Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1807-01-13 00:00:00

VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[XIVth YEAR.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1329.]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
[Four Dollars Per Annum—paid in Advance.]
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1807
[12 1-2 Cents Single.]
WILL be SOLD , for cash, on the twenty-fourth day of the present month, A tract or parcel of Land at the house of Robert Draper, containing by estimation seven hundred and twenty-two acres, be the same more or less, being the tract of land on which the said Draper now resides, and adjoining the lands of George Dyer, Thomas Garth, sen. &c. lying on the waters of Ivory creek in the county of Albemarle—Also, two NEGRO MEN, Sancho and Squire, twelve head of Cattle, five head of Horses, fifty head of Hogs and five Feather Beds and Furniture; conveyed to me in trust by said Robert Draper, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. and for other purposes, as in said conveyance expressed.—Being only interested as trustee for the benefit of others, will only convey title to said property in me as trustee.
FLEMING TURNER, Trustee. Milton, 1st Jan. 1807. 3w
WILL be SOLD , for cash, on the twenty-third day of the present month, at the house of John Mullens, jun. A tract or parcel of Land , being the tract on which the said Mullens now resides, and adjoining the lands of Bazel Brown, James Harrison, &c. supposed to contain two hundred acres, be the same more or less, conveyed to me in trust by said John Mullens, jun. to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives & Co. &c. as in said conveyance expressed.—Being only interested as trustee for the benefit of others, will only convey title to said land vested in me as trustee.
MARTIN DAWSON, Trustee. Milton, 1st Jan. 1807. 3w
FOR SALE,
A VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND in Buckingham county, containing sixty-two acres, lying on James river and adjoining the town of Duguidsville; the land is rich, and has one of the most valuable mill sites on it, if any in the upper country; also a new excellent MANUFACTURING MILL, in the county of Campbell, about six miles below Lynchburg, and in good condition for manufacturing flour, &c. This property is rendered more valuable, inasmuch as it is situated in the heart of a very rich country, and to those who wish to turn their attention to the manufacturing of flour, &c. it is an object worthy their consideration. For further particulars reference may be made to Col. Wm. I. Lewis of Campbell (who will show and negotiate for the above property) or to the subscriber.
JAS. C. ANTHONY. Richmond, 30th Dec. 1806. 2w.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF A. HEWES & CO. dissolved the 31st of December, 1806. The business in future will be done by Job Greene , Who will discharge the debts due from the concern, and to whom those indebted will make payment.
J. Greene. A. Hewes, Jan.
J. GREENE has removed from the store occupied by A. Hewes & Co. to the store formerly occupied by Henry Toler, jun. & Co. where he will keep for sale, a general assortment of
GROCERIES, &c. &c. J. GREENE.
January 1st, 1807.
Marshal's Sales.
WILL be SOLD , to the highest bidder, for ready money, under a decree of the court of the United States for the fifth circuit in the Virginia District, between Phineas Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Edwards, plaintiff, and David Ross, and others, defendants— THREE Valuable Plantations ,
In the counties of Pittsylvania and Bedford, upon Staunton and Pigg rivers, stated in the deed of trust in the proceedings mentioned, to contain three thousand acres, more or less, but supposed to be considerably more extensive, comprehending all the lands then on the 5th day of June, 1795, belonged or appertained to the three plantations known by the name of the Mountain plantation, mouth of Pigg River plantation, and the Frying Pan plantation. A more particular description of which will be given on the day of sale. The sale will take place at the Eagle-Tavern in the city of Richmond, on Tuesday the 24th day of February next.
Also, at the Oxford Iron Works in the county of Campbell, on Tuesday the third day of March next, will be sold under the said decree, upon the same terms, a number of very valuable SLAVES .
BENJ. MOSBY, D. M. for JOS. SCOTT, M. V. D. cpts.
Jan. 8.
Just received and for sale at this Office, War in Disguise Answer to War in Disguise An enquiry into the present state of the Foreign Relations of the union. &c. &c. The Literary Magazine and American Register, for October, 1806 The History of Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of the French The Revolutionary Putarch, or Memoirs of the Bonaparte Family Carr's Stranger in Ireland, Stranger in France, and Northern Summer.
For Sale, By virtue of a deed of trust, executed by Samuel Adams, for the purposes therein mentioned, the
Tract of Land,
Whereon the said Adams now resides, lying half a mile below Cumberland courthouse, on the Buckingham road. The situation is a good one for a publican or mechanic of any sort. The said tract contains 23 3-4 acres and is well improved, that is to say, a good Dwelling-House, Kitchen, Stable, Garden, and sundry other necessary improvements. The sale will take place on the premises, on the 31st day of January next—Cash will be required of the highest bidder, by
SAMUEL HOBSON, Trustee. Dec. 22, 1806. tds
17 th The deed of trust is of record in this court. S. H.
At the same time and place, the subscriber, by a power duly executed by Samuel Adams, on the 24th December, 1806, will offer to the highest bidder, for cash, 30 1-2 Acres of Land ,
Lying on the Buckingham road, and immediately opposite to the above mentioned tract. This land was sold by him as trustee to a deed executed by the Messieurs Deanes to Joseph Gallego, upon this express condition, that no deed would be executed until the whole of the purchase money was paid; and the said Samuel Adams being anxious to discharge the debt, has authorised him to sell the same, and apply the proceeds to the payment of his bond to Joseph Gallego, which will become due on the 15th inst. in the first place, and the balance, after deducting the necessary expenses, &c. to be placed as a credit to a judgment obtained by Joseph Gallego against Samuel Adams and others, in the county court of Powhatan.
M. B. POTTHAUX. Jan. 8th, 1807. tds
NOW READY FOR THE PRESS, And will be published immediately after the next session of the General Assembly, By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUN.
VOLUME SECOND OF THE REVISED CODE;
CONTAINING A collection of all such Acts of the General Assembly of Virginia, of a public and permanent nature, as have been passed since the session of 1801; to which will be added, such Acts of the same nature as may be passed at the session of 1806.
TOGETHER WITH AN APPENDIX,
 IN WHICH WILL BE INSERTED,  I. Such Public Acts as have been omitted in the last edition of the Revised Code.  II. A compilation of the several laws for the establishment of the James River, Potomac, Appomattox and Dismal Swamp Canal companies; in all of which the state has an interest.  III. Acts for the establishment of the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings of the state of Virginia.  IV. Laws concerning the Northern Neck.  V. A Table of Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties and Amercements, designating such as are to the use of the Commonwealth; such as go towards lessening the county levy; such as belong to individuals; and such as are appropriated to any particular object.  VI. Acts for establishing Turnpike roads.  VII. Acts authorising the erection of Toll Bridges.  All the Acts comprised in this volume, have been carefully collated by a gentleman of the bar—Notes of reference to former and subsequent statutes, are annexed to each chapter, and a copious INDEX will be given at the end of the work.
TERMS.
 I. It shall be printed on an entire new type, of a size larger than that used in the last edition of the Revised Code, published in 1803.  II. The paper shall be of good quality, and the book, when bound, will form a volume in large octavo, to match the first volume of the same work. The number of pages cannot be ascertained, though it is expected, from the matter of which the book will be composed, (there being ninety-five new chapters in the continuation from 1801 to 1805, and upwards of one hundred omitted acts) that it will contain nearly as many pages as the last edition.  III. The price to subscribers will be FIVE DOLLARS, to be paid on delivery of the book—to non-subscribers the price will be considerably increased.  ** SUBSCRIPTIONS are received by the publisher in Richmond.
ON Monday the 16th day of February next, will be SOLD, at the tavern of Haley Cole, in the county of Chesterfield, upon a credit of twelve months, the purchasers giving bond and approved security to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid.
Five Negroes, to wit:
Two women and three children, conveyed to me in trust by Richardson Harris, to secure the payment of a debt due to William Trabue, assignee of Lyle & McCredie, and the expense necessarily incurred in carrying the said trust into execution.
RICH'D. B. GOODE. 3d Jan. 1807. 1m
Virginia Legislature.
SPEECH
Of Mr. DANIEL, of the Senate, in opposition to the Resolution from the House of Delegates, expressing their disapprobation of the administration of the General Government.
Several gentlemen having spoken, Mr. Daniel addressed the chair to the following effect:
MR. CHAIRMAN—I concur most heartily with all the gentlemen, who have spoken, in the expression of regret that this subject has in any manner been brought into debate here. What, sir, is the real object of the resolution sent up from the House of Delegates? What good is it calculated to effect? What occasion is it that demands us to withdraw our attention from those subjects of legislation which properly belong to us, and bestow it in resolutions upon the affairs of the United States? Has the government of the United States seized upon the rights of the people, or violated that little remnant of state sovereignty which is reserved by the constitution? Is there any dreadful calamity impending which threatens the destruction of the administration and the ruin of all our sacred institutions? Gentlemen avow none of these things—and yet they tell you, that none but great, important and perilous occasions can justify this resolving interference on the part of the General Assembly. What then is the great occasion which justifies this resolution? Why truly, sir, in the last Congress there were some republicans, few, indeed, as to number, but great for their talents and the services which they had rendered to their country, who had independence enough to oppose one or two measures which, we are told, were recommended by the President, but which their judgment could not approve. This is the great, the perilous affair, on account of which we are called upon to denounce those men! Gentlemen in this House deny such intention. But, sir, look to the resolution. Does it approve the general course of the government? No. Does it not cautiously insinuate a general approbation of the administration which all of us could have given, while it selects as peculiarly worthy of censure the only measures of the government which were opposed by a few republicans? Can any person believe that this subject would thus have been obtruded upon us, if those measures had been opposed by none but federalists? No. If better proof be wanting to establish the fact, that this resolution is designed as a censure of the minority of last Congress for opposing what is said to have been the wish of the administration in relation to particular measures. I refer you to the sentiments with which the introduction of the result was prefaced; and to the declarations of a number of gentlemen who support this measure (in the House of Delegates) where in they openly avow the design of casting a censure on the minority, and express their regret that language of direct reprobation is not used. Who then can doubt the effect which this resolution is calculated to give? If gentlemen disavow the design of censure, I must believe them.
But, sir, what means the declaration which is made in this House by almost every gentleman—which is also used, as I know, by a number of the House of Delegates, and I believe, a majority, if called on, would express the same sentiment of regret, that such a resolution is moved? Is it an evidence that the adoption of the resolution will produce good? I can, of course, count the patriotism of gentlemen at a rate so low, as to believe that they would enter with such sloth and reluctance into the discussion of any measure, the adoption of which would in their judgment, promote the public good. This circumstance gives to my mind an irresistible evidence that gentlemen either doubt the truth of the sentiments stated in the resolution, or that they apprehend an impropriety in adopting it, for some other reason. If they doubt the truth of the resolution, they certainly ought not to vote for it: and what other impropriety in its adoption is there so palpable as that it goes to censure men, who, with a zeal and independence that should always attend every faithful representative of the people, opposed those measures which their judgment could not approve.
But gentlemen say, they act under a necessity which is forced upon them—the resolution is sent up, and we must vote. I, sir, acknowledge the authority of no such force—I resist it. I will not sing praises when my heart and my tongue are not attuned to the subject. In the language of truth, such as is used in the proposed substitute, I will declare that I am not informed as to the particular measures referred to, and wait a decision until better information is obtained. Have not gentlemen who support this resolution been called on for this information? What is their reply? Does it afford the information sought? Not by any means. But they say, we have a virtuous President and a wise administration in whom they have confidence, and being put under the necessity of voting, they will support the administration. Who is it that will not? Does it follow that a representative who refused to vote for the passage of two laws which were enacted by a majority of Congress, is opposed to the administration? or that gentlemen here, who doubt whether those two laws were the best that could have been adopted on the same subjects, are enemies to the administration?
No such conclusion can be justly made. But, sir, that is not the question—the true question is—Will you censure the minority? What will be the effect of this court of proceeding? Are you ready to establish by this precedent that upon every occasion when any republican representative, impelled by a sense of his duty, shall oppose the wish of the executive, or any measure of the government, the General Assembly of Virginia will interpose with its denunciations? If this be done on one occasion, it must on another, or the President and the administration will be left under indirect censure—for gentlemen say we must adopt this resolution, or it will operate a reproach upon the government. Do you expect, sir, when once this course of procedure is sanctioned, there will not be found in all succeeding time, men, courting executive favour, or with better motives, to offer similar resolutions—and thereby put you under that same sort of necessity, the authority of which you now allow? Or is it expected that this denunciation, this proscription of the minority of the last congress will since all opposition in future, and that no republican representative will hereafter dare to oppose the executive will? What, sir, if this will require improper things to be done, or if it become vicious—shall it not be opposed? But all republican opposition to any measure, is hereby proscribed; and as to the federalists, such has been their habit of opposing every measure right or wrong, they will not be believed. What then will be your situation? What well informed republican who dare think and be honest, do you expect will under these circumstances, remain in your representation? If he has capacity, he will think; if he thinks, his judgment may lead him on some subjects, to conclusions differing from the administration; if he be honest, he will follow the dictates of his judgment. But if he dare do this, the legislature of Virginia denounces him as a traitor! This will be his situation; on one hand are placed hopes and prospects of executive favor and patronage, if he advocate measures pleasing to it; but the honest dictates of his judgment tell him those measures are not good; on the other hand, rest in terror the denunciations of the state, if he dare oppose! What must he do? Give up his independence and become corrupt, or abandon his post. This course so objectionable to my mind, will throw your government back into the hands of the federalists, or produce you a result still more terrible, if indeed there be any thing more to be decreed. Are the means of seducing a representative from the respect he owes to the source of his authority, the people, too weak in the government of the U. States, whose executive has the most extensive patronage, that we must throw in our denunciations to destroy his independence, or drive him from his post? In what does the greatest security of representative government consist? Is it not in the independence of the representative, as opposed to the executive influence, & in a pure responsibility to the people whom he immediately represents? Why shall we intervene between the people and their representatives? Wherefore this anxiety to take from the people the right of having the account made to them, by their public servants? Will you take from the people the responsibility of their representatives and transfer it to Richmond to the General Assembly? Are you afraid to trust the people? If the people be dissatisfied with their representatives, they will leave them at home and elect others. But you deem them unworthy of taking the account, and officially throw your weight into the scale of executive influence—an influence heretofore deprecating by us. Has it by any means become weakened? Do not gentlemen say we have an executive, the wisest, the firmest, the most virtuous the world ever saw; and an administration so enlightened as to be the wonder of nations, and the boast of Americans! To my mind it appears but a poor compliment to such a government to allow, that our aid becomes necessary to protect it against the consequences of a difference of opinion, which has happened between it and a few representatives of the people—a difference of opinion too, that relates only to one or two measures of expediency, and which does not bring into question the right to exercise any power or authority delegated by the constitution. Gentlemen may call the opposers of this resolution by what political names they please, and denounce them as enemies of the administration—but it will not change my course—Have they not refused every attempt to modify the resolution, so that while it should express an undiminished confidence in the government, it should not be calculated to give the evil effects of which I complain? I was willing to do this, although I thought it unnecessary—but I am not willing to praise the government for measures which I apprehend to be objectionable. Yet I may be mistaken. But I act upon the convictions of my mind, as they now are; and I will not, through fear of being called a federalist, suffer gentlemen to force into my mouth whatever language they please in the form of a Resolution. I expect this day to be found in a minority—but I appeal with confidence to the people. When they are ready to proscribe every Representative who dare stand between their rights and the approach of executive power. When they
are ready to abandon every man who shall have firmness and virtue enough to oppose the honest convictions of his judgment to the wishes of any administration—then I shall become an unworthy Representative. But, sir, I trust a long time is yet to come, in which there will be always found faithful, enlightened and independent Representatives to oppose those measures which their judgment cannot approve; no matter by whom recommended. What is the object of representation? Is it not that the Representatives shall oppose those measures which they do not approve, as well as support those which they think good? If every project proposed or wished by the Executive is at any event to be adopted, then is the representation of the people in your government a mere sham, an useless expense—Leave the government at once subject to executive will.
Do not gentlemen perceive that the doctrine, for which they now contend, favors that course which has been used by every government that has by peaceable means arrived at tyranny? Few indeed have effected that end by open and direct assault upon the liberties of the people. Did you ever know a free government changed into despotism, as long as the Representatives of the people continued virtuous and enlightened, and had independence to oppose themselves as a barrier between those who govern and the governed? Look to the example of the late administration. The federalists defeated their own projects by their rapacity for power—they would not wait the accomplishment of their ends by the slow working of events—in their greediness for authority they seized upon all reserved power—strengthened the Executive arm by means of implication and construction, and openly grasped at the most sacred rights of the people, and to give security to their schemes, boldly declared by law that the people should not utter their sentiments upon the affairs of government—unless indeed, it should be in favor of its measures. What was the consequence? The people, thus directly attacked, were roused—the many eloquences of their faithful representatives were heard throughout the union and the hopes of the federalists were banished. The course now proposed by gentlemen, is indeed more ingenious—but it is therefore to my mind more terrible. You will not say that the people shall not utter their sentiments, but you declare, in effect, their Representatives should not; unless it be to approve the measures of the government. What is this scheme you would now present to the view of the first administration that shall be sufficiently corrupt and ambitious to use it? This—"Offend not the people directly—enlist them by numberless unimportant forms on your side; if one or more of their Representatives be found superior to the lures of executive favor, and dare raise their voice against Executive will, cause them to be suspected; give out the worst interpretations to all their most indifferent actions, procure them to be denounced by the state Legislatures; thus shall good and virtuous men be intimidated, or proscribed—their stead shall be supplied, by men obedient to our will—through these shall our measures succeed without opposition, and we arrive at all power. No man, to whom the name of Republican gives credit, shall remain to oppose our schemes; federalists have already deceived the people and they will not be believed."
Sir, I will not in compliment to the integrity of any administration do that which I think wrong upon principle, although I should be assured that no evil would immediately result from it. Are gentlemen desirous to protect the acts of the administration from all inquiry and to silence all scrutiny? I should suppose that an administration conducted with great wisdom and much virtue would rather court investigation, that their acts being seen and known should be the better approved. I never expect to have any Representative whose every act shall accord with my judgment; nor do I expect to see any President of the United States whose administration shall in every respect meet with my applause; and yet I expect to be as well satisfied, in relation to either, as most men. I look to the general course; if that be good, it is sufficient. Where I find much to approve, the little that does not command my applause shall not receive my censure. If among many things well done, I find a few of inferior workmanship, I shall consider either that I do not understand the utility of the latter, or that they be the effects of a well conceived, but badly executed design. I mete the same measure to my Representative and the President. I have confidence in both. The same virtues and talents which at first gained my confidence to the President, in a degree to which I never expect to have the same reasons for bestowing it on another, still retain it. I have the same confidence in the government of the United States that I ever had. But I will not adopt this Resolution; because I see no good which it can produce; because I doubt whether the particular measures alluded to were the best; because it is an unjustifiable attack upon the independence of the Representatives of the people—and because under the influence of a vicious and ambitious administration it might be used as a precedent to bring into operation the most wicked schemes.
If the President of the United States were here, he would be compelled to vote with me or to abandon many of those sentiments which command to him my confidence. Look to all his public declarations; examine his messages to Congress. Does he not
* In several conversations with the supporters of the resolution, proposals were made to make such modification, but it appearing impracticable, no motion, to that effect was made in committee of the whole.

sedulously recommend you to guard against executive influence, leave nothing to its discretion which can be withheld, to limit it as much as possible in all its operations? Well knowing that the executive of the U. States is so constituted as to be capable of shedding the most baneful influence over the whole union. Do not gentlemen perceive that this ardent desire of hunting down the minority is the effect of executive influence, of a confidence that does not sufficiently guard against consequences? Are we not told that the administration can scarcely stand up under the weight and talents of this opposing minority; and that it is high time for every friend to republicanism to rally around the executive? But who can believe the truth of this summons? That an administration wise, firm and virtuous, strong in the affections of the people, and rich in the patronage of a numberless train of offices, can be shaken by the talents of any one, two or three men? men acting too in the plain open responsible character of representatives! Our compliments must be false—the administration must cease to be wise, firm and virtuous, or these fears must be dismissed.
(To be Continued.)
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, JAN. 5.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Treasurer of the U. States enclosing the accounts of the treasury for the year antecedent to the 1st of October, 1806.
The Speaker likewise stated that he had received an anonymous communication from the same person, from whom a similar communication had been received, which was open to the perusal of the members.
Mr. Coles presented a message from the President of the United States enclosing a report of the Sec'y of the Navy on the state of the frigates, supplementary to his report of the last session on the same subject.
The secretary of the navy states that the present number of the frigates is the same as represented in his report of the 28th of January, 1806, and that no material change has been made in any of them, excepting the frigate United States, a detailed statement of the alterations of which frigate is annexed.
Mr. Coles likewise presented a message from the President, communicating the laws of Michigan.
Mr. Tenney from the committee of revision and unfinished business, offered the following resolution:
Resolved, that the committee of Commerce and Manufactures be directed to enquire into the expediency of continuing in force, for a further time, the act entitled an act to suspend the commercial intercourse between the United States and certain parts of St. Domingo; and that they be authorised to report by bill or otherwise; which was referred.
Mr. Marm Williams, from the committee appointed on that subject, presented a bill to extend the power of granting writs of injunction to the judges of the district courts of the United States, which was referred to a committee of the whole on Thursday.
The House resumed the consideration of the report of the committee of the whole House, on the bill to prohibit the importation of slaves into the U. S.
Mr. Sloan moved to strike out the 4th section—with the view of introducing a section to the following effect—that all slaves imported into a state allowing slavery, shall be declared free, for whom food and raiment shall be provided, until they shall be restored to freedom in their native land, or remove to states in which the laws are congenial to their freedom, where they shall be bound out for a term of years.
Only three members rising in favor of Mr. Sloan's motion, it was disagreed to. After further progress in the consideration of the report, the committee rose, and it was postponed till Wednesday.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES OF VIRGINIA.
Tuesday, January 6.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk:
The Senate have passed the bill, "Incorporating the trustees of the Hallerian academy"—and the bill, "Establishing several ferries and increasing the rates of two former ones"—with amendments, to which they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates.
The house proceeded to consider the amendments to the said bills, and the same being twice read, were on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
Ordered, that the clerk acquaint the Senate therewith.
The following bills were severally read a third time and passed:
A bill, "Authorising the county court of Southampton to levy money to complete its records;"
A bill, "Legalising the proceedings of the court of Pittsylvania county and for other purposes;"
A bill, "Establishing the width of certain streets in the city of Richmond, and for other purposes;"
A bill, "Concerning John Williamson and Elijah Franklin, inspectors of tobacco, at Rocketts warehouse;"
A bill, "To amend an act concerning constables;"
A bill, "To amend the act, entitled an act to compel the attendance of witnesses before a single justice of the peace;"
A bill, "Concerning the pension of Thomas Price;"
A bill, "Concerning the abatement of suits and probate of deeds;" and
A bill (which lay on the table) "To amend the act, entitled, "an act to reduce into one the several acts concerning mills, mill dams and other obstructions of water courses."
Ordered, that the clerk carry the said bills to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
An engrossed bill, "To amend the act, entitled, "An act appointing commissioners to view and mark out a way for a road from Thornton's gap, in the Blue ridge, to the Little river turnpike road, leading to Alexandria, and to raise a certain sum of money by lottery for opening the said road," was read a third time, and the question being put on the passage of the said bill, it passed in the negative.
Resolved, that the said bill be rejected.
An engrossed bill, "Giving jurisdiction to certain courts and declaring the law in cases of alimony," was read a third time;
On motion, Ordered that the further consideration of the said bill be postponed to the 31st day of March next.
Wednesday, January 7.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk:
The Senate insist upon their amendments to the bill, "Authorising Samuel Pleasants, jun. to publish a collection of certain public laws of this commonwealth, and for other purposes"—to which the House of Delegates have disagreed.
They have passed the following bills, to wit:
A bill, "Making certain amendments to the act authorising mill dams to be built across the Monongahela river;"
A bill, "Increasing the powers of the trustees of York town;"
A bill, "Concerning certain claims against the Commonwealth;"
A bill, "Concerning the militia of the town of Petersburg;"
A bill, "Concerning idiots and lunatics;" and
A bill, "Concerning Andrew Lewis;"
They have also passed a bill, "Authorising John Nuzam to build a toll-bridge over Tyger valley river in the county of Monongahela;"
A bill, "Directing the mode of proceeding against decedents' estates, and providing a mode of reviving suits in certain cases;"
A bill, "Incorporating a company to build a toll bridge over Great Hunting creek in the county of Fairfax;" and
A bill, "To amend and explain an act, entitled, an act to reduce into one all acts and parts of acts relating to the appointment and duties of sheriffs," with amendments, to which they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates.
The house proceeded to consider their disagreement to the amendments proposed by the Senate to the bill, "Authorising Samuel Pleasants, jun. to publish a collection of certain public laws of this commonwealth, and for other purposes," when, on motion, resolved, that this house do recede from their disagreement to the said amendments, and agree to the same.
The house proceeded to consider the Senate's amendments to the four last named bills in their communication, and the amendments to the three first named bills being severally read a second time, were, on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
Ordered, that the clerk acquaint the Senate therewith.
The amendment to the last named bill being read a second time;
On motion, ordered that the said bill with the amendment be laid upon the table.
The following bills were severally read a third time and passed:
A bill, "Concerning Philip Woodson;"
A bill, "To repeal an act, entitled "An act for clearing and repairing the wagon road from the state road to or near the mouth of the Little Kanawha river;" and
A bill, "Releasing to William Somerville the right of the commonwealth to a certain lot of land in the town of Lexington."
Ordered, that the clerk carry the said bills to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
A report from the committee appointed to enquire into the state of the Register's office, (which was yesterday laid upon the table) was read in the following words:
The committee appointed to examine into the state of the Register's office, have, according to order, performed that duty, and have come to the following report:
It appears to your committee that the several record books are in good order, most of those of an old date having been lately rebound and newly alphabeted.
It also appears that the plats and certificates of surveys on which grants have issued since the year 1779, are regularly filed in alphabetical order; from the year 1779 to the year 1785 they appear to have been refolded, put under new covers for their better preservation, and each survey neatly indorsed and carefully placed in presses, in such a manner as that any paper called for may be referred to in a few minutes. The plats and certificates between the years 1785 and 1794, although alphabetically filed, are not in that state of preservation as those last mentioned; your committee are therefore of opinion that those plats and certificates of surveys should be refolded, reindorsed and filed as those first mentioned.
It also appears to your committee that all the surveys acted on since the year 1794, are in good order, carefully and neatly filed in alphabetical order.
It further appears to your committee that no grants have issued on surveys returned since the first of December, 1805, and of the grants issued on surveys returned before that date 160 are yet to be recorded.
It also appears that there are now in the office 574 plats and certificates which have remained upwards of six months, since which time upwards of 200 have been returned.
It also appears to your committee that exclusive of the surveys already mentioned, 1938 are remaining in the office, unacted upon, to wit, 171 cavitated, 600 defective, requiring dates, the names of heirs, &c. 649 made under the Loyal company's order of council, and 218 surveys under the Greenbrier company's order.
It further appears to your committee that from good causes shown by the Register, the recording of the plats and certificates of survey has been unavoidably kept back to the year 1797, that is, no plat and certificate on which a grant has issued since June 1797, has been recorded.
It also appears to your committee that the present number of clerks employed in the land office, are inadequate to the discharge of the duties, and that it will require an additional clerk to bring up the records of surveys and grants.
Resolved, As the opinion of this committee, that there should be an additional clerk employed in the Register's office.
The said resolution being read a second time, was on the question put thereupon disagreed to by the house.
A bill, "Authorising the Little river turnpike company to receive tolls on every five miles that may be finished of the road therein mentioned," (which lay on the table) was taken up, and the question being put on the second reading of the bill, it passed in the negative.
Resolved, that the said bill be rejected.
Mr. Baker, from the committee to whom was referred that part of the Governor's communication which relates to the manufactory of arms, made the following report:
1. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the conduct of the executive in continuing the operation of the manufactory of arms throughout the last year, although by so doing they exceeded the appropriation made by law for that purpose, merits the approbation of this committee.
2. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that it is expedient that the Executive should distribute the public arms among the militia of the state, by having them forwarded to the Colonel Commandant of each regiment, except one thousand stand, which shall be kept in the manufactory of arms in the city of Richmond.
3. Resolved, that each non-commissioned officer or private, who shall have been or may be armed by the public, should be fined twenty five cents for each article of his accoutrements which shall be out of order, or which he shall fail to bring with him on parade: And it shall be the duty of the captain or commanding officer of every company armed as aforesaid, to note down each and every violation of such regulation, and make report of the same to the battalion court of enquiry.
4. Resolved, that it shall be the duty of every captain, in the hands of whose company there are or may be public arms, at the next April muster, and at any subsequent muster, to examine the same, and make report of such arms as are out of order to the colonel commandant, whose duty it shall be to have the same repaired, & to transmit an account of the expense of such repairs to the Executive, to be paid out of any monies in the Treasury, arising from militia fines.
And where the colonel commandant shall not be able to procure a fit person to make such repairs, he shall forward them to the manufactory of arms, to be repaired.
On motion, Ordered, that the said report be laid upon the table.
A resolution from the committee of claims, on the petition of Adam Beard and Andrew Hosea, the consideration of which was postponed from Saturday the 27th of December 1806, to Saturday the 31st of January following, was taken up and read in the following words:
Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the petition of Beard and Hosea, praying the Legislature would appropriate a fund for the purpose of discharging a judgment obtained by them in the district court, against the commonwealth, be rejected.
A motion was made to postpone the further consideration of the said resolution to the 30th day of March next; and the question being put on the said motion for postponement, it passed in the negative—Ayes 43—Noes 96.
The question being then put upon agreeing to the resolution as reported, it passed in the negative—Ayes 30—Noes 109.
Thursday, January 8.
A communication from the Senate by their clerk:
The Senate have passed the bill, "To establish an academy for female education in the city of Richmond."
They have also passed the bill, "Concerning impressments," with amendments, to which they request the concurrence of the House of Delegates. And
Their committee have examined several other enrolled bills, which, being found truly enrolled, have been signed by their speaker.
The house proceeded to consider the amendments to the said bill, and the same being twice read, were on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
Ordered, That the clerk acquaint the Senate therewith.
The following bills were severally read a third time and passed:
A bill, "Extending Boush street in the borough of Norfolk;"
A bill, "Giving power to the county courts to establish ferries and towns;"
A bill, "Concerning the militia of the city of Richmond;"
A bill, "Amending the 5th and 6th sections of the act, entitled, an act to reduce into one the several acts directing the course of descents;" and
A bill, "To amend an act for reducing into one the several acts concerning the court of appeals and special court of appeals."
Ordered, That the clerk carry the said bills to the Senate and desire their concurrence.
SPANISH (OFFICIAL) ACCOUNT OF THE RE-CAPTURE OF BUENOS AYRES.
Extract from the official accounts received at Havana, relative to the re-taking of Buenos Ayres, by Don S. Liniers.
Aug. 1.—Last night a detachment of 500 English attacked 200 Spaniards, encamped 4 leagues from the city, and made them leave the field, with 4 cannon and 8 prisoners: few were killed or wounded on either side.
5th.—Our transports crossed from Sacramento to the river of Las Conchas, with a favorable S.E. wind and landed 2700 men, with cannon, other arms, &c.
8th.—Very heavy rain from the 6th until last night. We have this moment received news that our troops are marching towards this city, suffering great hardships from the many swamps that lay between us, and impede the passage of the artillery.
10th.—At 12 o'clock, general Liniers sent the lieutenant of infantry Don Hilario Quintanilla, to ask the British general to surrender himself in the course of fifteen minutes; but that officer returned without an answer, as he was denied admittance into the fort. At 4 o'clock the following letter was sent to the British general:
"Very excellent sir, "The fate of arms is variable—it is less than a month since your excellency took this capital without any opposition; attacking with a very small number of troops a multitude of people, who surely were more deficient of a good commander, than courage to oppose your intention: but at present, penetrated by the highest enthusiasm and valor, they are ready to throw off a hateful yoke, and to demonstrate that the courage shown by the inhabitants of Ferrol, the Canary Island and Porto Rico, is not a stranger to those of Buenos Ayres. I come at the head of well-disciplined troops very superior to yours. The maritime forces that occupy the entrance of the river will not leave a retreat for your excellency. Thousands of inhabitants, well-armed, and full of honor & courage, only wait for a signal from me, to throw the British troops. The just esteem due to the courage of your excellency, the great generosity of the Spanish nation, and the horrors that inspire, the destruction of men, induces me to give your excellency this advice; and as I expect that your excellency is well acquainted with your perilous situation, without resource, you will let me know, in the precise term of 15 minutes, if you are disposed to a desperate effort, and give your troops up to total destruction, or surrender to a generous enemy."
"May our lord guard your excellency many years. (Signed)"
"SANTIAGO LINIERS."
Army before B. Ayres, Aug. 10, 1806. To the very excellent sir Wm. Carr Beresford.
This letter was answered with the following lines.
"I have taken this town after two victories: Its fate, arms will decide. (Signed)"
"BERESFORD."
On the 11th August our troops attacked and entered by the assault the Retiro, where we took a guard of fifty men prisoners. We entrenched ourselves here and placed a twenty-four pounder facing every street. All night several skirmishes between our patrols and the advanced guard of the enemy took place.
12th.—All this day and night several skirmishes between the Catalonians and the enemy; our artillery fired also on the British shipping, and did damage. Our long expected long-boats, in which we place great hopes are not arrived yet.
At ten o'clock this morning our brave Catalonians, the Blandengues and dragoons on foot attacked, the enemy at all points. Our artillery was placed fronting the Retiro, taking the enemy between two fires. The attack continued very hot till evening, when the British flag was pulled down and the Spanish hoisted. The enemy surrendered themselves prisoners of war but the officers are to have the honors. The British general and officers were quartered in several houses & the troops locked up in the corporation houses. The enemy has had many killed and wounded; and we have also had great loss. On the 14th, Te Deum was sung with great rejoicings.
The English vessels at Barragan bay have all escaped. Of four ships of the line that presented themselves before this harbor, one was sunk by the forts, two were stranded, and the other escaped.
[The above intelligence was received at New-York, by a passenger in the schr. Maria Theresa, from Havana.]
PHILADELPHIA, January 3.
It is said that some of Burr's last draughts received in this city, are indorsed by five of the grand jurors who held an inquest over his treason— Aurora .
We must be excused, notwithstanding the extraordinary zeal for justice exhibited by the Kentucky grand jury, to insist on the treasonable intentions of Mr. Burr—as we do not rely on mere hearsay in forming our judgment.— ib.
Young Neville at Pittsburg, had two suits of military uniform made, the coat
blues, with yellow lappels and gold epaulets—for no other purpose under heaven than appearing handsomely in baron Bastroff's lands!— ib.
When that part of the enterprize which is combined with Burr's shall appear seaward —we shall then be able to say something more about the friendship of a foreign government!— ib.
Miranda is appointed a brigadier general in the British service.— ib.
It is remarkable that Col. Burr was very much distinguished in the celebrated expedition which Arnold conducted into Canada—we should not be at all surprised to hear of his being appointed a brigadier in the British service—though that must be a terrible falling off from the elevation of emperor of the guids .— ib.
January 5.
FACTS.
General Wilkinson did apply to the acting governor of the Mississippi territory for 500 militia.
Mr. Meade required to know for what purpose—no answer was given for several days.
A considerable assemblage of the militia officers at the seat of government being consulted; it appears that considering that three bodies of Choctaw Indians had been tampered with and were painted for war —that one of them had already crossed the U. S. line and destroyed the plantation, and carried off the farming utensils of major Woolbridge.
Considering that the proximity of Fort Adams , rendered it necessary not to leave that part of the country open to the assaults of conspirators, they advised Mr. Meade not to comply with the request.
Other reasons, which we choose not to notice, were also assigned of a very valid nature; but which prove the fidelity of the citizens to their country.
It seems as if congress really slapt over their duty —or that the miserable and pitiful artifices of a certain intriguer at the seat of government had been employed to distract the public councils, in order to favor conspirators—It is our solemn opinion that such is the fact . It is really time that congress should exhibit some activity in repressing conspiracy and intriguers.— ib.
BALTIMORE, January 6.
The following resolution passed the house of delegates, of this state, on the 30th ult.
Whereas it is of importance to every republican government to encourage, by every means in its power the enterprising and patriotic exertions of its citizens in defence of their country: And whereas George Washington Mann, a citizen of this state, in conjunction with — O'Bannon, was the first to establish the American standard, under the command of general Eaton, on the walls of Derne, thereby signaling himself for bravery, and contributing to the liberty of many of our fellow-citizens from bondage; therefore resolved, That the governor and council be and they are hereby authorised and required to procure a handsome sword with an appropriate engraving and motto, emblematic of the action of Derne, and cause the same to be delivered to the said George Mann, in testimony of the high sense of approbation the legislature of this state entertain of his gallant conduct.
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 7.
Extract of a letter to a member of Congress, dated Nashville, December 17th, 1806.
Col. Burr has just arrived in this place from Kentucky. His agents are endeavoring to obtain Spanish or British gold for post notes. They are also endeavoring to purchase up pork, &c. Some boats are built and others on the stocks for him. All is surmise with respect to his object and destination.
Another of the same date.
The principal occurrence which seems to agitate the public mind at this moment is, that Col. Burr is here making preparation to descend the river immediately. It is stated by some, that his flotilla on the Ohio is great, and that a vast number of men are about to descend with him. Conjectures are various with regard to his object.
The following is an extract of a letter received from a gentleman of the highest respectability residing in west Tennessee—It will tend to shew the impression made in that quarter by the conspiracy attributed to Col. Burr—
The letter is dated Beltview, Dec. 18.
"Much sensibility has been produced here, on the subject of a Spanish war. General orders have been issued for the militia to be held in readiness, to march at a short notice. On this occasion our people have discovered a spirit worthy of free men. I hope and believe, that on great emergencies the Americans would imitate the same spirit which stimulated their fathers in seventy-six."
"There has been a considerable rumor among us, on the subject of a conspiracy being meditated against the government, by some of the western people and others—but to me the whole is in conjecture—for myself, I apprehend no danger from it, inasmuch as I do think that the people of this country are too well disposed towards the government to indulge the most remote thought of such a measure,—nay, they would become indignant at the idea. In fact, I think there is no man of common sense who would attempt such a thing at this time."
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WM. MUNFORD.
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THE VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE, it is supposed, will adjourn on Monday or Tuesday next. The revenue law remains as heretofore, except with two amendments. The one making an alteration in the tax on ordinary licences, which it is expected will make a considerable addition to the product of that branch of the revenue. The other amendment has for its object, a tax of one per cent. on the capital of the Branch Bank of the United States, at Norfolk; so as to place that bank on a footing, in this respect, with the Bank of Virginia. This tax is expected to increase the revenue to the amount of about 20,000 dollars.
THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES, on yesterday, passed a resolution expressive of their wishes, that Mr. Jefferson should suffer himself to be considered as a candidate at the ensuing election for President. The resolution, together with a sketch of the arguments used on the occasion, will appear in our next.
It will be seen from the proceedings of Congress that Mr. Dana has introduced a resolution for the purpose of appointing a committee of the House of Representatives, to enquire and report, whether the courts of the United States have cognizance of prosecutions at common law for libels against the government of the United States.
This measure of Mr. Dana is entirely of a party nature, and the object of it is palpable. Our readers may recollect, that in the state of Connecticut, where Mr. D. resides, the federalists have not ceased to persecute their opponents by fine and imprisonment. Acquiring themselves of a local ascendancy in the courts of the state, they have made opposition as destructive to the republicans as in the worst times of federal misrule.
The republican party wishing to make their opponents also, feel the weight of adverse power, instituted prosecutions in the federal court, against some of the most clamorous and scurrilous of the federal party, who were also fined and imprisoned.
We consider this act as incorrect in principle, because we conceive the jurisdiction of the federal courts as confined to cases expressly mentioned in the constitution, or to such as are expressly provided for by some act of congress. At the same time there was nothing, practically unjust in its application. It is certainly as criminal to libel the government of the United States as that of the state of Connecticut, nor is the unfortunate Select Committee a subject of sympathy, than the factious bigots who persecute him.
Mr. Dana's resolution further proposes, that if the committee should report in favor of the jurisdiction of the federal courts, that they next consider whether it would not be just to provide by law, that the prisoner in such cases be permitted to prove the truth of the words charged, in his justification. Now the policy of Mr. Dana will be to impress a belief that prosecutions for libels at common law, will lie in the federal courts, and from thence to infer that the sedition law of '98, permitting the person indicted to give the truth in evidence (a privilege not permitted at common law) it was really intended to mitigate the rigour of the common law, and for the relief of the prisoner.
Should these points be established, it will follow, that the press is now in a more shackled condition, than during the existence of the sedition law. Both principles and facts are opposed to such a position. Yet such ground (if we mistake not) was taken on the floor of congress. Certain it is, the writer once heard a member of congress advocate it in a public harangue.
No opinion can be more absurd than that the courts of the United States have cognizance of prosecutions at common law, of a criminal nature, be the offence what it may. This position has been so ably and incontrovertibly proven, in the report attributed to Mr. Madison, that it would be presumptuous to add any thing further. The same principle has been judicially decided by Judge Chase, in the case of the United States against Worrall, who was indicted for attempting to bribe one of the clerks in the public offices. The Judge determined that no indictment could be sustained in the courts of the United States for an act which was merely an offence at common law, and on which congress had never legislated.
Let us next see how far the facts accompanying the enactment of the sedition law, will authorise the federal party to lay claim to the merit of having intended merely to mitigate the rigour of the common law. The bill which was first introduced, was not only destitute of any such clause as the above, but was in other respects more penal, than the one which was finally adopted. The penalties of the bill in its original state, extended to speaking as well as writing. The clause which provided for the admission of evidence of the truth of the words charged, was introduced as an amendment, by a republican member, and carried with great difficulty; meeting with a general opposition from the federal party. It is a subject of astonishment that men should affect a forgetfulness of transactions, in which they themselves have borne a conspicuous part. We are sorry that we have not access to the journals of congress, in order to ascertain whether Mr. Dana was not in the minority, on all the amendments to the sedition bill.
Should Mr. Dana succeed, in having a law enacted to enable defendants in cases of libel, to justify themselves by proving the truth of their assertions, it would only have efficacy in the courts of the United States. It could have no influence upon the proceedings of the state tribunals. The republican printers of Connecticut still remain exposed to the relentless persecution, which the local laws of the state may justify. But we are averse to criminal prosecutions for libel, before any tribunal. If the people have not
sufficient virtue and intelligence to detect falsehood and detest scurrility, they are unfit for the enjoyment of that freedom, of which they are not competent guardians. It is dangerous to invest government with the control and regulation of that engine, which constitutes the principal check upon their own misconduct.
There are two cases of criminal prosecution which immediately interest the passions of sovereignty; the one for libel, the other for treason. The first is an indirect, and the last a direct attack upon its existence. It is for this reason that the federal constitution has defined explicitly, what a treason shall constitute the crime of treason; and prohibited congress from imposing any restraint upon the freedom of the press. When the words, "no law abridging the freedom of the press," cease to receive this construction, all respect for the precision of language, must be destroyed.
It should always be remembered that although the jurisprudence of England, is in other respects, without a stain, yet in these two cases, the influence of the crown is generally exerted with effect. In his description of Paris, Mr. Kotzebue bestows the highest encomiums upon the moderation and impartiality which prevail in the criminal jurisprudence of France. And yet it is not probable, that a printer who should censure the French government, would find justice, mercy, or forbearance.
JOHN WOOD, the Editor of the Western World, has published proposals at the City of Washington for a weekly paper, entitled "The Atlantic World;" among other things which it contains, the following deserves notice:
"As in the first numbers a correct statement will be given of the plan of Col. Burr, which the editor now feels convinced from the testimony produced at Frankfort, is not against the interest of the Union, and is likewise of the proceedings in the Western Country, which will be found highly interesting, those persons who may be desirous of patronising the Atlantic World, are solicited to subscribe at the commencement."
FOR THE ARGUS.
A GREAT deal of solicitude is manifested in relation to the public guard. This no doubt originates in the apprehension that the insurrectionary temper of the slaves requires that this establishment should be supported. This is not all. The value of the public property, both fixed and moveable at Richmond, is such, that its safety and protection requires constant watchfulness. These objects combined, will require the vigilance of government aided by men and money.
With respect to the slaves, it is likely that a general change of policy would be productive of greater benefits than can be expected from the public guard, such as it is. In order to invite the attention of the public to this subject the following remarks are most respectfully submitted to notice.
Two opposing opinions now distract the state. One set of men, with honest, generous, but imprudent zeal, aim at a general and unconditional emancipation. Others influenced by motives equally pure, not only thwart and oppose these humane innovators, but take delight in oppressing and embittering the fate of the unfortunates. In both of these cases, true policy is perhaps neglected. The general weight and influence of public harmony is lost; the energies of the state are paralyzed; and men of equal respectability, of equal claims to public favor are arrayed against each other. Other courses ought then to be adopted, which promise not only to guard against the evident evils of general emancipation, but ameliorate the condition of the slaves.
Every slave ought to have the means of protection against the cruelty, injustice and systematical oppressions, of inhuman and stinty hearted masters. This may be done by a competent tribunal. If upon examination the conduct of the owner appeared blamable, the slave ought to be hired out at public vendue for the owner's benefit, and so to continue until the owner shall sell the slave, or until the slave shall voluntarily consent to return to his service. In this event, the hirer would be bound to observe a reasonable and customary course of conduct.
Indiscriminate and general emancipation ought not, at this time, to be countenanced. So far from it, the privilege ought to be extended, with care and caution only, to such as deserve so great a boon by eminent service, or by a general course of meritorious deportment.
Slaves ought to be employed only in agriculture. Even those who now follow, or may be hereafter employed in other business ought to be highly taxed.
Free blacks and people of color, ought to be restricted to particular districts. In case of emigrating or going into other districts, on business, they ought to carry with them authentic testimonials of their intention. If they should acquire a domicile in their new residence, the right of residence should be thereby forfeited in that district from which they may have emigrated.
If any free black man, or man of color, should go at large, in any district wherein he is not domiciliated, he ought to be treated as a vagabond, and after making atonement, he ought to be conducted to the district to which he belongs, and to be there imprisoned for months unless he shall give security for his future good behavior.
It is believed by the writer of this, that nothing will more effectually counteract projects for insurrection than to devote the labors of slaves and free blacks to agriculture, there might be a few exceptions, but the circumstances to warrant them ought to be very strong. At the same time, that these restrictions ought to be imposed, the writer of this, would as strongly, recommend, that the treatment of slaves should be just, humane and kind, so that by the softening hand of superiority, they may be made to taste, as little as possible, the bitterness of their condition.
PATERNUS.
The Senate of South Carolina have inflicted another deep wound on the national character, by rejecting the bill passed in
the House of Representatives, that state prohibiting the importation of slaves.
The legislature of Maryland have passed an address to Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, approving his administration, and expressing a hope that he will permit his name to be used among the candidates for the next President.
A letter received by a gentleman in this city from New Orleans, dated November 21, states that a Spanish officer just arrived from Baton Rouge, gave information that an official account had been received of the arrival of don Joseph de Saucedo, captain general of New Mexico, on the frontiers at the head of 8,000 men.
This intelligence is of so dissimilar a complexion from that recently received from the same quarter, that we cannot attach much credit to it.— Vit. Intel.
Dollars appear much wanted in New-York. One paper of the 21st. inst. contains no less than seven advertisements offering a premium for them.
The following persons are elected Directors of the Bank of Virginia and its several Offices of Discount and Deposit, for the present year, viz.
  At Richmond.  At Petersburg.    A. B. Venable  Robert Birchett    John Harvie  Paul Nash    Benjamin Hatcher  Robert Walker    Joseph Gallego  William Clarke    Gervase Storr  Alexander Brown    John H. Poushee  Thomas Atkinson    Gabriel Ralston  Archibald Baugh    John C. Habner  William Bowden    Samuel Pleasants  James Strange    John Ambler  Samuel Christian    James Brown  Samuel Hinton    Robert Gamble  James Byrne    John McCredie  Benj. Edwards    Charles Ellis     At Norfolk.  At Fredericksburg.    Richard E. Lee  David C. Ker    William B. Lamb  John T. Brooke    William B. Selden  John Minor    John Southgate  John Mercer    Martin Pisk  John Taliaferro    Samuel Moseley  Chas. L. Carter    Alexander Jordan  Robert Walker    William Knox  Thomas Goodwin    Samuel Marsh  W. Hollingsworth    James Young  George French    George McIntosh  James Vass    Christopher Fry  John Scott    James Taylor  Robert Patton  
The latest accounts from London, state positively, that all the points of our differences with Great-Britain had been amicably and honorably adjusted; excepting on the question, how far shall the neutral flag protect persons sailing under it? Messrs. Monroe and Pinckney contend, with dignity and firmness, that the neutral flag protects all persons sailing beneath it.—Whereas, the British ministers (Lords Auckland and Holland) offer to recognize the principle, that the American flag should protect American citizens; and that they were willing to explain the word citizen to embrace the naturalized, as well as the natural born citizens. This appeared to be the situation of the question at the last dates:—And Messrs. Monroe and Pinckney declared their confidence in the sincerity and friendly disposition of the British ministers.—Now, our last letters, (Oct. 16th,) state, the belief that the basis of a treaty had been laid; and, there was no doubt, would be signed, as soon as the news of the virtual repeal of the non-importation law should reach England. ( Boston Centinel. )
From the Philadelphia Gazette.
COMMUNICATION.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Aleppo to his friend—Translated from the Gazette of Marseilles, of 20th Oct. 1806.
"A very extraordinary discovery, such as will confound a thousand systems of prophetic writers, has lately been made. The Apocalypse or Revelation of St. John, one of the Apostles, has long been the subject of doubt and endless disputation. For several centuries it was not considered by many Christian Fathers and Churchmen as canonical, or the work of the inspired Apostle John; even Luther rejected it. Those who doubted its title to the canon, alleged it to be the fabrication of one Cerinthus, who was cotemporary with the Apostles, and a Christian heretick, who denied the divinity of Christ, alleging he was but a teacher, and his doctrine or morals only divine."
The point in dispute seems now to be brought to a termination.—Some green labourers belonging to a little town called Gioia, in Asia Minor, lately removing something from an ancient edifice and digging up its ruins, took up a small marble globe. They could perceive no aperture, and at first conceived it was solid. On taking it however to the village it was found to be hollow, but with a shell of immense thickness and weight, and was finally broken.
