of the present scheme is universally acknowledged to exceed any yet offered in the United States.
THE CAPITAL PRIZES ARE
30,000 Dollars,
20,000 Dollars,
10,000 Dollars,
5,000 Dollars,
2,000 Dollars,
Besides several of 1,000, 500, 200, 100, &c. &c.
The first 4,000 Blanks to be entitled to 3 dollars each.
The whole subject to a deduction of 15 per cent
In this scheme there is a possibility for one
Ticket to draw 50,000 Dollars. Notwithstand-
ing the great number of capital prizes in this
Lottery, there are less than two blanks to a
prize.
TICKETS AND SHARES.
FOR SALE AT
G. & R. WAITE'S
TRULY FORTUNATE LOTTERY OFFICES
No. 64 & No. 38. Maiden Lane, New York.
At 6 and a half dollars, until the first of October, when they will advance to 7, and continue
advancing as the drawing approaches. By enclosing Bank notes (best paid) to G. & R.
WAITE, Tickets and Shares will be promptly returned by post, to any amount, and the earliest
advice sent to adventurers of their success. The public are requested to remark, that the drawing
of the New-York Lotteries is managed in so
correct a manner, as not to be subject to
error. The time of drawing, and payment of prizes
is punctual, and guaranteed by the State Legislature. Schemes at large enclosed with
Tickets—The many Capital Prizes sold by G. & R.
W. in former Lotteries, (lists of which will also be
enclosed) it is presumed, will be an additional
inducement to distant adventurers to purchase of
them.
3m
RICHMOND, August 19th, 1806.
FOR the information of the electors
within the district composed of the counties of
Franklin, Bedford, Patrick and Henry it is or-
dered that a copy of the following advice be pub-
lished three weeks successively in the Virginia Ar-
gus, and in the Lynchburg Gazette.
IN COUNCIL,
August 18th, 1806.
THE Governor submitted to the
Council, a letter which he had received
from Christopher Clarke, Esq. resigning his seat
in the Congress of the United States, as a repre-
sentrative of the district composed of the counties of
Bedford, Franklin, Patrick and Henry—where-
upon it is advised that writs of election be issued
to the several sheriffs of the counties aforesaid, di-
recting them to hold elections in their several coun-
ties to supply the vacancy aforesaid, at the follow-
ing periods, to wit: In each county composing the
said district, excepting the county of Franklin,
the election shall be held on the court day of such
county, which shall be in the month of October
next, and in the said county of Franklin, the e-
lection shall be on the court day of that county
which shall happen in the month of November
next.
DAN. L. HYLTON, C. C.
WILL BE SOLD,
On the premises, in Buckingham county, at pub-
lic sale, for ready money, to the highest bid-
der, at the place called the Mountain
Houses,
Two Tracts or Parcels of Land,
Containing in the two 500 acres. Also, another
tract, of 500 acres, in Amherst county, on Ruck-
er's run, mortgaged by Charles Patterson to
George Kippen & Co. to secure a payment of
three hundred and sixty five pounds fourteen
shillings and four pence half penny, with interest
from the 20th day of August, 1779, and all costs,
decreed by the said court of Buckingham, Novem-
ber, 1798. The first mentioned two tracts
will be sold, or so much thereof, as will be suffi-
cient to satisfy the plaintiffs' demand, the 16th
day of October, 1805—he said 500 acres in Am-
herst county, will be sold, on the land, the 19th
day of October, 1805, or so much thereof as will
satisfy the plaintiffs' demand.
By the Commissioners.
August 18th, 1806. 6w
Just received at this office,
THE SECOND VOLUME of
Burk's History of Virginia.
Subscribers are requested to call and take their
books. August 27.
Valuable Family Medicines.
Just received direct from the Patentees, and for
SALE WHOLESALE and RETAIL, by SA-
MUEL PLEASANTS, Jr. Richmond, a large sup-
ply of the following very valuable Medicines,
viz: