Virginia Argus (Richmond, Va.), 1804-05-05 00:00:00

The VIRGINIA ARGUS.
[Vol. XII.]
A FREE PRESS MAINTAINS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE PEOPLE.
[No. 1147]
RICHMOND:—PRINTED (ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS) BY SAMUEL PLEASANTS, JUNIOR, PRINTER TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
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SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1804.
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Advertisements, not exceeding a square in length, are inserted in this paper for seven and a half cents the first time; three dollars for three weeks (6 times); and for every additional insertion thirty-three cents. Long ones in the same proportion—unless a special contract be made by the year.
Advertisement.
By virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the subscriber for the purposes therein contained, will be sold, at public auction, for cash, at the Eagle Tavern, in the city of Richmond, on the 11th day of May next, a TRACT OF LAND, lying in the county of Northumberland, known by the name of Mount Zion, supposed to contain seven hundred acres, being the same land that was formerly owned by Catesby Jones, dec.
April 17th, 1804. WM. PRICE, Trustee P.S. £500 of the purchase money will be expected on the day of sale—a credit will be given for the balance of the money of eighteen months.
FOR SALE, A handsome Mulatto Boy, About 13 years old—He is under an excellent character, and will be sold low for cash. Enquire of the printer hereof. April 6, 1804.
A Bar-Keeper Wanted. One who can come well recommended will meet with a place in a large Tavern, and very high wages will be given, together with liberal encouragement—for terms apply to ROB. & GEO. TURNER. Bell Tavern, Richmond, 20th April, 1804.
DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, Richmond, Supervisor's Office, April 20th, 1804.
Notice is hereby given, that the transcripts required to be obtained by the subjoined Act of Congress, are already in this office, open to the inspection of all concerned; and will remain so in whatever hands the office shall be transferred to. This occasion is embraced to remind those whose lands may have been liable to be sold for non-payment of the direct tax, that the sales in this state, were carried into effect, generally, within the month of December, 1802—consequently the time of redemption will expire within December next.
E. CARRINGTON, Supervisor of the dist. of Virg.
AN ACT Further to amend the act entitled "an act to lay and collect a direct tax within the United States."
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That it shall be the duty of the collectors of the direct tax, under whose direction, or by whom any tract of land may have been sold for non-payment of such tax, and where the time limited by law for the redemption of such lands, shall not have expired before the passing of this act, to transmit within three months after the passing of this act, correct transcripts of the lists of all the tracts of land or lots, which have been sold either in whole or in part, for non-payment of the said tax before the passing of this act, to the supervisor or to the officers to whom the duties of supervisor may have been transferred, or in case there be no such person, to the marshal of the district within which such lands may lie; and the said collectors shall likewise transmit to the same officer, within three months after the completion of any sale made subsequent to the passing of this act, similar transcripts of the lists of all the tracts of land or lots which shall, after the passing of this act, be sold, either in whole or in part, for non-payment of the said tax, which several transcripts shall, in every case, specify the tract or lot sold, in whole or in part, the quantity of land which has been sold; the time when sold; the amount of tax, charges and costs for which it was sold, and the amount paid by, and the name of the purchaser; and shall also designate all those tracts or lots which shall have been redeemed by the original proprietors, or for their benefit, in conformity with the provisions for that purpose heretofore enacted; and it shall also be the duty of the said collectors to pay over, within the time aforesaid, to the officer, to whom the above mentioned transcripts may have been transmitted, the amount of all the monies paid to them by or for the benefit of any original proprietor of lands or lots sold for non-payment of the tax, and subsequent to such sale redeemed in conformity with law, by or for such proprietor, which shall not at the time of transmitting the said transcripts, have been repaid by such collector to the purchaser of such lands or lots: And any collector failing to comply with the provisions of this section, or with any of them, shall forfeit and pay the sum of one thousand dollars with costs of suit.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That if any collector shall fail to transmit the transcripts required by the first section of this act within the time aforesaid it shall be the duty of the supervisor, officer acting as supervisor, or marshal, as the case may be, of the district within which the
collection district of such collector may be, to prepare within six months after the passing of this act, from the lists or such other documents as may be in his possession, a similar transcript of the list of lands which such collector had by virtue of the second section of the act, entitled An act to amend an act, entitled "An act to lay and collect a direct tax within the United States," been authorised to sell for non-payment of the said tax; which list shall likewise specify in every case, the tract or lot described in the original assessment, and the amount of tax, charges and costs for which it was liable to be sold, and any supervisor, officer acting as supervisor, or marshal, as the case may be, failing to comply with the provisions of this section, shall forfeit and pay the sum of five hundred dollars with costs of suit.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the supervisors, officers acting as supervisors, or marshals, as the case may be, to exhibit the before mentioned transcripts, whether transmitted by the collector, or prepared by themselves; and also, to keep open the original assessment lists, and whenever required within the time limited by law for the redemption of lands, or lots thus sold, to any person wishing to ascertain whether any tract of land, or lot, has been sold for non-payment of the tax, to receive, within the same period, from any person tendering the same, the amount of the tax, charges and costs for which any such tract of land or lot, has been sold, with the interest which shall have accrued on the same as fixed by law, and execute a receipt for the same; which payment, by whomsoever made, shall always be considered to be made for the benefit of the original proprietor: and to pay over, at any time, within the same period, when applied for, the monies and interest received from, or for any original proprietors, who shall have availed themselves of the right of redeeming their lands, agreeably to law, to the person who may have purchased the tract of land or lot, so redeemed, when the same was sold for non-payment of the tax, or to the representative of such person.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the said supervisor, person acting as supervisor, or marshal, as the case may be, to file, at the end of two years after the completion of the sales of lands sold within their district, for non-payment of the direct tax, with the clerk of the district court within whose district such lands may lie, correct transcripts, similar to those prescribed by the first section of this act, of the lands or lots sold in whole or in part, for non-payment of the direct tax and which shall not have been redeemed by, or for, the original proprietor within the said two years; and also to pay into the clerk's office of said court, for the use of the purchaser, or his representatives, any monies remaining in their hands which shall have been paid by such original proprietors, as shall have availed themselves of the right of redemption: And it shall also be the duty of the said supervisors, officers acting as supervisors, or marshal, as the case may be, when any collector shall have failed to transmit to them, or any of them, the transcripts of the lists of lands sold for non-payment of the tax, as required by the first section of this act, to file with the clerk of the said district court the receipts given by such collector, either for the purchase money of lands or lots, thus sold, to the purchasers or for the redemption of the same, to original proprietors which shall have been delivered by the purchasers, or original proprietors, as the case may be, of lands, or lots, thus sold, to the said supervisors, officers acting as supervisors, or marshals, in the manner, and within the time prescribed by this act.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the several marshals for the time being, of the said district courts shall alone have the authority in all cases where the time limited by law, for the redemption of land sold, shall not have expired before the passing of this act; and are hereby authorised and required to execute deeds for so much of the said land and lots as shall have been sold to satisfy the amount of the direct tax, charges and costs due thereon, and which shall not have been redeemed by or for the original proprietor, within the time limited by law to the purchasers of such lands or lots, or their legal representatives: Provided however, and it is further enacted; That no such deed shall be executed except for lands or lots contained in the transcripts filed with the clerk of the proper district court, in conformity with the preceding section, or unless the purchaser of any tract of land or lot, sold for non-payment of the tax, shall have filed within three months after the passing of this act, or within three months after such sale, with the supervisor, officer acting as supervisor, or marshal, as the case may be, a receipt from the collector for the purchase money, dated within thirty days subsequent to such sale, and specifying distinctly the original description of the land assessed and the quantity sold:
And provided also, That no such deed shall in any case, be executed for any land purchased by or for a collector of the direct tax, and not contained in the transcript files with the clerk of the district court: nor for any land, although not returned as redeemed by the collector, which shall appear by a certificate, or receipt of the said collector filed with the supervisor, or officer acting as supervisor or marshal, as the case may be, before the completion of two years after the sale of such land, and filed by such officer with the clerk of the court, in conformity with the preceding section, to have been redeemed by or for the original proprietor by payment of the tax, charges, costs and interest to the said collector previous to the time limited by the first section of this act, for the transmission of transcripts by the collectors of the direct tax.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That where any lot or tract of land shall have been sold before the passing of this act, for non-payment of the direct tax and for a larger sum than the amount of such tax, with the legal charges and costs, the collector of the said tax shall be accountable to the purchaser for the excess of money paid by such purchaser beyond the amount of such tax, charges and costs: And deeds shall be executed in favor of such purchasers, only for so much of the land as shall bear the same ratio to the whole whole quantity of land sold, as the amount of the tax, charges and costs bear to the sum for which the land was sold: And whenever a deed shall be executed for a part only of any tract of land, not described previous to the sale, such part shall be laid off at the expense of the purchaser, under the direction of the district court, and in conformity with the instructions given to the collector, by the supervisor, or officer acting as supervisor, respecting the sales of lands sold for non-payment of the direct tax: Provided That hereafter it shall not be lawful for any collector of the said tax, to sell more of any lot or tract of land than will pay the amount of such tax, with the legal charge and costs.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That for the services prescribed by this act, the following fees shall be allowed and paid by the party respectively, that is to say: To every supervisor for examining the transcripts of land sold, twenty five cents; for receiving payment of the tax, charges and costs for which any tract of land, or lot, may have been sold in whole, or in part, fifty cents; and for filing a certificate or receipt of the collector or deposited by the purchaser, or original proprietor, six cents;
To the marshal of the court, one dollar for preparing and executing a deed.
NATHL. M'CON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate. March 3, 1804.
APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery, held in Richmond, March the 13th, 1804.
Between William Harvey, plaintiff, And William Johns and Henry Clayton, defendants.
The defendant William Johns not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country: On the motion of the plaintiff by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next September term and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
A copy—Teste, P. TINSLEY, c. c.
At a Court continued and held for Middlesex county, at the courthouse in Urbanna, on Tuesday the 27th day of March, 1804.
James Campbell, complainant, Against Charles Collier, John Quarles ex'r of John George, dec. and Benj Faulkner adm'r of debonison of Wm. Didlake, dec. defendants.
The defendant Charles Collier not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the fourth Monday in August next and answer the bill of the complainant, that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some public newspaper published in the state for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county: And it is further ordered, that the other defendants Quarles ex'r &c. and Faulkner, adm'r &c. do not pay away any money or effects in their hands, owing or belonging to said defendant Collier, until the further order of this court.
Copy—Teste, JOHN CHEW, Junior, d. c. m. c.
A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF Morocco Pocket Books Is just received and for sale at this office.
PROPOSALS For carrying the Mails of the United States, on the following Post Roads, will be received at the General Post-Office, in Washington, until the 15th day of June next, inclusive.
IN VIRGINIA. 44. From Clarkburg by Buchanan Settlement to Randolph c. h. once in two weeks Leave Clarkburg every other Monday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Randolph c. h. by 6 p. m. Leave Randolph c. h. every other Tuesday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Clarkburg by 6 p. m. 45. From Kenhawa c. h. by Point Pleasant, Gallipolis and the Salt Springs to Chillicothe once in two weeks. Leave Kenhawa c. h. every other Friday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Chillicothe on Monday by 10 a. m. Leave Chillicothe every other Monday by 2 p. m. and arrive at Kenhawa c. h. on Thursday by 6 p. m. 46. From Marietta, Ohio, to Wood c. h. once a week Leave Marietta every Tuesday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Wood c. h. by 6 p. m. Leave Wood c. h. every Wednesday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Marietta by 6 p. m. 47. From Lancaster c. h. to Kilmarnock once a week. Leave Lancaster c. h. every Monday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Kilmarnock by 11 a. m. Leave Kilmarnock every Monday at 1 p. m. and arrive at Lancaster c. h. by 6 p. m. 48. From Prince Edward c. h. by Lester's Store, Wheeler's Springs and Campbell c. h. to New London once in two weeks Leave Prince Edward c. h. every other Saturday at 6 a. m. and arrive at New-London on Sunday by 6 p. m. Leave New-London every other Monday at 8 a. m. & arrive at Prince Edward on Tuesday by 6 p. m. IN NORTH-CAROLINA. 49. From Danville, Va. to Lenox Castle, North Carolina, once a week Leave Danville every Monday at 6 a. m. and arrive at Lenox-Castle by 6 p. m. Leave Lenox-Castle on Tuesday by 6 a. m. and arrive at Danville by 6 p. m.
The contracts for the routes numbered from 27 to 43 inclusive and from 55 to 69 inclusive, are to be in operation on the 1st day of October next, and continue in force for one year. The contracts for the routes numbered from 44 to 54 inclusive, are to be in operation on the 1st day of October next, and continue in force until the 31st day of March, 1805.
NOTES. 1. The Post-master General may expedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.
2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mails at all offices where no particular time is specified.
3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the time prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar, and if the delay continues until the departure of any depending mail whereby the mails destined for such depending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.
4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any person making proposals desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without that emolument.
5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alteration desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of the contract.
6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of August, November, February and May, in one month after the expiration of each quarter.
7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail.
8. Where the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals.
9. The Post master General reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three failures happen which amount to the loss of a trip each.
10. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of October next, and are to continue in force for two years.
GIDEON GRANGER, POST-MASTER GENERAL. Washington City, February 23, 1804. ouaft
At a Court continued and held for Albemarle county, the seventh day of February, 1804. Charles L. Lewis, plff. Against Elizabeth Henderson and Charles Chancery. Henderson, def. s.
On the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, It is ordered, the court, that the slaves of Elizabeth Henderson be attached, and the said slaves are to be kept by the sheriff until the defendant or his agent give bond and security in the penalty of two thousand dollars to be approved of by the sheriff with condition that the defendant Elizabeth Henderson perform and abide by the decree of this court, to be hereafter pronounced in this cause, and if the defendant or her agent fail to give such security, that the sheriff still detain said slaves, and make report to the next court in order for a further decree.
A copy—Teste, JOHN NICHOLAS, Clk.
Taken up by Elisha Betts, Living in Prince Edward county, at Moore's old ordinary, a SORREL HORSE, seven years old last spring, all four feet white, with a blaze face, bangling mane and switch tail, about four feet nine or ten inches high, no brand perceivable. Appraised to seventy dollars by SAMUEL WOOTTON. NATHL. JACKSON. Before me, Wm. Woodcox. A copy, Teste, Benjamin Watkins, D. C. January 25, 1804.
NOTICE.
MY retail customers are particularly requested to call at my Medicine Store and pay off their accounts as soon as possible, many of which have been standing open for many years, and the trouble and expense of copying and presenting (sometimes again and again) applying and sending to their houses many times before they can be seen (and then often often without effect) is only to be conceived by those who have had the experience.
I return thanks to my customers in general, and hope to merit a continuance of their favors, but in treat them in future to save me the trouble of booking small matters, being determined no longer to continue filling my books with such entries.
I hope my wholesale customers who are delinquent, will see the propriety of calling as soon as possible, to adjust their accounts and give bonds where they are not able to make immediate payment. I am now very fully supplied with a LARGE AND
EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF Fresh Drugs & Medicines, Surgeons' Instruments, Perfumery, &c. also Linseed Oil & Paints, dry and ground in oil.
Which I will sell at a moderate advance for cash, and on the usual credit to those who have heretofore been punctual in their payments. RICHMOND, April 19th, 1804. BENJAMIN DU VAL. w4 1st/4t
VIRGINIA: At a Superior Court of Chancery, held in Richmond, March the 12th, 1804.
BETWEEN Price and Sandridge of the city of Richmond, } plaintiffs AND Alexander S. Outlaw, junior and Alexander } defendants Outlaw, senior.
The defendants not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this country: On the motion of the plaintiffs by their counsel, It is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the first day of the next September term, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some newspaper in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the capitol in the said city.
A Copy, Teste, P. TINSLEY, c. c.
At a Quarterly Court held for Prince Edward county, March 19th, 1804.
Josiah Hurt, Judith Cason and Fuqua Beasley, administratrix and administrators of Benjamin Hurt, deceased, plaintiffs.
AGAINST Zachariah Arnold and Obadiah Hurt, defendants.
The defendant Zachariah Arnold not having entered his appearance and given security according to an act of the general assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this state: On the motion of the plaintiffs by their attorney, It is ordered, that the said defendant Zachariah Arnold do appear here on the first day of May court next and answer the plaintiffs' bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and also posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A Copy, Teste, BENJAMIN WATKINS, D. C.
Louisa County Court, December 13th, 1803. Ludlow Brantham, plaintiff
AGAINST John Boswell Johnson, Thomas M. Johnson, William Johnson, Patrick Mable and Dorothy his wife, Jane Johnson and Ann Johnson, defendants.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant John B. Johnson, is not an inhabitant of this state and he not having entered his appearance and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court: On the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, It is ordered and decreed by the court, that he do appear here on the first day of May term next and answer the plaintiff's bill; and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some public newspaper in the city of Richmond for two months successively, and posted at the front door of the courthouse of this county.
A Copy—Teste, WM. G. POINDEXTER, B. C. S.
Westham Iron Foundry. NEAR RICHMOND.
THE subscriber takes the liberty of informing the public that he has taken a lease and is at present working the above foundry and having provided the best artists in that line from New-York and George Town, together with pig iron of the first quality:
Proposes to cast—Mill grinders and links of every description; also, cast iron wheels for the machinery of mills; Rumford, registered and plain grates; grate front and bottoms, for Rumfordizing fire-places; large and small stoves; caissons and cabin stoves, Franklin stoves for wood or coal; kitchen grates, with crane and range complete; coach warmers; plain stoves and mauld plates; cast railing of every pattern; plow shares and plow boards; cast waggon, coach, phaeton and chair blocks; scale weights from 1 to 60 lb.; sash and clock weights; patent taw irons for smiths, on a very approved plan; backs, jams and back bays; nail cutting machines with screws complete; wheel-barrow bowlers; garden ditto; cast iron anvils, fire dogs and hand irons of every description—together with any other article in the casting line, to a given pattern, at the shortest notice, by application at the furnace, or to
JAMES DUNLAP, in Richmond. 24th March, 1804. w3m P.S. Old Iron purchased by application as above.
BLANK BONDS For Sale at this Office.

NEW YORK, April 25. ONE DAY LATER —Capt. Pinkham has furnished the editors of this gazette with London papers of the 16th ult. They state, besides what we have extracted, that the king was so far recovered, that he took his usual walk in the queen's garden—That no less than twenty-seven more officers of distinction had been arrested for conspiracy, among whom were generals Ferrino, Macdonald and Massena.
Accounts have also been received from the British squadron off Boulogne, of the capture of 5 gun boats, the sinking of others, together with French transports.
Capt. Pinkham informs that the British had destroyed, captured, sunk, or drove ashore, a considerable number of gun-boats, belonging to the French squadron at Boulogne.
The subsequent articles comprise what ever is interesting in the London paper of the 15th:
LONDON, March 15. BULLETIN —"His majesty advances in recovery." (Signed as usual.)
WAR WITH SPAIN —It is reported in the political circles at the west end of the town, that this event is at no great distance. Indeed we have been confidently assured that letters of marque and reprisal are now preparing to be issued against the ships and vessels belonging to that power.
Dispatches were yesterday received from admiral Sir James Saumarez, dated Jersey, the 19th inst; the fleet all well.
Price of stocks at one o'clock this day: Consols for money, 56 3/4 7 8, ditto for account 57 1/4—Old 5 per cent. 89 1/4.
Price of stocks this day—Consols for money 56 7/8. Do. for acc. 55 1/4—old 5 per cent. C. 89 7/8.
DUBLIN, March 9. 3 1/2 per cent gov. deb. 66 7/8—5 per cent. gov. deb. 90 7/8.
YARMOUTH, March 14. Yesterday a great deal of firing was heard here from the south east, which has continued great part of the day: it is supposed that an attack has been made by sir Sidney Smith on the gun-boats in Flushing.
Extract of a letter to the editor from Wm. Lee, esq. United States consul, at Bordeaux, February 16, 1804.
SIR, It is impossible to give you an idea of the distresses of the merchants of this city.—Credit is totally destroyed and misery is depicted in the countenance of every commercial man. What will be the end of this God only knows. I would advise all those who adventure this way to send out intelligent supercargoes, whose integrity can be depended on—and if the merchants of the United States were wise they would accept of no advance by means of facilities on London or Amsterdam. Remittances to these places cannot be made from this at the present crisis without great risk and uncertainty. I am setting all my affairs, and withdrawing my name from commerce entirely in order to live peaceable and happy, and to enable me to give a more effectual protection to those of my fellow citizens who may need my assistance in my official capacity. A consul ought not to have his name in commerce. Since the failure of Perrot and Binaud, I have been solicited to join some of the first houses here. But I find there is no pleasure or safety in commerce in this country. I have therefore resisted their importunities.
The Joseph and Phoebe, from Virginia, to Cowes, and a market, arrived here a few days since, and has been seized, vessel and cargo, for having touched in England. The vessel I am in hopes we shall get restored. The brig Eagle, Young, of New York, arrived here 19th January, from Bristol, having been taken in there by an English privateer, and is ordered out immediately.
The ship Columbine and cargo, of Boston; and brig Sally and cargo, of Charleston, and seized by the custom house for debts due from Strabel and Markine, will be restored.
The cargoes of the schrs. Eagle and Jefferson, belonging to Boston, which arrived here on the first and sixth inst. and consigned to Strabel and Markine, I have had in the "Entrepot" under the seal of the court of commerce, subject to the orders of the proprietor.
April 27. Capt. Pernie, from Halifax, has favored the editors with papers to the 17th inst. They afford a small addition to our marine head, and an article or two from London one day later than heretofore received. A London paper of the 16th inst. states, that his majesty was so far recovered, that he was enabled to receive visits and walk in the gardens. The editor of the Halifax paper observes "our advices do not appear marked with any very important occurrence:—The conspiracy in France is still a theme on which the public papers dilate copiously.—Many general officers are said to be implicated.—Pichegru is taken—and the fate of Moreau yet trembles undetermined on the lips of Bonaparte; who has the impudence to pretend great distress for the unhappy situation of his former friend; in which to keep up the mockery, Madame B. largely participates."
"The ships intended to block up the harbor of Boulogne, were ready to cross the channel with their heavy cargoes; a squadron was appointed to convoy them, and little doubt entertained of their success."
A letter from Rouen, of the 1st inst, says, several were charged with being accomplices in the horrible conspiracy, at Paris, have fled.
"Boulogne, Feb. 29." —In the last battle which took place, a shell from the battery of Grimsa went through an English frigate and sunk her—the hull of the vessel has been driven ashore."
The London "Courier" of the 15th ult. (which has just been put into our hands by a commercial friend) contains the following articles:
"Pichegru had attempted to elude discovery by using crutches. It is said, too, in some dutch papers which have been received to the 10th, that he had been a considerable time in the Thuilleries before his arrest. To a question respecting the cause of his having quitted England, he replied that he left it to call General Moreau to account for his conduct towards him. Moreau having denounced him to the Directory. Being further pressed as to his having seen Moreau, he is said to have answered, "After what has passed between us, we cannot see each other but sword in hand."
"It is understood that Moreau is to be tried before a criminal court, consisting of six judges; and that he is not to be allowed the benefit of a trial by jury."
"The firing heard at Deal and Dover two or three days ago, did not, it is now said, proceed from our cruizers, but from the enemy, who were exercising the mortars, gun-batteries and flotilla. Their boats and vessels have made no movement indicative of an intention to put to sea."
LONDON, March 15. —The report of the sailing of the Toulon fleet seems contradicted by an address which appears in the Moniteur of the first inst, signed by Admiral Gantheaume, and several other officers, and dated Toulon, February 21st.
YARMOUTH, March 12. —The Princess of Wales cutter, commanded by Lieut. Robert Cameron, arrived in the roads yesterday afternoon, with dispatches from Sir Sidney Smith, after a run of eleven hours from Flushing, where she left the Commodore, who is not content with blockading ports in the common way, but has actually moored his own ship, the Anne, Crescent and Magicienne, at the mouth of the Duerloo, which has effectually stoped up that passage to Flushing; the cruiser brig, and Rattler sloop of war, are moored in the Wulings, within three miles and a half of the enemy's flotilla, which are anchored in the roads, to the amount of 60 or 70 sail. When our tars can do this in the face of an enemy, and in their own harbours, what have Englishmen to fear from invasion.
April 28. The Ex-Bashaw of Tripoli has written a letter to the President, requesting a loan of 40,000 dollars, to enable him to regain the Bashawmaship to which he has a legitimate hereditary claim; promising, if he is successful, to release all the American prisoners, and repay the money; and offering to give the Americans possession of the strongest post he may have at his disposal, as a guarantee for the faithful performance of his engagements. The Philadelphia, had been got into Tripoli-Commodore Barron, it is said, is to command on the Mediterranean station, and it is reported will have orders to assist the lawful Bashaw in regaining his rightful power. It is presumed Captain Barron takes his rank from the date of his commission.
PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Tuesday the 22d inst. is the day appointed for the annual meeting of the Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in this state. May 24, 1804.
Notice. By virtue of a deed of trust, executed by John and Judith Shipwash of the county of Chesterfield, into the subscriber, the following property, to wit: A LOT OF LAND , containing three acres more or less, together with the improvements thereon, situate on the old road, and adjoining the land of Wm. Smith, dec. John Cobb & John Swann, contiguous to the town of Manchester, and on the main turnpike road—will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Monday the 30th inst to satisfy a debt due by the said John Shipwash to Mr. William Bryan.
LEIGHTON WOOD, Trustee. Richmond, 17th April, 1804.
The sale of the above mentioned property is postponed until Wednesday the 16th of May, if fair, and if not, the next fair day.
Advertisement.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed by George Booker to the subscribers, to secure certain debts therein mentioned, due by said Booker to James Morton & Co. of Prince Edward county, will be offered for sale, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on the ninth day of June next, at James Morton's store. FOURTEEN VIRGINIA BORN SLAVES , consisting of men, women, girls and boys, or so many of them as will satisfy the balance of said debts.
EDWARD DILLON, } Trustees. SAML. ALLEN, jun. } April 20th, 1804.
LOST.
On Tuesday evening the 11th inst. was lost from the subscriber's horse a WALIECE , in which were contained several articles of clothing and declarations to the amount of thirty buildings, and several other papers, which can be of no use to any person except the owner. Whoever has found the said valiece, with its contents, shall be handsomely rewarded. At all events, the person who has found it, will please to send the papers for insurance to the post-office in the city of Richmond, directed to Mr. Wm. F. Art, principal agent to the mutual insurance company of Virginia; which no doubt will be done, as the declarations for insurance can be of no use to any person except the gentlemen who have declared for insurance, and as the consequence may be serious, I hope the papers for insurance will be returned, at all events.
PHILIP P. JONES. Richmond, April 17, 1804.
The Virginia Argus.
RICHMOND:
SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1804.
MEMBERS chosen to serve in the next General Assembly of this Commonwealth.
Elizabeth City, John S. Westwood, Charles R. Mallery.
Daniel Sheffey is elected Senator for the district of Montgomerie, Wythe, &c.
Robert G. Robb is elected Senator for the district of Caroline and Hanover.
FOR THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
No. III.
Flies wide, and almost leaps from off its hinges, To give him entrance a little holiday, While his approaches make a little holiday, And every face is dressed in smiles to meet him. Rows.
There are some men of such a delicate sensibility that the slightest circumstance in their favour, or the least attention towards them will make them inconceivably happy. They are equally sensible to inattention the slightest degree of which gives them the most exquisite torture. I know not whether such fine feelings are desirable. Surely those who possess them experience some moments of the most delightful sensations, such as men of less subtilized feelings or of a blunted sensibility are entire strangers to. But in the present unpolished state of our manners, these fleeting moments of happiness are outweighed by tedious hours of misery.—Such men will also be most scrupulously attentive to the feelings of others. They possess genuine politeness. Their society is the school in which politeness is taught in all its various modifications. Is there a man, of feelings so callous, of a heart so deadened to all genuine delight as to wound intentionally the sensibility of such men? No! There cannot be! Human nature is not so depraved! Whenever it happens it must proceed from ignorance.
If we wish therefore to be masters of that beautiful and agreeable accomplishment; to conciliate the affections of men, to be received with open arms into the bosom of confidence, cultivate the acquaintance of such men, converse with them on various subjects, watch the emotions of their hearts, emotions which will display themselves in their candid countenances, according as your conversation and conduct please or offend the delicacy of their feelings. Observe too how they adapt their conversation to the capacities of those with whom they associate, and the ordinary topics of their conversation.
Stanly is a young man of my acquaintance. He possesses the disadvantages without the advantages of a scientific education. Because he has been to a college he conceives he is entitled to look upon half the world with contempt. He passes by his old acquaintances and pretends not to see some and not to know others. They cordially hate him. In conversation he is dogmatical. Is angry if you pretend to doubt the correctness of his opinions. Stops you in the course of an argument, and tells you pointedly your opinion is absurd. Swears to it and then talks upon some other subject. His loquacity is so loud and incessant that it shocks the delicacy of the ear, and tires the patience of every one who listens to him. Sometimes every person leaves the room while he is talking. He is then in a frenzy of anger. Tells the next person he meets with of the stupidity of the company which treated him so impolitely, saying at the same time, that a man of his genius and attainments can enjoy no satisfaction in such diliterate circles. Insults you by telling you what he has learnt. Informs you with what facility he mastered a particular branch of science. Tells you what Mr. such a one said of him. Then exclaims "Oh! by G— he is a fine fellow. Informs you he had the honor of dining with one, receiving a card from another, of having a long discussion with a third at the coffee house. Tells you how completely he answered and confounded every argument he urged; how ingeniously he detected their fallacy and exposed their absurdity, and in what a ridiculous light his antagonist was placed. Inquires of you, perhaps, what the ladies said of him, at the same time informing you what he heard they did say respecting him. Tells you that Miss —— is dying in love with him, and that he had made her believe he was as much in love with her, merely to have a little amusement with the vain creature.
In his conversation with ladies his language is unintelligible both to them and himself. He talks of the contraction of his fibres and fibrils, his vibrations and vibratuncles, the tremulation of his optic nerve, his syllogisms, his majors, his minors, his catachresis, his antonomasias, his diagonals, his parallelograms, his pedulous words which they never heard of. If a lady plays on her pianoforte, it is a hundred to one if he does not observe to her that such a catacoustic sound is very beautiful.
He is the laughing stock for the whole neighbourhood. When he is seen approaching a gentleman's house, I have heard a lady whisper, "yonder comes the self conceited fool," and a gentleman would say to one near him "draw up your chair, for I would not have Stanly to set by me for the world."
How different is this man from Mr. Gatliff, whose good sense and unassuming manners, secures to him the esteem and affection of all who know him. Nay
every one who sees him is immediately prepossessed in his favour. His polite and agreeable manners render him the favorite of the fair sex, who would give the world to appear lovely and amiable in his eyes. He seldom talks of himself, and never but with the greatest modesty and reluctance. He never interrupts you in the course of a conversation, but with a most fascinating smile upon his countenance, looks you in the face and listens with the most captivating politeness until you appear to wait for a reply, which he commences not by telling you your arguments are absurd, but probably by complimenting you upon the ingenuity with which you defended your opinion; telling you at the same time that if you would review your arguments you would probably find some error, which he would then proceed dispassionately to shew.