There was found in it a number of scrolls or writing, in the Greek language, bearing dates between 53 and 98. A. D. They were most curiously done up, and continued in a perfect state of preservation. They were found to be wholly the writings of Cerinthus, containing his epistles to the Christian churches, and various dissertations on the points of controversy, then subsisting among the Christians.
These works appear written with great sectarian zeal, somewhat indicating an impaired brain, but the most singular of the writings, is a full draft of the Apocalypse in the same hand writing as the rest, with erasures, alterations and interlineations. In every essential particular, it agrees with the book now called the revelation of St. John; and from the erasures, alterations and appearance, carries full evidence, it was merely fabricated by Cerinthus, and published as John's after his death, by way of upholding some of the peculiar tenets of Cerinthus.
This scroll as well as the rest, are now in the possession of the great bishop, and authenticated copies and proofs have been sent to the Pope and other great church dignitaries, of this most extraordinary detection."
At a meeting of the inhabitants of the city of Washington, convened at Myer's hotel, on Monday evening January 5th, 1807, for the purpose of taking into consideration the propriety of addressing the President of the United States on certain subjects.
The object of the meeting having been fully discussed, Whereupon,
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to draft an Address to the President of the United States, expressive of their approbation of his administration and of his private character, requesting him to serve another constitutional term, and that they report at the next meeting to be held on Friday evening next 7 o'clock, at Myer's hotel.
Ordered, That Messrs. Van Ness, E. P. Hamilton and H. Hereford be said committee.
Ordered, That the proceedings be published in the National Intelligencer.
By order, GEORGE ANDREWS, Chairman. TH. HERTY, Sec.
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   CORRECTED WEEKLY.   CASH     TOBACCO, 36s do   WHEAT, 7s do   FLOUR, superfine, 29s do   FLOUR, fine, 36s do   CORN, 30s do   HEMP, clean, (per ton) £56 do do   IRON, £36 do do   BACON, none do   PORK, 36s do   WHISKEY, 38 6d do  
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By virtue of a decree of the county court of Albemarle, pronounced in the case of Micajah Chiles, executors against Mennan Mills, will be SOLD, for ready money, on the premises, on the 16th day of February next.
The Houses and Lot
In the town of Charlottesville, formerly the residence of Micajah Chiles—ALSO on the premises on the 17th day of the same month, a certain tract or parcel of LAND, supposed to contain five hundred and sixty seven acres, being the land whereon the said Mennan Mills now resides, situated in Albemarle county, about 12 or 13 miles above Charlottesville, on or near the road leading from Charlottesville to Amherst courthouse.—The above mentioned property will be sold for the purpose of satisfying the above mentioned decree by the
COMMISSIONERS. The above property was to have been sold in last month as formerly advertised—the sale was then postponed at the request of Mr. Mills, but will certainly take place at the time now mentioned. Jan. 7th, 1807. tds
Andrew Hetheron,
TAYLOR,
FROM EDINBURGH, RESPECTFULLY informs the Gentlemen of Richmond and Manchester, that he has opened his SHOP in the street leading to the Governor's, in the house opposite Mr. Crouch's Tavern—and hopes from the experience which he has had in the most fashionable towns in Great Britain, that his ability in the business, is such as will give satisfaction to those who may favor him with their employment. Richmond, Jan. 12, 1807. Gtwll
DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, TO WIT:
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on the eighth day of January, in the thirty-first year of the Independence of the United States of America, William W. Hening and William Munford, of the said district, have deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof they claim as authors, in the words following, to wit:
"Reports of cases argued and determined in the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia: with select cases, relating chiefly to points of practice, decided by the Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District. Part I. Vol. I. By William W. Hening and William Munford."
In conformity to the act of the congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned," and also, to an act intitled "An act supplementary to an act, intitled, an act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned. And extending the benefits thereof to the arts of designing, engraving, and etching historical, and other prints."
Wm. MARSHALL, (L. S.) Clerk of the District of Virginia.
The above work is this day published, and may be had at Samuel Pleasants' Printing-Office and Book-Store, Richmond. Jan. 13, 1807. 3w
NOTICE.
THE MEMBERS of the Mutual Assurance Society on buildings, are hereby requested to attend their Annual General Meeting, to be held by adjournments in the committee room on the North corner of the Capitol, on Tuesday the 13th January 1807.
W. F. AST, Principal Agent. Jan. 13. 1
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
THE Stockholders are notified that a dividend of four Dollars will be paid on each share, after the 14th inst. upon application at the Bank, in person or by attorney.
JOHN BROCKENBROUGH, Cashier. Jan. 6. 4t
POST SCRIPT.
Extract of a letter from a member of Congress to a member of the General Assembly, dated City Washington, January 4th, 1807.
"No certain intelligence is received from Spain or England relative to our negotiations with those powers. A report prevails and seems to be credited, that our differences with the latter are accommodated. Aaron Burr and his mysterious conduct continues to claim great attention. We have daily something new and contradictory. There is now (I believe) with the Executive, no doubt that his designs will be frustrated, nor is there any room to doubt they were hostile. Communications were received (we are told) on Friday from Natchez; they announce a perfect security in that place."
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 9.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of great respectability, dated Frankfort, Ken. Dec. 15.
"Burr left this place about five days ago, and went to Lynch's. He told me he should wait to hear as to Wilkinson's success: if hostilities did commence, he should go down and try and take all he could get to follow him, and that if hostilities did not commence, he should go to the southward. I believe there is no doubt but general Adair has gone to Louisiana, and it is said has gone to Wilkinson. There is no doubt but men are engaging for the Burr party. I have seen several persons who have conversed with the men engaged, viz.—and They are engaged for 6 months at least; to have arms if required, and are to descend the river, to get 10 dollars per month, and 100 or 150 acres of land."
QUERE. Is the above statement, represented to have been made by Mr. Burr, meant by him as a cover to plans even more hostile to the peace of the union?
FROM THE FRANKFORT PALLADIUM OF DEC. 18.
It is our painful duty to announce the death of the honorable JOHN BRECKENRIDGE, late attorney general of the United States, who died at his seat near Lexington, on Sunday morning last.
Few men have been more useful and none more faithful to their country than Mr. Breckenridge. He was no negative character—he had warm friends and bitter enemies; but his talents, industry and integrity enabled him to triumph over the machinations of his foes and to secure the attachment of his friends. Having just entered into the 47th year of his age, he left this world rich in the esteem of his countrymen.
FOR SALE,
70 3-4 Acres of Land,
FOUR and a half or five miles from this place—about 25 or 30 acres of which are cleared and well enclosed—There is a small Dwelling House, a log Kitchen, a log house not quite finished, a small Apple Orchard, a young Peach Orchard, and an excellent Garden. For terms apply to Mr. J. West, or to the subscriber living in Cumberland. JOHN SEAVRES. Cumberland, Jan. 13, 1807.
My Wife
LUCRETIA BARKER, having quitted my bed and board, all persons are hereby cautioned against harboring her, or giving her credit on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting after this date; and those who may harbor or entertain her will be prosecuted for the same with the utmost rigor of the law.
EDMUND BARKER. Hanover, Jan. 10, 1807. 3t
A SHEET, containing a list of all the acts passed during the present session of the General Assembly, with a brief abstract of the contents of those of a public and permanent nature, together with the state of the Treasury, Penitentiary, resources and expenditures of the commonwealth, public taxes for the year 1806, &c. &c. is preparing at this office, and will be ready for delivery at the close of the session.—Gentlemen who wish copies will please leave their names with the number wanted, that no disappointments may take place. Jan. 13, 1807. 2
Will be sold for CASH,
TO the highest bidder, at public auction, in the town of Charlottesville, at the tavern of Triplet T. Estes, on the tenth day of February next,
A tract or parcel of Land,
Lying and being in the county of Albemarle, containing six hundred acres, at present occupied by James Rosen, and adjoins the lands of John Watson, John Gilliam, jr. and &c. conveyed to me in trust by Mathew Henderson, to secure the payment of a debt due Brown, Rives and Co. The sale will be made in conformity to said conveyance, and being only interested as trustee for the benefit of others, I will only convey title to said land vested in me as trustee. MARTIN DAWSON, Trustee. Milton, Jan. 13, 1807. 3w
For Sale,
A family of NEGROES,
CONSISTING of a Man, his wife and five children. They will be sold on time for acceptances in Richmond.—Enquire of the printer. Jan. 13, 1807. 4t
FOR SALE,
Twelve Shares
IN THE BANK OF VIRGINIA, Upon easy terms.—Enquire of the printer Dec. 31, 1806. 3t
BLANK BONDS For sale at this Office.

Valuable Lots for Sale, ON A CREDIT OF 6, 12 AND 18 MONTHS.  ON Tuesday the 13th day of Jan. next, at noon, on the premises, will be offered for Sale by Public Auction, Four Half Acre Lots, Adjoining each other and forming what is usually called a square, described in the plan of the city, by the numbers 151, 152, 159 and 160. Darmsdatt, Foster & Satchell. Richmond, 26th Dec. 1806. tds
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 50 cts. April 28 1806
MAY be purchased on a long credit, and low terms, the TENEMENT On which the Subscriber lives, situated on Church-hill, within about one half mile of the Richmond market—Containing two acres of ground, well enclosed and highly improved. The buildings consist of a large and well constructed Dwelling House, Laundry, Kitchen, Dairy, Smoke-House, two Stores, Brick-Office, Coach-House, Barn, and Stable. All these buildings are well finished, and in compleat order for the accommodation of a large and genteel family; who may have easy access to all the advantages of the city, and live as retired as they could wish. Dec. 29th, 1806. JOHN ELLIS. tf
MATTRASSES. CAN be had on very short notice, MAT- TRASSES of all sizes & kinds, agreeably to order, in the corner house, same square, below Mr. Jos. Darmsdatt's, near the market, and next door to Mr. Jacob Johnson's book-store.—Also, BEDS furnished, and old mattresses worked over. Jno. S. Pleafants. Dec. 5, 1806.
THE Subscriber has accommodations for twenty-five gentlemen of the Legislature. He has also stabling for as many horses. ALEX. QUARRIER. Richmond, Oct. 15th, 1806. tf
" DISCOVERIES OF LEWIS AND HIS PARTNERS IN LOUISIANA. " A fresh supply of the above interesting work is just received and for sale at this office. October 23. tf
THE LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S POCKET ALMANAC, FOR 1807, IS JUST RECEIVED & FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
The Ladies' Book Contains, An Almanac, ruled pages for memorandums, observations and engagements, also for monies received, paid or lent, for every day in the year, select pieces in prose and poetry, new & celebrated songs, a marketing table and several useful tables. The Gentlemen's Book Contains, An Almanac, ruled pages for memorandums, and cash accounts. Government of the United States, Executive, Legislative and Judiciary, Commissioners of Loans and Agents for Invalid Pensions, Federal courts of Law, Departments of the Federal Government, Land Officers, Patents, Ministers, Consuls, &c. to and from foreign nations, Military establishment, Table of the pay and subsistence of officers, of the Navy, List of officers of the Navy, Marine corps, Navy agents, Navy yard at Washington, List of the whole naval force of the United States, Duties payable by law, extract from non-importation act, list of officers of the Customs, Light Houses, several useful tables. December 24.
PUBLISHED BY SUBSCRIPTION, DR. REES'S NEW CYCLOPEDIA, OR Universal Dictionary of Arts & Sciences. IN TWENTY VOLUMES QUARTO. CONDITIONS.
THE work will be printed in large quarto, with new types, cast for the purpose, on a superfine wove paper, each volume will contain from eight hundred to a thousand pages. A half volume, in boards, will be published regularly every two months, PRICE THREE DOLLARS, PAYABLE ON DELIVERY. Between six and seven hundred plates, engraved in a superior style of elegance, will be comprised in the course of the publication, by far a greater number than is to be found in any other Scientific Dictionary. To Subscribers. The four first half volumes are ready for delivery at the Book-Store of Samuel Pleafants, jun. Richmond. wtf Nov. 6.
WANTED TO HIRE, A Man & Woman Servant. The man to be a handy servant about a house and store—the woman to know how to cook, wash and iron.—Also, a small GIRL, about twelve or fourteen years of age; to be well recommended for their sobriety and honesty; for which liberal wages will be given Enquire at this office. December 23d, 1806. tf
THE General meeting of the Mutual Insurance Company, against Fire on Goods and Furniture, in the state of Virginia, will take place at Fletcher's Tavern in this City, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon of the second Wednesday in the next month. WM. H. FITZ-WILSON, Principal Agent. Richmond, Dec. 17, 1806.
A General Assortment of BLANK, CYPHERING, WRITING and MEMORANDUM BOOKS, for sale at this office.
ANDREW JAMIESON'S Alexandria Crackers. NOW landing, a consignment by Mr. Jamieson, direct from the Bakery of his "far famed excellent CRACKERS," in barrels, half barrels and kegs. Also Superfine PILOT BREAD. And for sale (at the bakery price in Alexandria, and charges) at the store lately occupied by Messrs. Granberry and Hancock, by JAMES SMITH, Who has in store low priced Blue, sack flat Cloth, and assorted FLANNELS, which he will sell a bargain. Also INDIA PIECE GOODS very cheap. Richmond, Dec. 1, 1806. tf
MCAY and COWAN, HAVE just received by the late arrivals from London, a large and fashionable assortment of WATCHES, with a variety of articles of JEWELLERY and SILVER WORK—Also, an assortment of WATCH MAKERS TOOLS and MATERIALS—which with their former stock, renders their assortment very general—of which they offer at the lowest prices, for cash. Richmond Oct. 9th, 1806. tf
FOR SALE. THE LOT & HOUSES where- on 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 pulled 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 Wiloughby'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. tf August 2.
TO RENT, THE BRICK HOUSE, at the Falling Garden, at present occupied by S. Pleafants, jun.—Possession may be had by the last of this month Enquire of the subscriber, near the premises. JAMES LOWNES. 10th Month, 3d. 1806. tf
DESIGN the ensuing year, with the aid of a qualified teacher, to attempt the tuition of 15 Females—Grammar, Geography & Arithmetic will be taught. Strict attention will also be paid to the composition of the Scholars, nor will their morals be neglected. The price will be £28 each scholar finding her own bed—1-6th of the price to be paid in advance. Gerard Banks. Georgetown, 27th Sept. 1806. tf
Marshal's Sales. By virtue of a decree of the Court of the United States for the fifth circuit in the Virginia district, pronounced at the May term, 1806. John Somerville, Plt. against David Ross, Def. WILL be sold to the highest bidder, for ready money, so much of a TRACT of LAND, lying on James River, in the county of Chesterfield, and commonly called and known by the name of the Falls Plantation, as will raise the sum of seven hundred and twenty-six dollars and thirty-seven cents, and the costs. The sale will be had on the premises on the 20th Day of January 1807. JOSEPH SCOTT, M. V. D. Dec. 13. tds
Thirty Dollars Reward. DESERTED from this place, on the 14th inst. JAMES LOWNES, a soldier of the public guard, about 28 years of age, five feet 7 or 8 inches high, fair complexion, with red hair and large whiskers, with blue eyes. It is unknown where he will go, as he is very fond of spirits. 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. N. B. All masters of vessels are forewarned from carrying him out of this place. A. Q. Richmond, Nov. 18th, 1806.
A BARGAIN MAY BE HAD IN A Chariot, Harness and Pair of Excellent Horses. Enquire of the printer. Richmond, August 2, 1806. tf
FOR SALE, A Tract of Land, SEVEN miles below Richmond, belonging to the estate of James Redford, dec. containing 67 1-4 acres, upon a credit of 1, 2, and 3 years, equal payments. The sale to be on the premises, on Thursday the 5th day of February next. Possession will be given on the purchaser's giving bond and approved security, and a deed of trust upon the property, by MILES TURPIN, Ex'r. of Lucy Redford, dec. Jan. 6th, 1807. 4w
N. B. All those indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment; and those having claims are desired to bring them forward properly authenticated. M. T.
THE SUBSCRIBERS TO DR. REES'S NEW CYCLOPEDIA. Are informed that vol. II, part II, or no. 4, of the work, is just received and ready for delivery at S. Pleafants' Book-Store. Dec. 26.
SELLING off CHEAP. M. & B. MYERS, INTENDING to decline the retail business, offer for sale, at reduced prices, the whole or any part of their present stock of DRY GOODS, Consisting of a variety of useful and fashionable articles, to wit: Irish Linens, Flanders' Sheetings, Ozanburgs, Hessian's Long-Lawns; Linen and Cotton Cambricks; Superfine and second Broad Cloths and Casimers; Blankets, Coatings and Flannels; Bennett's & Fancy Cords and Velvets; Swans Downs and Mole-skins; rich figured Satins; Silver Muslins; Sarcenets; Italian Lutestrings; Cotton and Silk Chambrays of very handsome patterns; a few Silk Pelisses; Gloves and Hosiery; elegant Plumes; Wreaths and fancy Head-ornaments; a handsome assortment of Bibbons; Table-Cloths and Napkins in sets; 3-4 7-8 & 10-4 Diapers; a few sets of China in boxes of 40 pieces; sets of Cut-Glass Decanters, Wine & Tumblers; Glass-Bowls, Spice-Bottles, Hall-Lamps, &c. &c. They have on hand and will continue to keep, as usual, a complete assortment of DUTCH BOLTING CLOTHS. Those who buy with cash will be allowed a very liberal discount which will be increased according to the augmentation of the amount of their purchase at any one time. On sums of consequence, a credit, if required, will be given of three to six months; the purchaser giving approved negotiable paper. Richmond, 9th Dec. 1806. tf
WILL BE SOLD, To the highest bidder, for cash, at New-Kent Courthouse, on the 10th of January next, by virtue of a deed of trust from Benedict Crump, executed to me to secure the payment of a sum of money due to Robert Christian, which has been transferred to Thomas Claiborne, the TRACT of LAND whereon the said Crump now lives, containing by estimation 376 acres, adjoining the lands of John Adams, James Davis, Francis Ferguson and others.—Also, the TRACT of LAND whereon the said Crump's mill stands, including said mill, containing by estimation 348 acres, and bounded by the lands of John Waddell, dec. Edwin Poindexter and others.—Likewise the following SLAVES, viz. Rachel and her two children Edmund and George, Charlotte, Judith, David, Jenny and Violet, or so much of said property as will be sufficient to discharge the debt mentioned in the deed. THE TRUSTEE. Dec. 15, 1806. tds
JUST PUBLISHED, By SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUN. and for sale by the gross, dozen, or single, at his Printing-Office and Book-Store, Richmond;
The Virginia Almanack, FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD, 1807; Being the third after Bissextil or Leap Year Adapted to the Latitude and Meridian of Richmond. Calculated by BENJAMIN BATES, Of Hanover county, Virginia. Containing, besides the astronomical calculations, officers of Government, members of the Senate and House of Delegates, times of holding the superior & county Courts throughout the state, list of roads, &c. &c. &c. a great variety of useful and entertaining matter. * Great allowance made to wholesale purchasers. September 13th, 1806.
WHEREAS some time past, I purchased a piece of land in Goochland county, of one William Lovell, for which I gave him two bonds, one for eighteen pounds, payable the 25th day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eight, the other bond for 27 pounds, payable the 25th of December, one thousand eight hundred and twelve, and as the said Lovell has gone away without making me a right to the said land agreeable to bargain, I do forewarn all person or persons in trading for the above-mentioned bonds, as I do not intend to pay them unless I get a right agreeable to bargain. WM. SHEPPARD. 9th November, 1806. tf
WE the subscribers, Judges of the General Court, have pursuant to law allotted the Judges of the respective District Courts as follows: Richard Parker and Robert White, Jr. esquires, to the Districts of Winchester, Hardy and Monongalia courthouse; Paul Carrington, Jr. and Francis T. Brooke, esquires, to the Districts of Richmond, Petersburg, Brunswick courthouse and Suffolk; Edmund Winston and William Nelson, Jr. esquires, to the Districts of Prince-Edward courthouse, Franklin, Washington courthouse, and the Sweet Springs in Botetourt county; Joseph Prentis and John Tyler, esquires, to the Districts of Northumberland, King & Queen, Williamsburg and Accomack courthouses.—And Archibald Stuart and Hugh Holmes, esquires, to Staunton, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Haymarket districts at the next succeeding terms thereof. Witness our hands and seals this fifteenth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and six. John Tyler, (seal.) Wm. Nelson, Jr. (seal.) Robert White, Jr. (seal.) Paul Carrington, Jr. (seal.) Arch'd Stuart, (seal.) Francis T. Brooke, (seal.) Hugh Holmes, (seal.) Published by order of the Judges. Wilson Allen, C. C. C.