There is no accomplishment more agreeable to others, more desirable or more worthy the greatest exertions to attain, than politeness. "A graceful person says Lord Chesterfield, is better than the best letter of recommendation." This concise sentence contains more than many pages of some voluminous writers.
ATTICUS.
At the District Court held at Franklin Courthouse on Monday the 16th ult. Robert Crowder, charged with aiding and abetting in counterfeiting money, and attempting to pass it off, was sentenced to four years confinement in the Penitentiary House.
The election of NEW-YORK for GOVERNOR, Members of Congress and Members of Assembly, commenced on the 24th ult. and continued during that and the two ensuing days.
After a warm contest, the votes given in the city and county of New York, give Mr. Burr a majority of about 100 over Mr. Lewis, the republican candidate.
The republican ticket for members of Assembly for the city and county of New York, has carried by a majority of about 700.
Samuel L. Mitchell and Daniel D. Tompkins, both republicans, are elected representatives in Congress.
One of the New York papers states that Mr. Burr has obtained a majority of 85 on Staten Island.
The Citizen says "our friends in the other states may rest assured that judge Lewis will be elected by a very handsome majority."
FROM THE (NEW-YORK) MERCANTILE ADVERTISER.
The election of governor &c. terminated last evening after a very severe contest of three days. On counting the votes, there appeared,
For Mr. Burr. In the 1st ward a majority of 183 2d 114 3d 59 4th 5 —————361
For Judge Lewis. In the 5th ward a majority of 60 6th 45 7th 95 8th 43 9th 17 —————260
Leaving a total majority for Mr. Burr, in the city and county of New York of 101
The votes for senators, assembly men and representatives in congress had not been canvassed when this paper was put to press.
The election in RHODE ISLAND has terminated in favor of republicanism without much opposition.
In Massachusetts the returns of 335 towns give,
Mr. Strong, 25,742 Mr. Sullivan, 21,428.
Should the recent additional account of the arrest of Massena, Macdonald, Ferrino and more than twenty others prove true, the conspiracy in France must have been very extensive and serious indeed. Ferrino though not so much distinguished as Massena and Macdonald, is not a less important character: he is an engineer, and has generally acted in a station of the utmost importance and requiring the most decisive military talents, under the organization of the French armies, that of chief of the staff. He was very much distinguished in the wars on the Rhine at various times. We would fain question the truth of this recent news, but there have been so many examples of envy, treachery, turpitude and disregard of the interests of their country among military men, that after what we have seen and heard of such characters our wishes must bend to experience.
(Aurora.)
The National Intelligencer has given a statistical table of the United States from 1774 to 1803, which marks the progress of the states in their population, commerce, arts and political and domestic affairs. It gives to the U. S. 1,230 miles in length, and 1040 miles in breadth, being more than 1,000,000 of square miles, or 640 millions of acres. We can notice the great numbers only. In the above term of years, the population has risen from 2 to 5 millions; the improved land from 20 to 38 millions of acres; the militia has increased from 400,000 to 980,000—the seamen from 15,000 to 33,000; the domestic produce from 6,000,000 of dollars to 42,000,000; the exports from
6,000,000 to 55,000,000; the tonnage from 198,000 to above a million of tons; active sinking fund in 1793, 2,600,000; in 1802, 12,000,000; bonds and cash in the treasury in 1793, 6,000,000, in 1803, 13,000,000. Louisiana is not included.
(Salem Reg.)
In South Carolina they are preparing to adopt the establishment of free Schools, from which New England has derived from its first settlement its greatest blessings. The nature of the settlements in S. Carolina evidently will not admit an establishment perfectly similar to that of New-England, nor can the division of districts admit the most easy communication of knowledge. But the method arises from the character of their population and not from any deficiency of zeal or patriotism. The state is to be divided into 119 school districts. The Senators and members of each district of the state become commissioners relative to the school houses. The annual grants of the state are to be denied to such as do not provide school masters, and keep their school houses in good order. The governor may appoint trustees to elect school masters, and 150 dollars a year are allowed by the state to each district, and 450 dollars to the orphan house in Charleston. For the school houses, 11,800 dollars are appropriated at the treasury, and all bonds on the paper medium loan belonging to the schools and every deficiency is to be supplied from the stock of the state in the state bank. Passed the 15th Dec. 1803. Petitions are prepared to make the roads leading into Charleston, turnpikes.
(ib.)
We are informed, that a prize of 2000 dols. in the late St. Aug. Church lottery, was drawn by two poor infirm old men, one of whom in receiving the prize money, shed tears.—That a prize of 2000 dollars in the same lottery, was drawn by a black man; and that the prize of 1000 dollars in the Lehigh lottery, now drawing, which came up this day, was purchased by two poor lads of this city.
(Phil. Gaz.)
PHILADELPHIA, May 1.
Capt. Dashwood, arrived at Boston, from Boyeaux, informs, that Moreau, was still in confinement, & that the commander of the Consular Guards had also been arrested as an accomplice in the late conspiracy against the life of Bonaparte, and, after a summary trial, was immediately shot. Pichegru and Moreau, it was expected, would meet the same fate.
Entertaining extract from Denon's Travels in Egypt, (for sale at this office.)
"I had often heard speak of the kamsin , which may be termed the hurricane of Egypt, and the desert; it is equally terrible by the frightful spectacle which it exhibits when present, and by the consequences which follow its ravages. We had already passed with security one half of the season in which it appears, when in the evening of the 18th of May, I felt myself entirely overcome by a suffocating heat; it seemed as if the fluctuation of the air was suddenly suspended. I went out to bathe, in order to overcome so painful a sensation, when I was struck, on my arrival at the bank of the Nile, with a new appearance of nature around me; this was a light and colors which I had not yet seen. The sun, without being concealed, had lost its rays; it had even less lustre to the eye than the moon, and gave a pale light without shade; the water no longer reflected its rays, but appeared in agitation; every thing had changed its usual aspect; it was now the flat shore that seemed luminous, and the air dull and opaque; the yellow horizon shewed the trees on its surface of a dirty blue; flocks of birds were flying off before the cloud; the frightened animals ran loose in the country, followed by the shouting inhabitants, who vainly attempted to collect them together again; the wind, which had raised this immense mass of vapor, and was urging it forward, had not yet reached us; we thought that by plunging our bodies in the water, which was then calm, we could prevent the baneful effects of this mass of dust, which was advancing from the south-west; but we had hardly entered the river when it began to swell all at once as if it would overflow its channel, the waves passed over our heads, and we felt the bottom heave up under our feet; our clothes were conveyed away along with the shore itself, which seemed to be carried off by the whirlwind which had now reached us; we were compelled to leave the water, and our wet and naked bodies being beat upon by a storm of sand, were soon encrusted with a black mud, which prevented us from dressing ourselves; enlightened only by a red and gloomy sun, with our eyes smarting, our noses stuffed up, and our throats clogged with dust, so that we could hardly breathe, we lost each other and our way home, and arrived at our lodgings at last one by one, groping our way, and guided only by the walls, which marked our track. We could now easily conceive the dreadful situation of those who are surprised with such a phenomenon of nature, when crossing the exposed and naked deserts; and we were so accustomed to the serene sky of Egypt, that we could hardly bear with patience such a sudden transition."
The next day, the same mass of dust, attended with similar appearances, travelled along the desert of Lybia: it followed the chain of the mountains, and when we flattered ourselves that we were entirely rid of this pestilence, the west wind brought it back, and once more overwhelmed us with this scorching torrent; the flashes of lightning appeared to pierce with difficulty.

ty through this dense vapor; all the elements seemed to be still in disorder; the rain was mixed with whirlwinds of fire, wind, and dust, and in this time of confusion on the trees and all the other productions of nature seemed to be again plunged in the horrors of chaos.
If the desert of Lybia had sent us these clouds of dust, those on the east, on the contrary had been inundated with water, for the merchants who came from the borders of the Red sea told us, that in the valleys they had the water up to the middle of their legs.
Two days after this disaster, we were told that the plain was covered with birds, which were passing on from east to west, like the close files of an army; and indeed, we saw at a distance the fields appear to move like a broad torrent flowing through the country. Thinking they might be some foreign birds we hastened out to meet them; but instead of birds we saw a cloud of locusts, who just skimmed the soil, stopping at each blade of grass to devour it, then flying off to new food. If it had been the season in which the corn was young and tender, this would have been a serious plague; for these children of the desert are as keen, as active, and as vigorous as the Bedouin Arabs; it would be interesting to know how they live and produce such multitudes in so arid a desert; perhaps it was the rain that had fallen in the valleys which had suddenly hatched them, and had produced this emigration, just as certain winds bring swarms of gnats. The wind changing again in a contrary direction to their march, they were once more driven back in the desert. The locusts are of a rose color, speckled with black, very strong, shy and difficult to catch."
The rev. Mr. Buckley, of Colchester, in Connecticut, was famous in his day as a casuist and sage counsellor. A church in his neighborhood had fallen into unhappy divisions and contentions, which they were unable to adjust among themselves. They deputed one of their number to the venerable Buckley for his advice: with a request that he would send it to them in writing. The matters were taken into serious consideration, and the advice with much deliberation, committed to writing. It so happened that Mr. Buckley had a farm in an extreme part of the town, upon which he entrusted a tenant. (for in those aristocratic days of our forefathers it was no sin for a clergyman to own lands and other property, provided he came honestly by them.) It was necessary for Mr. Buckley to give some directions to his tenant; in subscribing the two letters, the one for the church was directed to the tenant, and the one for the tenant to the church. The church was convened to hear the advice which was to settle all their disputes—the moderator read as follows:
"You will see to the repair of the fences, that they be built high and strong, and you will take special care of the old Black Bull."
The mystical advice puzzled the church at first; but an interpreter among the more discerning ones was soon found, who said—"Brethren, this is the very advice which we need. The direction to repair the fences is to admonish us to take good heed in the admission and government of our members. We must guard the church by our Master's laws, and keep out strange cattle from the fold. And we must in a very particular manner set a watchful guard over the Devil, the old Black Bull, who has done us so much hurt of late."
All perceived the wisdom and fitness of Mr. Buckley's advice, and resolved to be governed by it. The consequence was, all their animosities subsided, and peace and harmony were restored to the long afflicted church. What the subject of the letter sent to the tenant was, and what good effects it had upon him, the story does not tell us.
Hampshire Gaz.
To facilitate to claimants under the 7th article of the treaty with Great Britain the receipt of their monies in instances in which they have not constituted the public agent in London, their special attorney, it has been thought proper to draw to the United States all such monies of the above description as may not be drawn from him by the individuals themselves prior to the 1st of Sep r next. The Agent is accordingly instructed to cease paying them after that date, but after the 1st of November next, they will be again payable at the City of Washington, to those who have right, or to their attorneys duly authorized.
Department of State } April 28th, 1804. (4)
THE DRAMA.
Shortly will be published in the Boston De-
mocrat, IN SUCCESSIVE NUMBERS.
THE THESPID OF AMERICA.
COMPREHENDING
A Political, Critical and Satirical Analysis,
OF THE MERITS OF ALL
THE THEATRICAL PERFORM-
ERS
Who have appeared on the American
Stage.
BY ANTHONY PASQUIN,
Author of the European Children of Thespis.
The first eight numbers will comprehend the investigation of Mr. Bernard. Mrs. Wignell, Mr. Hodgkinson, Mrs. Whitlock, Mr. Jefferson, Mrs. Barret, Mr. Green and Mrs. Jones.
Democrat Office, Boston, April 18, 1804. (2)
JUST RECEIVED, At S. PLEASANTS' Book-Store, Richmond, a very elegant assortment of the best
PEN-KNIVES,
Which will be sold by the dozen or single.
At a meeting of a major-
ity of the commissioners, on the 4th of May, to receive subscriptions in the City of Richmond, to the Bank of Virginia.
Resolved, that the "ten days" allowed for keeping open the subscriptions, be understood to be ten days exclusive of Sunday.
Resolved, that the subscription-books be opened in the court-room, at the Capitol, on Monday next, at 10 o'clock in the morning, and be kept open from 10 until 3 o'clock on each day.
Resolved, that any person subscribing for another, must produce written authority directly from the person for whose use the subscription shall be made, which authority will be filed away by the commissioners.
E. CARRINGTON, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners at Richmond.
A CARD.
THE rational amusement, and the utility derived from well conducted Magazines, will hardly be controverted. Accordingly there are few countries, in which they are not numerous and well received. And yet, the subscriber thinks he is correct when he says, that NOT ONE is published in the respectable and scientific state of Virginia.
He designs to publish a MAGAZINE, principally, if not altogether, of a literary complexion, provided he obtains adequate support from his Fellow Citizens; in which case, he flatters himself, that his exertions will prove fully satisfactory to his patrons, and somewhat advantageous to himself. The prospectus of the work will, in a short time be published.
J. DIXON. Richmond, May 3d, 1804.
THE FOLLOWING
BOOKS
ARE JUST RECEIVED AT S. PLEASANTS'
PRINTING OFFICE AND BOOK STORE,
NEAR THE BRIDGE, RICHMOND—
The Literary Magazine No 6, for March, 1804
Don Raphael, a romance, by G. Walker, author
of Vagabond, &c. &c.
Poems by Peter Bayley, Jr Esq.
Temple of Nature; or the Origin of Society, a
Poem, with Philosophical notes, by Dr. Darwin.
Poems, by R. Bloomfield, including Farmer's Boy
and Rural Tales
Pleasures of Hope, by T. Campbell
Life of Joseph, the Son of Israel, by I. Macgowan
Pike's (large) Arithmetic
Brookes' Universal Gazetteer
Gibson's Surveying
Corry's Life of General Washington
Webster's Grammar
Smith's Wealth of Nations
Bell's Theatre, 34 vols
Travels of Anacharsis the younger in Greece, 4
vols
The Monthly Mirror, from 1795 to 1803, inclu-
sive, 15 vols, elegantly bound
The Lady's Museum, 11 vols, elegant binding
System of Chemistry, by Thomson
Dobson on Air
Ferguson's Lectures
Perpetual Almanacks
Poole's Pantheon
Hervey's Dialogues
Life of Napoleon Bonaparte
Ainsworth's and Ennie's Latin Dictionaries
Barclay's, Bowyer's and Ash's Dictionaries.
Also—Walden's best
Black & Red Ink Powder.
A few thousand QUILLS, and a quantity of
Foiscap writing PAPER, from 2 dols. to 5 dols.
50 cents per ream
Stolen or stolen, on Sunday the 15th of last
month, from the neighborhood of Rich-
mond, an
Iron Grey Horse,
About four feet eight inches high, six years old, branded on the near shoulder H W and has some saddle spots whiter than his natural color. His mane was reached some time since and is nearly grown again. He has a switch tail, tr is and gillons, and if rode with a spur and kirk bridle may be made to pace—There is good reason to believe that he was stolen by a free small negro fellow, who goes by the name of Billy Jackson, as such a horse was seen in his possession in the evening of the day on which the horse was lost—Jackson is supposed to have gone to Fredericksburg, accompanied by a white woman who lives with him as his wife, and who some times calls herself Polly McKnight, alias Porter. She had with her a white boy child five or six years of age. It is presumed they carried the horse with them, being obliged to fly from that justice here which would at law have inflicted a punishment due to his various crimes. I will give a reward of Thirty Dollars on recovery of the horse if stolen, on conviction of the thief, or Ten Dollars for the horse delivered to me in Richmond.
JOHN ATKINSON. May 2d, 1804. 3t.
THE THOROUGH BRED HORSE
AMERICUS,
WILL stand at my stable the ensuing season, and will be let to mares at the moderate price of twenty dollars the season and eight dollars the leap, or thirty two dollars to insure a mare being in foal; in either case a half dollar to the groom: the leap money to be sent with the mares, and notes for the season must accompany them also; but the twenty dollars may be discharged by the payment of sixteen on or before the last day of July, at which time the season will expire. The season will commence the 25th of March. Mares fed with grain if required at the market price; rich and extensive pastureage gratis, and also the board of boys. All possible attention will be paid to mares, but no responsibility for escapes or accidents.
AMERICUS was got by Shark, his dam by Wildair his grandam by Vampier, out of Col. Braxton's imported mare Kitty Fisher, Wildair was got by Fearnought, Fearnought by Regulus Regulus by the Godolphin Arabian; Vampier was by Regulus, who was by the Godolphin Arabian, Kitty Fisher by Cade, who was by the Godolphin Arabian. Gentlemen will find after perusing the above pedigree, that Americus is not surpassed by any horse on the continent.
JOHN HOSKINS. King & Queen, February 12, 1804. 3w*
TO RENT,
And possession given the 1st next month,
THE STORE, &c.
Near the bridge, in this city, at present occupied by Mr. Wm. Crawford.—There are good accommodations for a family, and a large garden.—Enquire of THE PRINTER. May 4th, 1804. (3w.)
B. & M. MYERS,
Next door to Messrs Mitchell and Gairdner's, have received a handsome assortment of Fashionable Goods,
Amongst which are some very elegant Laced Muslins and Cambricks; 6-4 Cambricks Dimities; Plain and Figured, India and Mull Mull Muslins; 7-8 Calicoes; 9-8 Chitzes and Printed Cambricks; White, Thread and Pannett Laces; Lace Veils; Footings and Edgings; Wide Black Lace; Florence Silks, expressly adapted to Summer wear; Lustings, Mantuas and Pelongs; White and Colored extra Kid, Silk, Lace and Picnic Gloves and Muffs; Ladies' and Gentlemen's Silk and Cotton Hose; Men's fine Shoes; a large supply of Ladies' Spangled and Plain Morocco and Kid ditto: Gown and Bonnet Trimmings, &c. &c.
AN ASSORTMENT OF
Dutch Bolting Cloths,
And Hollow Glass ware—also, French Cordials; Syrup Punch; Essence of Cologne, &c.—All which they are disposed to sell at very low prices, for CASH.
May 4, 1804. 2w
Sales at Auction,
TO CLOSE A CONSIGNMENT.
WILL be SOLD, by the subscribers, on Tuesday the 15th inst (positively without reserve) for notes with approved security, at ninety days,
The following Articles:
 14 Hds. Brown Sugar  5 Barrels Pimento  5 Bags  4 Cases 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linen  1 do Portugal Handkerchiefs  4 Bales India Cottons  2 do British Ozaburgs  5 Cases gentlemen's best London Hats  1 do Ladies' Straw Bonnets  5 Pieces French Cambricks  40 Doz Kid Gloves  2 Cases Writing and Printing Paper  20 Boxes China 
THOMAS TAYLOR & CO v. m. Richmond, 1st May, 1804. rds
The subscriber intending to leave this state for a short time, and having on hand a valuable STOCK OF CONsigned GOODS, which he is directed to close sales of, the same will be sold at public auction, at his store, on the main street by Prusser & Moncure, on Wednesday the 9th day of May ensuing, at 11 o'clock, on a credit of four months for all sums above twenty dollars, for approved endorsed notes, viz.
 23 Hds. Brown Sugar of superior quality.  6 Green Coffee  2 Tons German Steel  400 Pieces India Cotton  27 Best Ticklenburg  25 Doz and a half Boxes Snuff  3 Boxes Castle Soap  7 Pieces Sheetings  600 Demijohns  25 Pieces Linen Checks  10 Flanders Sail Duck  17 Sets Damask Table Cloths and Napkins  Bandannas, Nankenas, Sisterens, Sewing Silk, &c. &c. 
SAMUEL MYERS. Richmond, April 30, 1804.
Ten Dollars Reward
RUN away from the subscriber living in the upper end of New Kent county, on the 22nd of the present month, a negro man named JACOB, who has been accustomed to fielding in and about my neighbourhood and the neighbourhood of Mr Thomas Frayser's, and other places for several years past; he carried nothing with him except his fiddle that I know of. His dress was plain home spun, except his panaloons, which are of blue plains, his behaviour to white people is very courteous and obliging—among his own colour he is a lively, age 10 or 12 years or thereabouts—height about 5 feet 10 inches—complexion rather light, of a pleasing countenance—I have entrusted him for several years past with all my market business, which he has generally discharged faithfully. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver him to me or secure him in any jail so that I get him again, beside all reasonable expenses. I do forewarn all persons from harbouring or employing him, and all masters of vessels and others from conveying him out of the state at their peril, as I am determined to put the law in force against any one who may offend in that way.
ROBERT TURNER. 30th April, 1804. 2w*
VIRGINIA:
COMMITTED to the jail of Lee county on the 10th day of January last, a runaway negro man about five feet seven inches high, supposed to be between forty and fifty years of age, calls himself SAM, thin visage, rather spare made, had on when brought to jail a low crowned hat, a broad cloth coat a good deal worn, a thickset waistcoat and an old pair of cotton breeches; says he belongs to James Caldwell of the county of Guilford, state of North Carolina—The owner is desired to come and prove his property, pay charges and take him away.