FOR SALE AT S. PLEASANTS' BOOK STORE, HENNING'S New Virginia Justice, Containing the Duties of a Justice of Peace, &c. together with a variety of useful precedents, adapted to the laws now in force. Also, forms of conveyancing, such as deeds of bargain and sale, lease and release, mortgage, trust, &c.
Valuable Medicines. PUBLIC confidence has never been more deliberately and firmly reposed, and perhaps in no instance more justly, than it appears in the efficacy of HAMILTON'S WORM LOZENGES, prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by HANNAH LEE, no. 56, Maiden-lane, New York And in Richmond, (only) at S. Pleafants' Printing-office.
The proprietor has lately presented to the public eye the testimony of the Hon. A. C. Hanson, Chancellor of Maryland, the Rev. Mr. Moulder, and of other distinguished and respectable characters. The following cases, of more recent occurrence, are now respectfully submitted.
Copy of a letter from Mr. Henry Ackerman, Brick-layer, Magazine-street, near Broadway, Jan. 24, 1804. Sir—It would be ungrateful were I to withhold my testimony in favor of Hamilton's Worm-Destroying Lozenges. I had been between five and six years past much indisplosed, and latterly often tormented with severe griping and pains of the bowels, troubled with offensive breath, and with violent feverish fits, and other obvious symptoms of worms; but frequently hearing your Worm Lozenges recommended in cases similar to mine, I determined on a trial of them, as my last resource. The first dose evacuated twelve or thirteen feet of tape worm; two other doses were taken which brought away a quantity of matter like broken skins and pieces of worms. I suppose the tape worm voided at different times must have exceeded forty feet.—The almost incredible benefit I received from this medicine, induced me to give a dose to a child of mine who was pining and sickly: it produced the same good effect in this instance, expelling a worm of a different kind, from nine to twelve inches long, and at the same time restoring a good state of health. I remain, Sir, yours, &c. HENRY ACKERMAN.
To Mr. Richard Lee. FOR SALE AS ABOVE. Hamilton's Essence and Extract of Mustard, A safe and effectual remedy for acute and chronic Rheumatism, Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Palsy, Lumbago, Numbness, White Swellings, Chilblains, Sprains, Bruises, Pain in the Face and Neck, &c.
"AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE." For the prevention and cure of Bilious and Malignant Fevers is recommended Hahn's Anti-Bilious Pills. The operation of these pills is perfectly mild, so as to be used with safety by persons in every situation, and of every age. Hamilton's Elixir, A sovereign remedy for Colds, Obstinate Coughs, Asthma, Sore Throats, and approaching Consumption. To Parents who may have children afflicted with The Hooping Cough. This disorder is of the first magnitude, as it affords immediate relief, checks the progress, and in a short time entirely removes the most cruel disorder to which children are liable. The Elixir is so perfectly agreeable, and the dose so small, that no difficulty arises in taking it. From LUTHER MARTIN, Esq. attorney general of the state of Maryland.
GENTLEMEN—I comply with your request in stating my opinion of Hamilton's Elixir. It has been used in my family for two or three years past with uniform success, whenever colds, coughs, or similar complaints have rendered medicine necessary. I have myself found it an excellent and agreeable remedy for a very painful and troublesome affection of the breast, accompanied with soreness, and with obstructed and difficult breathing. On these accounts, I do not hesitate to recommend Hamilton's Elixir as a valuable medicine, and deserving public attention. LUTHER MARTIN.
GRAND ELORETORE. Is recommended as an invaluable medicine for the speedy relief and permanent cure of the various complaints which result from dilipated pleasures—juvenile indiscretions—residence in climates unfavourable to the constitution—the immoderate use of tea—frequent intoxication, or any other destructive intemperance—the unskillful or extensive use of mercury—the diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life—bad lyings in, &c.
Hahn's true and genuine German Corn Plaster, An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them, root and branch without giving pain. The Genuine Persian Lotion. So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repulsive minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing blemishes in the face and skin, of every kind—particularly freckles, pimples, inflammatory redness, tans, tetter, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, &c.—The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, invisible perspiration, which is essential to health; yet its effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and clear, improving the complexion, and restoring the bloom of youth—never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and a handsome one more so.
The Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums. HAHN'S GENUINE EYE WATER, A sovereign remedy for all diseases of the eyes whether the effect be natural weakness or of accident, speedily removing inflammations, defluxions of humor, dulness, itching and films on the eye; never failing to cure those maladies which, frequently succeed the small-pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening to weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues when nearly deprived of light. Tooth-Ache Drops, The only remedy yet discovered, which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
The Anodyne Elixir, For the cure of every kind of head-ache. The Dama's Lip-Salve. Infalible Ague and Fever Drops, For the cure of Agues, Remittant and Intermit-tant Fevers. Thousands can testify their being cured by these drops after the bark and every other medicine has proved ineffectual: not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one, and numbers not half a bottle.
The Sovereign Ointment for the Itch, which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women, or on an infant a week old, not contain a particle of mercury or any dangerous ingredients whatever; and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the exhibition of other remedies. For the cure of a certain deplorable Malady, The Indian Vegetable Specific. The Medicines prepared by Richard Lee, have been in high estimation and general use throughout the United States, for upwards of six years; many of them are sold for less than the drugs of which they are compounded could be purchased at a retail store.
It is no inconsiderable evidence of their utility, that during the above period, numerous imitations of every article (the production of ignorance and inexperience, urged by envy and penury) have intruded on the public, seen a day and then perished; others now succeeded them, which in like manner are fast descending "to the tomb of the Capulets," while our remedies become more generally used, and acquire a daily accession of well-earned celebrity. To prevent the imposition of worthless or dangerous preparations, purchasers are requested to remember, that an engraved label, with the signature of Richard Lee's (to counterfeit which is felony) is affixed to each of his genuine medicines. Lee's Infalible Ague Drops. Recent Cures. A child of Mr. William Lozier, grocer, corner of Hudson and Jay Streets, was sick about five or six weeks with ague and fever, and in so violent a degree, as for the hot apoplexy to terminate frequently in most alarming convulsions. A variety of medicines, recommended by sympathizing neighbors, were administered, without alleviating the disease; at length hearing of the uniform efficacy of Lee's Ague Drops, a bottle was procured, of which three doses only were found necessary to perfect a cure. Five weeks have elapsed without any return of the complaint.
Mr. James Joyce, assistant in the warehouse of Mr. — Pearlfall, Pearl-street, was severely afflicted with an intermittent; but after taking Lee's Ague Drops, was cured in two days. At the recommendation of Mr. Joyce, a friend, Mr. Terence Tole, who had suffered much from an obstinate intermittent upwards of a year (with few and trifling intervals) was cured by a few doses of the same Medicine. At the recommendation of Mr. Joyce, a bottle was procured by M. P. Skooley, who was likewise harassed with an obstinate intermittent. A small portion completely removed every symptom of the complaint (which may surprise those who regard the bark as the only specific.)—Four portions of Mr. Skooley's acquaintance was by the remaining part of this single phial, cured of the prevailing malaria.
The above narrations may suffice to prove the usefulness of this medicine; but if the affection of the proprietor, and the fact of an annual demand for several thousand bottles have any weight, the public will believe that this preparation has never failed effecting a cure, and may without effrontery be termed INFALLIBLE. Prepared and sold by Hannah Lee, No. 56 Maiden-lane New-York, and at S. Pleafants' Printing office, Richmond. Oct. 4.
We have lately received, FOR SALE, 12 hhds. sugar 15 boxes cotton & wool 300 lbs. do. cards do. 300 lbs. green coffee 4 tons castings assorted 10 hhds. Antigua rum ed. viz. pots, ovens, 5 do. Windward Island skeltes, spiders, and do. irons, teakettles and 14 hhds. N. E. rum wagon boxes 14 hhds. do do 350 sacks salt 12 lbs. molasses 100 bbls cod herrings 8 casks Malaga wine 30 do whole do 20 tiers & bbls. whisky 15 do shad 4 pipes apple brandy 40 lbs Spanish indigo 15 bbls do do 15 lbs nutmegs 12 crates Liverpool 100 pr men's fine shoes ware assorted 50 do coarse do 10 do stone do 500 lbs Glauber salts
We have also on hand, Loaf sugar German, Crawley and Tanners' & Linseed oil Blister Steel Nova Scotia grind Race & ground ginger stones Pepper Ground plaster in bbls Alspice Good manufactured tobacco by the keg, for FF & P powder retailing Shot, assorted sizes French brandy Tar Rice Weeding hoes Cheese Nests woodware Wrought and cut nails, Bed cords, leading lines assorted sizes and twine Snuff Necklace Glass ware, viz. 1-2 pt. Stone jugs, butter pots, tumblers and decanters, chamber pots, wash basons, bake pans, Hats chums, &c. &c. We daily expect to receive, a quantity of Sherry Wine, Window Glass, Copress and Alum, all of which articles, we will sell at a small advance, for cash, approved paper or country produce. Shapard & Lucke. Richmond, May 8 1806.
PURSUANT to a deed of trust executed to me on the 27th Sept. 1805 by Fleming Cave, to secure a debt due John Gilliam, & Co by him. I shall on the premises, on Friday the 9th January next, proceed to sell, for ready money, to the highest bidder, the TRACT of LAND on which the said Cave resides, with a negro woman named Nancy, and her three children, Ann, Harriett and Sally, or as much of the said property as will comply with the purposes of the deed, reserving that part of the said Land conditionally released to J. Higginbotham, & Co. J. MICHAUX, Trustee. Cumberland, 10th November 1806. w7t*
NOTICE. BY virtue of a deed of trust, a parcel of choice NEGROES consisting of ten Men, that have been accustomed to live in the upper country, and as likely as any in the commonwealth, will be offered for Sale to the highest bidder, to satisfy a debt due Carter Page, Esq. by the Messieurs Deane's, at Cumberland courthouse, on Monday the 26th of January next, (being court day;) a credit of twelve months will be allowed, the purchasers giving bond and approved security. It is agreed by the parties that the subscriber shall act for the trustee. SAMUEL TAYLOR, Jr. Nov. 17, 1806. wtds A FRESH SUPPLY OF Church's Cough Drops Is just received from the Proprietor's Dispensary, New-York, and for sale at this office.