CHARLES NOE, D. S. For P. Fulkerson, S. L. E. March 26, 1804. w3m
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS OPENED A
Grocery Store,
In the next house above the Eagle Tavern (the property of Mr. Temple) where he has for sale, SALT, COGNAC BRANDY, HOLLAND GIN, ANTIGUA SPIRITS, LOAF and BROWN SUGAR, COFFEE, IMPERIAL and YOUNG HYSON TEA, PEPPER, ALLSPICE, GINGER, NUTMEGS and other SPICES; SOFT SHELL ALMONDS, QUEEN'S WARE, DEMIJOHNS and sundry other articles, which he will sell very low at wholesale or retail, for cash or country produce. DANIEL TRIPLETT. October 11, 1803. w12m
Cash given for TOBACCO, FLOUR, or
FLAX SEED.
WILL BE SOLD,
To the highest bidder, on Monday, the 7th of May, at New Castle, in Hanover county,
Six Likely Negroes,
The property of Nathaniel Cobb, dec. consisting of a Man, a Woman and four Children. They will be sold separately, on twelve months credit, the purchasers giving bonds with approved security, to carry interest from the day of sale, if not punctually paid.
By the COMMISSIONERS. Hanover, April 30th, 1804. 3t
The beautiful high-blooded horse,
PRECIPITATE,
FULL fifteen hands and a half high, a fine sorrel, handsomely marked, of big bone, and great muscular strength and powers, evidently denoting the true English running horse—will stand at my stables, at Sandy Point, in Charles City county, at six guineas the season, and a dollar to the groom; but the season may be discharged by the payment of twenty dollars, on or before the 10th day of October.
Extensive, rich and productive pastures, well enclosed, in various apartments, from which no mare can easily escape, as well on that account as from its physical situation. Servants found gratis; but no liability for involuntary escapes or accidents.
This celebrated horse, whose name is so truly applicable to his character, was bred by Lord Exeter, foaled in 1787, got by Mercury (son of Eclipse) dam by Herod, grandam by Matchem, out of Mr Pratt's old Squirt mare, is undoubtedly one of the best horses ever imported into this country, and is now thought by many gentlemen, who have travelled some distance to see him, superior; although he has so lately crossed the sea, that it cannot be expected he should have gained his pristine form and beauty.
He is truly such a horse as Virgil describes of a fine one—an eye large, black and full of fire, bold as the Lyon, active as the Greyhound, and in all his movements either he rushes forward like a thunderbolt, and hesitates at nothing.
In the first spring meeting 1790, at New Market, when three years old, he won the first class of the Prince's stakes, of 100 guineas each, beating Thunderbolt, Chanticleer, and Sir Pepper, four having paid forfeit. In the same week, he won the Bolton stakes of 50 guineas each, beating Chamboee, Dragon, and Pallafax—seven paid forfeit. Second spring meeting, he won the third class of the Prince's stakes, of 100 guineas, beating Thunderbolt—seven paid forfeit. And in the same week, he received 100 guineas forfeit from Lord Grosvenor's Radamanthus.
In 1792, he won 50, at Guildford, beating Doge, Thunderbolt, Seringapatam, and Stout. The next day 50, at the same place, beating Cardock and Griffin. He also won the king's 100 guineas at Lewes, beating Skyscraper at three heats, the first being deemed a dead heat; after which he was so highly esteemed, that he became a stallion in his lordship's stud, at 12 guineas a mare.
This horse is the sire of Jonquil, Petworth, Maramba, Rosalba, chestnut colt out of Bobtail, chestnut colt out of Rosemary, Humbug, Lazarus, Regnier, Apollo, Gulliver, Tag, Louisa, Tipstaff, and many others of great fame now in training.
I purchased him myself when in England last fall, at the sale of Richard Watt, dec. where a complete stud of his get were sold at Auction, at prices far beyond what was common, to wit, earnings from 90 to 220, sterling—a printed list of which I now have in my possession, to be seen at any time.
For character and performances, see Racing Calendar from 1790 to 1792 inclusive, Sporting Dictionary, page 188, vol. 2, printed 1803—William Taplin, author.
WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT. March 19, 1804. w1mJ*
The High Bred Imported Horse
SILVER,
NOW in high health and vigour—will stand at my stable in the county of Pittsylvania, about two miles from the courthouse, the ensuing season, commencing the 1st of March next; and will cover mares at TWENTY DOLLARS, payable the 1st of October next, which may be discharged by the payment of Five Pounds, if paid by the 1st day of August next, at which time the season will expire; TEN DOLLARS the single leap, to be paid when the mares are covered, and TEN POUNDS to ensure a colt, to be forfeited if the mare is parted with before it is ascertained whether the foal is in foal or not. Excellent high and low ground pasture gratis, and gentlemen may have their mares fed with grain if required at the current price. Servants boarded gratis, and particular attention will be paid to the mares, but I will not be responsible for accidents or escapes.
PEDIGREE.
SILVER is a beautiful Dapple GREY, five feet two inches high full of bone, proportionable shape, symmetry, and fine action, and is a sure and excellent foal getter:—He was got by Mercury, who was got by Col. O'Kelley's Eclipse, out of a Tartar Mare; his dam was the famous Herod Mare, bred by Lord Milington; his grandam Young Hag by Skim; his great grandam Ebony, by Crab; his great great grandam Ebony, by Childers; his great great great grandam, by Bally Turk; his great great great great grandam by Leeds's Arabian.
PERFORMANCES.
SILVER, in the second October meeting, 1793, carrying 84, beat the Duke of Bedford's Golden Rod, 84, one mile, for 50 guineas.—In the second spring meeting, 1794, 84, 3lb, he beat W. Taylor's St. George, 84, two miles, for 200 guineas.—In the second spring meeting, 1794, 84, 5lb, he beat Mr. Howorth's Anthony, 84, half mile, for 100 guineas.—In the July meeting, 1794, he won 60 gu. two miles, beating the Duke of Grafton's Grouse, Lord Oxford's Bruiser, Lord Grosvenor's Excelsior, Lord Clermont's Paymaster and Lord Exeter's Seagull.—In the first October meeting, 1794, 84, he received 20 guineas from Lord Exeter's Seagull, 84, 7lb, one and a half miles, for 200 guineas.—In the second October meeting, 84, 2lb, he run a dead heat with Lord Exeter's Seagull, 84, 1lb, one and a half miles.—In the second October meeting, 1794, he won a handy cap place, two miles, beating the Duke of Grafton, Garland, Lord Exeter's Chensbar, Sir Charles Bunbury's Robin Gray, Mr. Taylor's Hetman, Duke of Queensbury's Bay Billy, by Diomed, and Lord Tichfield's Questlavie.—In the Craven meeting, 1795, 84, he beat Lord Darlington's St. George, 84, 6lb, 4 miles, for 300 gu.—In the 5th spring meeting, 1795, he won the main of the Orleans stake, 200 guineas, each two miles, beating Mr. Wilson's Bennington, Mr. Holme's Gabriel, and the Duke of Queensbury's Pecker.—In the Houghton meeting, 1795, 84, 4lb, received forfeit from Mr. Bowe's Volunteer colt, 74, one mile, for 200 guineas.
I have the General Stud Book and Racing Calendars for '93, '94 and '95, and certificates from a number of respectable Gentlemen, to prove what is above asserted of Silver.
WILLIAM TUNSTALL. February 12th, 1804. (over t. J.)
N. B. Notes of hand will be expected with the mares put by the season, for Twenty Dollars, dischargeable as above. W. T.
ARCHDUKE,
LATELY imported from London, was got by Sir Peter Teazle, (the first Stallion now in England) his dam Horatia by Old Epitome, (undoubtedly the first Stallion of his day) his grandam Countess by Blank, a famous son of the Godolphin Arabian, with many other excellent crosses—A horse of better blood than Archduke was never raised: He is full brother to Mr. Teazle and Stamford, both in high repute, and so are the whole stock. Countess (his grandam) has bred some of the best horses that have appeared on the British turf. She is the dam of Vizard, Cobber, Achilles, Greybeard, Horatia and Deipini—all capital. This is well known to every gentleman acquainted with the Racing Calendars and General Stud Book of England. Archduke is a dark brown horse, full 16 hands high, has a deal of bone with great powers, a good share of beauty, and in the prime of life. He made his appearance on the turf at three years old, and did not run after that year. He won a Sweepstakes of 100 Guineas each, beating several good horses; also the Derby St

Robert Gamble & Son, Are receiving by the ship FAME and other arrivals from Europe, a general assortment of MERCHANDIZE, Suitable to the season—which they are disposed to sell on moderate terms for cash, country produce, or to punctilious customers, on the usual credit. Having a large and convenient WAREHOUSE, calculated to store flour, &c. those who may consign country produce to their care, are assured, that their endeavors will be used to give general satisfaction, and their charge for storage, &c. will be reasonable.  Richmond, 17th Oct. 1803.
The Broad Rock Jockey Club Races will commence on Tuesday the 8th day of May next, and will continue for 4 days—the 1st day, the Jockey Club purse of dollars 400, four mile heats—2d day the Proprietor of the Field's purse of dollars 200, three mile heats—3d day the Jockey Club Cup of dollars 100 value, two mile heats, free for all ages, no person permitted to start for the cup but members of the club, and for their only benefit—4th day a Sweep Stakes for 4 years old colts and fillies, two mile heats, entrance dollars 100, half forfeit; subscription to close on the 15th day of April; 4 subscribers or no race; the weights and rules for those races are agreeable to the Richmond Jockey Club rules—weights as follows: aged horses 133 lbs; 6 years old 128 lbs; 5 years old 118 lbs; 4 years old 106 lbs; 3 years old 99 lbs. Mares and Geldings allowed 3 lbs.  The Treasurer for the club requests the members to be present, in paying up their subscription on or before the day of running.  THOMAS CHEATHAM, Tr. March 29 1804. [2M.]
THE MEMBERS OF THE CLUB are requested to meet at the Broad Rock course, the day preceding the Jockey Club Purse, at 4 o'clock in the evening, for the purpose of making some regulations for the different days running.
The subscriber will receive until the 14th day of next month, at the public manufactory of arms, PROPOSALS, for furnishing the Commonwealth of Virginia, for the Cavalry there of, six hundred pair of HOLSTERS, and six hundred SWORD BELTS.  He will also receive, until the above date, proposals for erecting a HOUSE in the city of Richmond, for the preservation of public Ordnance.  JOHN CLARKE. March 20th, 1804. [14M.]
TO BE SOLD, FOR ready money, in pursuance of a deed of trust, from David Ross Esq. in order to raise the sum of 5,974 dollars 59 cents, with interest at 5 per cent from the 12th September, 1803, till payment, it being the balance due on the three first installments, of a debt due from the said David Ross, to the trustees of James Dunlop, dec. under a decree of the High Court of Chancery and secured by deed of trust, the following
Lands, Lots and Tenements, Or such part of them as may be necessary to the sum aforesaid, with the charges and expenses of sale—An Estate or Plantation in Goshland, called Coles, containing by estimation, fifteen hundred acres, the same more or less, lying on the waters of Byrd creek, and purchased by the said Ross, of the representatives of William Cole and of John Hughes, and adjoining the lands of Richard Adams and S. Richardson, according to its known boundaries as held by the said Ross; also, an Estate or Plantation, all or greater part of which is in the county of Fluvanna, known by the name of Mount Prospect, containing by estimation twelve hundred acres, more or less, adjoining the lands of James Quarles and Joseph Hayden; also the following Lots in the town of Columbia and county of Fluvanna, to wit: Lot No. 63, on which the Warehouse is built, and Lot No. 75, on which is a store, now or late in the occupation of J. Forbes, and Lot No. 74, now or late in the occupation of J. Strother.  The sale will take place at John Napier's tavern, in the town of Columbia, on Saturday the 19th day of May next, and the lands and tenements aforesaid, will be set up in that order which shall appear best to suit the purchasers, and most beneficial to the parties in interest.  JOHN WICKHAM, } Trustees. BEN. MOSBY } GEO. GREENHOW } Richmond, April 17, 1804. tds
The Subscribers having mutually agreed to separate and forever remain apart as man and wife, the public are thus requested to take notice that the undersigned Robert Campbell is not to be liable, or in any manner responsible for any debt hereafter to be contracted by the undersigned Ann Campbell, or otherwise accountable for her conduct—it having been mutually agreed by articles of separation that each of us shall in future be and remain absolutely from all the ties of matrimony as fully, completely and effectually, as though they never had been solemnized, as far as the laws, usages and customs of the commonwealth will admit of.  RO: CAMPBELL. ANN CAMPBELL. Teste, JNO. WALKER. Richmond, April 10, 1804. tf
William McCay, WATCH MAKER, RICHMOND. RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has received by the late arrivals from Europe, a large and general assortment of Gold & Silver Watches, & large quantity of FASHIONABLE SEALS, KEYS, AND CHAINS, Which he will dispose of low for cash—he has also on hand,
A Few Good Clocks. N B Clocks and Watches repaired as usual. Richmond, April 16th, 1804. 8w
Wanted immediately at this office, an APPRENTICE to the PRINTING BUSINESS, a YOUTH of respectable connections, from thirteen to fifteen years old.
By Authority. Scheme of a Lottery. TO BUILD AN ACADEMY IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND.
   Dollars.     1 Prize—last drawn ticket, having a blank to its number, 20,000   1 do. 10,000   1 do. 5,000   5 do. of 1,000 make 5,000   6 do. of 500 make 3,000   10 do. of 200 make 2,000   20 do. of 100 make 2,000   100 do. of 50 make 5,000   250 do. of 30 make 7,500   420 do. of 25 make 10,500   1,500 do. of 20 make 30,000   3,000 do. of 15 make 45,000   1 first drawn ticket after 1,000 having a blank to its number, 250   1 do. after 2,000 do. 250   1 do. after 3,000 do. 250   1 do. after 4,000 do. 250   1 do. after 5,000 do. 500   1 do. after 6,000 do. 500   1 do. after 8,000 do. 500   1 do. after 10,000 do. 500   1 do. after 12,000 do. 500   1 do. after 13,000 do. 500   1 do. after 14,000 do. 1,000   5,325 prizes, 150,000   9,675 blanks—not twice a prize.  
15,000 tickets at 10 dollars each, 150,000 N. B. Prizes subject to a deduction of 15 per cent.  This lottery has been authorized by the Legislature of Virginia, for the laudable purpose of erecting a seminary of learning in or near the metropolis of this state. With this view, it is contemplated to raise 20,000 dollars, and 2,500 dollars in addition, for defraying the expenses attendant on drawing the lottery. Citizens of the first respectability have been selected as trustees, and they have pledged themselves to use their utmost exertions to carry it into effect. The scheme has the advantage of giving to each adventurer, a chance for some very large prizes, whilst the proportion of prizes to blanks, is so great as to invite the friends of the intended institution to partake in the lottery, with very little risk of their becoming losers. The treasurer of the state is to be appointed to receive the money for the tickets as they are sold, and to pay the amount of the prizes to the fortunate adventurers. It is believed that the above considerations will induce a rapid sale of tickets, and the drawing will commence as soon as a sufficient number shall be sold to authorize it—which it is believed will be on the second Monday in December next.  Richmond, January 31, 1804.
TICKETS to be had of Robert Pollard, Doct. John Brockenbrough, Jr. Wm Price, (Neg.) Samuel Pleasants, Jr. and William Prichard.
LORENZO Dow, wishes without delay, to inform the public, that through the misunderstanding of his friends, his appointments as published in the Virginia Argus, clash with another course published by his direction. He therefore gives notice, that he will follow the route appointed by the Argus, till he comes to Richmond—but from Richmond he intends to make his way to Norfolk, and from Norfolk to Alexandria agreeably to the appointments made by Dr. Hall and the other Methodist preachers of those parts.  March 23, 1804
BURR MILL-STONE MANUFACTORY. THE subscriber takes this mode of returning his thanks to his former patrons, and informing the public in general, that he has (by desire of his friends) re-commenced the MANUFACTURING OF BURR MILL-STONES: and having furnished himself with a supply of the best materials, and having had sixteen years experience in the business, in Baltimore, Petersburg and Richmond, hopes to be able to give satisfaction to his employers.  The stones he will warrant to be as good as any in the United States.  Any orders left with Capt. WILLIAM PENNOCK, Norfolk; Capt. WILLIAM CHAMBERS, Staunton; Mr. WILLIAM HAY, Wythe county, or Mr. ROBERT MOORE, Petersburg, shall be duly attended to, and country produce received in payment, at the customary prices.  TWO APPRENTICES will be taken to the above business, and short time required.  WILLIAM DAVIDSON. Richmond, Jan. 10th, 1803. (tf)
4439 Acres of valuable LAND, In the south of Kentucky, the greater part military, will be SOLD for good bonds, or exchanged for property in the state of Virginia.—Enquire of the printer.  Dec. 26th, 1803.
TO RENT, A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE, Near the Market bridge, well situated for a dry or wet goods store, with good accommodation for a family.—For further particulars enquire of the Printer.  Richmond, March 2, 1804
Family Flour. A CONSTANT supply of FLOUR of a superior quality, for family use, kept for SALE, by  GEORGE WATT. Richmond, 5th March, 1804. tf
The business heretofore carried on under the firm of ROBERT POLLOCK & Co. in this place, will from the first of April next be conducted under that of  POLLOCK, TREDWAT & CO. Manchester, 28th March, 1804. 16*
THE public are hereby informed, that the subscriber is prepared with an excellent seine, which will be employed the whole of this season, at the well known SHAD & HERRING FISHERY at Varina, twelve miles below Richmond. The road that leads to this fishery, is plainer and better, than the road leading to any other fishery on James river below this city. His prices for fish will be as follows: Thirty-three shillings and four pence per hundred for shad, or six pence a peck for a smaller quantity. For herrings, twenty shillings per thousand. He will keep a regular supply of salt and barrels for the accommodation of those that may be disposed to purchase fish by the quantity.  MOSES BATES. Henrico, March 20, 1804. [tf]
WAR DEPARTMENT, Feb. 3th, 1804.
Notice is hereby given, That separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until the eighteenth day of May next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October, 1804, until the 30th day of September, 1805, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz.  First. At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackanac, Chikago, Fort Wayne, the post on the Miami of the Lakes, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Ohio, and at any place or places within the Indiana territory north of the 41st degree of north latitude.  Second. At South West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road between said river and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Tennessee and Kentucky.  Third. At the garrison near Vincennes, on the river Wabash.  Fourth. At Fort Massac, near the mouth of the Ohio, Kaskaskia, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Indiana territory, south of the 41st degree of North latitude, (Vincennes excepted.)  Fifth. At St. Louis, New Madrid, and any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in Louisiana, north of the settlements on the river Arkansas.  Sixth. At Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas, Natchez, Fort Adams, Fort Stoddart on the Mobile, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Mississippi territory, and on the road between Natchez and the Tennessee river, (the post on said river excepted.)  Seventh. At New Orleans, and any place or places on the Mississippi river, below Fort Adams, and at Opelousas, Natchitoches, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited in Louisiana, nor before mentioned, or provided for.  Eighth. At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Georgia, and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation.  Ninth. At Charleston, Rocky Mountain, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of South and North Carolina.  Tenth. At Norfolk, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Virginia.  Eleventh. At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Maryland and the district of Columbia.  Twelfth. At Fort Mifflin, Pittsburg, Carlisle, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Pennsylvania, New-Jersey, and Delaware.  Thirteenth. At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New-York, (Niagara excepted.)  Fourteenth. At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont.  Fifteenth. At Fort Independence, (Boston harbour) and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Massachusetts (the district of Maine excepted.)  Sixteenth. At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New-Hampshire and the district of Maine.
A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of beef or three quarters of a pound of pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum, whisky or brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and one half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the rations shall be specified; but the United States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price for the whole ration.  The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackanac, Detroit, Niagara and Chikago for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the western waters for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the Commanders of fortified places or posts to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the Commandant shall be deemed proper.  It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depreciation of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid by the United States at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of credible character, and the certificate of a commissioned officer stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.  The privilege is understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the Sea board or Indian frontiers, not exceeding three months.  H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War. (1 M 18)
Will be let to the lowest bidder, on Tuesday the 15th of May next, at Chesterfield courthouse, the building of an addition to said courthouse, about twenty four feet by twenty six, the walls to be of brick and the roof of timber.  THE COMMISSIONERS. 11th of April, 1804. (2w*)
Life of Washington. SUBSCRIPTIONS for this valuable work are received by Samuel Pleasants, Jr.
Will be let to the lowest bidder, on Tuesday the 15th of May next, at Chesterfield courthouse, the building of an addition to said courthouse, about twenty four feet by twenty six, the walls to be of brick and the roof of timber.  THE COMMISSIONERS. 11th of April, 1804. (2w*)
COURTNEY'S COLLECTION OF Hymns & Spiritual Songs, Are for sale by the dozen or single, at S. Pleasants' Printing Office.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive, that Joseph Caldwell and Robert Peirson, confined for horse stealing, and Cullen Demmory, confined for murder in the second degree, have (the two former for the second time) escaped from the penitentiary. I have therefore thought fit, with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of one hundred dollars for each of the convicts so escaped, to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey them or either of them to the penitentiary. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of the commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the penitentiary aforesaid the said Joseph Caldwell, Robert Peirson and Cullen Demmory.  Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804.  Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Joseph Caldwell, convicted of horse stealing at the district court of Washington, May 1802; born in the county of Charlotte, 5 feet 11 inches high, 21 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, has a bad countenance, and when spoken to cannot look you in the face.  Robert Peirson, convicted of the same offence at the district court of the Sweet Springs, October 1802; born in the county of Botetourt, 6 feet high, 29 years old, fair complexion, dark hair and blue eyes, very thin visage, and has a downturn look; also has the appearance of bad health.  Cullen Demmory, a dark mulatto, convicted of murder in the second degree, at the district court of Suffolk, May, 1801; born in the county of Southampton, 5 feet 8 1-2 inches high, 27 years old, black hair and black eyes, and very thin visage.
Caldwell and Peirson made their escape from the penitentiary the 16th of April last and were re-taken in the counties of Botetourt & Washington, and were both tried for escaping and sentenced to two years additional confinement; the former by the district court of Washington in Sept last, and the latter by the district court held at the Sweet Springs in Oct. following.
By the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS it is represented to the Executive that Israel Wilkinson, who was committed to the jail of the district of Staunton, charged with horse stealing, hath escaped from the said jail: I have therefore thought fit with the advice of the council of state to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of fifty dollars to any person or persons who shall apprehend and convey to the said district jail of Staunton the said Israel Wilkinson. And I do moreover require all officers civil and military, and exhort the good people of this commonwealth to use their best endeavors to apprehend and convey to the said district jail the said Israel Wilkinson.  Given under my hand with the seal of the commonwealth annexed at Richmond, this 31st day of March, 1804.  Signed, JOHN PAGE.
Said Wilkinson is about 24 years of age, upwards of six feet high, and large in proportion, has dark red hair, which he commonly keeps tied, though it is not very long, and has some few freckles in his face; he was clothed in a blue roundabout, a blue surcoat, nearly new, striped pantaloon of olive colored velvet or fancy cloth, and a thin summer waistcoat, but not particularly recollected.
Committed to the jail of Albemarle county, a negro man about 25 years of age, a yellowish black complexion, spare made, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, rather stoop shouldered, has a kind of hitch when he walks in one of his hips, has been severely whipped, and says he belongs to Mr. James Manteloe, who has lately moved over towards Greenbrier from Hanover. Also a negro boy about 12 or 14 years old yellow complexion, says he belongs to Mr. Sullars of Augusta county. The owners are requested to come forward, prove their property, &c. or they will be dealt with as the law directs.  THOS. WILLS, Jr. Jailor Albemarle co. April 1, 1804. 3w
NOTICE. THE subscriber having removed from Petersburg and taken the house lately occupied by Dr. JAMES HENDERSON, offers his services as Physician, &c. to the inhabitants of Amelia & the adjacent counties, and assures them that he will at all times be pointed in his attendance.  SNO. R. ARCHER. Amelia, 23d April, 1804. 4t
Strayed from the subscriber on Saturday last, A Likely Sorrel Mare, About five feet and an inch high, five years old, has a white spot in her forehead and her ears and fetlocks trimmed. Whoever will return her to me, in Manchester, or give me any information respecting her, shall be well compensated for their trouble.  DAVID LARRANCE. Manchester, 25th April, 1804. (3t)
At a court of directors of the hospital for the maintenance and cure of persons of unsound minds, held at the said hospital in Williamsburg, the 22d day of April, 1804.  ORDERED, That it be notified in the Virginia Argus, that at present the cells in the lunatic hospital in the city of Williamsburg appropriated for male patients are all occupied, and consequently no more males will be received until further notice.  WILL RUSSELL, c. c. n.
To be let, on building Lots, three beautiful, airy and elevated situations for dwelling houses. To any gentleman in the mercantile line, or other occupation who wishes a pleasant and agreeable residence for his family, either of these sites would be truly desirable, as they are contiguous to the scene of active business, at the same time that they are removed from the dust and bustle of the town. Enquire at this printing office.  An experienced, sober and industrious GARDNER will hear of an advantageous situation on application as above. None of opposite character need apply.  April 23, 1804. tf
MERCHANT TAILOR, HAS just arrived from Philadelphia, with an elegant and well chosen assortment of SPRING & FANCY GOODS, Which he will open in a few days, at his shop, a few doors below the Market, and sell on moderate terms.—He purposes also, making gentlemen's clothes, in the neatest and most fashionable manner—and the greatest attention, and strict punctuality, shall be observed on his part, to give satisfaction to those gentlemen who shall favor him with their custom. A correspondent in Philadelphia, will furnish him with every change in the fashions.  April 21, 1804. 1fe.
A PROPOSAL, BY WILLIAM YOUNG BIRCH & ABRAHAM SMALL, OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THAT CELEBRATED WORK, GIBBON'S HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE: Together with MEMOIRS of the LIFE and WRITINGS of the AUTHOR.
No book could be offered, which stands in less need of encomium and recommendation.—It has been read in almost every European language.—The history of the long and interesting period from the reign of Augustus to the taking of Constantinople, and the death of Mahomet the II. is no where else to be found in the shape of regular and well-arranged history.—The Publishers presume to hope, that they do a service to their country in giving an Edition of it from the American press.—They will briefly speak of their intentions, and the superiority of this edition.  1. It will be the most complete Edition of Gibbon extant.—Because it will be enriched with the Memoirs of his Life and Writings, written by himself.—This will be an addition to the London copy of nearly 200 pages.  2. It will be about one third cheaper than the London Copy.  3. It will be executed in the best style.—The Publishers, with confidence, recommend to the public an inspection of the books, published by them within the last three years.—They are, Russell's Ancient and Modern Europe, 7 Volumes—The Domestic Encyclopedia, 5 Volumes, and Tucker's Blackstone, 5 Volumes.—They promise not to degenerate.
CONDITIONS. I. It shall be printed from the last London edition, and be published in Eight Octavo Volumes, during the year 1804.  II. It shall be delivered to those Subscribers who take it in Volumes, at Two Dollars per Volume, in boards.  Those who wait for the completion of the Work, may have it either at Sixteen Dollars in boards; or in a good and handsome binding, at Twenty Dollars; payable on delivery.  It will be enriched with Two whole sheet Maps—One of the Eastern, the other of the Western part of the Roman Empire—A Map of the parts of Europe and Asia adjacent to Constantinople, and an elegantly engraved Head of the Author.  Subscriptions received by SAMUEL PLEASANTS, Jr. Richmond.
ROBIN REDBREAST,
A FINE bay, fifteen and a half hands high, imported from England last spring, will stand the ensuing season at my stable in Chesterfield county, on Appomattox river, 15 miles above Petersburg, to cover mares at twenty-five dollars the season, for which notes will be expected, dischargeable by the payment of twenty dollars on or before the first day of October next; ten dollars the leap to be paid when the mare is covered with one dollar for each mare to the groom. Good and extensive pasture gratis, having nearly one thousand acres of high and low land in six different inclosures, under strong fences, besides several cover lots. The greatest attention shall be paid to mares left in my care, but will not be liable for accidents or escapes.
ROBIN REDBREAST was got by Sir Peter Teazle, his dam Wren, by Woodpecker, his grand dam Papillon, (Sir Peter's dam) by Snip, his great grand dam Miss Cleveland, by Regulus, his great great grand dam Midge, by a son of Bay Bolton, Bardet's Children, Honeywood's Arabian, dam of the Two True Blues.  (Taken from the general stud book.)
PERFORMANCES. In 1800 (the only year he ran) at Bridgnorth, June 18, 4 mile heats, at four years old, he won the maiden place, beating Mr. Day's Regulator, by Pecipitate, and Mr. Carr's Prospect.  The next day, at the same place, 4 mile heats, he came in first and first, but lost the race for the want of a few ounces in weight the last heat.  At New-Castle, July 3d, he won the members purse of £50, 4 mile heats, beating Mr. Harrison's Trumpator, & distancing Sir T. Mostyn's Hedera.  At Nantwich, July 10, he won the town purse of £50, beating Mr. Smith's Sultan, and distancing Sir T. Mostyn's Hedera.  At Warwick, Sept 2 he won his majesty's plate of 100 guineas, 4 mile heats, beating Lord Donegall's Pugleman, and distancing Mr. Tharm's Marquis.  He won the purse at Litchfield, Sept. 11, 4 mile heats, beating Lord Donegall's bar b. by Potbo's, and distancing Mr. Brooke's Baron Nite, Lord Oxford's Victoria and Mr. Cox's Cocon Tree. He was never beaten 4 mile heats except at Bridgnorth, as above stated, where, although it was given against him, it was evident that he was much the best horse.  THOMAS GOODE. March 1st, 1804. tf
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, The Schooner RESOLUTION, a strong vessel, of about one hundred and ten tons burthen. Apply to  SAMUEL PAINE. 20th April, 1804.
The subscriber begs leave to return his grateful thanks to his friends and the public in general for their past favors, and takes the liberty of informing them, that he has lately removed from Meadsfield to Halifax court house, and has opened a house of entertainment where Capt. John Clay lately resided, which he intends keeping in such a manner as he presumes to hope will give general satisfaction to all those who may please to favor him with their custom. The pleasant situation of this place, the excellent cool water so very convenient and may always be had fresh, in a few moments—together with the new addition to the house which he has added, and is nearly completed, will he hopes render it an object to all those who wish to consult their own happiness.  He assures the public that he keeps excellent Wine, and an assortment of Ardent Spirits of good quality. He has very commodious Stables with plank floors, which he intends keeping well supplied with good forage and an attentive white hostler. These advantages, together with the particular attention which he means always to bestow, will, he flatters himself, ensure him that part of the public patronage which his exertions merit.  Wm. RAWLINS. Bell Tavern, Halifax court house, 7th April, 1804. (3w)
BANK BILL. THE act passed by the General Assembly of Virginia, for establishing a Bank in the City of Richmond, is just published and for sale at this office.